Cabinet makers will HATE this. Vanity PART 1

[@AS-cq6uq]

I absolutely LOVE that you show the entire process. Start, when you screw up (which we all do, some just pretend like they're perfect I guess), the problem solving, final results. Absolute master at the craft. Well done.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

thanks so much for the feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time comment. I definitely like to share the mistakes when I can and how I problem solve them in hopes others can pick up a tip or 2 to apply to their own projects.

[@AS-cq6uq]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking you’re very humble as well. Love when I get to watch a new video of yours. Absolutely pleasure. You’re getting good at attention to detail for the videos for sure. Thanks for everything, Keith,

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@AS-cq6uq You bet! Thanks for the support 🙏

[@williesworkshop]

Keith, I love how detailed you get with every part of the process. I haven’t found another maker on KZbin who goes as deep as you do, and I’m super grateful for the extra time you dump into editing to make it happen🙏

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! I really appreciate that feedback. It's always a struggle deciding how deep to go while keeping people's attention. 👊

[@OldePhart]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking You underestimate your presentation ability... You have a good style - lots of humor and earnest(ness?). You could make mowing the lawn sound like fun. It's a gift most don't have. I hope you never tire of it.

[@plumbum6558]

Agreed

[@OldePhart]

Great vid. You are so fortunate to be able to have clients that allow you to use the time, money and materials you need to get the job done how you want it using the best tool for the job. For most its its just "Get it out the door" far too often. You seem to have the perfect combination of good craftsmanship while still being able to enjoy your work. Look forward to every episode. Love the mistakes just as much. We all do it so seeing how to fix them is just as much value. Pet the cats for me!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much! And believe me, I take it on the chin a little bit with all the extra work I put in.

[@CreativeCarpentry]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking if we were to actually charge for all the hours we spent thinking the design through and obsessing over every little detail, then getting it all together so that it looks nice and clean- nothing looking out of place then cost to the clients would be too high to justify the purchase 😆. It’s a good job most of us get a sense of enjoyment working and pride in the finished product.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@CreativeCarpentry Well said. That is exactly it. When you build unique pieces each time that you have never built, you can only price based on past experience. When you make the same thing all the time, it's much easier to dial in your pricing structure.

[@mtz9939]

I was told once that a master cabinet/furniture maker is a master at hiding his mistakes. Well done!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much! 🙏🏻😎

[@douglasbrown3493]

You have shop cats. That makes you the de facto best woodworking channel on YT. No really! Great video as always!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Douglas! The shop cats definitely keep me going!!

[@ryderscustomcreations3665]

I really enjoyes this build. Just watched both videos 2 times. Lol

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow! Thank you! A double-double feature 😜

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

really enjoyed the detail in this one keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks bro! Had me trying to catch my breath when the sawdust had cleared 😂

[@sgsax]

As a belt and suspenders person myself, I appreciate the use of multiple fasteners here. Looking forward to seeing next steps on this project. Thanks for sharing!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Right on! We are becoming few and far between 😜👊

[@christopherkoopman7278]

Love this video! I like how you take a break throughout the video for some live in the shop instruction and not just voice over.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes it's just easier to explain things in the moment than later on the voiceover. Thanks for the feedback!

[@5280Woodworking]

Yea I appreciate this aspect of his video craft as well.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@5280Woodworking Thanks man! 👊

[@MrsGump]

I'm a 44 yr old woman from New Zealand & I havent done any woodwork since I was forced at school when I was 11 - & I fucked it up if I'm being totally honest LOL. However, I LOVE ur videos! I love ur narration, plus the "total boat baby" cracks me up every time!! Def one of my fave channels!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Thanks so much! Sorry to hear you fumbled your early woodworking years. So happy you enjoy my videos. Cheers!

[@scottallen606]

The wife decided she wanted white oak kitchen cabinets. Very excited to see the finishing segment of part 2. As always your logical thinking and attention to detail is second to none. Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you! Your wife has good taste 😜

[@peterlewis7397]

Love your banter, love your projects, love your cats.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Peter! We super appreciate that! 😺😺

[@ronj8000]

I just discovered your channel and ive been bingeing them in-between being in the woodshop doing my own project. Ive already picked up about half a dozen tips! You're awesome. Great furniture and great video making. And its real woodworking not just cutting a rectangle and pouring 10 gallon of epoxy on it!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you! And don't worry...you won't find any epoxy pours here (unless I cross over to the dark side 😈😜)!

[@clintronious]

Glad you found a way to reuse those bottom slats!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Me too! Thanks!

[@ericjackson2915]

Great video - cool to see how you utilized various joinery options for portability - thanks for sharing!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

You bet! Thanks for watching 👍

[@henrysara7716]

KJ good to see you around again with another project. Looking forward for the assembly and finishing vid.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Henry! Part 2 should be out soon. Thanks for watching!

[@5280Woodworking]

Best KZbinr for woodworking IMHO. That lamelominoscrewbraddowel cabinet is looking sick. And I absolutely loved the metric comment and this is coming from an electrical and computer science engineer. Imperial > metric for woodworking. Well done as usual!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thanks! And maybe I should copyright the lamellodominoscrewbradowel joinery system...I'll give you a percentage of course 😜😂

[@5280Woodworking]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Absolutely. My cut will be 75.714285, cool?

[@stevebarratt888]

You're killing us here, Kieth! we need to see the finale!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Hopefully tomorrow!

[@stevebarratt888]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking psyched!

[@rodneydemars8359]

Keith another great video!!! Can't wait to see part 2!!!! I also can't believe you take the time to reply to what looks like every single comment! The best you tube channel out there on the interweb!!!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Rodney! I definitely try to respond to ALL comments on here - it's everyone's support that keeps this machine moving!

[@Hizzlesticks]

Watching you make stuff is really motivating. You make it look really easy and I know it’s not. But it’s taught me a ton and is always entertaining.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Great to hear! Thanks Brian. Cheers!

[@meperson]

That is quite a project and so many great woodworking techniques and joinery you are using. You must be using entire world supply of white oak BTW 🙂Looking forward to part 2!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! And yes, it was more white oak than i had planned 😬😂

[@ededgar5232]

KJ, I love your videos. Outstanding work and I love the humor as well.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I appreciate that! Thanks Ed!

[@KrazyK78]

Love the starfish block....

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂😹 Just trying to do my part with much needed censorship!

[@estructurasgz]

Me encanta su trabajo... saludos desde Argentina.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏🏻👍🏻😎

[@lydoswoodshop514]

Great job! Love the way you reveal your thought process on every task

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Mike! Cheers bro! 👊

[@cemontalvo12]

I was looking forward to this one! I noticed stopped dados on some of my own store-bought furniture and was wondering why it was built that way, so it was very informative to see how that became a part of your design. Looking forward to the next video

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Glad it helped clear things up. 👍

[@AndrewR74]

Very nice job Keith.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Andrew!

[@parzival9494]

As always, a great video with mistakes and all! Can’t wait for part 2. Keep up the amazing content. Almost makes me want to do woodworking full time.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much for the comment! I appreciate the support. 🙌🏻

[@CreativeCarpentry]

Had to watch that twice to keep up with all the complications 😂 nice job Keith 👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Always more problems than anticipated!

[@ryanjuarez6908]

I love the crosscut sled

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! It's great, but I am going to be redesigning a much better one soon!

[@stevendavis6759]

Fantastic tools. Fantastic skills. I had to subscribe!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Steven! I appreciate the support 👍🏻

[@stevebarratt888]

Thanks Keith! happy new year!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Right on, Steve! Happy New Year to you as well 🍻

[@trdarsey]

Enjoying and learning from your channel. Our Chartreaux Wallace sends his regards to Lola and Jerry...they are obviously great shop cats.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for watching! Cheers 😺😺

[@andymason8401]

Great video, nice to learn lots of design and process steps that can be used on many projects.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback, Andy 👍

[@ronj8000]

Totally unrelated but I just watched your mortise and tenon short....how dare you make mortise and tenons look so easy! I hail you as my Jedi Master! If you put out a video every day I would watch it! Im gonna start keeping a list of all the tips I get from your videos!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you like them!

[@jscook54]

Great video and project. I love how sweet you are with the kitties while they "help". BUT--- NO Dowels?! I think that is the only joinery thing you neglected. HAHAHA

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

You are right! How could I forget the dowels! Next time. 😂

[@deanbrown8980]

Your channel is fantastic showing your mistakes and how you solve them. You are very talented with your designs. I subscribe to about 50 woodworking channels. Bourbon Moth was on top you just knocked him off.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow! That’s high praise! Thanks very much, Bob. 🙏🏻😁

[@tsquaredwoodworks3037]

Love this video! Great content and loved all of the joinery used together!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@timspoor]

The bit about the inches vs mm reminded me of Bourbon Moths' challenges doing that king sized bed built in England. That was funny. The 9 mm gap looks great!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

👍🏻

[@FrankTheTank417]

Great job mistakes and all!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Frank!!

[@alfonsodellasino4265]

Salve, complimenti per la costruzione molto elaborata, gran bel lavoro. Saluti dall'Italia 🇮🇹

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏🏻👍🏻😎

[@domSzp]

I have to tell that what make your videos and chanel overall special are mistakes that you make ... becasue they show everyday DIY carpenters like myself that's ok to mess up sometimes but also that you're honest with your videos no matter what. Keep up the good work Keith

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Dominik! And thanks for the feedback on including mistakes. It’s not lost on me that it’s very helpful to a lot of people to include them. 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@johnmooney9016]

Great build video, you have some skills Keith! Looking forward to the rest of the build. Can we get a shop tour? Thank you1

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks, Jon! I appreciate it! Unfortunately, no shop tour video coming anytime soon as I have a bunch of shop improvements planned, and my current list of commissions is taking up every nook and cranny of my shop 😂

[@johnmooney9016]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I see that as I creep around your shop 😂 Love your set up especially for a 2 car garage it looks. You are very thorough and I really appreciate all of your builds, content, sense of humor and your cats! 😎

[@aquaticlife5602]

Amazing video my friend , thank you

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, Keith! Fantastic work! 😃 I'm definitely looking forward to the next part! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 And happy new year!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks, will do! Always appreciate the comments. Be well!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

My first thought was an over 30 minute video can you keep me on it and I have to say as a new subscriber to your channel you got me biting nails for part two and three.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Right on! Thanks Bradley! I greatly appreciate it. Stay tuned for the finale 👍🏻😎

[@chuckmeister6518]

I always look forward to new KJ videos. I like the cat cameos, too.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you like them! Thanks dude!

[@smuhhhh]

Fantastic as usual

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Sean!

[@olafjsras4649]

Great video as always, a very nice combination of skills, a detailed way showi how it's done and humor. But this proves nothing, metric is still superior.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! And if you can prove through extensive research that better furniture is produced using the metric system, then you can make that claim 😜

[@olafjsras4649]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I cannot for that would require me to work instead of watching others do it. Others who does a much better job that I would've anyway😄

[@manicmoov]

It makes me chuckle when you speak of "cutting rabbits". I've watched enough woodworking videos to know exactly what they are, but here in the UK I'm sure we call them "rebates". Or am I miss-remembering my woodworking lessons from school?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Rebates are rabbets are synonymous 😃

[@VirginiaBronson]

I do enjoy the rest of your content, but the kitties are definitely the best part.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Well, I’d argue if I could 😜😻. Thanks Virginia!

[@jewdd1989]

If you quit YT and woodworking I think a part of me would die. Lol but seriously this made my freakin week 🤘🏽Love every project, love the details, your quirkiness and it’s absolutely a beautiful vanity

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much for the kind words! If I quit woodworking and YT, I would be unemployed, so I’m going to have to stick around until retirement 😜😂!

[@johnkirwan762]

I'm 90% sure there was an easier way to go about this assembly but have zero idea what that would be lol. I like your "figure that bit out when I get to it approach" ☺️

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 No doubt, but I’ve never been known to do things the easy way 😜

[@WillLeingang]

Man look at the legs on that vanity! Great job as usual! ❤

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you, Will!! Definitely some stoutness to those stems!! 😜

[@alexcollins1193]

Great build! Under those slats I would’ve put a stretcher for them to lay on in the front and back. Though the dominos are probably perfect strong for whatever would be placed on the shelf

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

You could definitely do that, but that also creates a dust and dirt collector in that flat spot in between all the slats 😜

[@RussWilsonII]

Looking forward to part 2, my man!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Russ!! Still so much work left to do 🥵😂

[@Franklin12211]

Well done on the video Keith. I've wanted to build a vanity for my master bath exactly like this, in the white oak, open bottom shelving, and with furniture legs. I'm hoping you'll offer plans for this build, as I'm still learning and don't have the skills yet to tackle this on my own without some guidance. Looking forward for part two... Cheers!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Sean! Glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, there won’t be any plans for this specific build because it is so over complicated and specific to my application. I was figuring it all out as I was building 😂

[@hammerman1816]

Amazing as usual! Thank you for sharing the experience! BTW metric is easier when you using it right from the start. ;)

[@josh_watson]

I think for the slats on the bottom, I would've simply used a small dab of glue and that's it. Probably why you're the professional and I'm still learning. Another beautiful build. Cheers!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Josh! Yeah, whether a mechanical faster or integrated joinery, you need something more than glue to secure those slats for the long term. 👍🏻

[@chm1701]

Great video, Keith. I think I’ve mentioned multiple times now, just how much of a glutton for punishment you are, but I know whatever happens, it will always end up top quality. It’s also interesting to see how other woodworkers and cabinet makers make furniture, etc, and I’m really liking the look of the Lamello too. Keep up the great work. P.S. Woodworking in metric generally only goes to one decimal place (although, occasionally two), but definitely not as many as you showed 😂

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks mate! If it were easy, anyone could it 😜. It's much more gratifying and rewarding to challenge myself on every build.

[@Jewer76]

Ha, Ha, Ha... When you did all that math with your weird imperial system I understood absolutely nothing and thought "why don't you go metric"... Guess we have the same kind of humor ;)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😜😂👊🏻

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Any thoughts about a tour video? Good when you just want to get a video out. Love the big vertical parts and proportions of this build.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Someday, but no time soon. I have a bunch of improvements and organization to do first. 👍🏻

[@joelw6215]

Keith o build my contractor grade drawer bank drawers with the UV birch plywood and I use clear gorilla glue( no foam) and it works great. Never had a drawer pull apart. With 4 brads in each joint. Just wanted to give you that tip 😊

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Sounds great! Thanks!

[@gregmize01]

Glad to see Lola is in "help" mode!😹

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Even if she can’t physically help, she helps my mental well-being 😉😻

[@EJDM.86]

this was super helpful, im looking at building something similar soon and watching your content always helps. one thing i did notice is that on the bottom shelves the outside pieces that connect the front to the back are alot thicker than the shelf itself. is that on purpose? just looks a little odd thats all. Love the content keep it up

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Ethan! Yes, the outer rail is intentionally thicker to basically create a “stop” so nothing rolls off or up against the wall.

[@KarelKubela]

Fantastic job man! As always!👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much!

[@GulfCoastExoticAuto]

Great video and everything you build is sick!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Much appreciated, Chris! Thanks man! 🤙🏻

[@ronh9384]

Cool project! I really like how in depth you get. I also tend to mix joinery techniques on a project. I’m definitely enjoying your channel. What are your thoughts on the WoodPeckers track square? Have you done a review or discussed it in any of your videos? Thanks for your time. Ron

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I don't do review videos, but the WP track square is OK. Check out Jason Bent's review video on track squares: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHPFo4unn72AqNUsi=AwuTZVKG9-MgiIaR

[@mathiashosang571]

Wie immer, sehr cooles Video!👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏👍😎

[@michellegatz7077]

Excellent

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pjp1184]

Beautiful work, you make it look easy. I saw on your table saw ashy looked like a feather board with rollers, can give me some details. Thanks

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! And here's the link to the table saw guides: amzn.to/3Ctyu77

[@jamiesmithnc]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I don't think that's the one they mean, probably interested in the one at 27:33, which you're using as featherboard

[@pjp1184]

@@jamiesmithnc your right that’s the one I was talking about

[@srwapo]

@16:35, I'm amazed that the TV is closer to the camera than your hand. How small IS it?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 It's all the way across the room...camera tricks...

[@attilahajabacs6453]

Nice work, can't wait for part 2! Hint/Off: it would be a touch better viewing experience, if you'd put the camera on manual white balance. Anyways, great job!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! Unfortunately, I film on my iPhone and doesn’t have that option. I admit it’s a bit of a pain when dealing with different angles and shots in my shop.

[@stevenbellwallace6194]

Hi Keith, always love your comprehensive and entertaining videos. Great work on the vanity. One question, what tablesaw blade do you use? It ripped through that oak like butter. Happy new year from New Zealand.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much! Here's a link to the blades I use...I'm not sure if they ship to NZ, but if they do you can use code Keith15 to save 15% 👍🏻 If you woodtoolingshop.com/product-category/carbide-tipped-saw-blades/

[@johndeessnowchurch7634]

Hey Keith, love your channel and content. I have one question, at the 13:00 mark, there is fancy feather board with wheels. I would like to know where you got it? It looks like something Woodpeckers would put out, but I could not find it. Maybe one of their one time fixtures or perhaps it was not Woodpeckers. I have some kitchen cabinets I need to build and my 14 year old daughter is jonesing to help. That device would make working the tablesaw much safer, even with the TS being a sawstop. Anyone else in this group that might know, feel free to chime in. Thanks!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks John! I greatly appreciate the kind words. That featherboard is the Compass RG-2 made by Harvey Woodworking

[@johndeessnowchurch7634]

Wonderful! Thanks!@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

[@extremist34]

Hi Keith, could you share the model of your drill press? Looks really stable and precise. Thanks.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yes! It's a Nova Viking bench top. I just got it a few months ago after waiting 6 months for it. It was worth the wait...I love it! amzn.to/3Cso9bH

[@BobBrittonBespoke]

Another great build Keith! I see football on the TV in the background... Working on Sunday? Patriots fan are we?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Bob! And yes and yes! Born in Boston 😎

[@BobBrittonBespoke]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Lifelong Bills fan here! Good luck on Sunday!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@BobBrittonBespoke You too! Glad Hamlin is doing better!

[@joshuahawks574]

Another great video. What is your main camera set up?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! iPhone 13 is what I use to film everything.

[@DIYHGP]

Keith, what a massive project thank goodness you’re being paid by the hour. Lol.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I am?! That’s news to me! 😜😂

[@atomictyler]

This is some good timing! I just started a white oak vanity this past weekend. I'm very curious to see how you fit it against the wall with the leg pieces you've used, that's the one part I'm not totally sure on what I should do. it seems it'd be hard to scribe those thicc boi's.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Luckily, there will be a 1/2" to 3/4" gap on each side between the vanity and the wall, so no scribing will be needed.

[@alanmatthews9260]

On your friend’s table saw…what do you call that orange extension wing on the left side to support full plywood sheets?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Excalibur slider

[@Baerenbruder87]

Why did you opt for the clamex connectors instead of the Festool plastic/metal connector things?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I don't own any of those, but it is a much more involved process and connectors more expensive.

[@williammoore4101]

Got to admit, I didn't hear anything you were saying around the 17:00 mark. I was paying too much attention to Jerry. Sometime, please, for the love of god, make Jerry and Lola a crazy awesome cat house for your garage. Maybe near the ceiling around that upper shelf they go to. Also, good video, nice job and all that stuff lol

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂🤣 I didn’t notice him take that piece of chalk until the final edit of the video. He’s a sneaky bugger. He must have just woke up from his nap and was extra fidgety 😬😹

[@N__I__C__K]

Your starting to get really good at fixing those domi oh no accidents 😂

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

You have to!

[@laciedavis8733]

Hey Keith, in another video that I can’t seem to locate, I recall seeing that you had an accessory on your domino. It looked like it might have had a handle and helped with the stability. Can you tell me what you have for it, and what you like or don’t and why? Thanks!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

If it was blue, it is the TSO Big Foot. It's great when using the Domino vertically.

[@JanHilt]

Awesome. 🎈

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cndmike]

I love this vid (p1&p2). Thank you! With the white oak, you start with 8/4 but said you end with 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 legs. What am I missing? Did you mean 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 or is there a lamination in there?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I don't remember! 😂 This was a long time ago...

[@cndmike]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking cheers!

[@JasonTheRed]

Slight gripe about metric vs. Imperial argument. first I’m American so use imperial. Now, if you were to design from the start in metric you’d intentionally divide a piece in multiples of 10 (or .5mm) which would yield far better rounding and divisions. When converting to metric based on a piece designed for imperial, yes the numbers would be all over. Just my .02. Love that vanity BTW and the amount of engineering needed to make it break down…wow!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Valid point, but all my tools, fences, gauges, drill bits, saw blades, brain, etc. are in imperial. There's no turning back now! 😈

[@G0F15H]

Slightly off topic, but I'm considering upgrading my jointer and planer this year and looking into combo units. Are you happy with the Hammer A3?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

First off, if you have room for 2 full sized machines, that’s my recommendation. If I had the space, I definitely would have done that and put them side by side. Pros: 1.4 Hp - plenty of muscle 2. SilentCutter Block helical head is phenomenal. 3. Machine is very quiet. Too quiet - with my ear protection on I can’t even hear it and sometimes forget to turn it off. 4. Change-over from jointing to planing is simple (60 seconds). 5. I like the European style guards vs. traditional pork chop style. 6. Having a 12-inch jointer is money. 7. Dust collection is great. 8. Very compact footprint and mobile base makes it easy to move around. Cons: ***BIGGEST PROBLEM: Machine comes from the factory with a natural spring joint calibrated into the beds. If you aren’t familiar with this, you can Google to read more. This is a real problem. It can be adjusted, but I’m weary I will screw something up. 1. Infeed/Outfeed beds are short. Bed extensions cost additional $500-750. 2. My fence is cupped and never stays square to the bed. Has to be re-squared every time I move it. 3. Feed rollers on the planer are metal, not rubber. They skip sometimes if aren’t vigilant about waxing the beds and don’t always feed consistently when you are trying to take just a little bit off at a time. 4. 12-inch planer is a step down from my old 13-inch Dewalt. You can also check out MMWoodStudio on KZbin for his full review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXTLq36khrGArdk

[@G0F15H]

@Keith Johnson Custom Woodworking Wow, thanks for taking the time to reply with so much info! From what I can tell, your shop and mine have about the same amount of working space. I'm just a hobbyist, but I have a sawmill, so I process my own lumber. I'm using a Rikon benchtop jointer and a DeWalt 734 lunchbox planer (and a Woodpeckers Slab Flattening Mill Pro for the bigger stuff)... it just takes way too much time away from building. The 2-in-1 units are appealing from a space-saving standpoint, but I've heard feedback that toggling between jointer and planer becomes a PITA and some will often go back to using a benchtop planer anyways. After your feedback, I'm now leaning towards a large dedicated jointer and putting a Shelix head on the planer. Thanks again!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@G0F15H No problem! I get asked that question a lot. The changeover can be a PITA if you jump from piece to piece and don't plan out your milling. And if you can get a full size jointer with long beds, you will be much happier in the long run.

[@ronj8000]

Hey Keith ive been watching how you use scrapers and planes to smooth, flatten, get rid of glue, etc. Heres a thing i struggle with...when I cut and edge with a router and a pattern i get little hills and valleys as the bit "chatters" ive been using a random orbit sander to smooth out but thats risky...how do you smooth edges?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Sounds like you are taking too big of a pass. Take light passes until you have a little material left and then make your final clean up pass.

[@ronj8000]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thanks!

[@BryanPCC]

Part 2 was awesome! Question for you Keith: I think you mentioned in this video that clamex connectors have a 200lbs clamping force? Or did I misunderstand that comment? Just wondering where that number came from?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! And I misspoke…it’s 170 pounds of clamping pressure and that info is direct from the manufacturer 👍🏻

[@BryanPCC]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thank you! I was definitely wondering what the clamping force was but hadn't found that stat! I'm still learning, but already loving my lamello.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@BryanPCC Awesome! Glad to hear it! 🤙🏻😎

[@PostmanStudio]

How to say you own all cool tools without saying it 😂 I think you can do the same cabinet with 1/10 of theses tools. Very clean work, totally love the result!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I love tools, what can I say? 😂

[@alexanderweltz1700]

And a masterpiece again! 😃👍 Good that Jerry studied that layout. Orherwise you would have made more mistakes. 😉 I learn a lot from you, handling your mistakes. Thanks for that! 🙏 I like the designchange a lot better than the original idea. 👍 Do you think, it was necessary to put two Dominos into that 72mm piece? Just for safety? I would have used only one. 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Alexander! And yes, definitely 2 dominos to prevent any twisting or cupping. 👍

[@SamWanamaker1]

I can appreciate the comment about the Kapex. After owning one for about 6 months now, i’m confused what the big deal is… My incra cross cut sled is way better.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yes! My first generation Kapex from 2012 was flawless until I had some kickback that knocked the fences out of alignment and the blade arbor. They were never able to repair it properly. I am on my 3rd Kapex since then and none match the accuracy and cut quality of the 1st generation.

[@cemontalvo12]

Wow thats a shame. I was wondering what level of accuracy you can reasonably expect from a miter saw because mine is never “perfect”. Seems like you would need a radial arm saw to get the accuracy a machinist would be proud of.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@cemontalvo12 Well, for $1500 I would think it would be darn near perfect. LOL

[@sharrison302]

Keith: What was that hi-finangled silver red and black table saw rip guide?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

It’s made by Harvey Woodworking

[@andrewpayne6295]

Where does one purchase pre-finished plywood?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Check your local plywood supplier or lumberyard.

[@Driver10011]

Great video, Keith. Always fantastic and hilarious. Re: your miter saw - might I ask if you’re using a thin kerf blade? That might be the issue if so.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

The issue was kickback over a year ago. The fence is no longer square and the arbor is tweaked.

[@Driver10011]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking oh nooooo. Warranty?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@Driver10011 They claim it's "within tolerance"

[@Driver10011]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking damn man, that’s not a good look for them. Sorry :/

[@mikecole9432]

What is that fancy 'featherboard' at 13:03?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Harvey Woodworking Compass RG-2

[@TrailRat2000]

Oooff, I'd be so nervous about having cats in the workshop when I'm running a tablesaw. Yours seem very chill around it though.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

They grew up in the shop since they were kittens and while they aren't afraid of loud noises or running tools, they just seem to know to steer clear of them. And I'm always aware of where they are whenever I turn a machine on, but they definitely keep me on my toes! 😹

[@TrailRat2000]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking, sorry to say it, KJ Sawdust, but they're certainly the stars of your videos. 😻😹

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@TrailRat2000 No offense taken...well, maybe a little. LOL.

[@kz6fittycent]

Let's take a moment to applaud this man for sticking to both SAE and metric to complete his work. #respect. Also, please note: 15/16 of the planet uses the metric system.😬

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

LOL. I'm a two-faced! So, if 15/16 of the planet used pallets to build furniture, then I should, too?!?!!? 😜