How to build a chest of drawers

[@CollinBirmingham]

The Bob Ross of woodworking drops another video. Woohoo!

[@reforzar]

You think that because of their similar hair style?

[@samiam7]

He's going to really appreciate that comment 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thats the only explanation. I will say, if I could grow Bob Ross' hair I would.

[@roberttomlin5161]

I think it would look better than Bob's...😊

[@MikeFarrington]

@@roberttomlin5161 I'd like to think so as well, but alas, the world will never be graced with that information.

[@howardsmith5474]

I’ve been watching your videos for five years, I still truly enjoy them. Enjoy your son while he’s little, they get all grown up in the blink of an eye.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Will do or at least try my best.

[@colbyhodges]

I remember when Shop Apprentice was just a baby. You're a great dad, Mike. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Time flies when you have kids.

[@mrpiccolo23]

Finally some body who appreciates biscuits as much as Norm does!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats me for sure.

[@JohnHeisz]

I took a drink every time you said biscuit and now I'm feeling a bit woozy, but it did remind me that I need to order some more (biscuits, not booze). Fine looking project, Mike :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thanks John.

[@mattrinne]

Better order some more booze too. Just in case!

[@jeffbaker8808]

The Farrington-Heisz Venn diagram obviously has "Biscuits" in the common space. (I have the t-shirt design already in my head.)

[@MikeFarrington]

@@jeffbaker8808 And booze too.

[@jeffbaker8808]

@@MikeFarrington ...updating in Photoshop...

[@douglaskirkpatrick4876]

The Princess Bride reference on your t-shirt is beyond awesome. Love your work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Such a great movie. I like wearing that shirt out in the wild. It is always a conversation starter.

[@DmanRC]

What a beautiful piece of furniture. No doubt will last a lifetime.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jeromestsauver]

My son's 19 now... In my eyes, I'm still cool in his eyes - great vid!

[@MikeFarrington]

I hope its the same for me.

[@crashkg]

Working with your kids has got to be the best feeling in the world. The shop apprentice must be very proud of you. I'm building a couple of small desks with my girls and it is so rewarding. One day I hope to have your skills though, my projects are pretty rough. Thanks for your videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Good luck with your projects.

[@mattrinne]

I hope you tell them how it much you enjoy having them in the shop. 🫂

[@crashkg]

@@mattrinne always, they're older now though so it's rare, except if they need something ;-)

[@MikeFarrington]

@@mattrinne Thank you. I sure do.

[@deborahf3738]

I don't think I was ever cool in my daughters eyes, but she is totally cool in mine. This really turned out nice. I like the color of the stain and the simple design. Thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jakde942]

And he’s back! Finally!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@nickhenscheid369]

The shop apprentice cameo was classic. Brings me back to my days hanging out in my dad's shop! Hope to pass it on to my kiddo when she's old enough, too.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Always great to have the little ones around.

[@Cynyr]

Wow! the shop apprentice sure is getting big!

[@MikeFarrington]

Turning into a young man right in front of my eyes.

[@99andrianmonk]

Great job, Mike. The pieces you build are beautiful, and educational at the same time. The Shop Apprentice is getting big. It's wonderful he wants to spend time with you in the shop. From personal experience, the deposits you make today in the relationship bank pays huge dividends in the future. Looking forward to your next video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I am trying my best to be a good dad. Its not easy, but I'll keep at it.

[@Zie_carpentry]

😮😮😮

[@jacobfaso5517]

My wife is pregnant with our first child, and seeing you with your son just made me so emotional 😭 😂 you’re a great Dad Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Prepare for more of that in life.

[@boryscholewinski4370]

A master at work. Calm and calculated, everything in place. Immaculate workshop for high efficiency. So so nice to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you!

[@oreoninja918]

Not gonna lie... my favorite part of the video was hearing you address your son as Sir. May seem minor to some but teaching or showing young ones that respecting people older or younger than themselves is a great place to start with people, even if he didn't catch this time. The furniture is beautiful also as usual.

[@MikeFarrington]

I totally agree. I'm not perfect about it, but I try to show him that there is a better way to address someone.

[@ronj8000]

I love everything about this video! The technique the tips and being with your son! My son is off to college in a few weeks and has spent manyyyyy times in the shop with me over the years....never stop being your sons best buddy!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is advice I am going to use.

[@masontejera506]

Beautiful work as always Mike. Appreciate the appearance of the apprentice and that he’s as big a fan as us here on the tubes. Wanted to give another shout out for the sanding discs - I love mine so much I’m trying to rearrange my shop to fit a dedicated table saw just for the disc. Please keep spreading the good word on those! Thanks again for all the great content and inspiration over the years. Was telling a buddy last week - “Mike is my Norm Abrams.”

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Those are two very very nice compliments!

[@RICHat22]

As much as I have loved Norm, it is a VERY apt comparison. I was blessed in my early days we only got 3 channels (public tele for the win). Never looked at it that way, but I guess that's part of my draw. Well done.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@RICHat22 Again, thank you very much. We had 13 channels when I was growing up, so for the same reasons I ended up watching Norm as well.

[@Gotmovezlikejagga]

Mike, beautiful end result. We hobby wood workers appreciate the "pro tips", thank you!

[@MikeFarrington]

You are very welcome

[@suzisaintjames]

Hmm? 🤫 I almost didn't watch this video because I thought: oh, no not another plain old dresser with three drawers video as your thumbnail and your title totally miss the most important aspects of this build... Writing desk with 4 deep drawers. Sending lots of love 💕 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷 ... Nice plugs for your sanding disc. Not too much ... Just right.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Suzi. Always appreciate the input.

[@iamepimethus]

Forever cool in his eyes. That doesn’t go away

[@MikeFarrington]

I hope you're right.

[@davidhaworth7152]

Doesn’t go away but does go dormant for a minute.

[@redC16]

Gotta like that video before it starts, Mike never lets you down.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@josephtischler9556]

I can not express how happy I am for a new video! Love you work.

[@redC16]

Same, couldnt click it quick enough!

[@MikeFarrington]

Yay, thank you!

[@bluepeakwoodworks]

Great video as always, Mike. I always enjoy your narration. Great mix of instruction and humor. Always fun to see the apprentice, too. I have two grandchildren about his age that love to build things with me in the workshop.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@idbuythatfora4223]

Very few dresser builds on youtube. Great to see a master do it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@mandyleeson1]

That is just lovely and great to see the apprentice getting involved. I wonder if he’ll develop an appreciation for elegant furniture after hanging ‘round with his Dad… Thanks Mike, that was a joy to watch.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@alanray10818]

best woodworking channel on KZbin!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@robertmiller8918]

I’m about to be a dad (wife is due in a few days) and this got me really pumped about doing projects with him in the future. Also, great video as always. You and Sawyer Design are my two favorite woodworkers on KZbin.

[@MikeFarrington]

Congratulations. It’ll be tough to get projects done for a year or two. Once they can safely come in the shop it’s a real treat to teach them and watch them learn.

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

First thing to buy for the little one is ear protection. Each of my three kids have their own so they can hang out with me in the shop and I don’t have to worry about their hearing.

[@jordanbell3473]

You are so under-subbed. One of the best technical woodworkers on youtube. Well done.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I wish I knew the formula to better KZbin success.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

The Shop Apprentice's cameo warmed my heart so much Mike!!! The project came out so awesome. Clean simple lines & the color POPPED!! The weather shots are always enjoyable also. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Mike. Hope you are also well.

[@LivingTreeCarpentry]

You do very nice work👍

[@jumar360]

You made everything in your shop?! Yeah! Good job!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@nytechteacher7432]

Congrats on new no. 4 I picked up a closed mouth router plane from the Lie Nielsen show room while in Maine this week. Deneb was the salesman when I made the purchase.

[@MikeFarrington]

Very cool!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I do love how this piece turned out. It's so simple. But such an elegant piece.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@caleschoolcraft4437]

If you could edit it so that you turn invisible whenever you pick up your new Plane of Power from Mordor I would give you a heartfelt round of applause.

[@MikeFarrington]

I’m gonna try and figure that one out.

[@JS-ct5jn]

Feel free to promote the snot out of that sanding disc. That thing is a game changer. I love that thing and so should the rest of the universe ✌️

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Its a neat tool that does a certain job really well.

[@brianewhiteguy]

Outstanding video as always! Enjoy the time where your boy looks up to you. Those moments are wonderful, yet limited. Bonus points for using the word 'detritus'. That really tied the video together :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you very much. Will do.

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

I've been waiting for your next video. Just this week I said it's time for another great Mike Farrington upload.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I'll have another one out soon.

[@danmcdan8278]

Just beautiful, as always. The sanding disk is a dream - I know because I have one.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for sharing. Its a neat tool for sure.

[@JimPudar]

Absolutely gorgeous! I always love to see an actual pro at work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you so much!

[@QuietTom]

What a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@RICHat22]

Geez. I started watching you when you only had a couple thousand subs . I patreoned for a bit later on. I have watched every video you've made. I am working on my Bob Ross hair but at 48, it ain't easy. May have to do the Farrington. As for the apprentice, I can give you a rough timeline from my experience. My kids 26 and 28. Around early teen not as fun/cool. Late teen, coming back around. Mid-20's, wishing they listened and watched more. That's when the respect kicks in for how smart you really were and how experienced you are now. Keep it up, Mike. --Brian

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for watching and thank you for sharing. I’m sure there will be some rough years, but I’m looking forward to all of it.

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you for sharing, it's a pleasure to follow you during the process. Beautiful made furniture.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@glencrandall7051]

Beautiful chest. Great instruction. What is a source for the hinges for the fold down door at the top of the chest? I didn't see it in the list of tools and parts. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@MikeFarrington]

I got the hinges and down stay at Rockler.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Tasty piece of furniture art, Mike. Well done, as usual.

[@MikeFarrington]

Many thanks!

[@tclynn10]

Mike, your content is so good but I'm rather surprised that you only have 213 thousand subscribers. This kind of quality content should have millions!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a very nice compliment. Thank you very much.

[@richthomas5013]

Nice video Mike. Always like your “Pro Tips”.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you like them!

[@artszabo1015]

I enjoyed this very much, thank you Mike. Art from Ohio

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alanmatthews9260]

Everything you do is perfection

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@just-dl]

Okay, that shot at Maine almost got you a trip behind the wood shed! But, the shop apprentice’s good opinion of you saved the day! But, I’m wagging a finger at you! At least, one of my attached fingers. It’s been one of those days. ~Grumpy Old Maineiac

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. You've helped me change my mind on Maine.

[@just-dl]

@@MikeFarrington :-) come a visit sometime. But, warning! It gets in your blood. Once you test positive for Maineiac, there’s no known cure…. 😜

[@daverobinson6384]

That’s a stunning piece, especially the colour! Definitely my new Farrington Favourite!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@BryanNichols]

Super radical, Mike! Crushed it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Mr1mag1nary]

Another Mike Farrington video!? I can’t hit ‘like’ fast enough!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@zephyr1408]

Mike having raised 5 it varies but say 12/13 yrs old when he starts charging hair styles and talking in low whispers to his friends? However ; I want to encourage you to teach , teach! Now my son is a better fly fisherman and he got me into carpentry at say 55? Now I still am a contractor doing finish work after retiring once? Then finding out there is “no quitting in life” ! Keep ‘em coming my friend & nice little family u hv there !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Fly fishing is something I would also like to do with my little ones.

[@zephyr1408]

@@MikeFarrington oh Mike do it even if you hv to trade work for lessons!! I am a “ more mature guy” and I hv wonderful memories of showing both daughter and son the art of casting and just enjoying God’s perfect creation from the camouflage of the trout, to what they eat ! Just great stuff brother! And what a great little Man U hv there!

[@Eric-469]

Love the random cameos by the shop apprentice. Cool to see the jumps in how big he’s getting. Probably how my dad felt every few years when he stopped by (joke) 🤙 cheers

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@chriswebb810]

I'm catching up on some of your videos. Super nice work as usual

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is great to hear.

[@Mark_Wood]

Stunning piece, Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Mark.

[@chrisnash2154]

Simple, yet elegant.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@BPDRacing1]

Tap, tap, tappy...Mike makes me happy

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@shanekelderman1457]

I think my new bucket list item is karaoke with Mike Farrington. Not in a creepy, parasocial way. More like a, he seems like a fun guy to do karaoke with sort of way. Great project. Great video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Dude, when and where. My first pick is My Maria! I’ll do my best to hit the high notes.

[@tfmrotek]

Thanks for posting! An upcoming project is a wine storage cabinet and this video gave me some ideas. Also, I really like the way you made the drop front. The last time I did one it was not so elegant!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad it was helpful!

[@philmckernan264]

Absolutely beautiful. Love the furniture and the video!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinbetts6254]

Another great video Mike! Love your craftsmanship!

[@MikeFarrington]

I appreciate that

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

Awesome build Mike..again! I love these videos. The dado measuring trick has saved me so much time since seeing it the first time.

[@MikeFarrington]

I love that trick so much. Its made me use dados more.

[@EvanDunville]

You always do great work, both in quality of the furniture you make and in the videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@idontthinkso666]

How Mike doesn't already have 1 MM followers is a mystery to me.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Pat, that is very nice to say. I would love to unlock the secret to huge growth, maybe one day.

[@mikehayes2233]

Nice Job Mike!! It’s been a while since I have seen you do your thingy here on KZbin!! It’s great to see ANOTHER Mr. Detail!! LOL!! My self-imposed title at my former workplace that I retired from like 20 y 9 m ago!! Keep up the Good Work My Friend and hope all is good with you & yours!! See ya!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@pernilsson9493]

Being cool in the eyes of one’s offspring is the drug that keeps us all going

[@MikeFarrington]

Very true.

[@hebierob]

So cool, love your work Mike, and your videos are awesome, gracias from Texas!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThrakattaK]

I love the reverse glue apply!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. Gotta keep the viewers on their toes.

[@scottmcfarland1177]

Nice looking piece!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks!

[@gideonism]

Great to see another video Mike! I’ve learnt so much from your work. Thank you!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad to hear it!

[@ssoucyj]

Mike, you should not hold anything against Maine people especially since you bought that fancy No.4 Brass smoother plane. I have paid a visit to the Lie Nielson store on my trip to Maine last summer and i could not resist the temtation to buy one myself. It was screaming my name right there on the shelf.

[@MikeFarrington]

I love Maine and I love Lie Nielsen. Thats me just having a bit of fun.

[@williamellis8993]

Nice build, Mike. It's great that the apprentice is still proud of you. Use a 0.005" or 0.010" shim and show us a 0.015" shim (lol). Good to see you again. I also like the way you can suck the glue back into the bottle. That's handy if you make a mistake (lol). Bill

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@sportsman1824]

New name.. Quality Farrington, QF for short... add QF to your list of acronyms, great build

[@MikeFarrington]

I like it, will do.

[@ohasis8331]

Great how the combination of the right stain and accoutrements allow a project to shine its best.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@coolbugfacts1234]

The biggest domino tip I got from Sedge is that you only need one tight setting domino per joint, reference that from an edge on both pieces, and then cut the rest on the medium setting. You don’t lose strength, but it makes assembly much easier

[@MikeFarrington]

I like the tight setting for one side then the loose for the other. This way I hammer in the dominos on the tight side and they will stay in place as I fight the piece together. Sorry I don't know who Sedge is.

[@coolbugfacts1234]

@@MikeFarrington Ah I missed that! Sedge is one of the Festool North America trainers, his personal channel is SedgeTool

[@MikeFarrington]

@@coolbugfacts1234 I looked up Sedge, I like his hair cut.

[@bradagdern8110]

I use the straw trick frequently, but have found that it captures the glue much better if you leave the straw cut at a 90 degree angle rather than cutting it to a point.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, good stuff.

[@Rubbernecker]

Absolutely beautiful build!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you like it!

[@chrisbabbitt4202]

Absolutely gorgeous work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ashleypowell8066]

Cool dust collector idea

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks!

[@greglamphier4430]

Looks great man, I love the falling top drawer face.. pretty sharp looking! Soak up that dad time, it definitely goes quick!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks! Will do!

[@brandonthebuildertx]

One plane to rule them all, one plane to refine them. One plane to joint them all, and with the Tightbond, bind them!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Nice.

[@MrGeroth]

Excellent as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure!

[@ChuckP25.]

Greetings from Iowa Mike. Thumbs up.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐What a great looking piece of furniture. It looks absolutely stunning. Nice little shop helper you got there. I have a couple of little "grand" shop helpers that are almost old enough to get going on projects, I cannot wait. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@csbatimar7094]

Great job Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@StephenPasco]

I love what you're doing Mike. Keep up the great work!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks, will do!

[@smalltimeworkshop6537]

Outstanding! Great job on the build and the video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@bradkmita6021]

A Ferris Bueller and Happy Gilmore nod in the same video. Great job!

[@MikeFarrington]

Trying to pack in as much as possible.

[@davidkelly1634]

Great stuff as always Mike. Thanks.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zacharywong483]

Really fantastic vid, as always! Keep up the awesome work, Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JBLewis]

Hey! My wife bought me that shirt too! I know, it's hard to believe.

[@MikeFarrington]

She has good taste.

[@whitexeno]

Awesome work Mike, thanks for sharing!

[@MikeFarrington]

You bet!

[@vipulkadam9568]

Nice build Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@caseymclennan7773]

I lust after you(r) shop. Another outstanding video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you!

[@danlynch1154]

Great build Mike! Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

You bet

[@leeedwards3783]

Cracking video Mike. Looks fab. Thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jackdelancey248]

Pro tip, use t nuts for the feet. Tap them in then run a couple of small screws in beside them. Then they won’t come out and last longer than plastic.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have done that before, I figured this was small and light enough to where these would be fine.

[@167curly]

Handsome work there as always.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you kindly