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I'm only 2 years into my wood working adventure and it was youtubers that triggered this new found passion(and thousands of dollars that my wife isnt fully clear where I have spent). Some youtubers and their influence on me has come and gone rather quickly. I saw your videos early on, but they weren't the ones that hooked me or particularly interested me. Not flashy, not sensational, and most egregious, no promises of "make easy money with pallet wood". I wanted to make easy money and I wanted it to be easy. Well... However, as I progressed and got more serious about what I was doing I quickly realized where true value existed. Your videos by contrast were down to the point, well reasoned, and you explain not just what to do but WHY you would want to do it/not do it and what to look out for. Something I have grown to greatly appreciate. So many times as someone getting into this environment you literally don't know what you don't know. Out of all the youtubers out there you have consistently been the most informative. When I scour youtube for answers to a question I have and your video turns up in a result--it is the first one I click on now adays. While it may not be the highest praise; I consider you amongst the best out there.

I really appreciate how articulate your presentations are...no filler, just useful info...a real delight...the best!

You just spoke centuries of wood wisdom. In less than 7 minutes. It is official. I am old. Because I loved every second of it. Thank you.

@DaniGrainger

Жыл бұрын

lol he is the wood wisdom shaman!

I'm never calling myself a perfectionist again

@coppulor6500

Ай бұрын

Something a perfectionist would say

You're the guy we all want next door to help us on a whim, but glad we all have youtube and you're here.

The brown paper bag works great, use it all the time. When I sand, at least after the first coat, I find I can actually feel and hear a change in the sound when the finish has become smooth.

I think I learn more here than anywhere else. Clear, concise, well researched. Nice work.

@AshPagelsdorf42

11 ай бұрын

100% agree, this guy should do TEDtalks! he is thee most perfect speaker i have seen!

You are the goat of woodworking information on KZread

Man I wish every teacher I ever had taught the way you did in this video. I love the way you present the information here, never change!

Outstanding video! Everything about your video was top notch. Excellent quality audio, lighting and background. No jokes or side comments. Got right to the point. Explained things in a clear, coherent manner with no vocal ticks (ahs, ums, so, etc...). Thank you and keep up the great work!

I learn so much from these. What I appreciate is the logical and sensible reasons given behind every tip.

Excellent video. Perfect pace. No annoying background music. Excellent speaker. Thank you. It is very helpful.

For my final rubdown, a piece of wool sweater provides the right amount of abrasion to the finish. Thanks for the paper bag suggestion too. After reading many of the readers comments, I am probably the only person on earth that that had never heard of the paper bag trick!

Your videos just keep getting better and better! Keep them coming

You explained this SO well!! Thank you!

This was an incredibly informative and efficient video. Not a word wasted!

Mr. Stumpy Nubs, your GOOD! I watch a lot of how to videos. Your good. Your very clear, concise, and give every thing you need to know to get a process done right. You don’t go too fast. You don’t bore with needless minutiae. Thanks all the great tips and great product and tool suggestions.

Great finishing tips, James. You're cranking them out !! Thanks!

This will help improve my projects. Thank You for the professional advice, as usual!

This guy is just amazing. So much clarity in his presentation. I am not a woodworking guy. Just needed to finish an unfinished butcher block for a desk set up.

Thanks for this tutorial. I’ve struggled understanding the process of so many coats of finish. Now I know the why as well as how to apply the finish. Thanks!

As usual.... a great, simple, helpful video on a critical part of any woodworking project..... Thanks for the help.....

Very glad to have found your channel. I like your presentation style and the really useful tips. I now know what I did wrong when treating our kitchen work tops and what I can do to improve them.

Well I just learned why my finish work isn't the best thanks. I been sanding wrong. Keep spreading the knowledge really appreciate it.

I've been professionally staining for years and learned a ton from this video, thanks sir!

I love the amount of detail and explanation you put into these tutorials. I have learned a bunch from since I started "self teaching" myself woodworking a couple years ago. I mostly do "artsy" stuff and carvings. But MANY of your tips apply! I am also considering a Harvey table saw after your review. The only thing I don't like about them is where they are manufactured. I may have to get over that though, because, my garage shop gets very humid. The chances of condensation are much higher. That's terrible for cast iron. But the tin coating on a Harvey really helps minimize that issue!

Finally I get the info I’ve been looking for. I keep hearing that fast drying is good to go to the next coat in 2-3 hours, now it all makes sense.

My dad used similar procedures. Once again you show why in glad I listened to him (and why watch your channel)

Thank you, your advice is helping me out a lot! I'm having a tough time learning about sanding finishes just by doing it.

What a nice guy, so articulated. I dont even speak english and I understand every single thing the guy says. I would pay for your friendship Love your videos, you'r the man James

Many thanks for this clear instructional guide. I have two laminated counter tops to poly and you have added a few extra steps to my process that I think will really make a difference to the final finish.

Glad I watch your videos or blogs at least you learn something new each time I appreciate that for what it's worth. Billy from Scotland.uk.

What a great video as a stone Mason I can tell ya I'm thankful for the little tricks you added. There's plenty of them in masonry too and I know it took me a lot of years to lesrn some. Those guys are greedy with info sometimes. I feel like a pro after watching this thank u!

Thank you so much for coaching me through my first height adjustable BIG wood desk and project. I love the no nonsense information style as opposed to trying terribly hard to be funny.

Brother I can’t thank you enough. I never did hardwood floors and your tips was a life saver. Next I’m gonna tackle an epoxy floor woot woot 🎉

Always learn something new and necessary with your videos!

Such an informative video. I'm refinishing a wood floor in my house and couldn't figure out why on earth I'm supposed to sand between coats of finish. Every instructional video or article recommends sanding but doesn't give a reason why. Now I know! I appreciate the time you put into making this video so clear and informative.

Great description of how the oil poly drying process effects the finish (ie shrinking) and should be applied in lighter coats for the final step. Also like the paper bag buffing tip. Keep those deep dives coming...

What an informative video. Thank you for your time explaining to us newbies.

Carboard instead of 1500 worked really good for my ikea pine dresser finish. Smooth and nice

Well that was a boat load of information! Have 3 pages of notes. Probably gonna watch this video at least 4-5 more times as I get ready for a finish. Great video as always, thank you Stumpy!

EXACTLY the information I’ve been searching for. Thank you!

New Subscriber here🙋🏼‍♀️ You are my Gordon Ramsay of woodworking! So thankful for your content and expertise!!! You’re my number one go-to guy! 😃

Greetings from Denmark. Love your channel. Factual and knowledgeable.

Now this is the video I needed. I stopped sanding between coats and moved to using a piece of cardboard to knock off the nibs, because even with 400 grit I was getting scratches. I also started covering my projects while they dry with a tub with a few holes drilled into the very bottom. I created a lazy susan style tray to help avoid touching the project too. One day I wan't to get an HVLP system, but for now it is mostly wiping on thinned down finishes. I've also started doing my finishing on a pop-up table inside the house, because the humidity and temps are all over the place in my shed, and it makes drying time so unpredictable. It was 91 with 86% humidity in my shed today. No amount of fans can help that become a reasonable place for finishing.

Thank you! I suck at finish, but these kinds of tips help me, so much!

Exactly what i was looking for after so many not so specific videos!

Very interesting. In 40yrs of woodworking, I had never heard about finish shrinkage. Good to know!

James you are a master. Great information as always. I will be using the paper bag trick for sure. Thank you again

You had me at "boogers". And, also, thanks for all the tips. I'm delving in to different finishes and need ALL the help I can get. I will definitely use these methods you've described!

Great Video. Appreciate all the tips n tricks. Keep the info coming our way.

Excellent. All the facts with specific suggestions that can be used by just about anyone. Thanks for the video!

love the brown paper bag trick! Have used it for years. Works great!

Once again proving that I didn't know what I was doing. Or not fully. Thanks for the info

Nice job! Thanks for this, always concise instruction. I thought I was the only one who sanded with two hands! 🤣

That paper bag tip! Thank you for all you’ve provided!!

Awesome tips, dude! Thanks a lot! 😃 I'm definitely going to use them! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

I love watching your videos! Please know how important your information is especially to a "newbie" like me. THANK YOU!

Thank you James! Such valuable tips I have learned!

Very clear, very concise, and very helpful...thank you. My next guitar body/neck will benefit enormously!

Great advice and the perfect process for poly.

Some videos just get right to the answers you need. This is a great one

Great tip on the brown paper bag! We use that method often in the cabinetry shop I work at!

@robertbamford8266

3 жыл бұрын

As a result of the pandemic and no shopper-supplied bags at the supermarket, we have a supply of brown paper bags - probably sufficient for the next 5 years.

I have messed up polyurethane so many times. This info fixes most of my poly problems but i will mostly use shellac in the future for the simplicity.

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

Great video Stumps. Love it.

it was good to hear you bring up the paper bag treatment and I like to finish up using polish. very cool thanks for sharing your video

The brown paper bag trick works fantastic!! I have a project that I just couldn't get quite smooth and was just living with it. Tried the brown paper bag and it's smooth as glass without having to recoat. Talk about a lifesaver!

First time diy staining/ polyurethane(ing?) project table & this advise saved my project, thank you👍🏼

This covered everything I needed. Thank you! You rock!

Very helpful, thanks. I love woodworking but am terrible at finishing. This really helped me out on a large mirror frame I just finished.

Thanks for this video! I really wanted to, needed to, learn this!

Love your info and tips. Keepem' coming!

Great video! Thank you for your concise info. Well done

I've been doing most of what you demonstrated, but never had it explained so well. Now, with a better understanding, I can explain those times I had unsatisfactory results or a hiccup in my process. I may be a turner, but I find so much useful theory in your videos. Thank you for that. On your recent spindle roughing gouge video I was ready to scrutinize your video. Nothing to critique. Just good information. And, the next day, I put down my skew and grabbed the SRG just for fun.

@StumpyNubs

3 жыл бұрын

Since I am not a pro turner, I am sure there are plenty of things you could add to my turning tutorials. However, I am also speaking to an audience of beginners, and it is important to keep things simple. :)

Excellent video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Wow. You are great. I was digging for these details.

Gratifying to know I'm doing something right!

Great job James, great information too. Makes for a great finish. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

Brown paper bag is a great tip. I have also found a brown coffee filter works amazing as well. We have one of those giant warehouse membership stores that sell them at a great price.

Thanks for sharing those tips!

I like to use 320 paper on a soft block after the first coat, 00 steel wool to grab the nibs, and 0000 for the final buffing. Good video. Your points about recoat times are excellent.

@EdwardPasternak

Жыл бұрын

I remember my grandfather teaching me this after I put together a set of shelves and put on the first coat of polyurethane. He was inspecting it, turn to me and said "Looks nice. Looks really nice. Do you want to make it look better?" I responded with "Why yes I do!" and he proceeded to tell me about using steel wool to smooth it out, get rid of bubbles, and really shine. 25 years and several moves later they still look great.

Thank you for that very informative video! 😊

Wow, what a great video!

Great info Stumpy!!

Awesome thanks bro I wish I had your patience. Subbed 👍🏽

first time on your channel and so far so good buddy..

These videos are educational and address issues that may spare you a future headache

Excellent video, thank you

Fantastic video and informative!!!

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

+1 for the brown paper bag. I use it every time with poly. On large projects I glue a piece of cardboard to an old piece of sand sandpaper on the orbital sander - just watch out over working/over heating an area. Glass smooth every time.

Great tips. More of the science, big help!

I never comment, but your videos are excellent.

Such a great video! Thanks 😊

Wow! Amazing video!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE BROWN PAPER BAG! I just turned a maple table into a Varathane espresso and I was disappointed at the expected smoothness. A brown paper bag made the difference especially with this being a strictly one coat plan even on the can.

Excellent video! I'd also be interested in learning more about the different kinds of wood finishes and how to decide which to choose.

@jimgirtman3136

2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks for sharing. I have just finished all the preping and staining our kitchen cabinets. Now ready for the final coats of polyurethane. So i did s SEARCH and found your video. Again great job! Thank you!

My first real project, a garage workbench/cabinet made of construction plywood and 2x4s, has a pine needle embedded in the poly... Lots of lessons learned on that cabinet.