Watched the whole thing - I’ve got to reorder all my wood prep steps based on his approach. Remarkable insight on dealing with all manner of decision making.
Thanks. Always looking to learn more on this. I searched it out on YT on my TV and kicked back to watch it more relaxed. I am more worn out today, so needed something to get off my feet with.
I first looked at Wood Mag. on YT, but didn't find it. Started over, searched on the guy's name, Jeff Mertz. Selected "Jeff Mertz North America" and it came right up.
Rick
Edit: Crap! The same video on the TV channel was only 15 min.! What a waste. I was all comfortable for a good long viewing. Moved my laptop to the sofa and will start over. Likely a lot of good stuff was left out of the TV version.
Watched the whole thing - I’ve got to reorder all my wood prep steps based on his approach. Remarkable insight on dealing with all manner of decision making.
Yes, good idea but he can afford more wood than I can. Still, the steps he uses makes so much more sense toward control of overall design and execution. (I'm done planing my air dried stock before I start a project.) Love the refined thinking process this introduces...Same thought here...
I liked his approach with the cardboard cutouts to pick out grain patterns...I would normally do that by eye but would opt for a compromise to minimize waste. I think I might just accept more "waste" in future projects and get bigger barrels for the cutoffs...:smile:
Sorry you got beat out of the rest...and yes, the YT version is much better. I enjoyed it because there was no BS in it...a tip in every line...
Or you could record it on the laptop and stream it to the TV...just sayingThanks. Always looking to learn more on this. I searched it out on YT on my TV and kicked back to watch it more relaxed. I am more worn out today, so needed something to get off my feet with.
I first looked at Wood Mag. on YT, but didn't find it. Started over, searched on the guy's name, Jeff Mertz. Selected "Jeff Mertz North America" and it came right up.
Rick
Edit: Crap! The same video on the TV channel was only 15 min.! What a waste. I was all comfortable for a good long viewing. Moved my laptop to the sofa and will start over. Likely a lot of good stuff was left out of the TV version.
Or you could record it on the laptop and stream it to the TV...just saying
Yes, good idea but he can afford more wood than I can. Still, the steps he uses makes so much more sense toward control of overall design and execution. (I'm done planing my air dried stock before I start a project.) Love the refined thinking process this introduces...
I am going to imitate his use of cardboard templates to isolate grain preferences - as far as my level of economy will allow. His overall approach is excellent and I’m starting on a few items that should benefit from such discipline. Would love to spend a few weeks in his shop too...I had the same thoughts, Brian...in the beginning of the video he explains that his "waste factor" is typically 25%...he went on to say he sometimes bumps it up to 40%. No doubt a contributing factor is how he selects his grain patterns and the then resultant waste. This is not criticism on how he does that but it does say he's much more particular in his grain selection and it's a matter of choice.
I too was impressed by his disciplined and consistent techniques...