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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Just because I'm not in my own shop with my own equipment doesn't mean I can't make things out of wood. Sure, it's a whole lot easier with well maintained and finely tuned equipment, but life isn't about what's easy. It's about making things work. This is one of those projects.
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Thanks for giving the ol The She(d) some love! Hahaha. And for the shelves. And for installing my toilet. And sink. 😅
That’s what friends are for, my dude.
As so many others have said, it’s tremendous to see a fine furniture maker showing that the expensive array of tools is not necessary to make. I particularly liked the part about flat enough. It should be so encouraging for people to understand the relative needs for accuracy. It’s a shelf; if it stays up and doesn’t let things roll off, it’s a shelf
I’m glad it feels helpful for folks. And “relative accuracy” is a great way to phrase the entire point of this video.
My favorite DIY duo. 🙌
I was more of the plucky comedic relief in this diy duo.
Yeah but when are we making it a woodworking trio, hmmmmm???
I loved to see this type of backyard woodworking video from you. 🎉
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll likely do more while I’m out here.
My favorite aspect of this video is that he’s taking the time to help a friend. Such a nice guy.
She’s been a good friend for many years. She’s worth helping in my opinion 🙂
The only TH-cam channel I regularly watch. Great tip on the stabilising of the timber. And Danish Oil.. Yeah it's a great GoTo
Thank you!
@@ENCurtis Thank you for replying. You've got a lot on.
Dude. I know you do FINE woodworking. Showing us a weekend project give me hope! I was deep into woodworking when I was a firefighter (stress relief) . Now retired I'm starting all over and I really enjoy your videos! Thank you so much!!
Keep being awesome!!
Well you proved that you don’t need all the bells and whistles to make something that looks great. Enjoy your stay in LA and as always can’t wait to see what you have coming up
Thank you! Will do!
This is a great segment for those who are interested in woodworking projects but get discouraged with the space they have a available at home. Love your content man. You truly are helping grow the woodworking community!
Thank you! I sure hope some folks come away knowing that you don’t need huge spaces and super expensive equipment to make things. You can make just shout anything work if you think outside the box!
Love it. Super simple and easy build for even a beginner. Great job.
Glad you like it!
This is similar to something I've suggested to some TH-camrs...go to other makers shops and towns, hang out a couple days, do a build. I think viewers would really enjoy watching their favorite WWer working in a different environment with different tools. Great video Eric.
Actually, there are a few of these dropping recently, one being the stair build by Cam and Johnny [Builds]
That’s a great thought!
I dig the back to basics concept. As always it’s a pleasure to watch your work; and I’m excited to see more on the hush hush project in the future.
Adults acting like excited young kids just before Xmas knowing they'll be getting a present but not sure what it will (& a little bit of trepidation; "what if I don't like it?"). When it finally drops, we are all more than likely to be impressed and Eric will have a chorus of "Oooos" and "Ahhhhs" paying homage to the next installment of the "be impressed, be very impressed" show.
Thank you!
You adapt to your environment so gracefully it’s an inspiration to watch. Thanks again dude 🤙
I appreciate that!
lol @ "I don't know words." It's okay boo, words are hard, as someone always mentions. 😄
She loves you! And i like it a lot! Have fun!
loved the shelves, will miss the Saturday cup of coffee, but understand sometime priorities have to change. Cheers from West Aus
Thank you 🙏 will be back to normal programming asap!
Aww man I’m gonna miss my Saturday morning coffee-video watching routine! Good for you though Erik! Hope big things are happening for you! Btw, you’re missing the 70ish degree weather back here in the area.
Thanks man! I’ll be back to normal scheduling asap. And believe you me when I say I’m missing Philly in the fall right now!
Can't wait to know more about that special LA project!
Besides, those shelves are pretty nice. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for watching!
Very cool segment. It's the knowledge you bring to the environment and how you share the experience that matters.
Thank you 👊
Excellent video content. The reminder that you don't need to have half a million dollars of equipment and proving it is very inspirational!
You had me at first with your admirable commitment to flannel in LA. Then, I realized it was near the evening. Makes sense then.
😂 yes LA gets mildly crisp in the evening in October.
I liked the backyard project and the best of luck with the other top secret project Eric. Thank you for the video.👍👍
Thank you!
Have a good month - looking forward to your return to normal!
"what's possible with basic machines" - procedes to use a bunch of tools I could never fit in the small space I rent ^.^
Anyway, I discovered your channel recently and absolutely loved every video so far, thanks for the entertainment, the knowledge and - most of all - the positive energy!
Thank you for all your time and effort.
My pleasure!
Loved this video dude. It's so easy to get caught up in the woodworking nether regions, when really any tools will do. Enjoy the month "off".
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed this one 👊
I can't believe you survived without dust collection on the planer and sander or without gloves when you were finishing! Lol. Great down and dirty project 👊
true craftsman. limited tools with an exceptional finish. knows his materials, stock and stuff. subbed.
looking forward to looking thru your library videos. cheers mate
JD keeping all the makers in epoxy. 👍
Best of luck with your upcoming project. Looking forward to seeing what you are up to. I always appreciate your one step extra (in this case routing the mortises) that make a project just a little more finished.
Much appreciated!
Love this video. Always trying to think of small projects (time is a big problem), fun and very cool looking shelves.
Thanks! It’s one of my favorite super simple projects. Take it and run with it my guy 👊
I was in LA this week too!
Good call on altering your plans. To paraphrase Gen. Moltke, no plan survives first contact with the enemy. Yea, I know there's no "enemy", but plans are frameworks to reach a goal. If the plans are not flexible, they will break. I, for one, watch your efforts because of what you have to say and for what you are capable of teaching. I have learned a good number of things from you. Whatever this new endeavor is, I am looking forward to seeing how you approach the project and how you make it the best it can be. Keep doing what you are doing. It works.
Thank you so much. And agreed, it’s all about thinking on your feet!
Thank you
Keep sharing as you can and we will keep watching when you do! Have a great time in Cali and good luck with the new project.
Thanks Jeff 👊
It is always about making a thing right! Wicked and we will be around when you get to doing👊🏾
Great channel. I am really enjoying the content and have learned a lot of tips. I'd love to see a video covering a variety of exotic woods and which ones work best in various furniture and uses. A farm/mill to table/shop journey 🤔
I really wish we had a camera following us around candidly because I was asking all of these questions as we hung out.
What you have done and where you have done it is what woodworking is to many of us. Try doing it in Canada! I watch your videos for the philosophy as much as anything anyway.
Thank you very much!
Great quick project 👍
As always great video even for a simple backyard build it turned out great. Can’t wait to see what your new adventure is best of luck to you in what ever it is .
Thanks so much!
Have fun in LA, We're happy to have you ;-)
Thank you! Will do!
I understand you wanting to focus on your project, but you know even simple videos like these are educational for some.
i.e. I have never seen those mounting brackets before which I have gained knowledge of. Keep up the good work man.
I will do my best to keep them coming. Glad you took something away from this one 👊
Keep staying true to yourself and we shall be there.
Thank you 🙂
Life's a challenge you have to adapt to every day. We trust you to make the videos we all love. Have fun!
Great video. You are not only a gifted craftsman & teacher, but such an amazing inspiration for the craft. Thank You!
Thank you so much 🙂
Looking forward to the show ;)!
Dam straight! Sometimes it doesn't need to be within a gnats nagger love your work!
🤣🤣 precisely!
Can't speak for anyone but myself, but I'll be here whenever you post your next video. Take care & stay safe .
Thank you 👊
I love the videos you create and aspire to create my items with the skill and eye that you have but tbh I loved this. William Morris said to have nothing in your home that is not beautiful or useful or words to that effect and you waltz along and creat a piece that is both with little more than the tools I have in the cupboard under my stairs! Really looking forward to your secret project. I already know that it will be worth the wait.
I watch this and other woodworking channels for ideas; especially "how could I do ABC with the XYZ I have" to minimise what additional "accessories" I would like (need) to buy, such as a speed square, a pocket hole jig (I've got no problems with pocket holes). Allready brought a shop-vac as I needed a new vacuum cleaner for my apartment (which is also doubleing as my shop, though biege carpete isn't conducive to sawdust ~ bit worred that eventually the carpet will be thread-bare)
My accuracy will not be to the same level as that of the "not-so-average" TH-cam woodworking channel that has a plethora of high-end "amateur" tools like a Festool everything ( though a Festool Domino is on my "tools to try" bucket list), Woodpecker rules and squares,... but if I don't tell anyone, no one will probably know. 😁
Thank you so much 🙂
Great job. I love the way you show what can be done with backyard tools.
Yes! It’s been an adventure of how to tackle a project with what I’ve got in my shed.
Thank you!
LOL! 2 coats if you're feeling frisky! 🤣😂
While I fully agree with the message of the vid, its still really annoying when you complete something and it doesnt look perfect. Either because of lack of materials, or bad planning at the beggining, just forking up at measurements and then no way to walk back. Im not a woodworker (though am very intent on pursuing that when i can), but a few years ago me and my family decided to build a sauna building with a dinning room and a terrace around it. We had little to none beforehand experience in anything of the sort. We finished it, im super proud of it, but i know every little mishap at every board, screw, missalignment. Everything. And its hard to not see it. No guests will know about it (prob). But i do :). However it does feel like i learned a lot, because our next project is going way more swimingly
It absolutely is. But you’ve got the right attitude-learn something from it and the next project will be better. Keep on keepin on 👊
Love me a little down n dirty Chip and Joanna projects! If you cringe at mixing epoxy, 3 or 4 quick coats (start next coat almost immediately) of shellac will soak in pretty good and dry good enough for oil topcoat in an hour or so.
Absolutely! Had I had any shellac on hand I would’ve been happy to use that as well!
Great use of the cutoff live edge pieces!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow, a “normal” guy, I would have never guessed 😂
Good luck with your special project.
Cheers!
Great video. Enjoyed watching this.
Seems to me you’re keepin’ it real, Eric. Good show.
Thank you!
Newest subscriber after seeing you on Mabie. Enjoy your humor and want to see your work. I was grimacing when you drilled screws for rods right above electrical outlet! That was risky since you never know how electricians wire up behind box. But agreed with your method of epoxy to stabilize wood. Great tip.
Fair point. I did have a photo of the wall before is was drywalled so I knew where the wires were, but it’s smart to be safe!
I showed him a picture of the studs, plumbing, wiring, and distance between each stud so he knew where to drill safely :)
@@xtjoy Great point! Did that in my whole first floor remodel. Going to miss your cameo appearances.
@@ifiwooddesignsawww thanks! But you haven’t seen the last of my cameos. I’m sure he’ll come back or I’ll make a point to finally hit his home turf 😊
Fun project. Enjoy L A.
thank you EN
Thank you!
The perfect is the enemy of the good, and all that. Appropriate craft for an appropriate project. Bueno.
💯
Slacker! Jk, loved the video. Stuff like this is absolutely motivating. Can’t wait for hear the good news.
Thanks!
THX
Fantastic message! I have some expensive tools but was suffering from “woodworkers block”. A Catch-22 where I don’t know how to do X but the only way to learn is to try to do X. Or better yet, break the project down into separate skill sets and find something that uses 1 or 2 of them.
Lots of U-Tubers build shop furniture that looks as good as my kitchen cabinets, if not better. Right now, I’m intimidated by the thought of building a drawer. Any drawer. It doesn’t have to be perfect … it just needs to function. Right? So 1 drawer under the router table seems like a good place to start.
You nailed it on the head. All you can do is move forward my dude. Do not fear failure. In fact, go seek it out. Go make a shitty drawer. Goof it up something serious. And then try again. By the time you’re done I’m willing to bet you’ll have a decent enough drawer to work 👊
Always a great time watching your videos, was worried something bad had happened to you sense there was no video last week. Glad your well and still doing what you love.
Thank you so much and I appreciate the support as always 🙏
I can get behind the freehand routing, but no safety glasses! Ole' Norm would be flabbergasted 😜
Norm had built in safety glasses though! 😂
@@ENCurtis 🤣 too true
Good luck with your contractual project. 😉
Thank you! 😃
I noticed what you did there. Sanding the wailing guitar sounded like what you would expect from the sander....or you did NOT intend that and your a genius and do not know it! :P
I must say. I'm a little heart broken, no coffee this morning. But I got you, bro. I have mine. But I still enjoyed the video.
If it helps, he has completely drank ALL the coffee in my house. Twice over.
Appreciate you my guy! But Christy is keeping me well caffeinated for sure ☕️
Very nice project
Thank you!
When you said “hollow” did that mean super dry/brittle? I’ve never used old aged wood, so just curious. Thanks, as always! Also, you do you. Hopefully the opportunity is a big one for ya. You deserve all the success. We’ll wait a week or two for great content!
I meant the checking (cracks) had gone straight through and had left the piece somewhat weak. Reinforcing the fibers with epoxy helped to make it strong enough to use as a shelf.
Good stuff brother! Congratulations I hope things go well out there!
Thanks brother!
Need to drop in on The Old Man bar while you’re in LA
Will do! What should I get there?
I liked the Frank August bourbon and the Willet Rye!
What’s up with LA…….first Laura now you. Oh well enjoyed your little project, never tried one of those shelves, your an influencer for sure. Now where did I put those off cuts? 😊
Same music, same beard but, for some reason, I like this dude better than the moth guy.
Cool
More back yard videos…especially anything furniture wise
Enjoy LA…#innoutburger
In n out, sushi, KBBQ, Mexican and some solid Chinese food are all on my list of places to take him to! 😊
Will do!
Have a great success on your ongoing project!!! See you!!!
Thanks so much!
@@ENCurtis You are welcome...
Is the new secret project hosting This Old House? Fingers crossed you’ll be on This Old House.
🤷♂️😎
When the music started I thought I’d switched to a bourbon moth video.
❤
Of course, some carpentry tasks need extreme precision.
Absolutely.
Great video-I love your flexibility and your way of not taking everything so seriously.
One thing: I think you might’ve put that mirror at your height, not your friend’s. As a short person, I’ve had that situation. Where I can barely see farther down than my nose many times. Just saying.
I am fairly short, but since this mirror is for my guest room I figured it’d be best at a height for the average person than my own 😅
Don’t worry I consulted on mirror height with Christy. It was ultimately her decision 🙂
Go to the Hat, get yourself the best dipped pastrami on earth! (Make it one of your videos) 😊
Ooooooooh snap now I have to!
@@ENCurtis Looking forward to your opinion! My desire to have one is... unquenchable here in Europe....
You know I always enjoy your videos! One question: in this video I see you are sanding the epoxy without collecting the dust. As far as I know, epoxy is just polyester, plastic, so you're launching little bits of plastic into the garden air. Doesn't that contribute to the plastic microfibers that increasingly contaminate our soil? Or am I seeing this wrong, do you have knowledge that epoxy dust is harmless to the environment? I would really like to know, because I put a lot of effort into collecting all this dust at my work and thus keeping my neighborhood free of my plastic waste.
Good point. I‘d assume you‘re right, but I‘m not using epoxy at all. I would go for shellac instead.
You’re exactly right, unfortunately. With a lack of equipment it’s hard to work ideally, but a dust extraction would have made a big difference to your point. Had I had a penetrating epoxy to stabilize the pieces it would have absorbed more completely and lessened the polymers being abraded as well.
Great little project and looked great. But don’t discount “just doing carpentry work” not fine tuned furniture. I was a contractor for 40 years and did my “carpentry work” fined tuned. The tighter things are framed , built, laid out correctly, plumb level square makes for a much better finished project. I don’t think you meant much by that phrase but that’s what I thought it sounded like. Carpentry is less than furniture work. I’ll keep watching watching.
For sure. I consider myself a carpenter first and foremost. Not meant as a slight on the exacting nature of carpentry so much as picking on us woodworkers for being overly obsessed with 1/128ths and nanometers.
I was hoping that you would do this with the keyholes for the attachments.
Would that have held up?
Normally I would, however the wider shelf is over 6” wide which is just a little too much leverage for me to be comfortable with in wood that was aged so much.
Great Video. Question, is the final finish you recommend food-save? Would love like to apply it to carved spoons.
No, my favorite food safe finishes are mineral oil, beeswax, or shellac. For spoons I most often use mineral oil.
Can you link to those brackets please?
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They still make Puma’s😂
Is it TV related? Ooooo!
🤷♂️😎
How did you get the shelf brackets perfectly on the wall?
Very careful measurements.
Was the walls concrete?
The wall with the window was. The others were framed.
Where can I find your class schedule for 2024?
I will post in on Instagram later this year and very likely on here as well
What did your wife think of that cute addition....
basic machines are loud as heck no way I'm sleeping anywhere near them
Since when have you made anything that’s complicated? Make a chair that has something original to it that’s light weight , and comfortable, then you can have the complicated title for sure 😂
I save the complex work for my clients
The shelves look pretty good. The She(d) though. Can I use that too? It falls into the amazing category
She’s my pride and joy 🫶🏽
The She(d) is legendary 😃