Workbench Upgrades! Vise installation, jigs, and woodworking chit chat

[@derekludlow]

Peeling off the largest piece of glue skin you can is always the best part of glue ups! You’re a natural teacher and it always makes for a great viewing/Learning experience. Always look forward to them. And kudos on your sponsor! About time you started getting paid for all your hard work. Thanks for doing what you do, it’s very much appreciated.

[@MikeFarrington]

I agree, I take careful measures to keep the pieces as big as possible. Thank you, I was wondering if I was going to get some pushback for the ad spot. If I ran a spot like that in every other video, I would certainly be able to make more videos, and spend more time to make them better.

[@NoQuarter1970]

I'd gladly watch the short ad for more videos Mike. Love your work.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@NoQuarter1970 Darrell, thank you for this comment. I have to this point turned aways lots of people asking me to run ad spots. I took this one because I could really use the money with our second kiddo starting day care. As much as I would prefer not to, I am going to run more spots, Its the best way to fund this channel and help it grow. Cameras, lighting, audio, etc. none of its cheap, not to mention man hours.

[@markharris5771]

I could watch your videos all day for several reasons. You explain things so well for the novice, there’s always extra little tips, you are a phenomenal craftsman and you always give great suggestions for the music you’re listening to...wait, music suggestions? No music suggestions! Nooooo!! I only watch for the music suggestions, not that woodworking stuff! Great to see the family, the shop assistant is looking every bit the older brother and his assistant is gorgeous. Glad all are well. As always a phenomenal video, thank you for posting.

[@MikeFarrington]

Sorry about the lack of a music suggestion. Next time I'll have one. Thank you for the kind words. Keep watching and I'll keep posting.

[@TheLindsay720]

Not that I think it’s worth anything much but I have watched a disgusting amount of KZbin woodworking content over the past few years but your videos have so many good tips that I’ve never seen anywhere else. Also you give them so nonchalantly in five seconds when some would make a ten minute video on each one. It’s almost like you think I’m not an idiot 😝

[@MikeFarrington]

Goal number one of my channel. Treat the viewer like an adult.

[@Goodwithwood69]

Picking dried glue off you fingers, is one of the joys of working with wood!

[@athmostafa2462]

indeed , joy 😂😂

[@MikeFarrington]

I couldn't agree more. Such a sense of accomplishment when my hands are picked clean.

[@TrevorDennis100]

Glad I'm not the only person who does that. I've been known to deliberately glue my hands just for the pleasure of peeling it off. The only downside is that you might mess up one day, and forget you are using CA glue and not wood glue. Actually, I even saw a wee tip for unsticking your fingers from a CA glue up on Jonathon Katz-Moses recently. He says it has no shear strength, so twisting tears you free.

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Love that too. I do occasionally have trouble opening my phone though

[@trevorburford-reade8685]

@@TrevorDennis100 Try some acetone.

[@robertyork524]

Very nice work Mike. I've recently found your channel and like it very much. I appreciate the calm demeanor that you project, a steady voice over and no obnoxious music and graphics that are distracting and don't help educate the viewer. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@ralphlivingston894]

There’s quite a few gorgeous benches on KZbin. This one is right up at the top. It’s easily the most attractive and I’m sure you will enjoy it for years to come. Beautiful craftsmanship along with some innovative ideas. Great job!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Ralph.

[@jerrystark3587]

In response to your question -- whatever works: fingers, glue sticks, brushes, rollers. The glue always washes off. Excellent workbench updates. I agree with you about the Lie-Nielsen twin-screw vise. It is finicky to install and is well worth the effort. Lie-Nielsen rules! Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

I'm with ya, Lie Nielsen makes some really great stuff.

[@andrewhochberger8748]

I tend to use a very thin bead of glue and then grab a scrap piece of wood to spread it. I find that it gives me great coverage and I’ve never had a joint fail. The Shop Apprentice is getting so big and now that he has an assistant, he’ll be unstoppable. Congratulations!

[@MikeFarrington]

I think thats the better way to do it. Thank you.

[@sar4x474]

Another great video. I liked the addition of the segments where you are speaking to us by looking into the camera. Nice touch. Thank you for including your kids and wife. You have a wonderful family.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Keith. I plan to have more talking head segments in future videos. I don't do it more because of the echo, which I am working to fix.

[@TheMickeyClick]

In my shop we went about 20 years without spreading glue at all. We simply laid beads the length of the joint and enough beads to ensure glue squeezed across the width. This process worked fine, but probably used way more glue than needed. We never had a joint come apart. We now use spreaders for lager areas and a finger for smaller ones.

[@MikeFarrington]

Funny, in my head I know you are right, that a bead of glue is plenty, but for some reason, I feel the need to spread it out evenly.

[@kermitfrog271]

Just a wonderful video. I imagined getting to know you in person and looking over your shoulder while working and maybe even helping out and learning a lot. Thank you, Mike! Congratulations on your second child. God bless!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I try to give that "looking over the shoulder" feel to my videos.

[@frankcornfield5915]

I love your videos and the cameo roles of the shop apprentice. Today I discovered I have the same punch you used within a huge collection of tools I inherited from my late uncle. His workshop and tool collection was built over sixty years and now its all mine. Keep up the great work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Use your inherited tools well. They are the most rewarding to use.

[@eversleyowl]

Lovely to see the new assistant Mike, all the best to the enlarged family. And thank you for taking the time to continue making videos in what is no doubt a busy time!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jonnyschneider7967]

Mike, I love how you simplified the LN chain drive install. They recommend a 4" top with 2.5" pockets cut to the underside of the bench for the hardware. It looks like you've simplified this by adding an apron, drilling holes for the twin screws lower than the bottom edge of the bench top, then bolting the hardware directly to the underside of your bench top. Have I got that right? I think I'm gonna do the same.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes, just seemed easier to me.

[@jonnyschneider7967]

@@MikeFarrington yep… about 300 times easier! Thank you 🙌

[@MikeFarrington]

@@jonnyschneider7967 Great to hear.

[@jaykepley5238]

Beautiful young son and new baby! Congratulations Mike. Also, another great video. You're the best.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Jay.

[@henryhgdesign678]

I am always amazed at the equipment in your shop! The apprentice is getting big! Keep up the great videos, thoroughly enjoy them.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@gljo20]

Love your narration, best part of your videos! The shop apprentice is becoming quite the showman.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. He is a total ham. Loves being in front of the camera.

[@68HC060]

There are so many advantages of using your fingers for spreading glue: You know it's accurately and evenly spread. You never drop tools by accident. You can easily see which tools you're using the most, so you know what tools you can put away in storage. The workbench is just so WOW. I was going to say maybe too WOW to use for work, but actually it demands that you use it for fine woodworking, which isn't really so bad. I love precision tools. Congratulations to both you and your wife on the new assistant, may also he become a great asset in your home business. Remember: "Exploitation begins at home". :) ... And may he have a lot of fun as well. ;)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jkunderwood3291]

The office reference made you 100x cooler. Awesome build and congrats on the addition.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Great show. Thank you very much.

[@jrkorman]

So now I have your bench using LVL which looks good and Paul Sellers who made his last from good plywood. So last night I was pricing LVL at any of our local stores, WOW! $$$$$ Still, a very nice upgrade to a good looking bench. Its going to so neat in a few years as the little ones start to help in the shop. I think their Dad will teach them well!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. In my area LVL is about 15 or 20% more than construction lumber. Which I thought was worth it. I can't wait to do a real project with the little guy. Maybe a small tool box.

[@jrlejeune]

I dislike using my fingers to spread glue since for some unexplained reason the side of my pant legs end up with glue on them. I like to use a brush, either an acid brush or silicone brush. For large surfaces a toothed spreader is used. That said a finger is always readily available in a pinch if paper towels are accessible. Mike, Please keep making these exceptional and instructive videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. My clothing takes a beating from plus as well.

[@jackbraine2276]

Mike, I really enjoy your work and your tips. Because of you and men like you, I have learned a great deal and you have freed me from cable TV. Thanks for the sanity...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I am right there with you. Between Netflix and KZbin, my entertainment needs are more than met.

[@johnkristoff2341]

Mike: considerable knowledge apparent in everything you do. And, concerning your glue question - use of the hands is mandatory - childhood joy recalled - like peeling a curing sunburn.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you John. I totally agree, childhood joy. That was something I always did as a kiddo.

[@aladincarpetcleaning6416]

Congratulations on a new Apprentice Assistant! Quality woodworking, with the skill you display, is what I aspire to achieve. Thank you for the dedication to detail!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@bougie86]

I'm in research for upgrading my old workbench and lucky enough you have a new video upload. Love the idea of LVL. Definitely will try. Thank you for sharing all the tips so we can learn a lot. Thank you-from Australia

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks. Good luck with the upgrade.

[@Smudgie33]

I feel a “mini” series is in the not to distant future so the shop assistant can have his own replica work bench next to dads... Congratulations on the newest addition to the Farrington family.

[@MikeFarrington]

I like it, great idea. Thank you.

[@jameshubbard4966]

8:08 1/64 th? Glad to know I’m not the only one who marks stuff like that.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! You and me both.

[@lindsayatlmrtransport8118]

Another classic woodworking video from a true expert. ATB to you, your family and the new addition.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@SuperKwame1]

You have a great helper and a prentice gave a great. What a waved! Thanks big guy, Helping Papa!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, he is a great little guy to have around.

[@randallmccorquodale3290]

Everyone in the world needs a workbench like that.

[@MikeFarrington]

I agree.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Whoooo Weee!!! What type of Dang Fangled sorcery was going on in this video?? Did the heat get to you & you addressed us directly?? I'm so honored!! The bench came out absolutely fantastic as all your stuff does. All joking aside God Bless you & your Family Mike!!! Until da next one Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Sir. I am working on the echo issue, once I get it sorted a little better I will be talking to your directly more often. Thank you for noticing and commenting on that.

[@terrystephens1102]

Beautiful job. Congratulations to you and your wife on the latest, very cute, addition to your family, Mike ❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Terry.

[@TheMrpaz]

Always nice to see your videos and congrats on the new arrival to the family! All the best from Norway!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@larry5948]

Mike I really enjoy,watching your vids. Your common sense approach with genuine mastery of a craft that many are trying to dispose..in place of cheaper crap from asia. Ps..your apprentices will grow up in a blink of an eye. You can never spend too much time with your wife and children. Blessings to your family on the newest apprentice.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. It is hard knowing that I am working in a field that the market is actively working against. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

[@justinscott9151]

Beautiful! I like the idea of LVL. Stealing. Jackman used pallets for his. Too much time. Also, seems like hand spreading glue would be a perfect job for an apprentice....

[@MikeFarrington]

LVL has worked really well so far. Pallets would be cool, but yes, lots of work.

[@carpdude73]

Always love watching you work, Mike! Congrats on the new board member in your family!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Bill.

[@g32forst]

I have a 2" hard rubber roller from speedball for small to medium glue-ups, and a large spreader (~8") with grooves for large ones. For that glue-up I would have used the roller. It's much faster than a finger.

[@MikeFarrington]

I agree that a roller would be faster, until it comes time to clean it off. Then I think its a wash unless there is lots of surface to cover.

[@g32forst]

@@MikeFarrington Well I would rather have speed during the glue up than during the clean up. I may just be particular about glue up preparation because I feel like the stakes and stress are higher. During design I even consider what can be done to simplify glue ups. Is that just me?

[@MikeFarrington]

@@g32forst To each their own. I hear you on the stress during glue ups. I feel it two. I also consider glue up at the conception of a design. Designing things that go together easily is critical to successful project.

[@juancarlosramirez8848]

Always glad to see your videos! You give me good tips for my workbench. Congratulations on your new shop apprentice. Best!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Happy to hear the video is useful.

[@blakemarkwell]

Thanks for taking the time to document your various projects for our benefit. I know with a family, projects are hard enough to find time for without filiming, voice overs, and editing! It looks like the Veritas twin screw may be easier to install; if I upgrade to a twin screw, I may go that route.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yes, I would say the Veritas vise should be looked at closely due to the easier installation process.

[@Mike-In-O-Town]

You sir are going to have endless hours of enjoyment working with your apprentices in the Board Room. And the oldest shop apprentice appears to be developing quite the personality.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I hope you are right. Yup, he is a ham and loves cameras.

[@rexseven93]

I'm definitely going to use LVL for a benchtop soon. Great tip. Never seen that before.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad it was helpful!

[@klingercardoso6706]

Fantástico seu trabalho, tento aprender bastante com seus vídeos, obrigado Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@danielcaputo1975]

I thought about your question about using a dedicated tool for glue spreading. I would think the oils on ones skin would have some type of affect on proper adhesion.

[@MikeFarrington]

You could be totally right, but I haven't had any issues.

[@GrizzCraftCustoms]

Beautiful table! Thanks for all the knowledge you share!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks so much!

[@makamefaki3689]

Congratulations on your new shop Supervisor!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you!

[@edmontonian5270]

Congrats on the new addition (although she's now half a year old). Really enjoying all of your episodes and am impressed with the high quality of your work - both in woodwork and video production. PS - I'm a roller-gluer.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I should look into a glue roller.

[@checkyoself9]

8:24 "The destructions" -- clever ;)

[@MikeFarrington]

Hehe.

[@DavesShed]

Thanks for the video. I try to use a tool to spread glue. Although it is not as good as a finger and it is not as accessible as a finger, the drawback with using my finger is that I inevitably need that finger for something else where I do not want glue.

[@MikeFarrington]

I hear you. Nothing more annoying than getting glue where it shouldn't be cause of a messy finger.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Glue and fingers go together like bacon and eggs. Congrats on your baby! By the way a new word for you to work in when possible “diffident”. Although it could never apply to you, or your work. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes! Peas and carrots. Thank you. Diffident would actually describe how I feel, weather it shows or not is another story.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Mike Farrington -- sure thing Forrest.

[@kenwillis7934]

congrats on your shop apprentice assistant. One suggestion, what I have done with my vises, is to pit an O-ring on each end against the inside of the knob, this gives a bit of cushion so the handle doesn't hit so hard when you use it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Cool tip. I'll pick some up.

[@erichdelossantos4701]

congratulations mike and wife for the new family member :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@darkmalton99]

Congratulations on the assistant to the shop apprentice! I wish you many successful projects. Great video of the bench upgrade.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Mark!

[@philliparudolph9595]

love the look of the LVL bench top

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a neat material that works really well.

[@crazy-eyewoodguy4489]

Thanks for the information on installing the vise. I just installed the LN twin screw vise and probably would not have taken the necessary time to properly layout and drill if you had not stressed it. Everything came out good, but you were correct....you have to be on your "A" game.. your my boy blue!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Great to hear it came out well. Thats one of my most used quotes. I say your my boy blue all the time.

[@JT-hw6mq]

Great video. That bench is awesome. Congratulations on the family addition.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@checkyoself9]

I immediately admired your mix of quality craftsmanship and knowledge combined with humor and personal details. I'm going to learn a lot from you besides wood stuff, so the least I can do is "ring the bell". So that makes me your newest voyeur. :D

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@mjfister]

Very informative (as always) and will check out Bespoke Post - loved seeing your "new addition" and I don't mean the new vice! Shop Apprentice is really developing a personality...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. The little guy is becoming a ham, loves the camera.

[@valemarines7301]

Gran trabajo sr. Farrington, y felicidades por su hermosa familia, que continúen sus éxitos

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@MrMoxyrocks]

Great video Mike! Over here in the UK i use a scrap piece to spread adhesive/silicone mainly because as a kitchen installer i have to work much of the time with Chipboard! Yuk!(glueing up masons mitres on laminate work tops) This done with a finger as you can appreciate i would end up with more ouchies than i could cope with! Oh yeah we've all made that mistake....and measured it again when we know its wrong! Ive done this countless times when using 100mm as a reference point for accuracy and then forgot to deduct it on the work piece! Whats the saying "measure twice-cut once" ?! You have an awesome family there Mike. Thanks for inspiring us.

[@MikeFarrington]

I have had some of the worst splinters from chipboard. Those little bits can really slice deep. I have made the same mistake as you many times, except mine is form the 1 inch mark.

[@crowlers6]

Great looking bench with some very creative ideas! You have two good looking apprentices and I'm sure someday on the payroll. Thank you for the video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@FranciscoFregona]

Thanks for all the great material you put and Gratz for your new blessing. Hugs from Argentina!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@caswallonandflur692]

a horizontal drill press is called a boring machine. REALLY great job on your bench ! Nice work ✅

[@MikeFarrington]

Cool, thanks!

[@matthewclemente420]

Very nice bench! love the size and proportions and that vice is amazing . Thanks Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its been a really good bench.

[@carlosc.8707]

Congratulations on your beautiful family!!!... I have seen grow your child watching the videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yup, the boy is growing up on camera.

[@korbinlindell7992]

As always, phenomenal video Mike! always look forward to your uploads. And congratulations to you and the Mrs. on the newest little one!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Korbin.

[@korbinlindell7992]

@@MikeFarrington always brother!

[@vladimirrudenko8281]

Mike, your videos and your works are amazing! Greets form Russia!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@danielpreilly77]

Need a sneak leak in the rest of the cabinet drawers beneath the bench! Solid video and belated congrats on the growing family

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@werterbot]

"To make this shot funnier, I'm on the other side of the camera doing exactly what the shop apprentice is doing" Hahaha cuuuute. I like your videos, and I like your humour.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you very much.

[@chuckbogart9382]

Congratulations on the new family addition. Another great video from the Boardroom. As for glue, finger works great, but I prefer an acid brush, a roller or something other then a finger. I have had a few projects ruined by glue residue that wasn't sanded totally off before applying finish.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I think that is the best way to do it, but I'm lazy and end up using my finger. I have struggled with the glue getting where it shouldn't as well.

[@normanbott]

Congratulations on the daughter ! I've just started watching the channel and I've yet to see the shop apprentice starting his training i.e. sweeping up. Maybe the next project will be a suitably sized series of brushes ? Seriously, I really like the channel content, your delivery and dry humour.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you every much.

[@mmmdesignllc]

So happy for the two (four) of you.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you!

[@robertcarey8243]

Any chance of adding a listing of tools and materials used in your builds. Excellent work and videos, thank you for taking the time.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes, I'll give that some thought.

[@matti1111]

Am I the only one that gets excited when he post a new video?

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@arbitrarystuff1229]

Is there a reason why you didn't put a bevel on the back of the outer jaw of the vice to add clearance to make angled cuts e.g. half blind dovetails? Sorry for the long rambly description. I don't know what it's called.

[@MikeFarrington]

No reason. That may be something I add in the future.

[@marshallmurrell4583]

I am subscribed, but for some reason just saw this episode. I wish I had seen it before I built my bench and connected the top to the legs using mortise and tenon joinery. The top is now beat up and has one low spot in it, so I need to flatten it. My only option is hand planes, a la Rob Cosman's episode on doing it that way a while back. Your modular method with an apron to add stiffness is the way to go.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I always like to build shop fixtures to be easy to take apart.

[@matonmacs]

Cool idea on the LVL; I think i'm going to steal that. Why not put in threaded inserts instead of tapping the soft wood?

[@MikeFarrington]

So far its been a great surface to work on. The threaded inserts would work well, thats a good idea.

[@rogerkock2456]

Have you considered using threaded inserts in softer woods instead of trying to cut threads into it?

[@MikeFarrington]

I hadn't. This is a good idea. Thank you.

[@heystarfish100]

Beautiful children and workbench Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you and thank you.

[@glennworton2494]

Hard (Sugar) Maple is hard indeed. you can actually drill and tap threads in it, like steel. The hold is so good, that I've had 3/8 bolts twist off before the threads gave way. This is often easier than installing wood screws in it, it's so hard. Tip - lubricate screws with soap before driving, and always use a slightly oversize pilot hole. The tapped holes on the LVL should be nearly as strong.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good info. After adding some glue to the LVL holes, they felt pretty darn strong. Time will tell.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

Why use a slightly oversized pilot hole? You mean if the tap comes with a 3/8 drill bit, then use a slightly larger bit than that?

[@glennworton2494]

@@MaydaysCustomWoodworks I meant for the wood screws - the pilot hole must be the same or larger than the screw shank, if it is smaller, there is a real risk of breaking the screw before it pulls tight.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

@@glennworton2494 ah. Right.

[@dennisdickson6210]

Great video..I like the changes in style with you speaking to the camera. I especially enjoyed “ I had to measure it again to make sure I did in fact, cut it short” 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have slowly been buying gear to be able to talk to the camera. I hope to include that more in future videos.

[@The1122007]

So, fingers with glue... well, how many of your small hand and power tools have glue marks as well as the on/off switch to the big power tools. Thanks for the vid.

[@MikeFarrington]

My normal routine is to wipe my finger on my tool belt so I have clean tools and a really dirty tool belt.

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

It's 6:23pm here, and I literally just finished having bacon, eggs, and coffee for dinner. 😁

[@MikeFarrington]

That sounds good to me. Any leftovers?

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

@@MikeFarrington Unfortunately, no. Breakfast for dinner is a hot commodity around here!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@TheCHRISCaPWN Same in my house.

[@pauldershem]

Congratulations on your new child, Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Paul. Are you guys ready for the Fine Woodworking event?

[@pauldershem]

Hi Mike, I recently retired and have been spending all of my free time getting ready to move, and then travel and spoil grandchildren. Fine woodworking, and perhaps some form of teaching, may resume at some point in the future, but for now, it's barely on my radar. ;)

[@MikeFarrington]

@@pauldershem Congratulations on the retirement. Thats a big deal. I understand spoiling the little ones... Hopefully one day I will be in the same shoes.

[@marcelo403polo2]

I really like look of your bench top. Great additions too

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@robertwilliams8974]

It's a very functional work of art Mike! I'm referring to the work bench, not the baby. Cheers, Rob from Tasmania.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Rob.

[@RickNob]

The versalam makes a killer top! Beautiful work

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes, it makes a great top.

[@zzzinsomniaczzz]

Love your videos and pro tips! Your shop apprentice is adorable as always.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you and thank you.

[@SuperKwame1]

Hey Mike Thanks, I have a similar one , and your video will serve me well, when needed.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@sunchaserw1477]

I never enjoyed spreading glue with my fingers cos I hate the tacky feeling and besides, it is always not to direct contact with chemicals considering they might penetrate thru your skins and enter your blood streams directly. I must say your works are always an art of precision.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@vladconut]

look into threaded inserts for soft woods if the super glue goes loose. Congrats on the assistant to the shop shop apprentice :)

[@MikeFarrington]

So far so good. I'll swap over when needed. Thank you.

[@airuiz2]

Glue application with fingers for sure. Missed your usual music recommendation! As always, great video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I'll have another recommendation for the next video.

[@Kurgosh1]

The shop apprentice shirt is absolutely precious.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@CrunchEnhancer]

awesome build, think i might copy some of your idea

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, go for it.

[@gordonchapman222]

Yet another entertaining and easy to watch vidio, thanks I've picked up some good tips for when I finally install a vise to a bench. Early in the vidio you mentioned how one day you may turn your own bar stool and it got me thinking what do you watch on KZbin for entertainment and tips. I am also subscribed to this guy called Lignum who is also a professional woodworker but his and your own styles are miles apart though I hasten to add I don't see either of you better than the other. Anyway do a KZbin search for " Making a bar stool on a lathe " and Lignums video should be the top of the list, if you watch it I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed yours. Thanks again for sharing Mike, 5⭐'s

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the suggestion. I had not heard of Lignum before. I'll give it a watch.

[@mjmjmj8683]

Beautiful in watching your videos, your interest in the details, and sharing them with us, thanks, man

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

You mention the one machine spinning the bit too fast so it dulls the bits... have you ever thought of using a VFD to decrease the overall speed as desired?

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank would work, I just don't normally use that tool for that operation.

[@EjitWebDesign]

I left the video to go to bespoke post. Love their stuff, signed up, chose all my interests, got more excited, then the got told this is only available in the US and Canada. Thanks alot

[@MikeFarrington]

Sorry about that.

[@EjitWebDesign]

@@MikeFarrington it's fine. I see so many KZbinrs that I want to support but these things never seem to be available in the UK

[@MikeFarrington]

@@EjitWebDesign Thats a bummer for sure. Wish I had a better answer.

[@pajomaximus]

As usual Great video Mike. Congratulations on your new arrival. New shop apprentice is always handy. Any movement on your mitresaw station.....I'm sure free time is limited these days. Haha. All the best

[@MikeFarrington]

Yup, thats the problem.... No time. I have a pretty good design worked out. I think it would really be an improvement over what is currently on KZbin. I just simply don't have the time.

[@pajomaximus]

@@MikeFarrington Excellence is always in high demand. Keep up the good work pal. All best to you and yours

[@MikeFarrington]

@@pajomaximus Thank you, will do.

[@danielmays1986]

I love the look, concept, and functionality of LVL. I rarely get into that aspect of carpentry where this is typically used, so I hadn't considered it. Now I will. In the near future, I will be making a new bench and will probably use LVL. Additionally, I like the twin-screw chain vise. However, I think I will use the exposed wooden gear style (covered with plexiglass) because I really like the look of all the mechanical gears. The exposed wooden gears just wreak of testosterone!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. LVL is a great material. I think the geared vises look and work great.

[@jacksutherland8749]

Beautiful family! wood working video ain't bad either! Love your talent.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much John.