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10 tips for woodworkers with small shops! (featuring @diyhuntress!)
Make sure you go watch Sam's video on the cabinet build to see what we got done together!
m.ua-cam.com/video/jOHQk136lGs/v-deo.html
And you can find her channel here: @diyhuntress
Yep. Yeah. Yes. This one was is an exercise in sustained absurdity. But there ARE 10 tips for woodworkers and DIYers in there amongst to chaos. So I hope you learn something from them. And I hope it makes you smile.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @paulkuchnicki974
    @paulkuchnicki974 22 години тому

    Do you have to worry about wood movement with this joint if you are building a larger piece of furniture? If this is being used on an 18" deep shelf, should the mortise be wider then the tenon to allow for movement? Should the entire joint be glued? Any best practices on how many tenons I could place on a wider shelf. I was thinking four, 3.5" tenons across that 18" shelf.

  • @herk8240
    @herk8240 23 години тому

    Doing something you love and have a passion for with a friend that shares can't be quantified. I think I followed her before you. She's just fun and fun to watch. She did a vid with Shara that was a blast to watch and about as much fun as this one. Side note, I watched Bakeover just because you were on it. Is that going to be a regular thing? Bar Rescue for bakeries and not enough of what you do but I get it's a baking show, not woodworking. Thanks for the video. Fun to watch

  • @TinyBasementWorkshop
    @TinyBasementWorkshop 23 години тому

    @diyhuntress Don‘t know if you just did it for the shot, but at 6:12 you probably would‘ve had it easier if you stood on the other side of the board, pressing it against the fence just like Eric in the shot before. Just a thought. Great project otherwise! 👍🏼

  • @markthomson7735
    @markthomson7735 День тому

    So if you had a small shop what equipment would you get first, i.e. table saw, jointer, planer ??

  • @troyqueen9503
    @troyqueen9503 День тому

    Never enough clamps.😂😂

  • @cristy1735
    @cristy1735 День тому

    Gorgeous piece! May I ask what wood this is? I have recently started following you. I love your work and videos!

  • @woodnotestudio
    @woodnotestudio День тому

    This was great. Just getting to see your natural selves.

  • @nikoncaper3819
    @nikoncaper3819 День тому

    Did you make the bow?

  • @georgelackey622
    @georgelackey622 День тому

    It is pointless to mix oil and wax for finishing they are two completely different materials, and never use steel wool to apply a finish , maybe use it to level and smooth before using wax. Way overthought and misinformed!

  • @peterfitzpatrick7032
    @peterfitzpatrick7032 День тому

    Tip #666 .... DON'T over-sand, ESPECIALLY plywood, the meanie-manufacturers are making sheets now with super-thin face-veneers measured in thousanths... 0.005" disappears in the blink of an eye... DAMHIKT.. 😞 😎👍☘️🍺

  • @Kernowwoods
    @Kernowwoods День тому

    Please please make this a series dude 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @woodbyrd
    @woodbyrd День тому

    Fun pair of videos with 2 of my favorites... funniest part was the YT generated ads on Sam's video all being home improvement related and all the ones on yours being hair and skin care lol

  • @DrDoohickey
    @DrDoohickey День тому

    Can you substitute polyurethane for polycrylic in your blend. I understand the crylic is not oil-based, but supposedly you can mix it with oil-based stains, so I wonder.

  • @joelw6215
    @joelw6215 День тому

    I’m pretty sure I’ve heard KAMALA HARRIS say now is the time to make time 😂

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 2 дні тому

    Great tips! 😃👍🏼👊🏼

  • @torque8899
    @torque8899 2 дні тому

    You’s two were hilarious together, you should definitely collaborate more.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      We’re getting it on the to do list for sure!

  • @Handcarvedbyrandy
    @Handcarvedbyrandy 2 дні тому

    I can't do youtube woodworking videos. I don't have a beard and I'm not bald. I think a guy needs to be one or both of the above. ;)

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      😂😂 mandatory perhaps not but certainly the trend

    • @Handcarvedbyrandy
      @Handcarvedbyrandy День тому

      @@ENCurtis Looking around, most of the hand tool guys and almost all of the tool restorers have beards, carvers almost all have beards. Whenever I grow a beard I look like I walked out of a spaghetti western and I don't want to scare people!

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      @@Handcarvedbyrandy 😂😂😂

  • @AngieWilliamsDesigns
    @AngieWilliamsDesigns 2 дні тому

    That was absolutely ridiculous. And I say that in the best way. It looked like you guys had a blast. So much fun. I already follow Sam. It was fun watching you guys work together. Good stuff!!!

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @terrythomas2735
    @terrythomas2735 2 дні тому

    It’s beautiful

  • @andrewbrown8148
    @andrewbrown8148 2 дні тому

    Great video~!! Nonsense is a necessity. If you can't have fun doing it, then WHY do it?? Headed over to Sam's video now. 😀

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Exactly!! Enjoy Sam’s video! It’s equally as absurd 😂

  • @RYwoodview
    @RYwoodview 2 дні тому

    You and Sam are perfect together!

  • @alee9961
    @alee9961 2 дні тому

    Great video! I came from Sam's channel! 😂 Thank you!

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Awesome! Thank you for coming by!

  • @paulmccullough7352
    @paulmccullough7352 2 дні тому

    So, where was the "Small Shop" aspect in those tips?

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Well, typically small shops are limited in their machinery so breaking sheet goods down on a table saw is typical rather than using a circ saw on floor space that doesn’t exist. They’re typically limited in joinery choices so utilizing things like a biscuit joiner is typical. Sanding is applicable to everyone, shops big and small, and generally small shops don’t have large industrial surface sanders. That’s at least 6 of the tips right there.

    • @paulmccullough7352
      @paulmccullough7352 22 години тому

      @@ENCurtis I do understand your point, but, really, they were only general wood working tips. With a title like that, people would most likely expect them to be tips focused specifically on things to help a person deal with working in a small shop, not "heres how to sand a board properly". Thats not to say I didnt enjoy the video, it was a great video. I just feel like it should be titled more appropriately. Something like "Having fun with a friend" or "How to be childish in your 30s" ect. I doubt that you would get any less views for it not being a woodworking associated title, because i get the sense that most people watch your videos just because they enjoy watching you as a creator first and a woodworker second. And thats coming from someone that has only seen you on youtube and none of your other stuff. I dont know what your stats are like, but i am sure it wouldnt hurt your channel to post the occasional video of yourself in other aspects of your life just being you. but that is just my personal opinion, I dont know what your audiences main focus is.

  • @lindakleiner5734
    @lindakleiner5734 2 дні тому

    I’ve popped over from Sam’s channel. You guys are a blast please do another collaboration. And I just subscribed ❤

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @LordPadriac
    @LordPadriac 2 дні тому

    Pocket holes are an evil that need to be quashed with the fury of a holy war.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      😂😂 well in fairness they are common place in cabinetry. But I still enjoy making fun of them.

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 2 дні тому

    Great video you and Sam are great together looks like you two had a great time can’t wait to check out her video

  • @ronboe6325
    @ronboe6325 2 дні тому

    That was a hoot! I've had experiences like that. Too bad they don't last very long - thankfully they don't last that long! LOL

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Bahaha yes sad it doesn’t last longer but it’s definitely best for everyone! 😂

  • @nikolausreinke9966
    @nikolausreinke9966 2 дні тому

    This looked so fun. Great mood. 🙂 Beautiful build. Nice guys.

  • @emerald1587
    @emerald1587 2 дні тому

    🙃ua-cam.com/video/STugQ0X1NoI/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared

  • @peterfitzpatrick7032
    @peterfitzpatrick7032 2 дні тому

    Norm Abrams is taking notes... 👀... 😅

  • @lexie7557
    @lexie7557 2 дні тому

    I found you through Sam! Thank you for the tips! Good idea Sam had to share the whole project like you did! You are fun together! 😉

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan 2 дні тому

    Great video. Entertaining. Awesome tips too. Mahalo for sharing! : )

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thewestendwoodworker
    @thewestendwoodworker 2 дні тому

    Erik, it was all of the things! So good man. Inspired and pumped to build a thing, with friends. Thanks for doing this on video. Its a classic.

  • @peterfitzpatrick7032
    @peterfitzpatrick7032 2 дні тому

    Seems like you could have just as easily shimmed the old jig to fit... 🤔

  • @walterrider9600
    @walterrider9600 2 дні тому

    thank you EN . i want to say i do enjoy your stuff . 71 oh thats how old i am

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @lancerawlings5401
    @lancerawlings5401 2 дні тому

    Safety tip #1 on DIY tip #1. When ripping plywood you do “watch the rip fence” and keep material against the rip fence while ripping and yes be mindful of the blade you know where it is. But….be mindful of how far the blade protrudes beyond the top of your piece. It should not protrude more than 3/8” to a 1/2” . While Mr Curtis was ripping it was way too high. Also when Sam pushed the ply thru the table saw she was on the wrong side of the fence to affectively push. As you can see when she starts the leading edge starts to rise and then creates a “gouge” or “indention” in the cut. You can see it.

  • @505Daniel
    @505Daniel 2 дні тому

    As someone who has done gig work.... you just made that Uber drivers day

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      MORTAZE IS A GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR 😂

  • @georgelackey622
    @georgelackey622 2 дні тому

    Regular bar soaps are not good for finishes, it never hardens and dust will stick to it very badly! This is just a cheap misinformed hack! You are truly no finisher!

  • @dusrdev
    @dusrdev 2 дні тому

    Dude this is the stuff you're supposed to do. It was hilarious. You should make this a tv show, bunch of people hanging around building stuff in a wood shop and making chaos and laughing and stuff. I am serious, think about it.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      If you think I’m not going to pitch this as a show to the people I know you’ve got another thing coming 🎉

  • @greggcoulter6008
    @greggcoulter6008 2 дні тому

    You two were cracking me up. Between the outtakes, the Uber ride, and the pocket hole madness I really enjoyed this video. I’ll definitely be looking for Sam’s channel too.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      That was easily the best Uber ride of my life 😂

  • @fidgetshouse
    @fidgetshouse 2 дні тому

    Sharing your friendship brightened my day. This is one of your best videos, smiles and learning together.

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Honestly I thought it was too. So glad you enjoyed it as much as we did making it 🙏

  • @rbitfrog
    @rbitfrog 2 дні тому

    I am now waiting to see you make a gallery piece with exposed pocket holes!

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Bahaha I JUST made one with nails so challenge accepted!

  • @steelsunpi
    @steelsunpi 2 дні тому

    Makers 46 for the win! (Hint: mix it 50/50 with Makers Cask Strength and it's nectar!)

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Ooooh definitely trying that asap 🥃

  • @marchuvfulz
    @marchuvfulz 2 дні тому

    Great vid.

  • @phichi1106
    @phichi1106 2 дні тому

    This was so epicly funny and I was wanting some fresh woodworking content

  • @marcbarash6045
    @marcbarash6045 2 дні тому

    Thanks Erik and Sam

  • @nagranoth_
    @nagranoth_ 2 дні тому

    It's cute that you think that's a small workshop...

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      It’s a one car garage. Around 200sqft. That is, by most all woodworking standards, a reasonably small shop.

  • @MikeyDonna
    @MikeyDonna 2 дні тому

    I love your instruction & understand how I could be fun, but I’m a 83 year old grouchy old man that’s not into the funny stuff , but it’s ok , it’s your show !

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      I appreciate the honest feedback Mike. Hope the next one is better for you!

  • @dranob
    @dranob 2 дні тому

    You guys nailed it - the 'fun' definitely came through! Let me ask you this - you said you can shellac almost any surface. Which surfaces would you NOT shellac?

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Thank you! Yes MOST surfaces are fine… but not a waxed surface. There’s not much that will stick to a waxed surface. But you can dewax it through abrasion or with mineral spirits and then apply once dried.

    • @dranob
      @dranob День тому

      @@ENCurtis Thank you for the reply! I appreciate you, and enjoy your vids - they make newbies like me feel less... 'newbie' :)

  • @a97chrjo
    @a97chrjo 2 дні тому

    Wow. You two are awesome together. Please do more videos together

    • @ENCurtis
      @ENCurtis День тому

      Thank you! Will do!