Honestly, first time seeing one of your videos & I wanted to let you know I'm subscribing specifically because you're one of few youtube woodworkers that actually talks about the need to finish every part of the board, even parts no one will ever see, to even out wood explansion/contraction.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Karl! I greatly appreciate the kind words and the comment about finishing both sides. It's definitely something you learn the hard way if you don't do it!

@barstad-9591

Жыл бұрын

Karl Ditto on everything you said!

that "total boat baby" still gets me every time haha

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make me chuckle every time 😂

I just want to say that I think most people underestimate the random orbital sander for doing a roundover. You won't get a really dramatic roundover without putting in a lot of work but you can get a very nice small one so easily. I personally use that technique quite a bit.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

I definitely use it, but it's very easy to "over" round something very quickly and get an uneven profile, but practice makes perfect. 👍😎

I didn't think I would like the bowties sitting proud of the desktop, but what a great minimal accent! Great work!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great work from great team. Say hi to your hardworking coworkers Lola & Jerry ❤️😻😻 Thank you for sharing, I had great time ✌🏻🛠⚙️🥃

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

That looks stunning and the brass bow ties set it off

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I really appreciate it.

Damn. You are one of the BEST people on the internet when it comes to talking to an audience. Very relaxed, with just the right amount of sensible humor to make for a really enjoyable experience. Some people are just plain ridiculous clowns when they talk. I wish more people had your kind of ease when talking to an audience and still being informative. I'll watch any video you post. Kudos!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much for the comment and the kind words. You keep watching and I'll keep posting! 👍

You should win an award for cramming as much tooling into your shop while still remaining a usable work area. Is your sock drawer as well organized?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂😜 it’s definitely shoehorned in there! Thanks!

My God,this is nu just woodworking,is more like a opera! Congrats!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Too kind! Thank you very much! 🙏

now i know what is "Made with love" mean. Your attention to detail and commitment to doing things right is so nice to see

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻👍🏻

Yes there was a LOT of assembly required. Especially as Lady Liberty did come without the rocky plinth... the rest was delivered as something like squareyard plates that had to be assembled around an interior skeleton. I had a storybook or maybe audiobook about this and the transatlantic cable they first laid in the 1870s when i was a child and it was fascinating.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

👍😎

Is this going to become a habit? I watch your videos and see you easily turn out beautiful pieces AND teach everybody something every time! If it is, I'm all in!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

That’s the plan! 😜😂

Good call on pillowing those bow ties. Gives it more depth. Awesome piece, Keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake!! I appreciate the comment and the kind words! 👍😎

Nice! I really like how you ended up building the legs: nice way to minimize wood waste while beefing up the appearance. I also enjoy how you describe the thinking that lead you to do a certain process this or that way, very inspiring every time I watch one of your videos. And I'm always amazed at how Lola and Jerry behave in your workshop: mine would go crazy after a few minutes while yours appear so calm...

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jacques! I greatly appreciate the kind words. And it's a total mystery how Jerry and Lola tolerate all the noise and commotion out in the shop on a daily basis 😹

Wow Keith, That was a big and heavy job. It looked beautiful! Wil-

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wil! My back is still in recovery mode 😂

Those brass bowties match the aesthetic so damn well. I'm loving the use of new tech to get what you need. I understand the appeal of pure handcrafting with chisels, but in the end it's still about the end result.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! And yes, I'm all about using technology to allow more speed and creativity. 👍😎

Didn’t have time to watch until this evening. Once again, I’m in awe. It’s a joy to watch you do this work so well. I also love how much you love to do it. Legendary.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I greatly appreciate the kind words, Rick! Glad you enjoyed the video. 👊

Thanks Keith. Absolutely fantastic.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Rock on! Thanks David 💪👊

Slick work Keith!! Went well with my Sunday morning Coffee and Pancakes.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bart! That sounds delightful, by the way!

This build was well worth the wait. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this project and as always, turned out to be a work of art. Good luck on the next builds Keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the kind words.

You killed this one, turned out great. Curious though, lets say you couldn't use a Shaper origin for the bow ties what would be your approach? Make a router template, free hand with router and clean up with a chisel, or something else? I'm a lifelong Seinfeld fan, love the references you throw in.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Yes! You could absolutely make a template with the Shaper for bowties. You could set the machine to cut on the outside of your line to cut the bowties, and then make a temple by cutting on the inside of the line and they should mate together perfectly. And so glad you appreciate the Seinfeld references!!

Absolutely incredible Kieth. Thanks for sharing.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻

Keith, that has to be your best piece yet! Super stunning. I enjoyed every second of that video. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! So glad to hear that! 👊

DAMN... That is an AMAZING Piece.!.!.! Well done, good sir...WELL DONE.!.!.!.!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! 👍🏻

All’s I can say is wow holy moly you are an amazing woodworker I’ve been watching your videos nonstop I’m so inspired thank you

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Much appreciated, Thomas 🙏👊

Absolutely amazing‼️

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Josie! 🙌🏻

what a gorgeous slab of walnut! The brass bowties are mint. Awesome job Keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! Much appreciated, my man 👊🏻

Watching Your videos is like eating a cake! Thank You!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could supply your sugar fix! 🍰😜😂

What a beautiful piece!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

Another beautiful build! Thanks for the tip on the white pencil too. Works great without being too brittle. Digging the pink butterflies too! 😆

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! And dang those butterflies. LOL.

Beautiful, Keith! Really amazing work!!! 😃 The table looks sweet there! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Spectacular!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Ron!

Love, love, love the level of process detail, just chock full of great info and insight. Understanding how to do something is great, but with so many interesting custom features, explaining the why behind it the way you do is really priceless. Great video!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful and I greatly appreciate the feedback! 👍 🙌

Love how this turned out, great one Keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it 👊🏻

Beautiful work, and that brass???? GRRRRrrrrrroooowl!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! 🤙🏻😎

Beautiful work and another great video. Keep ‘‘em coming!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Cheers 🍻

Nice job! Goes well with that Room & Board cabinet.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻👍🏻

That desk is gorgeous wow! Great job!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Cheers!

You never disappoint Mr. Johnson. Beautiful project.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Jeff! Thank you sir!

Very beautiful work love the way it came out and all your attention to detail.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Great video. Hubby & I loved seeing the shopcat Lola wandering around in the video!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue! Lola and Jerry love the shop! 😻

Fantastic job Keith! 👍🏻

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Very nice desk. Those legs looked difficult. Some serious skill on that

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! They were definitely a challenge 👍🏻

I like the prefinish detail. nice touch. good job

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! 👍🏻

Great video! Love the details! No questions on any steps of the process!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I appreciate it! 👊

Very nice, as usual. You definitely found a great looking slab for the table top which really makes a difference!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I think so too! Willard Brothers has a great inventory of slabs.

I’m very impressed with your skills, very nice start to finish!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Very nice, I like how the brass bow ties turned out

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I dig them, too!

Keith you and I agree. We both said WOW at the same time during the beauty shots. 😄

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks! 😉😜

I'm a big fan of your videos Keith, love the techniques, as well as the commentary which on occasion has some comedic factor. Great job!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Caleb!! Thanks very much! I occasionally try to be funny 😜

Another classic Keith.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Had a lot of fun building this one! 👊

Those bow ties, love the look of highly polished brass.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too. Unfortunately, it doesn't stay that way for long 😜

@pitsnipe5559

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking That’s for sure. How do I know? Nine years in USN. They love their polished brass. 😁

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@pitsnipe5559 Haha. There you go. Thank you for your service!

Amazing craftsmanship as always Keith. Really beautiful piece.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, David! It was hard to let this one go! 😜

Well…..just like always…..you knocked it out of the park! That desk is gorgeous!!! Great work Keith. Really enjoyed watching that. Thank you!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot, Mike! Super appreciate that! 👊🏻

Ok Keith well done sir. Well done. Thank you for doing a base that you actually made.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Right on man! Thanks so much for the support. And building the bases are my favorite part!

@joelw6215

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking me and my 5 month old son watched it this morning . Everything in his bedroom I made with walnut so I love the inspiration.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@joelw6215 Oh my! That's awesome!

That is a very pretty desk Keith, thanks for sharing the build.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching, Theo 👊🏻

Love your stuff! Another beautiful one. You’re the man! Also loving the longer videos!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Good to know. It's always a struggle figuring out the best length for a video.

That is beautiful.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

that brass bow ties are so sweet.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I dig 'em, too! 😜

Fantastic!!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Beautiful.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

That is beautiful! Those brass bow ties really make it.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Beautiful work! Love the video.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Scott!

Incredible masterpiece!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Beautiful job as usual Keith! Again, your attention to detail is amazing. Even though this was a 40 minute video, it didn't seem like it when watching it. No unnecessary fluff (other than the shop clawfloofs!), just straight, refined woodworking. Looking forward to your next one!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It's always a hard choice to make a video that long, but I really wanted to show the entire process on this one, so thanks for watching. And you had me LOL at "clawfloofs" 😹

Great Job, Keith! 👍😍 I love your videos so much! You have great ideas, great craftmanship, lovely cats and a great sense of humor! Your videos are never boring and I always pick up a nice little trick. Thank you for that! 🙏 Greetings from Germany.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀! So glad you enjoy my content! 🙏🙌

If you close your eyes and listen, you sound just like Bill Burr…😂😂😂. Took me 20 minutes to figure out who you sounded like. Awesome video and amazing craftsmanship! Subbed.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Ha! I’ll take it! We were both born in the Boston area, so it makes sense 😜

Holy hell!! That is an awesome desk! Great job 👏🏻

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I appreciate it!

Great piece Keith. Enjoyed the video and the detail.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad you liked it 👍🏻

While I've done a couple of these types of desks, those legs were amazing! Beautiful skill and creativity.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, John! Thank you 👍🏻

Daaaang Keith! That's a work of art!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏 🙌

I love the presentation style!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Beauty-full.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, as usual. Caught that Keith's Johnson joke. Very subtle and classy. LOL. I remember that the Egyptians used to worship cats as if they were gods and I've always thought that they believed this because cats believe it to be true as well. At 8:41, that pose is definitely the pose of a being that thinks you are beneath it and you should worship it.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂 Oh yes, these cats definitely rule the household...we are just her for food, water and shelter!

luxurious, very impressive!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Stephan!

Great Job!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻👍🏻😎

Amazing work as always. I will aspire one day to build beautiful pieces of art like you!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Wow amazing Keith! Love your work and your channel. Keep it up 👍🏿

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ken! Will do!

From another Steve that is getting into woodworking as well and loves Walnut too. This thing is amazing, great work!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Word of caution…once you go walnut…😜

Real cool desk

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Keith, if you are ever in southern VT for work/vacation, feel free to drop by our yard, and I will give you a few dry slabs for free. I've been following you since the walnut-x table, and listen to the podcast as well, and it would be nice to support you in a tangible way. Keep up the good work, Morsels. -Andy

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! That's incredibly generous of you, Andy - I would love that!! What's the best way to get a hold of you? I'm heading in that general direction Labor Day weekend and may have a little spare time to swing through. And thanks for you support across all platforms. 👊

Loved it 👍

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

So glad! Thanks!

Perfekt work!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan!

Awesome work Keith, beautiful desk! 😍👍🏻👊🏻

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Fred! 👊

Wow!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

Well, this is what I call heavy duty joinery :) beautiful piece.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It should hold 😜💪

First time KZread fed me your channel. Super impressed with your work. High skill, loads of experience and style. Subscribed because of your detailed narration. You explained everything so well without long winded explanations.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Doug. I greatly appreciate the comment and the kind words about my content! Hope you find my other videos equally as agreeable! 🙏🏻👊🏻

Anything you need buddy! 😘 turned out great!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

You rock! Thanks dude! 👊

The grain pattern on that slab is gorgeous

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

It has some figure I've never seen before!

Great work. Wow👍👍👍

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

Love it

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers!

Incredible

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

Great project that turned out beautifully. Found you from the build with Jason and so glad I did. Looking forward to more of your work.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Liam! Glad to have you aboard. 👍🏻

Great work great video!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely beautiful. The overall simplicity of it (which it wasn’t) by having no drawers or such for a desk is what makes it even more beautiful

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! And there was almost a drawer, but totally agree that it looks better without one. Thanks for the comment!

wow!!!very beautyful!!!!good job!!!best regards

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! 😁

Love the project Keith and great job on the edit!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Super appreciate it, bro! 👊

Magnifique. Très beau travail. J adore. Merci beaucoup pour vos vidéos. Caresses à mr jerry.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😺

VERY NICE BUILD !!!!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! 🤙🏻

That is some seriously inspiring craftsmanship Keith. Your attention to detail and commitment to doing things right is so nice to see. Especially in this 30 second tiktok infested world. I cans see your morsels really pick up in this video

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!! Myself and my morsels really appreciate the kind words!

@ungratefulbastard8166

Жыл бұрын

Keith if you don’t mind me ask ; What kind of small bandsaw you have in your videos . I would like to know , not the big one . The one with a small table .

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@ungratefulbastard8166 Milwaukee Portaband. It's a metal cutting band saw, not for wood.