Keith, I love how detailed you get with every part of the process. I haven’t found another maker on KZread who goes as deep as you do, and I’m super grateful for the extra time you dump into editing to make it happen🙏

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I really appreciate that feedback. It's always a struggle deciding how deep to go while keeping people's attention. 👊

@OldePhart

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking You underestimate your presentation ability... You have a good style - lots of humor and earnest(ness?). You could make mowing the lawn sound like fun. It's a gift most don't have. I hope you never tire of it.

@plumbum6558

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

I absolutely LOVE that you show the entire process. Start, when you screw up (which we all do, some just pretend like they're perfect I guess), the problem solving, final results. Absolute master at the craft. Well done.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for the feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time comment. I definitely like to share the mistakes when I can and how I problem solve them in hopes others can pick up a tip or 2 to apply to their own projects.

@AS-cq6uq

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking you’re very humble as well. Love when I get to watch a new video of yours. Absolutely pleasure. You’re getting good at attention to detail for the videos for sure. Thanks for everything, Keith,

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@AS-cq6uq You bet! Thanks for the support 🙏

Great vid. You are so fortunate to be able to have clients that allow you to use the time, money and materials you need to get the job done how you want it using the best tool for the job. For most its its just "Get it out the door" far too often. You seem to have the perfect combination of good craftsmanship while still being able to enjoy your work. Look forward to every episode. Love the mistakes just as much. We all do it so seeing how to fix them is just as much value. Pet the cats for me!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! And believe me, I take it on the chin a little bit with all the extra work I put in.

@CreativeCarpentry

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking if we were to actually charge for all the hours we spent thinking the design through and obsessing over every little detail, then getting it all together so that it looks nice and clean- nothing looking out of place then cost to the clients would be too high to justify the purchase 😆. It’s a good job most of us get a sense of enjoyment working and pride in the finished product.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@CreativeCarpentry Well said. That is exactly it. When you build unique pieces each time that you have never built, you can only price based on past experience. When you make the same thing all the time, it's much easier to dial in your pricing structure.

I was told once that a master cabinet/furniture maker is a master at hiding his mistakes. Well done!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! 🙏🏻😎

I just discovered your channel and ive been bingeing them in-between being in the woodshop doing my own project. Ive already picked up about half a dozen tips! You're awesome. Great furniture and great video making. And its real woodworking not just cutting a rectangle and pouring 10 gallon of epoxy on it!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! And don't worry...you won't find any epoxy pours here (unless I cross over to the dark side 😈😜)!

As a belt and suspenders person myself, I appreciate the use of multiple fasteners here. Looking forward to seeing next steps on this project. Thanks for sharing!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Right on! We are becoming few and far between 😜👊

Love this video! I like how you take a break throughout the video for some live in the shop instruction and not just voice over.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes it's just easier to explain things in the moment than later on the voiceover. Thanks for the feedback!

@5280Woodworking

Жыл бұрын

Yea I appreciate this aspect of his video craft as well.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@5280Woodworking Thanks man! 👊

The wife decided she wanted white oak kitchen cabinets. Very excited to see the finishing segment of part 2. As always your logical thinking and attention to detail is second to none. Thanks for sharing. 😁

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Your wife has good taste 😜

I really enjoyes this build. Just watched both videos 2 times. Lol

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you! A double-double feature 😜

It makes me chuckle when you speak of "cutting rabbits". I've watched enough woodworking videos to know exactly what they are, but here in the UK I'm sure we call them "rebates". Or am I miss-remembering my woodworking lessons from school?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

2 ай бұрын

Rebates are rabbets are synonymous 😃

KJ good to see you around again with another project. Looking forward for the assembly and finishing vid.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Henry! Part 2 should be out soon. Thanks for watching!

I'm a 44 yr old woman from New Zealand & I havent done any woodwork since I was forced at school when I was 11 - & I fucked it up if I'm being totally honest LOL. However, I LOVE ur videos! I love ur narration, plus the "total boat baby" cracks me up every time!! Def one of my fave channels!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks so much! Sorry to hear you fumbled your early woodworking years. So happy you enjoy my videos. Cheers!

You have shop cats. That makes you the de facto best woodworking channel on YT. No really! Great video as always!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Douglas! The shop cats definitely keep me going!!

Keith another great video!!! Can't wait to see part 2!!!! I also can't believe you take the time to reply to what looks like every single comment! The best you tube channel out there on the interweb!!!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney! I definitely try to respond to ALL comments on here - it's everyone's support that keeps this machine moving!

Glad to see Lola is in "help" mode!😹

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂 Even if she can’t physically help, she helps my mental well-being 😉😻

As always, a great video with mistakes and all! Can’t wait for part 2. Keep up the amazing content. Almost makes me want to do woodworking full time.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the comment! I appreciate the support. 🙌🏻

I'm not sure if I enjoy you sharing your mistakes and the steps you take to correct them or your design on the fly decision making process. I've often find myself encountering both of these situations so I gain a lot from watching you deal with both. Thanks for the content you create and share. I always come away from your videos with having learned something new.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy the content and find it useful. That makes it all worth it!

really enjoyed the detail in this one keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Had me trying to catch my breath when the sawdust had cleared 😂

Thanks Keith! happy new year!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Right on, Steve! Happy New Year to you as well 🍻

Watching you make stuff is really motivating. You make it look really easy and I know it’s not. But it’s taught me a ton and is always entertaining.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks Brian. Cheers!

Great video - cool to see how you utilized various joinery options for portability - thanks for sharing!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching 👍

I was looking forward to this one! I noticed stopped dados on some of my own store-bought furniture and was wondering why it was built that way, so it was very informative to see how that became a part of your design. Looking forward to the next video

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped clear things up. 👍

Beautiful, Keith! Fantastic work! 😃 I'm definitely looking forward to the next part! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 And happy new year!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Always appreciate the comments. Be well!

Great job! Love the way you reveal your thought process on every task

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Cheers bro! 👊

Love this video! Great content and loved all of the joinery used together!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

That is quite a project and so many great woodworking techniques and joinery you are using. You must be using entire world supply of white oak BTW 🙂Looking forward to part 2!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yes, it was more white oak than i had planned 😬😂

KJ, I love your videos. Outstanding work and I love the humor as well.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks Ed!

Love your banter, love your projects, love your cats.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter! We super appreciate that! 😺😺

Best KZreadr for woodworking IMHO. That lamelominoscrewbraddowel cabinet is looking sick. And I absolutely loved the metric comment and this is coming from an electrical and computer science engineer. Imperial > metric for woodworking. Well done as usual!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! And maybe I should copyright the lamellodominoscrewbradowel joinery system...I'll give you a percentage of course 😜😂

@5280Woodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Absolutely. My cut will be 75.714285, cool?

Had to watch that twice to keep up with all the complications 😂 nice job Keith 👍

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂 Always more problems than anticipated!

The bit about the inches vs mm reminded me of Bourbon Moths' challenges doing that king sized bed built in England. That was funny. The 9 mm gap looks great!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Great video, nice to learn lots of design and process steps that can be used on many projects.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback, Andy 👍

If you quit YT and woodworking I think a part of me would die. Lol but seriously this made my freakin week 🤘🏽Love every project, love the details, your quirkiness and it’s absolutely a beautiful vanity

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! If I quit woodworking and YT, I would be unemployed, so I’m going to have to stick around until retirement 😜😂!

Fantastic tools. Fantastic skills. I had to subscribe!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven! I appreciate the support 👍🏻

Looking forward to part 2, my man!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ!! Still so much work left to do 🥵😂

Enjoying and learning from your channel. Our Chartreaux Wallace sends his regards to Lola and Jerry...they are obviously great shop cats.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers 😺😺

Your channel is fantastic showing your mistakes and how you solve them. You are very talented with your designs. I subscribe to about 50 woodworking channels. Bourbon Moth was on top you just knocked him off.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s high praise! Thanks very much, Bob. 🙏🏻😁

I'm 90% sure there was an easier way to go about this assembly but have zero idea what that would be lol. I like your "figure that bit out when I get to it approach" ☺️

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂 No doubt, but I’ve never been known to do things the easy way 😜

Keith, what a massive project thank goodness you’re being paid by the hour. Lol.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

I am?! That’s news to me! 😜😂

Amazing video my friend , thank you

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Very nice job Keith.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew!

Fantastic job man! As always!👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

You're killing us here, Kieth! we need to see the finale!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully tomorrow!

@stevebarratt888

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking psyched!

Fantastic as usual

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean!

Great video and everything you build is sick!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Chris! Thanks man! 🤙🏻

I always look forward to new KJ videos. I like the cat cameos, too.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks dude!

Totally unrelated but I just watched your mortise and tenon short....how dare you make mortise and tenons look so easy! I hail you as my Jedi Master! If you put out a video every day I would watch it! Im gonna start keeping a list of all the tips I get from your videos!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I love the crosscut sled

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It's great, but I am going to be redesigning a much better one soon!

Great video, Keith. I think I’ve mentioned multiple times now, just how much of a glutton for punishment you are, but I know whatever happens, it will always end up top quality. It’s also interesting to see how other woodworkers and cabinet makers make furniture, etc, and I’m really liking the look of the Lamello too. Keep up the great work. P.S. Woodworking in metric generally only goes to one decimal place (although, occasionally two), but definitely not as many as you showed 😂

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! If it were easy, anyone could it 😜. It's much more gratifying and rewarding to challenge myself on every build.

Glad you found a way to reuse those bottom slats!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks!

Your starting to get really good at fixing those domi oh no accidents 😂

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

You have to!

Well done on the video Keith. I've wanted to build a vanity for my master bath exactly like this, in the white oak, open bottom shelving, and with furniture legs. I'm hoping you'll offer plans for this build, as I'm still learning and don't have the skills yet to tackle this on my own without some guidance. Looking forward for part two... Cheers!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean! Glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, there won’t be any plans for this specific build because it is so over complicated and specific to my application. I was figuring it all out as I was building 😂

Salve, complimenti per la costruzione molto elaborata, gran bel lavoro. Saluti dall'Italia 🇮🇹

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻👍🏻😎

Wie immer, sehr cooles Video!👍

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

🙏👍😎

Me encanta su trabajo... saludos desde Argentina.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻👍🏻😎

Wish I would have seen those plugs like 3 hours earlier. I’m building a crib and cut a domino mortise @ 6 15-16” instead of 7 15/16”. Very cool way of doing it. I just traces a domino on and sanded it on a belt sander. At least it’s face grain so that works but I’ll try that method if I ever need to again

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

That method works, too, but sounds like it good get a little sketchy holding that little piece to a belt sander. You still have all the skin on your fingertips? 😜

Love the starfish block....

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂😹 Just trying to do my part with much needed censorship!

Great job mistakes and all!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank!!

I think for the slats on the bottom, I would've simply used a small dab of glue and that's it. Probably why you're the professional and I'm still learning. Another beautiful build. Cheers!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Yeah, whether a mechanical faster or integrated joinery, you need something more than glue to secure those slats for the long term. 👍🏻

Great video and project. I love how sweet you are with the kitties while they "help". BUT--- NO Dowels?! I think that is the only joinery thing you neglected. HAHAHA

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

You are right! How could I forget the dowels! Next time. 😂

Let's take a moment to applaud this man for sticking to both SAE and metric to complete his work. #respect. Also, please note: 15/16 of the planet uses the metric system.😬

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

LOL. I'm a two-faced! So, if 15/16 of the planet used pallets to build furniture, then I should, too?!?!!? 😜

Great build! Under those slats I would’ve put a stretcher for them to lay on in the front and back. Though the dominos are probably perfect strong for whatever would be placed on the shelf

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

You could definitely do that, but that also creates a dust and dirt collector in that flat spot in between all the slats 😜

My first thought was an over 30 minute video can you keep me on it and I have to say as a new subscriber to your channel you got me biting nails for part two and three.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks Bradley! I greatly appreciate it. Stay tuned for the finale 👍🏻😎

I have to tell that what make your videos and chanel overall special are mistakes that you make ... becasue they show everyday DIY carpenters like myself that's ok to mess up sometimes but also that you're honest with your videos no matter what. Keep up the good work Keith

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dominik! And thanks for the feedback on including mistakes. It’s not lost on me that it’s very helpful to a lot of people to include them. 🙏🏻👍🏻

Excellent

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Hi Keith, always love your comprehensive and entertaining videos. Great work on the vanity. One question, what tablesaw blade do you use? It ripped through that oak like butter. Happy new year from New Zealand.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Here's a link to the blades I use...I'm not sure if they ship to NZ, but if they do you can use code Keith15 to save 15% 👍🏻 If you woodtoolingshop.com/product-category/carbide-tipped-saw-blades/

I do enjoy the rest of your content, but the kitties are definitely the best part.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Well, I’d argue if I could 😜😻. Thanks Virginia!

Man look at the legs on that vanity! Great job as usual! ❤

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Will!! Definitely some stoutness to those stems!! 😜

Great build video, you have some skills Keith! Looking forward to the rest of the build. Can we get a shop tour? Thank you1

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jon! I appreciate it! Unfortunately, no shop tour video coming anytime soon as I have a bunch of shop improvements planned, and my current list of commissions is taking up every nook and cranny of my shop 😂

@johnmooney9016

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I see that as I creep around your shop 😂 Love your set up especially for a 2 car garage it looks. You are very thorough and I really appreciate all of your builds, content, sense of humor and your cats! 😎

Awesome. 🎈

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Nice work, can't wait for part 2! Hint/Off: it would be a touch better viewing experience, if you'd put the camera on manual white balance. Anyways, great job!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Unfortunately, I film on my iPhone and doesn’t have that option. I admit it’s a bit of a pain when dealing with different angles and shots in my shop.

Imperial system breaks my brain 🤣. Also metric is easier (if you use it from the start) 😊

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😜👍😎

Cool project! I really like how in depth you get. I also tend to mix joinery techniques on a project. I’m definitely enjoying your channel. What are your thoughts on the WoodPeckers track square? Have you done a review or discussed it in any of your videos? Thanks for your time. Ron

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

8 ай бұрын

I don't do review videos, but the WP track square is OK. Check out Jason Bent's review video on track squares: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHaW1LqqmruzotY.htmlsi=AwuTZVKG9-MgiIaR

Any thoughts about a tour video? Good when you just want to get a video out. Love the big vertical parts and proportions of this build.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Someday, but no time soon. I have a bunch of improvements and organization to do first. 👍🏻

How to say you own all cool tools without saying it 😂 I think you can do the same cabinet with 1/10 of theses tools. Very clean work, totally love the result!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

6 ай бұрын

I love tools, what can I say? 😂

This is some good timing! I just started a white oak vanity this past weekend. I'm very curious to see how you fit it against the wall with the leg pieces you've used, that's the one part I'm not totally sure on what I should do. it seems it'd be hard to scribe those thicc boi's.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Luckily, there will be a 1/2" to 3/4" gap on each side between the vanity and the wall, so no scribing will be needed.

this was super helpful, im looking at building something similar soon and watching your content always helps. one thing i did notice is that on the bottom shelves the outside pieces that connect the front to the back are alot thicker than the shelf itself. is that on purpose? just looks a little odd thats all. Love the content keep it up

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ethan! Yes, the outer rail is intentionally thicker to basically create a “stop” so nothing rolls off or up against the wall.

Great video as always, a very nice combination of skills, a detailed way showi how it's done and humor. But this proves nothing, metric is still superior.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And if you can prove through extensive research that better furniture is produced using the metric system, then you can make that claim 😜

@olafjsras4649

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I cannot for that would require me to work instead of watching others do it. Others who does a much better job that I would've anyway😄

Keith o build my contractor grade drawer bank drawers with the UV birch plywood and I use clear gorilla glue( no foam) and it works great. Never had a drawer pull apart. With 4 brads in each joint. Just wanted to give you that tip 😊

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Thanks!

Hi Keith, could you share the model of your drill press? Looks really stable and precise. Thanks.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Yes! It's a Nova Viking bench top. I just got it a few months ago after waiting 6 months for it. It was worth the wait...I love it! amzn.to/3Cso9bH

Always consult your brown...ah mean blue prints. That was an intricate interesting built tho.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂 If I had used blue ink on brown paper, it would have been easier to read than pencil. LOL. And thanks!!

Slight gripe about metric vs. Imperial argument. first I’m American so use imperial. Now, if you were to design from the start in metric you’d intentionally divide a piece in multiples of 10 (or .5mm) which would yield far better rounding and divisions. When converting to metric based on a piece designed for imperial, yes the numbers would be all over. Just my .02. Love that vanity BTW and the amount of engineering needed to make it break down…wow!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Valid point, but all my tools, fences, gauges, drill bits, saw blades, brain, etc. are in imperial. There's no turning back now! 😈

Another great video. What is your main camera set up?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! iPhone 13 is what I use to film everything.

I really like the design! The cinnamon rolls would have been a good touch 😂

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And you’re right…I could totally house a Cinnabon right now 😂

Hey Keith, in another video that I can’t seem to locate, I recall seeing that you had an accessory on your domino. It looked like it might have had a handle and helped with the stability. Can you tell me what you have for it, and what you like or don’t and why? Thanks!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

If it was blue, it is the TSO Big Foot. It's great when using the Domino vertically.

That's a whole lot of work, hope the client is paying handsomely...

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have taken the job if it wasn't worth it 😜😂

On your friend’s table saw…what do you call that orange extension wing on the left side to support full plywood sheets?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Excalibur slider

Did you use prefinished ply as the next best thing to Baltic birch ply or you would have used that anyway? (Metric is easier)

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

I would have used the pre-finished anyway. It saves so much time

Always enjoy watching your vids just curious I’m thinking of buying a kapex you mentioned you we’re having some issues? What’s your thoughts on buying one ? And what might the issue be ? Thnx

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And the Kapex is a great saw, but it's underpowered and my tables aren't flat and there's a little wobble in my blade. It's compact and dust collection is great, as well as the angle controls, but it's a lot of money. My suggestion, buy it and try it. Return if you don't think it's worth it. Unfortunately, no miter saw on the market is without flaws.

@plumbum6558

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thnx for the reply I brought one home tables are not flat either center part is higher than outside base you lay something on it rocks side to side checked the one at the store they use and the tables are flat they did not have another one in stock so sending it in to festool to see see if they will fix it I’ll let you no what happens 🙄 very disappointing

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@plumbum6558 yeah, seems to becoming more and more common with that saw

Got to admit, I didn't hear anything you were saying around the 17:00 mark. I was paying too much attention to Jerry. Sometime, please, for the love of god, make Jerry and Lola a crazy awesome cat house for your garage. Maybe near the ceiling around that upper shelf they go to. Also, good video, nice job and all that stuff lol

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣 I didn’t notice him take that piece of chalk until the final edit of the video. He’s a sneaky bugger. He must have just woke up from his nap and was extra fidgety 😬😹

Oooff, I'd be so nervous about having cats in the workshop when I'm running a tablesaw. Yours seem very chill around it though.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

They grew up in the shop since they were kittens and while they aren't afraid of loud noises or running tools, they just seem to know to steer clear of them. And I'm always aware of where they are whenever I turn a machine on, but they definitely keep me on my toes! 😹

@TrailRat2000

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking, sorry to say it, KJ Sawdust, but they're certainly the stars of your videos. 😻😹

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@TrailRat2000 No offense taken...well, maybe a little. LOL.

Dude, well done! So much joinery content in 1 video is wild haha. Curious though, have you used the Festool knock-down hardware? If so, how do they compare to the lamello? I have the Festool kit, and honestly for $300+ purchase, I've been pretty underwhelmed with its ability to pull joints tight and keep them there. I've seen you use the lamello almost religiously, so I assume in-person, it really does a solid job?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Hey Donny! I have yet to try the Festool connectors, so I can't speak on their effectiveness vs. the Lamello. But that might be a good video idea! And yes, the Lamello does a phenomenal job of pulling joints tight together using the Clamex connectors. The Tenso's work great as well, but don't offer nearly as much clamping power as the Clamex.

@donnygrahambuilds

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Got cha. Thanks for the quick feedback - I'll have to look into the Lamello more, I feel like it doesn't get a lot of face time with a lot of the woodworkers I follow - and perhaps it should haha

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds If you do a lot of cabinetry, bookcases, face frames, etc. it's a game changer. If you build primarily furniture, then the Domino is the way to go.

Where do you get your prefinished plywood? I have had a struggle finding good quality prefinished plywood, usually splits or has other defects.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Roberts Plywood, Long Island NY

Beautiful work, you make it look easy. I saw on your table saw ashy looked like a feather board with rollers, can give me some details. Thanks

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And here's the link to the table saw guides: amzn.to/3Ctyu77

@jamiesmithnc

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I don't think that's the one they mean, probably interested in the one at 27:33, which you're using as featherboard

@pjp1184

Жыл бұрын

@@jamiesmithnc your right that’s the one I was talking about

Hey Keith ive been watching how you use scrapers and planes to smooth, flatten, get rid of glue, etc. Heres a thing i struggle with...when I cut and edge with a router and a pattern i get little hills and valleys as the bit "chatters" ive been using a random orbit sander to smooth out but thats risky...how do you smooth edges?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are taking too big of a pass. Take light passes until you have a little material left and then make your final clean up pass.

@ronj8000

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thanks!

Why did you opt for the clamex connectors instead of the Festool plastic/metal connector things?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

I don't own any of those, but it is a much more involved process and connectors more expensive.

Slightly off topic, but I'm considering upgrading my jointer and planer this year and looking into combo units. Are you happy with the Hammer A3?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

First off, if you have room for 2 full sized machines, that’s my recommendation. If I had the space, I definitely would have done that and put them side by side. Pros: 1.4 Hp - plenty of muscle 2. SilentCutter Block helical head is phenomenal. 3. Machine is very quiet. Too quiet - with my ear protection on I can’t even hear it and sometimes forget to turn it off. 4. Change-over from jointing to planing is simple (60 seconds). 5. I like the European style guards vs. traditional pork chop style. 6. Having a 12-inch jointer is money. 7. Dust collection is great. 8. Very compact footprint and mobile base makes it easy to move around. Cons: ***BIGGEST PROBLEM: Machine comes from the factory with a natural spring joint calibrated into the beds. If you aren’t familiar with this, you can Google to read more. This is a real problem. It can be adjusted, but I’m weary I will screw something up. 1. Infeed/Outfeed beds are short. Bed extensions cost additional $500-750. 2. My fence is cupped and never stays square to the bed. Has to be re-squared every time I move it. 3. Feed rollers on the planer are metal, not rubber. They skip sometimes if aren’t vigilant about waxing the beds and don’t always feed consistently when you are trying to take just a little bit off at a time. 4. 12-inch planer is a step down from my old 13-inch Dewalt. You can also check out MMWoodStudio on KZread for his full review. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXec3K2nga-zp9o.html

@G0F15H

Жыл бұрын

@Keith Johnson Custom Woodworking Wow, thanks for taking the time to reply with so much info! From what I can tell, your shop and mine have about the same amount of working space. I'm just a hobbyist, but I have a sawmill, so I process my own lumber. I'm using a Rikon benchtop jointer and a DeWalt 734 lunchbox planer (and a Woodpeckers Slab Flattening Mill Pro for the bigger stuff)... it just takes way too much time away from building. The 2-in-1 units are appealing from a space-saving standpoint, but I've heard feedback that toggling between jointer and planer becomes a PITA and some will often go back to using a benchtop planer anyways. After your feedback, I'm now leaning towards a large dedicated jointer and putting a Shelix head on the planer. Thanks again!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

@@G0F15H No problem! I get asked that question a lot. The changeover can be a PITA if you jump from piece to piece and don't plan out your milling. And if you can get a full size jointer with long beds, you will be much happier in the long run.

And a masterpiece again! 😃👍 Good that Jerry studied that layout. Orherwise you would have made more mistakes. 😉 I learn a lot from you, handling your mistakes. Thanks for that! 🙏 I like the designchange a lot better than the original idea. 👍 Do you think, it was necessary to put two Dominos into that 72mm piece? Just for safety? I would have used only one. 🤔🤷‍♂️

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander! And yes, definitely 2 dominos to prevent any twisting or cupping. 👍

Hey Keith, love your channel and content. I have one question, at the 13:00 mark, there is fancy feather board with wheels. I would like to know where you got it? It looks like something Woodpeckers would put out, but I could not find it. Maybe one of their one time fixtures or perhaps it was not Woodpeckers. I have some kitchen cabinets I need to build and my 14 year old daughter is jonesing to help. That device would make working the tablesaw much safer, even with the TS being a sawstop. Anyone else in this group that might know, feel free to chime in. Thanks!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

8 ай бұрын

Thanks John! I greatly appreciate the kind words. That featherboard is the Compass RG-2 made by Harvey Woodworking

@johndeessnowchurch7634

8 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks!@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

@16:35, I'm amazed that the TV is closer to the camera than your hand. How small IS it?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

😂 It's all the way across the room...camera tricks...