You have no idea how refreshing it is to watch a professional struggle and work through problems. Almost all the other woodworking channels out there make everything look so easy and seamless. So when I see Keith run into a problem that he has to fix or account for, it makes me feel like I can do that too. Hearing him say things like, "if you run into troubles with board alignment on a table top, just know you're not alone" is one of my favorite aspects of this channel. Well, that and the fact that his stuff is awesome. That, too.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Ben. I definitely try to keep it as “real” as possible. I would love to keep in all the mistakes and struggles, but there just isn’t enough time, so I try to keep in the most relevant issues that I think will be helpful for people. When you’re making something for the first time, or as a one off, there are problems and issues that arise that you just don’t foresee sometimes. It’s much different than making the same thing over and over and over again where the only thing that changes is what time you eat lunch or how much coffee you drink that day 😂

Heard on the podcast that you’re stepping away from client work. I must say it will be missed from your channel. It differentiates you from the other creators. There’s something about the stakes of watching you build a piece for someone else that adds a level of suspense to your videos. I hope that doesn’t come across negatively. You’re one of the few woodworkers I watch consistently on the Tube and I’m always in awe of your attention to detail. I know the burnout is real trying to balance it all. Just hoping you keep that spirit alive during the transition! Best of luck man and hopefully you’re able to get some R&R over the holidays.

@positronuprising

4 ай бұрын

agree, i usually hate this stage for most of the internet woodworkers that get popular. as a consumer, it’s when the content starts to go downhill. obviously says nothing about the quality of work, etc, but before we know it there will be camper renovations, etc

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

I greatly appreciate your comment, Robbie. Your concern is absolutely one I have thought about, but I have a funny feeling commissions will come along that are too good to pass up and I will take on the challenges if they suit this channel. Client work definitely forces me to elevate my game and continue to improve as a furniture maker. Happy holidays to you as well and thanks for listening to the podcast!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

@positronuprising Creating content is definitely a challenge and requires A LOT of behind the scenes work. I love most of it, but sometimes the stress of client build can really be overwhelming when trying to build, film and deliver the best product possible. I appreciate your comment!

@Kcustom216

4 ай бұрын

​@@positronuprisingVery true...I skip right past airstream, kitchen reno, and other content that starts to veer off.

@nonicosio

3 ай бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking nice channel, right to the point; what woodturning machines yoy use, arond 4 to 5 k ; Jet i am told is good, Robust maybe, even at 10 000, i see in your videos a green one, what brand is it

There are many many many woodworking channels and many I really like, but this one stands all the way out as my very favorite ❤. Keith, you’re awesome and so is your delightful wonderful supporting cast Lola and Jerry. It’s another beautiful design and build.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! That is beyond kind and I greatly appreciate it. It makes all the hardwork of filming and editing totally worth it! 🙏🙌

@EricHonaker

4 ай бұрын

I agree, Jerry is my favorite woodworking youtuber.

The details you put in those otherwise "simple" projects really makes it next level and very special. Like the brass pins and the leather.. very nice!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I try to make it interesting for myself 😜

@leonpse

3 ай бұрын

Why not have drawers on the left side?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

@@leonpseClient didn’t want them

I know it's my stress teasing, but it's really beautifully made, so beautiful that a tear rolls down :)

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Awww! Thanks very much 🙏🏻

I love all the little touches you do to truly make it one of a kind. The leather and brass pins are a very nice touch. Accounting for bumpers or adding white oak veneers to the drawers etc. are all extra attention to details that makes it all pay off at the end. Love your style and projects. Happy holidays

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Gregg! As I mentioned, some of these decisions don't make the best business sense, but taking pride in what you do and going the extra mile isn't always about the money. I just love trying new things and producing the best work that I can.

Great build Keith! Love the attention to detail in keeping the grain consistent across your surfaces. Honestly, at this point im so desensitized to lumber prices, I just grab what i need, hand my credit card to the guy behind the counter and close my eyes 😂

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Ай бұрын

Thanks Zac! And yeah, lumber is so far out of whack that there's no getting around paying exorbitant prices sometimes 🤑

And here I am once again shaking my head with awe after one of your videos. Love your attention to detail and the humor in your voiceover. Keep it up, this is great stuff you are building!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! I super appreciate the kind words. And thanks for watching 🙏👊

Another great video Keith! I like how you don’t hide your mistakes and show how to fix them. I learn new things every time I watch your channel!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jason! So glad these videos are helpful...that's very humbling. 🙏

I love that varnish on the surface. The grain of the wood stands out much more and looks beautiful.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

I was definitely impressed. I just wish it could be sprayed!

@Charlee_and_Pipo

4 ай бұрын

Personally, satin water-based varnishes look better on hand and always highlight the grain of the wood more. I always like a pretty grain to look.@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

@@Charlee_and_Pipo yes, sometimes...but not on walnut! 😜

Great to see another video from you Keith. I like that you share all your success's aswel as the not so successful parts of your builds. You really are a true "Professional" at your craft. A real professional still makes mistakes, but has the experience and knowledge to overcome them! I hope you and your family have great Christmas, and I look forward to your projects you share next year.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment and the support. I definitely continue to learn from mistakes and hopefully people can relate and not make the same mistakes!

@21:47 Installation segment was super helpful. Floating vanities are trendy and there aren't many videos covering site prep. Walls are never plumb/leveled and the desk frame needs to be smaller than the measured dimensions, with gaps filled with fillet strips. The desk top was scribed with utility plywood. Nice coverage.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Installs are always a headache 😂

Dude - my literal words to my wife after watching this was: “Oh, Keith, you can’t make anything simple. Everything needs to be amazingly well done”. She said: “nice, he’s your kind of guy then”. 😊. She’s right, you’re such an inspiration to always keep pushing. Thanks again 😊

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Haha. Thanks Fantin! That is greatly appreciated. You are one heck of a furniture maker yourself! Now make some YT videos! 😜👊

@JFantin75

4 ай бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking that means a lot coming from you :). I’m working on the videos 😊👊🏻.

Keith, I thoroughly enjoy watching you work. Sharing your wins and your frustrations gives me the hope that I can do this too. On some other channels they always make it look so easy, with no problems. But you and Cam seem to share that same mindset of sharing the reality of building furniture. Thank you so much!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Johnny! I appreciate the comment. I definitely try to show the more real size of building custom furniture. Nothing every goes exactly as planned and there are always mistakes. Thanks for watching!

That's beautiful Keith. And incidentally covers a number of techniques I will need in an upcoming project, so very serendipitous

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Well, how about that?! Perfect timing. Good luck with your project!

Outstanding. Finishing a white oak project myself and this gives me great motivation to get back out there and get it done! Thanks for sharing.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Oh awesome! I often need a kick in the pants to get motivated, too. You're not alone!

@karl_alan

4 ай бұрын

Funny...I'm also doing a white oak project & had a similar thought.

Beautiful craftsmanship. I love the way this desk looks and functions. Keep up the wonderful work Keith.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, will do!

Keith this was one of your best builds and videos yet! Love the desk, and how you pointed out the fine details. Great job on the voice over! Cheers!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks Josh! I super appreciate that. Guess I have my work cut out for my on the next video 😜

Simple, clean, and subtle -- so much work in the little details. Nice job, Keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Excellent work as always. I love that you leave in the "mistakes." You should really put out a Lola and Jerry calendar. Keep the talent happy!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Hmmm...the shopcat calendar...I like it!

Keith, you truly are a craftsman!! Always look forward to seeing your work!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! I appreciate the support. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Great work Keith! The drawers came out really nice. Was listening to the podcast and was thinkin about the brass dowel depth challenges. I've come across similar things in the past and have tried a couple things. I've drilled a hole in a block of wood to a depth of how proud I want the dowel to be, started the dowel in the hole and hammered on the block with the dowel nestled in the hole. Once the block bottoms out the dowel can't be driven any farther than the depth of the hole in the block. I've also cut a hole a little larger than the dowel in a piece of veneer and put that around the dowel once its most of the way in the work piece, used a flat faced mallet to send it home and the mallet hits the veneer and prevents the dowel from going too far. Hope that helps, thanks for the great content

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ryan! I thought cutting all the pins the exact same length and drilling the holes the same depth would do the trick, but so many tiny variables come into play. For example, more glue in one than another will occupy more space and rounding over one pin more than the other may cause it too look recessed even though it was set at the same depth. The only real solution is to sand them flush 😂. I like that veneer, idea, though!

Your videos are my absolute favorite! You teach so well and give out so much knowledge and ideas and solutions, thank you!!! I hope this never ends

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks as always!! You rock! 🙌

Excellent tutorial - thanks Keith! Great workmanship....

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words 🙏👍

So much detail, so much love, beautiful work!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Your professionalism, skills, relentless pursuit of perfection are all so impressive. Way to go, love your work and your channel!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀! That's so kind of you, Peggy!

Awesome build, Keith! Love the sleek design of the desk, all the attention you put into the grain direction paid off big time: it looks sweeeeeet!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch! I greatly appreciate it 👊

Wow. So impressed with the attention to detail.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! I appreciate that 👍🏻

Great attention to detail. It is funny how some of the simplest things can be so complex. I love how OCD you are about every little step. It really makes a difference in the final product for sure in terms of quality, longevity and overall aesthetic. I'm very nit picky but I literally have not a thing to nit pick here. I rarely give it but your work is definitely A+.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

I greatly appreciate that! Thank you 🙏👍

Thanks Keith! Great build and great video. I liked the leather in the drawer bottoms. The power supply is really cool.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks David! Definitely going to incorporate that leather into more projects!

Your builds are beautiful and well made, truly an inspiration to an aspiring backyard woodworker

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thanks for taking time to explain the differences between Rift sawn Vs. quarter along with a simple example. Now I can go into my local wood store and understand the terminology.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Glad to help! And thanks for the feedback 👍

POSITIVE ENERGY KEITH! 🤗 Love your videos! Great desk!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Client was very happy.

Love it! Great idea about putting leather in the drawers. Happy Holidays to you and your Shop Cats!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Rick! Definitely going to incorporate more leather in future projects...gotta put that other half of a hide to use! Happy Holidays to you as well!

I'm just getting back into woodworking after a nearly 20 year hiatus, and was at the sawmill yesterday looking at their wood. I build in quartersawn white oak quite a bit, and the sawyer informed me I would be pleasantly surprised at the prices. They were still higher than back in the day, but were dramatically lower than the rift white. We are in a very heavily timbered area so hardwood prices are cheaper to start with, but he rift was around $9.00 a board foot! I couldn't believe it was that high! Rift used to be used for internals of high-end furniture back when I had my custom furniture business because of it's stability, but I never got an order for an entire piece out of it. How times change! Another pricing related story: two years ago the sawmills were looking for veneer grade walnut to send to China. They were paying $1000.00 per tree, and a lot of the people in the area sold 5-10 trees and made a quick stack of cash! 20 years ago, white woods were all the rage, and clear hard maple prices were through the roof. You never know what will be "in" in woodworking 😊

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, like clothes, different woods come in and out of style over the years as trends change. It's a lot to keep up with 😂

Bravo, Keith! Another masterpiece! Happy Holidays to you and yours.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Happy holidays to you as well!

Incredible attention to detail

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! 🙌🏻

Beautiful! Thank you for this really well done video. All your content is so professional and instructive. And entertaining even! Truly inspiring. I have been kicking around some ideas for my office. now I'm re-thinking everything and might go with a hanging desk!!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! So glad my content is helpful. And best of luck with your floating desk 👍 🙌

I could really feel the stress of this job. You’re an absolute craftsman, bravo!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Ай бұрын

Thanks man! Definitely hit some speed bumps on this one 😂

Very nice, Keith. You nailed it again. Love your attention to detail. Please keep it up and enjoy the Holidays.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, Glenn! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season as well!

Love watching you work KJ. Fantastic work! 😎👊

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Cheers!

Always appreciate a new video from you

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I greatly appreciate the support 👊🏻

Beautiful cats above the stratosphere craftsmanship great to watch and easy to listen to and enjoy commentary thank you so much.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks so much! 😺😺

What a wonderful video and build! Great process

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Cheers! 👍

Wonderful job, and great video. Thanks for sharing!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Keith, this came out exceptionally beautiful. A real masterpiece in simple elegance letting the wood be the star!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Too kind ! Thanks very much 🙏🙌

Great job! A beautiful piece of art!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The attention to detail, the thoughtful planning combined with problem solving on the fly, the sense of humor. Just wonderful. Thanks for this : )

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

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

Nice job, excellent workmanship.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

As the world’s worst amateur woodworker I sat gobsmacked at the amount of skill and talent you put on display in this video. Everything beautifully crisp and neat. Quite frankly, I was stunned. So I’ll just stick to making lamps and lampshades and replacing my mum’s back door in her garage. If I even think about doing clever stuff, I’ll stop myself and just watch one of your videos. Beautiful cat too.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And we all start somewhee...I've never made a lamp or lampshade before...that sounds pretty cool!

@DessieTots

3 ай бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking: ah ha! Well then I should send photographs of these. But be warned, when you see them you’re first reaction will be to throw in the towel and sell your workshop. 😊. In the meantime if you need a 62 year old apprentice I’ll pack a bag and fly over from Scotland😂. I nearly forgot, I made a kitchen table out of old scaffolding planks, joined together with glue and dowels. And a matching table lamp made from the scraps. It was all in place for Christmas dinner.

Such beautiful work. Wow.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Insanely beautiful!!!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! That's very kind. 🙏

75 and retired I've done a ton of cabinetry furniture build over the years so when I say that your work looks awesome you know it is for real ohh and by the way you have a really cool helper you know the cool cat

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment and the kind words! Jerry appreciates it as well! 😁😺

Great work as always Keith! You're living my dream job and are an inspiration to those of us who wish to make a living for ourselves with a craft we love.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Caleb! That's very kind of you. I'm definitely grateful for my current situation.

Beautiful work Keith. Merry Christmas to you and your familt

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Happy holidays to you as well. Enjoy!

Good to see you back with a very pleasant project KJ.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Got another one on the way!

Stunning work!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick!

That is impeccably well done!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Nathan! Much appreciated, my man!

so many insights. thanks for the video. im a home builder and some of the methods shown here will help in future renovations for me.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Oh that’s awesome. Thanks so much for the feedback 👍🏻

Sweet job, hope to see more.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Lots of other videos available on my channel 👍🏻

@steelwood74

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I watched a bunch last night

Amazing attention to detail

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@krcarpentry2610

3 ай бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking credit is given where it’s due

Great job 😊 good choice on the leather

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Superbe. J adore le travail et le rendu . Magnifique bureau avec une belle vue par la fenêtre. Félicitations.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

🙏🙌😎 Merci!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

@@plop31 Vous avez tort. Il n’y a AUCUN problème d’espace pour les jambes. Savez-vous que tous ces détails sont réglés et signés par le client avant le début du projet ?

beautiful work, Keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man! 👍

Truly amazing work, Keith! It looks incredible there! 😃 Really well done!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 And happy holidays!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Hope you have wonderful and safe holiday as well!

Clean, nice work and your production is very professional! I use a good bit of various white oak types in my builds and buy from Hearne Hardwoods, Oxford, PA. They have a great online portal but if it's not too far to drive I'm certain you would enjoy seeing their facility.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, Hearne is great, but they are 2.5 hours away.

You are a joy to watch… a true artist

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful work, Keith.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Lot of work. Looks great.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Beautiful!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great work! Looks fantastic!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Nice work!… Just wanted to give you a heads up on the Bona Nordic Seal since I am a hardwood floor refinisher by trade…. It’s a sealer (primer) not a finish. Our process is one or two coats of sealer (Nordic may require 2 for evenness) then 2 coats of finish. Bona Mega-One or Traffic (satin, matte or Raw) is a compatible finish. These Nordic style floors have been quite popular the last few years.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Honestly, I read the bottle 10 times and I don’t remember seeing that it needed a topcoat 😂. In any event, I put two coats of a ceramic topcoat on top of it, so it should be plenty durable for the foreseeable future.

@cunningrj

2 ай бұрын

The word “Sealer” is synonymous in our trade as the first coat. It doesn’t surprise me that the instructions are slightly vague since they assume it will be used by a floor pro. Glad you did get it top coated though! Keep up the great content!

Beautiful work, Keith. Happy holidays!🖖

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jay! Happy holidays to you as well! 🎄

Came out perfect. You're highly skilled and funny!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! Jerry writes all my jokes 😹

Great work Keith. Thanks for sharing

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

Always a professional job. Very impressive. I hope to be this competent one day soon

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! I’m only sporadically competent 😜

The brass pins are nice detail. Your attention to detail is exceptional.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate it 🙏

nice lines on the finished product!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! 🤙🏻

That’s really lovely. I’m very intrigued by the outlet system in the drawer. In my business (pipe organs), we do a lot of leather work. I’m very fond of a glue sold by our supply company, that they call Felt and Leather Glue. It’s similar to PVC-E. It bonds really well, has decent work time, and is water soluble. Organ Supply Industries in Erie PA.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the adhesive suggestion! I'm definitely going to look into that! I was unsure what would work best. And I love that your suggestion is water soluble. Thanks again!

@Hvn1957

4 ай бұрын

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworkingIf they’re reluctant to sell to you as a non-industry member, let me know here, and we’ll figure out a way to get you some.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

@@Hvn1957 Thanks! I checked out the website and looks like it should be no problem to place an order.

Amazing work, as always!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Matthew!

Wow Keith, incredible!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt! Super appreciate it 😎

Again a very stylish piece of furniture! I like your videos very much. Thank you!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

that desk, simple as it looks, is now an heirloom. day sombody smashes it outta that window is likely never.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Ай бұрын

Let's hope not! 😂

You can spray Bona Traffic finishes. Ignore the manufacturer, they’re just covering their ass. Spraying that finish looks incredible. Also, make sure to do at least 3 coats and prep before the final coat by buffing the shit out of it. Makes for a perfect finish

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

You are doing a beautiful job.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hitting my two favorite lumberyards in the same video. Love it!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

2 ай бұрын

Haha. Nice! 🤙🏻😎

You did an excelent job man! Very nice piece!👍🏻

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hat's off to you Sir!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great work!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 👍🏻

Love your work, always my favorite projects. Overall delivery is just kick ass. I really don’t understand why you super-pros don’t have Fontline clamps. I have 6 of them and I’d have a hard time deciding to give up the Domino or these first. Plus I use them often as a typical bar clamp. I had a crazy waterfall miter with a floating box for a turntable console and they were MVPs of the build.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Well, those clamps are quite big and bulky, but they definitely look pretty stout. What's the price tag?

I can't help to think about how much more complicated these hidden brackets in the wall will be here in Germany with stone walls. Great woodwork as always though, very nice desk!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

oh wow! Yes, definitely more complicated. That doesn't sound like a fun job 😂

Very nice work!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

You always make beautiful pieces with such amazing skill and detail that it makes me jealous. But Dude, you Always have to veneer both sides of any board!!! Great work. It's a beautiful piece.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Keith, I totally appreciate your attention to the finer details. Incredible craftmanship that the bourbon swilling guy in the PNW doesn't share.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Ha! Thanks Jim.

Looks Great Kj lovely work 👍

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Nice build as always

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! 🙌

I spray Bona natural seal and bona varnish and never have bubbles. It work like any other coating.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Good to know...too bad I'll never use it again 😜

When I was taught to veneer I was told to always use a balance sheet on the flip side, even if it wouldn’t be visible. You can use something cheap if it won’t be seen. This prevents any cupping or twisting as the veneer glue dries as there is equal force acting on both sides of your work piece. This may take a little longer and use a little more material but it prevents the kind of problems you experienced. Another tip I was taught was to use thinner veneer, no more than 1/16” and smaller lippings to prevent problems with movement and shrinkage.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

💯👍🏻

Love it. You are my fav woodworking channel. My goal is to be talented enough one day to do commission work and your videos inspire me. Thanks man, and keep the podcast up 🤙🏼👊🏼

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! That's wonderful of you to say. And thanks for listening to the podcast!

Very nice work,Cheers from Toronto Canada!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers to you!