Hand tool woodworking is easier than you think

Ever want to cut dados by hand but didn't know where to start? Every think you could tackle a more advanced versions of the dado? Well do I have a treat for you this week...

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[CinkSVideo]

It is almost as satisfying to watch and hear a sharp chisel as it is to use one. Nice demo. Thanks.

[zionosphere]

As someone who only has handtools and has the next project a bookshelf, this video is both timely and quite helpful. It's a good reminder that dados are not difficult, just delicate. Thank you for making this one, Eric.

[kenthansen]

Something I learned after giving up my complete power shop is the insane accuracy to which you can work with hand tools...we're talking thousandths of an inch...guys, if you've got the urge to jump to the dark side, have no fear...it's absolutely invigorating!

[raymoeller]

Yet again some of the best YouTube woodworking content that actually teaches those of us interested in the craft rather than "look at this shiny thing so I get views" junk. Greatly appreciated!

[chrysanthemum]

I would LOVE more videos about about building with hand tools!! My dad and I always did woodworking projects when I was a kid and I'm excited about continuing it on now that I am an adult, but I have a small space, no workshop, etc. I am willing to put in the time to make things by hand (and honestly find it is really magic, and a soothing relief from my very noisy and digital weekday existence as a teacher!). I know it's old school, but I can't be the only one who is HERE for this!!

[randybecker]

I appreciate you showing your mistakes. Too often us mere mortals watch these videos wondering how it was done so perfectly. Humans make mistakes! Great instruction and now I know my next practice project. Thank you for making this.

[TianRunty]

It's not until times like watching you math the shoulders, that I truly appreciate the metric system. I work in both because my mum refuses to learn the simple metric system, but for anything I'm doing alone it's metric all the way!

[skippylippy]

I absolutely ❤ Loved ❤ this video. Thank you.
No noise, no dust, no expensive machinery. Just pure hand tool bliss. Perfect.

[tabitha]

Love watching you do handtool work! I spent half the video thinking "but what about a router plane??", then, lo and behold you pulled it out, and I cheered. Have a great day

[w.davidmcguinn]

Several comments, most, most positive. You credited Professor Sellers. I have seen many even prominent woodworkers who don't and even change the name of the "knife wall" to avoid doing so. Kudos. YOU STUDIED WITH PAUL SELLERS!!!! I am green with envy. Andy Rawls did as well and credits him often. AND, like Andy, you keep it clean!! Unlike so many who don't "Whisper" but interject inuendo and foul language. I know I can let my 8 yo and 10 yo watch your channel to learn woodworking, as we do with Professor Sellers. For me, you have joined Andy, Pedulla, Sawyer, Keith Johnson, Blake Webber and of course Charles Neil and David Charlesworth (RIP) as a favorite. But you are too PC, it is a generation thing I guess. I loved the skiing vid, been there done that painfully. Cordially, your friend, David McGuinn

[thomasweller]

Great lesson! Not only showing the "wins" in making the joint, you showed the "loss" too. That's what good teachers do. Self depravation of admitting ones mistake and saying, "I'm the professional, and I still make mistakes" help relax the student to try and make the joint without fearing being a "loser and a failure'.

[georgetumillo]

When the video came to a close, I realized I had been sitting there with a grin on my face. The teacher in you shines through and that is exactly why I keep coming back for more. For me, you have demystified the use of handtools and I have begun to incorporate it into my plans for a couple of future projects, and the shop has become littered with small practice pieces that previously would’ve gone to the scrap pile. Thank You!!!

[peggyvalouch]

I’ve been watching your videos for quite sometime now. This is by far the most useful info for me because I use mostly hand tools all the time. Thank you so much!!

[KOutOfMyYard]

Boy howdy that was a great video. This is what I am talking about. This is like we are in class and I really appreciate you being a human, making some mistakes but explaining how it’s done. Love

[FrankPace]

I like when you mention at the end good enough for hand tool joinery, what I often refer to as acceptable tolerance.

[jottger]

For me, you just qualified yourself for another Emmy. Love to watch your presentations.

[Control-Freak]

Just getting to the end of making a plane till for my molding planes. Did about twenty dove tails for the bottom. A stopped dado for the upper shelf with through tenons all to just enjoy the work. The strangest thing is that they all fit, I don't think that has ever happened before. Love your videos, there is always a gem hidden in there.

[dabeamer]

Ooh, that off-handed comment at the end, about using double-stick tape, was golden. I've already switched to that tape as the answer for getting my work piece in EXACTLY the right place on my table saw sled (and have it STAY there)...and now I've got an extension of that "technique". Thanks!

[williamshaffer]

Nice job explaining the different processes young man. Erik. you are becoming a fine teacher. Always enjoy these types of videos. Semper Fi bud.

[budlloyd]

another great video! I gotta save up and get myself a router plane. It'll probably be the next hand tool I get!