A Desk Built for Two, Custom Built in Desk

[@dmick1993]

Funny you brought up the song "i wanna get better" i listened to it on repeat in 2017 first time i tried to get sober. Now i am 4.5 years sober and grateful. Being sober has allowed me to get into woodworking, and beyond thankful. Nice reminder of a special time in my past, thanks for throwing that seemingly innocuous song recommendation in there, love your videos and your work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Congratulations on 4.5 years sobriety, that is a big deal.

[@LiloUkulele]

What makes your video so worthwhile is that I always learn something new and gain insights into new tools...a lipping planer!...After a few different guns, a new compressor and lots of practice I am finally comfortable spraying nitrocellulose lacquer..Yes, it's a vertical learning curve. Another variable with spraying is the weather-humidity wreaks havoc when spraying nitro...so much to learn...so much fun! Thanks!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Spray finishing is a great skill to develop.

[@SmokeFlame1]

I appreciate the way you use MDF as a material. About 20 years ago I constructed a 16 foot work bench so that I could build a Murphy Rebel aircraft. A few people thought it wouldn't stand up. I preferred it over plywood because it was heavy and very flat. My workshop floor was terribly uneven, but a few shims here and there and it was perfectly level. I didn't paint it or coat it in any way to protect it, thinking it would be disassembled when the project was complete. When the main components of the aircraft were done, a friend of mine asked me if he could have half the table. He wanted to build another aircraft and already had an eight foot bench. He wound up building two planes. The half bench I had remaining is still in my shop. It's a little worse for wear today, but if I had properly protected it the way you do, it would be just fine. I've subscribed to your channel and enjoy your little apprentice. My little apprentice is now a father himself and has already built two houses. Cheers to you and your family.

[@MikeFarrington]

That really sounds like a beast of a work bench. I like it! Thank you for sharing. MDF is a good product when used correctly.

[@dessertman1181]

Mike I really enjoy your videos one thing I really like is how much time you spend with your son on camera I’m sure he loves his dad keep up the great work dad

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@AndreaArzensek]

My wife and I were blown by the cuteness of the shop apprentice. And we approve him for approving this video 😊 Greetings from Croatia

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. He is my little bundle of joy. I hope to travel to Croatia one day.

[@AndreaArzensek]

@@MikeFarrington You should definitely visit Croatia. I may be biased but it's absolutely beautiful :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Once my kids get a little older I'd like to do some traveling, Croatia is on the list.

[@AndreaArzensek]

@@MikeFarrington That's awesome. If you travel somewhere around here I'd love to show you my shop and get a beer. I live in a place by the sea called Fazana (population ~2500).

[@MikeFarrington]

@@AndreaArzensek Sounds great. Maybe one day.

[@debandmike3380]

In my 25 years of woodworking and my billions of videos watched on KZbin I have never seen a disc sander on a tablesaw that is really cool

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have them for sale. Check the links below.

[@jasonmorgan75]

I watch many woodworking videos and yours are in my opinion the best. Good blend of technique, speed, narration and overall length.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jason. Thats good to hear, when filming and editing, its really hard to know if I'm on the right track, it just feels like I'm guessing. A little positive feedback keeps me making the best videos I can.

[@alexwood2156]

You're one of the few professional carpenters I could find on KZbin. Flawless!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Spider2029]

You know it cannot be a bad day when the bell rings and Mr. Farrington delivers a new video. Really high standards as always, you cannot go wrong with Mike. I also have to say thank you, because you taught me a lot. I'm half way from completing my first alcove unit and I would have never been able to do so without you! Best!

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thats way cool to hear. I'm happy to hear my videos have helped. You've made my day.

[@jimjames6287]

A true artist. Your attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship in both your projects and videos shows through. You're the Matt D'Avella of woodworking and I can't wait to see what you put out next. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@robslifting4life]

What you said at 4:25 in regards to milling long boards instead of already cut rough sized lumber for more precision, literally got me laid off at a cabinet shop years ago... they insisted on long boards.

[@MikeFarrington]

That doesn't surprise me. I had my sharing of those conversations when I was first starting out.

[@MrPowerhawk]

Very nice work Mike! One of the things I like about your videos is how you explain things, whether it's about a tool, a specific piece of hardware, or the decision process you go through. Those are gems that I look for in each video. Also that you link them in your description. Call it lazy, which it is, but that detail makes me go look at those sites when I see something I like and I appreciate your doing it. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Justin.

[@barneykennett9282]

Mike, your projects just get better and better. Agree, attention to detail is crucial, yours is superb. Nice Ace Cafe tee shirt.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Barney. I have had the pleasure of visiting the Ace. Being a Moto guy, it was a great place to visit and enjoy a pint.

[@MinhTran-wn1ri]

I didn't know they were called countertop bolts and usb grommets. Been looking for them forever! Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure, great to hear you picked up a tip or two.

[@michaelparkinson4800]

Love your work! A tip that my father-in-law gave me might be useful. In lieu of your very nice & expensive clamp collection to space the surface & laminate material, he kept a section of PVC pipe with aluminum shade blind slats. He'd apply the glue, let it tack up, then lay the slats on top. Next went the laminate, likewise with tacked glue, then he'd pull slats out & roll the material together with a J-roller. Would help keep your shiny clamps from occasionally getting laminate cement boogers all over them.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, great tip. I normally have a bunch of dowel rods on hand. I had used them for another project recently. The PVC is a really good idea because it will resist the glue pretty good.

[@madclouds]

Such quality product and video Mike! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Erik.

[@cesardavila5002]

Make sure to use a riving knifee, helps prevent accidents

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. My saw was made before those were a thing.

[@spindlenine]

Great video, superb production quality. Nice to see how a pro works. If you’re looking for a fantastic water-based finish that dries quickly (around 30 mins to dry each coat, a few days to fully cure) I can’t recommend enough the Sherwin Williams Kem Aqua Plus system. I struggled with the thinning process and drying times on all kinds of water-based finishes before I stumbled across KA+, which is designed specifically for this application, is KCMA rated, and comes ready to spray right out of the can. They only sell it in the commercial stores which blows my mind, they’d make a killing if they sold this to DIYers refinishing their own kitchen cabinets from their regular stores. I shoot it with a cheap 2-stage $125 Wagner HVLP gun/compressor kit and it comes out looking it was done by a pro.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I really like Kem Aqua as well. Problem is all the Sherwin Williams stores around me a horrible. I often ask and they tell me thats not something they sell. The closest commercial coatings store is an hour away. I ask if the local stores can order in for me... they tell me no. Total bummer.

[@spindlenine]

Ah, glad you’ve discovered KA+ as well. Idk why Sherwin doesn’t do more with that product. Thinning latex and other finishes not designed for this purpose and trying to spray them ended up being a fool’s errand for me.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@spindlenine I'm with ya. Cabinet Coat has been the only other finish I like. In some ways its a little better than KA, its closer to paint than a cabinet finish, despite what the names says, but it dries super hard, sprays good enough, and lays out great. The one advantage is that it can also be brushed, I have found KA doesn't brush well at all, which is great for those projects where some brushing is needed.

[@spindlenine]

Interesting, I will have to check out Cabinet Coat. Being able to brush the finish could be handy. Does it come spray-ready or have to be thinned? KA+ indeed brushes terribly. I couldn’t believe how bad it was when I tested it out for brushing... great for its intended purpose in a spray gun, though.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@spindlenine Give it a shot. I might not be your go to, but its always nice to have another option.

[@tech1media842]

priceless! guys like you are dream in my book! i love renovating and DIY projects. i wish i have someone like you in my team!

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thanks!

[@AndyDry01]

Your attention to detail is sublime Mike, you've given me some well needed inspiration 👍🏻

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Andy, thats great to hear.

[@toby1kenobe]

quality work again Mike!! great to see this level in an environment filled with amateurs bragging about how they don't know what they are doing!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I actually laughed out loud as I read this. Thank you.

[@PhilC64]

Thanks for the info on making a long countertop. Did this to make the base for the top of my fireplace top with built in bookcases

[@MikeFarrington]

Once in a while this is a neat trick to use.

[@larry5948]

Mike.. Another great video. Fyi..buy some welding sticks,put in a piece of ABS with caps on both ends and put in some paint thinner to keep glue off sticks. Easier to use. Just a hint .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good idea.

[@masontejera506]

Loved the tips on the painting process - thank you!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

"If you have an HVLP setup and you're struggling to spray water-based materials..." - Does that mean you're using HVLP or conventional guns? I have a conventional suction gun with a 2.0mm tip that I'm cleaning up and I'm going to start spraying water-bourne paints. I'm wondering if I'll need to thin the paint down at all. I would love to see a video with more detail of your painting methods!

[@MikeFarrington]

I spray with both conventional and HVLP. I have a conventional gun that can spray epoxy, so I don't need to thin paint to get it to lay down. This was an experiment that I heard from a painter friend, the point of it was to get the stuff to dry faster, or its probably better to say cure faster. Two thick coats can take days to cure, two or three thin coats may dry faster. I'm not totally convinced at this point. Also, I wanted to show people that you can successfully thin water based paint and get really good results.

[@PainterFRO]

Ever thought about using a waterborne paint air dryer? The work well in automotive applications where waterborne paints are used.

[@MikeFarrington]

I have not. That may be something I look into.

[@drewaugust]

Your sense of humor is great!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Drew.

[@jpp7728]

Such a professional wood work product... wish I could build like that

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@bkjackson8092]

The Bob Ross of building projects. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Happy little trees turned into furniture.

[@ltgengr]

I hated using a HVLP gun so I picked an Graco cordless airless sprayer and it is awesome. Not thinning and it will spray everything.

[@MikeFarrington]

I have a Graco handheld as well. I can get a better finish with a conventional spray gun, but I think that has more to do with what I'm used to.

[@ltgengr]

@@MikeFarrington I couldn't get a good finish with the HVLP but with the Graco the finish is like glass. I agree it is what you are used to.

[@MikeFarrington]

There are many ways to get the job done. I will say airless is faster, no question there.

[@David-fv7zg]

Glad to see you showing us that new router table. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. So far its working great.

[@dwaynemurphy650]

Two years late just found ur channel , amazing work

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks a ton!

[@TCMedicare101]

Nice! I'd reverse the center doors though, so each can reach in from their work spaces.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good idea.

[@levisoriano1]

Wow your work is off the charts as always you motivate me a lot. I've been doing woodworking for about 3 years.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@chriscarskaddan9429]

Your work and video production are inspiring. Thanks for making me (and many others) a better craftsman. And you like cool music!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Chris. Craftsmanship and music. These are two of my favorite things.

[@TheAppleLoadout]

Great video, quality is spot on, presentation outstanding. Shop apprentice and music excellent. My ten thumbs could never produce your product but watching the videos is inspirational. Fond greetings from South Africa...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@russ3llfromup]

Awesome creations Mike! The voice-over quality is so calming. I am doing a marathon of your videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, thats great to hear. Let me know what you think.

[@russ3llfromup]

Mike Farrington 5 star rating! Informative and entertaining! I am glued and I am now a big fan of the biscuit joiner. Wow! I am so impressed with the massive board room and the history of each tools and equipment.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@russ3llfromup Thank you very much.

[@Fael0401]

Incredible work Mike. Thank you so much for taking the time to walk us through it. Your advice on spray finish is INVALUABLE!!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its great to hear the spray info is helpful!

[@rneustel388]

Really beautiful job on the joining and painting!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@airuiz2]

I never miss an episode! Great work and narration!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@descargasdenia3161]

Gracias por enseñarnos a hacer muebles como los tuyos. No me pierdo ningún vídeo tuyo. Felicidades y saludos desde España

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I will have another video out soon!

[@djpahan]

If you use any wooden dowels for setting the laminate on top of the contact cement it would be little bit easier since you can slide it back-and-forth rather easy

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Years ago when I did more laminate work I would keep a set of dowels around for just the reason you said. I don't do much laminate these days so having the dowels laying around is sort of a pain, but the clamps are always there. Honestly thats the only reason I use clamps. Dowels really are a better way to go, PVC pipe also is a good idea.

[@sfwcu]

Hey Mike great job on the desk - your video couldn't have been more timely! I'd like to see you do a video on how you build your drawers using the Blum Tandem slides - I've never used them and recently ordered a few sets for a project. I have instructions but I would still like to see how you go about sizing your boxes for the slides in an efficient and accurate way. The instructions have very precise measurements down to the 1/32" in some cases. It would be great to hear your experience on how you size your drawers and manage tolerances. Keep up the good work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I will be doing a few hardware videos soon (next couple months). I don't know what instructions you have but I work with metric for the widths. The instructions I use say measure the opening, minus 42mm and that is the width of the front and back. The sides are as long as the drawer slide. Hope this helps until I can get the video ready.

[@Ununpentius]

Mike your work and skill is very inspiring! Enjoy watching these great vids. Keep them coming.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Will do.

[@LivingTreeCarpentry]

A really clean looking installation 👍👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@johnscott1153]

You never fail to impress me Mike another first class job.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you John.

[@danbarrett6113]

Thank you, great video. Tools and technique really make the quality don't they.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Dan. You're right tools help as does good technique.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Beautiful work! Only thing is that I'm watching your videos almost back to back, I'm starting to feel like a stalker 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Stalk away, I don't mind.

[@ac311205]

That’s some real professional work. Looks great. That being said, I’m surprised no one has asked how much you charged for this job. Good work like this shouldn’t be cheap. I am starting to think about selling some of my projects and always struggle with what I would charge. I think most people really underestimate how much work is involved. Would you mind sharing how you charge for your labor and specifically what this job cost since we can use the final result as a reference? Much appreciated mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I don't talk price in the KZbin comments section. I don't think it would be fair to my customers. Yes, there is a lot of work in a project like this, no the market won't really bear that cost, so the end result is my income is capped. Thats totally OK with me, I really like what I do. I will probably do some content around pricing down the line.

[@johnmack1185]

@@MikeFarrington Might I suggest sharing the pricing with your Patreon customers only. A good way to drive traffic. Just a suggestion

[@tomruth9487]

I've been using biscuits for drawers also, I think it's a good way to go at times.

[@MikeFarrington]

When the height of the drawer is such that you can get two biscuits or more, its a great way to make drawer boxes.

[@richalsop]

Dream workshop! Great work Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@williambirdwell1633]

mike you always do an excellent job! your videos are a pleasure to watch as well as educational! thankyou!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much William.

[@eversleyowl]

Lovely job Mike, and as ever a faultless video. Spot on!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@benrudman3917]

Mike Farrington you are the man. So many good tips in this video. Wonderfully narrated and edited. And damn you make finish and paint look easy. Btw I enjoyed the collaboration work you did with Jonathan. Happy thanksgiving to you and your family! -Ben

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Ben. I had a ton of fun with Jonathan, I'm happy to hear you like it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@elan3studio765]

Nice outcome !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@cbdbarber]

As always Mike really nice project thanks for the tips. did a lot or laminating myself recently and nearly got addicted to the compound adhesive found a great product called Fast Tack spray adhesive odourless and no mess you probably know about it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have not heard of Fast Tack. I'll look into it. I don't do a ton of laminating these days, so I'm not hip on the latest products.

[@wojo1034]

Mike I have watched all your videos and I am very impressed with your work. Your videos are awesome and very informative. Please keep them coming!! Happy New Year to you and your family!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I will have another video out soon.

[@florinadriangreceanu6377]

I own 12 festool power tools am i am so prowd of them . Worth every peny . Including a festool table , you shold try

[@MikeFarrington]

They are great tools. I have a few, they never disappoint.

[@robslifting4life]

So, you're broke now?

[@florinadriangreceanu6377]

@@robslifting4life are you sure?😅😅

[@MikeFarrington]

@@robslifting4life Ha!

[@mustafaobaid1138]

Mike you are a real artist, I would love to see you mixing the audio content with few sentences while you are working, makes it more fun.👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Do you mean add music?

[@mustafaobaid1138]

@@MikeFarrington I mean if you do few talking while you are working, not just recording audio after finishing your work. Wish you all the best.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@mustafaobaid1138 Ah, Ok, thank you for the input. I currently don't talk while working due to the really bad echo in my shop. I will get there though.

[@jkhen61]

Love the detail

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@gabelumby8206]

I love it all except the laminate top. I realize that was probably a budget driven decision by the customer. I think it would've looked sweet with a butcher block look for the top. Great job as always! Thanks for making these videos!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Gabe. I don't think the decisions had much to do with budget, (thats my nice way of saying money wasn't a big deal for this client). I gave the customer 3 counter top samples, wood, laminate and solid surface. They didn't like wood because it left an impression when writing with a pen, they didn't like the solid surface options I had, but they really like this laminate. I agree it would have looked cool with a wood top, but, this was what worked for them. Different strokes for different folks.

[@xaph1]

@@MikeFarrington whats the laminate top called, or what do I search for to find one? I'm from Sweden and it's hard to know what to translate into :)

[@MikeFarrington]

@@xaph1 The product is from a company called Formica. Look at their site, you'll find plenty of info.

[@Skimdude6r8]

Love the video. The way you explain the music it's like American psyco. Really funny. Lots of great tips too

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Should I start talking about Phil Collins...

[@Skimdude6r8]

@@MikeFarrington yeah and hall and oats. Lol

[@MikeFarrington]

@@Skimdude6r8 Ha!

[@Saavik256]

Excellent desk and excellent video! And I agree with you, that laminate pattern is great :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a great laminate for sure. I can't wait to install it on my personal desk as well.

[@lesliestraw4699]

Quality work as always, keep them coming Mike, thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, will do.

[@patrickniedermeyer2112]

Nice work, Mike. I'm about to lay up a 14ft long countertop myself.

[@MikeFarrington]

Good luck. Let me know how it turns out.

[@fysconstructionllc3849]

Very Nice Build! Informative and entertaining! Keep the video's coming!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, will do.

[@Woodden]

what a great video and what a great finished product.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@curtnadeau4298]

Mike-- Thanks for the Thanksgiving gift! I'm at the bottom of the hvlp vertical learning curve and afraid to use it again. Please add me to the list of people requesting tips on how to improve spraying results (even after you follow all the suggestions outlined by the fuji folks). I also enjoy the install portion of your projects if/when possible. Just can't get enough. Cheers!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I will do a spray video soon. Installs are the hardest part for me to film, but I will do as many as I can.

[@homesteadorbust]

That paint looks amazing, I don’t think I’ve learned to thin my paints out enough yet, still sputters and orange peels on me. Have you ever done a video on how you price your work?

[@MikeFarrington]

Yup, keep thinning until it works. Also keep in mind I'm using a conventional spray gun, which has a bit more power vs HVLP. I have not done a video on pricing, I don't want to deal with the know it alls that type of video would bring out.

[@alvarohendrix5149]

i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost the login password. I would love any tricks you can give me

[@samuelulises4484]

@Alvaro Hendrix Instablaster :)

[@alvarohendrix5149]

@Samuel Ulises I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@alvarohendrix5149]

@Samuel Ulises It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my account!

[@jbb5470]

Great project and video. I must say, pretty cute apprentice! Thanks for sharing

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. He's a cutie.

[@parkwayconcepts8758]

Liked it before I even watched it! Beautiful work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, thats very kind.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Great job and dialogue. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. My pleasure.

[@johnfrederickson3082]

The "Shop Apprentice" steals the show every time.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much John. I couldn't agree with you more. I love that kid more than life itself.

[@jonathoncroley8767]

Awesome job Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@kevinoverholt1216]

Awesome project and video as always

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Kevin.

[@themakerway]

When I started painting cabinets the first one looked like a melting candle (terrible!) as you mention it takes a little practice a the proper mixture (paint and gun setup) to get a nice result

[@MikeFarrington]

Totally agree. Experimentation is key, trying different settings is the way to find the one that works for you setup.

[@jasonfugere3473]

Outstanding! Always enjoy the finished project. As always amazing work Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jason.

[@nickgoogle4525]

Turned out really great!

[@MikeFarrington]

I’m happy to hear you say that. Thank you.

[@CReevesMakes]

So many great tips in this video! One of my favorites for sure Mike! Thank you very much! Beautiful project

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@highendmakeup]

This is precisely what I want!! 👍👍👍👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@hallowed001]

always look forward to your videos. another excellent build

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Doug.

[@zacscreations7311]

Once again quality product, quality video, love the videos 👌 keep them coming

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much, will do.

[@nhtp342501]

Wonderful sharing. Well done. From Malaysia

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@andybradyhypnosis]

Gorgeous stuff Mike. That's very tasty work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

Great job again, buddy. I can't seem to get away from lacquer-based finishing products, but you make the water-based ones look so good, I may just have to give them a chance. Or maybe not. I hate fixing what ain't broke. LOL

[@MikeFarrington]

Honestly, solvent stuff is hard to beat. Its so easy to get good results. I am giving this water base thing a try. So far its more challenging, but I really like not dealing with solvents. If you have a good place to spray, I would say keep at it.

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

@@MikeFarrington Dedicated HEPPA grade room 15x28 with conditioned air and a BIGASS exhaust fan.

[@happyweb9999]

Michael Frase p

[@MikeFarrington]

@@mountainlightwoodcraft Well done you! Sounds like heaven.

[@Yakk36]

Someone give this man a TV show

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, that is kind to say.

[@dangskippy9308]

Great build! Ain't kids the coolest.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. He is the highlight of my life.

[@martiniindustries]

Appreciate the video as always! I would love to see your approach to installation. As a self taught amateur I’ve done some three-wall scribed builtins like this, and I’m betting you have a way more efficient workflow.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Installs are the hardest to film. I'm normally under a pretty tight deadline. I don't know about efficient, fitting large built ins on 3 sides is difficult, slow work no matter what.

[@biggav7]

Another great video Mike, you have such a calming voice, always helps de-stress me :) look forward to the next one

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats great to hear.

[@nxgraphics]

Wow man I’m impressed, I’d like to have the same job and space to work

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@chrisdoyle1921]

You should have a look at the new Lamello zeta p2, might not have to use all the clamps in the boardroom

[@MikeFarrington]

I am fully interested in the Zeta. Unfortunately, all my "tool" money is being saved for insulation and a heater that should come this spring.

[@weaselhead6771]

I want YOUR SHOP!... nice work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@leonardgarcia7827]

Mike, long time listener first time caller. Big fan of watching you work it is my zen. I would like to get into carpentry myself as a hobby but don't know where to start with tools, literature and materials. I will be building a shop in the near future to tinker with projects. Somewhere in the ballpark of 40' x 50'. I'm a machinist and will be dedicating a portion of my shop to metal fab and automotive restoration. Part one of my question would be how much of my shop should I dedicate to wood, and part two what tools should I invest in? I wont be doing this for a living at least not as of right now, but being in a trade where good tools are essential, I can't break the bank. So if there are videos you can link to help out or maybe doing a video or simply replying would be awesome. Thanks for putting out great material and again pretty inspiring to get out and start on projects of my own.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have no idea how much shop to dedicate, I'm biased so I would say as much as possible. I would look for used tools, thats what I did. I bought in this order, table saw, miter saw, small jointer, bandsaw, planer, drill press. I added a work bench and other various hand tools along the way like sanders routers etc.

[@Jeunarip]

As always! Sweet work!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@benchippy8039]

I love every video you do. Not trying to blow smoke up your arse but you seem ultra efficient and the quality is top notch, I know the workshop and tools help but they’re useless without a skilled hand to operate. Another great build 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Ben. Tools really do help, and I agree that it takes a certain skill set to use tools properly. With that said, I have plans to start showing alternate ways of doing things in future videos.

[@ViTTEN]

Good Video Great Work!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@harkidodia2513]

Live your work man.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jeremyspecce]

Love that song. If you haven't heard it there's a live version from, i think, the Stone Pony in NJ. I think it's a Spotify session possibly, and the whole live show is really good.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I'll look it up, thanks for the recommendation.

[@whales302]

I like your finished ends with the mdf..., it's a nice detail. I was wondering if your spray white is colored matched to the white melamine. Can't stand most particle board melamine especially taping edges.

[@MikeFarrington]

I don't match the melamine, normally most white colors are close enough.

[@richardmahoney8137]

Great video Mike, very informational and helpful. Keep up the Great work man.

[@MikeFarrington]

Than you very much Richard. Will do.