The New Janky Workshop

I make videos on woodworking, metalworking, leatherworking, laserworking and other general makery. Maybe a little entertaining? Definitely janky. I post videos of these things to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNewJankyWorkshop

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Unlocking the Power of Templates: Revolutionize Your Woodworking, Metalworking, and More

Uncover the Secret to Fitting Odd Shapes with Ease As a seasoned woodworker, metalworker, and all-around creator, I’ve faced my fair share of challenges when it comes to working with odd shapes and complex designs. Whether it’s a unique furniture piece, a custom-built enclosure, or a one-of-a-kind sculpture, navigating the intricacies of fitting these elements can be a daunting task. However,…

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Why Don't They Make Roof Racks Like This?

My truck (a 2012 Nissan X-Terra Pro-4X) has had a roof rack on it for over 7 years. It’s been a great one, but, I need it to be more functional. I need it to be able to expand, and be able to carry and lash down full sheets of plywood. In this video, I make it do just that! 👉 Products, Plans, Merch and more 🛠️ Tools and supplies used in this build ✅ For more woodworking videos, check out this…

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"Where did that video go?"

I’ve been doing a lot of culling of the channel recently. Not that I particularly wanted to remove a video from the channel catalog, but, I had a lot of varied content on here… “How to Make Waxed Canvas”, “First Time Doing Fluid Acrylic Pouring”, “Assembly of the Tracker Fob Kit from the Mandalorian”. I was confusing YouTube. The algorithm had no idea who to serve what to, as it had no idea what…

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Music for Making

Hey folks, I started up another channel as an experiment – Music for Making. It’s a 24/7 live stream of chill, relaxing, lofi hip-hop and ambient music. I mainly listen to this stuff anyways in the shop while I am making, so, I thought I’d test the waters on a live streaming channel, and see how it does. Give it a listen if you’re into that kind of music, and let me know what you think. You can…

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Transfer the Shape of ANYTHING to ANY Surface!

CHEAT MEASURING! Using cardboard (or any other material) to make templates for weird and odd shapes in your woodworking, metalworking, or otherworking projects. In this video, I go through several examples of using templates in your projects, and also have a little fun with the idea at the end as well… 👉 Products, Plans, Merch and more 🛠️ Tools and supplies used in this build ✅ For more…

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How to Make a Rectangle, or Any 4 Sided Shape in the Glowforge App

It’s not easy to figure out how to change a shape in the Glowforge app, unless you’re familiar with tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator… so, if you don’t know, now you know. This video is NOT sponsored by Glowforge however we do get some kick back if you use our referral link to get $500 USD off a Pro, $250 USD off a Plus, and $125 USD off a Basic. Click here 👉 Products, Plans, Merch and…

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Still Going Strong...

Received some updates on the lil’ VERY custom shoe storage bench I made for a friend the other day… so, if you ever need some custom work. I can make the weird stuff. In fact, I prefer it. This is literally my day job description… or as my former boss used to say… “no one can figure this out… let’s give it to Geoff.” Watch the build video here: https://youtu.be/cGzbOeEiaII

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Simple Hack for Ratchet Strap Straps on Your Car or Truck

Use this simple hack to control ratchet strap straps on your car or truck! 🛠️ Tools and Supplies4″ Boat Cleat: https://amzn.to/3xtBaCc Tool Lists: https://kit.co/TheNewJankyWorkshop 🙃 Products, Plans & Merchhttps://geni.us/tnjw ✅ Related VideosFor more tips and tricks videos, check out this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkvrm-RbSKF9And-tepewfyVNgnT9euy 📱 Follow…

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HIDDEN PLAYLIST!

This is not available publicly on the channel (yet? Should I make it public? lmk below in the comments), but wanted to share. Basically this is a list of other videos that drop a mention of TNJW in their videos (either by appearance of a sticker, or mentioning the name, or one of my products). Have any to add I may have missed? Comment here with a link to that video (a LOT of stickers went out…

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Making a Paper Towel Holder (Metalworking)

I needed a paper towel holder. Instead of just buying a cheap one from the dollar store, I wanted to make a better one and DIY it from 1/4" steel round bar.

I needed a paper towel holder. Instead of just buying a cheap one from the dollar store, I wanted to make a better one and DIY it from 1/4″ steel round bar. Using a blowtorch, a hammer, and a drill, I make this simple but elegant (if not rustic) paper towel holder for the basement. Watch the video here: ✅For more metalworking videos, check out this playlist 🛠️Tools and supplies used in this…

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