I guess nobody has had drafting training like us old guys had. When you drag your pencil across the paper (or wood) you turn it so that it takes a bit of lead off all around leaving a sharp point just like the one you started with. Can't do that with a carpenter pencil, but carpenters seemingly don't pay any attention to the lines anyway. Any pencil will last longer if you use it properly.

@dougprentice1363

11 ай бұрын

Yep, I started out as a drafter, before cad. Who knows what I spent on my mechanical pencils, a lot. I got these pencils after stumpy nubs introducing them. They are by far the best I've used. If people are still breaking lead, they sell them in all different sizes. I like .7 mm. The most. But I bought all the sizes. They are very reasonably priced.

@jonathanzj620

8 ай бұрын

Or you buy a Kura toga machine pencil from Japan and just let it do it for you

@joelmartin2549

6 ай бұрын

Thanks that’s never occurred to me.

@Bertdevries-pn4fs

4 ай бұрын

​@@dougprentice1363😊

@chrisdzisiak7540

3 ай бұрын

Yep , just Learn to us a pencil. This is a lost art , it really works !

If you took a pencil-on-paper drafting class, you learned to spin the pencil to keep a fine, consistent line. You are effectively sharpening the lead as you’re drawing.

@GregPucelDDS

3 ай бұрын

Indeed and its still a habit

@wulf67

2 ай бұрын

If you stayed in that class for longer than seven minutes you would also know that you still have to advance your lead, or if using a wooden pencil, SHARPEN IT to keep the lead exposed from the wood.

I find a silicone pastry mat super useful for a glue station. Once the glue has dried, it pops right off

@bingmattson8685

Жыл бұрын

Wax paper is cheaper.

@peterlaughlin930

Жыл бұрын

Same thing I use

@bretwhitten7038

Жыл бұрын

@@bingmattson8685 not in the long run, pay $5 once or pay $2 every couple months

@richardrodgers1883

7 ай бұрын

Yep, I used wax paper for a long time, but the glue still sticks to it and if you have a glue line over it you get wax paper stuck to the glue line and have scrape or sand it off and that wastes a lot of time compared to using the silicone mat that the glue just won't stick to at all.

My sister recently got me a machinist ruler for my birthday. Its a solid metal ruler but the measurements start exactly at the end of the ruler, without the little gap. Its helped me become much more accurate in my measurements and for keeping things square!

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Yeah machinist squares are good for several things in a shop. I have a small 4 inch one that I use all the time

@meperson

Жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks I think he is taking about the ruler - I have a set that starts from the edge and they are great.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah I can't read so good 🤣

The Amana countersink tool, Pentel Graph Gear pencils and the Fastcap tape measures are all great tools. Thanks for showing them off.

De-magnatizer comes in handy for drills or bits that start to accumulate metal shavings

I really appreciate your honesty in this video. Too many folks just peddle the tools they didn't use or don't say anything negative.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I try to do my best to show what I like and don't really like!

@terrynunya7444

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I was thinking FastCap paid for the video.

I used to use the drafting "spin the pencil" method, but after thinking about it, I realized for marking things like wood or metal cuts, the thickness of the mark doesn't matter. It's where your straight edge is placed in relation to the actual blade path.

@frikyouall

2 ай бұрын

This is why I started putting arrows near my marks, to remember which side of the mark to cut on. My measurements got much more accurate.

@jimweisgram9185

Ай бұрын

In woodworking joinery, many people use a knife line. The width does matter when you want accuracy down to the thousandths of an inch.

I learned drafting many years ago before computer aided design. You're supposed to rotate the pencil when you draw a line so the width stays consistent as you draw. Same goes for the Pica.

@TheIdeasGuy

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct but I also agree with old mate about the 0.5mm mechanical pencil for workshop use. I use a variant of the Pica pencil at work (on site carpenter) but I still prefer my super fine lead mechanical pencil for the dainty little projects I work on at home.

@barniclebill3008

Жыл бұрын

I was a draftsman also in the 60s and 70s. We call the folks who dont know to properly use a pencil. “Wood butchers”

@Goodellsam

Жыл бұрын

Yes, have an AA in Architecture and Construction Tech. Cad wasn't being taught around here then. I never used it except for myself. I became a medic the law enforcement.

I have searched for years for a left handed tape. Thx u. I can’t wait to get one

Bought one of those pencils straight after watching the video! I have one where the tip retracts but so does the lead so you have to push it out each time. This looks great. Thank you.

Igaging also makes a 4" and 6" double square set (just under 40 bucks) that's really nice. Overall, their setup/layout tools are super good value! I also revently grabbed a set of Uncle Bill's splinter tweezers. Game changer.

@David-hm9ic

Жыл бұрын

The 6" double square is used almost every time I do anything in the shop. Need to get a 4" one.

I use the 1-2-3 block in conjunction with a fence clamp for a use-anywhere stop block. It works on my drill press fence, router fence, table saw fence, etc. since you can rotate it to the optimal height for the particular fence. The pair works great when doing repeatable cuts with my miter gauge on my table saw since I can set my fence to 1 inch more than what I want the cut piece to be, then register the end of the board to the 1-2-3 block .

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Nice yeah I think a stop block is a great use for them!

I have both the Pica and Pentel pencils, both have their place. The pica works best for initial rough layout and it has multiple lead colors for dark woods . And I deify you to break it on rough lumber. The pentel is suited better for fine layout lines for precision work on smooth lumber.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I agree pica is perfect for carpentry and rough layout. I have one that I put white lead in so I can mark on walnut.

@petcatznz

Жыл бұрын

The forth be with you.

@scottyee707

Жыл бұрын

they have a pica fine dry now 0.9mm

Amazon must love you, I just ordered half the stuff you are talking about. Great video Thanks

@rbrown2925

3 ай бұрын

Me thinks it's the other way around...

Great, keep this frequent. I learned two things today. You are a trusted mentor. Thank you.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

I have gone metric. I have 25x50x75 blocks. I use them often, but generally in conjunction with my I-gauging metric setup block set. I also purchased the fastcap metric tape measures (regular and flatback), largely because that is the only metric brand I could find in the US. I also use calipers often in the wood shop.

@TheBrewjo

9 ай бұрын

As a life long metric user, seeing an imperial tape measure up close is daunting. Hope you're well and having fun sliding the decimal place around for unit conversions.

I have a .5mm and a .9mm Graphgear pencil. They are both great! I ordered an Amana countersink bit about an hour before I watched this video. I have been wanting one for a while.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

It's a great drill bit!

I’ve been using pentel twist erase mechanical pencils for mor than 10 years. It has a rubberized grip, it clicks and stores several extra leads, and has a long vinyl erasure that cranks out of the back end. They come into various lead sizes (I prefer .9mm HB). Also, get a pentel polymer erasure for cleanly removing marks on wood- or when quickly drawing up plans, they are amazing.

😂 Everyone needs more than 50 tape measures. Love your channel.

I would add a digital caliper to your very informative list. You can get a good one for less than $10. They have a large digital screen, measure inside and outside diameter and depth. I appreciate the ability to convert inch and millimeter just by pressing a button. The measurement range is from 0-to 6". Calipers in the under $20 can even give you fractions, which allows you convert from inches to fractions to millimeters at the press of a button. I prefer the plastic/carbon fabric ones as they are non-conductive, inexpensive and very durable. For woodworking and home use they are extremely accurate.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes! In fact I actually did a previous tool video which included my digital calipers 😃

Those Pica (lead holders) and even mechanical pencils work better if you slowly rotate the pencil as you mark your line. So instead of wearing a flat tip in one spot as you make your mark, it sharpens itself while you draw your lines if you rotate it while drawing. Learned that in drafting class back in high school (a long time ago…).

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if I'm coordinated enough for that 😆🤣

@woodandwheelz

Жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks Even if you rotate the Pica pencil, the point will still widen as it dulls. Rotating the Pentel will allow the lead to wear evenly and not create a 'point' on one side of the lead as you write/draw with it. I was taught this in mechanical drawing in high school (c/o '86).

@dougw2340

Жыл бұрын

That’s an old drafting trick we were taught with those original mechanical pencils they had in the 70’s

@philipmorey2129

Жыл бұрын

@@woodandwheelz you all should look at the Uni Kuru Toga, everytime you put down the lead it rotates, problem solved

FWIW, a 'flat 1.8 mm x 0.9mm exam mechanical pencil' [good search term] is a *GREAT* sub for a standard mechanical pencil, as the rectangular lead gives it a lot more strength, and can be easily kept to a sharp wedge with just a bit of sandpaper stuck to the edge of your workbench. They are also cheap as chips and available everywhere.

The handiest set up tools I have are Lee Valley Veritas 1 1/2 inch pocket layout square and Imperial layout block. Both have very common fractions built right into the depth, width etc of each of these consisting of 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", the block has a 1", and layout square a 1 1/2" offset. It makes layout and setup so easy. I leave them either in an apron pocket or more often right on top of the table saw fence. Yes, they are tiny. But want to set up your tablesaw blade to 45 degrees? It's perfect as it fits under the teeth. And the best part? You can get both at just under $20 currently.

I use the 123 blocks as an offset for my table saw fence when using the miter gauge. It's a perfect 1" offset, so very easy to set the fence.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Yep

I love the track rack. I have one piece of advice for you is to turn them opposite from the way they are in this video. From experience my silicone track moved where it rested on the track rack. Put the silicone facing upwards where the weight rests on the aluminum instead of the silicone. Keep the great videos coming.

@timmyers763

Жыл бұрын

I have done the same thing. Let the weight rest on the aluminum instead of the silicone

@warrensmith2902

Жыл бұрын

Protect the silicone. Nothing worse than to come out to the shop, and when you pull out your tracks to watch the zero clearance strip snake onto the floor.

@MrLuckybug

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the weight of the tracks on the garage door will affect the door operation? I know the spring is calibrated to the weight of the door and tracks are not light.

@wallacegrommet9343

3 ай бұрын

Cut to the line! It’s thickness doesn’t matter

I love your videos this one is no exception. I definitely think this should become a regular video segment. A tool I use in my shop all the time is the dewalt 20v router

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

And Ive got that router 😁

This might be the best youtube video of all time. Thank you so much.

Just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for posting, !!

Matt, Another great and informative video. I built my miter station from your video. I noticed in this video that you built a miter saw hood. Would be interested to see an update video to your miter saw station showing the build and functionality of the miter saw hood and also the shop towel holder.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven! I'll be sure to include those updates in my next shop tour video. So many new things in the shop this year!

I use 123 bocks as clamping features. I need to clamp irregular shaped pretty often so I have clamping features that bolt into the 123 blocks. The blocks and the features all fit in a small toolbox but they replaced a large drawer full of clamping jigs that I previously used.

I love my Pentel Graphgear as well. I use my Pica with white lead for marking rough lines on darker woods

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing. My Pica is used for rough layout on walnut boards.

I have the 12' tape measurer but the smaller 6' is a nice pocket meassurer as well.

My favorite ratcheting screwdriver is the Kobalt 13-Piece Plastic Handle Magnetic Ratcheting Assorted Multi-bit Screwdriver Set, Model 15000. Includes 12 bits including straight, Philips, torx, and hex. The best part is that it has a collar grip that if you hold it will turn the bit at double rotation. You can also hold the handle stationary and turn the collar to rotate the bit, giving more stability like trying to start a screw without a pilot hole.

For mechanical pencils, the Pentel P209/207/205 are my go to.

For a pencil: Eberhard Faber #2. Period. Best tape measure (for me): Stanley Classic 25'. Hands down most practical. Been using the Vix Bits for 40 years and wouldn't be without.

I carry the graph gear 1000 and the pica, I use the pica for writing notes, marketing sides, etc. and the 0.5mm for marking measurements.

You de magnetize when working on electronics.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! However I wouldn't be using a #2 philips head screwdriver on my electronics. I have a whole other set of much smaller specialized tools for working on computers/circuit boards which I would never magnetize to begin with so there would be no need to demagnetize them.

@fredrickdavenport1611

Жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks I get it I have tools for wood working different tools for electronics and different again for automotive work. Was just answering your statement for some who might not know why a de magnetizer lol be safe.

I got my magnetizer at Wal-Mart for about $5. One on the bench and one in my carry bag. Magnetism fades with time and use, so having one in my bag to refresh my drivers is a good thing.

The longer you have the 1-2-3 blocks the more useful they become. They compliment the set up blocks very nicely.

I use the Graphgear pencils and have one gripe about them. I wear an apron and store the pencil in the chest pocket. When I grab it and depress the plunger to project the writing tip it also advances the lead which was where I wanted it when I stored it. Aggravating!

PICA makes a 0.5" version also. I have both. I use the 0.5" one all the time for working in the shop. The fatter lead one is used for basic framing where the fat line doesn't matter as much.

Fantastic tips, Matt! Thanks! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Nice work! I probably won't buy those exact items, but you did get me thinking. Thanks!

Glad the algorithm found you. Great video. Thanks.

Nice to see you master the fourth.

Thanks a lot!!!! Now my Amazon wish list just got bigger - and I didn’t know that was possible! 🤣🤣. Great video, I really enjoyed.

This might be the first one of these videos where I actually want every item!

Wow, a very Informative video! Thank you!

I've used a tailor's tape before for measuring round things. It's cloth so no problem bending it.

Definitely like this format. Keep on doing it. Already ordered from your recommendation.

My preferred tape measure is from Lee Valley Tools. It's called the Blindman's Tape. I prefer the right to left version to use on my table saw, router, bandsaw, miter saw, drill press. You get the idea. I'm not a contractor just a DIY guy so this 12 foot tape is the perfect size. This tape is 1 inch wide so it's better that the Stanley that's only 1/2 an inch wide and you can only get in left to right. I've tried some of the Fastcap tapes and for me they just don't hold up to use. Thanks for all the info in this video. I've wondered about the PICA pencil and you confirmed what I assumed. I use .5 lead but just some cheep mechanicals, I think I'll try the fancy Pentel you use. People who think the size of the mark doesn't matter usually aren't making furniture or boxes or other DIY projects that need this kind of precision. A contractor's margin of error is a lot larger than a cabinet maker's. For the future, how about a comparison between the igaging set up blocks and something like the Kreg set up bars? Thanks for your suggestions.

Hypermarket in Quito, Ecuador has a couple of 6 meter tapes for under $2 that seem to work fine. Since people everywhere seem to think borrowing a tape measures ok, these are perfect. They also sell a magnetized ash tray/screw collector that magnetizes screwdrivers easily

I use a magnet out of an old computer hard drive to magnetize my tools. Works very well. Those HDD magnets are very strong.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow I think I about 100 old hard drives I just found a use for 😂

@tubeamprepairs

Ай бұрын

Magnets from mechanical hard drives are the best. The reason you were unable to demagnetize your screwdriver was technique. To demagnetize, connect the screwdriver to the magnet and move it around a little VERY slowly. Then, move the screwdriver away VERY slowly. Any sudden movement will cause the screwdriver to retain magnetism. To magnetize, move the screwdriver around a little on the magnet, and then SNATCH it away. That’s all it takes. Just use a hard drive magnet. You don’t need to buy the tool.

Great info. Thanks for posting.

I just got the thread checker. Love it and it can be an industrial necklace for woodworking geeks 😂

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

Awesome!!!! Thanks Man!!!! Good Looking Out!!!!!👍😎

Really good vid. One of the best ones I’ve seen for actually useful items. Re the Pica segment…now that’s swimming upstream. Good ole #2 pencil for me. The lil time I spend sharpening slows me down a bit which isn’t always a bad thing. Thank you for sharing.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I still keep good quality cedar pencils lying around. Never know when you'll need one.

Thank you for sharing your view on the gadgets. I got very similar items (e.g. Flat Measuring Tape, Mechanical Pencil, Magnetiser/Demagnetise block - it actually came with my Screw Driver Set, so that’s bonus, and some other items those you didn’t show). Saying that I’m no PRO but to keep me occupied I do some woodworking after watching various videos like yourself. I got a very small Shed (10’x8’), and which I got too many things. So seeing the Cart for your Shop Vac, it wasn’t a brainier to make something similar for my vacuum cleaner that I use for collecting Dust/wood shavings and the rest. Brilliant ideas and the tips you do. Thank you! I believe, “Our World is a Shared Experience”… Remember, *_Life_* is *_Short_* so, *_Live Long_* and *_Prosper_* … 🖖 Look after yourself and each other & Stay Safe! Now let’s get on to your next video. Pls Stop by my Channel and let me know if and where I should concentrate to improve my contents and pick up some paces. Being disabled, it’s not easy to keep it up, but I’m trying… Cheers!!!

Cool stuff, the track storage looks interesting.Though you're limited to working with the door closed when fastened to the door.

Always a good day when you upload. I’ve said it before but I stand by it. Your quality and skill is right there with bourbon moth, Jay Bates and TWW and I’m sure one day you’ll have that type of following.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and high praise!

Great job, Teacher kudos 👍

I have a telescopic magnet with a small built in LED light. It's great for when you drop screws into small places to retrieve them or like I do quite often I drop screws or metal parts into the pile of sawdust under my lathe

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Ooohhhh I need to check that out! I just put a magnet on a dowel rod and hope for the best 🤣

@meperson

Жыл бұрын

Same here!

Vix bits are an absolute necessity!

One the best tool videos I've ever seen! Thanks!

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

This is one of the best Xmas lists I’ve seen this year!

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Ha wow! Thanks! 😁

You sold me on the Amana countersink and Fastcap trimmer. I’m also getting the Speed Roller Pro that you used but didn’t mention.

I always use a H3 Pencil. If you you really need a fine point, just sharpen it. After a rough use it will stay at a wideness like the pica. And you can use it at construction wood or even bricks. Find your sweet spot. Only downside is that if you go harder the line will have less contrast and it will dent the material so the line remains if you make a false line or a marking.

I use a pica pencil and I absolutely love it. However, I do construction and finish carpentry on the field more than my shop. The holster is fantastic because I never loose my pencil anymore or have to go digging in my pocket for it. There are leds for it available in various colors too for marking different materials. There is at least one other brand I’ve seen that has the pencil sharpener in the side of the holster which is more convenient.

Nice selection!!

Tool and die maker, I’ve used the 1,2,3 blocks for years. Like this video

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's the wheelhouse of that tool for sure!

Getting a consistent line out of a pencil (any pencil) is as simple as rolling the pencil in your hand as you make the line - that’s the second skill taught in any traditional drafting class. The first skill is how to stretch paper and hold it in place with four pieces of masking tape. I own two of the pica pencils - they offer leads that can mark on wet wood and other materials that regular graphite leads do not. It’s the versatility of the lead types they offer and not the mechanical action of the pencil that makes them so useful. They are probably not needed in a cabinet shop where the wood is surfaced and dry. Simple wooden pencils can be purchased in bulk complete with spare erasers and a sharpener at Costco during back to school season. In the right hands that kit is far cheaper and more versatile than a collection of mechanical pencils. I keep a kit in my truck and shop - I never run out of pencils before the next back to school season. The trick with all pencils is not to drop them.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I love the white lead for the Pica. Great for marking up walnut before cutting it to rough parts.

Solid recommendations!

I have several of the Pentel GraphGear 1000 pencils in my shop. They offer different lead sizes for the pencils. I have the .5, the .7, and a .9, and they also have a .3 but I don’t have much use for that fine of a lead.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I bought one of the .9 pencils but I'd put that on par with a Pica with about the same benefit to my shop

thanks for the tips!

I discovered a use today for demagnetization. When you drill into metal; you often get metal ‘sawdust’ that sticks to the drill bit. Would have loved to have been able to demagnetize the bit today to drop those off.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Was the bit magnetized to begin with?

@sterlinghein

Жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks No, it wasn’t. But the drill bit had a hex end which I put into my Festool centrotec chuck, which is magnetized. So maybe the chuck imparted a charge to the bit.

Try the Crescent “Nites Eyes” 8’ tape measure & you’ll never go back. The 8’ tape is the perfect size for furniture making & fits easily in your apron pocket. If you need a longer tape, they also make a 16’ version. Both are very tough & keep you from hauling around more tape than you need. The “Nite Eyes” feature was a game-changer for me.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I have the 25' Nite Eye and its nice. Not sure I'd ever need glow in the dark in my shop, but it's great for outdoor projects.

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench

Жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks I like the “Night Eye” feature since the marks are easy to read, probably since it offers a bold color contrast with most species of wood. I never benefit from (or use) the glow in the dark feature. It’s the large numbers, compact size (8’) & contrasting color between the tape & stock that have made this measure a game-changer for me.

Couple comments, I liked the video so much I subscribed. I've been using a Fastcap tape for years but now I'm trying to find a good one for a person with limited vision, any ideas? I also have the thread checker like yours and it has come in handy so many times. I highly recommend it! That set of set-up blocks is the best I've found and I've been woodworking since 1974. I would like to see more like this from you.

@genecarden780

Жыл бұрын

Search for “ blind man’s tape” I dont remember who makes them

Critter paint spray gun. It's cheap if you already have a compressor. Easy to clean and puts down a nice finish with either paint or poly.

I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I enjoy your wit and delivery. I’ve started going back through your old stuff and stumbled across this video. I know the demo with the Kreg hinge jig was to emphasize the Vix bits, but are you aware of the two screw pilot holes that are under the cage when you remove it from the base? Just have a second drill set up with a 1/16” bit set to appropriate depth and you don’t have to worry about lining up your hinge out of square. If you knew this great, but if any of your followers didn’t know this then great also. 😊

@MWAWoodworks

11 ай бұрын

Yep that's true. Thanks for pointinging that out.

All you have to do to magnetize something like a screwdriver is rub the tip with a magnet. No idea how you would reverse it (or why you'd want to). lol I love the Amana countersink but one drawback I've found is the rotating wheel sometimes gets in the way because of it's size ... especially when you've got things clamped up. Then I need to drag out the old school countersinks. My go-to tape measure is a small, yellow 10-footer from (I think) Stanley. Very pocketable without being bulky and completely accurate.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the small Stanleys are nice pocket tapes. And I agree why would you unmagnetive any tool! 🤣

Great Video Sir Thanks

I live in the UK and we use metric and imperial, choosing the one most suited to the job in hand. It's very hard to get hold of a tape measure over here that has one system marked on both sides and definitely not got them written upside down as we don't need it - we went to school and received an education allowing us to read numbers from all angles.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Good for you! 😀

Heads up they have the Penel in 0.7 (Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.7mm Lead Size, Blue Barrel, 1 Each (PG1017C)) , great video

@MWAWoodworks

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I have a couple of those as well!

Obv. pencils can be used for more than marking lines tho. Jointer and sanding scribbles, labelling pieces, etc benefit from sturdy lead.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

For sure! The Pica is a good overall carpenters pencil for around the shop. It's just if I had to chose one for every need I would go with the Graph Gear because it can do really fine work too and its cheaper than the Pica. BUT I have two Picas and use them for certain tasks like rough layout and making notes on my work.

Like others I use the 1-2-3 blocks for clamping and helping to check I have sides at right angles.

As well as woodworking i also do watch repairs. With watch repairs you do NOT want a magnetic screwdriver as it can mess a watch up and can make handling the extremely small screws impossible.

The finer graduations on a tape (like 1/32") gives you better PRECISION. The ACCURACY is a function of the tape manufacture and printing, and possibly the current temperature. Picking nits, yes - but calibration of measuring instruments was part of my professional life for a long time.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks for setting me straight 😅

Thanks for the tips

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Brother, you gotta get a Komelon Self Lock tape measure. They come in all lengths. My favorite for years and very inexpensive. Great video thanks!

@MWAWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

I have one now! It's in my truck. I love that thing!

I used the stanley powerlocks for years, as a go to period, now I use Komelon selflock, having the button pull the tape {after use} is way more functional, {once you adjust to it}. no contest.

@MWAWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to try one of those.

Good video. Thansk. On the 1-2-3 blocks, they are used for on your table saw, to provide exact inch measures from your fence. So, you are crosscutting, and usually people will grab a piece of wood and place against the fence, push the wood up against it, and then push your piece through the blade. Well, 3/4” wood is not always 3/4”. However, these block will always be 1”. So use it as a stand off, or provides you for an exact measurement if you want a first cut, and then want it to be 4 inches, stack the blocks and you will have 4” exactly.

Great information. Thanks

You should try the new Stabila tape measures. By far the best Ive tried over the past 10 years

Best video of this type ever!11

I use something called an infinity pencil. It has a tungsten alloy tip, which marks like graphite, but doesn't wear.

The pentel mechanical pencil comes in .3, .5 or .7. I use the .5 as shown in your video, but for those with a heavy touch they can go with the .7 to give them that extra strength. Also there are different types of leads for those pencils, 2B, B, HB & 2H (I know because I also use them for drawing). Anyway, the 2B is the softest lead (the darkest too) while the 2H is the Hardest of these (also the lightest of these). So if someone has a heavy hand they can get a .7 pencil and buy .7 2H leads for that pencil to give the best chance.

look into a komelon touch lock tape measure. I always have one in my pocket it also has a magnet on one side. I purchased mine from Menards.

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Never heard of it I'll have to check it out!

Really cool video, lots of useful items in there. I must say though, while I absolutely love my self centering drill bits, I just use the built in drilling template of that Kreg Hinge jig when installing hinges. Not sure if you were aware that they have that feature.

@MWAWoodworks

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True, it does have that feature, however that's a single use case with euro style cup hinges. A good set of self centering bits will cover all sorts of hinge installations.

The thicker mechanical pencils are useful when dealing with extremely rough wood or plywood, where 0.5mm lead will simply not work. It's great if you only work with smooth, flat surfaces, but not all of us do.