10 COOL Homemade Tools that you really need !!

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 5. 07. 2024
  • There are certain tools that all woodworkers need. Whether you are beginner or experienced there will be a tool in this video that you can make yourself and save a decent amount of money.
    You can also customise the tool to fit your needs perfectly.
    If you would like to support the channel further:
    🔮For a comprehensive list of all my tools - www.start-making.com/tools
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    🔮Links to the tools you saw in the video.
    MICROJIG
    MIcro Jig Grripper paddle - UK LINK - amzn.to/3UHPlvi
    US LINK - amzn.to/3UOHgoG
    MIcro Jig Grripper - UK LINK - amzn.to/4dMK4eG
    US LINK - amzn.to/44SVnh9
    RECOMMENDED GRIP OPTIONS
    Nitrile bonded cork sheet - UK LINK - amzn.to/3W8QHRR
    US LINK - amzn.to/3xPQQQw
    The US product looks to be silicone and cork. Worth checking glue potential before purchasing.
    High density cork - UK LINK - amzn.to/3xM8F31
    US LINK - amzn.to/3XPr21E
    Spray contact adhesive - UK LINK - amzn.to/3VHDGwQ
    Adhesive backed rubber - UK LINK - amzn.to/3RURvHj
    US LINK - amzn.to/4bvzuWU
    Adhesive backed foam - UK LINK - amzn.to/3XIhW6S
    US LINK - amzn.to/4cM1GFY
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is a small income to the channel at no extra cost to the buyer.
    All UK links are for products that I have used. US links are the closest I can find. They are recommendations made from my experience, yours may differ.
    #diy #Woodworking #woodworker #doityourself #tools
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  • @ade-rm3co
    @ade-rm3co Pƙed 20 dny +38

    My day so far finish work night shift. Watch this video with a coffee 930 out to the shed made a saw handle push stick and a paddle push stick wife comes out with a coffee ask “what have you been doing “ I smile and say having some fun
    Thanks for the inspiration Mark
    Bedtime now good night

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thats sounds like a great day. A really great day. Thank you for sharing. brilliant. Good night.

  • @paulgewiss9238
    @paulgewiss9238 Pƙed 13 dny +5

    Pro tip : when using a hole saw , allow the 1/4" pilot to go through the stock and the hole saw to cut into the face about 1/4". Then drill from the other side. This will prevent blowout on the other face.

  •  Pƙed 15 dny +5

    For a push stick:
    I replace a 10-toothed/in hand saw with a new one. Took the old blade out of the handle; and used the handle to receive a thoughtfully cut piece of 1/4" ply. Best DIY tool I have made to date.
    Replacement 1/4" ply "push blades" ready and waiting.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 14 dny +1

      This is a great idea. I should have thought about the old saws I have lying around. Very nice.

  • @stevenmccrickard1401
    @stevenmccrickard1401 Pƙed 16 dny +6

    New sub, thanks for the content. I'm a retired General Building Contractor, Carpenter, and Craftsman. I'm impressed with your skill in design and fabrication and your depth of knowledge. These things are not common in young people like yourself. I look forward to seeing more from your channel.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 13 dny

      Thank you so much. Mainly for calling me young lol. Thats kind.

  • @alexcollins9513
    @alexcollins9513 Pƙed 20 dny +11

    keep doing what your doing, don't change anything. the variety you provide is great

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +1

      Thank you Alex. That means so much. It is easy to over analyse everything we do in life and I fall for that a lot. I appreciate the comment.

  • @mickberry2651
    @mickberry2651 Pƙed dnem +1

    I just came across your video for the first time and, I must admit, I clicked in because I thought you were one of my favorite famous musicians! Beyond that, as a newbie, I really appreciate your easy safety hints/tips/tricks for my digits attached and working. Great video!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed dnem

      Hi Mick. Thats lucky because you would hate my musical ability lol. And thank you for the lovely comment.

  • @iainrutherford184
    @iainrutherford184 Pƙed 15 dny +3

    You've helped me no end. Even whetting my appetite to adapt your ideas has helped me to get the ball rolling and sawdust flying. Great way to keep my mind occupied and my limbs busy #thanks 🙃

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 15 dny +1

      Thank you Iain. Much appreciated. Woodworking definitely keeps me occupied. Really important part of life now.

  • @Bluuuz
    @Bluuuz Pƙed 20 dny +5

    Back to your core calling, Mark. This was a treasure chest of ideas and tips. I loved it! Liked your bench cookies. I bought a pack of foam practice ice hockey pucks that do the same job for a fraction of the price of the real McCoys, but making a French cleat for the cookies
 that was class! Going to make me one of those. I liked the rubber based push stick solutions, too, and the router table push stick-square-jig-solution-thingy. Will give that a try.
    I also really liked the change in camera angle. I know it was because that’s the end of your table saw, but it meant I could get a good gander at that end of the cleat wall too. 😂

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you Roger. this was one I really enjoyed making. Pucks are a brilliant solution. Best thing about the cleat holder is that it is literally thrown together, nothing fancy just a win. Lol, I love how much you like the back drop. That end of the cleat wall is pretty poorly done. It starts at the other end where I am trying to get perfection and then slowly goes into chaos. I may end up making another chest of drawers for that corner so I will have to lose a little of the cleat area. And I am still holding off covering the entire back wall with cleats as that is a massive decision. Fun times.

  • @jackwaycombe
    @jackwaycombe Pƙed 17 dny +3

    My father was a skilled cabinet maker. If he taught me nothing else, it was that you buy nothing you can make yourself.
    That even extended into other fields. A keen photographer in the days of film and developing, I owned 4 enlargers over the years. The best by far was the one I built myself.
    And in 40 years of woodwork, before osteo-arthritis put paid to it, half my tools were made in my own workshop. From granny's tooth to router table. Not just to save money, but because - for my own individual use - the results were better than commercial tools.
    But I learned one lesson more than any other. No task-speciality jig was ever a waste of the time it took to make. Most are still hanging there. Hopefully others will find a use for them.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 13 dny +2

      Love that philosophy. And I could not agree more. Especially as I am in the process of making my first and most basic jigs. With the aim to make some more complex ones in the future. thank you

  • @chriscollins9717
    @chriscollins9717 Pƙed 20 dny +4

    I know what you mean and they little wins. My workshop is a mess at the moment. I stopped tidying and made a storage solution for my drill/driver/glue gun and felt a lot better for it. Still need to tidy up the workspace but at least I know where my most used tools will always be now 😀

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +2

      Thats what I am talking about. Taking a little time to just make anything. And the more storage you make, the more tidy the shop becomes naturally. Brilliant.

  • @jamesmcc5147
    @jamesmcc5147 Pƙed 16 dny +2

    Great video, Mark. And well done to you mentioning wellbeing. I remember getting really down during lockdown and one of the things that got me going again was tidying up the garage, buying a table saw and really get into my woodwork, which had until then been intermittent. Its a joy now to have a place for everything and not spend ages trying to find a tool. Ive got a lot of ideas from your videos, so I thank you.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny +2

      Snap. That was pretty much my journey minus the table saw. Oh and the garage lol. Dedicated space, no matter the size is a real game changer in my opinion. Thank you as always James.

  • @sk13ppy
    @sk13ppy Pƙed 16 dny +3

    Loads of information, no music, from a happy knowledgeable guy, what more could we ask for! Awesome stuff, thank you very much. ♄

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 15 dny +1

      What a lovely comment. Thank you very much.

    • @sk13ppy
      @sk13ppy Pƙed 11 dny +1

      @@startmaking1 You're very welcome! Whilst it is nice to sometimes just watch people making things without any talking, I don't learn much and sometimes don't even know what they are doing or making, so it's not very motivational. Keep up the inspirational work! P.S. what is the black knob thing called, please? I think it's on the router paddle/push stick you made. Even better if you could tell me what size it is and is the threaded rod part attached to the knob or separate, did you use a nut for it too? I expect it's called something different here in Australia, so it's size and function are the most relevant details. Thanks in advance.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 10 dny

      If it is the bit that adjusts the back stop on the paddle, it is from a jig making kit I bought on Amazon. The bit it screws into is a threaded insert. You can get these in different sizes. I have gone for an M8, The bolt section with the black knob is called a clamping screw knob on the ones I bought from amazon and they are also M8 size threads, I had to cut them down to the right length to avoid the need for a deeper hole. I have also seen them called star knobs or hex shaped grip knobs with male thread. I really hope that this helps. If you wanted to you could just use a bolt and sink the nut into the paddle part and glue with epoxy and then counter sink the head of the bolt into a round or hexagon shaped piece of scrap for the knob. Ive done that a few times.

  • @weldabar
    @weldabar Pƙed 19 dny +3

    Yes, enjoying your time in the workshop is more important than what you make.

  • @tatehogan5685
    @tatehogan5685 Pƙed 19 dny +3

    Certainly will be making the bench cookies. My version of the push stick is similar but has an adjustable rear push section that slides down as it gets cut up. Great video my friend

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      That sounds like a really nice solution. I may cry a little when I cut my first one up. Inevitable though. Thank you.

  • @puddinggeek4623
    @puddinggeek4623 Pƙed 20 dny +3

    Excellent video as always. It is easy to get overwhelmed by procrastination in the shed. Having some simple projects up your sleeve to get past that are always useful. Keep up the great work.

    • @raydriver7300
      @raydriver7300 Pƙed 19 dny

      I used to procrastinate. Now I just put things off 🌞

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      I am very much like this and some days I walk down with ideas and plans, open the door and suddenly I lose the motivation. Instead of walking away I just make another jig or tool or something simple. It seems to work, though some days that quick build can take a day lol.

  • @michaelwillson6847
    @michaelwillson6847 Pƙed 20 dny +3

    Start making Saturday let's go. Back soon once watched it 😁🏮󠁧󠁱󠁳󠁣󠁮󠁿👍

  • @gaz740
    @gaz740 Pƙed 20 dny +3

    Great video Mark. As you say, just make something....every day is a learning day and little wins help a lot.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      THis, just this. Its enough. Thank you.

  • @lionandbear
    @lionandbear Pƙed 2 dny +1

    I’ve got some bench cookies I bought from rutlands and I can’t overstate how often I use them. I never even thought of making some but your method I very clever. Great video as always mate.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 2 dny +1

      Thank you Ben. I had no idea how much Rutlands sold.

  • @slairdandraful
    @slairdandraful Pƙed 17 dny +2

    Thank you so much, I made door knows. I needed them. Yes I could have bought some but was inspired just to have fun. Like your cookies but sanded.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 14 dny

      Briliant. I love hearing this. Thank you.

  • @seedy1959
    @seedy1959 Pƙed 12 dny +1

    My little workshop is my happy place!!!

  • @retiredtom1654
    @retiredtom1654 Pƙed 18 dny +2

    First time to watch your videos & happy I did. The easy shop tools were very well explained. And I have one of those "crap" push-sticks that came with my table saw. What you said about therapy so true. Using my hands & nobody interferes.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 15 dny

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate the feedback.

  • @kevinmeachem2138
    @kevinmeachem2138 Pƙed 19 dny +3

    Another terrific video that will get me in my shop making some of these things. Thanks!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +1

      Thank you very much Kevin. I really appreciate it. Enjoy your weekend.

  • @davelink1318
    @davelink1318 Pƙed 15 dny +3

    Pretty cool ! Now all I need is a woodworking table 😊

  • @dsmith9572
    @dsmith9572 Pƙed 17 dny +2

    RTV works on (most) silicone. In fact, with RTV you can just coat the wood. But the cork is still better because it has greater mechanical stability. Silicone will rip pretty easily. Coating the face with a 2 part urethane rubber is probably the best option. Urethane is tough, mix it up, brush it on.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 17 dny

      Thank you so much. Such great advice. I appreciate it.

  • @scottrelstyle3647
    @scottrelstyle3647 Pƙed 17 dny +2

    Great video, the solution for "bad dog holes" is brilliant make it into a short..

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 17 dny

      Thanks you very much. That is a good idea.

  • @shaun30-3-mg9zs
    @shaun30-3-mg9zs Pƙed 19 dny +2

    Hi Mark, That is true, if need to make some thing, make if for your self with home made accessories it does not cost just make it with what you got like your self make it to your own spec and what works for you. Very useful and must need tools and it take the danger out of using bench saw and the router table. These have been great workshop projects and enjoyed watching them being made, great video as always, catch you soon, Take care

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 15 dny +1

      Thank you as always Shaun. I appreciate the time you take on mine and other woodworkers videos to leave nice comments.

  • @dougdavidson175
    @dougdavidson175 Pƙed 20 dny +1

    Thanks Mark. Take care & stay safe.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you Doug very much. I really appreciate it. Take care too.

  • @andyboybennett
    @andyboybennett Pƙed 19 dny +2

    I agree that the shop is my therapy, and that making anything adds to the joy. However, after a while I find that if I only make "shop projects", and not a finished item that I can put in my house or give to a friend, I start feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. I have a shopful of jigs, storage holders and home-made tools, but I need to produce things that are beautiful for the whole experience to be meaningful. And by "beautiful", I don't mean beautiful to anyone's standards but mine. Seeing an object that I build and that I really enjoy looking at is like graduation, or like an award ceremony, After I finish a project, I can go back to the shop and be perfectly content puttering, rearranging, making new storage items or jigs.
    Your quick review of all the non-slip materials was worth the price of admission. Thanks.
    I'm glad I found your channel. Keep it up. I'll keep watching!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny +1

      I love hearing your experience Andy. Really well put. And of course you are right. Especially the beauty by your standards bit. That is so refreshing to read. It can be torture to try and make something perfect. Thank you.

  • @PaulCaudell
    @PaulCaudell Pƙed 23 hodinami

    bit of light encouragement, I'm new to woodworking looking for it as a screenless hobby and your videos have been really helpful as you don't throw everything on a table straight away like the Americans do!

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 Pƙed 17 dny +2

    Absolutely great video Mark so many great ideas to give a try to make. Thanks as always for sharing. Have a great week.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 17 dny

      Thank you Jim. I hope you have a great week too bud.

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 Pƙed 16 dny +3

    The plywood to make those cookies now costs more to buy than buying pre-made cookies, lol.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny +2

      Lol, I hadn't considered that. It not far off the truth scarily.

  • @jimadams6159
    @jimadams6159 Pƙed 20 dny +2

    Brilliant video Mark, great tips and ìdeas. Ì really like your attitude to the help this great hobby offers for mental health. Cheers Mark, take care 👍

  • @manfredhauptreif7285
    @manfredhauptreif7285 Pƙed 19 dny +3

    I‘ve only have one thing to say: GREAT JOB!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Really.

  • @Rood67
    @Rood67 Pƙed 17 dny +4

    One of the quickest subscriptions I have ever clicked.
    Great info, excellent presentation, and most of all, no tools costing thousands of dollars that I may never own were used.

    • @richjones5432
      @richjones5432 Pƙed 17 dny +1

      I am with you. I clicked & subscribed @7min @I have been enjoying my woodwork for over 50 yrs.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 17 dny +1

      Wow, @Rood67 and @richjones5432 Thank you very much. That means a lot. Genuinely.

    • @stevenlengyel9701
      @stevenlengyel9701 Pƙed 17 dny +3

      Yes, the guys with the incredible shops should be ashamed of their videos come on man, if I could afford all, those tools I’d buy the land and build the perfect shop with all the room I need for any job, garage shop garage/ storage, Newby

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 10 dny

      @stevenlengyel9701. That sounds fun. I think where people find it hard is when the video is described as a beginner build and all the tools come out. And dont get me wrong, I have done that myself. But it can leave people feeling mis sold. Now, when I win the lottery and build a massive workshop with all the tools, I will get round that by just inviting everyone to visit and build with me. That would be fun.

  • @paulgitsham136
    @paulgitsham136 Pƙed 14 dny +2

    I really liked this video, but I loved the last few minutes, thank you

  • @joshanthony4013
    @joshanthony4013 Pƙed 16 dny +2

    Great video, thank you! Approachable and achievable tips and tricks for beginners like me, cheers 👍

  • @worstworkshop
    @worstworkshop Pƙed 17 dny +2

    Brilliant! I do the same. When I get a little time, I grab some scraps and see what comes together. Great video.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny

      Hey bud. Did I mentiont how good your workshop back drop was looking in the last video. Brilliant.

    • @worstworkshop
      @worstworkshop Pƙed 16 dny +1

      @startmaking1 I really appreciate that. Our friend Lee convinced me it was time, and I'm finding it not only makes things look more professional, but it's also easier to shoot. Thanks for your kind works words!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny

      @worstworkshop much easier to do thumb nails too. Especially if you use back ground remover.

  • @yorkshirefazer
    @yorkshirefazer Pƙed 17 dny +1

    one thing i found worked well as a push block was a foam backed float from a local hardware store. think it was meant for grouting or plastering, but is nice and grippy. once the foam has gone, i can soon add some sacrificial stuff to it. think it was a tenner, so nothing lost really.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny

      Great idea. I can imagine this would work well . And not too pricey. Nice.

  • @sheilbwright7649
    @sheilbwright7649 Pƙed 19 dny +3

    Good selection of projects. You missed a good grip surface, leather. For these projects you do not need pristine highest quality leather any old leather will do dead shoes, leather chair, leather bike jacket after a tumble at speed or any leather heading to the bin.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +1

      Damn. That is a great idea. Thank you.

  • @VaQm11
    @VaQm11 Pƙed 18 dny +4

    This video has been inspirational. Thank you!

  • @frrapp2366
    @frrapp2366 Pƙed 14 dny +1

    as always an informative ,Fun and relaxing video take care from the west side of the pond have fun

  • @oldhadley
    @oldhadley Pƙed 20 dny +10

    Unless I'm remembering this wrong from my mold making days, silicone sticks to silicone.

    • @JaH3handyman
      @JaH3handyman Pƙed 19 dny +3

      Bingo! I use silicon sheet a lot and glue it with silicon glue. I noticed that was the only common glue he didn't try! Ah well.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +5

      This is probably so simple it would work. Im sure it would . The only worry I had and why I didnt try was whether I could get a flat surface but in all honesty clamping between boards would probably have done it perfectly. Damn. And thank you.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +5

      I am kicking myself. There is always an end of year mistakes and misinformation corrected video and I suspect this will feature.

    • @lourias
      @lourias Pƙed 18 dny +2

      Once silicone sets, new silicone will not stick to it. I have tried.

    • @TonnyVanLoon
      @TonnyVanLoon Pƙed 18 dny

      @@JaH3handyman I really would like to know what glue you use to get silicone stick to silicone.

  • @Johadart
    @Johadart Pƙed 19 dny +2

    Wow, this is the first and foremost best video on CZcams, the only video I’ve ever watched and heard “helping with mental health issues” being said, great job also great video, keep up the terrific work mate đŸ€™đŸŒđŸ‡ŠđŸ‡ș
    Joe from Australia đŸ€™đŸŒđŸ‡ŠđŸ‡ș

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny +1

      Hey Joe. I really appreciate the comment. Thank you.

    • @Johadart
      @Johadart Pƙed 17 dny +1

      @@startmaking1 your most welcome mate, you are a one in a million people. And it’s hard to find them.. đŸ€™đŸŒđŸ‡ŠđŸ‡ș

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 10 dny

      Ah Shucks.

  • @raydriver7300
    @raydriver7300 Pƙed 19 dny +2

    Hi Mark. Interesting and well presented as always. Thank you for sharing 🌞

  • @riccardo-964
    @riccardo-964 Pƙed 19 dny +3

    Thanks for sharing, Sir.

  • @Damon_Barber
    @Damon_Barber Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Thanks for another great video, Mark! I need to replace my 3” hole saw to make some cookies, but was thinking of using the drawer liner. I appreciate the alternate options! I think I may see if I can locate some Nitrile Cork instead.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny +1

      Both would work ok Damon. I didnt show it but one of my cookies is covered with the rubber lattice drawer liner and works absolutely fine. But overall the nitrile cork is outstanding. I should have bought more before telling people. Hope Amazon has enough. What am I saying of course Amazon has enough.

  • @mowgli2071
    @mowgli2071 Pƙed 15 dny +2

    When I saw the thumbnail I thought the planing stop was a boot jack 😂

  • @StarlasAiko
    @StarlasAiko Pƙed 17 dny +1

    Silicon only sticks to silicon. To get your baking silicon to stick, try cutting dowel holes, groves or channels into your tool, rough up one side of the baking silicon and use silicon based adhesive to attach it.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 17 dny

      Genius. Thank you very much. Grooves sound like a really good solution.

  • @andykynaston1261
    @andykynaston1261 Pƙed 20 dny +1

    Great video. I’ve already made a couple of basic push sticks etc but this has shown what is possible with a bit more effort and imagination. đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ’Ż

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. But also, basic is ok too. Safety and usability The rest is more for the fun.

  • @tugh2986
    @tugh2986 Pƙed 18 dny +1

    Thank you for some great ideas!

  • @peterfitzpatrick7032
    @peterfitzpatrick7032 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    When I was making an 8'+ tracksaw guide, I spread silicone on the bottom of it using a Vee-notched spreader (an old credit card)... it grips better than my commercially made Makita 4' tracksaw guide !!
    đŸ˜ŽđŸ‘â˜˜ïžđŸș

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +1

      oh wow. I didnt consider that. What a great idea. Thank you.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Pƙed 14 dny +1

    Thank you young man, appreciate your efforts, you have some interesting ideas and designs, I will try a couple of them.

  • @mad_incognito
    @mad_incognito Pƙed 3 dny +1

    I have the same issue with the Gripper as it does not grip the wood well. So I bought the Milescraft GrapperPro as it comes with a toes. For the downwards pressure I am using a magnetic featherboard from the top / fence.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 2 dny

      I like the idea of a magnetic featherboard. I keep looking at mag switches and wondering what I can do.

  • @johnodell8621
    @johnodell8621 Pƙed 17 dny +1

    Thanks for the positivity. Dig it

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny

      Thank you John. I really appreciate it.

  • @BobStrawn
    @BobStrawn Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Love this so much

  • @martinthorp7609
    @martinthorp7609 Pƙed 20 dny +1

    How bizarre, just finished making myself some bench top cookies, but was wondering how to store them. Never thought about a french cleat rack. Time to head out to the man cave/garage/ workshop. Excellent video Mark with a couple of ideas to get my noggin going 👍👍

  • @dennisseemann571
    @dennisseemann571 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    great stuff, thanks

  • @MilaDaricheva
    @MilaDaricheva Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Brilliant ideas!!! So clever! I do need a good push stick! 😊 and something for the router table.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. In truth the push sticks were super simple. I have used the push paddle and the smaller one with the sticking up handle the most. the paddle with the nitrile rubber base has taken over from my gripper now on the router table. That tool scares me more than the table saw tbh.

    • @MilaDaricheva
      @MilaDaricheva Pƙed 19 dny +1

      @@startmaking1 oh yeah, table saw at least has blade cover!

  • @BobStrawn
    @BobStrawn Pƙed 19 dny +1

    A thin layer of the silicon glue that is used for aquariums might be the answer for a surface that gripped.

  • @peterjohneggleton2011
    @peterjohneggleton2011 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Well thats a really good un. Well done mate. I agree its the what the hell am I going to do now question answered. đŸ€“
    Steel beam gone up today on My build, 2 x 10 roof beams going on tomorrow.
    Keep Um coming Mark. 👏👏👏👏

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny

      Thank you Peter. Oh man, a roof, thats when you have a building. Amazing.

  • @williambuckley1185
    @williambuckley1185 Pƙed 17 dny +1

    I like your video here, your green emblem stands out on my list and I have watched you a couple of times I would say because of it. I leave comments for the youtube people who answer but give the others i like a thumbs up. I think you have the personality that suits what you are doing. The excited way you talk in my opinion would cause us to get out and do some wood work. Thanks for ypur videos and please keep going with it,

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 17 dny +1

      Hi William. thank you, thats really kind. It's funny, I was just discussing the other day if I need to adjust the colour of my logo. I thought that it was a little too dull to notice. Glad you commented, thank you.

  • @whomadethatsaltysoup
    @whomadethatsaltysoup Pƙed 20 dny +1

    Excellent video. I couldn't agree with you more: sometimes it is all about the easy wins. I don't make fine furniture, or sell shed loads of items I make. I do, however, enjoy my time in my basic garage workshop, and find it very therapeutic.
    I had a lot of left over oak worktop from a kitchen job that I used to make chunky bench cookies. Rather than limit the size and complicate the build - not to mention the cost of beasting through oak with a giant hole cutter - I opted for simple, easy to cut, square cookies, flapjacks, if you like. I used spray adhesive and anti-slip rug stuff, and they work a treat. I went on to make a couple of push pads along the same lines.
    I also own the gripper, but tend to use push sticks made out of 6by2 offcuts.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 15 dny

      Thank you. therapeutic is the word. Great idea for the flap jacks. I missed a trick here as I have some oak work top left too. I used to carve off 10mm slices to use to make boxes when I first started out. Massive drain on the circular saw. Nice wood though. In a weird way I hope to use the Gripper less and less as I get used to the home made push sticks.

  • @nebeljc1
    @nebeljc1 Pƙed 16 dny +1

    first video of yours I've watched. subscribed right after

  • @ChrisMurley
    @ChrisMurley Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Brilliant as always Mark. Informative, hugely useful and easy to make. Love these videos. More please.🙏

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much Chris. I really appreciate it.

  • @williamirelan9332
    @williamirelan9332 Pƙed 15 dny +1

    A good grip material is inertube rubber and the patch adhesive dries pretty good .

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 15 dny

      Second or third time I have heard this, Such a good idea. thank you. Never would have considered it.

  • @thewoodjunki
    @thewoodjunki Pƙed 17 dny +1

    Great video fella 👌

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny

      Thank you. Appreciated. and Subbed back.

  • @AprilAllYear
    @AprilAllYear Pƙed 15 dny +1

    New sub. Thanks for these tool ideas I'm a new woodworker and I know I'll make these!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 15 dny

      Hi, Thank you for watching. As a new woodworker you are in the right place. Im learning every day from the nice people in the comments.

  • @andrewbalint1628
    @andrewbalint1628 Pƙed 19 dny +8

    Making your own bench cookies is genius, never thought about making your own

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +2

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Genius is a stretch lol bit I will take it.

  • @MG-vo7is
    @MG-vo7is Pƙed 18 dny +1

    Thank you!

  • @sunburstmike8745
    @sunburstmike8745 Pƙed 17 dny +1

    great video and great ideas. For grip I use the black stick-on stairtread safety strips. It comes in rolls @ big box stores. It's only limit is using it on finished surfaces ... its rough. But who planes finished wood? For cookies grab some black rubber hockey pucks and stick on the grippy stuff.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 17 dny

      2 brilliant suggestions . As an ex hockey player I would love to use pucks, the weight and feel brings back good memories. Thank you,

  • @jonrost5574
    @jonrost5574 Pƙed 20 dny +1

    Great tips. I love the planing stops.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. they will get the most use behind the push paddle I expect.

  • @burnstockwoodworking
    @burnstockwoodworking Pƙed 19 dny +1

    The bench cookies are a great idea, ill be making some for my shop now. Never tried any but now I see their use after this video, Thanks Mark!

  • @karnovtalonhawk9708
    @karnovtalonhawk9708 Pƙed 13 dny +1

    G'day all. Just on the silicone sheet, If you make the base thicker put a groove around the top of the base. Stretch the sheet over the base and put a rubber band around it to fit into the groove. No nails and the sheet is held in place tightly and replaceable.
    If you don't get my idea look at some slingshot making videos you will get it.

  • @paulmaryon9088
    @paulmaryon9088 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Another good 'un, thank you, oh ,and, you know what sticks silicon? Yep..... silicon!! Great stuff keep 'em coming

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny +1

      Thank you Paul. It's simple when I read it now. lol.

  • @johnmay371
    @johnmay371 Pƙed 20 dny +1

    Very Inspiring video!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

  • @funwithmadness
    @funwithmadness Pƙed 13 dny +1

    I know you're using plywood for those push sticks and don't need to worry as much about it, but I still feel compelled to bring this up. Be careful of short grain in those handles. The last thing you want is for that hand to snap while you're cutting something.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 13 dny

      You are spot on. In fact the one with the replaceable base is a little too small . The push paddle one., I made the handle to base a little thicker. Thank you.

  • @luisurbina5115
    @luisurbina5115 Pƙed 18 dny +1

    Your wooden "adjustable" planing stop is brilliant. I'll be making some today. Thanks Mark.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny +1

      Briliant. And thank you.

    • @luisurbina5115
      @luisurbina5115 Pƙed 18 dny

      I disagree. It’s “brilliant”. Check it out

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny

      @luisurbina5115 sorry, in meant thank you and brilliant that you are making one. That makes me happy.

  • @torque8899
    @torque8899 Pƙed 16 dny +1

    That push stick is exactly the design I’ve been looking for. I’m pretty new to the table saw and it’s by far the most intimidating tool. The further I can get my fingers away from the blade the better.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny +1

      I agree 100%. We are very much in the same boat. Since making these I have found it much less intimidating.

  • @peterthompson888
    @peterthompson888 Pƙed 20 dny +1

    Thanks for your videos you have inspired me to send more time in the workshop 😊

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you. Thats is so good to hear. Really.

  • @francoisbouvier7861
    @francoisbouvier7861 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    My choice is the D shape. However, I would turn the 30° towards the back of the push stick.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thats interesting. I will give it a shot. Thank you.

  • @MatthewHarrold
    @MatthewHarrold Pƙed 19 dny +1

    I'll be making the hexagonal bench dog Sunday afternoon. Thanks for the great idea.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny +1

      I like mine but in all honesty the square one is basically as good and a little more sturdy. Far easier too. I honestly would make one the size of mine and then one twice the length. Too long and you risk it flipping if it is not wide enough. The hexagon was a fun test but I looked again today and 2 sides are only a few mm apart. Either way, I hope you enjoy whichever one you make.

  • @stevenlengyel9701
    @stevenlengyel9701 Pƙed 17 dny +1

    Your router table looks pretty fancy, I don’t have one yet

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 16 dny

      It's a little over engineered. A couple of videos on it if you need to build one. Though there are simpler versions. Like a board and a hole.

  • @TorBoy9
    @TorBoy9 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    thanks for the bench dog ideas. I've been meaning to make them for planing. I already have a good push stick, and not the dangerous chicken leg one.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      For planing I expect the cheap small ones are a little scary. A nice big one would certainly be better. Lol at chicken leg.

  • @paulclarke267
    @paulclarke267 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    an excellent tutorial thanks

  • @joshuaelek
    @joshuaelek Pƙed 3 dny +1

    1) I wonder is silicon caulk would make the silicon baking sheet adhere.
    2) I recommend leather on the faces of your vice, it works great for me.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 2 dny +1

      Leather is a brilliant choice. I have been recommended silicone to stick silicone. OR just spread as is. Will have to try.

  • @AlsanPine
    @AlsanPine Pƙed 17 dny +2

    just discovered you! really great vid 🙂

  • @jak5160
    @jak5160 Pƙed 14 dny +2

    That is your best video. Good ideas with the ability to adapt them. Unlike some videos where they make an engineered device that takes away work time at the bench and therefore will not be used in case they get damaged. You are making throwaway devices to make a hobby safer and more effective without much cost.
    I'm a time served cabinet maker, so I tend to be a little picky.
    Your choice and use of some hand tools is not the best, but your target viewers possibly won't notice. Well done, do some more.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 14 dny

      Thank you. And this is nothing more than me wanting to learn, can you tell me which hand tools are not used right. Promise that I am not asking in a defensive manner. You comment was really well received and appreciated.

    • @jak5160
      @jak5160 Pƙed 14 dny +2

      For the sake of hobby wood workers. Planes are numbered, which indicates the length of the plane. You used a long plane, 7 or 8 to level and smooth a piece of wood much smaller than the plane. As a result we can see the plane wobbling around as you push it. No way could you achive a smooth flat cut. A number 3 to 5 1/2 would be much better, smaller, lighter, easier to keep steady while removing a fine shaving. If like me you had used planes for over 30 years you could possibly get away with a number 7 if that was all you had. Personally, I would have used a flush cut saw and then a very sharp chisel. I'm not being critical, merely trying to help a fellow woodworker.
      Keep making dust and shavings my friend.
      ​@startmaking1

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 10 dny

      Great info and thank you. I appreciate the explanation. And the delivery. As I say, I learn far more in. the comments than anywhere else. Appreciated.

    • @jak5160
      @jak5160 Pƙed 9 dny +1

      👍👌​@@startmaking1

  • @justmakeit2849
    @justmakeit2849 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Great job on the video! Thanks!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. PS subbed.

  • @davidnuttall4796
    @davidnuttall4796 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Great video Mark. I enjoyed watching it.

  • @GlenNelson-bf1wd
    @GlenNelson-bf1wd Pƙed 20 dny +1

    For the bench cookies you could use the non slip rubber matting that you can buy from your hardware store or supermarket

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      I made one with the mess stuff and it is fine. A little fragile at the edges but god.

  • @jmi967
    @jmi967 Pƙed 12 dny +1

    The paddle-push stick could be improved by the paddle riding on the left side of the blade and a thin portion on the fence side connected above the blade (or essentially a paddle with a dado to let the blade through). It would double as a blade guard during the cut.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 10 dny +1

      I left the bolts long on the non paddle high push stick for this idea but have yet to get round to it. Good idea for sure.

  • @ianstroup9507
    @ianstroup9507 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Thanks!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Ian you are incredibly kind. Thank you so much. Have a great weekend.

  • @zenkenshokunin
    @zenkenshokunin Pƙed 19 dny +2

    I'm liking your channel more and more. Good attitude, practical/usable information and excellent camera/editing skills; I predict great things for you in the future!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny +1

      That is really kind. And thank you very much.

  • @burnstockwoodworking
    @burnstockwoodworking Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Love the push paddle as well!

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Hey Marcus. I keep meaning to say how much I was happy to see you back and making. That garden throne was not only a great build but a really well made video bud.

  • @robertberger8642
    @robertberger8642 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Nice tips.

  • @ianpearse4480
    @ianpearse4480 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Love this video Mark. I also use a simple stand off block on my bench hooks to bring the project closer when chiselling etc. Similar to your multifaceted bench dog. I will try to IM you a photo. Nice one.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 18 dny +1

      Hi Ian. Thank you for the email. Had a Quick Look. Will take another proper look later today. Appreciate it.

    • @ianpearse4480
      @ianpearse4480 Pƙed 17 dny

      @@startmaking1 I think your latest build for the MFT planing stop turned over (dog up) would be a similar thing.

  • @michaelwillson6847
    @michaelwillson6847 Pƙed 20 dny +1

    Cracking video m8 love those push sticks and cookie dogs looks amazing I'll definitely need adopt few them into my bench when I eventually get it built. 🏮󠁧󠁱󠁳󠁣󠁮󠁿👍

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you Michael. hope the workshop improvements are coming along.

    • @michaelwillson6847
      @michaelwillson6847 Pƙed 19 dny +1

      @@startmaking1 not quite school holidays keeping me out of it but hopefully back in soon get cracking 🏮󠁧󠁱󠁳󠁣󠁮󠁿👍

  • @eggster71
    @eggster71 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Some more good ideas! Cheers.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

  • @eduardonieto2355
    @eduardonieto2355 Pƙed 13 dny +1

    That is a good idea my friend.👏👍đŸ‡șđŸ‡Č

  • @brianmacadam4793
    @brianmacadam4793 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Very VERY useful video !
    I think I've got the improvement for your Six sided dog !
    I have a few projects in my "to do" list.
    But I'll get to it !

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 19 dny

      Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. But what is it. Is it an octagon. I want to see it when it is done.

    • @brianmacadam4793
      @brianmacadam4793 Pƙed 18 dny +1

      @@startmaking1 So far I am conceptualizing, if you consider making the dog in two pieces.
      The inner piece of the "dog" would have the pin driven off of the centre of a round inner piece.
      This pin assembly would sit into an offcenter hole driven into the eight sided fashion piece.
      The eccentric inner pin allows the load path to align with one faces of outer piece and should "I hope" hold securely.
      This is just my thought on the issue

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1  Pƙed 10 dny

      That sounds really smart.