Avoid These Woodworking Mistakes: 5 Everyday Items You Need in Your Shop

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[i_ai_eye_aye]

Note about something in this video he mentioned throwing away box cutter blades please put all of your sharp metal discardable blades into cut resistant containers like empty thick detergent bottles and lable it or recycle it and the metals bin at a recycling center to prevent accidental injuries to waste management workers.

[ShaneChristopher]

I like shop infrastructure videos, hacks and tools to make woodworking easier, and actual woodworking projects. This video was one of those videos that can actually help.

[aball]

As for the playing cards. The best part is now you can use all those decks of cards that are missing one or two.
My favorites of this video is the playing cards and wax paper. I also use those black spring paper clips.

[UDntNoMeButUWill]

I’ve always been a fan of the box cutter blade in the hand. You get more dexterity and precision with all kinds of work.

[LILMAWXAMLIL]

John, one more for the chalk, use it on your files in your metal shop, help keep the filings from sticking and much easier clean up of the files.

[randyscorner]

You can also use masking tape on the clamp base to avoid glue drips with glue-ups. Also, I use a lot of string with "trucker knots" for clamps. Also, get a no-set saw to cut those dowels absolutely flush with very little sanding afterwards.

[stevenfleming]

I agree with other comments, do so woodworking, or show us some more of your sawmill, or do something. Even the videos that you recreate somebody elses project.

[suprspi]

That counting cards trick for spacing was new to me, and worth the rest of the tips ive seen recycled in other videos.

[eraticatorr]

my grandpie lovess your videos, hes been woodworking as a hobby and says hes always got something to learn watching yours vids :) ❤

[Planted.Aesthetics]

These are good for any shop, not just a wood shop. I have all of these around my for activities too!! I am a sculpter here in PGH, all these apply!

[joshuapuyear]

The wax paper over the can works not only for paint but for any can that you want to protect what is in the can from air

[DirtyRoomKnives]

Those playing card hacks are great. Syringes are also perfect for transferring small amounts of liquid and filling gaps with epoxy. You can buy blunt needle tips for them too for extra control.
Great vid all round.

[DjwDutch]

The people need another 3 levels video

[warrenmunn]

Bicycle tubes make good Bandy Clamps, and bike shops have plenty and are happy to get rid of a dead tube or 2

[natalietsang]

NEVER EVER JUST THROW YOUR BLADES OR ANY SHARPS IN THE TRASH!!!! best practice is to make a sharps bin and throw that whole container away once it's full. It's very dangerous for anyone that has to handle trash to have loose sharps! PLEASE BE

[daveyio]

I like videos like this, Tips and tricks that a lot of people don't know. Its the experience that teches us. You could use a syringe for pulling some finish out of the can instead of a straw or even transport if you get ones with caps. Yes more expensive than straws but i think a better alternative.

[ryanrobinson]

We use straws at work with a shop vac to vacuum out the concrete holes for anchors

[Drew_H.]

Great list, I'm buying some tongue depressors right now to use as shims.
To add to your list, I always keep scrap cardboard lying around to use as a temporary surface to prevent damage or drips on my workbenches. I also use it like you did for preventing clamps from causing damage.

[piercingsbyjj]

Suddenly all of the two to three inch long straws that I used to find in my dad's floorboard and glove compartment make sense. I even understand the white caulking residue in the tips. Thanks again John!

[joefaraone]

Hey John! love your videos.

Several useful items.... Hang onto plastic soup containers from your local Chinese restaurant -- great for small quantities of finish or for cleaning brushes. Don't use them for anything containing petroleum distillates - they will melt/dissolve. Next - old prescription bottles - I use these for keeping sawdust to fill in mistakes or gaps. Drop some into a bottle and label for later use.