The Mighty Nicholson - How to build / woodworking workbench

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2024

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  • @John-i6m8k
    @John-i6m8k 2 місяці тому +14

    Dude i started crying when you said "its perfect". Been there a few times myself.

    • @Schmino
      @Schmino Місяць тому

      I think about this every time a make a mistake and this is all the time 😅😂😅

  • @prgnify
    @prgnify Місяць тому +12

    Damn, I hate youtube - why did they keep this gem of a channel hidden from me for all these years!

    • @denisbelya3079
      @denisbelya3079 4 дні тому

      having this thought every time I watch another mujin video

  • @clashfive
    @clashfive 2 місяці тому +19

    This Sir is the bench I was born to build. I've got a ten-foot stretch under a huge window that's perfect for a monster like this. I'm building for hand tool use only and I wanted to go viceless. I live in Maryland, but I was born and I am and will always be an Englishman goddamn it, so a roubo (ptooey) is out of the question. This bench was truly meant to be. Thanks for a great build video 👍👍👊👊

  • @mattweddle3107
    @mattweddle3107 Місяць тому +1

    Ancient Mac computer with two speakers as big as the computer next to it. Priorities! You can't work unless you FEEL the music!

  • @zachmatzen9225
    @zachmatzen9225 Рік тому +43

    Finally a carpenter with a good sense of humor. Nice job Cullen Crisp

  • @CodyBrandt580
    @CodyBrandt580 Рік тому +24

    I've got to say this.
    You are BY FAR the most interesting and entertaining small woodworking channel that I've come across in years.
    I really look forward to seeing more of your content and watching your channel grow.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Рік тому +2

      Thank you, very much appreciated.

  • @superwavess
    @superwavess Рік тому +35

    man this scandinavian metal take on woodworking is so good, pls make more videos

  • @astonishing-a
    @astonishing-a 2 місяці тому +3

    This stuff is my jam!! Decent videos of work being done by someone who doest take things too seriously, humour, relevant and helpful info/tips plus, a good helping of metal!!
    Stumbled across your recent basement carnival ride video and blasting through your older stuff now..
    Obviously, subscribed and trying to patiently wait for more.

  • @JohnLaudun
    @JohnLaudun Рік тому +10

    Very grateful for this detailed build video. Also, "the cut doesn't need to be perfect; it just needs to look good on camera." More!

  • @imDivineDer
    @imDivineDer 10 місяців тому +2

    Now this is good wood working content and entertainment!

  • @anthonykiefer1797
    @anthonykiefer1797 Місяць тому

    Every time I build a bench I find a design that is better by every metric. This thing is genius.

  • @sethwarner2540
    @sethwarner2540 Рік тому +2

    I hve been looking at this bench for awhile, and this just may be the tipping point...

  • @MarkSWilliams27
    @MarkSWilliams27 3 місяці тому +1

    A timeless classic computer too! Haven't seen one of those in a while. Nice bench, and I enjoyed watching you make it.

  • @TubeScavenger
    @TubeScavenger Рік тому +2

    I like those old book titles. I was checking some out on internet archive just yesterday.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Рік тому +2

      They don't make 'em like they used to.

  • @coreysheets4862
    @coreysheets4862 Рік тому +22

    This is by far one of the best videos I watched in a long time. Your presentation style and on camera persona are awesome. I'm working on my own apartment workbench as I speak and this was inspiring. Plus I love the Craftsman RAS. Great work Sir.

  • @johncocktosensen
    @johncocktosensen Рік тому +2

    I’ve never seen a woodworking video that was more like a Sam Rami film. 10/10 Please carry on

  • @TheChoirDirector
    @TheChoirDirector Місяць тому

    The sound effects and humor just kill me. Love it.

  • @benjaminadair9548
    @benjaminadair9548 3 місяці тому +2

    Well sir this is Benjamin I'm back I'm not smart enough to take a picture of my bench and send it to you I've been using mine about 3-4 months something like that I found out that it is one of the biggest shooting boards I have ever ever used building some cabinets for my daughter I used it as a shooting board put a piece of half inch Baltic Birch under my my piece and man I just use it as a shooting board out of all the benches I've had heavy duty plywood wooden whatever this is probably the best I've got about 60 holes in it already a lot of those are in the legs make it your video and the instructions I got are just fantastic I use some rough sawn Oak and cleaned it down glued it together my bench is six little over 6 ft by 31 inches I do not have a vise on the bench and so far I have not missed it which is a good thing I have enough of the 2-inch Oak to make me another bench which is going to be 90° to this one along the other wall I just have to keep it separated for my crochet and yes it does look more like a crotch well sir I'll give you another update in another 6 months or so I did go with the Gramercy a whole fast and they are much better than the two little cheap ones I got from Amazon or whatever I just use those to hold things straight and when I use my crochet I just slide them into hold the hold the piece level across the face of the the face of the bench anyway happy Friday enjoy your weekend sir and stay away from those other vices if you know what I mean

  • @B.A.Bassangler
    @B.A.Bassangler 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the chisel montage! My bench build started out as a Rex Eng Joiner's, but now has your beefy legs. Pretty awesome with 4 crow's feet to lock everything in; only 60" long and no need for diagonals. Time to work on my Jimmy Crochet.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  7 місяців тому +1

      Sounds like a scrappy little bench! Crochet is super handy and very quick to make - you won't regret it

  • @josephmorris8620
    @josephmorris8620 Рік тому +3

    The entire mood of this video is perfect. Plus I wholeheartedly agree with your take on bench size and utility; I built my Nicholson 3 years ago and love it.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Рік тому

      Thank you! They're great benches, can't go wrong with them.

  • @colinpain4892
    @colinpain4892 11 місяців тому +1

    Laughter and good information! If school was like this I might have been a better student. My new favorite channel

  • @TreeOfLifeWoodworking
    @TreeOfLifeWoodworking Рік тому +1

    dropping all the tools through the center gap was hilarious... love it

  • @mpjotor
    @mpjotor 10 місяців тому +3

    Man those panel clamps are freaking smart. Are you planning to make a video on them, or maybe sell plans for it?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you - yes, there will be a video on them in the future.

  • @SA-bx9cp
    @SA-bx9cp 23 дні тому

    Nothing short of genius

  • @bradlarsen44
    @bradlarsen44 2 роки тому +3

    I've finally had a few days off and was bored because of an ice storm. This is probably the 30th video on building a workbench I've watched, learned something new on each one. I believe this is the one I want to build. I know nothing about wood working but I'm retiring soon and need a hobby. I look forward to having the time off and learning a new trade. Thank you for your video!

  • @tonyrobinson9046
    @tonyrobinson9046 Рік тому +2

    I admit I skimmed through this, but I like the researched background and the deadpan delivery.

  • @johngriswold2213
    @johngriswold2213 Рік тому +2

    Nice bench! A couple of power tool tips from an old carpenter...NEVER push a piece of stock though a table saw with the hand that is inline with the blade. All it takes is one slip or kickback for that hand to run into the blade. I tend to push with the right hand, maybe using a push stick if the piece is narrow. I use the left hand to hold the work against the fence, kinda like a feather board, with my thumb hooked on the table so that my hand can't travel forward towards the blade. And on the circular saw rip, if you grip the saw base (table?) at the front with your left hand you can use that hand as a rip guide, assuming the stock isn't too splintery. You can do very accurate rips this way. One final table saw tip, stand close to the table when ever possible...you don't want to be leaning forward towards the blade if/when something goes wrong, too easy to fall towards the spinning blade;)

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated, thank you - and thanks for watching!

  • @WilliamGermain
    @WilliamGermain 12 днів тому

    Absolute banger of a woodworking video 🤘

  • @A.Mere.Creator
    @A.Mere.Creator 2 роки тому +2

    That's some fine southern yellow pine

  • @autecology
    @autecology 2 місяці тому

    the diy/woodworking component of youtube has yet to see videos like this and I'm a big fan. Also, oiling both sides of a wide board helps with seasonal warping (so they say).

  • @metallitech
    @metallitech День тому

    Nice, thanks for sharing.

  • @shmiggz
    @shmiggz 8 днів тому

    Great job on the bench and video!

  • @jasonzvokel6317
    @jasonzvokel6317 Рік тому +1

    The workbench is a tool that gets used on EVERY project

  • @robohippy
    @robohippy Рік тому +1

    Interesting variation. Kind of like tools, workbenches, you can never have too many.......

  • @timchampion722
    @timchampion722 2 місяці тому

    Just built one! Instructions were very easy to follow

  • @robertberger8642
    @robertberger8642 7 місяців тому

    Good build video, thanks for making and posting it.

  • @genewhitesides2722
    @genewhitesides2722 11 місяців тому

    Took a night off from finish work on the shed. Wife said you need to relax and unwind. What do you want to do. I asked for coffee and sugar cookies. Well and time to re-watch your your bench build. Thank you for the entertainment and gift of your time Sir. I still laugh my ass off at the cat screech. Happy New Year.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  11 місяців тому

      Thank you, so much - to you as well!

  • @chopsjazz1
    @chopsjazz1 2 місяці тому

    "...you can always just add-on one on when you're ready." The grammar is strong with this one.

  • @tomiftner4238
    @tomiftner4238 7 днів тому

    Thank you for answering a question I have been looking for answers on everywhere. "Will a holdfast hold on 2 by construction grade lumber?" Answer, I might need to add some boards behind apron and under top for extra thickness.

  • @j.d.daniels3715
    @j.d.daniels3715 Рік тому

    This is a great video. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

  • @Dmbyers2002
    @Dmbyers2002 15 днів тому

    That radial arm saw gives me anxiety, I watched a guy cut 2 of his fingers off using one of those. We were doing some Reno’s in his house and he was being a typical newly retired diy guy and casing/trimming windows we framed in behind us. The blade grabbed something and ran it right over his other hand…
    After that, and having had a few dozen close calls myself over the years, I dragged gramps old craftsman out to the street with a free sign…And after two weeks with no takers eventually to the scrapper. You’re a real man buddy, balls of steel.

  • @SomeJustice19k
    @SomeJustice19k 9 місяців тому

    Dude, this video is killer. Those panel clamps are also killer.

  • @benjaminadair9548
    @benjaminadair9548 9 місяців тому

    Well sir I have started putting the legs for my workbench together my Nicholson workbench after watching your video quite a few times during the knee surgery recovery and I think I'm going to like it it's the first time I've ever built my real workbench I mean I've had plywood on saw horses and I've had stuff that I've had picked up out of garage sales and everything else but this is the first time I've actually built my own and I will let you know how it goes as time goes on

  • @Carpentry344
    @Carpentry344 8 місяців тому +1

    I have to say. The bench is beautiful woodwork. But the acting is the best part.

  • @tonyennis1787
    @tonyennis1787 Рік тому

    I like your workbench. You did a great job.

  • @sierradelta07
    @sierradelta07 8 місяців тому

    Your craftsmanship is easy to see from this build. I'm very much a novice but i plan to build this bench. Maybe with aa few fewer fancy cuts and joints.

  • @bobby1959
    @bobby1959 Рік тому

    Great Work Bench ! Enjoyed the video !

  • @Victoria-jo3wr
    @Victoria-jo3wr Рік тому

    "It's perfect" you say through gritted teeth XD haha! That was me banging my lumber cart together last night.
    I love your sense of humor! I'm glad I stumbled upon this video!

  • @christophereverett8385
    @christophereverett8385 Рік тому

    I hope you won't regret bolting the legs to the the aprons. I promise the bench will rack eventually. I guess you'll get to make another video about fixing it.
    The old timers mortised out a dado for the legs to spread out the forces. If they were running short of time, they did without a rear apron.
    I sucked at making a tight mortise for the legs on mine, so I used construction adhesive, a ton of clamps, and right angle gluing cauls. After the glue set, I buried 5 4" long cut nails 1/4" below the apron surfaces. I also added a triangular brace on mine.

  • @VeganRashad
    @VeganRashad 5 місяців тому

    Great Video!

  • @dkbuilds
    @dkbuilds 2 роки тому +1

    Hell yeah!

  • @axemastersinc3269
    @axemastersinc3269 6 місяців тому

    3:37 How old are those duckbill clamps?

  • @yankapoodle
    @yankapoodle Рік тому

    First original build video I’ve seen in a while. Good luck mate.

  • @jasonpaul7174
    @jasonpaul7174 Рік тому

    GREAT VIDEO ! THANKS

  • @patrickgroves4047
    @patrickgroves4047 Рік тому

    Excellent video!!

  • @EvanDunville
    @EvanDunville Рік тому +2

    Awesome build! I like the grammarcy hold fasts and have a set I roughed the shaft with some 60 grit sandpaper to get more holding power. I also glued some leather to the contact area to be more gentile on my work. Also love the edit!

  • @hundredpoundowlz
    @hundredpoundowlz 2 роки тому +1

    HOLY SHIT EVERYBODY GET IN HERE RIGHT NOW HE'S BACK!!!

  • @Olm9
    @Olm9 11 місяців тому

    19:00 Could you add a bottom on 1 or 2 of you holes to fit smaller tools?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  11 місяців тому

      I'm sure you could but it's probably not worth the trouble. At that point, why not just lay them on your bench?

  • @bencepaul3497
    @bencepaul3497 7 місяців тому

    Now that's entertainment!

  • @carloszenteno
    @carloszenteno Рік тому

    Very nice !

  • @sinisalo8710
    @sinisalo8710 8 місяців тому

    v. entertaining, thanks

  • @matthewharper9615
    @matthewharper9615 9 місяців тому

    When you going to show how those panel clamps were put together?

  • @cannonwoodworking5917
    @cannonwoodworking5917 11 місяців тому

    I like the video. Thought it was entertaining and funny. I might just have to build myself that type of bench

  • @rossminty9639
    @rossminty9639 Рік тому

    love it the ease of use is so logical, great build , love your honesty,.

  • @Win52D
    @Win52D Рік тому +1

    Nice design. I plan on combining elements of your design with Paul Sellers design to come up with a version that will work perfectly for my needs and space. Thank you!

  • @dnthasslehoff
    @dnthasslehoff 11 місяців тому +1

    Where did you get the plans for those sweet panel clamps, I’ve been looking for a reason to buy some more junk from the hardware store to make a set myself.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  11 місяців тому +1

      The clamps I made are essentially these:
      famousartisan.com/ultimate-diy-panel-clamp-plans/

    • @dnthasslehoff
      @dnthasslehoff 11 місяців тому

      @@mujinmakes Thanks, these should help a ton with the walnut dining tabletop glueup I’ve got coming up.

  • @lars1013
    @lars1013 Рік тому +1

    This looks fantastic - I’m inspired. Quick question: how do you feel about a second layer of 2x planks on the top, to give the dogs more to bite into and make it more resistant to seasonal changes? What about laminated 4x4s?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Рік тому +1

      A thicker top would only be an improvement for the reasons you laid out - I've seen it done with thick single boards as well (2" - 3", sourced from a lumber yard). Laminated would be more stable than adding a second layer on top. It's just a lot more work and more material to buy.

  • @zaphodbeeblebrox8751
    @zaphodbeeblebrox8751 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video mate!! Aside from the actual bench bit of the video, my favourite parts were the lack of annoying acoustic guitar music (because every woodworker for some reason loves slow acoustic fucking guitars) and the old mac computer.

  • @chrisbresh8817
    @chrisbresh8817 Рік тому

    Nice job, thank you.

  • @rollingstone3017
    @rollingstone3017 2 роки тому +1

    Somehow I felt subliminally motivated to subscribe when I saw you using your 4ft level. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

  • @aaronvining2336
    @aaronvining2336 9 місяців тому

    I’ve gotten the legs glued together and my recurring thoughts so far have been: “dang I’m out of glue,” “wish I had more clamps,” and “having a workbench would make building this workbench so much easier.”

  • @RickyVonPooper
    @RickyVonPooper Рік тому

    Dude! Entertaining and informative.

  • @opalpersonal
    @opalpersonal Місяць тому

    i love that despite being called a bench, this is, by all metrics, a table 😝this thing is so so beautiful though. it's iconic in your videos by now. i know this video is ages old in internet terms, and you've probably got better things to do than respond to comments, but what would you recommend for someone in a _very very small_ "shop space", like an anteroom in an apartment?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Місяць тому +1

      Sure, you have lots of options; you can do a stout (4-5’) version of a classic workbench like mine, a Roman workbench or even a tabletop solution like a moxon vice or milkman’s workbench.

    • @opalpersonal
      @opalpersonal Місяць тому

      @@mujinmakes thank you so much! i'll research these! love your vids a lot, keep doin what you're doin 👍❤

  • @KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally

    This earned a sub.

  • @ungarlinski7965
    @ungarlinski7965 8 місяців тому +1

    What's the music?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  8 місяців тому +1

      Just some shit I threw together in Garage band

  • @RestoreSanityFear
    @RestoreSanityFear 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed the production quality

  • @nguyendinhnguyen6047
    @nguyendinhnguyen6047 Рік тому +26

    This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!

  • @travdad76
    @travdad76 2 роки тому

    “ITS PERFECT”. 😂😂😂 I’m dying 🎉

  • @chickenman7252
    @chickenman7252 8 місяців тому

    I built one like this as my first project ever a few months ago with only some warped reclaimed lumber, a Japanese saw and a hand drill. It still holds up decently well despite my atrocious joinery, but I think I shouldve gone the hold fast route like you. Mine is way too light for a vise and having an apron makes clamps annoying. Also mirin guitar tone.

  • @cswaine8
    @cswaine8 Рік тому

    This video rules, thanks dude

  • @kristopherjones126
    @kristopherjones126 2 роки тому

    Friggin awesome dude!

  • @TheElPescador
    @TheElPescador Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @douglashopkins8070
    @douglashopkins8070 Рік тому

    A good Nicholson build video

  • @fredio54
    @fredio54 2 місяці тому

    Do you have a video on the modified mac classic? I have a color classic, se, and lc2 :-)

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  2 місяці тому +1

      Not yet!

    • @fredio54
      @fredio54 2 місяці тому

      @@mujinmakes I look forward to it :-) Linux inside, I assume?

  • @markhopkins7204
    @markhopkins7204 Рік тому

    Subscribed! Thanks for sharing, enlightening and entertaining...one stop shopping rules!

  • @willisplummer
    @willisplummer 9 місяців тому

    this is sick. did you have to take out the plane stops when you re--planed the bench?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  9 місяців тому

      Yes, they were removed beforehand.

  • @jamielodberg
    @jamielodberg Рік тому

    Boss video man! Useful too - I'll soon be building my first workbench, and will now hopefully not fall into the same pits thanks to you 👍🏻

  • @williammoore4101
    @williammoore4101 2 роки тому +5

    Great build. You're the most metal woodworker I'm subscribed to. Good to have the ebony-hearted craftsman back. Hopefully we don't need to wait another millennia for more of your marvelous makings through maleficent means, Mujin.

  • @ericsachs2157
    @ericsachs2157 2 роки тому +2

    Unfortunately a 75 mile bench would have to contend with the curvature of the earth. If the top was flat, then the legs at each end would have to be ~937 ft longer than the legs in the middle (I’m assuming we would need more than two sets of legs for a bench this long). If all the legs were the same height, then the top would be a banana with a middle ~937 ft higher than the ends.
    Of course a certain amount of leg-length discrepancy or benchtop banana-ing is acceptable. If we say that 1” is close enough, then our maximum bench length is 1848 ft. Of course that’s a terrible degree of accuracy, so let’s for for 1/16” deviation. That gives us a maximum bench length of 422 ft.

    • @ericsachs2157
      @ericsachs2157 2 роки тому +1

      Now, if we want the top panel to be made of single boards (no end-to-end jointing) then we are sadly limited to a length of ~150 ft. That is apparently the record for the longest continuous piece of wood.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  2 роки тому

      Serve the curve!

    • @mikestewart505
      @mikestewart505 2 роки тому +1

      I like that you did the math. But, with equal-length legs, the bench would be parallel to the surface of the Earth, or very nearly flat. If the pieces you're working on are only 50 feet long, you'd never notice the bench was curved. Not being able to see most of your bench could be disconcerting, though.

  • @themountainraven
    @themountainraven 2 роки тому

    Keep it up... subscribed

  • @Johnny-ww9ks
    @Johnny-ww9ks 2 роки тому +1

    Is that crochet made out of pine?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, scrap from the other parts.

  • @FaceFaceMan
    @FaceFaceMan 2 роки тому +4

    I saw the notification and I thought, huh, a new song from some Swedish death metal band I forgot I subbed to. Then I realized this is the guy who made the secret room in his foundation! (Are we getting an update on that?) Absolutely beautiful table! I hope your back is doing alright flipping that beast over like that. As well, I must give you praise for what I imagine are hours and hours of editing. The subtle Easter eggs did not go unnoticed. At least in this plane of existence.

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear it! I'm hoping to have *some* projects related to the basement completed this year. Whether or not they'll make it to UA-cam this year is less certain. Time will tell.

    • @FaceFaceMan
      @FaceFaceMan 2 роки тому

      @@mujinmakes I just realized I left the lights on in my shop. After watching your video, just going out there and blasting some music while putting my tools away will make me feel better compared to the amount of labor and love you put into that table. Maybe we'll see an update next year. Godspeed Brother!

  • @chickenman7252
    @chickenman7252 6 місяців тому

    What attachment did you use for your holes? I just replaced my apron and top and don't want sloppy holes again

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  6 місяців тому

      Honestly, I would not recommend the device I used. It had a ton of play and did not stay square.

    • @chickenman7252
      @chickenman7252 5 місяців тому

      Okay. I just went by hand and saved my money

  • @shauldvosis4693
    @shauldvosis4693 Рік тому

    Where did you come from?!?!…I want more!! Awesome!

  • @gregzoller9003
    @gregzoller9003 10 місяців тому

    After two or three years do you think the top will stabilize and stay more or less flat?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  10 місяців тому

      That has been my experience in the time I've had it.

  • @kierondesmond7791
    @kierondesmond7791 Рік тому

    Instant sub. I'm hoping to build my first bench soon. I had discounted the Nicholson style. I might have to rethink now! :o)

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Рік тому

      Thank you! The bench has done very well for me, no regrets.

  • @rollingstone3017
    @rollingstone3017 Рік тому

    Ok. So it’s been a while. How do you like going viseless on the mighty one?

    • @mujinmakes
      @mujinmakes  Рік тому

      It's been great! Second nature at this point. I'm sure i'll add a vice eventually but i'm not in a hurry. Might do a different planing stop. The Lee Valleys are alright but they get jammed up with debris. Really glad I made the bench as long as I did.

  • @nevillecreativitymentor
    @nevillecreativitymentor 8 місяців тому

    Some serious clowning ... CHEEERS. Good stuff💪👍

  • @dennisstilger4655
    @dennisstilger4655 2 роки тому

    This video is bad ass!!!!

  • @sethwarner2540
    @sethwarner2540 Рік тому

    10:10----INFAMOUS dovetail?!?! watch it there, young man!