Build a step stool with rock solid joinery.

[@deliaguzman1138]

Some nice chisel work, sir-and that mortising chisel made me green with envy!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much!

[@winstonsmith9740]

That classic look - fad-to-grey - said a thousand words!!!!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

haha. Thanks man!! Glad you like it 👍

[@jeremiahmort4294]

I know I am a decent craftsman, but then I see what appears to have only taken you an afternoon to build and I know I have a ton more learning to do. Thank you for the motivation and the amazing work!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thanks! That's so nice to hear! Now get to work! 😜👍

[@apriln2108]

That look was priceless. 😄

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😜😂

[@abdullahali5039]

Very excellent, great work

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@mtz9939]

And I thought I was picky. Nicely done!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks a lot! 👍

[@GeorgeLowrey]

Wow! You've upgraded your tools a lot since this video.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Yes indeed! Always re-investing and upgrading to try and become more efficient.

[@luigistillo644]

Piece of art man, piece of art!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@artvandelay7537]

Amazing. Good call with the cherry stretcher.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! How's the importing/exporting business?

[@artvandelay7537]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Chips and diapers, baby! Or was it long matches?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@artvandelay7537 Chips (some potato, some corn) 🤣

[@remwoodz]

Brilliant video...,your craftsmanship..your Geometry expertise or sense of humor.,,Thanks

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks very much!

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Re-watching this now and seeing the shop like this was fun. There is an entire wall that is bare white with nothing on it.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Ha! That's actually my old garage shop with 7-1/2 foot ceilings and a little less square footage. Ahhhh...memories...😂

[@AlphaBetaJacob]

Fantastic joinery my friend

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JkCanvas]

first project video is amazing. I like the voice overs better because you give tips and tricks.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for the feedback!! I appreciate it.

[@loganpirie4387]

This is a great build. Nicely done again Keith.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! I appreciate it! 👍

[@james_freeman]

Loved the video, especially the commentary. The Neil Diamond quote was icing on the cake! Just listened to that song yesterday!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yes! You're the first person to pick up on it!! 👍🙌😎

[@james_freeman]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking When I wrote my book, most of the subheadings in one of the chapters were song titles or lines. No one has picked up on it yet!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@james_freeman That's a good way to weed out the people you'd want to hang out with. LOL.

[@james_freeman]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Which explains why I hang out with almost no one!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

jamesfreemanstudio 🤷🏼‍♂️😂🤣

[@alexclark6777]

Your mortise and tenon game is on point.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Alex Clark Thanks Alex! The wedged mortise and tenon is one of my favorites.

[@josephalsheimer9866]

Great video Keith can't wait to see what the new shop looks like. Good day Sir.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much! And thanks for following along on IG. Good day to you!!

[@bridgethunke1389]

This is so fantastic! Thanks for making this and showing your process so clearly. Love the design and craftsmanship in this stool! It's exactly the kind of work I aspire to.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Bridget Hunke Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the process. I super appreciate the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@byOldHand]

Design is beautiful and work is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing Keith, I loved this 10 minutes 🐾🍀🌟

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@salshamoun1775]

Your Angles Killed me, I have a headache now, but I thought it was VERY cool. Very Nice Job :)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Sal Shamoun Ha! They bent my brain into a pretzel!! 😂

[@jkanylabor8708]

Parabens, excelente trabalho....

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏👍😎

[@markgoode4109]

excellent workmanship. love the deign and the wood. thanks for sharing. best wishes

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

mark goode Thanks very much!! I appreciate that!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice cherry step stool Keith! Thanks for sharing the video with us.👍😎JP

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I Enjoy Creating Videos Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Keith!😎

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I Enjoy Creating Videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jbb5470]

Very nice build and video! Lots of angles like you said, I like it

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@scottm124]

absolutely beautiful work

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! I appreciate it.

[@bradmaxwell7930]

Nice work!!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kenparnell4297]

I have to admit, that was cool.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Ken!! Glad you liked it! 👍

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

Nice job, I liked the arched stretcher. I think you should re-make it. lol

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Why I oughta....😜😆

[@howimade3309]

love your style keith, no talking just work work. awesome piece!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

How I made Thanks Tee!!! Really appreciate that. 👊🏻

[@daveyJ213]

Wow, so glad I found this video. I've been thinking about how to construct my next project (wooden stool). How you fastened the legs with angled tenons was just what I was imagining. Didn't know if it could actually be done, but now I have seen that it indeed can be. Beautiful work. Loved watching your work flow; interesting tools were used also. What was that flat red metal piece with the angle markings on it? That's by Wood Pecker, correct? Last compliment, I promise; great music and really enjoyed the word pop-ups throughout. Your wife came in and distracted you? Say it isn't so. Mine always wants me to stop and watch her latest find on the laptop screen which she brings into the shop. All-in-all, thoroughly enjoyable. I will watch several times to make sure I absorbed everything. Thanks for posting. Take care.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much for your comment and the kind words. Glad to hear the video was helpful! And yes, the angle plate is a Woodpeckers item, but others make them as well.

[@nextlevelhd9869]

love it all the way

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Next Level HD Awesome! Thanks very much!

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

I’m jealous of your tool collection. 😂

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😉 😀 👍

[@callahanlumber]

Great design, can't wait for another video

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much Shane! Next project should be out within the week or so.

[@LTDWoodworks]

Some of your comments make me think that I say " I'm a woodworker, not a photographer! " Great video and build!👍👏👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

So true! Woodworker first and videographer second! And thanks for the kind words!! 👍😀

[@oxintheshop]

Great job Keith the bench looks awesome. You are very talented. Keep it up can't wait for the next video.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Drew!! New build video starts taping this weekend and I will post updates on my IG feed.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Was listening to Shop Sounds today and you referenced this video (Episode 23). Wasn't sure what you meant by relief holes for the wedge slots (7:20) but NOW I see what you mean. It makes perfect sense. I think Chris - Third Coast Craftsman - used this technique (step) as well. Thanks for the video, super instructional! That bench looks awesome as well. Take care and have a good one :D

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

You bet! Thanks for the comment. I think this was the last time I actually did a wedged mortise and tenon...😂

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Wow! I would think it is used more often, but I do not know enough. Enjoying the podcast, gonna continue watching your YT videos as well. Take care and stay safe!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@woodworksbygrampies1284 Thanks so much!!

[@cdurkinz]

Gorgeous as usual.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@АртурМиносян-м3о]

Beautiful work - very well done!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marcelooliveira3257]

Sensacional, parabéns! ...from Brazil.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻😎

[@reforzar]

Killer project. Love the text commentary.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Brian! I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@MrEldoradot]

Nice work! Cool video! I love the design. Get back to posting more projects. 👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! Working on some new videos!

[@johngaffney1671]

Nice work Keith

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

John Gaffney Thanks a lot, John!

[@johngaffney1671]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I'm planning to do a stool myself, but your level of expertise and complexity is way beyond anything I can contemplate. Also, a nice touch of humour in the video!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@johngaffney1671 Much appreciated man! And you should definitely give that stool a go! You might just surprise yourself.

[@craftedworkshop]

Outstanding work, Keith! Man, that turned out super nice. Great meeting you this weekend, subscribed and can't wait to see future videos.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thanks Johnny - I really appreciate that. Great meeting you too!

[@jacobriver7572]

I know it is kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to watch new movies online ?

[@genesiscarl4065]

@Jacob River Flixportal :P

[@jacobriver7572]

@Genesis Carl thank you, I went there and it seems to work :) I really appreciate it!

[@genesiscarl4065]

@Jacob River You are welcome =)

[@Quickblades67]

wow, that was like watching Picasso, kinda. I love woodworking, but I don't have half that many tools, yet. Great job

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much!!

[@vindel1500]

WE NEED MORE OF YOUR BUILDS. KEEP POSTING BROTHER. YOUR NEWER VIDS ARE EVEN BETTER THAN THIS ONE.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Vin!! More videos in production! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@NickFerry]

nicely done man - at least I'm not the only one who uses my table saw as a finishing station

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Nick Ferry Thanks Nick! Oh yeah, the table saw is a multi-function workstation for sure.

[@michaeligoe1356]

Nick Ferry the only flat surface in the shop scratch that inthe house lol

[@michaeligoe1356]

Nick Ferry talking about my shop and my house

[@SJ-dn8dn]

Eagle America has magnetic Tablesaw covers.....check it out. I just got one

[@nedcalvert1629]

love the score

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much!

[@brumblebuffin11]

Sell all your tools and have enough to buy a new house. Ha! I have the same problem. Loved the grain pattern on top.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Brumble Buffin Thanks man!! But the tools will never be sold! 😜

[@ClintMoar]

Nice work and love the comedy and the editing.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks a lot, Clint! That is much appreciated!

[@zekeahoy2891]

it's just too good

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much!!

[@marktourtellotte1336]

High quality work and music...

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much Mark!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Man that thing turned out great!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

ZH Fabrications Thanks Zack!!

[@АлексКорт-щ5р]

Браво Мастер!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@bigdogmn73]

You have some skills!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Nate D Thanks man! I appreciate that!

[@felvo1]

Great vid by the way

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@43srgrock]

Very nice work. Can't wait for the next project.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Thomas! New video in progress and coming out in a couple weeks...hopefully...

[@brycerick]

Saw your pictures on Instagram. Great project. Really great angles.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Bryce. Glad you liked it!

[@chm1701]

Nice 👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man!

[@johnscarpentrytv4358]

Great video bro

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank man!!

[@InfiniteCraftsman]

Wow! Really great work.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! 🙏👍

[@barbarapreddy616]

Hey Keith - what is the thick your bench stool top. Thinking about making one myself, just a bit longer. Really like your work and KZbin videos.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

1-inch thick for legs and top. And thanks!

[@Patricksworkshop]

fantastic work!!!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Patrick's WorkShop Thanks a lot man - I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching! See you over on IG!

[@adrianagutierrez3509]

Una BELLEZA

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏👍😀

[@RemarkableWoodworks]

loved it man!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Remarkable Woodworks Thanks Mark! That means a lot, man 👊🏻

[@amjadhani8929]

Beautiful. I'm subscribing

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Fantastic!! Thank you. I appreciate it 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@phil.pinsky]

Dude, amazing first video! Hell, amazing video, period.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much Phil! I really appreciate that. And thanks for the sub!!

[@greg6107]

wow! beautiful work and design, nice tools too! Love it

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Greg Bungard Thanks very much Greg!! I appreciate the feedback!!

[@guido-nl]

That was great, love your project! You don't need to make sarcastic or snipey comments about yourself. It is more fun to watch a confident professional, as you should be, making things this good!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

That's my personality!

[@Kali-nl3ll]

Man...that felt good!!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Kali Kumar Haha...thanks so much!!

[@tonylozano8574]

i took a look at your long sleeve shirt, but noticed the cuffs are not banded. For me the sleeves would dangle and make it unsafe at the table saw. But, gorgeous bench.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Sorry about that! I don't have much choice in which cuffs I can get. I appreciate you looking, though. And thanks for the kind words on the bench!

[@TheWoodYogi]

Beautiful :) Almost too good to stand on. Thank you for sharing it :)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

The Wood Yogi Thank you!! As a matter of fact, it just sits near my fireplace and has never been stepped on! 😂

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

That was awesome man, you need more subscribers so I'm becoming one.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thanks for jumping on board !

[@florinsgondea6124]

Everything is great, but I don't understand the reason for the two supports between the top and the bent stretcher. Please explain. Thanks a lot.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I like the aesthetic 👍🏻

[@patricedlund2145]

verry god work and good music to , what is the music you are playing ?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

All the info is in the description 👍🏻

[@Flannelcarpenter]

Ohh man that’s Great!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Cordeiro Woodworks Thanks so much! This was a fun one!

[@jerredlee6739]

Keith, it’s 2023. Where’s the hollow chisel mortiser? 😉

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

That tool is a one-trick pony, man. And this video is 6 years old. The Domino rules the roost now.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very beautiful! Thank you.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much Robert! This was a fun one to build!

[@timsway]

Math! (and more forearm cam please :)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

tim sway I'm on it!!

[@brucesannino6181]

Not much to add to all the positive comments on the step stool BUT! I'd like to know more about your tablesaw fence. I want to build/convert my old Delta/Jet round tube fence to a Besmyer t-square type fence. What say you young man?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I say I no longer have that table saw. 😂. It was just a plywood H over the factory fence.

[@felvo1]

A Hollow chisel would be reallly useful

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Absolutely!

[@hazembata]

Nice bro.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks!!

[@marcodefelice3444]

Minchia! Do you have a very special tools.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!!

[@Mark-hc5bv]

love the stool! Might try one myself soon. What kind of gloves are those at 4:29?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Mark! Those are Firm Grip gloves and can be found at Home Depot. 👍

[@hazembata]

I'm subscriber #40 :-)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Hazem Bata Thanks for subscribing and checking out the vid!! Got a new one in the works that should be up soon.

[@hazembata]

Looking forward to it. BTW, I like the light-hearted and humorous commentary in the videos.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Hazem! I really appreciate that!

[@RRBcharles]

Hi! I really like your work, very well done, excellent! could you tell me the model of your bench saw? I'm looking to buy one!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Which one? Table saw or miter saw?

[@RRBcharles]

I'm talking about the table saw, I watched you cut a thick board with a table saw, I found it very powerful, so I asked you to tell me or the model of it!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

RRBcharles Ridgid R4512

[@RRBcharles]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thank you very much!

[@southoftheborder3830]

Wow🙄👏👏👏👏

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!!

[@rm709]

Really nice work! Next a wooden tripod!! ;)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

That would be handy for sure!!

[@volkerpetersen2268]

Left a like for this nice video. Designwise, I could have lived without the two little stiffeners and just one cross bar :) As I sidenot to the video, maybe you like to consider showing the essential part of the work steps in normal speed with the actual sound the handtools make, rather than fastforwarding the whole process. But a very lovely little bench.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Volker Petersen Thanks for the input! I’ll see what i can do!

[@markhewitt3623]

Noice.....Great set up of modern and trad tools. But what was that cool mechanical pencil you were using?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks!! No idea on the pencil...bought it on Amazon a long time ago and i don't remember the brand - sorry!!

[@HarlyGuy13]

Great build and awesome job on the video. New sub right here.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for watching and the sub!! I really appreciate that!

[@bluecruiser3790]

My god man,.... did drop $10k at woodpeckers? So very jealous. Really enjoy yr vids btw 👍🏻

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! Yeah, kinda got a little Woodpeckers addiction 😬😜

[@frankleicht5377]

Gotta break eggs if ya wanna make omelets. Retired woodworking shop owner, 42 years. Your work and skill is not common any more. Congrats to you.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@frankleicht5377 Thanks Frank! Enjoy your retirement!!

[@htpservices1863]

Keith, excellent work!! I really enjoy watching your vlogs and seeing your work. Where do you get your lumber from? I'm across the sound from you on LI and haven't found anyplaces here that carries raw material. Any suggestions of places near by? Thank you

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

HTP Services Thanks man! Believe it or not i find all my lumber on Craigslist. It’s out there you just have to keep searching on a regular basis.

[@kevinmcgrath6990]

do you sell plans for this bench

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Sorry, no plans. I just designed it as I built it.

[@jimp838]

excellent work...BTW what is the gauge you use for transferring exact angles. Looks like Aluminum approx 2.5 inches X 12inches or so. Etched angles any degree. Looks like it came from woodpeckers but am not sure what to call it or where to get it. Thanks and keep up the great work. Learning a lot. JimP

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Hey Jim! Thanks for the comment. That is a bevel gauge and angle reference plate. It was a Woodpeckers one time tool and, unfortunately, is no longer made. However, there are others on the market - for example, Veritas Tools sells one called the Bevel Setter that functions the same.

[@jimp838]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking : Hi Keith. Thank you for the lead on where to find similar. I will find that very handy. Keep up the excellent video’s. Your results are outstanding and I can tell you it’s not as easy as you make it seem.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

No problem, Jim! And thanks so much for the encouraging words and for following along. More videos on the way. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@psytox6555]

''Can you help me?'' 'Oh yeah ofc' But his face says me: 'Com'on I'm working here!'

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

LOL. Exactly!!

[@barbarapreddy616]

Sorry Keith, can't spell. Asking thickness on stool bench top. Also, is cherry a heavy wood?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Top and legs are 1" thick. Cherry is a hardwood, but slightly softer than walnut. It's not as heavy as Ash, but it's minimal when speaking of something this small.

[@BuiltByN8]

Great video! Awesome build. You have some awesome tools. How do you like the woodpecker drill press table. Been looking ar getting one

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Nate! I love the Woodpecker table (as with all Woodpecker stuff), but have 2 small issues: 1. I wish it was a little deeper. The fence adjustment will only go so far back before it falls out of the t-track so you are limited on how far you can drill from the edge without removing the fence. 2. It would be nice if the fence was a little taller. I do have the tall fence they make as well which is more like a table saw fence which is good for drilling pieces on edge, but it's so tall that my drill press handle tends to bump into it. Overall, it's extremely well-built and great for repeatable setups with the flip stops. I think they are running a big sale on them right now, so might be a good time to take the plunge!

[@michaelr2526]

Tenoning jig brand?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

It's a Powermatic....not sure they make it anymore, though.

[@michaelr2526]

Thanks Keith. They don't...want to sell me yours? ;-) Love the videos btw...where else can you watch a great craftsman at work while watching a Festool/Woodpeckers commercial at the same time!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@michaelr2526 Ha! No way! It's a collectors item now. LOL.

[@misterree1443]

Do you have Japanese heritage?!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

No, I do not.

[@misterree1443]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Oh yet you have equivalent carpentry skills!

[@plasmac9]

Holy shit this is over-engineered to hell but my god is it a thing of beauty. Your work is incredible.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😆😂 yeah, she should hold together for a while. Thanks man!! 👊