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The Spindle Gouge - A Skew with Training Wheels or Something More?

By: wortheffort

30 May 2026 at 13:04

The Spindle Gouge - A Skew with Training Wheels or Something More? — The spindle gouge is such a wonderous tool at the lathe. Especially in it's namesake niche. Yes it can be used to make bowls, boxes or almost anything it really shines in going with the grain in spindle turning. There are a few varieties of spindle gouges commonly used in the modern era and a a seemingly infinite number of ways to shape their grinds. But if you analyze the interaction of the edge of this tool and the fibers of the wood those varieties make sense as each has a place. Or you can learn how to utilize what you have to accomplish those differences. But the first step is understanding what is going on with the spindle gouge.

This is the introductory lecture to the tool with instruction to go play afterwards. Upcoming video's will be the exercise to refine your play.

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Buy a Sanding Pad or Mallet and support wortheffort video production:
* Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
* MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y

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Video Links:
* Turning Basics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqNWaAJUqg8MPTagxACf3fqV

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Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

New Series: Budget Workshop Build - What I'm Starting With - An Apartment Too! @wortheffortDIY

By: wortheffort

14 May 2026 at 03:20

New Series: Budget Workshop Build - What I'm Starting With - An Apartment Too! @wortheffortDIY — So the workshop build begins. Actually, TWO WORKSHOPS. I purchased the least expensive livable home in Texas with plans to use it as a start. Since my production work can't pause for more than a few weeks I need a small temporary shop while I spend the next year building a nice shop. Plan is to divide this small 600 sq/ft block home into two parts with a temporary wall. One side a shop, the other side an apartment.

This series is going to be published to a new channel I started just for this build, @wortheffortDIY . I hope to get four seasons of content from this endeavor. First season is the absolutely bare minimum on an extreme budget. Second season we'll build a workshop. Third, we'll use said workshop to build a studio to be proud of. Fourth, we'll turn our attention to the outdoors with furniture, fixtures and a garden.

But first I have to get this atrocity ready.

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Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Saw Kit Sale - Moving the Shop - Deleting Later

By: wortheffort

7 April 2026 at 20:15

Saw Kit Sale - Moving the Shop - Deleting Later — As you may have heard we are moving shop again. Closing on a home that'll need a temporary shop inside while I build the real one out back. I set aside last week and did a production fun of mallets as a little fundraiser.

But as I was packing up I found a whole tub of saw kits I made back during a beginner hand tool class series in 2018. So to reduce inventory and raise a little money I'm blowing these out. $20 + another $7 for shipping. US Only.

These handles are based on the Disston D7 but built for the Stanley Sharptooth Saw blades in both 20" and 26" varieties. I've been using this setup in videos since 2018and keep the smaller one behind the seat in my truck to break down material at the store.

You can see the original announcement here: https://youtu.be/63fkbc0UtKo?si=aFI6jUb0gQ85kdgb

Direct Link:
* Saw Kit: https://wortheffort-woodworking-store.square.site/product/saw-handle/13?cs=true&cst=custom
* Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
* MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y

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Links:
* 1-03a: Hand Saws DeMystified - An Introduction to Saw Design and Usage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYZAM_PlRyg
* 1-03b: Sawing Techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQhRYObJ2h4

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Tools & Material Used in this video:
- Associate Links (they give a little on back end to wortheffort)
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- Non-Associate Links (No compensation for recommendation)
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Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

New Workshop - The Moving Begins....

By: wortheffort

15 March 2026 at 23:08

New Workshop - The Moving Begins.... — We're moving into a new workshop. For the seventh time since starting this woodworking channel back in 2011 I'm relocating my shop. But for the first time I'll be an owner and not a renter. Progress! So let's discuss what the shop will be like.

NEW CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@wortheffortDIY

Also:
Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y

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Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Hand Plane Restoration - Handyman vs Bailey Comparison - Worth It?

By: wortheffort

14 March 2026 at 13:02

Hand Plane Restoration - Handyman vs Bailey Comparison - Worth It? — Restoring Vintage Hand Planes can be fun and rewarding. But prices of popular old stock can be expensive. The Handyman series of planes from Stanley were a bottom tier tool so they're plentiful and less expensive. But can they be made to perform as good as a modern plane or vintage Bailey/Bedrock?

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Referenced:
- Restored Stanley Handyman for sale: https://wortheffort-woodworking-store.square.site/product/stanley-handyman-plane-shipping-included-us-only-/EVWSSNJCDGHZQF73XZHYQZK6?cs=true&cst=custom

- wortheffortDIY: https://www.youtube.com/@wortheffortDIY

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Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Adventures in Turning the Worlds Greatest Tool Handle- A Stream Punk Slacker Stack River Epoxy Mess

By: wortheffort

17 February 2026 at 22:17

Adventures in Turning the Worlds Greatest Tool Handle- A Stream Punk Slacker Stack River Epoxy Mess — Sometimes you have to make something cool for yourself. I feel that way about tool handles. There's a sense of pride picking up a fully customized tool you made and the effort to make it is amortized over a lifetime. I got a new parting tool for woodturning a while back and never handled it. Parting tools for me are something I'm unlikely to wear out at the lathe as they aren't used that much. Hence the opportunity to make a truly wild gouge handle. Also, Carter and Son's just came out with a wooden handle adapter. So if I make something really cool I could use it with other tools too.

So the adventure began with the mandate to make something truly outlandish, gaudy, and awesome. In other words, "The World's Greatest Tool Handle".

I'd like to see any wild tool handles you create. Tag me on Instagram at @wortheffort_ww

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Carter & Sons:
- Parting Tool: https://carterandsontoolworks.com/collections/parting-tools/products/1-8-woodturning-parting-tool
- Wooden Handle Adapter: https://carterandsontoolworks.com/collections/aluminum-handles/products/wooden-handle-adapter

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Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort
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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Spindle Turning - Start with the Skew - Turning Basics #04 Part One - Ramp up Your Learning Curve

By: wortheffort

10 February 2026 at 15:02

Spindle Turning - Start with the Skew - Turning Basics #04 Part One - Ramp up Your Learning Curve — Spindle turning is the absolute best way to ramp up your woodturning skills. There is no other discipline in the craft that refines tool control more than turning a spindle. The skew is the primary tool of spindle turning and it has an unearned reputation of being difficult. In reality it can be the most useful and forgiving if you just learn some basics and do a little practice over an afternoon. Learn to plane, peel, slice, and scrape with a skew and the entire craft of woodturning will open up to you.

Table of Content: COMING SOON
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Referenced Videos:
Turning Basics Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqNWaAJUqg8MPTagxACf3fqV
* The Lathe - https://youtu.be/D02murKwCa4
* Lathe Accessories - https://youtu.be/02XGD0Dbvro
* Mandrel Turning - https://youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ
* Your First Pen - https://youtu.be/FG3yWSnF2nQ
* Production Turning Tips: Pens - https://youtu.be/ln0JdHUWu6Q
* Spindle Turning P1, Start w/t Skew - https://youtu.be/MxckN_WfO7c
* Spindle Turning P2, Skew Techniques - https://youtu.be/GVYu8T8ZDD4
* Spindle Turning P3, Exercises - https://youtu.be/U6jYRDtJi_U
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4-Cuts Video - https://youtu.be/KXzEjCorWO0

PreRequisite Course Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqM_evufe3c6qpGjIrmqWgd_

Start Woodworking Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqMVryvDAQ3771MO6_QQRYXN

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Tools & Material Used in this video:
- Non-Associate Links (No compensation for recommendation)
* Thompson Tools - https://thompsonlathetools.com/
* Carter and Sons - https://carterandsontoolworks.com/
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Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Spindle Turning - Skew Techniques - Turning Basics #04 Part Two - 4 Basic Cuts and More...

By: wortheffort

10 February 2026 at 15:01

Spindle Turning - Skew Techniques - Turning Basics #04 Part Two - 4 Basic Cuts and More... — Learning to work spindles with a skew is not difficult, but it also isn't an instantaneous skill to acquire. You might actually have to put in an hour or two. Ya, it doesn't take much. The first step is understanding how the tool rest, bevel, cutting edge, and your movement interact. Yep, we're talking the A, B, C, D's of turning. Then it's a simple matter of trying.

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Referenced Videos:
Turning Basics Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqNWaAJUqg8MPTagxACf3fqV
* The Lathe - https://youtu.be/D02murKwCa4
* Lathe Accessories - https://youtu.be/02XGD0Dbvro
* Mandrel Turning - https://youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ
* Your First Pen - https://youtu.be/FG3yWSnF2nQ
* Production Turning Tips: Pens - https://youtu.be/ln0JdHUWu6Q
* Spindle Turning P1, Start w/t Skew - https://youtu.be/MxckN_WfO7c
* Spindle Turning P2, Skew Techniques - https://youtu.be/GVYu8T8ZDD4
* Spindle Turning P3, Exercises - https://youtu.be/U6jYRDtJi_U
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4-Cuts Video - https://youtu.be/KXzEjCorWO0

PreRequisite Course Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqM_evufe3c6qpGjIrmqWgd_

Start Woodworking Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqMVryvDAQ3771MO6_QQRYXN

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Tools & Material Used in this video:
- Non-Associate Links (No compensation for recommendation)
* Thompson Tools - https://thompsonlathetools.com/
* Carter and Sons - https://carterandsontoolworks.com/

Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Spindle Turning - Skew Practice Projects - Turning Basics #04 Part Three - Get Paid Learn the Skew

By: wortheffort

10 February 2026 at 15:00

Spindle Turning - Skew Practice Projects - Turning Basics #04 Part Three - Get Paid Learn the Skew — Practice doesn't have to be repetitive boringness. Find small projects that require a skill that also make good impulse buys or gifts. To demonstrate spindle turning practice with the skew I demonstrate two of my better selling impulse buys at markets, a dibbler and a door stop. Low cost material, quick to make, skill refining... that's what we want.

Also tag me on Instagram (http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww) with your "homework"

Table of Content: COMING SOON

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Referenced Videos:
Turning Basics Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqNWaAJUqg8MPTagxACf3fqV
* The Lathe - https://youtu.be/D02murKwCa4
* Lathe Accessories - https://youtu.be/02XGD0Dbvro
* Mandrel Turning - https://youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ
* Your First Pen - https://youtu.be/FG3yWSnF2nQ
* Production Turning Tips: Pens - https://youtu.be/ln0JdHUWu6Q
* Spindle Turning P1, Start w/t Skew - https://youtu.be/MxckN_WfO7c
* Spindle Turning P2, Skew Techniques - https://youtu.be/GVYu8T8ZDD4
* Spindle Turning P3, Exercises - https://youtu.be/U6jYRDtJi_U
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4-Cuts Video - https://youtu.be/KXzEjCorWO0

PreRequisite Course Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqM_evufe3c6qpGjIrmqWgd_

Start Woodworking Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqMVryvDAQ3771MO6_QQRYXN

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Tools & Material Used in this video:
- Non-Associate Links (No compensation for recommendation)
* Thompson Tools - https://thompsonlathetools.com/
* Carter and Sons - https://carterandsontoolworks.com/

Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Another Battle: Skill v. Engineered, Maple v. Metal

By: wortheffort

18 January 2026 at 00:34

Another Battle: Skill v. Engineered, Maple v. Metal — I found another touted engineered metal (brass) top to do battle with. I chose a random red stripe one from the inventory jar because those are go fast stripes. This one was the closest yet. Place your guess to winner in comments.

Shop Tour and State of Channel 2026 -Major Changes Coming

By: wortheffort

3 January 2026 at 17:53

Shop Tour and State of Channel 2026 -Major Changes Coming — It's been a few years since we've done a walk thru of the shop and I showed what's come in and what's left in the woodworking shop. I also typically use this annual tour to discuss how the channel did and where it's heading.

But this year we are announcing the biggest change in the channel of the past 15+ years. We are starting a new channel and migrating over much of the content in order to future proof the educational content y'all like so much. Then future uploads will focus strictly on the skill, knowledge, project and human resource base of fine woodworking. We'll leave the adventure to the DIY channel.

So that leaves me with 3 YouTube Channels:
* w o r t h e f f o r t - https://www.youtube.com/@wortheffort
* wortheffortDIY - https://www.youtube.com/@wortheffortDIY
* MotorcycleRide - https://www.youtube.com/@MotorcycleRideVideo (travel hobby channel that lets me double dip content as I travel to do shop tours, events, and interviews featured on wortheffort. Also lets me write off my motorcycle stuff.)

and my other

Table of Content:
* Tool Wall - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=gB3halJqb0lPUzht&t=139
* Plane Till - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=By4aRIka6_tNNWMq&t=502
* AV & Software - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=DVA1rt4ybZk9u7L3&t=685
* Stationary & Hand Power Tools - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=rNw8-dyUpf889E-v&t=999
* Father - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=cJAEZ5UXjS51WeM_&t=1519
* Turning Station - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=2FBC2WnK1JbMFI35&t=2284
* Cabinet Storage & Junk - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=LZAMUpJpM9FU3Prt&t=2555
* Wall & Ceiling Storage - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=INJccf5gUDsw5gKg&t=2689
* New Channel & Why - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=qc9xpY1TizV4rCUj&t=2742
* Storage Room - https://youtu.be/SXGR5tBQZEA?si=XsAmo8FlGoDQ1SV4&t=3476

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Referenced Video Links:
* Tool Wall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRt704bxp_c
* Saw Till - https://youtu.be/rPG630tQjyo
* Plan Till - https://youtu.be/RHknb-DOMFI
* Small Toolbox - https://youtu.be/6N1eUqer69s
* Camera Cart - https://youtu.be/N-vIPQRUurA
* Dust Collector - https://youtu.be/Q3RuV38kFXo
* Knock Down Workshop - https://youtu.be/mgqZMbeZ15w
* Router Table - https://youtu.be/87QoL2AoJNQ
* Tippe Top - https://youtu.be/X89ST0vsX14
* Storage Racks - https://youtu.be/iJwGE8qqrMI
* Ceiling Rack - https://youtu.be/lAikEJDZfO0

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Tools & Material Used in this video:
- Associate Links (they give a little on back end to wortheffort)
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- Non-Associate Links (No compensation for recommendation)
*

Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- https://paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- Venmo: @wortheffort https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3249075038191616346
- http://instagram.com/wortheffort_ww

Hand Tool Skill Reset & Gift for New Parents

By: wortheffort

29 December 2025 at 17:24

Hand Tool Skill Reset & Gift for New Parents — Sometimes you need a hard reset on your woodworking skills. A simple gift for someone else, such as a new parent (Mom), is the perfect time to indulge you skills and refine your talent.

In this video I take the simple idea of making a wall ruler to mark a kids height on as they grow in order to explore the interaction between edges and grain via hand tool woodworking tools, techniques, and exercises.

02:50 - Tools
04:11 - Material
07:55 - Design
11:30 - Work Holding
13:00 - Using Saw
13:30 - Chisel
15:49 - Grain Direction
19:15 - Unsupported Grain
23:36 - Chopping
24:00 - Chisel Tuning
26:45 - Chip Carving
30:50 - Sloyd Knife
34:00 - Screw Mounting
34:50 - CO.
35:30 - Tips
37:00 - Numbers w/t Grain
40:12 - Prep & Paint
43:20 - Scraping
45:45 - Chamfer
48:45 - Finish

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Tools from w o r t h e f f o r t:
* Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
* MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y
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Tools & Material Used in this video:
- Associate Links (they give a little on back end to wortheffort)
* Morakniv 106 (seek laminate if available but carbon is fine) - https://amzn.to/4siHZ1i
* Morakniv 120 (seek laminate if available but carbon is fine) - https://amzn.to/4jdz4de
* Bulls Eye Sanding Sealer - https://amzn.to/3LoZs7z
* Bulls Eye Spray Shellac - https://amzn.to/4aBdfCn
* Mahoney's Walnut Oil - https://amzn.to/49fm2Yf
* Old Fashioned Milk Paint Pitch Black - https://amzn.to/48YHcLj

- Non-Associate Links (No compensation for recommendation)
* Wayne Barton Chip Carving Knife - https://chipcarving.com/carving-knives.html
* Old Fashioned Powder Milk Paint - https://oldfashionedmilkpaint.co.uk/collections/old-fashioned-milkpaint

Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort

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This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- http://wortheffort.com
- http://patreon.com/wortheffort
- https://squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
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Grinding Wheels for Hand & Turning Tools - What Size and Grit do you need?

By: wortheffort

19 December 2025 at 04:27

Grinding Wheels for Hand & Turning Tools - What Size and Grit do you need? — Heat is the enemy in grinding as it can destroy a tool quicker than you can remove metal. Get the tool too hot and you'll lose temper. Which is why for some woodworkers I recommend having one wheel as coarse as possible. There are also good and bad reasons for size and medium of wheels for your grinder. Explanation who, what, and why in video.

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The Grinding Wheels you see in this video were purchased from Woodturners Wonders at SWAT. ( https://woodturnerswonders.com )
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Mallet Inventory is Back Before Holidays while supplies last

By: wortheffort

30 November 2025 at 21:05

Mallet Inventory is Back Before Holidays while supplies last — Some seven or eight years ago I sold hundred or so mallets. Been questioned when I'd do another run ever since. So this year I did a version 2 in hard maple. Sold out in a few weeks. Kinda expected when new products come out the first run sells fast and the second run stocks you for a year. But this time second run sold out quick. I had just enough material left to make 12 more so I found the time this past week to do just that so I wouldn't disappoint so many this holiday season. But note: likely these will be gone soon and I won't have time to do another run of these for a while because I have other production runs to do.

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Tools:
Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y
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2025 Budget Gift Ideas for Makers, DIY, and Woodworkers

By: wortheffort

19 November 2025 at 21:19

2025 Budget Gift Ideas for Makers, DIY, and Woodworkers — 2025 annual gift guide for those shopping for woodworkers, makers, DIY enthusiasts. This year we are discussing BUDGET ideas. Many of which are available second hand yet are still lifetime tools.

* 2023 Gift Guide - https://youtu.be/6nOvWLXKMEo
* 2019 Gift Guide - https://youtu.be/nXNS-yEamdw

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Tools & Material Mentioned in this video:

Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y

- Associate Links (they give a little on back end to wortheffort)
* Glue Bottle - https://amzn.to/4i9K0bf
* Popsicle Sticks (lifetime supply?) - https://amzn.to/3LMecxe
* Paint Stir Sticks - https://amzn.to/3K3cmHM
* Magnetic Switch - https://amzn.to/4oPqByU
* MagSwitch (name brand can be expensive when not on sale) - https://amzn.to/3X625h0
* Mora Knife Sheath on Wall - https://amzn.to/4reg8Pm
* Tape Dispenser I have - https://amzn.to/4oberPT
* Buck 110 - https://amzn.to/4isLSMN
* Buck 726 Spitfire Mini - https://amzn.to/3X5md2Q
* Buck 722 Spitfire - https://amzn.to/4ogs4gU
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- Non-Associate Links (No compensation for recommendation)
* Pocket Book Set - https://lostartpress.com/collections/all-books-1/products/lost-art-press-pocketbooks
* Wound Care Pocket Book - https://lostartpress.com/collections/all-books-1/products/workshop-wound-care
* Woodworkers Pocket Book - https://lostartpress.com/collections/all-books-1/products/the-woodworker-s-pocket-book
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Dispenser
02:02 Sharpener
03:03 Magnets
04:01 Pocket Books
04:56 Sheath
06:30 Pocket Knife
08:23 Shears
08:57 Bottle
09:06 Screwdriver
10:26 MakePretty / Mallet
11:36 Bonus

10 Books Every Woodworker Needs - Gift Ideas

By: wortheffort

18 November 2025 at 22:08

10 Books Every Woodworker Needs - Gift Ideas — While videos on YouTube might dominate the modern knowledge base books are the foundation that medium were built upon. Generally, due to the effort needed to make a book, I've also found the knowledge more accurate, relevant, and detailed. Here is a list of 10 woodworking books, plus a few bonuses, that I'd recommend to any new woodworker.
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Links:
* Workshop Wound Care - https://lostartpress.com/products/workshop-wound-care
* Swedish Carving Technques -https://amzn.to/3XGawQ4
* The Essential Woodworker - https://lostartpress.com/products/the-essential-woodworker
* The Perfect Edge - https://amzn.to/4pipMhR
* Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking - https://amzn.to/3X4HVDV
* Graham Blackburn - https://www.blackburnbooks.com/shop
* Human Dimension & Interior Space - https://amzn.to/48l21jD
* The Real Wood Bible - https://amzn.to/4pb7Eqm
* The Art of Japanese Joinery - https://amzn.to/4oQTtaa
* Anarchist Tool Chest - https://lostartpress.com/products/the-anarchists-tool-chest
* The Not So Big House - https://amzn.to/43DqHBr
* Home Improvement 123 - https://amzn.to/4r8G5Qi

Bonus Links (Christopher Schwarz - Lost Art Press - Free Downloads)
* Anarchist Tool Chest - https://lostartpress.com/products/the-anarchists-tool-chest
* Built a Chari from BS - https://lostartpress.com/products/build-a-chair-from-bulls-t
* The Stick Chair Book - https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/the-stick-chair-book
* American Peasant - https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/american-peasant-signed-by-the-author
* Sharpen This... - https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/sharpen-this
* Anarchist Workbench - https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/the-anarchists-workbench
* Ingenious Mechanicks - https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/ingenious-mechanicks
* Anarchist Design Book - https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/the-anarchists-design-book

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Austin Studio Tour 2025

By: wortheffort

16 November 2025 at 21:47

Austin Studio Tour 2025 — The Austin Studio Tour is a free walking (driving) tour that grew out of the East & West Studio Tours of years past. It's advertised as the Largest Artist Event in Texas as in 2025 it comprised of 719 registered artists/craftsmen at over 300 locations across Austin proper. With many locations featuring live music, participatory activities, food, and frivolity this has to be one of the most family friendly free events in the city.

For artists it allows for a little socialization (important when you work most of the year alone in a workshop) and networking opportunities. Besides selling items many are able to show off their style and quality to future individuals and companies they'll work with in the coming year.

So if you are into art, craft, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, linen, leather work or anything else that takes skill and practice to matter... then this free event is a must for you.

Keep an eye out for 2026 information. You don't want to contract FOMO.

Commercial: Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
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Artists Visited:
* Mark Macek - https://www.macekfurniture.com/ - @moondragon_macek on Instagram
* Rhodes Hinman - https://www.rhcdstudio.com/ - @rhcd.studio on Instagram
* Fox Furniture - https://foxfurniture.studio/ - @foxfurniture on Instagram
* Bobby Nolen - @bobbynolen94 on Instagram
* Aaron Michalovic - https://www.michalovicwoodart.com/ - @Michalovicwoodart on Instagram
* Asmbly Makerspace - https://asmbly.org/ - @asmblyaustin on Instagram
* Matthew Kressin - https://www.sawtoothdesignsofaustin.com/ - @sawtoothdesignsofaustin on Instagram
* studio tour - https://youtu.be/y2RjoOAU8Ro
* Bad Grackle - https://badgrackle.com/ - @badgrackle on Instagram
* Anne Shackelford - http://ChrysalisAustin.com - @ChrysalisAustin on Instagram
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Tools:
* General Bench Mallet - https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
* MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y

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Hustling Sales at the Art Market as a Woodworker - Art Squared, San Marcos

By: wortheffort

11 November 2025 at 19:31

Hustling Sales at the Art Market as a Woodworker - Art Squared, San Marcos — "Working" Markets is different than setting up at one. You have to work it. This is my first market back since the start of COVID 5+ years ago. I'm definitely out of practice. Feel free to comment what you do different. I commented in video what needs to be better. based upon a decade of doing this before COVID.

And if you're interested in the schtick I do to take advantage of turning tops at markets... https://youtu.be/wpjogm7kJdQ .

Instagram photo's of prior setups: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7ZAcMgfvf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Texas Furniture Maker Show 2025 - Kerrville, Texas

By: wortheffort

31 October 2025 at 16:27

Texas Furniture Maker Show 2025 - Kerrville, Texas — The Texas Furniture Maker Show in Kerrville, TX is a pilgrimage of shock and awe for me each year and 2025 was no different. There's surprises and new idea inspiration in every piece. I've been going to them for about 11 years now (links to to previous tours below) and each year I sneak away a few more ideas I can incorporate into future projects.

The event is thrown ever fall by the Kerrville Arts Community. It's a free event but donations are welcome. And item sales drive the event. Show goes through December 12th, 2025 (10am - 4pm Tues-Sat.) at the Kerr Arts and Culture Center in Kerrville Texas. ( https://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.org/ )

On November 8th (a Saturday) they will have a public lecture all can attend for a minor fee with acclaimed furniture maker John Gallis and Kelly Maxwell. An award ceremony will also be on the 8th from 5:30 to 8pm. See their website for details.

Prior Year Videos:
2024: https://youtu.be/XcKOdifxldg
2023 - https://youtu.be/1I-A6cLkapc
2022 - https://youtu.be/RYYWq3YV8tg
2021 - https://youtu.be/yld673TvRpw
2020 - https://youtu.be/TV8S8lkvIro
2019 - https://youtu.be/YH7sUxAP3Ic

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w o r t h e f f o r t Store: https://wortheffort-woodworking-store.square.site/

Direct Product Links:
* General Purpose Hard Maple Malle -: https://square.link/u/L93QNkJa
* MakePretty - https://square.link/u/u2SMlU5Y
* MultiFunction Coaster - https://square.link/u/FKyN1W7g

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New Tips to Help Joinery like Dovetails Learned from Experience over Time

By: wortheffort

28 September 2025 at 03:41

New Tips to Help Joinery like Dovetails Learned from Experience over Time — Due to diminishing muscle memory and lack of practice I've developed a few tricks, or should I say crutches, to improve my joinery. Especially my dovetails. Experience teaches and many times it's to compensate for learned weaknesses. These are some of my lessons and some new tools I use to help.

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Videos Referenced Links:
- Fast Dovetails: https://youtu.be/8BBEGqRfKAI
- Precise Dovetails: https://youtu.be/9rwV-r6EmLI

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Tools & Material Used in this video:
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* Old Brown Glue: https://amzn.to/48arHA5
* TiteBond Liquid Hide Glue: https://amzn.to/4mBSEA4

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