Another great video. It's always funny how the rest of the RUclips woodworkers seem to have projects with similar aspects immediately following Marc's... But there's only one who speaks so softly to wood.
Thank you for the endorsement of "natural finishes" and for staying away from the costly proprietary bunch. You're right; the choice of finish is personal and should be suited to the use the piece will be put to.
June 17, 2038. Whilst moving into their Retirement home/workshop somewhere in western Montana, the movers damage the top of their beloved sideboard. Nicole is crushed. Marc carefully examines the front board of the top; the rest of the joint held but the end domino has inexplicably failed along with the glue. Upon closer examination the domino slot appears to have Dowels in it, three of them, instead of a domino, and they've all snapped off. Marc grabs his magnifier for an even closer look, and picks up the faintest odor, like very, very stale pretzels. Long-forgotten memory synapses stir restlessly, there was something.... something. Somewhere, in the distance, a dog barked. 😁 Loved this project! Thanks Marc!
Thoroughly enjoyed this project with all the tips and advice. I have to agree with you near the end with your comment re other RUclips videos as I am not looking to always buy something that is the latest and greatest or trying to tell me that I am doing everything wrong or that someone spent hundreds of dollars on Temu etc. I want to watch people who build things that I am interested in or I think provide advice or do a comparison on things like Hardwax Oil etc. Keep up the good work and can't wait to watch the next project 😀
Fantastic as always Marc, I have been enjoying your blend of instruction and entertainment for years now. Please keep the long-form content coming...and the terrific shirts.
Great content done in a realistic manner. No 10 minutes of watching someone sanding…unless sanding was the topic. I’ve been watching for a long time and will continue too
Amazing work. I am a new wood worker and stumbled across your channel about a week ago. This is the best kind of content I’ve seen on RUclips. I greatly appreciate the time you put into making and sharing this series at no cost to the viewer. Thank you!
Great now my wife is asking me to explain why a male voice was coming from my office telling me what a creamy filling I am. JK. It's a lovely piece and I really enjoy the long format of the videos.
I'm curious about your use of tung oil inside the cabinet. In the past, I had always been advised to stay away from oil finishes for the interior of a cabinet because of the chance of the contained oil turning a little rancid over a period of years, so I've always used shellac polish inside drawers/doors. Is that less of a problem than I thought?
Yes and no. Drying oils won't really go rancid. That's something that happen to non-drying kitchen oils. Even though they won't go rancid per se, that doesn't mean you don't have to be concerned about odors. Any time you apply oil inside an enclosed area, you will want to let it air out for as long as possible so that the smell dissipates. And if the stuff being stored in there can take on scents, you'll want to be especially careful. In my case, the only things being stored in there are non-absorbant items that usually get washed right before they're used. It's all special occasion stuff for holidays and big dinners. But even then, I let the sideboard air out for a week or so before we started filling it with things. So back to your point, using shellac or some other quick-drying low odor finish is really never a bad idea on an enclosed space as it does help circumvent the stank issue.
I just picked up a track saw and I have a question about blades. I know it will depend on the use-case, but I'm curious what kind of blade you use in yours?
i see that bumbleshutes do not list ingredients in their data sheets (illegal in nz). so i find it hard to believe that it is solvent free. tung oil (is a blend of ingredients) is generally a solvent, polyurethane and oil. if a manufacturer won't tell you whats in it, should you use it?
They are claiming everything is plant based, which rules out polyurethane. The MSDS only lists d-limonene (this is a solvent), which also rules out other chemicals which would be needed in the MSDS. Even (especially) water is a solvent.
It's not solvent-free and they don't profess it to be. The solvent is D-Limonene and you can find that on the SDS. The purpose of the SDS is to list hazardous ingredients, not every single ingredient. The three ingredients are listed directly on the can: polymerized tung oil, d-limonene, and organic gum rosin. There are a lot of finish companies out there that you should be suspicious of for obfuscating their ingredients, but Bumblechutes isn't one of them.
I’ve recently seen woodworkers in other forums refer to multiple coats of tung oil as if it’s gospel. I used one coat of bumblechutes s’tung cut with mineral spirits on some end tables and was happy with the visual results (appreciate the recommendation). Having watched a few of your videos and kind of understanding oil is not a film finish, I don’t understand the logic of multiple coats of an oil finish. Do you think these people are just talking about a different product, is this a myth, or is my understanding wrong? I guess I just need to get the Flexner book…
Tung oil will build over time. It won't be like a polyurethane film or anything, but the oil does dry and harden and eventually you can end up with a real nice finish. A single coat just isn't going to tell you much. No doubt about it though, it would be a labor of love. Each coat needs adequate time to cure and because you can't really flood the surface, you only leave a small amount of finish behind with each coat. This is probably why you see people speaking with some degree of pride about the finish. Given the amount of work involved, your mileage may vary.
Wish I could join the guild Mike. It's just that every penny matters right now being a full time woodworker in this economy and all the elder care we do. However, love this content and mostly your personality coming through it. Thanks for encouraging me from time to time and please keep up this great work.
Marc, great design and great series. I'm a guild member, but I love when you put the long form videos out on the free platform. I know they might not be as profitable for you, but I'm glad that you do them. And I hope they get you more traffic in the guild!
Very Nice! The variation on the Sam Maloof finish is totally appropriate. I think he used turpentine as the solvent. The draw fronts need a better selection of wood grain. Drawer 2 is good. Drawer 1, the upper, is not so good. Drawer 3 is terrible and #4 is worse.
Great project as always. Selfishly have a question for you. I will be starting a small hanging whisky cabinet. Using porter cable dovetail jig (never used). I am worried about using this jig with the idea of putting in a back panel. Should I add the rebate prior to adding dovetails or cut in using a router after the assembly of the case?? I do not want to have an opening on the ends where the dovetail is. I hope that is clear. If you have e a project video I could check out, please point out Thank you so much
I started really watching RUclips in 2016 and binged a bunch of your stuff. This series is great and reminds me of those older videos, but with a little better production and a little less soul. ;)
Enjoying this long-form content? You're going to love the Wood Whisperer Guild! thewoodwhispererguild.com/
One of the few proving content worth watching. Actually how to build a project down to the plans. Have been a fan for years.
Another great video. It's always funny how the rest of the RUclips woodworkers seem to have projects with similar aspects immediately following Marc's... But there's only one who speaks so softly to wood.
Excellent series as always Marc. You’re pretty much the OG of woodworking content.
Thank you for the endorsement of "natural finishes" and for staying away from the costly proprietary bunch. You're right; the choice of finish is personal and should be suited to the use the piece will be put to.
June 17, 2038. Whilst moving into their Retirement home/workshop somewhere in western Montana, the movers damage the top of their beloved sideboard. Nicole is crushed. Marc carefully examines the front board of the top; the rest of the joint held but the end domino has inexplicably failed along with the glue. Upon closer examination the domino slot appears to have Dowels in it, three of them, instead of a domino, and they've all snapped off. Marc grabs his magnifier for an even closer look, and picks up the faintest odor, like very, very stale pretzels. Long-forgotten memory synapses stir restlessly, there was something.... something. Somewhere, in the distance, a dog barked.
😁
Loved this project! Thanks Marc!
Sensational job! Your attention to detail is incredible Marc! Thank you! 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed this project with all the tips and advice. I have to agree with you near the end with your comment re other RUclips videos as I am not looking to always buy something that is the latest and greatest or trying to tell me that I am doing everything wrong or that someone spent hundreds of dollars on Temu etc.
I want to watch people who build things that I am interested in or I think provide advice or do a comparison on things like Hardwax Oil etc. Keep up the good work and can't wait to watch the next project 😀
I really like the adjustable shelf brackets. It’s kinda on the same lines as exposed joinery. Very cool. Thanks for the video!
Fantastic as always Marc, I have been enjoying your blend of instruction and entertainment for years now. Please keep the long-form content coming...and the terrific shirts.
Great series Marc, you bring quality detailed information and I thank you very much for what you do.
Great content done in a realistic manner. No 10 minutes of watching someone sanding…unless sanding was the topic.
I’ve been watching for a long time and will continue too
Love those doors! Thanks for a great series!
Great work! I've appreciated this series and will definitely be looking at the guild content. Thank you!
Amazing work. I am a new wood worker and stumbled across your channel about a week ago. This is the best kind of content I’ve seen on RUclips. I greatly appreciate the time you put into making and sharing this series at no cost to the viewer. Thank you!
Great build & great video, Marc~! Beautiful piece with a lot of features.
a diiferent thought crossed my mind when you were drilling holes for the top :)
This was a great series from beginning to end. I hope you can do more of these in the future. The sideboard looks awesome.
Watched it from beginning to end and must say it looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. This entire project was very interesting, and I enjoyed the design as well. Very nice details.
What a fantastic project. Top execution with fantastic detailed explanations. Thank you
Very good and informative video. Hope you do more like this
Thank you for such high quality content. Jason, I would have put the back in backwards too! That’s my kind of mistake at the finish line.
Great series!
Looks great marc
Beautiful
thank you
WOW VERY NICE
NICE!!
Great video series and a very nice piece of furniture. I really enjoy this type of content. Just say no to tool reviews.
🤤 Boston cream donuts 🍩
Great now my wife is asking me to explain why a male voice was coming from my office telling me what a creamy filling I am.
JK. It's a lovely piece and I really enjoy the long format of the videos.
Tool reviews by bubble wrap sniffers.
10 tips on how to unbox a new tool.
lol bubble wrap sniffers! 😂
When are you going to get a proper Felder sliding table saw in your shop?
Why did you get rid of the multi router?
How is that zero clearance block on your Kapex attached ?
I'm curious about your use of tung oil inside the cabinet. In the past, I had always been advised to stay away from oil finishes for the interior of a cabinet because of the chance of the contained oil turning a little rancid over a period of years, so I've always used shellac polish inside drawers/doors. Is that less of a problem than I thought?
Yes and no. Drying oils won't really go rancid. That's something that happen to non-drying kitchen oils. Even though they won't go rancid per se, that doesn't mean you don't have to be concerned about odors. Any time you apply oil inside an enclosed area, you will want to let it air out for as long as possible so that the smell dissipates. And if the stuff being stored in there can take on scents, you'll want to be especially careful. In my case, the only things being stored in there are non-absorbant items that usually get washed right before they're used. It's all special occasion stuff for holidays and big dinners. But even then, I let the sideboard air out for a week or so before we started filling it with things. So back to your point, using shellac or some other quick-drying low odor finish is really never a bad idea on an enclosed space as it does help circumvent the stank issue.
How often would those surfaces need to be waxed to keep the doors sliding smooth?
I guess it depends on use. It’s been over a year in real time and they’re not even close to needing more wax.
I just picked up a track saw and I have a question about blades. I know it will depend on the use-case, but I'm curious what kind of blade you use in yours?
i see that bumbleshutes do not list ingredients in their data sheets (illegal in nz). so i find it hard to believe that it is solvent free. tung oil (is a blend of ingredients) is generally a solvent, polyurethane and oil. if a manufacturer won't tell you whats in it, should you use it?
They are claiming everything is plant based, which rules out polyurethane. The MSDS only lists d-limonene (this is a solvent), which also rules out other chemicals which would be needed in the MSDS. Even (especially) water is a solvent.
It's not solvent-free and they don't profess it to be. The solvent is D-Limonene and you can find that on the SDS. The purpose of the SDS is to list hazardous ingredients, not every single ingredient. The three ingredients are listed directly on the can: polymerized tung oil, d-limonene, and organic gum rosin. There are a lot of finish companies out there that you should be suspicious of for obfuscating their ingredients, but Bumblechutes isn't one of them.
I’ve recently seen woodworkers in other forums refer to multiple coats of tung oil as if it’s gospel. I used one coat of bumblechutes s’tung cut with mineral spirits on some end tables and was happy with the visual results (appreciate the recommendation). Having watched a few of your videos and kind of understanding oil is not a film finish, I don’t understand the logic of multiple coats of an oil finish. Do you think these people are just talking about a different product, is this a myth, or is my understanding wrong? I guess I just need to get the Flexner book…
Tung oil will build over time. It won't be like a polyurethane film or anything, but the oil does dry and harden and eventually you can end up with a real nice finish. A single coat just isn't going to tell you much. No doubt about it though, it would be a labor of love. Each coat needs adequate time to cure and because you can't really flood the surface, you only leave a small amount of finish behind with each coat. This is probably why you see people speaking with some degree of pride about the finish. Given the amount of work involved, your mileage may vary.
Marc, did you apply more than one coat of the finish?
Ah, I should have waited until the end of the video. One coat.
More coats is recommended though. Oils don't really build up so they'll happily take as many coats as you're willing to apply.
Looks awesome!! WTG!!
Bavarian Cream > Boston Cream
Wish I could join the guild Mike. It's just that every penny matters right now being a full time woodworker in this economy and all the elder care we do. However, love this content and mostly your personality coming through it. Thanks for encouraging me from time to time and please keep up this great work.
Now I want a Boston cream donut
A BEAUTIFUL piece - Thank you for this series it was extreemly enjoyable to watch!
10:03 Just call him "Silky" cuz he so SMOOOVE. yo!
Absolutely beautiful project. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. Those pretzels made me thirsty.
Loved this series man, fantastic job as always!!!
Awesome project. Looks great! More, please….😊
Thank you I'm new to woodworking and you have made it easy to understand so thank you again ps need to hear more singing😂😂
Very nice Mark. I may want to build me one myself.
Marc, super job! It is a really elegant piece with super beautiful details. Love the copper.
Well done. Very creative. I love the oxidized copper feature.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Niiiice!
That is a beautiful piece of furniture.
I was wondering why Jason got fired.
Great series, I loved seeing it all come together.
This is fantastic!
Great video!
Marc, great design and great series. I'm a guild member, but I love when you put the long form videos out on the free platform. I know they might not be as profitable for you, but I'm glad that you do them. And I hope they get you more traffic in the guild!
Marc, great methodology presentation leading one down an organized path for for a successful completion to the project. Thanks!!!!
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THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Really nice sideboard design.
Thanks, Vic!
it looks amazing!
Looks fantastic! Good advertisement as to how the Guild classes are presented.
Beautiful. Well done.
Very Nice! The variation on the Sam Maloof finish is totally appropriate. I think he used turpentine as the solvent. The draw fronts need a better selection of wood grain. Drawer 2 is good. Drawer 1, the upper, is not so good. Drawer 3 is terrible and #4 is worse.
Great project as always.
Selfishly have a question for you. I will be starting a small hanging whisky cabinet. Using porter cable dovetail jig (never used). I am worried about using this jig with the idea of putting in a back panel. Should I add the rebate prior to adding dovetails or cut in using a router after the assembly of the case?? I do not want to have an opening on the ends where the dovetail is. I hope that is clear. If you have e a project video I could check out, please point out
Thank you so much
I've also taken to finishing most things with the tung oil and d-Limonene, sometimes I also use shellac or beeswax.
Bravo, well done. I enjoyed the entire series..
Ok, the boston cream reference is a little creepy.
So, now the question is: what did the client say?
Beautiful Marc. How long did it take start to finish?
It was a couple months.
I started really watching RUclips in 2016 and binged a bunch of your stuff. This series is great and reminds me of those older videos, but with a little better production and a little less soul. ;)
I don't know how else to thank you for your support for Rob Cosman, but I hope you know how much it means.
I miss the old furniture videos. 20 minutes for a piece was a great highlight that made me want to buy plans.
Good stuff 😀😀😀
This is a complicated build, but it is also a very cool piece of furniture. Thanks for posting this build series.
Glad you like it!
@johnmigl3601 I agree. Great content and amazing workmanship :)