I Investigated Woodpeckers High Prices - A Hater's Guide
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- Why do Woodpeckers tools cost so much? I dug into it to find out how this company started and what makes them the top brand in hand tools in a lot of shops.
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0:00 Why are Woodpeckers so Expensive?
0:39 The History of Woodpeckers Tools
1:37 Woodpeckers Fills a Gap for Woodworkers
1:51 Woodpeckers Extreme Precision
2:28 From the Front Porch to the Big Time
3:04 Woodpeckers Controversy
4:20 I meant to say Woodcraft
4:30 Woodpeckers Tools Innovation
5:21 Woodpeckers Other Tools
5:40 Woodpeckers Warranty
5:53 Woodpeckers High Prices
6:51 My Top 5 Woodpeckers Tools
7:10 Woodpeckers Delve Square SS
7:26 Woodpeckers 1282SS Square
7:55 Paolini Pocket Rules
8:37 Woodpeckers Indexable Combination Square
9:24 Woodpeckers Edge Rules
9:50 Woodpeckers Stealth Stop - Stop Blocks
10:38 Save Money on Woodpeckers Tools
11:46 Are Woodpeckers Tools Worth It?
12:23 Touring Woodpeckers Factory? Comment Below! - Jak na to + styl
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I am a CNC machinist for Woodpeckers. I literally took the job for the employee discount, and I have pretty much every tool they sell. I belong to a ton of online woodworking groups, and I frequently hear the complaints regarding the price of our tools. To those people I have this to say. Whenever I can afford to buy American made products, I do so. It's important to me to support American manufacturing. I buy Lie-Nielsen hand planes, I buy Benchmade knives, and I try to buy American made clothing whenever possible. Yes, it is true that wood moves more than the tolerance of our products, so is it necessary to buy a square that's dead nuts VS a 10$ Chinese made square from Home Depot? Of course not. Woodworkers far more talented than myself have made better things with cheap tools. But I earn a decent living, in a clean, climate controlled factory, and I get excited about the products that our engineers are designing, and I'm very proud to be one small part of this company.
That post alone makes me want to buy Woodpecker! 👍🏽
Preach brother! I love this comment. As a guy that has maybe used a circular saw prolly 2x in my life I still love watching videos about this hobby/job. I create video game art with beads, lol which sounds funny but I’m doing it at a high level and my pieces are expensive but people pay because it’s top tier. Whenever I hear people complain about prices for niche high quality goods it drives me nuts.
You’re living the dream, sir. The American Dream! Everyone should realize Made in America will cost more, usually for good reason. Good pay, employee loyalty, well made, supporting American workers and industry.
Win, win, win! The Future Looks Bright 👍
@@MarkZartChina actually has the world's best metal alloys. They can produce products just as good if not superior to America. The reason the produce crap is because that's what the demand dictates. If people wanted better quality and would pay, China would produce it. People love cheap stuff so that's what they make
Sure I am a Woodpeckers fan, but I cannot afford their tools. So there we have it...
One time buys that could have the potential to save you a lot in the long run.
@@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1 you can still one time buy cheaper tools than woodpecker
I’m a fan and have a few items. I like their sales, but I’m often (usually) turned off by the high shipping prices. For the cost of their tools I think they should ship for free.
But there's no such thing as free shipping. It's always baked into something or another. But AMZN did prime us to think that there's such thing as free shipping (yes, pun was intended)
No such thing as free shipping anywhere
Think what they mean by their comment is there's no way a square cost $180 to produce, anywhere. They can afford to do free shipping without jacking up the price anymore
I’m not an idiot, I know nothings free… build it in. Woodpeckers shipping prices are high and so are you products, so build it in
Billy, then you will whine louder. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
My go to Woodpecker tools are the T squares. I have the 12", 24" and 32" and use them all the time. You hit the nail on the head that no matter which Woodpecker tool I grab, I have 110% confidence that ALL the measurements are identical. I can't say that about any other brand I have as far as measuring devices go. Love your content..add BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE to complete the package! Keep on 731!
As someone in a wheelchair. I see the benefit to the details that are put into woodpeckers tools. having to move and work with my hands. When most people take it for granted they can move and keep their hands on the tools without it moving. Many times I have to reset the measuring as if I just started. Instead of sliding the tool over maintaining a smooth work flow. Being able to move and continue from where I took my hands off the tool make doing working much less frustrating compared to the base level tools. The number of clamps I use for simple jobs is insane. I don't do fine woodworking but it is worth it to me to reduce what to most people can do in 15 mins. When I have to spend 3 times as long figuring out how to get around my limitations. The cost of all the extra clamps would off set much of the price.
I totally agree. I am a stroke survivor.. i have had 4. Plus a triple bypass.. i have yet to buy any woodpeckers tools. But they are on my wish list..gonna start with a few combination squares and a straight edge
My name is Fabio and I am writing to you from Italy.
Yesterday the courier delivered to me my first Woodpeckers tool, the "ThinRip Guide with Rack-It". Purchasing it from Italy, including shipping costs, taxes and duties, I paid $110 more than the price in the USA (in in any case less than what I would have paid by purchasing it from a European importer seller!) When I took the tool in my hands I realized that I had spent that money very well because the quality, solidity and precision are not even comparable with the tools , even quality ones, that I have had so far in the laboratory... obviously I won't even mention the ridiculous Chinese clones sold at Banggood that I bought once just out of curiosity.
From today on Woodpeckers will have a special place in my workshop. My next purchase will definitely be the combined team you presented in this video.
I always like how your videos are balanced, and respectful of opinions and people’s situations. I hope you get to tour that factory and that you’re allowed to take all of us with ( in the form of a recording, of course). great content as always!
Great Video!!!!!!!!! Hope you get your tour... Paolini pocket rule is my personal favorite. Can't live without them
Agree with the Stealth Stop system for your miter saw. Works great and eliminates the need for a long fence.
Woodpecker is expensive, but WORTH every penny. I started buying from them a little over a year ago and have had only one problem with one of there tools. I got I touch with them and they were very nice and took care of the issue. There customer service is outstanding. I am definitely hooked. ❤ them
That sounds just like my experience. I had a problem with a tool and contacted them about it. Next thing I know, a replacement was on my doorstep. What was once only dream tools, has become thousands in purchases since. My top 5 are different, but to each his own...right! I'm a big fan of their tools.
These guys are 20 minutes from me and I'd never heard of them until I found your channel this year! Their products look great. I'm not yet at the level when I can justify paying for the level of precision, but they're on my radar for sure.
I bought a set of their clamping squares to make some drawers and they are really great at helping me keep my boxes square.
I love the feel of high quality tools. Just having them in my hands is inspiring.
Thanks for all the good info - made in America and American innovation are worth a lot. You make a good point when it comes to our individual choices about what to spend big $$ on - top of the line sewing machine, refrigerator, RV, boat, car. . . endless list. You're always entertaining, informative and inspiring, Matt. Thanks for all you put into your videos.
Not living in the US it's worth exactly zero dollars to me. I'm happy to pay for quality, not so much the premium because "USA! USA!"
Lol yeah. Kinda like me shouting HEIL and lift my right arm, every time I have a Festool in my hand. Don't.
The discussion about worth vs cost at the end is very insightful. I found another American tool company in Michigan a few years ago. It is Grace Tools. They mainly make tools for gunsmiths, but their screwdriver sets are good for all workers. They are very good looking with American hardwood handles. Their Phillips drivers are my favorite. They don't cost any more than other imported premium screwdrivers. Also, in Michigan is Florip Toolworks. This is another small company with a great back story. I have 2 of his saws and they are super-sweet. Thx for another entertaining and informative video.
Love to see a tour. Outstanding tools they make.
I love it! And YES! I would love to see a tour of the Woodpeckers headquarters!
First time seeing one of your videos! Subscribed! I've been a fan of Woodpeckers for several years. Recently, they started making router bits and I responded to one of their emails asking them if they planned to make a 45D chamfer bit with dual bearings (I use a 45 often, but the single bearing often leaves a mark on the wood). Richard Hummel actually replied to my email and said they would add it to the list! Within a month or so, they not only had a dual-bearing 45D bit, but with a replaceable carbide insert. Needless to say, I have continued to be impressed 😀
Yes! I would love to see you visit Woodpeckers and tour their shop.
Would love to see the Woodpeckers factory. Also, I got the the Porter-Cable Jointer so thanks for the heads up.
I love the woodpeckers tools that I have. The edge ruler was the first one I bought and use it all the time. If there is something you want wait until it is on sale to help with the price.
Exactly. Usually new releases are on sale and usually something will go on sale at least once per year I think but I could be wrong.
Matt, you are the ultimate salesman. You should have a woodpeckers sponsorship soon. 😊
just what the world needed
And that's my issue with this video. It isn't really an investigation into why. It's a video about how much he likes them. I would have liked more technical talk and even a comparison to other tools and why the prices are justified. I don't think they're bad or anything, I just thought it would be more informative than a sales pitch.
One of my favorite Woodpeckers tools is the Auto-Line Drill Guide. It came in very handy when I needed to install threaded inserts in a tool base I was building. They were much too far from the edge to get at on the drill press. The inserts are perfectly vertical - much better than I could have done with a handheld drill alone.
I have one and it's one my least favorite Woodpecker's tools. It's not nearly rigid enough. It's OK for bits under 1/4", maybe, but forget any of the larger bits. I'll never withstand even a 1" Forstner bit.
I have several of the Woodpeckers tools, and I do believe they are off the highest quality. Expensive,, yes but very good quality. I would really like to see an in-depth tour of their factory and an interview of the owner so make it happen. You can do it
Epic Woodworking channel did a good full tour with owner.
I have never regretted buying Woodpecker Tools. Once they are in my shop I never think about the price again. They make me smile every time I use them!
I just bought my first Woodpeckers tool, which strangely enough was a spiral flush trim router bit. Going to give it a test drive this weekend.
I picked up a set of edge rules, as well as a center rule from them, and yes, that left a dent in the bank account. I maintain, watching your tool recommendation videos gets expensive. Worth it, but expensive.
The fact that the scales on their tools line up perfectly with each other is honestly a bigger deal than I think a lot of people realize. Compounding errors are a thing and the more you can do to tighten up your tolerances, the less chance you have of having to deal with it. I know I've been bitten by grabbing a different tape measure and using it to mark a piece, only to find out after I cut it that it's too short (why is it ALWAYS too short?) and I'm sure I'm not alone.
Truthfully, it's just really hard to justify their prices on some things - $120 for ONE 12" precision T-Square when for the same money you could buy 2 of the "clone" T-Squares with money to spare?
Will I buy more Woodpeckers stuff in the future? If I can afford it (that 32" precision T square is next). I'm glad to support them and they are REALLY nice, but that has drawbacks too! Starting with being terrified of dropping and damaging it...
Woodpecker factory tour ??? Two thumbs up. FWIW, I drool over their tools and someday hope to be able to afford them. High quality is where it's at.
I support American made, family owned businesses when I can, granted they are good quality. The Mullet Cyclone is one of my favorite purchases of the last year and changed dust collection for me. That being said, I will buy anything that is quality. There are some European tool company’s large and small I support, and I am not above buying Bridge City Tools and plan on buying Harvey tools this year. There is just something about holding quality tools in your hand.
Keep the entry. I like it. You have come a long way with your production talents. You are the person that made me take a second look at Woodpecker. I recognize the value in their products but I still think that they are a little pricey. Great video production.
Your post-production is getting pretty impressive man. Thanks for keeping up the good work and sharing Christ in all you do.
Great review Matt!
I have a bunch of Starrett machinist tools. Not because they were cheap! But because they are great tools and reliable out of the box!
Starrett make great tools, an American standard! Now they have competition
Extremely happy you posted this.
Extremely excited to see if you get the extreme tour!
Haha, seriously, thanks Matt
Matt - Another GREAT video and definitely keep the intro! I sure hope you get the invite to do the tour and interview.
Hello, Love your channel and the tool reviews. I’m trying to find the acrylic router base and the company that sent it to you. Please help.
I have a Woodpeckers 32" T-Square and it's not square. Out of the box, I assumed it was square but when compared to a few other squares I have and then measuring off of a true square corner, I discovered it wasn't after things weren't lining up right (about 1/8" over 32"). No way to adjust the T-Square. Waste of money. I just use it now as an expensive straight edge.
If you drop one of Woodpeckers squares (1281), it will get marred more than other aluminum squares due to the thick aluminum weight. The thickness also makes it more difficult to make an accurate mark since the reading is elevated above your pencil mark more than others. I'll stick with steel that has marking holes. Many other cheaper options out there that perform as well or better. I originally bought a few Woodpeckers measuring tools for the cool factor and higher quality. I was wrong. Having Woodpeckers in your shop is more of a status symbol due to the high cost than as effective and accurate measuring tools, IMO.
I would love to see you tour Woodpeckers. In my situation it is hard to afford them right now but I would love to own some of their tools in the future!
That new setup gauge for table saws and drill press looks like a good deal. Cheaper than the smaller kreg setup block kit with more variations in steps (1/32" resolution). Plus of being stainless steel. Minus of not being usable with a router unless you have a router table. I'm planning to get that @ $70. Only feature it misses is the depth gauge function of the kreg blocks, but I'll use my caliper for that.
As a former Cleveland, OH resident that didn't live far from their factory, I would love to see the tour of it. For me personally their prices are far out of my budget, but I wont knock them as I know they are very high quality.
Same here. Just the snippets in thus video are cool. Closest I've been was in their yard when I was doing a ride along a few weeks ago with a driver delivering liquid N2.
Eyyyyyye Precise and Accurate are different. But I love to see something like this where both are relevant.
...I have a least of 4 of these tools in my Amazon Cart but have yet to buy due to cost.
I too have a number of Woodpecker tools. Not everything that comes out, just logical stuff of course. It seems a lot of their products are duplicates of previous tools or they do the same things but look different. Still I love their quality and will be a customer of theirs from now on. Love your honest input and your shirts!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
We have a bunch of, and love WP products, and customer support. I have a guy who can't keep his fingers out of the way of the Domino cutter so I ordered the Mortis Match for the Festool. Pretty slick.
Matt
What do you think about their Stealth Stop Miter Gauge for table saws?
I’m getting a new Grizzly saw soon and was thinking of getting this tool.
I would add their T square. It is a great layout tool to use when designing projects and when drafting full size patterns.
I have several Woodpeckers tools. They work as well as Matt describes them. If needed, I wouldn't hesitate to buy more. I've also purchased wood from them in the past during one of their sales. Again, was not disappointed.
When I first started out in woodworking I always bought the budget tools. I quickly learned how inaccurate many of the tools I bought were which made me very frustrated when doing projects. Another woodworker told me about Woodpeckers and how accurate their tools were. I did have sticker shock when I saw their prices which stopped me from buying anything. My wife was the one that gave me my first Woodpecker tool. She got me a set of Woodpecker edge rulers as a Christmas gift. After using them, I was immediately hooked. The quality and accuracy are unrivaled. Since then I continually look at all their sales they email out and when there is a tool I need, I buy it on sale and replace my crappy, inaccurate tool with it. It will take me a while to replace everything but it is going to be well worth it.
Yes, please take us on a tour of the Woodpeckers plant. Your Festool tour changed my outlook. Like Festool, & lots of other brands (looking at you Milwaukee & UJK), you get what you pay for. Buy once, cry once
Good video Matt, would like to see a tour of the woodpeckers factory
Hope you get the tour of WP. Would love to learn more about Woodpeckers tools. Already have some.
Great video very informative, You made a great point on choices and I must admit you sold me on American-made, which is very important to me. I am at the point where it is time to save up and wait to get the quality tool made in America and not waste time on the overseas junk you have to buy repeatedly. As always thank you for the assume video.
I have the woodpeckers router lift, works great. I also have their precision squares, they work too. I picked all my woodpeckers tools up at the traveling woodworkers show that comes through the Tampa area around the Feburary time frame, they usaually have pretty decent deals and you can play with them before you buy them. I am just saying.
Yes !!! I would like to see you visit Woodpeckers plant !!!
Great info! I've never regretted buying a Woodpeckers tool.
Can you help me find a rip blade for my Bosch GTS 10 J table saw? the arbor is 30mm and the blade is 254mm, I can barely find the same size blade and I cant find a single rip blade :/
my first One Time tool square will be here Wednesday. im pretty excited.
That is awesome!
My local lumber supplier has a limited selection of WW at their store.
There’s a one time tool that I’m after, their angle finder from a few year ago.
Wow, didn't know they were in Strongsville, Ohio. I used to live about 5 minutes from them. Now, more like 20 minutes or so. I wish they weren't so expensive! Someday I'll buy myself at least one, lol. Thanks for the video!!!
I don’t have any woodpeckers tools but they do seem really nice! Right now the stuff I make doesn’t require that kind of decision, but maybe someday…
Matt I’m glad you kept the intro and outro - that was so funny!
I have a lot of their tools, great well made tools and as a past tool and die maker I can say these tools are machine shop quality, they are the Starret quality tool of woodworking.
Yes! On the Woodpeckers tour.
Hey Matt...if you ever make it up to Strongsville let me know. I live about 30 minutes SE of them. Would love to meet you and thank you for being the first woodworker I followed after getting back into the hobby in 2020. :)
I like the tools and own quite a few. Although my first purchase was a set of the stainless squares, and the 300mm was way out of square. I took some pictures of it sent them to wood peckers, and within a week had a replacement, great service. Especially since I live in New Zealand. Shipping is also very expensive though, would be nice to have a cheaper option. I'd agree the combo square is excellent except the blade is a little too wide to fit in a tool belt. Great tools great service.
Great video Matt have a question for you. Have you used any of the WoodPecker router bits and if so what do you think of them? And yes would love to see you go to WoodPecker so day .
Great content as usual, thanks!
For the record, precision and accuracy are different measures. If you think in terms of holes in a shooting target, a tight group is "precise" in that you've repeatedly put shots in the same place. But that group might not be near the bullseye or "accurate". Accurate is when the bullets hit the center of the target (where you want them to go). A tight group in the bullseye is both precise and accurate. ** "The more you know" tune **
Well said.
Would love a tour and interview that would be cool. You should do the same on Veritas/Lee Valley a great Canadian tool company with a very interesting history
Really liked the intro Matt. Way to put yourself out there!
Matt, always enjoy your videos. Just had to say,I’m one of the lucky ones to work for this company!
Awesome Eric. Thank you. Put in a good word for me to come do a tour!
I’m starting my wood shop from working in my backyard. I just bought a cheap tent to help combat the summer heat. Wish me and my business good luck!
Good luck!
Matt, serious question, what are you building that you need such accuracy? I mean I get machinists needing exact dead on balls accurate tools but woodworking doesn't require that exacting perfect to the ninth degree. Just curious what you do that requires that kind of accuracy. Thanks
One of the things I like best is when I order a Woodpeckers tool, I can drive there in 10 minutes to pick them up when they are ready. These guys rock!!
Just an FYI, Precision is how close your results are to each other. Accuracy is how close your results are to a goal. If you're shooting a bow and arrow at a target and you're precise, you can cluster your arrows together every shot. But that's independent of how close that cluster of arrows is to the bullseye. Conversely, If you're accurate, you generally hit around the bullseye, but your arrows are not necessarily near each other. I think our general goal is to be both accurate and precise. Keep up the good work!
I'd love to see you check out that factory, i drive by it all the time. I have yet to go in there but i keep thinking about the next order i do from them i want to try and pick it up from the factory as its only about a few miles from my shop.
Pretty much like our Lee Valley Tools here in Canada. The Veritas line of tools will stand against ANY quality tools and there is a lot of innovation along with that. Planes, squares, carving, and so much more. And they have been around since the 70s. That said, ALL my squares are Starrett and they have been around forever. Starrett is always dead on accurate as they are not woodwork tools but actually used by metal manufacturing companies. Sure accurate, reliable, well made tools are expensive but they live a long time and are well worth the money. I sold good quality tools for 30yrs before I retired and most of what I bought will probably end up in an auction when I am gone but I will use them right up until that happens. I have a shop full of tools that will likely still be in use a hundred years from now. Buy right, buy quality and never look back. You will NEVER have to upgrade good quality tools. Good quality tools are usually nicer to work with and easier to use. I used to tell my customers "there are NO cheap tools but what you pay for a tool decides how well they work, how long they last and how comfortable they are to use". Lifetime warranty means nothing if you have to keep getting replacements......
Great video... well thought out. Keep the intro - there's nothing wrong with a bit of humour to keep things light! The ending too!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for making this video. It's annoying seeing all the hateful comments for a US company that doesn't sell out to Communist China. If folks don't see the value in the tools, then buy what you want and keep it moving. No point to troll and be hateful.
You say you are a big fan of high quality tools, but 3yr-4 years ago you didn't have the $$$ for high quality tools. I don't remember ever seeing one Woodpecker tool in those old videos.
It is easy now to say it because your YT channel is doing well.
Yep, and 10 years ago I didn't own any tools. See how that works. Started out borrowing tools to build stuff. Took those profits to buy my own tools that I could afford at the time. Repeat the process and buy tools I want.
Matt, Fantastic video as always. I fall into exactly your mindset. Some of them are great some Not necessarily for me. However, all that I have, and its alot, are the absolute best tools that I own. Getting ready to order the stealth stop for my mitersaw station. It really bothers me that the China factories are so bold to knock off the Woodpeckers tools and don’t even bother to use their own tools for the advertising just use an actual Woodpeckers tool. Sure hope you can get that tour, I would love to see the operation. Keep up the great work!
All for a tour. Wish I could afford more of their tools one I'll have a shop for of them.
I live within an hour of Strongsville. I wouldn’t mind checking it out myself. Would love to see you do a video touring the Woodpeckers factory. God Bess.
some will be worth it to me as im just starting out in woodworking.
I would love to see a video on the tour of the Woodpeckers factory.
I bought my Paolini Pocket Rule directly from Greg Paolini at a Festool cabinet class at his shop in Asheville NC. Unfortunately Festool doesn’t do the onsite classes for non-dealers like me, but I took several at his site a few years ago. But his last name is pronounced “Pow-Leanie”. Super good guy and an outstanding craftsman.
I have a few of their less expensive tools. I only use the Paolini pocket rule on every project. I only use the mini delve square for almost every project. I only use the mini square every time I make a keepsake box. They are expensive. I question my sanity for buying them. I’ve never been disappointed.
I’ve also purchased wood when it’s on sale. A lot. I’ve never been disappointed.
Thank you for this video. A remarkable American success story. I buy their tools when I can (and wait for a sale). I’m excited to see them getting into factory-direct router bits too! I do wish they could provide a better deal on shipping or negotiate better prices with shippers. It does trouble me to see people buying the Chinese knock-offs that clearly are copying the Woodpeckers tools. It just encourages more of that behavior and its prohibitively expensive and time consuming to fight them.
Huge fan of Woodpeckers. I try to buy USA when I can and realize I may have to put my money where my mouth is from time to time. I’ve returned one expensive tool and they tool it back, no questions asked and paid return shipping. My favorite tool, besides the stainless delve square, is their autoscale miter sled. I gave the one I made to a friend because theirs is so good and dead accurate.
I like how the videos are always good reviews and good infromation, but then theres the occasional thing like at 0:15
Definitely appreciate the back story. I get paying for quality. But I can't get past machinist squares being cheaper than these still. Seems they could sell these for quite a bit cheaper if they would
Machinist squares do not do what woodpeckers squares do.
More functionality aimed at woodworking? Yes. Now let's consider L. S. Starrett Company founded in 1880. They now have production facilities the world over. How many years and how many hundreds of thousands of tools may they amortize production costs over? How does that scale down to the productions of Woodpecker Tools. I see in CZcams discussions the never ending dialogs about the value and worth of tools, and tools built for differing market or use environments. They will buy a $20 torque wrench, that no reputable calibration shop will repair or calibrate. Not read or follow any instructions, abuse it as a breaker bar, use it for torquing left hand threaded fasteners, for which most torque wrenches are less accurate. Even use it for a range exceeding it's capacities. Then blame the tool maker for twisting to pieces their $200 bit of bicycle carbon fiber, maybe even the frame. You can't even begin to help instruct these people because they have no discipline for values and order outside of themselves and that their problem lies outside of them. So I have to ask, how do you define cost. How do you define value. How do you define worth. Consider and learn what you will.
@flashwashington2735 just a 2 second thought man. Don't get so invested in comments
@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1 maybe, they lack some ease of use. but they've built alot of cabinets in my grandpa's shop. And their dead on accurate. Just a thought I always have when thinking about buying them. I have alot of expensive tools. But these feel overly hyped. I could be wrong. Just on lunch break shooting the shit
@@bryanharness1122 Thanks.
The only issue i have with woodpeckers tools is companies like benchmark that can produce the same exact tools, even the measurements line up, made from the same materials and 1/4 the cost. Just seems more like insane price hikes that arent needed
My favorite Woodpeckers tool is the 26" x 16" heavy square. Indispensable for making bigger cabinets.
Love to see a tour
They make cool products and are innovative, no doubt. For me, it's not just that the prices seem high, it's that I literally can't afford them right now.
Yes please - I’m in Australia and love US made things with integrity.
Half past Delve Square and quarter to the rule already? That makes me late to this video! I enjoy these Haters Guide series, especially the history of the company.
Never thought I would become fanboy!! But love quality tools made in America!!
That factory floor is nuts! So cool. 😂
If you look at the retired one-time tools. They just keep going back through them and bringing them back for another short time run. I'm not complaining (I actually like them), just saying. Their replaceable cuter router bits are awesome
It depends on how much you will use the tool. Woodpeckers tools will last you a lifetime. How long that is depends on how old you are. I am 74. I need something that will last me until tomorrow!
Precise v accurate, shooting example. precise is a group of 10, in the 5 ring, all touching. Accurate is a group of 10, all around the bullseye, none close together. Definitely not the same word
---- correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't I watched some of your vids where you compared Peckers to some of their 1/4 the cost Chinese version and declared those were every bit as accurate as Peckers, just maybe not quite as thick ?