I support your painting methods. Sometimes wood needs stain, sometimes it needs oil, and sometimes it needs a big slather of paint to make it shine!! Keep doing what your doing, it's an inspiration to all of us TH-camrs who are still small and trying to grow.
Safety tip (Steve, feel free to try this one): on a band saw, adjust the upper guide so that it just clears the piece you are cutting by an inch or less. Especially with thinner blades, it provides more support to the blade for a cleaner cut and less wandering, and also exposes less of the blade to your fingers/hand.
Love your videos. While in school years and years ago, we had a new shop teacher. He was showing us the safe way to use shop tools. Has he was cutting a board on the bandsaw and telling our class to be awear of the blade and fingers. He cut his thumb the lenght of his finger nail. I will allways remember that day, and have kept my fingers out of the blade for over 50 years. Please be awear of your fingers and don't get them to close to the blade.
Awesome duckies! Here's my safety tip: When nailing small nails with a hammer, it is better to hold the nail with a small pliers, rather than using your hand! You can save your thumb lots of black nails this way!
Whenever I hear anyone talk about safety tips all I can think of is.... "Before we use any power tools, let's take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this: there is no more important safety rule than to wear these - safety glasses." -Norm Abram
I used to sneak into my dad's wood shop when I was young. I really could have hurt myself in there. My safety tip may not be about woodworking itself but you should always lock up your shop or tools when you are not using them. Thanks for the video, and the donation Steve! Your the man!
Steve Ramsey so good to see make a wish is so close to your heart we also do this type of stuff back in Australia! It's a great thing to support. Wear safety glasses when cutting in your table saw as many chips will fly up and get you in the eyes and remember were only given two no replacements...
Always wear hearing protection when working with power tools! It is the most often overlooked PPE when woodworking. You can't get your hearing back once it is gone.
Those ducks are cute! 1. If you're using a tool with just one hand be very aware of where the other one is at all times - keep it out of the line of fire. 2. We tend to aware of the tool we're working with but often it's the work piece that causes injury, while working on it or moving it around. Show it the same respect you show your tools.
Thanks for your donations, Steve! Hearing protection! Hearing protection is important for time spent at the saw or sander. If you don't have specific woodworking hearing protection, try nighttime ear plugs, shooting ear plugs, or shooting hearing protectors
Keeping a clean work environment is always safer than not. Tripping /slipping on something or just having having things in the way way when your working in general. I know we're all awesome at picking up our shops. Its not like my wife ever complains about it or anything.
Clean up during and after a project. Leaving stuff out of place not only makes it harder to find, but trip hazards are not good around all the sharp tools and such.
Really like the duckies. Nice easy Christmas project. Safety tip: If you have small children who come into your shop, you need to make sure your equipment is unplugged or has some sort of safety lock on the switches. My grandkids make a beeline to my scrollsaw and try to work the foot pedal every time.
Great show and the wooden ducks are beyond cuteness! My tips: Don't wear a tie when working around rotating machinery, don't run with scissors and no glass by the pool.
Your rain storm is famous... been hearing about it on the news! Fun and quit cute project! My safety tip: Don't Forget about your ears!!!!!!! Many folks focus on their hands eyes lungs everything except there hearing! As I have worked in aircraft maintenance for 20+ years it is crucial! I want to be listening to 80's music until I die! :) Hearing protection is available in many ways look into it and use something! :) Chris
Safety tip, when using a radio arm saw always keep your hands 5-6 inches away from the blade. I learned that from my teacher this year. First year of IA (industrial arts)
Never sneak up on someone using power tools. I ask my family to flash the overhead light to get my attention. your videos are educational and entertaining. I enjoy them very much.
So cute! I don't work with wood often but I always pay attention to closing the eyes when blowing away the chips - of course at the same time stopping the hand motion. :)
Safety tip for lathe hollowing. A 79 cent level glued to 2 ten cent magnets provides a hollowing tool level. If the bubble is toward you it helps prevent catches.
Saftey tip, related to this project. You can attatch wooden wheels to toys by drilling a tiny hole through the wheel and axle and gluing in a toothpick. That way it's not only relying on the glue for strength, and the risk of tiny parts comming of is reduced a lot, which is important in toys for toddlers. Happy holidays!
I know you may not get this comment since this is an older video, but thank you for this!!! I’m new to woodworking and want to make toys for the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas shoeboxes. This helps! I wasn’t sure how to do the wheels.
Safety tip: Use the blade guard on your table saw whenever possible. When not possible, use the riving knife. (I'm looking at you, Steve) They keep the wood from collapsing on itself and flying back at you.
Safety Tip: Eyes, ears, lungs, fingers etc. All very important to be aware of and protect when woodworking. Practicing what you preach is also very important because it's setting a great example for young people, my son and daughter in particular. Thank you for the positive influence and great example from Safety to the very kind hearted charity, that's Safety for ones heart and mind, thanks again!
Safety tip #3423: Keep your work area free of debris and clutter. A clean shop is a happy shop and easier/safer to work in. DAMHIKT. Nice ducks Steve, glad to see you finally have them all in a row!
Nice project, Steve, and a good paint job on the eyes and bills. Safety tip, Never raise you table saw blade more than a 1/4 to 3/8 inches above the materiel that your are cutting.
Safety tip: Never have the blade on your table saw more than an eighth of an inch higher than the thickness of the material you are cutting. Had to learn that one the hard way. Great project, Steve! Big fan of your work and show.
Always keep your the floor where you work clean to avoid tripping and falling. Nothing worse than getting injured or dropping an almost finished project. Have a Blessed Christmas.
Safety Tip: Whenever I'm working with unsanded wood, I always but some bandaids on my fingertips to protect them from splinters, or I just use some masking tape if I'm out of bandaids. I don't know if this is a good safety tip or not, after all, splinters aren't exactly life threatening, but it's a handy tip (PUN!) 'cause splinters can be very annoying, and really really painful. The Duckies were a lovely little project. They're adorable! Keep up the great work Mr. Ramsey and Merry Christmas!
Safety tip: Always be aware of your hands when working with tools! Not a woodworker myself but have to say I loved this video, thought that duck was just SO cute and this was a great idea! It looked fun and simple enough for me to want to try it, which trust me is a feat - my hands were made for typing
Safety tip: band saw blades run on a set of rollers on an arm above the work surface. The height of the arm can be adjusted, and should always be adjusted to expose the least amount of blade possible. If you are cutting a one inch thick piece of wood, you only need 1.2 inches worth of blade exposed, etc.
I think it is another great and easy project, and this time with a great message. Offcourse i leave a post to support a good cause and u just made me feel better about myself too, Thanks mate!!
Safety Tip: Floor pedal power switches for your stationary machines, like table saws and router tables, are a great way to start and stop your tool, while keeping two hands on the work piece for complete control.
I was waiting for the spray lacquer. My tip is that many sprayed finishes have very harmful vapors. Make sure to spray in a well ventilated area and while using the proper respirator mask.
always adjust the blade guard on your bandsaw 1/4 inch above the wood to keep proper tension on the blade and limit the amount of showing blade to help prevent cutting wanted fingers off.
I know the safety tip thing is probably over now, but i got one. To start and stop a simple power cord machine (i.e a Dremel), i use a remote and receiver system in the power outlet. The power switch on a Dremel can be oddly placed when using attachments, rigs and jigs. And it is also a speed regulator, so it is easy to push it the wrong way.
As Jay has it on his wall: "a clean shop is a safe shop" so get out your vacuum cleaner and use it sometimes. also think about your cables on the floor to avoid trip hazards.
Tip: Even if its not The Gripper, use a pushblock/stick, anything to stay safe and keep your fingers from a moving blade. I don't always comment, but I had to today! Great video as always, and a good cause.
When using the band saw lower your blade guard to 1/4" above your material to reduce your exposure to the saw blade in case you slip.. Band saws are used in the butcher shop and do a fantastic job cutting meat into smaller pieces.
The captions during the microjig spot lollll Safety tip. Never wear loose clothing when operating a lathe! Always wear a face shield as well. Been there done that.
This is like the 1930s pull apart duck made in Billiund, Denmark before plastic toys was made in a factory. I have a question for you, In 1934 a Danish toy maker named Ole Kirk Christiansen named a company after the Danish phrase “Leg Godt” (play well). What was the company named for all its bricks and minifigures?
Safety tip: Keep a large bucket of ice in your workshop. it not only provides the "rocks" for multiple shots of hard liquor, but it's a great place to house severed digits during transport to the hospital.
Safety tip: Practice, practice, practice. Try easy jobs first to hone your skills for difficult ones. For example, by making the wheels for the duckies yourself on your wood lathe instead of buying them at the craft store ;-)
Test cuts on a miter saw by bring the blade down without activating it. This allows you to not only check the measurements, but also to make sure your fingers are safe.
Safety tip: Wear safety glasses. You can walk on a wooden leg, hold stuff with a wooden arm, but you can't see with a wooden eye.
Sounds like a good halloween episode ;)
lol!
I was saying this before on another video of Steve. Someone felt it necessary to mock on my comment. Now everyone seems agreeing on this one.
Don't fall into a vat of varnish you will die but have a beautiful finish!
Wear safety glasses? Boy, wooden eye ever!
I support your painting methods. Sometimes wood needs stain, sometimes it needs oil, and sometimes it needs a big slather of paint to make it shine!!
Keep doing what your doing, it's an inspiration to all of us TH-camrs who are still small and trying to grow.
Safety tip (Steve, feel free to try this one): on a band saw, adjust the upper guide so that it just clears the piece you are cutting by an inch or less. Especially with thinner blades, it provides more support to the blade for a cleaner cut and less wandering, and also exposes less of the blade to your fingers/hand.
I hope you have grandchildren or something cuz these are some amazing ducks and I think any young child would love them as a gift!!
My son (27 months old) said, "Oh wow!" and pointed at the ducks and laughed indicating his joy. :) Thanks for doing these toddler toys!
No time like the present to go out to the shop and make him a set. :-)
If only I had a shop! ;)
Christa Beery zayum
Christa Beery Start small one tool at a time
Love your videos. While in school years and years ago, we had a new shop teacher. He was showing us the safe way to use shop tools. Has he was cutting a board on the bandsaw and telling our class to be awear of the blade and fingers. He cut his thumb the lenght of his finger nail. I will allways remember that day, and have kept my fingers out of the blade for over 50 years. Please be awear of your fingers and don't get them to close to the blade.
Awesome duckies! Here's my safety tip: When nailing small nails with a hammer, it is better to hold the nail with a small pliers, rather than using your hand! You can save your thumb lots of black nails this way!
Good idea, thanks.
Alternatively push the nail through a slip of paper, then tear it free when the nail is started
Don Johnson cool!
Don Johnson You just blew my mind
Clothespins also work for this trick.
I never saw you so happy after making a project, proving once again there is a kid in all of us. Great job!
Love the close captions! :)
Love ducks. And the rain in the back ground fits right in!
Whenever I hear anyone talk about safety tips all I can think of is....
"Before we use any power tools, let's take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this: there is no more important safety rule than to wear these - safety glasses."
-Norm Abram
I miss Norm...if it wasn't for TH-cam though, I would be going through a much bigger woodworking video withdraw.
Thanks for the post. I have 2 nieces who would like this. Going to try and make one for both of them for there birthdays this year
Great project, for a great cause! Safety tip: You should always use your face shield when turning!
I used to sneak into my dad's wood shop when I was young. I really could have hurt myself in there. My safety tip may not be about woodworking itself but you should always lock up your shop or tools when you are not using them.
Thanks for the video, and the donation Steve! Your the man!
Safety Tip: "Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools." (Norm Abram)
Steve Ramsey so good to see make a wish is so close to your heart we also do this type of stuff back in Australia! It's a great thing to support.
Wear safety glasses when cutting in your table saw as many chips will fly up and get you in the eyes and remember were only given two no replacements...
safety tip you should always wear a dusk mask when working with MDF
You mean wear a duck mask. ;)
you mean wear a duck mask over your dust mask at dusk !
Keep your work area clean & tidy. A messy shop is not safe
Always wear hearing protection when working with power tools! It is the most often overlooked PPE when woodworking. You can't get your hearing back once it is gone.
huh...what did you say. speak up i can't hear you.
Those ducks are cute!
1. If you're using a tool with just one hand be very aware of where the other one is at all times - keep it out of the line of fire.
2. We tend to aware of the tool we're working with but often it's the work piece that causes injury, while working on it or moving it around. Show it the same respect you show your tools.
Safety tip: When you walk your duckies always look out for cats and traffic!
Awesome, safety tips for toddlers.
Always clamp down anything you're drilling on a drill press.
Excellent video as always, Steve.
Dont play with sharp saws or any other thing in the shop, only use them for what they are made for
Thanks for your donations, Steve!
Hearing protection! Hearing protection is important for time spent at the saw or sander. If you don't have specific woodworking hearing protection, try nighttime ear plugs, shooting ear plugs, or shooting hearing protectors
Always wear a face shield, even when doing things other than turning. Chunks of wood can hurt and Im ugly enough already.
Keeping a clean work environment is always safer than not. Tripping /slipping on something or just having having things in the way way when your working in general. I know we're all awesome at picking up our shops. Its not like my wife ever complains about it or anything.
Use laser safety eyewear when using big scary lasers.
As illustrated by your profile photo.
Clean up during and after a project. Leaving stuff out of place not only makes it harder to find, but trip hazards are not good around all the sharp tools and such.
You do amazing things and a few words is the least I can do.... wear your safety glasses people 👍👍👍👍
When using power hand tools. Always know where the cord is. Of course this only applies to corded tools. Thanks Steve for another great video.
Safety tip Always keep your work area clean and clear so you dont trip while running power tools.
Nice duckies steve
Really like the duckies. Nice easy Christmas project. Safety tip: If you have small children who come into your shop, you need to make sure your equipment is unplugged or has some sort of safety lock on the switches. My grandkids make a beeline to my scrollsaw and try to work the foot pedal every time.
A clean workplace is a SAFE workplace!!!! Merry X-mas!!!
Great show and the wooden ducks are beyond cuteness! My tips: Don't wear a tie when working around rotating machinery, don't run with scissors and no glass by the pool.
Your rain storm is famous... been hearing about it on the news! Fun and quit cute project!
My safety tip: Don't Forget about your ears!!!!!!! Many folks focus on their hands eyes lungs everything except there hearing! As I have worked in aircraft maintenance for 20+ years it is crucial! I want to be listening to 80's music until I die! :) Hearing protection is available in many ways look into it and use something! :)
Chris
Safety tip, when using a radio arm saw always keep your hands 5-6 inches away from the blade. I learned that from my teacher this year. First year of IA (industrial arts)
Always use a push stick or block, great project Steve.
Eye and ear protection everytime! Great cause guys, keep it up!
Never forget the breath while you are working with sharp tools!
Never sneak up on someone using power tools. I ask my family to flash the overhead light to get my attention. your videos are educational and entertaining. I enjoy them very much.
Always demonstrate safe shop techniques in front of your kids.
So cute!
I don't work with wood often but I always pay attention to closing the eyes when blowing away the chips - of course at the same time stopping the hand motion. :)
A clean shop is a safe shop.
Great vid Steve! My tip:Focus Focus FOCUS! No matter what when in the shop pay attention to what your doing!
Thanks for doing all these kid toys! I have two little ones and a burgeoning shop, so I find them particularly inspiring :)
Safety tip for lathe hollowing. A 79 cent level glued to 2 ten cent magnets provides a hollowing tool level. If the bubble is toward you it helps prevent catches.
Saftey tip, related to this project.
You can attatch wooden wheels to toys by drilling a tiny hole through the wheel and axle and gluing in a toothpick. That way it's not only relying on the glue for strength, and the risk of tiny parts comming of is reduced a lot, which is important in toys for toddlers.
Happy holidays!
Unplug all power tools when working on them I.E. Changing Blades, Replacing Cords, changing bits, sanding ducks, Etc.
Master your basics. Never underestimate the power of your tools.
I know you may not get this comment since this is an older video, but thank you for this!!! I’m new to woodworking and want to make toys for the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas shoeboxes. This helps! I wasn’t sure how to do the wheels.
Safety Tip: Use an organic vapor respirator when spraying little yellow duckies! Thanks for making the donations.
Safety tip: Use the blade guard on your table saw whenever possible. When not possible, use the riving knife. (I'm looking at you, Steve)
They keep the wood from collapsing on itself and flying back at you.
hey send those storms towards Texas we need it
Excellent. I love this simple idea
You have a big heart its the little things that matter.
You quack me up!
Safety Tip: Eyes, ears, lungs, fingers etc. All very important to be aware of and protect when woodworking. Practicing what you preach is also very important because it's setting a great example for young people, my son and daughter in particular. Thank you for the positive influence and great example from Safety to the very kind hearted charity, that's Safety for ones heart and mind, thanks again!
One of the best things we can do to be safe in our shop is to have great lighting, specially around power tools
Safety tip #3423: Keep your work area free of debris and clutter. A clean shop is a happy shop and easier/safer to work in. DAMHIKT. Nice ducks Steve, glad to see you finally have them all in a row!
Nice project, Steve, and a good paint job on the eyes and bills. Safety tip, Never raise you table saw blade more than a 1/4 to 3/8 inches above the materiel that your are cutting.
Safety tip: Never have the blade on your table saw more than an eighth of an inch higher than the thickness of the material you are cutting. Had to learn that one the hard way. Great project, Steve! Big fan of your work and show.
Always keep your the floor where you work clean to avoid tripping and falling. Nothing worse than getting injured or dropping an almost finished project. Have a Blessed Christmas.
Safety Tip:
Whenever I'm working with unsanded wood, I always but some bandaids on my fingertips to protect them from splinters, or I just use some masking tape if I'm out of bandaids.
I don't know if this is a good safety tip or not, after all, splinters aren't exactly life threatening, but it's a handy tip (PUN!) 'cause splinters can be very annoying, and really really painful.
The Duckies were a lovely little project. They're adorable! Keep up the great work Mr. Ramsey and Merry Christmas!
Saftey tip
When using a jointer use push blocks and were eye and hearing protection if attached to a dust extractor
Use Gripperrrrs to push your pieces through the table saw. Good project Steve.
My mom loves cooking, so i bought her a GRR-Ripper ! :D
Safety tip: Always be aware of your hands when working with tools!
Not a woodworker myself but have to say I loved this video, thought that duck was just SO cute and this was a great idea! It looked fun and simple enough for me to want to try it, which trust me is a feat - my hands were made for typing
Safety tip: band saw blades run on a set of rollers on an arm above the work surface. The height of the arm can be adjusted, and should always be adjusted to expose the least amount of blade possible. If you are cutting a one inch thick piece of wood, you only need 1.2 inches worth of blade exposed, etc.
my safety tip is.
after printing out Steves drawings be careful to not get a papercut.
blessings to you all, steve and june here in beaumont ca.
Keep a clean shop
I think it is another great and easy project, and this time with a great message. Offcourse i leave a post to support a good cause and u just made me feel better about myself too, Thanks mate!!
Safety Tip: Floor pedal power switches for your stationary machines, like table saws and router tables, are a great way to start and stop your tool, while keeping two hands on the work piece for complete control.
I was waiting for the spray lacquer. My tip is that many sprayed finishes have very harmful vapors. Make sure to spray in a well ventilated area and while using the proper respirator mask.
always adjust the blade guard on your bandsaw 1/4 inch above the wood to keep proper tension on the blade and limit the amount of showing blade to help prevent cutting wanted fingers off.
There is no more important safety tool than these safety glasses.
I know the safety tip thing is probably over now, but i got one.
To start and stop a simple power cord machine (i.e a Dremel), i use a remote and receiver system in the power outlet.
The power switch on a Dremel can be oddly placed when using attachments, rigs and jigs. And it is also a speed regulator, so it is easy to push it the wrong way.
Safety Tip. Make straight relief cuts on you band saw first before getting into the curved cuts to avoid having to back out of a curved kerf. ;P
Great video Steve! Don't dispose of used spray cans in the fireplace-safety first
As Jay has it on his wall: "a clean shop is a safe shop" so get out your vacuum cleaner and use it sometimes. also think about your cables on the floor to avoid trip hazards.
Storm? Sounded like a very pleasant rain in the end.
Tip: Even if its not The Gripper, use a pushblock/stick, anything to stay safe and keep your fingers from a moving blade.
I don't always comment, but I had to today! Great video as always, and a good cause.
Very nice I will do so also for my daughter
Cute project Steve.
Safety tip, is to respect the tools and what they will do to you. Do not rely on the safety features to save your fingers or eyes.
Safety tip, keep work area clean and neat.
When using the band saw lower your blade guard to 1/4" above your material to reduce your exposure to the saw blade in case you slip.. Band saws are used in the butcher shop and do a fantastic job cutting meat into smaller pieces.
Safety tip: always use a splitter or riving knife to help avoid kickback.
Nice ducks:-)
If you are at all unsure or uncomfortable DON'T DO IT, and as Jay said eyes glasses are a must.
Always have good ventilation when using finishing products.
Nice Video !!!
The captions during the microjig spot lollll
Safety tip. Never wear loose clothing when operating a lathe! Always wear a face shield as well. Been there done that.
Safety tip: use a dust mask/respirator when doing power tool cuts or fine sanding
Safety tip: Make sure all machines have a start and stop button within reach.
This is like the 1930s pull apart duck made in Billiund, Denmark before plastic toys was made in a factory. I have a question for you, In 1934 a Danish toy maker named Ole Kirk Christiansen named a company after the Danish phrase “Leg Godt” (play well). What was the company named for all its bricks and minifigures?
Safety tip: proper foot wear good boots can reduce fatigue that can lead to stupid injuries
Safety tip: Keep a large bucket of ice in your workshop. it not only provides the "rocks" for multiple shots of hard liquor, but it's a great place to house severed digits during transport to the hospital.
Safety tip: Practice, practice, practice. Try easy jobs first to hone your skills for difficult ones. For example, by making the wheels for the duckies yourself on your wood lathe instead of buying them at the craft store ;-)
Safety tip: use a Gripper during cutting.
Safety tip: make sure to use push sticks and feather boards when cutting small strips on table saw.
Test cuts on a miter saw by bring the blade down without activating it. This allows you to not only check the measurements, but also to make sure your fingers are safe.
Wow dude you're a true artist!! Congrats!! 🤯👍🤟👌