Unique au monde.... Extraordinaire.... Tu es un créateur magnifique... Et, un HUMAIN génial.... Voilà ce que l'école doit enseigner.... Peu importe le choix du métier, soyez des humains déterminés et toujours dans le respect de vous même et de vos engagements... La vie fera le reste. Chapeau l'artiste.
More and more the stand alone toe kick base makes so much more sense than building a toe kick into each cabinet box. To be able to level the whole thing and then work off of a common level base simplifies things so much, especially if your floors are less than perfect.
Are the toe kicks screwed to the wall/floor or just left loose on the floor? Same questions about the cabinets to toe kicks, it didn't seem like they were screwed together.
I built a semi mobile miter saw station. One of the best additions I made to it was adding an inlayed measuring tape about 1/16th below the surface. I accomplished this by routing a groove and inserting a long adhesive backed magnet that you can get in rolls from amazon. I then laid in one of those measuring tapes used to attach to tools such as a table saw. The beauty of using the magnetic strip is that you can tune and fine adjust the ape measure because its not permanently adhered to the station, only stuck down via the magnet strip. I then added an acrylic tab to the adjustable stop that has a shallow cut in it which is filled with red marker. This is a simple way to make a cursor to line up the stop. I also added a flip to the stop and an adjustable miter stop but I wont get into that here.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen RUclipsrs say “this is the easiest way to do drawer slides,” only for it to be ultra-convoluted. Your method (for both matching the heights, and for setting the 1/8” reveal) is all the more complicated that the task ever needs to be. Thanks for all your fantastic content!
Michael, this walk thru your growth is actually an excellent opportunity to show people like myself that highly skilled and talented artists like yourself started off doing things they felt worked for their immediate needs. As for myself, I just as soon not watch someone who acts as though they have never been in the novices' shoes, that they've never had to make something work until they could get better tools or more experience. Everyone starts somewhere, that first step and most do not pick up a tool and viola, a working project with no issues. So humbling oneself to show we are all learning is a good thing. Thanks, Jack
Damn Michael!! That’s a gorgeous setup - even as a non-woodworking person I can totally see it! Also love the dust collection system. One of the reasons why I still watch your videos is that dust collection system. When I was 7 or so, my next door neighbor (and best friend’s) had a house fire due to the dryer and the excess sawdust in the garage. Love that you clean this up, not just for your lungs, but for safety in general.
19:08 - When cutting metal it's important to get a good bite into the material, if you are pressing lightly then the heat is probably not leaving in the waste swarf but allowing it to spread to the blade, making the blade get hotter than it would otherwise. There's also the possibilty that you can press too hard and create extra heat too while also chipping/breaking the cutting edges. A good middle ground of pressure is required.
As a retired old fart getting into a wood working hobby it's mind boggling watching your skills. I know I could never live long enough to acquire a minute fraction of your ability but your videos are still super inspiring to watch.
There’s still plenty of cool things to make without having 20 years of experience. There’s really cool pattern plywood you can make with basic designs.
I’m in that camp mate. Don’t think I’ll ever have this level ability but I’m planning on having fun spending my retirement money on wood and playing about. Only thing I’m a touch nervous about is buying a table saw as kick back seems to be a real thing lol
@@dannyarcher I avoided table saws for years for that reason. Got one a few years ago. I just try to be super safe, never had a kickback. Honestly think you'd have to do something really stupid to have one. I worry more about chopping off a finger so I always have push sticks for everything.
As I’m about to FINALLY build my miter station I had to watch this again. There are so many things that I picked up on this time around that I didn’t think about when I first watched. Glad I watched again.
I think only you out of all youtube could have turned a mitre station into such a beautiful work of art! Tool companies need to start recruiting you to design their show booths!!
The explanation of the drawer slide installation is really clear and seems a good idea. I’ve seen 100 different people do it, but this method seems to be one of the clearer methods. Nicely done.
i'm not actually a woodworker (though it is fun when i do get to do it), but I've watched years of your content and loved it!! i learn a lot even if there's no use for it personally, and watching the processes and explanations behind your projects are always so so so entertaining and valuable. love your stuff, Michael! it's great seeing you update your workshop :)
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
This was so nice to watch. It's got the creative juices within me screaming to come out so thanks a lot. I'm purchasing a miter saw in the next month and have been searching for ideas for a station. You did an incredible job on yours. I could just sit around it and stare all day, never getting anything done. Thanks again.
This is the second video of yours I watched. Your woodworking is excellent but I’m so impressed with the video production: voice overs, shot angles, editing, sound design, etc. I could watch you work all day. Keep up the great work.
Of course you already know this, but I thought I would confirm it all the same.... That was really amazing videography on the glamor shots of the stand and tool. As usual, you really have taken what use to be armature videos to another level. Very well done. Thank you.
Here's what i love about your videos. i can watch them with the sound off, as i often do when i'm in class, and you can still understand the entire process, logic, and practical application. Truly that's a craft of it's own. Great job.
I've been outta the game for a while, moved into my old house that is paid off but it's built in 48,i have a lot of renovation to do and closed my mechanic shop, started a job in casino to build up some cash, and now I'm very inspired by this video to build the best woodshop and single bay hangar style garage for my vehicle work with a lift that I've ever had! Thanks Michael, this is the one that I needed, first the woodshop, then everything else will fall into place and hopefully my job will let me work part time only when I'm ready if not it will be only my businesses, I closed the doors on them but never retired them
As a younger wood worker, I appreciate the detail and craftsmanship. I've started building tables and stations for my company and videos like these give me great ideas. Thanks for the beautiful video.
I always look forward to the release and viewing of your videos. Your ability to define the video ratio of: How much do I explain vs. How much do I assume the viewer already knows or comprehends, is spot on. Just the right amount of clarity. There are three moments of irony involved in me watching this video just now. 1. That cast iron Delta beast was also my first power miter box. 2. I also recently designed a new miter box station for my new compound/sliding miter saw. (Although mine will be portable.) 3. We share the same last name! Keep up the good work Michael! Sincerely, James Alm / Northern Illinois
FYI the plans for this build are now available at www.almfab.com/store/plans they include plans for the flip-top lathe, and if you don’t have a lathe, it explains how you can build a second drawer cabinet. Also if you have a different miter saw, the plans explain how to modify for your set-up. For those who give it a go, enjoy the build, and thanks for supporting my channel!! 🙌
Hey, just a tip. The Kreg jig has two little holes above the main hole for the hinges. They are there so you can just drill the holes for the hinge screws while the jig is still clamped in place! Hope this helps!
I just finished a cabinet project & used the Kreg Jig for this. My hinges' holes didn't line up with the kreg jig ones, so might be that Michael had the same issue :)
I am in love...OMG...I need this! I love how the side tops butted right up to the chop saw. I'm going to redo mine and I will totally be incorporating that!
All I’m gonna say is…. The J. M. Dawley mitersaw measurement rail and stop..,is hands down the best you can get… short of an automated one. You can get ONE aluminum extruded rail that is up to 8’ long… maybe 10’. The “stop system” is amazing, as you can put in MULTIPLE stops on the back of the rail, and the sliding stop , stops on them.. or can go past them. Say… for a cabinet shop that cuts a few measurements ALL THE TIME.. so, just put in stops on the rail system, and it will always be dead on! It’s the best!!
Ive been a carpenter for 25 years, and it looks very nice!! Hide away lathe is a cool idea, chop saw drawers are cool too. Im building my shop as we speak and i appreciate the ideas.
Don't worry about heating up your blade on aluminium cuts, the chips will take out basically almost all the heat and unless you're cutting like 6" solid round you can be almost as generous as with wood when chopping it.
While I agree that the blade heating up is not the issue, I've found that if you're too aggressive when cutting aluminum you tend to end up with some material sticking to the teeth, which can be difficult to clean and causes issues when cutting wood after the fact like more pronounced saw marks, increased tearout, and even burn marks if your blade is also a bit dull (which happens if you cut a lot of aluminum) overall it's just better to take your time cutting aluminum
Michael, a quick tip on the Kreg hinge jig. There are two small holes on the inside ring for drilling pilot holes for the hinge screws. That removes the need to align the hinge to set the screws afterward.
Another: Maybe this is on newer models, but the plastic guide on the forstner bit on the jig has a twist lock so you don't have to un-chuck it from the drill every time.
For the two angled drawers, for me, in keeping with the 1/8 inch reveal, I would put a 1/8 inch shim of hard maple or some hard wood, then wax the runner and the bottom of the drawer edges. They will slide as easily as the mechanical runners. Nice build. My lathe, well my big ones, would not work with a tip up.... My mini lathes yes.... I am lucky to have a lathe room and a flatwork room.
This is the best Festool miter saw ad I've ever seen. I really don't understand why they don't sponsor you. SCNR. Well done, Michael. Greetings from Germany...
I bought the plans and built the outfeed table… love it. I bought the plans for the under-saw cabinet… halfway thru that build… I can’t wait for the miter station plans to become available. I’ll probably put my own little touches so it matches the outfeed table and the under-saw cabinet though. But I love the design; great job.
very nice man. its always nice to see the efforts of organization combined with experience gained come togather so flawlessly. that is a nice workstation.
Ohhh I’ve been waiting for this! Idk why but the organization videos tickle some part of my brain that realizes so much of dopamine and I love them so much. It’s been a treat thank you!
The narrow drawers next to the saw are a nice touch. The "toe kick" is a great foundation and makes life easier ever afterward. Just FYI it's actually called a plinth (See Encyclopedia of Furniture Making by Ernest Joyce). In my setup I put a small cyclone / small bucket in the cabinet before the vacuum. Much faster to empty.
This is amazing! I love the details of hidden extra storage, it’s function is just as nice as how it looks and I can’t wait for this secret video you have of your new amazing lathe… wtf how cool is that flip top integrated into your mitre saw station!!! The patterned ply fronts on both cubbies was a perfect touch and the quality of your ply, I’m still struggling to find locally but I’m in a small town… pushes me to address my nightmare of a garage. Always beautiful work, thank you for sharing and in such great detail and your knowledge is incredible!
27:05 I think I would have preferred a one-hand operated drawer. I tend to bring something to the drawer to put back in one hand and open the drawer with the other hand. To open a drawer with both hands I need to put the thing down and pick it up again.
I work in the trim industry. I’ve only used two miter saws, the Kapex, and the Hitachi C10 FSH. It’s undeniable that the Kapex is more accurate but under powered (as all Festool tools are😣) The Kapex has zero travel out the back but the Hitachi has the slides that run out the back. Also, the Hitachi is more powerful. However, on the job site, you basically just said the Saw up wherever, not necessarily up against the wall when you have to worry about space. Just food for thought; I am not in any way trying to influence the way you buy tools for your shop. Great video.
Absolutely superb craftsmanship in both the cabinetry and the video. I watched your transforming 'Coffee' table video earlier and I really appreciate that you are not ashamed of making mistakes and showing how you resolve them.
Hey Michael, not sure if anyone else has mentioned this but the Kreg door hinge jig actually has two drill hole guides for the hinge screws. Saves you from having to use the speed square. Always enjoy your videos!
Good video Michael. Here's a tip for enlarging a forstner bit hole when you make one that is too small. Take the new larger bit (the size you want the hole to be) and drill a hole in a piece of scrap. Now place the new larger hole in the scrap, over the hole that is too small -- you can clamp it, hot glue it, brad nail it, stand on it or what ever is convenient. Now use this hole to guide the outside of the larger forstner bit instead of the center spur. Once the hole is enlarged remove the scrap piece. It's an old trick used to make door-knob holes bigger in old doors.
OK, haven't finished the video yet but the hack with using a round plug on the Forstner bit to enlarge a hole was definitely worth the price of admission all by itself. Thanks for that. If the remainder of the video is as well explained as the first part then I will have learned a good bit when it comes to my own miter saw improvement.
This is the first video I've ever watched of yours. You are awesome and easy to watch. Exceptional production quality as well. Top tier actually. I am subscribed! Oh and that miter station is fantastic.
re: baltic birch plywood. Two alternatives are apple plywood (mostly US-sourced) and eucalyptus plywood (Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia-sourced). I personally haven't worked with either but they are both stable hardwood plywoods.
Such a great build. Can definitely see the improvements over the old cabinets. Inspiring me to rebuild my shop cabinets in the spring. Thanks for sharing!
I’m remodeling my master bath, it has a 109 inch double vanity, with a center that is open for my wife to do whatever wife’s do to get ready for whatever. I replacing it with a more modern look. It’s built out of good quality cabinet plywood. So I’m going to build a base like you did, then level it. Take the doors off, and add drawers to it.
Most of the folks I watch on RUclips live a good distance away from me. But I live in the same general area as you. It's fun to occasionally see locations I recognize like the lighthouse in your Jackery commercial.
Super cool build. I hadn't considered putting a lathe in a flip top. Space considerations are what's stopping me from buying one, now I'm rethinking that. I'm a huge believer in building a separate toe kick and leveling that first. Just makes the rest of the job so much easier. We just did a 25 foot run of RTA kitchen cabinets in the original part of a house that's 110 years old, the floor was out a full inch over that span and leveling them independently was incredibly tedious, but some built ins we made custom for the living room we were able to put on separate kick and it was a walk in the park. Not a criticism here, I own a Foreman and use pocket holes regularly, but I don't understand why anyone uses them to knock cabinet carcasses together.
Very nice work. I would add some small vents to the cabinet below the miter saw. This way, the shop vac doesn’t create excess pressure/heat in the cabinet. Might no be a big deal but better safe than sorry 😊
Might want to try attaching all hardware before assembling cabinet. Flat horizontal on workbench attach drawer slides then assemble cabinet. Work from drawer slide centre line for screw location. Great saw station
Wow, what a great miter station. I only wish I had the skill to do something similar in my small shop. Until that time I’ll enjoy watching you build. Thank you for sharing, masterful work.
Unique au monde.... Extraordinaire.... Tu es un créateur magnifique... Et, un HUMAIN génial.... Voilà ce que l'école doit enseigner.... Peu importe le choix du métier, soyez des humains déterminés et toujours dans le respect de vous même et de vos engagements... La vie fera le reste.
Chapeau l'artiste.
More and more the stand alone toe kick base makes so much more sense than building a toe kick into each cabinet box. To be able to level the whole thing and then work off of a common level base simplifies things so much, especially if your floors are less than perfect.
I agree but the way he used those little blocks with a single screw each to level it is nor nearly beefy enough
Are the toe kicks screwed to the wall/floor or just left loose on the floor? Same questions about the cabinets to toe kicks, it didn't seem like they were screwed together.
I built a semi mobile miter saw station. One of the best additions I made to it was adding an inlayed measuring tape about 1/16th below the surface. I accomplished this by routing a groove and inserting a long adhesive backed magnet that you can get in rolls from amazon. I then laid in one of those measuring tapes used to attach to tools such as a table saw. The beauty of using the magnetic strip is that you can tune and fine adjust the ape measure because its not permanently adhered to the station, only stuck down via the magnet strip. I then added an acrylic tab to the adjustable stop that has a shallow cut in it which is filled with red marker. This is a simple way to make a cursor to line up the stop. I also added a flip to the stop and an adjustable miter stop but I wont get into that here.
Killer miter station, Michael! And those outro beauty shots are straight 🔥
Thanks Brad!!
@@MichaelAlm foam inserts for all the drawers! that would look amazin
g with all the work you put inm the mitter station
Definitely pretty nuts with the dynamic lighting 😮
@@MichaelAlm next time you pull the tinfoil out, just say ‘if you know you know…’ 😂
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen RUclipsrs say “this is the easiest way to do drawer slides,” only for it to be ultra-convoluted.
Your method (for both matching the heights, and for setting the 1/8” reveal) is all the more complicated that the task ever needs to be. Thanks for all your fantastic content!
Michael, this walk thru your growth is actually an excellent opportunity to show people like myself that highly skilled and talented artists like yourself started off doing things they felt worked for their immediate needs. As for myself, I just as soon not watch someone who acts as though they have never been in the novices' shoes, that they've never had to make something work until they could get better tools or more experience. Everyone starts somewhere, that first step and most do not pick up a tool and viola, a working project with no issues. So humbling oneself to show we are all learning is a good thing. Thanks, Jack
Damn Michael!! That’s a gorgeous setup - even as a non-woodworking person I can totally see it! Also love the dust collection system. One of the reasons why I still watch your videos is that dust collection system. When I was 7 or so, my next door neighbor (and best friend’s) had a house fire due to the dryer and the excess sawdust in the garage. Love that you clean this up, not just for your lungs, but for safety in general.
Thanks Tricia!! Dust collection is a must!
@@MichaelAlm what dust collector were you using under the cabinet? I don't see it listed in the description but curious what you were using.
That tip on enlarging the hole with a forstner bit is incredible! Definitely a "why didn't I think of that" moment!
19:08 - When cutting metal it's important to get a good bite into the material, if you are pressing lightly then the heat is probably not leaving in the waste swarf but allowing it to spread to the blade, making the blade get hotter than it would otherwise. There's also the possibilty that you can press too hard and create extra heat too while also chipping/breaking the cutting edges. A good middle ground of pressure is required.
As a retired old fart getting into a wood working hobby it's mind boggling watching your skills. I know I could never live long enough to acquire a minute fraction of your ability but your videos are still super inspiring to watch.
There’s still plenty of cool things to make without having 20 years of experience. There’s really cool pattern plywood you can make with basic designs.
You can do it! Just time to see how deep the rabbit hole goes
Just start. Make ANYthing. Get out there, and do it, start small, get the tools as you need them and just have fun.
I’m in that camp mate.
Don’t think I’ll ever have this level ability but I’m planning on having fun spending my retirement money on wood and playing about. Only thing I’m a touch nervous about is buying a table saw as kick back seems to be a real thing lol
@@dannyarcher I avoided table saws for years for that reason. Got one a few years ago. I just try to be super safe, never had a kickback. Honestly think you'd have to do something really stupid to have one. I worry more about chopping off a finger so I always have push sticks for everything.
As I’m about to FINALLY build my miter station I had to watch this again. There are so many things that I picked up on this time around that I didn’t think about when I first watched. Glad I watched again.
I think only you out of all youtube could have turned a mitre station into such a beautiful work of art! Tool companies need to start recruiting you to design their show booths!!
The explanation of the drawer slide installation is really clear and seems a good idea. I’ve seen 100 different people do it, but this method seems to be one of the clearer methods. Nicely done.
i'm not actually a woodworker (though it is fun when i do get to do it), but I've watched years of your content and loved it!! i learn a lot even if there's no use for it personally, and watching the processes and explanations behind your projects are always so so so entertaining and valuable. love your stuff, Michael! it's great seeing you update your workshop :)
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
This was so nice to watch. It's got the creative juices within me screaming to come out so thanks a lot.
I'm purchasing a miter saw in the next month and have been searching for ideas for a station. You did an incredible job on yours. I could just sit around it and stare all day, never getting anything done.
Thanks again.
You are the "This Old Tony" of woodworking. I like your small shop and how you have made it function better. Bigger is not always better. Great stuff.
That's an honor! I love the size of this shop...
I love watching pros tape and float out drywall. Beautiful work!
This is the second video of yours I watched. Your woodworking is excellent but I’m so impressed with the video production: voice overs, shot angles, editing, sound design, etc. I could watch you work all day. Keep up the great work.
Of course you already know this, but I thought I would confirm it all the same.... That was really amazing videography on the glamor shots of the stand and tool. As usual, you really have taken what use to be armature videos to another level. Very well done. Thank you.
Here's what i love about your videos. i can watch them with the sound off, as i often do when i'm in class, and you can still understand the entire process, logic, and practical application. Truly that's a craft of it's own. Great job.
I've been outta the game for a while, moved into my old house that is paid off but it's built in 48,i have a lot of renovation to do and closed my mechanic shop, started a job in casino to build up some cash, and now I'm very inspired by this video to build the best woodshop and single bay hangar style garage for my vehicle work with a lift that I've ever had! Thanks Michael, this is the one that I needed, first the woodshop, then everything else will fall into place and hopefully my job will let me work part time only when I'm ready if not it will be only my businesses, I closed the doors on them but never retired them
As a younger wood worker, I appreciate the detail and craftsmanship. I've started building tables and stations for my company and videos like these give me great ideas. Thanks for the beautiful video.
Miter station envy! Outstanding. Loved the tip about the forstner bit when the hole intially made was not the hole really needed.
You should be proud of those drawer slides. Great idea and execution.
I can't believe it's been a year since the tool wall video! I love your stuff.
Moving up to a larger hose on the festool made a dramatic improvement on my dust collection.
I always look forward to the release and viewing of your videos. Your ability to define the video ratio of: How much do I explain vs. How much do I assume the viewer already knows or comprehends, is spot on. Just the right amount of clarity. There are three moments of irony involved in me watching this video just now.
1. That cast iron Delta beast was also my first power miter box.
2. I also recently designed a new miter box station for my new compound/sliding miter saw. (Although mine will be portable.)
3. We share the same last name! Keep up the good work Michael! Sincerely,
James Alm / Northern Illinois
I loooove the plywood being cut and shaped into handles, that's really smart.
FYI the plans for this build are now available at www.almfab.com/store/plans they include plans for the flip-top lathe, and if you don’t have a lathe, it explains how you can build a second drawer cabinet. Also if you have a different miter saw, the plans explain how to modify for your set-up. For those who give it a go, enjoy the build, and thanks for supporting my channel!! 🙌
Hey, just a tip. The Kreg jig has two little holes above the main hole for the hinges. They are there so you can just drill the holes for the hinge screws while the jig is still clamped in place! Hope this helps!
I just finished a cabinet project & used the Kreg Jig for this. My hinges' holes didn't line up with the kreg jig ones, so might be that Michael had the same issue :)
@@Ghust2 Many people have that issue. It’s nuts Kreg didn’t fix that. I had the same issue this weekend!
3:03 the top shelf holding all that wood drooped a bit, any concerns of it falling?
Incredible work Michael!
Thanks dude!!
Your giggle at the end while revealing the lathe says it all! This is fantastic, wish I had your skills to pay the bills 😊😆
I am in love...OMG...I need this! I love how the side tops butted right up to the chop saw. I'm going to redo mine and I will totally be incorporating that!
All I’m gonna say is…. The J. M. Dawley mitersaw measurement rail and stop..,is hands down the best you can get… short of an automated one. You can get ONE aluminum extruded rail that is up to 8’ long… maybe 10’. The “stop system” is amazing, as you can put in MULTIPLE stops on the back of the rail, and the sliding stop , stops on them.. or can go past them. Say… for a cabinet shop that cuts a few measurements ALL THE TIME.. so, just put in stops on the rail system, and it will always be dead on! It’s the best!!
Ive been a carpenter for 25 years, and it looks very nice!! Hide away lathe is a cool idea, chop saw drawers are cool too. Im building my shop as we speak and i appreciate the ideas.
Don't worry about heating up your blade on aluminium cuts, the chips will take out basically almost all the heat and unless you're cutting like 6" solid round you can be almost as generous as with wood when chopping it.
Having been hit by those chips while cutting up a bunch of scrap, I wholeheartedly agree. That burned like hell
While I agree that the blade heating up is not the issue, I've found that if you're too aggressive when cutting aluminum you tend to end up with some material sticking to the teeth, which can be difficult to clean and causes issues when cutting wood after the fact like more pronounced saw marks, increased tearout, and even burn marks if your blade is also a bit dull (which happens if you cut a lot of aluminum) overall it's just better to take your time cutting aluminum
Brilliant mate…love it👍
Fantastic build! The beauty shots are the whole reason I bought the plans, which are equally excellent!
Thank you!! 🙌
Michael, a quick tip on the Kreg hinge jig. There are two small holes on the inside ring for drilling pilot holes for the hinge screws. That removes the need to align the hinge to set the screws afterward.
Another: Maybe this is on newer models, but the plastic guide on the forstner bit on the jig has a twist lock so you don't have to un-chuck it from the drill every time.
At 26:42, how do you align the front of the drawer slide with the cabinet to ensure they all align front to back?
For the two angled drawers, for me, in keeping with the 1/8 inch reveal, I would put a 1/8 inch shim of hard maple or some hard wood, then wax the runner and the bottom of the drawer edges. They will slide as easily as the mechanical runners. Nice build. My lathe, well my big ones, would not work with a tip up.... My mini lathes yes.... I am lucky to have a lathe room and a flatwork room.
That forstner bit tip is game changing. Thanks for that!
This is the best Festool miter saw ad I've ever seen. I really don't understand why they don't sponsor you.
SCNR. Well done, Michael.
Greetings from Germany...
Gorgeous b-roll shots. Your woodworking skills grew over the last few years, but your video making one sure did as well!
Great job. I can't wait to finish my house build so I can build out a wood working shop. Thanks for the great detail.
I bought the plans and built the outfeed table… love it. I bought the plans for the under-saw cabinet… halfway thru that build… I can’t wait for the miter station plans to become available. I’ll probably put my own little touches so it matches the outfeed table and the under-saw cabinet though. But I love the design; great job.
very nice man.
its always nice to see the efforts of organization combined with experience gained come togather so flawlessly.
that is a nice workstation.
Ohhh I’ve been waiting for this! Idk why but the organization videos tickle some part of my brain that realizes so much of dopamine and I love them so much.
It’s been a treat thank you!
Ooooweee! So sweet! Love the hiding lathe! Having the track for stop blocks is a huge boon. Always love the touch of the patterned ply!
The narrow drawers next to the saw are a nice touch.
The "toe kick" is a great foundation and makes life easier ever afterward. Just FYI it's actually called a plinth (See Encyclopedia of Furniture Making by Ernest Joyce).
In my setup I put a small cyclone / small bucket in the cabinet before the vacuum. Much faster to empty.
That forstner hole resizing trick might be the coolest thing I've seen in a while.
Wonderful work! It's good for the eyes to look at how you work 😍
This is amazing! I love the details of hidden extra storage, it’s function is just as nice as how it looks and I can’t wait for this secret video you have of your new amazing lathe… wtf how cool is that flip top integrated into your mitre saw station!!! The patterned ply fronts on both cubbies was a perfect touch and the quality of your ply, I’m still struggling to find locally but I’m in a small town… pushes me to address my nightmare of a garage. Always beautiful work, thank you for sharing and in such great detail and your knowledge is incredible!
27:05 I think I would have preferred a one-hand operated drawer. I tend to bring something to the drawer to put back in one hand and open the drawer with the other hand. To open a drawer with both hands I need to put the thing down and pick it up again.
I juuuuust bought this saw this week and am mulling over a miter station for it. I’m so pumped to watch this video haha. Amazing timing.
Great idea & execution of the hid-a-way lathe! Innovative ideas like that always catch my attention.
Just love to watch your work; an inspiration to us all.
This is so far beyond my abilities at woodworking, but still very good to watch and learn. Thanks for this video!
That whole wall is looking amazing! Great job!
This beach carving looks very familiar😂 Love your videos mate.
Wow!! Strong build Sir!!
Great design brother😃
B roll is ON POINT my man
I really do love the style you add to the everyday shop items. Working in a beautiful place must help inspire you to make beautiful things.
I work in the trim industry. I’ve only used two miter saws, the Kapex, and the Hitachi C10 FSH. It’s undeniable that the Kapex is more accurate but under powered (as all Festool tools are😣) The Kapex has zero travel out the back but the Hitachi has the slides that run out the back. Also, the Hitachi is more powerful. However, on the job site, you basically just said the Saw up wherever, not necessarily up against the wall when you have to worry about space. Just food for thought; I am not in any way trying to influence the way you buy tools for your shop. Great video.
that dowel on the oversize Forstner bit is a great Tip !
Absolutely superb craftsmanship in both the cabinetry and the video. I watched your transforming 'Coffee' table video earlier and I really appreciate that you are not ashamed of making mistakes and showing how you resolve them.
I always wondered how cabinets were leveled. Your method worked very well, since you didn’t have to do further leveling!
Hey Michael, not sure if anyone else has mentioned this but the Kreg door hinge jig actually has two drill hole guides for the hinge screws. Saves you from having to use the speed square. Always enjoy your videos!
Came here to say same thing. Also, you can remove the whole drill bit assembly from the jig, so you don’t have to unchuck the bit every time.
Good video Michael. Here's a tip for enlarging a forstner bit hole when you make one that is too small. Take the new larger bit (the size you want the hole to be) and drill a hole in a piece of scrap. Now place the new larger hole in the scrap, over the hole that is too small -- you can clamp it, hot glue it, brad nail it, stand on it or what ever is convenient. Now use this hole to guide the outside of the larger forstner bit instead of the center spur. Once the hole is enlarged remove the scrap piece. It's an old trick used to make door-knob holes bigger in old doors.
gosh what an awesome shop!!! great cinematography as well aaugh!!!
A suggestion for the shop: Put a dust collector point in front of the vacuum cabinet. Then you can sweep the floor dust easily into the vacuum.
I cannot wait for the flip top lathe video.Great work on the miter saw stand and video production!
Walnut/aluminum and holy crap. That thing turned out gorgeous. I really didn't know where the aluminum thing was heading. Love it.
Awesome project. Thanks for the logical explanation.
OK, haven't finished the video yet but the hack with using a round plug on the Forstner bit to enlarge a hole was definitely worth the price of admission all by itself. Thanks for that. If the remainder of the video is as well explained as the first part then I will have learned a good bit when it comes to my own miter saw improvement.
This is the first video I've ever watched of yours. You are awesome and easy to watch. Exceptional production quality as well. Top tier actually. I am subscribed! Oh and that miter station is fantastic.
re: baltic birch plywood. Two alternatives are apple plywood (mostly US-sourced) and eucalyptus plywood (Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia-sourced). I personally haven't worked with either but they are both stable hardwood plywoods.
Wow..still the best woodworking youtuber on the planet! So inspiring..just wow
Whatever you are working on, it is a piece of art. Amazing ❤
Such a great build. Can definitely see the improvements over the old cabinets. Inspiring me to rebuild my shop cabinets in the spring. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing miter station! The B Roll at the beginning and end was awesome too!
My brother needs to do this in his garage soon. Thanks for all the detail.
The inspiration I get from your videos 👌🏽♥️ they are amazing 🤩 thanks for inspiring us all to not be afraid, pick up a tool an make something
I’m remodeling my master bath, it has a 109 inch double vanity, with a center that is open for my wife to do whatever wife’s do to get ready for whatever. I replacing it with a more modern look. It’s built out of good quality cabinet plywood. So I’m going to build a base like you did, then level it. Take the doors off, and add drawers to it.
Most of the folks I watch on RUclips live a good distance away from me. But I live in the same general area as you. It's fun to occasionally see locations I recognize like the lighthouse in your Jackery commercial.
Super cool build. I hadn't considered putting a lathe in a flip top. Space considerations are what's stopping me from buying one, now I'm rethinking that.
I'm a huge believer in building a separate toe kick and leveling that first. Just makes the rest of the job so much easier. We just did a 25 foot run of RTA kitchen cabinets in the original part of a house that's 110 years old, the floor was out a full inch over that span and leveling them independently was incredibly tedious, but some built ins we made custom for the living room we were able to put on separate kick and it was a walk in the park.
Not a criticism here, I own a Foreman and use pocket holes regularly, but I don't understand why anyone uses them to knock cabinet carcasses together.
Congrats on your upgrade! Looks great. I gotta say, I love my Dewalt 90° drill adapter. Not used a lot, but such a life saver when I do!
Very nice work. I would add some small vents to the cabinet below the miter saw. This way, the shop vac doesn’t create excess pressure/heat in the cabinet. Might no be a big deal but better safe than sorry 😊
Genius way for leveling that cabinet base
Might want to try attaching all hardware before assembling cabinet. Flat horizontal on workbench attach drawer slides then assemble cabinet. Work from drawer slide centre line for screw location. Great saw station
Great job , everything looks fantastic ! And that saw made my mouth just water ! 🤗
Dope! Looks awesome dude!
Thanks Nick 🙌
That is probably the best shadow filming I have seen in a very long time. Beautiful work 😀
35:04 - you've been putting in that work I see!
That was amazing to see, the inspiration and results were stellar!
You performed some good work on that miter saw station, what a way to show them how it's done.
Wow, what a great miter station. I only wish I had the skill to do something similar in my small shop. Until that time I’ll enjoy watching you build. Thank you for sharing, masterful work.
The Forstner bit trick. Where has this been my whole life?! Brilliant.