$6000 Build, but I Use It EVERY DAY

I’ve been a woodworker since 1996. I’m almost 70 now and I see a lot of these new and young “makers” doing some fabulous projects using all kinds of methods. Just keep this in mind, when you make something you are proud of, it’s your artistic skills that did it no matter what tools you used.

It is a very good book for beginners as well as for those that are already into youtube.com/post/UgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0J… A very good basic ebook to keep as a reference too. I like it and the way the subject matter is presented. It has humor and that helps with the reading.

My wife likes when I finish a woodworking project. The house gets a lot quieter, both from the power tools not running and me not saying bad words. I tell her that I live by the motto of Red Green from The Red Green Show. "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." Nice build. Mistakes are not too bad if you learn from them. Next time you try those techniques, you will have way more knowledge.

I came across your channel today for the first time, and I'm enjoying the videos a lot. I realize that this video is three months old now, but in viewing the problems you're having with gluing the brass, I thought I'd share what I hope is a helpful bit of knowledge. When you want to glue metal to anything, a smooth, polished surface is exactly the opposite of what you want on the metal. Regardless of the type of metal you're using, and what type of glue you employ, you want to sand the gluing surface of the metal with a fairly rough grit of sandpaper, to give the glue some "tooth" to attach to when it cures. A smooth, shiny surface gives the adhesive nothing to grip, and any impact, or radical change of temperature will cause it to just let go. When using brass, you can also drill small holes in it, and use the same size brass rod to make "nails," to give it some mechanical fastening. if you countersink the holes, you can then peen the soft brass of the rod into the countersinks, and sand them flush with the surface and polish the brass, and they will disappear. I hope this helps you in the future.

Turned out nicely and I appreciate you showing that sometimes things don’t work out and you just need to re-evaluate your approach. Kudos to your wife for being a good sport. I think videos where the makers’ family participate are some of my favorite. It just adds so much to the story.

Listen. I don’t read the comments. I just watch your fabulous videos. The only reason I even know there are haters is that you tell me. Quit telling me.😀 Ignore the haters, the elite woodworkers and the know it alls. You know what you are? Really creative! And you show your mistakes and problem solving which I really appreciate. Or to put another way, you do you boo!

Fabulous build. Real woodworkers make real projects with the tools at hand. FYI I make Tambors by putting the cloth down on a flat, nonstick surface , e.g. waxed melamine, and gluing the slats on next. That way the glue is on the bottom and can’t seep up into the gaps, at least not much. Use a piece of plywood with some weight on it for clamping. I’ve had no problems with squeeze out.

I've been woodworking for around 15yrs. I enjoy watching all different kinds of techniques. Whether it's all by hand tools, all by machines, CNC or a mix of all of them. To me, it's the end product that shows what type of woodworking you are. The mistakes part, it's nice to show that stuff. Again, EVERY woodworker and EVERY piece has "mistakes", what makes a great woodworker is someone who, like you said...Doesn't give up and makes it unnoticeable to the average person. Great work!!

Forget what anybody else says about being a "true" woodworker. I think you make some amazing pieces, and don't care how they were made. I took the survey, and look forward to seeing what you may be able to offer.

Turned out beautiful! I love that you leave in the mistakes and how you fix them. When people never show mistakes or give ideas how to fix them you don't learn as much, so thank you for that!

After filling out the survey, I would say this is a masterclass. On how to pivot and roll with the design of a project as you need to. Fantastic work. It turned out beautiful.

Nice build.. Loved it.. I am a retired Master carpenter.. I care less what "purists" say real carpentry is.. I learned from an Amish carpenter when I was about 10 through 17 years old, I can work just with primitive hand tools or work in my full modern equipped shop with all the cool toy's even a couple CNC's and 3D printer, I found out long ago, Your skill comes from your knowledge of the wood's you use and how they move with changing of the seasons (expand & contract) any tool is just an extension of the craftsman.. I can make a cabinet (just for example) only hand tools (no power) and build one with power then build one using high tech CNC's.. and you will not be able to tell what one was built with what method, so that being said, if you want to take 2 weeks to build something that you can also build in a few hours with tech, that is up to you as the builder (craftsman) I use a combination of all 3.. Since bad health forced me to stop working full time.. I only build special pieces for friends, family or a client who wants a quality product.. Sorry my comment was so long winded.. Point is the hell with what others think.. I see you are extremally skilled & talented.. Thank you for sharing.. Just keep doing what you are doing, as long as you stand back and love what you made, that is all that matters... Be Blessed and have a awesome day..

I love that you let us see the fubars! I think you explained the good, bad, and ugly in such a way that other folks could avoid the same. Thanks for sharing

I took the survey. I am a laser artist & own a cnc. I watch you hoping to gain confidence to use it. I love that you show the struggles of the thought process to the creation of the project. I like that you can re-evaluate & correct it. The finished project turned out great. Walnut is one of my favorites.

Beautiful cabinet! As a non-woodworker, I love seeing the problem solving and attention to detail - it inspires me to be bolder trying things in general!

I took the survey. Jonny, man, I am really glad I found your channel. Your transparency, honesty, willingness to show us how to learn from your mistakes, your humor (whether direct or implied lol), and your calling-out of the jerks have really been awesome! ...as well as your skills, experience, and expertise! Thanks for just being you and for teaching us while you learn!!

Brass: Someone may have mentioned and you may not have shown it on camera or perhaps I missed it: most purchased brass comes w a lacquer(ish) finish and also has a very smooth surface, things not conducive to adhesion. Sanding the brass surfaces w a coarse-med/med grit will give the brass some tooth for adhesives to grip. Never used contact cement for veneer nor self-adhesive veneers, hide glue and an iron. For veneer and instrument work, nothing like the aroma of home-mixed pot of warmed hide glue on a cool autumn morning 😉 seriously it works really well and is “reversible” if need be. Never had a delam in more decades than I care to remember. As always, YMMV. Just sharing, nothing more. Nothing less.

I gave it a thumbs up just for the M. Gaye. No, really, this turned out beautifully. As others have stated, forget those who say you are not a true woodworker. This has been a hobby of mine for several years now and I will be doing this till they pry my bottle of glue from my cold dead hands. You make some beautiful pieces and I am still working to get to the quality of work that you do. Great job!!!

Great project! Not my personal taste for my own home, but I love the design! It's a shame people give you grief over using the CNC. There are many other channels doing traditional joinery so it's nice seeing something different.

I don't know anything about the controversy of different manufacturers who are talking trash about woodworkers, but at 22:03 he says "you'll never see them in my shop again" then cuts to a TotalBoat container and mentions Rubio, followed by a shot of Minwax paste wax ... so I'm guessing it's not one of them.