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.
Thanks for the video, I’m about to start my first dining tabletop in Cherry, so was looking for hand-planing tips. Will be using my Stanley 8C. Love this one; paid $35 at a yard sale about fifteen years ago. Great condition with gorgeous patina; no rust and appeared to still have the factory grind. I’m a hybrid woodworker with STRONG leanings toward hand tools. New or used makes no difference, as long as it’s a quality user at a good value.
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.
Mike, thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a great video and show your outstanding work. I was looking to build a kitchen tabletop myself (experience level- I know an excellent marine carpenter) and checking out videos when I stumbled on yours. My boys and I were watching this morning and my 4 year old commented "that's a lot of work"..... exactly what I was thinking a few minutes earlier. I also couldn't believe as others have commented that you had to stain it black when you were finished. I too work in an industry where we give them what they want.
Thank you. I have had a great deal of fun making videos so far. Regarding the stain, I wasn't in love with doing it, but I don't think most viewers take into account that this is a table is a very large room. Its only a very small part of the overall look, and if it were left natural, it would have look horrible. Even still, not my first choice, but I just build what people want.
Great build! I am with you on owning good tools, if they happen to be old, even better. I have a Delta 6" jointer that was made in 1939 out of cast iron. Thing is a beast and finding blades for it is a pain, but fun to think about what projects were made on it long before I got it. I also have four hand planes that belonged to my great grand father are at least 100 yrs old.
I have mostly new tools, but don't have a problem with used as long as it's something I feel comfortable tearing into in case there are issues. Great project as always.
Great build and narration! We don’t have mountains in Texas but I grew up in the Andes and you are spot in sir, nothing like a range of mountains 12-14+ thousand feet high! Nothing.
You would not do well in Denmark, where the high spot is about 200m or 600 ft. or Belgium where the highest spots are small, steep hills a few hundred feet high. The low countries are an adjustment for someone who grew up around mountains. In Southern California though there are mountains that loom 6,000 - 9,000 feet over the valley floor, so not all that much different from living at 5,000 feet and looking up at 14,000 peaks - except the thin air of course. Colorado is spectacular, especially the interior of the state, ringed by high peaks,
Thank you, I have never been to Denmark or Belgium, but my sliding table saw was made in Belgium. I'd love to travel to both some day. I grew up in Southern California, and I road dirt bikes on and around many of the high peaks there. The air is thin in Colorado though, we drove to the top of Mt Evans, and I was light headed while at the top.
I don’t know which part of Texas you live in but there are plenty of mountains. They are not 12-14 thou feet high but I consider 8,000 feet plus mountains.
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!
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.
Another great build and story told by you. I always pick up on something you've done in terms of something I can use. Since I'm only doing woodworking as more of a need vs a hobby. Learning to do things creates both an appreciation of what it takes to do something well, but also the ability to recognize poor work. That's what has lead me to do things myself. Regarding used tools, I did buy a 14' Delta bandsaw. After watching videos to clean it up and balance it, it runs pretty good. And the good thing to note is I'll be able to sell it for pretty much what I paid for it in a couple of years once all my projects are done.
Thank you very much. A good 14" bandsaw is a great tool. I have bought and sold more tools than I can count. I always buy used and when I sell I normally break even. So in a sense, I just rent my tools.
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.
Great job. I’m a tool junkie too. I’ve been buying tools since the mid to late sixties. New or used is of no consequence to me. Like you I love the story behind the tool. I have tools from my dad and granddad and when I use one of these tools I think back to memories of them Good job on the video
My late step father was a rough carpenter. To this day I have a handful of his hand tools in my shop that are still my go to items to use. Kind of like your 100 year old plainer. There's a reason it's still around at 100 years. Because it was built very well and it works. I don't mind purchasing new tools but I always look for the old ones when time permits because like you said "better tool for less money". Beautiful table by the way.
Thank you for no corny music. Well demonstrated video, well documented narrative. Straight to the point. New subscriber because of that !! God Bless you.
Love the shear heft of this table. Had a similar coffee table of an ultrasimple design I loved. Currently putting together a shop so I can play around with all of these ideas (& others). Great work. 1 of tbe most often overlooked qualities in ones approach Ive found is restraint. Well done.
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!
MIke: To answer your question on Tools, I prefer used when possible, I have a good used cabinet saw , band saw and Jointer . The best deal was a free full sized drill press that needed a new spindle shaft. Im a hobby woodworker so I haven't invested in some of the more expensive tools like a domino etc. I think that for a Pro like yourself or even a part-time Pro those tools are huge time savers. Inherited tools like some planes I have that were handed down from my dad have a special meaning. I enjoy your channel, You are a true Pro. Cheers Jim
Nothing like a good used tool. Save some money, get a better quality tool. Most of the neat tools I have are really just for speed. Not needed, but certainly nice to have.
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.
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
Subscriber count means nothing, A lot of the woodworkers/builders on RUclips have been on longer then him, Also his channel is professional casework and building not diy stuff that casul non-professionals would watch. I do custom kitchens and millworker in San Diego and I can assure you is is one of the best on RUclips!
Thank you guys for the kind words. Views and subscriber count are very much a factor of time and how closely you follow the YT algorithms. My channel has done pretty good without posting very often. Also, my videos are pretty specific.
Carpenter One3 Agreed! Subscriber count is a vanity metric that's not representative of the quality of the content. I'd dare conjecture Mike's fanbase comprises woodworking enthusiasts that are in for the original, high-quality material, instead of mere "sheep" that go with the flow.
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.
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 always watch the making of tables, cabinets and so on with sophisticated equipment. I always imagine when I could be like you who can use this great tool. if you want to give away used equipment😁
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.
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.
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.
Beautiful table! I think I will try a similar design for my next build. Thanks for the video and great editing. I have one question, did you attach the top to the legs at all or do the edge boards on the top keep everything in place well enough?
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.
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!
I love to buy used aswell. I love the stories and I also find that I actually trust the tool more when I have gone over the tool with the previous owner and after a hand shake it is mine
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!
Great job again Mike. I prefer new tools unless I know the seller. I’ve worked with far tool many men that treat their tools like trash. That and most used sellers aren’t realistic with their asking prices. If you are being asked to pay nearly 2/3’s of the price of new for used tools it doesn’t make sense not to invest in new quality tools.
Really neat!! I wish you had described the process a bit more in detail. What are you spraying as your top coat? How many coats and sandings did you do? Cheers!
Thank you Travis. I left out info on the spraying because the product I used is fairly industrial, so most viewers wouldn't be able to get their hands on it. I will be doing a spraying video soon, where I will go into great detail on a few of my favorite products.
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.
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.
Great table!! I buy used unless when I get to someone's house and the yard or house is a mess, then I won't buy from them. Sounds prudish but I figure if they don't take care of the simple daily tasks then who knows how they treated their tools!! But yes, used is almost always better. Unless I missed it, what is the other state song of CO?
Thank you. This is a good point. I just looked at a tool the other day and the guys garage was the biggest mess I have ever seen. I said thanks, but no thanks and walked away. The other state song is Where the Columbines Grow.
I'm a newbie and I'm just setting up a very small hobbyist shop, and I'm buying a mixture of new and second hand. I bought two Marples morticing chisels off eBay recently. It’s not where I would normally buy tools but it was £8 for both and even if they were rubbish it was no big loss. When they arrived they were far sharper than I could get, so I messaged the seller to find out the back story. They were the seller's late father's which gave me the opportunity to promise to look after them. That is a beautiful table, I really like it’s clean look and some brilliant tips along the way. Another great video, thank 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 just read Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner -- part of the book is set in Leadville and I didn't know what it looked like until you posted those photos. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing, and for the videos, of course.
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.
When skills are a professional career. Well done. Great job and thank you so much for video.
Thank you.
Nice job again Mike!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing and well made mate
Thank you.
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.
You can't beat the feeling of using old tools. I still use my dad's old tools today and have done for many decades. Great memories!
I agree, thank you for sharing.
excellent video...thank you for sharing...and the commentary about Colorado: priceless!
Thank you. Colorado is a beautiful state for sure.
Lovely build! Broke my heart when u stained it black!
Thank you.
Thanks for the video, I’m about to start my first dining tabletop in Cherry, so was looking for hand-planing tips.
Will be using my Stanley 8C. Love this one; paid $35 at a yard sale about fifteen years ago. Great condition with gorgeous patina; no rust and appeared to still have the factory grind.
I’m a hybrid woodworker with STRONG leanings toward hand tools. New or used makes no difference, as long as it’s a quality user at a good value.
Two hand plane tips, get it really sharp, and work 45 degrees to the grain, as well as with the grain.
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.
That wood is GORGEOUS!!!! Watching this video was so amazing and I thank you for bringing us along.
Thank you very much.
Love the clean lines ! Very professional workmanship.
Awesome shop !
Thank you very much.
It is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.
Thank you.
Love the shop. Table is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. My pleasure.
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.
Love your vids Mike. Your narration is a perfect combination of insight and humor. Always fun to watch.
Thank you very much.
Mike, thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a great video and show your outstanding work. I was looking to build a kitchen tabletop myself (experience level- I know an excellent marine carpenter) and checking out videos when I stumbled on yours. My boys and I were watching this morning and my 4 year old commented "that's a lot of work"..... exactly what I was thinking a few minutes earlier. I also couldn't believe as others have commented that you had to stain it black when you were finished. I too work in an industry where we give them what they want.
Thank you. I have had a great deal of fun making videos so far. Regarding the stain, I wasn't in love with doing it, but I don't think most viewers take into account that this is a table is a very large room. Its only a very small part of the overall look, and if it were left natural, it would have look horrible. Even still, not my first choice, but I just build what people want.
I like good tools, old or new doesn’t matter as long as their good. Love this table, did a similar one earlier this year out of white oak
Thank you. Agreed, a good tool makes life easier.
Great build! I am with you on owning good tools, if they happen to be old, even better. I have a Delta 6" jointer that was made in 1939 out of cast iron. Thing is a beast and finding blades for it is a pain, but fun to think about what projects were made on it long before I got it. I also have four hand planes that belonged to my great grand father are at least 100 yrs old.
Those old jointers were really well made. Thats a great tool to have.
I have mostly new tools, but don't have a problem with used as long as it's something I feel comfortable tearing into in case there are issues. Great project as always.
Thank you. Agreed, I need to look at a tool and know I can fix it, if I'm buying used.
True woodworking at it's finest. Aww that boo boo, the ending melted my heart 😊😍
Thank you.
Wow! Beautiful! I myself would use that as a computer table. Really looks sturdy. Love it Mike.
Thank you very much.
I love the way you work with modern and old tools. Great job!
Thank you very much.
Great build and narration! We don’t have mountains in Texas but I grew up in the Andes and you are spot in sir, nothing like a range of mountains 12-14+ thousand feet high! Nothing.
Thank you very much. Yes, I'm not sure what it is, but mountains refresh the soul.
You would not do well in Denmark, where the high spot is about 200m or 600 ft. or Belgium where the highest spots are small, steep hills a few hundred feet high. The low countries are an adjustment for someone who grew up around mountains. In Southern California though there are mountains that loom 6,000 - 9,000 feet over the valley floor, so not all that much different from living at 5,000 feet and looking up at 14,000 peaks - except the thin air of course. Colorado is spectacular, especially the interior of the state, ringed by high peaks,
Thank you, I have never been to Denmark or Belgium, but my sliding table saw was made in Belgium. I'd love to travel to both some day. I grew up in Southern California, and I road dirt bikes on and around many of the high peaks there. The air is thin in Colorado though, we drove to the top of Mt Evans, and I was light headed while at the top.
I don’t know which part of Texas you live in but there are plenty of mountains. They are not 12-14 thou feet high but I consider 8,000 feet plus mountains.
What an amazing finished product. Love it .
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.
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.
I’m so glad I subscribed to your channel! Fantastic build.
Cheers 🍻
Thank you very much!
Mike, great videos. Learning a lot from you. Will be building my first custom table in 2021. Thanks much
Best of luck!
Another great build and story told by you. I always pick up on something you've done in terms of something I can use. Since I'm only doing woodworking as more of a need vs a hobby. Learning to do things creates both an appreciation of what it takes to do something well, but also the ability to recognize poor work. That's what has lead me to do things myself.
Regarding used tools, I did buy a 14' Delta bandsaw. After watching videos to clean it up and balance it, it runs pretty good. And the good thing to note is I'll be able to sell it for pretty much what I paid for it in a couple of years once all my projects are done.
Thank you very much. A good 14" bandsaw is a great tool. I have bought and sold more tools than I can count. I always buy used and when I sell I normally break even. So in a sense, I just rent my tools.
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!
I just discovered your channel and I am loving your videos. The voice-over is just fantastic. Keep up the good work my friend.
Thank you very much, great to have you onboard.
Great job. I’m a tool junkie too. I’ve been buying tools since the mid to late sixties. New or used is of no consequence to me.
Like you I love the story behind the tool. I have tools from my dad and granddad and when I use one of these tools I think back to memories of them
Good job on the video
Thank you. Good stuff, stories make tools more interesting.
My late step father was a rough carpenter. To this day I have a handful of his hand tools in my shop that are still my go to items to use. Kind of like your 100 year old plainer. There's a reason it's still around at 100 years. Because it was built very well and it works. I don't mind purchasing new tools but I always look for the old ones when time permits because like you said "better tool for less money". Beautiful table by the way.
Yes! Tools that have lasted this long are well made. Thank you.
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.
love Leadville. climbed Mt Elbert two summers ago
Great place. I would love to summit one or two of the peaks around here.
Used, by far the best practice. Beautiful work,Thanks.
Agreed. Thank you.
Love the shear heft of this table. Had a similar coffee table of an ultrasimple design I loved. Currently putting together a shop so I can play around with all of these ideas (& others). Great work. 1 of tbe most often overlooked qualities in ones approach Ive found is restraint. Well done.
Thank you very much.
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.
MIke: To answer your question on Tools, I prefer used when possible, I have a good used cabinet saw , band saw and Jointer . The best deal was a free full sized drill press that needed a new spindle shaft. Im a hobby woodworker so I haven't invested in some of the more expensive tools like a domino etc. I think that for a Pro like yourself or even a part-time Pro those tools are huge time savers. Inherited tools like some planes I have that were handed down from my dad have a special meaning. I enjoy your channel, You are a true Pro. Cheers Jim
Nothing like a good used tool. Save some money, get a better quality tool. Most of the neat tools I have are really just for speed. Not needed, but certainly nice to have.
Well done!! Came out prefect...love the plain style look. Its So beautiful. Thank you, for sharing your gifted talent that you do so well.
Thank you so much!
Amazing!! I like new and old tools..there's so many tools and methods to get the same result it's fascinating to me.
Thank you Jim. I agree, there is so much to learn and all of it is interesting.
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.
Very nice work Mike!
Thank you.
Beautiful skills. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, my pleasure.
You make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing!
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.
amazing......sir you're the best maker on youtube
Subscriber count disagrees...
Subscriber count means nothing, A lot of the woodworkers/builders on RUclips have been on longer then him, Also his channel is professional casework and building not diy stuff that casul non-professionals would watch.
I do custom kitchens and millworker in San Diego and I can assure you is is one of the best on RUclips!
Thank you guys for the kind words. Views and subscriber count are very much a factor of time and how closely you follow the YT algorithms. My channel has done pretty good without posting very often. Also, my videos are pretty specific.
Carpenter One3 Agreed! Subscriber count is a vanity metric that's not representative of the quality of the content. I'd dare conjecture Mike's fanbase comprises woodworking enthusiasts that are in for the original, high-quality material, instead of mere "sheep" that go with the flow.
Agreed. I love the professionalism that Mike portrays in his work/channel.
Stunning video, brilliant narrative and phenomenal craftsmanship. I like both old and new tools. Thank you for the video.
Thanks Tim!
Absolutely Remarkable Carpenter, Love the old school tools.Great Piece ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for the kind words.
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.
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.
Absolutely amazing work!
Thank you very much.
I love that table's sturdy simplicity, Mike. It was good to re-visit one of your earlier presentations.
Thanks Phil.
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.
Looks great. I bet that was heavy to move.
Thank you. Yes, it was.
Amazing!!! Great work of Craftsmanship. Kip it up.
Thank you, will do.
That was amazing.... To answer that question I love purchasing Good tools as well weather old or new I love tools myself
Thank you. I totally agree, good tools.
I always watch the making of tables, cabinets and so on with sophisticated equipment. I always imagine when I could be like you who can use this great tool. if you want to give away used equipment😁
Thank you. I'll let you know when I'm ready to give some away.
thank you, good luck mike
@@MikeFarrington do you sell these?
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.
Beautiful. You've inspired me to replicate your base design. Great work!
Thank you. Good luck with your project.
Wow, you did such a good job. That’s exactly the table I need in my house at 108 inches. Too bad I am not in Colorado. Thanks for sharing
Thanks!
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
"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.
Thanks Mike! I've always enjoyed your works.
Thank you very much.
Thanks Mike for the detailed explanation of your video.
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
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.
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.
Good quality used tools any day! Great work. Thank you for the inspiration.
Agreed, I just picked up a really nice 50 year old spindle sander. Its made to a standard that just isn't available in todays tool market.
Just discovered your channel. Love watching and listening. Your comments about good tools resonated deeply with me.
And what a stunning table.
Thank you very much.
Seems like a lot of work done by a single person, but the final result is really satisfying 👍🏾
Thank you.
Hi, nice work!
May I ask what's the top coat you spray on it? It looks amazing~
Simple design with good explaining. Better if unstained. Thanks for sharing
Thank you.
Wowsey wow wow!!! Are you kiddin me that table is just unbelievable! Thank you for posting!
Thank you Mike.
Beautiful table! I think I will try a similar design for my next build. Thanks for the video and great editing. I have one question, did you attach the top to the legs at all or do the edge boards on the top keep everything in place well enough?
Thank you. I used angle iron on the outside of each leg with some lag screws.
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
Gorgeous table and well made video.
Thank you very much.
What a slick, smooth result. Very nice! Has a extremely high end look.
Thank you.
Loved the dark stain. Timeless and elegant.
Thank you.
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 to buy used aswell. I love the stories and I also find that I actually trust the tool more when I have gone over the tool with the previous owner and after a hand shake it is mine
I have bought a few tools that needed to be totally disassemble and cleaned, once back together I feel like I know and trust the tool a little more.
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.
Now where could I buy one like that and how much it cost? Thanks
I could build you a table if you are serious. Feel free to email me via my website.
Great job again Mike.
I prefer new tools unless I know the seller. I’ve worked with far tool many men that treat their tools like trash.
That and most used sellers aren’t realistic with their asking prices. If you are being asked to pay nearly 2/3’s of the price of new for used tools it doesn’t make sense not to invest in new quality tools.
Its all about the deal. I always look for less that 50% of new, and for larger stuff its 10-20% of new and I always go for quality.
I’ve done some laps around the ‘hills’ of Leadville. Quite beautiful. Bring your best bike, and yes, and oxygen supply.
Its a beautiful place. Oxygen is in short supply when doing physical activity, thats for sure.
crazy good stuff here. love watching you work it out! cheers!
Glad you enjoy it!
Really neat!! I wish you had described the process a bit more in detail. What are you spraying as your top coat? How many coats and sandings did you do? Cheers!
Thank you Travis. I left out info on the spraying because the product I used is fairly industrial, so most viewers wouldn't be able to get their hands on it. I will be doing a spraying video soon, where I will go into great detail on a few of my favorite products.
Looking forward to it!
Travis Williamson II
Alternative title: (literally) Jig for the ages
Thank you, I like it.
Σας ευχαριστώ θερμότατα. Να είστε πάντα καλά και να συνεχίσετε να φτιάχνετε τέτοια κομψοτεχνήματα !
Thank you.
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.
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.
Great table!! I buy used unless when I get to someone's house and the yard or house is a mess, then I won't buy from them. Sounds prudish but I figure if they don't take care of the simple daily tasks then who knows how they treated their tools!! But yes, used is almost always better. Unless I missed it, what is the other state song of CO?
Thank you. This is a good point. I just looked at a tool the other day and the guys garage was the biggest mess I have ever seen. I said thanks, but no thanks and walked away. The other state song is Where the Columbines Grow.
Beautiful table I wish I had the skill level that you have. Very enjoyable post including the images of the Rocky Mountains. Thanks for posting.
Thank you very much.
I'm a newbie and I'm just setting up a very small hobbyist shop, and I'm buying a mixture of new and second hand. I bought two Marples morticing chisels off eBay recently. It’s not where I would normally buy tools but it was £8 for both and even if they were rubbish it was no big loss. When they arrived they were far sharper than I could get, so I messaged the seller to find out the back story. They were the seller's late father's which gave me the opportunity to promise to look after them.
That is a beautiful table, I really like it’s clean look and some brilliant tips along the way.
Another great video, thank you.
Sounds like a great find. Marples chisels are pretty good tools for sure. Thank 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.
"would you like cheese with that wine?" lmao Imma use that some day
Ha! Thats a good one.
Wow, Pure beauty. I love this. Great Job
Thank you very much.
I just read Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner -- part of the book is set in Leadville and I didn't know what it looked like until you posted those photos. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing, and for the videos, of course.
Thank you. Its a neat little town for sure.
Wood its so beautiful 😍 why killed it with black 🥺