The Patterned Plywood Video that NEVER WAS...

🎉This is my 100th video on KZbin 🎉 When I was thinking about what I regret NOT doing in 6 years on this platform, one thing came to mind. Years ago I made Patterned Plywood serving boards for my family. I didn't film it because it was the holidays, and I was in a hurry. I did, however post it on Instagram and people freaked out over them! My biggest post EVER! I realized I made a major mistake not making a video. For video 100 I'm rectifying my mistake and not only remaking this design. I also made a limited run of them for sale on my website.
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[@MichaelAlm]

Hey everyone my storefront is LIVE! www.almfab.com/store/merch You can purchase the serving boards from the video as well as new merch designed by yours truly. Thanks for supporting small businesses!

[@dwb468]

Michael, just bought an Alm Fab Tee, cuz I'm gonna need something to wear when I film my first YT video. Thanks so much for doing what you do! -db

[@rasmis]

15:56 cutting dowels: In Europe we use miter shears for that.

[@woodandwandco]

While your work is known most for your patterned plywood to those who just got to know your channel, I would just like to say that everything about your work: your woodworking process and skills, your creativity, your explanatory capabilities, and your production value are incredible and truly unique. I've learned plenty of techniques from you, gotten to see new ways to think about materials in general, and I am sure your future work will continue to evoke those qualities, the ones that make us think outside the plywood box! Thank you for being you, doing what you love, and sharing it with us!

[@MBMCincy63]

👍💯 agreed

[@jameshodgins1937]

The cutting boards look great. Congratulations on your 100 episode.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!

[@GetHandsDirty]

I love these, especially the Alpine night sky board!! Great way to commemorate your 100th video. I love your work, Michael!

[@kevinkroll7285]

Congrats on 100 videos! This channel has quickly become a favorite over the past two years. I actually just started my first patterned plywood project so I’ll say it’s in honor of the 100th video

[@RogerSmth]

Amazing work. Love the store and I got a serving board. A cool variant would be to have the mountain top/night sky with a visual separator that would give the appearance of multiple separate mountains or angled pieces cut from a white hardwood to look like snow covered peaks.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!! That's a great idea. I might have to give it a go!

[@JTWoodworks]

Congrats on the 100th video and launching the store!! Looking forward to next 100!!

[@TotalBoat]

AH, Congrats on 100 videos! 🙌🙌These boards are STUNNING!!

[@Balanced_Grain]

Congrats Michael. You're one the greats. I've enjoyed learning from you.

[@danielzana818]

Congrats on 100 videos! Those beauty shots of the awesome serving boards at the end with the light sneaking in, pure 🔥. Accent lights FTW!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Daniel!!! 🙌

[@lisajarvis3820]

❤😮❤😮❤😮❤ FANTASTIC ~ AND THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW ABOUT THE TOTAL BOAT WOOD HONEY FOOD SAFE WOOD FINISH ~ I’VE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR A WOOD FOOD PROTECTOR THAT WAS ANY GOOD ~ AND THIS ONE WORKS FANTASTICALLY!!👍🏾

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Congrats on both the 100th video AND the new store! Love your video style (clear concise edits, clear simple explanations of what and why you are doing something, visuals that really show what's going on and visuals that make it go beyond a "how I did it" video [the pieces all in a row slowly marching forward and jumping into the box {reminded me of Monty Python videos with the animation showing people doing something similar}]). Please keep going and sharing with us!

[@triciac.5078]

Congrats on 100 videos!! And those serving boards are just gorgeous.

[@Blackraven6]

As an experienced woodworker do you think it is possible/worth it to change an electric teapot's handle to full wooden one? It will both make it more fitting with the kitchen design and allow me to get rid of a toxic stinky plastic handle and actually use my teapot for once.

[@JolienBrebels]

Really beautiful!! Congrats on your adventure of 100 videos!

[@camyoyo]

I'm super excited to finally be able to snag one of the pieces you've made. There was no section for adding a note on my order But Congrats on 100 videos. You're a massive inspiration to the community and one of the biggest reasons I got into woodworking. I show your videos to my students in my Product development/ Wood shop class and they love them. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@jonny555ive]

These are a thing of beauty. Really REALLY nice. Your craftsmanship is on a whole nother level buddy. I am quite blown away with your talent in wood crafting. A huge congratulations on your 100th episode 🤘🤘 Here's to hundreds and hundreds more. 🍻 Take care, -Jonny5 🥁

[@randystyborski5983]

Congrats! Youve inspired more than you know. Keep up the good work

[@Miranda-cw9hq]

You simply could not have picked a better 100th video topic! What an excellent video of your exceptional talent! You truly have a gift! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

[@sarademaio7500]

Bravissimo ✌🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@johnboling]

Congrats on the 100th video! Really enjoy your channel and your vibe! Keep up the awesome work! Time to put on my AlmFab shirt to rep today!

[@johnsmith5726]

Fantastic work, I really do like your patterned plywood, it's very cleverly done. Superglue, blue roll, and painters tape should be in every woodworker's first aid kit.🙂

[@Jonamission]

Hakone Japan is famous for wood inlaid boxes and other wood items that look like this. I am super excited to make something just like this! Thanks for the video

[@dragunov525]

Why the f doesn't youtube recommend you or put you on my subscription list.... always love your videos! Btw, congrats on 100 videos! One of my favorite shop infrastructure videos on all of KZbin is the one you did with your drill press cabinet/bench.

[@udoheinrichlieber6030]

Hello Mr Alm Finally a creative carpenter who goes beyond the 90 degree angle. You have very nice and exciting ideas, I like your projects very much. I myself am also a cabinetmaker and have dedicated myself to the Art Deco style and that is a challenge and I also draw my projects myself. So always stay creative and "Gut Holz" is what they say in Germany. Many carpenter greetings from Norway Udo.H.Lieber

[@_suspi]

Wow, I serendipitously saw this just as you launched the store

[@ALPACABOWLCOMPANY]

Appreciate your sharing of knowledge. Fun projects.

[@thomlipiczky9021]

Yay Michael! Congratulations on your success!

[@jeffhreid]

Great job. Interesting project

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Excellent work Michael!

[@dragade101]

Love the illusion! For how you chose portrait frame, I think people will likely orient and serve with a landscape orientation though. That it’s a natural tendency to make a horizontal spread of appetizers (this allows you to visually fill your table lengthwise or your island/buffet). Its right to probably on have a bit of sky, 1/3 sky and 2/3 mountain but have a landscape over the length of board.

[@jewdd1989]

Omg!!! I’ve wanted to watch this specific alpine cutting board for sooooo long since seeing this featured in your work bench video a year ago. I just finished gluing up a solid hardwood cheese board (same alpine pattern) inspired by your cutting board only I used a gradient pattern starting dark to light with purple poplar (I couldn’t find walnut anywhere near me and didn’t have time to wait on ordering some as my Xmas is this thanksgiving and had to hustle), then it steps up to mahogany, alder, hickory and lastly maple. Mine are just small gifts for my family as large cheese boards but because of your pics it pushed me to start using the table saw again and anyways it’s been a challenging but needed project to accomplish. I’ve avoided using the table saw for too long but this project has taught me a lot. I will say I’ve learned to check the thickness of my boards! The mahogany was slightly under 3/4” unlike all my other woods and there are minor gaps that I’ve had to fill with wood glue and sawdust, that I wasn’t thinking and glued up a large panel to later split into 3… don’t do that! The glue was already drying before I could get halfway through the pattern but it clamped up nicely and overall it’s beautiful and I wouldn’t have attempted something like this without your detailed content! Thank you so much!

[@MichaelAlm]

So glad I could finally deliver 😁

[@flyboy61b]

Really nice. I like the subtlety of putting your logo on the back.

[@StephenHughesJelen]

1. Congrats on video 100! The cutting boards look great! 2. Now that you have a larger, more powerful bandsaw, have you considered a large block of pattern sticks and resawing the boards off the block, rather than assembling all the small pieces?

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks!! And yes! I really want to give resawing a go. I need a better blade, but it should be able to handle it.

[@slavetabitha]

One of my fave channels!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@terristroh3965]

Happy 100! I think I’ve watched them all. Congratulations on the online store too.

[@Zable24]

I love how illustrative you are getting with your patterned ply, would love to see you experiment with making an actual panel/furniture piece with a full blown artwork made in patterned plywood!

[@older-wiser-better]

Beautiful ! And congratulations of course 🎉

[@ksprecisionmetalsusa]

Brilliant work! Congratulations on your 100th video and for being an innovator of your craft - we cannot wait to see what the next 100 will be like!

[@poissonCHA1]

super super super cool 👌

[@stevengurule6940]

Congratulations! I've enjoyed every one of your videos that I've watched. I've learned so much. I think I'll take your lead on making some of these for Christmas too. I'm looking forward to the next 100 videos. Last thing... before you cut your finger, I was freaking out a little bit watching your hoodie strings swing atop a live table saw. Maybe it's the Dad in me...

[@WATCHLLS]

Really nice boards, I am going to try my hand at making some :) Cheers Rob

[@steve_main]

These boards are awesome!! They just need to be about 4 times larger to make a nice large cutting board! There is no way I could use a cutting board this small ;) Also as for the merch they look awesome and I wish more brands cared about how their merch looked. Everyone just seems to throw it on the cheapest t-shirt or hand and then be like "I have merch" its like no you don't you have junk with your logo on it. If you make a nice logo and put it on really nice clothing then people will want to actually wear it!! This merch looks like you put time and effort into the quality and those hats look awesome and I am a hug hoodie guy and I love that hoodie. Good on you for not just selling to make a buck but caring about your brand! Just one persons opinion, that logo is way too huge on the back of the sweater for most people the simple logo on the front would be perfect. Make that hat in a full back also!!

[@jtkobos13]

Congrats on 100! Love your material and explanations. All your work is inspiring to us amateurs who have discovered the joy that is woodworking and finding their footing in this craft.

[@HansHoffmeister]

Congratulations on video 100! Love your stuff and watching over the years. Beautiful boards. Looking forward to the next 100!

[@jimrosson6702]

They look amazing turned out beautiful congratulations on your 💯 video 🎉🎉

[@Makerr8]

Love the video! A tip for cutting the dowels: look into getting a model makers mini table saw. They're made to cut small wood pieces and they're very inexpensive. I used one for building models in architecture school and it was a lifesaver.

[@MichaelAlm]

Oooo! I’ll check that out!!

[@richs5422]

I've been looking at these and haven't found a good one. Have you a brand recommendation or two? Thanks.

[@Makerr8]

@@richs5422 The NovelLife isnt a bad one for the price. It might not be a table saw but the JOUNJIP mini mitre saw is also very useful for simple, clean cuts.

[@bharbir]

Love your channel, love your pattern plywood. Excellent 100th video!!!

[@nixhixx]

Beautiful!

[@Gandellion]

I love the starry sky!

[@YukitsuVoSyl]

They look amazing! Imagine putting rgbw on it, oooh patterned plywood rpgw table!

[@rogue3398]

Congratulations Michael! These are really beautiful

[@leonjbr]

Those serving boards are just gorgeus. Really nice work. Congratulations for you channel. I just suscribed,

[@RobertBrownieJr]

It was going so well before the cheap rubber feet! And your logo is on the back!! You gained a subscriber!

[@humeragondal2135]

Hi I really liked your logo on the boards, on the mountain one it makes sense for it to be on the bottom. I preferred the second to have the logo on the front..🙂

[@tstrong7910]

I just love your pattern plywood art work, yes art work. Please consider creating pattern plywood pieces using dark ebonized woods, walnut, black wood etc for a dark wood monochromatic look. The richness and patterns would be stunning. Congrats on your 100th video and store front!

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

Congrats on your 100th! And your new merch ;)

[@eclarios]

Congratulations!

[@pauldonovan5878]

I recommend a chain mail glove for work so small, it will help you keep your flood! You can buy anti cut gloves and coat two finger tips with silicone caulk for better grip!

[@simons.6645]

I recently saw your post about this cutting board on Instagram and my first thought was "Why is there no video on KZbin about it?" So glad you did one! Another perfect project for your 100th video. Congratulations!

[@rei_cirith]

Man, I wish you offered the patch on that hat as is too. I don't need another hat, but that patch looks really cool.

[@MichaelAlm]

That's good to know! I might need to ad that on there in the next shop update

[@DudeSawdust]

Such a great project. I really like your design. Happy 100th video...looking forward to the next 100!

[@Druforithe]

OMG, that Starry Alpine board is Amazing!

[@vmoutsop]

Lemmings going over the edge :)

[@meperson]

Congratulations Michael on your 100th video and your success. Have been watching your video for few years now and learned a lot. One suggestion on gluing - since top is not blocked by wedges you could use thick flat board from the top a the caul to prevent cupping. Cheers...

[@MatthewKrieger]

Can you please clarify two things? 1. Why does the wedge method prevent cupping? I assumed to prevent cupping you’d put a heavy flat object on top to Hold it flat while it dries? 2. For the one that cupped could you have done on a planar rather than belt sander? First wedge, then run through, then flip, repeat.

[@mindyhall4638]

Congratulations Michael! Long time fan of your work!

[@evans_workshop]

Michael, Absolutely love your work. So much so I just bought one of serving boards! Thanks for a very inspiring video. Maybe one of these days, I’ll get to try my hand at patterned plywood was well. Great explanation, beautiful presentation!

[@hspringsteen]

Those are great looking. The logo being inset is awesome.

[@markcharcas2293]

These are SO cool! Thanks for making these and I look forward to all the future stuff you do with your store!!

[@LeighHart]

My wife loves her present, thanks Michael!

[@siebenautomotive]

You should definitely make a shirt with the same design & color scheme as the hat!

[@robertm348]

Congratulations on the 100th episode! I really like the boards!

[@LeighHart]

Thanks for having Canada on your shipping list! Cam could learn a thing or two 🤣. Alpine board ordered!

[@10415153]

Congratulations on your 100th video! Also, the store front and merch looks awesome 👏

[@dianeewoldt3035]

I have successfully corrected some bowed glued up panels by “rehydrating” and then pressing the panel. I found this technique in a Fine Woodworking article. You place the panel concave side down on top of a damp towel, and then position a heat lamp or heat source about 2 feet away facing the surface. It works with PVA glues. I had to use this method when I glued up 1/2” white oak panels for sliding door inserts and it worked well. I kept them in a press overnight after flattening and they stayed flat afterwards. Saved my butt as the 2 panels were grain matched and I would have needed to reproduce the whole front of the cabinet.

[@matthysloedolff]

Congratulations on 100 videos! Love your creativity and attention to detail.

[@sharondoherty5143]

You just gave me the opportunity to give my daughter & son-in-law a special Christmas gift. My daughter fell in love with your patterned bowl and I showed her more of your patterned videos. Now she and her husband will have a very special gift. Your work is jaw dropping.

[@chrisp.76]

Congratulations on your 100 video! I love them! I r awesome!

[@LikeEmmaWithaT]

Mazel tov on getting to 100!

[@negotiableaffections]

I think your patterned plywood is incredible, but then I caught a glimpse of the edge of the 'square pattern' board and my Art-Deco-ometer went bananas. You have reached rung-one on a very tall ladder of plywood patterning. If you limit the 'repeating' quality or even mimic the plywood effect on a much bigger scale (with maybe laminated hardwoods) the decoration could reach fine art quality - GO FOR IT, Michael! I'd be intrigued to see what can be achived.

[@tboeshaar]

Congrats on 100, my friend! Love the boards and yet another very well done video. Also, gotta say - love the swinging light effect on the finished product at the end - very cool!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Tim!!

[@Katie-jm4yy]

I would love this in landscape

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Many congrats on 100 videos. Love your work, I have made some patterned plywood pieces and really enjoyed the process. Cheers Andy UK

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Andy 🙌

[@robing9533]

All well and good, fantastic product. Congrats on video 100. Be careful about using ply wood for chopping boards as overtime you will cut out little particles of the glue and digest them in the food you prepare.

[@makernova8160]

I really like the mountain pattern. The stars are a cool touch and the logo on the back is just awesome!

[@holwu]

Hey Michael, congratulations on you 100th video. Your work is always an inspiration for me, so please keep it up. Greetings from Germany

[@jmacca6906]

I've only just very recently come by your channel, and I say this with great amazement, I'm not sure whether you're a master of woodworking or videography (or maybe both)! Absolutely brilliant pieces and video, can't wait to binge the other 99!

[@SKWONK-OLLIE]

Congratulations Michael! youre a huge inspiration ;) heres to another 100!

[@Zamboni-0805]

Love your work! Can you make a video on where you get your Baltic Birch from these days and what it cost you. There is only one or 2 places near me (Bay Area Calif) that still sell it at a whopping $178 per 3/4"x4x8 sheet...(last time I checked)

[@temusew3818]

congratulation on your 100th episode, liked the design of the cutting boards looks great.

[@RecklessRobbie]

I love the build. I appreciate you posting this in time for me to try and make some of my own for my family for Christmas. Also, I'm surprised you didn't add the dowels before you sanded. That way you wouldn't have to worry as much about squeeze out.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks! Yeah that's totally what I should've done 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jcrbuilds]

Congrats on number 100 Although I make a lot of patterned ply (thanks to you!) I really enjoy watching all your patterned ply videos still. Also everything else obviously!

[@juanpabloecuador]

Felicitaciones en tu video 100 !

[@cobberdogmake7937]

Thank you for always creating such beautiful work and helping me get a head start on my Christmas present shopping! So happy I get to support your talent!!

[@josh_watson]

At 8:20 the little pieces remind me of Lemmings jumping into the box. Super cool design. Cheers!

[@MichaelAlm]

Hahaha! Totally!! Thanks 🙌

[@brianbarnes2184]

I make rocking horses and I wanted to let you know that your tutorial vidio inspired me to try out patterned ply as the bow rocker platform and end pracing on my newest project. It turned out great, not perfect but I love it. so thank you so much for insperation.

[@0301tom]

That's dope!

[@Rhenadhis]

I pity thoe who only know you for your patterned plywood; your are an artist whose medium of expression is wood work, the upgrade in film production is not unnoticed. You are very very talented, i wish i was in the States, i'd have bought your serving boards, merch and many more of your work

[@fuchsfarben]

Those boards look so nice, the stars are such a good touch too! Congrats on your 100th video :)