Love Letter to Plywood. By Tom Sachs

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  • @juantamayoelnumero1
    @juantamayoelnumero1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +880

    casey neistat said: follow my brother... then I fell down the rabbit hole and here I am... loving it

  • @NS56sn
    @NS56sn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This showed up in the algorithm after years of woodworking. A love letter indeed, thank you to everyone involved and the trees whom we care for😘

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Happy 10 year anniversary. Still one of the best videos on the 'tubes.

  • @shinrainc00
    @shinrainc00 12 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Such an artistic way of educating people.
    Thank you Tom

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    never would have thought a video about plywood would touch me so deeply to the core. now i feel like ive taken it for granted. i love the stuff, and always have a couple extra 2'x4' sheets around my workshop for spontaneous projects.

  • @tagecom
    @tagecom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    How does this incredible masterpiece of a video only have a couple hundred thousand views after 10 years? I'm ranking this as one of the most under-rated and highly educational videos that I've seen on interwebs. I followed Casey years ago and have been making my way through Van's video collection. I now feel like I've found the next level - the grand master -and now see my previously watched videos with a clean pair of eyes, and a 2:1 ratio.

    • @comontoshi
      @comontoshi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mos’ ppl 2 bizzy watching TikTok (adult version) . . .😎

    • @michaelnice93
      @michaelnice93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because anyone who works with plywood knows all this basic stuff already and people who don’t could care less. This seems like a introductory segment for a documentary or tv episode. Kind of a let down at the end of the video

  • @dpmakestuff
    @dpmakestuff 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love this video just as much as I did when I watched it the first time!

    • @katzmosestools
      @katzmosestools 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the wid. Cheers my friend

  • @Gold63Beast
    @Gold63Beast 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Found the beauty of plywood when I built my first work bench and then was it that I learned the types of woods. And Plywood is my lover now. Bench came out beautiful.

  • @vivarc2
    @vivarc2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bringing the sacred back into the work space. Definitely something magical about these videos :)

  • @suzannedesylva3805
    @suzannedesylva3805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish everyone in the world could teach and be taught like this. Treasure.

  • @scottverge938
    @scottverge938 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If anyone wants to avoid cam out then avoid Philips head screws. From what I've read they were designed to cam out to avoid over tightening.
    Use Robertson (square) or torx.
    I can hang my impact driver from the ceiling from a Robertson screw. That's not likely to happen with even the best fitting Philips.

  • @salohcinrekucm2119
    @salohcinrekucm2119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Philips head screw is the joker of all building materials.

  • @CreativoErratico
    @CreativoErratico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Should be aligned with the center of the Earth" is a gorgeous phrase.

    • @oghaki5097
      @oghaki5097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why?

    • @CreativoErratico
      @CreativoErratico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oghaki5097 a poetic way of saying ‘vertically’

  • @datamoshii
    @datamoshii 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I need a master like mr. Sach's, to become a better filmaker like the Neistats

    • @walkertongdee
      @walkertongdee 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Franco Isa Hey Franco just do it, why not?

    • @datamoshii
      @datamoshii 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Walkertongdee truee!

  • @scottb6282
    @scottb6282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the segment on 'cam-out'. For safety sake, I would lose the tie when anywhere near the table saw. Actually, I would lose the tie the minute I enter the studio.

  • @imnotarealfishh
    @imnotarealfishh ปีที่แล้ว

    Proper definition of True Art.

  • @Automedon2
    @Automedon2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first time I visited LA, I was amazed to be seeing the famous PLYWOOD sign

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I like how yt recommends this gem a good decade later, but i'm not mad. (torx > phillips)

    • @matthewzaloudek
      @matthewzaloudek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Torx bits are practically life-changing. As a kid I remember hating how often I would strip out the heads of screws from shitty technique but torx is so much harder to mess up.

    • @deezlilnuts
      @deezlilnuts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      didnt even realise it was that old, so ahead of its youtube time

  • @sethoberst6310
    @sethoberst6310 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is this free to watch. What a work of art.

  • @fuchs_1053
    @fuchs_1053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Came here from Wintergatan. Anyone else?

  • @2jimsy
    @2jimsy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was not an orbital sander

    • @2jimsy
      @2jimsy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Quarter sheet. Hence quartering the sand paper. A rare mistake for Sachs and Van.

  • @Schilddruse
    @Schilddruse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never in my life have I had a single thought about plywood. But here I am thanks to the almighty algorithm and it has been a journey.

  • @VondaInWonderland
    @VondaInWonderland 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm not sure why I watched this video. I really enjoyed it♥ Thank you.

  • @Crtnmn
    @Crtnmn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alignment with the center of the earth...in perfect posture.

  • @sillywilli.27
    @sillywilli.27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What the hell, why is a video about plywood one of the nicest ive seen on youtube

  • @dillonbeckwith
    @dillonbeckwith 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    8:10 holy shit. um i have something that needs fixing.

  • @julesbois2122
    @julesbois2122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG! What the impressive movie!

  • @inventtory1272
    @inventtory1272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to make this exact same video for HDPE

  • @MattVoda
    @MattVoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How do you achieve the shiny, compacted plywood edge seen in so many of your plywood uses? Sanding? Burnishing? Poly?

  • @trashguy679
    @trashguy679 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "plywood doesnt spilt"
    unless you screwing into the edge

    • @SAJV2013
      @SAJV2013 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      unless you don't know how to handle it

    • @benbohannon
      @benbohannon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t we all split when pushed to the edge?

  • @nomadben
    @nomadben 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Prevent cam-out? Use Torx-headed screws my friend.

    • @RealWolfmanDan
      @RealWolfmanDan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We use torx exclusively in my shop, they will however, still cam out if proper screw driving technique is not employed.

  • @downtheroad1540
    @downtheroad1540 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "You can feel it"

  • @JustBigL66
    @JustBigL66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i was never interested in plywood in my life before but not gonna lie this video is f****ing captivating!

  • @mattsen415
    @mattsen415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Back in the days when you didn’t need to be a millionaire to afford plywood

  • @mariaanmo
    @mariaanmo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come I've only just found this channel?!?!

  • @realpotetohead
    @realpotetohead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    now I know he would teach everything to Neistats to make a good movie.

  • @freedomeagle-q2p
    @freedomeagle-q2p 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for sharing your passion

  • @kap0no22
    @kap0no22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gives me Wes Anderson vibes 👌🏽

  • @ShakespeareCafe
    @ShakespeareCafe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3/4 " $75 a sheet at Home Depot which is not even 3/4....it's 23/32.. You don't have a riving knife on your table saw making it very dangerous for a kickback event, or a small piece of plywood to ride up over the blade pulling your hand into it. Philips bits by original design are made to cam out. They were used for metals. Their use in woodworking is an anachronism. Use GRK T-25 Torx screws. They almost never cam out.

    • @shemaferfraggy6738
      @shemaferfraggy6738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      FYI, this vid was made over a decade ago, hence anochronistic tendencies…

  • @awdabstracts7030
    @awdabstracts7030 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @tuscanydj
    @tuscanydj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this deserves 10 million views

  • @erikdahlgren7938
    @erikdahlgren7938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never knew others had the same passion for plywood as me! 😊

  • @HoodyKid100
    @HoodyKid100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spotted the Jean Prouve table at 2:59 😍

  • @12xMars
    @12xMars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @MissDarlaDeville
    @MissDarlaDeville 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I needed this knowledge and confidence with tools in my life. Many thanks ❤

  • @IchHabeKatzeGern
    @IchHabeKatzeGern 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the first half of the video I thought it was well shot and when Van started talking all the shit and style choices just made sense

  • @halukmt
    @halukmt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an Arthouse movie about the birth and journey of Ply Wood.

  • @jacobwilliamson9134
    @jacobwilliamson9134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:43 What is this , fight club?

    • @bmbullman
      @bmbullman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?! It's appreciated, nonetheless.

  • @matheusafrancez
    @matheusafrancez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @SnakeAndTurtleQigong
    @SnakeAndTurtleQigong 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing

  • @piknq2
    @piknq2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was the best

  • @delpiero709
    @delpiero709 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    bata0206
    _First things first you need to know what mistakes you have done_
    _to her to gave you an idea on how to win her back and apologize to her deeply._
    _Then, thats the time you act on the things that should be acted upon to bring_
    _her back._

    • @delpiero709
      @delpiero709 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think you should check on the site
      *~>**getyourexmanual.blogspot.com*
      Its where I get all these wonderful techniques.

  • @bevelupbud
    @bevelupbud 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Diablo blades are actually 7/64", not 1/8...just sayin.

  • @steelfalconx2000
    @steelfalconx2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your profile picture.

  • @fujichia
    @fujichia 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    really looking forward to the tom sachs summer camp video about how to make a youtube video

  • @sonijam
    @sonijam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lovely film

  • @Caz885
    @Caz885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow I've never seen this before, I love it.. Happy new year!

  • @bugman3164
    @bugman3164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that @vanneistat I hear narrating around 6:43?

  • @Zitropat
    @Zitropat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me too. And I strongly recommend AvE, a friend of Mr. Sachs, who has an outrageously funny but educational product engineering review & teardown YT channel.

    • @Stefan_Kawalec
      @Stefan_Kawalec 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AvE turned out as an alt-right moron.

  • @chrismellon127
    @chrismellon127 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gr8 video!!very Van Neistat

  • @Countdownlouisville
    @Countdownlouisville 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always great innit.

  • @Nickporter17
    @Nickporter17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk how I got her but I'm glad I did

  • @geoffpedder
    @geoffpedder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Using Philips head screws is your problem, not incorrect bits

  • @burtan2000
    @burtan2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great, but my problem is that I don't know how to operate doors. Also, can you do a video on how to charge my cordless drill?
    I hope to learn how to sweep.

  • @andreazauli2883
    @andreazauli2883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't understand what I saw, but I found it beautiful.

  • @monstermanchego
    @monstermanchego 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Poetry. The only realm of literature which causes you to learn things about plywood.
    ... I don't know either.

  • @iluminandoscholar
    @iluminandoscholar 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    haven't you guys uploaded this video like 3 times already?

  • @carolinaherrera3543
    @carolinaherrera3543 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video. Thank you.

  • @AertPietersz
    @AertPietersz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3/4" ACX 4X8...$36.95. What a time that was.

  • @TylerDickey1
    @TylerDickey1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The materials and tools are sold to work within the imperial system, also having a standard throughout the shop eliminates confusion. Having one system that most assistants would be familiar with (even a quirky one) is better than having a secondary system that could kill consistency.

    • @mauriciogabrielalves771
      @mauriciogabrielalves771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How about making the materials and tools in metric like the entire efing world?...

    • @drewscreen
      @drewscreen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mauriciogabrielalves771 I agree metric is easier to work with, but when this video was made, the Studio probably had to work within the system of their local lumber yard in lower Manhattan, which would have been Imperial.

  • @ariz3425
    @ariz3425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m in love

  • @Desi-qw9fc
    @Desi-qw9fc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Actually a very useful video about the practicalities of working with plywood.

  • @davidimon
    @davidimon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was cool.

  • @Itsthatguywiththings
    @Itsthatguywiththings 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @egonmilanowski
    @egonmilanowski 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the reasoning for painting plywood before marking and cutting it?

    • @2adamast
      @2adamast ปีที่แล้ว

      Plywood is too much wood for OCD people, painting reduces its woody character.

  • @TimpBizkit
    @TimpBizkit 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never skip that pre drilling!!

  • @adamelliott2302
    @adamelliott2302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Late as usual. Best art film I've seen in a while. And...... the sweet, sweet sound of a PM66. I'll never not know that sound.

  • @GDBOYFilms
    @GDBOYFilms 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ok gotcha! that makes sense

  • @MianCowell
    @MianCowell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can still get camout if you use a standard philips driver with a JIS screw and vica verca

    • @drewscreen
      @drewscreen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Avoiding camout has more to do with proper technique and focus than with the flavor of drive.

  • @bennyputin8746
    @bennyputin8746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the irony is tow levels beyond me. its like a flatlander peering into the third dimension

  • @yearswithoutsleep
    @yearswithoutsleep 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    anybody know how he adds those handwritten overlays?

  • @cerouno7022
    @cerouno7022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the blade must be raise only about a 1/16(or less if it possible) after the size of the wood you're cutting for safety reasons.

    • @2adamast
      @2adamast ปีที่แล้ว

      It's complicated, kickback has the highest morbidity compared to simple amputations.

  • @bloibl916
    @bloibl916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is quite possibly the most pretentious way to tell everyone that you figured out exactly what everyone else has always known.

  • @NicholasMonks
    @NicholasMonks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fastest 10 minutes of my life. I kept thinking, "this is so Neistat"...and sure enough, it was.

  • @nathanleblancq4217
    @nathanleblancq4217 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    My god this is brilliant film making

  • @syth406
    @syth406 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's up with the Chinese subtitles? Is it cause they're in Chinatown? If I'm missing something obvious, sorry in advance :D

  • @ale.g.x.667
    @ale.g.x.667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never realized the simple beauty of plywood. Which is terrible, my dad was a carpenter and I love to skateboard... Cheers.

  • @Texicus_Reddicus
    @Texicus_Reddicus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    plywood is the carbon fibre of woods.. You take a strong material and layer it with epoxy to get an even stronger material, and it's kinda ugly

  • @mymatemartin
    @mymatemartin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful video. Sensuous.

  • @christianblack2916
    @christianblack2916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Art

  • @siddharthbagga1529
    @siddharthbagga1529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you're my hero

  • @TheThomaswastaken
    @TheThomaswastaken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is meant here by "clear drill"? "Plywood is clear drilled and countersunk".

  • @lariscape
    @lariscape 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    after minut 4 the video is superb

  • @monicasmith936
    @monicasmith936 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely Love This Video…! Very Well Done.

  • @eugenion5340
    @eugenion5340 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love plywood but i don't like this video.... and i like also the metric system (I work in millimeters)

  • @jamesfestini
    @jamesfestini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to hate plywood. now I love her.

  • @Mygadgetdoctor12345
    @Mygadgetdoctor12345 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @vxrtxxs1395
    @vxrtxxs1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This feels like the house that back built

  • @conorlovesmeful
    @conorlovesmeful 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    the five most elementary fractions all have a decimal representation in base 12 and 12 is the smallest number with four non-trivial factors.

    • @2adamast
      @2adamast ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why they work with 16th fractions, to minimize the number of prime factors.

  • @tweed.k
    @tweed.k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    funny to see the "most replayed" section exposing all the coomers in yt 🤣