Edge Sander Radstoration, this thing is Rad

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    In this video I show how I restore and upgrade a Rodgers Model 800 edge sander. Once done, I've setup a nice little sanding station.
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Komentáře • 221

  • @RobbieBolog
    @RobbieBolog Před rokem +36

    Man, your tool resto-videos are some of the best on the 'Tube. So many little helpful nuggets sprinkled throughout. Thanks for posting!

  • @caseymclennan7773
    @caseymclennan7773 Před rokem +5

    The movable dust collection was brilliant. I sincerely hope more people find these videos.

  • @167curly
    @167curly Před rokem +6

    It's always great to see tired old equipment refurbished and improved, Mike

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thank you.

    • @Mike-In-O-Town
      @Mike-In-O-Town Před rokem +1

      I just like to see old equipment be reno'd and put back into use as opposed to being sentenced to scrap.

  • @bradleytuckwell4881
    @bradleytuckwell4881 Před rokem +5

    Very nice purchase and restoration it’s a great addition to the boardroom. But my favourite in all your videos is your commentary you crack me up every time. Love your humour and the short scenery clips are priceless

  • @artszabo1015
    @artszabo1015 Před rokem +1

    Seriously, if you weren't such a phenomenal woodworker I may have expected this skill at engineering and mechanical design. You did an excellent job on this far above what I would have expected.
    Detritus!? We just call it junk or crud where I come from. I presume that sander must have came from a university or school of higher learning where they don't have crud or junk.
    Motorcycles? Other shop? You have a life outside your CZcams channel? How about some videos of that during these long dry spells between woodworking projects?
    Love your channel and everything about it.
    Art from Ohio

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thanks Art. I have plans to include a little more about my Moto stuff in the future. In fact I was just buying a camera for one of my motorcycles. Stay tuned.

  • @hansangb
    @hansangb Před rokem +1

    Boy has the shop apprentice grown!

  • @carlosc.8707
    @carlosc.8707 Před rokem +1

    Mike I see your son and I can't believe how big he is, I remember perfectly when you showed him playing with the snow as a baby, it's incredible how he's grown!!!

  • @cabinetscarpentry3915
    @cabinetscarpentry3915 Před rokem +1

    Hi Mike I'm Dave from creative doors & carpentry in Miami love your stuff and feel you when u speak of your love of our trade Im in my 33rd year in biz and hoping for another 33 years. To truly appreciate the craft I believe you have to have been a field carpenter like us . The wood worker title is basically meaningless without the apprentice time and journeyman time in the trade . Thanx for the vidz I'll keep watching 😀

  • @kentrichardson9070
    @kentrichardson9070 Před rokem +2

    Still my favourite channel. Always wanted an edge sander. I figured someone would come out with one to fit 48” belts or something inbetween a full size and a small stationary sander. Back in the 80’s we had a stroke sander in the cabinet shop,that was fun to use. Cheers

  • @DerekHauser-kw1bc
    @DerekHauser-kw1bc Před rokem +3

    Arguably some of the best woodworking videos out there!

  • @tundrawhisperer4821
    @tundrawhisperer4821 Před rokem +1

    You adjusted the drums, so they are co-planer to each other. 👍🏻

  • @brucemitchell5637
    @brucemitchell5637 Před rokem +1

    When you're cutting threaded rod always have the end of the rod facing away trom the rotation of the bench grinder. This opens the threads up instead of pushing them into the next thread. Works first time every time.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      Normally I would agree, but I was trying to grind a round on the bottom of the rod, and needed it to be in that position.

  • @byromscustomwoodworks
    @byromscustomwoodworks Před rokem +1

    And yet another great tool resto by the great Mike "no my gutters aren't frozen" Farrington

  • @woodworkwonders4835
    @woodworkwonders4835 Před rokem +3

    Something I find useful for restoring tools, you can get scotchbrite wheels for a bench polisher or bench grinder and they work great for removing rust and leaving a satin finish for painting or polishing 👍

  • @hj8607
    @hj8607 Před rokem +1

    That wood block behind belt makes this like a mini stroke sander (on it's side) .
    (yeah, its a stretch but it came to mind)

  • @orbepa
    @orbepa Před rokem +1

    Putting a bolt onto a threaded rod before cutting it to restore the thread - brilliant ! I don't often do that, but a very handy hint for future.

  • @mattelias721
    @mattelias721 Před rokem +1

    "Anything worth doing is worth over-doing." Of course my wife was asleep when I watched this... but great job! I enjoy your restoration content as much as your project stuff, tbh. Also, the red pads will exfoliate you very well, and I'd add that a P220 disc on a random orbit sander is great for corn removal and general pedicure work. Uh, as someone told me, that is...

  • @TaylerMade
    @TaylerMade Před rokem +1

    always wanted an edge sander in my shop but never had the space to justify it. now i am retired i still dont have the space in my garage lol. woah that is some serious snow! i complain when we have a year with a frost.

  • @makethepart
    @makethepart Před rokem +1

    Great overview and upgrade Mike! I had Blur Song 2 going in the background Woooo Hoooo

  • @sendicosendico8586
    @sendicosendico8586 Před rokem +1

    I mis your workshop mike.. for the long time.

  • @dabeamer42
    @dabeamer42 Před rokem +1

    Of course the detritus gets in and "crunks" up the bearing (4:47). When you said that, I suddenly realized: a) I used to use that verb all the time, but b) I haven't even thought of it for decades. "Crunks" is hereby going back into the dirt vocabulary. Thanks!

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      I do two things, over use all the current words that the cool kids use, and bring back forgotten words cool kids used to use.

  • @haphazzard3431
    @haphazzard3431 Před rokem +2

    I’m ready for the motorcycle content!!

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      Oddly enough, I have just purchased a camera for my motorcycle. I was going to use those shots as transitions.

  • @rayleder3705
    @rayleder3705 Před rokem +1

    When I heard the word "kink" I realized that there was no music recommendation 😃. Great stuff, as always. I really enjoy these makeovers and restorations that you've done.

  • @robthewaywardwoodworker9956

    You say "develop a kink" like it's a bad thing. Oh wait, other channel, my bad. Nice find. Great resto!

  • @benoitfauteux4920
    @benoitfauteux4920 Před rokem +1

    I know what you are talking about. Hi from Quebec! ❄️🌨️☃️

  • @gateway1600
    @gateway1600 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video on your rehab project. It is amazing how you find these old machines and bring them back to productive use in your shop.

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 Před rokem +1

    I would love to have that sander in my shop. Have a great day and stay safe.😀😀

  • @Exodus5K
    @Exodus5K Před rokem +1

    Folks say there's not a bearing around that can stand up to his mighty hammer. Mike Bearington is his name.

  • @Carpenters_Canvas
    @Carpenters_Canvas Před rokem +1

    mikey!! been a long time man, but see your still doing your thing!! Awesome work man, added a onefinity cnc to my arsenal

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      I'm quietly doing my thing. I'll have another video out very soon. CNC is a door opener.

  • @grainandgritwoodco
    @grainandgritwoodco Před rokem +1

    You’re the cool big brother I never had.

  • @TreeOfLifeWoodworking
    @TreeOfLifeWoodworking Před rokem +1

    i enjoyed watching the snow from here in Arizona lol... 70+ this weekend ;). great video. always love your content

  • @williammoore4101
    @williammoore4101 Před rokem +1

    You had me at "Rad". I'm glad to have another Mike Farrington video! I have a song suggestion for you I think you might like. "Freaking Out" - The Wrecks.

  • @lukemartin9037
    @lukemartin9037 Před rokem +1

    Love the tool restoration videos! Fun to watch and I always learn something about the more mechanical side of tools in addition to some great woodworking tips and tricks. Did I miss the song recommendation though!?

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thank you. I didn't have one for this video. Next time for sure.

  • @mmmdesignllc
    @mmmdesignllc Před rokem +1

    Pro Tip... Shaper/Spindle Moulder videos are cool.

  • @TheKallipugos
    @TheKallipugos Před rokem +1

    I’m just a few miles south of you, and yes that was a cold day a clearing snow!

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      I had to go out twice that day due to a head high drift that was forming.

    • @TheKallipugos
      @TheKallipugos Před rokem +1

      @@MikeFarrington I was running my tractor to dig out neighbors, too.

  • @TrevorDennis100
    @TrevorDennis100 Před rokem +1

    I have two sets of the single hole countersinks. They work on steel if you use a low speed and cutting oil. They don't chatter and leave a nice finish. I even saw someone use one in a milling machine to put a 45° chamfer on a work piece. Now that REALLY amazed me!

  • @GrizzCraftCustoms
    @GrizzCraftCustoms Před rokem +3

    Awesome restoration- informative and ingenious as always!

  • @haltz
    @haltz Před rokem +1

    Another shop for motorcycles and stuff? I'd love to see some content. I'm not mechanical at all but I always enjoy your restoration and rebuild videos.

  • @amhjoinery2060
    @amhjoinery2060 Před rokem +1

    Love your machine restoration vids Mike👏👏

  • @ericdalbert133
    @ericdalbert133 Před rokem +1

    Very nice restoration !! Bravo !

  • @zacharywong483
    @zacharywong483 Před rokem +1

    Superb video, Mike!

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich Před rokem +2

    Enjoyed the video!

  • @RetNavyGMC
    @RetNavyGMC Před rokem +1

    Great video. I love seeing old machines get refurbished. Surprised you didn't repaint it.

  • @philkidd
    @philkidd Před rokem +2

    As always Mike, both informative and entertaining!

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @philkidd
      @philkidd Před rokem

      @@MikeFarrington I enjoy all your stuff Mike! I just don’t comment as much as I should (I’ll try to get better).

  • @gbear056
    @gbear056 Před rokem +3

    Mike, as usual, that was awesome, brother. But, there were 2 GLARING issues with the video: 1) no music recommendations and 2) you never told us wether the red scotch brite worked on your face!
    Perfection, otherwise.

  • @swampy1584
    @swampy1584 Před rokem +1

    Nice job Mike

  • @samspade4634
    @samspade4634 Před rokem +1

    Always enjoy your videos - you do a great job. By the way, I don't know what the shop apprentice is eating, but in a few more videos, he might be looking you in the eye. Man, does time fly. Thanks for sharing Mike.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Seems like every time I sneeze, he's another year older.

  • @micdiva
    @micdiva Před rokem +1

    I can't wait for the review video of those seals. 20 years lolol

  • @MESTER47
    @MESTER47 Před rokem

    Again a great video, I’m happy to see you have a Bosch chameleon 12 v, really good drill.

  • @AverageEDC
    @AverageEDC Před rokem +1

    You should make a video about your painting process

  • @skeery2605
    @skeery2605 Před rokem +1

    Wow. Looks like the shop apprentice will be graduating college soon. He has grown a ton..

  • @stevefossum9065
    @stevefossum9065 Před rokem +1

    Great video! Really enjoy watching. You should make more per month.

  • @mathiashosang571
    @mathiashosang571 Před rokem +1

    Cooles Video, wie immer! 👍✌

  • @Unistarguy
    @Unistarguy Před rokem

    That’s crazy, my second and third favorite types of music are gunk and crud

  • @Mike-In-O-Town
    @Mike-In-O-Town Před rokem +1

    Very cool video and nice to see the apprentice back in the shop. My only additional thought was maybe to lay down a piece of formica (or similar) on the top. I hate MDF so much I do everything in my power to try and cover it up when I opt to use it.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      I like the idea of Formica, but, a sheet of it is almost what I paid for the sander. If I had some laying around I would have done that, as it is MDF with poly is pretty durable.

  • @Diamond_Hammer
    @Diamond_Hammer Před rokem +1

    Another shop problem i never thought to worry about, kinky sandpaper.. :D Excellent, as all things that transpire in the Board Room.

  • @michaelwilliams5673
    @michaelwilliams5673 Před rokem +1

    I've used the sandpaper on glass to touch up solid lifters with a cam change. Works great. I also use some wd40 with the red scotch bright to clean items like you did dry. Think of it as wet sanding. Waiting for the song suggestion for this video. Thanks for your videos. Even the girlfriend loves watching them

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 Před rokem +1

    OLD MAN HIPS WOULD BE A COOL BAND NAME! 😁

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Dude, totally. Gotta be a classic rock cover band.

  • @lonniebrown6158
    @lonniebrown6158 Před rokem +1

    Mike, how would one contact you? I have stumbled upon a plethora of old commercial grade tools . Upon admiring these ol beauty's, I couldn't help but think, "Mike Farrington would call this a Gold Mine"! And yes, they are on your side of the country lol!

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      Email me via my website, which is just my name . com

  • @williamellis8993
    @williamellis8993 Před rokem +1

    Great restoration, Mike. I'm sure it went so well since you had the expert help (apprentice) there.
    Bill

  • @scotter_dotter
    @scotter_dotter Před rokem +1

    Thinned poly: great band name!😂

  • @Simonfrios
    @Simonfrios Před rokem +1

    You probably won't use the edge sander every day, but when you do use it it will save you all kinds of hand sanding time -- and you wonder how you ever got by without it.

  • @tundrawhisperer4821
    @tundrawhisperer4821 Před rokem +1

    The red scotchbrites pads are good for up to 25 year old faces. You’ll need the green ones Mike. 😁👍🏻

  • @lenkuffert7428
    @lenkuffert7428 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video. For dust collection if you revise it at some point ... instead of a box, maybe a kind of half tube (think the under base dust thingy for some routers like Festool 1400). It attaches to the area above the belt and can be tightened down at any point along a t-track. Sorry this may not seem so clear, but other analogies that come to mind are shower curtain tracks or meat hooks. The tube hangs down where you need it because it's attached to a more or less continuous t-track.

  • @jerrystark3587
    @jerrystark3587 Před rokem +1

    Great rebuild. I think the 20-year review will be very positive. ✔✔

  • @prettynicefield1104
    @prettynicefield1104 Před rokem +1

    shake test always a good test !!

  • @ElectronicDrug
    @ElectronicDrug Před rokem +1

    **taps punch to mark center point of hole**
    **immediately bumps part out of alignment** 😂

  • @borgpunx
    @borgpunx Před rokem +1

    I feel like an idiot for never thinking about keeping a nut on the bolt to help orient the newly cut thread. PRO TIP for sure 👍

  • @mattmcmillan9245
    @mattmcmillan9245 Před rokem +1

    Gimme the 'Ferrington Touch' too Mike ;)

  • @glennsheridan9678
    @glennsheridan9678 Před rokem +1

    That's an interesting bench next to your SCMI. Might there be a future video?

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thank you. If you are talking about the blue cart, that is the Panel Handler by ShopCarts USA.

  • @petrsidlo7614
    @petrsidlo7614 Před rokem +1

    That countersink drove me nuts for a while. I wanted to get a single size, but they only sold in sets and pretty pricey at that. Took me a year to bite the bullet, but now I wont use anything else.

  • @vintagefurnishers5270
    @vintagefurnishers5270 Před 6 měsíci

    Good 👍 tool

  • @Cole-xq2tl
    @Cole-xq2tl Před rokem +1

    Great as always! Do you think you could add these latest tool restorations to the playlist?

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thank you. Yes, that is a good idea. I'm terrible at running a CZcams channel.

    • @Cole-xq2tl
      @Cole-xq2tl Před rokem

      @Mike Farrington i wouldn't say that, you're trying to run a business too. CZcams is secondary, like Cutting Edge Engineering's YT channel

  • @billystray7007
    @billystray7007 Před rokem +1

    Snow blowing on a windy day can be downright painful, but I always feel so masculine when I come in the house with icicles in my beard..

  • @battosai2002
    @battosai2002 Před rokem +1

    I have watched every resto-vids you have done, couldn't help but hear you play with motor cycles. Would you happen to know anything about Norton's, I have a 75' that my dad left me and know nothing about it and would love to find anything out about it.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thank you. Yes, I'm a huge fan of motorcycles. I don't know anything about old school Nortons, other than I would love to own one. My guess is if its in good shape, it may be worth some bucks.

    • @battosai2002
      @battosai2002 Před rokem

      @@MikeFarrington It is in pieces in my someday wood tinkering shop, but I have looked around for some of the specs or info and can not find anything, as I would like to rebuild it some day. Figured I would ask just for the possibility of finding someting.

  • @duckboatsdotnet
    @duckboatsdotnet Před rokem +1

    Sealed bearings are the better choice unless the RPMs are high and then it is time for shielded. The rubber seals create heat and at very high speeds cause grease to fail. That sander is running nowhere near the rpms that would create such problems. I have a similar sander (ACME) and use it all the time. Very handy.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      I had been looking for an ACME sander for years when I finally found this one.

    • @duckboatsdotnet
      @duckboatsdotnet Před rokem

      @@MikeFarrington I think your Rodgers is comparable, yet a bit more refined with the table tilt mechanism. I added DC to mine as well when I restored it. Not that much different from yours. Makes a huge difference in the amount of dust floating around the shop compared to w/o. Those sanders create a dust cloud in a hurry.

  • @larrybud
    @larrybud Před 11 měsíci +1

    Is the bed height where you're sanding mostly on the edge of the belt by design (so you can flip the belt when it's worn out?) I would think most sanding jobs would be for stock < 1" thick so the full height of the belt isn't normally needed.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před 11 měsíci

      Yes, that is the case, and yes I flip the belt when needed.

  • @markkoons7488
    @markkoons7488 Před rokem +1

    Save a bunch on the same bearings by buying eBay or Amazon, a tip from a retired auto parts counterman.

  • @dpmeyer4867
    @dpmeyer4867 Před rokem +1

    cool

  • @jasonfugere3473
    @jasonfugere3473 Před rokem +1

    Perfect as always Mike. Hey quick question, we just moved to Castle Rock. What’s a good lumber yard you recommend. I know most are in Denver. What’s your go to place. Thank you sir.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      I have yet to find a really good lumber yard around here. I go to Paxton on the north side of town. For you I would recommend Austin Hardwoods. They are pretty good there. I don't go there cause it takes me forever to troll across town.

    • @jasonfugere3473
      @jasonfugere3473 Před rokem

      Awesome thanks Mike. I hear ya, Colorado time is everything. Thanks for the quick response. I’ll check them out.

  • @MJ-nb1qn
    @MJ-nb1qn Před rokem +1

    Very Salubrious job! I have a Laguna tools wide belt oscillating sander, but I can’t find belts. Any help would be appreciated! Love the videos 👍

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Look up Klingspor. They will either have it, or they can make it. They do custom sizing.

    • @MJ-nb1qn
      @MJ-nb1qn Před rokem

      @@MikeFarrington Thanks Mr. Farmington. I use my wide belt sander quite a bit!

  • @ryanstieglitz8077
    @ryanstieglitz8077 Před rokem +1

    I did not use 4" PVC pipe to hang my sanding belts in the shop, so they did indeed develop a kink. Not full-on auto er0t1c like you would expect from a belt, but definitely some interesting bdsm craziness.

  • @davidhaworth7152
    @davidhaworth7152 Před rokem +1

    I’ll be here for the 20 year review. Also, what do you ride? Very interested. Any ride suggestions? You live in a beautiful area.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thank you. I have a couple different bikes, a vstrom 1000, which I think I'm gonna sell, and I just picked up a Kawasaki Concours 14. As to a place to visit, I like Lake City. Its right in the middle of some of the most dramatic mountains in Colorado.

  • @kalebzehr6850
    @kalebzehr6850 Před rokem +1

    I bet a slot instead of three holes on the dust collection box would be more user friendly

  • @keithspencersr.6806
    @keithspencersr.6806 Před rokem +1

    Your the man, lol.

  • @benstrait333
    @benstrait333 Před rokem +1

    I'm guessing you'll end up with multiple of the curved sanding platens for different situations 🙂

  • @glynchivers9519
    @glynchivers9519 Před rokem +1

    Hay, I've had a counter sink like that for about 40 years but it's recently gone missing, that's not mine is it ? 😄

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Ha! Sorry I didn't realize I was steeling that from you.

  • @josh_watson
    @josh_watson Před rokem +1

    I've always been so hesitant about using MDF. I notice you use it frequently. Maybe my hesitance is unjustified. If it's good enough for the 'mighty Mike Farrington' then it is also good for me.

    • @mattelias721
      @mattelias721 Před rokem +2

      MDF is awful to work with, but I love it for shop furniture flat surfaces because once you seal it well, it stays dead flat. Mike's thinned poly is probably best for sealing, but I use boiled linseed oil because I like the dark color and it's re-touch-able without buildup. Anything to keep the MDF from sucking moisture out of the air.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +2

      Yes, MDF is great, but it needs to be sealed.

    • @mattelias721
      @mattelias721 Před rokem +1

      I forgot to mention - MDF has to be sealed on all exposed surfaces, too, even the ones not visible. Then it stays dead flat.

  • @GlassImpressions
    @GlassImpressions Před rokem +1

    Cyber fist bump!

  • @gms8994
    @gms8994 Před rokem +1

    Where do you manage to find tools? I've looked for months for different tools and can never find anything that isn't either ridiculously priced or a true pile of rust!

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      The key is to look consistently. The good deals come and go very quickly.

  • @apappano
    @apappano Před rokem +1

    Did you ever post about your camera setup?

  • @jasonburnham7631
    @jasonburnham7631 Před rokem

    11:40 gave me a weird Mac and Me vibe...... IYKYK

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Hopefully thats a good thing?

    • @jasonburnham7631
      @jasonburnham7631 Před rokem +1

      @@MikeFarrington have you ever seen Mac and Me??? Lol

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      @@jasonburnham7631 I had to look it up, Yes I have seen it, but it was like 30 years ago. I needed to jog my memory.

    • @jasonburnham7631
      @jasonburnham7631 Před rokem

      Mystery Science Theater watched it; pretty hilarious.

  • @samiam7
    @samiam7 Před rokem +1

    Wait, did I miss the music suggestion? Or was there not one

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      I didn't have one this time. Next one for sure.

    • @samiam7
      @samiam7 Před rokem

      @@MikeFarrington brother, there's always rush

  • @SmittenKitten.
    @SmittenKitten. Před rokem +1

    I'd love to know your story. How did you come to have woodworking as your full-time career? I hope this isn't too personal.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      I worked construction at the end of high school and through college. I got a degree, got a job and by lunch on the first day I had made up my mind to go back to construction. I just can't sit at a desk. Early on, I worked for a couple different small time operations. Pretty quickly, I realized that I could easily make more money if I just started my own deal. I've been at it ever since. It hasn't been easy, and I would strongly recommend a different career path to anyone who asks. As to the "finer" side of woodworking, I've always been a detail oriented person, plus I like to continually improve. So as the years go by, I've just gotten good at it. Not exciting, but its my story.

    • @SmittenKitten.
      @SmittenKitten. Před rokem

      @@MikeFarrington Amazing. It takes a lot of courage (or perhaps incorrigibility :D) to jump from a degreed job to something "off the beaten path" and make it work. I find it really interesting when people carve out their own winding path, particularly when it's highly successful. Thanks so much for indulging me! And congrats on finding your "thing."

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem +1

      @@SmittenKitten. Thank you. Its been a weird path. I have very much and still do enjoy the work. The business side, that can be tougher to enjoy, but building really is my "thing". I built legos when I was really young, then I moved onto models, then cars and motorcycles in my early teens, then construction in my late teens. I've always found something to build. Thank you for your comments.

  • @troywaller77
    @troywaller77 Před rokem +1

    Needed a song recommendation... "Enter Sandman" by Metallica :)

  • @jimbo2629
    @jimbo2629 Před rokem +1

    When you are edge sanding you must keep the wood trailing. The scene where you demonstrate the opposite it is liable to dig in and the piece can rip the belt and go flying to the right. And it will hurt your fingers. Also don’t forget to frequently use the rubbery plastic dresser to remove sawdust. That way the belt will last 100 times longer.

  • @dgoddard
    @dgoddard Před rokem +1

    1:45 Why use the correct tool when you have a perfectly good hammer? LOL

  • @bclance
    @bclance Před rokem

    yo! I could be wrong, but didn't you once have a different edge sander in your shop? Did you sell that one, miss it, and then get this one to replace, or what? Pretty sick lil radsto, dude.

    • @MikeFarrington
      @MikeFarrington  Před rokem

      Thank you. Yes, I had a giant Ritter edge sander. I was huge and I didn't use it enough relative to its size.

  • @Hatchmade
    @Hatchmade Před rokem +1

    Let’s not be modest… that was a 2.1hp hacksaw at least.

  • @nathanwooldridge85
    @nathanwooldridge85 Před rokem +1

    What! No song recommendation. Un-subbed :p