Early Access Video: Instant projects with the Nailed Rabbet.
Added 2019-12-07 12:01:00 +0000 UTCFriends:
A big part of woodwork is working FAST. Don't let anyone tell you different. Sometimes, you need to get stuff done now. Even with hand tools, some projects are very quick, if you work smart and use some time-honored techniques.
With this in mind, I present my simple wall-box that you can make in about 3 hours with NO GLUE.
(Also, I'll be out of town for a few days, so I won't get messages or comments until Monday.)
Be safe!
--Rex
Comments
Rex- Unfortunately, my memories from that time are very vague. I know they did not use workbenches all the time. They sat on the floor and gripped wood in one hand and with the toes while they ripped large panels and cut dovetails and mortise and tenon joints (I remember my dad talking about those). They did make saw benches and had other workbenches at the shop, but I was not allowed there much (being too little). They used teak a lot, as that was pretty common at the time. Plywood was used only for cheaper pieces. I also remember their first attempts at using poly as a finish. Poly was not in common use in India at the time. They used varnish a lot.
Yohann_M
2019-12-12 02:52:05 +0000 UTCWell, it would make a great video...
Steve Symes
2019-12-09 20:55:48 +0000 UTCI'm supped to make a Viking chest...in my "spare time".
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 19:58:02 +0000 UTCYou can just use the message function on Patreon. People message me here a lot.
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 19:57:38 +0000 UTC...humourous... or ...humorous...
Steve Symes
2019-12-09 19:28:29 +0000 UTCI just made a small "Viking chest" that has nailed cross-grain joints - I got the bit about not gluing cross-grain but needed you to remind me about not nailing into end grain! Thanks for an enjoyable and informative (and hurmerous) video.
Steve Symes
2019-12-09 19:27:01 +0000 UTCGreat video (again)! I need to make a rabbit plane! How do I contact you with general questions?
Adrian Abshire
2019-12-09 17:12:55 +0000 UTCPlease let us see the thing when it's made!
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:38:18 +0000 UTCMy pleasure!
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:37:45 +0000 UTCI'm glad. Some of these videos would be dry if I didn't try to throw in a few laughs.
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:37:34 +0000 UTCThat sounds GREAT! I'm gonna have to check that out.
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:37:10 +0000 UTCYou'll be SHOCKED at how fast it goes. Done in one afternoon.
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:36:34 +0000 UTCAn to you, too! Thanks for a great year!
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:36:09 +0000 UTCMany modern woodworkers use brad nails from a nail-gun to replace clamps, but we rarely use them in joinery, even though we should. BTW, if you ever think of any tools of techniques from India, I would LOVE to hear about them.
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:35:53 +0000 UTCShaker stuff is come of the best! And yes, this project was free. Please let us see some pics when you make those tool holders!
Rex Krueger
2019-12-09 11:33:14 +0000 UTCYup, if you look at even the fanciest stuff from pre-1945, you will find simple rabbets that are either nailed, or screwed. I like that you pointed out the cross grain construction allows the fasteners to old better than in end grain. Also, you find very commonly in old furniture that unseen areas are really rough, no effort at all was put into them. Great to see the mistake, and the correction. I make mistakes all the time. Totally love the box too. Except my mistakes aren't always so easily fixed :P Thanks gain Rex, love the project. I'm off to make a thing.
William Allen
2019-12-08 16:37:17 +0000 UTCIt seems so obvious that cross grain gluing wouldn't be stable, but I never realized it until you mentioned it. Thanks for the tip!
Eldon
2019-12-08 02:22:42 +0000 UTCJedediah and Abraham. I had a hard time staying on my chair I was laughing so hard.
John Laudun
2019-12-08 01:58:19 +0000 UTCFor folks who enjoy this type of woodwork take a look at Sampson Boat Co either here or on YouTube. One guy rebuilding a 100 year old boat - the construction of the original as he disassembles it, and the tools he uses to cut boat-sized pieces of wood are super cool. The 10ft tall 100year old bandsaw that cuts compound curves is particularly awesome.
A1BASE
2019-12-07 18:36:42 +0000 UTCExcellent! I needed something to make for a Christmas gift, and this is it! Thanks!
Howard Tuckey
2019-12-07 15:33:20 +0000 UTCRex, just wanted to say thanks for the great video's this year. Happy holidays to you and your family. And Happy New Year.
Steven Zentz
2019-12-07 14:28:42 +0000 UTCYou nailed it! I used to work with my dad's carpenters when I was a kid (in India) and I remember them using nails a lot more than woodworkers here in the US do. My memories from that time are a little fuzzy now, but I think they used the nails as stand-ins for clamps occasionally and also structurally sometimes. The overall quality of the work they produced was very good. I believe they used nails in the backs of cabinets and places that wouldn't be seen. As you say, it is a quick and relatively strong way to assemble pieces together when done right.
Yohann_M
2019-12-07 14:28:14 +0000 UTCI loved this video. I will be using the rabbit joint and the techniques shown here to build some tool holders for my garage in the next few weeks. I really liked the explanation of where to put the nails relative to grain to gain strength and avoid splitting. I also liked how you pointed out the speed and practicality if the build technique and finish. Total cost of the project is also very desirable in both time and money. - Got to love the practicality, simplicity and beauty of Shaker style pieces. Keep up the great work!
Robert Bullock
2019-12-07 12:49:56 +0000 UTC
