5 Beginner Woodworking Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

5 Woodworking Tips I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner
When I was getting started i thought it would be years until i knew how to build like the pros. I found a few tips over the years that have helped me get better faster, and solve some basic beginner problems.

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[ApexWoodworks]

John, the edge jointing method you're mentioning here has been my bread and butter method for the past 40 years, so I agree that it's the way to go. What I do that's different to ensure I place the correct face against the fence, is to follow a simple rhyme: Odds out; evens in. So the odd numbered boards will have the numbered face away from the fence, while the even numbered boards will have their numbered face against the fence. I have found this guarantees I won't err, and the students I've taught this simple system agree.

[stegles]

When you remove the messing about, jokes and general on camera entertainment, videos like this really highlight just how good of both a craftsman and teacher you are. Would love to see more of these.

[bruteswillis]

So buy an assload of blue tape is what you’re saying

[eldonbeyea]

Thanks man I AM A 70 YEAR OLD BEGINNER, RETIRED pipefitter and loving this woodfitting

[mightyjoeyoung]

I like the useful tips for those us with smaller/less equipped shops instead of feeding BS. Other youtubers sit there telling us that we just need to buy this brand and that specialty tool and spend more money on blah blah blah. You're the real MVP John. I woodwork because I enjoy it. Not to use my tools as a status symbol.

[Rin]

Thank you for continuing to show tips and builds rather than tool reviews. Ultimately that's why we all watch you. 🙏

[cpl_]

That was a great lesson, you're a good teacher. It would be really great if you had 6-8 week classes in your shop, sort of like woodshop when I was in high school a thousand years ago but for the adult home hobbyist. Then again, I'm nowhere near Pitt... so there is that. But a guy can wish! Great Sunday morning video. Thanks!

[c.a.g.]

Don't get me wrong, I like the videos where John's just goofballing with his coworkers, but I really like these more relaxed ones too. Less shouting and more woodworking 😄

[DaveHively]

Great timing just got my first jointer set up yesterday and was going to start using it today. Your tips videos are excellent!!

[kz.irudimen]

I'm not really the biggest "tips videos" fans, because they are often filled with stuff that you probably will never use. But this one was full of things everyone might not know but should actually know. Well done and thank you.

[kevinbrandt]

Thanks John. Being more of a weekend warrior on woodworking those tips and tricks are very helpful. Keep them coming.

[owlbear]

I'm an Intermediate woodworker, maybe even sometimes expert...and I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. I actually picked up the blue tape tips and will exploit them in my joinery! Thanks, well done.

[GlennMartinPhotography]

Looking forward to when you get back to traditional builds and maybe more of the sawmill.

[jaydunn]

Wish I would have watched this yesterday before cutting a bunch of mortise and tenons. Great video, thanks for the tips

[burkelarsen]

I heard the blue tape and CA glue tip for the first time a couple weeks ago and used it to hold top and bottom of a ring box together to sand all the side flush and round over all the edges. Amazing tip!

[mishellekochel]

FANTASTIC VID. Simple but SO VERY helpful. Love your vids and your work!!

[markhopkins]

Great info/tips, especially the "in-out" jointer hack..have used many times and usually get flawless results! Thanks Mr Malecki!

[dberry]

I use tape for layouts all the time too. Painters tape is fine for what you showed and for layout/marking floors for cabinets or to get an idea of how big something is and is awesome for when you need to snap a non-permanent line. My addition and something I use regularly for precision layouts is post-it note or sticky-tape rolls. It's much clearer for sharp lines/contrast and is erasable. It's more expensive than painters tape but I tend to use it only when I need it. Plus it's a quick tear-off post-it note that is more visible than tape.

[glennryzebol]

The edge jointing trick was a game changer for my glue ups. I learned it as the ins and outs trick. It also works at the the table saw but i mark the boards as up and down. Run one board with the face up and the mating edge with the board face down and the same result is achieved. The CA glue blue tape trick also changed the way i work. Do you REALLY need CA glue in your shop? Yes! Yes you do!!

[agustinsanchez]

These are some great tips, thank you for sharing them. I didn't consider using the blue tape for visual support when making a cut, definitely using that tip from now on. thanks again! Great video!