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Приєднався 18 тра 2006
I live in Vermont. I make videos about things I do in my woodshop such as job orders, inventions, or shop improvements... The focus of my videos is documenting the furniture building methods that I have developed for small shop production woodworking that ranges from high-end custom furniture to low-end supermarket furniture and also cutting boards and gifts.
Modern Style Desk Reproduction with Lots of Joinery
Making a six drawer desk based on a photograph. This was a difficult project with unusual design details. Lots of half-lap joinery and dados.
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Making a Zinc Top - Full Tutorial Version
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Zinc counter top from scratch plus explaining all the steps and tools and materials used. I have some new methods from making these metal tops. background music by: Infinite Is
Making a Zinc Table Top - Fast Version
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I make a zinc counter top from scratch. no talking. background music by: Infinite Is
Best Method to make Templates for Pattern Work - Custom Table Base (PART 1)
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Transfer CAD printouts directly to the template for fast and accurate duplication of patterns. This custom table base job was a good project to demonstrate the process of making templates from scratch an old school way (not using a CNC robot). also covered are the router bits I use for the pattern work and LedgerLok construction screws I use to tie the base together. Background music by: Infini...
Custom Table Base with Unconventional Joinery (custom table - PART 2)
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I screwed up this table pretty good as well as using full mortise and tenon which is strangely half-lapped together. LedgerLok construction screw plus traditional styled joinery will surely offend someone out there. This is part 2 in this big zinc table series - a job that entails reproducing a specific design from a photograph. Background music by Infinite Is
Making a Big ZINC Top (custom table - PART 3)
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One of the larger metal tops I have made (9.5 feet long). I'm using advanteck subflooring and spruce framing lumber to engineer the substrate to be strong in the longitudinal direction but as light weight as possible. I think it worked out pretty well for this size project. This video is part 3 and part 2 will be making the custom trestle base. Buy my juice!
Leaking Air Compressor Tank (Repaired?)
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My attempt at repairing a tank failure due to corrosion using epoxy and a machine screw. It seems to have worked... but for how long? The condition inside the tank is unknown, but today I do not have to buy a new compressor. This compressor worked well for many years but had one flaw, which was the inaccessible drain valve. I seldom drained it because of the difficulty so this resulted in exces...
Making the Ultimate Mud Kitchen for my Daughter for Outdoor Playtime
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Making the Ultimate Mud Kitchen for my Daughter for Outdoor Playtime
Building Clamp Racks for Pipe and Bar Clamps
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Building Clamp Racks for Pipe and Bar Clamps
Making the Ultrapush 2021 Awesome Table Saw Push Stick
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Making the Ultrapush 2021 Awesome Table Saw Push Stick
Cheap Woodworking Roller Support Upgrade - New Levelers
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Cheap Woodworking Roller Support Upgrade - New Levelers
Power Feed Router Table Dust Collection Modification Project (part 6?)
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Power Feed Router Table Dust Collection Modification Project (part 6?)
Making Cat Furniture: Litter Box Cabinet Design and Build
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Making Cat Furniture: Litter Box Cabinet Design and Build
Zinc Dining Table Rounded Corners Trestle Base Complete Build
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Zinc Dining Table Rounded Corners Trestle Base Complete Build
Furniture Complete Build Woodworking and Painting Video - Dresser with 3 Large Drawers
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Furniture Complete Build Woodworking and Painting Video - Dresser with 3 Large Drawers
Custom Bathroom Vanity Sink Cabinet Complete Build
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Custom Bathroom Vanity Sink Cabinet Complete Build
Zinc Top Engineering Fail. How to Fix + bonus train video
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Zinc Top Engineering Fail. How to Fix bonus train video
Pine Hutch 2 Door with Adjustable Shelves
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Pine Hutch 2 Door with Adjustable Shelves
Shop Update New Tools and Drill Bits and Building and Testing the Bumper Flattening Jig
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Shop Update New Tools and Drill Bits and Building and Testing the Bumper Flattening Jig
Butternut Dining Table 48" Round with Matching Tapered Legs
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Butternut Dining Table 48" Round with Matching Tapered Legs
Building Mega Monster Trucks - Awesome Wood Toys! (and with magnets!)
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Building Mega Monster Trucks - Awesome Wood Toys! (and with magnets!)
Workbench Storage Rack System Conversion Build
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Workbench Storage Rack System Conversion Build
What do u do when the countertop is 10' long and far as the substraight
I would make the advantek in 2-3 pieces cleated together with solid wood 10' boards.
Here is the best way to template your existing sink ua-cam.com/video/Msc4nSAl_VQ/v-deo.html
Thank you regardless of the blurry video kinda give me a better idea how I'm going to do this throughout my Mothers home before she gets home from the hospital. She unfortunately had a fall 4 days ago, luckily I was there with her to be able to know she fell and call 911 cus she couldnt move after she fell, she fractured a bone in her back, p67. But this fall happened after she'd just gotten home from hospital and them finding cancer in her bowls, they did surgery to remove unsuccessfully, and after that surgery they diagnosed her with heart failure as well...one huge horrible thing after another. The difficult thing about it all is grasping thus really is happening with her because not even a month ago she was going out once a week with her girlfriends dancing at live music reggae shows and going for walks every night...totally fine, quilting sewing everyday and now she's like stuck in this hospital bed with a massive back brace. I'm just trying to figure out everything I can do to ensure they let her come back home and the steps are the first thing I'm working on to prepare the house for her walker and her. Lots of changes happening right now for us. Anyways thank you for the simple video sharing how you did this all for someone else.
What is the sheet thickness?
What chemical did you use to crest the surface patina ?
What chemical did you use to crest the surface patina ?
Hi what's helpfully video especially the small folds on the radius before soldering the corner what's the tool you use to solder with
Zinc sheeted a table top for kitchen/diner. Superb tutorial, helped massively with my project, thank you fella, from the UK 👍🏻
Looks like a beautiful part of the world you're in. I've just had to jack up my workshop to level it. Hopefully mine will end up as solid as yours!
Just came across your video, very interesting. I need a couple of these displays myself. Do you sell the plans for them?
I want to know how fulfilling it is to be a furniture maker, seeing all the pieces come together. Or are there days when you have a lot of repetitive things need to be done? Thanks Edwin
it pretty much sucks unless you know a nice grouping of wealthy people that want you to succeed and want to support your efforts.
@@hffcom huh? It sucks…really… are you in a bad mood ordination something shitty happened to you? Sorry
@@wanro027 compared to other trades, furniture making is a huge capitol investment and the jobs can be risky. There is a big difference between woodworking as a hobby and having it be your sole source of income. One is fulfilling, the other gives you tendinitis
@@hffcom thank you for making me realise that now, because the way you put it. I really like that workshop and the pieces you make. You made me understand that difference. Edwin Netherlands
I stopped watching after counting up four safety issues in the first 12 minutes. - Gloves - Table saw vs bandsaw for ripping rough stock (kickback issue) - No push pad for face jointing. Scary... - Bearing router bit with a tall, unsupported workpiece? What could go wrong? To the point of the video, it's hard to compete at a commodity level against factories and hobbyists, both of who will be able to sell a board for a lot less than you can. One because of efficiency, other because they don't need to make a profit. My approach to handmade is to stake out the high end, and refuse to compete on price.
Beautiful work Mitch.
I probably watched this nearly 8 years ago and I remember thinking I could never build that. I love the craftsmanship in your builds. And how you also don’t make it overly complicated. I have made a similar piece now and I used what I learned from you to make it. I want to make a smaller piece like this one now. I just really like your style of building. And the way you present it to us. Thanks again. It always inspires me to make something when I watch your videos. And I always like to come back and rewatch them.
Very grateful for this video, thank you
Very good idea, but it has too much play, it only cuts relatively thick slices, no really professional thin slices (0.5 mm) like those electric supermarket machines do... 🤔🤔🤔
Well done. I just built a brand new 12X8 shed and realized when it was all said and done I have a gap in the middle of the back wall. I don't need to go to extremes but going to jack it up and put a couple solid cinder blocks like what you used under it. Thanks.
mesmerizing!
Amazing work 👏
I like hearing your feet go pitter pat.
Love your work, man! Having pretty much the same setup on my property, really dig your level of optimisation.
J’adore toujours autant tes vidéos, encore une fois bravo,très joli travail,à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉
The amount of engineering that goes into your builds is remarkable! It is amazing to me how you "see" it as you are designing it. I always enjoy watching your builds - thank you.
Hello, do you by chance sell your products or can one be purchased?! Id like to have this bed slightly higher from Ground for more floating effect and ability to add led lights. can u tell me if you can build this? And cost plz?
Yes I can build one customized for you but we would have to find a practical shipping solution
mitchrudman@yahoo.com Send email to discuss options
Just curious. Not to “justify” the cost but to show how much work goes into something like this that a lot of people may think it’s just a desk, do you show or encourage the client to watch this?
I have absolutely no relations with the client in most of the jobs I have done. I would like to think that something I make would have value added because I'm an artist and its made properly and with good materials and with video to prove it, but unfortunately that is not how the world works. Its hard not to get cynical about it, so I just look at these kinds of jobs as just jobs and nothing more. I got paid what I wanted for the difficulty and I am happy to share with folks on youtube who would care how something is made.
Love your content Mitch!! Beautiful job on the modern style desk. I am sure it was challenging with all the different types of joinery you used. Looking forward to the next one!!
Your work always inspires me and this modern style desk you made is so inspirational to me. That I'm going to have to make one for my self, thank you and good day.
Great job Mitch! It will last forever.
This is gorgeous, I’m bummed it’s painted but look forward to the build and the joinery!!! That’s my absolute favorite part about building, the joinery and especially when it turns out well!
I don’t think I ever watched you make a piece of furniture or cabinet without seeing a totally professional product. You know your tools, get thee most out of them and a huge thing is knowing the difference between paint grade and stain. A lot of ppl “ think they do “ then build the same way on every piece. I am a finish carpenter so I know what I am talking about, right down to saving steps by wearing a tool belt! I work in & out of the shop however always wear a belt! Different set ups for different jobs but always wear that belt! I hate working around men who all day long “ hv you seen my”, “do u know where my “, “ is that my” ! Then when I call them on it “ I don’t want to scratch up the finish”. 15 yrs and I hv yet to scratch up any finish! Ok I am done ! Great job!
So glad to see you producing videos again Mitch! I love watching your work
thanks!
Who woulda thought something so humble would look so good.
Those corners are fantastic! The folds don't telegraph through. Excellent work Mitch as usual.
Thoughts on these as outside tables?
OK if its covered. The metal can't get full sun or it will get too hot and expand
Sika adhesive is my go to as well. Nice job
Great job Mitch! You are a true zinc craftsman.
Great video as always. One question- it looks like you were wiping something out of the corner joints after you folded the second side up- do you put adhesive or something in there to hold the end of the side piece tight to the other side piece?
Yes I did. Go to 8:55
@@hffcom not sure how I missed that. Thanks!
Something soothing about watching you work! Long time subscriber, vids of yours haven't been popping up in my feed though. Glad to see them on here again!
Another way of using CNC in the woodshop. A CNC paper-marking machine, that is, a.k.a. a printer.
Good info! Thanks Mitch!
Man, love your work, but the cover photo game me chills ha. My big no no is ever putting my fingers on the face I’m cutting - I’m sure you’ve had 10x my time at a router (I’m only ~15 years into this as a hobby), but one catch and you have maimed fingers. May swap covet photos? 😂 (keep up the great work, love seeing you back to making videos!)
What kind of finish did you use ?
I used a polyurethane oil finish with a dark grain sealer in between coat 2 and 3. flat poly topcoat.
Thank you, sir.
Love the floor in there!
Just want to thank you for sharing this. I’m about to cover a 8’ x 6’ dining table with hand hammered copper and was nervous about the adhesive and getting everything flat. After watching the video I’m going with a sikaflex. Also watched your corner video and caul video. Hoping not to have to anneal the hammered sheets but will need to experiment. Any advise on flattening 22 gauge hammered welcomed.
The wood looks like it has a green tinge to it , what tree is it?
I have a CPAP hose insulator for when I go camping to keep the temp from getting too cold in the winter. I wonder if something like that would help the steamer since it was so cold in the barn.
So glad you are back Mitch!! Outstanding workmanship! Can't wait for the next video!
I was at an estate sale of a retired cabinet maker where i picked up a few things. Like YOU. even his most simple jigs and such were made showing his (and your) excellent craftsmanship. Well done!
Happy to see you back. What a great method for cleaning out those half-laps. I'll be using that! It's one of those forehead slappers.