Very good router table

[@tonyalways7174]

Just the fact you called it a Very Good Router Table rather than the “bestest router table ever in the history of the world’ gets you my vote and a subscriber. That said it is a cracking router table and I’m grateful for you sharing it. Cheers

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Tony. I get tired of the use of ultimate, and dream. Hence the title of this video.

[@JimRimS4S]

Finally, someone who doesn't think the biscuit joiner sucks. (they clearly have never used them properly) I just saw your slide technique and realized that is what I had been doing,well almost, for years. next I looked up and realized i just bought the same wheels. and now my favorite screws. holy moly!! we must be brothers. Ive found that the thin poly protective soak/coating is the gift to mdf that keeps on givin'

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Love it, sounds like we are both on the right track.

[@mcseforsale]

I build arcades from 3/4 MDF and I harden all the cut edges with a mix of 5 parts water and 1 part wood glue on a foam brush. The t-molding slots turn out rock hard. Great video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. This is a very good tip.

[@justonyoung6049]

Biscuits are awesome! I rebuild box trucks after they've smashed bridges and trees! I use them to splice the FRP (fiberglass reinforced plywood) together. Instead of normal wood glue, I use 3M 2 part wood/metal bonding glue. Great stuff to use and great video!

[@MikeFarrington]

They work well when used appropriately.

[@srairmand]

Just when I think I wanna get into woodworking, I see guys like him doing this and I’m like “oh dang. Gotta lot to learn”

[@MikeFarrington]

Just start somewhere. This stuff is pretty easy once you get going.

[@p5makersplace]

Mike , after 20 years of creating and building, i know i could get my youtube channel up and running if i just had that recipe of poly and paint thinner,,,,,,,,,,, good build , great table. Glad to see your a fan of Norms too. Now working on a greatly updated mitre station/radial arm saw wall. 4 cabinets down, 7 more to go.

[@MikeFarrington]

Good stuff. Thank you.

[@sebastiantreloar6045]

I've seen so many different types of router tables on KZbin but this is by far the best looking and most functional x

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. It has been a great addition to the shop.

[@hupka3145]

I clicked that like button 25% for the great build and 75% for the excellent Anchorman reference. Well played sir, well played.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you, great to have you onboard.

[@vega9265]

Really appreciate the smooth and calming voice over. It brings a level of relaxation to what can be a stressful build. I'm certainly taking notes and really appreciate all the tips they are much appreciated!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@kevlevy1166]

I’m very new to wood working I’ve just bought a router & I’m thinking of building a table of some sort after watching this video I’m going to try to build something similar to yours thanks for inspiring me

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good luck with your build.

[@nesleyheiney3111]

I absolutely love the way you assemble your carcasses. People give biscuits way to much crap and they are more than worthy to be in every project possible.

[@MikeFarrington]

I agree, honestly, thats why I make such a big deal out of using biscuits. You don't need a domino to build a nice cabinet.

[@nesleyheiney3111]

I noticed the emphasis on it lol.

[@mayaneribeiro7078]

Nesley Heine y

[@richardglaholt5840]

Nesley Heiney n

[@AlainPilon]

I sold my biscuit after getting a domino and after having used it for about 3 years, I still think it is a great item for very specific usage (that I havent done yet, like chairs) but as said, biscuit are a great tool too! I just dont like them when it is important to maintain a specific and precise alignment between boards.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I made my router table/cabinet out of MDF too. I like the sturdiness and rigidity of the material and if done right will stay dead flat for a very long time. My only mistake was not putting casters on it. I should have known I would move everything around at some point in my shop and it has to weigh 150-200 pounds which for my small frame is hard to move. I love the cabinets you put under the stairs. Excellent use of space. It almost makes me wish I had stairs.

[@MikeFarrington]

MDF is great for a lot of things, but it is heavy, no question there.

[@inactive67]

I like the stacked fence spacer idea, that is just stupid simple, which explains why I never thought of it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats a really neat tip.

[@johne7100]

Thumbs up for Lamello. Mine's knocking on 20 years old and still going strong.

[@MikeFarrington]

Totally, mine's probably 20 or years old. I bought it off a guy I worked for way back when.

[@BrandonGrantSplash]

i love how calm you speak you're like a new Bob Ross

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I watched Bob Ross all the time growing up. Thank you.

[@allynmcfarlin2074]

Adding holes in the top of the fence for bit storage is absolutely brilliant. Well done !!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you like it!

[@AndreaArzensek]

I don't own the biscuit joiner but that sliding technique is slick. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Andrea, thats great to hear.

[@jimiperry8504]

Mike,,,,I just chose this video,,,so that I could make an overall comment about your site. I find myself constantly coming to your channel and checking out basically any of your videos,,,,you have done an AWESOME JOB with your shop,,,,and your video skills are well in check,,,very understandable and concise,,,thank you for doing what you do it gives me much hope and inspiration to go forward with my woodworking endeavors,,,,and I have a great reference to goto for ideas and skills to become exposed to,,,,,thanx once again,,,,,Jimi Perry

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@katzmosestools]

Brilliant Mike. The shims alone are amazing but the entire build was brilliant

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@theintelligentcarpenter9407]

I love watching both of you guys.

[@Pooky1973]

@@theintelligentcarpenter9407 agreed. In my top 5 with hooked on wood, stumpy nubs, and the brilliant Keith's test garage.

[@garycrumrine9538]

Mike, I am so glad to see someone with a good design... I am so tired of the ultimate this or that. No, not every design offered on KZbin is the ULTIMATE. Thanks for making it real. Yeah the real world answer is it may work for you or not, and the real answer is it works well in your situation and MAY work in others too. I look for inspiration and design elements, and find your page to fill those needs more often than not. And the Shop Apprentice too. Glad you have introduced him to the shop environment, and that he is taking on beginner's tasks. Keep it real my friend.

[@MikeFarrington]

The words ultimate and dream need to be left out of video titles for a year or two. Lets let them cool off. I totally agree, What I do may work for others, it may not, I encourage people to do their own thinking and decision making. Thank you.

[@l.rod2827]

Bad Ass!!! totally enjoyed the build. I just built my first work bench as an amature and one day hope to improve my skills enough to be able to build projects on that level... Thank you.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@chrismoore9997]

Video is fun enough I watched it again. About a year later. Not all fun and games though. I am looking to make my own router table.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Chris.

[@nalurash2787]

I love those screws as well. The one's from GRK work great for installing cabinets and connecting them through the face frames

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes, the GRKs are great. I have some from them that are super long, like 3". Great for odd trim installs were you need some more reach and yes they are great for FF to FF connections.

[@nicholasfronzo3777]

Hi

[@jonashansen6391]

Originally saw this video a few years ago. Whenever I spot a video with a title like "ULTIMATE Router Table" or tool cabinet or something, I think back to this video title and chuckle a bit.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! That was my hope.

[@crazy-eyewoodguy4489]

Got to say, You made MDF look good. I didn't think it was possible. I like the poly tip! Great work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@andybrook-dobson726]

Hi Mike I watched this video last week and it's troubled & niggled me. Firstly, I'm not a troll, hater, internet di**. You've truly inspired me; I've loved every other piece of work that I've seen you produce (with both wood and video). I absolutely adored your Kumiko piece; the way you simplified it and created a followable process. As a consequence of that I followed your affiliate link and subscribed to Fine Woodworking. I too am a father of boys (4 between 17-24) and a lifelong cyclist and have loved the shots with your son (& apprentice) in your shop and you pootling around in the yard with him spraying you with water. Your comments in this vid about your brilliant but 'secret' finish have bothered me though. It landed as though you might be coming from a scarcity rather than an abundance mindset which seemed completely contra to the persona that hitherto has come over the camera to me. Perhaps some perspective might help: I'm a middle aged bloke in the UK with my own service business that has recently discovered the incredible joy of making tangible stuff from wood. I'm a newbee woodworker with loads to learn and KZbin is an incredible resource where professionals such as you provide content from which I learn and be inspired. The point is I'm never in a trillion years going to be in competition with you from either a geographical or capability perspective. So what do you lose from sharing your knowledge & wisdom re finishes with me? Nothing as far as I can see. I think you do lose though by making this statement: you lose respect, you lose your 'tribe', your followers, you reduce your goodwill, you lose my attention because you've stopped adding value as what I heard you say is '...I've got some knowledge, but I'm not going to share it with you...'. So, I'm now going to stop helping you. Well that might be true, but what do you gain by rubbing my nose in it? Now you might say 'so what', but one of the things that I've learnt during my career as an entrepreneur is that adding value is absolutely essential if I / you want to increase my / your income. I'd completely get it if you said 'my favourite finish will be made available to my Patreon supports next month' or 'subscribe to my channel to ensure you see my upcoming video about my favourite finish' or, if you really consider this knowledge invaluable Intellectual Property for your business and therefore weren't going to share it, then say absolutely nothing about it. But what I really don't understand (and would really like to) is why you would take the time and trouble to say 'don't ask me, I'm not going to share this bit of information...'. I hope you take this in the constructive manner in which I've approached writing it and look forward to your reply. Best wishes Andy

[@MikeFarrington]

Andy, I deliver jokes with such a flat manner they are often overlooked. I was mixing the finish with the labels and proportions showing. That was my attempt to be humorous. I have no secrets when it comes to woodworking, I'll share everything I know. If you ever hear me mention something is a secret, know that I am joking.

[@andybrook-dobson726]

@@MikeFarrington, ah thanks - it did seem a little out of the character I had begun to understand you to be. A former business partner of mine used to have a phrase that he'd often use with me "...it's like a joke without the funny bit!". ; by the way that's a joke! So, what is the finish?

[@MikeFarrington]

@@andybrook-dobson726 Ha! That about sums up my sense of humor, a joke without the funny bit! The finish is polyurethane.

[@parkwayconcepts8758]

Love the shim idea for the fence. And the secret recipe. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@humboldtglitches9349]

Will Farrell quotes are among the best. You are awsome thanks for all the vids

[@MikeFarrington]

Will Farrell make very quotable movies.

[@nelsonhays]

Cluster-fornication alone deserves a subscibe.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@PaganWizard]

@@MikeFarrington Very amusing way to keep it family friendly.........and if someone's kids understood what you said, it's certainly not your fault.

[@jerodhowell816]

Very nice build & production. I thought I remembered the title was going to be “My Router Table Is More Awesome Than Your Awesome Router Table”

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Very good memory. So I had a pretty absurd title all written up, filled with all of the superlatives you could think of, and it just felt like all the other titles on KZbin. It felt like it wouldn't stick out as being a joke. I decided to go the other more simple direction.

[@WildCountryTactical]

This is probably one of the best design of a router table I've seen

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Its been nice so far.

[@WildCountryTactical]

@@MikeFarrington I have always had shapers and after losing my dad, I had to sell alot of our shop tools(machines) to pay for his funeral and I have hate ever since because they are a very irreplaceable tool. And now I have picked more work back up and really need a shaper but I have plenty of 3hp PC routers that will work for the time being

[@MikeFarrington]

@@WildCountryTactical Sorry to hear of your loss, I've been there. Shapers are neat tools, but router tables can pretty much take up the slack unless its something real big.

[@msmits3099]

Mike Farrington: the Bob Ross of woodworking

[@MikeFarrington]

Nice, I watched that guy all the time growing up.

[@nesleyheiney3111]

Happy little biscuits 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Saying "happy little trees" in my head really brings back memories.

[@doubled2663]

@@MikeFarrington Hey Mike, looking for an email. To ask you for tips. Got one?

[@MikeFarrington]

@@doubled2663 Yup, visit my website, mikefarrington.com

[@Tehanimekidd]

As you said, I don't do any woodworking myself (yet) but man is your process entertaining to watch.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is a very nice compliment.

[@Spider2029]

The coolest thing about Mike is: I'm not even working on a router table, still I'm learning something new every video. Love you, wish you all the best!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I'm happy to hear my videos are helpful.

[@katzmosestools]

@@MikeFarrington don't skirt the issue here Mike. He confessed his love. Please rebuff his advances, you are married. Please don't be one of those shaved head guys that leads people on with your shiny, well buffed dome piece.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@katzmosestools Ha! Its true I am spoken for and I have a very shinny head.

[@crobianman8055]

I'm just grateful you didn't title this video the 'ultimate' router table. Plus a great video.

[@MikeFarrington]

That or dream router table....Thank you.

[@lumberjackeric]

Great design, thank you. I love the f-clamp fence design. I’m definitely going to adopt that.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Let me know how it works out for you.

[@DavidAKupka]

You are a freaking Woodworking God !!!!!! Thanks for all the Pro Tips. I will definitely be buying your plans and making this one. Why ? Because you thought of everything. I use those same casters. And it is awesome to have someone with your expertise confirm I made the right choice.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yes, those casters are really nice for this type of project.

[@kg4lod]

Woah... it's been a while since I learned so much in so little time. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@SSBailey77845]

Mike; I’m finally getting around to building the last component of my shop; the router table build. I’ve researched routers, lifts, fences and, of course router tables. The very last thing I’m going to do in retirement is buy some high priced table when I can build my own for less money and with more useable features. I think I’ve looked at a dozen or more router table builds and your table is the best by far. You are the only guy that has mentioned mass as being a key component of a router table. With the dense MDF comes sound attenuation so I’m in. I have one quick question; you said you inset the marks for your first cut 1 5/8”….why? Great job!

[@MikeFarrington]

The 1 5/8" is based on the width of a no. 20 biscuit slot. 1 5/8" keeps it close to the edge without risk of breakout.

[@SSBailey77845]

@@MikeFarrington aha! Thanks Mike! I might have figured that out eventually but it would have included a “Dangit!” kind of learning curve!

[@JaredCzaia]

Another great vid from Medium Density Farrington

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I like it. I may use the in a future video.

[@ellenmcgrath8241]

That's the best router table i have seen. Terrific job.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Great build man, I love your channel and have learned a ton from you! It's also nice to see someone build things with common sense that understands general construction. I built a cabinet that I skinned in MDF in one of my videos and I had to constantly defend myself from idiots who told me it would fall apart lol. The concept of using MDF in the proper place seems to blow people's minds.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Matt. MDF is a part of the professional cabinet/millwork/furniture industry. There is no going back, when used properly its a great material. Unfortunately, like lots of things in this world it has been misused and therefore gotten a bad rap. Just keep on demonstrating how to use it appropriately, thats all you can do. As to the numb skulls who leave negative or wrong comments...Its part of the KZbin game.

[@robertw.1499]

Mike, have watched a ton of your stuff recently. One small tip if I may. I‘ve now observed you using your circular saw on many occasions. The dust always ejects out towards you but the extraction is on the other side of the blade/table. All that MDF dust was shooting straight at you. Try angling the extraction hose to the other side. Meant well Buddy 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Robert, good advice.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

You always have lots of good tips Mike. Creating a slot with the biscuit joiner, finish for MDF, even if it is a guarded, family recipe, and lots of fun along the way. Cheers!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Geek.

[@Nieglos]

Mike, what type of biscuit joiner do you use?

[@MikeFarrington]

Lamello Top 20

[@cq8449]

@@MikeFarrington Tried looking that up, could only find the Top 21

[@MikeFarrington]

@@cq8449 The Top21 is the newer version. Mine was made in the 80s.

[@elncalls]

Made a dust collection funnel very similar. Sprayed a good layer of Teflon paint inside the surfaces. Very clean fall down. FYI.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I like the teflon idea.

[@mattatkinson9096]

Another great build. I wish I lived close to sign up for one of your courses. Can't wait to see the table in action.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Matt. I will be sure to show some action shots.

[@plunder1956]

I like the directness of this workerday tool as well as the surface treatment tips for MDF. My workshop has space limitations so I keep a bucket of similar casters to keep kit mobile.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Casters are a great help in the workshop.

[@vico9708]

one of the best woodworking channels for sure.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@CBanks-ky7kl]

I think you made the best router table ever! And I totally plan on copying it 100%. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Please do. Let me know how it turns out.

[@mattg6262]

AAAAAHAAA Mike we are kindred spirits. Those are my go to casters. Love those trim screws too! They're amazing and don't split the work piece as much.

[@MikeFarrington]

Those castes are a game changer.

[@loganpatterson4674]

I really like grk trim head screws. Great holding power, clean little hole and not as expensive as they could be.

[@MikeFarrington]

Me too, the GRKs are great.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Found this video helpful or mildly entertaining? You knocked it out of the park in so many ways! What a great router table. Now 👉 🔴 sub button! Thanks for the video! 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Great to have you onboard.

[@dellmcl001]

Nice build. I am a novice and I do like the design you put forward. May be something to consider. The size is nearly perfect for the application that I am considering. A modular Miter Saw Station and Router Table. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Sounds like a good project, good luck.

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

That shout out to Norm was very cool !;-)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Norm is the man, I grew up watching his show.

[@jakecarter2414]

The way you made that finish for your router table is the same way I make sanding sealer. Great video man, I enjoy watching your videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes, this is a great sanding sealer. Thank you.

[@davidattenberg4720]

Looks like a good finish. I have several MDF fixtures that I impregnated with an impregnating epoxy. I use System Three. I do like this router table a lot. I also like that Jessem lift

[@TheCMLion]

"mildly entertaining"? No, incredibly entertaining! As always.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@Einungbrekke]

I really like the surface finish you got out of that mix in with thinner. Something I will have to remember.

[@MikeFarrington]

Its a really nice finish for shop fixtures, and it renews easily as stuff get beat up.

[@DavidAKupka]

I almost forgot. This video was supposed to be named . " My Ultimate Router Table is more Ultimate than your Ultimate Router Table " Hahahahaha

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I know, I should have titled it that.

[@jameslong296]

Man its amazing that when talking to wood workers you can just say Norm and they all know exactly who you are talking about.

[@MikeFarrington]

Norm is the man. What can I say?

[@me7229]

7:45 “Do I really look dumb?” Question I never ask my wife. Answer already implied...

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Same in my house.

[@chrismoore9997]

@@MikeFarrington - Just remind her, she agreed to marry you.

[@PaganWizard]

I was very pleasantly surprised to see you call this a "Very good router table" I get so annoyed when other creators call their piece "THE ULTIMATE". Maybe it's ultimate for their needs, but it's probably not going to meet or exceed everyone else's needs, which makes it less than ultimate. And yes, this is a very very nice router table. I noticed you had some Sommerfeld router bits. I have their Gen2 (the one that was not gold anodized) router table top, probably way beyond overkill for a hobbyist and DIY'er but I liked it so I pulled the trigger. They haven't made them in a while, but I called them to ask about something else, and while I was on the phone, I asked why they were not being sold anymore. The guy I spoke with said sales went way down, but they were starting to get enough inquiries, to begin making them again. I like your cabinet a lot, and think I'm going to use your design with my table top. If my owning Sommerfeld's router table wasn't overkill enough, I think their design for the cabinet is way beyond anything I would ever need for a DIYer's workshop. I never knew poly mixed with thinner could actually increase the durability of MDF like that. How well do you think that would work in a humid environment? I live in the Chicago area and the humidity levels get pretty high in the summer months (occasionally reaching 100%), and I know that MDF can act like a sponge if it gets exposed to enough moisture. I was planning on using grade A plywood, but if this is good enough for my climate, I might want to give it a shot and see if I can save a few bucks.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. The word ultimate is totally over used here on KZbin. I have been happy with the Sommerfeld router bits, they seem about as good as any others. I wish I had a answer regarding MDF. I live in a dry climate and it hasn't been a problem. My guess would be if you covered all surfaces in poly it would hold up fine. If you have the cash for ply that would work too.

[@cabbyhubby]

1" thick MDF , My Back's already hurting

[@MikeFarrington]

It is heavy, thats for sure.

[@rogerkock2456]

A good build. Between you and Norm there are a couple of very good tables to copy. I have used straight poly (2 coats) on the MDF and have been quite happy with the result. I used it on a side feed table on my table saw and product slides well on it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Poly is good stuff.

[@MattEngebregtsen]

"Secret" recipe made me subscribe -- great videos!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Happy you liked that one. Great to have you onboard.

[@richardparker1639]

Thanks for the video on a somewhat simple build. I never thought about biscuits easing assembly on right angles surfaces (3:08) couldn't do that with dowels! Lots of great tips I'll use in the future.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. yes, biscuits have lots of neat little features to them. I hope to keep including little details in my videos.

[@CiceroMonteiro]

"...and no, don't ask, I'm not giving away the recipe" - shows recipe right after, lol

[@MikeFarrington]

Hehe. Gotta keep you guys on your toes.

[@chrismoore9997]

@@MikeFarrington - I actually get a kick out of that every time. You show it on screen, clear as day, while saying you won't share the secret. Funny.

[@masterofnone9651]

got a kick out of the half-and-half

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

I LOVE that the section of video is one of the most replayed of the entire video...

[@dabeamer42]

Helpful/educational...check. I'm about to make a stand for a new (store-bought) router table. Some noticeable weight and some wheels are going in to the design. And entertaining, check. Thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Sounds great!

[@simonchiplin]

Hi Mike, Love the build. Been re-watching it to get inspiration for my own router table. In the video you mention that you hoped the channel you put in the centre door would help with dust collection! Have you noticed if it has made any improvement? If so I was hoping to use it myself.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. The channel is totally awesome. It has helped keep chips from building up in that area.

[@SuperWingman69]

Hi Mike. I’m a fan. Little by little I’m learning . Looking forward to the day I have better tooling . But, much can be done with a small table saw, circular saw/carpenters square and desire to build something. Thank you for your time and efforts .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Tools are collected slowly over a lifetime. Use what you have for the current project.

[@vincebaker3384]

Great video could you post a link to the casters you used? thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Do a search for casters at home depot and you will find a good selection. I try not to post links because in a month or two the link will be dead due to product changes. HD sells them in 3", 4" and 5". All of them work pretty good.

[@jaykepley5238]

Helpful AND entertaining! And I'm very hesitant to offer any type of suggestion to you. I am a novice; you are a master woodworker. I get concerned when I see anyone working in any fashion with MDF without a face mask. Please forgive me if I'm out of line. The last thing I would want to do is bring any offense to you. Thanks again for your really great videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jay. First, don't be hesitant, I'm always open to criticism. I wear a mask more in the winter than the summer. I two apposing roll up doors that carry the dust away. From my measurements, in the summer the air in my shop is pretty darn clean.

[@jaykepley5238]

Mike Farrington Thanks Mike

[@root1657]

Great build! Slightly off topic, is your work table on a motorcycle lift? That's awesome!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. My work bench is a Autoquip lift with a torsion box top.

[@johnvanderhoof1248]

Mike, I have COPD. Not from smoking. I think it is from making shingles for a windmill I make. The dust was incredible from cutting the kerf cuts on the shingle lengths. I had a dust mask, an overhead ceiling Jet dust collector, and a shop vac with a hose just behind the saw blade. There still was a cloud of dust in the air. When I finished, I could taste the dust and I felt that my chest was tight. Be careful man.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good advice.

[@jeremyspecce]

MDF dust is especially harmful, so much so that my union banned its use except for in specially equipped sealed environments. I used to use tons of mdf and I fear the dust i was exposed to over the years. I have since become much more careful about it.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Would you recommend MDF for a box style bed frame? It will just be a box.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes, depending on the structural layout. If you have plans send them to me and I'll have a look.

[@jameslong296]

@@MikeFarrington Man I just found your channel, great content. 👍👍 Are you on Instagram?

[@annajohnson8807]

Mike I think you're one of the best on the web. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Anna. That really means a lot. I will keep posting as long as people keep watching.

[@Homerbub]

I agree. This is my favorite. I like finding better ways to build cabinets. I always want to learn more.

[@OtherBrotherDaryl]

Second time I watched this: mildly entertaining... ;-)

[@MikeFarrington]

Perfect, thats what I'm going for.

[@jopperdepopper]

What a nice, clean and organized workshop. Must be a pleasure to work in.. 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@doubledarefan]

I would build drawers anyway.

[@MikeFarrington]

I can always go back and add them. So far I like the doors, perfect place for wrenches and stuff.

[@jarodmorris611]

LOL. I love the "Don't ask for the poly-paint thinner recipe..." right as you pour it showing the graduation marks of the cup.

[@MikeFarrington]

Some people get it, some don't.

[@TrailTrackers]

I've had this video in my 'saved' list for quite some time. I'm watching it again because it's finally time to shamelessly copy your design. Been building out my shop and I'm at the point of doing the router table now; in betwixt other projects that is. While watching I noticed something I don't think I did the first time through... Right at the 11:58 mark you missed a golden opportunity Mike. I'm surprised your awesome sense of humor didn't kick in right there to make you say, "... for adding some router bits and wrenches and collets [oh my]". LOL... Anyway... Glad I'm finally ready to build this table; it's gonna be great.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Hope your build turns out nice.

[@kieran.stafford]

Love the big nature shots and those glorious skies Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@markkoons7488]

I'm sure you're right about an industrial sheet goods supplier stocking 1" & thicker MDF. The nearest such supplier I know is a 350 mile round trip. Oh, you want to live in the country, do yuh? The boys and girls retuning from a year at College of the Redwoods under Krenov refer to eased-edge-hole pulls as pulls "finger friendly".

[@MikeFarrington]

350 is a pretty long hike, probably not worth it. I like "finger friendly", thats a good one.

[@jgarehart89]

Your videos are very helpful and enjoyable to watch.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@rjtumble]

Mike, you're absolutely right about one thing, this was mildly entertaining. :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Achievement unlocked.

[@carrotcake2429]

Mike Farrington, total perfectionist !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@kirkwittig2429]

Another great video! You mentioned in a prior video that you'd be up for sharing your painting setup and how-to's if enough people were interested. I'd still LOVE to learn that from you. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Kirk, I have tried a couple times to film a spray video, the lenses I have for my camera just can't quite capture what I want to show. I will get to it, but I need to buy some more camera gear first.

[@kirkwittig2429]

@@MikeFarrington Thanks Mike- looking forward to it!!

[@Homerbub]

I love getting new ideas for building cabinets. Thanks for great advice. You gave us the finish formula if we paid attention to the markings on the cup.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That was my attempt to see who what paying attention and on their A game.

[@steverochon1620]

Do you ever wish you had arranged for dust collection at the fence? Your videos never disappoint....nice work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Maybe you missed it, but there is dust collection in the fence. Thank you.

[@steverochon1620]

@@MikeFarrington My bad....missed the initial comment and then caught it the 2nd time around siting in front of the feeder post. Thanks for the reply!

[@cfinke]

It seems like I learn a dozen new things from each of your videos. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, that is wonderful to hear.

[@tonyioannoni4951]

Awesome... I am right now building a new workbench/assembly table, my next project will be to integrate a router table, and I will revisit this video for hints and tips...Because floor space is paramount in my shop, everything is also on casters...I hope some of your classes will be recorded, it would be great to see that! Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Casters can effectively double the size of a shop. Being able to move stuff out of the way is just great. I'm not sure weather I will record the classes or not. Time will tell.

[@guidozuniga454]

Guau, lo haces ver fácil pero no lo es , lo sé porque soy mueblista, te quedo fabuloso felicidades colega.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@sandersjones1577]

Those casters don’t seem to last for me, I thought it was weight but my cabinet can’t be 500 lbs. Going to try hard rubber next time. Thanks for sharing

[@MikeFarrington]

Interesting, I having had a set go bad.

[@blakewillemsen9925]

Hi Mike, love the build and your channel!

[@MikeFarrington]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kratt309]

really cool idea with what looks like a motor cycle lift on your assembly table!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a lift table made by Autoquip. Same thing as a moto lift just purpose built as a table.

[@travnicek]

You made me reconsider MDF in a new light Mike. Specifically because of the secret recipe you didn't share. I have moisture issues in my shop and have avoided MDF like the plague, and that should bring the cost of building shop stuff significantly down overall.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats why I use MDF, to save money. The finish I use will help with moisture.

[@Richard-wk9le]

Mike there,s something I have to tell you about which you may already know about but on the chance you don't --its called penetrating epoxy its as thin as water has two parts A and B and its used a lot in the wood Boat industry it works great on softer woods and MDF plywood etc.

[@MikeFarrington]

Totally great product, I have used it on a few wood countertops I made. I wouldn't put it on a shop fixture due to the cost, plus once poly has dried, its pretty darn hard.

[@sixpotshot]

Big fan of castors myself and same reason: space comes at a premium so mobility is critical. And that is the same reason why a standalone router cabinet is a luxury I can't have: I run a full Incra system with tables/routers left and right of my table saw: very precise and extremely flexible space saving system. But there is always something to learn from your videos and this is another great one, thanks. ps it seems Jared Czaia made the most of your love of MDF! Albeit you could use the M for Mr. rather than Medium!

[@MikeFarrington]

Castors are great. Even with my big shop, I still like to roll the router table near the bench. I had my router table in the wing of my table saw for years. Its a great way to go. Thank you for the kind words.

[@ColinCochranT11]

Those are my favorite casters, cheap and good.

[@MikeFarrington]

The best. Cheap and they work really well.

[@jasonfugere3473]

Love it. The shim idea is great. Great work as always sir.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yes, the shims are really useful.

[@jimbirkner5921]

Wish I had the ability to start and finish something like this

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. This isn't too hard of a project.