Jim Hamiltion

Stop wasting $$$$ on T-Track! (How to make it yourself!)

Posted on January 6, 2020 at 7:39 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Free Tutorials, Quick-Tips

How to make miles of wooden T-Track for pennies a foot!

It’s 2020 and everything has changed (And some COOL new projects)

Posted on January 4, 2020 at 7:54 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Vlog

My grandfather wouldn’t recognize a modern workshop- but he would love these new projects! NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: When you use…

Was Norm Abram WRONG about biscuit joiners?

Posted on January 2, 2020 at 7:22 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips

Biscuit joiners aren’t useless if you know how and when to use them.

Why don’t my parallel clamps work like they used to? -Let’s fix ’em!

Posted on December 18, 2019 at 7:14 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips

How to get rid of the glue and get everything sliding smoothly again!

16 CHEAP cool tools your shop shouldn’t be without!

Posted on December 15, 2019 at 6:41 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools, Free Tutorials

The best cheap tools from past episodes NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: (We may make a small financial gain if you use…

Who’s sick of YouTubers getting BIG fancy shops?

Posted on December 13, 2019 at 6:58 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Vlog

How we refuse to get too big for our britches!

MYTH BUSTED? Can woodworking dust REALLY explode? (And how to ground your duct work)

Posted on December 11, 2019 at 7:08 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips

Can sawdust go boom? Maybe not… (But we’ll show you how to stop that static anyway.)

Can cut-proof gloves save you from shop accidents?

Posted on December 10, 2019 at 7:20 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Shop Safety

Can special gloves stop a saw blade? Are any gloves safe?

My 11 ALL TIME favorite Cool Tools- What do you think?

Posted on December 8, 2019 at 7:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools, Free Tutorials

The best Cool Tools from our first 18 episodes

What you need to know about your dust mask or respirator

Posted on December 3, 2019 at 7:52 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Dust Collection, Shop Safety

You only have one set of lungs, learn how to take care of them!

21 Reasons you need beeswax in your workshop

Posted on November 27, 2019 at 8:02 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Wood & Material Tutorials

A bunch of useful tips in about 2-minutes!

You need to know how dangerous this tool is! (How it got me)

Posted on November 26, 2019 at 8:25 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Shop Safety, Turning & Carving

How an angle grinder can be the most dangerous tool you own- and how to protect yourself!

How to shred 4 fingers with a woodworking power carving disc

Posted on November 25, 2019 at 8:33 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Vlog

A full (and graphic) account of the entire experience. NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this vlog and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: When you use this link to visit our…

Forstner Bit Dovetails

Posted on November 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Quick-Tips

Can you cut dovetails with a drill press and forstner bit?

LuxCut Jointer/Planer Heads

Posted on October 25, 2019 at 6:43 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Vlog

An alternative to Byrd Shelix carbide heads!

Can the wrong finish ruin a workbench?

Posted on October 24, 2019 at 6:54 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Quick-Tips

It’s a workbench, not a skating rink!

Ever try this with a forstner bit?

Posted on October 22, 2019 at 8:08 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips

How to reduce heat build-up

Five NEW super-cool tools you MUST see!

Posted on October 20, 2019 at 8:21 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools

don’t miss these cool tools

Which woodworking clamps should you buy?

Posted on October 17, 2019 at 8:55 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Other Tutorials

What to get when you want them all!

SAYING GOODBYE- A Tour of the original Stumpy Nubs Workshop!

Posted on October 16, 2019 at 8:56 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Vlog

Out with the old, in with the new!

Workbench Mobility-A better way to make your workbench mobile

Posted on October 15, 2019 at 2:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Workshop Improvements

Overcoming size and weight for a mobile workbench

How to get the best out of your coping saw

Posted on October 13, 2019 at 3:16 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking, Quick-Tips

Why are coping saws so hard to use?

Shop Move Day!

Posted on October 11, 2019 at 5:31 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Vlog

My dream table saw just got dreamier!

Must see homemade panel-cutting plywood cart!

Posted on October 10, 2019 at 5:48 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

Store and break down sheet goods right on the cart! NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: Videos you may like► Plywood tutorial: https://youtu.be/Es9uKC6o_LQ…

Is this the craziest shop dust collection and lighting ever?

Posted on October 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Vlog

New workshop vlog number 3

Table Saw blades: Rip vs. Combo

Posted on September 20, 2019 at 6:15 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Rip vs Combo blades: Which to use and when

Basic veneering- Don’t throw that ugly wood out!

Posted on September 17, 2019 at 6:29 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Band Saw Tutorials, Other Tutorials

Make bad boards look good! NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: Video about turning rough lumber into project parts: https://youtu.be/sOBtDRxXw7Y When you use…