My Favorite YouTube Channels - Carpentry [Jay Guevara]

By Your ~~Raving~~ Roving ~~Science~~ Correspondent

Wading through the wasteland that is YouTube, I've come across a number of channels that I find interesting and useful, and hope the Horde will as well.

The first installment - more to follow if this one meets with approval - concerns carpentry. My favorite channels on this topic are Essential Craftsman and The Honest Carpenter, and posted below are samplings from each channel.

Essential Craftsman is posted by a guy nearing retirement who is knowledgeable, wise, and extremely likeable. His videos contain equal parts of philosophy, sage advice, and valuable tips on choosing and using tools, as well as on building things generally. Watching them makes me feel like his virtual apprentice!

Essential Craftsman

Another channel I really like is The Honest Carpenter. It is posted by a young guy who is nevertheless obviously very experienced, and also very likeable.

The Honest Carpenter

So ... what does the Horde think? Any good recommendations? Is this helpful? If so, we'll continue the series with similar posts on electrical work, plumbing, and then (ahem) history, math, physics, engineering, and anything else that springs to mind. What say you?

Posted by: Open Blogger at 02:00 PM

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1 I'll go get em

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:01 PM (2JoB8)

2 Been watching , besides movies, videos on firearms a lot.

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:02 PM (2JoB8)

3 I follow a couple of cooking channels myself.

Posted by: Mister Scot (Formerly GWS) at December 12, 2021 02:03 PM (bVYXr)

4 Which is why you really don't need cable.

Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:03 PM (jYQlA)

5 I have rehabilitated a few small engine power tools by videos

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:04 PM (2JoB8)

6 You Suck at Cooking is fun.

Posted by: aelfheld at December 12, 2021 02:04 PM (Zy9Yy)

7 I have rehabilitated a few small engine power tools by videos

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:04 PM

When we moved I went to youtube to see how I could change our 4 prong dryer plug to fit the 3 pronged outlet on our new house. 15 minutes later and it was done.

Posted by: Mister Scot (Formerly GWS) at December 12, 2021 02:05 PM (bVYXr)

8 My favorite "how to" channels are How To Hire a Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, etc.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:06 PM (r2Iho)

9 oh boy, can't wait to look at this crap

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:06 PM (us2H3)

10 Jay, keep the thread. This could be very helpful. We've said for years, that the depth and knowledge of the horde is scary.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 12, 2021 02:09 PM (uXonU)

11 Most of being an adult today consists of Googling how to do stuff. YT is the video extension of the same premise.

Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:09 PM (jYQlA)

12 Thanks, I will have to check these out.
Project Farm is interesting for reviews of tools and diy supplies based on testing.

Posted by: KungPow at December 12, 2021 02:10 PM (J83yD)

13 For giggles watched stud finding. I like the tiny magnets he uses.

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:11 PM (2JoB8)

14 I did post a couple of weeks ago the young shapely Russian lady who was making a kitchen table while wearing tights.

And of course, Samodel who repairs scooters in a very Russian way: Casting parts, cut and try welding, and he made the expansion chamber for his scooter's exhaust by hydroforming sheet metal he salvaged from a refrigerator.

https://www.youtube.com/c/samodel

Posted by: Kindltot at December 12, 2021 02:11 PM (ZMraq)

15 Any tradesman stuff on the tubes is good. I'm currently learning about software defined radios, making your own antennas and related stuff that might be useful when the burning times come.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 12, 2021 02:12 PM (BFigT)

16 when you can sharpen a bent back gouge at hair sharpening status

then make a vid

but not until

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:12 PM (us2H3)

17 my first rule of woodworking

never buy a belt sander

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:13 PM (us2H3)

18 There's a guy on Facebook, and I'll have to look if he has a Yt channel, buys and tests the cheapest tools on Amazon. He found a $120 mig welder that turns out, is pretty good. Better than one would expect.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 12, 2021 02:13 PM (uXonU)

19 YouTube is unlimited entertainment too. I do like it. One of the reasons I felt comfortable cutting cable.

Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at December 12, 2021 02:14 PM (Fs5vw)

20 I don't watch many carpentry channels anymore. Every once in a while if I need to frame a complicated rafter system, I'll dive in. But yeah, for Morons just getting started or if a quick refresher is needed - those choices are great places to start.

Some of the channels I've tripped across over the years are downright dangerous if one follows their advice. The ones that cause me to pull my hair out most often seem to be wood carving vids. Most of those ijits have never heard of clamps and are trying to stab themselves in the left hand/wrist/arm.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 12, 2021 02:14 PM (mD/uy)

21 I wish all the successful YouTubers would also post on other platforms, like Rumble. But for now, YouTube in the monopoly. The large channels are muzzled from including any WrongThink (like about global warming is BS, Ivermectin works, and so on) ... They know they will be "de-monitized" if not put in YouTube jail or cancelled altogether.

But boy they have a lot of content for about any home repair or project, often showing great detail and good ideas on things I thought I already knew how to do.

Posted by: illiniwek at December 12, 2021 02:15 PM (Cus5s)

22 No truth to the rumor I was asked to be the model for the 7 ways to find a stud.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 12, 2021 02:15 PM (axyOa)

23 13 For giggles watched stud finding. I like the tiny magnets he uses.
Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:11 PM (2JoB

my ex coulda taught him a thing or two

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:16 PM (us2H3)

24 If you want to get reviews of stupid gadgets check out Crazy Russian Hacker.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:16 PM (eGTCV)

25 I also adore the sewing channels, some of them are wonderful and get me excited about getting the sewing machines set up and running again.

Bernadette Banner, for all her mid-atlantic prep school accent

Posted by: Kindltot at December 12, 2021 02:16 PM (ZMraq)

26 Nate The Hoof Guy.

Dude does basic farrier work on milk cows. Helps them recover from injuries and wounds to their hooves.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 12, 2021 02:17 PM (IJES/)

27 NotSoThoreau recommended Mr. Chickadee's channel. Good stuff, too. Great thread, Jay.

Posted by: flounder at December 12, 2021 02:17 PM (SH2Zi)

28 8 My favorite "how to" channels are How To Hire a Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, etc.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:06 PM (r2Iho)

Okay. I laughed at this and myself.

Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at December 12, 2021 02:17 PM (Fs5vw)

29 YouTube is unlimited entertainment too. I do like it. One of the reasons I felt comfortable cutting cable.
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at December 12, 2021 02:14 PM (Fs5vw)

I do You Tube mostly for entertainment. A number of good comedy channels, a number of decent movie/other culture review channels. Some that are capable of talking about current events, and still be entertaining.

Probably way underrated is Dave Smith:

https://www.youtube.com/c/DSmithcomic

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:18 PM (r2Iho)

30 "Rekeita Law" is the best site to use for watching court cases i.e. Rittehhouse that have social ramifications.

Posted by: MantuaBill at December 12, 2021 02:18 PM (tbB72)

31 I learned to weld watching YouTube. My crowning achievement was a 40x80 foot barn that I build. Thank you Jody from welding tips and tricks.

Posted by: Drc at December 12, 2021 02:18 PM (llGBY)

32 I have a couple of coffee makers that aren't working as they should. I'm sure YT has the information I need to get them up and running.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:19 PM (eGTCV)

33 I also like Kyle Noseworthy for sharpening, although totes gonna check that toop channel out.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 12, 2021 02:19 PM (IJES/)

34 25 I also adore the sewing channels, some of them are wonderful and get me excited about getting the sewing machines set up and running again.

Bernadette Banner, for all her mid-atlantic prep school accent
Posted by: Kindltot at December 12, 2021 02:16 PM (ZMraq)

I love to sew, as I've said before

the vid on the AOS of a shoe mender using a sewing machine was a good example of a walking foot machine

they are so much fun to use

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:20 PM (us2H3)

35 my ex coulda taught him a thing or two
Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:16 PM (us2H3)

Lemme guess, the magnets she used were at least D sized?

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:20 PM (r2Iho)

36 Clickspring by far, start with the skeleton clock series but definitely watch the Antikythera Mechanism series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML4tw_UzqZE&t=343s

Posted by: Caddis at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (LKisb)

37 On the door latches not working, what he isn't suggesting is look at gap between door and jamb. Old houses doors can settle over time, so if the top head gap is for instance bigger latch side than hinge side door is sagging so besides changing latch plate you can shim bottom hinge to kick door back up. Happens often enough on new doors if frame is not right to begin with. My favorite shim is tie strap plastic without the connection.

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (2JoB8)

38 0 Jay, keep the thread. This could be very helpful. We've said for years, that the depth and knowledge of the horde is scary.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 12, 2021 02:09 PM (uXonU)
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Thanks, rick. Proposed future themes: electrical work, plumbing, history, computers, math, physics, engineering, and ... baseball!

I realized I went to the same channels for each of these topics, and then thought that a curated list (with some samples) might be of interest to the Horde.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (KXV4L)

39 My favorite YouTubes are how to field strip every gun out there.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (HaNEn)

40 I like the bikini haul videos. I've yet to find one that might fit however... but I'll keep looking.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (BFigT)

41
Sawzall Basics and Tips

Gotta brush up my Sawzall and getaway skilz.

Posted by: Catalytic Converter Thief at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (dQvv7)

42 Razorfist has an off-brand channel dedicated to The Shadow in all media.

https://youtu.be/PNTlAKvJE_s

Posted by: BourbonChicken at December 12, 2021 02:22 PM (ybIRR)

43 I've tried to make instructional vids on restoration

like "how to restore a Dutch 18th century leather screen"

not even half way thru and already got 30+ hours

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:22 PM (us2H3)

44 I have a couple of coffee makers that aren't working as they should. I'm sure YT has the information I need to get them up and running.
Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:19 PM (eGTCV)

I had a coffee maker who made the mistake of buying decaf once.

Once.

May she rest in peace.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:22 PM (r2Iho)

45 NotSoThoreau recommended Mr. Chickadee's channel. Good stuff, too. Great thread, Jay.
Posted by: flounder at December 12, 2021 02:17 PM (SH2Zi)
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Thanks, flounder. I offered this one with some trepidation, and am pleased that it meets with some approval.

Suggestions for improving future such posts? More links? Fewer links? What?

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:23 PM (KXV4L)

46 No truth to the rumor I was asked to be the model for the 7 ways to find a stud.
Posted by: Diogenes

Not surprised... at all...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 12, 2021 02:23 PM (iMZHt)

47 Wranglerstar... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIjEnXruVHtvgSVf6TgfUg (Modern Homesteading)

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 12, 2021 02:24 PM (Ckg4U)

48 My Favorite YouTube Channel: Is this helpful? If so, we'll continue the series with similar posts on electrical work, plumbing, and then (ahem) history, math, physics, engineering, and anything else that springs to mind. What say you?
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It's a super idea and refreshingly different.

Posted by: Braenyard didn't change his name at December 12, 2021 02:24 PM (m+yM6)

49 I have a couple of coffee makers that aren't working as they should. I'm sure YT has the information I need to get them up and running.
Posted by: Northernlurker

Make sure when you switch out the spark plugs you swap like for like. If you use Copper vs Iridium for example, you are just asking for trouble.

And don't get me started of filters. ...

Posted by: Tonypete at December 12, 2021 02:24 PM (mD/uy)

50 35 my ex coulda taught him a thing or two
Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:16 PM (us2H3)

Lemme guess, the magnets she used were at least D sized?
Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:20 PM (r2Iho)

actually, she had small tits with beautiful small nipples

ask anyone in Dallas, she showed them to everyone

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:25 PM (us2H3)

51 It's a super idea and refreshingly different.

Posted by: Braenyard didn't change his name at December 12, 2021 02:24 PM (m+yM6)
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Thanks so much, Braenyard. I appreciate it!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:25 PM (KXV4L)

52 What say you?

Posted by: Open Blogger at 02:00 PM
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bluebell says yea! I'm up for more learning through YouTube University.

Posted by: bluebell at December 12, 2021 02:25 PM (wyw4S)

53 The Essential Craftsman is good. I watched the grinder video.
I'm *very* jealous of his workshop tools/setup.
He's got myriad clamps and his anvil clamp is a joy to behold.
I'll never catch up with that garage. sigh...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 12, 2021 02:26 PM (iMZHt)

54 YouTube on how to use a Sawzall to remove a catalytic converter.

Posted by: Criminals use YouTube too at December 12, 2021 02:26 PM (HaNEn)

55 Thanks, rick. Proposed future themes: electrical work, plumbing, history, computers, math, physics, engineering, and ... baseball!

I realized I went to the same channels for each of these topics, and then thought that a curated list (with some samples) might be of interest to the Horde.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (KXV4L)

Speaking of history, Internet Historian is a channel that tells the history of internet events. You don't even have to find the subjects interesting to be wildly entertained by him:

https://www.youtube.com/c/InternetHistorian

He has more than one channel, so don't be dismayed by the lack of new posts on his "main" channel.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:26 PM (r2Iho)

56 Smarter Everyday and Colin Furze are two of my favorite channels.

Posted by: Country_Breakfast at December 12, 2021 02:26 PM (fCygM)

57 There are some Brits who have a channel called Skill Builders.

https://youtu.be/aogh3EWuYj4

They do carpentry, electrical and plumbing.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 02:27 PM (R5lpX)

58 I've been watching a channel called The Fixer. The guy does every room in his modest house plus outside projects. It's sped up so you can watch, say, a five month living room redo in a half hour. There are other channels doing this but his is the only one where I remember the name.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 12, 2021 02:27 PM (mNhhD)

59 Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:20 PM (r2Iho)

actually, she had small tits with beautiful small nipples

ask anyone in Dallas, she showed them to everyone
Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:25 PM (us2H3)

Got it. You're saying I should visit Dallas soon.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:28 PM (r2Iho)

60 Speaking of history, Internet Historian is a channel that tells the history of internet events. You don't even have to find the subjects interesting to be wildly entertained by him:

https://www.youtube.com/c/InternetHistorian

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:26 PM (r2Iho)

Thanks, Burt, I'll check it out!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:28 PM (KXV4L)

61 I replaced my torsion spring for my garage door from a youtube video.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 12, 2021 02:29 PM (rDgjh)

62 ha ha well as an 'Ette of a Certain Age, I appreciate the Youtube channel of Lisa Monique Beauty.

been VERY helpful to me!

Weebls Stuff is fun especially NOW b/c he has an advent calendar going!

and David Lynch Theater

Posted by: Black Orchid the Unboosted at December 12, 2021 02:30 PM (j9HX3)

63 To get the 'job' done you need the right 'tool'. And of course having correct dimension of wood is key.

Posted by: Eromero at December 12, 2021 02:30 PM (0OP+5)

64 Similar vein is machine shop channels. Clickspring, This Old Tony, AvE are my top 3.

DiResta, one of the best maker channels

Other great channels

TFBTV puts out great modern firearm videos, Forgotten Weapons and C&Rsenal cover history of guns.

Aquachigger goes metal detecting around Virginia. He's pulled more civil war muskets and shells from rivers around the area than I believed existed. Recently collabed with AskJeffWilliams who mines gold for a living. Like he digs gold out of a mine. And he's super nutty but very knowledgeable about geology and minerals.

Red Letter Media. But you all know that already, as Ace loves them as well.

Posted by: wilbur at December 12, 2021 02:30 PM (8aG5Z)

65 Got it. You're saying I should visit Dallas soon.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:28 PM (r2Iho)

you're a lil late

like 30 years late

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:30 PM (us2H3)

66 I've been watching videos of Craig Ferguson on the Late Late Show. I've been laughing all week.

Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at December 12, 2021 02:31 PM (Fs5vw)

67 I like the bikini haul videos. I've yet to find one that might fit however... but I'll keep looking.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (BFigT)

I watched more than a few vids of Alexandra Daddario trying on new dresses.

I really didn't think any of them were my style, or would look as good at my size though.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:31 PM (r2Iho)

68 >>> My favorite shim is tie strap plastic without the connection.

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (2JoB

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Ground here shifts so much - during dry season one kicks them to close and during rainy season they close themselves.

Posted by: Braenyard didn't change his name at December 12, 2021 02:31 PM (m+yM6)

69 the door latches not working, what he isn't suggesting is look at gap between door and jamb. Old houses doors can settle over time, so if the top head gap is for instance bigger latch side than hinge side door is sagging so besides changing latch plate you can shim bottom hinge to kick door back up. Happens often enough on new doors if frame is not right to begin with. My favorite shim is tie strap plastic without the connection.
Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:21 PM (2JoB

My first go to, is to take a couple of longer screws and fasten them through the hinge into the framing. I've "pulled or pushed" many a door that way.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 02:31 PM (R5lpX)

70 I don't suppose anyone here is interested is what I'm cooking for dinner?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 12, 2021 02:31 PM (EZebt)

71 I youtube for music videos. Have a good pair of headphones. Just don't have room for my hi-fi stuff.

I will look at the sharpening videos. Have some plane irons and knives that need sharpening. I just butcher the irons when I try.

Posted by: Javems at December 12, 2021 02:32 PM (AmoqO)

72 Wranglerstar... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIjEnXruVHtvgSVf6TgfUg (Modern Homesteading)
Posted by: Slapweasel

That's they guy I was talking about!

Posted by: rickb223 at December 12, 2021 02:32 PM (uXonU)

73 It can be a chore, but there's plenty of vehicle "how-to" videos out there. The issue here is finding one that's specific to your make/model and what exactly the issue or project is.

I found videos for fixing an old Kitchen Aid mixer my wife has too.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 12, 2021 02:32 PM (BFigT)

74 Got it. You're saying I should visit Dallas soon.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:28 PM (r2Iho)

you're a lil late

like 30 years late
Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:30 PM (us2H3)

Dammit!

Required: Does she have a daughter (or age appropriate granddaughter)?

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:33 PM (r2Iho)

75 tinking about doing a vid on the how to

on a opposed basswood core suitable for veneering

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 02:35 PM (us2H3)

76 I youtube for music videos. Have a good pair of headphones. Just don't have room for my hi-fi stuff.

Posted by: Javems at December 12, 2021 02:32 PM (AmoqO)

Was on The Tubes recently, listening to Mazzy Star and Hope Sandoval songs. Something sounded off, so I pulled up my thumb drive with copies of songs directly off the CDs... sure enough, the "official" versions on Youtube have the vocals reworked, and not for the better.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:36 PM (r2Iho)

77 Yep, love Mr Chickadee. Bruke has a series on a cabin he built in Japan. He's been making stuff out of pallets lately. I've been watching Bushradical this week.

Favorite bushcraft are Coalcracker, Corporal's Corner, Swedwood and Cimber Bushcraft. I like Bjorn Bull-Hansen too. And Fandabi Dozi for Scottish stuff. I guess Nomadic Architecture goes in here too.

For sewing, Elin Abrahamsson and Abby Cox. Fiddleybits for treadle machines.

Kimi and Misssimple are the two Korean blogs I watch for gardening stuff. If you'd like links to any of these, let me know.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 02:36 PM (YynYJ)

78 This Old Tony is a hoot for amateur and even some professional machinists. There are others, but TOT has some if the best humor.

Posted by: West at December 12, 2021 02:36 PM (QY+6a)

79 Forgotten Weapons.

Posted by: West at December 12, 2021 02:37 PM (QY+6a)

80 "That's they guy I was talking about!"
-Posted by: rickb223 at December 12, 2021 02:32 PM (uXonU)

*fist-bump*

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 12, 2021 02:37 PM (Ckg4U)

81 San Franpsycho in a hour and a half we will

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:37 PM (2JoB8)

82 Will add from last night's music thread, Postmodern Jukebox is first time I actually got lots of lyrics right.

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:39 PM (2JoB8)

83 61 I replaced my torsion spring for my garage door from a youtube video.
Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 12, 2021 02:29 PM (rDgjh)
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You're a brave man. I've watched such videos, but balked at trying it myself. I could just myself getting cut in half by a torsion spring suddenly released inadvertently.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:40 PM (KXV4L)

84 79 Forgotten Weapons.
Posted by: West at December 12, 2021 02:37 PM (QY+6a)

Hickcock45 is an excellent gun channel.

Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at December 12, 2021 02:40 PM (Fs5vw)

85 I will look at the sharpening videos. Have some plane irons and knives that need sharpening. I just butcher the irons when I try.
Posted by: Javems

Javems - check out Paul Sellers - he has a number of vids on restoring and sharpening plane irons. His presentation is pretty straight forward. I do mine pretty closely to his method.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 12, 2021 02:41 PM (mD/uy)

86 If you ever want to try your hand at making Thousand Year eggs check out Emmiemade, or something like that.
She does experimental cooking and baking recipes.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:41 PM (eGTCV)

87 Utility Jude's Wartime Cooking is interesting. She portrays a British woman during WWII. Talks about rationing and shows recipes. I also watch Girl in Calico and Apronful of Stones. Not exactly cooking shows but very relaxing

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 02:42 PM (YynYJ)

88 For knife sharpening, I like knifegrinders.au.com

Lots of custom Tormek accessories and wheels, not to mention strops and edge-related measurement instrumentation. On youtube, check out the Knife Grinders Australia channel.

Posted by: mrp at December 12, 2021 02:43 PM (6eRlp)

89 Hickok 45 been watching a lot of

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:43 PM (2JoB8)

90 You're a brave man. I've watched such videos, but balked at trying it myself. I could just myself getting cut in half by a torsion spring suddenly released inadvertently.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:40 PM (KXV4L)

You're a brave man. I've watched such videos, but balked at trying it myself. I could just myself getting cut in half by a torsion spring suddenly released inadvertently.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:40 PM (KXV4L)

I've never had to replace one, but I have dismantled several during remodeling projects. Main thing is to have a couple of torsion bars to "relax" the spring as you unwind it.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 02:43 PM (R5lpX)

91 Every time I want to fire up my edge trimmer in spring I need to check out the YouTube video on how to start it.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:43 PM (eGTCV)

92 ...,sure enough, the "official" versions on Youtube have the vocals reworked, and not for the better.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:36 PM (r2Iho)

Huh, have to listen for that.

Posted by: Javems at December 12, 2021 02:44 PM (AmoqO)

93 Essential Craftsman is amazing. For anyone who has ever swung a hammer for profit, he is a master. And for everyone else he is pretty damned interesting!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 12, 2021 02:44 PM (Q9lwr)

94 I've never had to replace one, but I have dismantled several during remodeling projects. Main thing is to have a couple of torsion bars to "relax" the spring as you unwind it.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 02:43 PM (R5lpX)
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I understand the principle, but ... I also understand the principle of milking rattlesnake venom. I just don't want to do either one.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:45 PM (KXV4L)

95 "For knife sharpening, I like knifegrinders.au.com"

It's knifegrinders.com.au (sigh)

Posted by: mrp at December 12, 2021 02:46 PM (6eRlp)

96 When I installed my first overhead door, the instructions said 8 wraps. I thought if 8 wraps are good, nine will be better. Told the wife to unlatch the door. It came flying up, and knocked me off the ladder.

Posted by: Ronster at December 12, 2021 02:46 PM (G1E1T)

97 Not long ago watching Mazzy Star video saw David Robach died beginning last year, Hope Sandoval is still with us.

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 02:46 PM (2JoB8)

98 I know a guy who measures with a micrometer, marks with chalk and cuts with a chainsaw.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 02:46 PM (R5lpX)

99 I watched the Essential Craftsman's video on five mistakes contractors make, and it applies to any business, including freelance writing. Not keeping track of your money, not charging what you're worth, undercutting yourself with the promise of future higher paying work (which never comes) I've seen again and again.

Posted by: Jeebuz at December 12, 2021 02:46 PM (grggs)

100 For Biblical archaeology I watch Sergio and Rhoda in Israel.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:47 PM (eGTCV)

101 And then there's the chick that models revealing clothing. I've watched that one...mostly with the mute button on.

Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at December 12, 2021 02:47 PM (Fs5vw)

102 93 Essential Craftsman is amazing. For anyone who has ever swung a hammer for profit, he is a master. And for everyone else he is pretty damned interesting!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 12, 2021 02:44 PM
Agreed.

Posted by: Eromero at December 12, 2021 02:48 PM (0OP+5)

103 Several mentions that are non-video. If you want to understand basics of practical metallurgy, gunsmithing manuals by Charles Chapel, another by WF Vickery, and still another by Walter Howe, cover the basics of forging and making parts, heat treatment, and finishing techniques. Most require only handtools (heat treatment requires a bit more as does forging). Lock, Stock, and Barrel by RH McCrory goes into depth on restoring antique firearms which also gives pointers on carving, wood staining, etc. that can be applied to other fields such as restoring furniture, dealing with wrought iron, casting brass parts, etc.

As far as practical guides for home DIY'ers, the Black and Decker series of books usually found at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. does a decent job on wiring, structural building, etc.

Haynes series manuals that are particular to your vehicle serve as a general DIY guide to maintain your vehicle, replace minor parts, and also to avoid getting snowed by mechanics. One some, especially if you are working on electrical systems, see if you can buy service manuals for your vehicle. This is also recommended if you have older mowers or tractors to keep running.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 02:48 PM (9hXN1)

104 I watch funny pet videos from time to time. The problem is that they are all 12 minutes long and I'm satisfied after two.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:48 PM (eGTCV)

105 Eric the Car Guy for all your automotive needs. Also ETCG1.

Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:48 PM (jYQlA)

106 One torsion spring was broken. No stress there. Detensioning the other was easy.

Tensioning the new springs was work. Fortunately, the springs came with two bars for just such work.

Home Depot.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 12, 2021 02:48 PM (rDgjh)

107 All of us down at the Brattleboro Women's Reproductive Health Center wish Presdent Obama would has his own show or TV channel.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at December 12, 2021 02:49 PM (otFiP)

108 100 For Biblical archaeology I watch Sergio and Rhoda in Israel.

What a coincidence, I was watching them last night--doing a revisit to the Church of the Apostles dig around the Sea of Galilee.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 02:49 PM (9hXN1)

109 I occasionally watch OE Fitness's videos on gym idiots. He specializes in people doing bizarre made-up exercises, guys who've injected their arms with oil (!), and people half- or quarter-repping, especially on the leg press station, and other people with appalling form.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:50 PM (KXV4L)

110 I know a guy who measures with a micrometer, marks with chalk and cuts with a chainsaw.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy

HA! I've known a few guys like that.

What I really find interesting in all craftsman type how-to videos is the presenter telling you what can go wrong when doing whatever it is. And, even better, what to do when it goes wrong.

"Okay Peeps, this is how we are going to save this wood/fabric/material/etc."

Posted by: Tonypete at December 12, 2021 02:50 PM (mD/uy)

111 Any time I service something new on my Kubota tractor I'm searching for how to's. Even looked at some vids on using a new land plane.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 12, 2021 02:50 PM (BFigT)

112 undercutting yourself with the promise of future higher paying work (which never comes) I've seen again and again.
Posted by: Jeebuz at December 12, 2021 02:46 PM (grggs)

That's a biggy right there. DAMHIKT.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 02:50 PM (R5lpX)

113 Capandball has some interesting gun stuff. Slim Potatohead normally travels in a small trailer, but bought and is restoring a small cabin. Gonagain and RVerTV and the other two travel vlogs I watch. And I've mentioned Uneducated Economist before.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 02:50 PM (YynYJ)

114 Eric the Car Guy for all your automotive needs. Also ETCG1.
Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:48 PM (jYQlA)
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I like that one, too. Along with ChrisFix.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:51 PM (KXV4L)

115 I know a guy who measures with a micrometer, marks with chalk and cuts with a chainsaw.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM

I bet he has that sign in his shop that says "Measure Twice, Cut Onc".

Posted by: mikeski at December 12, 2021 02:52 PM (P1f+c)

116 Angle grinders: I have one DeWalt 20V cordless, and four or five $25 Harbor Freight corded.

The DeWalt is great for applications where I'm going to be moving around a lot, but if I'm going to set up some welding to be done in a fixed location I'll set up one of the HF grinders with a cutoff wheel, one with a flapper, maybe one with a smoother flapper.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 02:52 PM (8erNz)

117 And there's Bob and Brad, the two most famous physical therapists on the internet

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 02:52 PM (YynYJ)

118 Despite my inordinate frugality I actually decided to plunk down 12 bucks a month for YT premium so I don't have to watch commercials b/c I consume so much YT.
But hey, no cable bill.

Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:52 PM (jYQlA)

119 I watch a number of channels regarding graphics software, though I can't name those channels off-hand. Always good for tutorials.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 12, 2021 02:52 PM (m0zqP)

120 (part 2 since minx hates me)

These HF grinders are mostly 10+ years old, and have held up just fine. And at the price...when I needed to do some notching of some brick in-place I put a masonry blade in the grungiest of my HF grinders, put on some heavy rubber gloves and boots, set up a hose to spray the area, and proceeded to cut.

Do not do this.

But it worked perfectly.

When I was done I did my best humming rendition of Scotty piping off dead Spock's torpedo and consigned the sparking, brick-dust-filled HF Chicago Electric grinder it to the garbage, it'd done its job.

The cheapest ones are usually junk, but one line up from the bottom (HF has developed a bewildering line of brand names now...) is usually good.

The HAMB (http://jalopyjournal.com/forum) used to have a Harbor Freight pass/fail thread, I haven't looked at it in a while.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 02:53 PM (8erNz)

121 I've learned alot watching youtube videos. During the plandemic in 2020 since there were no shows to do I concentrated on making jewelry, specifically using leather. This lady I watch is excellent and fun to watch. I've learned so much watching her and she has a new video about every 3 weeks.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 12, 2021 02:53 PM (nxdel)

122 For information on cocktails I like Behind the Bar with Cara Devine.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:54 PM (eGTCV)

123
What a coincidence, I was watching them last night--doing a revisit to the Church of the Apostles dig around the Sea of Galilee.
Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 02:49 PM (9hXN1)

Cool. Pretty sure I've watched that.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:55 PM (eGTCV)

124 I figure you guys know Matt and Blonde, but I watch the show every Sunday Night at 9 EST. It used to be named Beauty & The Beta.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeY-wRrb65Jt37QHa5xMog

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 12, 2021 02:55 PM (Ckg4U)

125 99 Not keeping track of your money, not charging what you're worth, undercutting yourself with the promise of future higher paying work (which never comes) I've seen again and again.
Posted by: Jeebuz at December 12, 2021 02:46 PM (grggs)

That last part ties in nicely with one of the articles Pixy linked in the overnight tech thread. Quite a lot of our digital infrastructure was built for free by very smart but somewhat socially awkward nerds who thought they could parlay all that work into nice jobs in Big Tech. But the techlords just screwed them over like they screw everyone over, because they can, and more and more huge security holes are popping up as the original maintainers drop out due to age or burnout.

Posted by: CppThis at December 12, 2021 02:55 PM (UewuT)

126 "Slim Potatohead normally travels in a small trailer but bought and is restoring a small cabin. Gonagain..."

I LOVE Slim. He has inspired me so much I'm planning my retirement around his lifestyle. What an excellent videographer, editor, and storyteller. I also watch Gonagain as well as Bob Wells.

Check out Elsa Rhae and Barron.

Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:56 PM (jYQlA)

127 I understand the principle, but ... I also understand the principle of milking rattlesnake venom. I just don't want to do either one.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara

A good rule to follow.

"If I dork this up, will I die?"

No: DIY project.

Yes: Hire someone who has already perfected the "not dying" part to do it for me.

Posted by: mikeski at December 12, 2021 02:56 PM (P1f+c)

128 @JEM

I have three Hitachi circular saws, one of which is about 30 years old. I've replaced the foot on two of them, but the oldest one has a diamond concrete cutting blade on it. It still works and is great when I have to cut broke or concrete block.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 02:57 PM (R5lpX)

129 Re YouTube and entertainment: there are lots of old movies there that are "free with ads," although I don't see any ads.

Bonus aspect: those movies predate the "woke" infestation, and so are worth watching, because they truly are entertaining.

Guilty pleasure/confession: I've watched several Randolph Scott westerns because they take me back to my childhood when I used to see them at the Saturday matinee on the Hunter's Point naval base theater. Nostalgia!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 02:58 PM (KXV4L)

130 If I want YT on for background noise while reading the HQ I try to find an episode of The Curse of Oak Island.
There's only about two minutes of new information in any particular episode.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 02:58 PM (eGTCV)

131 Jay- Thank you! Tricks I didn't know about the tape measure. Liked the 21 tool tips. Didn't know about the scribe on the square. The other I know about. Did construction, etc. in another life. I will bookmark this for later viewing.

Hiya Slap!

Posted by: Infidel at December 12, 2021 02:59 PM (qpolg)

132 Haynes series manuals that are particular to your vehicle serve as a general DIY guide to maintain your vehicle, replace minor parts, and also to avoid getting snowed by mechanics. One some, especially if you are working on electrical systems, see if you can buy service manuals for your vehicle. This is also recommended if you have older mowers or tractors to keep running.
Posted by: whig

The Haynes books are good for old stuff, simple stuff, but as cars have gotten more complex it's become pretty much impossible for paper manuals to keep up.

For maybe 1990-2010 the materials moved to CD and DVD-based software which was pretty good, because you could *ahem* usually steal it.

These days two things have happened:

a) Those service manuals are now online services, if you're a dealer or a shop they rent you access for $ per year, DIYers get something between $12/day, $35/month and fuck off. Still useful.

(to be continued)

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 02:59 PM (8erNz)

133 Smarter Everyday and Colin Furze are two of my favorite channels.

Posted by: Country_Breakfast at December 12, 2021 02:26 PM (fCygM)

The Brits are supposed to suffer culturally from the "Tall Poppy Syndrome" . . . Then you have Colin Furze.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 12, 2021 02:59 PM (ZMraq)

134 For information on dog breeds I watch Animal Watch with Anneka Svenska.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 03:00 PM (eGTCV)

135 I do use videos on a specific technique or knowledge for something like a specific model of yard equipment that has something like a wonky carburetor. But due to time constraints when fixing something, I want a short to the point video.

I am one of those fossils that prefers books and manuals to you tube. Grew up that way and I find that often a book/manual lays out the task in an organized way that youtube videos often fail at doing. Furthermore, I am a faster reader than watching in real time plus you can have it alongside when performing the task and a cellphone is a poor substitute. But then again, I had three years of shop with a talented instructor and an excellent woodworking, mechanics, and metal working sections. Only thing it lacked was electronics. You learn that often there are multiple ways to achieve the same result but some are faster than others.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:00 PM (9hXN1)

136 A good rule to follow.

"If I dork this up, will I die?"

No: DIY project.

Yes: Hire someone who has already perfected the "not dying" part to do it for me.
Posted by: mikeski at December 12, 2021 02:56 PM (P1f+c)
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That's my rule, too. Being cheap, I buy cars used and drive them until the wheels fall off. The clear coat on my old car (my wife has a much newer one) has taken a hit from the SoCal sun, so I'm about to try my hand at fixing it. The good part is that even if I screw it up, it won't look any worse.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 03:00 PM (KXV4L)

137 Despite my inordinate frugality I actually decided to plunk down 12 bucks a month for YT premium so I don't have to watch commercials b/c I consume so much YT.
But hey, no cable bill.
Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:52 PM (jYQlA)

Watch all your ewe tube via the brave browser. It blocks their adds.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 12, 2021 03:00 PM (IJES/)

138 (part 2)

b) Manufacturers used to have a monopoly on diagnostic electronics, and it was usually priced between $5000 and fuck off. Autel and others - hate to say it but the good ones mostly originate in China - have brought that down to under $500. The shit you used to need $32K of proprietary diag tools to do on your Ferrari 550M (one reason I don't own one) can now be done with a $70 Autel dongle and a phone app.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:01 PM (8erNz)

139 Javems - check out Paul Sellers - he has a number of vids on restoring and sharpening plane irons. His presentation is pretty straight forward. I do mine pretty closely to his method.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 12, 2021 02:41 PM (mD/uy)

Thanks, will do.

Posted by: Javems at December 12, 2021 03:01 PM (AmoqO)

140 116 Angle grinders: I have one DeWalt 20V cordless, and four or five $25 Harbor Freight corded.

try a Metabo

not cordless but a fine tool

REDACTED approved, not easily attained

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 03:01 PM (us2H3)

141 Smarter Everyday
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That is one of my favorites, too, and will figure in a future post in this series.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 03:01 PM (KXV4L)

142 Watch all your ewe tube via the brave browser. It blocks their adds.
Posted by: BifBewalski

This man - a Moron through and through.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 12, 2021 03:02 PM (mD/uy)

143 James Bond could be non-binary in future: 'It's open'

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I guess the franchise isn't dying fast enough.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 12, 2021 03:02 PM (FVME7)

144 What I wanted: a retirement lifestyle modeled after Hugh Hefner.

What I have: a retirement lifestyle modeled after Al Bundy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 12, 2021 03:02 PM (BFigT)

145 It's possible that I learned about it a while back here at AoS, but I've just started watching the "dad, how do I?" channel. What a truly good man.

I look forward to watching the links above, and hope that you do this some more.

Thanks Jay Guevara, Roving Correspondent!

Posted by: Appycay at December 12, 2021 03:02 PM (zGcp1)

146 For bourbon reviews I watch It's Bourbon Night.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 03:03 PM (eGTCV)

147 (and yes, I did look at Ferrari 550/575Ms and found the services mostly doable myself, like the 30K cam belts, but the $32K diagnostic software gave me enough pause to research their general durability and the gorgeous interiors seem to deteriorate like a dollar-store dildo).

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:03 PM (8erNz)

148 I'm about to try my hand at fixing it. The good part is that even if I screw it up, it won't look any worse.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 03:00 PM (KXV4L)

Ha! Back in the day, I had a '64 Chevy pickup that the previous owner had painted with latex house paint. Sometimes driving down the road, a chip of paint would fly off and hit the windshield...good times.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 03:04 PM (R5lpX)

149 I pay for You Tube too. It's the only thing I watch on tv. And I was happy to see Slim making videos again

I do watch Trout and Coffee. The guy lives in the Adrondacks and does video for a living. He's a bit annoying but the visuals are good.

The main thing about the stuff I watch, about building cabins, is that they live where they can get away with it. Too much meddling by bureaucrats here to get away with it.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 03:06 PM (YynYJ)

150 JEM,

I keep older vehicles because I can work on them. A lot of the new stuff requires special tools, dealer only information, etc. that I can live without.

I don't care to rebuild an engine but knowing something like a basic breakdown and a troubleshooting guide gives me the information to troubleshoot and diagnose the problems before going to the dealer. Too many times mechanics, even at dealers, simply change parts until the vehicle is fixed which adds labor and parts to the bill.

I simply keep an extra vehicle or so around so that if one goes down, we have something to drive if one is deadlined for repairs.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:06 PM (9hXN1)

151 The shit you used to need $32K of proprietary diag tools to do on your Ferrari 550M (one reason I don't own one) can now be done with a $70 Autel dongle and a phone app.
Posted by: JEM

And you don't even have to buy the diagnostic tools. Just go to AutoZone or wherever, tell them you've got a check engine light on, and they'll scan out the trouble code for you.

They'd love to sell you the replacement part and send you on your way, rather than having you go down the street to the dealership.

The last time I did this, they got me for two purchases, because changing the part required a special tool, too. Of course you can't use normal screws and bolts for things on an exotic machine like General Motors makes.....

Posted by: mikeski at December 12, 2021 03:08 PM (P1f+c)

152 One of the things I really like about YouTube is the opportunity to see how to do things. A really big factor in working on many things is how the damned thing is held together. When it doesn't come loose, is it because I've missed a screw, or does it just need a little muscle?

Getting it wrong and muscling something when you've missed a screw exacts a steep price.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 03:09 PM (KXV4L)

153 try a Metabo

not cordless but a fine tool

REDACTED approved, not easily attained

It's become impossible to deal with posting around here. Anything more than ten lines gets flagged as spam...so this'll be three parts.

There are certain tools...like recip saws and a few other things - where I'll go expensive because they are just better and I use them a lot.

There are some tools that are just so simple that the difference between cheap and expensive is not worth the $. Angle grinders, for instance.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:10 PM (8erNz)

154 Do I have to buy a $300 chainsaw to burn a stump with vegetable oil?

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 12, 2021 03:10 PM (BPuaD)

155 (part 2)

There are tools where cheap is a virtue overcoming many faults, like the Harbor Freight SDS hammer-drill that I use four times a year and have done so for the past twenty. It's a bit bulky and the controls are clumsy but it cost, new, half a day's rental on a Hilti from Home Depot and in that sense it's paid for itself many, many times over.

But cordless changes the picture, you don't buy a tool, you buy into a battery infrastructure, and each vendor has a different array of tools/markets they chase. I'm mostly 20/60V DeWalt, but I couldn't do without the 12V Milwaukee ratchet so in the smaller stuff I'm red.

And I've got some cheap HF Bauer at a rental place at the other end of the state that's adequate for what I nee

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:11 PM (8erNz)

156 I've been watching videos by a guy named Rex Krueger.

His channel is about basic woodworking with hand tools.

I also have been watching the Todd Graves videos on the Single Plane golf swing...because my game isn't already screwed up enough.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 03:11 PM (R5lpX)

157 Table saw basics - don't put a small hand held piece to the blade.

Posted by: Braenyard didn't change his name at December 12, 2021 03:12 PM (m+yM6)

158 Gonagain had a video, that I've linked before, on putting together a basic tool kit for your car. He had a good suggestion to look up 10 most common problems for (year and model of your car)

They had an automatic transmission issue they figured out with help from commenters on their video.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 03:13 PM (YynYJ)

159 I was going to stay quiet on Haynes manuals; but, then I remembered where I was on the Headquarters.

I have Haynes manuals on VWs, F150, and many motorcycles.
The problem with them all is as soon as I get to the part that I need to get the job completed the manual says something like "take to a professional".
Totally worthless advice as I'm trying *not* to take my motorcycle to the $tealer who charges $75/hr and feels a coolant change requires pulling the engine.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 12, 2021 03:14 PM (iMZHt)

160 Getting it wrong and muscling something when you've missed a screw exacts a steep price.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara

It is always useful to refer to the exploded parts diagrams before disassembly of anything if available. That will flag hidden screws, bolts, etc. which is important if the item is fairly expensive. What can make this difficult is Chinese manufacturers often have crappy parts diagrams and multiple models of the same item using different brandnames for different customers.
Ran into that when fixing a tile saw that had a rare brushless motor.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:15 PM (9hXN1)

161 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRukJDSCUHQ

You're welcome. You're now done for the afternoon. We'll see you about 4pm tomorrow after you've binged his stuff.

I can't imagine how long it takes him to put together one of these videos.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:15 PM (8erNz)

162 145 It's possible that I learned about it a while back here at AoS, but I've just started watching the "dad, how do I?" channel. What a truly good man.

I look forward to watching the links above, and hope that you do this some more.

Thanks Jay Guevara, Roving Correspondent!
Posted by: Appycay at December 12, 2021 03:02 PM (zGcp1)
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Thanks, Appycay!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 03:16 PM (KXV4L)

163 Not precisely a carpentry question, but finishing. Were the old stains and waxes (pre-petroleum based) safer and less toxic than the ones in use today?

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 12, 2021 03:16 PM (ONvIw)

164 And I've got some cheap HF Bauer at a rental place at the other end of the state that's adequate for what I nee
Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:11 PM (8erNz)

I use certain tools to save time

a Metabo will tip thru metal in one fifth the time a cordless will

any cordless

and I have some cordless, like Milwukee 1/2 impacts

but they can be dangerous compared to their air driven friends

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 03:18 PM (us2H3)

165 Except for cordless screw gun I don't have battery tools, many co-workers and company tools are. They are nice to have but batteries don't last forever if you use them very often.

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 03:19 PM (2JoB8)

166 Ooooh, I love these kinds of videos! My dad was a pretty dedicated do-it-yourself-er and enjoyed being competent with his projects.

Posted by: Emmie at December 12, 2021 03:19 PM (6RgRK)

167 Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

I don't take that amiss, the value of the Haynes manuals is simply to demonstrate where a particular part is, give background and often error codes for troubleshooting, and can lead to a discussion with your mechanic about a fix without spending money.

I would not use the manual to rebuild an engine or transmission but for parts replacement of various wear and tear items, it is fine. But, I would not use youtube videos for rebuilding an engine or transmission either.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:19 PM (9hXN1)

168 Pretty sure French polish is safe. I was told that Tung oil can cause health problems, Epstein-Barr in particular.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 03:19 PM (YynYJ)

169 I'm a huge fan of the 'townsends' channel. 18th century history, frontier living, crafts of the period, firearms, cooking, you name it. Practical info for the history nerd.

Posted by: JTB at December 12, 2021 03:19 PM (7EjX1)

170 The problem with them all is as soon as I get to the part that I need to get the job completed the manual says something like "take to a professional".

This became a big thing with the Bentley manuals that were effectively the 'factory' paper manuals available to normal humans for BMWs, Audis, etc.

When I bought my Saab 900 I bought the factory manual set. It was nine steel-backed binders and cost a fortune. But it was, once you figured out all the updates and addenda, comprehensive.

The Bentley manuals for the Audi S6 Avant and E39 BMW 540i/M5 were effectively useless. They'd left out any kind of heavy powertrain service, much electrical stuff, just to get them down to 2-3 paperback manuals.

To get useful service info for those vehicles you had to go find them in the torrents.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:20 PM (8erNz)

171 My favorite tool is a telescoping rod that fits in your pocket with a magnet on the end so you can retrieve that small part that fell down into a crevice.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 12, 2021 03:20 PM (jTmQV)

172 For cordless tools, I've been using the Ryobi 18+ system. The tools are inexpensive, but we'll made and have lasted me for years, even with hard use. I have the 7 1/4" miter saw 18V that I bought several years ago, but I just found out that it is a little bit under powered for bevel crosscutting 1x4's. That is the only Ryobi tool I'm disappointed in.

I've had and used other brands, Makita, DeWalt, Porter Cable and Milwaukee, but they are too expensive and didn't last any longer than the Ryobi.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 03:21 PM (R5lpX)

173 AOP should have a YouTube Channel.

I wonder how many guys like him are out there that don't.

Posted by: JT at December 12, 2021 03:21 PM (arJlL)

174 168 Pretty sure French polish is safe. I was told that Tung oil can cause health problems, Epstein-Barr in particular.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 03:19 PM (YynYJ)

Thanks. Will look into this. Kid2 is a hobby furniture maker who likes making Nakashima type things, and I can't deal with the smell and think it's hazardous in the house.

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 12, 2021 03:21 PM (ONvIw)

175 Do I have to buy a $300 chainsaw to burn a stump with vegetable oil?
Posted by: Dr. Bone

I did.
TBH, I bought the chainsaw to fell the trees so I can get to the stumps.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 12, 2021 03:21 PM (uXonU)

176 11 Most of being an adult today consists of Googling how to do stuff. YT is the video extension of the same premise.
Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:09 PM (jYQlA)

Well, when nobody taught you how to do it, and making any kind of mistake as part of the learning process is not an option, then that's all you're left with.

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Sexual Racist. at December 12, 2021 03:22 PM (II3Gr)

177 163 Not precisely a carpentry question, but finishing. Were the old stains and waxes (pre-petroleum based) safer and less toxic than the ones in use today?

Posted by: CN...FJB

In a word, sometimes if it has no adulterants. Stains, it depends on what the components of the stain is. Beeswax and Linseed oil are safe if you do not have additives in them--if it has additives then you have to look it up. Shellac, again, in the raw state, is safe but water will deteriorate the finish and it can mold.

If wanting safe materials, look for foodgrade stains, finishes, etc. The specialty stores online will have what you are looking for.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (9hXN1)

178 I use certain tools to save time

a Metabo will tip thru metal in one fifth the time a cordless will

Angle grinders are about RPM and being able to maintain RPM under load.

My DeWalt cordless will cut anything I'd want a 4.5in cutting wheel to cut. I've got a big 6.5in corded thing for anything it can't handle.

But up to, say, 1/4in steel, the little ones including the cordless do fine.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (8erNz)

179 My favorite tool is a telescoping rod that fits in your pocket with a magnet on the end so you can retrieve that small part that fell down into a crevice.
Posted by: gourmand du jour

Mine too! I always keep one in the nightstand, just in case.

Posted by: B. Obama at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (P1f+c)

180 My favorite YouTube channel is Bithead1000. It started as a retro-gaming channel devoted to the TurboGrafx 16, but now it's rants about his wife, son, and Costco job. Also his futile attempts to "restore" a hopelessly rusted out 1962 Mercury Meteor.

If he were more politically aware, he'd be one of us, guaranteed.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (G6DU0)

181 For black powder firearms, mostly, my favorite channel is 'duelist1954'. Mike Beliveau really knows his stuff. He covers the history, loading, accuracy, making paper cartridges, maintenance, and all the rest. It's informative and pleasant viewing.

Posted by: JTB at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (7EjX1)

182 I finally got rid of my Chilton's manual for the 72 chevy pick up and the old sporty 1000.

Posted by: Infidel at December 12, 2021 03:24 PM (qpolg)

183 Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (9hXN1)

Thanks!

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 12, 2021 03:24 PM (ONvIw)

184 Deplorable Jay Guevara

Thanks for the thread, I've bookmarked the 2 channels you pointed out and a number from the posts.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 12, 2021 03:24 PM (iMZHt)

185 Thanks to Jay Guevara for the thread and, hopefully, more such threads to come. This is fun.

Posted by: JTB at December 12, 2021 03:26 PM (7EjX1)

186 Posted by: CN...FJB

Btw, a lot of those stains, etc. will have an odor to them as generally you have a solvent that evaporates leaving behind the stain or finish.

Always best to use ventilation and you do have to watch out for flammability as turpentine, linseed oil, etc. rags have to be disposed of properly as they can self combust under the right conditions.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:26 PM (9hXN1)

187 I like to watch the bushcraft videos because I can't really do that stuff any more. I just like to watch guys bust up wood with an axe.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 03:26 PM (YynYJ)

188 For cordless tools, I've been using the Ryobi 18+ system. The tools are inexpensive, but we'll made and have lasted me for years, even with hard use. I have the 7 1/4" miter saw 18V that I bought several years ago, but I just found out that it is a little bit under powered for bevel crosscutting 1x4's. That is the only Ryobi tool I'm disappointed in.

I've had and used other brands, Makita, DeWalt, Porter Cable and Milwaukee, but they are too expensive and didn't last any longer than the Ryobi.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM

Same here. They hacked me off though. 1st world problem. Was wanting a leaf blower/compactor. They have a leaf blower/compactor that blows or sucks with an impeller that cuts up leaves. Reduces 11 bags to one. Problem? It's 40v. Everything I have is in the 18v line.

Just like with guns, I want to avoid caliber creep.
Don't want to have to buy a 40v system to add to the 18v system.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 12, 2021 03:27 PM (uXonU)

189 My favorite tool is a telescoping rod that fits in your pocket with a magnet on the end so you can retrieve that small part that fell down into a crevice.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 12, 2021 03:20 PM (jTmQV)
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I use a couple of small rare earth magnets to hold screws etc. as I remove them from something, or am about to use them to fasten something. Especially when up on a ladder, the magnets are invaluable to keep track of such parts.

I also have a little grabber thing (like those used to pick up litter), which obviates the need to get out a ladder to take, e.g., paint cans off of a high shelf.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 03:27 PM (KXV4L)

190 I had a friend who was a pretty good carpenter and last I talked to him , was constructing log cabin homes. He always told me his hammer was his favorite tool. If it don't fit you make it fit.

Posted by: Criminals use YouTube too at December 12, 2021 03:27 PM (HaNEn)

191 182 I finally got rid of my Chilton's manual for the 72 chevy pick up and the old sporty 1000.
Posted by: Infidel

Looking across the office, I spy...1970 and 1971 Chilton's manuals (multi-brand), 1960 Motor manual (multi-brand) 1964 Ford parts manuals (diagrams and text), same for 1965, same for early '60s Cortinas, shop manuals for 1964 big Fords and 1965 Falcon/Mustang/etc, 1956 Lincolns, 2002 Chevy/GMC trucks (6 volume set), and a few others.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:28 PM (8erNz)

192 Another sewing machine link: Ray Elkins of Sew Purty. I took a class with him.

https://youtu.be/_kv82Xxzkpc

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 03:28 PM (YynYJ)

193 184 Deplorable Jay Guevara

Thanks for the thread, I've bookmarked the 2 channels you pointed out and a number from the posts.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 12, 2021 03:24 PM (iMZHt)

185 Thanks to Jay Guevara for the thread and, hopefully, more such threads to come. This is fun.
Posted by: JTB at December 12, 2021 03:26 PM (7EjX1)
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Thanks, guys. As indicated, I had some trepidation on posting this one, and am gratified by the response. Much appreciated!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 03:28 PM (KXV4L)

194 Off criminal sock

Posted by: Just a side note at December 12, 2021 03:29 PM (HaNEn)

195 I use a couple of small rare earth magnets to hold screws etc. as I remove them from something, or am about to use them to fasten something. Especially when up on a ladder, the magnets are invaluable to keep track of such parts.

LockPickingLawyer and DeviantOllam channels on using those to open locks.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:29 PM (8erNz)

196 But up to, say, 1/4in steel, the little ones including the cordless do fine.
Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (8erNz)

if you're cheap, you coud buy a plasma cutter fot 1/4 inch

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 03:29 PM (us2H3)

197 He always told me his hammer was his favorite tool.
Posted by: Criminals use YouTube too

And everything he sees is a nail...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 12, 2021 03:29 PM (iMZHt)

198 Posted by: CN...FJB

Woodcraft is one place where you can get all the materials and tools along with advice. Making food grade wood bowls, serving tools, etc. is a common project for their customers.

There are others that are specialty places but you often have to mix the solvent and stain/finish material to get what you want.

Look for alcohol based stains and finishes.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:29 PM (9hXN1)

199 196 But up to, say, 1/4in steel, the little ones including the cordless do fine.
Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:23 PM (8erNz)

if you're cheap, you coud buy a plasma cutter fot 1/4 inch
Posted by: REDACTED

I have one. Used to have access to a waterjet. I miss that so much...I made so much stuff on that waterjet...

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:30 PM (8erNz)

200 Crazy Russian Hacker is fun to watch, and occasionally, he'll demonstrate an item that is worth purchasing.

Mike Chen's Strictly Dumpling is a good channel to follow. I keep waiting to see him balloon out from all the food he eats (and he can pack it away, too) but he's kept his weight in check pretty well over the years.

Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at December 12, 2021 03:30 PM (xxG/v)

201 >>> I'm a huge fan of the 'townsends' channel.

I got annoyed with him for his verbal tick 'so many stories'. Suppose you tell a couple instead of assuring me that they are worth hearing.

Posted by: fluffy at December 12, 2021 03:31 PM (UnQlg)

202 And I listened to this one earlier today:

BIGFOOT Torment's Lonely Widow After Husbands Death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0C0G0eiMB0

The lady came to realize that she had been wrong about owning slaves and how her family treated them and she lost her husband in a tragic accident. But the ending is rather spooky in an Edgar Allen Poe manner.

Definitely worth listening to.

Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at December 12, 2021 03:33 PM (xxG/v)

203 I have one. Used to have access to a waterjet. I miss that so much...I made so much stuff on that waterjet...
Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:30 PM (8erNz)

hell bud, I'm cheap

90 % of my stuff is used

Bidspotter and Aution Ninja are my haunts

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 03:34 PM (us2H3)

204 >>> I like to watch the bushcraft videos because I can't really do that stuff any more. I just like to watch guys bust up wood with an axe.

I like them also. They helped me with fire building technique, although I still use a lighter, not flint and steel.

Posted by: fluffy at December 12, 2021 03:34 PM (UnQlg)

205 And Agadmator's chess channel is a must-watch channel, too.

Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at December 12, 2021 03:35 PM (xxG/v)

206 I bought the least expensive drill press you could buy at Home Depot to drill cabinet doors for French hinges. It worked great and I would probably never use it again. I gave it to my aforementioned friend who helped me install the doors.

On that note I would highly recommend buying cabinet doors instead of the entire cabinet if you want to remodel you kitchen. Saved me at least $10k.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 12, 2021 03:36 PM (HaNEn)

207 I wish there was a youtube site for beginning, really beginning, home repairs. Maybe even car repairs.

For people who don't know what a carburetor is or a wing nut.

Posted by: pj at December 12, 2021 03:36 PM (G1dq6)

208 A few that I follow:

The Bearded Butchers (I think this one was on a Food Thread and that's how I picked up on it)

Sensible Prepper (Good for beginners, I watch it for the gear reviews)

OH8STN Ham Radio (Lots of off-grid/emergency comms content)

Posted by: Bert G at December 12, 2021 03:36 PM (cXCH3)

209 Another good guy to watch is Pask Makes. Australian guy. Uses a lot of scrap wood to make his projects.

https://youtu.be/sUy28anoabs

In this video, he makes a wooden gear.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 03:36 PM (R5lpX)

210 Ha! Pipe band flash mob in a grocery store! You could be next to the bagpipes in checkout.

https://youtu.be/X5y70jogvjg

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 12, 2021 03:37 PM (YynYJ)

211 I have more than a few math and physics channels I watch regularly. I'd be more than interested to see which science channels that Jay and the rest of the horde have found and have found to be worth watching.

Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at December 12, 2021 03:37 PM (xxG/v)

212 Look for alcohol based stains and finishes.
Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:29 PM (9hXN1)

I'm glad you were here to answer. I forgot all about food grade finishes. Kid2 has an opportunity to learn marquetry, but I am concerned about chemicals and such because of the possible cancer risk (we have plenty in the family).

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 12, 2021 03:38 PM (ONvIw)

213 Mike Chen's Strictly Dumpling is a good channel to follow. I keep waiting to see him balloon out from all the food he eats (and he can pack it away, too) but he's kept his weight in check pretty well over the years.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at December 12, 2021 03:30 PM (xxG/v)

I watch Mike Chen from time to time. I also watch Mark Wiens who does something similar. It seems gluttonous after a while.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker at December 12, 2021 03:39 PM (baLKc)

214 211 I have more than a few math and physics channels I watch regularly. I'd be more than interested to see which science channels that Jay and the rest of the horde have found and have found to be worth watching.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at December 12, 2021 03:37 PM (xxG/v)

NERD!!!

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Sexual Racist. at December 12, 2021 03:39 PM (II3Gr)

215 when you watch someone sharpen a tool

you should observe 2 things

sharpening lub and checking the stone for trueness

a lot of stones have bellies, useles for most sharpening

didn't see the guy do either of these

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 03:40 PM (us2H3)

216 have more than a few math and physics channels I watch regularly. I'd be more than interested to see which science channels that Jay and the rest of the horde have found and have found to be worth watching.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at December 12, 2021 03:37 PM (xxG/v)

I think I've watched all the episodes of How the Universe Works. Now I need to watch another similar series to see how much they disagree with each other. It is after all astrophysics.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 12, 2021 03:40 PM (HaNEn)

217 My husband just bought a small chainsaw with rechargeable battery. He uses it all the time.

He went hunting with a neighbor and he told me the guy had a small electric chainsaw to cut branches out of the way and he wanted one. I was really confused and asked how long is the extension cord. Removable battery to me is different from electric.

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 12, 2021 03:41 PM (Hr0hg)

218 Legit Street Cars
The Car Wizard

Posted by: MLCross at December 12, 2021 03:42 PM (K8Z2z)

219 hell bud, I'm cheap

90 % of my stuff is used

Bidspotter and Aution Ninja are my haunts
Posted by: REDACTED

I'm cheap too, the problem with something like a 4x8 CNC waterjet is no matter how cheap you get one they take more room than I've got and cost a bunch to run. Kinda why the outfit I used to rent at failed, despite jacking up the rates routinely.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:43 PM (8erNz)

220 Takes electricity to charge up the battery.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 03:45 PM (R5lpX)

221 https://tinyurl.com/y5q3tlzk

I'll say it again - XiaoXi's Culinary Idyll.

Guy makes his cooking apparatus by hand, makes unbelievable stuff with it, the production quality is seductive as hell.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:46 PM (8erNz)

222 There are a ton of videos about fly tying and fly fishing. Sometimes it's better to see the process than just read about it. Same with other activities like knitting and crocheting. Seeing how to manipulate the yarn or thread makes a difference.

Posted by: JTB at December 12, 2021 03:48 PM (7EjX1)

223 I don't have any goto channels. When I'm not certain how to fix something, I just do a search and review a few of the videos to get a better idea how to do the repair. In the past week I unclogged the moon roof drains on my Escape and swapped out a rear seatbelt.

An issue I run into is needing a special tool to fix a problem. In the case of the seatbelt, a certain style of a star bit. Fortunately, my body shop I use let me barrow the needed bit.

Posted by: Beartooth at December 12, 2021 03:48 PM (J0Lsu)

224 Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:43 PM (8erNz)

when I was a pup, I apprenticed with a reknowned cabintemaker

after a year, my job was setting up a 18 spindle carving machine

like a huge machine

was challenging

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 03:49 PM (us2H3)

225 220 Takes electricity to charge up the battery.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 03:45 PM (R5lpX)

I have a small blower that has a removable battery. It's easy for me to use. I didn't know that those were called electric.

My husband uses it to get the BBQ fire going.

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 12, 2021 03:49 PM (Hr0hg)

226 He went hunting with a neighbor and he told me the guy had a small electric chainsaw to cut branches out of the way and he wanted one. I was really confused and asked how long is the extension cord. Removable battery to me is different from electric.
Posted by: CaliGirl

Electric chainsaws used to be a joke. Even corded.

They're still not gonna cut down a tree, but for brush-clearing the current generation should be pretty good.

I don't have a lot of use for one; I did knock six feet off the top of an italian cypress in front of our house that was trying to push our roof eaves off, but I did that with my 20V DeWalt recip saw and a nice fresh blade.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:49 PM (8erNz)

227 Wranglerstar has a fella he goes-to for woodworking:

-Paul Sellers...
https://www.youtube.com/user/PaulSellersWoodwork
(Woodworking)

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 12, 2021 03:50 PM (Ckg4U)

228 Posted by: CN...FJB

I would mention that Amazon has some of these materials, often cheaper, but you have to be very careful in buying as a lot of their stuff comes from China where product labels of ingredients are merely suggestions.

Rockler stores can have knowledgeable people in finishes among other sources but I cannot vouch for their online experts knowledge of products.

There is a whole old ways movement towards safe finishes, dyes, and products, which often means going back to the old ways--milk paints, whitewashing, linseed, natural dyes, shellac, beeswax, and so on.

The modern stuff can be safe but you MUST have adequate ventilation, might need respirators, and protective clothing/gloves.
For stripping and some other products like Soy ink, Franmar Chemicals under the Blue Bear makes a line of soy based products to strip surfaces including lead based paints, asbestos mastic, etc.

Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:50 PM (9hXN1)

229 Not a how to... but Erik Johnston has some videos where he has a pilot, or crew, do a "walkaround" of an airplane. They go into fairly deep detail. There's an epic almost 2 hour tour of a B-52 where the crew goes into about everything on the aircraft that's not classified.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 12, 2021 03:50 PM (BFigT)

230 Lockwood's powdered dyes are water, alcohol and oil soluble. Used the water soluble years ago. Nicer looking than any stain imho.

Posted by: dartist at December 12, 2021 03:50 PM (+ya+t)

231 History Channel's Machines that Built America featured an episode on power tools.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 12, 2021 03:51 PM (HaNEn)

232 Aviation - blancolirio, Mentour Pilot, VAS Aviation, there's about ten more I could dig out.

Posted by: JEM at December 12, 2021 03:52 PM (8erNz)

233 Posted by: whig at December 12, 2021 03:50 PM (9hXN1)

Fortunately, none of the stripping is done on site, and the goal will be to learn the marquetry with the goal of replacing small antique pieces.

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 12, 2021 03:52 PM (ONvIw)

234 Another video series I watch for entertainment is called A Dentist Does Home Improvement. In this one, he's building the Rex Krueger work bench. It's in several parts. Here's part one.

https://youtu.be/lqTjMXEN9kY

Several commenters scolded him for wearing flip flops in the shop.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 12, 2021 03:52 PM (R5lpX)

235
Despite my inordinate frugality I actually decided to plunk down 12 bucks a month for YT premium so I don't have to watch commercials b/c I consume so much YT.
But hey, no cable bill.
Posted by: Just Sayin' at December 12, 2021 02:52 PM (jYQlA)

Watch all your ewe tube via the brave browser. It blocks their adds.
Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 12, 2021 03:00 PM (IJES/)

This. I just told my mom last week to download Brave for her yootoob stuff. She was seriously frustrated with the ads.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 12, 2021 03:53 PM (gbfHZ)

236 Electric chainsaws used to be a joke. Even corded.

They're still not gonna cut down a tree, but for brush-clearing the current generation should be pretty good.

when I was a kid, my best friend and I made a pact

if either of us got a earing or a tat, the other would kill them

on the basis of insanity

same goes for non gas chainsaws

you can;t get work done with something that doesn't work

Posted by: REDACTED at December 12, 2021 03:54 PM (us2H3)

237 One time I would like to get caught in a flash mob music set

Posted by: Skip at December 12, 2021 03:57 PM (2JoB8)

238 I don't see any links to shelving. This may be a wise decision.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 12, 2021 03:58 PM (BPuaD)

239 The most fun one I follow is Vice Grip Garage. Funny guy, no cussing, hilarious takes on his tasks, and it's fun to watch him buy some beater sight unseen and get it running. Oh, he renames things. "Sparkulators & lightning hoses" are spark plugs and spark plug hoses, just to start.

Posted by: Inspector Cussword at December 12, 2021 03:59 PM (nC+QA)

240 I'm willing to accept ads, up to a point, for the benefit of creators that I really like.

If I click on a 10-minute video, though, and there's a 40-minute ad to watch first... sorry, YooToober; I like your work, and I don't mind watching ads to support it, but that is just too much.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at December 12, 2021 03:59 PM (H3MF8)

241
James Bond could be non-binary in future: 'It's open'

-
I guess the franchise isn't dying fast enough.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 12, 2021 03:02 PM (FVME7)

Well, they already put a stake in the franchise's heart with the last film. The wokeness was bad enough, but the most unforgiveable thing is that they made the film BORING.

How in the hell do you make a Bond film boring?

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 12, 2021 04:00 PM (gbfHZ)

242 Thanks Jay Guevara, I think this type of thread is a great idea. I waste a lot of time in the late night watching youtube, not because I'm any kind of a craftsman, i just find it interesting to see how things are done. Lately, it's been Kyle Rorer Knives. I think of him as an artist who makes knives. Another is Vice Grip Garage, where I find myself wondering, why are you doing this? But I have to keep watching for some reason.

Posted by: Indiana lurker at December 12, 2021 04:02 PM (3ZVqj)

243 FOOD FIGHT UPSTAIRS

Posted by: Skip guy who says NOOD at December 12, 2021 04:02 PM (2JoB8)

244 when I was a kid, my best friend and I made a pact

if either of us got a earing or a tat, the other would kill them

on the basis of insanity

same goes for non gas chainsaws

you can;t get work done with something that doesn't work
Posted by: REDACTED

I read that as "an earring or a tan"

Posted by: JT at December 12, 2021 04:03 PM (arJlL)

245 242 Thanks Jay Guevara, I think this type of thread is a great idea. I waste a lot of time in the late night watching youtube, not because I'm any kind of a craftsman, i just find it interesting to see how things are done. Lately, it's been Kyle Rorer Knives. I think of him as an artist who makes knives. Another is Vice Grip Garage, where I find myself wondering, why are you doing this? But I have to keep watching for some reason.
Posted by: Indiana lurker at December 12, 2021 04:02 PM (3ZVqj)
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Thanks, Indiana lurker!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 12, 2021 04:03 PM (KXV4L)

246 It's so easy to drift off into those videos I almost missed the thread.

Posted by: Braenyard didn't change his name at December 12, 2021 04:03 PM (m+yM6)

247
I haven't bought anything from them yet, but for wood finishes I'm considering getting some stuff from Keda Dyes in Canada. PRS guitars uses their dyes for their custom shop.

https://www.kedadyeinc.com/

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 12, 2021 04:03 PM (gbfHZ)

248 James Bond could be non-binary in future: 'It's open'

Well. Here's a Boolean concept for Hollywood. The correlation between my willingness to spend $20 on a ticket and the non-binaryness of Bond.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 12, 2021 04:04 PM (axyOa)

249 Nood, but I still wanted to post this pretty origami model of a butterfly:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1KMluhDVbE

Posted by: Emmie at December 12, 2021 04:10 PM (6RgRK)

250 >>>Something sounded off, so I pulled up my thumb drive with copies of songs directly off the CDs... sure enough, the "official" versions on Youtube have the vocals reworked, and not for the better.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 12, 2021 02:36 PM (r2Iho)
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They not only jigger with the sound quality they, if there is more than one release by the same person, will not put forward the best.

I have looked for certain cuts by the same artist and it's not retrievable.

Posted by: Braenyard didn't change his name at December 12, 2021 04:13 PM (m+yM6)

251 244 when I was a kid, my best friend and I made a pact if either of us got a earing or a tat, the other would kill them on the basis of insanity

same goes for non gas chainsaws you can;t get work done with something that doesn't work
Posted by: REDACTED
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Good on the former. On the latter I accomplished many tasks that would have otherwise be hired out with a 12' electric Pole Saw.

Posted by: Braenyard didn't change his name at December 12, 2021 04:18 PM (m+yM6)

252 Thank you for posting these links. I'm no carpenter, and I have few opportunities to hammer wood together; but some of the links, such as the ones on sharpening, are useful in almost any context.

More, please!

Posted by: Nemo at December 12, 2021 05:58 PM (S6ArX)

253 Love it, keep bringing the craftsman info!

Posted by: SteveF at December 12, 2021 07:36 PM (JAruK)

254 Love this idea. More subjects as well.

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at December 12, 2021 10:13 PM (PHxng)

255 Despite my inordinate frugality I actually decided to plunk down 12 bucks a month for YT premium so I don't have to watch commercials b/c I consume so much YT.
Posted by: Just Sayin'
Thank you. I seem to be on a YT phase. Maybe I will give in. I can only quickly turn down the volume on that annoying Volkswagen camping ad so many times.

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