Wood's Expensive. Do THIS Instead.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Sooo many good tips! Best love letter to white oak, if I’ve ever seen one.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks man! Maybe I'll try a UV hardwax oil sometime!

[@WoodworkingTop535]

I like your videos, thanks

[@ourtube4266]

The past tense of cost is cost when you’re using the word to say the price of something. Costed is the past tense of cost when you’re using the word to describe the act of estimating the price of something.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thats very true! Thanks for the insight!

[@thedoorguycharlie]

I caught that too but his strengths are in other areas. I can't spell worth a s$#t but I can make a door closing sound like music.

[@genesmith555]

Omg, right? I lost 10 minutes of video wondering how such a well-spoken person would say this.

[@brianbrusnahan4518]

What hit me was that the tense was dramatically unnecessary as in "... the material cost..."

[@MadDog_Rules]

1. Simple past tense: Add -ed to the infinitive form of the verb for regular verbs. (cost or costed) 2. Past continuous tense: Form - was/were + verb + ing. (costing) 3. Past perfect tense: Form - had + past participle. (had cost or costed) 4. Past perfect continuous tense: From - had + been + verb + ing. (had been costing) You need to write the past tense of the word “cost”. The past tense of “cost” is cost or costed. The past participle of “cost” is cost or costed. The infinitive form of “cost” is cost. The present participle of “cost is costing. Can't believe i came to watch a video on woodworking and end up seeing the grammar police in these comments, who act as an authority over a word used in past tense and getting it wrong themselves. 🤣

[@timhonan4661]

I'm an old carpenter and watch a heap of KZbins on furniture building and finish carpentry. You have blown me away with your skill and attention to detail. Well done and keep up the great work.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that very much from a fellow carpenter!

[@michaeldunkin8960]

Same. Beautiful work.

[@thenullco]

Totally agree. A cut above the rest and criminally undersubscribed.

[@terryatwater7961]

Hi! I'm a 63 year old woman who thoroughly enjoys watching you work. Both my dad and grandfather were craftsmen in the woodworking trade. They both would like you very much given your skill and attention to detail. Watching your videos brings back all those warm memories of my time in their shop with all the wood chips and sawdust . I enjoy watching you craft. Thank you.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I'm glad you enjoy it and it's an honor for me to remind you of your family. Thanks for watching!

[@GunnyNinja]

I didn't come here to build a $6000 wall either.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Well good thing you can take these tips and build whatever your heart desires! Thanks!

[@route13customs]

I haven’t had the pleasure of running into your channel until now. I would just like to say I really appreciate your commitment to quality of both your own and your potential customers standards. It’s always nice to see craftsman who take the time to create the best outcome possible in their own minds. Do we always have the best ideas or planning? Not always, but the process of figuring it out is the most rewarding part of our builds. Great work on this one. I’m sure it brought many more commissions because the attention to detail is definitely not overlooked!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Well I'm grateful you found us. Thanks for such a positive comment and look for our newest video coming out tomorrow!

[@JamesSullivan-ru4op]

Unbelievable how expensive wood is considering it grows on trees.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Very true. It does take a lot of work to get it from a tree into boards that are straight and dried properly though

[@inverness2323]

😂😂😂😂 Good one.

[@andriy_moskalyk]

We do custom finish carpentry for almost 18 years. Always try to be the best. But the attention to details u have and dedication is just another level

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a very humble compliment. I really appreciate that.

[@svonnestickley6311]

YES!!! I agree. This is what I want to strive to be especially since I am so OCD. haha But I love trying to make everything perfect. This was my first video that I've ever seen him so and it makes me want to see more.

[@jeroenbeltman515]

I really appreciate your honesty in your video. Most videos make woodwork look so flawless and easy...

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you for that. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@bethoughtprovoking]

Just one correction. A quality wood filler will not fall out. I’ve done restoration work and have found filler that’s been intact for at least 100 years. Also, an end grain patch will be far more noticeable than putty, which, when stained, is virtually indistinguishable from the rest of the wood. The trick is to use a water stain on your project first; water stain evens out the variations in wood colour and makes everything look better. Even if you’re after a light-oak look, use a light oak water stain to help even out the tonality differences. It’s amazing: you can even make sap wood look like heartwood.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I like using wood because it will change color over time just like the rest of the wood. I agree though, wood filler is useful

[@snowman7234]

A friend of mine said "Yea, well, if my career fails I can always become a simple woodworker or something...". The skill on display here is the result of dedication, patience and a strong desire to improve over time. There's nothing simple about this career choice, no doubt.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Hey if your friend ever chooses to become a woodworker, feel free to send them my channel. Thank you for your kind words

[@Tom_Swift]

Quality work 👍 I always liked how slat walls looked then built a prototype for myself and quickly realized that having it behind the TV messed with my eyes, I would "blink" the stripes 😂 Basically, looking at the TV with the slats in the background leaves the impressions on your eyes, almost hypnotic. So I decided on not having a slat wall behind the TV, moving forward I would only put them in a transitional area or accent wall BEHIND the main eye view where you're not always looking at it.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Oh wow! That's really good to know. I wonder if any of my past clients have that issue. Thanks for watching!

[@e.schwarz]

I watch a lot of woodworking videos for entertainment, but I genuinely learn useful solutions to problems I’m likely to encounter from your videos. Really great work. Here’s hoping the algorithm catches on.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Wow, that's very kind! Thank you for taking the time to comment because it will help let the algorithm know!

[@frankcornfield5915]

One of the best woodworking projects I have seen. Good to see how you deal with minor repairs during the build.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Wow that's great! I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@thomasweber1397]

I know I’ll be watching this video over and over again when I’m working on my projects. You’ve packed so much information in this video that for me as a beginner in woodworking it’s impossible to absorb it all at once. The final product looks fabulous. “Great job” would be an understatement 👏👏👏

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks a million! I get it, it can be hard to absorb every tip in one sitting. Watching the video multiple times also helps the channel. Thanks again!

[@terrywawro2951]

Who would have thought a wood stripped wall would involve so much detail. Well researched and well done.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It surprises me every time I do an accent wall

[@InspiredCraftsman]

I've used a shop vac to draw glue into cracks. Just purchased 500 board feet of rift red oak for cabinets throughout my home. Huge savings over white oak.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a great technique. And I totally agree, rift red oak looks really nice.

[@r7j7t7]

Great idea. I use syringes with an 18 gauge needle but the vacuum idea sounds faster. Thanks

[@STILLWILLPHOTO]

Some people criticize your expensive tools but they fail to see how down to earth you are evidenced by the Harbor Freight f clamps lol. You are a Real one

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you! I like harbor freight F clamps more than bessey. They have more grip on the handles.

[@rjthomasindyusa]

I built furniture, built ins and features for clients for many years. It's a ton of work. I couldn't imagine recording a video at the same time. How much longer do you think you spend everyday to set up the camera to tell a a story?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a great question. It doubles my working time

[@kylieb4836]

Your work is exceptional and I learnt so many tips through this video !! If I can offer a tip for glue-up? The point where you were worried about glue squeeze out? Take a small amount of glue and paint in the direction from the tape towards the glue up area of wood - do this all along the taped area and allow this to dry. You can then continue with your glue up. The extra glue you allowed to dry provides a seal so no glue ends up on the face of the wood.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's a great tip! Thank you!

[@daanw6270]

This is how you make cheap wood look expensive: have 20k worth of woodworking equipment 😂

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

More like 120k in equipment. But it's the intention that counts

[@daanw6270]

@FortressFineWoodworks still amazing work btw 👌

[@Gooneroo]

I admire that you do your job so well that it becomes an art.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That is the most "on brand" comment I've ever had. I appreciate it because I do treat woodworking as an artform. Thanks so much!

[@jdawkins111]

the art of reaching around behind the blade of a running table saw and shoving a shim clumsily in the kerf. that's van gogh level shit right there.

[@paulkemp4559]

Really good to see the problems/mistakes and the solutions, so many how to videos present perfect work all the time and that’s not reality in any business

[@bskelly]

You do some tremendous work. Love the attention to detail and the forethought in planning. Can’t believe you aren’t above 100K subs. Keep up the good work

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Well thank you so much. By watching all of the way through, you help grow this channel!

[@SianaGearz]

The magic of wood glue is that it behaves the same as lignin, it's similarly flexible and stretchy, though its adhesion is much higher. It also shrinks so after a bit it has a bit of self clamping action, though that doesn't quite work at first when it's still very liquid, at first the shrinkage can cause it to separate instead. Epoxy... well that's a stress riser. No, epoxy doesn't fail through its volume, but it can cause everything around it to. It's not going to, by all reason, not in this instance, but there's a reason why PVA is the standard wood glue and epoxy isn't.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Very true. I appreciate the info!

[@SeaFanStudio]

This project turned out beautifully! You did a great job at disguising the red oak to resemble white oak.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@SpringHaIo]

I gleaned quite a few new tips and tricks from this video. Particularly cutting larger pieces for easier gluing and just cutting them down afterwards. The chamfered front edge of the cabinets really lightens the design and the inset pulls don't detract from that either. I've been using ash lately because it's just a little more expensive than red oak, but has the color of white oak and bit tighter grain.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I'm glad you got some good value! Ash is actually a REALLY GOOD alternative too. Well done

[@bobbray9666]

With all the equipment you have, you should add a power feeder. Makes ripping long boards a breeze. It will save your arms and possibly your fingers. It will also prevent saw blade nips when you stop ripping a board to reposition your grip. Best investment I've made when I built all of the millwork and cabinets for our new home build. You can also move it to your jointer. Just position it on the outfeed. I used mine as well on my router table. I have a 1/4 HP feeder but a 1/2 HP works better for long wide hardwoods. I bought and assembled a magnetic hold down from MagSwitch for my feeder, so you don't need to drill holes. This only works for cast iron table saws and jointers since the sheet steel of portable contractor saws is too this for the magnets to take hold and stay put.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's great advice. I haven't gotten one since I figured it might take away from the video aspect

[@bobbray9666]

@@FortressFineWoodworks If you're not demonstrating proper table saw techniques, I don't think anyone cares to see a board being ripped more than once. You don't need to install a riving knife on your saw when using a feeder since kickback can't happen. The feeder, at worse, would stop feeding and then you can insert a wedge to get it feeding again. I'll use my feeder on any board more than 4' long. The magnets make it easy to slide the feeder into position and lock down. The Magswitch Power Feeder Mount is $819 now regular price but it provides over 1700# of break away force. I see a prototype listing there too for under $500 that has the same hold down power. I have no relationship with MagSwitch but their stuff is really useful. If you make a lot of stuff a power feeder is the best accessory investment. No feather boards, no riving knife or Clear Cut fence hugging wheels are needed. The safety aspect is huge, unless you throw your back out trying to lift a 100#+ feeder!

[@damienscabinetmaking4243]

Watching from Sydney Australia. The attention to detail is up there amongst the highest on KZbin and social media. Appreciate the soothing narration too, without noisy music or product plugs. It's great seeing a budget-smart alternative with Red Oak. Here, in Aus it's fashionable to copy Americans but since we lack native oak forests and having to import the timber some projects I work on end up in several tens of thousands. It's senseless nowadays and timber merchants have been price gouging since the pandemic.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you. You are definitely right, most corporations are price gouging still, it's sad

[@damienscabinetmaking4243]

​@@FortressFineWoodworks It seems our commercial wholesale timber prices for American timber imports are 3-5x your local retail prices. It's crippling ands it's criminal, but what choice do we have? Especially since shops here have been stockpiling at pandemic prices it's caused mass staff redundancies and they say half of builders have gone insolvent. I guess if local customers didn't follow fashion trends but were open-minded to lower cost local materials there would be a chance. Red Oak may be one way.

[@jesperth.petersen8386]

Awesome work, and I’m really impressed about how well the edge safe turned out. The overall look of the wall is exquisite!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate that!

[@jacobf88]

I would have had to relocate those light switches or hid them somehow. The craftsmanship of that wall is too great to slap plastic over covers over it. Amazing work.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That makes sense. They seemed to match and blend in with the black trim and TV so it worked!

[@lightspeedguru]

The finished project looked great! Glad that you took the time to show us the mistakes and how you fixed them as everyone makes mistakes. Also, I would have enjoyed learning more about the finished cost and how much you were able to charge for this in your area. I know that some folks are uncomfortable about sharing these sorts of details but it really helps.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you. I actually did share that, although you might have glanced over it. This project in white oak would have been around $12,000 in Colorado. But with all of the budget savings, the client only paid $6,500.

[@lightspeedguru]

@@FortressFineWoodworks Ah... I wasn't sure if that was the 'cost' of materials or the 'price' the client paid. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@GlenDomulevicz]

Cool project. Thanks for the tips, measuring in multiples and using water at glue up. I really enjoy the music you employ Thanks for sharing.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks! I'm glad you got some juicy details!

[@jamesmoore1532]

Your local/regional supplier should offer S3S and S4S services. I pay .11 cents bd ft for straight line and ran through a double sided planer. On red oak i pay $1.20 per lf for 1.5" x 13/16 S4S ran through a molder. They also deliver for $25.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yeah that's a decent deal. It might be a little more challenging to get them straight on the panels though

[@jamesmoore1532]

@@FortressFineWoodworks with red oak most if not all would be straight. Hard maple you will end up with some hockey sticks.

[@shaunbailey1033]

I really can’t believe you still only have 29k subscribers! Your patience and attention to detail are fantastic to watch.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Hopefully the odds will be more in our favor as we move forward. Thank you for watching, listening, and commenting! It helps more than you know!

[@jewdd1989]

I’m glad you used red oak, white oak is used all the damn time including walnut so it’s enjoyable to see appreciation of other species

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yeah I agree. I have a new found appreciation for it. Thanks for watching!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Man, this turned out so good! Attention to detail is everything and I’m happy to see someone else has it too! Literally the only thing I would have changed is having the cabinet sides line up with the slats, kind of like the door trim. But I’m a little ocd, soooo… 😂 Great work!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That would surely be next level!

[@mr_ceallaigh3311]

the finished look of the wall is similar to the way I've planned for a room in my house, so this was pretty informative

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's good! Thanks for watching!

[@coltongerber1879]

14:53 Cutting a coping joint to cope with the little mistake on the miter. Chef's kiss.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Sometimes you just have to cope with the flow of things! Thanks for watching!

[@T_Jonesy]

Wow, that is some beautiful work. I hope your customers appreciate what went into this build and install.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks! These customers are among the best. They are also return customers!

[@T_Jonesy]

@@FortressFineWoodworks I can totally see why they're return customers. The quality of the work is just amazing. Cheers!

[@Clintotron]

I LOVE red oak. I think it definitely gets more than its fair share of hatred. With the right grain and finish (clear, of course), it can be a warm and stunning medium for artistic expression.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yeah, it's a good one! Thanks!

[@Clintotron]

@@FortressFineWoodworks for clarity, the finish you used to achieve a desired look worked quite well, and from the screen looked indistinguishable from true white ash. Kudos for trying something you don’t like. Just like I try watermelon ever season. Lol

[@TroyWarr1980]

Great work, man! This was the first video of yours I've seen, and I love the extreme closeups of cuts and glue-ups. It really shows how the wood fibers react and the seams close up in a way that I don't usually see.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thats great that you like those. I will be filming like this more from now on. Feel free to subscribe and I'll see you on the next one!

[@melsyoutube]

the thumbnail is so cute, i had to click

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I'm glad you did! Thanks for watching

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Give another video a try. I'm sure my content wont be a let down

[@mikeg3317]

GAY

[@V1N_574]

So cute I wanted to subscribe but I was already subscribed 😭

[@justtestingonce]

Simp!

[@tomruth9487]

One of the best youtube woodworking projects ever. Beautiful work and perfect installation. I don't get why white oak is so trendy and red oak is lost in the shuffle.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you very much! I agree, I was one of the people that hated red oak, but now I have a new respect for it

[@tomruth9487]

@@FortressFineWoodworks When I first started woodworking, everything was done in rotary red oak, yuck! I recently did a kitchen in rift sawn red oak and there's such a difference in the two cuts of oak.

[@svonnestickley6311]

If I could have done a WOW instead of a thumbs up I would have so I will do an OMGOSH! I am thriving to be a very precise woodworker and finding your channel is just what I needed to see. I LOVE THAT you take A LOT of time showing up close detail and explaining in detail. Some videos just kinda tell you what they did but don't really get close up enough or really show exactly what they did. I ESPECIALLY like how you explained to stop your router before you get to that outside corner right before the handle. I WISH SO much that I had a planer that was that wide. That would be awesome. I only have the DeWalt DW735. I also liked the tip to put water on the crack before you put the glue in there so you won't have glue stain. The Blue Painters tape was a good tip too when you don't want the glue to seep out onto the inside corners. I actually learned the hard way that Green Frog Tape is better and even though it's more expensive, I'll tell you why. I tested the two to see if the Frog Tape was any better than the Blue Painter's by putting each along the very bottom edge of white baseboard moulding and then a strip of tape right along the brown floor lining the edge of the floor so that it's perfectly aligned so when I spread my caulk along the bottom edge of the baseboard it will look really good. (Note: I wasn't adding shoe moulding). And even though I made sure that both tapes were pressed down tight. Sometimes, the Blue Painter's tape failed and let the brown caulk on the white baseboard the Frog Tape NEVER failed. So, by spending more money on the Frog Tape I would have actually saved time knowing I wouldn't have to go back and get the brown caulk off the white baseboard after I took the painter's tape off. Using the French Cleat system for the Back was genius! That made the cabinet really sit flat against the wall but also added strength to the holding power. I recently just bought the Dowelmax Jig and ABSOUTLEY LOVE it. After doing much research before deciding on which dowel jig I was going to purchase I bought the Dowelmax. Not only is it very well engineered but they have the BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE! I had to call them so many times because I had lots of questions on what pieces I really needed to buy and when I couldn't find an item on the website they helped me. It was also SO REFRESHING that a person actually answers the phone and you don't get an automated phone tree. I literally was on first name basis with this guy and he didn't rush me off the phone and was VERY patient. I love that you used dowels! They really are a great choice. All I really want to say is... I CAN'T REALLY SAY ENOUGH about how much I loved this video. I also actually liked when mistakes happened because you showed us neat ways to fix them and when you had the bug hole or the one spot where you had to put glue and wood dust. The project really did looked like White Oak when you were finished.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's truly awesome that you gained so much from my content already! I will have to give frog tape a try again (I used to have problems with it coming loose). Thanks for watching and I hope to see you back!

[@ExpectMiracles55]

That;s one hell of a post. I enjoyed so much about your enthusiam! Carpentry is one of my passions and I can tell you're very passionate about it too, hence my reply. I wish you great joy in your learning and growth as a carpenter!

[@jasonbissonnette2331]

So beautiful! And great repair, you would never know that you glued on that board. How you got those slats and gaps to line up just blows my mind. You are such a craftsman and as I have said before, your videos are amazing. Thank you for the content.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I can tell you really appreciate creators, and that means a lot to us. Thank you for watching and taking the honest time out of your day to comment! You always have amazing things to say and they make a difference!

[@DIYerGuy]

Absolutely Wonderful Job, I'm blown away! You mention and show some of the mistakes you made... I am reminded of that well-known saying, whom I forgot made it... Oh yes... I think it was me... "The skill of a craftsman is not so much reflected in his final work, but in how he is able to conceal his faults!" 😀 Seriously though, we all make errors, even the best of us. But your work, judgment, and final product are a true testament to your remarkable craftsmanship! I only wish I had the wonderful space you have to work in!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you for such a kind compliment! I hope you have a wonderful space to create in!

[@ronaldpomeroy9861]

This is so perfect - I’ve been wanting do this exact thing in my main bedroom with a suspended chest of drawers instead of a media cabinet. The wall configuration is almost identical to what’s in this video. So many great design and execution tips! Thanks!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Well that's perfect then! Good luck with your project!

[@ExpectMiracles55]

Very glad your channel showed up on my feed. Your crafsman/showmanship is of the finest, an artist who uses carpentry as his main medium, and you come with a bucketfull of great tips. That bespoke wall? I'm blown away, you literally NAILED IT! Got a like and a new subscriber.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's one of the greatest comments of all time. Thank you kindly! I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to respond!

[@ExpectMiracles55]

@@FortressFineWoodworks Thank you for such a nice welcome as your newest fan! I can't help you as a sponsor or any other of my few favorite channels, being retired on low income, however I'll do what I can by reading the comments and giving likes to help make the video as relevant as I possibly can, because it IS.. I also plan on watching all the previous videos which I just know I'm going to love. Thank you and be well!

[@Mike-dy8bq]

Thanks for sharing this. Your work is so CRISP! I really appreciate you showing us how you recover from mistakes that are made during the process. Building things can be pretty straight forward, but the real skill is knowing how to fix the inevitable things that will, without doubt, show up.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate that a lot! I agree, it's how you fix things that makes you a great creator!

[@Matasky2010]

For clarity- building things is only 'straight forward' when you have the adequate skills and planning ability.

[@eric_aethos]

it's deceivingly challenging to do something so simple in such a beautiful way. hats off, man!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It is rather deceiving huh? So much work can go into a simple design.

[@noraconnelly2584]

I absolutely LOVE your attention to detail, your patience & I'm most impressed with your ability to math! Seriously, I get so overwhelmed with the math sometimes 💯 I'm completely in awe of your precision and the beautiful outcome. Perfectly done! ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time out of your day to comment such a wonderful thing! I hope to see you back!

[@gary457]

I can't begin to tell you how satisfying this video was. I am a subscriber now. Amazing work and attention to detail. I would give you one tip... When putting silicone or adhesive on, put it in circles. It's a mirror install trick. It will create a suction when you push the panel to the wall

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Awesome, thank you! I learned that circle trick years ago from a contractor. It works pretty well, but I never really noticed a difference in installation or adhesion other than the circles take more time.

[@deandugas1591]

I notice the cabinet top was not even against the wall slats. Tip: don't glue the MDF panels to the wall just in the vicinity of the expected french cleat. Then the cleat should pull all the slats hovering over any wall hollows into tight alignment. or use a mock up cleat box say 8" wide (instead of the full cabinet depth) to pull the panels into line while the construction adhesive dries.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Look at the final shots. It was tight after I added the screws to the inside of the cabinet. Thanks!

[@steveferguson1232]

Your attention to detail is next level, and your thought process is great. Your projects are so good. Do you do the designs for your customers or do they tell you what they want and you design from there.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I really appreciate that. Most customers have an idea with some inspiration photos. Then I take some of the designs they like and the measurements of the space, and design a piece that fits their needs

[@FiscalWoofer]

You have some super tools and great ways of correcting issues that always arrive! Nice

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you kindly!

[@dngriffiths8105]

Super job. Your care and attention to detail really paid off.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you! Its always nice when the details go together well!

[@revolutionautoworks777]

Like the design overall, the precision though... another level. Great job and you can see the results from your planning and design.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I hope to see you back!

[@fmrana]

Excellent demonstration of craftsmanship and cost control. Good to see that while you have high end Festool tools in your arsenal, you are also not averse to being practical and using Harbor Freight clamps (a ton of them!!!). To be fair, you should list them in your "Tools and Products I used", even if you don't get a "fraction of the proceeds". Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's actually a great point. Thanks for mentioning that. I will see if I can get a harbor freight link

[@zachklaphaak441]

29:52 talk your client into wrapping the corner with oak, stopping the base like that looks like gak. The edge of the oak is already visible on that wall plane and it'll tie everything together, match the door trim reveal or something like that. Or, just chalk up the W and move on to the next project.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

We went through a lot of pre-planning stages and this is definitely the extent that they wanted to go. I appreciate the feedback!

[@suzannebeyer5369]

That was a nutty amount of math and hard work. I hope they realized how much work that was!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you! They are very grateful and wonderful customers. Thanks for watching!

[@nondanelson9553]

Your voice is very soothing to me. I enjoyed your shared philosophy on how we each get to choose the quality of our work. God bless your family and your ability to continue woodworking.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive comment!

[@designerdavid1]

This was an awesome work of art. I can’t wait to try a similar build for my office.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That will be really nice for an office!

[@octothorpian_nightmare]

Great commentary here, love the structure of the video too. So many are just a half hour of tool noise and a big reveal at the end. New sub!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate you watching!

[@mileshh515]

Buddy you really need a new saw blade, maybe two. Dedicated ripping blade will cut down your effort a ton, and a crosscut blade will help with tearout. Time is money! The finished product is stunning, amazing work. Really shows that proper planning pays off. Subscribed.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yah you're right, I need some new blades for sure! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@richardpeterson7714]

Beautiful workmanship. Just love the attention to detail you put into your projects.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you very much! Its really nice of you to take the time out of your day to comment that!

[@dallassegno]

I love how people say wood is expensive and then they have no problem shaving 1000s of saw widths off in daily/ weekly videos.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I actually don't understand what you mean

[@5280Woodworking]

Spectacular results. I’ve used Rubio Mint pre color to get a similar look. Going to try the grey next time. Well done.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yep, that would look great as well! Thanks!

[@texaswoodworks8853]

Amazing work. Can't believe how much that red oak doesn't look like red oak in the end. Thanks for sharing.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It's pretty cool huh? Thanks!

[@zephyr1408]

You should be proud of yourself including your Gorgeous helper! I know how much effort goes into those projects ! Even just a set of storage cabinets I did for a customer! Great job!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

We both say thank you! Yeah, you definitely know then, this stuff is a ton of work!

[@zephyr1408]

@@FortressFineWoodworks I see your attention to detail and getting the most from your tools. About 3/4 yrs ago I branched out into fine finish work (trim) and now I offer things like windows doors (cutting them in and installation ) . The profit margin is really good and allows me to take on stuff like I really enjoy cabinets , trim work ! I would love to hear about your dance to keep things open ! That would be a great video ! I believe we are just seeing 10% of your carpentry talent !

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thats a great idea! Im glad you like what you do. I share a lot of the extra stuff on my patreon.

[@zandercerlong7238]

$12,000 and a $200 tv is criminal that wall needs a Samsung Frame TV that looks like a picture

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I don't think the clients are going to jail on this one

[@zandercerlong7238]

@@FortressFineWoodworks you can for sure make a joke but it doesn’t change what I said a wall that beautiful shouldn’t even have a TV but if it does, it should be done well it’s like the old adage You don’t put a bumper sticker Bentley. Again the frame TV on that wall would’ve been the chefs kiss.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I agree, that would look really good. They are very convincing. And thanks for watching!

[@rrpp1425]

Excellent end product, tutorial and video production.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Much appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@LeonWiddicombe]

The attention to detail on layout and also making it all offsite and it working on instal is very impressive! Most would be whacking board up, and adding the slats on site and filling holes for sure! including me 🤣

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

There's a lot of ways to do it, I'm glad my way worked so well.

[@TheFacilitiesOfficer]

Absolutely stunning, will steal the panel design to put on the ceiling of my campervan 😊

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That will be an awesome ceiling!

[@j10001]

Next level foresight and attention to detail 🏆

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks! It helps to think ahead

[@batinsse]

I just discovered your channel and oh man, what a gem. You provide so much high quality info and tips. I genuinely feel like I'm stealing something when I watch your videos. Thanks you!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's great! I'm glad you're enjoying our content! See you on the next one!

[@Hiksan5]

Great contenet. A real craftsman sharing professional knowledge from own experience. Much appreciated!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@EVTechTips]

Awesome tips and best practices through this whole video. Everything turned out great!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@tealkerberus748]

That's a beautiful project, and very satisfying completion. Kudos!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@MumonkanVII]

miter joint struggles: less dominos, just use the wide setting every time, and don't stress gluing the dominos in

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for the tip. I just think by then, they wouldn't be doing much in the joint without glue

[@dhebert111]

I know this is gonna sound dumb, but a very long time ago, when I was young, wood was cheaper, and painter's tape didn't exist, so the "common practice" to not get tear-out, was to double-up wood with a piece of "scrap wood" along your cut... There might be cases in which you'd still be inclined, but with rotary tools being common, or even oscillating tools, and better finishing blades, I can't think of any... So strange, eh? I know there's a tendency to think that the "old ways" are better, but things evolve for a reason. Just a thought. Good job.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I think that's a great idea. Adding sacrificial wood is always the best way to eliminate tearout. Blue tape is just faster.

[@douglee650]

27:36 I saw somewhere that tear out can be related to the angle of the saw blade as it's cutting the finish surface. On the upside down cut, is the blade cutting up on the grain, raising it up, whereas right side up cut blade is cutting down into the material

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That's exactly what's happening!

[@HBSuccess]

The past tense of “cost” is “cost”, not “costed” . Four year olds say “something costed XYZ”

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it!

[@rossk4864]

Great job, and one of the best woodworking videos I have seen! Great craftsmanship as well! I have used red oak in the past and I actually like its natural color and grain.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Awesome! Thank you! Red oak isn't too bad huh?

[@thomasrichmond7989]

An awesome job on an amazing project. The hanging cabinet turned out great.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@tealkerberus748]

If you're building custom furniture for a client, it's your advertisement to all their friends. If it's not good, that's very bad for your business!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

So true! Thanks for watching!

[@marshallsnyder2364]

Corey, thank you doing it the right way, even if it’s more difficult. That’s the best I’ve ever seen red oak look…I need to spend more time with the selection process. Turned out spectacular as always. Also, thank you for the stickers…much appreciated!!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Give it a try! Wood selection is another art in itself. Thanks for being a wonderful patron!

[@andrewh3730]

Really nice look. I love red oak! Great idea too I thought using the mdf to put it on seems to make the job that much easier. Thanks for sharing.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Ya, that flat surface helps! Thanks!

[@PedroS_InFL]

Great work! I’m looking to do something similar in my home and this has helped a lot! Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!

[@kropjesla01]

wow I am truly amazed by your craftmanship. congratulations on this beautiful project!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@TRella2000]

Beautiful work- the attention to details is what makes a build like this look so visually appealing and really shows the care and love you have for the craft. What brand of stain wash was used?

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you very much! It's minwax tintable professional series stain, in Grey elm

[@thePavuk]

Where I live, you wouldn't be able to buy this amount of ikea grade MDF for $1000. I mean that big grain and very soft MDF. White oak is expensive premium wood. Construction grade spruce is the wood of choice for budget.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Spruce is nice to work with. Thanks for watching!

[@mariasaha8303]

This was fascinating! Your skill, patience, experience, and attention to detail is just amazing. Beautifully shot as well❤.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate you!

[@Novascrub]

> has track saw > wrestles 9' mdf onto table saw

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

So true, but 1/4" isn't too bad, and the tablesaw makes easier repeat cuts

[@leomcnamara8711]

Not sure about hardwoods such as oak, but I have had very good luck removing dents in my woodworking projects (Softwood) using copious amounts of STEAM from my handheld steam cleaner (The type that is used for stubborn gunk in the house and car). I got mine on Amazon for about $45.

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

That would be a handy tool to have if you work with softwood.

[@gordon37336262]

That dent from hitting the clamp was painful 😂 Also beautiful camera work for close up chiseling and fine work

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

It sure was! Glad it all worked out! Thanks so much!

[@flufwix]

That wall and cabinet are things of beauty ❤

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@RuneCarverLLC]

Beautiful work!!! 👍👍👍 🤔 White-washing red oak slightly and a little sanding gives it a fantastic "white oak" appearance.... at least on smaller projects, and tbh I've never done large furnishings in white oak, but as a "prep-boy (LOL) I have done miles of red oak with various stains... and your lightening stain works well too, but was not available to use as it was way to expensive for a custom prep shop, so... 💁💁💁

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Yeah very true. Red oak isn't too bad though! Thanks for watching!

[@thanksididitmyself]

I love red oak - I use it for everything and finish it in a way that I think makes it look like white oak. I'd rather get my pick of red oak boards than have to take picked over white oak any day!

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

I bet! You are a smart builder yourself!

[@dilex2870]

I really enjoyed this one. Thank you. This Oak wood is sooo beautiful

[@FortressFineWoodworks]

Thank you too!