I Should Listen To The Customer More Often

[@mrcarpentertoyou]

The caning or something similar was chosen so we wouldn’t lose the vent. We love the finished product! My wife and I eat side by side on the bench while the kids and their grubby paws are relegated to their chairs for now. Thanks for helping my wife’s vision come alive and being great to work with!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It was amazing working with you both! The design came out perfect!

[@jeremyvandeusen4317]

Caning isn’t something I’ve seen done for a long time. But it absolutely works for that project/design. It came out great!

[@twomgwu17]

I'm seriously euphoric right now! I just built the squaring jig and second stop for the sawstop sliding sled and it worked like a dream! I seriously can't thank you enough for this. I've been battling the sled since I bought it a year and a half ago. I've spent enough hours trying to fix it that I could've bought a new sliding sled many times over. I just made a series of square cuts without any deviation for the first time with this glorified paperweight. Thank you!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It's a game changer right? Now you'll know it's square every time, and the second lock will keep it from having play. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@thomasweber1397]

Calling this nice is quite an understatement. I don’t know what’s better: your woodworking skills or your editing and storytelling skills 👏👏👏

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's too kind thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@ExpectMiracles55]

@@FortressFineWoodworks Hi Cory, here I am, a month later as YT did not notfied me. It doesn't matter. I enjoyed every minute of it and totally agree with thomasweber: your cabinet making skills translate into pure artistic expression and your editing and storytelling (how not to love you for those!) ones work as a perfect complement; the whole package makes you my favorite cabinter maker! Every comment (except for the "gentleman" who "cancelled" his sub) gets a like. My small contribution to try to push this algorythm thing up. It baffles me you don't have at least that first 100k subs. Hugs! Pedro

[@TheFishingFL]

This is the level of professionalism I strive for! The little tiny things like gluing back that tear out and the micro rabbet on the drawer boxes shows so much work ethic! Great work

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you can see the extra effort going into the projects!

[@mattelias721]

This turned out really, really well. Thank goodness you had a chill client... I thought caning went out when the 70s ended. I'm hoping that one of these days, you get a client that demands (!!) an all-natural wood finish. No stain. No dye. Just wood. I'll say one thing, though, of all the woodworking channels I consume (a lot), you probably have one of the top levels of finish knowledge - depth, technique, repair, etc. I would hope that others contact you for consulting rather than just slapping on another coat of that hard wax oil we have been over-exposed to at this point... or the other one, for that matter. Best scene here was you rigging up your temporary dust collection. First, if something is fancy, one must hold his pinky outward to denote the fanciness, and - technical point of order - duct tape in fact prevents the world from turning. Rock on!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

You must write novels or something. I feel like I'm reading a well written story every time you comment! I will be sure to hold my pinky out next time I'm staining a project..... well....because it's fancy of course

[@mattelias721]

@@FortressFineWoodworks I'm chuckling here because one of my hobbies is, in fact, writing fiction. But not fancy fiction.

[@Xhushan]

All the way from Tanzania 🇹🇿 Africa, I love your videos and how smooth your work is very inspirational 👊🏾

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for watching from Africa! I appreciate it!

[@coolabahwoodworking]

This is probably your best video so far mate! The piece looks incredible and the journey to the final product was very helpful. I learned a ton. Thank you

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks dude! Your videos are getting much better also!

[@coolabahwoodworking]

@@FortressFineWoodworks thank you ☺️

[@thevelvetdot]

Your finishing expertise is unmatched. Beautiful work!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Luckily I had such a good sander... person...helper

[@SarkkiKarkki]

What I really like and appreciate about this video is how organically you've seamed together making an entertaining video to watch but also injecting a lot of helpful guidance and lessons.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Glad I was able to get a nice balance then! Thanks for watching!

[@twomgwu17]

As someone who owns that same bit from bits and bits, I can confirm, it's a beast and a pleasure to use! I just used it to cut 1" box joints on sapele and it did so with no tear out and me cutting borderline recklessly deep. Can't recommend it enough!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It's truly a beast! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@funsized924]

My perfectionism is so incredibly happy watching this video! I wish that everyone had such a keen eye as you when it comes to turning out a finished product! Also side note - I've never seen mahogany worked with before. It's such a beautiful wood and the stain is gorgeous.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you so much! Glad your perfectionism was satisfied!

[@kassandralevingston9874]

Absolutely beautiful! Great job. Love the process! 😊

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shaunbailey1033]

Another awesome build Cory. I’m surprised that you don’t have more subscribers your content is great!. I’m really pleased you don’t just churn out videos the way some others do, your videos are always well shot and edited and the voiceovers are calm and informative. Look forward to the next one.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Watching and commenting is helping grow this channel. So thank you for contributing!

[@jasonbissonnette2331]

Another work of art! You are truly an amazing craftsman and your attention to detail is second to none. And I appreciate all your little tips throughout the video.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you keep coming back!

[@GrimmWoodWoodworking]

Many years Sober here! nice to see you have such a great company! Inspiring! Brotha!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Congratulations on your sobriety! Thanks so much!

[@GrimmWoodWoodworking]

@FortressFineWoodworks the way you made that gothic base for the rosewood table is ingenious! Made me remember you don't always gotta make it super tecnical and carve it all lol

[@mmmjd-usa]

Your pieces are a joy. Beautiful work🏆

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@stanleychan2367]

For veneer. You need to apply into plywood & use big hot pressed like plywood sized 8ft X 4 ft. Not finished your project then apply adhesive to glue on? You will a lot of smallpox here & there. 😊 I’m from Singapore big Furniture Manufacturer Company.40 years experience.

[@zephyr1408]

I see your like me when attaching your drawer fronts I hate them banging into the FF eventually creating “ Ring around the drawer fronts ! As a side note; You should check into the infinity 8 1/4” flat bottom grind , 1/4” blade ! It’s created for cabinet makers that use 1/4” and 1/2” dados or rabbits a lot ? Quick easy change out and dead on! Beautiful cabinets ! Just drop dead gorgeous!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a great idea thanks. I'll look into that

[@woodnotestudio]

This came out great. What a wonderful piece and a very cool client to work with you so well.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks, I'm very grateful!

[@SimonHoning]

This project was a beast.We can empathize 'cos we all know that know that self- whipping thing.Lovely production standards here & fascinating methods of work- thank you,Cory.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you as well. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@derekrobertson1548]

Beautiful work and the client done well with the design process. Between the clients design and your execution of the work it turned out a stunning piece of furniture. Especially the shadow gaps between the drawers and face frame.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you! The reveals are 3/4 and surprisingly pretty unique looking!

[@muttnjeff9030]

Beautiful work! And Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep on keeping on!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

[@stanleychan2367]

Like for chairs 🪑 you need to cut grooves 3/8 depth.Sock the rattan cane 20 min. Adjust the cane alignment.wedge your rattan in. Can cut straight away. The groove will hold the rattan cane in position. I’m

[@HiroshimaMS]

Your work is absolutely perfect! you are gifted!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Wow, thank you!

[@holdemNE1]

So many cool shadow lines on this. Well done and enjoyable video.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I agree, the client did a great job at designing this piece!

[@ColeSpolaric]

Damn did that come out amazing. Thank you for not making it look so easy to make cabinets. I have never seen anyone point out how measurements could grow if you don't take certain things into account

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

So true, measuring in multiples is the way to go. And edgebanding adds width

[@rhkips]

That final product is so beautifully elegant and sophisticated! I love it! I was sitting here doing little design inspiration doodles for my future dream kitchen, taking some styling cues from here and there. Gorgeous! What you mentioned about working alone really hits home for me. I exclusively work alone in my shop (I have no one to help me), and I also have to work with physical disabilities that limit my mobility and range of motion. That little Harbor Freight furniture dolly you're using nearly killed me on more than one occasion, and I don't mean that figuratively. I would strongly encourage you to get rid of it right now. Cut it up and throw it away. Get yourself several sets of QUALITY heavy duty casters with wheel locks (spend money on these), and build yourself several reinforced platforms of various shapes and sizes. ALWAYS have two fixed wheels and two spinny wheels on each platform; do not give in to the temptation of having four spinny wheels, as the platform WILL shift at the worst possible time. Carpet the platform with commercial grade low-pile carpet. The platform dimensions should be larger than the footprint of load it's carrying. Two trips to the hospital in my late 20s, one for a neck injury I healed from, and one for a shoulder injury I didn't. Those dinky little furniture dollies are meant for low, wide loads; not the kind of stuff we're slinging around our workspaces. Take care of yourself! :)

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for the tips! I have been thinking about building a strong platform for a while now. I may do it

[@ExpectMiracles55]

So noble of you to share such a marvellous piece of advice, based on your own pitfalls. Safety first!

[@zacharycarpenter5662]

When bring down big cabs set that back corner on the ground first. Put your dolly on and angle on the bottom so as you lift it up it sets on the dolly. You can you your foot as a wheel chalk and lift from the side. I use to do this a lot, also you can also use a motorcycle stand as a base for a worbench to also make this easier. Hope this helps.

[@zacharycarpenter5662]

I also would add scrap blocks shot on the bottom to make it easier to slide around the shop and not have to worry about damaging the box

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a great idea. I usually have Bridget there now.

[@zacharycarpenter5662]

@FortressFineWoodworks well if your there without her, you got this! great workmanship man. You use a lot of the same methods I used learning. Keep up the good work!

[@JustinThorLPs]

Better help does not use license therapists Better help does record your therapy sessions Better help does sell the information it gathers from you To data brokers. With the deliberate purpose of marketing goods to people who are mentally vulnerable to add campaigns. along with other fairly publicly known and nefarious acts. I will be blocking this channel because they took this ad.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate your opinion. In therapy I learned that hate is just a reflection on how I feel about myself. Thanks for watching!

[@SteveKuznetsov]

I'm not blocking you and I don't think you're a bad person for taking their sponsorships, everyone's got to get paid. I do think, though, once your contract with them is up, you might want to revisit the relationship. The company has been found to do some seriously unethical and immoral things, perhaps you don't want to be related to them forever.

[@Jo-xg6rk]

Better help... Your wallet💰💰 cringe👎

[@mitchellkleckner5203]

The comment above is not anti therapy -- they are anti BetterHelp. I think that nearly everyone could benefit from therapy and am in therapy myself. BetterHelp is a company that is taking advantage of people seeking to get that help for themselves by misrepresenting the qualifications of some of their therapista and by selling mental health data to advertisers. Not saying that no good therapists are on betterhelp and I fully support sponsorships as a way to make money on a free platform, but I would also recommend reconsidering your affiliation with this company

[@adamdurham7643]

Who cares what sponsor he has or don’t have, if you don’t like listening to the sponsorship ad then fast forward the video, but don’t tell the man how to make money. He’s not coming to your house telling you how to make your money!!!!!

[@rangertuck9158]

you know how window screen is set into the pane? like that but with cane. you wet it for an 30mins to an hour, you set it in place, you take a chisel and gently tap in the holders, the rubber tubing, or cording, or even tie it in place. then you wait for it to dry. then you go in and staple it and cut off, some of the excess, not all of it!!. i have a cane rocking chair and cane dining chairs. this stuff gets replaced every now and then and has to be waxed once a year. you need to make it accessible for the owners to get in there and replace the cane when needed.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yeah that would be a very strong way

[@Mike-dy8bq]

Very nice work as always.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate that!

[@mellie4174]

Absolutely gorgeous! I think that you did an amazing job. And this is just my opinion. But as someone who is designing some built ins for our apartment, i will take my drawings and say what that I want it to look like this but I fully expect and wish foe the cabinet maker to tweak the things that need it, like that header issue for the uneven ceiling. So maybe in the future when a client designs you can offer some helpful tweaks so that they get the look they want and you avoid some of the difficulties. Just an idea 😀

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That makes perfect sense and I will consider it next time I'm in that situation!

[@HASSAN-yd2fn]

bro I only watched two videos of you I think beside your high carpentery skills I think you have a great taste with choosing the right music to but in your vids

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@kwonekstrom2138]

I really enjoyed the video. A little tip for the furniture dolly... just place a piece of plywood on top of it and the piece won't fall through.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I use that one from time to time. Thanks for the tip!

[@stanleychan2367]

For veneer. You need to apply into plywood & use big hot pressed like plywood sized 8ft X 4 ft. Not finished your project then apply adhesive to glue on? You will a lot of smallpox here & there. 😊 I’m from Singapore big Furniture Manufacturer Company.40 years experience.you was lucky. Cutting hole for lighting, you must apply masking tape around, before you use hole saw. Not jigsaw? 😊

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for the tips, I agree with a lot of them

[@ableaquariums5480]

That little bit of baseboard that goes around the corner between the coffee bar and low shelf I assume the TV will sit on: there is another spot a professionally designed piece would of taken into account with a connecting piece of matching trim to make the built-ins more seamless and less jarring to look at. Nice build. With the kids and that dog you will get plenty of call back work to replace the caning over the years. LOL

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yeah well it would've been weird to change the baseboard style in one area. We will see how the caning survives.

[@BearhawkStudio]

Great work! This turned out super nice!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for watching Dustin!

[@UriValdez]

Beautiful work man

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabianwipfler]

Greetings from Germany! I think most people use mahogany wood less because it comes with the connotation of a large carbon footprint. Additionally, due to import costs, it is actually very expensive in most countries compared to domestic hardwoods.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Maybe so, it's hard to know the pricing of it in different areas

[@roseschwarz5339]

@@FortressFineWoodworks I am from Germany too and here (the “real”… american) mahagony is not used for its protection status, so first I was shocked. But thank you for sharing this insight on the “other” mahagoni. I will look out for it now. And as always very nice work, I appreciate your vids and your insights. 💜

[@Jimbo5063]

Great project, Cory! I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work, it is appreciated.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate that! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@samhughes1747]

When you set the dolly in front of the table, intending to land the cabinet directly on it? Oh boy. I knew how that was going to go!!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I thought I could pull it off.

[@samhughes1747]

@@FortressFineWoodworks, been there, dropped that!

[@stanleychan2367]

The best way for a series cabinets. Construct the base & top frames separately. In installation, put the base frame in place. Check your level? Insert wedges or left over small laminated for your leveling.set in mahagany veneer plywood & traced your unevenness? Cut to shapes. That apply to the top also. You safe a lot of times ? 😊

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Those are typical youtube methods. Although, not bad.

[@stanleychan2367]

No. Renovation, for efficiency & fast. Less down times. Project good nice finished.

[@danlynch1154]

Great video Chris!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@bwhite220]

Great video and incredible outcome! Always mesmerized by your work! Quick question: what Graco tip are you using for finish? I only have a few black tips and am not happy with it. Noticed you’re rocking one of the greens and I’m interested to hear your thoughts.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I use this 308 tip for most finishing. amzn.to/3Vbm7qv You'll need the correct guard for it amzn.to/3Tqgsvk

[@irisastravortex]

Wow, it is really beautiful 😍

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richardbergmans1031]

WAuw, this is impressive, thank you!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@caseydurrans521]

HOLY S**T! You are the FIRST youtuber I have ever seen who has wiped glue off with a wet rag. Well done! You win! Automatic sub!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Nice! Thanks for the sub!

[@stanleychan2367]

Yes , rattan cane need socking.20 min were do. Width in length can cut. And install your beading.long in length had to let it strain for half an hour after you done the width. Don’t forgotten, wood products do strain? 😊

[@Scbm6492]

next time you have to tip a cabinet onto a dolly from a table like that, try strapping the dolly to the cabinet whilst still on the table, then tip it to the floor as a unit.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a great idea thanks!

[@DamianDArienzo]

Amazing work mate!😊

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@angiebeveridge8182]

My Pop always added a little glycerine to the water when soaking cane. It made the cane more pliable and allowed for a more even stretch.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's an interesting trick! Thanks

[@vanillajustin]

so good!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@stlwoodworking]

Turned out great!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks Greg! I need to catch up on your awesome videos!

[@stlwoodworking]

@@FortressFineWoodworks Absolutely 😁

[@PatrickPecoraro]

Finally someone who keeps their hands away from the blades!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Sometimes!

[@joeyr4869]

Arguably the most appropriate use of duct tape I’ve ever seen

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I guess you're right. It worked very well!

[@averagejoesworkshop]

It's too bad you haven't found a larger push stick. 🤣Also, I agree about using Mohagany. I built a cabinet for a family member a few years ago using it, and it looks and tools great!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Maybe I'll just have to find a bigger push stick! I'm glad you like mahogany too. It's underrated

[@adrianabshire]

The is for the great video! Do you have plans for that awesome chop saw cabinet? Love the lighting also

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you! I don't right now, but as the channel grows, things like that may become available

[@WoodworkingTop535]

I watched all your videos and learned many new things, thank you for uploading this video

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for watching the whole line up. That supports this channel in huge ways!

[@mellie4174]

No you absolutely should put it in wet. That's how you get a tight finish. The problem is you over stretched it. You put it in wet and then stretched it to the point of having the perfect tension while wet. So when it dries it was too tight. Don't worry about it because it's the first time you've done this and you've learned a lot. It'll go so much better the next time because of all you've learned. Also you did a great job for the first time.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks so much. I did it much better the second time

[@doco187]

Everything looks great! Not trying to argumentative, but I haven's seen true mahog in about 17 years. What you're using looks more like sapele. And slight suggestion that drives some "woodworkers" crazy, mdf core veneered sheet products are superior to plywood, plus you can get it in 10' and 12' lengths. Keep on keeping on and i pray you get one more day ;)

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I definitely appreciate that. My supplier sells sapelle also, and this is high grade African mahogany. If they had 10ft mdf core I would've used it for sure.

[@isaac_marcus]

14:00 Might I instead suggest bringing the dolly up to the piece (clamping it on if you can, not sure if there's an angle for that) and then lowering them both together

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a great idea. Clamping it might be hard though

[@not_a_jerc5457]

Nice video! Agree that i dont see mahogany wood used by other wood workers here in youtube. Also, I noticed that you "sigh" a lot, though. Hahah

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you. Some projects are just sigh worthy ya know?

[@travdad76]

I think about all the wood things I create having the ability to evaporate in very short time due to excessive heat creating gas that ignites and causes a chain reaction until there’s no material left except gray dust. “I think I like woodworking because it can be destroyed so easily” “should I.... pyramids, granite, no,no,no wood buddy, wood.” - Actual thought that repeats. 😂

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

You sound like you enjoy fire!

[@talharehman6732]

This was such an interesting video Cory! Love your content, shooting you a quick email!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hereticalministries]

It takes experience.. like leather work. You must know the correct tension. Definitely supposed to soak it in water

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

A quick dunk in water seemed to be perfect with the tension I was doing. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@charleselkins4546]

Your work is beautiful and it is clear you are a fine craftsman. I have a similar concern with the table saw slider attachment. It seemed be a nice addition my saw, but have the squareness issue. Do you have plan for the squaring jig and fence modification i could purchase? Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I don't have plans for them, sorry about that.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Hey @charleselkins4546 I just created plans for the Crosscut Table Squaring Jig here: unlockfortress.com/products/crosscut-table-squaring-jig-plans. Or you can go to unlockfortress.com and find them there.

[@billm4560]

That was a lot of work but turned out really awesome as usual! Thank you for sharing your experience! How did you like that stick on veneer?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate that! The stick on veneer is pretty nice. Sometimes it gets bubbles that are hard to get rid of, but if you take your time, it works very well

[@billm4560]

@@FortressFineWoodworks Thanks Cory for the information!

[@tnabbott]

Great video! Can you explain the squaring jig you used on the sliding crosscut attachment? Thanks.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It's 1/2"mdf with a strip mounted on the bottom that falls into the groove on the crosscut table. The mdf is cut square and finely adjusted. When it's pushed against the crosscut fence, then the fence is locked down, now the crosscut table cuts perfectly square every time. So it's just a jig to set the angle of the fence.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Hey @tnabbott I just created plans for the Crosscut Table Squaring Jig here: unlockfortress.com/products/crosscut-table-squaring-jig-plans. Or you can go to unlockfortress.com and find them there.

[@JhonnyNunes15]

Awesome work!! You won a new sub! Where did she bought the cane?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I don't have a link for the caning. Sorry about that

[@SleeperHoundDesign]

Fortress Friday!!!!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Heck yah! Thanks for watching!

[@SleeperHoundDesign]

@@FortressFineWoodworks no thank you. It's great content

[@JustinTBowen]

Gorgeous.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate it!

[@WCFAsyncQueryable]

Do you mind sharing the reference of your planer and jointer? BTW, do you recommend them?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yes I recommend them. They are 3 phase and use less electricity combined than my air conditioning unit at home. Laguna J 16 Jointer - lagunatools.co...​ Laguna p25 Planer - lagunatools.co...​

[@PeachBug-i6k]

I love how every time he says "literally" he doesn't mean it literally at all...

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Haha I didn't realize that.

[@stanleychan2367]

Leveling the base frame. You need not to do alignment onto your doors. Safe you times on that. 😊

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Good to know!

[@dougphillips5686]

Finish All edges of your wood! It prevents absorbing moisture and mold.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

You are absolutely right. Colorado is dry though

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

03:15 that push stick made me feel inadequate as a man

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Hahaha then it did exactly what was intended.

[@coolabahwoodworking]

Same! I feel like I have to build a larger one now 😂😂😂

[@billm4560]

@@coolabahwoodworkingI was thinking the exact same thing! 😂

[@coolabahwoodworking]

@@billm4560 😂😂😂

[@OuryLN]

Maybe compression pants will help?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I wore tight pants as a skater kid

[@ericluba6287]

I love working with mahogany

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It really is nice

[@77barree]

I like everything about mahogany .I don't like how traditional mahogany is stained. Natural color is the best IMO.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I agree, it looks beautiful unstained on instruments

[@LorainPsycho]

5:41 is BetterHelp actually using licensed therapists now? Or do they still give out a quick test for hiring?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yes they are licensed

[@vmoutsop]

Yes, you always have to knock over the stack. Just because.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

See, someone else has that wonderful quality too!

[@vmoutsop]

@@FortressFineWoodworks 🤣🤣🤣

[@mspeir]

Why not glue the dry caning to thin panels?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That would work well. Great idea

[@googlesucks6741]

What type of ply did you use??

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It's prefinished maple uv ply. Combination core with softwood and mdf plys

[@KatanaKamisama]

I mean.. they call it DUCT TAPE because it's FOR DUCTS. So... that's actually the most conventional use...

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

So true

[@Bozo189]

Hey what cross cut table is that?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It's the sawstop sliding crosscut table

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Hey @Bozo189 I just created plans for the Crosscut Table Squaring Jig here: unlockfortress.com/products/crosscut-table-squaring-jig-plans. Or you can go to unlockfortress.com and find them there.

[@CaedmonOS]

yes, wanting to ruin something for no particular reason. Have you ever been going down the road looking at your phone and your brain just goes, huh, I should throw my phone out the window.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Haha that's a new one. But yes, something similar

[@itachi975x]

Is it just me but I think there’s something to cut those large and heavy sheets of plywood into smaller pieces, naaaaaaa it’s just me 😂

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Ya know... now that you mention it, I think I could chisel it in half first

[@SamWanamaker1]

What’s with every woodworker getting a better help sponsorship lately?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

They are just a quality sponsor and useful service for people to better themselves.

[@paul_vlad]

Easy money and lots of depressed people that spend all day doom-scrolling KZbin and IG

[@andrewepp6763]

Not just woodworkers, it’s all KZbin creators lately

[@swearwolf.werewolf8049]

they think people forgot about all the bad things they've done and the lawsuit about selling private patient data and it's safe to start advertising again

[@MrGunner296]

Is that indeed African Mahogany or is it Sapele (often called and or mistaken for African Mahogany - a close cousin) Sorry if this has already been answered - I don’t read all the comments.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It's african mahogany. I can only source rift sawn sepelle where I'm located

[@MrGunner296]

Thanks for the reply. The finished product is beautiful. Nicely done!

[@patrickday4206]

Yeah finicky iron on edge banding

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yeah sometimes.

[@neuroqueercoach]

The knocking stuff over, it's cause you're obviously a cat. 😂

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Obviously

[@uramalakia]

Please take better care of your back. You'll thank yourself later.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I've been more aware as time goes

[@OuryLN]

Because your have a kitty?

[@OuryLN]

Oh, you said kiddie!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I don't know what I said.

[@rasmusvedel]

No comments on how shitty Better Help is?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Before therapy I was an addict wasting away on the streets. After therapy, I'm a sober business owner, faithful partner, and most importantly... present in my life.

[@rasmusvedel]

@@FortressFineWoodworks has nothing to do with Better Help selling their customers date to insurance companies or the similar scandals they’ve been involved in. I absolutely believe in therapy. Just not this company.

[@rasmusvedel]

Nothing against therapy. But Better Help ain’t it. There’s several cases of them selling client information (give that a think. Your therapist selling information on your mental health to your insurance company) and the so called therapists not having any training.

[@Xisansia]

Yeah they aren’t the best option and it might ruin therapy for the people who need it most

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

Ugh..... BetterHelp, the fkn scourge of KZbin and predatory behaviour. Shame on you for accepting their money

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I'm sorry you feel that way. Hopefully you can enjoy some of my other content.

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

@@FortressFineWoodworks BetterHelp scrubs patient notes then sells the data to help advertisers target people's feeling of vulnerability. BetterHelp turns mental health professionals into gig workers. Think about it... you want the person operating on your body being treated & paid like an Uber driver? Let's be clear what I feel; I feel outrage about how a company exploits personal trauma and personal despair. As such, how would you feel about accepting money from a clusters munition company? Or how about Exxon? Or maybe you approach sponsorship based on what "Helps" you better and care not about what it is for your viewers? Once is a mistake, so I will continue to watch your other content. Twice is on purpose.

[@Choedron]

Puzzles me, that you do not have a suction carrier for sheets, when you have such a nice big workshop. That would take some of the hard work out of moving sheets.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I have a grabo, I don't typically use it when I'm moving sheets to the tablesaw though. Thanks for the tip!

[@ObiBassoholic]

I think he might be referring to those assisted suction sheet loaders the help bear the weight too

[@jasonhughes6994]

Seriously, it's time for a real saw. A sliding table saw.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

This sawstop is a 7.5 horsepower beast. I find it funny that all these youtubers are getting sliding saws, even though they aren't even production shops and will barely use the saws for their intended purpose.

[@jasonhughes6994]

I've had something like the saw stop for years now. I own a small sliding table saw it's basically the same size as the saw stop, and believe me, they are so much more convenient.

[@dadick832]

Great project. Can you give more details about the second clamp for the crosscut sled? Homemade or purchased? if homemade, what kind of stock did you use? I have the same complaint about drift and use a good 24" square in the slot but would like more stiffness to it. I'd like to add the second knob too.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I used a piece of maple. It has 2 bolts going through it into the t track on the back of the crosscut fence. Then a knob going into the left most slot of the moving table. I only losen this knob when taking the fence off but I leave it attached to the fence at all times. The mdf square is easy, it's just 1/2" mdf with a runner on bottom. Then it's fine tuned with a handplane and sanding block until the front edge makes the crosscut fence perfectly square. Works every single time

[@dadick832]

@@FortressFineWoodworks Thanks for the details. I'll put one together. It looked to me like you were using an aluminum extrusion. Much simpler than I was trying to make it in my head.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Hey @dadick832 I just created plans for the Crosscut Table Squaring Jig here: unlockfortress.com/products/crosscut-table-squaring-jig-plans. Or you can go to unlockfortress.com and find them there.

[@vicgarbutt3310]

love the video. I can't help wondering if you shouldn't veneer and finish the open box parts totally, and increase the dado width to match and then just final assemble it? Just a brain burp on my part.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Honestly, yes. That would be better, but I didn't have the veneer finished until the end and I needed the cabinet pre-assembled to fit the doors. Catch 22