No thanks Festool, I'll keep my $1,500
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- čas přidán 2. 09. 2023
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This Homemade slot mortiser using very simple plywood dovetail slides to move the x and y positions has far exceeded my expectations. I was able to build it out of scrap plywood and a cheap router. The whole build cost less $100.00 Just goes to show some times DIY and Homemade is really worth the effort. This build saved me $1,400 dollars and I had a blast designing and building it.
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Cool build! Some thoughts:
1. I like the longform, (mostly) quiet content, as I'm a *BIG* fan of both Mr. Chickadee and JSK-koubou. (Using the captions to explain what is going on is fairly easy to do while editing, too, though including a notice right at the beginning that you are doing so is pretty much manditory.)
2. For the pivot points, I would make the holes big enough to easily fit two nested pieces of brass tubing, with outer one being tight enough in the hole to need to be pounded in and the inner one being just a smidge longer than the thickness of the plywood & outer tubing, then use a washer on both sides. That way, they will rotate *much* more smoothly and you can torque the bolt right down without affecting the action. (Some graphite/etc. for lubrication would also help.
3. Some HDPE tape in the dovetails would also help make the carriage action smoother.
4. I think that you will find separately adjusted endstops will be less hassle than stacking them and using a single knob.
5. Temporary endstops for the actual face of the piece would probably be handy, as they would serve to limit the side-to-side motion of the drill bit while setting up, making setting the main endstops a lot easier.
Cheers!
Thanks @Izzyswan! I have to say I prefer to hear you speaking throughout...it's far easier to understand what is happening. You have a lovely voice and don't shout like someone else does...
Everyone learns differently...I need to see and hear...otherwise I might as well just read a book...if someone doesn't want to hear ya they can always mute the speaker or go pound sand...lol
I'm trying to learn so please forgive my question...would it make it move more easily if I waxed the wood? Not the work piece...wax the jig
I like it when you're yapping all the time Izzy
Agree, it just doesn't feel right without it. Still loved the video though.
@@chrishewlet5471 agree... Izzy's personally is the cherry on top
I like when you explain as you go vs silence
I value Izzy’s thought process throughout the build and more.
Especially the part where he is " testing the efficacy " love it
Thanks for no music I much prefer just listing to the shop sounds and the process of making the project.
i agree, thanks , it allows your own headspace to focus instead of be entertained unnecessarily, cheers
This is pretty cool. Shows great ingenuity.
I especially like the part where you refuse to buy a $1500 domino, because it only cuts mortises. Then proceed to build this amazing and elaborate jig with a $2000 machine that only cuts pocket holes. 😅
yeah but i was awestruck by that machine :)
@@markstevens6935 Heh, I was completely confused by that machine until I realised what it did. That's EXTREME pocket-holing, that is.
I think it's about volume. He may do a couple 1000 Domino joints in his whole career. But I guarantee you he's going to cut more than a hundred thousand pocket holes.
@@brianjustice908 That's purely a matter of choice. For example, here in Europe, basically no one uses pocket holes for anything, I've never seen on in my life except the ones I made myself. On the other hand, dowels are in EVERYTHING and you can replace those with dominoes as an upgrade.
I'll tell you what I appreciate, someone using Bauer tools unapologetically. I love my Bauer tools and have nothing but success with them.
It's got what they've all got my friend. A motor, a material removing endpoint, and a limit to how nasty you can be with them.
If you drop, or somehow tear up a Bauer tool, the mourning period isn't nearly as long as the much more expensive tool.
Suggestion; a super thin film of bar soap, or paste wax, on any sliding surface will insure much smoother movement than wood on wood.
Love the long format videos cuz it allows for much more information.
Izzy I love your videos, but also really like your explanations and humor! As I’m new to wood working I really appreciate your explanations.
Awesome! Thank you for the feed back.
Agreed
I feel like he hit the perfect balance.
Yes..! What he said..
Exactly!
I like both formats, but I think I prefer listening to your talk. I like hearing your explanations for the reasons behind your choices.
I personally like hearing your thoughts during the builds. It helps those of us that aren’t as experienced understand why you did something a certain way.
Very cool device as I’m all about making things and extending the reach of my hobby funds.
Exactly!
I love the project, will be buying the plans.
I personally love the running commentary. It’s helpful to get your insights on why you did this or why you didn’t do that, especially on future projects where I have gained that knowledge from you to apply to something else. I always learn something from your videos, even the most basic ones because you share your mad genius level expertise.
Awesome, thank you for the feed back. Also the plans are up now.
Man I can remember watching Izzy like 7-8 years ago, always enjoyed your content. Glad to see your still in the shop coming up with cool ideas. Great work!
Great video. I really enjoyed the minimal talking format and the lack of silly comments and jokes.
You're a boss talking or not. I think I speak for a lot of us who watch your videos. Sometimes we watch out of intriguing jigs we see. Sometimes we're stuck and you always simplify X Y Z points with your jigs. After that is created then it's broken into measure and cut.
Always a fan, thinking about things is free and having a friend a video away is priceless.
Thank buddy
This format was okay, but I prefer your running commentary so I always know exactly what you're doing and why. Your explanations are always clear and informative, as well as entertaining. Thanks for what you do!
Noted!
I did like the format but I especially liked the dovetail slides that idea will save us a lot of money for sliding jigs. Paste wax that baby up and she will glide nice and smoooooth!
The more of these domino killer videos I watch the more resolved I am to buy once, cry once. I haven't seen anything yet at all that comes remotely close to the domino joiner. I'll admit the portability is amongst the largest attractors to the domino joiner I have but I also work out of a 10x10 tool shed and I don't have any room for all of the cool useful jigs I see people use in CZcams videos such as this, and miter sleds.
Izzy, I have seen some people that may (and I really emphasize the may) be better than you at wood working, but I have never seen anyone that can make the way that you do. You invent some of the absolute coolest things I have ever seen. You should keep the running commentary as hearing your genius is extremely helpful and satisfying. Thank you for the immense contributions you make to the world of making things and the passion you help give me to make cool stuff. I wish i had just a tenth of your talents.
Very nice, Izzy! I know how you work, so I'm looking forward to seeing your next upgrade!
Matthias Wandel has a different slot mortiser design from way back, and of course his brilliant Pantorouter. If I was going to drop $1K+ on a tool that can do floating tenons, I'd go for the commercial version of the Pantorouter, hands down. The Domino is neat, but I couldn't justify it unless I had a very specific use case for batching out work professionally.
Cool, thanks!
The specific use is called making cabinet carcasses. If you were a professional kitchen remodeler then a Festool domino is a no brainer. You'd pay for the tool before lunch on the first day.
Izzy, there is nobody quite like you. I really appreciate your brilliant yet practical projects. I love that you're using HF tools to show those of us on a limited budget just what can be achieved without spending big bucks. God bless you, brother!
My pleasure! Thank you for commenting
The more videos of yours I watch the more I like you. Fantastic tool
Great project. The long form as you did it here was perfect. Enough information to clarify things & keeping things moving for the more experienced builders to just enjoy the process.
I'm telling you, Izzy, you are a boon to the woodworking community. I really appreciate you, the things you make, and the videos you share. Have a great one!
Wow, thank you!
Mathias Wandel made a similar device on his channel called the panto-router and it's awesome. Both of you guys are very skilled in your craft.
That's true. Though the panto Router is much more versatile.
Still i Like Izzy's Work.
As a novice and someone who tends to be analytical I like it when you explain the why and the thought process behind doing something a certain way.
As someone who has spent years in woodworking I always see a new way to do something. Sometimes I am reminded how to do things that I forgot. I think that you need a balance between this and your other videos. I like it when you say why and why not. But just hearing the tools is ok to. In the end it is all about just being you. That is why we watch. I have never heard you try to tell me to get something that I already have a never use. The only thing that you say to get are things that work and that will make work simpler. I appreciate that. When you don't explain things we get to? Why you have done something. Both ways work.
I was a cabinet maker in my teens and 20's and I was doing aluminium fabrication a few years ago for about 5 years and I still learnt a couple of things from watching.
Great job Izzy. Ive always felt like a sliding dovetail is perfect for anything requiring linear travel. IE router fences, router lifts. Adjustable supports and tables, all kinds of shop jigs and equip. Keep on keeping it simple. Everyone can get something from your videos. Novice to pro. Thanks again.
Awesome project Izzy! Works great. Love that you’re not afraid to say cheap tools are good! Really are some great bang for your buck stuff out there. Cheers mate all the way from aus.
Yes, you are picking on festool.... I LOVE it!😇
I like both formats, so don't stop doing either way.
I love making my own tools and yours looks excellent. You got yourself a customer for the plans!.
I personally love the running commentary. It’s helpful to get your insights on why you did this or why you didn’t do that, especially on future projects where I have gained that knowledge from you to apply to something else. I always learn something from your videos, even the most basic ones because you share your mad genius level expertise. From MTGX 1st said this andI whole Heartly Agree
One thing for the next version... Rulers on the parts where you set the depth and width stops. 💖🌞🌵😷
I personally prefer talking and explaining what and why you’re doing each step. I usually don’t watch videos where there’s no explanation but the detailed videoing kept my attention and interest. I enjoy your videos and would like to tackle a machine like this in the future.
It was a pleasure to see this piece built. Thank you for your chill and welcoming approach to building.
I’ve been watching your vids for years! [and I do like this format]…You’re “the man” Izzy!👍
I appreciate that!
I like all of your content - happy with whatever you choose to do. Fine to break things up a bit and keep trying things out. After using large commercial pneumatic controlled mortising machines, and tenon compressors I find this actually brings back a lot of memories... I can see myself building this sometime, it's a good idea and well executed. Cheers from Oz.
Izzy we need an upgrade to it! Since it is stationary, there is no excuse for not having it even more dust free than Festool. Health matters. Unless someone is doing fine woodwork onsite, if you beat the dust, you beat Festool.
I like your audio descriptions, anecdotes, witticisms, and all. This format is different and ok. I certainly paid attention.
This design is amazing. The performance astounds.
Your creativity is amazing.
Awesome build once again Izzy….I can only imagine what jig would be born if you and Matthias Wandel did a colab….😊.
I agree. Take a look at his "Pantorouter XL build" in his playlist.
Izzy, your a machinist with wood ! You can build your own tooling to exactly how you want it like the inventor you are. I liked everything about the video.
Thank you for the compliment and the feed back
You sure have come a long way from when I first started watching your awesome videos working in your garage to what you have now and I'm VERY happy to see it.
Great inspiration! Thank you. I personally enjoy both the running commentary and the "silent movie" style. I think it as being on a guided tour where the docent explains the thoughts and motivation of the artist but then becomes silent to allow the group to enjoy the process without verbal interruption.
I like this video. I like those that you talk during the video, but this was also very good because I could focus on watching what was happening without being overwhelmed by the talking.
Good to see you on your feet! I love the videos that you produce. Keep up the great work!
It's good to hear you walk us through your builds.
Love this build, it is very cool.
This is great!
I love that you can use straight bits instead of a spiral bit as well.
Whether I ever make this or not, is a pleasure to watch you create. And I always learn something and am inspired. Thanks.
Regarding the video style, I appreciated your introduction, explaining what you were making. I don't like to have to watch a whole video showing all the steps for making something, not knowing what it is or why it's being made, then finding it was something I wasn't interested in anyway. If, after an intro, I'm interested then a full length how-to is great. Yours was spot on.
Very cool, thank you for the feedback
As a hobbyist this is awesome! I've wanted a domino router, but the cost is so far outside of reasonable for my shop. This is a really cool way to get domino joints when needed, plus some other functionality. Making the tool will be fun too and it doesn't look like storing it will be too bad either.
Can’t agree with that last point: it takes up quite a bit of space.
HANG IT ON A WALL!@@mm9773
I am simply astounded by all of the great ideas you have. All of your videos get me thinking and wish I had 1/10th of the level of skill you show.
You make it all look really easy!
Your format length was fine. Dialog was good and where needed. Held my attention. I need this set-up in my shop. Thanks, Izzy
This is awesome! I’ve been trying to think up something like that myself. Long format is great when it’s something new and interesting being built.
Glad you liked it!
hey late to the party but really love the format. all those framings and edits seem like a lot of work but it's so cool to see a master at work with all the related set up choices and movements and machine sounds at human speed but also not dragging out. fantastic design, really respect and admire the principles and performance. loved john's cameo!
There’s never too much yapping as long as you have something worthwhile to say. Great video! Can’t wait to build this.
Love it. I personally like minimal talking but not zero. Your insights and skills are valuable. Black Tail studio videos are a good model but you don’t need to copy him. Just keep being YOU and own it. Well done and thank you.
I like hearing your insights and critique, Izzy. Also, when you’re looking at upgrading this jig, perhaps a screw-advance mech for the carriage that sets the router height, to allow incremental setting and adjustment? Awesome device, as always! Keep ‘em coming! And it’s great to see you this mobile, my friend!
Very nice indeed, just right amount of comment very informative. Thanks very much.
Love the new format. As always, your creativity continues to amaze. Can't wait for those plans to be unloaded. Thanks for this, Izzy.
Thanks so much! The plans are up.
I was watching your video originally for making the tool, but ended up watching you using your tools and your methods/ techniques. I do somethings different but got some different perspectives! Thanks
Thank You for conveying your knowledge, especially to those of us not as skilled or experienced. Always great to see the hidden Genius at work and sharing without overcomplicating the idea and execution.
Hey Izzy, that's awesome! My only complaint is that the length adjustment seems a bit finicky. If you're going to release the plans, I think that the very first adjustment we make should be the starting point, and then adjust the "end" point in relations to the starting point. This would mean that we could only move the starting point and keep repeating the same cutout. In order to do that, the "end" point adjustment should be bolted down to the start point adjustment. If we want to repeat the same lenght cut, just move the first one. If we want longer or shorter cuts, move the first one then adjust the "end" point. A ruler could also be afixed to determine the length of the cuts. Love the idea though :) just think it needs a bit of refinement for the plans if youre going to sell them hehe
Yes. The two stops need to be independently settable.
That's a thing of technical beauty and design... well done Izzy !
Perfect balance of explanation and action. Great use of the format!
This format works well for the experienced woodworker, who is probably your target audience. Many presenters might not be comfortable with it because they "whistle while they work" or are in instructor/teacher mode. I am not an experienced woodworker, but I was able to follow what you were doing with no problem. If you are comfortable with this type of presentation, then by all means go with it. When teaching/instructing for different experience level audiences, you can tailor your presentations as needed to reach your prospective audiences.
*That's all JON does with his domino. When you spend $1400 on a domino, it can double up as a pillow when the wife asks you to sleep on the couch*
I like this video. I ALSO like to hear your thought process. Thanks Izzy!
Got here late but I prefer the running commentary. Always full of tips and nuggets of wisdom. I enjoyed watching this one too, but just prefer the commentary.
I really enjoyed this video style. I love your creativity and the attention to detail in all that you do. I think I’m going to have to purchase the plans from you and build one of these sometime this winter. I’ve got way too much in the works currently to add another project though - even one as cool as this! Thanks for continuing to put out awesome content, Izzy! 😊
Hey Izzy would edge banding the ply woods with melamine make it slide better ??
It probably wouldn't hurt but not sure it would help much
Awesome video as usual, Izzy! Honestly, I like this video format but it also wouldn’t have bothered me if you had done more narration. I find the narration helpful on the more complex projects where it isn’t always obvious what’s going on or what component is being worked on. This project was pretty easy to follow though. I also really appreciated your explanation at the end about the straight bits, that’s super helpful!
Right on, thank you for the feedback
@@izzyswan hey, do you still have videos/plans for the crochet vise you built a while back?
I enjoy listening to you talk, I hope you continue making videos with you talking.
Izzy I can't give you enough thumbs up on this. I've grumbled about the future cost of a Festool Domino. Watch all of these different woodworker's on CZcams, I am left with the feeling that I don't have the right tools. As though my Makita or Bosch router cannot do the same job. The result is my quest to find the right alternative. Be damned the need to buy Festool. You nailed it on this one and with an awesome price point. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 I can't tell you which format I prefer. I'll watch more of your vids and shoot you some feedback.
This is stunning, I love to see people coming up with design for self made tools like this. Unfortunatelly for those with smaller workshops building something like this would mean investing in machinery as much as the festool tool costs...or even more :(
Yep. I'll also keep my 1500 hours by not building something used to build something.
Cheap drill press: $70 (should be in every shop)
Drill Driver set: $200 (should be in every shop)
Table saw: starts at $300 (should be in every shop)
Pocket hole jig: Starts at $30
Jig saw or band saw: Starts at $50
This thing requires no specialty tools.
@@mychalevenson7710 Probably could get this done with a circ saw, a guide fence, a router(same one you use for this jig), drill/driver, various hardware and glue. Granted you could even go more basic and use no power tools, but you would probably end up paying more for those in this day and age.
If it would take you 1500 hours to build that jig without power tools, then I don't think you are much of a carpenter. @@PhpGtr
i really don't think any of the "domino killers' are even close to ease of use of the actual domino machine. For all of them, you mark the locations, take all the wood over to a table or some other jig, clamp the workpiece, use a variety of doodads to position the wood to the cutter, cut the joints and do it again for how ever many mortises you have. the domino just registers everything-incredibly easy to keep track of the joinery (ie, making a rail flush or offset from a leg). Plus, all in place. I made a heavy duty outside porch table for a neighbor-all 4x4, 1x4 and so on (oak). I laid out all the joinery on my bench and cut it all in 10 minutes. i bought one when they first came out and have used in on nearly every project since. I get it is expensive, but it works extremely well. think of it as a tool you will have for decades-mine is from 2007, the first year they sold in the US. these videos sometimes just sound like guys talking about making a table saw from an upside down circular saw as a real alternative to a table saw.
What model do you use?
A dowel jig can do everytbing a domino can. Idk what you smokin.
A circular saw is a table saw. They use the same motor, and the same saw blades.
@@aaronmarkstallerA circular saw is not a table saw. A table saw has the ability to make precisions cuts where a circular saw can’t and it is much saver.
Have been watching projects for a couple of years by different people. Dude I like you , your projects, your expertise.I’m now a fan . Thank you
Izzy. My first video . Been building similar machines for years . Love it. A woodworker after my own heart.
I too like your commentary along with your projects. Keep talking. Thank you.
The Festool dig in the title got my attention. You are very talented if your ideas are your own you were definitely born to it. I'm sure you realize Festool sell point is the portability. If you've ever done a yacht refit or Private Jet alterations. You'd appreciate the stealth of a Festool package loaded into flight case you would have custom built to meet the deadline. I do applaud your creativity.
Blown away! I watched and learned I have much more to learn as a intermediate woodworker! The video format was great!
I like when the creators talk. I watch mostly for tips, tricks and some entertainment value. Even on videos I may not necessarily plan to build the project I get tons of valuable nuggets. Thank.
When it comes to thing like this build. I always see a fact that most problems can be solved my understanding how thing move / operate. Amazing work.
I love your commentary as a rule, really enjoy your longer form . resson is that you give additional insights and handy hints that comes from your experience and your unique talent . love what you do and how you do it 👍👍
I like when you explaine what your doing and your thoughts process on why your doing it this way vs a different way
I just found your channel. I like commentary. Explanation is understanding. I made one of these myself and had the router up. Yours is more elegant. Good job.
I own a Festool Domino…and I 100% LOVE your self made tool! VERY clever design man!
Love the build and the design you came up with! Very inspiring!
I like as much narration as you are willing to do, for what it's worth. Great job!
As I'm one of your followers from down under Western Australia. I will just describe it in one word EXCELLENT ok.
Bonzer!
That's a very nice build and great design thanks for sharing I look forward to up dates.
Just an observation, and maybe a pro tip? 😅 have you ever used thin CA glue when tapping into wood? Makes the threads super strong. Just tap as usual, then apply thin CA glue, spray accelerator if available, then run tap in again, just to clean threads. It works really well! I love your channel! Very inspiring, even for a seasoned(old) woodworker!! Great stuff!!!
You did good buddy, that was very informative even during the no talking scenes. Thanks.
Nice work. FWIW, I like the quieter, long-form videos, which allow you to show off your awesome knowledge and skill.
Hampir 5 tahunan lihat channelnya.Orang ini skillnya gak pernah mengecewakan. Selalu berkarya , tak pelit berbagi ilmu . Sepertinya ada rasa wajib bikin sendiri buat di WS saya. Thanks Izzy. Salam hangat dari indonesia.
I like your narration. You have a great tone to your voice. Pleasant to listen to and I like your humor. I am also intrigued with building tools from scratch. Please keep it up.
So good to see you up and around. Brilliant as usual.
Hey Izzy, feels like ages since i saw your videos... same ol' Izzy, doing it yourself the old school way and scoring all the points! Thanks mate
I like it best when you are adding your knowledge and wisdom into the video about what to do and not do with demonstration of proper techniques.
This video was fantastic! I just subscribed.
You're straight to the point, very thoughtful of the construction of the video.
I felt like I was there in your shop excited of how well this custom tool performed.
Amazing stuff :) Thank you for sharing!
I watched this early in the day.
The 'just enough' talking works great.
Peace quiet and admiration
Not that I have a problem with videos with more dialogue, I did really enjoy getting to see very clearly the step by step methods for the build in silence with key explanation points. This gave me the opportunity to really think through what you're doing and make sense of everything. I think both formats have good value, and since most videos have constant speaking, this is a nice change of pace.
I like the talking it allows me to refine my thought process when building things and changes my views of how things can be constructed. There is never one right way there are easier, better, more efficient but knowing all the various ways is what is most interesting to me, so yeah I like the yapping!!
Brilliant work. Definitely has more functions than a Festool Domino. I do like the video format this way. The irony of cutting simple pocket holes on a $1500+ Castle pocket cutter is perfect. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I like the explanations and the ‘why’s’ in your vids. I really don’t plan to use equipment like this, I am in to ‘micro’ work and scrollsawing but I do learn a lot from you. Greetings from a 70yo dutch woodhobbyist.
Love the videos and the ideas. Hope to start building things soon. I think the long form and the amount of explaination was just right.