TRY THESE 10 LOW COST TRICKS & TIPS FOR WOODWORKERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS!

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  • 10 low-cost tips and tricks for every woodworker. These simple tricks will help you up your woodworking know-how game and save you some money.
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  • @adamulias2315
    @adamulias2315 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This video is EXCELLENT! You just earned a subscription. 😃👍

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thank you!

    • @ohhiguy
      @ohhiguy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, me also.

  • @kraujoe
    @kraujoe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best dollar I've ever spent. Rubber band on squeeze clamp. Thanks Izzy

  • @censusgary
    @censusgary ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That flap-sanding trick alone is worth the price of admission.

  • @BeauSeverson
    @BeauSeverson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who knew rubber bands were the unsung hero of the woodworkers shop. Awesome tricks.

  • @Thom4123
    @Thom4123 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Rubber bands have to be one of the best clamps that are under used, and simply don’t think of it.
    Awesome tips as always.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They really do come in handy quite often

    • @danielbackley9301
      @danielbackley9301 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rubber band clamps something every kid that built a model airplane used 50 years ago. Don't ask me how I know this . Also the dowel sander also works with scotch bright to polish holes made in metal pieces.

    • @censusgary
      @censusgary ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rubber bands are great clamps for a lot of purposes. And if you need a very large band, you can tie a loop in a length of rubber hose.

  • @ifiwooddesigns
    @ifiwooddesigns ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Loved turning the dowel into a flap disk. Definitely a game changer for handsanding. As for sandpaper on painting stick, I apply sand paper on a reciprocating saw blade without the teeth and makes quick work out of sanding in between areas. Just don’t go full blast with saw.

  • @helion6884
    @helion6884 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For stronger, more durable rubber bands you can cut up used inner tubes. They come in all different sizes and you can cut them radially to get rings at whatever width you need or cut them along the circumstance into long strips which are handy for clamping odd shapes.
    Make friends at a local bike shop and you can probably get an assortment of busted tubes for free or cheap

  • @livetoridecando
    @livetoridecando ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I liked the magnet and the flap sander. Simple and easy, and I would not have thought of it myself.

    • @MarkMcCluney
      @MarkMcCluney ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Magnet and Flap Sander. Isn't that a pub in Stepney?

  • @r7j7t7
    @r7j7t7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Izzy you are like the Dali Lama of shop tips. There are lots of tips are posted on the web that help you do one thing once in a while. But your tips are actually helpful every day....or at least every week or two. That edge banding tip alone was awesome. No more strips of tape hanging off my sleeves.

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, great tips. Now I just have to remember them. Hahaha. The pinking shears are a great idea.

  • @Whiskeywoodworks
    @Whiskeywoodworks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn! That mag switch hack and spring clamp with rubber bands ….. ugh amazing

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      sweet, glad you liked it

  • @andydaoust2030
    @andydaoust2030 ปีที่แล้ว

    I put some rubber band edge clamps in my cart for a project where I need to do a lot of edge banding, but haven't paid yet. Now I can empty my cart and use the 50 spring clamps I already own. brilliant idea! Thank you

  • @ricardogoodwin5908
    @ricardogoodwin5908 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the valuable tips.. hugs and a happy 2023

  • @probuilder961
    @probuilder961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rubber bands, magnets & Velcro! Brilliant, just brilliant, thanks!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it

  • @BMSculptures
    @BMSculptures ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love those sanding hacks. Will use that on my next sculpture for sure!

  • @tonyfichera9712
    @tonyfichera9712 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mag switch blew my mind! All were great tips, thank you so much.

  • @KLartrandM
    @KLartrandM ปีที่แล้ว

    These "tips" are ridiculous! They are ridiculously simple. An even more ridiculous i hadn't thought of them 20 years ago! Thanx Izzy, ur the man! 👊🏿

  • @chetleonard169
    @chetleonard169 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I knew there was a better way! Thanks Izzy!

  • @randyfinfrock143
    @randyfinfrock143 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Izzy you been around a long time and you are truly an innovative, knowledgeable, and very talented maker. Much respect.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very kind of you to say. Thank you very much.

    • @kentchr76
      @kentchr76 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would even further. He is simply a genius. YES you are 😊. I hope you realize that, Izzy. And you seem to be a very friendly person too.

  • @jxk7712
    @jxk7712 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thought this guy was a homeowner hack, glad I watched. I’ve subscribed

  • @HappyPappynKatyTX
    @HappyPappynKatyTX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of those videos that have us saying,' why didn't I think of that'. Thanks brutha

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you liked it

  • @johnnyb95678
    @johnnyb95678 ปีที่แล้ว

    Izzy, great tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing. And saving money too. More money for wood! Woo Hoo!!!

  • @greatgrandpaswoodworking
    @greatgrandpaswoodworking ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Ideas. Thanks.

  • @andrewmortimer3317
    @andrewmortimer3317 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As a professional mechanic I actually have a squirt bottle of dish soap and water at my toolbox. It’s great for slipping hoses back on cars and you can spray your hands and wash with it if you’re not near a sink. Lots of great tips in this video Izzy!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a great idea! Thank you for watching

  • @guseletov
    @guseletov 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0.0-something-cent hack with rubber band is awesome! thank you!

  • @cpowerdesign
    @cpowerdesign ปีที่แล้ว +14

    These are some awesome tips! I never thought of the rubber band around pliers before. I was a mechanic for 18 years and wish I had known about this trick before now; I changed careers two years ago.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for the comment! Happy New Year

    • @1988dgs
      @1988dgs ปีที่แล้ว

      I have two pairs of circlip pliers for just that, the kind with changeable heads and put the head on so it’s squeeze to open

  • @uptopmikep7065
    @uptopmikep7065 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips. I was about ready to buy a bunch of 'bandy clamps' until I added them to my cart and saw the price. Never mind! I used rubber bands and cheap spring clamps. They worked great and saved me $$$$

  • @dougggiereid
    @dougggiereid ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great tips video. That flap sander is pure genius. I will definitely use that.

    • @binnsbrian
      @binnsbrian ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have all new surfaces if you put your drill in reverse.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!!

  • @cplcombat
    @cplcombat ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a different breed. Wow, God speed to you in all your aspersions.

  • @boryscholewinski4370
    @boryscholewinski4370 ปีที่แล้ว

    That saving and thus buying more tools logic speaks to me so well. Mmmmmmmm.

  • @AMAZING5355
    @AMAZING5355 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muchas gracias por compartir...saludos cordiales desde Aguascalientes, México!!

  • @randallmacdonald4851
    @randallmacdonald4851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dowel and sandpaper. Yeah! Thanks.

  • @bhough410
    @bhough410 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:16 You can also use old sanding sponges wrapped with sand paper. It works well on tight spaces & wonders on contours. Sand paper lasts much longer than the sand sponges & costs less, plus some styles have different angles which can also be beneficial.

  • @andrewphillips1865
    @andrewphillips1865 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These were some of the best tips I've seen on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing them.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW, Thank you!

  • @aubydauby
    @aubydauby ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all the blues rock on woodworking TH-cam. It's like the soundtrack for recruiting a cowboy to fight in a Call of Duty game

  • @josewsantos7327
    @josewsantos7327 ปีที่แล้ว

    Already my favorite TH-cam channel for woodworking! Thanks!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks!

  • @kenluning909
    @kenluning909 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Office rubber bands work well with so many out of the office scenarios.
    That sandpaper flapper is also cool.
    Used many variations of those back in my machine shop days working on various internal diameters.

  • @steventhehistorian
    @steventhehistorian ปีที่แล้ว

    Just when I thought I'd seen all the tricks, you hit me with 10 more. You're like the David Blaine of woodworking.

  • @tumbleweed1976
    @tumbleweed1976 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Izzy. You truly motivate me.

  • @infinitebizmedia
    @infinitebizmedia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dude the squeeze clamps + rubberbands and mag switch is an awesome ideas. worth my subscription and notifications...

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great, Thank you very much!

  • @johnanthony2545
    @johnanthony2545 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple to complicated. Izzy never stops thinking. He is not trapped in this is how we always do it.

  • @mikec2810
    @mikec2810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the magnet trick very handy!

  • @themarcialesmathmoment5045
    @themarcialesmathmoment5045 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You always deliver with good tips and efficient techniques.

  • @Erik_The_Viking
    @Erik_The_Viking ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great tips! I created sanding files with various grits, and I out the grit number on each stick so I know which one it is. I used spray adhesive instead of velcro. They work great for tighter areas. I should get some rubber bands.

  • @jimp7015
    @jimp7015 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Izz!
    I notice that you incorporate quite a bit more humor into your vids since you got your back fixed. Funny how that sort of thing helps one's disposition.

  • @skipanardoross6805
    @skipanardoross6805 ปีที่แล้ว

    You had me at the "Redneck Rockler Clamp" lol. Brilliant. Seriously, these are some of the best tips and tricks I've seen. Subscribing.

  • @zachc1
    @zachc1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!

  • @francoisbouvier7861
    @francoisbouvier7861 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for confirming the masking tape edge hack.

  • @rudispruell883
    @rudispruell883 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your vids, Izzy. Bonus today, loved the flannel jammies!

  • @StonerEricson
    @StonerEricson ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it I’ll use all those in my shop. Thanks, Izzy.

  • @terryt2910
    @terryt2910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Thanks!

  • @whomadethatsaltysoup
    @whomadethatsaltysoup ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Love the elastic tips, and the dowel flap sander. I'm going to look for the hand held spindle sander right now. Thanks for sharing.

  • @vonSchwartzwolfe
    @vonSchwartzwolfe ปีที่แล้ว

    I use all of those except the dowel flap sander trick. But I will definitely be adding that to my wood working tool box when next needed.😎
    Awesome video.

  • @hankcohen3419
    @hankcohen3419 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Whether you are a power tool pocket screw joiner or a mortise chisler and dovetail handsawer these tips are brilliant. Thanks Izzy

  • @johnpritchett2094
    @johnpritchett2094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your tips and tricks videos! They are so helpful and make me think about how to apply these ideas to even more problems!

  • @KD-sl3ve
    @KD-sl3ve ปีที่แล้ว

    I just subscribed because of this video. I am not a woodworker yet. But it is something I want to try as I am getting ready to retire. These tips will help me keep the cost down while I figure out if this is what I really want to do. Thank you.

  • @patrickjack2943
    @patrickjack2943 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup, rubber band, mega.sonic.BOOM ! Subscribed because the Bear told me.

  • @acerjuglans383
    @acerjuglans383 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I use scraps of plastic laminate (countertop material), with tablesaw slots in them for spreading glue. Costs nothing.
    The elastic band tricks were pretty good!

  • @michaeleasler5249
    @michaeleasler5249 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, thanks for the info! You solved a couple of my aggravations.

  • @MtnBikinDude
    @MtnBikinDude ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I am having to get adaptive with my wood working after a accident, so some of these are really going to be helpful for mono-handing in the shop. The humble rubber band!

  • @bobsnow1996
    @bobsnow1996 ปีที่แล้ว

    Izzy every morning I watch 2 or 3 Woodworking videos for tips and how-to's, you always have great stuff and I enjoy them immensely! I have a small Garage/Shop or is that Shop/Garage... anyway... it's small, for Christmas I got a Bora Centipede and a Mikita Track-Saw... all ready I've made a MDF Dog Hole 2x4 work table and use the other end for a flat 2x4 work station. It has made a big difference in a work area efficiency... I have some cabinet projects where I have to rip some 4x8 sheets of plywood the track-saw will make a big difference along with the Bora Centipede... plus my job site table saw will get a rest. Again, great tips keep up the good work... all the best in 2023 you and Maggie!

  • @bullfrogpondshop3179
    @bullfrogpondshop3179 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rarely watch "tips and tricks" videos. For some reason, I decided to watch this one, and boy am I glad I did. Great tips, thanks!

  • @kentrichardson9070
    @kentrichardson9070 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again your genius shines through.

  • @nobuckle40
    @nobuckle40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Izzy! This was very helpful.

  • @VROne111
    @VROne111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Few more useful wood shop ideas tips and tricks added to Izzy library

  • @NicoSmets
    @NicoSmets ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips. Thank you.

  • @guyh.4553
    @guyh.4553 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Izzy, love them all. I've been thinking about one of those handheld spindle sanders for a while. You sold me!

  • @NewTestamentDoc
    @NewTestamentDoc ปีที่แล้ว +140

    anybody else feel stupid cause you haven't done a few of these and didn't even think of them?

    • @chriswindberg5010
      @chriswindberg5010 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Almost every tip I sat there going," son of a b*tch..."

    • @emeltea33
      @emeltea33 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No.

    • @gigaphonicon
      @gigaphonicon ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The magnet on the bolt for holding the washers made me really feel like I've wasted probably hours of my life assembling things the hard way

    • @SandyMasquith
      @SandyMasquith ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely! Rubber bands on a spring clamp….It’s gotta be the genesis of the “Bandy Clamp” sold by …. .

    • @michaelault3180
      @michaelault3180 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have done the picking shears with a used gift card to spread the glue when I glued two sheets of plywood to make my workbench top.

  • @dew-drop
    @dew-drop ปีที่แล้ว

    rubber band spring clamps for edge banding, dowel with sandpaper, really great stuff, will absolutely be using the dowel trick sometime soon. Along with your paint stick sanding file, super 77 and some sheet sand paper is easy peasy and what I use in the shop!

  • @zenbard
    @zenbard ปีที่แล้ว

    Well that was an instant follow. I'm just mad that I hadn't found your channel before this.

  • @davidmeyer9204
    @davidmeyer9204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Izzy!

  • @jellen7332
    @jellen7332 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I have to remember to do all of these I needed the rubber hack to hold fence down

  • @DavesCave
    @DavesCave ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the mag switch idea

  • @johnstangel8918
    @johnstangel8918 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet!!!!! Great tips.

  • @dwwoodbuilds
    @dwwoodbuilds ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tips Izzy! You always have so much knowledge to share!👍

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!

  • @markdmaker3173
    @markdmaker3173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, thanks

  • @barrychristian4050
    @barrychristian4050 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mag switch great for steel bolts, for s/s bolts dab CA glue washer/nut together.
    Put masking tape on one side of spanner to stop nut falling through.
    Put masking tape on sanding stick before using double sided tape/ spray glue to stick sandpaper on makes replacement easier.

  • @dahamus
    @dahamus ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, Izzy's tips are the best - always fresh and totally usable for any level. thanks!

  • @richpeggyfranks490
    @richpeggyfranks490 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Izzy video that is informative, entertaining and doesn't follow the TH-cam norm. I made band clamps with bicycle inner tubes over the jaws. Otherwise, the other ideas are "Why didn't I think of that" variety. Gotta go buy some rubber bands. Thanks.

  • @danmoreton1788
    @danmoreton1788 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. I especially liked the sandpaper in a dowel trick. thanks for the info!!
    !

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @tomim7187
    @tomim7187 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a treasure trove of information! Thanks, Izzy!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure!

  • @rpaasse6453
    @rpaasse6453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips.Tnx

  • @upstatecre8
    @upstatecre8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the dowel and sand paper drill trick!

  • @2CPropertiesTeams
    @2CPropertiesTeams ปีที่แล้ว

    That made me chuckle!

  • @skpince
    @skpince ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sickeningly slick in a positive sense.

  • @timziegler9358
    @timziegler9358 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a Genius! Great ideas! Thank you.

  • @jodilea144
    @jodilea144 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These tips are pretty cool! I keep several bondo spreaders around for glueing and for applying raised stenciling compounds (I usually use water putty), so I’ve actually used the tip with the pinking shears. Recently, however, on a trip to Dollar Tree, I noticed a new cake decorating section and bought a few of their thin, flexible icing spreader thingies (I don’t bake, so I’m guessing at the intended use). A couple have varying zigzag edges and there are a few different sizes and shapes to choose from. Just thought I’d share. Y’all have a blessed and happy new year! 😊

    • @mike60521x
      @mike60521x ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks - I was going to mention the dollar store about the cake spreaders - already had the grooves in them
      the dollar store is a great place to get cheap things like plastic glasses for mixing epoxy, wooden stirring sticks, playdough for sealing edges on epoxy molds, etc

  • @jimmowers7675
    @jimmowers7675 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

  • @conrat2000
    @conrat2000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thanks!

  • @markduggan3451
    @markduggan3451 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, as always.

  • @wb_finewoodworking
    @wb_finewoodworking ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I need to buy a box of rubber bands for the shop. Thanks Izzy!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they are handy to have

  • @danmaciosekmaciosek6166
    @danmaciosekmaciosek6166 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips! Thanks

  • @ninnymuggins2006
    @ninnymuggins2006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the flap sander idea! Any time I can make a thing for free rather than buying another gadget is a huge win.

  • @builtbybuck
    @builtbybuck ปีที่แล้ว

    Some great tips and tricks!

  • @TaylerMade
    @TaylerMade ปีที่แล้ว

    such a refreshing change from all the videos from "Supposed" experts, promoting all the latest expensive rubbish that even commercial makers never buy.

  • @darkosimic86
    @darkosimic86 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Izzy! Really great tips!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @sefindeblow
    @sefindeblow ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff!

  • @olivierprops3396
    @olivierprops3396 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool! Thanks

  • @davidpitts9086
    @davidpitts9086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, nothing but great, I am Pushing 70 years young, woodworking since 8 years old, full time since retiring 11 years ago and I always seem to learn something new watching your videos so it is true when they say, when you think you know it all it is now your turn to learn all over again. Excellent tips...

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is awesome! Thank you so much for the comment. I always say i could do this for 500 yrs and still learn something new almost every day. Happy New Year

  • @bamsebrumbamsebrumen5403
    @bamsebrumbamsebrumen5403 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice collection of tips, very useful.🙂
    One thing I have found myself having trouble with is how to even out curving contours, there must be a better way that using larger radius on the cylindrical sander.