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@pacificcoastpiper3949

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video stumpy

@stevenwright901

2 жыл бұрын

^ typo alert - “get” more

@rolfs2165

2 жыл бұрын

In case nobody has said it yet: yes please, do make a video on the different uses of hole saws, spade, and forstner bits.

@kevincranford148

5 ай бұрын

I just discovered you and your channel. You are excellent and very precise on your descriptions. Love what you do. Do you have a video in sharpening any of your metal tools? Thank you sir for your time.

@StumpyNubs

5 ай бұрын

@@kevincranford148 If you go to my main channel page and scroll down, you will find a playlist full of sharpening videos. kzread.info/dron/stwpLSByklww1YojZN-KiQ.html

No woodwork channel I've seen to date can compress as much practical value into ~5 minutes with such articulate commentary yet still be so enjoyable to watch. Please keep this format!

@jamespyacek2691

2 жыл бұрын

You put it well. Following this guy.

@bluewren65

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. The skill and experience in both woodworking and video making to achieve this is astounding.

@Simon_Jakle__almost_real_name

6 ай бұрын

I wish to every interested versatile craftman to receive at least partly the amount of cool/cewl tools tightly described in a hard to deny manner by stumpy nubs, if not in life, maybe in heaven. Which craftman doesn't dream of having a hall or hangar assorted (to be asserted?) with everything wanted to realize an own minded concept, instead of having to use tool sets hardly gotten spared as if the craftman is supposed to chant with remnants. Not really wanting to mention all the tool and similar stuff not or hardly available anymore (if the devils cave shall remain unscathed). So where would we get the money from not being able to be devotive "tool monks" as beings with two legs with a still pumping heart?

You can pre-drill a pilot hole with a 1/16” or 1/8” twist bit, then run the Forstner bit in halfway from each side. No tear-out. Perfect matches every time.

@takeniteasyfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea. I see the small 1/8 bit makes a hole perfect for the point on the Forster to line up 👍👌🏻

@max-zv7sf

2 жыл бұрын

I arrived at the same principle when i had to use hole saws for material too thick for the capacity of the hole saw. It really works well!

@shedmanx3640

2 жыл бұрын

I have been using this method for years. Never fails me.

@vjurco

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea, I will probably add that with handhold drilling it is quite important to pre-drill the hole perfectly right-angle - or the top and bottom main holes will not match.

@benwhite3227

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip.

Always very good information. But an additional reason I love this channel is that you don't waste my time with a stupid themed lead-in, and your calm and peaceful narration is just icing on the fantastic cake! Keep doing what you do!

@RondeLeeuw

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I like about him! You don't have to put on a long, sensational show to be sensational -- on the contrary.

This channel is fast becoming my absolute favourite little corner of the internet. More great tips!

@harrypowers9412

2 жыл бұрын

I agree !

Forstner bits also work great for coring cabbages when making sour heads or sauerkraut!

@michaelwarren2391

2 жыл бұрын

But I can't figure how to hold the head of cabage steady under the drill press. 😁😁

@TheLarryBrown

4 ай бұрын

Remind me never to eat at your house. . Sauerkraut a-la motor oil.

You're like the woodworking equivalent to Technology Connections and I love it. Both of you are clearly passionate, relaxed, and just seem happy to be sharing what you love. Even your backgrounds remind me of each other.

@kiri101

2 жыл бұрын

I also watch both, good stuff

I'm a little embarrassed at how much this gentleman has taught me after 15 years of carpentry. Granted, I spent 11 of them as a military reservist. This guy is a go to for a lot. Keep it goin Stump

@Butterball3588

2 жыл бұрын

Never too old to learn new things!

Awesome tips, I hadn't thought of using tape like that and I really liked the last one re: stepping the bit size up from the other side of the board, thanks!

@Night56Owl

2 жыл бұрын

Would this not risk blowout on the backside on the second pass?

@veikkoimmonen7300

2 жыл бұрын

@@Night56Owl Was just thinking about that, and have a solution in mind: 1. Start the original hole with the larger bit, go just ~1 mm deep or so. 2. Switch to the smaller bit and go almost through, just the tip. 3. Use the larger bit to finish the hole from the opposite direction - this hole will then meet the starter hole from step 1. You need to be careful in step 2, though. If the center thingies of the bits are not equal size, auto-centering the smaller bit may not be as accurate as you'd think.

@fins9584

2 жыл бұрын

@@veikkoimmonen7300 Another way to do it would be to use the smaller bit until the tip protrudes, then cover the entry hole with tape. Drill through from the other side until the tip pokes a hole in the tape. Finish from the tape side.

I recently had a project that required seventeen 2" holes drilled in 3/4 plywood. After blowing out the first few holes, I did the following: Drilled a small pilot hole, 2" forstner just over halfway through, Flip the work over and drill a 3/4" hole from the center on the backside, Use a flush cut router bit from the backside. This kept my bit and drills cooler as rotating between tools gave them time. The backsides never blew out, and I had nice clean holes on both sides.

Another tip: Drill with a small bit (2 mm), and then can drill with the foster bit on each side, so you dont have to use the foster bit to the bottom until it appears to the other side (that us dificult to do, normally oneself pass all the wood to the other side), but with the small hole, you can easily stop drilling one half and flip it and drill from the other face of the piece of wood.

@jamespyacek2691

2 жыл бұрын

Or us the 2mm bit to punch through after you've drilled part way with the FORSTNER bit. You have the indent right there in the center of the whole. Good video! My first one. Pure information. No muss no fuss.

@dandavis8697

2 жыл бұрын

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I greatly appreciate that you always seem to make a video just before I start a new project that answers the problems I run into.

I love the tips on re-boring with larger bits. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

Fisch forstner bits are excellent. Right after I first saw a video about them on this channel, I purchased one to try them out. It's been years now, and there's never been any tear-out at all with the wave-cutters I bought. Thanks again James for the recommendation - and I definitely agree, everyone should try Fisch. And like James, I still use spade bits, but only for drilling in used wood (that may contain nails or when I drill holes through the ceiling). Note: They have different types of forstner bits; apart from the cutter type, they have different shank and tip types as well.

I watch EVERY one of your videos! Always learning something new. Your delivery style is excellent.

Legend! James, yet again I come away with at least 3 new tricks or tips from your channel. I watch for notifications eagerly every day waiting for your next posting! I cannot thank you enough for these - they are changing my skills and ability dramatically. I especially love Cool Tools and these tips/tutorials. Brilliant work! Thank you!

I am not a pro but to me I would keep my fingers away from that drill bit. You give great safety tips all the time.

@henryblack3974

2 жыл бұрын

I agree fingers only an inch away, try that with a 3” bit and small piece of ply. Ply spins fingers get grabbed by bit, messy. Holdown clamp on drill press as you would use for drilling sheet metal.

James you're amazing with all I continue to learn from you. Thank you!

I learn something new every time I watch your tutorials. Thanks again and again.

Condensed and valuable information with perfect illustrating pictures and calm voice in modest narration - thank you so much!

thanks! re-boring was a pain for me, live and learn

Thank you! I just bought a set of forsners bits and cannot wait to try them out.

Excellent! I bought a set without knowing about the different types, glad I happened upon one with waves.

Thanks for the tips. Now I’ll be using my Forstner bits more intelligently. I appreciate the succinct style of presentation without distracting background music.

Your tips are never dull.

The tape trick to bore a larger hole is outstanding! I've struggled with this in the past and almost always messed it up, requiring a redo of the entire part. Thanks!!!

This video is super useful, especially the tips in the last half covering how to enlarge holes and also the tips about using them in a hand drill. Thanks so much!

I find your cometary informative as a finishing carpenter with forty plus years of experience I appreciate your clear consistency of explaining many different applications having trained a number of apprentices I find it good to use your videos as reference

The most clever tips are usually the most simple. Thanks!

Always great tips. Thanks.

So many useful tips, thanks!

Every video you make I learn something new and find out I’ve been doing something properly.

Agree with everything you said James. I do a lot of drilling with Forstners and I like the toothed one as I can easily sharpen it.

Keep it coming. Your tips are great! I especially like the one of using a smaller Forstner predrilled hole, and then finishing with the bigger bit.

Great tips! The tips for drilling larger holes, especially the tape trick, were genius!

Thank you... great tips for an absolute beginner...

Brilliant! Thank you so much 🙏

“You can make a hole video about when to use one or the other” Bravo! 😂🎉

Thank you very much. Many things I didn’t know! Love it.

Did not know there was this much to learn and know about forester bits. Thanks for sharing.

Really great tips. Thanks!

Fabulous video. 100 points. Thanks.

Great video. Your forstner bit sharpening video a while back was great too! Brought my old hand-me-down bits back to life

Many useful tips, explained clearly and concisely, although sometimes quietly. Thanks much, James.

Thanks for this excellent video!

Love the info and love the format. Keep it coming!!!!

Always great info.

I appreciate the sharing of your knowledge and experience along with the physics of getting things done. This provides me with a logical way to remember the tips and tricks you share so I can get it right all the time.

Excellent tips. Well done and thank you!

These videos never disappoint…thank you

Love your work. Thank you for another incredible lesson.

Fantastic tips.

Thanks, some welcome advise for Forstner bits.

I really enjoy these short videos! I always learn from them. Professional information that helps us !!

Great video. Your material is always presented so logically and clearly.

Thank you. Some very helpful tips.. Much appreciated.

Your the one who sold me on Fisch bits. I waited for a sale and bought a whole set. They are the best bits I have ever used. If anyone is on the fence, just get them and make smooth holes already.

Thank you for including the chart! Will definitely make use of that.

Thanks James.

Using the scrap piece as a guide is brilliant. I will defiantly use that

Thank you for your humble and always interesting videos. I really like your effective and timely suggestions!

Wow, great tips!

Great information that makes sense.

GREAT video, and idea.

More great tips, James. Thanks.

Very very clever….thank you!

Great tips! Thanks👍👍

Dude these tips are GOLD!!! thanks!!!

Always solid information from your channel, thanks!

Those tape tips are solid gold!

excellent tips! thank you

Cool tips! Thanks!

James, another AWESOME video! Thanks! A tip I learned about Forstner bits that you didn't mention is starting the hole with the Forstner bit in REVERSE. If you start in reverse you don't get the tearout that the sawtooth Forstner bits can create. Start it in reverse, cut through those initial fibers, then drop it into forward mode and finish the hole. Saves having to use a scrap piece... Your content is awesome and appreciated, another happy subscriber!

Such a great video. Most definitely grateful

Great guidelines, Stumpy, now I have a better idea of what sizes, brands, and practices to focus on for my assessment of what to get next and how to use. Thank you.

another very useful video, thanks so much

Really good one, thank you!

Great ideas - Thanks!

Perfect timing! I’ve been working on a project that needs several large-ish holes and having some troubles hand drilling with my Forstners (don’t have a drill press). This gives me a couple ideas to try (including possibly ordering a wavy bit). As always, thanks for the tips!

You have in my mind the best KZread woodworking channel. Such good info.

Just got a set for my birthday. Thanks for the tips, James!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

Another awesome tip from the Master Thanks 👍🏻

Excellent video on forstner bits. Thank you.

I always come to this channel for the LD on things. Reliable source.

Great tips...thanks!

Another great video! When I use forstner bits, torque vs heat is a recurring issue for me, so thanks to your advice I'm now also a fan of the WAVY forstner bits. 😍

Great tips as always. Thank you.

Some very handy tips many thanks for sharing.

Very timely, Mr. The Nubs! I just inherited a box of forstner bits. Thank you, kindly.

Thanks for sharing those tips!

Terrific tips. I particularly like the one using tape to position a larger bit over a smaller hole.

Great tips!

Hadn’t seen this one even though I subscribe. You always provide at least a tip or two I haven’t heard before. Thanks!

Excellent video.

Thanks, you are the best to go to for very useful advice. I guess that is what an expert is. Thank you Expert!

Nice video filled with practical tips - thanks!

Thank you very much for this useful information 👍🏼

Good tips, thank you.

I love your informative videos I use everything I've learnt in last few years of watching your videos keep them coming

Awesome tips, yet again.