How to edge joint boards (without a jointer) to make wide panels | LOCKDOWN Day 143

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  • @seventhmonkey1160
    @seventhmonkey1160 Před rokem +12

    That method only works well if the rip fence side of the board is perfectly straight. Use a long level against the fence that moves with the wood to cut the first edge perfectly straight. When you do the other edge use the now perfect edge directly against the fence.

  • @JR0405
    @JR0405 Před 3 lety +230

    For anyone who hasn’t watched any of Steve’s course videos, this is very similar to the level of detail in every video of the course

    • @AttilaAsztalos
      @AttilaAsztalos Před 3 lety +24

      Instructions unclear, we need a specific tightening sequence and N/m torque values (with tolerances)...

    • @andymacasevich8528
      @andymacasevich8528 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AttilaAsztalos e r

    • @seaotter52
      @seaotter52 Před 3 lety +3

      @@AttilaAsztalos
      Cheeky. 😂👍

    • @smokeythebear5414
      @smokeythebear5414 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AttilaAsztalos 😂😂😂

  • @lisakelley9451
    @lisakelley9451 Před 3 lety +93

    These "basic, how to" videos are a truly great idea. Kinda like having your dad looking over your shoulder, making suggestions. Thanks!

  • @erouse666
    @erouse666 Před 3 lety +44

    I trick I learned when edge joining is to decide ahead of cutting how the boards will go together, mark them and then joint the edges 1 up, then the mating piece down. That way even if the blade is not exactly 90 to the table, the error will be corrected. It's the same thing as when cutting 45s for a frame, as long as the 2 pieces add up to 90 it doesn't matter if they are both exactly 45.

    • @mikecurtin9831
      @mikecurtin9831 Před 3 lety +4

      If you miter this way, the angle will be the same, but the cut edges won't line up because they'll be different lengths.

    • @edwardr1367
      @edwardr1367 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mikecurtin9831 Good point, but unless there are several degrees difference or the boards are very wide (or thick in this case) the difference is minor and, in most cases, not noticeable.

    • @InfectedByEli
      @InfectedByEli Před 3 lety +5

      Same principle when edge jointing with a handplane. Clamp both boards together with the two 'outside' faces touching and plane the combined edge. If you're slightly off square the error on one edge is the mirror error on the other mating edge.

    • @christinashawgo6510
      @christinashawgo6510 Před 3 lety

      I’ve purposely cut on a 30’ angle and placed the angle away from first view. You can’t see it at all.

  • @mrgolftennisviolin
    @mrgolftennisviolin Před rokem +1

    Hand planes are underrated today! You can get second hand ones insanely cheap, and they’ve been effective for centuries. And they’re fun to use!

  • @ironwood1621
    @ironwood1621 Před 3 lety +1

    This is why I really like your videos. As a "beginner" I don't have a planer or jointer. Nothing worse than seeing a video about something I really want to build and it starts out with " take your pieces to your jointer (or planer)...". Your videos make me feel like I can do anything. Thank you.

    • @MichaelAlthauser
      @MichaelAlthauser Před 2 lety +1

      YES! This is exactly the issue I've been having lately too. Seems like everything starts off with the expensive equipment that most beginners don't have. This is also the first "jointing without a jointer" video I've seen that's actually easy and simple to follow.

  • @doncripemc3certifiedsr.med326

    What I like about Steve is the humility and lack of tool snobbery.

  • @thewinenut9800
    @thewinenut9800 Před 3 lety +23

    I first saw your tip about packing tape on cauls to prevent glue sticking when I was first getting into woodworking. One of the best tips ever. Thanks!

  • @ironwood1621
    @ironwood1621 Před 3 lety +1

    Steve, just wanted to say that your videos have helped me immensely since I started woodworking last year.

  • @amyholderness8142
    @amyholderness8142 Před 3 lety +3

    So helpful. I'm about to make a barn door and while the boards are much longer I can tell the techniques used will be immensely useful. Thank you.

  • @LuckyySnow
    @LuckyySnow Před 3 lety +3

    I like how you went back to the basics about joining boards without a jointer and planter. 👍

  • @hillcountrygarage
    @hillcountrygarage Před 3 měsíci

    I've picked up so many great woodworking tips and techniques from you Steve. Thanks.

  • @juneritchie2498
    @juneritchie2498 Před 3 lety +1

    Steve, it seems like you read my mind this week. I have been contemplating how to successfully join imperfect boards without a jointer and planer. Now I can try it with a bit more confidence. Thx!

  • @AndreasSher
    @AndreasSher Před 3 lety +2

    It's Wednesday
    7 June 1854
    Love,
    Marty and Doc

  • @krsv2473
    @krsv2473 Před 3 lety +58

    Sorry Steve but the sun has just risen on a beautiful winter Thursday here, watching this while I brew my first coffee :) enjoy your summer Wendesday!

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 Před 3 lety

      Yup, Australia is one day into the future. Well almost one day.

    • @dt2419
      @dt2419 Před 3 lety

      @@jeffk464 yep, we are extra special lol.

  • @tomasgulas
    @tomasgulas Před 3 lety

    I was doing this over the weekend, the same boards, but 48 inch long. Used the same technique thanks to your previous videos. Thank you!!

  • @LogHouseFarm
    @LogHouseFarm Před 3 lety +3

    I have struggled with this process a few times and not yet had great results - but eventually, I will get the hang of it. These are helpful tips, thanks for sharing.

  • @lauraanderson8127
    @lauraanderson8127 Před 3 lety

    For some reason I love the sound of the boards tapping the tabletop in the woodworking videos!

  • @Jeppe.P.Bjerget
    @Jeppe.P.Bjerget Před 3 lety +1

    Hello Steve. I been following you for a good while, and tru this time with Covid 19. A lot of great and fun videos. This video shows how good you are to explain for the one of us, who dont do woodworking so often, but want to learn. Thank you and have a good week. Best wishes from Jan in Norway

  • @FinedonNorthants
    @FinedonNorthants Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much Steve I am making a lift top coffee table from pallet wood, and I need to edge join 4 strips of wood into panels. 4 of them, and all need to be the same size. This vid has given me confidence that I can achieve this I will use the table saw to, not only straighten both edges, but also ensure each piece is the same width.

  • @Roderick_Legato
    @Roderick_Legato Před 3 lety

    Thank you for showing that jointing can be done without a jointer. I hate it when a video is titled "Easy Way to Make a Yada Yada" , and the second step is "now run the boards through your jointer". My jointer? Don't recall ever having a jointer. Thanks, Steve.

  • @cedaroakfarm8596
    @cedaroakfarm8596 Před 3 lety

    Used this video for my first try at making a large 20 inch by 30 inch panel using 2x6's for an 1889 bell stand. Let me say, it came out perfect. Your joining techniques on the table saw worked as instructed. I did use bisquits to help line up and add to the surface area for the glue to adhere. Again, worked like a charm. Great video!!!!!

  • @maddogives
    @maddogives Před 3 lety +1

    Watching this Thursday morning in Australia 🇦🇺. Great video Steve 👍.

  • @jerrydempsey5428
    @jerrydempsey5428 Před 3 lety

    I watched many of your instructional videos and I really enjoy them. They are always straight to the point and easy to understand. Thank you.

  • @flix4u
    @flix4u Před 3 lety

    Thanks Steve - not too long - your videos are really helpful and I learn a lot, which will hopefully limit my mistakes and make me a better craftsman.

  • @omegaemmanuelkaaya3516

    Am really excited your helping out Antonio I have been following him over RMRS for years now

  • @blackmangopit
    @blackmangopit Před 3 lety +10

    Steve, Australia is 18 hours ahead of you in California so it’s actually Thursday there right now when you uploaded this. 😉

  • @lovesallweneed
    @lovesallweneed Před 2 lety

    Good work. I like the way you explain things and point out the stuff that could go wrong. Thanks a bunch.

  • @rosch99
    @rosch99 Před rokem

    I smoked a joint while watching this and it left me a little off level, but flat. And hungry. That's life!

  • @timphillips142
    @timphillips142 Před 7 měsíci

    Best Video I have seen for what I am working ON to keep the work "Flat" Thank You.

  • @jack002tuber
    @jack002tuber Před 3 lety +211

    Who remembers all those ads for THE GRIPPER?

    • @mikecurtin9831
      @mikecurtin9831 Před 3 lety +6

      Very pleased to hear him say that out loud. :-)

    • @cbalan777
      @cbalan777 Před 3 lety +15

      I sure do. In fact one time....
      MICRO-JIG MAKER OF THE GRIPPER!

    • @Dubs2
      @Dubs2 Před 3 lety +30

      My favourite is: "Damn it, Jim! I'm a doctor. Not a....... Micro-jig, the maker of the Gripper."

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber Před 3 lety +4

      @@Dubs2 LOL!! Keep em coming

    • @lennycruz4558
      @lennycruz4558 Před 3 lety +2

      @@mikecurtin9831 me me 😍😍😍

  • @marclissoway2638
    @marclissoway2638 Před 3 lety

    GREAT TIMING, I’m about to join two boards together, so I was looking in U Tube and this is exactly what I wanted to know, THANKS.

  • @briansbuildsandoutdoors4936

    It's Thursday in Australia. Have a ripper day. All the best, Brian.

  • @timothywewege6651
    @timothywewege6651 Před rokem

    I learn so much from this gentleman,i do alot of woodwork here in south Africa,thakyou sir

  • @jclwyd
    @jclwyd Před 3 lety

    Steve - watching you tightening the clamps, wrapping hockey tape around the handle gives you a much better grip and makes it so much easier.

  • @JennyKampmeier
    @JennyKampmeier Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this video, Steve! I recently finished making a new top for a coffee table without a jointer/planer by doing one glue-up at a time, lots of cauls, and lots of clamps. And then lots of sanding! It turned out great.

  • @azashukri5322
    @azashukri5322 Před 3 lety +1

    Cauls... It's amazing that these things have a name

  • @CG_Hali
    @CG_Hali Před 3 lety +4

    Really really enjoyed this video. Went through all the important steps and reminded me of your courses, too :D

  • @krismcdougall
    @krismcdougall Před 3 lety

    Great video and awesome explanation along the way. This is going toward the top of my 'to do' list to try out!

  • @ArtisanPirate
    @ArtisanPirate Před 3 lety

    Awesome Update Steve ! Very Informative As Always !

  • @bradmcnamar5679
    @bradmcnamar5679 Před 3 lety +5

    Steve - you really motivate me with simple speaking and consistently clear, easy to understand videos. Thanks for all you do!

  • @mirage3rd
    @mirage3rd Před 3 lety

    Thank you for a clear lesson. Beginner woodworker in need of advice!

  • @cedaroakfarm8596
    @cedaroakfarm8596 Před 3 lety

    This is a great video for those of s just getting a woodshop set up. Great instruction!!

  • @cedarberryclanblackberryac6447

    All the details and walk thru is really valuable, thanks!

  • @user_xsr
    @user_xsr Před 3 lety

    Youre like the carpenter dad i've never had

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic tips, Steve! Thanks a lot! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @kathrynnewton8721
    @kathrynnewton8721 Před rokem

    I love this, I’ve watched it a few times - thanks Steve

  • @thomasclarke8220
    @thomasclarke8220 Před 3 lety

    Super demo Steve, thanks! I think I'm ready to try my first glue up.

  • @lecoBRRJ
    @lecoBRRJ Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all the effort put in this video.. Really apreciate it

  • @phillachmann4840
    @phillachmann4840 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve used the packing tape trick. That’s a good tip.

  • @howtobyjmcb4965
    @howtobyjmcb4965 Před 3 lety

    Great video Steve. I’ve a project coming up that will require joining boards. I don’t have a table saw but was hoping to square the edges with my circular saw. I bought a biscuit joiner hoping that will help me line the boards up as I’ve only four clamps. Will likely resort to weight for the vertical pressure.

  • @Spread_love01
    @Spread_love01 Před 3 lety

    I’m ten years late but I’ve been watching you religiously for a month. You rock Steve

  • @thomasstufe1676
    @thomasstufe1676 Před 3 lety

    I use a bisquet jointer for aligning the boards, works nicely

  • @longuevalnz
    @longuevalnz Před 3 lety +2

    In New Zealand it’s winter Thursday. But spring is kinda starting to kick in.

  • @horatioswrld
    @horatioswrld Před 3 lety

    You are such a great teacher.

  • @Rwjudy48
    @Rwjudy48 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful, especially the cauls. Thank you.

  • @King88_8
    @King88_8 Před 3 lety

    Warm supposed Winter Wednesday here in South Africa 👍🏼

  • @MegaAssasin47
    @MegaAssasin47 Před 3 lety

    ramsey, you absolute life saver.

  • @timhalcomb4041
    @timhalcomb4041 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Steve for sharing appreciate the video you have a blessed day

  • @HowIDoThingsDIY
    @HowIDoThingsDIY Před 2 lety

    Great explanation, Steve!

  • @Higgiebaby
    @Higgiebaby Před 3 lety

    Thanks Steve, got this one saved for future reference.

  • @justingagnon9591
    @justingagnon9591 Před 3 lety +1

    I was literally looking up other videos, including your older one today on how to do this. I cant seem to get everything flush. Tomorrow, will be my third attempt at joining some boards. Thank you for the video.

  • @williamboyiv5994
    @williamboyiv5994 Před 3 lety

    Loved the video watch the last jointing video over and over until i got it right. thanks steve

  • @brucelee3388
    @brucelee3388 Před 3 lety

    Its now Sunday in Oz, b***dy cold & wet. I usually start with 2 clamps under and one clamp over before getting fancy - a couple of times I had had to duck flying boards when I only had 2 clamps under and tightened them up. Yeah, got to watch tightening clamps too much as well - I was using Bessy K clamps and ended up putting big square dents in the edges of my panels made from hardware store plantation pine, I use less powerful & lighter bar clamps for most of that now - Bessey, Dubuque and generic.

  • @rayray8687
    @rayray8687 Před 2 lety

    Very good and accurate video. One tip: The pipe clamp jaws are going to cause indentations to the outer edges of this lamination. Best to use a full length very smooth-faced block along each edge and save a lot of cleaning up later. Also, after clamping, use a damp cloth and completely wipe down ALL squeezed out glue or you will have a nightmare when it comes to staining/finishing later on. (Ok, that was 2 tips).

  • @stevejensen3471
    @stevejensen3471 Před 3 lety

    Biscuits work wonders and they're fast and easy! And biscuit joiners are affordable! Norm used em alot!

  • @DougPalumbo
    @DougPalumbo Před 3 lety

    Excellent advice and techniques as always!

  • @PracticalPrimate
    @PracticalPrimate Před 3 lety

    Winter Thursday as I’m watching this :)

  • @stackymcgee761
    @stackymcgee761 Před 2 lety

    Warpy mcwarp face. Love it

  • @davidphan70
    @davidphan70 Před 9 měsíci

    great tips for newbies

  • @fb706
    @fb706 Před 3 lety

    nice video , you have a good aptitude for teaching! ...thanks

  • @weitzmann214
    @weitzmann214 Před 3 lety

    I want to thank you for the easy way your explain thing helping me a lot

  • @warwickhowland5816
    @warwickhowland5816 Před 3 lety

    I had a very winter Wednesday here in Australia, complete with snow.

  • @philipcollura2669
    @philipcollura2669 Před 3 lety

    Good info, very usable. Thanks.

  • @trip7dan
    @trip7dan Před 3 lety

    This is a great descriptive video, thanks!

  • @scottlouis7785
    @scottlouis7785 Před 3 lety

    You did a excellent job explaining

  • @atolawanglangit
    @atolawanglangit Před 3 lety

    You know Steve, I've been watching your videos for a few years ago, and miraculously you're getting younger and younger

  • @aaronmcintyre3998
    @aaronmcintyre3998 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoy all your videos thank you.

  • @paulbridge3042
    @paulbridge3042 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the disappearing glue bottle. And also wonder why a biscuit joint wasn’t used

  • @Chryogenetics
    @Chryogenetics Před rokem

    Warpy Mc. Warpface is a technical woodworking term, attributed of course to the famous woodworker of the same name who first discovered that jointers are annoying and invented the first jointing jig.

  • @DavidWhite
    @DavidWhite Před 3 lety

    Steve, I usually place both boards into a vice and using a plane plane two edges at the same time. I also plane so there is a very slight gape in about the middle of the boards. First plane to get the boards even then start the plane inside the end of the board and stop before you get to the end. Repeat this a couple of times starting the plane closer to the middle each time and stopping about the same distance from the end. You end up with a very small gap in the middle of the joint. Put glue on the edges of the board and clamp in the middle pulling the the center together, this will draw the ends really tight and negate the need for a gazillion clamps.

  • @JohnCran
    @JohnCran Před 3 lety

    In Australia it's winter Thurs lol😁 I'm still enjoying these videos

  • @popscoulter7587
    @popscoulter7587 Před 3 lety

    Good instruction. Thanks

  • @kevinhall8949
    @kevinhall8949 Před 3 lety +2

    Question on the joining technique. Using the table saw to trim (flatten) the edges depends entirely on how straight the factory edge of the board is since that's what runs along the table saw fence. But if one edge is "straight enough" to make the new edge straight, isn't that edge also already "straight enough?" In other words, since both edges of the board are factory edges, what do you gain by trimming one of them with the table saw?

    • @stinkytoy
      @stinkytoy Před rokem

      You're right. You do need a "good enough" edge for this to work.
      If the fence side has some contour changes, and is long enough that it hangs off the table when beginning your cut, then the whole board will shift as you push it forward and the contour meets and rides along the fence.
      If it's a short board, and the entire thing can be held against the fence without any wiggle, then it should still work even if there is some contour on the fence edge.
      I dont have a jointer, so i just secure my wonky boards on top of another board that i know has a straight edge, and I let that straight edge ride the fence.

  • @R3apr
    @R3apr Před 3 lety

    Greetings from a wintery South-Africa!

  • @eltioloco1910
    @eltioloco1910 Před 3 lety

    thank you @steveramsey...............brilliant vid

  • @seaotter52
    @seaotter52 Před 3 lety

    If you rip one board good side up and the other board good side down, the mating edge angles will balance out and the result is a flat glue up

  • @kevinwinstone2418
    @kevinwinstone2418 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video

  • @tlbfarm4473
    @tlbfarm4473 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video!

  • @David.M.
    @David.M. Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Steve

  • @speedysam0624
    @speedysam0624 Před 3 lety +1

    The technical term for when a force causes a section to bow out is buckling. Not talking seatbelts, shoes, belts or pilgrim hats here, It’s an engineering term for a certain way a material can fail. There are various specific reasons why it happens, but when a material is relatively long compared to either the width or thickness , it is going to buckle under pressure in the direction that is narrower if something pushes hard enough on the ends. A visual example would be pushing on the ends of a straight pool noodle or piece of dry spaghetti, but not so hard as to get it to break and create a mess.

  • @philipwpartain
    @philipwpartain Před 3 lety +48

    In all fairness, I think it’s already Thursday in Australia. 😏

    • @spgoo1
      @spgoo1 Před 3 lety +4

      And it was very cold! In Melbourne at any rate. And by very cold, I mean not by American standards

    • @geoffpriestley7001
      @geoffpriestley7001 Před 3 lety +3

      Ive been i lock down since march i think its August

    • @dejavu666wampas9
      @dejavu666wampas9 Před 3 lety

      Semper Fi, Marine. USMC, 1969-73

  • @denissolomon855
    @denissolomon855 Před 3 lety +1

    The steel of the pipe clamps always leaves black marks at the point of contact with the glue.Always stick some tape or kitchen paper at those points before tightening the clamps.

  • @salomonvallesreyes7366

    Thanks for sharing..!!

  • @robertharris8106
    @robertharris8106 Před 3 lety +1

    A really good, clear instructional video, thank you.
    A message to those giving this a thumbs down, if it's because the video is too basic then please remember what this channel is called, if it's because you are a noob and don't have 10 clamps to glue up a panel then buy some inexpensive ones for the cauls, don't down vote because you can't do it and, finally, if it's because you don't like the channel? no one forces you to watch.
    To all of you though, start leaving feedback on WHY you down vote, it can help the channel to grow as much as, if not more than, any praise. Knowing what you could improve is really good information even if you choose not to use it for some reason. You never know, you could change the channel for the better and start liking the videos.

  • @Bryan-df7kc
    @Bryan-df7kc Před 3 lety

    That’s definitely not enough clamps lol 😂
    Seriously though thanks Steve! Can’t wait to see what i start on the weekend coming up!

  • @LifeCoach44
    @LifeCoach44 Před 3 lety

    I didn't realize you were collaborating with Antionio. Awesome!

  • @aceichner
    @aceichner Před 3 lety

    Worth noting that though you didn't talk about it, you did alternate the 'inside-outside' grain direction. As you look at the ends of the boards, the grain 'arcs' should alternate back and forth like a sin wave.
    Seems like it was to keep it from cupping over time, but it was stressed enough by the shop teacher that I have never done it other wise.
    Love the videos.

  • @sloth_e
    @sloth_e Před rokem

    Im a bit late but if it's wed in the US it's thurs down here in Australia 🤙