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[@negotiableaffections]

What a transition piece, Michael its both 'kitchen' & 'livingroom' furniture. You got it just right.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks so much!!

[@margeryk000]

What an awesome build! You will never regret the extra time and effort you put into making this piece so perfectly. Looking forward to seeing the countertops!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@jpphoton]

@@MichaelAlm and if only our in-office statesmen did their jobs with the same passion. now about that background music ..

[@StephenHughesJelen]

Next time, try putting the hole saw in the drill press, and reduce the speed a little... Really enjoying the build!

[@ToddSandercock]

And using a vacuum to pull the chips out at the same time seems to make a huge difference

[@alexc-ml3xy]

The cove cut to visually separate the legs is a great move.

[@76fazza]

Don’t you mean louvre?

[@Makerr8]

I'm so excited to see how the whole house will look once you're done. everything so far has looked amazing!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks!! We're getting close!

[@chriscaine1776]

I went some time without watching any of his videos, but this kitchen build caught my eye, and has very much so reinvigorated my interest. I personally love Seeing all the modern takes on an older aesthetic after people just spent the last the last 15 years removing hardwood features, crown moldings, and built-in features. It's an aesthetic choice that comes for about 5 years every other decade, so it's always interesting to see how 15-20 years changes something.

[@nixhixx]

The sink panels look 1000 times better!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks! It had to be done

[@KodamariDesign]

This looks SO GOOD! Putting the cove detail in really made the piece, so glad you decided on that!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Mary!! That means a lot coming from you. 🙌

[@cmclaren7]

Michael, that design not only looks better than the original, it will be easier to keep clean. I hate toe kicks as they are difficult to keep clean and become disgusting with time. Just leave a little space for my vacuum to clean. You were right to continue the drawer design to the peninsula. Can't wait for the quartz countertops!

[@rae-makes]

Awesome video, as usual! To get a clean edge with the hole saw, pre-drill all the way through, then run the hole saw backwards for a few seconds at the start of the cut. Then flip your piece over and do the same on the other side. Then you can use the hole saw normally to cut all the way through without worrying. No edge scribing needed! ✌🏻

[@Clipwatcher666]

Why so complicated? Start the hole from one side, even backwards if you want to, drill about halfway through. At least the centering drill must poke out the back side. Then flip the board and finish from the other side. Clean in clean out no tearout

[@rae-makes]

@@Clipwatcher666I usually pre-drill on the drill press because it's easier to make sure it's drilling square to the surface than free handing it with a hand drill. But either way works!

[@mattelias721]

If you absolutely must use a hole saw, this is the way... backward-run pre-score... and wear wrist braces.

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

Mr. Alm, this house renovation series has been a huge comfort for me during a very chaotic year in my life. Even if this series reached 100 parts, I would watch all of them. Your attention to detail and fun builds are what I appreciate the most about your designs. You don't follow the awful current trend of flat, minimalistic redecorating; you bring a good art deco vibe to what is otherwise a white and brown home. The preserved arches especially make me happy. These minor details make your home sparkle. I can only imagine what a little color would bring to such an already beautiful house. I'm going to be moving in a couple of years, and when I do, I cannot wait to use your videos as inspiration for my own home. Keep up the good work!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Everything is looking fantastic! This skeleton is very stylish. Looking forward to seeing the final piece!

[@CiCis_Mom]

Excellent! Fabulous! Beautiful! Wonderful design! ALL the adjectives :D The only thing that kind of made me tilt my head were the cabinet and drawer pulls. I love the clean, minimalist look. I would round the corners though. I am a fairly clumsy person and I would be catching my clothes, my hips, and my legs on those things. Tears and bleeding would ensue. You get the picture.

[@benruniko]

I used to watch Woodworking shows and shows like This old house on PBS when I was young in the 90s. I always loved watching things be made and imagining all the things I could make if I had the right tools. Those shows often had overbearing tool sponsors. Like, even a ten year old kid picked up on how awkward some of the ad reads were. Yours were short and to the point, letting your use on screen speak louder than words. This is the best way I have seen to be sponsored from an audience perspective. Well done on the great woodworking as well as video making!

[@paulpalmer9970]

Omg the amount of people who know so much more about woodwork is unbelievable just let the bloke make what he wants and give up on the so called advice,it’s me me i know more than you,

[@benruniko]

@@paulpalmer9970 i was complimenting him. I had no advice or criticism. I said he was doing it the best.

[@elijahemerson92]

Some clamping cauls with a 45 degree notch in them sort of like a Pac-Man shaped block would protect that edge in a situation where you need to keep the edge clean. Since you’re rounding over it’s not a problem. I also saw someone commented using the off cuts with double stick tape which can work as well. Great build!

[@LewHarriman]

Great recovery, adding tat cove to the center legs! An inspired solution to an otherwise *very* difficult moment in the project.

[@DickvanZanten]

Trick for the holesaws: drill relieve hole against the inside edge of the hole first. The saw then can get rid of the sawdust and givesa LOT better reult and cuts cleaner.

[@jerenable]

I use hole saws in my drill press when I can makes it a lot easier and less wrist breaking

[@slavetabitha]

I hope you make the bar chairs also! Loving the build. Good way to end the day. Brings me joy when i see a new video pop up on my phone ❤️😊

[@dimarc67]

Great build, as always! Marius Hornberger revealed a good hole saw tip. Drill the pilot hole first, run the hole saw backward just enough to establish the circular kerf, then drill a hole just inside the kerf and finish up with the hole saw. All the dust gets ejected through the hole along the kerf, cutting down on dust, friction, and heat. Makes for very smooth operation. (I also set the drill for low-speed/high-torque, reduces large whole saw tooth speed -- larger radius = higher tooth speed).

[@thomlipiczky9021]

Very nice piece, Michael. The exoskeleton looks great. One thing I've learned from over 35 yrs as a contractor and finish carpenter, though, is that a hidden screw from the outboard legs of the peninsula into the floor will make sure that the bumps it will surely get won't tweak the cabinets away from the wall. Also, squaring blocks in the inside corners of the frame. But otherwise, only positive comments!

[@michaellogan8359]

The piece is gorgeous, but my favorite detail in the video is the drawer in the background labeled "Taxidermy Eyes."

[@mattelias721]

I was wondering if anyone else would catch this. If anyone here is a new viewer to Mike's channel and had the same 'wtf' moment, go to his very early content and look at the jawdropping sculpture work he makes that replicates taxidermy, except with wood. Amazing.

[@diamondperidot]

The cabinets are gorgeous and I can’t wait to see the beautiful quartz countertops.

[@kevinjohnson007]

The cove cut in the beefy center was a stroke of brilliance!! ❤ The entire project is amazing

[@ericwilliams538]

Hole saws are definitely wrist breakers!!! Whenever possible, I always clamp my piece to my drill press bass, and use the hole saw in the drill press. That way, the holes come out more accurately than using a regular drill by hand.

[@jimbecker5675]

That was an excellent way to cap the cabinetry part of the project. The revision to make it more like a free-standing unit was the perfect choice. Bravo!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Jim!!

[@RadleyBO0]

While I do enjoy seeing woodworking videos of all kinds, I especially love seeing videos of woodworkers making furniture for personal use. Don't get me wrong, seeing someone make a cool table to sell is fun and all, but when you are your own client, it makes the work more genuine and means the finished product is that much more ambitious and cool. It also gives you the freedom to change your mind and try new things, instead of rigidly making something to someone else's specifications/tastes. All that to say, I love this series and I adore this piece of furniture. You are very talented and your work is top notch!

[@fredparsons5134]

Beautiful build! One thing for sure, working with good hardwood like that oak just makes the process better and a nice finished product.

[@cgr6513]

Another beautiful job - your attention to detail in both the design and execution is truly impressive!

[@Obtuse94]

Insane. You truly are a master woodworker and artist. Thank you for sharing.

[@joewhite917]

Since you precut the 45 degree edge, if you had used the cut offs from the 45 degree cut and use them to apply the clamp pressure without damaging the edge.

[@markkaes3144]

What an AMAZING piece of furniture! Chomps = mesquite Like the exoskeleton! I also love pattern routing. Curves add to life…

[@mrsawiggins]

This cabinet is beautiful.

[@cvh627]

Woodworkers source came in clutch for me and I wouldn’t have thought to see what they offered without your videos. I’m working on restoring some dining room chairs and they use 3/8 inch plywood for the seat and using 1/2 inch wouldn’t really work. I could only find it at woodcraft around me and it was incredibly expensive, I saved a bunch of money and was able to avoid having a bunch of waste by using them.

[@MichaelAlm]

That’s awesome!!

[@paulwhite1975]

I normally don’t comment on these type of videos. But I just wanted to compliment you that island looks great!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!

[@pauline_diy]

This is beautiful. I love your videos because you teach well. Don’t ever change your style. Very well done!

[@richardparsons7012]

For frames like that, you would do well treating them like doors. Get the assembly done, and then final dimension them down to fit the cabinet. No worries about damage via knocks or clamping that way. It's useful if you are using your clamping to take out twist in the assembly, because you're not needing to use any packing in your glue up.

[@brettmcgarette1439]

You are an amazing designer and woodworker, really enjoy your work!

[@hblomqvist]

What a transformation. So lovely.

[@lewisitaliano661]

To save the trouble of the mitred glue up on the frame, you could glue them up square and then rip through the mitre on the panel saw once it’s a glued frame

[@JBLewis]

I think I've seen Ron Paulk taking the pattern making process once step further into the meta: where you have essentially three 90 degree arcs to pattern, you only really need to perfect one. Then you apply that pattern to another pattern three times, and finally apply that pattern to make the legs.

[@Gazman299]

It's beautiful. You are a very skilled young man. Well done. My only suggestion (but it's probably too late now) is to put an 1/8" moisture barrier pad on the bottom of the feet. It's a kitchen; the floor gets wet sometimes. Either from spills, or just cleaning.

[@nickhenscheid369]

Two options for the miters (I have made that exact mistake before). First, could have assembled the miters first, let them dry, then assemble panels w/ the pre-glued mitered legs, then final assembly. Second, as you mentioned, could assemble first and cut miters after. Can be a bit tricky if your assembly is large but the "sacrificial fence/T-fence" method helps here. Cool design BTW!

[@malloryrobinson6418]

Love how the build turned out! Can’t wait to see the next update on the kitchen. I can’t remember if you have shared what style appliances you have chosen, will they be stainless steel ? Or more of a retro style to go with the style of the kitchen?

[@imsoawesome2013]

one thing i have found useful when making router templates is using the laser cutter to get the initial form for making the good template. if you are able to get a decent cut on 1/4 in lauan it is good enough for one cut to make the master template out of 3/4 ply. at lest it would be better than wrestling with the hole saw which sucks.

[@kerrydaz]

That looks absolutely beautiful. I have a thing for white oak and your whole kitchen is just fantastic. the rounded corners look beautiful. Just wow. I wish I had your abilities and tools! I would love to make a white oak bathroom vanity! Your build is definitely inspiring. Maybe someday!

[@ImpyChan]

This kitchen is a work of art! I do wonder... If your cabinet is tight to the wall and all the inside edges are rounded, what happens with a baseboard? Will there not be one? Will you have one but it just overlaps a bit of that oak where it butts up against the peninsula? Will it continue underneath the peninsula?

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!! That's a challenging transition for sure. I didn't round over the edges against the wall, so I will butt the baseboard up against the living room side. The kitchen side has an oak cap from the fridge surround and that's all it needs. I templated under the cabinet so I can put base on the underside, but it's nearly impossible to see, so that will be a thin piece of flat stock to cover the gap between the drywall and the tile.

[@ImpyChan]

@@MichaelAlm That sounds lovely. Are you planning for particularly tall baseboards? Our early 1950s house with coved ceilings has ridiculously short base trim, maybe only an inch and a half tall at the most, but that always struck me as a bit odd proportionally.

[@MichaelAlm]

They'll be about 7-8". a little taller than the last set. I've seen those 50's moldings and agree they're a little off.

[@3326jd]

WOW!!! This may be my favorite piece you have built.

[@larry78cj7]

Hole saw. Use the drill press medium to high speed, use a vacuum or air compressor to keep the cut clear of saw dust. You can also drill a hole on the line, just so the dust can get out of the kerf.

[@h.michaelhansen8220]

I agree to use the drill press, however, the larger the diameter of the hole the slower the speed should be set. I would probably set the rpm at around 500 to 600 for that size hole.

[@larry78cj7]

@@h.michaelhansen8220 the higher speed gets the dust out of the kerf better, but you have to go slow or you’ll heat up the saw and ruin the temper.

[@toolsarecool]

So much fun to follow this build. Your approach is thoughtful and pragmatic, with a pinch of OCD. The results truly speak for themselves. Bravo & greets from Kirkland across the lake 😎

[@SteveBellCreates]

Michael the quality of your work is fabulous I’m loving the whole kitchen build it’s top notch and a great video as always

[@ericheft6184]

Looks amazing. As always thank you for sharing your process and finished pieces. I really like the trick for scribing the feet to make them all level.

[@naturallymarisa]

That sanding pad made me drool. I still use the "spare wood block out of the discard bin" method. 😂

[@conqu2]

Those legs are showstopping! I can't believe how much of a difference that cove down the middle made!

[@gregpowell7097]

I like all the product placements

[@bradb8292]

The 8th leg is a domino leg! Great series.

[@dastew]

This channel is quickly becoming my favorite

[@vladeckk21]

Your kitchen is fabulous. I love everything about the new island, especially the curves.

[@mattelias721]

You nailed the transition from kitchen to living room, dude. Several people recommended, and I'll add a 3rd/4th, make the opportunity to seal the endgrain of your legs where it contacts the floor. I'd use a quick-drying epoxy. Mopping will cause dirty water to wick up into your work and discolor it. I would not trust the Rubio if you happened to do that approach. Overall, though I know you're probably anxious to be done with this reno, all of us secretly hope it never ends. Oh, and you do some of the best sponsor stuff on YT. Sadly, I won't be getting any shop snacks because I have two teenage boys, so my go-to snack is "leftover [insert category here]" merely to keep 'fridge throughput going.

[@Dragonited]

Yes, hole saws are a pain to use. I have one tip I learned from another woodworking channel, though I can't remember which. It is to after you have marked out where the hole will be or made the first scoring cut you drill another smaller hole or several depending on the size of the hole saw with a forstner bit on the waste side that intersects with the kerf of the hole saw to help eject the saw dust that the hole saw makes which causes the hole saw to bind up all the time and causes exesive heat that duls the hole saw. I hope that will help in the future. Sometimes, putting the hole saw in reverse after the pilot hole is made and just before the hole saw teeth make contact will create a better edge for the hole saw before you change back to clockwise to saw out the rest of the hole. This is especially good when drilling in plastics or metal but only to make the initial scoring since it will cut badly in reverse but more cleanly since it's not as aggressive that way. It will also help to sharpen the teeth of the hole saw, which can be a bit tricky, though can be done with small profiled files. Limiting the heat will help keep the teeth sharp by using the above tip with reliefe holes to help eject the saw dust and to pause the hole sawing and dipp the whole thing in water to cool it off.

[@dimarc67]

Marius Hornberger revealed this tip. I used it when building a torsion-top workbench with 6" holes in the table-top sides. I drilled the pilot hole first, ran the hole saw backward just enough to establish the circular kerf, then drilled a 3/8" hole just inside the kerf and finished with the hole saw. Also ran the drill set to low-speed/high-torque. All the dust gets ejected through the hole along the kerf, and the low-speed/high-torque balances the whole saw tooth speed (larger radius = higher tooth speed). Makes for very smooth operation.

[@Baggins_lover]

I don’t even know if Chomps are available in my country, but can you imagine a teryaki beef flavoured stick?! Yum!!!!

[@microplastique]

a dark green or dark red marble or similar looking stone would look beautiful on your cabinets

[@jimknott183]

Try the Spyder hole saw kit. I think much better than those conventional Milwaukee ones you used. They extract the plug a lot easier…no prying required. Beautiful cabinets!

[@Mebeknob]

Love this! It could be cool to do lighting under it and in the toe kicks of the other cabinets….

[@nyshanelson2252]

Absolutely remarkable! Your attention to detail and esthetics are amazing! Lucky you!

[@Quest2chill]

Great job Michael, maybe add some protection on the base of the feet to guard against wet floor..

[@sniperpickaxemc]

My favourite snack would have to be beef jerky. If they managed to put that flavour into an easy snackable package that I wouldn't eat in one go, I would probably buy it. Also heads up from a woodwork student, I winced when you reached over the table saw at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="300">5:00</a>. I'm still learning saw margins so I'm not going to tell you that you were too close, but please continue to look out for your hands. (it like your hands were in the red zone which typically is avoided to be extra safe) I look forward to your next video!

[@sniperpickaxemc]

I also love the cove idea

[@MichaelAlm]

Good suggestion on both! I have a comfort level with the table saw that is higher than most because I've used it a lot, but that's also a great thing to say right before you get hurt. I appreciate the reminder. (It's also a Sawstop so there's another layer of safety)

[@sniperpickaxemc]

@@MichaelAlm Opps, I forgot about that. (dont mind my uninformed danger senses tingling this time) I feel a lot better knowing that your hands are going to be safe long enough to make more videos. Question, where do you get your veneers from? I got some for my major project and you could clearly see the grain showing that it was 4 joined planks rather than what looks to be continuous, (how do you find veneers that have such a nice grain match?)

[@MichaelAlm]

This one came from a local hardwood dealer Cross Cut. You can order them online, but I find there's no substitute to going and seeing them in person. the guy let me leaf through their pile till I found one that looked right. Also, there are also several ways they cut veneers flat cut, plain cut, quarter cut, rotary sawn, etc. All of which have a different look and different pricing. It's worth a deep dive on the internet to learn more so you buy the right stuff.

[@bobromero2485]

Your artistic is at another level. I’m in awe!

[@wernerpfeifer]

Incredibly beautiful design!👍👍👍

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@TheTrullGallery]

Hey Michael! Nice job (as usual). As a router freak for decades, I couldn't help noticing you drop your router bits all the way into your colets. That could cause a problem. The top of a router bit shaft is sometimes milled a bit smaller, and that can cause the bit to creep no matter how tight the colet is. I'm sure you can guess how I learned that. 😅

[@MichaelAlm]

Good to know!!

[@kevinf3641]

Wow, love the finished product- amazing looking kitchen

[@jewdd1989]

Finally I’ve been waiting for your furniture style cabinets!!! Absolutely thrilled with the shape and design

[@MichaelAlm]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jewdd1989]

Your kitchen is turning out amazing! I love the curves and rounded edges, absolutely compliments the style and era of your house. I love kitchen/vanity cabinets that give off furniture style with a frame and legs and I think this piece beautifully incorporates it all together. And I don’t mind sponsorships at all, I’ve learned so much from years of your content and this ability and skill you have in teaching that taking time to hear who else supports you is the least we can do! Take care, thank you for sharing

[@qapla]

That was a good move. That cabinet really doe set off that particular cabinet in that location. Well Done! Adding that small leg for support will most likely prove to be a much needed addition. Over time, it will be worth all the time and effort to add it. I might have been inclined to have put some felt under each of those legs to soften any noise on the tile floor. BTW - I would like to see "peppered beef" for the Chomps.

[@keithomuiri]

Another great video, with tonnes of detail. For me, as an Irish viewer (and UK too), theres a very famous chocolate bar from Cadbury, called Chomp, so I cant take any other flavour, especially savoury seriously :P

[@williamellis8993]

It looks great and it all fits together perfectly. Everything complements everything else. I'm surprised you didn't do an SB plank on it lol. Bill

[@forestaeon]

Everything is looking so good. You've come a long way from the frame making jig I started which got me following you! For your next iteration of the panels, I think making some wooden relief art would be cool to see. Great work as always, Michael

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@JaredSchnelle]

Complaining about ads in free videos is no worse than complaining when a software developer charges $5.99 for an app or download. We are humans with families and also enjoy food and not being in the rain.

[@mortenrandrup]

I would have gone with countersunk stove and build in ovens, but all in all it look Awesome.🎉🎉🎉

[@olivierpesret4773]

Already a year working on the house? Time flies! But you two must be eager to move in! For the feet it might have been a good idea to put small rubber or silicone feet bellow yours, so that you can clean the floor with a mop without any moisture sucking up your beautifully rounded feet! You probably still can the countertop arrives, just add them and change holes that connect to the wall. After watching this series i want to rip out all my cabinet fronts and make them from scratch 😅😂

[@lancedalman9033]

try the drill press with hole saw. fastened down tight of course.

[@CarlCSmith]

Amazing job 🤩 I’m obsessed

[@matthewhenrickson7007]

That looks rediculiously great.

[@martingagne3136]

amazing island .....perfect match i love this kitchen thks for sharing this ...

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Looks so much better than the original design. Beautiful and much lighter in appearance.

[@robertt8273]

Amazing glamour shots. I also love that theme music.

[@daw00t]

Lol, I love that you use Talenti Gelato containers too :)

[@MichaelAlm]

They're the best!!

[@stuartbrown3859]

What an incredible statement piece.

[@terwillagermcghee4148]

Appreciate your style, as well as skill 🤙🏼✌🏼

[@verygoodboy2688]

Looks fantastic... Love the counters. Was just thinking i hope you do a nice white quartz right before you showed off the sample

[@cornerliston]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="756">12:36</a> if you saved the off-cuts you could have used them as safe guards when clamping. Like a French cleat.

[@irishcommie]

The open bottom made me think about dusting, so now I’m envisioning a project where one of those oversized bottom drawers is just a false front and you make space for a Roomba docking station under there 🤔

[@thomasnichols7788]

Beautiful design and result

[@prospervanwerde1968]

sharpi tracing you have in common with four eyes! cool

[@bpmanagement9983]

Great job. Great music at the perfect volume.

[@threesteaks]

Awesome video! I love the stuff you come up with. Your skill is inspiring and overwhelming at the same time, for someone new to the hobby like myself. But it's a ton of fun to watch. I'm not sure if it's too far away from a build video, but diving into how you figure out what to buy online for wood would be cool. A lot of creators on youtube buy online, but it's a little daunting for a beginner. I appreciate what you do!

[@MrMefeisto]

Awesome work as always. But keep your hands safe <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="474">7:54</a> 😵‍💫. We want to see more of you fantastic builds ❤.

[@TheScottJeter]

I like the result of the cove, but I wanted to point out that you could have adjusted the width of the vertical pieces without starting over. Instead of taking the extra out of the face where the two panels meet, expand the 'hole' in the panel to make the side piece narrower. Same overall dimensions, just making that vertical narrower. For me personally, I really like symmetry and having things match, so I'd rather take the chonk out. But like everyone seems to agree, the cove does a good job.

[@jahanas22]

THat's a stunning kitchen. Great work.

[@dan.w.hoover2556]

Excellent!

[@samtheo7]

Absolutely stunning! I don't think you should put cabinets above the island though. Keep the space open!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks! Don't worry, we aren't. That was an old idea. I'm going to build a cool light fixture over the top.

[@silvi9094]

The curve of the legs of the new island could be great design in front of the toe kick design for the rest of the kitchen.