5 Woodworking tools to avoid // Watch before buying.

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In this video I cover the worst 5 tools that I bought early on in my journey.

I wasted my hard earned money and hope that I can stop people from doing the same.

This hobby/career is expensive enough without substandard tools not only costing you but ruining your work.

These are primarily Beginner Woodworking tools to avoid but more experienced makers could also fall into the trap.

Please watch this video before you buy.

Here is the next video in the series outlining the replacements and fixes that were suggested to combat these poor tools.

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CORNER SQUARES

ADHESIVE

DUST PREVENTION

SQUARES

SHARPENING

CARD SCRAPERS

CLAMPS and CORNER SUPPORTS

POWER TOOLS

HAND SAWS

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“The Bitterness of Poor Quality Remains Long After The Sweetness of Low Price Is Forgotten” Benjamin Franklin

vieweryoutuber
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Buy once, cry once! Only exception is starting with a router bit sets. Start with a cheap set (15 pieces or so) with 1/4" shanks. Find out which ones you use most (probably 4-6), you'll know since they will wear out then replace with the highest quality 1/2" shank. Long run you will save a lot.

matthewdoering
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You just said what I've finally come to realize in the last month. I've been woodworking for the last 5-7 years and I just came to the conclusion that you should use the same measuring instrument, i.e. ruler, measuring tape etc., for the same job. Do not change measuring tapes for the same project. I've learned that the hard way.

harrylintonjr
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Thankyou. I noticed your spoke shavers are nicely stored. I have recently got a spoke shaver off my Father, I refurbished it & then my Father told me it was my Grandfathers! Its over a hundred years old & after sharpening the blade it still works great. That really did bring a lump to my throat! All the

michaelloach
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I learned years ago, after buying cheap stuff, and having to buy over & over to buy the best I can afford, and only buy it once...hopefully!

royevans
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As a rule, I never log in and seldom even leave a compliment. In this case, I will leave a compliment, you have done something that every beginner needs. I have a technical background and have been doing framing carpentry out of necessity for longer than I can remember. (~60 yrs) Having thrown good money after bad on gimcracks and geegaws for almost as long, I would have to say your "don't buy" articles is a bit over due. Like 60 odd years over due. . . I have learned what electrical tools to avoid, but still have many woodworking tools that are useless.
Bi11 Hudson

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Just found your channel and look forward to seeing more. It’s good to see a woodworker without thousands of pounds worth of kit making some nice stuff. I’ve just purchased the keg pocket hole jig to replace my trend one and you can see the quality difference. Buy once, cry once. Looking forward to seeing more from you. FFX is good for tools

stevereed
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i love to get several different looks and opinions at methods and tools that others use to see what works, what doesn't as well why it may work for some and not others. Thank you for making this video, it was very informative. And you backed it up by demonstration, great job!

jasonoliver
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Two tips. #1: Buy once, Cry Once. #2: Stay away from Banggood's junk/knockoffs. Well, OK, 3 tips. If you're drilling by yourself, you can use a mirror (or CD's remember those?). Check out Andy Klein's video on how to do it.

hansangb
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Nice video. I have been wood working for decades, and still fall victim to the "must have syndrome!" Getting good measuring tools is critical. Using the same tape measure throughout the project has also been a game changer. I once saw a great trick for working with a carpenter's framing square. As you did, place the short end along a factory edge, draw a line. Flip the square and draw a second line 1/32 of an inch away, you can see them converge or diverge easily. Then if they are not perfectly parallel, use a metal punch close to the inner angle if the lines converge (this spreads the (-) 90 degree angle just a bit outwards), and toward the outside corner if the lines diverge. This has turned a cheap 16 x 20 inch (40 x 60 cm) framing square into a reliable and square tool.
Please keep up the good work.

Bob-quux
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I’ve been in the job over 40 years but you’ve brought things to the fore that I haven’t thought about like forever lol. Brilliant

trev
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Love this video. I made all the similar mistakes and then came to the same conclusion of getting it done better. The pains of cheap painter tape really resonated with me too!

notthestig.
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Hi Mark, I am a new subscriber and enjoyed this video. I think comparison videos are always helpful, especially for people just getting started in woodworking.
There is a hidden compromise we all make when shopping for new tools, but we are not always aware of as we evaluate quality and price. As we move lower on the price scale we need to be aware that our expectations for how the tool will perform also needs to be lowered. When I purchase a new tool for my shop, I select the best quality I can afford at the time. Over the years, I have had the pleasure and enjoyment of using good quality tools and accumulating far less junk that failed and needed to be replaced.
Good luck with you YouTube channel.

swig
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Hi Mark. First time on your channel and you now have a new subscriber. good useful and well explained content. Fantastic. Keep up the good work and thank you. 👍

stewartg
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I was sceptical when I started watching, but you are spot on. Very informative. Well done

walterlessing
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Just getting into woodworking. Very useful information. Thank you. These will save me money and frustration.

kimberleysears
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Just getting into woodworking. Very useful information. Thank you. Good luck with your channel.

trav
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I have that Kreg tool and I love it. I bought as well the little clamp to keep the tool in place when I’m using and after I mark where I want the holes to go is really fast.

slanwar
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Just found you - great video. I have suffered a number of similar fails with 'good value' purchases so it really is worth looking out for other people's views and experiences. Good luck going forward.

mikew
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Great advice. Looking forward to more videos. Good luck the channel.

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