The mark of an experienced woodworker is in addressing and hiding mistakes....

@biscuittreewoodworks

11 күн бұрын

Very true, but sometimes I would really like to be better at not making those mistakes!

As a computer programmer, I have long known to continue breaking down large problems into smaller manageable tasks and steps. Yet I failed to apply this to my woodworking, so I very often limited myself to smaller projects where I could hold the entire task in my mind. I have started analyzing and planning wood projects as I do programming projects, and now have complete confidence in taking on bigger projects. With every step written down, I always know what to do next, and can schedule subtasks as I have the time or materials ready.

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Great, glad that process is working out for you!

@nicholaslopez8830

15 күн бұрын

I made a small step stool it took me 3 months to complete. When I can’t see the picture in my head I wanted I start to lose interest

@biscuittreewoodworks

15 күн бұрын

@@nicholaslopez8830 When it gets too complicated to visualize in my head, I start with drawing by hand. When that gets too complicated, I draw it in my computer with Sketchup.

@tombiggs4687

14 күн бұрын

@@nicholaslopez8830 I know that feeling very well

@ethanbaldinger8358

9 күн бұрын

@@biscuittreewoodworks do you have a sketchup of this project, by any chance? I'm going to try to build one like this as my first furniture piece. (I've done a few plywood cabinets, but nothing from wood yet.) I really like the simple but elegant feel of this, and after looking at many dozens of other, similar designs on Google ("Shaker dresser"), this one is still my favorite. Thank you, in any case.

I watched your entire video from start to finish. Learned a lot. Admired your skills as a woodworker and as a video producer. As I began to feel worthless as a human being I remembered your title that said it took years to learn your skills. That gave me hope as a beginner woodworker. Thank you!

@biscuittreewoodworks

27 күн бұрын

Yes, it takes a long time to learn this on your own! That's why I put a lot of these things into my videos to help newer woodworkers learn it faster and start to make better projects!

Your teaching style made this vid along with strong attention to detail and point outs. As a retired toolmaker I can reflect, one thing I'd like to add. . .If your having a BAD day remember safety first. . . .walk away . . .shit happens, and having it happen around machinery well lets say it goes south fast. Stay safe . . . .looking forward I have subscribed . . . I'm a fan

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

I did tool and die work many years ago before I went into engineering. You are absolutely right! Not paying full attention when working around machinery can go bad VERY quickly!

@NicholasMcleod-zp9md

10 күн бұрын

Sometimes I read a few...2 to 5 comments before watching videos as I just did now.the reason is if there are good solid comments about your vid and the comments about good strong content then I will watch the video with anticipation.well brother I'm about to check it out,I will quick comment when video is over .be safe and know that God loves us all and Jesus is the only way!!!

@NicholasMcleod-zp9md

10 күн бұрын

​@@biscuittreewoodworksyou have a very cool and hip name for your company brother.....lol......can I ask how you came up with the name???

@biscuittreewoodworks

10 күн бұрын

@@NicholasMcleod-zp9mdit’s a long story and more than I can type out and express here. I might do a video on it one day. Hope you enjoy the video!

Terrific - a compilation of shop gems, presented in a way that's entertaining but without any BS. Nicely done!

@biscuittreewoodworks

13 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!

I don’t think I have ever built a bigger project without some hiccups that’s what definitely teaches us to adapt and overcome. It’s absolutely beautiful. You did a very nice job!

@biscuittreewoodworks

4 күн бұрын

Thanks!

When using caul clamps or just plain cauls, I _always_ put nonstick (paper that will not stick to glue) to prevent the cauls or clamps from sticking to the wood panel (or whatever). This is a big time saver: no messy dried glue on my cauls / clamps to clean. Great video...

@biscuittreewoodworks

23 күн бұрын

I use wax on my clamps, but box tape or wax paper work great as well!

Hands down best project video I've seen. Chocked full of useful tips and details. Yet concise without glossing over. Thank you.

@biscuittreewoodworks

3 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nothing short of "AMAZING"!!! Really beautiful piece and the tips and instructions are off the chart!

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Brilliant mate! I hope this video is goes viral to all the makers-the tips & strategies apply to all forms of craftsmanship-of all skill levels. Also, the quality of your videos just keep getting better.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very well done ! You're videos have come a long way from the first ones I stumbled upon a year or two ago.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Trying to get a little better with each one!

I just found your channel. I love it! Thank you for putting these out!!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Welcome!

I don't do much woodwork but WOW this guy knows his stuff. So informative !

@biscuittreewoodworks

7 сағат бұрын

Thanks!

Great tip with the clamp extension. Thanks. Awesome video.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank You for sharing!

@biscuittreewoodworks

5 күн бұрын

Welcome!

Fine job, great build. Really appreciate you taking your time to share your experience.

@biscuittreewoodworks

4 күн бұрын

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching!

he's not kidding. after tons of frustration with most power tools i absolutely LOVE the feeling and accuracy of planes and chisels to clean up the rough work

@biscuittreewoodworks

25 күн бұрын

Power tools are nice, but hand tools are really great to work with!

I throughly enjoyed watching this video. Your sense of design is great. Love the finish you applied. My husband was a woodworker and we often watched woodworking instruction- starting with Bob Villa back in the day of television and PBS. You are a fantastic teacher and I rate you with the best. Your voice is calm, your editing skills are great, overall , from a non- woodworking observer- you knocked this video ‘out of the park!

@biscuittreewoodworks

7 күн бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you!

Awesome video - beautiful dresser!! Thank you!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video. You're a great instructor/teacher. I have learned so much from you. Please, keep those videos coming.

@biscuittreewoodworks

5 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! More to come very soon!

Thanks mate. Great video.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Loved it. Great stuff.

@biscuittreewoodworks

9 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!

Great tips, gorgeous work.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great video! Thank you for sharing some great information.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I’ve just watched two of your videos and I think I’ve learned more great little tips and tricks from you than I have in 10 hours of other videos. I love your method of breaking things down and your clear and concise communication. And you don’t shy away from showing us your mistakes and how you fix them (I know I always have plenty of those 😂). Thanks so much!

@biscuittreewoodworks

3 күн бұрын

Great to hear! I love teaching and I'm glad it's helping people learn this craft that I enjoy so much!

I really enjoyed watching this video. I love woodworking and recently purchased a saw mill and now have access to a ton of hard woods but lack the real skill to build things. I think videos like this one are going to be a game changer for me. Thank you for putting it together...lol

@biscuittreewoodworks

6 күн бұрын

That is awesome! I'm glad to hear it's helping!

Nice job and smart tips. Thank you.

@biscuittreewoodworks

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great job taking us through your design and techniques, all at a pace that was easy to follow & absorb. Skipping distracting music, and your humble presentation style were both appreciated. Sincerely, Grateful Subscriber.

@biscuittreewoodworks

20 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Great video, really enjoyed the information.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

WOW ! . . . Thank you for this incredible workshop ! . . . Most of my projects are rough (not too fussy) . . . but, it doesn't hurt to know these techniques - they do apply, . . . even with rough projects .

@biscuittreewoodworks

13 күн бұрын

That's right, a lot of these tips can be applied to any project! So glad you are here and enjoyed my video!

Outstanding video and great tips that will bring the project to the next level. Thanks and subscribed!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Nice work. Looks great.

@biscuittreewoodworks

7 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make content that doesn’t insult us or assault our senses.

@biscuittreewoodworks

7 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Very nice. Love your voice over and explanation of everything that you did. I am a newbie at woodworking and just trying to get my feet wet and I love videos like this to help me along the way.

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

Great build!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

That came out so nice. Thank you for all the tips.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great build, Nicely done.

@biscuittreewoodworks

4 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

good job man,thanks for sharing

@biscuittreewoodworks

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very informative. Nice! Thumbs up!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Excellent! This looks amazing.

@biscuittreewoodworks

29 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, good tips and the content flows well. We all make mistakes, so showing them and the fix helps us newer guys learn new stuff but also not feel stupid when the small stuff happens.

@biscuittreewoodworks

11 күн бұрын

Absolutely! Hopefully by showing how I fix my mistakes it will help others do the same!

Beautiful piece. And lots of cool toys.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

This dresser is gorgeous. Simple sleek design. But not boring at all. I love it. This was a great video as well. Learned a lot.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great video, really liked this one. Your methodical but relaxed approach is great. This is all the therapy I need!

@biscuittreewoodworks

27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

3:18 😂Working on a project now and realized my clamps are not long enough. Clamp the clamps together- brilliant!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad that helps!

Great video. Very informative. I liked the curve sander block. I have not seen that before

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

Beautiful work! Great teaching as well. Great job!

@biscuittreewoodworks

16 күн бұрын

Thanks! That's great to hear!

Beautiful piece, nice work

@biscuittreewoodworks

26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great work! You have a lot of nice tools and equipment. Really loved the glue trick!

@biscuittreewoodworks

6 күн бұрын

Thanks! It has taken many years to get what I have and I’m still planning upgrades for the future!

Absolutely beautiful work. I've been watching more and more of your quality craftmanship. Thanks for your tips, tricks and all around professional wood crafting. You're my new go too.

@biscuittreewoodworks

21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

Great video. I love the design and execution. I wish you continued success.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Awesome work

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

3:18 Most excellent clip! You have done that beautiful Cherry justice. Outstanding piece. Very enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.

@biscuittreewoodworks

12 күн бұрын

🤣 thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Great video. I’m a very new woodworker, so definitely not ready for anything of the caliber of your dresser, but I very much enjoyed watching! Thank you!

@biscuittreewoodworks

5 күн бұрын

You can do it! Just take things one small step at a time!

Awesome video John. Some great information here. Especially the breaking down large complicated pieces into smaller easier to accomplish tasks. Appreciate all the great tips. Ohhh and the finished piece was amazing as well. Thank for sharing. Hope you have a great day!

@biscuittreewoodworks

5 күн бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

Great job.. great video.

@biscuittreewoodworks

11 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Truly a video full of knowledge, tips and entertainment. Thank you

@biscuittreewoodworks

7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Gorgeous dresser, nice video and I learned a few things... Thanks so much for sharing that.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

subbed. that was fantastic. and lots of great tipsin there. i will absolutely be using the floor buffer trick

@biscuittreewoodworks

13 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Really like your method to install the drawer fronts. Thanks for sharing the great content!

@biscuittreewoodworks

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Fantastic!

@biscuittreewoodworks

2 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful. I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

@biscuittreewoodworks

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Awesome looking! I always love the look of cherry.

@biscuittreewoodworks

9 күн бұрын

Thanks! Cherry is one of my favorites!

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. The is a beautiful piece of furniture. You've fired me up to make something

@biscuittreewoodworks

12 күн бұрын

Awesome! That’s the goal! Get out there and make something incredible!

Great tips! Thank you!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Сағат бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very nice build!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Nice piece. Thanks for the tips! Cheers 🍻

@biscuittreewoodworks

16 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Great piece and great video! Well thought out and covers a lot of ground. Much of the advice will apply to any woodworking. Not just this dresser. Very nice!!

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Nice job!

@biscuittreewoodworks

7 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Beautifully done! This chest will last for years unlike most of the rubbish you can buy. Really enjoyed watching you work and I wish I had a workshop as well kitted out as yours.

@biscuittreewoodworks

24 күн бұрын

Thank you! It has taken a long time to get where I’m at with the shop and still a lot I’d like to change!

Great video with excellent tips on how and why.👍🏻

@biscuittreewoodworks

4 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Amazing watching your video, great commentary lots of good info and tips on how to do the job with less stress thanks. Your finished project looks fantastic 👍👍

@biscuittreewoodworks

5 күн бұрын

Great! I'm glad it's helpful! Thanks!

I have been in woodworking for 68 years, and found a couple of tips that was new to me. One was the use of a spoke shave. I guess another tool is in order!

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Glad I introduced you to something new! Spokeshaves are awesome! They can be a little finicky until you get the feel for it. You also need to consider whether you need a concave, convex, or flat bottom, or just get all three!

@wardwagar863

8 күн бұрын

@@biscuittreewoodworks I have only seen those used in oldschool boat building. Is that where you got this idea from by any chance?

@biscuittreewoodworks

8 күн бұрын

@@wardwagar863 No, spokeshaves are pretty common in hand tool woodworking for finessing curves.

@wardwagar863

7 күн бұрын

@@biscuittreewoodworks thank you for that information.

Very good work & the vid fantastic Thank you i just subscribed

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Great video. Love the technique of clamping two parallel clamps together to get one long parallel clamp. What a genius idea. Wish I knew this before purchase Bessy's extension kit.

@biscuittreewoodworks

3 күн бұрын

It works pretty well in a pinch!

Just beautiful!

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great job my friend! I learned something and that is what counts 😀

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you, that’s great to hear!

Very nice, great job

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great build! Hope all is well

@biscuittreewoodworks

15 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Well done! Fantastic video, delivery and results. Good call on the epoxy, use it all the time.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Very good video, chock-full of useful tips and tricks that clearly represent years of experience. No surprise the end result is a beautiful piece! Subscribing for sure!

@biscuittreewoodworks

2 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Nice video man, great demo of useful tips!

@biscuittreewoodworks

21 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful job

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great video! This channel is sneaky good- and I mean that as a compliment. When it comes to actually learning how to get better at woodworking- this might be the best channel! I appreciate the way your videos appear to be created specifically to teach woodworking. I like a number of creators in this space, but I learn the most here.

@biscuittreewoodworks

22 сағат бұрын

I love hearing that! My goal here is first and foremost to teach people about woodworking and how to build better projects! Thanks for letting me know you like what I’m doing and thanks for watching!

Although I have over 50 years wood working - this was a great video to watch. We all need a reminder of the simple things - (that make the end great) - from time to time!

@biscuittreewoodworks

7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love your work and your down-to-earth style. Your practical tips are always super helpful, thank you! I restore antique furniture. When determining whether or not a piece can be repaired, reversible glue joints (made with hide glue) are often the deciding factor. Your beautiful work is going to mean a lot to your kids & grandkids. If way down the road they want to repair or restore a piece to its original glory, those epoxy joints are going to limit the possibilities. And the quality of your work IS going to last generations, I guarantee it. NOTHING is more stressful than a hot hide-glue clamp up, I totally get it. But I would love to see you teach the world how to do them. Thanks again for all your excellent content - you seem like a lovely person.

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Thank you and I'm really glad you like the videos! I've never actually worked with hot hide glue, that's something I'll have to dive into one day. Hopefully not literally "dive into", but I wouldn't mind trying it out on a project or two!

@christineNo101

28 күн бұрын

It's a pain for sure! I know your methodical approach will be the very thing.

@gaborherman1481

20 күн бұрын

@@biscuittreewoodworks On the plus side of hide glue is the open time.

Awesome build my guy

@biscuittreewoodworks

14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent information for novice and pro! I was in the woodworking field and I made some of the same slip ups you did . I also wish I had those jigs you used back when? Very good video.

@biscuittreewoodworks

16 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome learned a lot.

@biscuittreewoodworks

29 күн бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Nice content! Only tip is, in certain applications, where weight might be an issue, load the drawer's with the anticipated weight prior to attaching the fronts. Works well for purpose built cabinets..

@biscuittreewoodworks

13 күн бұрын

Good tip! Especially with cheaper slides that tend to flex with weight. These are pretty strong and they also have a lot of adjustment for fine tuning later.

@mikeconroy2651

12 күн бұрын

@@biscuittreewoodworks I hate the tuning. I use those cards on shop drawers! I guess I have issues! . Lol

The wood you used to make your boxes/drawers is really cool.

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks! That's ambrosia maple.

@chrismoore6359

Ай бұрын

​@@biscuittreewoodworks Of course! I am still a new woodworker (~3 years), but I haven't seen it with such reduced streaks-I really like it. Video, was, as always, of course, excellent. Thank you!

Wow amazing thank you so much for the video you are truly amazing

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Brilliant, thankyou for your presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England

@biscuittreewoodworks

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@chrislambert9435

10 күн бұрын

@@biscuittreewoodworks Excellent work, excellent examples

thanks

@biscuittreewoodworks

11 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

Step by step…inch by inch. Excellent production!

@biscuittreewoodworks

11 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

Very nice piece.

@biscuittreewoodworks

28 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic video mate! I learned more here in one video than the whole week watching KZread. 😅

@biscuittreewoodworks

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@chrismoore6359

Ай бұрын

Agreed. I also appreciate including the inescapable mistakes because we all face them and it's incredibly helpful to see how others fix them.

Great vid, watched it all and although I was surprised you used the metal drawer runners I loved the end result. Thank you for your tips and tricks and will try and use some on my woodworking journey. thank you for sharing this and I look forward to more of your vids. One thing I like doing is your mix of manufacturers and tools you have that I assume is your preferences and personal relationship with them as I find some manufacturers over price and some achieve great tools for less. If you'v enot already done so can you step through your tools and why you chose them etc.

@biscuittreewoodworks

16 күн бұрын

I have a shop tour video on the channel where I talk about a lot of the tools in my shop, what I like vs what I don't. Some of the bigger machines I just went with a low to mid-tier option and may upgrade to something a little better suited later on.

I love watching woodworkers work and seeing all the little differences in the way things are done. Having been a professional woodworker in my early years at which time I did a lot of dressers, apparently the techniques have changed quite a bit. One technique that we used on our early american dressers was to use hide glue, giving us more time to do a careful assembly. I don't remember a time when we'd not check for square in all directions and adjust clamps clamps to make sure that the "box" was perfectly square. But I don't see any videos showing this finishing technique. How do you make sure? Or is the technique still used but not shown?

@biscuittreewoodworks

11 күн бұрын

I did check my drawer boxes to ensure they are square once I put the clamps on and before the glue dried. It just might not have made it into the video. The great thing about using dovetails, especially with a jig like this, is the joint makes the boxes pretty much self squaring. If the joints are tight, it has not option but to be perfectly square. I also don't use hide glue, but will use epoxy if I need more time to work than I get with regular wood glue.

Great video, information, delivery. Subscribed and 👍. Just might build a dresser.

@biscuittreewoodworks

26 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!