Awesome Floating Shelf with folded bevel cuts.

[@thomlipiczky9021]

I'd love to make a shelf like this, but I don't have a motorcycle. Nice photos in the shop and out on the road!

[@MikeFarrington]

Possibly my favorite comment of all time.

[@smattt]

@@MikeFarrington And you still didn't "like"/"thumbs up" it?

[@MikeFarrington]

@@smattt Not sure where you got your info, but I did give it a thumbs up.

[@smattt]

My bad then. Thought viewers could always see if the creator liked a comment cos if the red-heart icon showing up when liked. Guess that's not always true?

[@Lumbeelegend]

@@smattt lol, you policed him right? He commented under it saying that he loved it. It's good enough brother. You don't have to jump on him, it's all love.

[@gloa6035]

Wow. The fact that you have great technique, the best dad jokes on the internet, and have responded to almost, if not, every comment under this video... subscribed.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Great to have you onboard. I do my best to respond to all comments.

[@alflud]

Whatever one's creed or faith, or lack thereof, an annual retreat is good for the soul and brings you closer to the divine. It's not about getting 'away', it's about getting closer. I always love watching you work and I enjoyed seeing your route as well. Very cool.

[@MikeFarrington]

Well said. Thank you.

[@suzisaintjames]

I like it when you state the obvious (like putting the knot to the top) because for beginners its not obvious until it's too late! So... Sending you a great big thanks! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@MikeFarrington]

I think those might be my favorite tips cause anyone can use them.

[@vjaneczko]

Great work and good work incorporating the Young Frankenstein & Goldmember references!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Oh, like the LACK from IKEA. Nice job Mike. And Beastie Boys never gets old.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jasondoust4935]

Happy birthday, Mike! Lovely shelf. I'm sure that your wife will appreciate the sartorial elegance of beer steins and bowling pins. And, lovely shelf, by the way!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@thomasnichols7788]

There is no such thing as bad lumber. Only inadequate plans. Great job.

[@MikeFarrington]

I like that. Good one. Thank you.

[@edmundnyamupepema]

One of the greatest woodworking quotes I have seen ever! Thank you Sir! Yesterday I was amazed at how water always finds a way around an obstacle, so too with wood if you give it time and thought

[@MrTanker10a]

@@edmundnyamupepema Because: Water always seeks its own level... Just Saying... 😉

[@Mark_Wood]

without a doubt the best woodworker on the Tube. Thanks for another great project and song recommendation

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@JTate-zj9ch]

"Abby Normal"! I do believe that was the name.... Classic! New level of respect for you for dropping that line!

[@williammoore4101]

Frau Blücher

[@JTate-zj9ch]

@@williammoore4101 lol! I know what I'm watching tonight!

[@MikeFarrington]

Haha! Such a great movie.

[@marty-bird]

This is like meditation for me - the calming shots from your motorcycle trip combined with your voiceover and editing style are appreciated. Oh, great floating shelf as well.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@emilebeckerseb]

@@MikeFarrington Hey Mike! quick tip. It's a lot more handy if you position your piece sideways when doing scribers, in such a way that you can actually see what you're doing with your planer. Great video!

[@jonathanacton5133]

Mike no Project is too small I love watching all yours and your entertaining comentary and humor along the way brightens my day in and out of my shop Keep making videos ans Sawdust .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jonathan.

[@mikeparks3079]

I hope you enjoyed you're time in the hills! SD is a beautiful place to live.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. It may be one of my favorite place. The thought of building a home up there has crossed my mind more than once.

[@JohnColgan.]

Great build, extremely shallow cleat angle, glad you reinforced with screws

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yeah, thats normally about half what I do.

[@tporter23]

How can anyone dislike your vids? The foresight to angle your drill when pre-drilling those holes ... brilliant. Love the (mostly) self-documenting landscape shots as well.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Everyone has their own opinion.

[@mikemeister458]

Happy Birthday emoji!!! South Dakota is a beautiful state. First time I rode my motorcycle there, I was fighting a side wind for a couple hours……Totally worth it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I head out onto the plains frequently with my motorcycle. Wind is certainly ever-present.

[@danmcdan8278]

MIke, lovely work as always. Great to see you in Fine Woodworking, as well!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jcsrst]

Now I have even more respect for you knowing you ride a motorcycle! What a beautiful part of the country to explore on a ride. As usual a clean and tidy build and install! I wouldn't expect anything less! Happy birthday!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I've been totally in love with motorcycles for 25 years now. It is a very neat area for sure.

[@hazembata]

Looks great. I expect nothing less from a man such as yourself.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jolse1]

Probably the best 15 minutes of my life 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you.

[@BatesonBen]

You telling yourself to shut up after the celebration of draining the tape ball from downtown, absolutely classic Great work mate!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@tonyioannoni4951]

Well done Master Farrington, you had the force with you to straighten the wood....

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@themischelama2229]

Mike, Best floating shelf vid on the tube !! And done correct "thumbs up"

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@joergsrom6221]

Hi Mike, great project and perfectly done. And thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures from South Dakota

[@SawdustmakerLori]

The shelf turned out beautiful! I'm amazed at how you were able to use those warped boards to make something so straight and nice. Looks like you had a fantastic bike trip......gorgeous scenery, thanks for sharing!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@GoSloSho]

I'm from South Dakota. I love seeing the Homeland in your videos 😁

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats a beautiful part of the world.

[@RobDucharme]

I definitely want to get into doing floating shelves as I get better at the basics. This one is something to strive for...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. They really add something nice to a room.

[@RobDucharme]

@@MikeFarrington The possibilities seem endless with floating shelves, including different install methods. I have some black poplar slabs drying (so far it's been 9 months - not quite there yet) and one of them is a bit narrow. I will be ripping it down the middle and turning it into floating shelves.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@RobDucharme Agreed. Sounds like it will make a nice shelf.

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

I believe Arbor Day is the day you set aside to change your table saw arbor bearings

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats probably a good idea Scott.

[@renatoristic]

Abby Normal is my favorite scene from Young Frankenstein. The shelf looks very nice, and every digression in the video was interesting.

[@MikeFarrington]

That really is a good scene, how it escalates is brilliant.

[@number1pappy]

Excellent!! Oh ,on a side note ,South Dakota is beautiful!

[@MikeFarrington]

It sure is!

[@Higgiebaby]

I like the gold pin & the beat up USBC pin in the beginning. Once I get my shelves done, I've got one wall dedicated to my collection of pins, awards & bowling related pictures. BTW, good instruction, thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That was the 4 pin from my first 299 game.

[@Higgiebaby]

@@MikeFarrington after I commented, I thought it was from a 299 but thinking a stone 10 lol

[@castaingfrederic8798]

The blue tape on the compass scriber....Genius!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats a good tip for sure.

[@jaydee5156]

Nice work. I always pick up a little something from your videos. You'll know your dad jokes are getting through, when you daughters start making them too. I am a proud papa.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Lets see if the little one starts copying me.

[@edmundnyamupepema]

You did exceedingly well, Sir! And thank you for interlude of lake scenes, beautiful country sides etc. The day you come to Johannnesburg let me know, you deserve free accommmodation while you tutor me on basic woodworking for as long as you want. Once again, well done and thank you boss! I could have liked this 10k times💯/💯

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much!

[@sumosidnz]

Very Nice work.. Loved the road trip shots.. some beautiful country.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@rickguerrero2282]

Nice gaps on those bevels! Those are always tricky!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

It looks as if you just dragged a volume of wood into the corner. Gives it a contemporary-modern style. I like seeing the monster jointer machine in the background holding the heavy frame boxes to the big bench.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I bought that jointer with the idea that I would restore it. I got it working, and I don't like it. It has a smooth grind on the table which creates more friction than I can to push against. My current jointer has planed tables, they are a joy to work with. So eventually I will sell the project.

[@bigdogmn73]

Happy Belated Birthday Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Nate.

[@glencrandall7051]

I expect your wife loved it. I know I sure do. Great job working with that twisted lumber. Course it helps having the tools to do the job. Still you have to know what to do with the tools. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@MixingGBP]

I used the folding glue trick with blue tape for clamping to make a musical instrument called a rain stick. It was six sided, made from 1/4” red oak. Like your boards, my oak was really non-flat. This method made a flawless join and really made the rainstick look store bought.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats great to hear. It really is a neat trick.

[@robertlindh1439]

Enjoy your videos...Great workmanship ! From Western Pa.

[@MikeFarrington]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DonsWoodies]

Since I am doing a large floating shelf/mantle for a relative this video came in handy. I plan on the same beveled joints all around, and have been playing with how to attach to the wall. Dowels and a backer board into the studs, and some other types of floating shelf brackets. The genius of using a French cleat somehow escaped me, even though I've used that approach before for picture frames, including a wall of frames of various sizes in our family room. Perfect timing of this video, Mike. Can't believe I hadn't thought of that for a floating shelf. Thank you!!! BTW, beautiful shelf!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@ejtakach]

I didn't know South Dakota could look so good!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is one of my most favorite places.

[@YouT-DJ]

Nice job and very jealous of the cycle ride!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a very nice ride up there.

[@rodgerq]

Good idea with the power feed!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a helpful tool.

[@akaimon3]

Excellent trade craft and video. Need to place on shelf a picture of “The Dude” from the movie “The Big Lebowski” 🙃

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That would be a nice addition to this shelf for sure.

[@goodoldstevie]

this shelf looks sick

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@gXXrGoNe]

You Sir are a Master Craftsmen!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

It's great to see this; for years I have been using warped wood to make straight constructions in various ways, forcing it into shape with clamps, screws or weights. This is something new to me though, as I never thought tape would be strong enough. So you taught me something useful in a field I thought was my own, well done sir!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is great to hear.

[@rayleder3705]

The shelf turned out great! And beautiful footage from your road trip! My favorite Beastie Boys tune is Sabotage! The video is awesome!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats a great tune as well.

[@atinchaudhary942]

Great work and demonstration. Will try out using your method. Cheers Atin

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dwb468]

New Yank…”The Boardroom” 🙌🏻

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@Otto-W]

Good example of a finish project with less than stellar lumber.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@TrevorDennis100]

It was nice to see you safely avoiding using the camera while riding the motorcycle, but I would still have loved to see more shots of the motorcycle, and you riding it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I always go on a spring trip too, I'll collect more footage then.

[@BKMakes]

New Yankee back on the air?! Mike Farrington as host!? Sold!

[@MikeFarrington]

I wish.

[@matthewclemente420]

Nice! Always a pleasure to watch. Thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@dan__________________]

Crooked wood made straight, then made crooked again to match the wall and turns out looking straight. Good job.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@makermark67]

Amazing as usual. Beautiful joints especially considering the stock. Also, great pics from the ride. Gorgeous country. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffreysmith5018]

Good stuff Mike. I like the cut of your jib 😀

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@visiblyandaudibly]

Beautiful work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@isaaczeitoun7767]

Happy birthday, Mike! You're super talented!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@167curly]

A nice clean design for important memorabilia, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Phil.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Good work, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@micmike]

Dakota is a cool vacation spot huh? Oh and nice job on the ancient bowling presentation project, they offset your German Beer Jugs nicely...

[@MikeFarrington]

Agreed, such a beautiful place. Thank you.

[@jonnydoe85]

Nice work Nor...I mean Mike :) And Happy Birthday!

[@MikeFarrington]

Haha! Thank you.

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

AWESOME JOB MIKE!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks!!

[@BenShirk]

Awesome! Another video from Mike, an excellent way to start the weekend. 😁

[@MikeFarrington]

Enjoy!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I laughed at the "tight like a tiger" comment way too much 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@jimsjacob]

Great video and the humor is a good addition. The pix were a great addition too. I’ve yet to get out to the Dakota’s so you’re inspiring me to get that planned. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

You should!

[@jaywood8296]

My shop will never ever be as clean as yours.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@adventuresofpete7098]

That was a great do it yourshelf project.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@kanedNunable]

back after a break and with the beastie boys. good work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@reo3x573]

This dude is a Wood Wizard.🤯

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@paulmonroe4323]

Looks great now I've been given a work order

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Get to work!

[@jlinkhart]

Nice job mike! Good to see you got out on the gs too!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Two wheel therapy is needed a couple times a year.

[@woodmasterguy]

Very nice work. Ilike to add a bit of sawdust/glue mixture to the 45 corners to fix my crummy cutting ability. Then finish off the 45s with a burnishing...

[@MikeFarrington]

Great tip!

[@dennisdickson6210]

Those wind farms do wonders for the landscape..

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@ProfessorClay]

Best sense of humor on youtube.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

You did a great job. Working with a slight warp can kill a job, but you managed to pull it off without a hitch. The thickness of the shelf definitely gives it that stoutness.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jporterfield]

Bravo, Mike. In my house, the personal decorating effects would last less than a nanosecond!!! lol

[@MikeFarrington]

Same, I don't even think the camera had cooled.

[@rudyloquincio2780]

Well.. you did an excellent work... very nice ..

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrisshannonmoeller781]

Thanks Mike for another great video. Nice to see French cleats don’t have to be 45 degrees and still work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. No they certainly don't need to be 45, but as I mentioned in the video, this angle was a little shallow, due to the broken bandsaw handle.

[@sajidrafique375]

Beautiful Indeed

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@chaseready6320]

A work order haha Fantastic work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jasondoza1991]

The majesty of blue tape? who is this guy?

[@MikeFarrington]

I'm me.

[@jwpark74]

Good job on the shelf. Always like your videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@sajudevassy2900]

Country Roads.... Take me Home --- To the Place ... Mikes Workshop !

[@MikeFarrington]

Love it. That was one of my Dads favorite songs.

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

Very nice as always! I was hoping for a shot of the bike…nice camera shots!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@pmdinaz]

Fantastic..scribing is a must on these!

[@MikeFarrington]

Definitely!

[@SteveHit1]

Simple, elegant shelf, which looks beautiful. The perfect joint on the long mitres is no mean achievement!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jrobie8375]

Had to pause the video to for this one!.... GREAT SONG RECOMMENDATION 🎵 🤖💿

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Good call.

[@mjfister]

Nicely done Mike, especially with that warped lumber.... Enjoyed seeing the scenery from your trip as well! Best...

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrRackinroll]

As always the video was up to par. I watch many woodworking videos and your rank up with the best. less talk real life plaber and just a real feel for the trade. RC

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@zkindinger]

Like the scribing trick. Would love to see some videos of projects in older homes. What I struggle with most DrYing in my pre civil war home or my parents pre revolutionary home is dealing with nothing being level, plum, square or flush. And I’m not talking being out by an 1/8th. Need some of those pro tips.

[@MikeFarrington]

I would love to work on some older homes. Unfortunately, where I live the oldest homes are about 100 years or so. I will say things, the methods are the same, I just leave more material to be removed. Hope that makes sense.

[@spencerbass7142]

Very nice. Beautiful scenery.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Dei_Gratia_Rex]

Blue tape! Genius! I never knew there is such a thing as a power feeder…awesome. I just bought an 8” jointer hoping to get good 45’s on long runs, but that power feeder seems to work great.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Power feeders are the best.

[@nomorebadgov8873]

LOOKS GREAT!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@retiredarchitect3462]

Well done project and video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikencrew8885]

Great job Mike!!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Homerbub]

Mighty fine job as usual! I love how you take your time with projects, and do them correctly!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.