My bad then. Thought viewers could always see if the creator liked a comment cos if the red-heart icon showing up when liked. Guess that's not always true?
@@smattt lol, you policed him right? He commented under it saying that he loved it. It's good enough brother. You don't have to jump on him, it's all love.
This is like meditation for me - the calming shots from your motorcycle trip combined with your voiceover and editing style are appreciated. Oh, great floating shelf as well.
@@MikeFarrington Hey Mike! quick tip. It's a lot more handy if you position your piece sideways when doing scribers, in such a way that you can actually see what you're doing with your planer. Great video!
Whatever one's creed or faith, or lack thereof, an annual retreat is good for the soul and brings you closer to the divine. It's not about getting 'away', it's about getting closer. I always love watching you work and I enjoyed seeing your route as well. Very cool.
I like it when you state the obvious (like putting the knot to the top) because for beginners its not obvious until it's too late! So... Sending you a great big thanks! 💖🌞🌵😷
How can anyone dislike your vids? The foresight to angle your drill when pre-drilling those holes ... brilliant. Love the (mostly) self-documenting landscape shots as well.
One of the greatest woodworking quotes I have seen ever! Thank you Sir! Yesterday I was amazed at how water always finds a way around an obstacle, so too with wood if you give it time and thought
10/10. The only negative I can think of is if a burglar broke in they might think it has a hidden drop down compartment and tear the shelf off the wall. Yes it is a bit of a stretch but I have a mind that never shuts off.
Wow. The fact that you have great technique, the best dad jokes on the internet, and have responded to almost, if not, every comment under this video... subscribed.
The shelf turned out beautiful! I'm amazed at how you were able to use those warped boards to make something so straight and nice. Looks like you had a fantastic bike trip......gorgeous scenery, thanks for sharing!
@@MikeFarrington The possibilities seem endless with floating shelves, including different install methods. I have some black poplar slabs drying (so far it's been 9 months - not quite there yet) and one of them is a bit narrow. I will be ripping it down the middle and turning it into floating shelves.
I used the folding glue trick with blue tape for clamping to make a musical instrument called a rain stick. It was six sided, made from 1/4” red oak. Like your boards, my oak was really non-flat. This method made a flawless join and really made the rainstick look store bought.
It's great to see this; for years I have been using warped wood to make straight constructions in various ways, forcing it into shape with clamps, screws or weights. This is something new to me though, as I never thought tape would be strong enough. So you taught me something useful in a field I thought was my own, well done sir!
Now I have even more respect for you knowing you ride a motorcycle! What a beautiful part of the country to explore on a ride. As usual a clean and tidy build and install! I wouldn't expect anything less! Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, Mike! Lovely shelf. I'm sure that your wife will appreciate the sartorial elegance of beer steins and bowling pins. And, lovely shelf, by the way!
Happy Birthday emoji!!! South Dakota is a beautiful state. First time I rode my motorcycle there, I was fighting a side wind for a couple hours……Totally worth it.
Mike no Project is too small I love watching all yours and your entertaining comentary and humor along the way brightens my day in and out of my shop Keep making videos ans Sawdust .
Since I am doing a large floating shelf/mantle for a relative this video came in handy. I plan on the same beveled joints all around, and have been playing with how to attach to the wall. Dowels and a backer board into the studs, and some other types of floating shelf brackets. The genius of using a French cleat somehow escaped me, even though I've used that approach before for picture frames, including a wall of frames of various sizes in our family room. Perfect timing of this video, Mike. Can't believe I hadn't thought of that for a floating shelf. Thank you!!! BTW, beautiful shelf!
I expect your wife loved it. I know I sure do. Great job working with that twisted lumber. Course it helps having the tools to do the job. Still you have to know what to do with the tools. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
I just finished a floating shelf project of my own for our family room - it is always reassuring to see some of the techniques and decisions I made validated by a pro like yourself! I do like your cleat design much more than the bracket I built, so I'll probably switch up my plans next time around.
It looks as if you just dragged a volume of wood into the corner. Gives it a contemporary-modern style. I like seeing the monster jointer machine in the background holding the heavy frame boxes to the big bench.
Thank you. I bought that jointer with the idea that I would restore it. I got it working, and I don't like it. It has a smooth grind on the table which creates more friction than I can to push against. My current jointer has planed tables, they are a joy to work with. So eventually I will sell the project.
It was nice to see you safely avoiding using the camera while riding the motorcycle, but I would still have loved to see more shots of the motorcycle, and you riding it.
I had my doubts when I saw that lumber, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the finished product. I quite enjoy a well made floating shelf
Nice work. I always pick up a little something from your videos. You'll know your dad jokes are getting through, when you daughters start making them too. I am a proud papa.
The only boardroom where the effort is always turned up to 11. And where saw dust is allowed because, you know, You can’t really dust for vomit… And the last reference, @0:13, I was afraid the mixing of ' and " would lead to floating shelf that would be in danger of being crushed by a dwarf! What a great movie that was. Just like your floating shelf...it's just great.
Blue tape! Genius! I never knew there is such a thing as a power feeder…awesome. I just bought an 8” jointer hoping to get good 45’s on long runs, but that power feeder seems to work great.
You did a great job. Working with a slight warp can kill a job, but you managed to pull it off without a hitch. The thickness of the shelf definitely gives it that stoutness.
I like the gold pin & the beat up USBC pin in the beginning. Once I get my shelves done, I've got one wall dedicated to my collection of pins, awards & bowling related pictures. BTW, good instruction, thanks
Very nice work. Ilike to add a bit of sawdust/glue mixture to the 45 corners to fix my crummy cutting ability. Then finish off the 45s with a burnishing...
Great video and the humor is a good addition. The pix were a great addition too. I’ve yet to get out to the Dakota’s so you’re inspiring me to get that planned. Thanks!
So about 4 years ago I built almost the exact same shelf as this 3 of them actually. Same tape and bevel construction method. Even had the same issue with warped boards. I was afraid my miters wouldn’t be tight and have Gaps in them. But I wanted that rounded over router edge on them. So I burnished the edges with a round shaft big screw driver. This kept the miters together and the grain wasn’t effected at all because the two boards were essentially molded together. I attached a pseudo bulk head style frame attached to the wall and slid my shelf over that. No screws or fasteners holding the shelf to the bulkhead mounting thing
You did exceedingly well, Sir! And thank you for interlude of lake scenes, beautiful country sides etc. The day you come to Johannnesburg let me know, you deserve free accommmodation while you tutor me on basic woodworking for as long as you want. Once again, well done and thank you boss! I could have liked this 10k times💯/💯
Err... New Yankee? As an old woodworker that learned most of my skills for New Yankee Workshop, I would like to say, that for all the youtube woodworking channels, I would pick your channel to carry on Norm's legacy. I recorded every New Yankee episode, and I also watched every video you posted. Thanks for the tips and techniques that carry on to modern times, and your compelling video production style.
Love your professionalism in the shop, your cinematography skills and even your sense of humour. Keep these videos coming. How you get 23 Thumbs Down is beyond me. Oh well, to each his own I suppose. Signing off from the great white north!
Wow this was a great floating shelf video. Thanks for the techniques on the little details that made it a finer piece of work. And way to use those HF clamps. 👍🏾👍🏾
It s the clever bevel ish details on the wall mounting strip and counterpart, that will make me to leave away the metal mounting profiles next time and try all wood again.
