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Pete's Garage Workshop
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Handmade furniture and tool reviews from my tiny one car garage. Please subscribe! Click the notify button to get notifications when I post a new video!
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Free standing 3D printed vacuum stand
Needed to clean up a messy problem with some fancy red oak.
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MECPOW X3 Pro / Budget laser engraver with Air Assist
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I was looking for an upgrade to a better laser cutting solution. The MECPOW X3 Pro is just what I needed to get my projects done. ➤Tools and Supplies (affiliate Link): Mecpow X3 Pro amzn.to/3UdjySB Music: Outro " Dragon speak" By McDragon Records
3D PRINTING IN THE WORKSHOP, YES IT'S TIME TO BUY A 3D PRINTER
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Some examples of 3D printed tools and useful items in the shop. Go a head and buy one, you won't regret it. MY CURRENT PRINTERS Sunlu S8 amzn.to/46o4x52 Ender 3 V2 amzn.to/46i5ADi MY GOTO FILAMENT: Hatchbox PLA Filament amzn.to/46lzo1T 3D Printing Tool Kit amzn.to/3t8QLov List of 3d projects with some links: 1.corner clamping block www.thingiverse.com/thing:1317732 2.paint cones www.thingiverse...
Upper Michigan- Backroads and fishing!
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We took a vacation to Upper Michigan to fish and enjoy the mosquitos! Quick little video of us driving around the woods looking for my old fishing spots, Enjoy! Fishing spots: The Cleveland Cliffs Basin Whitefish Falls The Dexter River, Alger county Lake Michigan, Escanaba
Best speakers for a large building! DML Speaker Build
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We needed some music in our warehouse, check out my new speakers! Here is the parts I used: Amazon affiliate links Dayton Audio DAEX32Q-8 Dual Steel Spring Balanced 32mm Exciter 20W 8 Ohm amzn.to/3Oll2Yg J-B Weld Pro Size ClearWeld 5 Minute Set Epoxy amzn.to/3DM1gjC Amazon Basics 16-Gauge Speaker Wire Cable, 50 Feet amzn.to/3OQDwBn Music by: Man Dragon Productions Dragon Speak Canyon Run
Craftsman Planer Review. Easy on the budget, but will it last more than a day?
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Bought an upgrade for the shop! The new Craftsman Thickness Planer is unboxed, reviewed, and tuned to minimize snipe. I even build a planer bed to overcome the inevitable issues. Thanks for watching along as I struggle with this and eventually buy a 20 year old refurbished Delta 22-540 off of Craigslist. Good Times! 0:00 Intro 0:10 Unboxing 1:15 Best Deal Ever 2:08 Installing handle 3:56 Bed le...
Making a Maple Cutting Board // BBQ Style
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UA-cam has been begging me to make a cutting board video so I made one. Check out how I made a large maple cutting board and laser engraved a special logo for Todd from Greenhorn BBQ Beer. Stop by and let Todd know I said hi! ua-cam.com/users/GreenhornBBQbeer ➤Tools and Supplies (affiliate Link): Ryobi Wood Biscuits - amzn.to/3l2ces5 Titebond Original Wood Glue- amzn.to/3KPEs3o IRWIN QUICK-GRIP...
Harbor Freight Dust Collector, easy upgrade for the shop!
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Finally got around to upgrading my Harbor Freight dust collector with a Wynn Environmental filter. Link to Filter: wynnenv.com/products-page/woodworking-filters/35a274blol-cartridge-kit/ 0:00 Welcome back 0:21 Unbox and impressions 1:20 Hardware and instructions 1:46 The Fun Part! 2:23 Hardware placment 2:56 I'm a Fabricator now 4:03 Installing filter and clips 5:08 Being a good Neighbor 5:52 B...
High End Furniture Series // Mid Century Modern Walnut Record Cabinet
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I built a modern style walnut record cabinet with three fancy sliding slat doors. Check it out! ➤Tools and Supplies (affiliate Link): Ryobi Wood Biscuits - amzn.to/3l2ces5 Titebond Original Wood Glue- amzn.to/3KPEs3o IRWIN QUICK-GRIP Bar Clamp - amzn.to/3w737eL Self Centering Doweling Jig - amzn.to/3Fiqc2f Dowel Pin Bucket - amzn.to/3LKBhLM Dust Deputy Deluxe Cyclone Separator Kit - amzn.to/3yd...
Washer and Dryer Pedestal built in record time!
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Hi All! Along with my new front loading washer and dryer I needed to build a pedestal for them because I'm short but they are shorter! I could have bought the matching pedestal set, but why add on $400 more to an already ridiculous price? I have a work shop and some leftover lumber and a month of weekends! Hang out with me for a couple minutes and see what I end up with. Music: Outro " Dragon s...
Jet Combo Jointer Planer Review! Little size, lots of noise!
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A review of my new to me JJP 8BT Jointer Planer combo! I have had this little tool for over a year now and it's worked out ok so far. It does have some quirks but don't we all! Watch and see if I keep it of toss it back to the Craigslist sharks. Some specs: * 13 Amp, 120volt motor * 9000 RPM cutter head * all steel cutting knives * 8.25 inch wide jointing bed * 29 inch long bed * 19.5 feet per ...
Kauai Hawaii // Relaxing Drone Vacation
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Another work trip... but I made the best of it. I hope you like it! 1. Sheraton Kauai 2. Waimea Canyon Music by: "acustic breeze" by: www.bensound.com "Pluck it Up" By Dan Henig Downloaded from the UA-cam Music library "Chill" By: Joakim Karud soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Outro " Dragon speak" By McDragon Records
Montreal Vacation Travel // city walking tour
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I took a quick getaway vacation to Montreal QC. Just walking around the town seeing the sights with a couple friends. Some of the places in the video: Hotel Le Cantlie Suites Montreal QC - My Hotel, I recommend it! Down town Montreal. Jacques-Cartier Pier, Montreal QC- Great food, drink, and sight, kinda touristy but that's to be expected. Jean-Drapeau Parc- Great park walk to the Montreal Casi...
Handmade Bed Build // how to make a bed
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Today is a big day! My son asked me for a new bed, a big boy bed. I used nice straight grain beech lumber from my local area mill. They had 2 inch slabs that were perfect for the posts. Simple hardware and a very simple design. I hope you like it! ➤Safety Gear (affiliate Link): RZ Mask M2 Face Masks - amzn.to/3LQYs7k Hearing Protection - amzn.to/3P05bhb 0:00 Sketchup Model 0:36 Cutting the legs...
Dewalt router table upgrade // moveable base build
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Dewalt router table upgrade // moveable base build
CR-10 Printing- iPhone 5S dock Timelapse
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CR-10 Printing- iPhone 5S dock Timelapse
Creality CR-10 3D Printer Unbox, Build, and Review!!
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Creality CR-10 3D Printer Unbox, Build, and Review!!
DeWalt Fixed Base Router Table Build
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DeWalt Fixed Base Router Table Build
Wooden Deer Head Modern Art (Woodshop Taxidermy)
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Wooden Deer Head Modern Art (Woodshop Taxidermy)
Burned Wood Grain Rustic American flag
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Burned Wood Grain Rustic American flag
Simple Elegant Pompeii Picture Frame
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Simple Elegant Pompeii Picture Frame
I just ordered one of these today. Building a bed for my granddaughter and hoping this will help with excess dust. Thanks for the install vid!
How much did the new filter improve CFM?
Hi Steve It improved a lot. I’m a lot happier with the flow through my tablesaw. The dust, the really fine stuff is completely gone now. I haven’t measured it with a flow meter but I’m sure it’s more flow than the old thick HF dust bag. I’m glad I bought it, would buy again. Thanks for watching! Pete
Record time indeed!
Hi great video. I would just like to know if the basic LightBurn Software - GCode License Key is enough for the Mecpow X3 pro or do I need buy the more expensive version? Thanks
Thanks! I bought the gcode license key because of the type of laser the mecpow is. I think they have different versions on the lightburn website depending on the type of technology the laser is , like diode versus fiber laser. The gcode version has done everything I have needed. If you bought a mecpow I’m sure you will get along fine with the gcode brand of sw. Good luck! Pete
I like this design because I can always put sides on it later or even add drawers in the future.I am a welder with almost 23yrs experience so I am looking to expand into woodworking as well.
No need to sand the foam down.. run a heat gun over the board and watch it seal itself
Great idea, I thought it may burn the surface. Not sure of if I could control it that well. Pete
Not the best speakers, but great concept. I am all for open baffle concepts.
Для гаража может и лучшие, но для нормального человеческого слуха - как-то не очень впечатлили) может, есть вариант сделать это на тонкой натянутой плёнке? Всё таки вес диффузора имеет значение...
Some use lighter wire to lessen mass affecting the exciter
I just bought this Craftsman Planer today and ran across this video while in the parking lot at Lowes, I'm a woodworker of 8~ years. I'm working on an old rocker bench where I wanted to strip the previous paint jobs and finish off each piece of the bench. I killed myself trying to sand all of it off, and the stain I put didn't handle well the first time, so I wanted to strip it back down again. This wasn't the first time I struggled to strip an old finish off something. So I decided to invest in a thickness planer for the job. I figured it'd be something cool to use in the future, not just for removing finish, but smoothing out rough cut lumber (sometimes I build stuff out of cheap whitewood and construction lumber to safe money, or go for a certain aesthetic). I didn't wanna break the bank, nor scour the internet searching for a used one. So I went with this Craftsman.I found it to be an excellent planer. It perfectly planed each piece I fed through it. This is my first planer, I never owned or operated one prior. I'm gonna be blunt; I pretty much turned the dang thing on and started feeding wood through it out of the box. I cut about 20 pieces of California redwood with ease. I wasn't worried about them being perfect, I just wanted them nice and down to bare wood. Everything fed through the tool nice and smooth. It definitely didn't burn up or cause any issues for me. Despite your experience and video, I want to say to other hobbyist and first-time buyers, I wouldn't get scared of this Craftsman. I think it's a perfectly capable tool. It's probably gonna be a long time before I use it again, I don't have a need for a planer very often. If I were planing hundreds of pieces of wood and using the thing every day, I might invest in something beefier. I have a feeling it will last me a very long time. I'm still a Craftsman believer, I have a few Craftsman tools (even some from around 10~ years ago) that are still kicking. Also, both Lowes and Home Depot are pretty awesome about returns. If anyone ended up getting a dud like this, they will refund you without hassle.
I don’t think I heard your voice hardly through any of the video except when you were talking to your girlfriend you didn’t explain what type of speaker you were using and where you got it from or none of that
Its in the notes with links to everything
Have you cut acyclic yet
Hi Linda, I have! It was a bit of a learning experience for me. I made a triangular picture frame and wanted to see if I could quickly cut out the shape on the laser cutter rather than on my table saw. Well, I learned that I needed to use the acrylic sheets that have a covering paper or colored plastic covering. For me I kept getting burning and overly melting edges if I used general acrylic sheets with clear plastic protection on it. The ones with the brown paper covering and the light blue plastic sheet seemed to work well for me. It took me three tries to dial it in, I cut a 4mm thick sheet at 30% power with speed of 30-40mm/sec, seemed to work for me. Hope this works for you. Thanks for watching! Pete
What makes these the best speakers??? What is the frequency range? How many watts can the foam handle before distortion?
Hi Chess, Totally unscientific but I needed tunes in a bug infested metal warehouse at my job. These speakers sound great to me, especially paired with an old subwoofer I had laying around. I don’t know the frequencies or the wattage but it’s loud enough. I recommend building a set, experiment with the placement of the driver and the size of the foam board. I’m planning on adding a 2 by 4 piece and seeing if that can give me better low end without the need for a real subwoofer. Thanks for watching! Pete
just decided craftsman won't be bought by me. thanks for the video. I think you will get more clicks and views if you change your headline to "Craftsman thickness planer melted on the first day."
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion! Pete
I picked up a used one not too long ago and after running a few pieces thru the jointer I discovered the infeed table sets lower on the fence side than it does on the other. I can’t seem to track down any suggestions on how to fix this and the manual doesn’t mention anything on this situation. Any tips on how to fix this?
Hi Leroy I’m sorry can’t offer much assistance, I sold this machine a while back. I’ll do some internet digging and if I fine an answer that helps I’ll update this comment. Pete
Crapsman is no good . Stick with Kobalt or Vevo.
Hi! Is this cutting foam or coroplast? Thanks !
Hi, I had to look up coroplast, it’s the material yard signs are made out of right? I would imagine this laser cutter could cut it, might take a bit to dial in the power and speed to get a good edge without too much burning/ charing. I did cut foam with it, that foam that came with it and it really smelled bad. I started at 10% power at 1200mm/sec and bumped up the power to 20% and it cut ok. The problem was when it hit a glued patch. If I need to cut foam I’ll get a nice sheet from Michael’s. Good luck! Pete
Is it still holding up pretty well? Just ordered one a few minutes ago. Also I think you said you used the software that you have to pay for, did you try the free one first if so what did u think of it?
Sorry for the dumb question. What does this do to the wood.
even the title comes close to the BEST SPEAKERS IN THE WORLD title of tech ingredients :) witch of course was click bait to the max, at least you take it for what dml is ! and would be pretty happy to hear it in a workshop !! nicely done !!
Exactly what i was looking for
Good video bud. Just bought one and getting ready to set it up and start cutting balsa wood. thanks.
Glad the video was useful. Should cut through balsa real clean with minimal discoloration. Enjoy! Pete
By using different mounting techniques, materials, and lots of modifications on the transducers including close to 5 years of experimentation, you hear the current version of my own design on my tiny YT channel.
I hate to tell you, the new craftsman tools are not what the old craftsman tools were. My dad had an old craftsman table saw and radial arm saw. They were built like a tank.
@@PetesGarageWorkshop Same with Porter Cable and Black and Decker.
They don't make tools like they use too.
You got that right George. I was really disappointed in the Craftsman planer. I eventually found a deal on a used Dewalt, haven’t had any complaints yet. Thanks for the comment! Pete
Great video once again Pete! I've been considering a laser engraver myself... your info was helpful. Take care.🙂
Thanks Mr. Heinonen!
Goodness to much work swapping out dust collector. I was gonna pick this up glad I watch this. Way over price to be honest. And poorly built
Hi Pete, nice job ! Did the speakers really had Low Level of Bass frequency, or was it the music recording that hadn't low frequency ???
Thanks for this honest review. I'm debating between the Craftsman and the Dewalt. Price is a big consideration. I'm a small hobbyist, so I'm thinking the Craftsman will do, but I've heard all over the internet about the snipe issue. Just seems silly that the consumer has to improvise to get around the issue and that Craftsman doesn't address it at the product level. I'm still undecided at this point.
@@PetesGarageWorkshop I totally agree with you on the carriage lock. That's another good consideration. Thanks
Loved the vibe. Can you discuss your experience with tolerancing and materials on these entry level machines?
Great question on tolerance! Every time I print with a new spool I print a calibration cube. It’s a thingiverse model, just a one inch cube I can gauge my printer with. Luckily I have had really good results with the Sunlu printer. It usually prints to less than a tenth of an inch, but this also depends on the filament. Sometimes I reduce the size of the thing I’m printing my 1% in the slicer and reprint the model. I use this process on the Ender especially. For some reason I haven’t figured out yet the X axis expands and contracts a bit more, around 0.2-0.3 inches. I’m not using the printers for super fine printing but it’s good to know how accurate the set up is. For both of the printers I have used pla, petg with no problems. They seem to hold tolerances, or predictable variations pretty well. I tried abs on the Ender with poor results. I couldn’t figure out the cracking and irregularities so I kinda abandoned the effort. Thanks again for the comment and questions! Pete
Wait you had this for two years and still don't know how it work and then trying to do a review?
Well yeah, is that not a normal thing to do? Thanks for watching my video, I hope I was able to show you how to properly use this tool. Feel free to like and subscribe for more riveting tool reviews!
I’ve had my Craftsman planer for two years and can offer two pieces of advice. First don’t overdue it, give a breather when doing lots of boards; two, don’t take too big of a bite, small incremental cuts are much better, giving you a nicer finish.
Why don't you use plexiglass and incorporate a box in the rear to get bass and highs
Hi Billy, That’s a great idea. I have been thinking of trying to make my own bass speaker with the scraps I have in the shop. Thanks for giving me an idea and a push! Pete
I use my 3D Printer more and more. The more I learn to design the more useful 3d printing for the shop comes. It is crazy how you start changing your thinking to integrate printing stuff for projects, tools, tool fixing, and organization. It is especially fun when you start thinking "How can I design and print something to solve that problem". I am currently working on a magnetic bandsaw fence where the main supports are 3dprinted. Hopefully, I'll finish and get a video on it in the next few weeks.
That’s great to hear! It is really satisfying to think of a solution, design it, print and done! That bandsaw fence sounds like a great idea, lightweight and magnetic! I’ll definitely check the video out! Thanks for watching! Pete
What kind of laser cnc did you use?
And ? Is the quality of sound any good or should I just get a pair of cheapo speakers from craigslist ?
I wonder if the base would sound better if the panels were 10 to 15% thinner.
sounds good!!!
Thanks, not to bad for what I needed it to be. Thanks for watching! Pete
It sounds ok, but that's just it. I guess the best thing is that it does not take up much useable space and being Flat they should not collect as much dust and debris as a typical speaker box. However if you value the quality and richness of the sound (Not Volume) you might want a better set of speakers. There are a lot of Used speaker boxes from Stereos that don't work anymore that you can probably get at a low cost or Free and save some good useable stuff from ending up in the landfill.
Did you ever add the sub? Looking to make a build when my tranduces get in which wattage did you use? 20 or 40?@@PetesGarageWorkshop
Cool project Pete! I always enjoy your videos. Say "Hi" to H.
Interesting build, like the half lap look. Second the motion re safety. Interesting table saw, resembles my 1983 Craftsman. The miter gauge looks different, might be a Fulton? Do you like it? And what are those white table saw extension wings? Formica? White painted plywood? Stamped sheet metal? Just curious. Need to replace mine. Best wishes and stay safe!
Hi Joe, My table saw is a Jet jwts-10 inch. It’s from the early 90s, I bought it off Craigslist in 2005 for $400. The extension wings are stamped sheet metal, the miter gauge is fairly rugged, I think it’s factory included. I tend to not use it in favor of a panel jig for cutting boards, just my work flow. The saw is just the right size for me and my one car garage. I like it but have struggled over the years with dust collection. I stuffed the gaps and metal taped the seams to reduce dust but it really needs an over the blade vacuum system. It’s on the list of to do! Other thing is the splitter mechanism does not move with the blade so using a dado blade requires I remove it. Not too big of a deal. Best upgrade I made to it was not to the saw but to the dust collector attached. Shameless plug for my dust collector video! It may not get all the large chips but it really gets the fine dust. Good luck! Thanks for watching! Subscribe if you think I earned it. Pete
@@PetesGarageWorkshop Thanks!
Exactly what I needed out of a review video. Thanks and cheers.
Hi Ben, Glad I could help! Pete
I was looking for a way to fix the fence without making tracks or holes. tohe togle cl
The toggle idea was something I saw in a woodworking magazine years ago. Glad I remembered it! Thanks for watching, Pete
Can you please link the parts that you used?
I think you just over worked it. These are consumer hobby tools, they probably will work perfectly fine for years if you only use it for a few boards at a time and let it sit for a while. That is what hobbyists doing small projects at home will do. Once you start pushing stacks of hardwood trough it for hours or start using it in commercial applications you are just pushing it beyond what it was designed for. In the end you do get what you pay for. Endurance and especially heat management on these tools costs money and are the things skimped on these things because they aren't supposed to be used continually. As long as you are realistic about what your usecase will be, cheap tools can be a good choice.
Hi Baron, Thanks for the comment. I tried to save a buck and ended up wasting time. Luckily I got my money back from this one and ended up buying a higher quality planer. I should have done that from the beginning! Thanks for watching and subscribe if you think I earned it. Pete
Just bought one today 350 at Lowes
Hi! I hope you have better luck than I did. Let me know how it works out, maybe I got a lemon or I did something wrong. Thx Pete
I need one to be part of my life.
I really want to make this but the link to the instructions dont specify the demensions for the wood needed
Hi Bin, I used three mm plywood for my build. I had a couple scraps of it laying around. The dimensions depend on how big you want to make the deer head. I suggest printing out the templates and cutting them to size and laying it out to see how many pieces of wood you need. Good luck! Thanks for watching! Pete
Should joint gace first then edge so there's a flat face against the fence .and seems like it works alot better as a jointer than planer since it's 8" . I jave a dewalt 13" planer already so the 8inch jointer aspect Would be good addition to my shop . And it's lightweight thanks for the honest full review
Hi Joe, If you’re looking for a space saver this little jointer may be the one for you. I did end up buying an old delta jointer and a Dewalt DW734 planer. I’m doing more table builds and need a more rugged jointer and planer. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe if you think I earned it. Pete
Hi!, how long the table is?