Calvin Cooper
Calvin Cooper
  • 44
  • 100 714
Duplex Reno | Part 3 - Kitchen
In this video series I share my latest project; converting a house into a duplex. The upstairs (unit 1) was renovated with a new kitchen, foyer and bathroom. All other rooms were re-painted, had their hardwood floors refinished and received new trim. The downstairs (unit 2) started with an unfinished basement and required everything from new bathroom plumbing to cutting through the foundation for an egress window. Follow along as I share my progress, mistakes and triumphs!
zhlédnutí: 833

Video

Duplex Reno | Part 2 - Bathroom
zhlédnutí 503Před 3 měsíci
In this video series I share my latest project; converting a house into a duplex. The upstairs (unit 1) was renovated with a new kitchen, foyer and bathroom. All other rooms were re-painted, had their hardwood floors refinished and received new trim. The downstairs (unit 2) started with an unfinished basement and required everything from new bathroom plumbing to cutting through the foundation f...
Duplex Reno | Part 1 - Living and Bedrooms
zhlédnutí 550Před 3 měsíci
In this video series I share my latest project; converting a house into a duplex. The upstairs (unit 1) was renovated with a new kitchen, foyer and bathroom. All other rooms were re-painted, had their hardwood floors refinished and received new trim. The downstairs (unit 2) started with an unfinished basement and required everything from new bathroom plumbing to cutting through the foundation f...
White Oak Bed Frame Build
zhlédnutí 11KPřed rokem
In this video I share how I built a queen sized white oak bed frame. This was one of a couple of these bed frames I have made over the past few months. The dowel joinery has proven to be very strong and the metal hardware makes disassembly and moving this bed frame simple and easy. While not shown, this bed frame has a fifth foot in the middle of the bed (middle of the central support beam). I ...
Rental Property | Part 3 - All the little things & Tour
zhlédnutí 61Před rokem
In this video I share some of the small jobs I completed in preparation for renters to move in. Some of these upgrades will help make the house more appealing (brighter/nicer lights) and others will protect the house (door stops, door latches).
Rental Property | Part 2 - Upgrading a doorway
zhlédnutí 99Před rokem
In this video I show how I removed, re-framed and installed a new door leading to the basement. This door was chosen to match the existing glass pane door at the front.
Rental Property | Part 1 - Replacing the Stairs
zhlédnutí 243Před rokem
In this series I will share some of the upgrades I make to my rental property. In this video I replace the 100 year old stairs.
Building a Custom Tie Cabinet
zhlédnutí 249Před rokem
In this video I build a custom tie cabinet for a local bespoke tailor. The cabinet is built from red oak and has 48 cubbies.
High End Exotic Cutting Board - How to Build
zhlédnutí 226Před rokem
High End Exotic Cutting Board - How to Build
This protects your cutting boards!
zhlédnutí 113Před rokem
This protects your cutting boards!
Cedar Fence Build | Part 2
zhlédnutí 107Před rokem
Cedar Fence Build | Part 2
Cedar Fence Build | Part 1
zhlédnutí 110Před rokem
Cedar Fence Build | Part 1
LARGE Pasta Board Build - Maple
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 2 lety
LARGE Pasta Board Build - Maple
Maple Steak Boards for Restaurant
zhlédnutí 453Před 2 lety
Maple Steak Boards for Restaurant
600 POUND Workbench Build | Part 3 - The Cabinet
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 2 lety
600 POUND Workbench Build | Part 3 - The Cabinet
Handmade Simple Table
zhlédnutí 281Před 2 lety
Handmade Simple Table
Magnetic Knife Block
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 2 lety
Magnetic Knife Block
Front vise & Holdfast leather
zhlédnutí 771Před 2 lety
Front vise & Holdfast leather
Cutting Board for Christmas (Maple + Walnut)
zhlédnutí 53Před 2 lety
Cutting Board for Christmas (Maple Walnut)
Japanese Saw Stand Build
zhlédnutí 104Před 2 lety
Japanese Saw Stand Build
Coffee table from 2x6 material
zhlédnutí 329Před 2 lety
Coffee table from 2x6 material
600 POUND Workbench Build | Part 2 - The Top
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 lety
600 POUND Workbench Build | Part 2 - The Top
600 POUND Workbench Build | Part 1 - The Base
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 2 lety
600 POUND Workbench Build | Part 1 - The Base
Landscaping a front yard with ARMOUR STONES
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 2 lety
Landscaping a front yard with ARMOUR STONES
I built a shed in 2020 - Start to Finish
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 2 lety
I built a shed in 2020 - Start to Finish
How to make a big PLANTER BOX
zhlédnutí 111Před 2 lety
How to make a big PLANTER BOX
Modern Shed 9 | Finishing the Shed and Big reveal
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 3 lety
Modern Shed 9 | Finishing the Shed and Big reveal
Modern Shed 8 | Cedar siding install
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 3 lety
Modern Shed 8 | Cedar siding install
Modern Shed 7 | Shed siding and Trim
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 3 lety
Modern Shed 7 | Shed siding and Trim
Modern Shed 6 | Painting, painting and painting...
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 3 lety
Modern Shed 6 | Painting, painting and painting...

Komentáře

  • @jackovfooksman7551
    @jackovfooksman7551 Před 11 dny

    GREAT WORK . jACK AND BELLA . Please call Bella or Jack

  • @nickmagma7745
    @nickmagma7745 Před 25 dny

    How wide are those strechers? Nice build

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 24 dny

      The stretches are 60 inches wide but have that middle support so max is 30 inches unsupported.

  • @helderlage
    @helderlage Před 26 dny

    Done by yourself, with very little help. Impressive :)

  • @helderlage
    @helderlage Před 26 dny

    WOW! Awesome how you do such a professional job with ordinary tools. CONGRATULATIONS

  • @kevinmckenna7959
    @kevinmckenna7959 Před měsícem

    Hey Cal....you never said anything about inspections....you went from wiring to drywall....did you get a permit for this? Additionally, where are you located? I would love to have you join my crew in KY!!!! Rather than place s plain 3/4" piece of wood on the threshold, I would have placed on that was equal to the subfloor, and continued my tile over to the wood floor. Suggestion...use a barn door to hide the washer/dryer.

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 29 dny

      Hey Kevin! Im in Ontario Canada. Inspections are done with the city and electrical work is permitted with an ESA permit (both of which I had). In my next videos (about the basement reno) I am going to go into more details about the permitting because it will show all the different inspections I needed from pre-construction to final occupancy. Haha thanks for the offer - next time I'm in KY I'll join you and your crew for a job! Appreciate the design tip with tiles right to wood and sliding barn door!

  • @markjewett350
    @markjewett350 Před měsícem

    This is simply awesome!

  • @LeahJackson831
    @LeahJackson831 Před měsícem

    Super satisfying! 😊

  • @makosharksimmo8124
    @makosharksimmo8124 Před měsícem

    Nice job

  • @florentinobautista8511
    @florentinobautista8511 Před 2 měsíci

    Good work, and it is nice to see young people to do woodworking, keep going,

  • @rjscottorr3324
    @rjscottorr3324 Před 2 měsíci

    I like your dough/pasta board, I’m over here in Scotland, I generally make charcuterie boards. Mainly as a hobbie, but have been asked to make a similar board that you have made yourself. I also noticed that old Diamond Back Mtn Bike in your workspace must be a 90’s model with that paint design. Happy wood working.

  • @daltonn.lindd22
    @daltonn.lindd22 Před 3 měsíci

    Foureyes furniture build plans, right?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 2 měsíci

      I didn't purchase the plans but loved the design so I replicated it as best I could!

  • @LeahJackson831
    @LeahJackson831 Před 3 měsíci

    Come do mine 😍😋

  • @spicynomad
    @spicynomad Před 3 měsíci

    dont you just love when trades do that. 4 layers of roofing, 8 layers of flooring, 18 layers of paint etc. lol

  • @croucierart
    @croucierart Před 8 měsíci

    Do you sell these? Where are you located? Very nice work!

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 8 měsíci

      Hi! Yes I sell these online and ship to anywhere in Canada. www.coopercreations.ca/

  • @marco-yc7tf
    @marco-yc7tf Před 8 měsíci

    Hey nice video and even nicer bed! What was the bord thickness and leg thickness?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 8 měsíci

      the boards are 1x10 inch thick white oak and also reinforced with 2x4s. The legs are 2x4 inch thick white oak

  • @enriquepadilla8826
    @enriquepadilla8826 Před 9 měsíci

    Looks great! Can you share the plans and what wood you used for this build?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 9 měsíci

      No specific plans - My only constraint was the height and width of the cabinet. I used red oak (the interior shelves are 1/2 thick and the exterior is 3/4 thick.

  • @jessicaann9290
    @jessicaann9290 Před 9 měsíci

    How do you maintain it?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 9 měsíci

      I recommend cleaning the board with a damp cloth after each use. Every few months you should add some mineral oil and beeswax (I sell board conditioner or any cutting board conditioner from Amazon works). This helps keep the wood from drying out!

  • @user-oh2rp2de5c
    @user-oh2rp2de5c Před 10 měsíci

    Actually dimensions?

  • @UriValdez
    @UriValdez Před rokem

    How do you only have 172 views? This is a really good video and the craftsmanship is impressive

  • @user-um8fy8wh4n
    @user-um8fy8wh4n Před rokem

    Nice work. Simple concept which is nice. The idea of the dowel plugs is good. I am going to make one of these but change to 1" magnets.

  • @casanovaoriginal
    @casanovaoriginal Před rokem

    Too sick!

  • @sheljustdoes
    @sheljustdoes Před rokem

    Great video, loved seeing your process and the results. Absolutely beautiful work!

  • @saliyalokeshwara7055

    What a beautiful bed. A lot of woodworkers who are picking up the hobby get disheartened by not owning a table saw. You showed them that although the work would be a lot easier. There are other ways to get things done. I respect that. I’m my experience I’ve had a head board split because of wood movement. I had used dominos instead of dowels but the same theory applies. I would suggest what I’ve done to fix that issue. Secure it using dados cut from router. Use dowels on the top plank only and left the middle and bottom plank float freely. But hey, if it works. It works. You might not even experience this. But it’s good to know a work around I guess

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      Thanks! yeah having a table saw would certainly make things easier. Good point about the wood movement - I will monitor it to see how it moves through the seasons. I like the idea of fixing the top plank with dowels and letting the bottom ones slide in a groove (like a sliding dovetail dado). Il incorporate that in the next version!

  • @andrewpinson1268
    @andrewpinson1268 Před rokem

    Good workmanship, good video quality, and good results. Cannot ask for anything else. I get the impression that you would enjoy working with more hand tools. Have your thought about adding some planes or spoke shaves to your tools in the future. A small lottery win should give you all you need. A good woodworker to check out on what you need would be Rob Cosman on which ones to start out with.

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      Thanks Andrew! I have a small block plane which I use frequently! I have yet to invest in more hand planes (but I plan on it). I really enjoy Cosman's work and his workbench design with back tray and dovetail corners was inspiration for mine. At the time I didn't like the shoulder vise but when I make another bench I will include one. I will keep an eye out for some handtools. I think a spokeshave would have been very handy for this project.

    • @andrewpinson1268
      @andrewpinson1268 Před rokem

      @@calvin.cooper I have a large number of planes. If I could change things I would not have bought so many Lie Nielsen planes even thought IMO they are the best. IF you learn how to sharpen planes like Cosman most planes will serve you. Woodriver would be my top choice because they are not to expensive. Then Lee Valley's Veritas planes are close behind Lie Nielsen in quality. My last advise sir. Keep on woodworking.

  • @dougprentice1363
    @dougprentice1363 Před rokem

    I'm curious if the opposite gran direction of ends caused problems.

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      It does not. Im assuming your referring to wood expansion. The board is designed to allow the wood to expand through the seasons. The reason for the side peices on the ends is for aesthetics and helps keep the board flat over time.

    • @timrenaud8673
      @timrenaud8673 Před rokem

      You glued the biscuits that were cut larger in place, thus locking them in place and not allowing the wood to expand.

  • @andrewworling
    @andrewworling Před rokem

    Man this is awesome, keep it up

  • @lauratempestini5719

    Calvin this may help you. czcams.com/video/l9fqCJ5kJiA/video.html

  • @lauratempestini5719

    Can the reverse side be used for a cutting board?

  • @lauratempestini5719

    Your dimensions of your board? True cr aft a ship,,,

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      board measures 39 inches by 21 inches. Thank you!

    • @lauratempestini5719
      @lauratempestini5719 Před rokem

      @@calvin.cooper Thank you for promptly responding!!!, Truly beautiful!! I have been watching several l videos on pasta boards and your s shines!

    • @lauratempestini5719
      @lauratempestini5719 Před rokem

      Could you alter the dimensions to say 24”x36”. In my experience I roll the dough forward more than side ways. Therefore more depth than width would make sense

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      @@lauratempestini5719 Yes. the board can be build to any dimension

  • @adreanalangston3771

    Mr. Cooper from where did you purchase the pre grooved tongue and groove wood pieces?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      I got them from one of my local hardwood suppliers: The Woodsource

  • @kevinmckenna7959
    @kevinmckenna7959 Před rokem

    Well Done!!!!!!! and great that you changed your socks twice 😋

  • @lauratempestini5719

    Is the glue toxic? What type of glue do you use?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      I use Titebond 3. It is waterproof and food safe

    • @lauratempestini5719
      @lauratempestini5719 Před rokem

      I live in USA NE state. Do you ship to USA? What type of wood?

  • @StumblingBearWoodcraft

    Nice video and house update!

  • @walterdibartolomeo3157

    Very Nice. For info. I have used the same clamping method that you used, but to allow single pass of the router around the juice groove I just put a tall block under the 2x4 to raise it enough to pass the router! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ahmadzuaiter4488
    @ahmadzuaiter4488 Před rokem

    for the sides (lips) - what size board did you use? are they 2" Thick or did you stack/glue boards?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      the part that sticks up (lip) is a 1.25 x 1.25 inch piece that is glued along the edge to allow it to catch on the side of the counter. I also used 2 screws hidden under some wooden dowels to hold it in place

  • @leoemond9973
    @leoemond9973 Před rokem

    Do you have a more detailed video and measurements as I would like to make this knife block

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před rokem

      I don't have any measurements. This was a one-off build and the dimensions were based off what looked good/what material I had to work with

  • @rickpouley2857
    @rickpouley2857 Před rokem

    Beautiful Board!!

  • @adk4419
    @adk4419 Před rokem

    Great video. Slow down

  • @FB-mh9kk
    @FB-mh9kk Před 2 lety

    Good job Calvin.

  • @luvthesun100
    @luvthesun100 Před 2 lety

    Oh how I need this pasta board!! Do you have a site that I could purchase one?

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 2 lety

      Hi! My website is www.coopercreations.ca/shop

  • @larryhoffman123
    @larryhoffman123 Před 2 lety

    Nice piece of work and your best video ever! Thnx!

  • @Foodie-yj1qe
    @Foodie-yj1qe Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the great instructions you provide. I really enjoy your videos. However, I have a question. How do we weather proof the sides which back up against the back wall. I’m anchoring my shed to the wall of my house. I have a brick veneer house, but the concern would be the same regardless of it being weatherboard or brick veneer. My concern is when it rains directly in that area (back house wall) or when the wind pushes the rain in that direction, it will rot out the back wall. Does anyone here have any ideas or suggestions to deal with this? Thank you guys in advance 🙏

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 2 lety

      I would suggest having the ice and water guard or some other waterproof membrane lap up onto the side of the house. You could also use a metal flashing sealed at the top.

  • @pfoster7467
    @pfoster7467 Před 2 lety

    Nicely done! 👍

  • @scott8351
    @scott8351 Před 2 lety

    What vise is that? Do you still like it? Bench looks awesome.

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 2 lety

      Thank you! It is a 9 inch front bench vise. It serves its purpose- it has tremendous grip strength and runs smoothly. My only complaint is if you clamp something on the side, it will rack slightly (the other empty side will be pulled in more making the vise face and bench no longer parallel. Here is the link for the vise: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B078XSLZ3S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. If you have the budget, I would go for a Sjoberg vise. They are very strong and probably the best front vise you can buy.

  • @popdog5840
    @popdog5840 Před 2 lety

    Nice work, music a bit loud compared to voiceover, but good work

  • @vikassm
    @vikassm Před 2 lety

    Fantastic build! Appreciate both the aesthetics & workmanship. Also liked & subbed. P.S. If its not offending, could you consider not including a ton of background music and instead just keep the sound of the tools themselves? Voiceover is great, but the music fading in and fading out after each sentence is somewhat jarring to my brain :) Could just be me though!

  • @leandersmith6184
    @leandersmith6184 Před 2 lety

    Instead of the speeding up shots you could just edit the movie and show bits of what you were doing at that time. And there is some work with the camera angle to be done. Thanks for sharing.

  • @benselke5824
    @benselke5824 Před 2 lety

    Great build. I really like the style of video too. Nice to see a maker on CZcams doing a project with a realistic set of tools and the final product being just as good.

  • @samuelhall7954
    @samuelhall7954 Před 2 lety

    very nice bench! you do really good work!

  • @osasobas
    @osasobas Před 2 lety

    Where do I place my order! This is great stuff

    • @calvin.cooper
      @calvin.cooper Před 2 lety

      You can place your order on our new site! www.coopercreations.ca/shop