Kumiko With Triangular Gridwork, Japanese woodworking

[@jkunderwood3291]

This right here. This is what separates professionals from hobbyists. You must be the most patient father ever.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I consider myself patient, but I have my moments.

[@davebaker7212]

Mike, a rare and well-deserved honor to grace the pages of Fine Woodworking. Like you, I've been a subscriber for many years, and credit the publishers for a steady improvement in my skills. Best wishes on the baby. Regards, Dave

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Dave, hope you're doing well. I credit Fine Woodworking for much of my progress as a woodworker. For example, I would have never heard about kumiko were it not for Fine Woodworking.

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

You never cease to amaze me, buddy. One minute you're making something the size of a large wall, and the next you making something as delicate as Kumiko.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@SteRumbelow]

Beside the fact you’re a phenomenal woodworker, you’re definitely one of the best narrators in the business too. Extremely easy to listen to and very articulate. Keep up the great work, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thank is very kind to say, I'm happy to hear that my message is understandable.

[@ClintonCaraway]

Congratulations on joining the ranks of Fine Woodworking authors. I

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@superiorbeing95]

The peak of a 4ft a frame ladder is an appropriate place of honour for any great work of literature

[@MikeFarrington]

Totally, I normally keep my copies of the Iliad and the Odyssey on top of that very ladder.

[@sternentigerkatze]

I am fascinated by these beautiful patterns but I am even more fascinated by your way of showing how to make them. Your calm way of explaining and the pictures you chose to show are captivating. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@hectormorales4090]

Having no idea doing what you do, but being a fan of Japanese art this very cool to watch.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@357lockdown]

Congrats on being featured in FWW Mike, and congrats to you and the wife on baby #2. Can't wait to see what you do with that room.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you and thank you. I am almost done with the nursery remodel. I will have the video out soon.

[@davemotti8070]

Congratulations on getting in Fine Woodworking. Well deserved

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@dansarfert3585]

That's fantastic being a feature in FWW! Next stop your own show on PBS. With your awesome detail of instruction and added humor it would be an excellent program.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats very kind to say.

[@mchilly]

Out of everyone on KZbin, I look forward to your videos the most! I learn something new every time I watch them. You truly are inspirational and your content and deliver is second to none. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is very kind to say. Thank you very much. I will have another video out soon.

[@Rage-of-War]

I had no idea you were a famous contributor to fine woodworking magazine, congrats, that is so awesome!!! Much respect!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Yes, it was a big honor to be published in FWW.

[@Rage-of-War]

@@MikeFarrington and if you ever get down and start to think you are not influencing people, just know that yesterday, I said, outloud, in my best Mike Farrington voice "will make quick work of trimming........." it was pretty funny

[@MikeFarrington]

@@Rage-of-War Ha! That is really great to hear.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

FWW?! How amazing is that? Congrats Mike, that's gotta be a huge bucket list item to check off. Wow. Beautiful Kumiko

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Geek. To be published in FWW is about the highest honor a woodworker can achieve. A truly humbling experience.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

@@MikeFarrington Very humbling, but your work deserves it.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@GeeksWoodShop Thats kind to say Geek.

[@muchgratitude]

Awesome video and article Mike. Congratulation on your upcoming family addition. Can't wait to see what you did to the baby's room.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. The nursery video will be out soon.

[@airuiz2]

Paint a "portal mural" in your shop that I may roller skate into and find you working. Amazing work as always Mike. Something about your music choice, commentary and 80s trivia adds to the quirky nature of your show!

[@MikeFarrington]

I am making a run to sherwin williams in the morning for more ceiling paint. I will ask if they sell portal paint at that location or if I need to head over to their commercial coatings store for that. To describe my channel as quirky is, in my opinion a high compliment. Thank you.

[@Marvin-uv6cg]

Your honesty and sense of humor make every video highly enjoyable!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Honesty is one of the core goals of each video I make, I'm happy to hear that shows through.

[@MrKYT-gb8gs]

Man that walnut grid... beautiful.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@gallahant]

I need a Kumiko panel like this made as a coffee table with legs and glass on top. Would be epic. Unfortunately carpenters in my country don't even come close to this level of craftmanship.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That would make a nice coffee table.

[@gallahant]

@@MikeFarrington Hope i gave you an idea and you can make one for your house!

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Congrats on the new baby!

[@MikeFarrington]

Couple more weeks!

[@lwoodt1]

Congratulations on being featured in FWW.That is indeed an honor. Can't wait to read the article and hope you have many more.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I hope so too.

[@andrewhochberger8748]

Several quick points; A. Congrats on your soon-to-be new vice shop assistant B. More congrats on getting published C. Your skill is unreal. The patience required for those tiny pieces with intricate angles... D. I’ve found myself listening to PF’s Animals album multiple times lately. Their best stuff!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Animals is great, no question.

[@aaronquinn330]

I love the "tip of the cap" to the Canadian Power Trio! Your videos are awesome, sir.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, they are the best.

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Saw your comment just below, congratulations, being a dad is awesome, my daughter turns 15 tomorrow. Rush Rules !!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Happy B day to her.

[@DanKoning777]

This by far is one of the best, and most intricate woodworking videos I've seen. It would be an exercise in patience for sure. Btw, showing clips of you and your son was great. Thats something else that the world needs to exercise more of :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@robotpicnic]

Thanks for learning, thinking and sharing. I hope others find inspiration not just from the creativity in your videos, but also from the simple act of learning and sharing that you continuously pursue. Happy to hear you're bringing more awesome people into the world!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Learning is what keeps woodworking interesting.

[@timdoyon1964]

Your work is gorgeous… I feel inspired. I never tried kumiko before, but I absolutely love it. Great video my friend!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jrkorman]

Just got my FW in Saturday's mail. Well done. Nice article. Really great seeing you spending time with your son. Those are days you will never get back, revel in them.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Having the little guy around is a pleasure.

[@asbjrnkristiansen429]

Wow, it's a joy watching your Kumiko work, Mike. To me, Kumiko has this meditational feel to it. I don't mind the repetitive aspects of it, it serves to keeping me on my toes, this being fiddly work requiring a high degree of accuracy. Love your channel, keep it up and rock on.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. It is quite meditative, thats one of the reasons I like it.

[@martendavies]

A great FW article and wonderful supporting video. Now if I can withstand the cold in my shop I will start creating!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. My shop was 8 degrees yesterday morning.

[@lesliestraw4699]

I grew up watching Norm on New Yankee Workshop but Mike has the feelgood factor whatever he doe's, i always look forward to a new video from him, keep them coming , from a big fan over the pond.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jefferyholland]

As soon as you said Pink Floyd, division bell popped into my head. By far one of my most favorite when it comes to the perfect background music to anything that requires cool attention to detail if that makes sense. Very nice project Mike and congratulations on the article and the new addition to the family.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Jeff. Division Bell is a great mood setting album.

[@jimw544]

My FWW mag just arrived. Can't believe this was not on the front page. Thanks must Mike! I must try this stuff.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jim, let me know if you like the article. Its a good issue for sure.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@jimw544 Thank you Jim. There was a little in the article about the jigs, mostly just dimensions, but yes, I have more on my channel. Give it a shot, I think you'll like it.

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

Poles Apart is my favourite!

[@MikeFarrington]

A great one for sure!

[@meqt172005]

Congrats on the newest shop apprentice!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you!

[@Kingilization]

Hey Mike. Found this video after stumbling across a picture of a kumiko lantern which I fell in love with. Didnt even know this genre of wood working existed... Anyways, I made a sled and followed your method and I now have four 36" x 16" panels made up that fit without a hitch. Haven't started the infill yet, but am excited to learn that as well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is really neat to hear. I put out the video and article, I know a few people watch and read, but I wonder how many apply the method. I'm so happy to hear it has worked for you. I would really like to see what you come up with. If you can email me via my website.

[@Kingilization]

@@MikeFarrington I have a busy few weeks at work, and so the project is going to languish here for a bit. I will definitely send you an email once I get some of the infill started. Again, thanks for the video and talk to you soon.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@Kingilization No rush. Any time is fine.

[@3rd_stall]

Read the article yesterday. Did not pick up on the fact it was you. Nice Work Sir.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Hope you liked the article.

[@dDaniSahneb]

This was the best and most informative video on Kumiko I have ever seen! You explain your process so very clearly and it is very pleasing to watch you coming along with your work! Please keep on making such great videos so that more people understand the beauty, but also the complexity and difficulty of fine woodworking! Looking forward to new videos from you !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I'll have another video out soon. Stay tuned.

[@lank0817]

Congrats on the addition to your family! Love your videos!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@MaximAvs]

Great video!! And congratulations on the baby to arrive very soon!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@bg73]

Your precision is um, what's the word.... precise... Awesome work dude.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@yalikuz]

Congratulations on the article and more importantly congratulations on the new addition. Good luck with everything! Love your work and love your videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@ScottBaietti]

After seeing the kumiko lamp video in my recommendations for a few weeks I finally watched it just this morning, so good timing putting this out today!

[@MikeFarrington]

Cool. I'm happy the timing worked out for you.

[@Agatsu13]

Congrats on the new kiddo! And the FWW article. I looked behind you in the new room and thought you tore down all that beautiful wainscot work from the dining room. Then I came to my senses and realized its just the same window in another part of the house... yes I am that smart today.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you and thank you. Same window on the next floor up. Good eye.

[@AndreaArzensek]

I like how Kumiko looks at the center of the intersection. It creates those shining like circles of wood. It is a fantastic illusion that is possible only with the perfection you showed. Congrats on the FW article. I heard in the podcast about you. Best regards from Croatia

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I'm with you on the little dots, it really tricks my eye.

[@Pghpete5]

Great video. Congrats on the article too. It was a very good read.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you and thank you.

[@GregsGarage]

I have a feeling I'll use some of these techniques in projects that are completely different than what you built. The fixtures you used are top shelf.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Greg. Happy to hear you found a few useful tips.

[@kghwanadoo]

I thought I had patience , but this takes it to a whole new level.........also going to dig out my copy of Division Bell haven't listened to it for years. Thanks for the video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Division Bell still sounds as good today as it did in the mid 90s.

[@barneykennett9282]

Great to see you back Mike, fantastic video...👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@scottrevere5368]

Mike, once again a great video. Couldn't agree more with the choice of music.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Scott.

[@MarvMarshall]

Fantastic video as usual. All the best for the new kid

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. We are rapidly closing in on the due date.

[@theelectronwrangler6416]

I like your style with the voice-over.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@brettpennett1070]

Beautiful craftsmanship and a playlist pairing. nice.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@tommckenna1380]

Thanks for the shout out, Mike. And great work, too! I'm sure you'll inspire folks to try this.

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, is this THE Tom McKenna? Thank you sir.

[@woodpurposedmechanic8299]

LOL you are a brave soul putting that piece through the sander. Not a pro tip but my tip, I use a piece of MDF with a thin fence for doing small pieces through my Jet 16-32. I do small cut out pieces for my wife's painting projects that have irregular shapes like pins and such. Makes her happy when she doesn't have to sand them by hand. The last project I did was a 12X18 tray (for lack of a better term) of heart pins about 3.4" in diameter. One might think the machine would spit them out but not so, at least not on my smaller drum sander. I keep a large and small tray near the sander. Now that I've seen your jig for the plane thicknesser I'll have to get one made for myself. I had to laugh on one video when you said you spend a lot of time feeding wood through the planer. I know that feeling. I have to ask since it's been a year. Did you find a buyer or do you have some new lamps in your house.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. The sander is pretty gentle on parts, so I had some concern but I wouldn't have done it had I thought it was a 50/50 shot. I ended up selling one of the lamps, and keeping the other. I have a few in the house that I have made over the years, I'm not sure what I want to do with them.

[@patsteenburg839]

Very nice Mike. As always, well done.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Pat.

[@nathanroper5988]

Those are beautiful Mike! Congrats on your Fine Woodworking debut as well! Best wishes to you and yours with the expanding household.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Nathan.

[@thajollyman1]

Agreed! The division bell is awesome! Beautiful work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@danielcitizenman524]

Congrats on your Fine Woodworking article!Mike you are taking finish woodworking to a new level!👍👍👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@WindsorCraftDesigns]

Hey Mike. Just received my copy of Fine Woodworking. Great article you wrote on Kumiko. Congrats!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Chris. Happy to hear you liked the article.

[@maryannsterling7210]

BEAUTIFUL, and congrulations on New kiddo...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you so much 😀

[@markprochaska6756]

Keep it up man. Love the work, humor, the inside look at a real woodworker!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@charden3]

Congrats for the props from FWW! Cool project!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@res24cue14]

Love watching your content along with the calm commentary

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@toby1kenobe]

I know i always say it - but your work on this is incredible - beautiful work - so satisfying when you dropped the freshly papered panel into the frames!! thanks for sharing Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Toby. I love the feeling I get when I'm putting together a project for the final time. Satisfying is a great word to describe it.

[@ibdavidc]

Very nice! Thanks for the descriptions you gave, and congratulations on the new arrival!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jarrydbarton9402]

Awesome project. I have just finished making a bunch of jigs, now I need to make an angled sled

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Give the sled a go, its not to tuff to build.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Awesome video! Really enjoyed it. I will be making your sled at some point. I am only just now getting into the art. Thanks for the info share!

[@MikeFarrington]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@hanasun96]

That would make a fantastic airflow case

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@josephlaviolette146]

This video/article pushed me over the fence on my Fine Woodworking Unlimited sign up decision. I'm going to give this a shot this weekend I think. I wonder how it will handle a 40mm pitch

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Let me know how you like it. 40mm is fine, thats about 1 1/2". Anywhere from 1" on up would work fine.

[@cliftonobrien588]

fantastic work Mike! After a long day chiseling tile off a floor, it's nice to watch some fine craftsmanship!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you!

[@johnvanderhoof1248]

Hi Mike, just found this channel fairly recently. Your work is exquisite. I love the idea of the thickness jig. Keep up the good work, I'll be watching.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Great to have you onboard.

[@TWC6724]

Great job Mike. Congrats on FWW, that's awesome. You deserve it, your work and craftsmanship are very inspiring.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@drawnmetal5639]

Knew an article would be coming after Mike P mentioned you on the STL podcast. Congrats! Keep up the great work. New people/apprentices included.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Devin.

[@franciscomariodefreitascor1402]

Congratulations exceptional work, I loved

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@christobaben3944]

Congrats on the article in fine woodworking!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Chris.

[@chuckpechan]

Saw your article the other day in my latest Fine Woodworking magazine, way to go! Glad this popped up on my recommended videos, Nice job!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@mattkent655]

I'm jealous of the size of your shop

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you?

[@jeanniegrassi6524]

Congratulations on your article. Great job.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank yo every much.

[@vladimirrudenko8281]

Clear geometry! Nice! Very Nice, Mike! You are master!)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Great work as usual my friend

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Keith.

[@bennierheeder7015]

Division Bell is a phenomenal album!! Great vid again! Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Such a great album, thank you very much.

[@mjfister]

Mike, CONGRATS on the article AND your love of Kumiko continues to express!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Mike.

[@jcsrst]

Just awesome! I look forward to reading your article as I just subscribed to Fine Woodworking a couple of weeks ago. I am not surprised that they would want your to write an article, you are so knowledgable as well as skilled. Thank you so much for sharing! Oh and congratulations on the soon to be new addition to the family!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@kalyan19818]

i have been looking for some tutorial on kumiko.... simply brilliant. thankyou.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Hope this video helps. I have a few others on my channel as well.

[@arnoldrimmer9161]

Been looking at all types of angle jigs for kumiko to make and I think yours are the best as they have the extended registration area at the front for a block plane or a chisel if you prefer. Nice work and very inspiring!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is why I make them the way I do. I like to use both a plane and a chisel.

[@billysplinterbillysplinter7348]

You do beautiful work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@stevemiller8818]

Congratulations, Mike! Well deserved.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jbb5470]

Mike, I found this video amazing. The patience involved is evident and the outcome is beautiful! I really like the detail you added to explain the process. I am not ready to tackle something like this but definitely something in my future. Thanks for posting your video

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I try to put as much good info in as possible.

[@cospittner3526]

This content is excellent. Thank you for sharing the video!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@donjuan4087]

As usual, great workmanship and I always appreciate you sharing your methods with us. Congrats on the article as well!! AND the new addition!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@bobvogel9916]

Nice video. I'm doing a simple Kumiko project now. Going better than one would have expected. :-) Precice jigs really do help! Thanks for the ideas of where to go next.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good luck on your project.

[@joedillon6000]

Brilliant, congrats on making it to the big leagues.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Joe.

[@redcardcsgo]

A new shop apprentice? Congrats!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. We're on the home stretch, few more weeks.

[@Monsterpala]

good job, was looking to build some lamps and this will come in handy. I won t attempt this level of precision but it gives me an Idea how to do a square pattern. thank you for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

I have a few other videos on my channel, one where I show the square pattern and one where I build a couple lanterns. They may be of interest.

[@montewoods4766]

Great FWW article i like the other kumiko patterns pictured as well!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I'm happy they included a few other patterns.

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

Congrats, Mike! Well deserved recognition, dude.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Andy.

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

And congratulations on the new addition. Now the shop apprentice will have an assistant. LOL

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Hadn't thought of it that way, the shop apprentice's apprentice.

[@whoDatBeDare]

Super smart. Well done!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@lilijo7433]

MORE of this please... love it

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have a few more videos on my channel that are similar.