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@@manssearch just feels right to push.

@@lovethyvibes7293 word!

Flippin’ the script!

I agree, I hate it when adjustments don't click and snap into place. Tightening anything allows for quick wear, tear, and loosening.

Thanks! Yes, not everyone is up for going beyond just functionality. Since this is on camera, it's sort of fun to make it just a little better. I appreciate you watching!

This is a great question. Personally I prefer the wall drywalled first. But that is not mandatory at all.

Never would have thought about that. There are very few basements where I live. Great tip

This is a great tip. I’m reading this as I sit and stare at my new Makita Miter saw still in the box. And you’re right. I never considered that saw🤔🤔🤔👍

@@DudeSawdust you can always go to Lowe’s and buy a Matabo, try them both out and just keep the one you like better and return the other. Just a thought.

Thanks! He’s super talented. I’m interested to see what he does with it 👍

She’s really starting to enjoy it. I find her hanging out in it more and more. Thanks for watching!

She has a tight schedule and doesn’t appear for free

@@DudeSawdust Well I have connections. She'll do anything for me. Just let me know when you want her help, and I'll arrange it.

Thanks! It’s a biiig project

Thanks! I gotta say it’s been really nice and more useful than I imagined. I use that small scrap bin all the time!

I read your comment to my wife. She laughed and loved it. Those are great names.

So much truth to your comment. But shes a cat so they are easy to herd right?

​@@DudeSawdustIt's so sweet how innocent you are! 😁

Thanks! To be honest, I kinda enjoy just looking at it. The finish came out pretty sweet. The entire cat condo should be cool when its all done, can't wait!

fingers are like eyeballs and nostrils, you only need one😁

Steel away! Its a fun project for sure. I'm new to the Maine Coon world and so far really liking it. Thanks for watching!

I know the feeling! We're up to four cat trees. Three in the living area and one in the sunroom!

nice!@@morticiaaddams7866

Thanks! The idea started out as an octagon but that seemed like overkill. The Hexagon seemed like the sweet spot aesthetically. Hopefully the entire cat condo will be even better!

@@DudeSawdust can't wait to see it

First time to see your videos. Well done! I love that you share your mistakes and how you overcame them. It gives me some hope that it’s okay to make some mistakes and not loose expensive wood. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@@reggiek6730 It's sometimes hard to show the mistakes because it involves being vulnerable but I think it helps in the way you explained. If I showed all of my mistakes the video would be an hour long so I try to show the most important ones. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for subscribing and watching. You bring up an interesting topic and something I have obviously thought a lot about over the years. Well over 90% of everything in my shop has been completely funded by the money I make through my TH-cam channel. One of the first 3 tools I brought was a table saw, then I started the channel. I really really want a saw like yours, but instead of upgrading I decided to buy what I don't have yet. As I earn more money, I will reinvest into tools. 99% of all of my TH-cam income goes back into tools and maintaining the channel. So the more my channel grows, the better my shop will become. Not having a big table saw doesn't prevent me from building anything, it would just be better. Not having a bandsaw and jointer prevent me building certain things (yes there are work arounds). So that big saw is definitely in my future...good things comes to those (me) who wait!

@@DudeSawdust Absolutely! That's a wise way to go about building your shop, I think. I only have that huge saw because I found it second hand for a once in a lifetime kind of price, so I bought it way before it made sense for me to actually have it ahaha. I had a Dewalt just like yours and it was by far the #1 most used tool in my shop, so I jumped at the opportunity to upgrade! And you're totally right about the bandsaw being kind of a must-have for lots of projects. I'm finding myself thinking of more and more stuff I want to make which kind of demand one, so it's the next tool I'll get. I can only afford a small one right now, but since I've never even had one, it makes sense to start small, I guess. Soon enough I'll also start my own channel, and I'll keep your approach in mind! Thanks for your response :)

@@lgconf having a TH-cam channel comes with lots of highs and lows. Lots of views and new tools are definitely the highs. I hope you find much success with your channel. I definitely splurge by getting more bandsaw then I probably needed but it was treat myself moment for sure. I actually want to get another bandsaw that is smaller with a thinner blade. That way I don’t have to change the resaw blade. I have another plan for extra routers with a similar idea. Those are luxuries. But one tool at a time and also it depends on the project. New Projects bring in new tools.

​@@DudeSawdustDon't forget to watch for ads for used tools in good shape! My husband got a jointer and a beefy table saw in great shape for a great price!

@@morticiaaddams7866 There are a lot of great used tools out there. I'm the worst when it comes to looking for them. Half the hobby is woodworking, the other half is outfitting the shop!

Thanks! The condo is going to be even better!

That's a great idea, then the can wouldn't flex and create air gaps. Thanks for the idea. I didn't even think of that!

@DudeSawdust I also cut a square piece of of the trash can. And screwed and siliconed in a piece of plexiglass. To create a viewing window so I know when the trash can is getting full.

Thanks! If I kept every mistake the video would be an hour long but I try to highlight the important ones. You know you bring up an interesting idea that I sort of thought about. I mean the cat’s nose is a lot stronger than mine so I hope there isn’t a scent that turns her off. Hopefully she can plug her nose with her thumbs if it gets bad.

@@DudeSawdust I make mistakes too. It’s funny, but I had to go out and buy a plug bit the other day to bore out a threaded insert and then I proceeded to fill it with an oak dowel /smh. Now I have to drill through a hard wood lol. It always makes me feel better to see others aren’t perfect either. As far as the glue, I’d just be concerned with off gassing for your whole household and the cat. Cats also lick everything so if some of that glue gets on his or her fur, it could spell disaster.

​@@DudeSawdustOnce it's fully cured, the glue shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks! I can't wait to have the whole condo done. I think it will look sweet!

I usually use MDF about 2-3 inches wide

I'm glad I could help. Thanks so much for watching

Great question. I’ve put off any router station because I’ve wanted to do a video on the build. The plan is to figure something out this year. I just put it on top of my work bench for the meantime. Thanks for watching some of my old videos. Hopefully you find a gem or two.

Thanks! I’m still trying to get her to enjoy her new bed. So far I’m not sure. But once the whole kondo is built I think she will love playing on it. I certainly would if I was a cat. I 3D modeled a pretty sweet design. Just hope my engineering is solid.

​@@DudeSawdustcatnip.

yes, thats what my wife says@@morticiaaddams7866

Thanks! I'm no upholstery pro but it seems like a great idea.

Man! it was the worst!. Soiled front and back. Still have to repair the hole in the dry wall, hand cast comes of in 6 weeks.

I'm new to the Maine Coon Lifestyle. So far its been great. My wife came home with this cat and never told me what she was doing. It was a "surprise" for me...AKA not me but her. Thanks so much for watching!

​@DudeSawdust VERY food motivated, crazy kitten stage lasts longer due to them being slow-growing, (3-4 years until full size) and have the annoying habit of getting real smart just when you don't want them too! Be sure to keep feeding high protien food (dry and wet) to feel their growth and general health. Sass and Squatch get kibble that's 40 percent protien. Higher protien kibble is just too expensive! Ours aren't as highly bred as Millie, but are wonderful just the same!

yes, my wife has been on top of the food thing, just like you said. She id the cat whisperer of the home, I'm more of the just build stuff person...3-4 yeas? I did not know that, very interesting@@morticiaaddams7866

It's not frequent to have to use a lot of the clamps at once but there are times that is needed. I only have so much work space and my work bench is so close to where I store them. I usually just unclamp what I need from the pole but for big jobs I will transport the whole pole to the workbench. I'm a big fan of the french cleat wall. I like open spaces and having everything on or near the wall makes plenty of room for large projects and temporally storing materials.

I haven’t done any research with batteries. But I hope you find one that works.

I sympathize with your comment...but they actually make a really good brad nailer!

nice!

That's a good question. I have a lot of food storage that we keep on hand as a security in case of disaster, hard times, etc. I wouldn't call myself a "prepper", but to some I am. It's best to keep that stuff in the house where it will last longer but my wife and I are at odds on that topic. On top of the food storage we keep all of our well labeled paint cans: just in case we need to touch up something in the house or from any previous projects.

Strong move indeed! This little fabric cutter has come in handy quite often. I even used it to cut fabric of all things, yesterday!

When I first made this video black and decker made the guide. It’s currently not available. The price used to be a lot cheaper.

@@DudeSawdust I see, the price was a bit of a shock lol

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!