Hey Shawn...I like templates too! My best tip for them is to make them out of broken golf cart windshields...you can get those for free. They are just thick enough to use with a router bit and with them being see through you can move them around and see the grain pattern underneath for perfect alignment when you are doing one of a kind pieces.

@bobsacamano4

Жыл бұрын

never thought of that. Interesting and thanks for the share!

Ok, first things first. You guys always hit just the right funny for me, I love the dry sense of humor. Excellent video, I’m a new woodworker and you opened my eyes so darn wide. I knew I wanted to use templates, like when I purchase plans, but I’m on the very low tech end right now, and now you’ve shown me how I can do it even with my limited tool set. Thanks again, you guys are awesome I’m such a fan!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear, good luck with it! Thanks for watching!

Killer video Shaun! I’m loving these tips and tricks videos you boys are putting out. Clearly you two are phenomenal teachers!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! These ones are a fun change of pace for us, too.

REALLY good video - thanks, so many tips crammed in under one title. I love the marker trick as a way of pushing the cut line out.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

Oh man, where has this video been!? Changed my whole approach and perspective on templates! (Like I have never used them to now want to go out and make templates!) bravo! This is gonna be an essential woodworking vid!

Loving the small humorous cut-ins that you guys have been adding. Definitely makes your videos stand apart from all the others

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

I love you two! I’m hoping to get more serious about my skills and this video is a clear “level up” point. Thanks!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck with it. Thanks for watching!

Hey guys, thanks for all your amazing videos. I'm just starting up furniture building and you are very motivating and inspireing to me. Thanks and regards

I use templates all the time, but so relaxing to watch someone else do so (properly :)

Thanks Shaun. Great video and very helpful tips. I progress myself by integrating different techniques I see on different channels. Your tips are always great !

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching , Roland!

I am really enjoying the skits the two of you have put into the videos for the last few months. They are great.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks Bill!

Just came across your video - well done and I definitely learned some good techniques. And the table design looks great (working myself up to something similar for our dining room after practicing on a few more smaller projects).

First learned the clamping cutouts on oversized pieces from Jory! Great tip!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Totally! Jory is a template master, and I actually worked for him a few years back for a bit. It works like a charm!

Holy shit! You two are working together? Wow. I’ve been away building my house. What a strange and interesting matrimony. I guess I need to eat a couple gummies and catch up. Love both of your design ideas. Big shouts of encouragement to both y’all.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks for checking back in with us! You have plenty of stuff to catch up on. Hope the house building is going well!

Guys, this is excellent content - knocked it out of the park.

Templates are an incredibly valuable tool. Thanks for the refresher and tips/tricks👍

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Thanks for watching!

Once again another awesome video on templates. I've been dying to get working on something like this. Thanks for sharing!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching!

Great video and explanation. You are right on with the use of templates - it will make you a better woodworker. Interesting fact: The use of templates has existed for centuries, and years ago I found a stack of templates (i.e., not made out of MDF) in an old barn/workshop that my great-great-great-grandfather used when he made wagon and carriage parks in the 1800s. They were made out of wood, hung on a nail, and labeled for quick use.

That was very helpful Shaun, thanks!

Outstanding and very helpful. Thank you.

You boys crack me up. I like the way you make videos. Something very cool and laid back about the production quality. I find your furniture builds to be next level cool as well. I'm an old dog but maybe I can learn some new tricks from you boys. Thanks

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, Daniel! Thanks for watching!

As always great video:) I really like the table! When you come out with plans I might actually give it a try! Emphasis on try!!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you give it a try! Thanks for watching, Rachel!

Can't agree more. Thanks for the lovely video

Shaun, you are so funny! So glad you guys are working together!!

You guys are awesome! Keep up the great work.

I exclusively use Cocobolo for all my templates.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Classy!

I’m so happy this was made. Fantastic.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

Shaun, I think your explanation of router bearings ~11 min mark-11:40 is perfect. When I was looking for that information when I got my router (same one!) I would have killed for such a succinct explanation. Hi-5.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

Hello, Shawn. I know this thread is a bit dated now, but since I just discovered you and Chris about 2- weeks ago, I am still going through “dated” videos. That said, I just wanted to concur with your view on template usage. As a long time “hobbiest” woodworker, I have learned the value of creating and using these. My method is nearly identical to yours, however you can teach and old dog a new trick now and then. The trick I learned from you in this video is to consider the glue line surfaces independently. As I was always use to route around the entire template, I found some less than desirable surfaces for the interfaces between pieces. I have now integrated your “template sled” approach for those cuts. Thanks, and keep these videos coming. They are no doubt some of the best out there - period!

Shaun Boyd is on point!

I definitely need to start using templates. Thanks guys

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

It will change the game for you!

The featured item is a great idea! Thanks for the tips, thanks for sharing

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very packed info. Time to buy a templating bit

Damn you're witty. Thanks for the vid! Inspires me and keeps me draggin myself into the garage with a lack of tools but a bundle of hope)

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

That Caddy though..... 👌

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is a great little truck.

Good tips, I definitely could use to make some templates for myself.

Great video,,,very informative!!well explained

I really appreciate you for this advice

2 minutes in I decided to subscribe. I like your style !

this is all brilliant, but where you use the template to ALSO make your sled (around 12:20) was a even brillianter! love these videos, SB!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching JB!

You guys nailed it.

Yes, I use templates and 1:1 plan drawings. They’re always good reference and as lumber and steel usually come square, a template allows you to draw a dynamic freehand mark and capture it, transposing it to the lumber where you can then concentrate on the details of shaping and assembly without losing that freehand shape.

@johndeggendorf7826

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. First, you’re an artist with a vision. Then, you’re a craftsman.

@louisdavidvdm

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! what software do you use to create these paper templates?

@samday6621

3 жыл бұрын

@@louisdavidvdm 😀 no software, just drawing and measuring on thick paper till I’m happy. Then cut out and trace onto my material. But you could use software. I’ve just used this method to make 8 identical steel braces for a bench I’m making. The pattern meant I could squeeze lots of them from one length of flat bar with little waste.

great video. thanks for sharing

Very Cool. thank you for sharing

Nice Rico. I'm very impressed.

Best woodworking channel I've seen

thanks a lot bro. im a beginner in the woodworking world and you tips were really helpful for me. (im improving my english at the same time hahah). have good day

Great tutorial and fantastic tips!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

Great tips!

Thanks for sharing enjoy the video you have a blessed day

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!

Those video effects are just as impressive as your very impressive furniture making skills:)

Very helpful business, thanks Shaun : )

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks!

Awesome video! Thank you

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great useful video. Thanks!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

dude! this is helpfull, thank you very much

Was thinking about this for a project only yesterday

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, good timing!

Great video Shaun! Taking that extra time saves a huge amount of time. Glad Chris got there in the end, touch and go for a moment!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

He always gets there at some point! Thanks for watching!

Muy padres sus videos, me gusta mucho su dedicación, saludos desde Chihuahua, México 🇲🇽

97%? The precision convinces me! Subscribed!

I was missing you Shaun!! Glad to see you Bud. Don't let Chris hog all da camera time. You guys kill me man! Excited to see the table & chairs come together. Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks man! We are stoked to get the table and chairs done too!

Thanks for another great video!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

100% agree, I was always taught to template anything that you have to reproduce more than once.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! Thanks for watching!

Thanks Sean. Very useful

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching!

Trabalham muito bem! Isso é bonito de ver

This is the video I needed.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, thanks for watching!

Great tips! Great video!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Came for the video, subscribed for the MK1!

Very good thank you so much 👊💥💣✔💓💓💓💓💓👍

Awesome video. Greg is back. Great explanation. Mahalo for sharing! 🐵

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Greg is as loyal as they get. Thanks for watching!

Thanks boys!! Super useful

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elliot!

Great tips again. Thanks. I still love your humor. Take care. Bill

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill!

Fantastic video!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video learned a lot thanks

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching!

This is by far the BEST show on TV. We have wisdom, humor, drama, tragedy, and cliffhangers! All you need now are some dragons.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We will see what we can do about the dragons.

Another way to get great, straight repeatable cuts is with an L fence. Oh, and a template. I typically use a .5mm pencil to mark with but the wider sharper is brilliant as long as you don't trim to the inside edge. I'm going to start doing that too, then router or table saw cut to the final fit.

Great tips! Very much thinking to enter the cnc world. What do you think about maker made m2?

When making the paper templates, what software do you use? Also what type of dubble stick tape do you use, I haven't been able to find a great one for woodworking?

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

I use Fusion 360 for design then Inkscape or Illustrator to edit the SVG files. And I just find random double-stick on Amazon, no particular brand.

Is there a reason you used the clamps the way you did at 5:55? l use them all the time but always elevate the other side slightly above the work piece. Just wondering! Thanks

That X-Carve table in the animation is rad.

Brilliant

Great video, Shaun. Thanks for all the info. Wondering if you could talk about how you go about deciding where and how you join two templated pieces? For example, at 11:45, why did you choose that particular angle to join those two pieces and not, say, a miter that goes straight to the corner? Do you generally just go with what looks good to you or is there more to it than that?

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Most of the time it is just an aesthetic choice. Occasionally there might be some structural reason for it, but I would say most times it is just for a certain look.

Thanks a lot for your video! If you create the template out of the CNC, why would not you use the CNC as well to cut the piece directly?

What make and model of spindle sander do you have? I am a purchaser of your chair and dinning table instructions and templates. Using templates has opened up a new door in furniture making, for which I am very pleased. Thank you so much for that.

"can you grab me that template?" lolol

I appreciate the cerebral approach to woodworking. While there are some people on youtube who do amazing work, it's clear that they aren't putting the brain power into their work that you do.

I’ve watched this video about 6 times. Come on now, we all know Chris is the brains of this operation!

This videotransition is genius

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great looking table and chair thanks for the laughs

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

👏 amazing video.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

i am loving those intros keep it up

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

I remember watching your earlier videos where you mentioned templates. It’s nice to see it in depth. Question, if you already have a CNC, why don’t you cut these final pieces with it? Isn’t it more precise? Does it take too long?

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We are actually working on a video about that subject. Stay tuned!

how do you print? many/most printers don't print true to size, ones that do are called plotters, per my highschool drafting class

Temp-plates?? That's what I call my disposable dinnerware.... Great explanation, thanks for sharing...

what's your go-to software for drawing templates that you print and adhere to the mdf?

Great video! I can't figure out why you wouldn't use the CNC to cut the actual parts rather than make templates. What's your reasoning? Thanks

Amigo buen video siempre es un gusto verte

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

Volkswagen pickup, I should have known. My favorite material for templates is screen-back, tempered Masonite. Stiff, machinable and durable but, hard to find. Oh, another fine video.

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Maybe the best part about MDF is that you can get it just about anywhere. Thanks for watching!

Great video thanks for this. What PC software do you use to create the paper templates on PC if I dont have a CNC?

@JarredKalweit

3 жыл бұрын

They are using Fusion 360. I highly recommend it!

Wow!

COOL!!!!

@shaunb66

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!