Great video. It's fun to see your kids in the shop with you. I have made coasters to high school graduates with a note that says "Work hard. Don't be a coaster". Since I give one coaster to each person, the coasters don't have to match each other.
What is very interesting is that everything was done by hand tools...I think you make it look easy but all those long saw cuts, especially that resaw perfectly down the middle, must take a lot of skill and experience !
Wow.. all kinds of respect for doing this with no electricity.. I don't have the patience or time to do this all by hand.. I'll stick to bandsaws, planers, and sanders but what you did with "old school" traditional woodwork was amazing.
LL depends on what you are comparing it too. setting up a joiner then running them can take more time the couple quick strokes with a plane. no setup needed. but if you have a really nice joiner you trust and leave it set up for edge jointing then it might be faster.
My Joiner is always set up so all I have to do is turn it on and swipe, it tasks less time to do that than to clamp the board in the vice grab the plane out off of the tool wall then plane the edge. By the time I have done that I could have edge jointed two or three boards. It is not usually a question of speed as there have been many head to head duels and in every case the hand tools loose unless it is just a board or two then they have a small edge. I have participated in everything from edge jointing, flattening, planing to thickness, dovetails, finger joints, mortising. cutting tenons, and re-sawing! Hand tools are just slower there is no way around it. In a few cases like I said if you have just a board or two to joint, or one drawer to dove tail then the hand tools are neck and neck but in all other cases every test I have run with different experienced hand tool woodworkers they get smoked by power tools. That does not take away from the enjoyment of doing hand tool work it is just disingenuous to make the claim that they are faster in most cases.
Nice coasters. I've been using 2 part poly and 1 part BLO for finish and I like that it doesn't build a super thick film. I ran out of mineral spirits and thought I'd give it a try and I like it. But it takes a long time to build up the finish.
And its funny the other things you see on vids. Like your SIMPLEEEEE small nails to sit and dry your linseed oil. 😁 saw it and went ' ahhh daaaaaa ! ' Why did i not think of that.
Nice build James. I really kind of "ho-hummed" clicking on it(thinking coaster, who cares,) but I really enjoyed watching and they're really quite beautiful. Thought they might be a perfect gift for someone who sails, the way they lock together...kids are growing up too!...rr
I have SUCH a hard time keeping my cuts straight. I bought a carcass saw and dovetail saw about 8 months ago and LOVE the feeling of the way they cut. The only disappointing part is my skill level in keeping everything straight.
the best tip I can give you is shooting a video of your self in line with the saw and from the side. most of the time you will see your arm is out of alinement with the saw, or you are pushing too hard. most of the time people are over controlling the saw.
ok, I'm so glad you made a video on coasters. loved the video btw. I have a question, isn't the purpose of coasters to prevent moisture damage to the surface the coaster is placed on? With that said, when moisture condenses on the glass and runs down to the coaster, doesn't it run off the coaster and on to the surface? I'm just thinking shouldn't coasters be more absorbent than moisture proof? I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts on the topic :)
that is an interesting idea. I have never had that much problem with the moisture. it tends to evaporate on the wood faster then it pools on the bottom. but most of the time the coaster for me is to protect the table from heat, not moisture
Wood By Wright ooooh I never thought about the heat aspect. In that case absorption doesn't matter... Different application, different coaster I guess. While you do your glue test I'll work on a universal coaster :)
I think that I would put a hole in each corner and a short peg that only goes half way through from the bottom yet sticks out the bottom to stack them that way you would not have raised peg on top to accidentally set your drink on and possibly spill it. Just a thought.
Easy peasy Saturday video ..looks good James I like the way u have them stacked with the dowels. Think rare earth magnets would hold them in place better or too much? I wanna make a set as part of the mother's day gift I have in mind. thanks for the idea and inspiration 🍻
I have never had a problem with moisture as we do not put ice in any of our drinks and we keep the AC on all summer. I am worried more about heat. but for a lot of people, that or a slight dish would be great adaptions.
could you do a video on how you would make that indentation without a router or a forstner bit? Would you just carve it all out with a carving tool or is there another method?
What finish would be used to create the coaster from swelling caused by condensation running off of the glass.? I have made some in the past with BLO and Paste wax and had swelling upon the first use.
poly can help some, but there is no finish that will fully seal it. if you coat it in epoxy it will work for a season tell the epoxy starts to crack a bit.
Wood By Wright that sounds good to me James! What kind of project did you have in mind? Maybe I can start a small jewelry box with power tools and you can finish it with hand tools, how does that sound to you?
Props to u for doing it all with old scool hand tools, a true skill being lost to time
Awesome design and craftsmanship
Thanks man.
Nice solution to the stacking issue
Great video. It's fun to see your kids in the shop with you.
I have made coasters to high school graduates with a note that says "Work hard. Don't be a coaster". Since I give one coaster to each person, the coasters don't have to match each other.
B Templeton that is a great idea. Thanks man.
IMO anything made with walnut looks great.
Lol. Sounds like a good rule.
What is very interesting is that everything was done by hand tools...I think you make it look easy but all those long saw cuts, especially that resaw perfectly down the middle, must take a lot of skill and experience !
Thanks. Not as much skill as you expect as long at the tool is setup well. Thanks Man!
Thanks
Wow.. all kinds of respect for doing this with no electricity.. I don't have the patience or time to do this all by hand.. I'll stick to bandsaws, planers, and sanders but what you did with "old school" traditional woodwork was amazing.
Man you're Simply Awesome!
I like the concept of not having a holder, but a stacking system is built in.
Thanks Bruce. my thought exactly! just makes it simpler, and you can have several stacks in several places.
That's super cool! I got to try that!
Thanks man
Where to put my wet cup when my coaster looks better than my table? Awesome coasters James, thumbs up my friend.
LOL not my fault you have not built a slab coffee table yet.
Like these little projects... need to do more... easy for you and for us newbeys to wood working...thx...
Thnaks John. I try to fit them in where I can!
Excellent work.
Amazing video and result. Thanks for sharing.
Everything real hand(tool) work. Just great.
Thanks! I do love my hand tools!
Great design for these. It was neat to watch the live stream, then see the finished video.
thanks man! that was fun. I will have to do it from time to time!
Nice quick project, came out great!
Thanks Jesse!
Fantastic project!
Thanks Jim. this one was fun.
Great easy project. Walnut and oak is nice. I've done some in walnut with maple accents. The contrast really stands out. :)
Thanks. I was going to do Walnut and maple but I think that is the expected choice. And I can not pass up a chance to use white oak. Lol
hand jointing is definitely not easier or faster, but it is quieter, less dusty, and more enjoyable, if you like that kind of work.
LL depends on what you are comparing it too. setting up a joiner then running them can take more time the couple quick strokes with a plane. no setup needed. but if you have a really nice joiner you trust and leave it set up for edge jointing then it might be faster.
My Joiner is always set up so all I have to do is turn it on and swipe, it tasks less time to do that than to clamp the board in the vice grab the plane out off of the tool wall then plane the edge. By the time I have done that I could have edge jointed two or three boards. It is not usually a question of speed as there have been many head to head duels and in every case the hand tools loose unless it is just a board or two then they have a small edge. I have participated in everything from edge jointing, flattening, planing to thickness, dovetails, finger joints, mortising. cutting tenons, and re-sawing! Hand tools are just slower there is no way around it. In a few cases like I said if you have just a board or two to joint, or one drawer to dove tail then the hand tools are neck and neck but in all other cases every test I have run with different experienced hand tool woodworkers they get smoked by power tools. That does not take away from the enjoyment of doing hand tool work it is just disingenuous to make the claim that they are faster in most cases.
Awesome ... love the stacking pegs. Lego coasters 😁
LOL yes there is the next video name!
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Спасибо. Нам здесь очень весело.
So cool James!
thanks Ian. this was a fun one!
Love that your wearing wooden shoes!
Best shop shoes you can have.
Those are awesome James! 👍👊
thnaks Fred. it was a fun little project!
Nice coasters. I've been using 2 part poly and 1 part BLO for finish and I like that it doesn't build a super thick film. I ran out of mineral spirits and thought I'd give it a try and I like it. But it takes a long time to build up the finish.
Thanks holy. Yup. I love oil mixes. They make it fun!
Neat little project.
thanks Jim!
This is a great idea. Love it.
thanks Brian!
And its funny the other things you see on vids. Like your SIMPLEEEEE small nails to sit and dry your linseed oil. 😁 saw it and went ' ahhh daaaaaa ! ' Why did i not think of that.
Nice project James! Thanks for sharing it with us.😎👍JP
my pleasure. this was a fun one.
😎
Nice build James. I really kind of "ho-hummed" clicking on it(thinking coaster, who cares,) but I really enjoyed watching and they're really quite beautiful. Thought they might be a perfect gift for someone who sails, the way they lock together...kids are growing up too!...rr
oh that is a great idea Richard! thanks man!
sweet project!
thnaks Frank.
I have SUCH a hard time keeping my cuts straight. I bought a carcass saw and dovetail saw about 8 months ago and LOVE the feeling of the way they cut. The only disappointing part is my skill level in keeping everything straight.
the best tip I can give you is shooting a video of your self in line with the saw and from the side. most of the time you will see your arm is out of alinement with the saw, or you are pushing too hard. most of the time people are over controlling the saw.
I also prefer an offset racing stripe, fun project
thanks man! this was a fun little one!
Un excelente trabajo un verdadero artesano, un saludo desde colombia
Very nice. Can’t Imagine you not using boiled linseed oil on a project.
LOL I know I am addicted!
ok, I'm so glad you made a video on coasters. loved the video btw. I have a question, isn't the purpose of coasters to prevent moisture damage to the surface the coaster is placed on? With that said, when moisture condenses on the glass and runs down to the coaster, doesn't it run off the coaster and on to the surface? I'm just thinking shouldn't coasters be more absorbent than moisture proof?
I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts on the topic :)
that is an interesting idea. I have never had that much problem with the moisture. it tends to evaporate on the wood faster then it pools on the bottom. but most of the time the coaster for me is to protect the table from heat, not moisture
Wood By Wright ooooh I never thought about the heat aspect. In that case absorption doesn't matter... Different application, different coaster I guess. While you do your glue test I'll work on a universal coaster :)
Sounds like a plan.
I think that I would put a hole in each corner and a short peg that only goes half way through from the bottom yet sticks out the bottom to stack them that way you would not have raised peg on top to accidentally set your drink on and possibly spill it. Just a thought.
Interesting thought.it would be fun to try!
Easy peasy Saturday video ..looks good James I like the way u have them stacked with the dowels. Think rare earth magnets would hold them in place better or too much? I wanna make a set as part of the mother's day gift I have in mind. thanks for the idea and inspiration 🍻
That is a sweet idea. looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Wood By Wright thanks! hopefully I learn this edit software b4 mother's day..lol I guess there's always Instagram If I dont.haha
Nice little project. Why no moisture well (or cork) to capture condensation when your Iced-tea or lemonade (or beer) sweats in the Summer?
I have never had a problem with moisture as we do not put ice in any of our drinks and we keep the AC on all summer. I am worried more about heat. but for a lot of people, that or a slight dish would be great adaptions.
could you do a video on how you would make that indentation without a router or a forstner bit? Would you just carve it all out with a carving tool or is there another method?
Wood By Wright thanks for the response.
Matt F maybe cut a hole with a scroll/coping saw or the like then glue-up to a solid board?
Matt F lathe on a glue block or double sided tape to a faceplate?
What finish would be used to create the coaster from swelling caused by condensation running off of the glass.? I have made some in the past with BLO and Paste wax and had swelling upon the first use.
poly can help some, but there is no finish that will fully seal it. if you coat it in epoxy it will work for a season tell the epoxy starts to crack a bit.
Do you still buy your BLO from your friend, or have you started making your own?
this batch was my own. I do not know which I will do when I run out. I will probably get it from him, if he will still let me.
Can I make these if I live inland?
You can't be much more onland them I am.
Um, isnt the warm coffey going to melt the hide glue? :]
no hide glue. that is Titebond III so moisture does not bother it either.
ah good ;)
Must have been playing with your kid's little plastic interlocking Danish bricks.
Lol who said those are for the kids?
Great project James I like your style! By the way I could use a new shout out any and all help would be greatly appreciated!
We should do a colab some time. Maybe you do one half of a project then ship it to me to finish.
Wood By Wright that sounds good to me James! What kind of project did you have in mind? Maybe I can start a small jewelry box with power tools and you can finish it with hand tools, how does that sound to you?
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The title card says "coastng through life"... Maybe you purposely forget letters and I'm not a big enough fan. Great video.
Welcome to the inside group. I missspell or make something off in that card every time. it is a fun game to play with the audience.