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Keep the videos coming! Love your channel.

Excellent work. I love your philosophy and your work ethic. Keep grinding.

Looks great. Do you by any chance have detailed plans for it?

Im gonna call this Furniture!! Does this mean where gonna start seeing Tables, chairs, and beds on your channel now 😂

Excellent very informative

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I really like the cabinetry! Especially the intersecting curves on the upper doors. Would really like to see how you did that. You are great cabinet maker!!! Keep showing how you create, that is what brings me back.

When you said the upper part would be painted at the end....I was like....painting over walnut veneer? You must do a decent amount of veneer work to have the confidence to seam that front panel in the middle. No way I'd nail that seam lol

Excellent video and beautiful work. Great to see how a pro builds them vs all of the other how to videos on YT. While you were using mega tools, I could see how I would do the same things with what I have. You covered a few nice tips and techniques that most don't. For example, showing how to get your mark, laying and clamping multiple peices and cutting all at once. And watching you lay out the corner measurements was a thing of beauty. Saved and subscribed.

You do beautiful work

Where are you located at

I really like your work and think you're great at narrating your videos. I'd like to see a video or short on end panels. I've seen different approaches, it would be great to get your take.

I use to make skeleton venthoods now I just cut shape miter corners freehand on table saw then curf backs glue and assemble install nailers and done

Love this channel. And how proud of your work you are, i was going to comment, with all this knowledge you should give people classes of cabinet making. But then I thought to myself,with this channel your are teaching me and others, thanks brother I just finish my first insets doors ever and this door fitting process was killing me, I couldn’t find too mucho info, but know you put really clear for my and lots to tips, thanks and greetings from Santa Cruz bolivia 🇧🇴

Do you apply finish to your cabinets by spraying them or do you keep it as is?

So glad you are back! I really appreciate your honest dialogue vs the rehearsed spiel I see on other channels. I have only found a few channels (yours included) that feel like genuine cabinet builders. I guess the difference is the motivation of the video. You come across as someone who really wants to share information in both directions vs the 2-week-old expert trying to get clicks. I have mostly built cabinets for myself, but I am seriously considering doing this for others. I am in the Midwest so regionally there are significant differences in costs and pricing, but talking about the business side of things is always interesting to me. Looking forward to more of your content!

I would like to see the process for applying the finish. I would also like to learn about sourcing the maple plywood material and/or good birch plywood. Thanks for a good video. Very helpful.

Well done. Enjoyed the video. 💪😎

Might I ask what diameter lazy Susan you used in that cabinet?

Absolutely beautiful!!! Great craftsmanship. Love your attention to detail. I like how you shoot your videos step-by-step and also your mindset on how to approach different tasks. Keep them coming!!! Have a great week !!😎

Really like your jig for mounting hinge plates. Do you mind sharing what brand hinges and plates you use?

The Lamello is a nifty tool, but if you've already got both the Domino and a facility for pocket screws, and perhaps most importantly a tool most of us will only ever dream of-a Ritter-style assembly table-then it seems to me that the Lamello doesn't offer any features sufficient to justify its steep price. And, while I try not to be doctrinaire, at least reflexively, there's something about plastic gadgets as joinery that doesn't sit quite right with me. In your case, as you're already gluing and clamping the face frames to the carcases, and if you can afford to leave the clamps in place for the thirty minutes it takes the glue to set enough, then you could easily omit the brads. There's nothing wrong with using the brads, of course, but when you can skip a step-or three steps, more accurately, if we count the filling and sanding-so much the better. To that end, when you perform a final dry fit and determine the alignment of face frame to carcase, you can mark them in the locations where you will use the Domino to cut matching mortises in the backs of the face frames and in the carcase edges. I don't know about you, but on my cabinets the amount of face-frame overhang can become absolutely critical, and it's something I'd rather not worry about during assembly, when the face frame is liable to slide around and as the glue quickly begins to dry. The Dominos ensure that the frames register on the carcases exactly where you want them, minus perhaps some very minor tapping, since you'll cut the mortises on the Domino's slightly-oversized setting to allow for that very fine adjustment. Alternatively, where the pocket holes will be hidden (which is most of the time) you can use pocket screws in place of either the Dominos or clamps, or both. During the dry fit, frame-to-carcase alignment is achieved by drilling of the pocket holes with the face frame clamped in place. Then, during assembly, you can choose to use clamps or not-the pocket screws perform their function as they draw the face frame tight against the carcase edge. When I've used this construction method, I drive a few screws deep enough to establish frame alignment, and then I like to use at least a few clamps so there can be no doubt that the frame is tight as possible to the carcase edge before I drive home all the screws. You can then remove the clamps, which makes this method good for people who don't always have more than enough of them but who want to be able to move on to assembling the next frame and carcase. Still, I suppose if you're a professional, and you have to do a lot of on-site work or if the Lamello's unique and versatile features allow you to significantly speed up production and to execute designs that were previously inaccessible to you, then the price is as nothing. It will pay for itself. Otherwise, however, I can't see it as anything other than a toy for the well-heeled hobbyist. You're already a very fine craftsman; be in no doubt about that. I really like your hinge-pad-locating jig, and the 90° drill-driver is a great idea there. The 1/2" cabinet backs are a classy touch. And the way you describe life as a constant panic really, really resonated with me. My only point of criticism-and I know that design is often out of your hands-is the frame-and-panel format of the office drawer fronts. I generally dislike the frame-and-panel conceit on drawer fronts anyway-unlike a door, which can actually be constructed as a frame and panel, on drawers it seems a kind of fib. But, aside from that admittedly personal principle, the space described by those drawer fronts seems too small to contain so much frame, including a fairly wide moulding, and so little panel field. But the proportions throughout the breakfront are extremely pleasing.

I have a very similar business to yours and getting a CNC router drastically changed my life for the better. It seems to me that it's the software that makes the CNC a good tool, and I use Mozaik to design everything. Super easy and intuitive to use, and it exports directly to whatever brand CNC you buy. Also no point in getting a CNC unless it has a tool changer (ATC).

An honest, humble and very talented individual. I like the way you invite the audience into your shop, and look for advice from others. I have no doubt your channel will grow! Oh yeah........ Dominii running before changing settings 👊

Great looking build man! Loving the ideas for your channel. Keep it up 👍

Just subscribed, buddy. As a cabinet/fine furniture maker, who runs my own business, i want to extend my appreciation for you taking the time to document and post your labor. I've thought about doing it myself, but I'd much rather just spend my time watching it than making the content! 🤣🤣. Beautiful work. I'll watch for questions you may ask, and post my input, as well as send questions your way if i get any.

Hi Richard! Just came across your channel, Love it ….. your work is Beautiful!!!!! I have say I do enjoy your thoughts and commentary. The office desk and cabinet are stunning….Well done Sir😊 look forward to seeing past videos so I can catch up to your current work. Wishing you nothing but the best in your Endeavor’s. Can’t wait to see this Channel grow. Cheers!

Beutifull work, my only gripe would be the blocks behind the hinges, were you not hable to build or get the correct overlay for these so you didnt have to do that?

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Excited to follow along. Glad to have found you. Love Keiths channel!

Great work!

Just concerning social media views - So I am an avid woodworker and have been doing it for ten years. I, generally speaking, learn nothing technique wise at this point from watching others (not that I am not a lifelong learner or presume to know everything, I have just seen a lot). I still love watching videos. Particularly the ones that are narrated. I like cremona, blacktail studios, tww, keith johnson etc etc. i like the format of your videos. I notice through the comments huge amounts of people who are probably much like me, we like to watch people achieve things. Its like when someone drops a comment in some random video “i never knew I need to watch a person clean a rug for 30 minutes”. Or make custom shoes. I find your formatting to be on point and I enjoy your narration. I am confident your channel will grow if you continue to invest your time into making content.

Nice job! It must be a treat to have a market that customers can afford projects like this. Are those Cal Door doors? Do you know if they outsource that type of glass door? I know they outsource their curved doors.

Great Job! With you focusing on cabinet type work I would make a list of needed capital equipment and their priority. This will keep one focused with limited capital while increasing types, quanity, and quality before continued growth makes adding workers a necessity. In that vein from my very limited perspective my next large aquisition ( my advice is always based on what I would do never what others should do) would be a rip saw and then a panel saw or a sliding table saw if space and capital allows. These machines will increase your thru-put/productivity while enhancing initial quality w/o needing as much hand finishing to get space frames and panels for doors to align and fit. Good luck. Ray Stormont

No way!!!! Was not expecting to see Keith. What a sweet cameo! 👊🏻

It would be awesome to see it after the finish is applied. Maybe you can post an update?

It seems you may have a little glue on your assembly table. Love the videos

Those upper doors really are attention grabbers. Would like to see the construction steps of those. Looking good! 👍

I would like to see how you made the glass doors

If you sick to your learning concept, I think your channel will do well. Most of the CZcamsrs turn away and the channels become boring.

Richard, your attitude will take you far. I greatly enjoyed and learned from your earlier videos when you were doing them. You are miles ahead of me, I have done it part time for a couple years now. Your way is not wrong, it was perfect for its intended purpose, and now it is evolving as you and your vision change. I’m watching out of order, I hope some detail on those awesome doors is in the other! Looking forward to your lamello videos too, I know the tool would help me, but alas, budget requires other things first! Keep up the good work, and great to see your beautiful wife supporting you in your journey.

Hey buddy as a finish carpenter sometime cabinet maker? I think pocket holes and brads are fine! I hv every tool known to man but not that ! It’s really overpriced Biscuit joiner ?

I believe you should only change your domino setting while running the machine....

Do you have a video how did you make drawer fronts ?

Taste is personal but skill is universal. I’m not a fan of the aesthetic of this piece; but so what? It wasn’t made for me and I’m sure the new owner loves it. However, the skills shown are extremely high. And that why I’ve just subscribed. I’m not sure it there is, or why there is, any difference between a cabinet and a piece of furniture. As William Morris said, try to have nothing in your house which is neither functional nor beautiful. Most pieces of furniture perform a function - if it doesn’t, isn’t that then art? A cabinet forms a function as does a table or a chair or a box. So, for me, there is no meaningful distinction. I do understand that cabinet makers are likely to use more flat sheets of timber and perhaps more man made pieces such as plywood. But that perhaps only means that some of their machinery and tools are more aligned to that. I’ve been woodworking for well over 45 years and I think the only pieces I’ve ever made which have function and maybe not a lot of beauty have been for my shop itself.

So refreshing to see your level of skill and craftsmanship without any product/brand endorsement for clicks and likes! Keep it coming.

that was a great job i like it. Greetings from Germany

I use a lot of walnut myself. I’m curious if it will be lacquer. I’m not fond of the ambering over time and so far the only one that doesn’t is a water based urethane finish which doesn’t bring out the grain much. Any thoughts?

Very nice job. Can't wait to see it with the finish on it.