Mike, if it’s a tool and I can make use of it, I’ll automatically love it, I am a lover of tools new and old, my dad died a couple of years ago and left me his tools, every so often I thank him, because I find a use for all of them from time to time, he had things I did not and thought I would never need, but he proved me wrong. Keep up the good work, I love your vids.
Really nicely done! Dark finish wouldn't personally be my choice but the form and build of the table give some great ideas! Thanks for taking the time to make this, and loved the shots of the mountains mixed in.
These are indeed some of the best woodworking videos. I think that your method of filming your work - and that efficient apprentice woodworker/human roomba at work as well - and than narrating the video afterward is excellent. Its far more effective - and has I suspect - and is less of a distraction on your workflow that trying to narrate and explain what you are doing when you are doing it. Easier to do one thing at a time, especially when working with power tools, then to explain the how and why later. I find the choices of what tools to use for what tasks, what method of joining two pieces of wood and why the most interesting thing about your videos and those of other experienced woodworkers.
Spring of 1980, my GF, (now wife of 37 years) and I drove out to Colorado to visit UNC at Greeley, where I had been accepted to grad school. We drove straight through, taking shifts. I awoke as she was driving through the eastern plains with the Rockies in the distance, but looking like you could reach out and touch them. At that “wow” moment, the tape deck was playing Poco’s “Good Feeling to Know” and the line “Colorado Mountains, I can see your distant skies. You’re bringin’ a tear…….of joy to my eyes!”
Thanks for bringing back the biscuit and for not making obligatory negative comments about sanding. Great Work! No need to apologize for being spot on about John Denver.
Thank you for no corny music. Well demonstrated video, well documented narrative. Straight to the point. New subscriber because of that !! God Bless you.
Your video style is very easy to watch. And your craftsmanship is spot on also. It won't be long and the grain in that table is gonna show through. Nice job.
My grandfather was a carpenter his whole life. i used to love driving around the small town we live in while he would point out the houses he and his fellow carpenters had built. And then have him explain how they did it with no electricity amazed me. Folding wooden rule, hand augers and drills, two man cross cut saws, draw knifes, plum bobs etc. I was fortune enough to be given most of his tools when he passed, some very useful and some sentimental. So to answer your question, i would definitely say Old Tools.
I just love all good tools, standing powertools i prefer to buy new if i can afford them but i have bought a lot of used stuff too. Handheld powertools i just buy new, i'm 24 years old and figure that the festool stuff i buy today will last me until i'm 50 years old... i love your channel by the way!
I'm a self employed wood worker. If I can find used tools that are from a good manufacturer and taken good care of i will buy used for my bigger tools like planer and table saw and stuff. But I usually am looking for a very specific make and model so used ones are hard to find. On small tools I like to buy new because their life expectancy is lower and i want to have confidence that the tool wasnt abused.
I like both new and old. If you are buying a new cabinet saw, I think your a fool if your not getting the saw stop. The older jointers and planers are hard to beat. Hand tools save a lot of time in certain circumstances, but they are very specialized tools that get costly quick. Nice video my friend
You are the first person on youtube that i've heard mention that biscuits for edge jointed glue up were just for ease, and not for strength. Thank you for this!
I’m a full time finish carpenter, I buy used tools. Most of my tools are 20 plus years old. Miter saw, table saw, router, nail guns, etc. I’ve been blessed to find barely used tools. I’ve find the older stuff to be not only less expensive, but much more accurate, easy to adjust, and durable Thought I’d ad. You pretty much have my dream job, in my dream state. 😉
I know taste varies but who the hell could thumbs down, tradesman who are a shade darker green than the hulk? Very nice job. 👍 So glad I subscribed. Good voice over too, the dry humour thrown in makes me chuckle. Thanks for posting.
Jason, I hear you. I am forced to build what people what to buy. Its just the way things go. I hope that tastes change soon and we move to a more natural look. I can dream, right?
On the bright side of that in 75 years when some young whippersnapper decides to refinish it they will strip that finish off and find a stunning table! Well done sir!
I don't mind dark stains when done in the manner you did this table. As you expressed in the video, the grain was allowed to show through-which helps immensely. I mostly appreciate that you didn't flood this with an epoxy coat. Gorgeous work either way. Liked & Sub'd.
Every big tool I own is used. I buy used high quality tools and then refurb them with new bearings or whatever they need. I totally agree with you. I have a bad back too..so I sympathize.
Nice!!! About the new and used tools... I like new stuff but I would be very happy if I found something that has being working for 100 years and it can still work twice as that!
I like new and used tools. I've never bought any really expensive tools. Just mid grade and some cheap ones. In my line of work(commercial contractor) my tools take quite a beating. I've always made do with what I have. Nice table though. Lots of comments disliking the stain. I like stain and I like natural. All depends on what look you're going for.
Beautiful job Mike! I like new cordless tools but prefer older Stationary tools, I have an old Delta 8 inch jointer and an old 15” planer. My powermatic drill press and table saw are 05 models, I bought all my larger equipment used.
I do professional Millwork installation. mostly commercial high end churches temples ,things of that nature. very large jobs when it comes to tools I prefer tools that I can afford .if I find a tool that is used that's in excellent condition and the caveat being I have to be assured that that tool hadn't been stolen on the account that I have a neighbor who is a cop who told me "if it could be traded for meth it will be "so therefore be careful who you buy them from.
Good point. I always size up the person selling the tools before meeting. If I met with a person who looked strung out, I would walk away from the purchase. Virtually 100% of the time its a fellow woodworker.
hey mike, i think you are absolutely right about buying used tools, in addition to the lower cost of pro tools, you are helping old professionals to get rid of tools they don't need anymore, and that's noble...
I buy both new and used tools. I am very picky about buying used tools but when I do I usually find I made a good purchase.... like you...I enjoy the stories that go with them. I feel that the person who used it before me, well, had also given me his blessing of his tool
When I look at purchasing tools, I try to find the best value for my intended purposes. Sometimes that’s new and other times it’s used. The return on investment is also important to me where I take into account the costs, accuracy, frequency, and length of ownership. ...and if I start to over-analyze the purchase... I won’t use any of this methodology.
Quick question if you catch this: How did you attatch the table top to the legs? Did you use a couple dominoes or? Great woodwork, editing and narration!
besides the fast that his voice is relaxing. his shop is clean and organized...i mean if i had all those tools i'd build so much! watching this stuff is relaxing
Great video and can't fault your workmanship but I do question the client stipulating a certain type of timber (to match the existing) and then staining it black!?? The beauty of the timber is completely lost, it could be anything under the stain. Your videos are well made and informative without being preachy. You've also convinced me to look at holidays in the states with your little travel pitch. 👍
What the video did not show very well is the finished product. It is really hard to capture shinny objects on camera. The finished product matched the house pretty close, which pleased the customer. Also, I pay less for the knotty alder used in this video than poplar or clear pine. Plus alder stains really well, so this lumber is the best choice for a bunch of reasons.
@@MikeFarrington the knots compared to the smooth looking finish on top was off putting but maybe the light is not picking up the character well but still a nice piece
Do not come to the US for vacation. We are a crime ridden 3rd world hellhole here. Your likely to get robbed, beaten and or raped, plus there's nothing to see except tent cities.
The hard thing about doing anything that looks simple is that you don't have detail work to cover up any mistakes. This was a flawless job, well executed and beautiful end result sir. If you don't mind me asking, how long did this build take from start to finish?
My area tries to sell used tools for the price of new. So it just makes sense to buy new for me. Although I have purchased two cabinet style table saws used and refurbished them to new. One of which I’m extremely happy with. Currently building my wife an executive style sewing table.
I think the economy is a main driver of used tool pricing. When things were bad, you could pick up any tool for almost nothing. Not so much these days.
I agree, I’m not a professional woodworker by any means but I do try to find the best bang for the buck. I find on some hand or power tools, the old stuff works better than newer tools if restored properly and taken care of. Love the channel by the way, has given me several ideas for my future projects.
I'm with ya. Bang for the buck is what I am after. I look used, compare to new and decide where my money should go. I also find older tools to be constructed better.
I love old tools, but if it's battery powered, I try to buy new at the lowest (best) price I can find. I will hunt down a deal for many months until the price is right.
Wooow 😎.,. very gooooD and fantastic skills in making dinner table... absolutely Very3 good inventions & good money investments, thanks for sharing.👍👍👍❤️
It came out lovely, good job. Quick tip from a slipdisc housbuilder/woodworker. After a big slip, I was sure my physical days were over. For a year my back was rubbish, couldn't rip one without getting backpain. . Then a workmate of mine told me to start doing the Plank and side plank every day. Takes me 10 min before shower after work/projects. And strengthening up the core muscles fixed my back and my belief in future and present hard work :) Today if I slack of the rutine I start to feel the issues again so I just keep it going. Try it, I guarantee it will help more than chiropractors. Best Norway TR
I love buying both used and new tools. Most my cheaper tools are bought brand new, but the more expensive ones are either from Craigslist or Facebook marketplace.
Hi Mike, there is no doubt the older tools are more stable and precise, I have a Mikita 10 inch slide compound miter about 12 years and just built a work bench for my grandchildren and it got me again, the long pieces are square cut and the short pieces are a little off because one side of the fence is a little off, my 40 year old tools are right on, amazing seeing you with one of the oldest professions, and great at it, what I mean you understand the art and you care what you are doing!
I’ve bought a few used tools. I bought a jointer and probably spent a week squaring up, sharpening the blades, re-aligning the pulleys, etc. I really like it now, it works really well.
I’ve often regretted buying new tools, but have almost never regretted buying used tools. Some of the tools I purchased for 1/3 of the price had only been used a handful of times. You get way better value for your money. Buying used is also more ecological.
I like buying new tools, because when i scuff them up, i always remember what i was building with it... makes my tools more personal to me, like a memoire of the journey i had with my tools! Awesome build man! Love the table!
New & used. I also like the story behind old tools. I have even gone as far as buying an old tool just for the story even though the tool wasn't that great.
When I was younger I used to buy new hand tools, because I did not know better. I was a kid and there was nobody who would tell me about tools so I learned myself... after I learned about quality my eyes opedened and I started looking for old cast iron, old quality machines that have mass and rigidity. Only new tool I bought are routers made by makita and bosch, and they work perfectly. First time you present 8 cm thick and 30 cm wide oak boards to your jointer you will see why machines are bult with so much mass in them. Quality motors, quality bearings and precision. I prefer machines from England, but they are hard to find,and swiss made machines are brutal in quality, german are also very good. So old school all the way 😄😄
I love buying used tools for the same reason. Bought a Powermatic 15" planer for 650$ (!!) from a guy in Tombstone, AZ. Perfect working condition. Installed a helical butterhead and its been a beast ever since (granted, the helical butterhead cost me more than the planer but whatever). Bought a 17" Jet 220V bandsaw in great condition for 500$. My used tool-buying has gotten smarter over time. I think when you're starting out, you don't really know what makes a tool good or not. Some used stuff is complete junk, but if you can buy PROFESSIONAL grade tools used, that is the way to go.
I enjoy new tools but also love using old tools as well. I like to think of the craftsmen and what they were thinking while using the tool. Nice build on the table. Entertaining video!
The table turned out beautiful; black stain or not. The scenes of the mountains, and our beautiful world was breathtaking as well. It didn't remind me of John Denver, but it did remind me of this: *The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands* Ps 19 v1...their creator.
Most of my power tools are older Craftsman Cast Iron. 10" Table Saw with extensions, 10" Radial Arm Saw with extensions, 8" Jointer, Floor Standing Drill Press, 12" Band Saw. All were in deplorable condition but all are now refurbished and working as new. I also have many hand tools from my father and grandfather. I picked up a 40's vintage South Bend 9" Engine Lathe which is extremely helpful when making replacement parts for different applications. I hope to pass these tools on to my Grandsons in the near future.
Mike, very cool as always with your commentary. Absolutely agree with your opinion of acquiring and using perfectly good ‘old’ tools. I have my uncles adj.square that he was issued during his time during WWII working on some sort of infrastructure rebuild in Europe at the tail end of that war. Totally agree in regards to Leadville ...miss it terribly.
As someone somewhat new to woodworking (a little under 2 years), I almost exclusively buy new tools. I wish I was more comfortable fixing and refurbishing old tools because I've heard they are made better, potentially cheaper, and look timeless. But honestly I don't know where to buy old tools, outside of craigslist. Would love to know more on finding old tools.
these videos are some of the best on youtube. no nonsense. no crazy claims. no narcissism. just good old fashioned, highly skilled woodworking
Thank you for the very kind words.
Mike, if it’s a tool and I can make use of it, I’ll automatically love it, I am a lover of tools new and old, my dad died a couple of years ago and left me his tools, every so often I thank him, because I find a use for all of them from time to time, he had things I did not and thought I would never need, but he proved me wrong. Keep up the good work, I love your vids.
Thats a good way of looking at it, I think I would agree, useful tools are my favorite.
I love how you talk over the video while you’re working. It’s a smooth touch to ur videos. Also because you have have an extremely calming voice.
Thank you very much.
I have mostly new tools, but in my next life, I plan on having a more vintage quiver. Very nice build sir!
Good stuff, thank you.
Really nicely done! Dark finish wouldn't personally be my choice but the form and build of the table give some great ideas! Thanks for taking the time to make this, and loved the shots of the mountains mixed in.
Thank you.
Lovely build! Broke my heart when u stained it black!
Thank you.
Blown away by the quality of your work.
Thank you, thats very kind.
These are indeed some of the best woodworking videos. I think that your method of filming your work - and that efficient apprentice woodworker/human roomba at work as well - and than narrating the video afterward is excellent. Its far more effective - and has I suspect - and is less of a distraction on your workflow that trying to narrate and explain what you are doing when you are doing it. Easier to do one thing at a time, especially when working with power tools, then to explain the how and why later. I find the choices of what tools to use for what tasks, what method of joining two pieces of wood and why the most interesting thing about your videos and those of other experienced woodworkers.
Spring of 1980, my GF, (now wife of 37 years) and I drove out to Colorado to visit UNC at Greeley, where I had been accepted to grad school. We drove straight through, taking shifts. I awoke as she was driving through the eastern plains with the Rockies in the distance, but looking like you could reach out and touch them. At that “wow” moment, the tape deck was playing Poco’s “Good Feeling to Know” and the line “Colorado Mountains, I can see your distant skies. You’re bringin’ a tear…….of joy to my eyes!”
Love it, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for bringing back the biscuit and for not making obligatory negative comments about sanding. Great Work! No need to apologize for being spot on about John Denver.
Well said!
Thank you for no corny music. Well demonstrated video, well documented narrative. Straight to the point. New subscriber because of that !! God Bless you.
Thank you very much. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video.
I buy new tools and used tools. I just like tools (for a girl) Nice video.
Your video style is very easy to watch. And your craftsmanship is spot on also. It won't be long and the grain in that table is gonna show through. Nice job.
Thank you very much.
Whether I buy a new tool or a used tool, it's new to me, and new to me tools are always great.
True, thank you.
My grandfather was a carpenter his whole life. i used to love driving around the small town we live in while he would point out the houses he and his fellow carpenters had built. And then have him explain how they did it with no electricity amazed me. Folding wooden rule, hand augers and drills, two man cross cut saws, draw knifes, plum bobs etc. I was fortune enough to be given most of his tools when he passed, some very useful and some sentimental. So to answer your question, i would definitely say Old Tools.
I'm with ya. Thanks for sharing.
I love my hundred year old bench planes and hand saws that were handed down to me more than any tools i own.
If kept in good shape, they are some of the best.
I just love all good tools, standing powertools i prefer to buy new if i can afford them but i have bought a lot of used stuff too. Handheld powertools i just buy new, i'm 24 years old and figure that the festool stuff i buy today will last me until i'm 50 years old... i love your channel by the way!
Thank you. I'm with ya. I'm counting on my Festools to last a long time as well.
I'm a self employed wood worker. If I can find used tools that are from a good manufacturer and taken good care of i will buy used for my bigger tools like planer and table saw and stuff. But I usually am looking for a very specific make and model so used ones are hard to find. On small tools I like to buy new because their life expectancy is lower and i want to have confidence that the tool wasnt abused.
Thats kind of where I'm at. I have a few tools I want to upgrade, but I just can't seem to find the exact tool I am looking for.
When skills are a professional career. Well done. Great job and thank you so much for video.
Thank you.
Love that huge hand plane
Thank you.
Half of my tools were my dad's and I love that. Lots are older than me and I will pass them on also
Good stuff, thank you.
I like both new and old. If you are buying a new cabinet saw, I think your a fool if your not getting the saw stop. The older jointers and planers are hard to beat. Hand tools save a lot of time in certain circumstances, but they are very specialized tools that get costly quick. Nice video my friend
Thank you. I agree with every word.
You are the first person on youtube that i've heard mention that biscuits for edge jointed glue up were just for ease, and not for strength. Thank you for this!
Thank you. If done correctly an edge glued joint is stronger than the wood itself.
Mike Farrington absolutely well Said,
I've tested the method of edge gluing,
yes if done correctly the wood will break before the glued joining.
@@jurylu5434 This is true, the glue line is stronger than the surrounding wood.
Mike is right, I learned it the hard way before :(
@@bougie86 Ha! I bet this makes for a good story.
"Client requested alder specifically to match the rest of the woodwork". "Client also requested that the alder is stained jet black".
The end result is not jet black, the grain and knots show through. This doesn't show well on camera.
I thought the exact same thing lol
Clients do be doin’ that
Yeah…I was a bit puzzled by that also. But after reading some comments, I now understand. Nice one.
I like the history of older tools
Thank you. I'm with ya.
I’m a full time finish carpenter, I buy used tools. Most of my tools are 20 plus years old. Miter saw, table saw, router, nail guns, etc. I’ve been blessed to find barely used tools. I’ve find the older stuff to be not only less expensive, but much more accurate, easy to adjust, and durable
Thought I’d ad. You pretty much have my dream job, in my dream state. 😉
Thank you, I have worked hard and gotten lucky to get where I'm at. Colorado is a nice place to live.
Mike Farrington how big is your shop? It seems like every shop I’ve ever had ends up being too small.
I don't know exactly how big my shop is, its about 27-2800. This shop is too small for me too. I could easily use another couple thousand square feet.
I know taste varies but who the hell could thumbs down, tradesman who are a shade darker green than the hulk?
Very nice job. 👍 So glad I subscribed. Good voice over too, the dry humour thrown in makes me chuckle.
Thanks for posting.
As I like to say, different strokes for different folks. Thank you for the kind words.
Used tools every time, however they need to be very high quality and been very well looked after.
Agreed, they must be in good, well cared for condition.
And of course easy to maintain and accessible replacement parts
Wow, it was so lovely ... and then they made you stain it. I wept.
Jason, I hear you. I am forced to build what people what to buy. Its just the way things go. I hope that tastes change soon and we move to a more natural look. I can dream, right?
On the bright side of that in 75 years when some young whippersnapper decides to refinish it they will strip that finish off and find a stunning table! Well done sir!
I don't mind dark stains when done in the manner you did this table. As you expressed in the video, the grain was allowed to show through-which helps immensely. I mostly appreciate that you didn't flood this with an epoxy coat.
Gorgeous work either way. Liked & Sub'd.
Mike Farrington uh
Lovely work !! Inspirational
Every big tool I own is used. I buy used high quality tools and then refurb them with new bearings or whatever they need. I totally agree with you. I have a bad back too..so I sympathize.
I'm right there with you. I have no problem putting new belts or bearings on a super high quality tool. Totally worth the time.
Nice!!! About the new and used tools... I like new stuff but I would be very happy if I found something that has being working for 100 years and it can still work twice as that!
Thank you.
love Leadville. climbed Mt Elbert two summers ago
Great place. I would love to summit one or two of the peaks around here.
We love Leadville. My wife and I went there from Durango on our way to Denver. Such a gorgeous little town.
Its a great little town.
I like new and used tools. I've never bought any really expensive tools. Just mid grade and some cheap ones. In my line of work(commercial contractor) my tools take quite a beating. I've always made do with what I have. Nice table though. Lots of comments disliking the stain. I like stain and I like natural. All depends on what look you're going for.
Thank you. I'm with you, natural and stain can both look good depending on the surroundings.
The under the table paper roll is genius. So simple, yet makes it so easy to create a glue or staining surface. Excellent
Thank you. Its a neat trick for sure.
alot of people hate on the black stain, but it the right house setting that table will look baller. good job
Agreed. Its not for me, but it fit it when it was set in the home.
Beautiful job Mike!
I like new cordless tools but prefer older Stationary tools, I have an old Delta 8 inch jointer and an old 15” planer.
My powermatic drill press and table saw are 05 models, I bought all my larger equipment used.
Thank you, Yes, new cordless is the only way to go!
Very nice work Mike!
Thank you.
I do professional Millwork installation. mostly commercial high end churches temples ,things of that nature. very large jobs when it comes to tools I prefer tools that I can afford .if I find a tool that is used that's in excellent condition and the caveat being I have to be assured that that tool hadn't been stolen on the account that I have a neighbor who is a cop who told me "if it could be traded for meth it will be "so therefore be careful who you buy them from.
Good point. I always size up the person selling the tools before meeting. If I met with a person who looked strung out, I would walk away from the purchase. Virtually 100% of the time its a fellow woodworker.
hey mike, i think you are absolutely right about buying used tools, in addition to the lower cost of pro tools, you are helping old professionals to get rid of tools they don't need anymore, and that's noble...
Thank you. Yes, this is a good way to look at it. I have help several guys get rid of tools prior to retirement.
I buy both new and used tools. I am very picky about buying used tools but when I do I usually find I made a good purchase.... like you...I enjoy the stories that go with them. I feel that the person who used it before me, well, had also given me his blessing of his tool
Thank you. I'm right there with you.
When I look at purchasing tools, I try to find the best value for my intended purposes. Sometimes that’s new and other times it’s used. The return on investment is also important to me where I take into account the costs, accuracy, frequency, and length of ownership. ...and if I start to over-analyze the purchase... I won’t use any of this methodology.
I suffer from over thinking as well sometimes.
Doubling the thickness "Bolstering" is the word you may be looking for... to reinforce.
Nice work, its a pity you had to stain it
Yes, fitting word. Thank you. I agree.
Yeah, the "rough" stage looked really nice. Ah well.
Hey Mike, are you a climber?
Great work!
Quick question if you catch this: How did you attatch the table top to the legs? Did you use a couple dominoes or? Great woodwork, editing and narration!
Thank you. I edited that part out, but I just used a piece of 1 1/2" angle iron drilled into the top and the outside face of the each leg.
I love tools, old tools are the best!!
I agree.
besides the fast that his voice is relaxing. his shop is clean and organized...i mean if i had all those tools i'd build so much! watching this stuff is relaxing
Thank you very much.
Great video and can't fault your workmanship but I do question the client stipulating a certain type of timber (to match the existing) and then staining it black!?? The beauty of the timber is completely lost, it could be anything under the stain.
Your videos are well made and informative without being preachy. You've also convinced me to look at holidays in the states with your little travel pitch. 👍
What the video did not show very well is the finished product. It is really hard to capture shinny objects on camera. The finished product matched the house pretty close, which pleased the customer. Also, I pay less for the knotty alder used in this video than poplar or clear pine. Plus alder stains really well, so this lumber is the best choice for a bunch of reasons.
@@MikeFarrington the knots compared to the smooth looking finish on top was off putting but maybe the light is not picking up the character well but still a nice piece
@@eyeswideshut2800 Thank you.
Do not come to the US for vacation. We are a crime ridden 3rd world hellhole here. Your likely to get robbed, beaten and or raped, plus there's nothing to see except tent cities.
The hard thing about doing anything that looks simple is that you don't have detail work to cover up any mistakes. This was a flawless job, well executed and beautiful end result sir. If you don't mind me asking, how long did this build take from start to finish?
Alternative title: (literally) Jig for the ages
Thank you, I like it.
My area tries to sell used tools for the price of new. So it just makes sense to buy new for me. Although I have purchased two cabinet style table saws used and refurbished them to new. One of which I’m extremely happy with. Currently building my wife an executive style sewing table.
I think the economy is a main driver of used tool pricing. When things were bad, you could pick up any tool for almost nothing. Not so much these days.
I agree, I’m not a professional woodworker by any means but I do try to find the best bang for the buck. I find on some hand or power tools, the old stuff works better than newer tools if restored properly and taken care of. Love the channel by the way, has given me several ideas for my future projects.
I'm with ya. Bang for the buck is what I am after. I look used, compare to new and decide where my money should go. I also find older tools to be constructed better.
The mountains of Colorado are indeed spectacular. Anybody who has not visited the place just has no idea. Photos and videos can never do it justice.
Very true. Photos will never do it justice, but I'm gonna keep trying, gives me reason to visit.
"would you like cheese with that wine?" lmao Imma use that some day
Ha! Thats a good one.
I love old tools, but if it's battery powered, I try to buy new at the lowest (best) price I can find. I will hunt down a deal for many months until the price is right.
Thank you. Yes, I buy all batteries and battery powered tools new. I'm also a bargain hunter.
Wooow 😎.,. very gooooD and fantastic skills in making dinner table... absolutely Very3 good inventions & good money investments, thanks for sharing.👍👍👍❤️
Thank you.
02:54 I call it _big papa_
07:28 _used tools_ are absolutely okay when they *work* . I bought a STANLEY hand plane on ebay - and I love it.
Thank you.
Good old American tools every time! One can feel the old USA sprit while using the tools! .
Thank you. I agree.
Old tools have great character....They are time tested and far better made then the new tools..I just love the feel of an Old tool in the hand.
I'm with ya.
It came out lovely, good job.
Quick tip from a slipdisc housbuilder/woodworker.
After a big slip, I was sure my physical days were over. For a year my back was rubbish, couldn't rip one without getting backpain. . Then a workmate of mine told me to start doing the Plank and side plank every day. Takes me 10 min before shower after work/projects.
And strengthening up the core muscles fixed my back and my belief in future and present hard work :) Today if I slack of the rutine I start to feel the issues again so I just keep it going.
Try it, I guarantee it will help more than chiropractors.
Best Norway
TR
Good advice, thank you.
Probably one of the best wood working videos.. Excellent
Thank you very much.
You Sir are a True Craftsman. I enjoy your videos. Very peaceful to watch
Thank you very much.
Old fashion tools are solid made, lasting for years.
Thank you. Agreed.
I love buying both used and new tools. Most my cheaper tools are bought brand new, but the more expensive ones are either from Craigslist or Facebook marketplace.
Thank you. Same here.
Gorgeous table! I am impressed!
Thank you.
I learn so much from watching your videos! Like having the Shop Apprentice at beginning and end , He will cherish these clips down the road.
Thank you.
Used Tools Are My Choice. Nice Table. Good Old Alaskan Alder.
Thank you.
Hi Mike, there is no doubt the older tools are more stable and precise, I have a Mikita 10 inch slide compound miter about 12 years and just built a work bench for my grandchildren and it got me again, the long pieces are square cut and the short pieces are a little off because one side of the fence is a little off, my 40 year old tools are right on, amazing seeing you with one of the oldest professions, and great at it, what I mean you understand the art and you care what you are doing!
Thank you very much. I do my best, and I keep working to get better.
I’ve bought a few used tools. I bought a jointer and probably spent a week squaring up, sharpening the blades, re-aligning the pulleys, etc. I really like it now, it works really well.
Thank you. Often times, tools just need a good cleaning and truing, after that they run great.
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you! 😊
I don't buy tools. But you made me smile with your reasons for buying used tools.
Ha! Thanks Andi. Nothing quite like old tools.
You are an awesome craftsman
Thank you.
Mike I think you got the right idea, Nothing beats a great tool, regardless of the age.
Yup. Good tools last a lifetime.
Wow, that one is a stunner! Nice job
Thank you very much!
je pense que tu n'es pas un artisan mais un vrai artiste,chapeau ,
Thank you very much.
Another great build Mike
Thank you.
That was a beautiful build. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.
Hey, thanks!
I’ve often regretted buying new tools, but have almost never regretted buying used tools.
Some of the tools I purchased for 1/3 of the price had only been used a handful of times.
You get way better value for your money.
Buying used is also more ecological.
I'm right there with ya.
Man that shop- you’re living the dream
Thank you.
I like buying new tools, because when i scuff them up, i always remember what i was building with it... makes my tools more personal to me, like a memoire of the journey i had with my tools! Awesome build man! Love the table!
Thats really cool. I hadn't looked at it that way. Thank you.
Another beautiful piece of furniture that last for many years 😃👌👏👏👏👏
Thank you very much Terry.
New & used. I also like the story behind old tools. I have even gone as far as buying an old tool just for the story even though the tool wasn't that great.
Thank you. I like tools with stories.
Fantastic work
Thank you.
Wow, man. Outstanding work.
Thank you.
Nice to see that your teaching your little Apprentice to follow in your shoes. I hope you pay him with some love and attention.
Its great to have him around, I show him how to do little things here and there, and yes, I pay him with every ounce of my being.
Beautiful skills. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, my pleasure.
amazing woodworking and photography :-), cheers!
Thank you! Cheers!
When I was younger I used to buy new hand tools, because I did not know better. I was a kid and there was nobody who would tell me about tools so I learned myself... after I learned about quality my eyes opedened and I started looking for old cast iron, old quality machines that have mass and rigidity. Only new tool I bought are routers made by makita and bosch, and they work perfectly.
First time you present 8 cm thick and 30 cm wide oak boards to your jointer you will see why machines are bult with so much mass in them.
Quality motors, quality bearings and precision.
I prefer machines from England, but they are hard to find,and swiss made machines are brutal in quality, german are also very good.
So old school all the way 😄😄
I'm with ya. Thank you.
I love buying used tools for the same reason. Bought a Powermatic 15" planer for 650$ (!!) from a guy in Tombstone, AZ. Perfect working condition. Installed a helical butterhead and its been a beast ever since (granted, the helical butterhead cost me more than the planer but whatever). Bought a 17" Jet 220V bandsaw in great condition for 500$. My used tool-buying has gotten smarter over time. I think when you're starting out, you don't really know what makes a tool good or not. Some used stuff is complete junk, but if you can buy PROFESSIONAL grade tools used, that is the way to go.
There is a skill to buying used, but once understood, its a great way to get good deals.
Oh and one more thing I really like the Harbor Freight clamps in your video
I like those clamps as well. For the money they work really well.
Absolutely Remarkable Carpenter, Love the old school tools.Great Piece ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for the kind words.
I enjoy new tools but also love using old tools as well. I like to think of the craftsmen and what they were thinking while using the tool. Nice build on the table. Entertaining video!
Thank you. I'm with ya.
Nice job...love the radio....
Thank you.
Of course there's a charm to any used tool that has a quality and history.
Agreed.
The table turned out beautiful; black stain or not. The scenes of the mountains, and our beautiful world was breathtaking as well. It didn't remind me of John Denver, but it did remind me of this: *The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands* Ps 19 v1...their creator.
Thank you very much.
I like used tools mainly because they are already put together. Great video, beautiful table thanks Mike!
Thank you.
You are an absolute master craftsman. I never leave comments, pretty sure this is my first. But I am in awe of your work. 👍
Thank you, thats very kind to say. Though, I am on a constant path working toward becoming a master, I don't feel as though I am there.
That finish is nice dam!
Thank you.
Most of my power tools are older Craftsman Cast Iron. 10" Table Saw with extensions, 10" Radial Arm Saw with extensions, 8" Jointer, Floor Standing Drill Press, 12" Band Saw. All were in deplorable condition but all are now refurbished and working as new. I also have many hand tools from my father and grandfather. I picked up a 40's vintage South Bend 9" Engine Lathe which is extremely helpful when making replacement parts for different applications. I hope to pass these tools on to my Grandsons in the near future.
You have me at old cast iron. Good stuff.
Mike, very cool as always with your commentary. Absolutely agree with your opinion of acquiring and using perfectly good ‘old’ tools. I have my uncles adj.square that he was issued during his time during WWII working on some sort of infrastructure rebuild in Europe at the tail end of that war. Totally agree in regards to Leadville ...miss it terribly.
Thank you very much. Thats great you know the history of your square, really cool.
Big fan of Old tools.
I'm with ya.
As someone somewhat new to woodworking (a little under 2 years), I almost exclusively buy new tools. I wish I was more comfortable fixing and refurbishing old tools because I've heard they are made better, potentially cheaper, and look timeless. But honestly I don't know where to buy old tools, outside of craigslist. Would love to know more on finding old tools.
I buy off Craigs list, Bookface and a few local auction sites. They key is to look constantly, the good deals aren't listed for long.
That's the best 6,000 table I've ever seen. Nice job. Danny
Thank you.
Still an inspirational build
Thank you.