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Rehabilitating a Classic: Rescuing a Stanley No. 220 Block Plane (Part 1)
Long before premium makers like Lie-Nielsen and Lee Valley entered the scene, Stanley essentially governed the block plane market. For decades, the standard was set by a classic triad of planes: the
Kevin’s 3D Printed Knobs Beat Cam Levers on Router TablesMF
Smart Woodshop FAM member Kevin found a simple, rock-solid solution to replace finicky cam levers on his router table fence. By printing custom knobs on his Bambu 3D printer, Kevin eliminated the struggle of dialling in cam tension and gained massive clamping leverage. These threaded knobs spin on fast, tighten down hard, and lock the fence rock-solid. Get your Smart Plans here: https://stores.modularmarket.com/paulk_homes/index.php "Huge shoutout to Smart Woodshop FAM member Kevin for showing off this quick shop upgrade! Replacing those tricky cam levers with custom 3D printed knobs gives you serious clamping leverage. Are you printing knobs or hardware upgrades for your shop tools? Let us know down in the comments!"
Repair Your Garage Door Casing with a PVC Plinth
When I first posted this, I got a ton of comments about how the repair didn’t match. I was kind of surprised, so I had to explain this one. But that’s often how it goes. A plinth is a decorative design detail that’s been used at the bottom of door casings for centuries. One of the nice things about using a plinth is that your baseboard and shoe molding can dead-end into it because it’s wider than the casing itself. And in this case, I made it out of PVC, so it won’t rot again. #DIY, #woodworking,#homeimprovement
3 Prime Day Tool Deals That Are a TRAP (and 10 That Aren't)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days tool deals are awesome, but there are 3 you should avoid. Watch NEXT: Amazon Just BROKE Black Friday Before it Started - https://youtu.be/fGgbpAw2TpQ As an affiliate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 🔥 Every Amazon Prime Day tool deal, updated all sale long: https://www.731woodworks.com/tool-deals/prime-big-deal-days-tool-deals RUITOOL Japanese Hand Saw - https://link.amazon/B02tosc9N iGaging Layout Square Mark II - https://link.amazon/B026BgNgM Woodpeckers Paolini Pocket Rule - https://link.amazon/B0gqX1RTR BORA Centipede Folding Work Table - https://link.amazon/B06tbZrnW BORA Wood Rack -https://link.amazon/B00nvYKzB DEWALT Orbital Sander, 5 Inch Palm Sander - https://link.amazon/B01ByJ8Ej SKIL 15 Amp 8-1/4-Inch Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw - https://link.amazon/B08lemGbJ Kreg Pocket Hole Jig K4 - https://link.amazon/B0e121Ol4 Dewalt Pro Wood Chisel Set 3 Piece - https://link.amazon/B0bCSKu2L DEWALT Tool Box, Medium 8-Compartments- https://link.amazon/B0cmZXzYg 🎥 Early access videos + member-only livestreams on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/731woodworks 🪚 Sawdust Startups, turn your woodworking into a business: https://www.skool.com/sawduststartups
A Visitor’s Guide to Woodworking in America
Woodworking in America 2026 (tickets still available!) is just a few days away, so we’ve put together a little visitor’s guide on where to eat and drink while you’re in town. Des Moines is home to
The Allure of the Wall Cabinet: Irish Elm, Mahogany, and French Walnut
Stevan Hartung views furniture as an experiential art form and is particularly drawn to wall cabinets because of their unique visual composition.
Double Decker Trailer Storage Paul's Sliding Upper Cabinets
Check out this brilliant storage solution from Smart Woodshop FAM member Paul! In this video, Paul gives an in-depth look at the custom sliding upper cabinets built into his mobile Smart Trailer. Mounted on top nylon rollers that glide smoothly inside a routed dado track—with bottom spline guides keeping everything tracking straight—these cabinets slide effortlessly side to side to reveal a second layer of wall- and ceiling-mounted organizer bins hidden behind. Heavy-duty barrel slide bolts and door latches keep the entire setup locked down tight for travel down the road. Get your Smart Plans here: https://stores.modularmarket.com/paulk_homes/index.php Double-stacking storage with sliding upper cabinets is an incredible way to maximize space in a mobile trailer! Huge thanks to Smart Woodshop FAM member Paul for sharing how he built the rollers and tracks. How do you maximize wall space in your shop or trailer? Let us know in the comments below!
Walrus Oil Logger’s Hand Salve and Bug Repellent Review
Tool: Logger’s Hand Salve Shop Now and Logger’s Bug Repellent Shop Now Manufacturer: Walrus Oil MSRP: $10.99+ For years, I’ve relied on Walrus Oil for anything that comes into contact with food—cutting boards,... Source
A Treadle Lathe for the 21st-Century Shop
This summer I visited my friend Joel Moskowitz at Tools for Working Wood in Brooklyn. The company occupies a two-story industrial space at 112 26th Street in Sunset Park, not
Squirrel Surprise
How do three carpenters feed an abandoned baby squirrel? Glass dropper in hand, huddled around a kitchen table in the historic district of downtown Alexandria, Va., we discovered the answer: with
Paul's Sliding Blade Storage Upgrade Clever Saw Blade Storage in the Smart Trailer MF
Check out this clever upgrade from Smart Woodshop FAM member Paul! In this Short, Paul shows off the sliding saw blade storage racks he built right into his mobile Smart Woodshop trailer. By taking advantage of the dead space on either side of his recessed miter chop saw station under the bench top, Paul created smooth pull-out organizers that keep all his 10" and 12" saw blades organized, safely separated, and within arm's reach without cluttering drawers or wall space. Get your Smart Plans here: https://stores.modularmarket.com/paulk_homes/index.php "Huge shoutout to Smart Woodshop FAM member Paul for showing off this build! Utilizing that dead space flanking the recessed chop saw for sliding blade racks is pure genius. How do you store and protect your extra saw blades in your shop or trailer? Let us know in the comments below!"
We Made A Bag My Dog Actually Loves! (with Simone Giertz)
This week Simone and I made a bag for my very clingy dog. Brought to you by "Simones Dog Company...and also there is Laura" If you like what i do you can support me at https://www.patreon.com/laurakampf For more Infos visit https://www.laurakampf.com https://www.instagram.com/laura_kampf https://www.facebook.com/LauraKampfOfficial The brands and friends I work with https://www.festool.de https://www.festool.co.uk https://www.lincolnelectric.com
Paul’s Smart Dust Collection Setup Clean Air in a Small Shop
Keeping dust under control in a compact workspace is critical for both your health and keeping your shop running efficiently. In this video, we take a look at Paul's smart dust collection setup. From hose routing and blast gates to efficient CFM airflow at the tool, see how a thoughtful, compact system captures chips and fine dust right at the source without taking up valuable floor space. Get your Smart Plans here: https://stores.modularmarket.com/paulk_homes/index.php Managing fine dust in a small shop is always a challenge, but dialing in your airflow and tool ports makes a massive difference. What kind of dust collection system are you running in your shop? Let me know down in the comments!
Vikings Never Painted Bowls This Bright | Magnolia, Turned and Sold
These two Magnolia bowls started with a small bowl found in a Viking settlement in Ireland. It had a rim and that back-cut shoulder, a shape I wanted to try on the lathe. My mother was from Denmark, so Viking history has always pulled me in. The form is true to that old bowl. The finish is not. Vikings were not pouring on color like this. I have learned the hard way that brighter finishes sell, so these got a strong red and a deep purple swirl. Both were gone at the very next craft fair. In this video I turn the pair from Magnolia, shape the rim and back cut, and finish them in color meant to catch a buyer from across the booth. If you turn, sell at shows, or just like a good wood story, leave a comment with the finish color that sells best for you.
The Can That Keeps Your Finish From Going Bad (Charity Auction) #shorts
Bloxygen has been in Marc's finishing cabinet for years. One quick spray of argon pushes the oxygen out of a half-used can of oil finish, varnish, or poly so it doesn't skin over before your next project. Bloxygen is a small, family-run company in San Luis Obispo, California, and they donated six 6-packs to Woodworkers for a Cause 2026. Every dollar goes to The Purple Heart Project, which puts woodworking tools and training in the hands of combat-wounded veterans. Bid on one of the six lots before the auction closes tonight, Saturday Oct 3 at 7pm CT: https://www.32auctions.com/wfc2026 More about the event: https://thewoodwhisperer.com/wfc #shorts #woodworking #woodfinishing #bloxygen #woodworkersforacause #purpleheartproject Free PDF plans, articles, and more: https://thewoodwhisperer.com Get new videos and shop news by email: https://thewoodwhisperer.com/newsletter/ LEARN WITH MARC Online woodworking classes: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/marc/ Guild Stream: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/subscription/ SUPPORT THE SHOW Channel membership perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKp44bWWZIiOPShPN_ytShw/join Patreon: https://patreon.com/woodwhisperer Tools Marc recommends: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer (Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer) As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. FOLLOW ALONG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodwhisperer/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/woodwhisperer/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/woodwhisperer.com
Win a Norwood Sawmill for Charity (Auction Ends Tonight!) #shorts
This Norwood Frontier OS27 portable sawmill ($4,127 value) is up for grabs in our Woodworkers for a Cause charity auction, and Norwood is covering freight to the lower 48. Every bid supports The Purple Heart Project. The auction closes TONIGHT, Saturday Oct 3 at 7pm CT. Bid here: https://www.32auctions.com/wfc2026 All the details: https://thewoodwhisperer.com/wfc Thanks to Norwood Sawmills for donating this mill! #woodworkersforacause #woodworking #sawmill #purpleheartproject Free PDF plans, articles, and more: https://thewoodwhisperer.com Get new videos and shop news by email: https://thewoodwhisperer.com/newsletter/ LEARN WITH MARC Online woodworking classes: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/marc/ Guild Stream: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/subscription/ SUPPORT THE SHOW Channel membership perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKp44bWWZIiOPShPN_ytShw/join Patreon: https://patreon.com/woodwhisperer Tools Marc recommends: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer (Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer) As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. FOLLOW ALONG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodwhisperer/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/woodwhisperer/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/woodwhisperer.com
Is this Engineering?
Use code PCBWay-ILTMS-10 to get $10 off orders over $30 at PCBWay for the first 100 orders. Go to https://pcbway.com/g/1nD8vz Get 20% off Fusion For Makers: https://courses.iliketomakestuff.com/?coupon=ROOFRACK20 🛠 Join The Maker Alliance to directly support the channel and access exclusive videos, discounts, and our private Discord community! https://themakeralliance.com Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ILikeToMakestuffSubscribe Second Channel: http://bit.ly/iltms-2 Check out my Top Videos!: http://bit.ly/ILikeToMakeStuffTopVideos Get digital plans, cool merch, and in depth articles at https://iliketomakestuff.com Learn 3D modeling in Fusion with our online course: https://www.fusionformakers.com TOOLS & SUPPLIES WE USE (affiliate links): https://iliketomakestuff.com/tools/ FOLLOW: http://instagram.com/iliketomakestuff http://twitter.com/iliketomakestuf http://facebook.com/iltms MUSIC: http://share.epidemicsound.com/iltms #ILikeToMakeStuff About I Like To Make Stuff: We have lots of projects including woodworking, metalworking, electronics, 3D printing, prop making and more! These videos are our attempt inspire and empower others to make the stuff that they want to have. Hopefully you'll see something here that will inspire you to make something that you're passionate about! I Like To Make Stuff http://www.youtube.com/Iliketomakestuff 00:00 I made a mistake 00:21 The engineering design process 01:14 My Land Cruiser roof rack 02:05 Where I went wrong 03:00 Defining the problem 03:30 Designing the bracket in Fusion 04:29 Cutting the first brackets 05:07 The metal taco 07:15 Welding the first prototype 07:33 Fitting bolts to the track 08:15 Testing the mount 09:13 Powder coating 10:45 Printing a grab handle 13:16 Testing the handle 14:19 Lock nuts and a second handle 14:44 Mounting the orange brackets 16:01 Strapping down a load 17:06 Final thoughts 18:14 Bloopers
Wood Moves, but How Much?
Designing for wood movement is essential in furniture making. If it is ignored, pieces can fail. My first project was a stereo cabinet I built in college using beautiful white
I should have told you this
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The 5/7 Rule
Unlock hand-shaped curves with this straightforward method for making infinite shapes with hand tools
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