Plans are now available! www.almfab.com/plans/flatfile

@restezlameme

Жыл бұрын

From one artist to another, THANK YOU!!! Any decent studio furniture is scary expensive, so being able to DIY a proper functional piece is a Godsend 💕

@NorthVanDukeOfDirt

Жыл бұрын

Michael, I just tried the link for the flat file plan and it failed. The plan is there when I go to the site directly.

@swolleneyes

11 ай бұрын

got your plans and am excited to get started. question: considering how heavy the glowforge is, is there no sag to the plywood top? are there some simple ways to reinforce to prevent sag?

I'm always blown away by the stuff other people find on online. People are like, "I found an original mid-century modern armoire on Marketplace for free." Meanwhile, in my area, Susan is selling her daughter's used hamper from college for $40.

@TheCluelessAF

Жыл бұрын

It hurt the soul that i can relate to this so much ...

@brycereid7047

Жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten a mid century modern armoire for free! Haha and a MCM teak dining room table all 4 chairs and leafs re finished professionally for $125. When you see that shit you don’t ask the wife you say I’ll take it then ask just in case.

@cosmicbrambleclawv2

Жыл бұрын

@@brycereid7047 better to ask forgiveness than permission 😂

@reesbritton6623

11 ай бұрын

Hampers are expensive! Lol

Those cutoffs aren't useless. There are lots of thin and long things to store in them. Veneer strips, rulers, threaded rods, turning tools, belts, billiard sticks, really big candles, baseball bats.

I want to see the little drawer cab to be redone as well and hung on the wall maybe above or in the center section above something else!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁

The 10” off cut would be very useful for smaller items. Smaller papers, pens, rulers, computer or camera equipment. So many things. And the top can act as an additional shelf in the space. Painted with the walnut trim it would look really great.

Amazing work! As a woodworker at heart and a furniture artist, I love the use of walnut to completely transform this cabinet. The gold... brass... is always such an elegant finish with it.

One of the best things this channel has tought me as non-English native speaker: a rabbit isn't always a rabbit :D took me a while to figure it out but until I did I had fun thinking you have cute woodworking terms :D thanks for all the awesome content - it's so satisfying to see these classy modern pieces come together!

@LiqdPT

Жыл бұрын

In other English speaking countries, it's sometimes called a rebate.

Thank you for normalizing talking to yourself in the workshop. I really felt that drawer fit in my soul. Also, this looks UNREAL and now you have me stalking Craigslist for furniture to flip. 😍

@MichaelAlm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam!!! Oh I talk to myself all the time 😂

You should take the "Mini" leftover and finish it the same way and hang it above the "new table/desk/storage" flat file.

By far the dopest Woodworker on KZread! I am not a enthusiasts, or hobbyist in wood or fabrication but I respect the craft. The videos are smooth and relaxing which I believe will make anyone believe they can do what you do! The Murphy Bed, the Office Drawer for the Glow Forge, and Plywood Tambour! Bro you are dope! Keep it up! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

Love how you transformed this piece. I'd love to see plans. I think it would make a great art chest for my kids

@jeremyspecce

Жыл бұрын

Plans???

My God! Those tiny drawers would be perfect for me. I live in a horse box so depth is the most rare resource. Those shallow and wide drawers would be fantastic to store my painting equipment and crafting tools.

man. that turned out fantastic. love the concept of upcycling. on a funny note i could actually use a 10in deep flat drawer between my bench and bell skiver to hold misc. leather tools and cut dies 🤣🤣😂🤣

6:10 The moment you started laughing, I was already in tears. This is so comical 😂

I love that you talk about testing, mistakes, redirects, etc. It’s a really great way to build a story and I actually find it extremely relatable to my work as a UX designer.

Those off-cut drawers are pretty similar to a drawer set I have on top of my workbench to a store small parts

Puzzle boxes!!! I have become obsessed with puzzle boxes, desks with hidden drawers, or any type of furniture with hidden drawer....or a "puzzle" you have to figure out to open a secret drawer.

I bought an old wooden desk that sat in a barn for a few years for $50. There was insect damage to the lower pieces, but they were coming off because the desk was too tall for an office chair. I sanded all the surfaces. I then did a primer coat and two layers of paint. Repainted all the drawer pulls. It is the heavest desk I have ever had to move around. It is even heavier than the military desk I use to sit at in the 1970s. I am still using the same desk after five years. I love this thing. I agree completely about upcycling.

There are so many woodworking KZread channels. But none of them come remotely close to your design esthetic. Incredible work!

…and now I’m on the hunt for a cheap flat file. It’s what I should have gone for to hold all my crafting supplies anyway. (I opted for IKEA Kallax cubes and regret it.) I love that you specifically mentioned for us beginner woodworkers to start with upcycling. It really has been a helpful way to learn! Your finished piece is truly a work of art on its own.

I love the thin drawers, even for a garage shop you can store so much inside them. Love the beauty that the trim and walnut plus the brass pulls and labels give to this piece that was originally someone’s junk ;) it certainly isn’t junk anymore! Can’t wait for more dream office organization builds 👏🏽 or whatever it is you’re working on right now

I WANT you to make use of the off cut drawers too. they are good shallow drawers for long stuff

Really outstanding up-cycle and the end result really is great.

I would love to see how you handled the fumes and smoke for the Glowforge.

@MichaelAlm

Жыл бұрын

That’ll definitely be covered in the GF video 👍

@bbbqmac

Жыл бұрын

In the previous office videos you can see he built an exhaust port into one of the walls!

@TetraCNC

Жыл бұрын

@@bbbqmac Well Cr@P i must of missed that.

That transformation is like the fairy tale of the uggly duckling. An amazing result for such an aweful looking drawer box from the beginning.

Use your small router and an edge band flush bit to trim your edge banding, then a couple passes with a sanding block and it will be perfect. Keep up the good work, nice seeing your skills progress on your own

This looks crazy good! The drawers look like they slide really well with just wooden runners, surprised that they didn't bind when you pulled them out in the end. I'd love to get or make a flat file for my kids one day, to store their drawings. This was a great inspiration!

Love the final esthetic, so satisfying upcycling. Welldone 👌

Great job on the build! It looks amazing! Great to see you repurpose and up cycle the old flat file cabinet. As you mentioned, with the cost of materials and to reduce waste, it can be a great solution, especially for shop storage and office furniture. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the glowforge!

The paint colour looks great against the walnut! Nicely done.

@unicornlap

Жыл бұрын

And conveniently matches the wallpaper...lol!!

Absolutely fantastic work! The walnut, grey and brass all look really amazing together.

Welp, now I want to see the small drawers made useful. Maybe put some limiting straps in them so they don't fall out on your head when you try to use them.

This came out amazing man 👏 Great up-cycle of this cabinet and excellent cinematography as always!

I don't know what GHlowforge is so I will like to see a video of what it is and what can be done with it. There are probably videos already on this. I like watching things from you. It is such a chill energy :)

It's surprising how small changes can totally transform a piece. Nice work man! And I think I know what that laser cut pattern at the end is for. Maybe a test for something? 🤔🥃

@MichaelAlm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!! You're on to me 😉

I loved that you up- cycled this and yet it didn’t loose it charms and it is still a great storage idea! ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕jane

Amazing work! You wouldn't think the finished piece came from such humble origins. I would absolutely love to see plans for this project!

Amazing work as always. Super pumped to see what new wrinkles the Glowforge will add to your project! You’re an amazing artist and builder, man.

So much nicer! Great project Michael! I also need a deep cabinet like that one but can't seem to find the time to make it...

Absolutely love the combo of walnut and brass hardware, I think they go so well together. I used to only like darker woods because I thought lighter ones looked unfinished or they were leaning a bit yellow but slowly liking them more because of Scandinavian interior design

The black paint with timber is my favourite at the moment and when you add brass to any build it just adds class.And yours is no exception it looks stunning. Great job I always enjoy your content thanks

Dang that is nice! My Glowforge is completely jealous now. It’s spent many a year on its IKEA unit but having such a luxurious base would make it so much happier. 😊

I love the brass and walnut look

Lovely work. Great idea about learning through repurposing existing stuff.

I'd love to see you cut and etch some of your patterned ply on the glow forge!

23:56 had to google this one. Nice project, Michael!

I love that cabinet and have always wanted a flat file but either couldn't find or couldn't afford one. Now you've made it possible. Thanks man!

That looks great. Yes you are right about up cycling started doing that with a friend.

Nice re-build. Since the laser is small and 2 stocks may fit in one drawer side by side, you could put the labels under the handles and put 2 of them in each drawer, as for split drawers.

Beautiful work!

Damn! That turned out really nice! Thanks for sharing.

Great work once again!

This made such a nice result. Good work.

Michael - Great build. Really enjoyed watching it come together! BTW - Love my Glowforge. We use it for all kinds of things. I built up a steampunk lamp for my niece and many of the components were laser cut (bezels for lenses, mounts for parts). Great tool, lots of fun to use!

Wow, an amazing up-cycling project! Well done!

The things you can accomplish with a table saw is absolutely incredible!

Fantastic work, Michael! It turned out beautiful! 😃 Really well done!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Beautiful upcycle, Michael. Well done.

I know you said those really thin leftover drawers were useless, but I would absolutely use a set of drawers that size.

Looks amazing!!! Great Job and thank for sharing this! looks very classy..

Amazing transformation! Really inspiring!

My first thought for the top was a layer of patterned plywood. It seems to be a signature.

Those short drawers are the perfect size for -- fountain pens! If you like that sort of thing.

What a transformation. Great job!

A nice and clean look, I love it. Wouldn't have ever guessed it was upcycled.

It came out gorgeous

Super great job on the cabinet.

Nice work! You betcha I'd like plans.

Super cool upcycle!

Great job, looking forward to the glowforge vids.

Beautiful and inspiring, as always!

That's awesome! Fantastic job!👍👍

Very clever and attractive recycling of that old cabinet, Michael.

Gorgeous

Great job on repurposing the old unit with a nice facelift. Looks great, plans would be nice to have because I have been wanting a flat file to store my work.

Awesome job, I really like repurposing materials. Well done!

The plans would be amazing!!!

That looks great.

Awesome. Love everything about it

Fantastic piece! 😊👍

I would love to have plans for this cabinet. Thank You

Looking at getting a GlowForge of my own, and my neighbor has one. This flat file would be a great gift, looks perfect for a GlowForge.

You’re an amazing artist and a huge inspiration to me! Hey from KC!

Looks fantastic!

@MichaelAlm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Coleman! 🙌

Great upcycle. And very elegant considering it a manufacturing table. Impressive and beautiful

Nicely done! I love Waterlox on walnut. It will stay dark for many years.

Nice work as usual!

It looks amazing!!!!!! Really impressed with your work!!!! 10/10

I love this cabinet. It turned out so well. Now I am rethinking what I should have my Glowforge on.

Love the combination of black, walnut and brass!

So smart and classical, love your draws, great job. 👍

This is fantastic!

Amazing work!... I want one!

Thanks for the video. I think you should change out the labels with dark color so that you can see the shiny brass better.

Looks amazing

Amazing transformation.

Amazing build as usual. Kudos from Brazil.

That turned out great, what a difference!👍

SPAR varnish takes much longer than a typical alkyd based clearcoat. It takes a bit to setup and then continues to cure over a week or so. Regular polyurethane or acrylic urethane (not the same as waterborne urethane, even though it is acrylic) works great for the application you are doing.

I'm new here and since this is your most recent upload I thought I'd leave an extra comment here about your shed build - Tom Silva & Norm Abrams would be proud with your first time cedar shingles as they say MONEY IS IN THE CORNERS!! I'm glad you weaved the corners and added the diamond pattern