Making A Router Plane

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  • @bwhite661
    @bwhite661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    This guy would be a blast to have as a shop teacher. You would learn a ton and have fun at the same time!

    • @jhawk1897
      @jhawk1897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree! I want to hang out with him and drink a beer and chew tobacco!

    • @brianbailey462
      @brianbailey462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jhawk1897 lol

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@jhawk1897 We'd have to drink a lot of beer before you could convince me to chaw.

    • @memphetic
      @memphetic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought that too, til he said "rub it out til it's nice and smooth and just a pleasure to touch".

    • @scottcarpenter910
      @scottcarpenter910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Humorous, helpful and officially my favorite uncle on TH-cam. What a delight.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks for the kind words.

    • @theptownpunk
      @theptownpunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I second that.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@theptownpunk Thanks for the kind second.

    • @theptownpunk
      @theptownpunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WorkshopCompanion Enjoyed watching the video just thought it was great all around. Nice to see someone that makes you want to build something.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@theptownpunk "...makes you want to build something." Believe me, I'm just an amateur at that. But I'm married to the all-time grand champion.

  • @christianscustoms6429
    @christianscustoms6429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    This is becoming one of my favorite channels! A total hidden gem that I’m very happy to have found

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Glad you happened upon us. Thanks for saying.

    • @skylord8625
      @skylord8625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@WorkshopCompanion He's absolutely right. Passing on generational knowledge is an art in and of itself.

    • @ryanintopeka
      @ryanintopeka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same. Nick is SUCH a phenomenal resource.

    • @baconscoobysnacks3135
      @baconscoobysnacks3135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hidden gem? This channel has 100k subscribers

    • @christianscustoms6429
      @christianscustoms6429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@baconscoobysnacks3135 it didn’t a month ago

  • @samspade4634
    @samspade4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Brilliant, truly brilliant. Every time I watch a video from you, I learn something really great! Thank you so much and great idea.

  • @NVOLIKOS
    @NVOLIKOS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You are now officially my favorite woodworker on YT. Your tips, tricks , and DIY are the best. Thank you so much!

  • @handyhomebrewnetwork2142
    @handyhomebrewnetwork2142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No idea how I ended up here but this man is the coolest woodworker on TH-cam!

  • @carlmclelland7624
    @carlmclelland7624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best videos I've seen yet, Nick. THANK YOU! By the way, in 60 years of wood and metal working, I've never once thought about the fact an Allen wrench is made of tool steel. THAT comes as a "Tip... of the decade!" I've got one of the Stanley hand planes - a multi-generational 'hand-me-down.' NOW, I know how to finish the job!

  • @elijahronald3494
    @elijahronald3494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t watch many wood working videos and I was going to skip this video, but I didn’t because of how enthusiastic he was about this he just so happy

  • @captainsawdust1
    @captainsawdust1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Nick, I love my 271 and have used it for 45 years hanging doors and installing latch and strike plate mortises etc. Now those cabinet doors I'm making will be another 4 hours behind schedule as I make it's bigger brother. Love the smidge definition too. Thanks.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're welcome, and we apologize for the disruption.

  • @neildunbar1231
    @neildunbar1231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree with everything SamSpade said. I have used the word "smidgin" for over 60 years but this is the first time I have heard its true meaning. Thank you

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The American smidgin (or, in the English spelling, smidgeon) is actually the Imperial substitute for the metric smidge. Here's the equivalency: 1 smidge = 1.418 smidgeons = 0.0974875 bits. It's important to note that a skosh is sometimes substituted for smidge, but a skosh is actually a measurement of volume. Or a herd of gnats; I'm not sure which.

  • @neilhay2155
    @neilhay2155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing like watching a master craftsman making a job so easy to do, and with style. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JDDupuy
    @JDDupuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad I found you channel. Bought your Wood Working Wisdom book back in 97 along with about 5 others. They all sit in my woodshop library still. Where did the last 25 years go. You have more grey hair than me but not by much. I learned so much from you from your books long before the internet and TH-cam. I have 2 router planes one small and one large. Love them for hinge work.

  • @carpenter1138
    @carpenter1138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video from a Fantastic Instructor - you're the perfect combination of teacher and storyteller. You paint a picture of not just what it is but what you can do with it. I've been teaching woodworking for 30 years and I always love seeing others who do it with passion and reverie. I knew the way you summed up the router plane in one captivating sentence that I would love the video. Good work sir!

  • @frankmayer559
    @frankmayer559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a guy, living in the metric part of the world, i have to thank you for telling both, inch and metric lengths, so i don‘t have calculate that…
    This is the first of your videos i am watching and i have to say, you are doing and showing exactly those things i am interested in.
    Great work!
    Thank you for that good content!

  • @bobwebberkc
    @bobwebberkc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best part of learning from Nick is he is way cool and I actually put his techniques to use! Thanks Nick!

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate you saying that. The jigs and fixtures that we deem fit for video are ones that I use frequently myself. In most cases these designs have evolved in my shop for ten, twenty, some as long as fifty years. They are not only capable and useful, but as simple to build as I can make them.

  • @polrbr734
    @polrbr734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the best, simple, homemade tool I've seen for skilled woodworkers.

  • @naioti
    @naioti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love this, I’m going to make one. Also love that they designed the tape to be a smidge thick, handy trick!

  • @PureBloodWNC
    @PureBloodWNC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally a smidge explained!!!

  • @rontocknell5400
    @rontocknell5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The most valuable tool in the workshop is a Nick Engler. No, it isn't a device for engling nicks. It's a TH-cam channel run by a traditional craftsman who gives us the fruits of his decades of experience... and you don't even need a hook to hang it on.
    Thanks Nick. You just saved me another chunk of cash.

  • @robertbutler9008
    @robertbutler9008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today is my first time visiting your channel BUT won't be my last! You are an extraordinary instructor! Thanks very much.

  • @stalkerspike
    @stalkerspike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That is an amazing tool I've never heard of, that now I can't believe isn't apart of every shop.
    Feels like lost technology the way you tell the story too.
    Awesome video!

  • @eclecticforbes1946
    @eclecticforbes1946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish TH-cam was more heavily populated with videos as informative and useful as this, plus a touch of humour as a bonus. Could not fault your presentation in anyway.

  • @tyoung7528
    @tyoung7528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Engler IS a great shop teacher, and I AM having a blast, learning a TON and having FUN too!

  • @dfu1685
    @dfu1685 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I concur whole heartedly with the positive and thankful comments. You are just a fount of wisdom to your hungry kids (us), nephews and grandchildren. Thank you so much for teaching us such valuable things we can pass along to others… and refer them to your channel of course!

  • @adamsnyder9347
    @adamsnyder9347 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most clever version of a DIY router plane I’ve seen. I’m planning on making this, and adding a stop collar from a 1/4” doweling kit to set the depth of cut. One could adjust by smidges by simply bottoming out the iron, and placing the shims between the stop collar and handle, then release the iron clamp bolt, and re tighten at the stop collar depth.

  • @TrainingHandsAcademy
    @TrainingHandsAcademy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just found you... love your style of teaching!! Keep it up!

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks.

    • @jadechan13
      @jadechan13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You my friend just gained another subscriber. Well put together video .. 👏 👏

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jadechan13 Thanks for the kind words.

  • @garyrice764
    @garyrice764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this guy! Finally we can all be in agreement to the measurement of a smidge!!

  • @MichaelRodgers670
    @MichaelRodgers670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is probably the best plans for making this....very accessible for most beginners to get started! Thanks

  • @AndreasDuveskog
    @AndreasDuveskog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this router plane from Nick's plan. Such a satisfying feeling to make my own precision tool! And also a little magic to experience the same sensation in my hand as Nick when using the plane. It took some time to get it all right, but well worth the effort. Wish I could share a picture of how it turned out.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd like to see it. Send it through our contact p[age at our web site, workshopcompanion.com/

    • @AndreasDuveskog
      @AndreasDuveskog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WorkshopCompanion Good idea! I have sent the picture.

  • @carlosvega3018
    @carlosvega3018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is very satisfying to hear advises from such knowledgeable and experienced person.Thank you.

  • @Rocket62AL
    @Rocket62AL 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nick, Nick, Nick ... I wish we lived near each other, you'd be my best friend. This is fantastic and exactly what I need to do some really artsy plays in some of my work. I'm going to buy your plans, build it, and even experiment with some variations of the plane iron to do precision work I've been doing with a V gouge. Thank you very much Sir, you are my hero! BTW I watch lots of your videos and you have taught this 62 year old man many valuable things. For that I am very thankful

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Most welcome...and thanks for the kind words.

  • @dmgmail7021
    @dmgmail7021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have i not found your yt videos sooner? I would have never considered making my own router planes before this. And to do it in clear plexiglass...genuis!!! Thanks for this idea and such a comprehensive step by step tutorial. Allen wrench, plexiglass and finally a "smidge" defined. I'm all in on this channel. Can't wait to see your other videos. Thanks so much.

  • @basmedia5885
    @basmedia5885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I'd had an uncle like you!! You're a great teacher!

  • @lourias
    @lourias 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that you give me some of the BEST TIPS for making effective tools easily and inexpensively!

  • @Rogerquin
    @Rogerquin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This showed up in my recommendations. I subscribed two minutes into the video. You, Sir, have a gift of teaching. So masterfully done!

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many thanks, but let's spread the credit around a little. The expertise is mine, but the delivery is largely due to Travis and his refined sense of pacing and timing.

  • @ecalzo
    @ecalzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply Brilliant ... WOW Sir you're Super .. Hi from italy

  • @killiemon
    @killiemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Without a doubt the best diy router plane for the average woodworker that I've ever seen. Thanks!

  • @archloy
    @archloy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing you could mention on grinding hardened steel : you plunge it into water, grind and look at the iron. When the water begins to evaporate, it reach 100°C (approx), go plunge it again. 100°C is not dangerous for hardened, water will never change it's property (OK, it will not work deep into the ocean, but I think, we can forgive that while we can't live in this conditions of temperature and pressure ;) ) so it's a good reminder for beginners, at least :)
    Love the hammer trick at the end :p
    And thanks for that !

  • @bernardfutter5327
    @bernardfutter5327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's what I was introduced to as a router, at school over 70 years ago. Really useful little tool, and much more handy than a rabbet plane or motorised router. Bernard.

  • @michaelfarmer537
    @michaelfarmer537 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful video. That tiny plane turned out stunning! Just a joy to watch this artist working in his studio! ❤

  • @chokkan7
    @chokkan7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must admit that I only recently discovered your channel, and I have been consistently impressed by both your ingenuity and your frugality (seems that they usually go hand-in-hand); count me among your subscribers.

  • @wolfwood1669
    @wolfwood1669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Verry, verry nice, i love this Work. Great!

  • @davidberrien9711
    @davidberrien9711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite design for a small router plane. I originally made a "Poor Man's Router Plane" according to Paul Sellers (He is awesome, too) instructions, and used it to make some tenons, but I wanted a smaller one for doing hinge mortises, but I don't want to give $60-80 and up for the privilege. This one is perfect. I'm going to make this one. Thanks, Nick! By the way, I just found out I probably used to read your articles in Popular Science. Glad I found your channel.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you did as well. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @Cypher791
    @Cypher791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice hammer trick 🔨😎

  • @in3432
    @in3432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good to hear an American using metric too. Good video Sir.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for saying. But you should know that only a third of our viewers are from the Unites States. We play to our audience.

  • @joeleonetti8976
    @joeleonetti8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have seen a lot of make your own routers. Using the clear plastic is pretty clever. On my large metal hand router plane, I put on some wood to make a slightly larger base and prevent scuffing would see from the metal on wood. I might go and swap out that wood for some clear acrylic based on what I saw here. Thanks.

  • @ohmyridusoftictok3019
    @ohmyridusoftictok3019 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just one of those hidden gems of a channel.

  • @tenbears845
    @tenbears845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lost track of you after you stopped doing Shopsmith videos. What a great find for a cold windy Sunday in Alaska.

  • @southernblueblood5402
    @southernblueblood5402 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the video I've been looking for all over TH-cam, you explain how you make it step by step. Walking through each step and giving alternative ways to make a cutter and then going through the process. I definitely am a subscriber to this great channel, now to binge more videos 😀

  • @frogsoda
    @frogsoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't realize this was Nick Engler until I saw the name in the credits. I read a ton of your books Mr. Engler. I also must have read the same article you were talking about because I believe this is the first woodworking tool I ever made for myself. About 20-25 years ago. You just got a new subscriber I can't believe I've never seen this channel in all the years I've been on TH-cam.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your post feels like reconnecting with an old friend. Because of that, please do me this favor. Edit your post and replace "Mr. Engler" with "Nick." And thanks for your kind words.

    • @frogsoda
      @frogsoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WorkshopCompanion well out of respect for everything you've taught me over the years I'm going to leave Mr Engler, but from this point forward I'll call you Nick. Thanks for responding and I look forward to watching a lot more of your videos in the future.

  • @georgevanvalkenburg2560
    @georgevanvalkenburg2560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE WONDERS THAT A "MASTER" CAN REVEAL! ................ THANK YOU FOR THE SMALL ROUTER AND THE SQUEEZIING TOGETHER THE 2 BROARDS TO HOLD THE ANGLE OR SQUARE...................

  • @Rabbiturtacorn
    @Rabbiturtacorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your fantastic. Everything you put up is super helpful. I know that they say younger people are not getting into the trades as much but, I enjoy woodworking and I am glad to have access to information from people like you and stumpy nubs.

  • @gullwingracer1
    @gullwingracer1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love this channel. I am a pro guitar maker , over 50 years at the bench, but always learn something here. Thanks, cheers, but still cannot spin the hammer that well!

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just takes some practice. I can't play the guitar at all.

  • @jeg5438
    @jeg5438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly what I need. But I don't have a shop like yours to make it. Wish I did. Your a genius. Thanks.

  • @jessejohnson159
    @jessejohnson159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another simple but useful way to get what you want! Thanks!

  • @E1nsty
    @E1nsty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, one could concievably thread the long side of the wrench after some anealing to get some smooth control over the depth of cut by using a wing nut as a stop.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting suggestion; worth trying. For anyone who would like to try this, you simply heat up the long arm to a dull red and let it cool slowly to anneal (soften) the metal. This would probably affect the short arm as well, and you'd have to re-harden it after the threading. I'd use a knurled knob rather than a wing nut simply because I like the way they look.

  • @jasondoust4935
    @jasondoust4935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks again Nick! I've wanted a router plane for a while now, but could never justify the cost as it's a "nice to have"tool for me. This little guy however, can literally be made out of stuff, with tools that I already own. (Okay, I'll scrounge a scrap of acrylic from work.)
    Plans purchased!
    Cheers,
    Jason

  • @mikenelson3338
    @mikenelson3338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the spin move with the hammer at the end!

  • @protokore9182
    @protokore9182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm still blown away at how you gave a smidge a consistent measurement.

  • @phyllisfager6689
    @phyllisfager6689 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I know what to do with that ammo box of Allen wrenches

  • @JaspisB
    @JaspisB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please keep doing these videos! They're great, educational and very inspiring!

  • @gjensen500
    @gjensen500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! Nick, You cease to amaze me.

    • @gjensen500
      @gjensen500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are a true professional. I am going to buy all your wood working books. Thanks.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your kind words and support.

  • @DH-lq6lf
    @DH-lq6lf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nick I love this little guy. I am making one. I just down loaded you plans. Could have done it with out those plans but it seemed the best way to express my appreciation.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does help, and in a vital way. If it weren't for the digital plan and book sales, Travis and I couldn't begin to afford to do this. And I hope you won't mind if I take advantage of this thread to plug our store at workshopcompanion.selz.com/

  • @mrpresidentm1
    @mrpresidentm1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the best woodworking video I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of woodworking videos!

  • @MrMarkpeggy
    @MrMarkpeggy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Nick, what a great video!
    Thanks for the excellent information. It is always a pleasure to see you.

  • @jamesmchugo9422
    @jamesmchugo9422 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Just the right amount of information and humor to keep it interesting.

  • @gabrielciotti2564
    @gabrielciotti2564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time watching your videos. It is refreshing to see that your intent is to teach, and not necessarily to be an internet star. Your straight forward approach is greatly appreciated. Thank you for that! I'll be watching!

  • @sambow4u
    @sambow4u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely LOVE your Channel ! I've watched this Channel and That ,,, Probably Hundreds of different wood working Channels. I started at 12 yrs old help a Chair shop ,, Just sweeping and cleaning and shoveling saw dust ! But after a while I started with easy task ,,, He saw that I had common sense . He'd set a machine up and I absolutely loved it ! Anyway Your Personality, Your Knowledge and skill is exactly what I been looking for . Please Don't stop ,, It seems most Channels want to promote Their shop And " Festool" ,,,, I certainly Can't afford Festools . My Table saw is a " OLD CRAFTSMAN" ,,, But what I was looking for was a Cast iron heavy Table , with Thick Steel well made housing and Base. I tore it down , replaced every bearing , Tighten every bolt , used straight edges to set it up, rewired it and it sings like new Cuts like Butter ! But watching the Little things you know how to do is Heartwarming and take me back to The Real way to do wood working Thank you , and a Big Thumbs up !

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had an Old Craftsman just before I got my Old Delta. Fine tools. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @SeeMooreVids
    @SeeMooreVids 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An absolute pleasure to attend your classroom sessions.
    Thanks. Steve, Plymouth MA

  • @Longnose154
    @Longnose154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I just found you channel and I am hooked! It's a ton of fun to just watch and enjoy your humor whilst learning new tricks. You are indeed a Workshop Companion everyone would wish for. Thanks for the great work, keep it up!

  • @spamspasm8183
    @spamspasm8183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best workshop channel I’ve seen in a few years in terms of knowledge, clarity and entertainment value. Instant sub.

  • @Kyoko123
    @Kyoko123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so neat!

  • @briancampbell1413
    @briancampbell1413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well after watching this, I never knew i needed a router plane so much. I'll be making one at the weekend :)

  • @disklamer
    @disklamer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I finally know what I should have used those lexan scraps for that I threw away last week. Thanks. Love the wax trick for “tempered hardening”.

  • @marlowjoinery9783
    @marlowjoinery9783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After seeing your TH-cam channel my wife ordered 4 of your books they took a few weeks to get to the uk but worth the wait very good books

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I very much appreciate your interest and kind words, and I hesitate in writing this because I don't want to seem ungrateful, but I do want folks to understand that (1) all my books are out-of-print; (2) the printed books still available are used or remainders; and (3) their sales do not support our channel. Travis and I could not afford to do this if it weren't for the sales of the digital (PDF) books and plans from our store at workshopcompanion.selz.com/ . Same books, digital format -- and brand spanking new.

    • @marlowjoinery9783
      @marlowjoinery9783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WorkshopCompanion ok I didn’t know about the digital books il have a look but I have got a few plans off your site reindeer soap savers etc. find your plans very cheap I’d up the price a bit

  • @MrTedeton
    @MrTedeton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done sir! Thanks!

  • @clockman45
    @clockman45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have been looking for a small plane for a long time . this is brilliant.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Colorful, aye. But I would have said splendaachis.

  • @ciaheadmechanic0809
    @ciaheadmechanic0809 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an excellent idea for a diy router plane. I was disappointed that I missed out on a vintage Stanley 71 at an estate sale recently, but maybe I will have to try making my own with a chisel and an acrylic base!

  • @rigell2764
    @rigell2764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoy the channel. Thank you for sharing

  • @nicholasflint4244
    @nicholasflint4244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the template, we enjoy your vlogs here in Denmark

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And we appreciate your kind words here in Ohio.

  • @hassansiddiqui8231
    @hassansiddiqui8231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love his definition of a smidge!

  • @flashwashington2735
    @flashwashington2735 ปีที่แล้ว

    The maximum training in a minimum of time. Pleasant too! Thanks.

  • @mr.b.w.3146
    @mr.b.w.3146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great little tool!

  • @gsh341
    @gsh341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An absolutely fantastic tool and a great presentation.

  • @stevenlarsen1691
    @stevenlarsen1691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Three and one half smigges equals a plumb nearly or ten red hairs. Great video. Thank you.

  • @BenNawrath
    @BenNawrath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You had me at “good enough for government work” haha. Great video! I really enjoyed your style and informative explanation of things. Consider me a new subscriber. Only thing I would add is you can always make a new base if yours gets scratched up! And that was only a fraction of the work you put into this tool!

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "Good enough for government work," was one of my grandfather's favorite sayings -- and he did government work as a maintenance engineer for the US Air Force. Thanks and welcome.

    • @myss520
      @myss520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WorkshopCompanion That phrase originally was a compliment because of the stringent quality requirements in government contracts. Not so much today.

    • @BenNawrath
      @BenNawrath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@WorkshopCompanion one of my dad’s favorites too! Probably from his father, who was a postmaster haha. One of my music professors in college always said close enough for jazz…

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@myss520 I always took it as a compliment from Granddad. He's be up a ladder and shout a measurement to me. I cut the board and run it up to him, then wait for the inevitable "good enough for government work" to tell me that the board fit.

  • @pemtax557
    @pemtax557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cleaver and well conceived ... the video was also a pleasure to view. Thanks and have a great new year!!

  • @neuro518
    @neuro518 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are pure gold

  • @slm3391
    @slm3391 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dynamite DIY router plane!

  • @maheshsuthar2184
    @maheshsuthar2184 ปีที่แล้ว

    nick, you are dude excellent, I don't have words to describe you, Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and skills

  • @garysimmons1631
    @garysimmons1631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was really cool. I like learning these things.

  • @NihonDream
    @NihonDream 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing tips by a woodmaster and master of words. It is amazing and amuzing. Thank you Sir!

  • @DanT10
    @DanT10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A HEX KEY is just brilliant!

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. But not my idea -- found it floating around in a 1949 Popular Mechanics.

    • @DanT10
      @DanT10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WorkshopCompanion I appreciate you passing on the idea in any case. Thanks!

  • @Chokobaroko
    @Chokobaroko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What a marvelous man! So charismatic and wise!

  • @bellathebus95
    @bellathebus95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ladys and gentleman, the Bob Ross of carpentery

  • @johntiefel4248
    @johntiefel4248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really glad I stumbled onto your videos. Watched them all. Greatly appreciated.

  • @Noone-of-your-Business
    @Noone-of-your-Business 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was certainly new to me.
    I also like your style. Thank you!

  • @joecallahan3379
    @joecallahan3379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, well done presentation, keep your style it works

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great design!
    As I understand it then, a smidge must be equal to a sniff.
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

  • @raymunroe5428
    @raymunroe5428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow ! my first viewing of your channel and I am now subscribed ! Best shop teacher anyone could want !