I used to watch the New Yankee Workshop as a kid to marvel at Norm’s technique, shop, and tools. Mike, I think you may be the 21st century Norm Abrams.
I've been a carpenter for 20 + years starting out rough framing and made my way into trim and I'm here to tell you that you're the best I've ever seen do it just saw one of you're videos today and plan on watching the rest , I will be a forever subscriber! Very Very nice work
And the 2020 Award for Best Deadpan Humor in a Woodworking Video goes to..... Mike Farrington!!!!! Congrats man, I always get a chuckle out of your videos.
This gentleman is not only a great craftsman but a stand-up guy. I bought a double taper disc from him and had some issues with UPS. He ironed that out right away.
Another great project perfectly executed. The size, spacing, proportions, and fit of the moldings really work to give the project the look of an old master! You're getting the hang of this woodworking game. Mackintosh would approve.
Thank you. Funny you should mention Mackintosh, who happens to be one of my very favorites, I am considering building a small table based on one of his designs.
Great looking San Diego style mantel. I worked for my dad's stair company in North County in the 80s and early 90s. We built nearly identical mantels for every 3rd or 4th project. Although, back then they would be solid oak 75% of the time. They are definitely fun to make.
Very smart, our grandmother must have been friends. Glad to see you videoing your work, always take a minute and play with your children, they grow up to fast, later.
I've watched this video several times. I built a mantle for a friend of mine. Although it was nothing like this, I learned a lot from watching this video. The funny thing is that I've incorporated many of the techniques shown here, but not realizing where I learned them until I watched the video again. Mike, you deserve a lot of credit for my wood working improvement... and my dry sarcasm.
Just discovered your channel yesterday and I've already picked up so many useful tips and lessons as well as providing me a great deal of entertainment - thank you
Great build, Mike. I always like the way you can take a fussy build and simplify it for us along with adding your humor. Take good care of the little ones. Bill
Dude, I really enjoyed watching your video. I'm a smoothe jazz musician and my music teacher reccomended I watch interviews of many other musicians to learn from them. the reason I especially appreciated your video is because you let us know that we lost eddie van Halen. I really enjoyed his interviews. Your mantle video is a huge help to this wood working novice. JD Jones Toledo ohio 🙂👍
Mike, I've learned so much from yourself and Richard for DFW crown over the years. In the final stages of my fireplace install with mantle and surround and two story accent wall. The DT sanding disc is a game changer for joints. Though I am not a pro, I wanted to leave you my pro tip. When filling nail holes, get a medicine syringe, the kind you'd give ibuprofen to the Shop Apprintcess. Fill it up with nail filler, I use famowood. It makes filling quick, precise, easy and really cuts down on the sanding and mess and uses less product. Thanks again for all the great content over the years.
Thank you. I don't talk price in the UA-cam comments section, it wouldn't be fair to the customer. If you would like a bid, send me an email via my website.
man! i love watching your videos and how you explain everything in detail and having the kids in the videos too makes me smile, keep it up!!! from Australia
Mike great vid as usual. Pro tip for you, take out your nifty dremel and cut all those ribs off your blade guard except for the first, middle and last one. Guard stays in place, and your vision is now awesome...
One reason I love your channel is because it's the perfect mix of OCD and sarcasm, just like me. I really need one of those v-groove flush trim bits *SANTA*.
Wow Mike!!! Once again you have shared a wonderful video. I am especially thankful for the lesson you shared on spray finish. I really needed to see that aspect of the build. Thanks so much for your your great teaching I truly appreciate all you do.
@@MikeFarrington I’m so glad you didn’t.. there’s not a lot of good information on spraying paint finishes..Most people like to show the build aspect but the finishing part is what makes the peace and most people never show that so I’m so happy you did
@@gregroberts875 I have wanted to do a video on spray finishing, but I just haven't had the time. Honestly, I have yet to see any one really do a good video on the subject.
really appreciate all the projects you have done... technics are essential addition and very useful to anybody's arsenal who loves woodworking... well done Cabinet Czar...!!!
Nice timing. Tomorrow I’m installing a very simple mantle in my granddaughter’s apartment. Nothing as grand as this but still fun. I aspire to one day doing work like this😀
Fantastic job. Great detail work. I think I need a separate video just on how to figure out, set up and cut those perfectly fit compound miter cuts. I always learn something from your videos. Very nice shop apprentice.
Nice build. I really enjoy all the moldings as well. I always said moldings is an art mort than skill. Keep putting out these videos Norm. I mean Mike!
Great craftsmanship, you made a daunting project look easy. I found your Chanel today and I thought your commentary was insightful yet light hearted and fun, it reminds me of the UA-cam channel Binging with Babish from the hairstyle and beard to the well timed humor just with sawdust instead of herbs. Keep up the good work and can’t wait to see more to come.
Fantastic build and video. Been looking for a mantle build and one from one of my favorite UA-cam carpenters was just icing on the cake. Stop making me wait for your next video and get on it!
@@MikeFarrington Here's a question you may be able to help with; I am building a media rack out of MDF (to house our home theater gear), and I want the paint to be hard, not sticky. It just so happens that you recommend a product in this build. Do you know if it can be tinted to a dark color (red, blue, or black), or... is there a better product for that type of application?
@@TheCHRISCaPWN I think it can be tinted super dark, but the paint store needs to carry the "dark base" version. Find a local Benjamin Moore paint store and call them up. The other option would be an oil based enamel, Homie Depot sells some, but you will be limited on colors.
@@MikeFarrington Alright, I've got a few store near me to check with. Thanks for the help! Looking forward to your next song recommendation. 😉 (By the way, I have loved Live since the 90's, but now every time a song from Throwing Copper comes up in my Playlist I think of you and your recommendation segment. A solid choice, indeed. 👍)
Beautiful build. Reminds me of one I built at home 30+ years ago. No power tools, no spray, no MDF, but much smaller. In its way it looked good, but not as good, clean & strong as yours
Great job Mike always a super pro you are! I am a finish contractor in the commi State of Calif however I am in Northern Ca which is the diff of where you are and Co Springs:) Anyway I show your work often & say you want that ? Let me see if I can finds plans! So it’s you Spencer Lewis, Katz, that is a very small group! There R others but your my go to pro for cabinets , mantels & trim!
That’s Great my son lives there! In fact like you he loves it so much he now lives in the High Timber near the Oregon Border in a very tiny town ? You live in Co., so big difference. Anyway thank you for the content never should hv brought up how poorly Ca is now gov. Really matters not my apologies . Nice little family great shop. I watched you rebuild the bandsaw nice job chk out the one Andy Rawls rebuilt an old Oliver with a 36” table?
The MIGHTY BISCUIT has shown it's fabulous face once again! Thanks to your love for this method of joinery, I have dusted off my old biscuit joiner and have incorporated it in my last few projects 💪. Keep em coming Mike!
Mike, nice work. Nice to see the disc on the job, I find I use mine so much I am considering keeping my current table saw around so I can leave the disc on it. Once in my new shop there is a new table saw in my future.
I used to watch the New Yankee Workshop as a kid to marvel at Norm’s technique, shop, and tools. Mike, I think you may be the 21st century Norm Abrams.
Thank you. That is the best compliment I can receive. I grew up watching Norm as well.
Norm taught me what i know too. Loved the NYW
@@chriswebb810 He's a great teacher.
I used to love that program.
@@johngunning2123 It taught me everything I know about watching other people have really cool tools! lol
I've been a carpenter for 20 + years starting out rough framing and made my way into trim and I'm here to tell you that you're the best I've ever seen do it just saw one of you're videos today and plan on watching the rest , I will be a forever subscriber! Very Very nice work
Thank you. Coming from a fellow pro, that is great to hear.
God, it's so refreshing to meet a guy who also never makes mistakes! I was starting to think I was the only one. Fantastic, as always.
Ha! Thank you. We are few and far between.
😂My dad says, "I've only ever made one mistake. It was that time when I thought I had made a mistake but then I realized I hadn't." 😁
And the 2020 Award for Best Deadpan Humor in a Woodworking Video goes to..... Mike Farrington!!!!! Congrats man, I always get a chuckle out of your videos.
Ha! Thank you.
"I've never needed to do that either"...Love it, and the mantle is absolutely stunning! Love watching you work sir!
Ha! Thank you.
Wow I wish I know a professional master carpenter like you. This is my idea of perfection which rarely exists in the UK
Wow, thanks
Always something amazing when Mike drops a new video. Thanks for taking the time to make us all smart(er).
Thank you very much.
This gentleman is not only a great craftsman but a stand-up guy. I bought a double taper disc from him and had some issues with UPS. He ironed that out right away.
Thank you James.
I’ve missed listening to your hypnotic narration... great video as always, hope you and the family are doing ok. 👍👏
Thank you.
I built a fireplace mantle for electric fireplace and tv enclosure based on your Video! awesome work Mike,!! My family loves it!
That is awesome!
Very nice job, your shop assistant is very cute, must take after her mother.
Ha! She does. I laughed out loud when I read this. Great comment.
I do appreciate a carpenter whose every cut is right first time. ;)
Thank you.
Who knew building a fireplace mantel could be so entertaining! Looks beautiful! Welcome back, we missed you!
Thank you. Great to be back.
Grandma was right - it DOES look smart! Great work, as always. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you.
Another great project perfectly executed. The size, spacing, proportions, and fit of the moldings really work to give the project the look of an old master! You're getting the hang of this woodworking game. Mackintosh would approve.
Thank you. Funny you should mention Mackintosh, who happens to be one of my very favorites, I am considering building a small table based on one of his designs.
I hope the shop apprentice is well. Nice to see the new shop apprentice princess 👍😎
Thank you. They are both doing well.
Great looking San Diego style mantel. I worked for my dad's stair company in North County in the 80s and early 90s. We built nearly identical mantels for every 3rd or 4th project. Although, back then they would be solid oak 75% of the time. They are definitely fun to make.
Same here, I have probably done 50 just like this one. From Chula Vista to sound Orange County.
Very smart, our grandmother must have been friends. Glad to see you videoing your work, always take a minute and play with your children, they grow up to fast, later.
Ha! Thank you, will do.
You sir are a craftsman of the highest quality thank you 😊
Wow, thank you!
Nicely done. Your humor is as good as your craftsmenship!
Thank you.
THAT. . . is, once again, SUPERB WORK!!!!!!!
Thank you Mark.
it's good to see someone who doesn't demonise the use of biscuits and pocket screws.
Both are important for millwork projects.
I think I speak for everyone when I say: You're a badass. Love the Zelda shirt.
Thank you. Zelda was one of my favorite games. Brought back memories when I saw the shirt on the rack.
That V groove tip is top tier
Thank you. That is a good one.
Can’t wait to see the rest of the build! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Great video. So glad I found your channel !
Thank you.
I've watched this video several times. I built a mantle for a friend of mine. Although it was nothing like this, I learned a lot from watching this video.
The funny thing is that I've incorporated many of the techniques shown here, but not realizing where I learned them until I watched the video again.
Mike, you deserve a lot of credit for my wood working improvement... and my dry sarcasm.
Thank you very much. This is a great compliment.
More likely “for the other contractors to come mess up my work” in my experience haha!
Ha! I didn't want to say that.
Just discovered your channel yesterday and I've already picked up so many useful tips and lessons as well as providing me a great deal of entertainment - thank you
Great to hear!
Its ok if you’re into that perfection thing.
Ha! Thank you.
Crisp and sharp clean lines and edges in your designs produce a classic and handsome mantel that is understated yet timeless. Good work as always.
Thank you very much.
“While their name implies they’re worth nothing, their number one in my heart” 🤣
Ha!
Great build, Mike. I always like the way you can take a fussy build and simplify it for us along with adding your humor. Take good care of the little ones.
Bill
Thank you. Will do.
"I'm mike farrington and welcome to my shop, AKA The Board Room", I missed that at the beginning.
Seriously....you're slipping Farrington.
Ha! Sorry about that. I get that sorted for next video.
Dude, I really enjoyed watching your video. I'm a smoothe jazz musician and my music teacher reccomended I watch interviews of many other musicians to learn from them. the reason I especially appreciated your video is because you let us know that we lost eddie van Halen. I really enjoyed his interviews. Your mantle video is a huge help to this wood working novice.
JD Jones Toledo ohio 🙂👍
That's awesome!
COOL !!!
Awesome job
Thanks guys.
You are awesome dude. It’s rare to see someone that really knows what’s he is doing.
That mantle is perfect!!
Thank you very much.
It really should have been "The Shop Apprincess". Missed opportunity there.
I thought he did say that??
Yup, that's what I tried to say.
@@MikeFarrington Yeah, I caught that later when you actually said it. LOL
Nice work, btw! Looks great!
@@dgoddard Thank you.
Mike, I've learned so much from yourself and Richard for DFW crown over the years. In the final stages of my fireplace install with mantle and surround and two story accent wall. The DT sanding disc is a game changer for joints. Though I am not a pro, I wanted to leave you my pro tip. When filling nail holes, get a medicine syringe, the kind you'd give ibuprofen to the Shop Apprintcess. Fill it up with nail filler, I use famowood. It makes filling quick, precise, easy and really cuts down on the sanding and mess and uses less product. Thanks again for all the great content over the years.
Thank you. That is a very good tip. Thank you for sharing.
Honestly thought you’d go with “Miter Clamp” for the heavy metal band name there.
Ha! Maybe that will be the title of our first album.
There are two shows I get excited about when I see a new one pop up...This Old House and Mike Farrington! Thanks for the video (s) !
Thats the highest compliment I could receive.
I'll watch anything with Tom Silva in it!
Nice! How much would one of these cost?
Thank you. I don't talk price in the UA-cam comments section, it wouldn't be fair to the customer. If you would like a bid, send me an email via my website.
Your craftsmanship is amazing.
Thank you.
0:50 i think somebody has a clamping problem. You know, the 1st step is admitting to yourself, your addicted to clamps
Yes, I do have a problem...
Ahh a Mike Farrington video. I am at peace in this chaotic world. Awesome video, as usual
Thank you very much.
If I ever start a metal band its going to be called "Guillotine Discharge"
Ha! I'll open for you.
Wow! You are so smart. I wish I could learn what you do. Looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you 🤗
0:55... needs more clamps
Ha! You can never have enough clamps.
I really ❤️ your carpenter work, and your calming voice...
Thank you.
A appreciate your precision and quality of your work, and wish I had a shop like this.
Thank you very much!
man! i love watching your videos and how you explain everything in detail and having the kids in the videos too makes me smile, keep it up!!! from Australia
Glad you like them!
And the main man is back. Don’t leave it so long next time Mike. Another master class from the woodworking messiah. Great work pal 👍🏻
Thank you very much. I'll try to be around more.
Mike, you are the "Biscuit Samurai"! keep up the good work.
I like that, thank you.
Mike great vid as usual. Pro tip for you, take out your nifty dremel and cut all those ribs off your blade guard except for the first, middle and last one. Guard stays in place, and your vision is now awesome...
Thank you. Good tip.
One reason I love your channel is because it's the perfect mix of OCD and sarcasm, just like me. I really need one of those v-groove flush trim bits *SANTA*.
Thank you. The v groove bits are really cool.
Stunning. This will be an invaluable resources in about two months when I tackle my first commissioned mantle.
Thank you. Good luck. Keep me updated on how it goes.
You sir, are the Jedi Master of moulding! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. That is a great compliment to receive.
Details are FLAWLESS !!!!!
Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful work. Love the care to detail and your shop set up is on point! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
You seem like your do your work and do it at a high level too!
Beautiful project and video. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you. I don't know what level I'm at, but I do enjoy my work.
Wow Mike!!! Once again you have shared a wonderful video. I am especially thankful for the lesson you shared on spray finish. I really needed to see that aspect of the build. Thanks so much for your your great teaching I truly appreciate all you do.
Thank you. Great to hear you like the spray finish part. I almost cut that out.
@@MikeFarrington I’m so glad you didn’t.. there’s not a lot of good information on spraying paint finishes..Most people like to show the build aspect but the finishing part is what makes the peace and most people never show that so I’m so happy you did
@@gregroberts875 I have wanted to do a video on spray finishing, but I just haven't had the time. Honestly, I have yet to see any one really do a good video on the subject.
Whomever put thumbs down has never built anything in there life. Great job brother
Thank you.
that pro tip about the v groove flush trim bit.. i can't wait to use that!
Glad it was helpful!
everything job you do is clean and nice and you have a large shop very nice too
Thank you.
wow, you have everything in your workshop. im impressed!
Best mantel build I’ve seen yet
Thank you Sam.
Mr Farrington
Great job and great job on the spray technique.
Your shop princess is a cutie
Thank you and thank you.
really appreciate all the projects you have done... technics are essential addition and very useful to anybody's arsenal who loves woodworking... well done Cabinet Czar...!!!
Thank you very much.
Always a good day when a new Mike Farmington video comes out!
Thank you.
Holy cow, that flush trim bit is awesome. Now I gotta get one! Good to see you back in action.
Thank you. Its a useful bit for sure.
great work...like the attention to detail and accuracy...Engineers are great woodworkers...LOL
Thanks 👍
Nice timing. Tomorrow I’m installing a very simple mantle in my granddaughter’s apartment. Nothing as grand as this but still fun.
I aspire to one day doing work like this😀
Thank you, good luck.
Thank you for the detail on the mountain spring water versus the desert oasis water when thinning paint. That cleared up a lot for me
Good to hear. Ha!
Fantastic job. Great detail work. I think I need a separate video just on how to figure out, set up and cut those perfectly fit compound miter cuts. I always learn something from your videos. Very nice shop apprentice.
Thank you. I will be doing a crown molding video soon.
Mr Farrington let me tell you how good it is to see u back putting content out. Always make time to watch your videos. Looks great!👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you very much.
Love the tip about using a v-groove router bit on MDF butt joints.
That is a cool tip for sure.
Hi Mike- nice- can't get enough these projects- I learn something new every time!
Thank you.
Always a treat when a new vid appears. Excellent work and adorable apprentice!
Thank you very much.
Great build! Incredible craftsmanship. Even better narration.
Thank you very much!
Great to see you back. Very nice project, and like always, I learned a trick or two. Thanks.
Thanks Chuck.
Nice build. I really enjoy all the moldings as well. I always said moldings is an art mort than skill. Keep putting out these videos Norm. I mean Mike!
Thank you. To have my name mentioned in the same sentence as Norm is a high compliment.
I like to say something but I have no words but it looks smart!!!
Thank you.
Your precision is divine ! Stunning.
Thank you.
I used to work at a winery (for fun) and said if I ever started a band I would call it "Crushing Merlot". Nice work!
Crushing Merlot, great band name. Ha!
im amazed how you dont have more followers, right up there with the best on YT easily. everything always looks so polished and professional.
Thank you. That is very nice to say.
I built a similar mantle recently but I made the two uprights into cabinets with seamless doors, so you can’t tell they open. Great video.
Thank you. Thats cool. I have done that on a few mantels as well. Its a neat feature for sure.
It's Friday afternoon and I'm watching Farrington and enjoying PB filled pretzels. Does life get better??
PB pretzels make everything better.
Great craftsmanship, you made a daunting project look easy. I found your Chanel today and I thought your commentary was insightful yet light hearted and fun, it reminds me of the UA-cam channel Binging with Babish from the hairstyle and beard to the well timed humor just with sawdust instead of herbs. Keep up the good work and can’t wait to see more to come.
Thank you. Babish is a cool dude, I like his channel.
Fantastic build and video. Been looking for a mantle build and one from one of my favorite UA-cam carpenters was just icing on the cake. Stop making me wait for your next video and get on it!
Thank you. I'll try to get more videos out.
beautiful job and I really like the French cleat attachment. clean and simple
Thank you.
GOOD LAWD, that looks so impressive! Another job well done. Kudos to you!
Thanks Chris.
@@MikeFarrington Here's a question you may be able to help with; I am building a media rack out of MDF (to house our home theater gear), and I want the paint to be hard, not sticky. It just so happens that you recommend a product in this build. Do you know if it can be tinted to a dark color (red, blue, or black), or... is there a better product for that type of application?
@@TheCHRISCaPWN I think it can be tinted super dark, but the paint store needs to carry the "dark base" version. Find a local Benjamin Moore paint store and call them up. The other option would be an oil based enamel, Homie Depot sells some, but you will be limited on colors.
@@MikeFarrington Alright, I've got a few store near me to check with. Thanks for the help! Looking forward to your next song recommendation. 😉
(By the way, I have loved Live since the 90's, but now every time a song from Throwing Copper comes up in my Playlist I think of you and your recommendation segment. A solid choice, indeed. 👍)
@@TheCHRISCaPWN My too, Throwing Copper is one of the better albums of the 90s.
Beautiful build. Reminds me of one I built at home 30+ years ago. No power tools, no spray, no MDF, but much smaller. In its way it looked good, but not as good, clean & strong as yours
Thank you.
Great job Mike always a super pro you are! I am a finish contractor in the commi State of Calif however I am in Northern Ca which is the diff of where you are and Co Springs:)
Anyway I show your work often & say you want that ? Let me see if I can finds plans!
So it’s you Spencer Lewis, Katz, that is a very small group! There R others but your my go to pro for cabinets , mantels & trim!
Thank you very much. I was born and raised in SoCal.
That’s Great my son lives there! In fact like you he loves it so much he now lives in the High Timber near the Oregon Border in a very tiny town ?
You live in Co., so big difference.
Anyway thank you for the content never should hv brought up how poorly Ca is now gov. Really matters not my apologies . Nice little family great shop. I watched you rebuild the bandsaw nice job chk out the one Andy Rawls rebuilt an old Oliver with a 36” table?
@@zephyr1408 Thank you. I have seen the huge bandsaw that Andy rebuilt, good stuff.
Always enjoy your videos and watching you work. Listening to Todd Rundgren - Bang the drum all day.
Thank you.
That is a awesome mantle!!!
You should narrate a golf game my friend. You would be perfect as well.
Thank you. If someone wanted to hire me to narrate a golf game, I would totally do that.
The MIGHTY BISCUIT has shown it's fabulous face once again! Thanks to your love for this method of joinery, I have dusted off my old biscuit joiner and have incorporated it in my last few projects 💪. Keep em coming Mike!
Thank you. Its a great method for joinery in the right application.
Used your video to inspire me to build my first mantle. Your pro tips and router bits very helpful . Thank you
Very elegant & classy Mike.
Thank you Phil.
Awesome work Mike, the sarcasm travels beautifully across the pond 👌👍
Ha! Thank you.
Great job! Years ago when I was a trim carpenter mantels and staircase were my specialty.
Thank you. Both are fun to do.
Mike, nice work. Nice to see the disc on the job, I find I use mine so much I am considering keeping my current table saw around so I can leave the disc on it. Once in my new shop there is a new table saw in my future.
Thank you. If you have the space, a second saw would be cool.