FIreplace Mantel With Shiplap

[@abramanderson2168]

This is the first comment I’ve ever written on this channel, but holy crap. Maybe sounds corny, but I grew up teaching myself how to be a finish carpenter and cabinet maker through KZbin, and mikes channel has taught me so many of the things I know today, and has alway and will always be my favorite channel to watch. I now own a construction company that specializes in finish carpentry, and although not the only person I look up to, you’re definitely one of the people that I aspire to be in my career. I respect your work immensely, and look forward to whatever comes out next!Thank you so much for the content!

[@matthewbizzell4601]

Must love Mike. Dude sparks so much joy. I just had a really rough go at a project in the shop and sat down to recharge and seeing this video made all that go away.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for sharing. Its great to hear that my videos are of some good use.

[@BobbieJeanM]

I was looking for a 1st or 2nd grade level diy faux fireplace surround and the PhD level popped up. I watched because I like the style, simple but far from plain. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and learned a lot…but still way beyond my equipment and skill level! Colorado is beautiful every time of the year! 👏👌👍💕

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Happy to hear you found it interesting.

[@GageDrums]

Great tip I discovered for using screws into cement, brick, or mortar... Put a length of 14 gauge ground wire into the hole.. You can tighten up the screw very well without worrying about it stripping out the cement, brick, or mortar. Also a good way to save a hole if you do strip it out. Throw a bit of wire in and you're golden!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a really neat tip. Thank you.

[@WeKnowWhatCausesThat]

I’ve been woodworking for over 25 years and still have yet to make a mistake. Can’t believe you caught your first one on camera!

[@MikeFarrington]

What can I say, I'm lucky.

[@thomass.9167]

Legend has it that every single item Mike has ever bought has gone through the mighty table saw.

[@MikeFarrington]

This is true.

[@FCWW87]

Mike, it’s gorgeous as always. I take your example as the goal I aspire to. As someone who is probably the same age as you, I have no shame in saying that.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@derekludlow]

Love those fun little projects that make a big impact. November Rain was the song we used for our first dance at our wedding 28 years ago! Thanks for sharing

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats a great first dance song.

[@SureHaveBeenDrinkin]

Clearance to combustibles around the firebox look legit, nice work. It's remarkable how often people get it wrong when updating the look of a fireplace.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@johnniewalker39]

Wow. You have a way with words. Al throughout this video there are many quotable phrases you said!

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you!

[@sportsman1824]

Medium Density Farrington... great nickname and great video

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@Cgerb73]

GNR + your woodworking earned you a sub. use your illusion tour. Saw GNR live with Metallica in Buffalo ny in 92. Of course November Rain was performed.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much, welcome aboard.

[@mattelias721]

Mike, great build. I love tucking away all the pro tips you pepper your content with, dude. Also, I agree with the other commenters, and say that as a former and still-recovering Californian, G-n-R is not hair metal. They kinda defined their own niche when they got big. Also, it's hard to poof your hair and do stage makeup when you're that high. Still a G-n-R fan.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I agree. Feels like there was a point in history where GnR would have been called hair metal. Maybe 10 years ago. Today, I look back on them as a hard rock band.

[@georges8348]

When I glue my miters I apply even coats on each piece and then I let it sit for 2 minutes by the clock. Usually most of the glue gets sucked in . I the apply one more coating of glure on one of the peice. This leaves more glue in the miter and I get a stronger bond.

[@MikeFarrington]

Good info. I glue both sides and I do it kinda slow, attempting the same thing.

[@tonycook2347]

I really enjoy the precision and neatness of your shop and work. I'm heading out now to clean up my garage purely because I watched this vid. I'll also blast some gunners as a tribute. They were defiantly not a glam-rock band. Their songs told a story, glam is just big hair and repeat the same verse over and over and over. The bike shorts may have crossed the line though. "what we have here is a failure to communicate...🙂🤘

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@25christian]

Wonderful job sir! Love what you did there. I just completed a fireplace mantle, custom cabinetry, Shiplap, crown, floors, marble, baseboards, oak stair treads, stain, new drywall ceiling and painting. I must say, this was one of my best looking projects, but the clients were the worst. Took all the pleasure and satisfaction out of my job. I hate looking at the pictures and started deleting them, to erase the memories.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Customers can make or break a project.

[@waynemiller6070]

I love the spring-loaded nail set! Among other things about this video. Lol.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. A game changer tool.

[@jefferyholland]

I like the V groove trim bit idea. I will be stealing that one and claiming it for my own.

[@MikeFarrington]

Please do. I stole it from somewhere as well.

[@John_Malecki]

Step one is to take the first step 😂😂😂😂 love it dude

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thanks John.

[@ohasis8331]

I appreciate your meticulous attention to detail - that job is just tickety boo.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@glencrandall7051]

I once worked for a cabinet maker that had a contract to do all the fireplace mantels in a housing development. All I did was to cut parts on the table saw. Lots of parts. It was more fun watching this video. Thank you for sharing Mike. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@thomlipiczky9021]

Thanks, Mike. Great to see you tackle a project that I've done at least a half dozen times over the years. I liked the "nickel gap" ship lap! I was surprised--after watching your vid on dust collection--that you didn't wear a mask while cutting MDF. However, I've found by experience that MDF dust and boogers make great nail hole filler! Always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@MikeFarrington]

That was me just being lazy. I really should wear a mask. I like to booger idea, I'll give that one a try.

[@wufflesthespider]

And now I know the collective noun for Construction Adhesive.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@huck344]

In my opinion Guns N' Roses probably started off as a hair/glam band but then evolved into a straight rock band. When Appetite and Lies came out, they had the look of glam, but the sound was much more complex and edgier than the hair bands of the day. By the time Illusion game out, they were totally hard rock. If the original lineup (including Izzy and either Matt or Steven on drums) had stayed together, I believe they would be as iconic in the rock scene as the Stones, Zeppelin or The Who. BTW, great build as usual!

[@billystray7007]

I agree !! I gave a similar comment further up. The proof is, the music still holds up respectfully...

[@MikeFarrington]

Very good take, and good info. I agree.

[@paullasko2023]

Extra points awarded for creating woodworking videos that incorporate attractive design!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@Mike-In-O-Town]

Three quick comments. One, I've built a lot of stuff with MDF and oh do I hate MDF. Two, love the oh so subtle plug for the sanding disk. And three, I wish I could build and then let the painters paint. I always get stuck with that job too and its one of my least favorite. As always, the final product looks terrific. Excellent job.

[@drmkiwi]

Agree with you about using MDF and hating it. At one stage I vowed I'd never use the horrible dusty stuff again, but only a couple of years later I found I just couldn't justify staying away from it. It does have a lot of benefits. It's the dust and weight of the panels I abhor. Cheers, David

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I do a lot of painting, fortunately, not on this one.

[@DanBetta]

ALWAYS enjoy following along!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jamestroy34]

Excellent job! I happen to have a 70’s fireplace that looks very much like the one you covered. Now I know how to cover up the abundance of brick. Thank you!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@SweeturKraut]

I wish I had the ability to work to that level of quality. Very nice.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@mikencrew8885]

Man your the best wood worker out there broski

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@thirdworldadv1312]

Yes. My woodworking teacher Frank Derkits always told me "don't try to hide what won't stay hidden." Thanks Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is good advice.

[@FranksDIY]

Awesome job. You are right it is a beautiful country site

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jfinaz99]

MDF... kewl, thanks for sharing your expertise with us.

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure.

[@ErickAlpizar]

Dude! This is awesome... I've been watching many of your videos the last couple of weeks. Love the production, narration, and especially the level of detail and creativity on your builds! You, sir, are a great teacher! Here is my LIKE!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

[@MrGeroth]

Mike your not carpenter, your a cabinet maker, and a damn good one. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@flamabl1]

I learned so much from this. Thank you for all the detailed video and voice over. Top notch work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@zactaubman365]

This is the first I've heard/seen of your channel. I'm impressed by your presentation as well as your narration. I have two fireplace mantels/hearths that are in dire need of replacement. You make it appear rather easy, but I know better! Elegant!

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you!

[@marting.7564]

I really enjoyed watching this project come together and thank goodness the dolphin was flogged 😅

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

As per usual there was as many (new to me) pro tips as there was our generation pop references. Fantastic enough outcome with the mantle that it actually made the brick look fashionable! It makes me want to shout from the top of a mountain, but I don’t have a mountain I have a KZbin comment section

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@drysicle]

OK mike, I see you. Some new camera angles (on the biscuit joiner) and some new sound effects and graphics. Love the video as usual, thank you!

[@MikeFarrington]

Trying to add some spice.

[@slowcarpenter8917]

man I'm getting that bit!!! I could've used it on my bathroom vanity build.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats a good one.

[@alanr745]

Mike, your tips and technique have helped me with projects that would otherwise look crappy. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, humor, and perspective. Oh, and nice work, as always. You'll certainly be a pro-carpenter when you grow up. ;)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@dabeamer42]

I fondly remember a previous mantlepiece installation you filmed, complete with a moment of sheer panic... that you conveyed quite well (and silently!). Had something to do with gluing something out of order. I think of that moment whenever I see a mantle build. I gotta get me one of them spring-loaded nail-setter thingys. Quite tired of marring a carefully-created finish with hammer blows from missing the nail head.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yeah, the spring nail sets are a must.

[@zackerylunde]

I truly love how much of a Biscuit Joiner evangelist you are. Definitely an underrated tool.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I like jousting that windmill.

[@TheRockeye007]

love all those clamps!

[@MikeFarrington]

Those clamps are the bees knees.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Solid proof that MDF is not evil. The wood, not you, Mike. I'll leave that for someone else to decide.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you very much.

[@chrisvanderwielen1530]

That baseboard really... (dare I say it?) ...ties the room together.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Love it.

[@Mark_Wood]

Gonna say not hair metal band. Great build my man!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Agreed.

[@williamellis8993]

Looks great, Mike. Thanks for the tips, too. Bill

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@steverichofsky1576]

Another great tip. I tried some of this nail filler and what a game changer. The stuff is in a different league. It along with the Amana 1/16" radius round over bit and the double taper sanding disc are regular steps in my work now.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That filler is great for sure, and of course my disc is really neat as well.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Meticulous work as always! I may be also wanting to become a carpenter myself one day but for now I'll enjoy what I do currently :) Congratulations, the mantle came out fantastic 😍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@alexdailey1359]

Beautiful work mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you kindly

[@TheRockeye007]

dynaflex 230. great looking job.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@hansangb]

I don't know why that opening was so damn funny, but it had me in stitches. And of course, wonderful work as usual.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@barbarahaberman349]

I did something similar to the exact same fireplace a few years ago. Mine has a colonial vibe with molding panels.

[@MikeFarrington]

Good stuff, sounds cool.

[@Mrfreezeee1]

Beautiful as always

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@stevenjones6982]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bearmt5287]

MDF 😂 and I took a break to eat a plum. Hilarious as usual, thanks my friend. Used my DT sanding disc for the first time lately. Highly recommend. Just had a 10 pack of refills delivered too.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is great to hear. Thank you very much.

[@Thejakegee]

Your experience makes it look very easy. Very valuable skill set, great work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@albertlombus3918]

Beautiful work

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@bradleyburns6104]

Mike the mantel master

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@barnstar2077]

Beautiful!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@michelewesthuis3100]

If for some reason you can’t do carpentry anymore, or want a change in your life, you could do voice overs. Your voice has a very nice, calming and distinct tone.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I have looked in to it, its not an easy field to get into, at least from what I found.

[@just__dave]

They played the hair metal band game that I’m sure their label told them to at first, but it didn’t last long. They sort of morphed into the leathery biker gang look later on. GREAT song btw. I remember when the two-parter music video came out, or should I say short film. It was a cinematic event on MTV.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, agreed.

[@TheRockeye007]

10-4 on the crown!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@williamwinder3466]

The man, the myth, the voice.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@barneymorse-brown]

Beautiful work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ewan2mackinnon73]

Love your work Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ammerconsulting]

Another beautiful project Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@joemule8858]

Thank you for the Video! Wonderful job!! I think the Client should have rendered the brickwork somehow to compliment ur beautiful work better!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. The project isn't totally completed, a firebox is being installed, and I don't know if something will be done with the brick. That is above my pay grade.

[@moro2711]

Amazing! Grat job Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@nolanhanson971]

Beautiful. Nice job, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@glyslo8546]

Beautiful !!! You make thing look so easy .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@scottacorey]

you've done it again Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Vitulli1970]

YES! A Mike Farrington Christmas Special! Since Apple TV has secured the rights to the Charles Schultz library this will have to do!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@penskyfile5290]

Just found you and Im so glad I did. Have started my woodworking journey and hope to get as good as you some day. Thanks for inspiring.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@thorshuatus]

Stellar work as always Mike! Keep'em comin'!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Djkudos14]

Gun's& Roses to me always was a post hair metal transition to grunge band. Not that they necessarily played music related to those genre but that the time in which they existed was during that change in style. Poison to nirvana basically. BTW I've never once seen a wood worker use those "Collin's clamps" before, very handy. Very much a soft "g." Also, never treat us to less Caveman speak. no like words, words hard, make brain hurt.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@BigDan1190]

Blimey that radial arm saw looks an absolute pleasure to use! Nice work on the set up and the dust extraction box on that one :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Its a monster for sure.

[@Spider2029]

I'm baffled nobody jumped in the music discussion. Personally, I wouldn't consider GnR as a glam/hair metal band. They were really ahead for those years and they've experimented a lot (trash, symphonic, punk influences are all over the place). If you compare them to Poison/Mötley Crüe/Cinderella you clearly see the music lines are miles away from said bands. Another similar group I can think of are Skid Row, highly recommended especially during the grunge era (Slave to the grind hits easily my top 10 albums). Ah, almost forgot: amazing fireplace, great video and plenty of details. Thanks for sharing, Best!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I agree, I think GnR was considered a hair metal band because that was the era. Guilt by association, but as time marches on I think the common view has changed.

[@AquaPeet]

Looks like it was always meant to be there. So great job Mike! :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@tonya368]

Wow Mike excellent work

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yooooooo Mike!!! As we approach this Christmas & Holiday Season I'm taking time to reflect on the things that make me happy & appreciate how Blessed I am.... With that being said your Channel & our "ANOLOG" friendship is one of those things!! From the time I had randomly come across your videos I knew this would be content that I would appreciate & enjoy very much. Not only do you make some pretty awesome projects, showcase some serious woodworking skills, have an awesomely dry & quick-witted sense of humor & finally but, most importantly allowing us to journey with the "Shop Apprentice's" growth & evolution into a fine young Man. Your videos relax me & help me re-center for the 15+ mins. on avg. during each video!! It's truly a wonderful culmination of life's Blessings that I REALLY am thankful for!!! I wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas & the most Joyous Holiday Season & a BLESSED 2023!!!! Glad I found your Channel & I look forward to you & the children building together in the future, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Mikey Mike. Your comments are always so kind, I really appreciate them. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours.

[@chrisshannonmoeller781]

Very nice project as always!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@stevenrey56]

Dude, your tips are legendary. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Spartan_-du9wi]

Very nice!!!!!! I try to use MDF as much as I can on paint grade. But I have learned the hard way ANY outside corner at floor level MUST be hard wood. The first time the vacuum cleaner slams into the bottom of the mantel legs. It's going to make a huge dent i that MDF.

[@MikeFarrington]

Oddly enough, I find MDF to be more dent resistant than most paint grade woods, especially if the corners are generously eased.

[@LaCumbreCabinetsMillwork]

@@MikeFarrington Beautiful work, Mike! Forgive me if you explained this already, but why don't you miter your outside corners on the base and the paneling? Shouldn't you be able to generously ease an outside miter with one of your superior, airtight glue joints? The v-groove control joint is clean, but I am having a hard time imagining a shop-glued miter opening up enough to crack the paint. Thanks for your great content!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@LaCumbreCabinetsMillwork My thought is if the joint is to open up, it's better for that to happen around the corner than right at the front.

[@topper009]

Mike Danger Farrington

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@Jeunarip]

As always! Sweet work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@zacharywong483]

Spectacular video, Mike! Your work is mesmerizing to watch and your commentary is incredibly informative!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@veronica5896]

Beautiful work as always! Thanks for sharing. Love your commentary!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@matthewlesko7014]

I'd love to see this style with the top shelf of the mantel made from a Walnut 2 or 3" thick slab x 8" deep. Could really draw the eye in and make it pop.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That could be neat. However that would stick out in this house due to the flooring.

[@matthewlesko7014]

@@MikeFarrington Always do the build as it suits the home, for sure. I have dark wood floors, so now i have an idea circulating me mind.

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Beautiful

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@vmoutsop]

Very cool. What a transformation. Love it!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@garynelles]

Nice build Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@tstanley01]

We had a radial arm saw like that in my high school shop class...two dudes were screwing around and weren't paying attention and one of them cut their hand off...I didn't see it because it was a few years before I was in the class, but I never used that saw...

[@MikeFarrington]

I watched a kid lower a car onto his finger, cause his finger was on top of the jack stand, in auto shop. Radial arm saws are dangerous, but they are really dangerous if you aren't paying attention, or don't have experience.

[@robledo74jr]

Another great video Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks again!

[@johnsmith-fz3qk]

inspirational

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@tmclav2585]

This guys awesome.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@mhorlor]

Awesome Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@LivingInColorado5280]

Mike, this stuff is so cool! Love these videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you like them!

[@JT-hw6mq]

Amazing work as always.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.