Exclusive Video: The Search for Precision (and vlog)
Added 2019-07-24 11:51:38 +0000 UTCFriends:
This week, I'm tackling the problem of squarness in handtool woodworking. Cutting a straight line and making a square edge are both difficult without the precision of machines. Luckily, you can make a couple of easy jigs that make these tasks much easier.
Recently, I've been using the flexibility I get from Patreon to do more prototyping. Before I even turned a camera on, I made both of the jigs I'm using in this week's video. Getting all the bugs worked out beforehand really helps make filming more efficient and gives me a much better final product.
I wanted my supporters to see how the prototypes work. This exclusive video gives me the chance to go into more depth than I can in the final video. I also talk about the future of the channel and how I'm going to expand the Woodwork for Humans series.
Hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes; you made it possible!
--Rex
Comments
No, you're totally right. I'm going to clean it up.
Rex Krueger
2019-08-01 16:35:47 +0000 UTCHave a wonderful vacation!
Jessica McIntosh
2019-07-27 14:40:13 +0000 UTCI hope your home insurance people do not see this video. Clutter less than 3 feet from your electrical panel. Not to mention wood dust. Sorry 15+ years health and safety guy.
Shanni Marmen
2019-07-27 12:25:17 +0000 UTCWe'll survive Rex, don't even think about content while you're on holiday
Matthew Leigh
2019-07-26 12:57:11 +0000 UTCAh! didn't think of that, will try it this afternoon.
William Allen
2019-07-25 16:20:43 +0000 UTCDon't try! Just do it the best way you can!
Eduardo
2019-07-25 13:04:09 +0000 UTCEnjoy your time with your folks. You will never regret that time in the future.
Jim Williams
2019-07-25 11:31:09 +0000 UTCDon't even have everything in my garage yet either, my drill press and scroll saw and oxy acetylene torches and cherry picker and one of my engines are still in my dads garage along with some various hand tools probably. I really need to build a shed at least for all the yard equipment
Ryan Roberts
2019-07-25 11:19:43 +0000 UTCThank you!
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:14:48 +0000 UTCYeah, I know I'm getting spoiled in my big basement. The good news is that the space-killers in most wood shops are the machines. You take those away and you don't need too much room.
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:14:39 +0000 UTCMan, that's been me SO many times.
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:12:35 +0000 UTCWhoa! Good wife! 10x16 is actually pretty spacious for a hand-tool wood shop. Many historical shops were smaller.
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:11:30 +0000 UTCI hear you. These exclusive videos have to be a bit run-and-gun for me to get them done around all the normal stuff, so I don't always get to be as careful as I'd like to be.
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:10:48 +0000 UTCThank you!
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:09:42 +0000 UTCJust gives you some board off the end of the bench to support the plane. It might not be strictly necessary, but it worked better in practice. Good question!
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:09:25 +0000 UTCHonestly, the thought of skipping a week is giving me anxiety, too. Don't feel bad; we're both uncomfortable with this whole "vacation" thing.
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:07:41 +0000 UTCI'll try!
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:06:54 +0000 UTCAnd I love the Patrons!
Rex Krueger
2019-07-25 11:06:46 +0000 UTCEnjoy the break Rex!
Anthony Henderson
2019-07-25 05:45:11 +0000 UTCMan I was about say: Hey Rex I don’t have room for a big wood shop what do I do? Looks like you got us covered on this one.
Peter A Merritt
2019-07-25 01:30:51 +0000 UTCWould love to see the organization and set up of your work area in the corner of the shop. All of my work is out of a 2 car garage, and I already have the corner picked out for setting up a woodworking area. The problem is figuring out how to fit and organize all of my mechanic tools and all of my woodworking tools and all of my yard tools in there while still having room to do anything😂😂😂
Ryan Roberts
2019-07-24 21:05:40 +0000 UTCOne more thing - your shop renovations are particularly interesting, as my wife has presented me with a 10x16 Amish-built Dutch Colonial style shed for a new shop! I'm starting out bare bones with it, and the first thing going in will be that $30 low bench! I'm excited!
Howard Tuckey
2019-07-24 18:35:29 +0000 UTCJust one minor quibble with this video - not enough to redo anything, but - Be sure of your camera angle when demonstrating things like the opposite side placement for that bench hook. We couldn't see in the video just where you had it placed. Didn't matter as much for this one, as we could see where you were going with it, but for anything more complicated it might be a problem.
Howard Tuckey
2019-07-24 18:32:06 +0000 UTChave a great vacation!
Howard Tuckey
2019-07-24 18:29:46 +0000 UTCwhy does the cleat need to be back from the edge for pull mode? I use Japanese planes because I was able to pick up some really high quality ones (44mm, 48mm and 58mm) for less than I can buy a single western plane. Anyway, have a great Holiday, stay safe yourself eh!
William Allen
2019-07-24 16:10:17 +0000 UTCAs a devoted fan and Patron, I think I speak (write?) for some of us when I say "You can't go on vacation!" What else will I have to look at while you are away. My life is in a shambles! :)
Jim Williams
2019-07-24 15:44:59 +0000 UTCHave a great vacation, Rex!
Mārtiņš Barinskis
2019-07-24 15:44:37 +0000 UTCYes, Please!
Kevin Kennedy-Spaien
2019-07-24 14:28:21 +0000 UTCLove the Patreon only videos!
Alex Larson
2019-07-24 14:05:22 +0000 UTCFor cutting straight you can’t overstate the usefulness of marking it with a knife cut or two first.
A1BASE
2019-07-24 13:58:48 +0000 UTCFirst, enjoy the vacation. My shop is a 9x14 room off my garage (no basements in the lowcountry), jammed full. One side has a 2x8 bench covered with drill press, ancient grinder (you know, the good old dangerous kind, with separate motor and base with wire and grinding wheels, and an exposed V-belt :) ), scroll saw, and about 3' working room at one end with a quick release vise. Next to that is an ancient Craftsman 12" band saw in the corner. 11' of pegboard tool wall above the bench and band saw. Other side is shelving, scrap wood pile, 60 year old Craftsman contractor's table saw, and hot water heater. One end is pretty much just double doors, other end is half table saw accessories and clamps and some upper kitchen cabinets full of hardware. Throw in a small compressor, tool box, various jigs, more scrap wood, all of which must be moved around every time you do anything. Lift bases on the table saw (commercial) and band saw (home brew). Dust collection is a Dust Deputy cyclone on a shop vac out in the garage (won't fit in shop). I just open the shop door and run the hose in when I need it. I'm always interested in ways to work in a small space and I'd love to see what you do with yours.
Bill Smithem
2019-07-24 13:56:44 +0000 UTCfirst of all, enjoy your vacations and spend some time with your daughter. second i'm happy were the *Woodwork for Humans* is going, i would like to see a vlog when you start to "building" the corner and how you plan to place everything, is much help for noobs like me. :)
Kostas Karanatsis
2019-07-24 13:47:48 +0000 UTCI love the tiny work shop idea. Bring you table saw in to the room sounds like a great idea too. Can you make videos showing the building of what ever you build to store scrap as well?
Alex Southwell
2019-07-24 12:13:32 +0000 UTC
