Mike, if it’s a tool and I can make use of it, I’ll automatically love it, I am a lover of tools new and old, my dad died a couple of years ago and left me his tools, every so often I thank him, because I find a use for all of them from time to time, he had things I did not and thought I would never need, but he proved me wrong. Keep up the good work, I love your vids.
Really nicely done! Dark finish wouldn't personally be my choice but the form and build of the table give some great ideas! Thanks for taking the time to make this, and loved the shots of the mountains mixed in.
Your video style is very easy to watch. And your craftsmanship is spot on also. It won't be long and the grain in that table is gonna show through. Nice job.
Thank you for no corny music. Well demonstrated video, well documented narrative. Straight to the point. New subscriber because of that !! God Bless you.
It came out lovely, good job. Quick tip from a slipdisc housbuilder/woodworker. After a big slip, I was sure my physical days were over. For a year my back was rubbish, couldn't rip one without getting backpain. . Then a workmate of mine told me to start doing the Plank and side plank every day. Takes me 10 min before shower after work/projects. And strengthening up the core muscles fixed my back and my belief in future and present hard work :) Today if I slack of the rutine I start to feel the issues again so I just keep it going. Try it, I guarantee it will help more than chiropractors. Best Norway TR
Thanks for bringing back the biscuit and for not making obligatory negative comments about sanding. Great Work! No need to apologize for being spot on about John Denver.
I like both new and old. If you are buying a new cabinet saw, I think your a fool if your not getting the saw stop. The older jointers and planers are hard to beat. Hand tools save a lot of time in certain circumstances, but they are very specialized tools that get costly quick. Nice video my friend
I just love all good tools, standing powertools i prefer to buy new if i can afford them but i have bought a lot of used stuff too. Handheld powertools i just buy new, i'm 24 years old and figure that the festool stuff i buy today will last me until i'm 50 years old... i love your channel by the way!
I know taste varies but who the hell could thumbs down, tradesman who are a shade darker green than the hulk? Very nice job. 👍 So glad I subscribed. Good voice over too, the dry humour thrown in makes me chuckle. Thanks for posting.
I’m a full time finish carpenter, I buy used tools. Most of my tools are 20 plus years old. Miter saw, table saw, router, nail guns, etc. I’ve been blessed to find barely used tools. I’ve find the older stuff to be not only less expensive, but much more accurate, easy to adjust, and durable Thought I’d ad. You pretty much have my dream job, in my dream state. 😉
These are indeed some of the best woodworking videos. I think that your method of filming your work - and that efficient apprentice woodworker/human roomba at work as well - and than narrating the video afterward is excellent. Its far more effective - and has I suspect - and is less of a distraction on your workflow that trying to narrate and explain what you are doing when you are doing it. Easier to do one thing at a time, especially when working with power tools, then to explain the how and why later. I find the choices of what tools to use for what tasks, what method of joining two pieces of wood and why the most interesting thing about your videos and those of other experienced woodworkers.
hey mike, i think you are absolutely right about buying used tools, in addition to the lower cost of pro tools, you are helping old professionals to get rid of tools they don't need anymore, and that's noble...
I buy both new and used tools. I am very picky about buying used tools but when I do I usually find I made a good purchase.... like you...I enjoy the stories that go with them. I feel that the person who used it before me, well, had also given me his blessing of his tool
I'm a self employed wood worker. If I can find used tools that are from a good manufacturer and taken good care of i will buy used for my bigger tools like planer and table saw and stuff. But I usually am looking for a very specific make and model so used ones are hard to find. On small tools I like to buy new because their life expectancy is lower and i want to have confidence that the tool wasnt abused.
I like new and used tools. I've never bought any really expensive tools. Just mid grade and some cheap ones. In my line of work(commercial contractor) my tools take quite a beating. I've always made do with what I have. Nice table though. Lots of comments disliking the stain. I like stain and I like natural. All depends on what look you're going for.
Hi Mike, there is no doubt the older tools are more stable and precise, I have a Mikita 10 inch slide compound miter about 12 years and just built a work bench for my grandchildren and it got me again, the long pieces are square cut and the short pieces are a little off because one side of the fence is a little off, my 40 year old tools are right on, amazing seeing you with one of the oldest professions, and great at it, what I mean you understand the art and you care what you are doing!
Nice!!! About the new and used tools... I like new stuff but I would be very happy if I found something that has being working for 100 years and it can still work twice as that!
Jason, I hear you. I am forced to build what people what to buy. Its just the way things go. I hope that tastes change soon and we move to a more natural look. I can dream, right?
On the bright side of that in 75 years when some young whippersnapper decides to refinish it they will strip that finish off and find a stunning table! Well done sir!
I don't mind dark stains when done in the manner you did this table. As you expressed in the video, the grain was allowed to show through-which helps immensely. I mostly appreciate that you didn't flood this with an epoxy coat. Gorgeous work either way. Liked & Sub'd.
Beautiful job Mike! I like new cordless tools but prefer older Stationary tools, I have an old Delta 8 inch jointer and an old 15” planer. My powermatic drill press and table saw are 05 models, I bought all my larger equipment used.
Mike, thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a great video and show your outstanding work. I was looking to build a kitchen tabletop myself (experience level- I know an excellent marine carpenter) and checking out videos when I stumbled on yours. My boys and I were watching this morning and my 4 year old commented "that's a lot of work"..... exactly what I was thinking a few minutes earlier. I also couldn't believe as others have commented that you had to stain it black when you were finished. I too work in an industry where we give them what they want.
Thank you. I have had a great deal of fun making videos so far. Regarding the stain, I wasn't in love with doing it, but I don't think most viewers take into account that this is a table is a very large room. Its only a very small part of the overall look, and if it were left natural, it would have look horrible. Even still, not my first choice, but I just build what people want.
When I look at purchasing tools, I try to find the best value for my intended purposes. Sometimes that’s new and other times it’s used. The return on investment is also important to me where I take into account the costs, accuracy, frequency, and length of ownership. ...and if I start to over-analyze the purchase... I won’t use any of this methodology.
The hard thing about doing anything that looks simple is that you don't have detail work to cover up any mistakes. This was a flawless job, well executed and beautiful end result sir. If you don't mind me asking, how long did this build take from start to finish?
Every big tool I own is used. I buy used high quality tools and then refurb them with new bearings or whatever they need. I totally agree with you. I have a bad back too..so I sympathize.
I like buying new tools, because when i scuff them up, i always remember what i was building with it... makes my tools more personal to me, like a memoire of the journey i had with my tools! Awesome build man! Love the table!
I do professional Millwork installation. mostly commercial high end churches temples ,things of that nature. very large jobs when it comes to tools I prefer tools that I can afford .if I find a tool that is used that's in excellent condition and the caveat being I have to be assured that that tool hadn't been stolen on the account that I have a neighbor who is a cop who told me "if it could be traded for meth it will be "so therefore be careful who you buy them from.
Good point. I always size up the person selling the tools before meeting. If I met with a person who looked strung out, I would walk away from the purchase. Virtually 100% of the time its a fellow woodworker.
Mike, very cool as always with your commentary. Absolutely agree with your opinion of acquiring and using perfectly good ‘old’ tools. I have my uncles adj.square that he was issued during his time during WWII working on some sort of infrastructure rebuild in Europe at the tail end of that war. Totally agree in regards to Leadville ...miss it terribly.
I enjoy new tools but also love using old tools as well. I like to think of the craftsmen and what they were thinking while using the tool. Nice build on the table. Entertaining video!
I’ve bought a few used tools. I bought a jointer and probably spent a week squaring up, sharpening the blades, re-aligning the pulleys, etc. I really like it now, it works really well.
Spring of 1980, my GF, (now wife of 37 years) and I drove out to Colorado to visit UNC at Greeley, where I had been accepted to grad school. We drove straight through, taking shifts. I awoke as she was driving through the eastern plains with the Rockies in the distance, but looking like you could reach out and touch them. At that “wow” moment, the tape deck was playing Poco’s “Good Feeling to Know” and the line “Colorado Mountains, I can see your distant skies. You’re bringin’ a tear…….of joy to my eyes!”
I buy both, just finding a nice old tool worth restoring that’s been treated nice is sometimes a bit of a unicorn 🦄 I was lucky enough to get an industrial 3hp SawStop from someone getting out of woodworking for $1500. Looks brand new now and I love it. I do like restoring and selling machines to and recently rebuilt and repainted an old bandsaw. Was a lot of fun to do!
Here in the UK tools are very expensive so I order my tools from the U.S and have several voltage drop transformers. I wish our timber (lumber) was as inexpensive as well, but it isn't so we are quite inventive. I use Birch Ply but I edge and veneer it to look like the real thing. Love your workshop by the way.
Hello from the other Middle Earth (New Zealand). Loved this build and love old but good tools. I got a lovely old cast iron jointer recently for half the money I would've had to spend on a new cheaper quality model.
Most of my power tools are older Craftsman Cast Iron. 10" Table Saw with extensions, 10" Radial Arm Saw with extensions, 8" Jointer, Floor Standing Drill Press, 12" Band Saw. All were in deplorable condition but all are now refurbished and working as new. I also have many hand tools from my father and grandfather. I picked up a 40's vintage South Bend 9" Engine Lathe which is extremely helpful when making replacement parts for different applications. I hope to pass these tools on to my Grandsons in the near future.
I enjoyed your video, you have great working skills and a really nice shop,your son is a nice touch to your video and hopefully he will follow in your footsteps. As for buying tools, l enjoy new ones because of the opening of a crate and revealing my purchase and assembling the machine. I never seem to find machines that don’t need repair or that are single phase. Keep putting out your video’s.
My area tries to sell used tools for the price of new. So it just makes sense to buy new for me. Although I have purchased two cabinet style table saws used and refurbished them to new. One of which I’m extremely happy with. Currently building my wife an executive style sewing table.
I think the economy is a main driver of used tool pricing. When things were bad, you could pick up any tool for almost nothing. Not so much these days.
I agree, I’m not a professional woodworker by any means but I do try to find the best bang for the buck. I find on some hand or power tools, the old stuff works better than newer tools if restored properly and taken care of. Love the channel by the way, has given me several ideas for my future projects.
I'm with ya. Bang for the buck is what I am after. I look used, compare to new and decide where my money should go. I also find older tools to be constructed better.
Wooow 😎.,. very gooooD and fantastic skills in making dinner table... absolutely Very3 good inventions & good money investments, thanks for sharing.👍👍👍❤️
I've done something similar like this but to a far lesser refined finish and fit. I used a bunch of 2x4 cheap stud lumbers from home depot and made a 32" wide table that's over 4 feet long. It was heavy, sturdy and surprisingly decent looking once I applied 3 coats of polyurethane. Since I laminated the studs together in a vertical orientation i don't think it will ever warp.
new vs. old tools: depends on the tool! If it's a quality tool that has been well taken care of (calibrated well, maintained, etc), it's a no-brainer--buy it! Sometimes, however, it is imperative to just pick up something from a retailer... time constraints usually mandate that move. Wonderful craftsmanship and video--thank you!
Beautiful table Mike, here in France second hand tools are amazing, ( the shop machines are almost always three phase though, it’s a special version of three phase with no neutral/common which took me a while to get my head round, but it is actually perfectly sound theory) my new sliding table saw will arrive this week, I did have a second hand one but getting parts for it proved impossible, so I have gone for a new one this time - can’t wait. I am mainly working with 14 year, air dried French Elm which is sooooooo hard but very beautiful. This week I have to start the milling on my lower staircase - wish me luck! Thanks for the videos they are always a pleasure to watch. I make videos as a profession so I appreciate the value you put into your channel.
I love buying both used and new tools. Most my cheaper tools are bought brand new, but the more expensive ones are either from Craigslist or Facebook marketplace.
Man, just wonderful videos. Superb editing, voice overs, a bit of humor sprinkled in here and there, etc. I am glad I found your videos! Okay, back to binge watching.
I did this to match the rest of the house. The knotty alder added a texture that could not be achieved with other woods, plus it is a great wood to stain dark, because it absorbs stain evenly.
I’ve often regretted buying new tools, but have almost never regretted buying used tools. Some of the tools I purchased for 1/3 of the price had only been used a handful of times. You get way better value for your money. Buying used is also more ecological.
I like tools that do the job that was intended..new or used doesn't matter much, but new sure is nice. Wine taste on a beer budget for me. Love your work!
I love buying used tools for the same reason. Bought a Powermatic 15" planer for 650$ (!!) from a guy in Tombstone, AZ. Perfect working condition. Installed a helical butterhead and its been a beast ever since (granted, the helical butterhead cost me more than the planer but whatever). Bought a 17" Jet 220V bandsaw in great condition for 500$. My used tool-buying has gotten smarter over time. I think when you're starting out, you don't really know what makes a tool good or not. Some used stuff is complete junk, but if you can buy PROFESSIONAL grade tools used, that is the way to go.
Mike, if it’s a tool and I can make use of it, I’ll automatically love it, I am a lover of tools new and old, my dad died a couple of years ago and left me his tools, every so often I thank him, because I find a use for all of them from time to time, he had things I did not and thought I would never need, but he proved me wrong. Keep up the good work, I love your vids.
Thats a good way of looking at it, I think I would agree, useful tools are my favorite.
these videos are some of the best on youtube. no nonsense. no crazy claims. no narcissism. just good old fashioned, highly skilled woodworking
Thank you for the very kind words.
Really nicely done! Dark finish wouldn't personally be my choice but the form and build of the table give some great ideas! Thanks for taking the time to make this, and loved the shots of the mountains mixed in.
Thank you.
Lovely build! Broke my heart when u stained it black!
Thank you.
I have mostly new tools, but in my next life, I plan on having a more vintage quiver. Very nice build sir!
Good stuff, thank you.
Your video style is very easy to watch. And your craftsmanship is spot on also. It won't be long and the grain in that table is gonna show through. Nice job.
Thank you very much.
When skills are a professional career. Well done. Great job and thank you so much for video.
Thank you.
Thank you for no corny music. Well demonstrated video, well documented narrative. Straight to the point. New subscriber because of that !! God Bless you.
Thank you very much. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video.
I buy new tools and used tools. I just like tools (for a girl) Nice video.
It came out lovely, good job.
Quick tip from a slipdisc housbuilder/woodworker.
After a big slip, I was sure my physical days were over. For a year my back was rubbish, couldn't rip one without getting backpain. . Then a workmate of mine told me to start doing the Plank and side plank every day. Takes me 10 min before shower after work/projects.
And strengthening up the core muscles fixed my back and my belief in future and present hard work :) Today if I slack of the rutine I start to feel the issues again so I just keep it going.
Try it, I guarantee it will help more than chiropractors.
Best Norway
TR
Good advice, thank you.
Thanks for bringing back the biscuit and for not making obligatory negative comments about sanding. Great Work! No need to apologize for being spot on about John Denver.
Well said!
I like both new and old. If you are buying a new cabinet saw, I think your a fool if your not getting the saw stop. The older jointers and planers are hard to beat. Hand tools save a lot of time in certain circumstances, but they are very specialized tools that get costly quick. Nice video my friend
Thank you. I agree with every word.
I just love all good tools, standing powertools i prefer to buy new if i can afford them but i have bought a lot of used stuff too. Handheld powertools i just buy new, i'm 24 years old and figure that the festool stuff i buy today will last me until i'm 50 years old... i love your channel by the way!
Thank you. I'm with ya. I'm counting on my Festools to last a long time as well.
I know taste varies but who the hell could thumbs down, tradesman who are a shade darker green than the hulk?
Very nice job. 👍 So glad I subscribed. Good voice over too, the dry humour thrown in makes me chuckle.
Thanks for posting.
As I like to say, different strokes for different folks. Thank you for the kind words.
The under the table paper roll is genius. So simple, yet makes it so easy to create a glue or staining surface. Excellent
Thank you. Its a neat trick for sure.
I’m a full time finish carpenter, I buy used tools. Most of my tools are 20 plus years old. Miter saw, table saw, router, nail guns, etc. I’ve been blessed to find barely used tools. I’ve find the older stuff to be not only less expensive, but much more accurate, easy to adjust, and durable
Thought I’d ad. You pretty much have my dream job, in my dream state. 😉
Thank you, I have worked hard and gotten lucky to get where I'm at. Colorado is a nice place to live.
Mike Farrington how big is your shop? It seems like every shop I’ve ever had ends up being too small.
I don't know exactly how big my shop is, its about 27-2800. This shop is too small for me too. I could easily use another couple thousand square feet.
Whether I buy a new tool or a used tool, it's new to me, and new to me tools are always great.
True, thank you.
Blown away by the quality of your work.
Thank you, thats very kind.
These are indeed some of the best woodworking videos. I think that your method of filming your work - and that efficient apprentice woodworker/human roomba at work as well - and than narrating the video afterward is excellent. Its far more effective - and has I suspect - and is less of a distraction on your workflow that trying to narrate and explain what you are doing when you are doing it. Easier to do one thing at a time, especially when working with power tools, then to explain the how and why later. I find the choices of what tools to use for what tasks, what method of joining two pieces of wood and why the most interesting thing about your videos and those of other experienced woodworkers.
We love Leadville. My wife and I went there from Durango on our way to Denver. Such a gorgeous little town.
Its a great little town.
hey mike, i think you are absolutely right about buying used tools, in addition to the lower cost of pro tools, you are helping old professionals to get rid of tools they don't need anymore, and that's noble...
Thank you. Yes, this is a good way to look at it. I have help several guys get rid of tools prior to retirement.
I buy both new and used tools. I am very picky about buying used tools but when I do I usually find I made a good purchase.... like you...I enjoy the stories that go with them. I feel that the person who used it before me, well, had also given me his blessing of his tool
Thank you. I'm right there with you.
I'm a self employed wood worker. If I can find used tools that are from a good manufacturer and taken good care of i will buy used for my bigger tools like planer and table saw and stuff. But I usually am looking for a very specific make and model so used ones are hard to find. On small tools I like to buy new because their life expectancy is lower and i want to have confidence that the tool wasnt abused.
Thats kind of where I'm at. I have a few tools I want to upgrade, but I just can't seem to find the exact tool I am looking for.
Used tools every time, however they need to be very high quality and been very well looked after.
Agreed, they must be in good, well cared for condition.
And of course easy to maintain and accessible replacement parts
I like new and used tools. I've never bought any really expensive tools. Just mid grade and some cheap ones. In my line of work(commercial contractor) my tools take quite a beating. I've always made do with what I have. Nice table though. Lots of comments disliking the stain. I like stain and I like natural. All depends on what look you're going for.
Thank you. I'm with you, natural and stain can both look good depending on the surroundings.
Hi Mike, there is no doubt the older tools are more stable and precise, I have a Mikita 10 inch slide compound miter about 12 years and just built a work bench for my grandchildren and it got me again, the long pieces are square cut and the short pieces are a little off because one side of the fence is a little off, my 40 year old tools are right on, amazing seeing you with one of the oldest professions, and great at it, what I mean you understand the art and you care what you are doing!
Thank you very much. I do my best, and I keep working to get better.
Nice!!! About the new and used tools... I like new stuff but I would be very happy if I found something that has being working for 100 years and it can still work twice as that!
Thank you.
Wow, it was so lovely ... and then they made you stain it. I wept.
Jason, I hear you. I am forced to build what people what to buy. Its just the way things go. I hope that tastes change soon and we move to a more natural look. I can dream, right?
On the bright side of that in 75 years when some young whippersnapper decides to refinish it they will strip that finish off and find a stunning table! Well done sir!
I don't mind dark stains when done in the manner you did this table. As you expressed in the video, the grain was allowed to show through-which helps immensely. I mostly appreciate that you didn't flood this with an epoxy coat.
Gorgeous work either way. Liked & Sub'd.
Mike Farrington uh
Lovely work !! Inspirational
love Leadville. climbed Mt Elbert two summers ago
Great place. I would love to summit one or two of the peaks around here.
Beautiful job Mike!
I like new cordless tools but prefer older Stationary tools, I have an old Delta 8 inch jointer and an old 15” planer.
My powermatic drill press and table saw are 05 models, I bought all my larger equipment used.
Thank you, Yes, new cordless is the only way to go!
Mike, thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a great video and show your outstanding work. I was looking to build a kitchen tabletop myself (experience level- I know an excellent marine carpenter) and checking out videos when I stumbled on yours. My boys and I were watching this morning and my 4 year old commented "that's a lot of work"..... exactly what I was thinking a few minutes earlier. I also couldn't believe as others have commented that you had to stain it black when you were finished. I too work in an industry where we give them what they want.
Thank you. I have had a great deal of fun making videos so far. Regarding the stain, I wasn't in love with doing it, but I don't think most viewers take into account that this is a table is a very large room. Its only a very small part of the overall look, and if it were left natural, it would have look horrible. Even still, not my first choice, but I just build what people want.
You Sir are a True Craftsman. I enjoy your videos. Very peaceful to watch
Thank you very much.
When I look at purchasing tools, I try to find the best value for my intended purposes. Sometimes that’s new and other times it’s used. The return on investment is also important to me where I take into account the costs, accuracy, frequency, and length of ownership. ...and if I start to over-analyze the purchase... I won’t use any of this methodology.
I suffer from over thinking as well sometimes.
Very nice work Mike!
Thank you.
The hard thing about doing anything that looks simple is that you don't have detail work to cover up any mistakes. This was a flawless job, well executed and beautiful end result sir. If you don't mind me asking, how long did this build take from start to finish?
Every big tool I own is used. I buy used high quality tools and then refurb them with new bearings or whatever they need. I totally agree with you. I have a bad back too..so I sympathize.
I'm right there with you. I have no problem putting new belts or bearings on a super high quality tool. Totally worth the time.
I like buying new tools, because when i scuff them up, i always remember what i was building with it... makes my tools more personal to me, like a memoire of the journey i had with my tools! Awesome build man! Love the table!
Thats really cool. I hadn't looked at it that way. Thank you.
I do professional Millwork installation. mostly commercial high end churches temples ,things of that nature. very large jobs when it comes to tools I prefer tools that I can afford .if I find a tool that is used that's in excellent condition and the caveat being I have to be assured that that tool hadn't been stolen on the account that I have a neighbor who is a cop who told me "if it could be traded for meth it will be "so therefore be careful who you buy them from.
Good point. I always size up the person selling the tools before meeting. If I met with a person who looked strung out, I would walk away from the purchase. Virtually 100% of the time its a fellow woodworker.
"Client requested alder specifically to match the rest of the woodwork". "Client also requested that the alder is stained jet black".
The end result is not jet black, the grain and knots show through. This doesn't show well on camera.
I thought the exact same thing lol
Clients do be doin’ that
Yeah…I was a bit puzzled by that also. But after reading some comments, I now understand. Nice one.
Mike, very cool as always with your commentary. Absolutely agree with your opinion of acquiring and using perfectly good ‘old’ tools. I have my uncles adj.square that he was issued during his time during WWII working on some sort of infrastructure rebuild in Europe at the tail end of that war. Totally agree in regards to Leadville ...miss it terribly.
Thank you very much. Thats great you know the history of your square, really cool.
I learn so much from watching your videos! Like having the Shop Apprentice at beginning and end , He will cherish these clips down the road.
Thank you.
"would you like cheese with that wine?" lmao Imma use that some day
Ha! Thats a good one.
I enjoy new tools but also love using old tools as well. I like to think of the craftsmen and what they were thinking while using the tool. Nice build on the table. Entertaining video!
Thank you. I'm with ya.
I’ve bought a few used tools. I bought a jointer and probably spent a week squaring up, sharpening the blades, re-aligning the pulleys, etc. I really like it now, it works really well.
Thank you. Often times, tools just need a good cleaning and truing, after that they run great.
Spring of 1980, my GF, (now wife of 37 years) and I drove out to Colorado to visit UNC at Greeley, where I had been accepted to grad school. We drove straight through, taking shifts. I awoke as she was driving through the eastern plains with the Rockies in the distance, but looking like you could reach out and touch them. At that “wow” moment, the tape deck was playing Poco’s “Good Feeling to Know” and the line “Colorado Mountains, I can see your distant skies. You’re bringin’ a tear…….of joy to my eyes!”
Love it, thanks for sharing.
Well done!! Came out prefect...love the plain style look. Its So beautiful. Thank you, for sharing your gifted talent that you do so well.
Thank you so much!
That wood is GORGEOUS!!!! Watching this video was so amazing and I thank you for bringing us along.
Thank you very much.
Absolutely Remarkable Carpenter, Love the old school tools.Great Piece ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for the kind words.
True woodworking at it's finest. Aww that boo boo, the ending melted my heart 😊😍
Thank you.
thanks for sharing, it was so beautiful without the black stain, I like your workshop it is so beautiful
Thank you.
Amazing!! I like new and old tools..there's so many tools and methods to get the same result it's fascinating to me.
Thank you Jim. I agree, there is so much to learn and all of it is interesting.
alot of people hate on the black stain, but it the right house setting that table will look baller. good job
Agreed. Its not for me, but it fit it when it was set in the home.
02:54 I call it _big papa_
07:28 _used tools_ are absolutely okay when they *work* . I bought a STANLEY hand plane on ebay - and I love it.
Thank you.
I buy both, just finding a nice old tool worth restoring that’s been treated nice is sometimes a bit of a unicorn 🦄 I was lucky enough to get an industrial 3hp SawStop from someone getting out of woodworking for $1500. Looks brand new now and I love it. I do like restoring and selling machines to and recently rebuilt and repainted an old bandsaw. Was a lot of fun to do!
Thanks for sharing!
I love tools, old tools are the best!!
I agree.
Used Tools Are My Choice. Nice Table. Good Old Alaskan Alder.
Thank you.
Beautiful table I wish I had the skill level that you have. Very enjoyable post including the images of the Rocky Mountains. Thanks for posting.
Thank you very much.
Gorgeous table! I am impressed!
Thank you.
Here in the UK tools are very expensive so I order my tools from the U.S and have several voltage drop transformers. I wish our timber (lumber) was as inexpensive as well, but it isn't so we are quite inventive. I use Birch Ply but I edge and veneer it to look like the real thing. Love your workshop by the way.
Thank you.
Hello from the other Middle Earth (New Zealand). Loved this build and love old but good tools. I got a lovely old cast iron jointer recently for half the money I would've had to spend on a new cheaper quality model.
There is nothing like old cast iron. I have never been to New Zealand, I hope to visit some day.
Most of my power tools are older Craftsman Cast Iron. 10" Table Saw with extensions, 10" Radial Arm Saw with extensions, 8" Jointer, Floor Standing Drill Press, 12" Band Saw. All were in deplorable condition but all are now refurbished and working as new. I also have many hand tools from my father and grandfather. I picked up a 40's vintage South Bend 9" Engine Lathe which is extremely helpful when making replacement parts for different applications. I hope to pass these tools on to my Grandsons in the near future.
You have me at old cast iron. Good stuff.
I enjoyed your video, you have great working skills and a really nice shop,your son is a nice touch to your video and hopefully he will follow in your footsteps. As for buying tools, l enjoy new ones because of the opening of a crate and revealing my purchase and assembling the machine. I never seem to find machines that don’t need repair or that are single phase. Keep putting out your video’s.
Thank you very much.
My area tries to sell used tools for the price of new. So it just makes sense to buy new for me. Although I have purchased two cabinet style table saws used and refurbished them to new. One of which I’m extremely happy with. Currently building my wife an executive style sewing table.
I think the economy is a main driver of used tool pricing. When things were bad, you could pick up any tool for almost nothing. Not so much these days.
I agree, I’m not a professional woodworker by any means but I do try to find the best bang for the buck. I find on some hand or power tools, the old stuff works better than newer tools if restored properly and taken care of. Love the channel by the way, has given me several ideas for my future projects.
I'm with ya. Bang for the buck is what I am after. I look used, compare to new and decide where my money should go. I also find older tools to be constructed better.
Of course there's a charm to any used tool that has a quality and history.
Agreed.
Very nice video. Been to Leadville several times and it's a beautiful town. Wife and I loved walking around town.
Thank you. Agreed its a very nice place to walk around.
Wow! Beautiful! I myself would use that as a computer table. Really looks sturdy. Love it Mike.
Thank you very much.
Old tools have great character....They are time tested and far better made then the new tools..I just love the feel of an Old tool in the hand.
I'm with ya.
That was a beautiful build. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.
Hey, thanks!
Wooow 😎.,. very gooooD and fantastic skills in making dinner table... absolutely Very3 good inventions & good money investments, thanks for sharing.👍👍👍❤️
Thank you.
Mike, great videos. Learning a lot from you. Will be building my first custom table in 2021. Thanks much
Best of luck!
Simply beautiful
This is a dying table of my dream
Very simple but very rich looking
Than you very much.
Σας ευχαριστώ θερμότατα. Να είστε πάντα καλά και να συνεχίσετε να φτιάχνετε τέτοια κομψοτεχνήματα !
Thank you.
Nice to see that your teaching your little Apprentice to follow in your shoes. I hope you pay him with some love and attention.
Its great to have him around, I show him how to do little things here and there, and yes, I pay him with every ounce of my being.
Beautiful skills. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, my pleasure.
I've done something similar like this but to a far lesser refined finish and fit. I used a bunch of 2x4 cheap stud lumbers from home depot and made a 32" wide table that's over 4 feet long. It was heavy, sturdy and surprisingly decent looking once I applied 3 coats of polyurethane. Since I laminated the studs together in a vertical orientation i don't think it will ever warp.
Sounds like a very nice table.
new vs. old tools: depends on the tool! If it's a quality tool that has been well taken care of (calibrated well, maintained, etc), it's a no-brainer--buy it! Sometimes, however, it is imperative to just pick up something from a retailer... time constraints usually mandate that move.
Wonderful craftsmanship and video--thank you!
Thank you. I'm with ya.
Beautiful table Mike, here in France second hand tools are amazing, ( the shop machines are almost always three phase though, it’s a special version of three phase with no neutral/common which took me a while to get my head round, but it is actually perfectly sound theory) my new sliding table saw will arrive this week, I did have a second hand one but getting parts for it proved impossible, so I have gone for a new one this time - can’t wait. I am mainly working with 14 year, air dried French Elm which is sooooooo hard but very beautiful. This week I have to start the milling on my lower staircase - wish me luck! Thanks for the videos they are always a pleasure to watch. I make videos as a profession so I appreciate the value you put into your channel.
Sounds like you have a nice setup. Most of my bigger tools are 3 phase as well. I use a phase converter to bring in the 3 phase. Thank you.
I love buying both used and new tools. Most my cheaper tools are bought brand new, but the more expensive ones are either from Craigslist or Facebook marketplace.
Thank you. Same here.
I like the history of older tools
Thank you. I'm with ya.
Man, just wonderful videos. Superb editing, voice overs, a bit of humor sprinkled in here and there, etc. I am glad I found your videos! Okay, back to binge watching.
Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching.
Thanks Mike! I've always enjoyed your works.
Thank you very much.
Oh and one more thing I really like the Harbor Freight clamps in your video
I like those clamps as well. For the money they work really well.
amazing woodworking and photography :-), cheers!
Thank you! Cheers!
You are an awesome craftsman
Thank you.
I don't buy tools. But you made me smile with your reasons for buying used tools.
Ha! Thanks Andi. Nothing quite like old tools.
Wow, man. Outstanding work.
Thank you.
You're a craftsman, and an utter pleasure to watch.
Thank you very much.
What an amazing finished product. Love it .
Thank you.
Totally agree with other comments on staining such a lovely table. Did make me wonder why it "had to aspen" when it was going to be stained.
I did this to match the rest of the house. The knotty alder added a texture that could not be achieved with other woods, plus it is a great wood to stain dark, because it absorbs stain evenly.
You make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you.
Another great build Mike
Thank you.
Funny to see how 'old' tools live for years is a hands of a good woodworker comparing to 'new' tools falling apart after a season ...
Typically old stuff was made better, if it wasn't it has long fallen apart.
Love buying both used and new for sure.
I'm with ya.
New tools. Tools are my adult toys so i like researching them and finally getting that new tool smell and initial run.
Thank you. Researching for tools is always fun.
Beautiful. You've inspired me to replicate your base design. Great work!
Thank you. Good luck with your project.
I love my hundred year old bench planes and hand saws that were handed down to me more than any tools i own.
If kept in good shape, they are some of the best.
I’ve often regretted buying new tools, but have almost never regretted buying used tools.
Some of the tools I purchased for 1/3 of the price had only been used a handful of times.
You get way better value for your money.
Buying used is also more ecological.
I'm right there with ya.
I agree about Rocky Mountain High. I'm from the other side of the rockies about 30 miles north of Denver.
Its a great place to live.
Really nice job. I go for old tools myself and rebuild them. I do have a modern drop saw like yours
Love me some old tools. Thank you.
I like tools that do the job that was intended..new or used doesn't matter much, but new sure is nice. Wine taste on a beer budget for me.
Love your work!
I'm with ya.
I love buying used tools for the same reason. Bought a Powermatic 15" planer for 650$ (!!) from a guy in Tombstone, AZ. Perfect working condition. Installed a helical butterhead and its been a beast ever since (granted, the helical butterhead cost me more than the planer but whatever). Bought a 17" Jet 220V bandsaw in great condition for 500$. My used tool-buying has gotten smarter over time. I think when you're starting out, you don't really know what makes a tool good or not. Some used stuff is complete junk, but if you can buy PROFESSIONAL grade tools used, that is the way to go.
There is a skill to buying used, but once understood, its a great way to get good deals.
Great job mike👏🏻! but they that really I love it is the view of the mountains and the rain falling .
Thank you. The mountains are inspiring.