new farrington and its a shop project? what a time to be alive

@aRndBelgianGuy

Ай бұрын

I cannot agree more !

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@idontthinkso666

Ай бұрын

@@aRndBelgianGuy Then, I WILL agree more.

@mandyleeson1

Ай бұрын

So true. 😊

Mike - I don't know what I enjoy most about your videos. The education I get from watching someone as skilled as you, or the entertainment from your dry sense of humor. Likely it's both.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@Craig-qx7uy

Ай бұрын

Come for dad jokes, stay for the skills

I always get pumped when Medium Density Farrington releases a new video.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Wee!

Missed you Mike. Each video from you is a bonus.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Started following you a few months ago. I've watched just about all the videos you've posted on KZread. I've been doing woodworking for about 12 years and remodeling for about 7. I've learned at least one thing from every one of your videos. I appreciate your humor, your knowledge, and the effort you put into your videos. I wish you posted more! Cheers from Pennsylvania.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you, that is great to hear.

what they said, but also, what a top bloke for showing the drop-offs too....

@MikeFarrington

23 күн бұрын

Thank you.

I was getting worried about you. Welcome back, sir.

@MikeFarrington

25 күн бұрын

Much appreciated

60 seconds in and already learned something! That trick using the plywood offcut on your fence is excellent.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you. That is a great trick.

I think my favorite part of your videos is trying to guess which toll you're going to say is mighty. "The mighty [TOOL NAME]"! 😂 Keep up the great work!👍

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! Thank you.

That tenon fit was extremely satisfying

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! Thank you.

Mike! I've missed your videos, great job as always!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Man was I waiting for a tomato to be sliced... Thanks Mike, awesome video as always!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Yeah. I should have put that in there.

Glad to see you back. I missed your videos. Thanks for posting.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Your fatalistic thought process is a breath of positivity. Love the thin slide bar on the felder fence. After seeing the door mortice,we all need a light!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

Nice cabinet, Mike. It's good to see you again and even better that you haven't lost your unique sense of humor. Bill

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bill.

Mike = Absolute legend!! 👍🏻

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

So glad to see a naw video from one of the best KZreadrs in the business!!!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Ya Mike is back!! Can’t wait to watch it 0:02

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Weee!

Nice to see another oh most excellent video demonstrating your skill and knowledge. But Mike, for me, Not gonna lie. I have gotten into big trouble here in New Hampshire. Yea. It's been motorcycles for me. The barn finds, the container finds ~ That "tampered with" motorcycle from the latino neighborhood in Massachusetts. Less woodworking for me. It took fbMP to get me off of my woodworking and sailboat rehab dreams. It's the four barrel carburetor bracket that has my attention. My son now settling in the Denver area. So we will see. Maybe I'll ride on by and visit. (I now have three of these, in good shape, not quite running (yet)) Gonna weld up a camping pannier for the Suzuki Bandit 1200. Oh yea! 70 years old in May. Life is good. 🙏

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

You are welcome to stop by, especially if you bring the 1200. I just picked up another bike myself.

@stevenwarner7348

Ай бұрын

@@MikeFarrington Wow!

Always a pleasure to see you grinding away in the boardroom...

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Hi Mike, you’re absolutely awesome… I love the quality and the enthusiasm you put into the projects. I loved when you said you had to probe the accuracy of the 0.260” measurement. Thanks a lot for sharing your ideas. I’ve had a hard time convincing myself about getting a Tormek mainly for the slow speed. I just realized I’ve found a good alternative by going with your idea. Saul

@MikeFarrington

28 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. The more I use this setup, the more I like it. I think you will too. Good luck with your build.

I love your furniture builds, can you show more of those??

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Yes, I have a few pieces planned after I get through a few other house/shop things.

Excellent video and good to see a new one.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Your fans miss you Mike! Thanks for putting this up. That shaper is pretty fancy btw, yes I am jealous much, thanks for asking!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Yay! Welcome back

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

It's very therapeutic to watch you organize your shop.... Goals...

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

The cigarette joke was on point! I actually LOL'd

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! Great to hear.

I honestly had no idea the versatility a bench grinder could have with all of the different options for jigs. Always figured it’s great to sharpen a beater chisel or a lawn mower blade or what have you. Didn’t think of it as such an accurate way to sharpen anything complicated other than those things. Very cool! Thanks for always willing to teach us something new. Your videos rock!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Yeah, it's funny, many people just see them as a rough tool, but they can produce very fine accurate work when needed.

Always enjoy your videos!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Mike Farrington - Jedi Master

@greglamphier4430

Ай бұрын

Severely underrated

@greglamphier4430

Ай бұрын

Under viewed?

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

Another excellent video, Mr. Farrington. Of all the WW videos on youtube, yours are the best. "No dice, head lice". hahaha

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

5 months.... happy to see you back!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Its good to be back.

I got so excited when I saw a new video from you! Love your channel, projects and your humor! One of the best on KZread!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Love that offset tip- excellent.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you. That's a good one.

I believe it’s time for me to flyyyy 🎶

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Little pitchy.

@justincottingham3969

Ай бұрын

@@MikeFarrington sounded like an angel. lol. Sweet build too. Going to have to rethink my relationship with my grinder.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

@@justincottingham3969 If thats what an angle sounds like... Yikes.

Excellent video! Thanks for posting.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Heyyyyyyyy it’s been too long! Welcome back sir, hope all is well!

@greglamphier4430

Ай бұрын

P.S. nice video and that shaper is pretty friggin sweet!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

Great video as always Mike!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Happy day when there's a new MF video/tutorial I recommend revisiting some Kings X. Thats my music recommendation.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thanks you. Great recommendation.

The wealth of information that you bestow upon us is incredible!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

So nice when a plan come's togather so nicely!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Indeed.

Fantastic video, as always!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I'm glad to see you back. Thought you might have won the lottery 😉

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

I wish.

Thanks for the video Mike. Something you mentioned in another video stuck with me. You were thanking your subscribers for allowing you the opportunity to spend more time with your family. Now an ex millworker (currently working in construction management) I am looking to find more ways to be in a position to spend time with my family and have started my own channel. It is hard to find the time to get in the shop with a full time job and young family but maybe I will achieve some small taste of the success you have earned. Take a look at a video! Its a small shop with similar sq footage to what you had when you started your career. All the best.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Best of luck with your channel. Keep chipping away.

Just the best woodworking channel! Love basking in the warm glow of your awesomeness Mike!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Top 1 woodworking channel.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Pro tip for stiff cords: just leave them in the sun for a little bit and it will remove a lot of the memory in the cable

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that does help, but I think they should have used a better cord from the start.

The safety bars on the shaper are a must in my opinion. I have never used a shaper without them. And that is 35 to 40 years ago. A colleague was setting up the shaper for some window frames. He quickly ran a test block, without the bars, to save precious time. The ambulance got him, and his one and a half now detached fingers, to the hospital quickly, to save precious time. Alas, the fingers could not be glued back on.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

I had a kickback on a shaper when I was young, I decided that wasn't going to happen again.

Your tools are the envy of the world

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

I made one of those 'Dado stack measuring gauge' MATE! Its so simple but has saved me hours! what a tip.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Totally agree with the Crocs comment!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

We are of one mind on that subject.

It is an overcast Friday here near Chicago and a new Mike Farrington video brings sunlight! Another amazing shop video.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

I love your videos Mike--even as I'm overawed by your machines. Long ago I "learned" to sharpen drill bits from a guy who twisted the bit as he ground it. I'm intrigued by your jig which doesn't seem to require that turning motion.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

I can sharpen a drill bit by hand. They come out OK. These come out much better and more consistent.

Dude! My good man Mike! Speachless does do it justice. I lost count of the number of times during the watch that I thought of a nice comment, too old to keep up here, or you are just too pure. This is super well done, serves as an exaple to us all. To bring some cridibility to what I'm saying, an example is appropriate, I just can't narrow it down to pick one. 'Don't know where the name three piece grover comes from' was one of many that got me.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! Thank you very much.

Only those who have done precise joinery can appreciate how true your cigarette joke was.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! Thank you.

Hahaha you got me rolling on the it's so satisfying you need a cigarette line 🤣 love your content as always!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Love your work, and your videos are top notch! Listening gets me motivated to improve my shop. Even if I don't, your humor and attitude reminds me all can be right in the world.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Everything I needed on a Friday! Buying a new grinder this weekend, timely build, thanks for sharing!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Good timing.

two sticks, one panel. ohhh baby!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha!

Nice to see u after long time mike

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

THOSE UNDERLINES WERE EXCESSIVELY DRAMATIC!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! Yeah, a little over the top.

The only thing worse than blowing a pin nail out of the wood is blowing a pin nail out of the wood and into your finger. Also, I have a Tormek and love it, but have to agree that there is absolutely nothing about their (very, very fine) equipment that's inherently self-explanatory. The edge it makes is worth it, though. Love your shop projects!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I agree on both accounts.

Ive only come across a few people that have a similar attitude towards the tormek, i even have one, but ended up doing exactly what youve done ans got mounts to go in front of the bench grinder, tormek was painfully slow for regrinds, and turning tools. My straight chisels did come off there like razors but the edge left of tormek was weak, so went back to ahnd finishing as i done since young age. Great video Mike and awesome workhmshop grinder set up for everything from hobbist to professional shop, this set up would be the best all round for many applications in my personal opinion.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I did a ton of research and test drove a tormek before coming to this conclusion. I think, while it has compromises, this really is the best all around setup.

Another awesome video by Mr. Farrington, the only thing missing was a music suggestion

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Next one.

Good to see you’re back.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you. It's good to be back.

Great pro-tip in the beginning. And i say to myself:now why didn't I think of that! Well....cuz I'm not a pro. 😅

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Always a pleasure to watch and a few pro tips I really love so thanks.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Great video!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

I agree, flattening just the top of the dowels (or a slight bowl) would give a great tactile feel to the handles.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

We are on the same page.

Great to see another video. And that was defo a pro tip!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Really appreciate a morticed and tenoned door stile and rail.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

My rule is simple: The only thing more dangerous that a dull tool, is the tool trying to use it. Nice job.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Yes! Good point.

Impressive 👏🏼

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌

Great video.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Mike -I have the same moulder and I make plywood inserts that fit between the fences and break through with the cutter It’s great when you want to minimise breakout

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Great tip.

Tormek attachment for the grinder. This makes my wallet happy already having the cbn wheels and not wanting to buy a tormek also. THANK YOU!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Sounds like you are most of the way there. It's a really neat setup.

Awesome video, i have a similar grinder and wheel and the one way system its really great.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Good stuff for sure.

Another awesome video! When using firewood grade and dados, I add a second fence, held onto the fence one thickness off the bench top, and drive the cut piece underneath the second piece, as a method for holding down the cut edge over the blade.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

That is a good idea.

Hi, missed you.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Love it!

@MikeFarrington

23 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

Pleasure to watch!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@jeffreysmith5018

Ай бұрын

@@MikeFarrington no, thank you - project videos like this are the best. Your talent, style and sense of humor make you one of the best!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

@@jeffreysmith5018 You're too kind, thank you.

"If I had those tools I could do that too." No, Chad, you couldn't. Can it. Sweet setup, Mike. It's invigorating watching someone who actually takes the time to fully understand his tools. Nicely done. Also, don't EVER stop telling your dry ass jokes. I'm chuckling like a fool over here. "Don't know where it got its name, but..."

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you. More dry dad jokes incoming...

YAY!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thanks Scott!

Yay new video!! Also I recently picked up the Wynn air filter and the blower to make one of your shop air cleaners. Tired of using the fan with filter taped to it and needed something that could handle more dust / larger area.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Good stuff. This is a giant improvement over the box fan setup.

Mike, To make the dado for the rails and styles for the doors, I picked up a, 8" x 1/4" single blade from Amana. IT IS MONEY!!! its exactly .250 thick. Love it.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Yes, I have one of those too. Totally awesome to have in the quiver.

I miss medium density Farrington. But firewood Farrington is cool too

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Hmm, maybe time for a nickname change.

Fantatsic work 😍😍

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

3:39 +1 for lath screws, they are great, I use them all the time for different projects.

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

An underrated screw for sure.

Hey Mike, so good to have you back. Great video as always! Quick question for you from a European viewer - on the setout square you were using, why does it have a zero (and arrow) aligning with the inner 5" mark on the wider leg and counting 'backwards' toward the leg junction? P.s. croc haters only hate till they try them on for a while!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Agreed about the crocs. As to the square. I'm not sure, that is just how they printed the ruler. Maybe I put it in backwards? I never look at the numbers, only the tick marks.

Hi Mike, nice project! I have the one way jig as well and it’s been great. I don’t like swapping out grinding wheels so I actually bought a second 8” variable speed grinder (I like the Delta) I’ll set up one with 2 CBN wheels and one with a standard wheel and wire wheel. I may super size a cabinet like yours and put them back to back. Love the organizers !

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Good stuff.

I use the same screws to hold my shop casters, but I'm too cheap to even use washers, ha!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! I'm worried a screw alone will pull through.

I have the same grinder and have been wondering if it would accept the diamond wheels. Making a dedicated bench for it is also on my list of things to do. You gave me some ideas, thank you for sharing.

@MikeFarrington

29 күн бұрын

Thank you.

I often buy my firewood from Home Depot! Every bit of their lumber is “firewood” rated. 😂👍🏻

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

So ture.

Looks like 020-1 RS on top of the sanding table!

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

I'm guessing you are well versed on entry mats?

Coulda sworn I heard the crazy satisfied laugh @18:09

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Funny you mention that. First you are correct, that is the crazy satisfied laugh. Good ear. I actually tried to isolate that sound, I was going to pepper it into all my videos when something cool happens. Problem was the mic didn't pick it up good enough. I spent like 20 minutes trying to dial that in.

Firewood grade. Thats the only type of wood I keep lol

@MikeFarrington

29 күн бұрын

Ha! Its cheap.

Great pants (trousers) Classic dance 👖👖👖 ‘Cos everyone loves 🏀 room 😂😂😂😂😂

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Honch was John’s partner on CHiPs

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

Ha! Totally.

Would have been nice to see some grass clippings to verify sharpness ?

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

My grass is still totally brown, our spring comes late here in Colorado.

Thanks for this post. Like every novice woodworker sharpening is an issue we struggle to master. I have read many opinions. In my effort to adopt a single standard for sharpening I have adopted Rob Cosman’s approach. The issue though I have is “finding” the various bevels freehand. That is primary, secondary and tertiary bevels. And in addition to keeping the bevel square to the blade. I purchased a Tormek. Never used it because I see a conflict between hollow ground vs flat grind. You use hollow ground. So here are some questions. Do you employ the “ruler” trick for your plane blades? 2 After the initial grind on the wheel, do you progress to a secondary bevel or even tertiary bevel on plane and chisel blades? Any insight and help would be appreciated. Thanks

@MikeFarrington

Ай бұрын

I don't want to sound like I'm criticizing you, but it sounds like you've been reading/watching too much. Sharpening is two simple processes, establishing a bevel at a given angle, and polishing the bevel. My suggestion is to figure out how you want to establish a bevel, if you have a tormek, use that. Next figure out how you'd like to polish. In my opinion, water stones are best. I suggest starting with a 5k stone. Freehand or with a jig, just polish the cutting edge, do not worry about extra angles. Get really good at that. After a while you will learn what you do and don't like, make changes to suit your needs. Hope this helps.