Wood's Expensive. Do THIS Instead. 

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

I'm an old carpenter and watch a heap of RU-vids 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.

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.

I was kind of indifferent to slat walls until I watched this. This is a work of art.

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

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 👏👏👏

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

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.

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

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!

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

STUNNING. Absolutely beautiful. Nicely done.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Excellent end product, tutorial and video production.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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

Nice job guys!

Awesome build! I finished some red oak office portions a few weeks ago

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!

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!

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.

Packed with great info... nice work man!

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

Excellent work, great tips throughout! Thanks Cory. I really appreciate how you calmly and creatively approach challanges. I like my son to watch your videos with me in hope you're attitude makes an impression on him haha.

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.

Fantastic result! Congratulations !

Wow! Beautiful work and great attention to detail.

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.

Hey, nice write up in the Arvada Press!👏

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

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

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!

Great video! What is that gooseneck arm you have on your drill press? Looks super handy!

Amazing work and attention to details it turned out beautifully.

Could not see if you did so, but you MUST install extenders for ALL of those receptacles and switches. Even if the screws are taped or you use push-in connections, you need to put a box-extender between the oak and the electrical equipment.

amazing job , and the red oak is looking good!!!!

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.

Wow freaking skill mate! The fix was incredible. Fantastic video too. So much planning went into to this project. So impressive

That project outcome was very impressive! Thank you for the post - especially for showing the repairs/fixes. Looked like you used a Graco paint sprayer. I’m curious to know what model sprayer it is, and did you have to thin the paint?

Perfection ‼️Another brilliant video of yours. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and craftsmanship with us. There’s so much to learn from this video. Great stuff

It looks amazing!!

Awesome work! In future entertainment cabinets you may way to brain storm adding air flow though hidden back or lower panels. It will help the electronics live a happier cooler life. Keep up the great work, fun to watch you process.

Thanks for sharing so many great tips. I'll rewatch this video with a notepad so I don't miss any.

That’s so beautiful 🤩 I save the Idea for my future house ! But I think I’ll use a different wood.

I genuinely got a WOW at the end there! Beautiful!

You specifically reference the “added visual value” of the “pre-planned gapping around the door trim but it didn’t make it to the final product? I rarely ever comment like “one of those guys” but I specifically thought to myself how good the “gap” looked in your initial schematics and would appreciate the extra effort that it would take to insure proper spacing ALL the way around the door. Seeing it missing from the top of the door in the final product was…disappointing. Don’t get me wrong, it is beautiful but I am just a stickler for the small details. Did you ever say how much it finally “costed?” 😂

Final product looks flawless. Fantastic work.

Not something I'll be doing, but a beautiful wall. I know what you're saying cutting out for the electric boxes. Don't take much to mess those up. I'm thinking I might make our bathroom ceiling something similar to your wall build. Looking for a rustic look (so I can get away with some mistakes easier).

Looks FANTASTIC!!

That is gorgeous, but sooo much work

Well done on the repair! Great t-shirt too! Thanks, very good video and work.

The tiny leaf blower is amazing and I want one

Beautiful work!

Another amazing project! 👍🏻 I had to laugh at that little blower! 🤣 Thank you for sharing!

Very nice. Thank you for sharing. One question, though: With everything so tight, you glued the center all the way also. What about the need for expansion? Shouldn't the center be unglued? Thanks

Must be nice to have a such an amazing place to work on wood projects.

Good job man, this is awespiring!

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.

Wood looks great. I think you were supposed to install extensions on all those electrical boxes.

I'm also in the Denver area, love you work! I was curious, where do you buy your wood from? Specifically the one from this project? Thanks!

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

Just beautiful. Do you seal the endgrain after cutting?

Just found your channel and subscribed. This build is tight. Looks great. Great jorb!

End result was pure perfection 😮

Beautiful work

If you have a sacrificial board to put underneath the workpiece you can usually get a better cut face down

Great video! Fantastic tips, good video techniques and even the tone of your voice is great for voice overs.

Dunno how utube knew I was starting to plan a slatwall, but that was fire. Subscribed. :)

Absolutely beautiful. But they need a bigger TV!

Sweet baby Jehosaphet, watching the repair disappear was so satisfying. Thanks for this video!!

Awesome build!

Amazing outcome. What width did you end up using for the slats?

I know "costed" is technically a correct past tense of "cost", but at least around where I live no one says it so it sounds really weird to me... That aside, great video. I have some upcoming work I want to do with white oak, so I might have to give it a try with red and try your tips!

Amazing work!!!

That came out amazing. Wonderful video.

Ash can be a nice white oak alternative in my opinion.

Absolutely beautiful. Just all those pins in that nice wood hurt to see. Wonder if there would be a way to have hidden screws to attach it to the wall.

Question... Why not just put up slatwall? You can get it in white oak. Or you can go cheap and just put a white oak veneer over mdf.

Stunning!