Master it and you can build anything

I was attending a woodworking show (long ago, I'm old) and one of the woodworkers I admired said, "never point out your mistakes. most people never see them, only you!" I live by that now. Great video!

"Don't beat yourself up. Perfection simply doesn't exist in woodworking even though it might feel that way while you're watching YouTube videos." This. Thank you for this reminder. I needed someone to say it!

Don't change what you are doing. By far, it is the best mix of detailed guidance, honest opinions, and just a slight amount of humor. I know you spend a ton of time on the production of these videos - it is appreciated.

Best part of this video is he predicts he’s got 50-60 more years to live. I’m just trying to make it to my next check bro. Must get more tools. I live my life 1 woodpeckers box at a time.

Doubling up on the glue was pure genius. Coat 1 to absorb then coat 2 to hold the joint - great tip.

I’m pretty sure early pioneers making furniture would have given their wooden eye for a pocket hole jig. And a drill for that matter

I have learned the "playing card trick" as spacers from other videos, but haven't seen anyone cram a stack on one side and then split it in 2 or 3 as you did. Totally makes sense and I will definitely use this tip in the future. May the force be with you.

For whatever reason that episode of Trading Spaces sticks out in my mind. They couldn’t even try to hide how much they hated it

Great tips here! I agree on the need to almost always touch things up, as nobody makes a perfect piece. One tool I did not skip on is a good quality mini/hand block plane. They are the best at trimming down mismatching corners/edges and making minor adjustments. BTW... Bridge City had a killer black Friday half off deal on their HP-8 ($80), so I picked up one to add to my small set of planes.

I constantly have to remind myself to cut all same size parts before moving the fence. Another one along that line is dadoes. If you're making a bookcase or cabinet and using dadoes for the shelves, cut the dadoes on a large sheet of plywood or a wider glue up, whatever you're using for the sides, then cut the board to the width of the case you want. In other words, with a 12-inch-deep bookcase, you'd use a 24 and1/8th (kerf) inch board and cut it in half creating 2 sides after cutting the dadoes. Just make sure you account for your kerf and any rabbeted back you may want on the project. This way, the dadoes will always be level on both sides.

I have never seen wood before and yet after watching this video I believe I could make a curved laminated dresser with inlays. Thank you for the tips. Jokes aside I like your style. Keep it up

GREAT tips. The double application of glue to the end grain of the ply is one of those SMH moments, and awesome that you used TB#3 for the slower set. That type of joint can easily be glue starved since it sucks into the grain. Would not have thought of the slight angle adjustment on the 45 joints to keep the outside points tight together. I also use some angle block/ clamps to glue up the corners, but have not tried the band clamps, which surely keeps the edges tight together, since the corner clamps can also be a touch off of square. Breakfast pancakes and Bloody Marys........might be onto something there, but might want to have the drinks AFTER running the table saw ;)

Exactly! Only the builder knows where the mistakes are to the untrained eye! I' ve become good at hiding flaws throughout my journey as a woodworker! Great build my friend!

As a former shop teacher I have to say that THIS is the best video I have seen for following simple tricks/steps to build any project with duplicate parts. Outstanding work and smug humor too!

The trick to making it less expensive is recycle when can and always keep an eye out for cheap second hand materials to store(if you have the space of course) for future projects

You can also use a miter lock bit. They work quite well. They make a very strong joint, and if you build your pieces correctly, your boxes should be easy to keep square while you're assembling them with glue and clamps. No square guides are necessary if you're doing it correctly. I would caution, however, it is a formidable router bit that requires a solid setup, especially for routering in the vertical position. It's not a bit to skimp on.

Great vid dude. Good on ya for showing the mistakes too. I've been making drawer boxes for years and you've just showed me a few tricks I can't wait to use.

I always enjoy a project video. I liked your explanation regarding glue alone being strong enough on the mitered edges. Seems a popular belief is if it’s not the “strongest” possible it too weak.

Well done. Great detail and different approach options, and appreciate showing the challenges of woodworking.

I like the solid justifications to each step. The one on pocket holes was epic. 👍👍😆