▼EXPAND FOR LINKS TO THE TOOLS▼ Watch more Cool Tools videos here► th-cam.com/play/PL-gT7JMZFYjdW0383kgJVMj0ocXbLXtpQ.html *Tools used in this video:* - Cosman AdjuSTAR: robcosman.com/products/rob-cosmans-plane-adjustar-stanley-record-version - M-Power Diamond Stones: www.mpower-tools.com/product-category/diamond-sharpening/ - Chipsfly Router Table: www.chipsfly.com/chipsfly-router-table-with-lift.html - The Morgan Square: amzn.to/3XPJc17 - Zebra F-701 Pens: amzn.to/3OfbmQd - Pentel Graphgear 1000 Pencils: amzn.to/44Lmqd7 - ISOtunes Bluetooth hearing protection (Save 10% when you use this link, or the discount code: STUMPY) bit.ly/3BHYdH7 (If you use one of these affiliate links, we may receive a small commission) (ISOtunes, Chipsfly.com and M-Power are sponsors of Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal) ★THIS VIDEO WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY★ ISOtunes Bluetooth hearing protection (Save 10% when you use this link, or the discount code: STUMPY) bit.ly/3BHYdH7 *My hand tool collection includes premium tools from Bridge City Tool Works:* bridgecitytools.com/ *Please help support us by using the link above for a quick look around!* 0:00 Chapters 0:43 AdjuSTAR 2:30 Mortising Jig 5:02 Diamond Stones 7:28 Router Table 11:20 Morgan Square 13:19 Zebra Pen 15:03 Bonus!
If you take that zebra f701 and drill it out where the ballpoint comes out with a 7/64 drill bit and get a Fischer space pen refill. You will have the best everyday carry pen. Better than what Fischer makes themselves. Also works with the f301 and f402 ballpoint pens. not the gel ones. The internals are different to accommodate the gel cartridge. I've made 5 f701 pens and 4 f301 pens. Even my mother wanted one who introduced me to Fisher space bullet pen 15 years ago when she showed me her bullet pen from the 80s she got at the navy exchange in Norfolk VA
Not sure what information came out that made you not want to recommend the mortising jig, but you may want to redact or edit this video because it's being used on their Kickstarter page as a shining endorsement
OMG! We cannot thank you enough. You broke the internet for us! We sold out on Amazon in less than 2 hours and had to send restock yesterday. 😱Our website has been on fire. We also understand that you will be at the AWFS next week. We will be exhibiting there too and will definitely introduce ourselves. We cannot thank you enough!!!!!
Glad to hear it! Sorry I didn't give you a heads up, but I had no contact info and don't know anyone at your company. Hope you are able to get your stock updated on Amazon quick so you can sell the rest of them :) Yes, I will be in the Harvey Booth (971) if you'd like to say hello.
@@StumpyNubs We are beyond grateful for the surprise and the support. No worries at all. We are already back on Amazon :) Once we figured out what was happening, we were ready to move. Looking forward to thanking you in person. See you in Vegas - we are in booth 3472.
The AdjuSTAR is a game changer. I attended the Rob Cosman's Purple Heart Project (PHP) in May 2023. I was a Veteran scholarship attendee. Using a hand plane with the AdjuSTAR made it easier to use a hand plane and while using it on a shooting board. Like you said....Get one and try it out.
I've purchased several tools on your recommendation, and every one of them has been worth every penny. I have IsoTunes earbuds and the MPower sharpening kit, and I've switched over to using the 3M Cubitron sandpaper you reviewed and recommended in other videos. All work great. Like you, I love supporting small and local businesses. Most really care about their customers like their livelihoods depend on it - because they do. Yes, I understand that for some of the things you recommend, you might get some compensation as an affiliate. I don't have any problem with that at all. You're running your own small business, and your reviews and recommendations are honest and objective. I've learned a ton from your videos - your safety videos are an invaluable service. Thanks for all you do for the woodworking community.
I bought the Chips Fly router table in April. The quality of all the components is excellent and you really can’t beat the price for everything that is included.
How is the fence for keeping it square with the bit? Watching the video I see each end of the fence moving separately, which is probably why the plate has the measurements on it. Have you found these to be sufficient to get everything lined up precisely?
Wait, Wait Mr Nubs. the star adjust has TWO fantastic features and you only covered one. Adjusting your frog is awkward and a PITA cause you have to bring your screwdriver in at an off angle. by feeding your screwdriver shaft between the legs of your new adjusting wheel you can go straight in to the frog screw. Bob's your uncle.
I used (and LOVED) the Zebra F-701 back when I was working. It was indestructible, distinctive, and felt great in my hand. And the price always surprised me. It's one of the few things that I miss about working now that I'm retired - I just don't use pens much anymore.
Just some wonderful woodworking tools designed by woodworkers. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia 😊
I think the main reason small business have a tough time is the waiting period to get your tool. We have been trained to want everything right now. Of course as woodworkers you would think we have a little more patients as nothing good happens real quick in this hobby/profession. I have bought from a few of the people you show on here. Keep up the good work.
@@sbrunner69when has anybody gotten fast delivery from China? I have to wait a month to get anything from there. Amazon would be way more responsible than them
I wanted to thank you for all the great info you give in your videos! I have been a carpenter for years, and I still learn something on almost all your videos. Your calm logical approach to explaining tools and techniques is both very helpful and very enjoyable.
The PEN!! We share a commonality James. You see, I too have what my nephew calls “wiggly hands” due to a genetic mutation called CMT. I can never find a pen or pencil that works for my personal “needs” and I cherish the ones that work. I use a pentel G style pen that is made in Japan. I use drafting style lead holders and a lumber retractable pencil for daily writing tasks. As a teacher of high school students I am constantly dealing with missing writing utensils. I explain how important “my pens and pencils” are right away. Then after the first week or two of school, I’ve gained my students respect and trust enough that they will bring in items they believe I can use! I’m definitely going to add that metal pen to the arsenal and hope it helps my Wiggly Penmanship! Cheers to you Stump! Keep doing the things you do so dang well! -Christopher “CY” Castor
I have several Chips Fly tools and agree they are good quality. I especially like my fractional dial calipers from Chips Fly! They are definitely my go-to measuring tool. No batteries and with a scale I am familiar with. I also have the Iso Tunes ear buds. I have had them for 2-3 years and they perform as well as when they were new. I especially like them when in my shop or cutting the lawn. Can't beat Bluetooth jamming when you are working. (I am a Pandora freak.) They even answer my phone.... if I want to take the call. I don't regret the purchase. Both good products in my opinion. The others, I am not familiar with to leave a review or comment. Thanks.
Hey stumpy! It’s been awhile my apologies I haven’t tuned in much. I started my own company now and it’s really hard. See I make things out of trees cut down locally in Calgary. We sell firewood as well. But 10 weeks ago I got a booth in the farmers market! Thank you so much for all you’ve taught me over the past 5 years. Your influence on me is now supporting myself and my wife. Thanks stumpy your the best!
Any tips on some stuff I can batch out or tips on batching things out would be awesome for a future video if your open to a suggestion. Obviously I’ve seen your other ones lol but still maybe I should review them
For writing and marking, I prefer the Kuru Toga Roulette. It is stainless steel like the Pentel, but the autorotation of the lead keeps the lines sharp and easy to read.
I love and value your videos - all of them. Thank you for supporting small businesses as well - I'm ordering the Chipsfly router table as we speak. Thank you very much for posting your videos and for sharing your knowledge and experience. Super valuable. Cheers from Wisconsin.
I don't know if you've ever used anything from MicroJig but you should look at the MicroJig FN12 Fitfinder 1/2 gauge. It's a very useful tool/jig in my shop,
I've had my Zebra 701 for 2 years and I love it. I like pencils with a thicker lead and tried the Rotring Rapid PRO 2.0 lead holder. It advances the lead like a mechanical pencil and I love that, however, the finish wears easily and the included sharpener on the end is worthless so I'm still looking.
I just did my last framing remodel maybe for good. Wish I would have had the Morgan square for all those years. I am going to buy one just for fun. That is a cool tool!
A nice heavy duty mechanical pencil I came across is the “Pica Dry Longlife” It has very thick refills, like a construction pencil, making them very durable, but the included sharpener makes the tip very precise. Also the refills are available in white green, blue and red too. I heard about it in a “Fix This Build That” video, and have been using it a lot ever since.
Great video James. Now I need to go do an inventory of all my hand planes and see which ones I can get adjusters for. I don’t have as many as you do but I have too many! Wait!!! Can you really have to many? Thanks for this video. I prefer to buy from small businesses and especially family businesses when ever I can. I saw a few other items I can use as well. Thanks.
Amazing content as always, bringing to the front the small and medium sized businesses out there with amazing workshop solutions! Could I suggest a "cool hardware" episode? I would love to find out more about small businesses that sell hardware, fastners, bolts, wing nuts, simply beautiful and durable goods worth using in furniture that is meant to last!
I've used the Zebra F401 and F701 exclusively for decades. They're a great product and I'm not convinced there's anything better, and there definitely isn't anything better for the money.
The best & simplest tool I have, is one called a 'Bigg lugg'. It holds your battery-gun most excellently...! You can even drop your battery-gun into it from a few inches above it..! The ONLY down-side is that it tends to catch on scaffolds as you're climbing them... 👍👍👍
Mr. Nubs; Thank you so much for recommending the Bow feather board. I bought one and it is by far, the best feather board I have ever used. Awesome tool, Thanks.
I bought a Cosman AdjuSTAR for my Record 5 and just love it. I highly recommend it. I just wish the idea could be used for other tools with nice looking but awful to turn knurled knobs (e.g. on sharpening jigs) where I have to resort to using vise grips.c
"Is it gonna completely revolutionize the building trades? Probably not..." No, but it's gonna save builders who do that kind of stud layout a !@#$load of time! DANG, that thing is clever! I love simple, easy, clever gadgets that save time and/or make for more accurate work.
At $800 imho i am looking at a small cnc router instead, but could tell you have some real wisdom on standard routing tables. Thank you for all the good info.
The Pentel Graphgear 1000 is quite good but the lead is WAY too hard. I'm loaded up with Pilot 4B lead, what a difference, a line I can see and no denting the surface I'm marking! The Zebra pen is perfect too. Thanks!
This was a great video Stumpy. The Morgan square imho is a framing gamechanger.. I also like the morticing jig and the router table. I'll look into the zebra pen. They're a Japanese company and the Japanese know how to make writing utensils. I like a heavy pen as I tend to press hard. These will save me taking my favourite Rotring rapid pro out on job sites. I believe that M Power is a UK company so perhaps the Canadians are the NA distributor.
That Morgan square is cool. Stick framing has a lot of repetitive operations and you can tell from the results, often, that peeple get sloppy with them at one end of the day.
That's a pretty nice pen, but my favorite will always be the black Skillcraft - US Government pens. Used them all the time in the Navy and I've never had one that wouldn't write, regardless of how many years they have been sitting in my pen cup on my desk. They were designed to write anywhere regardless of climate or altitude and the ink does not skip or smear. If you have a PO box and would like to take one for a spin I could send you one. I get them all the time these days whenever I have to stop by the VA.
My dad worked for GSA so we always had some of those pens around the house. Always write until the last. Also worth noting is that they're assembled by blind and visually impaired people as well.
@@williamtyrrel769 I know that I was going to mention that when I sent him one of them, but you sort of stole my thunder. Although, it's not just the pens, everything Skilcraft produces is made by blind or otherwise disabled people. Reason the pens are so awesome is the requirements the government placed on Skilcarft for the final product, included the ability to "write continuously for a mile and in temperatures up to 160 degrees and down to 40 degrees below zero.
I love Pentel mechanical pencils but for shop work and construction marking I've gotten hooked on the Hultafors Tools 650100 dry marker mechanical pencil.
I recently discovered Rite In the Rain mechanical pencils and they are by far the best mechanical pencils I’ve ever used. Quite heavy and very durable and they will work underwater. Ask me how I know.
As much as I love Rob Cosman, his Woodriver planes have shot up in price so much that they are now more expensive than Veritas and Lie Nielsen, in Canada anyway, which is strange because that's where Rob lives and runs his business. As much as I want one, they just aren't worth his asking price when evaluated against his competitors.
Wow, the Morgan Square is already unavailable. I was going to buy one simply to support his business with the chances of ever actually using it being zero.
My wife is a pen thief. She hates my 701 pen for some reason. I think it’s a fantastic pen for the weight, smooth line, durability, and the price point. If it gets lost or stolen by *someone other than my wife*, it’s not as big a deal as my machined brass pen would be.
Thanks as always for these fantastic videos. On this one, however, I have to strongly disagree about the ISOTunes Bluetooth headphones. I'm now on my fourth pair, having tried both the earbuds and over the ear versions. The over the ear versions literally came apart at the seams after about two months of use, with the plastic coating around the ear pads coming loose and falling off, leaving them unusable. I managed to reattach it with Gorilla tape, which was doing ok until the right speaker just stopped working one morning. No drops, spills or mishandling - it just stopped working. They sent me another pair free of charge, which lasted almost as long before falling apart as well. I then tried my luck with the ear buds. The provided foam ear inserts do not attach securely, and I was constantly having to push and twist them back on, especially when moving a lot. This was annoying but doable, until the left speaker, you guessed it, simply stopped working. They again sent me another pair free of charge, and it was rinse, lather, repeat. The folks at ISOTunes were very kind, but I'm moving on to something else at this point. It's possible I received four duds in a row, but these just aren't as rugged as advertised. I'd have to say they're not rugged at all.
It is very strange how one person can have a completely different experience as another, with the exact same product. I have lots of ISOtunes scattered through the shop. I have used every model, and I have provided them to my workers. They get regular use and I have never experienced anything like what you describe.
@@StumpyNubs Thanks for the response. I hope the comment didn't come across as angry or disparaging, as that certainly wasn't the intent. It is strange, but it's something I wanted to share. Thanks again. I've been a huge fan of your channel for years and I greatly appreciate the time and careful consideration you put into every piece. Cheers.
Thanks for a useful and interesting channel, which is why I am *SUBSCRIBED!* That's some good stuff. I took notes. About a year ago I purchased a mechanic graphic pencil. I haven't had a good one for decades for drawing schematics of the circuits I was designing starting in the late '70s before we could use computers for circuit design. The one I bought has the following identifying info: "GgraphGear 1000 Pentel PG1013 Japan 2C .3. It looks identical to the one you displayed. I think perhaps Pentel is the OEM for other companies to put their brand on it for resale. Anyway it is a lovely piece gear and I would buy it again. It was under $8 ... and I was smart enough to purchase extra lead.
That speed square I believe WILL catch on. By the same token, a tool company might make him quite rich buying the rights to that tool. Cause it is and will be a game changer in framing. That would make it to where even I might could make a straight wall. And do it quickly. I want to make a shed/storage shed when the time is right, and that tool would make it a lot easier.
Love my Zebra F701 pens, unfortunately, my wife(she’s a sheriff) keeps appropriating them and they keep mysteriously disappearing from her desk at work! 😂
I worked in a gas station through college, and I used those zebra pens for the credit card forms. they would literally work great until they ran completely out of ink.
Thanks James. I got to take a look at that router table with the lift and the diamond plate. One clarification - did you mention the diamond plate you received wasn't flat? As a newbie with limited resources, I am wondering how will I be able to test and detect that if I get a faulty one. TIA.
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- M-Power Diamond Stones: www.mpower-tools.com/product-category/diamond-sharpening/
- Chipsfly Router Table: www.chipsfly.com/chipsfly-router-table-with-lift.html
- The Morgan Square: amzn.to/3XPJc17
- Zebra F-701 Pens: amzn.to/3OfbmQd
- Pentel Graphgear 1000 Pencils: amzn.to/44Lmqd7
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0:00 Chapters
0:43 AdjuSTAR
2:30 Mortising Jig
5:02 Diamond Stones
7:28 Router Table
11:20 Morgan Square
13:19 Zebra Pen
15:03 Bonus!
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If you take that zebra f701 and drill it out where the ballpoint comes out with a 7/64 drill bit and get a Fischer space pen refill. You will have the best everyday carry pen. Better than what Fischer makes themselves. Also works with the f301 and f402 ballpoint pens. not the gel ones. The internals are different to accommodate the gel cartridge. I've made 5 f701 pens and 4 f301 pens. Even my mother wanted one who introduced me to Fisher space bullet pen 15 years ago when she showed me her bullet pen from the 80s she got at the navy exchange in Norfolk VA
Not sure what information came out that made you not want to recommend the mortising jig, but you may want to redact or edit this video because it's being used on their Kickstarter page as a shining endorsement
OMG! We cannot thank you enough. You broke the internet for us! We sold out on Amazon in less than 2 hours and had to send restock yesterday. 😱Our website has been on fire. We also understand that you will be at the AWFS next week. We will be exhibiting there too and will definitely introduce ourselves. We cannot thank you enough!!!!!
Glad to hear it! Sorry I didn't give you a heads up, but I had no contact info and don't know anyone at your company. Hope you are able to get your stock updated on Amazon quick so you can sell the rest of them :) Yes, I will be in the Harvey Booth (971) if you'd like to say hello.
@@StumpyNubs We are beyond grateful for the surprise and the support. No worries at all. We are already back on Amazon :) Once we figured out what was happening, we were ready to move. Looking forward to thanking you in person. See you in Vegas - we are in booth 3472.
That plane adjustment star is the bomb! I love when people use their imagination to improve things. I support this people whenever I'm able.
The AdjuSTAR is a game changer. I attended the Rob Cosman's Purple Heart Project (PHP) in May 2023. I was a Veteran scholarship attendee. Using a hand plane with the AdjuSTAR made it easier to use a hand plane and while using it on a shooting board. Like you said....Get one and try it out.
If it came in various sizes, people like me with arthritic hands would LOVE to get some!!!!
I've purchased several tools on your recommendation, and every one of them has been worth every penny. I have IsoTunes earbuds and the MPower sharpening kit, and I've switched over to using the 3M Cubitron sandpaper you reviewed and recommended in other videos. All work great. Like you, I love supporting small and local businesses. Most really care about their customers like their livelihoods depend on it - because they do. Yes, I understand that for some of the things you recommend, you might get some compensation as an affiliate. I don't have any problem with that at all. You're running your own small business, and your reviews and recommendations are honest and objective. I've learned a ton from your videos - your safety videos are an invaluable service. Thanks for all you do for the woodworking community.
Small businesses know who really matter, the customer
Amen
& repeat business! + word of mouth referrals.
I bought the Chips Fly router table in April. The quality of all the components is excellent and you really can’t beat the price for everything that is included.
How is the fence for keeping it square with the bit? Watching the video I see each end of the fence moving separately, which is probably why the plate has the measurements on it. Have you found these to be sufficient to get everything lined up precisely?
Love the fact that you support these small start up business’ thank you Stumpy.
Wait, Wait Mr Nubs. the star adjust has TWO fantastic features and you only covered one. Adjusting your frog is awkward and a PITA cause you have to bring your screwdriver in at an off angle. by feeding your screwdriver shaft between the legs of your new adjusting wheel you can go straight in to the frog screw. Bob's your uncle.
Watching your videos is just like spending time with a good neighbor.
I used (and LOVED) the Zebra F-701 back when I was working. It was indestructible, distinctive, and felt great in my hand. And the price always surprised me. It's one of the few things that I miss about working now that I'm retired - I just don't use pens much anymore.
Just some wonderful woodworking tools designed by woodworkers. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia 😊
I think the main reason small business have a tough time is the waiting period to get your tool. We have been trained to want everything right now. Of course as woodworkers you would think we have a little more patients as nothing good happens real quick in this hobby/profession. I have bought from a few of the people you show on here. Keep up the good work.
Agreed. The Chinese have snowed us with “fast delivery”
@@sbrunner69when has anybody gotten fast delivery from China? I have to wait a month to get anything from there. Amazon would be way more responsible than them
*Amazon
I've had my zebra f701 for 8 years, half of that in a machine shop. Best pen I've ever used.
I also really like the Hand Tool Rescue wrenches.
I really like that router table, and the diamond stones.... I like all that stuff really.
Love the square. I wish I did more construction, but simple and brilliant.
That framing square is AWESOME!
Thank you
I wanted to thank you for all the great info you give in your videos! I have been a carpenter for years, and I still learn something on almost all your videos. Your calm logical approach to explaining tools and techniques is both very helpful and very enjoyable.
The PEN!! We share a commonality James. You see, I too have what my nephew calls “wiggly hands” due to a genetic mutation called CMT. I can never find a pen or pencil that works for my personal “needs” and I cherish the ones that work. I use a pentel G style pen that is made in Japan. I use drafting style lead holders and a lumber retractable pencil for daily writing tasks.
As a teacher of high school students I am constantly dealing with missing writing utensils. I explain how important “my pens and pencils” are right away. Then after the first week or two of school, I’ve gained my students respect and trust enough that they will bring in items they believe I can use!
I’m definitely going to add that metal pen to the arsenal and hope it helps my Wiggly Penmanship!
Cheers to you Stump! Keep doing the things you do so dang well!
-Christopher “CY” Castor
I have several Chips Fly tools and agree they are good quality. I especially like my fractional dial calipers from Chips Fly! They are definitely my go-to measuring tool. No batteries and with a scale I am familiar with.
I also have the Iso Tunes ear buds. I have had them for 2-3 years and they perform as well as when they were new. I especially like them when in my shop or cutting the lawn. Can't beat Bluetooth jamming when you are working. (I am a Pandora freak.) They even answer my phone.... if I want to take the call. I don't regret the purchase.
Both good products in my opinion. The others, I am not familiar with to leave a review or comment. Thanks.
I have several Zebra F701 pens. With a minor adjustment to the spring, you can use Fischer Space Pen refills in it.
Hey stumpy! It’s been awhile my apologies I haven’t tuned in much. I started my own company now and it’s really hard. See I make things out of trees cut down locally in Calgary. We sell firewood as well. But 10 weeks ago I got a booth in the farmers market! Thank you so much for all you’ve taught me over the past 5 years. Your influence on me is now supporting myself and my wife. Thanks stumpy your the best!
Any tips on some stuff I can batch out or tips on batching things out would be awesome for a future video if your open to a suggestion. Obviously I’ve seen your other ones lol but still maybe I should review them
Love the new tools you found, especially the router table with lift, fence and pretty much anything I’d build into one. Keep up the great videos 😊
My only complaint is at that price it should already have a shelf
For writing and marking, I prefer the Kuru Toga Roulette. It is stainless steel like the Pentel, but the autorotation of the lead keeps the lines sharp and easy to read.
I love and value your videos - all of them. Thank you for supporting small businesses as well - I'm ordering the Chipsfly router table as we speak. Thank you very much for posting your videos and for sharing your knowledge and experience. Super valuable. Cheers from Wisconsin.
I don't know if you've ever used anything from MicroJig but you should look at the MicroJig FN12 Fitfinder 1/2 gauge. It's a very useful tool/jig in my shop,
We've had it on a past Cool Tools
I've had my Zebra 701 for 2 years and I love it. I like pencils with a thicker lead and tried the Rotring Rapid PRO 2.0 lead holder. It advances the lead like a mechanical pencil and I love that, however, the finish wears easily and the included sharpener on the end is worthless so I'm still looking.
That Morgan square is cool like that
That Morgan square is damn nice. Thanks for the heads up
Those pental mechanical pencils are the best. .5, .7, and .9 all have a place in my shop. Bought them upon your recommendation.
Thanks for sharing neat tools from small businesses!
Great ideas come from people who just do there job everyday and figure there must be a better way to do this.
I just did my last framing remodel maybe for good. Wish I would have had the Morgan square for all those years. I am going to buy one just for fun. That is a cool tool!
A nice heavy duty mechanical pencil I came across is the “Pica Dry Longlife”
It has very thick refills, like a construction pencil, making them very durable, but the included sharpener makes the tip very precise.
Also the refills are available in white green, blue and red too. I heard about it in a “Fix This Build That” video, and have been using it a lot ever since.
That Morgan square looks awesome!
Thank you
Love Rob Cosman!
Great video James. Now I need to go do an inventory of all my hand planes and see which ones I can get adjusters for. I don’t have as many as you do but I have too many! Wait!!! Can you really have to many?
Thanks for this video. I prefer to buy from small businesses and especially family businesses when ever I can. I saw a few other items I can use as well. Thanks.
Amazing content as always, bringing to the front the small and medium sized businesses out there with amazing workshop solutions! Could I suggest a "cool hardware" episode? I would love to find out more about small businesses that sell hardware, fastners, bolts, wing nuts, simply beautiful and durable goods worth using in furniture that is meant to last!
Almost every woodworking video I watch has those Pentel pencils being used. Even over in England. I love mine.
If I didn't already have a router table setup, I'd jump on that Chipsfly package. Great pricing and looks really solid!!
I've used the Zebra F401 and F701 exclusively for decades. They're a great product and I'm not convinced there's anything better, and there definitely isn't anything better for the money.
Great vid Stumpy!👍👍👍👍
Im new to woodworking and that router table looks perfect. I wish it was made in USA, but the cost would go up by fifty percent or more.
The best & simplest tool I have, is one called a 'Bigg lugg'. It holds your battery-gun most excellently...! You can even drop your battery-gun into it from a few inches above it..! The ONLY down-side is that it tends to catch on scaffolds as you're climbing them... 👍👍👍
Cool stuff thanks for sharing! I’d love a good 2-in-1 mechanical pencil… where I can switch between like 0.5mm and 1.5mm lead!
Mr. Nubs; Thank you so much for recommending the Bow feather board. I bought one and it is by far, the best feather board I have ever used. Awesome tool, Thanks.
Great suggestions!!
Thanks for sharing and supporting the craft!
I bought a Cosman AdjuSTAR for my Record 5 and just love it. I highly recommend it. I just wish the idea could be used for other tools with nice looking but awful to turn knurled knobs (e.g. on sharpening jigs) where I have to resort to using vise grips.c
Love these videos, keep doing them! Some great products!
"Is it gonna completely revolutionize the building trades? Probably not..."
No, but it's gonna save builders who do that kind of stud layout a !@#$load of time! DANG, that thing is clever! I love simple, easy, clever gadgets that save time and/or make for more accurate work.
A couple years back you made me a Pentel convert. I love those pencils.
I love the F701!
At $800 imho i am looking at a small cnc router instead, but could tell you have some real wisdom on standard routing tables. Thank you for all the good info.
I'll give these a look. Great ideas
Thanks a bunch, James! 😊
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I enjoy the cool tools videos. Would like to see more often.
I prefer the zebra F401 fine. It's a great pen for the wood shop & for tile
I don't know if I'll ever need the star nut, but it is a beautifully made piece!
The table leg fixture is great 👍
The Pentel Graphgear 1000 is quite good but the lead is WAY too hard. I'm loaded up with Pilot 4B lead, what a difference, a line I can see and no denting the surface I'm marking! The Zebra pen is perfect too. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing such helpful information.
This was a great video Stumpy. The Morgan square imho is a framing gamechanger.. I also like the morticing jig and the router table. I'll look into the zebra pen. They're a Japanese company and the Japanese know how to make writing utensils. I like a heavy pen as I tend to press hard. These will save me taking my favourite Rotring rapid pro out on job sites.
I believe that M Power is a UK company so perhaps the Canadians are the NA distributor.
That router table system is pretty good.
I have been looking at router tables, really excited to find one that has your endorsement! Now to get permission from my budgeting partner 🙂
That Morgan square is cool. Stick framing has a lot of repetitive operations and you can tell from the results, often, that peeple get sloppy with them at one end of the day.
That's a pretty nice pen, but my favorite will always be the black Skillcraft - US Government pens. Used them all the time in the Navy and I've never had one that wouldn't write, regardless of how many years they have been sitting in my pen cup on my desk. They were designed to write anywhere regardless of climate or altitude and the ink does not skip or smear. If you have a PO box and would like to take one for a spin I could send you one. I get them all the time these days whenever I have to stop by the VA.
PO Box 102, Saint Charles, Mi 48655 :)
My dad worked for GSA so we always had some of those pens around the house. Always write until the last.
Also worth noting is that they're assembled by blind and visually impaired people as well.
@@williamtyrrel769 I know that I was going to mention that when I sent him one of them, but you sort of stole my thunder. Although, it's not just the pens, everything Skilcraft produces is made by blind or otherwise disabled people. Reason the pens are so awesome is the requirements the government placed on Skilcarft for the final product, included the ability to "write continuously for a mile and in temperatures up to 160 degrees and down to 40 degrees below zero.
I just picked up a pile of Dubuque bar clamps made in a small shop in Iowa. These are awesome and far better than the Harbor Freight model.
Great review. I’ve got three of Cosman’s star knobs for my LN planes. They are awesome!!! Gonna try a couple of these recommendations too!
The fisher space pen is my go to marking tool
I love Pentel mechanical pencils but for shop work and construction marking I've gotten hooked on the Hultafors Tools 650100 dry marker mechanical pencil.
What? Aren't you Rob Cosman? Great self promo. Plus it is a good idea
I'm younger than Cosman, I'm from a different country, I don't look like him, speak like him, or dovetail like him. Otherwise, sure, we're the same :)
I recently discovered Rite In the Rain mechanical pencils and they are by far the best mechanical pencils I’ve ever used. Quite heavy and very durable and they will work underwater. Ask me how I know.
I found the router table interesting until I saw the price.
Exactly. And he claims it’s “reasonable”……
Thanks for recommending the ISO tunes Bluetooth earbuds, I lost my Sennheiser earbuds, been searching for new ones and these are better!
Another great list. Thanks James.
Thank you James.
Morgan square shows out of stock on Amazon and no ETA on restocking, FYI.
We are back on Amazon 😀This video sold us out in less than 2 hours 🤯We were completely shocked at the support that came out way!
I Love the Zebra F-701 pen!
Good stuff. I’m a long time Zebra fan too!
As much as I love Rob Cosman, his Woodriver planes have shot up in price so much that they are now more expensive than Veritas and Lie Nielsen, in Canada anyway, which is strange because that's where Rob lives and runs his business. As much as I want one, they just aren't worth his asking price when evaluated against his competitors.
Wow, the Morgan Square is already unavailable. I was going to buy one simply to support his business with the chances of ever actually using it being zero.
My wife is a pen thief. She hates my 701 pen for some reason. I think it’s a fantastic pen for the weight, smooth line, durability, and the price point. If it gets lost or stolen by *someone other than my wife*, it’s not as big a deal as my machined brass pen would be.
Thanks James
"A small family business". Rob has like 10 or 11 kids ... it may be a small business but a small family it's not! lol
Surprise 11 😂
For a Mormon, it's average
That happens when you're trying to stay warm during those harsh Canadian winter nights....
Cuddling = Children 😅
Small family business refers to the business not the family.
Small, family business. Not a small family business haha
You used the Pentel Graphgear on your last video. I found them, bought one. Awesome!
Thanks
Thanks as always for these fantastic videos. On this one, however, I have to strongly disagree about the ISOTunes Bluetooth headphones. I'm now on my fourth pair, having tried both the earbuds and over the ear versions. The over the ear versions literally came apart at the seams after about two months of use, with the plastic coating around the ear pads coming loose and falling off, leaving them unusable. I managed to reattach it with Gorilla tape, which was doing ok until the right speaker just stopped working one morning. No drops, spills or mishandling - it just stopped working. They sent me another pair free of charge, which lasted almost as long before falling apart as well.
I then tried my luck with the ear buds. The provided foam ear inserts do not attach securely, and I was constantly having to push and twist them back on, especially when moving a lot. This was annoying but doable, until the left speaker, you guessed it, simply stopped working. They again sent me another pair free of charge, and it was rinse, lather, repeat.
The folks at ISOTunes were very kind, but I'm moving on to something else at this point. It's possible I received four duds in a row, but these just aren't as rugged as advertised. I'd have to say they're not rugged at all.
It is very strange how one person can have a completely different experience as another, with the exact same product. I have lots of ISOtunes scattered through the shop. I have used every model, and I have provided them to my workers. They get regular use and I have never experienced anything like what you describe.
@@StumpyNubs Thanks for the response. I hope the comment didn't come across as angry or disparaging, as that certainly wasn't the intent. It is strange, but it's something I wanted to share. Thanks again. I've been a huge fan of your channel for years and I greatly appreciate the time and careful consideration you put into every piece. Cheers.
Love my (normal) Zebra pens. But ordered the 701's to try them out. I'll grab Rob's star knob as well. TY
Thanks for a useful and interesting channel, which is why I am *SUBSCRIBED!*
That's some good stuff. I took notes. About a year ago I purchased a mechanic graphic pencil. I haven't had a good one for decades for drawing schematics of the circuits I was designing starting in the late '70s before we could use computers for circuit design. The one I bought has the following identifying info: "GgraphGear 1000 Pentel PG1013 Japan 2C .3. It looks identical to the one you displayed. I think perhaps Pentel is the OEM for other companies to put their brand on it for resale. Anyway it is a lovely piece gear and I would buy it again. It was under $8 ... and I was smart enough to purchase extra lead.
Definitely cool stuff!
As a side note / rant about YT: I would have pressed the like button anyway, but YT seems to 'auto' like videos I'm watching.
Thanks James!
Thansk for the tips, know its not your bag however can't buy the diamond stones (that look good) when I'm in UK
That speed square I believe WILL catch on. By the same token, a tool company might make him quite rich buying the rights to that tool. Cause it is and will be a game changer in framing. That would make it to where even I might could make a straight wall. And do it quickly. I want to make a shed/storage shed when the time is right, and that tool would make it a lot easier.
It would be way better if it were made from steel.
@@StumpyNubs true, but it's a start.
@@piggyspiddles Good thing it does come in anodized aluminum on our website :)
Love my Zebra F701 pens, unfortunately, my wife(she’s a sheriff) keeps appropriating them and they keep mysteriously disappearing from her desk at work! 😂
Love You tubes like is thank you.
Great info Thanks. Love my cosman adjust star!
Excellent reviews and recommendations. I’ll be checking out each one. Thanks
I worked in a gas station through college, and I used those zebra pens for the credit card forms. they would literally work great until they ran completely out of ink.
Lots of fun things I just can’t afford right now
Thanks James. I got to take a look at that router table with the lift and the diamond plate. One clarification - did you mention the diamond plate you received wasn't flat? As a newbie with limited resources, I am wondering how will I be able to test and detect that if I get a faulty one. TIA.