Awesome Floating Shelf with folded bevel cuts.

[@thomlipiczky9021]

I'd love to make a shelf like this, but I don't have a motorcycle. Nice photos in the shop and out on the road!

[@MikeFarrington]

Possibly my favorite comment of all time.

[@smattt]

@@MikeFarrington And you still didn't "like"/"thumbs up" it?

[@MikeFarrington]

@@smattt Not sure where you got your info, but I did give it a thumbs up.

[@smattt]

My bad then. Thought viewers could always see if the creator liked a comment cos if the red-heart icon showing up when liked. Guess that's not always true?

[@Lumbeelegend]

@@smattt lol, you policed him right? He commented under it saying that he loved it. It's good enough brother. You don't have to jump on him, it's all love.

[@alflud]

Whatever one's creed or faith, or lack thereof, an annual retreat is good for the soul and brings you closer to the divine. It's not about getting 'away', it's about getting closer. I always love watching you work and I enjoyed seeing your route as well. Very cool.

[@MikeFarrington]

Well said. Thank you.

[@marty-bird]

This is like meditation for me - the calming shots from your motorcycle trip combined with your voiceover and editing style are appreciated. Oh, great floating shelf as well.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@emilebeckerseb]

@@MikeFarrington Hey Mike! quick tip. It's a lot more handy if you position your piece sideways when doing scribers, in such a way that you can actually see what you're doing with your planer. Great video!

[@suzisaintjames]

I like it when you state the obvious (like putting the knot to the top) because for beginners its not obvious until it's too late! So... Sending you a great big thanks! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@MikeFarrington]

I think those might be my favorite tips cause anyone can use them.

[@tporter23]

How can anyone dislike your vids? The foresight to angle your drill when pre-drilling those holes ... brilliant. Love the (mostly) self-documenting landscape shots as well.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Everyone has their own opinion.

[@thomasnichols7788]

There is no such thing as bad lumber. Only inadequate plans. Great job.

[@MikeFarrington]

I like that. Good one. Thank you.

[@edmundnyamupepema]

One of the greatest woodworking quotes I have seen ever! Thank you Sir! Yesterday I was amazed at how water always finds a way around an obstacle, so too with wood if you give it time and thought

[@gloa6035]

Wow. The fact that you have great technique, the best dad jokes on the internet, and have responded to almost, if not, every comment under this video... subscribed.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Great to have you onboard. I do my best to respond to all comments.

[@jasondoust4935]

Happy birthday, Mike! Lovely shelf. I'm sure that your wife will appreciate the sartorial elegance of beer steins and bowling pins. And, lovely shelf, by the way!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@MixingGBP]

I used the folding glue trick with blue tape for clamping to make a musical instrument called a rain stick. It was six sided, made from 1/4” red oak. Like your boards, my oak was really non-flat. This method made a flawless join and really made the rainstick look store bought.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats great to hear. It really is a neat trick.

[@mikeparks3079]

I hope you enjoyed you're time in the hills! SD is a beautiful place to live.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. It may be one of my favorite place. The thought of building a home up there has crossed my mind more than once.

[@SawdustmakerLori]

The shelf turned out beautiful! I'm amazed at how you were able to use those warped boards to make something so straight and nice. Looks like you had a fantastic bike trip......gorgeous scenery, thanks for sharing!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@moudavis5830]

10/10. The only negative I can think of is if a burglar broke in they might think it has a hidden drop down compartment and tear the shelf off the wall. Yes it is a bit of a stretch but I have a mind that never shuts off.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

It's great to see this; for years I have been using warped wood to make straight constructions in various ways, forcing it into shape with clamps, screws or weights. This is something new to me though, as I never thought tape would be strong enough. So you taught me something useful in a field I thought was my own, well done sir!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is great to hear.

[@jasondoza1991]

The majesty of blue tape? who is this guy?

[@MikeFarrington]

I'm me.

[@dan__________________]

Crooked wood made straight, then made crooked again to match the wall and turns out looking straight. Good job.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jcsrst]

Now I have even more respect for you knowing you ride a motorcycle! What a beautiful part of the country to explore on a ride. As usual a clean and tidy build and install! I wouldn't expect anything less! Happy birthday!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I've been totally in love with motorcycles for 25 years now. It is a very neat area for sure.

[@RobDucharme]

I definitely want to get into doing floating shelves as I get better at the basics. This one is something to strive for...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. They really add something nice to a room.

[@RobDucharme]

@@MikeFarrington The possibilities seem endless with floating shelves, including different install methods. I have some black poplar slabs drying (so far it's been 9 months - not quite there yet) and one of them is a bit narrow. I will be ripping it down the middle and turning it into floating shelves.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@RobDucharme Agreed. Sounds like it will make a nice shelf.

[@woodmasterguy]

Very nice work. Ilike to add a bit of sawdust/glue mixture to the 45 corners to fix my crummy cutting ability. Then finish off the 45s with a burnishing...

[@MikeFarrington]

Great tip!

[@JTate-zj9ch]

"Abby Normal"! I do believe that was the name.... Classic! New level of respect for you for dropping that line!

[@williammoore4101]

Frau Blücher

[@JTate-zj9ch]

@@williammoore4101 lol! I know what I'm watching tonight!

[@MikeFarrington]

Haha! Such a great movie.

[@mikemeister458]

Happy Birthday emoji!!! South Dakota is a beautiful state. First time I rode my motorcycle there, I was fighting a side wind for a couple hours……Totally worth it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I head out onto the plains frequently with my motorcycle. Wind is certainly ever-present.

[@jonathanacton5133]

Mike no Project is too small I love watching all yours and your entertaining comentary and humor along the way brightens my day in and out of my shop Keep making videos ans Sawdust .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jonathan.

[@rickguerrero2282]

Nice gaps on those bevels! Those are always tricky!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@number1pappy]

Excellent!! Oh ,on a side note ,South Dakota is beautiful!

[@MikeFarrington]

It sure is!

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

I believe Arbor Day is the day you set aside to change your table saw arbor bearings

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats probably a good idea Scott.

[@akaimon3]

Excellent trade craft and video. Need to place on shelf a picture of “The Dude” from the movie “The Big Lebowski” 🙃

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That would be a nice addition to this shelf for sure.

[@dwb468]

New Yank…”The Boardroom” 🙌🏻

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Oh, like the LACK from IKEA. Nice job Mike. And Beastie Boys never gets old.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@rodgerq]

Good idea with the power feed!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a helpful tool.

[@jrobie8375]

Had to pause the video to for this one!.... GREAT SONG RECOMMENDATION 🎵 🤖💿

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Good call.

[@castaingfrederic8798]

The blue tape on the compass scriber....Genius!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats a good tip for sure.

[@YouT-DJ]

Nice job and very jealous of the cycle ride!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a very nice ride up there.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

It looks as if you just dragged a volume of wood into the corner. Gives it a contemporary-modern style. I like seeing the monster jointer machine in the background holding the heavy frame boxes to the big bench.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I bought that jointer with the idea that I would restore it. I got it working, and I don't like it. It has a smooth grind on the table which creates more friction than I can to push against. My current jointer has planed tables, they are a joy to work with. So eventually I will sell the project.

[@ProfessorClay]

Best sense of humor on youtube.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Otto-W]

Good example of a finish project with less than stellar lumber.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@vjaneczko]

Great work and good work incorporating the Young Frankenstein & Goldmember references!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@goodoldstevie]

this shelf looks sick

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@DonsWoodies]

Since I am doing a large floating shelf/mantle for a relative this video came in handy. I plan on the same beveled joints all around, and have been playing with how to attach to the wall. Dowels and a backer board into the studs, and some other types of floating shelf brackets. The genius of using a French cleat somehow escaped me, even though I've used that approach before for picture frames, including a wall of frames of various sizes in our family room. Perfect timing of this video, Mike. Can't believe I hadn't thought of that for a floating shelf. Thank you!!! BTW, beautiful shelf!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@sajidrafique375]

Beautiful Indeed

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Mark_Wood]

without a doubt the best woodworker on the Tube. Thanks for another great project and song recommendation

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@paulmonroe4323]

Looks great now I've been given a work order

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Get to work!

[@TrevorDennis100]

It was nice to see you safely avoiding using the camera while riding the motorcycle, but I would still have loved to see more shots of the motorcycle, and you riding it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I always go on a spring trip too, I'll collect more footage then.

[@renatoristic]

Abby Normal is my favorite scene from Young Frankenstein. The shelf looks very nice, and every digression in the video was interesting.

[@MikeFarrington]

That really is a good scene, how it escalates is brilliant.

[@jolse1]

Probably the best 15 minutes of my life 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you.

[@riftsongworkshop]

smooth like peanut butter

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I like that.

[@robertlindh1439]

Enjoy your videos...Great workmanship ! From Western Pa.

[@MikeFarrington]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joergsrom6221]

Hi Mike, great project and perfectly done. And thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures from South Dakota

[@tonyioannoni4951]

Well done Master Farrington, you had the force with you to straighten the wood....

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@atinchaudhary942]

Great work and demonstration. Will try out using your method. Cheers Atin

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@adventuresofpete7098]

That was a great do it yourshelf project.

[@danmcdan8278]

MIke, lovely work as always. Great to see you in Fine Woodworking, as well!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@BatesonBen]

You telling yourself to shut up after the celebration of draining the tape ball from downtown, absolutely classic Great work mate!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@flol4570]

It s the clever bevel ish details on the wall mounting strip and counterpart, that will make me to leave away the metal mounting profiles next time and try all wood again.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@makermark67]

Amazing as usual. Beautiful joints especially considering the stock. Also, great pics from the ride. Gorgeous country. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@rayleder3705]

The shelf turned out great! And beautiful footage from your road trip! My favorite Beastie Boys tune is Sabotage! The video is awesome!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats a great tune as well.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I laughed at the "tight like a tiger" comment way too much 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@SteveHit1]

Simple, elegant shelf, which looks beautiful. The perfect joint on the long mitres is no mean achievement!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@glencrandall7051]

I expect your wife loved it. I know I sure do. Great job working with that twisted lumber. Course it helps having the tools to do the job. Still you have to know what to do with the tools. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@jeffreysmith5018]

Good stuff Mike. I like the cut of your jib 😀

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@hazembata]

Looks great. I expect nothing less from a man such as yourself.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@BenShirk]

Awesome! Another video from Mike, an excellent way to start the weekend. 😁

[@MikeFarrington]

Enjoy!

[@hddrummer29]

I just finished a floating shelf project of my own for our family room - it is always reassuring to see some of the techniques and decisions I made validated by a pro like yourself! I do like your cleat design much more than the bracket I built, so I'll probably switch up my plans next time around.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@chrisshannonmoeller781]

Thanks Mike for another great video. Nice to see French cleats don’t have to be 45 degrees and still work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. No they certainly don't need to be 45, but as I mentioned in the video, this angle was a little shallow, due to the broken bandsaw handle.

[@regiegija]

Beautiful work. Thank you for the video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

You did a great job. Working with a slight warp can kill a job, but you managed to pull it off without a hitch. The thickness of the shelf definitely gives it that stoutness.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@zkindinger]

Like the scribing trick. Would love to see some videos of projects in older homes. What I struggle with most DrYing in my pre civil war home or my parents pre revolutionary home is dealing with nothing being level, plum, square or flush. And I’m not talking being out by an 1/8th. Need some of those pro tips.

[@MikeFarrington]

I would love to work on some older homes. Unfortunately, where I live the oldest homes are about 100 years or so. I will say things, the methods are the same, I just leave more material to be removed. Hope that makes sense.

[@sajudevassy2900]

Country Roads.... Take me Home --- To the Place ... Mikes Workshop !

[@MikeFarrington]

Love it. That was one of my Dads favorite songs.

[@GoSloSho]

I'm from South Dakota. I love seeing the Homeland in your videos 😁

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats a beautiful part of the world.

[@Dei_Gratia_Rex]

Blue tape! Genius! I never knew there is such a thing as a power feeder…awesome. I just bought an 8” jointer hoping to get good 45’s on long runs, but that power feeder seems to work great.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Power feeders are the best.

[@themischelama2229]

Mike, Best floating shelf vid on the tube !! And done correct "thumbs up"

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@playerzero0000]

I had my doubts when I saw that lumber, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the finished product. I quite enjoy a well made floating shelf

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@rudyloquincio2780]

Well.. you did an excellent work... very nice ..

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Higgiebaby]

I like the gold pin & the beat up USBC pin in the beginning. Once I get my shelves done, I've got one wall dedicated to my collection of pins, awards & bowling related pictures. BTW, good instruction, thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That was the 4 pin from my first 299 game.

[@Higgiebaby]

@@MikeFarrington after I commented, I thought it was from a 299 but thinking a stone 10 lol

[@charleslyall4911]

Great job ,thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@mrdoor968]

Very Smart. Good For Me. Thanks.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnColgan.]

Great build, extremely shallow cleat angle, glad you reinforced with screws

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yeah, thats normally about half what I do.

[@jaydee5156]

Nice work. I always pick up a little something from your videos. You'll know your dad jokes are getting through, when you daughters start making them too. I am a proud papa.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Lets see if the little one starts copying me.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Good work, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@BKMakes]

New Yankee back on the air?! Mike Farrington as host!? Sold!

[@MikeFarrington]

I wish.

[@jacksutherland8749]

Excellent, as one might expect....

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@thehumbleairgunner750]

Looking good Mike 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@ejtakach]

I didn't know South Dakota could look so good!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is one of my most favorite places.

[@nomorebadgov8873]

LOOKS GREAT!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@tmartin6717]

Err... New Yankee? As an old woodworker that learned most of my skills for New Yankee Workshop, I would like to say, that for all the youtube woodworking channels, I would pick your channel to carry on Norm's legacy. I recorded every New Yankee episode, and I also watched every video you posted. Thanks for the tips and techniques that carry on to modern times, and your compelling video production style.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is the highest compliment I could receive. Thank you.

[@Baudesign]

You did very well sir. Thanks for sharing your tips, tricks and knowledge.

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure

[@jonnydoe85]

Nice work Nor...I mean Mike :) And Happy Birthday!

[@MikeFarrington]

Haha! Thank you.

[@167curly]

A nice clean design for important memorabilia, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Phil.

[@danielallen2000]

Beautiful

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jenniferbaez8336]

Awesom shef, thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@bskelly]

Nicely done

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@frankparsley1913]

South Dakota is a beautiful state.

[@MikeFarrington]

I agree.

[@edmundnyamupepema]

You did exceedingly well, Sir! And thank you for interlude of lake scenes, beautiful country sides etc. The day you come to Johannnesburg let me know, you deserve free accommmodation while you tutor me on basic woodworking for as long as you want. Once again, well done and thank you boss! I could have liked this 10k times💯/💯

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much!

[@micmike]

Dakota is a cool vacation spot huh? Oh and nice job on the ancient bowling presentation project, they offset your German Beer Jugs nicely...

[@MikeFarrington]

Agreed, such a beautiful place. Thank you.

[@isaaczeitoun7767]

Happy birthday, Mike! You're super talented!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@mikencrew8885]

Great job Mike!!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Homerbub]

Mighty fine job as usual! I love how you take your time with projects, and do them correctly!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@NexusCapital]

The Patrick Bateman of woodworking. Great video as always Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

You got that right!

[@kurshinburshin9784]

So about 4 years ago I built almost the exact same shelf as this 3 of them actually. Same tape and bevel construction method. Even had the same issue with warped boards. I was afraid my miters wouldn’t be tight and have Gaps in them. But I wanted that rounded over router edge on them. So I burnished the edges with a round shaft big screw driver. This kept the miters together and the grain wasn’t effected at all because the two boards were essentially molded together. I attached a pseudo bulk head style frame attached to the wall and slid my shelf over that. No screws or fasteners holding the shelf to the bulkhead mounting thing

[@MikeFarrington]

Sounds like a great project. Well done.

[@feyrrari]

3:01 stealthy Dad joke... nice 🏌‍♂️🌌

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@mjfister]

Nicely done Mike, especially with that warped lumber.... Enjoyed seeing the scenery from your trip as well! Best...

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@retiredarchitect3462]

Well done project and video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!