A breath of fresh air, just good straightforward advice without typical KZread editing with jokes and filler bs.

Not only am I learning a lot, but watching these videos just leaves me with a warm, comfortable feeling.

@WorkshopCompanion

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

From a shepherd who just picked up a border collie pup to help herd the sheep, thank you for including Bella in your videos. I love seeing her bounce up onto the workbench to see what you're up to. - Nick from Precott, AZ

@WorkshopCompanion

4 ай бұрын

Have owned and trained border collies all my life. Love the breed. Bella is my first kelpie, the collie's Australian cousin. Even more energy, if you can imagine that.

@AZHighlandHomestead

4 ай бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion more energy?! Border collie cousins from down under must be like most other things from there, more intense! :)

@WorkshopCompanion

4 ай бұрын

@@AZHighlandHomestead True that. I swear.

Alot of food for thought and entertaining as well, (your dog stole the show).

Another great video Nick. I’ve been woodworking for over 40 years starting under the tutelage of my dad. He always said that if you can read, you can figure anything out- but I must admit that properly executed videos have been a great help to me. You are consistently one of the video sites that I trust (some sites leave me with the hair on the back of my neck standing up…). I appreciate your videos because like my dad, you explain WHY you do it this way rather than tell you how to do it. The WHY is every bit as important as the how because it helps with other related tasks. Happy Woodworking!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@TomSaw_de

Жыл бұрын

Well said. I would describe it: With the why attached, skills memorize much better cause you can easily re-derive the 'formula of success' from the why. Good woodworking everybody

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

@@TomSaw_de So true. Many years ago, when working towards a pilot's license, I had a good deal of trouble learning to land the airplane -- my instructor simply gave me a series of procedures with no theory or theme to connect them. I happened on a book written by a famous pilot who detailed his trials learning to bring a plane down safely in which he explained the physics and the traditions behind each step -- the whys, as you put it. It was eye-opening. Furthermore that info enabled me to improvise safely in later years when the weather or runway conditions weren't as amenable as they were when I was just learning. The whys aren't just necessary to doing it right, they are vital to doing it when the circumstances call for creativity.

@Fangman123789

5 ай бұрын

​@@WorkshopCompanion I love woodworking and flying and plan to get my pilots license at some point in life, do you by chance remember the title of said book written by a famous pilot? Or perhaps you remember the pilot's name? I would appreciate it, if you even read this, if you could reply whenever its convenient and thank you in advance if you do. Also a big thank you to you and your helpers for providing all of these amazing videos!

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

@@Fangman123789 "Kill Devil Hills"

We're so lucky to have Nick as our Workshop Companion! A True Legend of the Art! Thanks for all the work and dedication. It is a great inspiration and resource for all of us.

Great video and the South Park-esque opening character is brilliantly done! Love it!

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

Thanks.

That beautiful Bella is either masterfully trained or she has an impeccable sense of comedic timing 😁

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

The latter. She will do anything to make us laugh. When she was a pup, my wife and I laughed when she chased her tail. Nowadays, when things seem to be getting too serious or stressful, Bella starts chasing her tail.

Been watching a lot of woodworking videos where people talk about their thought processes and dramatize their voyage, to the point I have to fast forward through the thing. These videos are well-paced, well-narrated, and full of good info. I don't subscribe to many channels but this was worth it, and might check out the merch section ;)

@WorkshopCompanion

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Every good woodshop should have a furry helper!

Another good one in the books. My kid loves seeing Bella pop up.

@Mighty_Atheismo

Жыл бұрын

Finally! I have learned the dog's name!

@edm00se

Жыл бұрын

@@Mighty_Atheismo I think I saw it in one of the other comments, assuming that's accurate.

This guy's delivery is top notch. Subbed.

Love you man. You remind me my grandfather. God bless you.

Found it very Bore-ing. Great tips, thanks! Awesome dog

Sir I only discovered your videos a week ago. Now you are like an old friend. My God how I have learned from you. Deeply grateful for not just the knowledge but for how professional you present it and especially for the perfect humor you add. Why can’t other KZread people be a tenth as great as you are? I get so tired of vulgar know it alls. You put them all to shame. I truly wish I could shake your hand and just sit down and talk with you. I’m also a teacher but on a very different subject. People like us are sadly going extinct. I savor your every word and cannot tell you how great your videos are. Deepest respect to you. Love your dog too. Adds a fun touch of humanity.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Love this guy!

I'm so glad I saw the last tip about never drilling with gloves! I often use gloves when doing woodwork so I will definitely take them off before drilling anything. Thank you!

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Wow even your little furry friend is a hammer catching expert.

I love dogs and IMO dog lovers are more compassionate people than dog haters. Great videos!😊

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thanks for taking on this topic and really drilling in.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks -- I thought I gave it a good spin...

Good video, thank you! I worked in machine job shops for forty eight years and the most dangerous machine in the shop is the drill press. Drilling and counter drilling brass or brass alloys are especially dangerous. They will suck the bit down into the material and either lift the work off the table, or jerk it out of your hand, sometimes even when the workpiece is in a vise. Clamp the part, vise, or work holding device to the table for safety. If a person drills lots of brass for ornamentation, grind a flat on the lip of the drill to dull it and it won’t suck into the workpiece and it still cut fine. You may need drills done this way just for use on brass. Some grainy woods will do the same thing and the dull lip method may cause a hasty hole, so clamping is the best method. Counter drilling for a closer sized hole will be the most opportunity for sucking the drill in brass, thin or sheet metal, and some woods. Longer pieces can rest against the press column to prevent spinning. A fence can be a great safety feature as well. Another thing to help counter drill for size is to grind a small radius on the drill flutes. This really helps the drill size the hole correctly and prevent suck down in wood. The only times I was ever cut badly in all my many years was drill press injuries. Be Careful and Stay Safe!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. And you're quite right about the drill press -- it's just as dangerous as the tools with whirling saws and knives. Perhaps more so, because you're not on you guard as much with a drill press as you are with a saw or and jointer.

I learn so much when I come here! The Glove Safety Tip at the end was an eye opener!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

For us too. It was something we hadn't give much thought to until our good friend sent us a picture of his bandaged hand and mangled glove. He told us that had the V-belt on his drill been a little tighter, he might have lost some fingers.

Another amazing clip. He is a Bodhisattva 😊

@WorkshopCompanion

11 ай бұрын

As much as I appreciate the implied compliment, I am about as far from being an arhat as the next woodworker. Fact is, most of the time, I feel a lot closer to samsara. I'm just decent craftsman and fair-to-middlin' teacher working hard at just being.

Best ending to any video ever. Great tips as always thank you sir.

Videos requires to be watched a couple of times, so many nice advices to pay atention to.. thnaks for sharing it.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Thanks Nick - Always a great Video.

Hmmm...why is Bella so interested in the bench top? It's cute and all, but...oh! I get it🤭 Good doggo🐕

You have the most informative channel , and it's entertaining!

Also a tip for men and women with long hair, tug it in your shirt or clip it so it isn't loose around the drill bit.

50 years a skilled tradesman and I'm still learning from you.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

And I'm still learning from folks like you. This is a never-ending process.

The dog is awesome.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

I thinks so too.

All great tips; thank you (...and it's fun to see how enthusiastic your dog is :) My cat also always wants to be part of everything I'm doing - walking across my work, laughing at "harm's way" ;))

@WorkshopCompanion

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

Found this channel only a few weeks ago and feel cheated in how much I've missed not seeing his content when he first started. Man this stuff is amazing!

Great idea. Thanks!

the dog is like; 'dammit why won't he let me drill'! lol haha

Dogs make such good character witnesses. You must be a nice guy in real life. Bella is a lucky shop dog.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

The paste wax screw tip is money! Thanks Nick!

You Sir, are literally the Geppetto of woodworking... one thing that I don't like about your videos is: they end. Carry on Sir!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

TRAVIS!! You're the man!!! Bella! What a lovely name for a dog. This is truly youtube's best woodworking channel bar none.

Love these videos so much. Between the knowledge, presentation, great humor, nice editing, and that adorable shop dog, this is my absolute favorite woodworking channel. Keep 'em coming, guys, you're doing fantastic work.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@wandelust

7 ай бұрын

Love this guy. This is the kinda teacher I wish I had when I was younger 😊

Must be nice to have Bella in the shop! ❤

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

Great tips as usual Nick! Must be nice having Bella as your assistant pouch in the shop! 👍👍🐶🐶

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

She's a handful, but she's good company.

Good tip on the glove wearing, great video nick .👍 Always very informative even for myself being a time served carpenter. Sometimes it’s good to go back to basics

Good advice. I would add that it's important to select the correct RPM range for a particular size bit and material. Generally, smaller bits require higher rpms. And wood is much softer than steel or brass which require slower speeds and may need a lubricant. Find a chart online that gives this info - it should not be difficult to find.

Best teacher on the web! Thanks for the great tips. Seen solutions here that I have never seen anywhere else.

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

I really appreciate these videos. Sometimes there is information new to me and other times I enjoy the reminders. Also, thanks for featuring Bella. She adds to the enjoyment I have watching the video and I appreciate the interaction you have with her.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

She steals the show; let's admit it. Thanks for saying -- from both Bella and me.

Anubis! Love the ears and the smile. Thanks for more dog in these recent videos. And of course thanks for the tips. And the glove warning.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome. And I hadn't noticed but the prick ears and long nose are very similar to Anubis. Great observation.

Thanks Nick I’m always impressed with your methods of sharing your knowledge.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Good information...thank you. Your dog is awesome!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

You're a fantastic teacher, Nick. All these tips are great. I would add a caution on the tape trick, because it only works to the point where the tape fills with dust, pushes upward, and then you blow out the back of what you're doing. Also, thank you for the "no glove" tip - really, you should never wear gloves for the same reason associated with the drill press, with any power tool.

Best doggo!

Thank you for sharing

Thanks so much for all of your woodworking wisdom.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Bella stole the show there!

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

She usually does.

I greatly appreciate all of your videos. Every video you put out I learn something new, you are very educational, thank you very much..

Now I know why I stripped a few screws. The drill was set too high. Glad you put that in there. Thanks

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@MystiqueULH

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion Love your dog too - have 4 myself.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

@@MystiqueULH That's almost enough.

Great video. Nice dog!

Thanks for those tips again ,

Your companion is one hellofa wonderful fellow. Intelligent he is!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

She thanks you for saying. Bella is either a Kelpie or a McNab Sheperd -- both close cousins to border collies and just as smart.

You have a very good helper!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

thank you for the no gloves safety tip!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

You are very smart👌🥰

Nice video, Nick and Travis and Bella!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks from all.

Thanks, Nick and Bella, for the great video 👍

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

We all thank you.

Great video, thanks for sharing your tips 🙂

I love this channel. Great knowledge, great presentation, and great dog.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Travis, Bella, and I thank you.

thanks

I love a good drill press, the speed adjustment on them might be overlooked but I find it a close second to a router table for versatility in a shop tool. Reminds me to set up a little kit around the one at my job. Be good to have some scrap pieces to adjust the height, I'm usually doing the awkward reach to adjust w. the crank. 🥺

Just found your channel, and I'm loving the content. Also that's a really sweet pup and she adores you!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Bella and I thank you for the kind words.

I love your puppy 😄

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

Great video! I can't help but think the doggo has back legs the size of Ronnie Coleman's legs because he's always standing, haha.

Greeting from Cologne, thanks for your very well made videos!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks from Ohio.

Great video Nick, keep them coming.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

That's the plan.

That was a surprise! Great catch, thanks for the laugh!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Bella says you're welcome.

I dont even do a lot of woodworking at home. Just occasionally cut some two by fours or flooring when upgrading my house, but I watch all the videos on this channel regularly. The host is such a personable and friendly guy, and his way of teaching and talking is so relaxing that I sometimes spend up to an hour just watching his videos. Thank you for making these videos, you and the dog are awesome. 😎

@WorkshopCompanion

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, from Bella and me.

Love me some Bella. Hey...good tip about the gloves. Thanks, Nick. (Oh, yeah...the other tips were good, too.)

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

7:20 it seems like the scraps you used are a bit warped, they seem to act similar to a leaf spring. if the scraps are not flat you may get a hole that is not 90 degree. I tend to use coated ply scraps, they seem to hold their shape pretty well :)

Nice vid. I’ve been watching for a short time on your DIY tips and how to’s , and I always notice that wood propeller hanging on wall! Which got me to pondering. Could you maybe make some large ceiling fan blades and demonstrate how to make them?? I have a few motors laying around that the factory blades did not hold up

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

We may do a video on making a propeller in the far-distant future, but fans and props are two different things.

@dwaynelejeune3508

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion blade is a blade lol. Just delet the middle part 😂

Excellent advice ... I have a friend who was "degloved" while wearing a glove at the drill press. His injuries were so severe, he underwent numerous surgeries and eventually was fitted with a prosthetic device.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Yikes!

Good tips

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Just discovered your KZread channel a couple of days ago. I’ve already watched a number of your videos and I have found them to be extremely informative, knowledgeable, and helpful… please keep them coming!! Ordered your Using the Bandsaw book this morning and can’t wait to receive it.

Nick, I say this with all due respect: You are a nut! keep it up!

Your Bella is a smart pup... really knows the drill!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

It's never boring when Bella's in the shop.

Great Video as usual, and nice catch Bella

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Bella says thanks.

Another great video and a great compliment to your books!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thank you Nick, always a pleasure to listen to your useful tips 👍

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

thank you for this video :)

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Thanks for the great insight. All the best!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Awesome as usual, thanks!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Love that you've been sharing some of your book knowledge here.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

You should mention that the smaller the diameter the hole the faster the RPM and conversely the larger the drill bit diameter the slower the RPM. Especially in ferrous metals.

Really useful tips as usual. The glove thing made me think of the other day when I was drilling a hole in some wood and it slipped off and the bit caught my sweat shirt twisting itself up in it just as your demonstration with the glove which I don't wear while doing those tasks

As always, Nick comes with great video and great content!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

The dog stole the show.....as always! While I don't have one yet, woodworkers also have fractional twist bit sets. These cover the slightest sizes between standard bit sets

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

I don't know where you're writing from, but here in America we commonly have twist bits available in fractional, metric, numbered, and lettered sizes. It's a ridiculously confusing system and you need a huge chart to determine what's what, but the result is that we have over 150 diameters commonly available between .013" and .5" (.33 mm and 13 mm).

Great video, guys. Glad to see the update on the Amana drill bit. Also, glad to see your books more directly marketed in the video. I am still enjoying my digital set and look up information often.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Always good the hear from you. Thanks.

Always a good day when Nick puts out a video! Great tips, I always learn something new.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

All very sound advice Nick. Thanks for presenting, and to Bella also!!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Always enjoy your videos. Entertaining with great information. Thank you.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Another great video always learn a little something. And huge thank you for your router dropping bit video. Haven't dropped a bit since.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

OMG! Thanks for saying.