That is definitely the least amount of dust I have ever seen when cutting MDF! That Festool Saw and Vacuum is no joke!!!! Loved the shop you’re and you have a great layout!!! Stash tools away that aren’t used everyday. Also audio was way better on the shop tour so I see you have already improved!!!

Good video! Glad to see a woodworker from Alabama!

Your skills and creativity are 2nd to none. Even the visual video production is top flight. I know it must be a significant challenge to get quality sound in a garage/shop environment. When you get that figured out (I know you will), it will improve these even more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@AlabamaWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and thank you for the kind words.

A rather nice playroom with lots of nice toys! Suggestion: Work on your audio. You need a body mounted mic. That might help with the echo in the shop. Also, cut back the audio when machines are running. Good luck with your channel!

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

P Lemieux Thanks

Nice job Huy! So nice to see you on YT! That top is a an absolute beast! There will be no problem with sagging on that...

@AlabamaWoodworker

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Guy! Your encouragement means a lot to me!

And yours is the cleanest shop I've ever seen!!! I'll look for your video on DC if you have one. If not, I hope that'll be coming sometime soon.

Great attention to detail, thanks for video!

Definitely a solid top!

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Trevor Wheeler Thanks, Trevor!

Great video Huy! I really enjoyed it! I am definitely looking forward to seeing more videos from you!! And that is definitely one beast of a top! Great job!

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jenny!

Great video man, awesome shop!

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Excellent video man! I think back to my first KZread video and yours blows mine away. You do an excellent job explaining what you are doing, the shots are solid and you keep it interesting by cutting the clips at the right time to keep them quick. One thing I was told when I started was to keep our types of videos really tight and to the point. Show just enough to explain what you are doing but keep it moving. It's tough to do at times, but it's fun. Oh, don't forget to link to your social media accounts in video descriptions! I saw your comment on instagram about sound and you have a few options. Get a lav mic (wired or wireless), get a shotgun style mic thats mounted on your camera or do post voiceover work. I do a little of both in mine but find that if you explain what you are doing in the video with a mic, it makes editing faster (for me anyways). Hope that helps! I'm looking forward to your future videos! Welcome to the team!

@AlabamaWoodworker

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice, Sean. I'm thinking shotgun mic/hot shoe mic. I noticed that when I turned the gain up on my camera, the sound is "blown," but if I turn down the gain the sounds is "muffled."

Great table with a fantastic design! Do you use sketchup? or just draw everything out by hand?

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

FranklinWoodWorks I draw everything on engineering paper. I'm used to doing it this way because of my years in engineering school.

@turningpoint6643

6 жыл бұрын

Since I'm far more into metal machining than wood working I'm subscribed more for my own general interest. However my machining interests have taught me a lot probably the average wood worker has no need for or interest in. But your engineering experience shows up real well in your designs and work. Very rare to see that with wood workers and just one of the reasons I've subscribed. You should take that as a large compliment. :-)

Great video and what a beautiful shop. The cabinets around the shop show your craftsmanship and enticed me to subscribe. One question I have is, have you ever considered a lavaliere mic to reduce the echo and our need to turn up the volume on your videos? Keep up the videos and I'll keep watching! Thanks!😎

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Barry Tipton Hey Barry! Thanks for watching! Yes, I've bought a lav mic and transmitter/receiver. If you watch my more recent videos (shop tour and precision fence video) the sound is drastically improved.

beast mode router table..makes me re think mine,,lol i just have a 2'x3; piece of melamine so i wouldnt of wasted anytime..just the 5$ it cost and 2 mins i spent cutting and rabbeting the hole..lol hmmm..gonna watch the rest tomorrow..ik i sd this already but dude your shop is AWESOME!

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Joe basementwoodworking Thanks, Joe! Yeah, the table is somewhat over engineered but I had issues with table sag in the past and I wanted to guarantee it wasn't going to happen again...so, I built out like a tank.

Why mdf not plywood, just to ask?.

Greetings from Opelika. Nice shop.

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great job. Curious as to why you went with MDF and Formica? I would have thought melamine would be easier and overall about the same cost. Regardless you have anew subscriber...thanks for sharing.

I find your videos very interesting an well put together. What has peeked my interest though is the workshop apron you use, is it a brand name? I've been trying to catch the name but have not quite managed it.

@AlabamaWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

The apron is made by Bucket Boss and can be found on Amazon for $17. It's a good apron. Thank you for watching.

Can you please do a video on the design of your outfeed table? What are the tracks in the side for? Thanks!

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

You know Jeff, I think I just might do that! You're one of many people that have asked many that have asked me about my outfeed/assembly table. I'll do a video on it soon. In the meantime, the tracks on the side are for dovetail shaped clamps, specifically the Festool ratchet clamps and screw clamps.

Just discovered your channel and really enjoy the content. Can you comment on the purpose of a torsion box design? Is it for structural rigidity?

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael! Thank you for watching! That's great question. Yes, you're absolutely right, the torsion box is for structural rigidity. If you notice, I actually have a router table in the extension wing of my table saw. I built that router table 2 years prior but it had developed a slight bow/cup, which is dangerous and caused a lot of burning of wood. Admittedly, I probably over-engineered this router table but I wanted nothing to chance. The torsion box helps prevent the bowing/cupping from occurring and keeps the top perfectly flat. Also, sorry about the sound in this video. I'm now using a wireless lav mic. It's a constant learning progression.

hey man just found you on youtube. great video and build, can I suggest just one thing, maybe a small clip on mic instead of the camera audio, i was having trouble hearing you at times.

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

Definitely something I'm working on improving. Thank you!

@WalterRiggs

7 жыл бұрын

Alex Campili Definitely agree. Sound quality is more important than video quality

With all the "lamination" going on in this build you better have about 12inches of hardened concrete base to put it on😎

Hey love your videos! One side note when you run the machines perhaps lower the volume during editing. I have the volume up super high to hear you talk and it's super loud when you run the machines :)

@AlabamaWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. This video is from August 2016. Please watch my more recent videos to see if this issue has been improved.

@OrangesII

6 жыл бұрын

AlabamaWoodworker I checked out newer videos and it's much better :)

This is the 2nd video I watched . I have never used FESTOOL TOOL'S BEFORE. I'm noticing that you go very slow no matter what tool you used . The saw, the router and jigsaw all move so slow . Is it because they are so underpowered? Or are you so cautious or ?? It looks awkward to me. And the dust collection on the jigsaw was horrible? Was the suction turned on. Just my observations

The thing that you call formica is actually called HPL and i Know this cause i am a carpenter in the Netherlands

@AlabamaWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Noah Somers Formica is the brand of plastic laminate I used and is readily available in the U.S. m.lowes.com/pd/Formica-Brand-Laminate-Solid-Colors-48-in-x-96-in-Mission-White-Matte-Laminate-Kitchen-Countertop-Sheet/1000069753

Where did you get that sick ass apron.

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

aaron little It's a Bucket Boss SuperBib apron bought through Amazon.

@Ron-nq6ft

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the quick response. Your shop is absolutely gorgeous.

@Ron-nq6ft

7 жыл бұрын

Just bought it

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

aaron little It's a pretty inexpensive item. I love having the available pockets. Thank you!

your shop is fantastic i could be jelious but that is a sin

@AlabamaWoodworker

7 жыл бұрын

HAHA! I believe the feeling of jealousy is not a sin. However, if jealousy causes one to covet and act out on that covetousness, then that's a problem. Regardless, all this "stuff" isn't mine anyway; I'm just a steward of the gifts.

That boom arm looks pretty nice off the wall! lol :) Great first video, hope we see more to come!

@AlabamaWoodworker

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It's worked well for me.