This room was a DUMP so I did 4 things to make it an AMAZING office space

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This video is about how I messed up and made my wife work in a storage closet filled with junk and then paid $4000 to make it right.
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[@franhunne8929]

Thank you for explaining "nailers" and "stretchers". I am another German viewer, I appreciate the chance to widen my vocabulary.

[@tighecrovetti2844]

That slat wall is absolutely brilliant.

[@tereg5]

Love seeing some painting of cabinets to make modern woodworking. Really elevating your design here, those toys are very good options to make it look sleep. This is something I would want to make and sell. Wife is lucky. Thanks for walking us through all the steps.

[@FallLineJP]

I love the slat wall! That is such a cool idea. One thing that I might suggest to add to the design is a thin spacer strip buried down between the individual shelf protrusions, the exact width of the space between the slats. This would allow the slats to be perfectly parallel to each other and not let them rock side to side at all as you use the wall. Should not be very visible except when viewed head on (and could be painted white to camouflage them further). Fantastic work! 👍🏻👍🏻💪

[@dwayneford1990]

I really enjoyed this one. Man!! That was a lot of work. I got tired just watching YOU work. I hope you recover soon. I hope your wife enjoys her beautiful new office and rewards you accordingly. 😅

[@oswelds]

The Amount of work that went into this video. Wow. Great narration aswell!

[@sidranshu]

Really happy to see you sticking with your long form videos vs the ~10-15 most others do! But NGL, with you adding more and more pieces was waiting for a "One more thing..." or "But wait, there's more!"

[@MWAWoodworks]

I'll definitely be mixing in more long form stuff for sure. Gotta find that balance 😀

[@cinziaallocca974]

Everything you did here is amazing. I am in awe ! Very inspiring for a beginner woodworker like me.

[@DaraHijazi]

I love the piece of art on the wall, and the modern style is so neat and elegant. Well done

[@PrinceCbass]

I always buy zero protrusion hinges unless there is a reason not to. This allows me to add sliding shelves or drawers at any point without modifications. I will only used fixed shelving on exposed shelves or when behind glass doors. Sliding shelves allow so much more access to the contents and so much more space efficient that it is worth the extra cost and labor

[@wdavecpa]

Material save for slats is really good and the shape of the tabs for gluing is getting stored in my memory for the future

[@josephsantos5139]

I don't know if you know but they make drawer glides that are "push to open". Everything I've made for my shop has them and they're great. I never bang my hip on a protruding drawer pull anymore. They are side mount, however. I don't know if they make undermount glides that are push to open. Great job man! The desk has a nice clean look and that wall is amazing!

[@MWAWoodworks]

They make push to open under mounts. I have them in my office!

[@meperson]

Wow what an amazing full office build. You have good design skills and of course outstanding woodworking as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@chachachazki]

What a brilliant idea and an awesome looking office!!!!

[@johnly7688]

really enjoyed watching this and very informative. also fantastic outcome

[@Bernardgrubb]

great video, I hope your wife appreciates all the hard work you did on that project. My wife would love it. Thanks for the great video and keep up the great work.

[@MWAWoodworks]

She absolutely loves it!

[@SteabhanMacGR2]

The wall art shelf is amazing too. Great job.

[@nancyprobst6311]

Love the office. That statement wall piece is a stunner!

[@tonypcoyle]

Very nice office. And great video explaining not only the what & how, but also the why!

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Kudos!!! I’m trying to get into parametric design with my CNC but the amount of waste was a deterrent. That’s a great idea to make the slats and ‘bump out’ separately. Now just to figure out the design and layout. Keep up the great work!

[@MWAWoodworks]

yeah it was a LOT of planning but in the end I easily could have doubled my material cost and created a lot of waste, some of which could have probably been salvaged, but still not usable on this project.

[@5280Woodworking]

@@MWAWoodworks I feel you have a unique opportunity to share more on this part of the process, perhaps a follow up video?

[@22ashasha]

Can you make a video with the essential tools that everyone needs to have to start with woodworking? I discovered your channel today and the way that you teach is excellent!!

[@saundrawilson3950]

❤❤❤ That came out great. I’m sure your wife is gonna love it. Especially the wall planter. That was amazing watching you cut all those little pieces. I wish we could’ve gotten a reveal surprise. See your wife’s face when she saw it however, I’ll just have to settle for this. You have a good week.😊😊😊

[@Ghost6007]

First time watching your content. I like the simple and easy to follow explanations and build method. Especially the bits about using simpler tools for those who do not have a Festool infested workshop.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@chadswanson2295]

I love the sheppard brackets. Use them a lot. Their jig for the router and pilot holes is awesome

[@MWAWoodworks]

daaaaang I just saw the router jig. I didn't even know they had that!

[@Magpie-1111]

Great little office, slat wall is totally cool!

[@JohnDlugosz]

35:00 Correctly laying out 126 features on the backing board sounds like something the CNC should be doing! Even if it can't (easily) cut the biscuit-like feature, the CNC could at least score the locations, doing all the measuring for you and letting you easily line up the tool for the final cut.

[@eingamel]

Another way to make it easier but without a CNC, is to have the spacer strip have slots cut into it that match the locations of the dry fit biscuits in the slots you just cut. So instead of just butting the spacer up against the biscuits, the spacer fits onto the biscuits, and when the strip is flush to the table, it should have all the markings and everything perfectly aligned without measuring, as long as you measured everything correctly the first time. This also means that the spacer needs to be wide enough to take a set of the slots.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thats a great idea! If I made these all the time I would definitely make a permanent jig like that 😃

[@MWAWoodworks]

The issue would be visibility the way the Lamello works lining up with a mark on the base would be hard, not to mention the story stick is really clutch as both a positive stop and a place to "see" my mark.

[@louiseann_venusandneptune]

Wow 🤩 you have a new fan 🇬🇧 I know my daughter is, also, gonna love this channel. We are creatives and I, also, love growing plants so I do love the look of the plant display - but I also have spent a life-time being a housewife so I def wouldn’t want to be the one de-cob-webbing that display. All your explanations are clean and crisp, no waffle, exact - like your joinery. Hoping to win the lotto now so we can follow your lead. 😜 a beautiful work space indeed - pure mastery !! #lifegoals 🎉

[@davidsizemore5642]

Once again, excellent work! I'm no Safety Sally, but watching you drill that flat stock unsecured on the press had me puckered up tight!

[@mariadelpilarjaramillo7334]

this project is insane!!!! love it.

[@johnnyb362]

Beautiful build! When you unveiled your “Tenso Spacer” I did want you to go back in time and use it to mark the locations on the slats. 😊

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ha! Yeah I didn't realize what a good idea it was until later 😂

[@jakewilliamson]

not gonna lie, the 'joker drill bit' sequence did actually make me laugh out loud 😆 the wall piece is just stunning, love the flow it creates.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Haha glad you liked it. I liked creating it!

[@brianrydzeski6108]

Nice free-thinking design. I enjoyed this. I also appreciate the links to the products used. I subscribed from this video alone. Can't wait to watch other videos you make. Thank you.

[@buuucek]

amazing projects. this must be the nicest office ever! great job. Thank you for sharing with us

[@MWAWoodworks]

Wow, thank you!

[@briannelson4122]

I don't have access to a CNC machine, but this does have me thinking about how I could do something along these lines. Looks super cool!

[@MWAWoodworks]

thanks!

[@CraigGatza]

with all the beautiful tools you have why do you not own a spiral compression bit. One of them would save you tear out when grain direction changes

[@bklon6107]

Loved this video! I have a lot of cabinet projects done that are very much in thanks to videos you've put together over the years. In the middle of one right now actually.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I love hearing this! 🙏❤️

[@chrisjaustin88]

You know no one ever goes into how to specifically set up and use those track saw accessories. I tried Ron Paul's set up video of the parrallels but I've never been happy and I never use them. How do you read the flip stops. How do you set them up for consistency. Even the square makes me angry. I find myself still bringing in an engineer square from both sides to check my sanity. Would love to see a video on that

[@thomasdesalle9183]

Peter Millard in the UK has lots of good track saw video

[@maartjevancaspel]

What an awesome workspace! 👏🏼

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you 😊

[@dumbgames4933]

Really damn cool, appreciate you sharing all the little details! Looks amazing, and very functional!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks! 🙌

[@suep4999]

My head hurts after watching the slat wall. In my mind you’re a genius!

[@karenladyko6004]

Wow, it's beautiful 👍🇬🇧😊

[@BeFaithful00]

First time viewer here. Great job, dude. Looks really, really good. That functional feature wall is awesome.

[@pbales8951]

Awesome makeover of the office space. I wish I had an office that was so inviting to work in.

[@johnvesperman1530]

I can and usually do cut to a chalk line. I understand that the jig makes it easier, but still, if you don't have factory tools, you can still do it.

[@inmyimage1081]

Thx for pointing out the wrong door hinges. We are getting ready to remodel our RV and there will be 1 possibly 2 cabinet doors that will open towards the side of another cabinet wall, so 90 degrees. What is the proper terminology to make sure we get the right hinge? Also I’ve seen your island build but it doesn’t have a toe kick around all 4 sides, any recommendations on how to do these while maintaining strength? My thought is to build a base with some internal dividers like in a “torsion box” and then build the island cabinets with a solid bottom and attach to the base after I’ve secured it to the floor. Any other thoughts? Thx

[@P3Permaculture]

awesome build, random question what is that rail called that you have your stop blocks sliding on for your miter saw rig?

[@jamiemajerick91]

I enjoyed every moment of this video. Thank you for sharing and for the long format. ❤

[@MWAWoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@guybowers9094]

It's a really great makeover of the room. Looks great

[@MWAWoodworks]

I'm glad you like it!

[@mrkev2591]

Great video! What kind of LEDs were those. I’ve been looking for some customizable lights and those looked good.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ha! Just realized I left the links out of the description! Added now!

[@Horchata2336]

Power glove FTW! Office looks great

[@wednes3day]

Damn this was wholesome to watch~

[@ChrisHornberger]

Nicely done. FWIW, I love these full-build long format vids. Great build out, man.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I plan on sprinkling them in when its possible! I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@alexandrelemospalmeiro8588]

Wonderful job, man!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Hey thanks! 🙌

[@fcschoenthal]

Long video, but lots of nice projects and great tips. - Chris

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@kishasworld]

Beautiful

[@Justin-ib6zs]

Awesome makeover! I've been considering parametric slice modeling for something similar with shelving for plants but I worry about the rigidity of it when it comes to an applied side load (someone knocking into it). In the video you used tensor clips, do you think they would withstand someone bumping them(maybe dowels or dominos instead and just tensors over the stud screws)? Making a more shallow shelf would help but I love the way yours looks and now I'm set into making it.

[@MWAWoodworks]

There's definitely some "flex" on some of the pieces with wider profiles just due to simple leverage. How much force it would take to actually break the connection I don't know as I was primarily focused on whether it could hold potted plants which it seems to do with ease.

[@swizking]

Why not have the CNC cut the Tenso slots? Id rather spend my time programing than doing repetitive work. Your next project will benefit from the time you took to program Tenso slots.

[@MWAWoodworks]

The Tenso slots are an arc cut like a half moon with a lip on the top like a keyhole slot. I don't have a CNC capable of making that kind of slot.

[@Codger2015]

Excellent teaching forum. Really enjoyed your content.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Much appreciated!

[@drwoo6090]

The only biscuits I know of, are the ones I dunk in my tea! 😀 🫖 ☕️ 🍪🇬🇧

[@MWAWoodworks]

Honestly those are probably better for making cabinets than these biscuits 😂😂😂

[@Wyld1one]

Re: shelf. French cleat wall? Could then move shelves around

[@natepeterson7145]

@MWA Woodworks Klein has a 1/4-5/16 ratchet that has a 1 inch or so finger hole that works good in tight spaces.

[@rodpotts2666]

That plant wall is bad ass.

[@thesandman8642]

Great project!.

[@pauline_diy]

Very nicely done! I love the new office.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks! 🙌

[@wojo1034]

Where have you been? Glad you are back!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Keeps bugs and debris and wind off and captures over spray

[@removethelimits]

Awesome video! Thank you! (Also...Go Cards!)

[@markduggan3451]

That is the coolest office ever.

[@MWAWoodworks]

🙌🙌🙌

[@dianastockton365]

I looked but could not find a video showing how you built the pocket hole jig you used in the video.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I cut it out with a CNC

[@LtGrandpoobah]

I'll be danged...I really like pretty much everything you did there.

[@dennismbrandi]

How do you like the spray tent? I was thinking of getting one.

[@MWAWoodworks]

It's great just remember to anchor it down. If the wind catches it you'll have a parachute in your hands 😂

[@StewartWakefield-ox2zn]

Great video

[@WoodworkingTop535]

so interesting i'm waiting for your next video

[@HappyPaintr]

Hopefully spiders never become an issue on that accent wall. Everthing is great, and the builds are extremely well done and clever, but i know what environment spiders like!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ha! Well I have 2 cats so spiders and other assorted critters usually don't survive very long in my house 😂

[@DavidMcCabe]

Great project!

[@BadLuckFPV]

I'm so mad that I'm sitting here laughing so hard at the "my work" dog poop / fart sfx graphic.

[@ShimmeringWind]

So many lovely pieces The wall is my faveriote. fyi: Fung Shu doesn't like peoples backs to doors. The side eye is fine.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Unfortunately the window view is perfect so the door loses 😋

[@marcusjames3035]

When you painted you didn’t cover the inside? How’d you keep the paint from overspraying the inside

[@MWAWoodworks]

I just sprayed the sides and so over spray really isn't an issue. That's why I painted the front by hand. I didn't want to mask off the inside with plastic, too much time wasted

[@rizza2121]

Gr8 build and if this doesn't say 'I love my wife" I don't what does💯

[@kingduck3192]

48:45 you forgot why you drilled all those holes in your bench😊

[@neilsimpson365]

great job!

[@katherinecarroll3706]

Awesome project

[@twistedtiger2794]

Bro, I wish I knew what you were planning with the Tenso before you purchased, I would have bought stock in them first I mean damn :P

[@MWAWoodworks]

Hahaha yes I'm certainly keeping at least 1 factory running 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but I'm not Keith Johnson level yet.

[@Aidan-tu4un]

Need to cut an access hole for the power sockets you covered up😮

[@MWAWoodworks]

I did!

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

great work!

[@gges1605]

Ts55 just makes it easier doesnt it, be careful that green obsession gets very expensive lol

[@wittworks]

Missed opportunity. Thumbnail text could have said A NU START

[@MWAWoodworks]

That's over on my cooking channel

[@Reina12375]

I want your work space!

[@salazarrn1]

Did the slat wall require the Lamelo or did the Lamelo require the slat wall?

[@JRZTXN]

I believe it’s lmao. 🙄 I kid. 😂

[@xXxJonnyLavaxXx]

What were those exact pulls?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Link is in the description

[@jkline5639]

Who did you use to design your custom parametric art?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Can't remember the exact name but I showed his ETSY shop in the video!

[@RussellBailey-fd8dx]

Great video

[@MeBeingAble]

Youre going to have to put in at least one more screw in the bottom of that drawer if you dont want bowing later

[@timothynaquin8899]

On that action wall piece, I thought you were going to put LED strips in between all the slats.

[@frijoli9579]

Awesome!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@mikosoft]

37:02 a wild LPL reference appears!

[@tollav]

Says who? I'm looking at toe kicks...... Oh wait wrong video 🤐

[@MWAWoodworks]

😂😂😂

[@chadswanson2295]

Hearing the hand saw hit the concrete floor was painful.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Not as painful as using it on plywood was 😂

[@scottoldham7459]

Grace still makes their pumps in the U.S.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Graco is a super awesome brand and make great products!

[@Thorheholdsme]

bears are square?

[@eightiesallen3180]

Wut?! No wine rack? 🤣

[@MWAWoodworks]

😂😂😂 and no coffee bar either 😂