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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 😀
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.
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.
@@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.
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...................
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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/
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!
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 !
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!
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.
@@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
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!
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!
"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.
@@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…
@@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.
This guy would be a blast to have as a shop teacher. You would learn a ton and have fun at the same time!
I agree! I want to hang out with him and drink a beer and chew tobacco!
@@jhawk1897 lol
@@jhawk1897 We'd have to drink a lot of beer before you could convince me to chaw.
I thought that too, til he said "rub it out til it's nice and smooth and just a pleasure to touch".
Agreed
Humorous, helpful and officially my favorite uncle on TH-cam. What a delight.
Thanks for the kind words.
I second that.
@@theptownpunk Thanks for the kind second.
@@WorkshopCompanion Enjoyed watching the video just thought it was great all around. Nice to see someone that makes you want to build something.
@@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.
This is becoming one of my favorite channels! A total hidden gem that I’m very happy to have found
Glad you happened upon us. Thanks for saying.
@@WorkshopCompanion He's absolutely right. Passing on generational knowledge is an art in and of itself.
Same. Nick is SUCH a phenomenal resource.
Hidden gem? This channel has 100k subscribers
@@baconscoobysnacks3135 it didn’t a month ago
Brilliant, truly brilliant. Every time I watch a video from you, I learn something really great! Thank you so much and great idea.
Kind of you to say; you're most welcome.
You are now officially my favorite woodworker on YT. Your tips, tricks , and DIY are the best. Thank you so much!
No idea how I ended up here but this man is the coolest woodworker on TH-cam!
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!
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
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.
You're welcome, and we apologize for the disruption.
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
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.
Nothing like watching a master craftsman making a job so easy to do, and with style. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for saying.
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.
Thanks for saying...and reading!
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!
Thanks muchly.
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!
Most welcome.
The best part of learning from Nick is he is way cool and I actually put his techniques to use! Thanks Nick!
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.
This is the best, simple, homemade tool I've seen for skilled woodworkers.
Thanks.
Love this, I’m going to make one. Also love that they designed the tape to be a smidge thick, handy trick!
Thanks.
Finally a smidge explained!!!
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.
Just doin' my job.
Today is my first time visiting your channel BUT won't be my last! You are an extraordinary instructor! Thanks very much.
Kind of you to say.
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!
Thanks.
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.
Thanks.
Mr Engler IS a great shop teacher, and I AM having a blast, learning a TON and having FUN too!
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!
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.
Just found you... love your style of teaching!! Keep it up!
Thanks.
You my friend just gained another subscriber. Well put together video .. 👏 👏
@@jadechan13 Thanks for the kind words.
Love this guy! Finally we can all be in agreement to the measurement of a smidge!!
This is probably the best plans for making this....very accessible for most beginners to get started! Thanks
Most welcome.
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.
I'd like to see it. Send it through our contact p[age at our web site, workshopcompanion.com/
@@WorkshopCompanion Good idea! I have sent the picture.
It is very satisfying to hear advises from such knowledgeable and experienced person.Thank you.
Most welcome.
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
Most welcome...and thanks for the kind words.
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.
You're welcome so much.
I wish I'd had an uncle like you!! You're a great teacher!
Kind of you to say.
I love that you give me some of the BEST TIPS for making effective tools easily and inexpensively!
Thanks.
This showed up in my recommendations. I subscribed two minutes into the video. You, Sir, have a gift of teaching. So masterfully done!
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.
Simply Brilliant ... WOW Sir you're Super .. Hi from italy
Hi back from Ohio.
Without a doubt the best diy router plane for the average woodworker that I've ever seen. Thanks!
Most welcome.
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 !
Good tip. Most welcome.
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.
What a beautiful video. That tiny plane turned out stunning! Just a joy to watch this artist working in his studio! ❤
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.
Thanks...and welcome!
Verry, verry nice, i love this Work. Great!
Much thanks.
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.
Glad you did as well. Thanks for the kind words.
Nice hammer trick 🔨😎
So good to hear an American using metric too. Good video Sir.
Thanks for saying. But you should know that only a third of our viewers are from the Unites States. We play to our audience.
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.
Most welcome.
This just one of those hidden gems of a channel.
Lost track of you after you stopped doing Shopsmith videos. What a great find for a cold windy Sunday in Alaska.
Thanks for saying.
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 😀
Thanks...and welcome!
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.
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.
@@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.
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...................
Most welcome.
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.
Thanks for those kind words.
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!
Just takes some practice. I can't play the guitar at all.
Exactly what I need. But I don't have a shop like yours to make it. Wish I did. Your a genius. Thanks.
Another simple but useful way to get what you want! Thanks!
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.
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.
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
Love the spin move with the hammer at the end!
I'm still blown away at how you gave a smidge a consistent measurement.
Thanks for saying.
Now I know what to do with that ammo box of Allen wrenches
Please keep doing these videos! They're great, educational and very inspiring!
Thanks.
WOW! Nick, You cease to amaze me.
You are a true professional. I am going to buy all your wood working books. Thanks.
Thanks for your kind words and support.
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.
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/
This was the best woodworking video I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of woodworking videos!
Many thanks.
Wow Nick, what a great video!
Thanks for the excellent information. It is always a pleasure to see you.
Great video. Just the right amount of information and humor to keep it interesting.
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!
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 !
Had an Old Craftsman just before I got my Old Delta. Fine tools. Thanks for the kind words.
An absolute pleasure to attend your classroom sessions.
Thanks. Steve, Plymouth MA
Most welcome.
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!
Most welcome.
Best workshop channel I’ve seen in a few years in terms of knowledge, clarity and entertainment value. Instant sub.
Thanks...and welcome.
This is so neat!
Well after watching this, I never knew i needed a router plane so much. I'll be making one at the weekend :)
You'll love it.
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”.
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
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.
@@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
Well done sir! Thanks!
Most welcome.
i have been looking for a small plane for a long time . this is brilliant.
Colorful, aye. But I would have said splendaachis.
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!
Good luck.
Really enjoy the channel. Thank you for sharing
You're most welcome.
Thanks for the template, we enjoy your vlogs here in Denmark
And we appreciate your kind words here in Ohio.
Love his definition of a smidge!
The maximum training in a minimum of time. Pleasant too! Thanks.
What a great little tool!
An absolutely fantastic tool and a great presentation.
Thanks.
Three and one half smigges equals a plumb nearly or ten red hairs. Great video. Thank you.
Most welcome.
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!
"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.
@@WorkshopCompanion That phrase originally was a compliment because of the stringent quality requirements in government contracts. Not so much today.
@@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…
@@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.
Very cleaver and well conceived ... the video was also a pleasure to view. Thanks and have a great new year!!
Your videos are pure gold
Dynamite DIY router plane!
nick, you are dude excellent, I don't have words to describe you, Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and skills
Most welcome; my pleasure.
That was really cool. I like learning these things.
Me too.
Amazing tips by a woodmaster and master of words. It is amazing and amuzing. Thank you Sir!
Thanks for the kind words.
A HEX KEY is just brilliant!
Thanks. But not my idea -- found it floating around in a 1949 Popular Mechanics.
@@WorkshopCompanion I appreciate you passing on the idea in any case. Thanks!
Wow! What a marvelous man! So charismatic and wise!
Aw, shucks...
Ladys and gentleman, the Bob Ross of carpentery
Really glad I stumbled onto your videos. Watched them all. Greatly appreciated.
That was certainly new to me.
I also like your style. Thank you!
Most welcome.
Great video, well done presentation, keep your style it works
Great design!
As I understand it then, a smidge must be equal to a sniff.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Most welcome.
wow ! my first viewing of your channel and I am now subscribed ! Best shop teacher anyone could want !
Much thanks.