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A Fancy Dead Blow Hammer, a Back-Saving Quick Lift, and a Bargain Router Plane | Tools Unleashed 02

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Welcome to another Tool Unleashed, where I provide first impressions and mini tool reviews for your enjoyment. UNLEASH THE TOOLS!��

Impact Poly Dead Blow Hammer – Retails for $104. Sent to me for free. No affiliate link.

This dead blow hammer is quite expensive�� at about 5x the cost of competitors. It’s truly the kind of tool you can pass down to future generations as it’s made with a welded steel frame (with a lifetime guarantee), has a soft yet tough chemically-bonded poly coating, and features a completely open head cavity where the shot is free to move back and forth for very effective dead blow action. Nice! But is it worth it? That’s for you to decide.

Irwin Quick-Lift Construction Jack – Retails for $99. Sent to me for free. Amazon affiliate link.

When these jacks came into the shop, I thought they were neat but didn’t immediately see a use for them. Then, I had to move my bench. I’m trying to respect my back as much as possible these days so I needed a safe way to get the bench onto some dollies. That’s when I remembered I had these jacks. Within minutes I had the whole bench fully mobile without risking life and limb. That’s just one use-case and I’m sure I’ll come up with more in the future.

Melbourne Tool Router Plane – Retails for $169. Sent to me for free. Affiliate Link.

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This is a no-frills workhorse of a router plane with a reasonable price to match. In use it’s solid, capable, and gives great results. The blades are bedded at 50 degrees which means we’re not dealing with any L-shaped blade sharpening. You can sharpen these blades as easily as a chisel. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles and you want a good solid-performing router plane, this one is worth a look.

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The Ultimate Space-Saving Hack For Storing Your Spices | In-wall Spice Rack You Must See!

We recently completed a kitchen renovation which included a new pantry. In order to promote continued marital bliss, it became abundantly clear to me that I needed a better way to store my extensive collection of BBQ rubs and spices. Instead of taking up precious shelf space, I decided to steal space from one of the stud cavities behind the drywall to make an in-wall spice rack. The process is much easier than you’d think: cut the opening, mud the back side of the interior drywall so it’s nice and smooth, then construct a frame that can be inserted into the opening for a nice snug fit.

A word of warning: make sure there’s no electrical lines in the wall cavity. Many stud finders have the ability to detect wires and in the worst case scenario, you can open up the wall and do a visual inspection. If you see wires, pick another stud bay.

Now I have enough room for my entire collection and I can actually see what I have, instead of having to dig through rows of spice bottles that are sitting in a bin on a shelf. Good luck making your own in-wall spice rack!

Links for the In-Wall Spice Rack:Drywall SawBackside SandpaperTitebond Quick & ThickFine Nap RollerMeat Church Holy VooDoo RubSee more of our Kitchen -related projects

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Unbelievably Easy Exterior Wood Finish With Rubio Durogrit!

In my experience, all outdoor finishes will eventually fail. Some will most certainly fail faster than others, thanks to the breakdown that occurs from UV exposure. Rubio Monocoat recently came out with a new outdoor finish called Durogrit. They say the finish fights UV damage with the use of something pretty unique: cellulose wood fibers. The finish provides durability and increased UV protection in just a single coat. I applied this finish to my Outdoor Coffee Table�� and while I’d love to give you a final determination on this finish today, I simply can’t. To effectively evaluate an exterior finish, we need time. The table sits on an exposed patio in Missouri. So it’s getting plenty of rain, big humidity swings, and more than a fair share of sun. We’ll check back in about a year.

Relevant LinkiesOutdoor Coffee TableOutdoor Finishes, Real World ResultsRubio Monocoat DuroGritOsmo One Coat Only HS PlusOsmo UV Protection Oil

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The Truth about Dovetails | Ask TWW 06

00:39 – Are dovetail truly necessary for drawers?02:24 – What���s the correct height for a table saw?04:09 – How to know if a router collet is due for replacement?07:01 – Tiered Plant Stand Course07:56 – What I do with scraps and offcuts during a project?09:11 – Fine-tuning a hand cut dovetail jointLinksSupport us on Youtube!Support us on Patreon!Essential Joinery BookOffset Router Collet WrenchTiered Plant Stand Course

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Get Your Green On! Sleek And Modern Plant Stand – Free Plans Available

I’ve recently become obsessed with houseplants and I quickly ran out of space for various green beauties in my collection. I looked online for plant stands and while I’m sure the commercial offerings will get the job done, most of them look more at home in a greenhouse than in a human house.�� I really wanted to make something sturdy, beautiful, with an updated aesthetic and what you see here is my first attempt at creating a sleek and modern plant stand. If you like the look of this stand, we have a FREE PLAN available for download.

FREE PLANSTWW Plant Stand V1TWW Plant Stand Metric V1Links and StuffTiered Plant Stand Guild CourseBackside Sandpaper3M Half Mask RespiratorForrest Dado KingPICA PencilGoldy Wilson PosterJesse Mite-R-ExcelPreppin��� Weapon Sanding BlocksMilwaukee Trim RouterGeneral Finishes High PerformanceA Better Version?

After making this first version, two things compelled me to continue evolving the design. First, my family spoke up. Both my mom and my brother expressed interest in one of these plant stands. Second, I felt I had a lot of room to improve in terms of functionality, size, and buildability. Not sure that last thing is a word but when I produce plans for a project, it’s important to me that I don’t set folks up for failure with overly-difficult construction or assembly methods. So I went back to the drawing board and created version 2. But I didn’t stop there. To make sure everyone had a plant stand, I eventually came up with version 3, which I consider to be the best of the bunch. And if you’re interested in building that version, check out my new course in the Wood Whisperer Guild: Tiered Plant Stand Course�� The course is available at a special discounted price while it’s in this pre-order phase and the price goes up on May 31st 2024. So don’t delay!

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Shop ideas you’ll want to steal! – CLEVER Shop Tours

Don’t miss our Mother’s Day Sale in the Wood Whisperer Guild. Get 25% off a single course for a limited time!

Every shop has it’s spacial challenges. And it’s how we overcome those challenges that can make or break the space. So you’re going to see five different shops today where their owners came up with some really clever solutions for their spaces. These are definitely shop ideas you’ll want to steal!

Brian Benham – ��@Benham_Design��Mike Chipman – ��@mikechipman2002��Fred Beck – ��@80211Denver��Gary Lucas ��@timberworks��Jeff Haylon ��@HaylonWoodworking��

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Transforming A Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!

*****Thank you Aura Frames for sponsoring this video! You can get $35-off the full price plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with code WHISPERER at https://on.auraframes.com/3Qw5hib (expires 5/12; terms & conditions apply)*****

Refinishing furniture is definitely NOT my favorite task. That said, it’s hard to deny that the process often provides insightful information about how furniture is made as well as what materials, joinery, and finishes stand the test of time. Come with me on this crazy journey as we tear apart a 1949 Heywood Wakefield desk and transform it into a functional beauty!

Important LinksAmana Countersink Bit (Amazon Affiliate Link)Dewalt Heat Gun (Amazon Affiliate Link)Preppin’ Weapon Sanding Block (Amazon Affiliate Link)Titebond Liquid Hide Glue (Amazon Affiliate Link)Blotch Control FormulaTitebond Speed Set Glue (Amazon Affiliate Link)General Finishes High Performance (Amazon Affiliate Link)Fuji Q5 HVLP Turbine (Amazon Affiliate Link)Makrs Stain Pads (Use code TWW to save 15%)

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JessEm Rulers, Optima Mortise Chisels, Harvey RG-2 Roller Guide | Tools Unleashed 01

Welcome to a new series I’m calling Tools Unleashed, where I’ll provide first impressions and mini tool reviews for your enjoyment. UNLEASH THE TOOLS!��

JessEm SS Precision Rulers – Sent to me for free. No affiliate link.

JessEm is expanding their line of measuring and marking tools and the latest offering is their Stainless Steel Precision rulers. The unique feature here is the grippy tabs that help the rule grip the work with just a small about of finger pressure, reducing the chances of slippage during use.

Blue Spruce Optima Mortise Chisels – Sent to me for free. No affiliate link.

Blue Spruce, now owned by Woodpeckers, adds to their line of excellent chisels with the new Optima Mortise Chisels. The chisels are beefy, well-balanced, and incredibly comfortable in-hand. The chisels are ready to use right out of the box and steel core means every mallet strike transfers all the energy right to the tip of the chisel.

Harvey RG-2 Roller Guide – Purchased by me. No affiliate link.

Harvey’s RG-2 Roller Guide is completely over-engineered and I’m here for it. I love this thing! I’ve used it at both the bandsaw and the table saw and the two independent rollers provide just the right amount of pressure to the work. The best part is that you can adjust the pressure on the fly by simply turning a dial.

Don’t miss the pre-order pricing for Caleb James’ 3-Legged Coffee Table course in the Wood Whisperer Guild!

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I Bought My Workbench! | Ask TWW 05

00:00:00 – Intro

00:00:42 – Adam – What happened to your Hybrid Workbench?

00:01:36 – StriperSeeker – Trouble using a jointer.

00:04:22 – Caleb James Round Top Table

00:05:10 – Derik – Recommendations for self-centering bits?

00:06:30 – TheGhostofRigbyReardon – Pre-milling material to help it dry faster

08:41:00 – Matthew – Recommendations for knock-down hardware.

LinksPre-Order the 3-Legged Danish Modern Coffee Table CourseSupport us on Youtube!Support us on Patreon!Split-Top Roubo CourseHybrid Workbench CourseMilling LumberJointer CalibrationSnappy 3-Piece Self-Centering Drill BitsFestool Domino Connector SetOutdoor Finishes | Real World Results

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The MOST Expensive Miter Gauge on the Market | Worth it?!

Sawstop recently released two new miter gauges, the Scale Miter Gauge and the Revolution. The Scale appears to be very similar to the Incra 1000HD so I didn’t feel compelled to review it. The Revolution, however, is now the most expensive miter gauge on the market. I just had to check it out to see if it’s worth it. So I hope you enjoy this Sawstop Revolution Miter Gauge Review.

Relevant Links:

Please note that any Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning you pay the same price but I get a small percentage of the sale.

Sawstop Revolution Miter GaugeSawstop Scale Miter GaugeUltimate Miter Gauge ReviewWoodpeckers Exact-90 ReviewHarvey MG-36 Pro ReviewJessEm Mite-R-Excel II��

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