That drill press your working next to looks like a “pin press” to me.

@ToraKwai

Жыл бұрын

Yup, just drop a lump of mild steel in the chuck and voilà. Dependant on how well the leverage goes

@s0mepi884

Жыл бұрын

Or the arbor press right in front of him.

@Irishrebel092

Жыл бұрын

@@s0mepi884 right?!

@lukebm5555

Жыл бұрын

He’s in the chrysalis stage between woodworking and mechanical. It’s a beautiful thing!

@robertluo72

Жыл бұрын

Slightly squishing the end of the pin also helps to start it in the hole.

The first half of the kzread.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

Hey Matt, just in case you didn't already know (and for anyone else working with exotic woods). Not all woods are safe to breath their dust, or contact your skin/eyes. The wood database has better information which are potentially harmful. But it looks like you did some work with purpleheart which is a "sensitizer" which means the more of it you work with and breath in / are exposed to the more severe an allergy to it you can develop. Its highly recommended you wear adequate breathing protection as not to breath in the dust particles created by it, because the more you breath the worse a reaction you can develop every following time you use it. Its also recommended to use eye protection that seals around your eyes as not to let the dust get into them as they can develop a similar allergy. Stay safe

@daylen577

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely baffled me watching this that he doesn't wear a respirator, and only turned on ventilation for the chemical process. Dust is a pretty big killer of lungs, really need to wear at the very least a filtered mask while sanding, and a respirator while coating stuff in liquids that turn to gas.

@luisapaza317

Жыл бұрын

Nice point, a lot of artisans in KZread don't use breathing protection, it pretty dangerous and an unconscious decision. Im a hobbyist carpenter and even for small works I feel that this type of protection is utterly important

@Mynameischef

Жыл бұрын

regardless of any scientific studies saying there are "safe" woods you can breathe always wear a respirator when working with stuff like this, plus these are almost all going to be stabilized wood, so you are also breathing in epoxy

Received my knife today. It’s gorgeous, and thanks for the behind the scenes look at the making.

Fair play for doing this amount of work and finishing everyone of them to perfection, awesome job.

Well, I’ve missed out again, but, by god do I have respect for the amount of time and effort that you put in. If there’s ever a chance I get one, great, but if not, I think a kit version is a great idea. I hope these sales give you the chance to bring the move, etc into fruition. All the best to you Matt.

I am just so happy to see how much freaking work goes into these and thank you for sharing.. sometimes I find that creators don’t show all of the toil, mistakes, and frustration that goes into making the things they make and I appreciate that you do👊🏾

Hi Matt. I hope everything is going well your end. I just wanted to say that I’m blown away by the quality of your marking knife. I bought the B46 brass and cocobolo marking knife over the weekend, and apart from a little wait due the Royal Mail strike (only an extra day), I received it today. For what you class as ‘B Stock’, it’s incredibly well made and finished, with only a hairline of epoxy that I can see (well, okay, it is as your description said; 1mm, but it’s barely noticeable). From the presentation box, to the foam with the holes that fit the pieces perfectly - including the supplied Allen key - to the little extra white padding, it’s a super classy set up. Then of course, you finally get to see the knife; it’s superb! I just can’t get over the glossy finish; it’s like glass. Incredible! Anyway, keep up the great work and I hope the purchase goes some way in helping you reach the goal of moving to the new shop, etc. Good luck and thanks again. P.S. I’m looking forward to your mallet being made for sale.

I got my marking knife in December 2021 and I can't say enough good about it. Even though I got a ''B grade'' knife, it looks fantastic and it's one of my favourite tools. Great job Matt

I have to say, the finished product is SMASHING! Matt, the fact that each and every one of these is hand made is astonishing. The fact that the on in my possession is of such high quality workmanship that you cannot tell by inspection if it was the first, the tenth, the last, the last done in a rush to get out of the shop, or the first done while fully rested - a testament to your commitment that each and EVERY knife meets your own personal high standards. I am quite honored to own one. Good luck with the move, the accommodations sound wonderful. Have fun with the van conversion! You've gotten a great platform to build it on/in and should have a blast - a perfect opportunity to build a rolling resume if you will ..save for the time you have to do it in.

For the pin issue: Try to use your drill press. Just create two holders. One for the blade holder and one for the pin. The one for the pin should have a shallow hole for the pin and a magnet so the pin dont fall. Put the pin holder in the chuck, bladeholder beneath and done. There is your new pin press. You can make the pin holder even for two pins at the same time, so you save one workstep.

Next level Matt. Congrats on accomplishing this impressive feat. I’ve got two on the way!

Missed the last couple batches, so excited that I managed to get an order in for one of Padauk ones with a bronze ferrule. Can't wait to get it in the mail

@RobHarveyMusic

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best combo!

@JeanMinutile

Жыл бұрын

@@RobHarveyMusic This is the one I own ;-)

After quite a long wait I got myself a knife from the last batch, it looks awesome and it is pleasure to use and display in the shop!!! No wonder why they sell out so fast!!! Almost forgot to mention the packaging is top notch too!!! Great job Matt

Just stumbled on your channel and have really been enjoying your work. Looks like you've been busy with the move - don't underestimate how much your subscribers care about seemingly mundane content centered around your life and workshop transition! Also, I wish I knew you when you were assembling the pins. Dry ice would have likely made that process a breeze. Cheers~

Pretty cool seeing your process Matt. Keep up the good work!

Great video!!! I'll have to get myself one of these. Very professional looking product.

Excellent video!.. hope the next few months go well and can’t wait to see the new workshop come together

As always a great video! I really enjoyed watching that. Your editing is top notch.

Thanks Matt for being such an inspiring person! :)

Cracking video dude! Really enjoyed this one, you had me gripped 👊🏻🔥

Knife Ordered!! Can't wait to get it

Some work. Looking forward to seeing the new workshop.

I so hope I can get one from the upcoming batch. I am blown away by your attention to detail 1,000 times without fail. Others might have bailed on quality control and taken shortcuts, but not Mr. Estlea. Thank you for showing the true meaning of work integrity and staying true to your craft. Stay well. UPDATE: :( I see I missed out on the 2nd batch (Late 06/22). I hope there is a way to still get one.

my brother in christ.. this amount of tedious work is astounding.. endless cheers

Congrats! Keep it up Matt.

That's a HUGE project. They look amazing!

Booya. Got myself a marking knife! Been watching you for a long time so I'm happy to finally have one.

Brilliant work Matt. I got a knife from the previous batch (once the website reanimated itself! 🤣) and it’s brilliant to see the process that goes into these. Crazy how something as small as the pins or a gap in the ferrule can risk upending a whole batch! Great work.

I just got my knife this week and it is a fantastic tool and a beautiful piece of work. Thanks Matt.

these are beautiful matt!!!

Just received my knife this week and I already love it! Thank you Matt! Also looking forward to snatching up an ironwood mallet when you get to making those again.

These are very beautiful knifes. Wonderful job and I appreciate the high standards you have set for yourself

Wow, great video. I also looked at your store, and I have to say, good for you man. That's a legit business.

Loved the video. Congrats

Don't think i've ever been happy to see a product out of stock, glad to see a good product appreciated

So pleased for you that you sold out so fast. Great effort there.

I would love to have one of these as they are absolutely beautiful and to to help out but my own finances do not allow me to. So sorry 😢 (for you and me both 😂). Since discovering your channel you have become a favorite of mine. Even though I can’t get a knife doesn’t mean I am not cheering for you in your new workshop. I think it is a beautiful thing to grow and expand as you have done. Not just your business but you as a person too. I am positive it will feel like home in a short while. 🥰

I’ve wondered what life as an indentured servant would be like. Now…I know. What a fine ad for a fine product that I’d like in my shop.

Oh Boy Oh Boy What a mammoth effort. I am exhausted just watching. Well Done,

Great video showing the process and pitfalls. It looks like the knives turned out great. I found your channel a few years ago when looking in to Tormek tips. I just purchased 2 of your marking knives, they’ll be headed to the San Francisco Bay Area. I look forward to using one and gifting the other to a dear friend. Keep up the good work and I hope your move goes smoothly. Cheers

@sean6992

Жыл бұрын

Your a nice guy considering the fact you spent 100 pounds for a knife for your friend.

This is, by a long way, the best, and most entertaining, advert I have ever seen 💫

Great stuff!

Will you be filming the van conversion for the channel? I suspect it might become the best van build series ever seen on KZread.

The dedication my man🔥🔥

How dare you have a night of enjoyment at HellFire when we first met. When you had so much work to complete !.......lol Congratulations on the massive deadline.

Congrats on selling out, beautiful snakewood handles!

Dear Matt, how in the bloody nine hells is your content just always such a joy to watch? Kudos! Sincerely, NordriOfUthgard

Damn! Sold out in 3 days! Great work! As always.

A literal definition of “Handmade.” The end product makes me want one even more.

Amazing work as normal

Small batch fabrication fascinates me since it comes with its own problem solving. Did learn a few neat things from this video. Also screamed at the screen in frustration a few times, as in "why are you doing _this_ the HARD way!"; but hey, that's just a part of it.

Honestly now, what takes longer? The knives or the editing? Love both!

Great job man.... what a legend

Just bought your knife. Can't wait till it gets here. ( Southern California USA.)

Fantastic work, Matt! 😃 But, please, try not to get mad! 😬 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Great to see you're all out of stock and the move would've went smoothly... maybe.. hope it did, the knives are really nice.

I don’t need another marking knife but I really wanted to support you by buying your stuff. Well, you CLEARLY don’t need it, you have lots of fans that realize, like I do, how awesome you are. Everything out of stock and a deposit granted. I’m happy for you, Matt!

I'm upset and relieved that I wasn't able to watch this yesterday. Upset because you're sold out already and I've missed out again. And relieved because I definitely shouldn't be spending what it would cost to get one of your knives to the US. More than anything though, I'm super happy for you. Happy that you were able to sell out in a day and happy to see there's so many people throwing support your way. Keep up the great work!

I'm watching this approximately 3 hours after it uploaded and I think I saw only 2 options still in stock. Well done Mr. Estlea, well done. If I may make a small suggestion...a knife with an Osage orange handle would look beautiful.

@LyleAshbaugh

Жыл бұрын

I would like to see one made out of Ipe.

@helenjohnson7583

Жыл бұрын

Osage Orange may be too hard on the machinery. But it is beautiful & durable!

Sweat equity Matt. It's easy to do the work when it's about achieving your goals. Creating, marking knives, content, you do it all well. Hope the new shop and van is coming along well. Keep up the good work.

Wow! I am writing this comment just 6 hours after the video premiered according to KZread, and almost every knife is already sold out. Your knives are in high demand, and that's awesome!

I know the feeling of reactions to certain woods. My first job was in a foundry pattern shop. Even with a respirator the mahogany dust made me feel like a had a bad cold for days.

ty love the purple heart wood handle

Wish I actually needed one. If you ever start making sculpting tools then that's definitely something up my alley.

@chrisivens3413

Жыл бұрын

Looks like spam to me.

Just remember that while you level up on smithing skills, the drauger are leveling combat skills. 👍

Epic video mate! Well worth the re edit! what brand of friction polish are you using?

Good on you mate you smashed your goal and you’re set up for the next leg of the journey. There’s often some good advice in the comments so even if you don’t respond I hope you take note!

WOW! That's it, just WOW!

Sadly I cant justify the cost but that isnt to say it isn't justified, they're gorgeous :)

@Irishrebel092

Жыл бұрын

yeah, I was expecting them to be like $30-$40 US, not 80-100 pounds. but damn if I don't agree they look beautiful.

Beautiful looking knife thankyou for the video

My dad was a cabinet maker post war he found he was allergic to Brazilian mahogany when making and installing fire doors in the Liver building in Liverpool

Great video

just 1000?? 😁😁 kudos, great insight! 🙌👍

Wow! All sold out. Congratulations :)

dude your patience is unmatched

That was a great video! I'm veeery tempted to get one of those knives. In the meantime, do you have a list of the music you're using? The background track sounds awesome!

I would be interested in ferrule kits if you do that. I enjoy your work and presentation. Making it all fun is the best part. George (Maine, USA, Just across the pond)

the best marketing video in history

Hi Matt I would love to see a series of challenges of pros using amateur gear Vs amateur using pro gear. You could also have guest woodworkers join the challenge much in the same way this is done by lots of photography channels. It makes for comical content, a way to stretch yourself but most importantly can highlight how much knowledge and technique reigns over the tools.

Making 1000 marking knives is one of my favorite afternoon projects. Sometimes takes a whole weekend if I have other things I need to attend to.

Matt broke the internet again

You could also have chilled the pins or heated the blade holders for some thermal expansion/retraction to get more space.

beautiful.

Man, all the knives are gone already? Nicely done sir.

I can't remember about most of the others, but Purpleheart dust has kicked my butt several times. Even with a respirator I have to be careful. Usually a migraine with no buildup. I love its looks almost as much as Redheart, but it does me no favors.

got one!

They remind me of all the different types of wooden wands in Harry Potter. Will one of those magically make my joinery better?

Cool!

Your editor is obviously a genius.

you should get a (papr) powered air purifying respirator for when you do a lot of sanding

Completely sold out. That was fast. Hopefully I’ll get one next batch

the title should read 'how to turn your hobby into a factory job'

Hey, Matt, have you ever considered making nib holders for calligraphy?

Here for it

502 bad gateway error when clicking on the purchasing link Matt.

@francon2453

Жыл бұрын

I'm getting the same issue

@Maarc

Жыл бұрын

Maybe too much fan at the same time ;)

Woodworkers: you can never have too many clamps This guy: I literally NEed ONE THOUSAND CLAMPS!

One tip that helps me when I'm daunted by a large batchjob, break it up into smaller batches. Don't do all 1000 pieces in a row, just do 50 or 100, whatever you can do in less than 90 minutes, then switch to another step, maybe finish 50 before you go back to step one for the next 50.

second a formal invitation to the shop for a private tour? :D