Donavans Homes

Donavans Homes

Hi and welcome to my channel. I hope to share some of my 40+ years of experience in the building trades along with some product reviews and projects in the shop. I also hope to include some footage of racing my sailboat, as well as other things I find interesting. If there's things that you have questions about please let me know.

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  • @rolandharrison5651
    @rolandharrison565113 сағат бұрын

    Donavan, I’ve been looking at this idea for a long while. One idea is to take a 2x4 and drill a series of holes along the center line of the face, next you rip along the center. You are left with two of those black thingamajigies as long as you want.

  • @jeremyames1342
    @jeremyames134210 күн бұрын

    Just bought an old w7pf, was looking for videos like this prior to using it. Excellent job architecturally on the home

  • @andreacrashe9894
    @andreacrashe989411 күн бұрын

    *Welcome back... you have been missed. 🙂 Nice looking wheels you have now got.... plus having better mirrors help heaps when towing your trailer of tools etc 🙂nz*

  • @jefflovec4707
    @jefflovec470714 күн бұрын

    had a contractor call me 2 days ago. he needed 6 ft of chair rail that he can't get anywhere. I had to explain to him that I would have to have custom knives made @ about $200-$300 for the knives and an hour of shop time for $150. on top of that it would be a 2 week turnaround to get the knives. I think he quickly realized that he could replace all the chair rail in the room cheaper than making a 6ft custom piece.

  • @mrcoutts1211
    @mrcoutts121116 күн бұрын

    Well upgrades with extrusion fence. That was a very good [trash treasure] find with the bearing rollers. I know totally and exactly how you felt when you dismantled it at light speed your hands were in nut and bolt mode. Your head was in a surprise new , BRAIN STORMING DETAILED ANALYSIS EXPLOSION TO EXPLORE MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. For the unexpected benefit 😅😊😊😊😊 Great job and great run off table 👍 👏 😀 👌

  • @kristinbasford6523
    @kristinbasford6523Ай бұрын

    Good info @ importance to pay attention to static charge buildup toward end of video. Thanks - I’ll be sure to review the more detailed info on the Oneida website to learn the finer details on how to NOT let static charge build up and thereby fry my tools.

  • @jessicaLiz777
    @jessicaLiz777Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. My husband was able to get this going very quickly. It would have taken so much longer without this video. Much appreciated!

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomesАй бұрын

    Glad to hear thanks

  • @AxGryndr
    @AxGryndr2 ай бұрын

    Make sure to inspect your superstrut because some have burrs around the holes and would mar your panel.

  • @ryandavid453
    @ryandavid4532 ай бұрын

    We have a sawstop at the shop that does the same thing when it comes to the fence because it slides on rails on either side. Our fix is we get close to the measurement we want, lower the handle halfway, and tap the fence to where we want, then lower the handle all the way. What that does is it allows for the fence to square itself just enough that we can still tap the fence left and right to get our measurement exact

  • @GeeDeeBird
    @GeeDeeBird2 ай бұрын

    If you put wax on the super strut, glue won't stick to it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @wiredodger60
    @wiredodger602 ай бұрын

    Wondering if these composite nails will work in a normal 18ga Brad nailing guns?? Which nail length work best without “blowing up”? Great info. Thanks for sharing.

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes2 ай бұрын

    I don’t think so I use 1” nails they work for both 1/2”and 3/4”:plywood

  • @patrickharris82
    @patrickharris823 ай бұрын

    What is the height of the dust deputy with the hose on top?

  • @lookin4lima921
    @lookin4lima9213 ай бұрын

    Hi, Just wondering if you had any updates on this nailer?

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes3 ай бұрын

    Still using it and happy with it

  • @lookin4lima921
    @lookin4lima9213 ай бұрын

    @@donavanshomes Thanks!....I've been looking for a bit, didnt want to pay 360+ for some others...I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this one.

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac3 ай бұрын

    Glad you got your triple Hybrid (haha) put together and seem very happy with it. I would like to have had your old grizzly because my craftsman direct drive 10” 2 HP just died on me after 30 years. My fault, I was feeding wood in from the back for a special cut. Go visit Matt and don’t forget the donuts! BTW, why did you get the guard and then the saw stop? Did you have a close call? I was doing dado’s a few years ago and got overconfident for a split second. Lost two fingers. Hope your business is going well !

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes3 ай бұрын

    I just want to upgrade the saw and have a little more safety, my grandfather was a carpenter most of his life and was very safety conscious. He lost a part of his thumb in his 60s . I will bring donuts next time I am at Matt’s

  • @thesuesinator6087
    @thesuesinator60873 ай бұрын

    That must have been terrifying.

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes3 ай бұрын

    Part’s were

  • @ryanelfman3520
    @ryanelfman35204 ай бұрын

    What cast iron router wing is that?

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes4 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @XX-tg4gj
    @XX-tg4gj4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the fast forwarding through the obvious bits sir. Excellent video as well.

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ligngood3787
    @ligngood37874 ай бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you!! The price has gone up but so has the Woodpeckers so I think I will pick up the Festool. Can't believe a Festool ANYTHING is cheaper than another brand, lol.

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes3 ай бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @ryanmcgregor6035
    @ryanmcgregor60354 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tour! How wide is the aisle you ended up with? How deep is the storage you built out on each side? Looks like maybe around 24" on the passenger side given width of the kapex? Not sure on the driver's side. Trying to sort out if I need a 7' wide or if I can do 6' as well for better maneuverability. Would you still order the same size trailer if you could do it again? Thanks!

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes4 ай бұрын

    It is 6x10 I am happy with this size as it is only me I don’t remember the width but around 24” inches the walkway is a little wide the cabinets on the left side to get them in and out

  • @ryanmcgregor6035
    @ryanmcgregor60354 ай бұрын

    @@donavanshomes Great to hear! Thanks for the response. Hope you're having a great week and looking forward to more videos!

  • @tobynskinner3098
    @tobynskinner30984 ай бұрын

    That little tightening nut for the angle should be able to unscrew off and be replaced with a big handle for holding it as you cut?

  • @SailsSlowly
    @SailsSlowly4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for some great ideas. This is well thought out

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes3 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @eddyarundale1566
    @eddyarundale15665 ай бұрын

    👋🏻

  • @aldomartinez3943
    @aldomartinez39435 ай бұрын

    I have the artisan and regret purchasing it. Not because of quality but for its price and similarities in other brands (like Husky) that do the same thing. The only thing that I’ve noticed of the belt is the quick release belt clip. It’s whatever. You can buy one and add it to your existing rig and it’s the same thing or don’t and you won’t feel the difference. Get a Husky or Dewalt and you won’t need to buy a $55 tape holder like diamondback’s that teeter totter with use. It’s expensive and gimmicky. Unnecessary. Purchase brand name tools instead of this purchase.

  • @mikem1956
    @mikem19565 ай бұрын

    More information on the fence ? Thanks I’m sorry the router fence .

  • @jambo_jackbelly
    @jambo_jackbelly5 ай бұрын

    Can you make tongue and grove flooring with a William and Hussey? Thank you

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes3 ай бұрын

    Not really

  • @PatriotWoman
    @PatriotWoman5 ай бұрын

    Yep! Just set up my new G1023RLW and the right plate has precisely that same bow in it. Also, liftgate service is total BS. It's not legally delivered until the unit is actually on your property. I paid for it because I live in a remote town and didn't want any problems. Took 2 weeks from order to delivery.

  • @jamieproctor3798
    @jamieproctor37985 ай бұрын

    What drum sander did you use?

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes5 ай бұрын

    Supermax 19 38

  • @markhopkins7204
    @markhopkins72045 ай бұрын

    .I am quite envious of your setup..all bases are covered. I am purchasing a Grizzly GO941 and need to include the "bear crawl" mobile base..could you give me some insight as to how the install onto the cabinet went and if you're satisfied with it's functionality? Thanks in advance for your help

  • @455rockett
    @455rockett6 ай бұрын

    I have some like you have in the video, and I'm considering using them as posts for pergola or awning of house with deck, do you think they would make good structurel posts,

  • @MrAwhicker
    @MrAwhicker6 ай бұрын

    How do the knives locate? Did I miss that? Two bolts but no pins?

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    There’s a raised lip on the backside of the shaft that the knifes index against along with the bolt holes

  • @MrAwhicker
    @MrAwhicker6 ай бұрын

    So the bolts act as pins. That's interesting. I saw the back lip, but I'm surprised two bolts are able to keep the knives in the same location axially. If it works it works. @@donavanshomes

  • @ifiwooddesigns
    @ifiwooddesigns6 ай бұрын

    Great job Donovan. As I dip into CNC world as well as redo someone’s kitchen, I’d love to see a complete VCarve Pro playlist on all the different size cabinets as well as uppers, lowers and toe kicks on the CNC. Beats long process of manually doing it especially as a DIY’er and you can’t beat the exact measurements every time. Can’t wait for next VCarve Pro video.

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @oldohioangler4525
    @oldohioangler45256 ай бұрын

    Was following along rather well until 16:22 when you entered 23.250 for the height but I was expecting you to enter 22.750, because at 12:20 you entered 21.995 (the chart has 21.955, I think that is just a typo) for the height. Not that I will ever do this, but just trying to understand the process.

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    I will look at this tomorrow and try and clarify it for you

  • @oldohioangler4525
    @oldohioangler45256 ай бұрын

    After thinking about this overnight, I realized the reason for using the longer length is that these last two pieces go into the grooves on the side panels, right?

  • @penketh87
    @penketh876 ай бұрын

    Looking great! I may have missed it but how far back are your toe kick side feet set back?

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    Generally about 3”

  • @penketh87
    @penketh876 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you,@@donavanshomes

  • @jeffbednar284
    @jeffbednar2846 ай бұрын

    Good video sir. I have the same clamps made with strut as well. How are you storing them? I made mine 39" long

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    Don’t have a set storage at this point yet

  • @workinhard23
    @workinhard236 ай бұрын

    Definitely helpful. Appreciate you!

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @malcolmsokol4294
    @malcolmsokol42946 ай бұрын

    When you are doing th e layout and you finish a part or for that matter the entire section you are working on, is there a way to change the view to look at the parts in 3 D and rotated so we can visualize better. Hard to understand your dado and scribe lines drawn on a square and figure out what the part actually looks like. Thanks and end I enjoy what you are presenting.

  • @kennypool
    @kennypool6 ай бұрын

    Remember Emeril, BAM, we gotta kick it up a knoch. Its like your being tortured into making the video. Haha good luck 😎

  • @robbob4872
    @robbob48726 ай бұрын

    what kind of drill are you using? I can't get my 20 volt dewalt to budge my 17' mako... works with the hand crank but that will wear you out on a hot day...

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    I use my 20 volt festool drill. Are you using on the high or low speed shaft?

  • @denisoriordan6739
    @denisoriordan67396 ай бұрын

    Hey Donovan. Might need to look at your thumbnail. Just FYI. (Jan 8)

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @Lucky_Trucky
    @Lucky_Trucky7 ай бұрын

    Can you tell us in the next videos which platform the software is suitable for? Vcarve is only for Windows and we don't work with this junk

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes6 ай бұрын

    I believe that most of cabinet software is going to be windows based there is probably some out there just not sure what they are.

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams36267 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to more info on the V-carve.

  • @alanblasczyk1779
    @alanblasczyk17797 ай бұрын

    Very cool. I have many years operating 2D and 3D CAD software and I just loved it. Nice job Donovan.

  • @georgewilmore7599
    @georgewilmore75997 ай бұрын

    I don’t like sketchup I taught drafting using autodesk products. When building my kitchen cabinets I used a pencil and graph paper. I probably spent one solid day on 19 doors. Drawers 2 days and cabinets carcasses 3 days. No cnc just router table, table saw and kreg jig for face frames. Can’t afford a CNC

  • @eddyarundale1566
    @eddyarundale15667 ай бұрын

    👋🏻

  • @tomwoods1725
    @tomwoods17257 ай бұрын

    Thank you , just what I was looking for

  • @mauriceryton
    @mauriceryton7 ай бұрын

    I too am not a fan of Sketchup either. All l want is a simple Autocad piece of software l can use to design my projects. Looking forward to this series.

  • @ramenbob4242
    @ramenbob42427 ай бұрын

    3d cad that I just found is Solvespace it's a nice constraint based cad

  • @andreacrashe9894
    @andreacrashe98947 ай бұрын

    *Yay welcome back. 🙂 this will be a great series.... giving people options to chose from when it can be so overwhelming to work out what is best. Happy new year to you & your family and all the very best for 2024 🙂 nz*

  • @TheMixmastamike1000
    @TheMixmastamike10007 ай бұрын

    I am freaking excited to learn anything you are willing to teach.

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes7 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @shubus
    @shubus7 ай бұрын

    This will be a great series. Most of us are bewildered by the variety of choices AND the various extensions. Mostly just want something comprehensive we can sent to something to a CNC and GO.