I am addicted to Woodpeckers Tool.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

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@Suntreecarpentry

5 ай бұрын

Good to know Im not alone! 😂 kzread.infoBzB2qDMWun8?si=zkDUaj0jWg8UyFMf

Thanks for your loyalty and thoughts on our tools!

@stephenpalazzi720

2 жыл бұрын

You guys are the epitome of excellence having never touched or layed eyes in person on one of them I’ve never been more sure of anything regarding the quality of tools. There are far TOO MANY people that swear by your measuring tools for it to be wrong. Keep ‘em coming and I’ll probably get good enough at woodworking eventually to buy more than the T-square (be patient with me please)

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

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What an amazing collection of layout tools. You are blessed my friend. Cheers from Chicago!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben

Like your videos...kinda tickels me , " This is probably my most used one, I probably use this one the most..." several of them got that comment. Like I say, kinda funny, I know what you mean though. You use about 4-5 of them all the time, because all the time your doing high quality marking, scribing, cutting you name it!

Thanks for sharing…. Quebec, Canada .

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice overview! You likely know this already, but for anyone watching - the Paolini ruler is designed in such a way that, when using the vertical scale (for router/table saw blade height, etc), when you take off the sliding stop, instead of setting it aside, you can place it in the slot in the middle of the back of the ruler so that the ruler stands up vertically on your table (and thereby making it hands-free). Pretty handy. Woodpeckers tools are pricey, but truly excellent.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, you’re absolutely correct, and I laughed at myself after I posted the video and realized I missed that feature. I guess when you use it daily you tend to overlook the obvious.

Hi again Brian. Thanks for another great video. The only Woodpeckers tool I have at this point is the Story Stick. I love it. Its great for repeated mark outs, and as you said, it is really well made.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much anything from those guys is great. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? I think so, but it’s a personal preference. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the video, Brian. I never payed much attention to Woodpecker's tools beyond the 1281 square. Learning a lot from watching your Woodpecker's videos - I wasn't aware the saddle square even existed. Definintely ordering one of those.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I love the saddle square

Great vid man. Quality tools literally make the difference between work and fun.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and couldn’t agree more!

"In case you never heard of Woodpeckers"! Good one.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for the video! Woodpeckers makes great tools! I do wish they kept more in stock though....

@17penobscot

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the “McRib”sales model…😊

Great Video. I'm in the same boat tried some off brands by have just about what you have now. Woodpecker are the finest made and love that there made in good old USA. Just wish they where about 20% lower in price. $380 is a lot for a 26" Square. But she is sweet to use and look at. Its addiction like Festool

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I agree, and thanks👍🏻

Hello Brian, I'm currently building my collection and something I'd like to add is the feel of the tools. I have had a Starrett 12" combo square for my go-to shop standard for some time and have always been able to rely on its accuracy. But after I bought my first Woodpeckers 1281 aluminum square, I have been enthralled with feel of it. It's not just the weight of it, which is substantial with a solid balanced feel to it, but it's also the feedback you get when it is set into or onto a corner. It has a snap or click when the corner is spot on square. You can get a similar feel from a Starrett, but it isn't as sharp, at least not for me, I think it might be the added width of the aluminum blade makes it feel sharper. I also like their stainless-steel squares which are great for marking.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

They are just great tools. Bar none!

While woodpeckers make great instruments of very respectable precision and quality, there are companies that surpass them in quality (I'm only considering comparables, obviously these have different types of product offerings), for example Mitutoyo or Starrett. Anecdotally, two different woodpeckers tools I bought had cosmetic blemishes and manufacturing defects.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

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@darrinmc

2 ай бұрын

Same here. I don't have a lot of Woodpeckers but I've gotten both a blemished tool and a few that were defective. They have great customer service and they sorted out the issues but it was surprising that they wouldn't catch these things.

@epgui

2 ай бұрын

@@darrinmc Since I made that comment, I’ve received 2 or 3 new defective tools from them. They replaced them all for free, but they need to get rid of whoever is in charge of quality control.

this was a very nice video showcasing all the tools i will never let myself buy as a professional woodworker since i need my tools to be cheaper then the bill i send to my costumers :) (jokes aside i do own a couple nice expansive tools but not the whole collection)

Hi. Im a beginner. Great demon.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

Thanks👍🏻

Thank you for introducing me to this tool Line... Enjoyed your video

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Davy

I know the video has been posted for a little while, but could you share some thoughts on the combination/double square? How does it compare against Starrett? Is it as accurate? Does the aluminum head significantly reduce the weight? Does it accept Starrett blades? Thanks

Brian, at 15:33 when you take the sliding stop off and lay it down, you should have put it in the cut slot in the rule. It holds the rule vertical to make measuring with the depth gauge easier. Thanks for the review.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I missed the mark on that one

@carlwebinar1571

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianWatersOutdoors Your opinion, 24" T or 24" rule with hook accessory?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlwebinar1571 is choose the 24” T all day. I use that 90% of the time.

@philipselman2564

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why that rule had a cut out / now I know thanks for the info on that

Hi, watching from France, enjoy your vids a lot. Any chance of you doing some cabinet-making 'live'?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan! Right now my next project will HAVE TO BE my daughters full size bed with storage drawers. If I don’t make that next my wife will for sure sell all my tools. I’ve been putting this bed off for probably 3 years. But I’m going to try and video most of the build though.

I wish i had ur tools. I do have some Festool but nothing like your collection.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not all Festool....just a lot of Systainers👍🏻

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@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 ай бұрын

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Just bought my first Woodpecker tool which was the TS-12 as if I don’t already have a tool addiction I’m sure after using this I’ll have an even more expensive tool addiction. I’m stoked to finally get it though

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

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The 6” Paolini rule, in stainless, is an incredible tool. I’m eyeing the stainless Delve square next. It’s and addiction!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I love the stainless Delve. I’ve got both and the stainless is bar none the better version.

on the little pollinni rule (yea, I have no idea how toxspell or pronounce it either) the part with the knurled nuts fits in the slot on the rule to help stabilize the rule on its edge to make measuring the height of router bits or saw blades.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was a clear mistake on my part for not going over one of the main features of this rule.....

Speedy as heck but totally worth it.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

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The Paolini rule is pronounced "Pow-leeny". I have a few Woodpeckers tools myself, but only purchased what I needed (nothing repetitive) and I use all of them on a regular basis. Purchasing Woodpeckers tools at some point becomes a waste of money because most of their squares and rules perform in the same way. I find that many "woodworkers" on KZread seem to purchase Woodpeckers mostly to put them front and center for the videos, I never see them use 1/4 of what they have displayed on their wall lol.

@foobar3793

3 жыл бұрын

what do you recommend that is functional and not redundant?

@brad8606

Жыл бұрын

It’s cause most of them are fan boys and there carpentry skills are mediocre at best so they buy all these expensive tools that they don’t really have a need or the skill set to use them.

There's a good bit on that table I want to add to my arsenal lol Definitely the 1281, 641 and mini squares; the paolini rule in stainless, probably the 12" and 24" t squares, etc. The 641 and paolini stainless will be my first real woodpecker tools. I do have some of their multi knobs, and they're amazing too. Yes, pricey, but you're buying these tools for life. It's not like they're use a few times then they're no good. That can be applied to a lot of things in woodworking, like clamps. Keep it up! It was awesome to see your collection. :-) What's your impressions on the corner clamps you have hanging up?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

These Woodpeckers tools are definitely a “lifetime” tool. And Woodpeckers in my opinion are “you get what you pay for”. Thanks for the comment!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to add a comment about the clamping squares...not sure how I missed those but I use them for absolutely every build I make....if there are 90’s on it. They are incredibly strong and of course accurate. Highly recommend. The extra “rack it” bracket they sell to hang these up are pretty nice too

That 6” pinni ruler slide Peace that comes off goes in that square hole so that the ruler stands on edge when you measuring the height of your router bit I can’t believe you didn’t know that about that that’s one of the greatest things about that too it stands up on edge by itself when you put that square slide in peace into that square hole on the ruler

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Just slipped my mind in the video

Great video Are the larger round holes on the t-square for center drilling?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Technically, the larger 1/4” machined holes are exactly on 1” centers to align shelf pin locations. I wouldn’t use those as an actual drill guide

@briangivens5876

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianWatersOutdoors I thought you could use a self centering drill bit in those holes.

I am a Woodpeckers fanboy and have had to pull in the reins on purchasing these tools. Hell I have most of the tools only to realize that I don't even use 1/2 of them.

@purpleyams8738

3 жыл бұрын

Which woodpecker tools do you find yourself using the most?

@SJ-dn8dn

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpleyams8738 Paolini Pocket Rule, Steel Straight Edges, Mini Carpenter's square, 12" and 18" woodworking squares, modular bar system, Offset base system for Festool Domino, Straight Rules and Rule Stops, among others that I cannot think of off the top of my head!

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@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

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Why go with stainless over aluminum? Is it a precision thing?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It’s a little thicker, heavier and more durable than the aluminum. Precision is the same, just personal preference

I also have saddle t is your saddle slightly different color from other wood pecker tools to?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t really noticed that?! Might have to check that out and see if I can tell.

With your T-square, you scribed a line 8" from the edge of the board. Which side of that pencil line is 8"? Do you cut all the pencil line away and that leave 8"? I've always wondered this about my own measurement tools. I've got a Incra 6" precision T-rule that has holes for a mechanical pencil like your t-square and ask myself this question every time I use it.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I try to cut just on the far outside edge of the line. Basically leaving a very faint pencil line.

Brian- Very much agreed - Woodpeckers and Festool are my go-to shop standards. Precise, well-made, not much else comes close. I was deeply vested into Milwaukee tools and still like the Packout system, but have relegated the M-batt-tools to field use, and use the Festool gear in the shop and for all cabinets and fine woodwork and the custom metal work i do. It’s simply superior in every way, as all the Woodpecker measuring and squaring pieces - many of which are the same as yours… I am currently bankrupting my children with the new W/P fences and tables for my drill press, miter saw, table saw, and entire new router system table. As you state here, the precision is as precise as it gets, and it’s all built like a brick shit-house, and sexy design. Soooo well thought thru to the finest detail and durability. All I’d add is the English tool-maker Axminster/UJC centered around the Parf and dog systems for the Festool MFT system and guide system designed by Peter Parfett. Their stuff is also as precise and well-integrated into this type of top-shelf shop setup. It’s expensive and sometimes hard to to get - esp now.. Festool is more than a bit snotty, but well worth the German quality, much like i use in other parts of my professional life where things need to be as perfect as possible, and when it’s not, its always my own errors… as the saying goes, “…good enough is NOT enough..”

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree! I too am worried about bankrupting my kids future as well😉

No combination square?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Not in this video, but there is one

seems like you could perform every job task you mentioned with a combo square. one tool to rule them all?

some great tools here. I tried to find Woodpeckers tools here in UK but theres only one retailer and it's all so expensive. It costs £400 ($540) for their 66cm square 😢

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that’s a bit outrageous

@philipselman2564

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus H CHRISTE $ 540 dollars in the UK , call the Prime Minister on that deal

Do they still sell the center scale rule?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Hey Brian… I LOVE IT haha… in the intro.. I’m like this guy is soooo sponsored by woodpeckers and festoon… but noooo!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn! I could only wish I was sponsored by them!

Red doesn't help accuracy, the price is much too high when there are tools of equal precision available.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ok

What tools shown in this vid are still in production ?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

All of the rules and squares and Paolini are available full time

Problem is, woodworking does not demand the level of resolution required by the aeronautical industry. As such, it’s wasted money unless one has a fixation on tool collection than practical woodworking.

I noticed on the 12" Square if you set it on the edge of your board, it doesn't measure out to 12" but they call it a 12" Square??

Is your table, homemade, or is something you bought?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

The top is an MFT (2 of them) but the base cabinets they are sitting on I built.

Hey, great video...but you should get you some front “fill” light to get rid of the shadow on your face from your cap. I wear backs too, so I feel your pain. Fill light will fix it up for you. I use Woodpeckers tools too. I use them for woodwork and I want the best precision I can get. I know other woodworkers don’t care about that, but I do...coming from an engineering background.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay👍🏻

Much easier and faster with a Trammel of Archimedes (ellipsograph). A small router can be mounted on the end of the arm to cut a smooth ellipse.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

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Ao in Italian is pronounced ow. So Paolini is Pow-leenee.

@daveklein2826

3 жыл бұрын

So?

@olafbigandglad

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveklein2826 He wanted to know if he was pronouncing it right. So I told him. Capito?

Precise.. yes. Nice looking... yes. Over priced... yes. I have some WP stuff and yes I do like them but since alot of the products are made of aluminum they do tend to be a bit delicate in my opinion. Not job site worthy but certainly shop worthy with a small number of people or a one person shop. My other beef with WP is that they have extraordinarily high shipping costs. Now we are not comparing to Amazon who owns their own planes and pays people nothing etc .. I am talking in comparison to similar e-commerce sites without a retail footprint. In fact there are examples of shipping from stores in Europe... Thomann music for example... where the massive distance would lead you to believe big bucks for shipping but in fact the fees are quite reasonable. You can pay as little as $100 for delivery from Europe. You end up actually paying more than that from WP if you pick USPS. In my case I am in Canada and I am comparing apples to apples. For a company that only does e-commerce you'd think they'd have "international" shipping rates down to a science. We're just talking shipping rates for fairly lightweight items since most are aluminum... certainly the measuring items. Thomann are shipping guitars which are bulky and much heavier than a set of T squares. Products seem very precise and well designed but unfortunately they are out of reach for most people outside of the USA unless you bite the bullet and pay the shipping rates ascribed by WP. I ordered only once and would not do so again till they figure out their shipping rates to be more appropriate and in line with other US e commerce companies like say Sweetwater whose rates and service are impeccable.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

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Seems that 2/3s of the tools are not available.

A shop where money isn't a factor. Love to have all those but no way could I afford it.

WOODPECKER TOOLS ALL HAVE A LOT OF FUNCTIONAL OVERLAP - MORE THAN ONE TOOL DOES THE SAME THING. ONE CAN EASILY OVERSPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON SEVERAL TOOLS THAT ALL DO THE SAME THING. NO ONE NEEDS ENDLESS DUPLICATION AT WOODPECKER'S PRICES.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Good thing we get to do what we want👍🏻

Woodworking does NOT require the same kinds of tolerances as aerospace industry requires.

Good video, work on your lighting especially if you wear a hat.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

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Take your hat off or get lighting that shows up into your face.

@daveklein2826

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO

You just love to overspend money on expensive tools.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I just love it👍🏻👍🏻