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Woodworking doesn't have to be that difficult. There are some simple skills and techniques that you need to learn that can take your projects to the next level!
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I throughly enjoyed watching this video. Your sense of design is great. Love the finish you applied. My husband was a woodworker and we often watched woodworking instruction- starting with Bob Villa back in the day of television and PBS. You are a fantastic teacher and I rate you with the best. Your voice is calm, your editing skills are great, overall , from a non- woodworking observer- you knocked this video âout of the park!
That is awesome! Thank you!
The mark of an experienced woodworker is in addressing and hiding mistakes....
Very true, but sometimes I would really like to be better at not making those mistakes!
As a computer programmer, I have long known to continue breaking down large problems into smaller manageable tasks and steps. Yet I failed to apply this to my woodworking, so I very often limited myself to smaller projects where I could hold the entire task in my mind. I have started analyzing and planning wood projects as I do programming projects, and now have complete confidence in taking on bigger projects. With every step written down, I always know what to do next, and can schedule subtasks as I have the time or materials ready.
Great, glad that process is working out for you!
I made a small step stool it took me 3 months to complete. When I canât see the picture in my head I wanted I start to lose interest
@@nicholaslopez8830 When it gets too complicated to visualize in my head, I start with drawing by hand. When that gets too complicated, I draw it in my computer with Sketchup.
@@nicholaslopez8830 I know that feeling very well
@@biscuittreewoodworks do you have a sketchup of this project, by any chance? I'm going to try to build one like this as my first furniture piece. (I've done a few plywood cabinets, but nothing from wood yet.) I really like the simple but elegant feel of this, and after looking at many dozens of other, similar designs on Google ("Shaker dresser"), this one is still my favorite.
Thank you, in any case.
I really enjoyed watching this video. I love woodworking and recently purchased a saw mill and now have access to a ton of hard woods but lack the real skill to build things. I think videos like this one are going to be a game changer for me. Thank you for putting it together...lol
Although I have over 50 years wood working - this was a great video to watch. We all need a reminder of the simple things - (that make the end great) - from time to time!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your teaching style made this vid along with strong attention to detail and point outs. As a retired toolmaker I can reflect, one thing I'd like to add. . .If your having a BAD day remember safety first. . . .walk away . . .shit happens, and having it happen around machinery well lets say it goes south fast. Stay safe . . . .looking forward I have subscribed . . . I'm a fan
I did tool and die work many years ago before I went into engineering. You are absolutely right! Not paying full attention when working around machinery can go bad VERY quickly!
Sometimes I read a few...2 to 5 comments before watching videos as I just did now.the reason is if there are good solid comments about your vid and the comments about good strong content then I will watch the video with anticipation.well brother I'm about to check it out,I will quick comment when video is over .be safe and know that God loves us all and Jesus is the only way!!!
â@@biscuittreewoodworksyou have a very cool and hip name for your company brother.....lol......can I ask how you came up with the name???
@@NicholasMcleod-zp9mditâs a long story and more than I can type out and express here. I might do a video on it one day. Hope you enjoy the video!
Terrific - a compilation of shop gems, presented in a way that's entertaining but without any BS. Nicely done!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
Nothing short of "AMAZING"!!! Really beautiful piece and the tips and instructions are off the chart!
Thanks so much!
Remember -- epoxy systems like the West system have different hardener options so you can use a slower hardening / longer work time for more complex assembly jobs
True, and I was going to use the slow set hardener, but unfortunately I found out it had gone bad when I was ready to do this glue up so I had to settle for the regular hardener.
I watched your entire video from start to finish. Learned a lot. Admired your skills as a woodworker and as a video producer. As I began to feel worthless as a human being I remembered your title that said it took years to learn your skills. That gave me hope as a beginner woodworker. Thank you!
Yes, it takes a long time to learn this on your own! That's why I put a lot of these things into my videos to help newer woodworkers learn it faster and start to make better projects!
I have been in woodworking for 68 years, and found a couple of tips that was new to me. One was the use of a spoke shave. I guess another tool is in order!
Glad I introduced you to something new! Spokeshaves are awesome! They can be a little finicky until you get the feel for it. You also need to consider whether you need a concave, convex, or flat bottom, or just get all three!
@@biscuittreewoodworks I have only seen those used in oldschool boat building. Is that where you got this idea from by any chance?
@@wardwagar863 No, spokeshaves are pretty common in hand tool woodworking for finessing curves.
@@biscuittreewoodworks thank you for that information.
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make content that doesnât insult us or assault our senses.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
When using caul clamps or just plain cauls, I _always_ put nonstick (paper that will not stick to glue) to prevent the cauls or clamps from sticking to the wood panel (or whatever). This is a big time saver: no messy dried glue on my cauls / clamps to clean. Great video...
I use wax on my clamps, but box tape or wax paper work great as well!
3:18 đWorking on a project now and realized my clamps are not long enough. Clamp the clamps together- brilliant!
Thanks! Glad that helps!
Fantastic video mate! I learned more here in one video than the whole week watching CZcams. đ
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agreed. I also appreciate including the inescapable mistakes because we all face them and it's incredibly helpful to see how others fix them.
he's not kidding. after tons of frustration with most power tools i absolutely LOVE the feeling and accuracy of planes and chisels to clean up the rough work
Power tools are nice, but hand tools are really great to work with!
Nice content! Only tip is, in certain applications, where weight might be an issue, load the drawer's with the anticipated weight prior to attaching the fronts. Works well for purpose built cabinets..
Good tip! Especially with cheaper slides that tend to flex with weight. These are pretty strong and they also have a lot of adjustment for fine tuning later.
@@biscuittreewoodworks I hate the tuning. I use those cards on shop drawers! I guess I have issues! . Lol
Awesome looking! I always love the look of cherry.
Thanks! Cherry is one of my favorites!
I love your work and your down-to-earth style. Your practical tips are always super helpful, thank you!
I restore antique furniture. When determining whether or not a piece can be repaired, reversible glue joints (made with hide glue) are often the deciding factor. Your beautiful work is going to mean a lot to your kids & grandkids. If way down the road they want to repair or restore a piece to its original glory, those epoxy joints are going to limit the possibilities. And the quality of your work IS going to last generations, I guarantee it.
NOTHING is more stressful than a hot hide-glue clamp up, I totally get it. But I would love to see you teach the world how to do them.
Thanks again for all your excellent content - you seem like a lovely person.
Thank you and I'm really glad you like the videos! I've never actually worked with hot hide glue, that's something I'll have to dive into one day. Hopefully not literally "dive into", but I wouldn't mind trying it out on a project or two!
It's a pain for sure! I know your methodical approach will be the very thing.
@@biscuittreewoodworks On the plus side of hide glue is the open time.
West Systems also sells a slow hardener for extra time
They do and I had some I was going to use for this project but it had gone bad so I had to settle for the regular hardener.
Very nice. Love your voice over and explanation of everything that you did. I am a newbie at woodworking and just trying to get my feet wet and I love videos like this to help me along the way.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Beautifully done! This chest will last for years unlike most of the rubbish you can buy. Really enjoyed watching you work and I wish I had a workshop as well kitted out as yours.
Thank you! It has taken a long time to get where Iâm at with the shop and still a lot Iâd like to change!
Awesome work
Thank you!
Great video, really liked this one. Your methodical but relaxed approach is great. This is all the therapy I need!
Thank you!
Truly a video full of knowledge, tips and entertainment. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great build!
Thanks!
Very nice, great job
Thank you very much!
That came out so nice. Thank you for all the tips.
Thanks for watching!
I love watching woodworkers work and seeing all the little differences in the way things are done. Having been a professional woodworker in my early years at which time I did a lot of dressers, apparently the techniques have changed quite a bit. One technique that we used on our early american dressers was to use hide glue, giving us more time to do a careful assembly. I don't remember a time when we'd not check for square in all directions and adjust clamps clamps to make sure that the "box" was perfectly square. But I don't see any videos showing this finishing technique. How do you make sure? Or is the technique still used but not shown?
I did check my drawer boxes to ensure they are square once I put the clamps on and before the glue dried. It just might not have made it into the video. The great thing about using dovetails, especially with a jig like this, is the joint makes the boxes pretty much self squaring. If the joints are tight, it has not option but to be perfectly square.
I also don't use hide glue, but will use epoxy if I need more time to work than I get with regular wood glue.
Just beautiful!
Thank you!
Very nice build!
Thanks!
I just found your channel. I love it! Thank you for putting these out!!
Welcome!
Amazing learning vid .. and that I did Ty for sharing . I only hope the clothes going in this beautiful dresser are folded neatly,for respect đ.đđđșđž
I hope so too, but since itâs for my daughter they will most likely be thrown in random drawers or just piled on top of it!
Thank you for all your time and effort. 1in7
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Great tips, gorgeous work.
Thanks so much!
Awesome learned a lot.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks mate. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job taking us through your design and techniques, all at a pace that was easy to follow & absorb. Skipping distracting music, and your humble presentation style were both appreciated. Sincerely, Grateful Subscriber.
Awesome, thank you!
Great video! Thank you for sharing some great information.
Thanks for watching!
Really enjoyed the video. Iâve been woodworking for over 45 years and Iâve made more mistakes than Iâve had dinners. And I eat a lot of dinners.
As in most things, taste is personal whilst skill is universal. So, my taste is no better or worse, just different. I donât like machine dovetails because they look..machined. In fact, there is no need to use dovetails at all. Modern glues mean that the mechanical advantage of a dovetail just isnât needed any more. To jazz the boxes up, you can drill and insert brass pins or contrasting timber or even through dominos (not fond of that look though).
I agree about hard wax oils. I would strongly recommend Natura Onecoat HWO. The Wood Whisperer recently reviewed all 2 pack HWO and his overall âwinnerâ was Natura Onecoat. Itâs cheaper per can than Rubio; I find it goes further and it seems to cure faster.
One tip is not to use an applicator pad or cloth. Whilst all the oil that soaks into the pad or rag means extra profit for the makers, it means waste to you and me. I use a plastic spreader (which obviously soaks up nothing) to cover the piece with a pad or rage only for small areas. Then let it soak in. Wipe off any excess and then you have the option of buffing with that white pad. I believe that buffing brings the wax element of hard wax oil into play and you can get a higher sheen. These one coat products really are one coat. A second coat is, again, good for the maker but the oil part of hard wax oil will not penetrate (as it was saturated by the first coat). So, if you want a higher sheen, paste wax is easy, quick and cheaper.
Thanks for the feedback and tips!
I'm not a big fan of machine cut dovetails, but the jig I have has a lot of variability to make them look less machine made. I'd prefer hand cut, but that was just going to take too long on this project.
I would like to try out the Natura HWO, but I need to finish my can of Rubio first. I've had it for a while and bought it before I even heard of Natura.
@@biscuittreewoodworks yes, Iâve got the same jig. Never used in anger. Even the router lock joint has so much glue area that Iâve never had one fail - I donât think they ever will especially if you put in that dowel of metal or wood.
I wish these glues were around when I started. It was a glue pot of bones and skin. Plus homemade abrasive made of dried dogfish ( a small shark like fish that used to be common around the UK).
Great tip with the clamp extension. Thanks. Awesome video.
Thanks!
Beautiful piece. And lots of cool toys.
Thanks!
Beautiful job
Thank you!
Excellent! This looks amazing.
Thank you!
Beautiful piece, nice work
Thank you very much!
Great video, really enjoyed the information.
Glad to hear it!
Very nice piece.
Thank you!
Nice piece. Thanks for the tips! Cheers đ»
Thanks!
Very informative. Nice! Thumbs up!
Glad you liked it!
Outstanding video and great tips that will bring the project to the next level. Thanks and subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
Awesome build my guy
Thank you!
Very good work
& the vid fantastic
Thank you i just subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
Loved it. Great stuff.
Much appreciated!
good job man,thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video - beautiful dresser!! Thank you!
Thank you!
Very well done ! You're videos have come a long way from the first ones I stumbled upon a year or two ago.
Thank you! Trying to get a little better with each one!
Great build! Hope all is well
Thanks!
Nice job!
Thanks!
Great video. Very informative. I liked the curve sander block. I have not seen that before
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Gorgeous dresser, nice video and I learned a few things... Thanks so much for sharing that.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful work! Great teaching as well. Great job!
Thanks! That's great to hear!
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Great job.. great video.
Thank you!
Nice work. Looks great.
Thanks!
thank you
You're welcome!
Wow amazing thank you so much for the video you are truly amazing
Thank you!
Really like your method to install the drawer fronts. Thanks for sharing the great content!
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful. I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
WOW ! . . . Thank you for this incredible workshop ! . . . Most of my projects are rough (not too fussy) . . . but, it doesn't hurt to know these techniques - they do apply, . . . even with rough projects .
That's right, a lot of these tips can be applied to any project! So glad you are here and enjoyed my video!
Great job my friend! I learned something and that is what counts đ
Thank you, thatâs great to hear!
Nice video man, great demo of useful tips!
Thanks!
Brilliant mate! I hope this video is goes viral to all the makers-the tips & strategies apply to all forms of craftsmanship-of all skill levels. Also, the quality of your videos just keep getting better.
Thank you!
Great video! I inspire to become as talented as you one day
You can do it! Just take it one step at a time!
Great video. I love the design and execution. I wish you continued success.
Thank you very much!
subbed. that was fantastic. and lots of great tipsin there. i will absolutely be using the floor buffer trick
Awesome, thank you!
Nice job and smart tips. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love how he mentions that he goes to workshop to relax, only for him to talk about very stressful glue ups couple of minutes later. đ
I know, it's sounds counter intuitive! Think of it kind of like going to the gym and putting in a really hard workout. It's difficult and maybe even painful while your in the middle of it, but after it's done you feel amazing! The blood gets flowing, your endorphins are up, and the feeling of accomplishment when it all comes together just can't be beat!
Great piece and great video! Well thought out and covers a lot of ground. Much of the advice will apply to any woodworking. Not just this dresser. Very nice!!
Thank you very much!
Every step is very well explained. Beautiful dressoir đđ
Thank you so much!
Brilliant, thankyou for your presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@biscuittreewoodworks Excellent work, excellent examples
The wood you used to make your boxes/drawers is really cool.
Thanks! That's ambrosia maple.
â@@biscuittreewoodworks Of course! I am still a new woodworker (~3 years), but I haven't seen it with such reduced streaks-I really like it. Video, was, as always, of course, excellent. Thank you!
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You're welcome!
Beautifull dresser.
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful work. I've been watching more and more of your quality craftmanship. Thanks for your tips, tricks and all around professional wood crafting. You're my new go too.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!
Just discovered your channel and subscribed. The is a beautiful piece of furniture. You've fired me up to make something
Awesome! Thatâs the goal! Get out there and make something incredible!
The best video. đȘđ»
Glad you liked it!
@@biscuittreewoodworks so much so that I want to model my kitchen island after this design. Plus, I have tool envy!
3:18 Most excellent clip! You have done that beautiful Cherry justice. Outstanding piece. Very enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.
đ€Ł thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Beautifully done. You made it look easy. I'd like you to add a comment at the end how many hours this project took.
Thanks! I'm not sure how many hours I have in this. I started in August and finished in March. I work a full time job outside of woodworking so I only had weekends to work on it. I also took a couple breaks to make other videos or spend a weekend with the family. And finally, since I filmed the entire process, that makes the build go much longer than normal.
Super helpful and enjoyable video, thanks! I learned a lot include my Japanese pull saw has to be super dull-
Yours cut the reliefs for the drawer slides like butter đ
Awesome, thank you! I highly recommend the Suizan Japanese saws. Great price and very good quality!
This dresser is gorgeous. Simple sleek design. But not boring at all. I love it. This was a great video as well. Learned a lot.
Thank you so much!
Man that ambrosia maple is gorgeous!
Yes, it looks really nice when paired with cherry or walnut!
Well done! Fantastic video, delivery and results. Good call on the epoxy, use it all the time.
Thank you very much!
Great video, good tips and the content flows well. We all make mistakes, so showing them and the fix helps us newer guys learn new stuff but also not feel stupid when the small stuff happens.
Absolutely! Hopefully by showing how I fix my mistakes it will help others do the same!
Excellent information for novice and pro! I was in the woodworking field and I made some of the same slip ups you did . I also wish I had those jigs you used back when? Very good video.
Thank you!
Step by stepâŠinch by inch. Excellent production!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, information, delivery. Subscribed and đ. Just might build a dresser.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great vid, watched it all and although I was surprised you used the metal drawer runners I loved the end result. Thank you for your tips and tricks and will try and use some on my woodworking journey. thank you for sharing this and I look forward to more of your vids. One thing I like doing is your mix of manufacturers and tools you have that I assume is your preferences and personal relationship with them as I find some manufacturers over price and some achieve great tools for less. If you'v enot already done so can you step through your tools and why you chose them etc.
I have a shop tour video on the channel where I talk about a lot of the tools in my shop, what I like vs what I don't. Some of the bigger machines I just went with a low to mid-tier option and may upgrade to something a little better suited later on.
Thank u... Go one... U r prof in wood
Thanks!
Apologies if this is too basic of a question, but it's a problem I struggle with across various projects: what is your method of measuring the dimensions of the drawer openings so that you can cut an exact front face with nearly zero gap/nearly zero error?
Related question: if you built the case correctly, the drawers should be identical sizes in the same row, but do you measure each and every one, "just in case"?
I make my drawer faces just like I did in the video. I cut them oversize first. Then I slowly sneak up on the perfect fit by taking very small cuts until the drawer fits but is just a little too tight. Then I'll use the playing cards as shims and my hand plane to remove just enough material for 3 or 4 playing cards to fit on all sides. I'll do this for every drawer individually. Even though they should be the same size, there will be slight variations so each drawer and drawer front is made individually for the perfect fit.