7 Ways to Fix Common Woodworking Mistakes

In this woodworking skills video I show you how to fix common mistakes. I use a variety of methods including wood filler, saw dust, different types of glue and even an iron. Let me know what subject you’d like to see next fam. Thanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe. Cheers!
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[maximilianoo]

"You're way better at woodworking than 98% of the people in this planet as soon as you start woodworking". Alright this right here blew my mind, lol. This gave me (an absolute beginner) such a boost in confidence that I cannot even describe.

[bjornironside]

There are no mistakes in wood working only design changes

[BiggMo]

Most importantly, remain open minded.

Measure twice, cut once - adjust plan to fit new dimension.

[akirak]

I'm just getting into woodworking, and it's nice to be reminded that even the pros don't do everything perfectly on the very first attempt. It gives me a lot more confidence to stop worrying about making mistakes and just get out there and build something.

[pterafirma]

"Now that's an extreme example; usually your gaps are smaller than that..."
Uh, nope. They're usually at least that big.

[jfolkson]

As a luthier, I often run into situations where I'll find chips missing on a rosewood or ebony fingerboard. I've have jars of collected rosewood and ebony sawdust that I've collected over the years and I'll just sprinkle some of the dust into the chip, just proud of the surface and wick some thin CA glue onto the dust. After a few minutes, scrape down with a modified razor blade scraper and voila!! Chip is invisible.


Love ur videos!!

[BrianThorstad]

Education on fixing mistakes == great. Showing us your mistakes & fixes… PRICELESS

[alexyouknowwhoitis]

I gotta say as a newbie, watching the tip where you shave off the corner and glue the offcut to it was like magic.

[atbmanboberconsulting]

When I first started woodworking several years ago I was told, “Woodworkers don’t make mistakes, we create opportunities for learning.” I have since had many “opportunities” but never forgotten that bit of wisdom. Sometimes I keep learning the same things.

[MaxPayne]

One big mistake that I constantly make is I tell my wife I'm going into the wood shop and what ever I am making will only take about an hour...

[Yeshuaschosen]

My favorite "fix it" hack is the one with the damp rag and hot iron! I've never seen that done before!Thanks a million, it'll come in handy! Love watching your channel!

[fibsniper]

I just found your channel-- and you were definitely meant for this platform - excellent, easy-to-follow, bright and crisp educational commentary . . I will ABsolutely tune in to everything you post from here on out. SOLID WORK SIR

[zavoina]

Maybe the follow up video could include things like measuring the project, say a box, for square and how to get it square when it's not.

Also worth mentioning when to use different types of CA glue, like thin to run deep into that split, or gel to avoid a run. Loved the tip about twisting the stuck finger. Hope I don't have to try it soon, but good to know. Great video as always. Now, get that shop dog his own safety glasses.

[maleficentcop]

The difference between a good wood worker and a bad one, is the good ones knows how to fix the misstakes....🤣😂👍👍

[mcappello]

The one thing I’ve learned about the woodworking community over the past month I’ve been a part of it is that everyone is so incredibly genuine. It’s so pure here

[andreeadobre]

"Don't tell anybody" Lol!! I'm new to both woodwoking and guitars and I built a kit guitar over the summer. Everytime friends and family got excited about how good it turned out I couldn't help but point out every little thing I screwed up. I even pulled out a flashlight once to make them REALLY see a tiny dent. You're right, people don't notice minor flaws as bad as we do as makers of the project. Anyway, great tips, thanks for the video!!

[JohnDoe-zsgj]

I was really bad at pointing out my mistakes to other people when I started. Finally realized, like you said, that nobody but you will ever notice. I think it's just the beginners way of showing that they at least know the areas they need to improve on.

[haloskycrash]

With the sawdust and glue trick: I saw a video where you blend in a lighter species of wood dust, or sapwood. This helps for color matching cause glue/dust usually dries darker.

[PerfectImperfections]

Excellent tips and tricks! I've been using the sawdust and CA glue trick for years! I have never seen the use of a wet cloth and an iron to "swell" a dent and let the grain heal itself! Wonderful tips! I have been turning wood for a few years and my wife has seen me bring back to life an exploded turning using CA and sawdust. I call it my "Perfect Imperfections"! Great channel! Thanks!

[spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Tip; don't use wood filler. You match the colour to the timber but when you apply a finish the colour of the wood changes but the filler doesn't!
My advice is to do the finishing, mix furniture filler wax to match colour, melt colours together on a spoon to get the perfect match, apply, flatten then put a final coat of finish on!