Wood Wisdom-Video Blog #1: Jigs and Fixtures

Tyler, young man….......,,,, YOU are amazing. Just watched your film. I’d rather watch you than Norm any day!! As a matter of fact, you should consider contacting PBS about the possibility of a woodworking show. You’d be great. Keep up the good work. And keep those films coming. I need all the help I can get.

-- Make things with wood.

I agree with JR. Your videos give me alot of knowledge. Thanks for adding the spline cutting jig. It was a big help as I have never seen one. or how it works. I look forward to building something and adding a spline. Keep the vids coming. By the way when will you be touring, I would like to catch a show. :)

-- "Knowledge is King! It is never too late to learn something new." - Jim

Tyler,
This was the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I think you did a great job! I liked your cross-cut sled and the safety features you incorporated into the sled to prevent accidents. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more episodes.

-Robert

Way to go, Tyler. My hat’s off to you, young-un’! Keep it up.

Always,
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

Fantastic work. Wish I had your skills and tools at your age, perhaps my career path might have been different (not to say I don’t enjoy what I am doing ;). )

Thought I would share with you and others that a great resource I found for a wide range of jigs and fixtures is the Taunton Press Jigs and Fixtures Text which can be found at Amazon.

Also, Tyler, I don’t know what it would cost so I don’t know if it would be in your budget, but I think the audio on your videos would benefit if you had a body mic, such as the type you might clip on your shirt or something. The audio level is impossible to keep consistent as you find yourself different distances away from the camera mic. The next step toward that PBS gig.

—Bill

Another enjoyable presentation. Thanks Tyler.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

Tyler that was a great video. I think you are well on your way to giving Marc and Norm a run for their money. Just one thought though – it seemed like your table saw jigs were rubbing a bit from the sound of it. You may want to try a bit of wax to smooth out the movement.

I think your spline jig was the best. You obviously take a lot of time and have a great eye for detail.

I’m looking forward to your next installment.

-- Betsy - There is no strength where there is no struggle

I like the new name :)

Great video – congrats on the new T-shirt. Awesome!

I like how you share all the tips behind the jigs -the safety features and the “why’s”.

I do have a question. What do you use a featherboard for? And/or how do you use a featherboard.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Tyler, hats off to you young man,an excellent video, and its really great to see a young man so talented and willing to share, and i agree , MOVE OVER NORM…TYLER is coming over! EXCELLENT

Great video tyler !!!!!! you are very informative

-- A. Molloy

Well done Tyler – I enjoyed your video presentation.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Awesome video! I wish I had started at your age… hopefully my son will get the same level of enthusiasm and skill when he reaches your age. Great work, looking forward to seeing more of your podcasts and projects!

Cheers.

-- Doing it....one BIT at a time

nice video u sure know more about woodworking than i do.

-- check out my amazing woodburning , Pat

it stinks that u cant put the frame on the wall though

-- check out my amazing woodburning , Pat

This young man is outstanding. Sure wish I had the pleasure to have had him enrolled in one of my classes back when I was teaching. He is an exemplary role model for young folks working with any kind of tools. Your presentation skills are great too! Keep up the awesome work Tyler.

David

Way to go!

-- Maplewood, MN

Tyler, some day David Marks will hang a photo of you on his shop wall… Great job!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)

Tyler, Great Video and very useful information. Keep up the great work.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

I bet he’d love a signed photo from you :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

tyler, great video ‘specially ‘cause i was about ready to throw out my craftsman saw…have the exact same saw, and was really having trouble cutting things square… your miter sled will help greatly. i have found that the gullet plate of that saw is way too flexible, my 78 year old neighbor suggested that i glue a strip of wood along the bottom of the underside of the plate. (away from the blade of course). use a two part epoxy- it works great! (use as thick a strip as you can.)

all the best,

jw

Kudos Tyler, You have a great future if not in woodworking then it will be in TV documentaries or News – You are developing great skills not only in woodworking but in public speaking and camera presence. Keep it up buddy!

Your parents should be quite proud.

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ