I really enjoy going back to this very good video! I am a finish carpenter/contractor and go back & forth between these cabinet builds! It’s really a pro for pros video Thk u Mike ! It’s u ; inside carpentry, & next level! You are one of the best teachers for pro carpenters!
I absolutely love the little tidbits of wisdom you’ve gained over the years, that you add in as you recognize them when narrating. Thanks so much for that. Kind of like “hey I’ve noticed over the years that when doing X, it’s easier (or more effective) to do it this way” such as adding the extra piece when routing thin wood, or cutting off the length ends of the miters instead of cutting the length before adding the piece. I learn just as much from those added things as I do from watching your methods. So so so cool. Thank you thank you thank you. I can learn from your years of experience to make my own work better.
You’re craftsmanship is amazing. You’re type work will be handed down as family heirlooms and that is something to be very proud of. Look forward to all your videos.
Yup... still watchin older videos from you Bud!! So utterly enjoyable watching you create fantastic pieces of furniture. Hope all is well & Dirty Jersey out!!!
@@MikeFarrington I know I'm late to the party here but I'm also interested in your spraying process. Did a quick search through your videos and didn't see one. Have you had time to put that together yet?
@@MikeFarrington - Love your videos. Nice blend of skill and humor. I'm with the others in terms of looking forward to a video on your spraying process.
I'm building a bench very much like this , not as long which will be the middle of a built in unit with a cushion for my dog to lay on and look out the window , got alot of tips from your video which will help me very much . Thank you , your's is so beautiful , well done sir ! Love it !!!!
Great build, as always Mike. Love watching your videos as you’re all about the small details which so many makers disregard. Of course I also love the apprentices brief yet highly anticipated appearance. So sweet.
Thank you. Like all of us, I started building things and focused on the big picture, as my skills improved, I have tried to really get the small things just right, of course without forgetting the big picture. I love showing off the little guy. He is the center of my universe. Happy to hear you enjoy his appearances.
You are by far the best proper woodworker on youtube!!! You are not purely reliant on pocket holes!!! As most YT woodworkers are. Stay true to what you do!! :D
Mike I've seen that every piece that is built by you is done in a very precise and professional quality matter. Therefore I see coaster that you must charged according to to your outcome. Beautiful work and charged like a professional wood worker . because every single piece is precise and gorgeous outcome. You do second to none. Outstanding woodwork and painting is also done like it it is done for a million dollar house work. Not a single mistake. You should be proud of your worksmanship. Down to the t. Beautifully.
Very nice. The end product looked very sturdy and contemporary. Thank you for taking the time to create the video and post it. Your narration is very clear and explanatory which makes the video better.
Looks great!!! If you haven’t already done so, I’d love to see the set-up for your compressor. More specifically the dryer you use and some more details. Keep ‘em coming Mike!!! I appreciate the effort your giving up for all the projects. Just think, today it’s the dust pan. Before you know it, he’ll be getting his drivers license & working right beside you!!! It’s really cool how your sharing your family. Pray big because god answers huge! God Bless You & Yours!!!!!! K
Mike, I finally got around to making these benches. I actually made two to put into a corner of a kitchen breakfast nook. Each of them were 5’. I followed your design almost to a T. Assembly was a little different to work with the tools I had and I used European hinges and a slow close hinge. They turned out fantastic and look identical to yours…wish I could show you a picture…very happy with the finished product and all based on your design . Thank you!
Great build. Thank you for sharing. If there are young toddlers in the customer's home, adding some ventilation holes at the back might be a good consideration
I absolutely learned the proper way to build this bench as well as furniture in general. I would have built the box and then applied all the edging, I like that you framed it, biscuits etc, this keeps all the face event and that is normally where I spent time sanding to remove lips from the nailer pulling a board tighter than another. Also gives me reason to buy more tools.....thanks it was a great video.
Your an artist on profection on delicate wood. Perfect,nice and clean craftsmen. Pro skills! Making good effort into your work. Very beautiful. Thank you.
Hey Mike! Huge fan of all of your videos. Just gotta say how much I like your shop and it's layout. You can tell by watching you work that you have it really dialed in to your needs and you're never fumbling around trying to find the best way to do a task. I really admire your craftsmanship and attention to detail, thanks for giving us a look at how a pro gets it done!
Love to see your spraying process Mike...Funny thing is just sprayed last night (pine table legs using General Finishes Milk Paint and I got grain raising on the wood. No primer. I told my wife after I was done...should have listened to Mike..
Great job as ever Mike. I'm in the UK where we all share 6 square feet. Your shop is huge and is so cool. I'd say you were lucky but we both know there's more to it than that. I wish you life long good health to enjoy it buddy. I'm 60 and have been prematurely stopped by serious illness. I have a small but well equipped shop and haven't opened the door for 6 months. Imagine that!
Absolutely stellar work as usual. I would put in a vote for a finishing video... it's absolutely one of the keys to really getting stellar results. I would love to see your process for spray finishing. Have a great weekend!
I didn't go through all the comments to know if this was brought up. I'm assuming you built what the client wanted? when building banquette benches you want a slight angle for your heels to not bumps into the front. Nevertheless, your work is amazing you put the time into your craft and obviously take much pride in your work.
There's always little tips to take away from your videos. I didn't multi-task while this was on, so that says a lot about how interesting your content is. Looking forward to the dining table build.
Great episode! I like the way you Store your wide belt sandpaper high above your head. I store them the same way you do, i’m going to move them up like how you have yours. Mine take up so much shop room.
love to hear about spray set up. dry times with each type of finish. think you do a nice job on both your work and the vids. not much if any missing info while not getting into too much detail. thanks mike!
Nice bench. I am planing a build similar to this but a bit longer. I will use the same hinges and pretty much copy your bench right down to the finish coat. I really like your shop. Very spacious and clean. I need to work on mine.
This is exactly what I'm looking to build but L shaped for a kitchen, the storage space interior is Neat and clean, I need to work out something like this where I have top cushions of course but then also triangular shaped back cushions (rather then random pillows) as mine will be under a series of windows but being able to lean back a tiny bit might be required. nice work, hope my recreation comes out as clean as yours.
Nice work👍. I build mine with less intricate techniques. Did one just like yours in one day. I use prefinished birch on the inside so no painting required. Soft Close frameless hinges with hydraulic soft close pistons. Ml Campbell Arroyo 1k for finish. Love building nooks. Quick and easy money 💰 🤑
Mike, I wanted to let you know that you totally sold me on the Kem-Aqua. That stuff is amazing. Anytime I have a painted project now, I only use that and their accompanying primer. I cant tell you how many pro-tips I picked up from you. I've been bing watching your Kumiko videos in preparation for some Matt Kenny style boxes. Thanks for your contribution!
Loved the project and the video. Also the "patented" paint filter holder could also double as a coffee filter setup for those times while you're waiting for paint to dry. Thanks.
Hi Mike, viewer from over the water in England. Have seen all your videos, but just haven't got round to putting on any comments Really enjoyed all your content, a very professional set up, and a very relaxed performance every time. I prefer the "Voice over" type videos, so the work flow continues without any stumbling of explanations of what's happening. And you have something of a "Norm Abram" relaxed calm voice, which is so refreshing compared to a lot of very excited woodworkers spitting words like bullets. Really enjoyed this particular project, although the wainscot at home, will take some beating for me! Look forward to your upcoming videos, if you can make, I'll guarantee to watch them...........It's so much easier than actauly doing it LOL Regards Jed
Thank you for the kind words. I like the voice over as well. Its nice to be able to concentrate on building and then later concentrate on narrating. To even be mentioned in the same sentence as Norm is a honor. Maybe I need to stop making videos so you get out in the shop!
Don't you worry about what I'm up to, I'm quite happy sitting back, and watching you get on with it. I appreciate theirs a lot of content on TH-cam, and it's a great forum for people to show their talents. I have lots of subscriptions, but some stand out more than others. I'm ex military, and I have a keen sense of order, it kills me looking at those tatty workshops,regardless of size, I wonder how some people cope? And so many different techniques for the same job, but I suppose that's part of the fun Your organised approach is what appeals to me, I suppose being "full time" work flow efficiency is something that comes with experience. I was looking at your credentials on your website, and so it all makes sense. Consistency, within your videos, and the same approaches to the fine details, is what I appreciate, and I can only imagine that potential clients, can vet your work, and already know what to expect, by simply sitting in front of the tv No disrespect intended to other TH-camrs,I watch a lot of "makers" stuff but this medium is slowly taking over television, and particularly in the UK, a serious downturn in hand crafts has happened over the last 10 years. Their was a time when satellite had a selection of woodworking programmes, and it was New Yankee Workshop that had the biggest impact I do love woodwork, but 12 hour shifts as a maintenance engineer don't leave a lot of time for "hands on" and that's why, I enjoy the longer videos that you do, I feel like it's worth sitting down to watch, otherwise it's just hours, of 10 minute builds. Anyway, enough of me sounding like a stalker, or a one man Farrington Club president LOL, I patiently await your next build, and it would seem suggestive by the other comments, that a "Farrington Spray" video needs to be penciled in soonest! Best of luck Jed
Hey Mike, New subscriber here and I just want to say thank you for these videos, as a builder and GC I’m turning my attention to furniture to explore my passion and I’ve learned so much through your videos already! Thanks, Adam
@@MikeFarrington i’ve been flipping houses for over 20 years now, and have had my construction and property maintenance companies for a very long time as well, I suffered a brain injury four years ago this December when I got hit buy one of my mason body dump trucks and it cracked my skull and bruised my brain, but fortunately my wife and six kids are all supporting my change over to woodworking, and frankly I couldn’t be more happy with it!! -Adam
@@MikeFarrington thanks Mike, everything has a purpose and there were many blessings associated with my brain injury...though it has certainly changed my life and that of my wife and kids greatly! As the owner of three companies and father of six kids with multiple properties I was exhausting myself and nothing could make me slow down....except for a near death experience lol. Either way it’s propelled me on the right path of following my passion of woodworking. Ive started a new channel dedicated to my journey of becoming a new woodworker and I’d love to have you check out the channel and be a part of my “expert” panel ;) th-cam.com/video/PwqkicUcz5E/w-d-xo.html
I sure wish I lived closer to you. I definitely would get you to build me a craft cabinet. I just hate to order anything on line because it’s always particle board and it never last, it falls apart so easily. My brother is a cabinet maker but I can never get him to make anything for me. When he doesn’t want to do it he jacks up the payment so high it’s crazy. I wish my dad was still living, he was a carpenter his whole life and I have seen him make some amazing things. You do an amazing job. I love watching how you make stuff. You make it seem so easy but I know it’s complicated. I just love your shop everything is so organized. Oh yeah before I forget how do you mix your paint. I want to get me a sprayer but I don’t know how much water to put in. And what type of filter do you use.
Love your work. I recently bought a a Wagner control pro 250. So I would be interested to see your spray process. Keep the videos coming Mike. Great work.
The table build is underway. As is a coffee table. Thank you for the kind words. That was one of my minimum objectives when making videos. I didn't want the shaky cell phone look.
I’d love to see a video on spraying technique. I’m not very good at it, because I haven’t really done it…because I don’t like to paint….but maybe if I knew how, I would like it. 😅 thanks!
Great video !!!! It'd be very interesting a video about "spray finishing". No matter how carefully a clean my guns after using them they end up being useless after a while. They just don't work anymore. You mentioned something about "different types of sprayers " 🤔 Regards from Chile. Thanks.
Thank you. Yes, cleaning a spray gun is not easy. I use a different gun for each type of material. one for water base white, one for water base clear, one for shellac, and so on.
Awesome video love the detail you go into on the entire project. I would really like to see you do a video on finishing for sure. Thanks again for helping me out !
You must come from an Irish 🍀 background your obsessed with the the weather how are you "keeping nice day but I here it won't be good for long " God bless your work it beautiful
This dude is literally the Patrick Bateman of woodworking... can't unsee. 10/10 job Mike, thanks for the detail and effort. A select audience such as your own really enjoys this style of video and your craftsmanship. Also... Kem Aqua has to be shot over dewaxed shellac correct? I tried BIN one time and got Mudcracking in the lacquer. I'm noob pls help.
Thank you very much. Great reference! Couple points, yes, any time a finish is to by applied over shellac is needs to be dewaxed. Also, it needs to be fully cured, sanded and the dust needs to be removed. Any of these can cause adhesion problems. Bin is a dewaxed shellac, so that shouldn't be the problem. Also, shellac can go bad if it sits around too long. Finally mudcaracking can be caused by applying to thick of a finish. All the new water based coatings state that the final film thickness cannot exceed 5mils or something similar. They will crack if thicker, don't ask me how I know that one...
Thanks for the tip on the shop made rubber band clamps. I have 2 Rockler bandy clamps, but they are pretty expensive for what you get. I would like to have a lot more of them for edge banding.
Hey Mike I have watched nearly all of your videos and am fascinated by you skill. I would certainly like to see a dedicated video on your spray setup/process.
I really enjoy going back to this very good video! I am a finish carpenter/contractor and go back & forth between these cabinet builds! It’s really a pro for pros video Thk u Mike ! It’s u ; inside carpentry, & next level! You are one of the best teachers for pro carpenters!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good take. Truly a pro video for pros. This guy is good.
Your voice is very comforting. Let aside the craftsmanship. Thank you very much.
Thank you for the kind words.
Thank you for making quality videos with quality builds....without the gimmicky phrases, addons, and music. I appreciated your thought to detail
Thank you very much.
I absolutely love the little tidbits of wisdom you’ve gained over the years, that you add in as you recognize them when narrating. Thanks so much for that. Kind of like “hey I’ve noticed over the years that when doing X, it’s easier (or more effective) to do it this way” such as adding the extra piece when routing thin wood, or cutting off the length ends of the miters instead of cutting the length before adding the piece. I learn just as much from those added things as I do from watching your methods. So so so cool. Thank you thank you thank you. I can learn from your years of experience to make my own work better.
Thank you very much.
You’re craftsmanship is amazing. You’re type work will be handed down as family heirlooms and that is something to be very proud of. Look forward to all your videos.
Thank you very much.
Yup... still watchin older videos from you Bud!! So utterly enjoyable watching you create fantastic pieces of furniture. Hope all is well & Dirty Jersey out!!!
Thank you. Yes, all is well. Work, family, sleep, repeat. No complaints though.
A lot of work even for a simple build! Learning more about your spray set up would be good too. Thanks and cheers, David
Thank you. Yes, even the easy projects are still a challenge. I'll put together a video on spraying. Stay tuned.
@@MikeFarrington I know I'm late to the party here but I'm also interested in your spraying process. Did a quick search through your videos and didn't see one. Have you had time to put that together yet?
@@joeritter8331 I have not had time to put a spray video together yet. I'll get there some day.
@@MikeFarrington - Love your videos. Nice blend of skill and humor. I'm with the others in terms of looking forward to a video on your spraying process.
@@rangerrick9905 Noted. Thank you.
I'm building a bench very much like this , not as long which will be the middle of a built in unit with a cushion for my dog to lay on and look out the window , got alot of tips from your video which will help me very much . Thank you , your's is so beautiful , well done sir ! Love it !!!!
Thank you very much.
Great build, as always Mike. Love watching your videos as you’re all about the small details which so many makers disregard. Of course I also love the apprentices brief yet highly anticipated appearance. So sweet.
Thank you. Like all of us, I started building things and focused on the big picture, as my skills improved, I have tried to really get the small things just right, of course without forgetting the big picture. I love showing off the little guy. He is the center of my universe. Happy to hear you enjoy his appearances.
You are by far the best proper woodworker on youtube!!! You are not purely reliant on pocket holes!!! As most YT woodworkers are. Stay true to what you do!! :D
Thank you very much.
Mike I've seen that every piece that is built by you is done in a very precise and professional quality matter. Therefore I see coaster that you must charged according to to your outcome. Beautiful work and charged like a professional wood worker . because every single piece is precise and gorgeous outcome. You do second to none. Outstanding woodwork and painting is also done like it it is done for a million dollar house work. Not a single mistake. You should be proud of your worksmanship. Down to the t. Beautifully.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for all the helpful tips & tricks. Time to start on an under staircase reading nook for my wife now.
Thank you. Good luck with your build.
Very nice. The end product looked very sturdy and contemporary. Thank you for taking the time to create the video and post it. Your narration is very clear and explanatory which makes the video better.
Thank you. Always nice to hear positive feedback.
Looks great!!! If you haven’t already done so, I’d love to see the
set-up for your compressor. More specifically the dryer you use and some more details.
Keep ‘em coming Mike!!! I appreciate the effort your giving up for all the projects. Just think, today it’s the dust pan. Before you know it, he’ll be getting his drivers license & working right beside you!!! It’s really cool how your sharing your family.
Pray big because god answers huge!
God Bless You & Yours!!!!!!
K
Thank you. I will include some details about my setup in a future video. They do grow up fast, where does the time go?
My favorite kind of building. Practical and straight forward and very good looking when done.
Thank you.
You had me as soon as I saw the jacking table.
Mike, I finally got around to making these benches. I actually made two to put into a corner of a kitchen breakfast nook. Each of them were 5’. I followed your design almost to a T. Assembly was a little different to work with the tools I had and I used European hinges and a slow close hinge. They turned out fantastic and look identical to yours…wish I could show you a picture…very happy with the finished product and all based on your design . Thank you!
That sounds great. Feel free to email me via my website, which is just my name.
I'm building these, how wide were your styles, rails and baseboard?
Your videos are just perfect. A few tips and how important it is to slow down and do things right. Thanks for sharing your professional insight.
Thank you. Yes, I have learned over the years that there are no shortcuts, the best path forward is to just do good work.
Great build. Thank you for sharing.
If there are young toddlers in the customer's home, adding some ventilation holes at the back might be a good consideration
Good idea.
I absolutely learned the proper way to build this bench as well as furniture in general. I would have built the box and then applied all the edging, I like that you framed it, biscuits etc, this keeps all the face event and that is normally where I spent time sanding to remove lips from the nailer pulling a board tighter than another. Also gives me reason to buy more tools.....thanks it was a great video.
Thank you very much.
Please please do a video on your painting processes! I think it add tremendous value to all of us, especially coming from you.
Thank you. I have it in the queue.
Another gem. Great stuff Mike. Count me in the group that would really love a spray finishing lesson 🤙
Will do!
Class unit , very impressed with your workshop also , even covering the screw holes in the back 👍👍👍
Thank you very much.
Your an artist on profection on delicate wood. Perfect,nice and clean craftsmen. Pro skills! Making good effort into your work. Very beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you. Love the work.
Hey Mike! Huge fan of all of your videos. Just gotta say how much I like your shop and it's layout. You can tell by watching you work that you have it really dialed in to your needs and you're never fumbling around trying to find the best way to do a task. I really admire your craftsmanship and attention to detail, thanks for giving us a look at how a pro gets it done!
Thank you very much. Thats kind to say.
Another good video. Would definitely like to see a video on your spraying process.
Thank you very much. Seems like there is enough interest.
Hello Mike
I have very much enjoyed a number of your videos. Great job. Thanks for passing along great tips.
Jim
Thanks Jim.
Nice to see you are using miter clamps. I've been using them for over forty years and can't imagine not having them.
Good stuff for sure.
The slot cutting trick with the biscuit joiner earned you a subscriber.
Thanks for the sub!
This is fabulous!! My husband is about to begin ours and using this video as a guide for some terrific ideas for quality!!
Thank you. Good luck with your build!
Beautiful. And excellent commentary. I thoroughly enjoy the level of detail you go to in your videos. Also would enjoy a video on your finishing.
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Love to see your spraying process Mike...Funny thing is just sprayed last night (pine table legs using General Finishes Milk Paint and I got grain raising on the wood. No primer. I told my wife after I was done...should have listened to Mike..
Thank you. I will get to it soon.
Great job as ever Mike. I'm in the UK where we all share 6 square feet. Your shop is huge and is so cool. I'd say you were lucky but we both know there's more to it than that. I wish you life long good health to enjoy it buddy. I'm 60 and have been prematurely stopped by serious illness. I have a small but well equipped shop and haven't opened the door for 6 months. Imagine that!
Thank you Graham for the kind words. I am very sorry to hear of you illness. I wish you the best recovery possible.
Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.
Thank you.
Absolutely stellar work as usual. I would put in a vote for a finishing video... it's absolutely one of the keys to really getting stellar results. I would love to see your process for spray finishing.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you. A finishing video is on the way.
Man seriously your video’s are relaxing with the sense of so much satisfaction!!! You make it look easy... when I start buying tools I’ll hit you up.
Thank you.
I didn't go through all the comments to know if this was brought up. I'm assuming you built what the client wanted? when building banquette benches you want a slight angle for your heels to not bumps into the front. Nevertheless, your work is amazing you put the time into your craft and obviously take much pride in your work.
Adding angles would have put this project over budget.
There's always little tips to take away from your videos. I didn't multi-task while this was on, so that says a lot about how interesting your content is. Looking forward to the dining table build.
Thank you very much. Thats a pretty big compliment. I'm the same way, it takes quite a bit to get me to do nothing else but watch a video.
Great episode! I like the way you Store your wide belt sandpaper high above your head. I store them the same way you do, i’m going to move them up like how you have yours. Mine take up so much shop room.
Thank you. Those belts sure do take up a lot of room. I made the rack so the belts hang just above my head.
From a seasoned 🇬🇧 carpenter, love your channel bro! Great commentary and sense of humour 😂👍👍
Thank you very much!
Some great Pro tips on this build Mike. Inspiration is your secret talent coming out in buckets in every video you produce, Thanks
Jimmy Joiner
Thank you Jimmy.
love to hear about spray set up. dry times with each type of finish. think you do a nice job on both your work and the vids. not much if any missing info while not getting into too much detail. thanks mike!
Thank you. I'm putting together ideas for a spay video. I should have it out in a month or so.
We love your videos Mike. My husband is a major fan of yours
Thank very much. Happy to hear you guys enjoy the videos.
Nice bench. I am planing a build similar to this but a bit longer. I will use the same hinges and pretty much copy your bench right down to the finish coat.
I really like your shop. Very spacious and clean. I need to work on mine.
Thank you. Good luck with your project.
My bald brother, in case you're wondering, you are living someone's ideal of a perfect life. Appreciate the detailed vids.
Thank you very much.
Yes a spray finish video would be great!
Thank you, noted.
This is exactly what I'm looking to build but L shaped for a kitchen, the storage space interior is Neat and clean, I need to work out something like this where I have top cushions of course but then also triangular shaped back cushions (rather then random pillows) as mine will be under a series of windows but being able to lean back a tiny bit might be required. nice work, hope my recreation comes out as clean as yours.
Thank you. Good luck with your project.
Excellent video! I’m thinking about building something similar, and this gave me some great ideas. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
Nice work👍. I build mine with less intricate techniques. Did one just like yours in one day. I use prefinished birch on the inside so no painting required. Soft Close frameless hinges with hydraulic soft close pistons. Ml Campbell Arroyo 1k for finish. Love building nooks. Quick and easy money 💰 🤑
Very cool!
Wow, power in diversifying. Screws, nails, glue, and biscuits holding it together.
Thank you. Maybe a little overkill.
Better overkill than falling apart.
I'm only a year and a half late lol but beautiful woodwork. You just got yourself another subscriber.
Keep the videos coming.
Thank you. Great to have you onboard.
Simple build yes, but still you made it very educational and enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
Thank you.
Mike, I wanted to let you know that you totally sold me on the Kem-Aqua. That stuff is amazing. Anytime I have a painted project now, I only use that and their accompanying primer. I cant tell you how many pro-tips I picked up from you. I've been bing watching your Kumiko videos in preparation for some Matt Kenny style boxes. Thanks for your contribution!
Thanks Joe, Kem Aqua is great stuff. Good luck with your Kumiko.
I love your apprentice, he is working for room and board with food included...
Yes, thank you
That hydraulic table to get the boards out of the van.. GENIUS!!!
Thank you.
Here’s another thumbs up for more details on spraying. Would love to see what guns you use for what materials.
On its way. Thank you.
What a smart boy. Great apprentice you have there!
Thank you very much.
Awesome job and great video discussing your process.
Thank you very much.
love to see your finishing setup Mike, Thanks
Thank you, its on the way.
That's diffidently one of the best little Apprentice I have ever seen.
Thank you Jodie.
Loved the project and the video. Also the "patented" paint filter holder could also double as a coffee filter setup for those times while you're waiting for paint to dry. Thanks.
Ha, I like it. That would be a great coffee filter holder. Thank you.
Mike, thanks for the great videos. I vote yes for the spray finish video!
Thank you.
Beautiful banquette bench! Thank you for making the video!
Thank you.
Great idea..Very nice but sad to say i do not have those "fancy" tools..😁😁😁 but it gives me the basic idea..thank you very much..
Thank you.
Hi Mike, viewer from over the water in England.
Have seen all your videos, but just haven't got round to putting on any comments
Really enjoyed all your content, a very professional set up, and a very relaxed performance every time. I prefer the "Voice over" type videos, so the work flow continues without any stumbling of explanations of what's happening. And you have something of a "Norm Abram" relaxed calm voice, which is so refreshing compared to a lot of very excited woodworkers spitting words like bullets.
Really enjoyed this particular project, although the wainscot at home, will take some beating for me!
Look forward to your upcoming videos, if you can make, I'll guarantee to watch them...........It's so much easier than actauly doing it LOL
Regards
Jed
Thank you for the kind words. I like the voice over as well. Its nice to be able to concentrate on building and then later concentrate on narrating. To even be mentioned in the same sentence as Norm is a honor. Maybe I need to stop making videos so you get out in the shop!
Don't you worry about what I'm up to, I'm quite happy sitting back, and watching you get on with it.
I appreciate theirs a lot of content on TH-cam, and it's a great forum for people to show their talents. I have lots of subscriptions, but some stand out more than others.
I'm ex military, and I have a keen sense of order, it kills me looking at those tatty workshops,regardless of size, I wonder how some people cope? And so many different techniques for the same job, but I suppose that's part of the fun
Your organised approach is what appeals to me, I suppose being "full time" work flow efficiency is something that comes with experience. I was looking at your credentials on your website, and so it all makes sense. Consistency, within your videos, and the same approaches to the fine details, is what I appreciate, and I can only imagine that potential clients, can vet your work, and already know what to expect, by simply sitting in front of the tv
No disrespect intended to other TH-camrs,I watch a lot of "makers" stuff but this medium is slowly taking over television, and particularly in the UK, a serious downturn in hand crafts has happened over the last 10 years. Their was a time when satellite had a selection of woodworking programmes, and it was New Yankee Workshop that had the biggest impact
I do love woodwork, but 12 hour shifts as a maintenance engineer don't leave a lot of time for "hands on" and that's why, I enjoy the longer videos that you do, I feel like it's worth sitting down to watch, otherwise it's just hours, of 10 minute builds.
Anyway, enough of me sounding like a stalker, or a one man Farrington Club president LOL, I patiently await your next build, and it would seem suggestive by the other comments, that a "Farrington Spray" video needs to be penciled in soonest!
Best of luck
Jed
Hey Mike, New subscriber here and I just want to say thank you for these videos, as a builder and GC I’m turning my attention to furniture to explore my passion and I’ve learned so much through your videos already!
Thanks,
Adam
Thanks Adam. Great to have you onboard. I took the same path. I started out doing remodels.
@@MikeFarrington i’ve been flipping houses for over 20 years now, and have had my construction and property maintenance companies for a very long time as well, I suffered a brain injury four years ago this December when I got hit buy one of my mason body dump trucks and it cracked my skull and bruised my brain, but fortunately my wife and six kids are all supporting my change over to woodworking, and frankly I couldn’t be more happy with it!!
-Adam
@@healing2gether Wow, I'm very sorry to hear of your injuries, but it sounds like you are making the best of it. Well done Adam.
@@MikeFarrington thanks Mike, everything has a purpose and there were many blessings associated with my brain injury...though it has certainly changed my life and that of my wife and kids greatly! As the owner of three companies and father of six kids with multiple properties I was exhausting myself and nothing could make me slow down....except for a near death experience lol.
Either way it’s propelled me on the right path of following my passion of woodworking.
Ive started a new channel dedicated to my journey of becoming a new woodworker and I’d love to have you check out the channel and be a part of my “expert” panel ;)
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Great work am gonna build one these for a friend and looking for ideas your build was the best I've seen and I just subscribed...
Thank you. Great to have you onboard.
I sure wish I lived closer to you. I definitely would get you to build me a craft cabinet. I just hate to order anything on line because it’s always particle board and it never last, it falls apart so easily. My brother is a cabinet maker but I can never get him to make anything for me. When he doesn’t want to do it he jacks up the payment so high it’s crazy. I wish my dad was still living, he was a carpenter his whole life and I have seen him make some amazing things. You do an amazing job. I love watching how you make stuff. You make it seem so easy but I know it’s complicated. I just love your shop everything is so organized. Oh yeah before I forget how do you mix your paint. I want to get me a sprayer but I don’t know how much water to put in. And what type of filter do you use.
Thank you. Getting a paint sprayer can really help do better work. I like the Graco handhelds, I just use a normal paint strainer.
Yes please! Would love to know more about spray finishing. Great video. Keep them coming!
Thank you. I'll do a spray video soon.
Love your work. I recently bought a a Wagner control pro 250. So I would be interested to see your spray process. Keep the videos coming Mike. Great work.
Thank you. Thats a very nice sprayer.
I'm really looking forward to the table build. Also, I absolutely enjoy the mood of your videos...not the usual jittery youtubers attitude ;)
The table build is underway. As is a coffee table. Thank you for the kind words. That was one of my minimum objectives when making videos. I didn't want the shaky cell phone look.
Love your work and helpful insights
I appreciate that!
Love your attention to detail. Some top little tips too. Thanks
Thank you. Happy to hear you picked up a tip or two.
I’d love to see a video on spraying technique. I’m not very good at it, because I haven’t really done it…because I don’t like to paint….but maybe if I knew how, I would like it. 😅 thanks!
Thank you. I will try to get one done one of these days.
Thank you so much for sharing your work..your videos are so informative and I learn a lot by watching. Thanks so much!!
Thank you for watching.
I wish I had all your tools, well and also a lot more Talent. You did some amazing work. I love to watch, but I know I could never do what you do.
Thank you.
Great video !!!!
It'd be very interesting a video about "spray finishing". No matter how carefully a clean my guns after using them they end up being useless after a while. They just don't work anymore.
You mentioned something about "different types of sprayers " 🤔
Regards from Chile.
Thanks.
Thank you. Yes, cleaning a spray gun is not easy. I use a different gun for each type of material. one for water base white, one for water base clear, one for shellac, and so on.
Awesome video love the detail you go into on the entire project. I would really like to see you do a video on finishing for sure. Thanks again for helping me out !
Thank you Devin. A finishing video is on the way.
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You must come from an Irish 🍀 background your obsessed with the the weather how are you "keeping nice day but I here it won't be good for long " God bless your work it beautiful
Good guess, I am some portion Irish.
That came out really nice. I too would love to see a video on your finishing processes.
Thank you John, I have plans to put together a finishing video.
Beautiful quality work Mike. Thanks for sharing the process.
Thank you for watching.
Beautiful craftsmanship sir!
Thank you.
Another really great and informative video. What I'd do for a workshop like the one you have! Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you, will do.
That is one cute apprentice. I’d love to see a video on your finish process.
Thank you.
Thanks for the video. I would enjoy seeing your spray routine. Nice shop helper.
Thank you. Its on the way.
so glad I stumbled upon your channel!! Awesome work and great narrative! Well done Mike!!
Thank you very much.
Great build and video. Would like to see your spraying process.
Thank you. Noted.
Another great video! I would also like to see some videos on your spray process, the equipment setup and material used.
Thank you. Its on the way. Stay tuned.
the details you are sharing is awesome
Thank you very much.
I would also be interested in your spray setup.
Thank you. Noted.
Very interested in your paint process. I am learning and trying to pick up any new tips. Thanks
Thank you. Painting video on the way.
This dude is literally the Patrick Bateman of woodworking... can't unsee. 10/10 job Mike, thanks for the detail and effort. A select audience such as your own really enjoys this style of video and your craftsmanship. Also... Kem Aqua has to be shot over dewaxed shellac correct? I tried BIN one time and got Mudcracking in the lacquer. I'm noob pls help.
Thank you very much. Great reference! Couple points, yes, any time a finish is to by applied over shellac is needs to be dewaxed. Also, it needs to be fully cured, sanded and the dust needs to be removed. Any of these can cause adhesion problems. Bin is a dewaxed shellac, so that shouldn't be the problem. Also, shellac can go bad if it sits around too long. Finally mudcaracking can be caused by applying to thick of a finish. All the new water based coatings state that the final film thickness cannot exceed 5mils or something similar. They will crack if thicker, don't ask me how I know that one...
Just beautiful.
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for the tip on the shop made rubber band clamps. I have 2 Rockler bandy clamps, but they are pretty expensive for what you get. I would like to have a lot more of them for edge banding.
Spray finish video would be awesome
Thank you, noted.
Hey Mike I have watched nearly all of your videos and am fascinated by you skill. I would certainly like to see a dedicated video on your spray setup/process.
Thank you very much. I will do a spray video soon.
Very good information. Thanks a lot and greetings from São Paulo - Brazil.
Thank you very much.
Damn it looks so beautiful. Another great one. I really like your videos. I learned a lot from them. Well done
Thank you.
Absolutely gorgeous work
Thanks Dave.
Would definitely like to learn more about your paint sprayer set up. Thanks for your videos. Very helpful
Thank you. I'll have something out soon.