Thank a lot! Now my wife thinks that the whole family needs a few of these. That's what I get for making something that everyone likes.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Our apologies. It's hard being the hero. Your shop time goes to hell in a handbasket when folks start expecting a little woodworking...;-)

Adding a bit of dark wood for the nose and hooves? ADORABLE! Such attention to detail! Of course, for every 12 normal ones you have to make one with a reddish nose...

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Paduak -- paduak or pterocarpus (depending on where you live) wood has a distinct red hue that would be perfect for the Rudolf sculpture. Thanks for your kind words.

This video is being used to convince my wife into buying a band saw! Thanks you!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

That's what it's there for.

@joelmorissette528

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion just made my first few. Now everyone wants one. They are amazing. Great way to get rid of the scraps Ive had for soo many years. Need more clamps though lol

omg. that drill with the sanding drum. Genious!

@chompers11

2 жыл бұрын

I was just gonna say is that a drill press with a sanding drum??!?!? How fast is it spinning

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

I usually set it to a fairly slow speed -- 900 to 1500 rpm. The finer the grit, the slower the speed. If you don't give the abrasive time to clear the dust, it will load up and burn the wood.

These are great! I love the hooves and muzzle details. Really cute. Well Done.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

This is the most enjoyable, KZread video I’ve watched in years. I lost focus on what you were doing and just enjoy the show. 🤣 now to find some templates.

@WorkshopCompanion

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

I love these, and remember them from an old Shopsmith demonstration. I like how you changed it up with the lighter wood for its antlers. 👍🏼

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

I first published the patterns for these in Hands On! magazine when I was editor -- they've been around for a long time. But the different colors of wood is a new touch.

Neat reboot, Nick. You sure do know how to make some doe! Also, nice technique on that Shopsmith bandsaw. Scott

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

Just trying to make a fair buck, Scott. (You were expecting that comeback, weren't you? What a perfect set-up.)

Ellis Reeves here. I learned of your channel from Scott of "My Growth Rings." I purchased a used SS in 2017 and watch the videos you did while working there. Have learned a lot from you about how to use the various components. I am 85 so don't have much time left to enjoy SS, so will be watching you here to glean all I can.

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not far behind you, Ellis. But I find a great way to stay young is to keep working wood. Thanks!

@ellisreeves8936

2 жыл бұрын

@Gary Thanks ever so much. At the present time I am staying busy as I have been blessed with 4 great grandbabies 2 girls & 2 boys. I am making each one a bedroom set from Wood plans. Trouble is my grand kids are having babies faster than I can make the furniture. Have a blessed day.

This is amazing 👍

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Nice. I've made some for family.

My favorite December project. I make a few every year!

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

I humbly apologize. I first published this project in 1979, and ever since it has eaten up valuable time in Santa's workshops across the globe. I've even seen a version where the craftsman/elf installed a red LED in the deer's nose!

You make it look so easy.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

That's my job. And it is.

I really like what you made. I got the print and downloaded it immediately. Since I do wood carving, I can hand carve this out also.

@WorkshopCompanion

9 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a carved version. Can you send a photo through out web site?

@jrh13-65

9 ай бұрын

Sure I will send you a picture. I just started wood carving in June 2023 but I really like the reindeer for Christmas.@@WorkshopCompanion

That is really cool Nick! Thanks for the great video. 👍

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Mark

Beautiful!

Nice work. Thanks for sharing, Sir.

@WorkshopCompanion

11 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

really nice work ! Love this technique (I've done it myself but with a scrollsaw)

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Much thanks.

Very nice work! Subscribed.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome -- and welcome.

fantastic project. you should invest in a nicer band saw blade for doing such precision cuts.

Really Nice..

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Great job have you watched Alex Snodgrass make his? Also love all your Wright brothers stuff.

Increíble! Gracias señor

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

De nada.

Prelepo, fantastično bravo.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Hvala vam.

Is there any reason the wood for the nose and the wood for the antlers has to be the full width of the board? Seems to me to be wasted wood. Unless I’m missing something there’s probably enough to do at least one more reindeer out of the parts that are cut away.

чудесно, я в восторге, золотые руки

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Как ты сказал.

Thanks a lot for the video. These are really great. I have made a few but i am keep breaking my bandsaw blades (einhell). Have tried with oak and then pine as i thought it was due to oak being hard but the result was the same. Any tips?

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

You may be using a blade that's too wide to turn the corners without stress -- a 1/4" (6 mm) blade will just barely make the turns. Or you're attempting to saw thick stock with a normal blade. The gullets of a normal blade aren't deep enough to clear the sawdust when cutting stock over 3/4" (19 mm) thick. The chips pack in the gullets increasing the friction, and the blade heats up and breaks. Try a 3/16" (4 mm) 4 TPI skip-tooth blade.

@bambatsa1310

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion Thanks...will try that. now that i think of it the blade seemed like dull some times.

Very nice job, can you curve little back side of neck, may be look better,

Could this be made differently, like one stand the opposite of the other and one standing straight looking forward? I bought your plans for this and it’s turned out good. Thanks

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

There are some reindeer patterns around with the deer looking forward. You might want to consult these to see how or if this design could be so modified.

Great Project, Love the Reindeer, I have made 4 from your plans so far. Do you have a sleigh plan by chance or know where I might find one. keep up the great work.

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

No sleigh plan just yet . I'll ask Santa to bring me some for Christmas. And thanks.

I would like a band saw but have no idea what to get or how much to spend, any advice appreciated.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

If it's your first, look to the used market. (1) Since tools don't wear out like other consumer goods, you get more band saw for your bucks. (2) You get to know the saw inside and out because the troll who had it before you trashed it and now you have to clean it, restore it, and re-align it. (3) If it isn't what you wanted, you don't have that much money invested. But you still have the experience and you're no one tool wiser. As for brands, I have had good experiences with Shopsmith, Delta, Craftsman, Grizzly, and Atlas, all from the last half of the twentieth century.

can you share the blade size? nice work!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Use 1/4" skip tooth (6 tpi) or 3/16" (10 tpi). If you don't drill the holes for the antlers and the legs, you'll need the smaller blade to negotiate the tight curves.

@jackdon4482

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion I really appreciate your quick response and knowledge!

Is it best to use green oak or fully seasoned oak?

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

If you use green oak, you'll run the risk of the sculpture distorting and cracking as the wood dries.

What speed do you have on the drill press?

@WorkshopCompanion

9 ай бұрын

460 RPM -- as low as it goes. Otherwise, sawdust packs in the gullets between the teeth on the holesaw and burns.

What did you finish that with Workshop Companion?

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Minwax Tung oil. - Travis

Do you have printable plans for this please?

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

workshopcompanionstore.com/products/band-saw-reindeer

Hi sir , how can we draw or download this template ?

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Go here: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/band-saw-reindeer

Hello, I need a picture of the measurements, please send it to me

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

You can get a full size pattern at: workshopcompanion.selz.com/item/band-sawn-reindeer .

Onde conpra este molde

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Planene og mønsteret for reinen er tilgjengelig på: workshopcompanion.selz.com/item/band-sawn-reindeer

I'm from Indonesia..what is the width of the band saw in the video...please answer🙏🙏🙏

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Use a 4mm or 6mm skip-tooth blade -- 4mm if you want to cut all the curves rather than drill some of them.

مرحبا انا احتاج صوره من القياسات ارجوك ارسلها لي

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

السدادات متوفرة من متجرنا. اذهب إلى: workshopcompanion.selz.com/item/band-sawn-reindeer

@charrua1029

2 жыл бұрын

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