Mitered Dovetail Record Cabinet & Angled Mortise and Tenon Legs / Mid-Century Modern Woodworking

Hand-Cut Mitered Dovetail Record Cabinet with Angled Mortise and Tenon Base: Mid-Century Modern Woodworking
Etsy: www.etsy.com/s...
Check out my Instagram page to see what I'm working on: / theroaringwoodwork
I recently made this record cabinet for some local friends, and it was a blast. The mitered dovetails and angled mortise and tenon legs were all firsts for me, and it pushed me quite a bit. I thoroughly enjoy the hybrid woodworking approach with power tools and hand tools all contributing to the final product.
Thank you for stopping by in the meantime. My shop goes through quite a transformation in this video as it took many weeks to build (outside of the day job). If you've been following the videos I've published over the last few months, you may also notice that my tools have changed a lot, and I finally got some decent lighting in shop, too. Most of what I have posted so far was from 2017-2018, but I couldn't resist putting this video out. I still have a backlog of a few other furniture builds and tool setups to come.
If you have any questions about the shop, feel free to ask them down below. I'm considering filming a shop tour and would be happy to answer any questions about the tools that I use.
#mortiseandtenon #dovetails #recordcabinet

[@truth-ox3wz]

Do you talk in any of your videos or voice over? I almost feel asleep watching this....sure the craftsmanship is nice, but your lack of wanting to put out the best video you can sucks! Channels like this never get big, which I guess it doesn't matter anymore, because it looks like you have given up on making videos only after 10.

[@buildmnl1985]

Lol. What's the purpose of voice over when it's clearly what you see what he is doing in the video? This kind of youtube video builds is perfect.

[@truth-ox3wz]

@@buildmnl1985 Do you turn the volume off when you watch TV....why not, you can clearly see what on the screen. I never did like silent movies and I still don't

[@buildmnl1985]

@@truth-ox3wz Whatever makes you sleep at night bro

[@Simplecove]

I went to watch an example video on your account only to see you haven't bothered to put forth any effort to making any. Channels like yours will never get big which i guess doesn't matter because you gave up after making 0 videos. Quit judging and go contribute to the woodworking community. That's the 100% truth.

[@displaychicken]

Haha yeah you should go over to Ishitani woodworking where he never says a word, we don’t see his face, and he makes some of the most beautiful furniture in the world and has probably the most enthusiastic cult following I’ve ever seen on a woodworking channel. This channel and others like it are 1000x more enjoyable than the usual blabbing where they’re trying to affiliate market to you every 30 seconds.

[@insightHD]

This is the first video I've seen of yours and wow I'm impressed. First off the build quality is outrageous, your shop is immaculate and I can tell how passionate you are just by the way you look after those planes. People often talk shit when someone has that clean of a shop but I see it as a form of discipline and respect both for yourself and the craft. Keep it up man, you're a true craftsman

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave such kind words, Cole. I sincerely appreciate it. This was hands down the biggest piece for me in terms of growth and I was happy to put it out there.

[@fowlerfinefurniture]

really well done

[@martingagne3136]

hey i want more of that!!!!!!!

[@bubbakav]

Thank you. Appreciate the sounds of the shop, sans blaring music.

[@bubbakav]

Nice design. Well executed. Lovingly presented.

[@helderlage]

OWOWOWOW... the beauty of design is not in the detail, it is in the design that we perceive the beauty of the detail ... BRAVO ... a hug from Lisbon, Portugal, EU

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I sincerely appreciate it.

[@millerma27]

I've been thinking lately that there are not enough channels to follow where people actually build something that will stand the test of time and show true craftsmanship. I watch a lot of the most common woodworking channels whether it's all hand tool, all power tool or a hybrid approach and it seems like they all get together and have a conversation about what the monthly topic is going to be. This month it's apparently end grain to end grain gluing. All I want to see is someone build something that looks good and proves they actually know what they are doing and are into this for more than the view count. Some A-hole earlier said channels like this never get big, I would be glad if it did get big but continued on with your style. Keep doing what you're doing, put the videos out when you can, I'll be back for more! Thanks for sharing this video :)

[@morningthunder]

I feel like I’m watching a modern day Sam Maloof. Amazing attention to detail. Impressive to say the least. Thanks for the inspiring work and video!

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

That's way too kind, man, but thank you nonetheless. I don't hold a candle to Maloof. This was a fun piece of furniture to make, though :)

[@christianjanes]

Absolutely stunning work. The mitred dove tail was perfect. Thank you for making the video.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for the kind words. I sincerely appreciate it. The miter was really fun to do. I did a few test sets of dovetails first before doing the panels for the cabinet, and I'm glad I did. It's all about paring the miter back to the scribe line.

[@Guylemmer]

Your work is magnificent! Thank you for sharing 😃

[@UndertheWaterDesign]

Such a beautiful piece and impeccable detail.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Alex. I appreciate the kind words. There were lots of "firsts" for me with this piece.

[@rogersepulveda9871]

The cabinet is beautiful. But I'm more delighted with the way you keep your workshop, it's clean and organized, your tools are in top shape with no rust spots. Nothing bad is going to come out of that workshop :) Congratulations What finish did you use?

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for the kind words, Roger. I apply a little bit of paste wax to all of my cast iron surfaces at least twice a month, and always wipe down my hand tools with an oiled rag after using them. Clean tools are more fun to use. Also - I used Osmo Polyx hard wax oil.

[@thesashank]

Ultimate beauty

[@thackartcreations]

Truly beautiful work and craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Travis. I appreciate it. Hope all is well.

[@thackartcreations]

@@theroaringwoodwork2213 almost done with the bookshelf! Trying to juggle my regular job and get it done. Thanks for the continued inspiration!

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

The juggle is real :)

[@taironevieira1288]

MARAVILHOSO !! muito classe e estilo ADOREI !!

[@whitexeno]

Awesome cabinet. Thanks for sharing.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@eatdrinkwineguy]

What a piece!

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Myles. This was a fun one.

[@Thejakegee]

Dust collection is awesome! Wishing for beanie weather in AZ...

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

The dust collection upgrade has been awesome so far. I've been using the cyclone for about a month now and not a single chip has made it into the filter. I had to redo my entire garage, which was a bit unexpected, but now I don't have to wheel my machines around and workflow is vastly improved. For the record though, it has been stupid hot here lately haha

[@oskarmalmsjo7125]

Really nice piece! Liked your design in previous builds but this one had both design and good joinery! 👌👍

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Oskar Malmsjö thank you, Oskar. I appreciate it. I’m always looking to grow and this piece had a lot of new joinery for me. It was a blast.

[@caelanboyd7836]

Another stunning piece!

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for the kind words, Caelan. This was a fun one :)

[@brianeaves9348]

This build redefines "pains-taking" for me. I mean... WOW. This is pretty much my new measuring stick for quality.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to write the kind words, Brian. I appreciate it. This was my first time making mitered dovetails and angled mortise and tenons, and I learned a lot in the process.

[@r-mac1240]

Beautiful man, you’ve built up a nice portfolio of projects to keep the orders coming in! Would love to see your take on a modern chair next, something in line with the hank chair from Jory Bringham. Keep it up!

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Robbie. I have a chair design that is based on my coffee table and really hope I can get to some personal projects this summer :)

[@myworkshop5467]

Amazing, loved it!

[@marijantusak9859]

Amazing, you are more accurate than cnc

[@TheMessyStudio]

Beautiful! Billy

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for the kind words, Billy. I appreciate it.

[@bretttodd901]

I really enjoyed the build. It turned out great. It was nice to see you using hand tools for the joinery. The hybrid approach makes a lot of sense for quality work. Instead of using a bunch of clamps, you would probably really benefit from a Moxon vise if you don't have room for a full traditional bench in your shop. I know joinery became a lot easier for me when I got a quality vise.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Brett. I agree, and it is a lot of fun to fine-tune the joinery with hand tools. Believe me, I've been wanting to make a proper Roubo with all sorts of work-holding vises. I've just been fortunately busy with commissions, so my own personal projects have to wait. A Moxon vise would be awesome, too, but I still have to get creative when transferring the tails to the pins and cutting them on a vertical 55" panel. My next piece is 72" with the same mitered dovetail cabinet. I might need a ladder :)

[@bretttodd901]

@@theroaringwoodwork2213 That definitely makes sense. Hopefully that means that when you have time to start your bench build you'll be able to afford some really nice accessories, like Benchcrafted hardware. Yikes, chiseling dovetails on a ladder sounds like an accident waiting to happen. Good luck with that.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

I only saw while it's vertical. Chiseling is done on a flat surface. I definitely have looked into the Benchcrafted hardware. Seems like awesome stuff.

[@jaykepley5238]

Spectacular woodworking! 💪💪💪🖖

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for the kind words, Jay. I sincerely appreciate it. Happy woodworking.

[@MrBlakePratt]

Unreal dude! 🤘🏻

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thanks man. I appreciate it. This was a real fun one.

[@mattiatagliapietra3238]

Amazing movement👍🏼

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you 🙌

[@user-hw3fv9sn3d]

Perfect

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

พี่ปรี thank you 🙏🏻

[@weatheredgoodswoodshop]

Beautiful man. Love it.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you. I appreciate it. This was a seriously fun piece of furniture to make.

[@VORONM]

Super!

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you :) I appreciate it.

[@sdcofer52]

Good

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Steven.

[@JacobBownds]

Beautiful work! The attention to detail really shows through in the finished piece. I selfishly wish you’d put out more videos, but hard to complain with the quality :). What kind of oil do you use on your planes? I just got my first plane, a Lie Nielsen, and wanna keep it looking pristine.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Jacob. I appreciate the kind words. I use jojoba oil, which I got in a cleaning kit from Lie Nielsen. I know people also use camellia oil, too. I spray it onto that blue rag you see me wiping them down with, and it stays nice and saturated in a little plastic bag. At the end of the day, I blow the dust out of the planes with my air compressor and just wipe them down. I also occasionally clean my planes entirely and wipe them with T-9 Boeshield. Once that dries, I just keep wiping them regularly with the jojoba oil. It's probably overkill but I don't have any rust, so I'm happy. Enjoy your new plane, and be careful - my first Lie Nielsen plane quickly led to getting a bunch more. I started with a cheap Kolbalt blade from Lowe's and it was pretty terrible.

[@andrewpinson4360]

I think you have a lot of talent, please come back to making videos. Us weekend woodworkers can always use more inspiration.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

I’m almost done editing my next one. I’m a full time high school teacher by day, and I received about thirteen new Etsy orders in the last couple months which has been amazing but very time consuming. Stay tuned 😅

[@SethsProject]

Incredible work man! Amazing attention to detail, and also I need some tips on how to keep my shop that clean lol

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Seth. I appreciate it. This was a blast to make. I just clean as I go after each process. There's nothing like starting each morning with a fresh, clean shop.

[@billystray7007]

i can't think in clutter...

[@growlerdomestics6627]

Dope video bud 🎉🎉🎉

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

My man 🙌🏻

[@royalmotors]

Love your attention to detail - I'm embarrassed to think of the short cuts I take after watching you spend the time for quality craftsmanship to shine through. Congratulations. Can I ask - you've upgraded your equipment quite a lot, if you were to do it again would you hold off on buying the less expensive planer, joiner etc and just save a little longer for the higher end machinery?

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Hello Patrick, and thank you for the kind words. I appreciate the them. When it comes to purchasing tools, a few things come to mind. Mainly, I upgraded my jointer when I had a commission for a nine-foot long oak mantle. No matter what I did, I couldn't keep the board flat on short, six-inch jointer beds, so I upgraded to the 84" long 8" jointer. It hasn't made its debut in my videos yet, but after about two years with that Grizzly 8" in the shop, I moved up to the 12" Powermatic. It was on sale for 15% off, and I have been getting way more commissions than ever, so it made sense to move up to my dream jointer. The same goes for my planer; the DeWalt did a fine job, especially with the helical upgrade, but Grizzly was having a crazy sale and I got my 20" helical planer for $700 off, which was too good to pass up. I think my progression from my entry-level table saw, planer, and jointer is just part of the process that many go through, especially when starting as a hobbyist. When I buy tools now, I try to only get things that will be "lifetime" tools in the sense that I won't have to upgrade them down the line (or, at least for many, many years). I don't know if that helps -- I mainly got the tools that I could afford and needed at the time. I also maintain the hell out of my machines, so they have always sold quickly for a great price. I wouldn't put a bunch of tools on a credit card or anything, but definitely get the best that you can within your means. I have been super fortunate lately in that I have eleven commissions in the queue right now, so this side business (I have a full-time job outside of woodworking) has been paying for itself.

[@royalmotors]

@@theroaringwoodwork2213 Brilliant. Glad to hear you're making a profit from a hobby and throwing the extra back into the business. My brother in law started a t-shirt company with a single two color press given to him by a friend... 30 employees now and zero financial concerns. I've got a few home projects that started me in this direction and I've purchased a makita track saw over the festool, a job site dewalt table saw, a really really good quality chop saw from harbor freight (true story!) and a makita 1/2" router. I've been buying S4S from a lumber supplier and avoiding big box and learning as I go. Adding all your tools up seems to come in under $15K which is less than a new motorcycle - but you've been able to have it repay you. It would be nice to learn from the 'mistakes' of others by buying hobby type tool over lifetime (although expensive) tools. Good luck with the channel, the well shot non waffling / non over explaining videos and with your Etsy too.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

👍👍👍Thanks for a nice and interesting video.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@theroaringwoodwork2213 You're welcome. Take care.

[@michaelmills4158]

That walnut is awesome! But you need a bench man! I like the ingenuity though.

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Michael Mills haha don’t I know it. One of these days. I don’t want to throw together anything temporary so I’m waiting until I have time to commit to a proper Roubo.

[@michaelmills4158]

@@theroaringwoodwork2213 I am wanting to build one too. Good work on this, turned out really nice.

[@infeelfurniture]

Yeah that is what l like)

[@tysonogloff]

Are you able to go right from glue-up of large panels, to the supermax drum sander? If so, which model do you use? I am looking for an affordable and practical way to do large solid-wood carcass glue ups like this without the need to hand plane every panel after glue-up, and my planer is only 20" wide. Great channel and beautiful work, by the way!

[@richarddunn504]

Great work my friend👍 thanks for sharing.... and how is your shop so clean?

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Richard Dunn thank you for the kind words, Richard. I clean a lot as I go, but according to some KZbin critics, it’s because I don’t woodwork 😂

[@design_guild4431]

Do you have plans? Can I do this with a biscuits? :)

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Hmmm. I wonder who this is :)

[@jordanelliott5166]

Amazing work, I’ll strive the have that much attention to detail in my work. One question, what made you decide to use the domino but cut in the tenons? To add strength?

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

Thank you, Jordan. I’m not sure what you’re talking about - I didn’t use the Domino for any joinery.

[@bigdogmn73]

Great job! So what's it like going from a 735 to a 20" Grizzly extreme planer?

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

It has been awesome. The 735 was incredibly loud, even with the Byrd Shelix head on it. The 20" is so quiet that I thought it wasn't working the first time I powered it on. The capacity is nice, too.

[@crawfy53]

At what angle were these legs made at? very nice!

[@rippedtoady]

Great video.. what sharpening stones were those your using.?? Thank you

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

1,000 and 10,000 grit Ohishi stones from Lie Nielsen and a 16,000 Shapton stone.

[@hinduspl]

@the roaring woodwork what bronze lie nielsen model is that? 4:05

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

hinduspl it’s their no. 4 smoothing plane.

[@bigdogmn73]

QQ on your planer. Do you have that on a 20 or 30amp circuit?

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

It’s on a thirty amp circuit. When I installed my sub panel a few years ago, I left a few spaces for some thirty amp lines to sort of future-proof and I’m glad I did. I was still using the DeWalt planer at the time. My new dust collector, like the planer, is a 5hp machine that requires a thirty amp circuit.

[@bigdogmn73]

@@theroaringwoodwork2213 thanks for the info! I just ordered the 1021x2 but some day will upgrade to your planer and the 12" jointer 834 which would both be on a 30 amp line. I'm lucky as my main board is in my garage so adding a sub will be pretty easy. Thanks again....

[@pavelow235]

But where do the cars park???

[@theroaringwoodwork2213]

In the driveway where they belong.