Giving my Neighbors' Tree a New Life
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
My neighbor's gave me the logs from the tree they had removed in their front yard. At the time I didn't have any equipment for sawing or moving the logs. I had to get creative to move the logs into my yard and I bought a chainsaw mill to cut the logs into slabs. Close to a decade late, I'm finally getting around to using some of the wood.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro and Design
6:10 - Lumber Selection
13:35 - Slab Encapsulation
23:06 - Case Joinery
27:50 - Veneer Panels
41:28 - Divider and Door
49:42 - Hinges
52:03 - Prefinishing and Assembly
1:03:00 - Hanging the Door
1:12:08 - Door Pull
1:17:12 - Final Details
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I got so much pleasure out of this build as i'm sure your friends will as well. The complexity of the scotch will compliment the complexity of the cabinet. I can imagine how much fun that first sip will be!
Beautiful!! Only improvement to the video would be to see your friends reaction when you deliver the cabinet. I’m sure they were overjoyed.
@johnking8679
Жыл бұрын
I would love to be a fly on the wall when you give your neighbors that cabinet !! Their faces and reactions should be GREAT when they see what you've done !!
@joek511
Жыл бұрын
I agree, he dropped the Ball,,,lol. Maybe on his next post
@kristilbilyeu7682
Жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I was going to comment 😁 That’s one of the best parts of a project IMO is seeing the reaction of the recipients of your gift.
To think that wee tree started an Empire! 🌳 Seriously though, an hour and a half never flew by so quickly. I enjoyed watching you build this project and appreciate just how much thought and love went into it. As always the explanations of your design process and structural solutions are easy to understand, adding to my somewhat limited woodworking knowledge. Thank you Matt for the inspiration and education.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the compliments. Thank you!
@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va
Жыл бұрын
@@mcremona I know you are a little short on wood... But maybe you should connect with Jake from Guilty of Treeson to see if you can collect some of the trees he cuts down that's not local to your area.
@joek511
Жыл бұрын
Looks great, I hope you record the delivery. I have a log from my Dad that sat for about 40 years, red oak. 6 by 8 by about 5 feet.
@Jeff-jg7jh
Жыл бұрын
@@joek511 It might be underwhelming; Hey, thanks. But that's good enough. It took time to build it and it might take time to appreciate.
Your videos are what originally inspired me to take up woodworking. I went fairly deep down the rabbit hole, designing and building furniture for myself, my friends, and eventually customers. I tried the KZread thing as well for a bit, making a couple videos before falling out of love with the hobby and eventually selling all of my woodworking machines. I haven’t done any woodworking in 3+ years now, but I very much enjoyed this video, the same way I did years ago when you first introduced me to woodworking. Thank you for all the content you’ve created over the years, Matt.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for those kind words, Kevin!
If you cut a hole in the door in the shape of a heart, the box is going to look like a John 100%.
That turned out beautifully! And the fact that it came from their tree just adds to it. What a great gift.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@ryananthony4840
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
Great project Matt. You're very kind hearted towards your neighbors.
YOUR HAIR GROWS SOOO FAST
OK, so you were clearly building this when I met you at George's Makers event in Hammond. This is really nice, well done! The magnet catch is brilliant, thanks for sharing Matt!
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
It was already done by then 😄
What a sweet and generous thing to do for a neighbour.
As a Scotsman 🏴 I approve this.
Priceless gift made with a kind heart for a friend. Years of use and memories.
such a artist. My father did woodwork and I thought he was detailed and a real craftsman. He would have loved this.
Love the shot of the thicknesser where we can see the cyclonic dust seperation.
my favorite part of this video is how much that hunk of wood at 10 mins is in the shape of Minnesota with like one cut.
Holy Crap Matthew! That was simply amazing! I never enjoyed watching a project as much as yours in a long time! What a fantastic piece of carpentry mastery. Your neighbour will be so lucky to have a wonderful piece as this in their home. Well done Matt! Cheers! P.S. The little pully thingy and magnet were brilliant!
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Been watching your videos for 3 years
Ah, yes, that little air cushion!Soooo satisfying! I wanted to see a little brass engraved plaque next to the famous fissure, saying " San Andreas". Ideally, a flat-tip screwdriver should completely FILL the screw slot and the contersunk hinge- hole width. A little touch of candle-wax works wonders on brass screws PUSH the screw across the side of the candle,;that way, the wax is in front of the screw thread!I wanted to see the neighbours' reaction!!
Really enjoyed the making of this cabinet. The only two things I would’ve done differently are; 1. Make the shelf a floating shelf by drilling parallel holes down both sides and a recess round end mortises at the bottom of the shelf to locate it on nice chrome pins; which you can move to any level inside the cabinet. 2. Mount the door flush to the outer edge of the cabinet with hidden kitchen like soft close hinges to maximise that really nice epoxy finish and minimise the door frame to be the same thickness as the wood that used for the main sides of the cabinet. But, truthfully, I can’t really be disappointed with a man who drinks a 12yr old single malt Glenmorangie Whisky… Cheers.
Beautiful, Matthew. Your neighbour will really enjoy his single malt even more now.
Incredible, Matt !! What an awesome cabinet that you can certainly be proud of making !! Your neighbor will be so proud, having made this from a tree that once grew in their yard. Superb workmanship !!
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
thank you, John!
i really like the shot with the transparent cyclone doing its thing in the background
It turned out beautiful . I cant imagine designing and making it. My brain doesn't work so good anymore. Great job
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
Do more of these you are obviously a great craftsman with a huge over dose of artist. Thanks for the education and entertainment. Be well. Roger in Ga
Absolutely love the magnets hidden in the wood! That is an absolute beautiful piece of craftsmanship! Fantastic job 👏
Glad to see im not the only one pushimg down on that drum sander belt👍🏻😂
It is your solemn duty to let us know how they liked it.
Thanks for sharing this Matt! Absolutely the most beautiful "small" cabinet build I've ever seen, and I learned so much watching.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnbickwernert7508
Жыл бұрын
@@mcremona what type of band saw band
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Lenox trimaster 1/2” 3tpi
@johnbickwernert7508
Жыл бұрын
What type of band saw blade for your mill are you using???
Definitely NOT for the age of Prohibition! No one would want to hide that beauty!!! Great job Matt.👍😄
The cabinet turned out beautifully. Those panels from the tree provide an incredible touch of color. That they are from their tree just adds a real personal touch. Congrats on a piece well conceived and constructed.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
Wow. Great job. Just what I need another admirer to slow me down from working.
Love the 'Whale Scraper' haha. Matt it is always a pleasure watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Glad to see you back in the shop. Beautiful cabinet. I like your catch. I made a sideboard with magnetic catches years ago. I put the magnets in the top of the door frame before assembly and the matching ones in the rail of the opening. The one in the rail was about 1/8" further "in" and pulled the door slightly too far. A tiny stop held it just right. Completely concealed. I like the air cushion with yours. Magic. Thanks for posting.
I started woodworking because I loved the smell of cut wood. After I started watching you, I developed that love of the look of wood with curl, ray flecks, etc. And for that, you made me a better woodworker.
Love it. Looks incredible.
Gorgeous project! I’ve taken old church pews apart and repurposed the wood for clocks. Named my projects “Sentimental Recreations.” Video does a great job of illustrating how much work goes into a relatively small handmade piece.
Love the cabinet you made.
So beautiful Matt, you are one talented human and generous neighbor.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That turned out awesome! If you wanna be neighbors, I'd be tickled pink with a whiskey cabinet like that.
A very nice gift with a lot on meaning.
That's great ..looks beautiful. I wish I had a walnut box for my grandfathers old colt pistol. Youd be the guy who could make it happen lol. Great video. God bless.
Very nice, thanks for sharing Matt.
To be able to provide a friend with such a gift is a wonderful thing to do.
Amazing job Matt. Great job.
Beautifully done!
what a wonderful gift- they will love it!
I second guessed clicking on an 1.5 hour video... but here I am, not regretting a single moment.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
What a beautiful gift!
Your patience to deta is AMAZING!!! Not too many have the patience to build quality furniture like you do other than the Amish and Mennonites!!! Love your channel!!!!
Projects always turn out the best when you are making them with that little extra love and care for people you know well. I don't know why, but it just seems to always happen.
Matthew, great job! I really enjoy how thoughtful you are in each step of the process.The wood is gorgeous and the joinery is pot on. I really like the idea of your handle and hidden magnets! I'm sure your friends will appreciate your thoughtful gift.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
Can’t say enough how beautiful and thoughtful that cabinet is. Oh nice hair cut :)
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Words fail me, that is gorgeous. I might have to move next door.
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
That looks amazing!! Well done. Beautiful piece.
Matt, I was most impressed by your imaginagive use of, and placement of the magnets for the catches. Brilliant!
@mcremona
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Always enjoy your videos Matt.
That was absolutely wonderful in every respect.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
A beautiful piece! Well done!
I love this video Matt, I started watching about the same time as you milling up this tree.I started my journey with urban lumbering too Al about the same time.!!!
What an awesome gift. 👍👍👍
Love the attention to detail, especially the handle.
Love the cabinet. A nice gift for your friend.
Gorgeous!
Really cool project to watch you put together. What lucky neighbors!
Absolutely beautiful !!!
Absolutely gorgeous piece, well done!! 👍🏻👏🙂
That's Gorgeous!!
I love the way you take time and effort . Things look beautiful
Awesome Matt.
What a lovely gesture! Great woodworking! Thanks, Matt.
That’s awesome Mat very talented young man love seeing all your videos
Beautiful work!
BEAUTIFUL JOB MATT!!!
I can tell you love it but the workmanship you're awesome
Absolutely beautiful!👍👍
This is absolutely magnificient!
Awesome design! Excellent craftmanship!
Wonderful project your neighbors are lucky to this beauty.
Love this project
Beautiful!
unbelievably stunning!
Mr. Rogers is now my second best neighbor. Won't you be my neighbour? Beautiful concept and final product. You make it look so easy. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler. Hope to view some other projects from you.
Wonderful Job!
That was amazing to see come together
Brilliant job.
That was a great video, thank for your time and you are truly a craftsman.
Thank you for sharing your expertise
Once again: Perfect work!
I loved every minute!! Ty
Matt still knows how to make stuff out of wood 😆 turned out incredibly nice! I hope they love it!
That is a magnificent gift, Matt. The resin and wood veneers are beautiful, and bonus: You taught me how to make a cabinet for myself. Mine won't be a masterpiece like yours, but it will be beautiful, and it will be mine!
That's beautiful.
What a BEAUTIFUL job!
very cool Matt awesome work
I applied finish (Fornby's Tung Oil) to all 9 of the pieces I made for exactly the same reason as you. I didn't see anyway I could apply a finish assembled that would look the same. I've since then learned a great deal about finishing wood.
Wow Matt, that is beautiful.
Beautiful Job!
Beautiful work lovingly done always shows through Thanks
Excellent work, sir. Cheers 👏