Lets build a Blanket Chest

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In this video I build a neat blanket chest. This is a simple build, but really fun. Follow along as I show how I build it, share some tips and as always make a few unfunny jokes.
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[@funkymonkeylovin]

Mike, I mean this in the most complimentary way possible - you embody ‘dadness’. Your corn ball jokes always make me smile and roll my eyes at the same time.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Well at least that means my videos are honest.

[@TheSMEAC]

There’s no higher calling than to be a husband and father; so for my vote, embodying “Dadness” is indeed a fine fine compliment 👍

[@funkymonkeylovin]

@@TheSMEAC Totally agree!

[@mikehuber6675]

It’s 25% of why I reach for his content!! The other 25%, is for his musical review!! 50%, being his awesome woodness.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@mikehuber6675 Thank you, thats kind.

[@officialryanelliott]

I found your channel back in March earlier this year and have been hooked ever since. I'd like to thank you for what you do and for taking the time to share it with us. I have picked up so many tips and have been shown a new level of meticulous precision that I'd personally aim to achieve being 25. These videos are incredibly relaxing, humorous, and visually appealing to watch, Big thanks for everything Mike😎

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the very kind words. Keep watching and I'll keep posting.

[@hallonhasch]

Just opened a beer, its friday AND a new mike ferrington video!! Is this real life?

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Nice!

[@jandrewmore]

Is this just fantasy?

[@korycoster3586]

Caught in a landslide

[@anthonydtobias]

No escape from reality

[@thomasnourse7506]

Agree! Hard to beat on a Friyay afternoon

[@ezraswanson325]

Hello from Michigan I built two toy boxes a year ago, one of cherry, another of red oak. Hand cut 48 dovetails on each one. Great work Mike, you sir, are a true craftsman

[@MikeFarrington]

That wounds like a lot of dovetails. Well done.

[@airnashville3883]

I've been doing fine woodworking for over 40 years and I always learn something watching your videos. Thanks for making them and for your format of doing narration over the video; so much better than attempting to get it in while working.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@steverichofsky1576]

I just used my Double Taper Sanding Disc yesterday. It is amazing! My project was just some 3/4 x 1 back banding to add to a bunch of door casing. It got rid of the saw marks and left the edges buttery smooth. It also revealed how much deflection I'm getting from my table saw blade. I highly recommend it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Alway neat to hear success stories.

[@stevenriviere1496]

I love the design and the look if the chest. And you’re right cherry is wonderful to work with.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@zephyr1408]

I built two tables out of that & waited a month to get it! The customer was an Electrical Engineer and trust me he looked over those tables closely! But he was satisfied & paid the bucks! Smells good! Money that’s is !👊

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@brodystowers8092]

That was such a slick move at 0:53 !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. A neat feature of that planer.

[@Hatchmade]

Totally agree. Osmo and cherry is awesome.

[@MikeFarrington]

Super nice for sure.

[@Uli_Krosse]

I especially liked three things in this video: 1) The Felder F700 2) The final product 3) Your sense of humor Please never change, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@Rangemaster26]

While it's a wonderful thing to have all the tools and equipment that makes up a shop like yours, it's no substitute for skill, talent, imagination, and experience. You have it all. One thing I noticed in this video is everything is clean. Work space, benches, tools, hands... when you're working with high-end wood, it's not a good thing to have the work marred by hand prints, tool scuffs, work bench dents & scratches, etc. I really like the way you work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@felipep.4022]

That shaper is a beast! Wow. (Although it’s also slightly terrifying, given the power that thing must have 😉). Then you whipped out that bronze Lie Nielsen #4 and my tool envy went into overdrive… I had to rewatch that section a few times because I thought I might be seeing the ultimate unicorn: a L.N. Bronze 4 1/2! I have seen and held in my hands exactly ONE of those in my life, and damn what I’d be willing to pay for one if L.N. ever made it again…. Drool worthy. Great video as usual, and neat project!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. The shaper is nice. The bronze #4 is a very nice tool for sure. I have a cast 4 1/2, I don't like it, its too wide and takes too much effort. The unicorn in the bronze #4.

[@felipep.4022]

@@MikeFarrington Ah yes fair point! I have an old Bailey 4 1/2 that I restored with a hock iron and love using, but given the width I do need to keep it to a pretty fine shaving... otherwise it's quite a workout! :-) Dang it, this conversation has me visiting the L.N. web site now... My wallet is getting nervous. 🙂

[@BKMakes]

Waking up to more Mike Farmington, nice! Not sure if that sounds right, but you know what I mean. Sweet Felder! Subtly sweet BTTF t-shirt too!!🤙🏻

[@MikeFarrington]

Rock on!

[@twobitwoodworker]

Welcome to the boudoir room... Looks great, Mike. Thanks for the video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@dannielfriedrichsen7226]

Beautiful and simple piece. Yes, cherry is a lovely wood. I enjoy the clips of the clouds/snow/kids/sunsets...

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@natewhite8735]

Fantastic video! I look forward to the next one!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Coming soon!

[@checkyoself9]

I miss the reward for watching all the way through. 🙂 My dad had a chest of plywood when he was young and it was destroyed by black mold in the days of floppy disks, VCR tapes, and cassettes. 😉 I kept the hardware and vowed to create a worthy replacement. I may have found that piece. I’ve studied and enjoyed your work for a long time, Mike, and it would be great to have your influence share this father-son project.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Send me an email when you're done with yours.

[@dngriffiths8105]

Yet another home run, Mike. I believe I can speak for a great many when I say we always appreciate it when you come out to play. Thanks a ton.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@busomite]

I appreciate your attention to the small details. Taking your time to make sure the cedar insert was square is an example of that. PS the new toy looks like a serious upgrade over a router table for the things it can do.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@glencrandall7051]

Well, it's pretty much all been said. About all I can add is that I agree.👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Glen.

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

that tip for using marking gauge to mark out your safe glue area... genius... im gonna try to remember that one. thanks for the nugget!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats a good one for sure.

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

what would u say, measurement-wise, is the right safe zone to leave?

[@MikeFarrington]

@@TreeOfLifeWoodworking I think something around 1/16" would be ok.

[@siddhrajdhadhal8372]

The neatness that you work with is commendable

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@realpdm]

That turned out really nice. That is an impressive new tool also. Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks for watching!

[@glen291184]

Mike without fail always learn something new from watching your videos this one checking your off cut on the panel and add some CA glue to help strengthen it 👏🏻👏🏻 brilliant

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad to help

[@glen291184]

And your 10 out of 10 for replies 🙌🏻

[@AnthonyScolaro1]

Congrats on that awesome shaper! Great build and beautiful shop by the way.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@artinwood21]

Hi Mike. Thanks for sharing your work. My wife and I wait for your videos like a Star Wars movie!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, that is a high compliment, unless you dislike the Star Wars movies....

[@teacher_of_the_arcane5399]

I always loved working with cherry ... beautiful with watco danish oil finish (we used to buy in fifty gallon drums). I had a chisel point mortising machine (3/8 inch), and a single end tenoning machine to do the joinery. Blanket chests were always a pleasant project !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gvente87]

Mike- long time watcher, first time commenter. I think that ‘thing’ you can’t explain about the chamfer on the underside of a top, is the shadow line it often creates.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. You may be right.

[@jordancalhouncom]

I am not sure exactly what it is, but something about your videos always gets me pumped up to get out into the show and make something. Very nice piece, and I totally agree with you about a chamfer on the undersides of tops like that.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@AquaPeet]

I see a lot of handplaning woodworkers clear the plane every pass so you're not weird about it! Awesome build, it looks stunning and the joinery was very interesting to see! :)

[@jandrewmore]

Same, I've also noticed in my inexpert hands that not removing the shaving leads to clogging.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Sometimes I see people let the shavings pile up a foot out of the top of the plane, I just want to reach into the screen and clear them.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐Really nice blanket chest! This is one of Grammy's (my wife) request. Once I have my shop up and running, this is definitely on the "To Build" List. I will be referencing back to your video for sure, thank you for sharing. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

[@MikeFarrington]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TheSMEAC]

Sweet and easy build 👍 I’m sure I say “easy” in part because you always do a fine job of foreseeing needs/improvements you can make to fit/finish/functionality (using the grate while intentionally opening up more cedar surface area, chamfering to avoid picks in fabric, going the extra mile to cut haunches, etc…). The number one thing I appreciate and have over these past years from you is not organization per se, but that you organize and approach projects and problems, in an organized manner mentally first; that makes the execution far easier. You’d have made a fine Operations Officer at the battalion level. Hope you and the family are doing well!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@cassidionline2002]

Aquabats is easily one of my top 5 ska bands, and your analysis of ska and the use of trombones was spot on. Oh, the furniture build was great, too.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. Great band for sure.

[@ericmattinen4728]

Love the shaper! If it ever comes up missing, I have no idea where it went...really!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! That would be a tuff move. This thing isn't light.

[@hmmmm9821]

nice work and kudos for being the only youtuber to use biscuits in a video hahah

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you 😋

[@williamellis8993]

Great blanket chest, Mike. Love your humor (cluster joke was great). Bill

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@Baudesign]

Very enjoyable video for me this morning. Thanks Mike. Have a nice day.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks, you too!

[@garynelles]

Another good video Mike! Keep up the good work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks! Will do!

[@christopler3327]

Thanks Mike, great video as always!

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure!

[@artszabo1015]

You are an excellent craftsman and I never get bored watching your videos. Top notch all the way. Art from Ohio

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you!

[@mikerogers6020]

thanks for the new video.....used your sanding disk this morning..Boom

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is great to hear Mike.

[@godetaj]

I"ve been a fan for a while, but the Aquabats reference just raised your stock in my book. All systems go!

[@MikeFarrington]

That period of music is somehow just forgotten. The Aquabats are great.

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Masterfully done! Love the humor thrown in as well! 👍👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you kindly!

[@jerrystark3587]

Excellent blanket chest. Well done! BTW: The Super Rad? Utterly insane. I love it!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jerry.

[@chrisstearns10]

Top shelf work, looks awesome👍👍I love the Aquabats too😁 Juniper is a pleasure to turn on the late, makes the shop smell amazing 😁

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@mattelias721]

Awesome, Mike. I'm glad you did this project for yourself and family. Your content always teaches me something new, and I appreciate that you're willing to pass on you skills, tips, and woodworking hacks. Thanks.

[@MikeFarrington]

I appreciate that!

[@MrMarkraffaele]

Thanks for the video. We have missed you

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@anarablehill5691]

Why you only have 200k subs is beyond my comprehension. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is very nice to say, thank you. I'll keep posting as long as a few keep watching.

[@realityanalyst]

Even though his work is top-notch, he doesn't upload content too often for the algorithm to promote his channel.

[@anarablehill5691]

@@realityanalyst Ah. That makes sense. Thing is, it's probably why he continually gets better at his craft which is what we actually want despite what the algorithm says. I'm glad you commented because it gives me the opportunity to say that I wasn't belittling 200k subs, that's great! I just see less talented and less entertaining wood workers with 800k, but as you said, they post a lot of (watered down) videos. They are also talented.

[@MikeFarrington]

​@@anarablehill5691 Thank you. Mother algorithm has her demands, that is for sure. I think my channel will always be boutique because of the projects I tackle, the tools I use, construction methods, etc. Sometimes I wonder if I posted more would I get more views, maybe, but I'm trying to keep a good balance between work, and kids/family.

[@anarablehill5691]

@@MikeFarrington Oh I get it. Success is measured in different ways with 8.5 billion opinions on what that is. Ours are alike.

[@gateway1600]

Congrats on your Fine Woodworking article.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@whitexeno]

You know its going to be a good day when mike posts a video

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@jcsrst]

Clean and elegant design simplicity that is pleasing to the eye! You make it look easy 😉

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! 😊

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

incidentally, "Groove Bottom" was my stage name when I was in a Hot Chocolate cover band

[@bluecurlygirl]

This made me giggle. Thanks. "Groove bottom", what a name.

[@MikeFarrington]

Haha! We are on the same wave length. I was thinking about calling my funk cover band Groove Bottom.

[@flutter1woodcraft]

2:10 Air guitar noted and appreciated..

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@swampy1584]

Fantastic job

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bartloncke9359]

Awesome wood to work with, cherry. It has been ages since I was commissioned to do a project with cherry. So the lumber remaining in my depot will stay there..... until I reach the age of Christian Becksvoort, way passed my retirement and then I can finally start milling with cherry again

[@MikeFarrington]

Funny how things work. I always push cherry to my clients. Its not popular right now so its relatively cheap, unlike walnut. Often the difference in price can swing someone.

[@gsawoodworking969]

Awesome as always. Love the new shaper

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@suzisaintjames]

Fun fact: I've seen tops with three wide boards and a sliver in back. The way they made this work is... Three boards form the top and the skinny board is fixed to the top of the chest. The hinges are then placed between the top and the skinny board. Depending on the hinges you use, this three + one board helps keep too much stress on the back and causing the upper edge of the back to split and tear at the hinge screws. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is a good way to solve the problem.

[@BushPilotB]

My wife caught me lately saying a bit loudly: "f*ck yes", everything time you post a new video hahaha. I'm in the process of renovating our new house after immigrating to Sweden and I didn't have had time to set up my shop so watching you is a bit of a substitute to remedy the lack of doing shop projects. Thanks for the great content!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@JimPudar]

The cedar bottom ended up gorgeous! Nice build - I'm excited to see what you do with the shaper once you amass some more cutters :D

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have bought a few cutters, just enough to get going. Next up is a power feeder.

[@original-benandez]

Beautiful mate, no other words for it. Simple, yet stylish, classic but modern.

[@MikeFarrington]

Many thanks!

[@domeniclupo644]

That’s an awesome trick with the sanding saw blade. Would love to see a video on that. Such a great way to remove blade marks left behind.

[@johndoe6032]

It’s his taper sanding disc and you can buy one using the link in the video detail. You can’t just use a normal blade or disc with a sanding disc stuck to it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have a video on my channel demonstrating the disc. I try not to push it too much in my videos.

[@MixingGBP]

That is a one nice piece you made there.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@167curly]

Handsomely simple looking chest there, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Phil.

[@TWC6724]

Love the “Maruchan” Instant lunch shirt. I lived on that stuff in college. Heck, with inflation, I’m still living on it!! 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I love that shirt. Im right there with ya. I have eaten truck loads of that stuff.

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Very nice work Mike, love cherry wood too!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@graveurgraveur2691]

Very well done!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@alanrahlf9603]

Great video as always. Making one of these has been on my TODO list for a while now... will definitely need to refer back to this again at some point.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jandrewmore]

Love your t-shirt and cargo pants. Pretty much the same look I rock when I'm in my shop. Now I just need to put in a lot of effort to catch up to you in terms of skill. But at least I've got the wardrobe down, and that's a start! :)

[@MikeFarrington]

If you have the wardrobe down, you are most of the way there.

[@jandrewmore]

@@MikeFarrington You definitely make it _look_ that easy! Keep up the good work.

[@kentrichardson9070]

Years ago I worked for a wonderful cabinet maker and I remember asking him “ how do you know how much glue to put on?” Always hear his voice answer when I’m in a glue up,” just the right amount “ Words of wisdom from our mentors.Also, cherry was Jamie’s favourite wood as it gets ‘richer ‘ with time. I also love Osmo and ska.

[@MikeFarrington]

Its an experience thing for sure. But the only way to get to know how much glue is just right, is to practice.

[@Flinn65742]

Yes!! Another video! Dude I hope you put out more stuff. I just recently discovered your videos and have been checking daily for new content. Keep it up man!

[@MikeFarrington]

More to come!

[@Jamie-Lynch]

Great build Mike! My shop is in storage while we finish renovating our house and I can’t wait to get it unpacked and start building again. Your videos are an inspiration. I love the shirt collection - especially the subtle reference to Back to the Future in this one.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That Back to the Future shirt is great for sure.

[@jimk4267]

Great video. I too prefer to hand bevel the undersides of table tops and lids. Don't know why. More tactile perhaps? Winter is right around the corner. Time to get back in the shop and binge watch some Farrington!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yup, its get back in the shop time for sure. I just cleaned my heaters yesterday.

[@realityanalyst]

Excellent as always. Wish you all the best!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@hansangb]

Thanks Mike. In lieu of Patreon, got the plans. And you helped me decide on which wood I was going to use for my entertainment center build. TY!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the support.

[@zacharywong483]

Stupendous video as always, Mike! You have captured your process so well on video! Your voice over adds so much information to your footage!

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thanks!

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Always Pro level work, Thanks for sharing it Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks for watching!

[@simonvongunten9288]

Awesome project! And a nice new toy for your shop - the shaper! Take care working with it! It's not just a bigger uter table. I would highly recommend adding a safety feature like a Suva Frässchutz or a similar contraption from Aigner. Those might be hard to get in the states but since you are able to get european machines like the Felder you shold be able to find a supplier. I tryed to ad links but apparently it didn't go throu.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have a few more things one order, but they have not shipped out yet. Meaning, the look and safety of the shaper will change in the next few videos.

[@veronica5896]

Awesome build, as always! Your work and your videos are just amazing - I really enjoy watching them.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you like them!

[@homerj1640]

Your videos are so entertaining. Thanks for taking the time to share these projects with us. Timothy Wilmots does not make videos anymore, but has an impressive collection of tools including a similar shaper. (Awesome machines) I sense a shaper cutter cabinet in Mike's future.

[@MikeFarrington]

Timothy and I have the same shaper and same table saw. I have plans for cutter storage. I will see if I can make a video of it.

[@philwhite7404]

Your old stomping grounds make the Saroyan Hardwoods shirt make more sense haha

[@MikeFarrington]

Yup, this beach is about 8 miles down the way from Saroyan in Vista.

[@jimrosson6702]

Very nice beautiful work

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@csbatimar7094]

Well done, I love it. Thanks Mike. (Csaba from Hungary )

[@MikeFarrington]

Many thanks!

[@jbb5470]

Outstanding build and video as always! Thank you for posting

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure!

[@patseevers262]

Very nicely done Sir!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you kindly!

[@marc-andreduhamel-gendron585]

Awesome work as usual Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sportsman1824]

Totally 🍒 blanket chest... your work is always first class

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mattholman9064]

Love this project! To me, you are the Bob Ross of carpentry! I mean that in the most complementary way!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is a very high compliment. I grew up watching Bob Ross.

[@tfarris1]

The new shaper! Also looking forward to Quick and Dirty opening for Ace Tone

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! That would be a great concert.

[@jdanderson6400]

I design my own projects and have never used a "plan" for anything. However, I am buying your plan for this project simply to support you. I also bought your Kumiko box at Modern Bungalow in Denver. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. That is very kind of you.

[@jlinkhart]

Gorgeous

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@masontejera506]

Wonderful video as always Mike!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrGeroth]

Awesome thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

You bet!

[@johndingmansr.5895]

Great video Mike and a great blanket chest!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@awade4232]

Another beautiful piece of furniture Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you like it

[@benjboyle]

Beautiful piece!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@mandyleeson1]

Very clean, simple and beautiful chest, Mike. I can't believe how big those apprentices are getting.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. They are growing up quick.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Just great, Mike. Very groovy project!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Rob.

[@seanrodgers7327]

Looking good Mike! I hope Felder picked you up as a sponsor, that would be rad.

[@MikeFarrington]

No, I wish. I'd be willing to change the name of my shop the Felder Boardroom if they would be willing. I like their tools.

[@kentneil7100]

I really love your work Mike and thank you for sharing

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure, thank you for watching.