I made these for Christmas presents and everyone loved them. The videos where you make simple projects are absolutely great. I obsessed over the "Trash to Treasure" videos. You have a great channel.
I always thought a S&P shaker should be turned on a lathe. I don't have a lathe and so never made shakers. Jay, those look great! Now I have an idea for some Christmas gifts. Thanks.
Awesome looking shakers, Jay! I have been wanting to make a similar set using laminated scraps, but I think I am going to turn them on the lathe. You gave me some good ideas!
Nice. Easy to make and practical. Another thing you could to to fancy them up a little might be to slice off the corners (making it an octagon shape) or even just round over the edges, perhaps?
Thanks for sharing this "simple" project. I made a couple sets for our Thanksgiving dinner since we're having about 20 people at it. I might even make a few sets for some gifts this year. Instead of using laminated stock, I had some 2 1/8" square locust that I planed to 2" square and then used. In an effort to use scraps, I used some 5/16" black walnut for the pepper and 1/4" cherry for the salt. The bottoms are 1/4" hickory.
They turned out really good. I especially like the choice of wood you used. I'm going to make a couple sets of them as gifts and make a set for my house. Take care and be safe. Thanks for sharing Roy
Jay, I really like the large section of wood behind the blade on that sled. Seems like a nice safety feature. Do you find that it gets in the way at all?
+Michael Lawing That's actually to keep the sled together. The blade was set higher than my fences so without it the blade would split the sled in two.
Hey, Jay, nice project! I was wondering, how did you clean the shakers after drilling the bottom and sanding the top? Or is the dust the extra flavour the shaker can provide? :D
ive often wondered how those were made. one could also do some interesting creations with them on a lathe. Also what brand of forstner bits do you have? I have some cheap ones and I cant drill thru end grain of even pine. Thanks
+Chris Adkins The maple in this video was salvaged from a heat treated shipping pallet last March. Two months ago I went to a hardwood store two and a half hours south of me looking for walnut. They didn't have a good selection at the time and I didn't want to go home empty handed so I bought one 12' board of sapele. This and the last project were part of that sapele board.
Hey Jay! I am thinking of upgrading my planer and I was wondering how you like the Dewalt? and also how does that model handle Planer Snipe? Thanks for your time
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By running the boards through the planer at an angle, does this help with snip or is there a reason to pass the boards through at an angle? My next tool purchase is a planer so I am new to them. Thanks!
+Ian Garthwaite Wear leveling is easily done by passing boards from side-to-side. You run the first board thru on the left, the next board next to where the first was run, the third next to where the second was run, and so on until you reach the right side. Then you repeat the cycle. This distributes the wear across the cutters.
OK - Just because my wife has beat this into me: Salt shakers typically have 5 holes and pepper typically have 3. If you go to those fancy-smancy restaurants, that's how you know. Great project, though.
I know you don't have one... I was just sayin'. But you know, even that $199, 10"x18" bench top lathe at Harbor Freight is actually really good for small projects like this. (Just get some real chisels and gouges) I've turned bowls, pens, mini baseball bats, candle holders.. you name it, on that. Works like a champ for the occasional turning project. You can even turn small cabriolet legs on it, if you know what you are doing.
+Jay Bates I just thought about this... but it's still not too late to turn them, since you made the center mark on both ends. HAHA! (Rough off the corners on the bandsaw first however)
Great gift idea, they came out great.
I made these for Christmas presents and everyone loved them. The videos where you make simple projects are absolutely great. I obsessed over the "Trash to Treasure" videos. You have a great channel.
Always fun to watch your projects.
I always thought a S&P shaker should be turned on a lathe. I don't have a lathe and so never made shakers. Jay, those look great! Now I have an idea for some Christmas gifts. Thanks.
wow what a great and simple project, i bet they would even look great if even ply wood were used too
Simple, yet so elegant looking....Nice work brother, very nice!!
Awesome looking shakers, Jay! I have been wanting to make a similar set using laminated scraps, but I think I am going to turn them on the lathe. You gave me some good ideas!
Nice! Simple & elegant. Great gift idea.
Great project. I have leftover oak flooring boards and maple moulding. Can't wait to try it. Thanks.
Nice. Easy to make and practical. Another thing you could to to fancy them up a little might be to slice off the corners (making it an octagon shape) or even just round over the edges, perhaps?
Thanks for sharing this "simple" project. I made a couple sets for our Thanksgiving dinner since we're having about 20 people at it. I might even make a few sets for some gifts this year. Instead of using laminated stock, I had some 2 1/8" square locust that I planed to 2" square and then used. In an effort to use scraps, I used some 5/16" black walnut for the pepper and 1/4" cherry for the salt. The bottoms are 1/4" hickory.
+Mark Warnow Quick and easy :)
Nice project Jay, like the simple yet effective design.
Cheers
Mike
great project Jay they came out great..ever think about a lathe in your shop...
nothing like a couple quickies to get ur day going ..;)
Great project for some hard wood cut offs.
Nice job!...As a busy carpenter, I wish I had the time...:)...You're a lucky man!
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I never understand it either
Very Awesome! Great project for gifts!
Nice project looks great
They turned out really good. I especially like the choice of wood you used. I'm going to make a couple sets of them as gifts and make a set for my house.
Take care and be safe.
Thanks for sharing
Roy
Very nice!
Very cool Jay
Nice job, as always
Nice job, Jay! You need to get yourself a wood lathe! Btw, any reason for running the boards diagonally through the thickness planer?
Jay, I really like the large section of wood behind the blade on that sled. Seems like a nice safety feature. Do you find that it gets in the way at all?
+Michael Lawing That's actually to keep the sled together. The blade was set higher than my fences so without it the blade would split the sled in two.
Very nice bro!
these look cool
Hey, Jay, nice project! I was wondering, how did you clean the shakers after drilling the bottom and sanding the top? Or is the dust the extra flavour the shaker can provide? :D
was that deft spray lacquer at the end? i love that stuff
+djpattiecakes Yup. I found that can a long time ago. Been holding on to it for a while lol
Awesome work sir as always. Curious about your Grizzly Jointer. Which model do you have, and are you happy with it?
+turbocobra Grizzly G0490X. Very pleased with it. But I wish I would have saved up more for the 12" model.
ive often wondered how those were made. one could also do some interesting creations with them on a lathe. Also what brand of forstner bits do you have? I have some cheap ones and I cant drill thru end grain of even pine. Thanks
wood glue is wild, like, how is it that tough!
Where do you find your specialty wood? Not sure I've seen these types at Lowe's or Home Depot.
+Chris Adkins The maple in this video was salvaged from a heat treated shipping pallet last March. Two months ago I went to a hardwood store two and a half hours south of me looking for walnut. They didn't have a good selection at the time and I didn't want to go home empty handed so I bought one 12' board of sapele. This and the last project were part of that sapele board.
why do you put the wood in the thicknesser at an angle doesn't it rip the wood?
+Kahill It doesn't rip the wood if you plane "down hill". The angle reduces snipe drastically.
ahh right
good job
Additional idea: You could cut the corners at a 45 to make it octagonal, might be more comfy to handle? :)
+TheChipmunk2008 I had the same thought, but rounded on a lathe.
Hey Jay!
I am thinking of upgrading my planer and I was wondering how you like the Dewalt? and also how does that model handle Planer Snipe?
Thanks for your time
+Dan Ridley It produces snipe just as bad as the cheap ones.
thanks so much Jay
Jay, very well done.
I like it.
Congrats.
L.ZACCARO
jay, whats your feelings on TH-cam red?
+Ed Gonzales I'm signing up for it. I hate ads just as much as everyone else so I have no problem paying a monthly fee to get rid of them and to show my support for the free content that I enjoy.
Great video! Thank you! :) Now make two that are a little thinner, twice the hight + motorized!? :D That would make a fantastic video...?
Seriously who has this type of equipment to make a DIY salt and pepper shaker .
They look great, what a nice gift idea.
Dude. I LOVE the thumb guard on your table saw sled. Neat idea!
+TheGeekPub Thank you :)
Nice job Jay. Did the spray finish cover the holes or did you take some precaution?
I'll definitely make one set of these, great gift!
Jay, really neat gift project. I have added them to my "to do" list. Thanks for the great video. Paul, a.k.a. paulsmessyworkshop on TH-cam
I like their minimalistic style! Nice project!
Nice, Jay.
Is there a more easier, rustic way to make these… you know for someone without all the tools?
Many thanks.
By running the boards through the planer at an angle, does this help with snip or is there a reason to pass the boards through at an angle? My next tool purchase is a planer so I am new to them. Thanks!
+Jacob Ambuehl Passing the boards through the planer at an angle helps to even out the wear across the whole width of the blades.
+Jacob Ambuehl On my machine it drastically reduces snipe.
+Ian Garthwaite Wear leveling is easily done by passing boards from side-to-side. You run the first board thru on the left, the next board next to where the first was run, the third next to where the second was run, and so on until you reach the right side. Then you repeat the cycle. This distributes the wear across the cutters.
Nice result! I was wondering, does the cork drill leave any burrs on the inside? how would you clean them up? thanks!
Great project. I like how they look. Might make a set a to replace my wife's ugly tupperware ones
OK - Just because my wife has beat this into me: Salt shakers typically have 5 holes and pepper typically have 3. If you go to those fancy-smancy restaurants, that's how you know. Great project, though.
Great video great idea!!! Thanx for sharing!!!!
Good looking shakers Jay.
Good idea, though I think they would have looked great rounded
Nice work as always! I've never done salt and pepper shakers. I like it!
This is a great gift idea - I really like the contrast of these.
great video Jay. You should have made it out to Pittsburgh maker faire buddy
+Into The Dirtshop Pitsburgh is a crazy long drive. I'm in Mississippi.
Jay Bates no way i thought you were in michigan up by toledo with drunken wood
Very cool, Jay! Excellent gift project, good job.
Great gifts, thanks. Are there any type of woods I should not be using. I don't have any sapele?
Just made some of these myself for Christmas gifts! First woodworking project ever. Thanks Jay!!!!!
+Spencer Nelson Very cool to hear that :)
These go through the bits super fast
Just washing and rinsing the inside is good for cleaning before filling with salt and pepper?
Neat little project, if that got any simpler, somebody else would have done it for you!!!
big bulky..doesnt hold alot...and they are dull...sorry dude
Great video Jay. I plan on making these for the holidays. Is there a wood I should stay away from?
Where do you find your specialty wood? Not sure I've seen these types at Lowe's or Home Depot.
No fair, oh ok second! !!
Great gift idea Jay. Great video as usual
They look awesome but preground pepper? You heathen.
There has been fights to near death at my house on which one has more or less holes in it, salt or pepper.
Very elegant Jay - I dig'em
+Nick Ferry Thanks dude.
akward size and shape, but that makes them special I guess :P
Nice design
Love the simplistic look of these.
Nice and simple! I was expecting more steps... but at the end I thought: Nope, it looks good as-is.
Like you said super easy to make and I could see possibilities to add design details too. Thanks for sharing!
да вы далеко ушли от зала независимости это сказанное выше
Noting better than simplicity!
nice job, let me have window on the shaker to see inside please.
Why did you run your wood through the planer at an angle?
Really nice and easy! Cool stuff!
Real nice, thanks for sharing.
gotta find a use for them scrapers ! :) hehe gj
That sure is a nice jointer you got there!
+Lane Bros WoodShop Wish I would have saved more for the 12"
I'm considering going for the 12" jointer myself!
Nice. How do you clean the inside?
Nice gift idea!
Well done Jay and great gift idea!
Looking good, Jay!
perfect for business
excellent...
cheers...
I see this project in my future thanks for the tutorial Jay.
Very cool and quick gift idea Jay. Thanks for the video.
Take care my friend and do a kindness
Mark
Nice project Jay. Quick, easy to make, and people will like them.
+GuysWoodshop Thanks Guy.
Nice work, I love your design! But I think it looks better with a chamfered edge.
Great gift idea.
VAU!!!!
great gifts
I woulda turned them myself before cutting them all down. I love round and curves though. Personal preference.
+TheBikerScout I might have done that as well if I had a lathe.
I know you don't have one... I was just sayin'.
But you know, even that $199, 10"x18" bench top lathe at Harbor Freight is actually really good for small projects like this. (Just get some real chisels and gouges) I've turned bowls, pens, mini baseball bats, candle holders.. you name it, on that. Works like a champ for the occasional turning project. You can even turn small cabriolet legs on it, if you know what you are doing.
+Jay Bates I just thought about this... but it's still not too late to turn them, since you made the center mark on both ends. HAHA!
(Rough off the corners on the bandsaw first however)