My most devastating moment as a furniture maker.

I wanted to create these modern floating nightstands as a way to add more visual interest to the
bedroom. But in order to make the designs pop, I wanted the front to really grab your attention.
With the help of my friend Paul (of Copper Pig Fine Woodworking), we carved a modified Asanoha
Japanese pattern into the front of these drawers and filled it with brass powder and epoxy. With all of the unique aspects of this design, I never would have thought that it would end in such a disaster!
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0:00 Intro and "oh SH*T!"
0:22 Overview and mitering the case
2:24 Lamello joinery
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10:25 Finishing the drawer fronts
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[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Join my Modern Wood Academy and build a Modern Walnut Console Table along with me: bit.ly/3kHW6eR

[@loganpirie4387]

As soon as that one stand fell off, you could see Jerry’s faith in your fastening system completely change. He was like “I have to get off this thing right meow!” They turned out great, btw.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂🤣 His street smarts immediately kicked in!

[@billsk8]

20 seconds in and this is already your finest work.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂😆 "finest" is a bit questionable...😜

[@Ski3HigH]

5 secs in and im already laughing

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@Ski3HigH 😆

[@cameronbalch834]

Keith - just wanted to pop in to let you know your style of commentary is really refreshing and easy to watch. It feels like the formula for most woodworking channels is to fill videos with puns, stand up comedy, and now clickbaiting the supremely high cost of builds. I appreciate your ability to provide some subtle comedy with such an emphasis on the actual build and techniques within. Keep up the good work!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow! Thanks Cameron. I super appreciate the thoughtful comment and feedback. It really does help me as I produce more videos. Cheers!

[@cameronbalch834]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking no prob man! Just started building out my Festool collection so your vids will definitely help with techniques for the Domino, tracksaw, etc!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@cameronbalch834 Sweet! Enjoy the green Kool-Aid!!

[@dougmcilwaine7078]

Keith, great job on the nightstands and the video. You do a great job in documenting the process of making your pieces. I really enjoy your videos because you aren't afraid to show the mistakes that can be made, and I believe you do it so we can learn from them. I can't imagine how much faster things would go if you didn't have to film everything. Love the walnut and the inlay also. I would love to see more about your design process, and you you come up with the projects themselves. Happy New Year to you and yours. I hope that it is safe, healthy and successful.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Super appreciate that Doug! Filming and editing takes an incredible amount of time that isn’t always worth it. And great idea on showing the design process in future vids. I’ll try to incorporate that! Be well!

[@colinmartin9797]

I just had a similar problem trying to figure out how to make a floating shelf that I could hang my ~35lb e-bike about 14 inches away from the wall. It just felt like the pressure treated wood I used was not handling things and trying to cantilever itself off. So I wound up just driving a big lag screw through the top cleat from the inside into the stud behind, anchoring it hard in place. since it's not going to be a movable piece of furniture, it really wound up making sense to hard mount it to the wall, and the cleat was just a super simple way of getting it nice and square in the right spot. After a single 3 inch lag bolt and washer went into the back cleat it locked down hard to the wall. Nice and sturdy.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Oh nice! Yeah, the problem here was the distance from the wall when the door was full opened far exceeded the height, so like you said it was cantilever central. Just needed to screw the cleat of the nightstand into the wall as well once installed.

[@bradwatson2085]

Always a good day to see a new video from you. Yours are my favorite of all the woodworking channels I watch but the least frequent. I’ll take that quality over quantity any day!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow! Very kind! That is much appreciated, Brad. Happy new Year!

[@shamilton5000]

Beautiful work Keith! Thanks for sharing.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Right on! Thanks for watching, Sean!

[@jaykepley5238]

Beautiful job, Keith. So sorry about the mishap. I hope 2022 is a great year for you and your family. Be safe!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Jay! Same to you!

[@joeoliver9043]

So glad to have a new video! I’ve watched all of your videos at least twice and I love them! You are great. Keep up the awesome work. Also, listened to several Shop Sounds today on a 4 hour trip. It was a Keith kind of day!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thank you! You'll officially burn out very soon 😜😂

[@teocalli401]

Thanks for keeping it real as always KJ and nice work!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 I try! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelwildasin6388]

Awesome Work Keith! Always a pleasure when i see a video drop from you!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I appreciate that, Michael! Thank you!

[@bryanstrike5809]

Add a nice threaded insert and bolt underneath the nightstand that bumps into the french cleat on the wall. This keeps it from accidently falling off by getting bumped. That said, beautiful build! I love the brass powder inlay design!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Brian! I appreciate it!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Incredible job on these, Keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks dude! 👊🏻

[@Originaldrocks361]

Just listened to the podcast about this! Glad that you kept the falling night stand part in the video. We all mess up, even the pros! Plus it was funny

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for checking out the podcast! And glad you were able to enjoy a laugh at my expense. I kid, I kid. I can’t deny it was funny! 😂

[@charltonwang]

I was convinced at the beginning that you had mastered the art of visual effects (VFX). Sorry to hear that it was reality. It happens to the best of us. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. It was enjoyable as always!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you sir! I WISH i was that adept at visual effects 😂

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola🖐 Mr. KJ, a very Happy New Year to you!!! I was checking out Jason's video on his floating nightstands when he inserted that clip of the drawer falling off and I just had to run over here and check it out for myself. I feel your pain good sir, they turned out nice and in a split second, boom! I'm sure you'll have a fix. They look great, all the best to you in 2022!!! Have a good one, Adios!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Happy new year! Thanks so much for stopping by! Yeah, I still haven't repaired the "blemish"...I'm still too heartbroken. LOL.

[@81Sevit]

This project deserves one word: STUPENDO!!! At the end though i gave a name on this one, Vintage floating nighstand 😀. Jerry made me laugh so much and it is a pleasure having him in your videos. Happy 2022 from Italy!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much! And Jerry thanks you, too!! 😺 Happy New Year!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Beautiful tables. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@TracksWithDax]

Sweet build Keith!! The Lamello is interesting in how it pulls the joint tightly together. I feel like its one and only issue (besides the price tag) is that it leaves a visible hole. It's certainly nice to not need clamps though. Also, that intro is solid gold

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

As long as you plan ahead so the access hole will never be visible, then it's not a problem. Just like any other hidden fastener. And yes, it really pulls that miter together nice and tight. 💪

[@smuhhhh]

Saw a short on Facebook and had to look you up on youtube. Big fan! Love your work and your videos. Lots of food for thought for this aspiring woodworker.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you! I really appreciate that, Sean.

[@realpdm]

I tensed up so hard I hurt myself when it fell off the wall. I'm so sorry that happened! Thanks for sharing your process. I'm building something now I'm going to try the metal inlay on. Metal Powders USA order arrives on Thursday!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Phillip! Yeah, that one is gonna burn for a while 😂. Very cool to hear you are going to the metal inlay technique. Good luck!

[@guybowers9094]

Really sweet project. I love that gold inlay, looks so great

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you, Guy! Cheers!

[@philgray4780]

Hi Keith, as always , beautiful work . As soon as I saw the stand come off the wall I stated one of my most often repeated mantras - I hate french cleats. I tend to over build everything but they don't fall off the wall.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yeah, I'm just glad I figured out the issue before the client. 😂 French cleats are amazing in so many situation, but not where there is so little height in the piece and so much extension horizontally.

[@Pierre-Axel]

Man! U are a inspiration all time, take care tombs up🙏💪🎄❤️❤️

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏🏻👍🏻😎

[@billm4560]

What an awesome job Keith! 👍🏻 When that one fell off the wall I thought it was a joke but after looking at it on the end no joke! 😞 Good old Jerry trying to tighten up that clamp! 😸 Hey he tried! Thank you for sharing!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Bill! I wish it WAS a joke! 😂

[@ChasHoff]

Wow, you are a true master of your craft. Beautiful work!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much 😀

[@matthewclemente420]

Nice! Very nice thank you Keith

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man!!

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Keith! They look amazing!!! 😃 About the French cleat accident, drive a screw through it to fix it to the wall! 😬 And I hope you can easily fix it! Merry Christmas, happy new year and stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! It was just a temporary install for photos, but definitely learned my lesson. Happy New Year to you and yours as well!

[@3600bball]

Keith I've been waiting for a new video! and you came back with a big one!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 And a big BOOM at that! Thanks Danny!

[@darbo7]

Stunning craftsmanship and design.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks David! 🤙🏻

[@salavila1999]

If you fast forward all the way to six seconds and pause it. That moment is my life in a nutshell when ever touch ANYTHING!!! Than you Keith for showing us that mo one is perfect, even though most of your furniture is. jajajajajaj, HAPPY HOLIDAYZZZZ

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

haha! So true! We all endure plenty of blunders and mistakes. Thanks Sal!

[@salavila1999]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking There is a guy at work with a dog named Jerry. Never shits up about him. I talk to him about your Jerry a bunch. ha. Yes I watch to much KZbin.

[@bs838]

Please make a short video showing your process for repairing that damage! I'm curious to know what you end up doing.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I’m curious to know, too! 😂

[@roguejediwil]

Wow Keith those were beautiful! Nice job! Happy New Year!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! HNY to you as well!

[@saldonato]

Nice work. I like that design. I’ve used those push to open a few times they can be pretty finicky. 👍🏼🤠👍🏼

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Sal! Yeah, I've used them in the past and they worked OK, but now I see why BLUM discontinued them...they ARE finicky as you said. Ugh.

[@afstaker]

I always like having the French clear there to make it level and temporarily hold it in place, but then still drive home a screw in a stud to prevent it coming off the cleat while using or accidentally bumping it.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yep! Smart move!

[@brenthuiberts6340]

The best Christmas present: A new video from Keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Better than a dented nightstand...😜

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Setting a rectangular block under the cleat inside the back and against the bottom of the box may keep it on the cleat super nice. Sad to see it damaged. Beautiful work.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@joseantoniovongho2766]

Great job Keith#LEGEND 😎😎

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@minhog5199]

great video !!!! good thing that the box fell down ! now we get to see a fixing video too !!!!!!!! ............ greetings from Germany

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Thanks very much!!

[@rhourigan5071]

Great videos. Hope your back with more soon.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Working on it! Thank you!

[@righthook27]

Really nice work, Keith. I must admit, I was surprised to see that you decided to attach the pocket holes from the inside. I know they are not visible unless the drawer is removed but since they are going to be hanging from a cleat, why not have them facing the cleat? Also would have been easier to fasten them from the outside, no need for the right angle drill attachment. Anyway, they look great! 👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 you say “what not outside” and i say “why not inside?” Pocket holes aren’t meant to be celebrated so i hide them when possible

[@righthook27]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I agree with you, pocket holes are not meant to be "celebrated", (hence my initial comment lol) they are ugly AF, but also practical (at times). What I'm saying is, the pocket holes are less likely to be seen if they were to face the mating wall cleat. I might even take it a step further and attach a back to the "box" and hide the cleat all together.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@righthook27 I understand what you’re saying, I just didn’t want to do it that way

[@adamsinclair836]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking That's probably what you should have said in the first place. You not wanting to do it that way makes more sense than your first reply 🤣😂

[@davidmeyer9204]

Oh man. Sorry about the "non" floater. I have to admit that it hurt me to watch. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to show us your craftsmanship.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks David! Laughter is my only therapy right now...😂

[@matthyland1218]

Congrats on getting your video out before Jason's

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 That was my only goal in this whole process...

[@alanwalker1]

The Lamello tool looks pretty cool. On this specific project, would you be able to get by with just the clamex connectors (no wood glue)? I'm looking to build similar floating nightstands, but with option to disassemble them.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yes, with the Clamex connectors, you can build with the option to disassemble. Each connector has over 200 pounds of clamping force.

[@ludwigbarnes3058]

I feel for ya! I made a floating bike shelf. And mine cantilevered off too. But with my $7k bike on it. Nevertheless, great vid! Always learning something new when I watch.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Oh no! You win this round...although not in a good way 😜👊

[@LXB26]

its a so great work good job!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Beautiful work! I just started on a pair today, thanks for the lesson in how to NOT hang them!😂

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Haha. My pleasure! 😂

[@maurolimaok]

Nice video. Beautiful piece, anyways!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🙏

[@joshuaasbill3131]

I think we’ve all experienced dropping something we’ve worked on. Fittingly he doesn’t even try to pick it up, just “the hell with it”. Damage done. My dad used to say “unfortunately you’ll always stick the landing, no matter how you got there”.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 I was afraid to look...I knew it had to be bad...

[@furthernorthfab]

Amazing that I can have watched hundreds of woodworking videos in my life but still learn stuff from your videos Keith. If you’re looking for a solution, I hear some bearded Northwesterner was looking for some floating nightstands for his bedroom ;-)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I hope you learned to use another method of hanging besides French cleats 😂. But seriously, thanks bro, I appreciate the comment! See you in February!! 👊

[@averagejoesworkshop]

Ohhhhh! Been there Keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I'm still there...😜😂

[@chm1701]

Absolutely gutted that the one fell off, because they turned out so damn nice, Keith. As a side note, I would like to see how you fix it, if you don’t mind. I’m intrigued. I hope you had a nice Christmas / Holiday. All the best to you.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Chris. Still recovering from this one. LOL. Not sure on a fix yet. Will post a video on IG if I film anything. Happy New Year!!

[@c.a.g.1977]

Ouch!! That must have hurt....your woodworker's pride! Still: they look awesome! Can't wait to see what the bed will look like!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 My hardwood floor wasn't too pleased with it's new dent either. Thanks for the kind words! 🙏

[@c.a.g.1977]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking and thanks to Jason from Bourbon Moth you've gained another subscriber: Me! 😄

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@c.a.g.1977 Thats awesome! Thanks man!

[@therealselfdefence]

Very nice, respect 👍🏼

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much!

[@kennethcarruth7852]

Wow!!! What an intro😢…….I’m glad something like that has never happened to me……..At least more than once😄 As always , great work Keith! Oh and love the podcast😃

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Ha! And thanks for checking out the podcast, Kenneth! Me and the boys greatly appreciate the support!

[@DumbfoundedMadman]

Keith, Jason same up with a great fix to that "Oh Sh*tI" moment. He even gave you credit for the inspiration. What a nice guy. LOL All joking aside, beautiful build.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Doug! Yeah, Jason and I are good friends so I know all about his backstage shenanigans 😂

[@meperson]

That is beautiful and way over the top for nightstands 🙂. I think for such a long but shallow box you have to screw the French cleat to the wall or each other.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

It would appear so! 👍

[@reforzar]

Sweet fancy Moses!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

It’s a Festivus miracle!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Oh man, that sucks that it fell off! They look great!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Bruce! Yeah, it’s pretty beat up 😢

[@astroguy88]

Nice project and video. Not sure I'm quite ready to break out the Clamex for drawer box construction but... on second thought.... Also, you can have as much CNC time as you want for free down here but you do have to come to Texas...

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

The Clamex are just internal clamps until the glue dries! And with the Shaper Origin, I have a personal CNC at my fingertips 😜, but thanks for the offer to come alllllll the way to Texas! 😜😂

[@francishoover8633]

seems like lamello would be great for builds which might be assembled/disassembled. I don’t see the point if it’s all going to get glued anyway. Why incur the fastener cost?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Enables a perfect dry fit

[@romeoC9968]

Fantastic build Of course it's all because of shop cat Jerry!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Of course! 😹

[@cemontalvo12]

Great video and production quality! How did you correct the issue with the cleats? For a future project I am considering adding a back panel to the cabinet inside of the cleat so it could be fastened to the wall cleat

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! I screwed it to the wall once hung on the cleat.

[@Nadirleso]

Really like your videos and the way you explane the process.. can i ask you about the vacuum clamps and pumps i saw you were using for sanding? Thanks for sharing 💪👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

You can find the vac pad system at kouroscarpentry.com/

[@LuckyLukeMunich]

Is the bed to those nightstands your next project? Would be awesome!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Not next project, but somewhere down the line.

[@lennartlennartson33]

quick recovery to everyone!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

👍🙌

[@dwb468]

Keith, Love the inlay, beautiful work! ...and I never, I mean never, pictured you as a single speeder cyclist. 🤣🤣

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂🤣 these long legs were made for cycling!!

[@dwb468]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Keith, not gonna lie, I just watched Jason's build and I'm fairly confident he's making fun of you!...😆😆

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@dwb468 Of course he is. That's what good friends do!

[@KGDIY]

Love it

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much!!

[@CodyCrue253]

You do amazing work man! This is the exact style nightstands I'm planning to build. Did you ever get around to building the bed you mentioned at the end of the video?? Would love to see it!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! Unfortunately, the bed hasn’t risen to the top of the to-do list just yet, but it will happen sometime in 2024!

[@mbrain03]

Good job Keith, I accidentally learned something again.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Oh nice! And i made an accident 😂

[@fervoor]

I linving in México, i descovered your channel, i love it, you’re an artist, your talent is fantastic.. i dont understand evething that you say, but your job speaks by itself..

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Gracias!!! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@karenmitchell6814]

So for your 1/4in “plywood”, you glued the 2 panels together with the grain running in the same direction and just offset the seams? No worries about strength or warping? Will that work with softwoods too? And those are beautiful. I really like the chamfer detail that insets the drawers.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

With thin plywood and quartersawn thin hardwood that is a floating panel in a groove, I don't really worry about warping and it's strong like bull once glued. If you are trying to make a custom piece of "plywood" with just thin layers of wood, then grain should be alternated to keep panel flat.

[@karenmitchell6814]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Thanks for replying. 👍🤗

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@karenmitchell6814 Thanks for watching!

[@parkwayconcepts8758]

That intro! 😆

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😜😂👍🏻

[@shiloo]

Epic fail!! Love the final execution though ❤️

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Haha. Epic is right! Thanks for watching!

[@parkerevans8509]

Very cool night stands and I like the brass inlay technique. But I had to comment because your cat looks identical to mine. Like not just that he's a Russian Blue, but identical. Though I don't think I would be comfortable letting her roam around my workshop. Thanks for sharing!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Parker! Lola and Jerry are Chartreux cats…i thought they were Russian blues, but the adoption shelter told me “nice try, sir” 😂

[@parkerevans8509]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Really? I always thought Chartreux cats had those like amber colored eyes. Well that's even more strange that they look so similar. Thanks for the reply!

[@fil232323]

The cat running away hahahaha

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Running away from blame 😂

[@G0F15H]

As always, nice build! Sucks it got messed up, but now you have a topic for your next video, "How to repair a damaged floating nightstand with epoxy inlay" 😃

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂🤣 that’s a pretty niche video!

[@robbwatt6435]

Hey KJ! Could you use your Lamello connectors to join the cleat to each other? Not necessarily using the 45 degree cleat but just two boards butted together? Can they handle the shear force?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Hmmmm…interesting idea!! Would definitely be worth some experimenting 👍🏻

[@JPBerkleeDude]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking all you would need is a secondary cleat that wasn’t a french cleat (just a small rectangular board) underneath the first so once it sat down on the top it basically hinges down on the lower and can’t cantilever up anymore, except for if you want to remove it the way you installed it, if that makes sense. No hardware necessary, just physics like the french cleat

[@davem8822]

love the intro hahah

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Dave!! 😜😂

[@crich83baby]

My heart broke when the drawer fell! They are still beautiful. Hopefully you found a way to fix it. It didn’t look too bad, but what do I know?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! It’s pretty bad and remains unfixed at the moment…🤦‍♂️🤣

[@danwestern5174]

KJ what is the set up you have on the edge of your table that holds the festool track? I want to add that flip track saw set up to my table.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Here you go: dashboardpws.com/products/guide-rail-brackets-bundle

[@Mr.GucciClass1A]

Hey there Keith, I have not been able to stop thinking of this video and the drawer falling off. It may be obvious to everyone but I can’t seem to figure out why it came off the cleat and how that can be avoided or reinforced to prevent. I trying to do a similar project with the same installation using French cleat, but I’m afraid to now until I understand how to avoid the issue. Are you (or anyone) able to share more on how to resolve this please? Thanks!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

The piece is only 7 inches tall, but is 27 inches long when extended, so it throws it way off balance and it creates an easy tipping point and it slides up and right off the cleat. Best fix is just screw the mating cleat that is attached to the nightstand directly to the wall once it is hung.

[@Mr.GucciClass1A]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Thanks, Keith. That all makes sense to me now. I appreciate you taking the time. Thanks for all your amazing content, humor, projects, attention to detail, and over-the-top craftsmanship.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@Mr.GucciClass1A You're very welcome! And thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@joelw6215]

One more thing… my heart broke for you when that shelf fell. I have a piece fall off my paint table literally hours bf I had to deliver so I feel your pain

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! I appreciate the condolences 😜. It’s a horrible feeling.

[@kekecresek2283]

That was painful watching you dropping that nightstand even Jerry was like I am out of here

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Oh yeah, he wasn't sticking around for that aftermath 😹

[@kalebfear1559]

Looks nice keith. Whens the next one coming out?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! Not sure…

[@JeffFontecchio]

Another great project, these look great....even with a dent. 😂

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 You mean the character blemish?! 😬😹

[@JeffFontecchio]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking you are right that is what I meant.

[@steph3n17]

How are you going to anchor it to the wall so it doesn't flip off the French cleat in the final install? Cheers

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Like someone mentioned...the french cleat installed on the actual nightstand will have to be screwed into the wall as well. I will re-design for future, though.

[@Jeremy_810]

Where is you? I can't just keep rewatching the same old videos.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I’ll be back soon! 👍🏻

[@rhyswilliams1998]

Here thanks to Bourbon Moth. “Love you Keith”

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Right on! Thanks for checking out my content 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@billystray7007]

Can a person use the zeta as a normal biscuit joiner as well?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yes, but you need to purchase an additional 4mm cutter separately for standard biscuits. The blade the comes with the Zeta is specifically for the P-connectors.

[@Luqman899]

R7700 for 2 floating nightstands... all i can say is... HOLY CRRRRRAPOLI!! looks fantastic tho

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Thank you!

[@jmwoodcraft7842]

Looks awesome! Did you do anything to ‘fix’ them in place on the cleats after the wee oopsy?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

It literally happened hours before video release, so I haven’t fully come to grips with the damage yet 😂

[@jmwoodcraft7842]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking well if it’s any consolation it made the video pretty funny 😂

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@jmwoodcraft7842 Works for me!

[@carolinerossi3831]

Beautiful work. What type is this wood?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! It's walnut. My favorite!

[@bluevabank]

hey, great work. How do you work with cat. do you get him out of shop before turning table saw?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Cats come and go as they please. They are trained to stay away from running power tools.

[@miriamfinster5522]

One more important question: did you choose the brass powder exactly by any name or number of color? I tried to contact the company "metal brass powders USA", but they can not assure me the color etc. I would just need the exact same as you have, for my master piece in carpentry. I already bought some different kind of powder, but it's too dark! Yours seems perfect. Could you help me in this please?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

They only make one brass powder product. Here is what I used: www.metalpowdersusa.com/shop-now.html#!/Brass-Powder-325-Mesh-1-LB-One-Pound-Ships-UPS/p/54156786/category=0 and I mixed it with a pinch of this: www.amazon.com/dp/B07QD8CS83?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_MP2ENB5DR1S9H463Z6V0 . I do not have an exact ratio for mix I used. I just added a little gold until I liked the color

[@rossturner5067]

You didn't run into any issues with the Rubio after sanding that finely?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Only issue was the color on the drawer front didn't match exactly to the rest of the case. Sanding that high closes the pores and doesn't let the oil penetrate. I will adjust the sanding routine if I do any more of these.

[@mattandrade30]

Where did you get the wood from? Is it 4x4x20 for $200? Thanks.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Middle Valley Lumber, NJ. I'm not sure what you mean by 4x4x20

[@joelw6215]

Ok where did you get walnut for 10/bf. I bought some a month ago for 5 but I can’t use it for 2 years haha

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

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[@sansy44100]

That intro lmao !!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Luckily, it's masking the pain right now...