5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Woodworking

Woodworking if enjoyable and rewarding, but when things start going wrong and you don't really know why, it becomes less fun and some people can drift away, this video if for new woodworkers and even seasoned woodworkers who encounter woodworking issues they want to overcome, understanding how tools work and why you might want select specific tools, saw blades, bits of even moisture meters and what purpose they serve can make all the difference to how you approach working with wood and what you build. Table saws, wood planers, jointers and wood working jigs are all there to make woodworking easier and more accurate, but knowing their details can make all the difference. Check out the article on woodworkweb, link below, for detail not found in the video.

[HerselLawson]

Thanks Colin. I really appreciate the time that is put into these video's. I thoroughly enjoy learning from you. You have a great way of presenting the material. Please keep up the good work that you do.

[richpeggyfranks]

Always great to wake up and find a new WWW video. All the tips are spot on. FastCap makes a "Lefty-Righty" tape measure that works well for nearly all scenarios. Also, I operate a shop where we have 5 table saws running almost all day. We cut a lot of MDF that eats cheap blades. The the abrasive properties of the MDF simply melts the lower quality carbide in cheap blades. A quality blade can be re-sharpened 4 or 5 times. I send them to a sharpening service. When the blade is spent, it's cost is around $35 per cycle. I try to explain this to a lot of newer woodworkers, but they can't justify a blade that costs 1/3 the price of their saw. Thx.

[andrewmcnary]

Thank you for making this video. I’m a subscriber now!

[marklubecke]

You're experience and tips make many of us feel like rookies, despite our backgrounds.

[jimrosson]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing

[danielmcdermott]

This man should be at 1M Subs. Excellent channel. Great advice. Colin always inspires me to do more in the workshop.

[nicolasbusse]

Loved the attitude and how things are presented. Easy and clear for the newbies! Good job!

[Mr-wvtu]

I don't know if I completely can call myself a rookie after 30 years of DIY woodworking (I'm a metalworker by trade), but the one thing that has helped me develop in the fields I've chosen to try, is the knowledge that I DON'T already know everything.
I have no problem asking the professionals about advice, and since most people -in my opinion- are quite willing to share their tips and tricks if you ask nicely, I have gained so much knowledge, that otherwise would be hidden to me.
Internet is an incredible source of knowledge, but since it's filled with people who only THINK they are on par with the professionals, it can be challenging for newbies to sift through it all.
So I'm grateful for a channel like this, where it seems I can trust the man in front of the camera. You have yourself a new subscriber.

[MCsCreations]

Thanks for all the tips, Colin! 😊
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[johnford]

Tips for rookies - and useful reminders for every woodworker. Thanks, Colin.

[norm]

Great information/suggestions. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[robertdknight]

Sure is good advise. I'm coming into woodworking from construction, so this video helps me discover tips to succeed sooner. Thanks

[Erik_The_Viking]

Great tips! I need to get a machinist square - probably next year as I'm done with projects for 2024. I have a FastCap tape measure that's great for left/right handed, and also has measurements on BOTH sides of the tape.

[timpenner]

One thing I find that is not emphasized enough in woodworking videos for newbies is the value of extremely sharp tools and the consequent need to approach sharpening as a must-learn skill. When I use my chisels or planes, I always give them a quick hone first to make sure they're tuned up. I never see that in demonstration videos - we just see the demonstrator grab the perfect tool and use it. You could do every newbie a big favour and spend some time emphasizing the huge importance of sharp tools and show how to sharpen all the tools you demonstrate.

[johnkanan]

You are amazing, thanks for being a great teacher, just love you.👍

[bobwilhelm]

Ditto on the DowelMax. The best doweling jig on the market. I went all in and bought all the extras including the 5/16 setup which I use the most, and it still came in at about 1/3 the cost of the domino machine.

[berty]

Really enjoy your channel Colin, cheers from New Zealand

[wolverine]

Thanks for all the tips... I've had the dowel max for years and if I would break it... I'd shut down till I got a new one.... I never have figured out the 45 jig yet... God bless

[alanmullock]

Quality advice Colin👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[ranyalbegwein]

Dowelmax recently launched a 45 degrees adapter piece, which removes the need for an external clamp in such a setup. would love to watch your take on it.
Thanks for the video sensei!