This man must have graduated college with a masters in “Jiganometry”.

@moeali9741

8 ай бұрын

bro, who ever you are, just know I died laughing at reading your comment lmao

@johnnyrayh5858

7 ай бұрын

@@moeali9741 haha, thanks man, for making feel justified with how proud I was of myself when I came up with that.

@moeali9741

7 ай бұрын

🤣

7 seconds in and I'm reminded how awesome this guy is. A true gem

I wish Nick had been my shop teacher in middle school.

Once again Nick shows an amazing jig. cant wait to try to build it. Thanks

This is currently my favorite channel on all of KZread. I always look forward to your videos and the great insight that you bring along. It's like being able to spend time with my dad in the workshop. Very informative and always entertaining.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I really enjoy this dude and his sense of humour xD

Nick you are awesome! Thanks for all you do!

I've watched hundred if not thousands of videos produced by talented woodworkers. I thought I had seen it all, you have opened my eyes to new possibilities!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

You Sir are the King of all woodworking channels. Perfect mix of humor, education and wit. This channel is a dream.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

This is such a useful fence! I can’t wait to build and use it! Thank you for this excellent video.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

cMost welsome.

I could sit and watch this guy all day, in fact I very nearly have, I started watching 1 video, then another and another ... and another ... 4 hours later I'm still watching! Nick you were born to teach, I love the way you share your years of woodworking knowledge, with just the right amount of humour thrown in. Makes me wish I had paid more attention to my dad when he was alive, he was also a life long joiner, but sadly I didn't take up woodworking till after his death.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.

Ive officially lost count of the upgrades and jigs for my shop. My rearrangeritis kicked in when i decided to get a new table saw. Now i have new jigs to make for it. Thank you for your wisdom.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Yup, you are really good. Thank you J

Great set of jigs. The variable height talk fence would go great on a bandsaw. I have seen the L fence before but using the clear acrylic is a great idea that I haven't seen before.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Love this idea. Going to make one for sure. Great job, thanks for sharing.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Seriously useful stuff here.

Glad I came across this. I have only one use for this style of fence but it will allow me to produce a large quantity of a very complicated shape for one of the cutting boards I make!

This just blew my mind.

Dagnabbit, what a great channel! This almost turns your tablesaw into a router table.

Very clever.

I love his attitude. Good teacher too.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

Amazing!

Thanks a lot! It's what I looking for!

Nail holes, nicks and blemishes can also be made to disappear using some water drops (let it soak in but leave some water proud) and then take a soldering iron to that spot, careful not to touch the wood. Works great!

Beautiful and ridiculously clever, beautiful work!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ridiculously much.

Ur an excellent teacher

You are a wealth of knowledge

Thank you, every single clip has a ton of lessons.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Nick I got all 3! Thanks for a clear presentation!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

my dude that iron and paper towel trick was insanity

Just outstanding 👏 👌

Cutting a circle using a template and free hand was impressive. Plus I love your dog.

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Awesome

Nick! You never cease to amaze! Cheers

I alway love your work

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Cool

Wow really enjoyed watching something I can do and use. U dun Good!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanx.

Your videos are always a good use of my time. Looking forward to more

hmm I might make another fence with transparent top... that is great idea, thanks

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Fun and informative

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Excelente propuesta

I'm a FAN! You are a master craftsman!!

Thanks for these excellent jigs. Instead of making multiple jigs these two and a crosscut jig is enough for 99% i need. Thank for sharing your knowledge. 👍😋

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Great video. Was trying to figure out a way to straighten out edges for joining wood panels. Saw some other videos on how to make a table saw sled and then came across your version which seem easier to use and build. A jointer jig that did not require another sled and rails! Already had a tall fence for my table saw, so I figured I’d try your table saw fence idea. I built a horizontal fence for my table saw that works great! Thank you for another great work shop tip.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Thank you for making this short film. I really like your style and humour. The simplicity and bonhomie with which you impart information is first rate.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

That’s so cool 😎. Thanks!!!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Awsome

thats awesome

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is, for certain, an extremely handy jig. I just finishes a couple of corner cabinets and it made short work of all the pentagonal shelves I had to cut.

Leave it to Nick to come up with the coolest ideas. 😎 Thanks

Just found your channel. Love your style! Subscribed.

Замечательное приспособление) спасибо!!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Пожалуйста.

That's a very useful fence. I'll need to make one for myself. It is when you come across unique situations that this fence will come in handy.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

True that. It's one of those tools that you may not use for months at a time, but when you need it, it's the only tool for the job.

I just downloaded your plans; they’re excellent. And, it was generous of you to include all three for that increasingly low price. Your stuff really is much better thought out than others on KZread…really.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You should know I've been writing and publishing project plans for just 50 years. If our stuff is better, perhaps it's because I've had longer to get it right.

@NMranchhand

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion Having rebuilt a ‘62 Goldie myself, I must admit, I have had a chance to notice your greying over the years, so I know you came by your expertise honestly.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

@@NMranchhand What I'd like to know is how can someone come by expertise dishonestly? Is there an expertise bank I can rob? Do I get a ticket if I'm over the expertise limit? What if my neighbor leaves his expertise unlocked and I just borrow it for a while? ;-)

@NMranchhand

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion 😂Stock Analyst? Car Salesman? Psychiatrist? Congressman?

Anyone else a bit surprised to find out that he DOESN’T wear glasses, that those have just been safety glasses all this time?

I just love your utube I’ve learned so much I’m retired and doing what I want to do Learn woodworking

@WorkshopCompanion

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying. Good luck.

AAH LAV U!!!!

@WorkshopCompanion

10 ай бұрын

LAV U2.

I like your video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Fantistic !

Всё гениальное просто. Спасибо. 😊👍

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

В инженерии есть пословица, что лучший дизайн имеет «элегантную простоту». Спасибо за ваши мысли.

Something I can actually use. Something I've needed many times before. Something I needed just a day or two ago. Your vids are so excellent on so many levels. Subscribed!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

This is fantastic! What great ideas! I just found your channel and it is awesome!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Hi! Veey nice! Tks for sharing! Interesting jig! I from Brazil...

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for say so.

Just the first 18 seconds wou.d have been a great video 😅😅

Very fine and practical idea! Subscribed! Greetings from Germany

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome, and Hey! from Ohio.

Nick, I use a similar fence to your template cutting fence, but as usual your design takes it to a whole new level! Well done! Scott

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment, Scott. I've published this design in so many books and magazines that it's risen to "whole new level" all on its own. I've made it over so many times and got multiple chances to try those "coulda done" and "shoulda done" ideas that always occur five minutes after we complete a project.

@MyGrowthRings

3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion Ain't that the truth?! Still, it's nice to revisit and hone an old skill or design.

I love dogs!!! And woodwork of course!... Thanks for sharing and please give your best friend a hug on my behalf! 👍👍👍🖐️

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Will do. She thanks you for saying.

Thanks much the informative video! For some reason your channel has never popped up in my KZread woodworking feed (and I look at at a lot of these types of videos). Keep up the good work.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. Hope to hear from you again.

ok - today, and some other days, this is my favorite channel -

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks -- but just for today...;-)

First: that’s bloody awesome! Second: can you show it again using ShopSmith?

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

It is simply attached to the fence of any saw, Shopsmith included.

Good information. 👍🙂Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Wishing the same for you.

Thank you so much for all the demonstrations, I have these thin, un-square hardwood strip cutoffs I’d love to repurpose but I don’t have a joiner, planer or disc sander nor do I have a decent hand plane yet because that was my first thought. Anyways as long as I use this and careful support the thin strips I can cut off the wonky edges and finally use them 👍🏽

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome. Travis and I use this often to trim wonky edges. It also does a reasonable job at jointing, if you have a perfectly straight board attached to the board you're cutting. Be careful to keep the space between the blade and the fence free of scrap -- I keep a long pusher handy to clear the scrap after each cut. And stand to the left of the blade, opposite the horizontal fence, in case of a kickback.

Great video. Would you be able to do a video on the cabinet you built for you table saw? Something that explains construction method, joinery, dust collection, storage, etc

I've been watching woodworking on KZread since roughly March 2020. I'll give you one guess why. Anyway, this is by far the best I've seen! I am a bit peeved it took this long to find you. Your plan prices are also very nice! Keep up the excellent work, sir! 😉

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

I will try, and thank you for the kind words.

I've had to watch this video many times because that pendulum in the background keeps making me blackout. Turns out it's a good video.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

"I'm glad I asked!" Me too!

🤯

Thanks....rr

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Your videos are just the greatest about woodworking. Always something new to learn. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

You looks like Einstein brilliant.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

This is my new favorite woodworking channel. Great content and style.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those kind words.

@1:12 "both of these offences" 😜

"America's Shop Teacher"

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

We just might use that.

@skylord8625

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion absolutely do it. You bring so much to the craft in such a great way that it’d be a crime to not.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

@@skylord8625 Trouble is, only a third of our audience is from the US. We seem to have a fairly global appeal. And the "World's Shop Teacher" is a boast I'm not prepared to make. Yet. But thank you for your kind words.

@skylord8625

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion While true, there are many things the rest of the English speaking world can learn from us.... and us from them. :) I know one thing for sure, you've got my boys and myself captivated.

Steaming the nail hole makes the fibres expand and the hole shrink, but does the hole come back as the wood dries out again? Would a drop of CA glue hold the swelled fibres in position better?

doc. from Chip and Dale?🤯

Homerun dude

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I could see that Circle cutting operation being sped up by using a dado stack to enlarge the "blade width" Maybe not a full stack but just a few.

👍🏽

New woodworker here. Interesting fence, but I'm understandably curious - wouldn't you be better served using a taper jig instead of these fences?

Fantastic as always. Did you get a new puppy? Thanks for sharing.

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

Yep -- her name is Bella. She's a "red" border collie -- traditional border collie "tuxedo" markings, but she's reddish-brown where other border collies are black. She absolutely loves Liberty, but all her energy drives Libby nuts. I'm thinking of teaching Bella to spin a hammer...;-)

@curttuundra

3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion beautiful dogs! Love the Boarder Collie and yes they have an enormous amount of energy. I knew a guy who had a Boarder, he walked him, five miles, every day sometimes two or three times a day. I found that really hard to believe since the guy was in his nineties. Come to find out the Boarder Collie was named "Five Miles"! I love your work. Bought my used SS Mark V a few years ago and have been trying to learn as much as I can about them. Thanks again for being so kind to share your knowledge of the SS and woodworking. Curt.

Plans come with a bullet proof vest ?

💥💥💥👌👍🤝😎

May I ask... How do you keep your adjustable tall fence from flexing, or Deflecting, when in use? Does it bend a way from the blade with moderate pressure when pushing a board through for a raised panel? Please let me know. Thank you so much for this idea.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

It will bend if you put too much pressure against it. In the work I do, I don't find that to be a problem. If your work requires a great deal of pressure, the first design I showed would suit you better.

Can I use this to join pallet wood which is usually not flat on any side?

You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzread.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

Nick, you're as entertaining as you are knowledgeable.

@WorkshopCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

Mind if I forward that comment to my wife?

Would this be practical for a job site saw, such as a Dewalt 7485?

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! once you've done it a few times its really easy to set up and dismantle.

@2tall54

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion Thank you for your quick reply!

Love your videos. I’ve been all over the US working in construction and I’ve never once seen anyone use a metric tape measure. Why must you give the metric measurement every single time you give the imperial measurement?

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Because 2/3 of my viewesr do use metric tape measures.

You can just finish off the circle with the router table too if you are not confident with turning the workpiece on the table saw.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

If I was cutting circles to actually use for a project, I'd make them with either a router compass or on a router table with a pivot. The demonstration in the video was just to show the horizontal fence's capabilities.

@Funknwanker

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion - I know, I was talking more to others who may have come across your video to learn more about wood working and adding a little more. Thank you for your reply though, I appreciate it when creators are active in responding to their viewers.

Ok, and now i'm going to build another shop to storage all my jigs 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

A lot of KZreadrs could learn to do better videos by paying attention to how you make yours to the point, super useful, and have a sense of humor... but no matter how much they try, they'll still fall short without the hair and 'stache.