The Clever 10-second woodworking trick I use to impress people

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[deziomakes]

Tip: Most blades are usually 3mm or 3/32 or 1/8 thickness, so you probably already have a drill bit of a matching thickness to use as a shim.

[ewjorgy]

I just figured this out myself 2 days ago when I cut a bunch of dados for a multi-shelf metal stock holding rack! It took me a while to figure out but it is pretty much genius! Next time please come out with your video 2 days earlier! Thank you! :)

[paint]

And to think it took over forty years for someone to show me an easier way, and it's so simple. Have I been living in a closet my whole life? Thanks James.

[dougc]

Great tips thanks. The method I use for setting blade height is to simply use a piece of wood that’s the same thickness as your project wood (think cutoff) and cut a 45 on one end flip it face down and cut the 45 again. The tip of the angle (<)is the exact center of your wood so just line the top ofyour sawblade up to the tip of that angle.

[spencerjoplin]

Saw blades should include plastic shims of the same kerf.

[CYMotorsport]

Great title - I do a lot of wood work and get really tired of the “negative presumption” concept that is some guy telling me what “everyone gets wrong” or “what I don’t know” when in reality many very much know and it’s a click bait tactic. Your title and overall presentation is an honest and pragmatic effective strategy for joints that anyone can do. Bravo

[sailorstu]

I was taught that 35 years ago in high school.
However I forgot all about the technique until watching this video.
Thank you for the refresher.

[munkytaint]

I LOVE half lap joints, they're my favorite. Perfect for a guy like me who's lazy AND wants a strong glued up joint! 🤣 Thanks for the great tips, yours are some of the most straight forward and easy to understand of any I've seen.

[plastechfish]

Another technique I've used is to use an offcut of the piece you plan to join. Rip it and then glue it back together. The rip takes out one kerf width, and the little bit of glue adds just the right amount of extra space.

[BobSchroden]

I'm so glad you made this video. I have never understood why the kerf jigs were so popular on other videos when they are harder to set up. I actually just use setup blocks as my spacer to match my blade kerf. They are a great gift idea for woodworkers and I find all sorts of uses for them on my projects. Another alternative is to use a drill bit.

[streetglidescott]

I don’t know how you do it as often as you do, but hey man, you make my life so much better thank you.

[r.j.miller]

It's been awhile because of health reasons but always you give inspiration to get back and build something and I do have a list.

[Whichbindoesthisgoin]

I was completely confident about doing this right up to the point where you said….”it’s impossible to screw up”

[kimberlycarter]

"Virtually impossible to screw up" ... Oh you don't know me haha

[jasonricchio]

This is brilliant in its simplicity. Thank you for sharing this.

[garymucher]

Once again, very interesting idea and concept. I'll be trying those ideas myself even though I have make lots of such joins over the years. A new quicker idea is always worth trying...

[bretts]

These are the kind of tip videos I wish all the woodworker creators made.
The occasional drool tool videos are nice, but only occasionally.

[JamesGreen-gvyn]

You have a great talent in keeping these very informative videos short and to the point. Great work.

[martyreaves]

Great info, James. Thanks for all you do to make things easier.
Another great video by Pavel Evmenov: A table made of logs. Oak 133 years old.