The first half of the kzread.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

Thanks internet dad #45,546 you are helping people like me whose dads hobby was bad weed, avoiding the repo man unsuccessfully and hanging out with other smelly men who couldn’t afford their own cigarettes and always had to share.

@Clem68W

2 ай бұрын

...damn mooches...

@josuecaleb5053

Ай бұрын

@@Clem68W damn scots

I don't know how Rex is so relatable. But I always love watching his videos. It's like I'm talking to a friend in their home or my dad is explaining how stuff works. I've learned so much watching this channel in the last two years and I cannot get enough.

@ALCRAN2010

3 жыл бұрын

And now there's two Rexesses! Lol

@TheLamer5000

3 жыл бұрын

He actually looks striking like my oldest brother, just with a very different voice. Makes it almost uncanny to watch, but his content is still great anyway

@Ackbarfangirl

2 жыл бұрын

Plus he doesn’t condescend. He understands if you don’t know the rules/principles you wouldn’t know something right off, like chisels.

@marcelomeza4017

Жыл бұрын

@@ALCRAN2010 xh

@guyprolly

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing: he teaches whilst talking like your mate. Love it.

What's better than Rex Krueger? TWO Rex Kruegers!

Rex and Rex have great on screen chemistry. I hope Rex brings Rex back some time soon.

See Rex DEFINITELY NOT looking at a recording of himself to time the split cut as best he can 🤣

@RexKrueger

3 жыл бұрын

I was NOT. i did it live!!!

I watch a ton of Japanese jointery videos because of the craftsmanship and precise fits. The main difference that I noticed between Japanese woodworking and European, is that before any paring is done, they wet the wood before making any cuts with a chisel.

I was delighted to see you cover the bevel up/down question. I already knew it, but so few creators bother to explain it so clearly with excellent examples. Just wanted to applaud a far above average educator.

“This video is about what’s possible more than how too” Rex this throwaway comment sums you up, I’ve watched a few of your videos now and I have to say you are a very gifted communicator but and more importantly you are a skilled technician in the art of woodworking. The dexterity in your hands is remarkable for such a young guy, either you are perfect mimicker or this is a practiced skill set, either way you impart knowledge better than most and for that I thank you. Please continue to educate in your own erudite way. Be safe my friend. This a genuine affidavit from a (old) novice at your feet.

Thanks, Rex. I have never heard chisel use described with such brevity and elegance. Also refreshing to hear what is basically a NEGATIVE review of a tool on KZread!

I bought Narex Richter chisels after seeing several you tubers recommend them. Several said they flat when they arrived. I found the same thing you did these chisels are not flat.

I like scrolling through the second hand sites or go to flea markets to find good vintage chisels for literal pennies, I managed to collect almost a whole set of Kirschens for like 40-50$

I vote for buying and restoring socket chisels. Restoring and sharpening old chisels builds several skills at once maintenance (restoration is extreme maintenance and you learn why you never want to let maintenance wait), and sharpening. I started out with just one 3/4" socket chisel that had already been used by two generations of the family. It's an old Marples and Sons with the trefoil trade mark from around 1920. The form is rare since most old Marples are not socket chisels, and Marples chisels that have sockets tend to have blue plastic handles and also tend to be oversized like your Narex. My dad, who acquired it from his dad, was really more interested in metal (sheet metal) work than in wood work. So the old chisel was in poor shape, somewhat rusty (though mainly because t was stored to close to the sulphric acid used in sheet metal work), and with an edge and bevel badly pitted. You have a sense of accomplishment when the bevel and belly have a mirror polish and the hair seems to jump off your arm like its frightened of the edge. The smile is hard to put away.

Made a workspace for myself in my parents' shed. The whole process can be divided into "before" and "after" I bought the chisel. I've used this for just a few elements, but how beautiful and docile the wood under chisel. The work was similar to the song and I got carried away a few times. Fortunately, the result of the work was within acceptable limits.

Thanks for the info. Chiseling has always been the weakest part of my woodwork game.

“Hi. I’m Rex...and this is my other brother Rex.” Clever, as usual

As someone only a couple months into my journey, I have found I love chisel work more than anything else. I would love some short videos on using them. Carving could also be a cool thing to move into afterwards but doesn't seem like it would be as popular.

@Caromaros

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely seconding a series of short videos about just what in general you CAN DO with a chisel, as someone still learning I often spend a lot of time trying to figure out which tool I should be using for a certain thing, but so much can be done with chisels to much the same end result as anything else

@ironheadrondo5596

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I think how old guys like to whittle, and if I start now and just whittle a little then by the time I'm grown I could own all my friends at the retirement home Rhett or Link (I don't know which ones which, the one with lighter brown shorter hair, taller) "I'm a thoughtful guy" Paraphrased, they incorporate the word hone somehow, as in honing a skill Your comment made me think of that.

@davogifman542

2 жыл бұрын

Look into "Mary May" wood carving/sculpting. She is badass!

Your tutorials and edits are incredible.

I’ve been a carpenter since I was 16. Ever since I’ve found all the uses for chisels I always have one in my bags.

This is one of the best ways I've ever been taught via KZread heck yea thank you

This has to be the best intro ever! Even if I hated woodwork I'd be subscribed to Rex for the pure entertainment but being a sawdust addict I keep learning stuff while getting entertained. If I ever win the lottery Rex is going to be top of the list of folks to get a share. Awesome entertainer and fantastic educator.

This is the chisel vid to rule all others

The stack of drinking straws really helped me visualize the wood grain and what will happen with the 4 cuts chisels make. You're a great educator Rex! Thanks again.

amazing video, i liked everything from it. the only one thing that i personally would add is that chisels are very dangerous if you don't use tem properly. the freedom that it gives to your work can not only damage your work, but also severely damage your hands too.

This is a perfect beginners video.

What am i, harry potter? 😄

@fletchro789

3 жыл бұрын

"It's like hitting the top of the Eiffel Tower!" Good hyperbole.

Idk how much time it took you to film and cut that double shot, but that was amazing!!

@RexKrueger

3 жыл бұрын

It took so, so long.

@fatherofdragons4880

3 жыл бұрын

You can see the left Rex waiting for his cues from right Rex mid way. Very well done though Rex!

@Incandescentiron

3 жыл бұрын

It was fun. I'm not sure it was worth his time.

@jasonlee2299

3 жыл бұрын

@@Incandescentiron whose time? Rex or his brother's?

@josephking6515

3 жыл бұрын

The video was filmed by the remaining triplet.

What a great lesson. Im a framing carpenter. Nobody ever had the time to sit down and give me a 30min rundown on chisel basics everything i know is self taught. Appreciate it heaps thank you Sir!

wow that double conversation was very well done, great timing

I have recently started in the field of wood work. Low level stuff like custom wall shelves and recently cosplay props for my child. You channel has been super helpful; however, i have a small issue: i was involved in s traumatic car accident in 2001 that left me with only 1 arm and missing a few digits on my left hand. I’d love to see videos on how people with disabilities could do things like chiseling and planning with only one hand. Thank you.

I'd add another technique, that i've never seem, but discovered by accident. Most people use the chisel with the leading edge parallel to the wood. But you can actually get rid of a lot of wood by tilting the chisel to a desired degree so that only the edge of the chisel digs into the wood. I found that yo can remove quite a bit of endgrain that way especially if you wet the endgrain first. Obviously this leaves a horrible surface, but by gradually tilting the chisel back to paralell you flatten the surface until it's perfectly flat. Especially wide chisel can be difficult to push through wood. By tilting it the area decreases and it's easier to remove wood. So that's another advantage of this technique. It's also usefull when you don't want to use a mallet, since you just tilt it when you don't have the strength to push it through your cut.

I thought I knew how to use chisels, but I learned more techniques today! Thanks!

All though you said this video was for beginners, it’s a good reminder for more seasoned individuals. 👍

interesting, admittedly I have done everything I can to stay away from using chisels but I am sure that is my fault. I agree, watching Rex is like a visit with a good friend who comes to my shop for a quick visit.

Fantastic explanation for a complete novice like myself. 👍

This is exactly the video I needed. I'm hooked on chisels now but I had no idea what to "really" do with them.

HI Rex ! Maybe next video will be about ---> manual scraper for wood? Cheers

@jsully416

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve seen the card scraper come up a number of times but have yet to track down the video where he turns a humble license plate into a scraper.

I've watched a bunch of chisel videos and this one is very good. I also like that Rex shows some "mistakes" and comments on them.

If I ran a woodwork class I would ensure that all my students watched this video. Real good basic stuff that everyone should know.

Another great vid, thanks Rex keep up the good work and stay safe

Fantastic use of straws as a teaching tool to illustrate how the cuts relate to the fibres! Very smart :)

Thanks for the great intro to the chisel, Rex!

Superb video. As always. Thanks for sharing.

Another great, entertaining and very helpful video... thanks Rex.

I used a file just now to aggressively take off a layer of metal, then I fine sharpened the end, it slides through wood like butter 😌 the file gave me the quick result I was looking for, but it takes a lot of care

Very enjoyable and interesting video thanks Rex

I must confess, I pre-judged the video based on that chisel.. a silly affectation of "style" before function. Thanks for the clarification. Excellent video.

Fantastic video! Can't wait to apply this next time I'm in the shop!

Thanks Rex, as usual a very good vid

Such an informative video. I really enjoy your videos and I'm learning a ton. Keep up the great work!

Could you do a video about carving with flat or inexpensive special chisels?

A video where you identify and explain the purpose behind each type of chisel and gouge would be great.

Great video Rex thanks I really enjoyed it

Great intro to the world of chisels

Great video on how to use chisels!

Excellent and very funny video!

Aldi (or Lidl, I can never remember) sometimes sells chisels, for a few euros (or dollars I suppose if they're in the USA as well). They don't have fancy handles, but the chisels themselves are as good a material as the brands that'll cost you hundreds, and as you can see from the Narex, you're going to have to put effort into flattening chisels whether you buy expensive or not. With mortis and tenons I like to go the Paul Sellars route and use a router plane to flatten the sides of the tenons. This really helps with getting them parallel, especially when you have very long pieces and even the tiniest diversion that you wouldn't necessarily pick up with a chisel amplifies so at the other end it's suddenly a cm out of square.

From this channel I learned how to sharpen chisels the less expensive way and worth of investing in stones. That's why I've been expecting the mention about cross grain cuts makes chisel dulls faster than along the grain.

Great video. I love my chisels.

Excellent video!

Excellent, thanks Rex.

Left rex looks super over right Rex's shenanigans.

Best visual explanation of wood grain ever, thank you so much!

Great video man

Great topic and well executed. The editing was a 'hoot'. Fun way to learn ... Cheers

Great video, Rex. I didn’t know how much I didn’t know about chisels!

This is going to help, thank you!

I love that mallet

I have GOT to learn to sharpen my tools that well!

Great video, I really appreciate the depth and scope of your explanations. It really helps to better understand the ways a tool can function.

This episode should do well, hats off to the man

Thank you this is very helpful for 4 upcoming projects I'm working on

Amazing as always

I loved chisels long before I had some. Recently bought a really cheap set at my local hardware store and already got some quite satisfying use out of them, learning some of the tricks you've shown here. They're my favourite tool and it's just so nice to get a great surface with a simple tool like that

Great video! I really learned a lot, thanks!

solid advise and clear usage illustrating the point with clarity, many thanks for all the work to teach us fumble fingers!

Great video! Very informative!

This was excellent. There are many videos on this subject, but very few that are as informative and illustrative as this

Your channel is one of my favorite's when it comes to learning about woodworking. I never really understood the purpose of chisels. But I learned so much from this one video. I just want to say thank you!

Man, this is amazing!! Can't wait to start practicing with my new chisels! Had no idea you could do so much. Thanks Rex for the incredibly done videos - you are a natural teacher!

Rex, may I suggest some KZread shorts of the chisel techniques? I really like the format and I would love to see your channel in that feed. Thanks for all the work, dude! You have seriously changed my life.

What's better than One Rex,.....Two Rex's. Love your vid's man

Very informative, as usual.

Awesome video, perfect timing too, I need to trim up a piece I'm working on today was trying to figure how to do it... now to be done with a chisel.

Many thanks for the video!

I am always patiently waiting on another video and look forward to them. I know it takes time to make these, but I wish they came out more often. I love your videos Rex, thanks man.

@RexKrueger

3 жыл бұрын

It really takes the whole week. Thanks for being patient.

One of the greatest teachers I have watched. Bravo!

The double shot with your brother rexcalibur was really cool😎😎👍👍👍👍

I like longer chisel handles myself. Mostly for pairing across a beam or wtvr.

what a nice efect you done here :D i love your videos

I just bought some chisels! Ended up getting Stanley sweet heart chisels.

Fantastic video. JUST WHAT I NEEDED!!!

Great video, thank you, something I will watch over again I expect. I also like that it isn't the cost of the tool that matters but how it is made and how one takes care of it. Keep up the great work.

You are very informative and funny!😆

I was in need of some chisel's, including some for carving wood sheaths, some rounded blades , and i couldn't find good quality ones anywhere near me, so i started forging them, now i have a nice set of hand forged chisels

That was fun. Thanks!

We can see you looking at the timer, love your videos though, keep them up!

Loved that. Thanks Rex! I was setting D shaped hinges this week. Interesting... As far as I know there's no video on that shape of hinge and it's a chiselly workout. Be nice to see.

Excellent video Rex! Would love to see you carve a wood spirit with chisels!

I did enjoy your video. But I'll say, you've earned my respect. The insight at the end regarding the tool critique and keeping it real was refreshing.