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Making My Dream Desk (Part 2)
Continuing from last time, finishing the L desk. This time, the goal is to finish the frame, including a networking cabinet and a place to put my desktop.
Watch part 1 here: ua-cam.com/video/jCx3uePj2F4/v-deo.html
Check out my website: www.madeathing.org/
00:00 - Milling the Lumber
00:33 - Panel Glue Up
02:31 - Changing Saw Blades
03:50 - Sizing Panels
06:51 - Cutting Angles
08:30 - Cabinet Assembly
09:37 - Cutting Cable Holes
12:06 - Making the Legs
20:38 - Mistakes were made
21:34 - Assembly
24:29 - Cabinet Door
26:54 - Final Assembly
28:25 - Beauty Shots and Outro
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Відео

Making my Dream Desk (Part 1)
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Today's build is the top of my dream desk. Made from a single Maple Slab, and a healthy pour of black epoxy, I put together a knockdown L-Desk top. Links to materials (no affiliate links) Finish: Sample 73: qwerktools.com/pages/sample73 Domino Knockdown Connectors: www.amazon.com/Festool-DOMINO-connector-KV-SYS-576797/dp/B09MF8N18Y/ Visit my website at: madeathing.org
Building a Crosscut Sled with the KM Tools Jig Square
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I just got the new KM Tools Jig Square in the mail, and figured now was as good a time as any to make a new sled. Does it work as advertised? Is it the second coming for tool setups? Only one way to find out! Want one for yourself? Go to: kmtools.com/products/katz-moses-jig-and-sled-square-revolutionize-your-woodworking Want to use the 5 cut method instead? Go here: kmtools.com/pages/five-cut-m...
Building a Solid Wood Dresser
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My wife really wanted a new dresser, so I guess it's time for me to figure out how to build rectangles! ENCurtis video on through-dovetails: ua-cam.com/video/gMJxJRkp1Jk/v-deo.html Stumpy Nubs on Building Boxes: ua-cam.com/video/QyokX-BK7FQ/v-deo.html 00:00 - Intro 02:18 - Designing the Dresser 03:18 - Milling Large Pieces 07:46 - On Buying Tools 09:50 - Glue Up and Framing 12:06 - Joinery Mist...
My Fancy Miter Station
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In this video, I go over the construction of my top-tier no-compromises miter station! Bourbon Moth Miter Station build: ua-cam.com/video/EBhdR7_h8JU/v-deo.html Bourbon Moth Drawer Video: ua-cam.com/video/9NCHqqCXNVw/v-deo.html 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Features 02:52 - Building the Cabinet Carcasses 07:36 - Miter Saw Shelf 08:31 - Connecting the Cabinets 09:36 - Cutting the Tops 10:29 - Face Frame...
I build a custom GM screen! (Wyrmwood ripoff?!)
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I build a custom GM screen! (Wyrmwood ripoff?!)
Walnut Display Coffee Table
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Walnut Display Coffee Table

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  • @austinmarius850
    @austinmarius850 2 дні тому

    I have one. Still to use it but that is not on the tool. The jig is VERY HIGH quality and looks promising. I think there is value in anything that helps me make a square cut. In woodworking square cuts imho are the hardest and most expensive over time. For many reasons.

  • @cedricmnich7913
    @cedricmnich7913 8 днів тому

    Hi can you give more info about all the tools (table saws) you have used ?

  • @elbesto-i8t
    @elbesto-i8t 9 днів тому

    Might i suggest, claim your Instagram, Facebook, etc usernames, just incase you become famous you don't have to worry about buying them off of other users, aka scrapers. Also love that you know a little thing or two about tech *wink*

  • @elbesto-i8t
    @elbesto-i8t 9 днів тому

    Liked and sub, Great content, just a small advice, maybe lower the music when you speak as the guitar goes over your voice a little sometimes. Asides from that, love watching your video ! Keep up the great work !

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 8 днів тому

      I'll make sure to keep that in mind for future videos, thanks!

  • @mauricecohen3830
    @mauricecohen3830 9 днів тому

    I have one. It's well worth the money.

  • @nickalgood9808
    @nickalgood9808 11 днів тому

    I mean if you look at aftermarket sleds they are well above 140$.

  • @OffsidesDesigns
    @OffsidesDesigns 22 дні тому

    I love the grain on that slab, especially after finishing

  • @bruceandwood
    @bruceandwood 22 дні тому

    a note that youll thank me for the rest of your life... buy a full sized mousepad that covers your entire desktop. you're welcome

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 22 дні тому

      The one I've got covers a good chunk of the desk, but I figured I spent so much time working on making this desktop pretty, it would feel wrong covering all of it up

  • @elmarcentral
    @elmarcentral 23 дні тому

    Personally, I distrust other UA-camrs' recommendations, let alone the products they make. Of course, there might be exceptions. Nice video and an interesting project. I'd love a desk like that for myself 🙂

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 23 дні тому

      Thanks! And I totally understand. I do my best to be up front about my thoughts on any stuff I'm using (and I'm too small of a channel to have any sponsors), but by no means do I want to be pushing people to buy things they don't trust or aren't interested in! Thanks for checking out the project!

    • @elmarcentral
      @elmarcentral 22 дні тому

      @@imadeathing91 it's just because I hear stories how the products UA-camrs make tend to be overpriced for what they are. That's why I'm biased. Sorry for sounding so negative. I need to work on that.

  • @jimmycampbell8175
    @jimmycampbell8175 Місяць тому

    What are the approximate dimensions please??? I've got to try it. I envision a small scale train layout in there!!

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 Місяць тому

      It's roughly 2 feet by 3 and a half if I remember correct, and 18 inches high or so.

  • @WasimBarri
    @WasimBarri Місяць тому

    Absolute waste of money when you can achieve the same or better accuracy using other methods mentioned above eg framing square and placing a long, thin, snug fitting shim in the kerf

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 23 дні тому

      Totally fair opinion! My only goal with this video was to share my thoughts on it and help people curious about the tool make informed decisions. I have no problem if that informed decision is to not buy it!

  • @50plymouths
    @50plymouths Місяць тому

    You got any videos of the other wyrmwood items you’ve made?

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 26 днів тому

      Not at this point. I may have some footage of my table build on an old hard drive, I'll have to go hunting!

  • @mlrable
    @mlrable Місяць тому

    Get cheap plastic blinds, cut strings and you have perfect runners for laying Formica

  • @jasonhughes4053
    @jasonhughes4053 Місяць тому

    How do you put stuff in there to display?

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 Місяць тому

      There is a little finger hole at the edge of the plexiglass top so you can pull it up.

  • @Mostviews111
    @Mostviews111 2 місяці тому

    Drawers are nice for overfill like extra sandpaper, screws etc.

  • @Mostviews111
    @Mostviews111 2 місяці тому

    Glue doesn't work on prefinished plywood

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 23 дні тому

      Great point! I think I missed calling out in the video that for any parts where I was gluing something to a finished face of that plywood, I sanded the finish off of that section first.

  • @6BlackWings
    @6BlackWings 2 місяці тому

    Too expensive.

  • @NWGR
    @NWGR 2 місяці тому

    $140? JKM is just taking advantage of his fanbase now. All too common with big time influencers.

    • @raymondbunkofske4702
      @raymondbunkofske4702 2 місяці тому

      It really comes down to batch size. If he’s ordering in lots of 75-100 $140 is probably a reasonable price. If he’s ordering in lots of 1000 it could probably be sold for under $100. I would estimate $25-$35 just to put it together and pack it ready to ship. (20 minutes). If you’re ordering more than 10,000 you could probably have it made overseas and sell it for $50-$60. There are setup charges, taxes, legal fees for the patent filing which can run into tens of thousands of dollars. He also has to cover his development and prototyping costs. If someone gave you drawings and you have the necessary equipment you could probably make one in a couple of hours. Let’s see, machine shop time at $350 an hour, $140 doesn’t look so bad.

    • @NWGR
      @NWGR 2 місяці тому

      @@raymondbunkofske4702 The thing is, all of that matters little to an end user who's paying the money for these things. I won't pretend to know how his manufacturing process works, nor should anyone who's not directly involved honestly, but I know $140 is quite expensive for a one trick pony device. This is woodpeckers level of riding the name train. I'd pay $100 for this, easily, but at $140, I'll just use one of the countless tried and true methods. Probably the easiest method I've seen is to just use a shim that fits exactly in the kerf, and an accurate square to square the kerf to the fence. Much like this device. 5 cut to confirm. The JKM jig is an excellent device, but it's not really revolutionary.

  • @charliescustom
    @charliescustom 3 місяці тому

    Thought I was watching an early version km video. 😮

  • @chrisallen6717
    @chrisallen6717 3 місяці тому

    One mistake. You need to measure from the pivot point to the other end of the fence. This gives you the error rate across the entire width of the sled.

  • @blayne2029
    @blayne2029 4 місяці тому

    you wanna sell yours since you made your sled?

  • @mikedixon7018
    @mikedixon7018 4 місяці тому

    I bought one and love it

  • @jackspeer2127
    @jackspeer2127 4 місяці тому

    That's a GREAT tool. However, how many times in your life will you use it?? Perhaps you could sell it to a WW club, recover your $140 and the club can rent it to anyone making a crosscut sled for about $25.00 6X and they are home free.

  • @stevennachlas9596
    @stevennachlas9596 4 місяці тому

    Remember this tool can also be used to square a miter saw fence or even help to get a tracksaw fence square to a cut

  • @johnmarten445
    @johnmarten445 4 місяці тому

    FWIW I use hard board for the surfaces in my shop. Screw it down counter sunk. When its trashed beyond saving, burn pile.

  • @michaelgill9273
    @michaelgill9273 5 місяців тому

    First time I've ever heard "cheaper" and "walnut" used in the same sentence.

  • @casenundra78
    @casenundra78 5 місяців тому

    Too much money for a nearly one use project. I just dropped a 1/8" piece of plexi. into the kerf and used a square or triangle to set up the fence. And that's good enough !

  • @rlevitta
    @rlevitta 5 місяців тому

    It’s not only one purpose although I haven’t figured out too many uses - one I did use it for was squaring my mitre saw fence. JKM also mentioned squaring up a track saw track which I haven’t figured out what he meant yet. Anyway it does make it much faster to get your crosscut fence dead on balls accurate (it’s an industry term)

  • @eriorellana89
    @eriorellana89 5 місяців тому

    what size are the magnets?

  • @LordHog
    @LordHog 6 місяців тому

    Sorry, but IMO KM charges too much for these tools. Perhaps he is channeling his inner Wood Pecker or TSO persona. ?

  • @SjU3j2k
    @SjU3j2k 6 місяців тому

    I just finished using my jig square. It's a joke. My framing square would have been closer. ua-cam.com/video/qSreetTMVe8/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/NRHhAhKtJPk/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/UsrMCuQCM9c/v-deo.html

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 6 місяців тому

      Woah, yeah I saw your videos, that's wild. I tested mine 2 more times, and still am within hundredths of an inch. I'd reach out to KM Tools for yours, seems like a defect

  • @diziet9868
    @diziet9868 6 місяців тому

    Hey, can we get a video on that tape you’re using? I’ve seen it around but would love to know what you think.

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 6 місяців тому

      I don't think I have enough thoughts to make a whole video for that one. Summary: it's nice having a tape measure with a little screen to record measurements on it, but it's probably not worth what they're charging. I got it for a good bit cheaper through their kickstarter. My only real gripes other than price though are that it's kind of big, and the battery seems to drain a lot faster than I'd expect. Other than that, it works as advertised

    • @ryankim3612
      @ryankim3612 4 місяці тому

      I’m glad ya asked!

  • @mikeoxmaul3849
    @mikeoxmaul3849 6 місяців тому

    Yeah not worth it…… I should buy one and rent it out lol

  • @mikeoxmaul3849
    @mikeoxmaul3849 6 місяців тому

    Would like to get one but it’s 3 month wait with my money….

  • @tacticalskiffs8134
    @tacticalskiffs8134 7 місяців тому

    If you can't find one, like you live in Mombasa, or Canada, just run the sled base (ply and two runners) through the saw, cutting the ply base in half. Then choose one side and align the fence with a square to the side of the kerf. If people think that won't work, I don't know why there is such a market in Woodpecker squares... Once you have one runner, ply base and fence aligned the second half of the base, (ply and one runner) doesn't have anywhere else to go other than perfect.

  • @SaskSteve
    @SaskSteve 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic job! Great video!

  • @xSOVxMUFASA
    @xSOVxMUFASA 7 місяців тому

    Where did you get those magenates? I cant seem to find any good options

    • @Coryswotek
      @Coryswotek 7 місяців тому

      Came to look for the same information!

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 7 місяців тому

      www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D4X0DIA-N52 This is where I got mine!

  • @me12youable
    @me12youable 7 місяців тому

    Did you add a 45 degree bevel to the same sled?

  • @tommyb52
    @tommyb52 7 місяців тому

    A uni-tool for $140 and you then still have to calculate and adjust? Maybe buy a Starrett precision square so you could make the sled and use the square on other projects. Just my 2 cents.

    • @mauricecohen3830
      @mauricecohen3830 9 днів тому

      You missed the point of the tool. You do not need to calculate and adjust. It's dead on the first time. He just went through the calculation process to verify the accuracy.

  • @YTubeSDD
    @YTubeSDD 8 місяців тому

    I like the realism in your project; you wanted to finish it three months earlier than you did. It's more relatable as I'm just finishing a shed I started building a year and a half ago. Nice job, I like the finished product and appreciate getting to see how you correct mistakes.

  • @YTubeSDD
    @YTubeSDD 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for testing out the Jig Square and sharing the building of your crosscut sled 🛷.

  • @richardwadsworth4259
    @richardwadsworth4259 8 місяців тому

    By clamping a scrap to mitersaw or similar saws. You can set fences square. And making special jigs. I could see it as a huge time saver. Allowing me to even make one-time or experimental jigs quickly .

  • @theofarmmanager267
    @theofarmmanager267 8 місяців тому

    It seems more than accurate enough for woodworking. Is it worth its cost? Everyone will have a different answer to that. I guess factors include how often will it be used for any calibration? How tight is money for me at this time? I have bought one - but haven’t got it yet because it’s my calculation for me that I can justify the cost. To me. Over the last 45 years, I have bought many tools, many “you can’t live without this” items. In some ways, the bigger the hype, the more useless the article. I’ve given away most of my unforgivable purchases but there are a few that I keep so that I can remind myself that a fool and his money are soon parted - and also I’d be ashamed to admit to another I had bought it. I don’t put Katz Moses in this category at all. I think he designs very accurate tools and chooses his manufacturer (Hongdui?) carefully to ensure quality. So, the quality of the piece is not a factor for me. Whether it is value for money seems quite individual

  • @michaelnorman5640
    @michaelnorman5640 9 місяців тому

    I wouldn’t mind buying this tool absolutely a great invention but I can’t see that kind of purchase for a couple time uses for the most part! Thanks for sharing my friend looks nice! I’ve definitely thought about it of course more than a couple times lol! Decisions 😂

  • @romanjohnston
    @romanjohnston 9 місяців тому

    I come from a machinist background. I know that woodworking does not require the same level of accuracy, But I will say this. When dialing in my table saw, look to approach that level of accuracy, Why? Because your tool works a lot smoother the more accurate it is. My cheap Rigid contractor table saw cuts like butter because it is dialed in so well. Point being.....while that kind of accuracy is not mandatory, things go a lot smoother the more accurate you are. There is value in that. And sleds while not too expensive to build....the ability to build them quick and VERY accurate and to be reliable for their accuracy....for me there is value in that. Will eventually probably get that tool just for those reasons.

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 9 місяців тому

      Yep, I totally agree that there is value in accuracy. I think it's up to each person to decide where that tradeoff line is, but hey at least the tool works as advertised, so that's nice!

    • @theofarmmanager267
      @theofarmmanager267 5 місяців тому

      Absolutely agree. I’ve been woodworking for over 45 years and think I’ve worked out what matters and what doesn’t. In some parts, accuracy (machinists accuracy) doesn’t matter; for instance the bottom of drawers where you might want the bottom to float in dados. For other, for instance, M&T, accuracy is required. I try to get my machines running as accurately as I can; as accurately as I can measure. I know that blades won’t run true, that wood moves, that temperature affects metal but if I can get the machines and jigs as good as I can, then I take away one part of potential inaccuracy. If you look at the hidden parts of high class antiques - the insides of carcasses, the backs and all the part we aren’t supposed to see, then you’ll see most are as rough as they could be. Why? Because they reserved accuracy for it mattered and not where it doesn’t.

    • @HondoTrailside
      @HondoTrailside 5 місяців тому

      Seriously, you have a machinist background, and you can't think your way around this 5 ways in the first 5 minutes? Call me skeptical. And everyone who says it saves time, had to wait for the thing to arrive.

    • @HondoTrailside
      @HondoTrailside 5 місяців тому

      Though this is subtle, but it is a common mistake to think that woodworking is not at the same level of accuracy as machining. It is a different approach. FWW, back when they had articles had a one pager on how the accuracy levels were basically the same. The simple example being the minuscule metal working level of error that allowed one to build a gap free picture frame.

    • @theofarmmanager267
      @theofarmmanager267 5 місяців тому

      @@HondoTrailside I’m not going to try to be sarcastic or demonstrate superior knowledge - because I’m confident enough not to need that. As I have said, there are times when “accuracy” is required and times when it is not. If you make mitred corners (as in a picture frame) on, for instance, a toppling for an outside container, then you will nice joints for a while but they will open with weather. So, choose what joint to use in order to allow for this movement and understand that wood will move. If you look at picture frames that were made 300, 400, 500 years ago, you will see open gaps in the corners. That is not a sign that the original makers couldn’t make good mitres but rather that the timber used has shrunk over the period. But then again, I’ve only been doing this for 45 years; so what do I know compared to others?

  • @quadmaster96
    @quadmaster96 9 місяців тому

    Time is money... bought this thing at first sight! Can't wait to get it.

  • @jayg6857
    @jayg6857 9 місяців тому

    Why would you build a sled with the kerf already cut? With two separate pieces of plywood for the base, rather than raising the blade through it once you have runners and the formica top in place?

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 9 місяців тому

      The runners were already there, but the honest part about the formica coming later was that I simply got overexcited about trying the jig and didn't think it through! Definitely a fair callout

  • @richardlug6139
    @richardlug6139 9 місяців тому

    It’s one of those jigs if you belonged to a woodworking club or had a few guys close by that could buy it together it would be worth buying otherwise the price point doesn’t seem sensible to me.

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 9 місяців тому

      Yep, or maybe you run a shop where jigs get build and rebuilt often?

    • @richardlug6139
      @richardlug6139 9 місяців тому

      @@imadeathing91 Sue my mindset was thinking as a hobbiest.

  • @ittos90
    @ittos90 9 місяців тому

    A tip I've seen for dovetail bits: If you have a straight bit the same or less than the width of the thinnest part of the dovetail, you can make multiple passes as needed with that until your desired depth. Afterwards, go back with your dovetail bit at the desired depth and it will only need to cut the sides

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 9 місяців тому

      Aw man, where were you a few weeks ago? I needed you!

    • @ittos90
      @ittos90 9 місяців тому

      @@imadeathing91 I was probably wasting time on youtube rather than building things like I should!

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 9 місяців тому

      👀 I wouldn't know anything about that, of course.

  • @amohtash
    @amohtash 9 місяців тому

    if I understand well, you used a 140$ tool to build a 20$ sled... and that is the only thing you can build with it. Hope you make a lot of money with your woodworking products.

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 9 місяців тому

      I WISH plywood was that cheap. It's even worse in reality, I spent $140 to build a sled that also cost almost $100 in materials, so that I can make crosscuts for my mediocre projects. As you can tell, my true strength is my financial decision making

    • @amohtash
      @amohtash 9 місяців тому

      I was just joking. Sorry. Didn't mean any disrespect. I just find tools that are only useful to build one item a little too much for a hobbiest like me. But for a professional like you, time is money. And I understand that with this tool, the building of the sled was very fast. And I'm sure you will find other uses for the gadget as it is a true 90 degree. Sorry again if my comment offended you. I don't comment often on social media.

    • @imadeathing91
      @imadeathing91 9 місяців тому

      @@amohtash it's all good! I was being a bit cheeky in my response too. I flattered you called me a professional though! Definitely still just a hobbiest who's been lucky enough to sink a fair bit of savings onto his tools