This is what a $22,000 built-in looks like.
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done! I relied heavily on your last major built-in video when I made a project for my house. it was tremendously helpful!
@@ccraw235 Fantastic! So much good content on there. And so glad to hear the other video was able to help you build something awesome for your own house!
I made it!
@@GageDrums Thank you!
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As a hobbyist audio engineer and enjoyer of all things hardwood, this has got to be one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
@@AckzaTV😂 sure, bud.
Same. Very cool. I worked at a cabinet shop for a few years, but we were making multi unit cabinets, so nothing like this. Got to see the hot dog saw stop demo from our boss though lol.
I’m the same as you… and totally agree!
enjoyer of ALL things hardwood ....*puberterian humor kicking in 🤣🤣🤣🤣"
My local hardwood supplier had a customer that would buy truckloads of veneered plywood to make home elevators. The customer changed their process and went with different wood. The hardwood dealer had tons of walnut and maple veneered plywood that they put on clearance. I bought a bunch of it for $40 to $50 a sheet. I'll be making everything out of it for the foreseeable future.
Holy cannoli!! What a steal!! I probably would have bought it all up, too! 😂
Home elevators?! Geesh.
@@Critter145 I don't know the company, but apparently, they built elaborate elevators that were installed in mansions all over the world.
@@hamilde that’s super cool.
My mother in law is approaching 80 and can’t do stairs anymore due to knee degradation. A home elevator would be great for her. Thought I’m not so sure about the walnut walls :)
Back in the 80's I was an inside salesman at a wholesale lumber and plywood distributor. A guy who ran a small local cabinet shop came in and bought eight sheets of 3/4" A-2 walnut. It was beautiful stuff, high end architectural, book matched and numbered. I wrote him up and sent him to the warehouse, where he was kept waiting because it was lunchtime and the guys who were there were busy, so I jumped on a forklift and pulled down the stack and helped him load it into his pickup. I could not help but comment on how gorgeous it was and asked him what he was making and the poor man looked like he wanted to cry.
Seems he had bid a high end job in River Oaks, the old money part of Houston, and the job specced the walnut - but it was going to be covered in black lacquer. This premium, absolutely gorgeous plywood was going to be covered in black paint!
I was about ready to cry too. Stupidest thing I ever heard of. He could have used paint grade birch, but he wasn't going to vary from the product as it was specified. It's been forty years now and it still hurts me to think of it.
Thanks for sharing! Luckily it wasn't solid walnut...
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Same guy made a killing on another job in River Oaks. Big mansion, had double stairways coming down from the second floor to the big room off of the front door. They wanted the existing stairway torn out and their new design installed as part of a renovation. He underbid the next guy badly and got the job. Built them a beautiful new set, too.
The secret was that he had spotted that the existing stair treads were made of solid Brazilian Rosewood. Big old wide stairs, two sets of them. He hauled what he tore out straight to the bank. The existing build probably went back to the 1950's or so.
As a former Houstonian, that sounds about right. lol
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@@michaelgray4964 Makes me wonder about the "old money" part really. At least here in Europe "old money" means you are brought up appreciating the value of things, while "new money" would do the things you describe, request the most expensive (but inappropriate) materials just because they can afford it, and throw out perfectly good things just because they are "old".
Fabulous build, Keith. Thanks for taking us along.
Dogs have owners, cats have staff.
Thanks man! 😹😹
Going the extra mile on details may not seem like a good business desicion but that couldn't be further from the truth.
Those extra details is what pushes customers back and draws a new clientele too (especially over here in TH-cam).
Awesome work Keith.
Thanks man! And thanks for the comment. These are repeat clients, so I guess it's working 😉
Great comment! I 💯 agree
I was going to comment on the exact same thing. Going the extra mile generates goodwill, which is actually a tangible business asset.
Isn't it amazing how, with the knowledge and foresight gained from 30 years of experience, he can foresee issues coming down the line that would take hours of finicky reworking, but the solution is to just insert a folded piece of tissue paper as he cuts the fixtures.
The end result was beautiful but the extra attention to detail with that brass guitar knob was really , really a nice touch. Says a lot.
10/10 video enjoyment reported from this viewer.
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best 😎
The quality, complexity, and attention to detail are incredible. Putting those 30 years of experience to work here!
Thanks Kelly! This one definitely challenged me…which I love!
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking what resin is that at 34:20? thank you Keith
The truest sign of mastory is making it look easy.
@@danielstellmon5330 iom masturating all the time and its just as easy
Was just thinking, Keith hasn’t posted anything for a long while; hope he’s alright.
Now we know why! Amazing design and build as usual. Bravo.
😂 As you can see, I’ve had my hands full! Thanks so much for the kind words and for keeping tabs on me 🤙🏻👊🏻
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking// Yea, it’s your cats fault 😂
@@finntexbuild4809 Usually is 😹
Non-woodworker here, but as someone whose studio contains a good amount of modular synth gear (the airplane knobs in the giant, beautiful rack) and enjoys watching quality, care, and process, I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
That’s awesome! Thanks man! 🤙🏻😎
I really like the transparency of this entire process. From disclosing the actual prices to showing mistakes/corrections. Seeing the entirety of the project, with all the details is very interesting!!
Thanks Casey! Glad you enjoyed it and I greatly appreciate the feedback. Hope you are well. Cheers bud!
Yep, sometimes that customer will say to his or her family and friends "hey guys, check out this cool little detail Keith added" and then you have MORE business.
Your cats are truly supervisors. Always getting in the way and looking at you like they know better than you..
Let’s hope! I definitely rely heavily on referrals, so I try to put my best effort forward on these extremely custom builds. And the cats definitely rule the roost, but I’m comfortable with that 😹
But hey, they do! Trust me, cats have great eyes for that!
No, they are "Su-purr-visors".
Just like when I renovated my townhouse ... I didn't have a Foreman, I had a "Fore-kitty". And she was tuff!!!
@@ELCADAROSA 😹😹
Finished product is beautiful. The craftsmanship is superb. Watching you construct your projects is both educational as well as entertaining with your humor. Frankly, one of the best parts is watching you deal with the inevitable issues that come up as a project unfolds. Mistakes will occur however it's how they're handled that's key; you do a great job in this area.
Thank you, Frank! I greatly appreciate the thoughtful comment. It definitely makes all the hard production work of putting these videos together worth the effort. 🙏🏻😁
I ran a one man (something two of three with the help of my dad and 1st cousin) shop building furniture and cabinets from 1991-2012. I was also trained by Fine Woodworking, American Woodworker magazines and books from people like Tage Frig and Jim Toplin. I was disabled in 2012 and now run a CNC, laser 3D printing shop as a hobby. I love watching TH-cam woodworking channels and I have to say you do some of the most amazing, complex and beautiful builds every. Your attention to detail is second to none and the fact you film it so masterfully just blows me away!! Keep up the awesome work... you are a true craftsman!!
Wow! Thats high praise from someone with your experience. Thank you very much! And thanks so much for watching the video. Cheers! 🙏🏻😁
A very patient Master craftsman. I love watching people who really know how to do things correctly. You're a rare breed.
Thanks man! That's very nice of you 👊
And he loves his cats.
WOW! This is like watching Rembrandt paint one of his masterpieces. Absolutely gorgeous. Bravo for a job well done. Thank you also for not shortening this video like so many You tubers do. I could have watched this for an hour or more.
Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed the full length feature 😜🙌
Making the customer happy is number one in this business and I must say your attention to detail is amazing. One of your best videos to date. Can’t wait for the next one
Couldn't agree more! Thanks so much, Steve. I appreciate the support 👊
Thank you for having this in one single video.
It was a tight fit! 😜😂
Like anything else, just when you start to feel competent, you see a professional like this work. I'm extremely impressed, and inspired.
Wow, thank you!
Let me start by saying I know very little about wood, I'm a industrial maintenance mechanic but I did a 4 year tour of duty in a custom wood and granite shop working on equipment. When I didn't have something to work on I asked to help around the shop. We had 50 employees so not a huge shop but not a small one either. I can say without a shadow of a doubt no one in that shop holds and candle to you. My hat is off to you! Absolutely amazing work Sir! Also I've never seen the led stain so thanks for that rabbit hole! I wish I had your skills!
That's awesome! It's great to hear from another craftsman who appreciates the details.
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Ill be sticking around to learn!, Im also a ham radio operator so I can appreciate that desk just the same. Mounting gear in that looks like a dream! All the small details add up and you sir have perfected all of them.
Drawer bumpers on the desk was slick!!
As a carpenter of too many years i have absolutely no problem with your expert use of that table saw, its only the arm chair andys who have never built anything in their life who know everything about safety.
Amen to that! Thanks for the comment 👍
What an insane amount of work resulting in what can only be described as an awesome built in piece of furniture. Thanks for putting in the extra work to film and share this on your channel.
Thank you very much for watching, Dieter! And thank you for supporting my channel. I definitely don't make these videos for myself! 👊🏻
The unfortunate part about this build (and consider this a compliment) is that it is so precise, so consistent, and so clean that at first glance, it appears factory-made. Almost sterile. Again, this is more a "mind blown" comment on your skill set and precision, but a small part of me kinda hoped there would be some flaws to show this was all hand-built by one person! I used to work in yachts, and I would critique the wood finishes. I would often end up saying that it looked "so" good that it was difficult to imagine not having been manufactured by robots, lol, when in fact that was far from reality. Anyways, looks AMAZING! Cheers!
Thank you! There are plenty of small imperfections that I see that don't show up on camera. 😉
@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking well, they say that a good worker still (makes) mistakes, but knows how to hide them 😜 Great stuff, man!
Insane how much work went into this for the price when you watch the live edge slab table channels that just bathe everything in ten tons of epoxy charging upwards of $15,000 for a simple table using pre-fab legs. This is super awesome~
Thanks very much! Yeah, I figured those epoxy tables would have jumped the shark by now...😩
as an amateur woodworker and home recordist i love making custom housings for my equipment. This is easily the coolest built-in/audio workstation desk i've ever seen, seriously a work of art.
Thanks man! Glad you dig it 🤙🏼😎
As a woodworker and a musician that desk is unbelievable! Absolute dream stuff. Lucky guy!
Thanks James! I'm not a musician, but I still want a desk like that 😜😂
Perfect timing on this one because I'm going to be building a studio desk for Rhett Shull here soon and have been brainstorming on the rack mounted gear. Turned out awesome!
Thanks Johnny! Good luck with your build and I look forward to the video! Hope you are well! 👊
Holy shit! As a hobbyist musician and woodworker I would LOVE to sit at such an amazing workspace to make music! Really nice work
Thanks Jason! That means a lot. Glad you enjoyed the build 👊🏻
This is an amazing project, thank you for sharing. One minor thing i'll quibble with - doing the extra mile for the fit and finish on your own time is absolutely a smart business decision. He'll show it to his friends and clients, and they'll know who to ring up for more work. A little extra time now means more business later.
Thanks for the comment! I do agree that most clients definitely appreciate the extra effort and it will hopefully reap rewards in the future. 🙌🏻😎
Studio guy here. Thats gorgeous. Lovely work. Id never do the speakers like that though but its beautiful
Thanks very much!
Not only your work is amazing, I love the fact you understand the importance of reputation. I'm constantly trying to drill that into people's heads. It takes years to build it, seconds to destroy it.
You nailed it, Ted! Thanks for the comment!
acoustically this looks like a nightmare but that isn't your job. The craftsmanship is phenomenal.
Yeah, I wouldn’t want to deal with all the wires and cables 😳😂
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I meant the placement of the speakers aka "studio monitors" will probably make them sound weird. I really like how you went the extra mile for your client though. I can tell this took lots of planning and preparation to pull off. I just would have expected acoustic panels or some form of room treatment to be considered for the amount of analog gear this guy has.
@@jonathanbobo722 "former musician and audiophile", and the lack of acoustic treatment, to me, suggests that this guy is probably a wealthy hobbyist and that all of that lovely gear isn't exactly paying for itself. I imagine that if he was actually working on professional mixes in that space, there would be a lot of differences in that setup, chiefly the presence of any acoustic treatment whatsoever.
I actually commissioned and built a LOT of audio and broadcast studios! It’s amazingly complex and a lot of fun 😊 looking forward to this video!
Oh wow! Very cool. I learned a lot on my first one…most of all what NOT to do 😜😂. Hopefully I get commissioned to build another one someday!
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
My 2 favourite projects was a 13 studio build with shared sound booths. I was the project manager and it ended up taking around 3 months. Client was very happy sat the end so happy days. The second was upgrading 2 radio drama studios. We wrenched out everything that was analog (I’m sure your client would be crying) and replaced it with a far more versatile digital solution. We only managed the technology so i wasn’t involved in the carpentry (and masonry, it was marble tops) but we had a lot of recommendations for cabling etc. I also built two of my own studios but they were no where near as beautiful as what you’ve done there! Well done! Looks great!
@@proaudiorestore8926 Sounds like very involved projects that require a lot of technical expertise. Cabling is definitely a major undertaking. The amount of firepower in just that little studio looked like something out of the snake pit in Indiana Jones!
What are your thoughts on the monitor speaker placement at the end?
Probably the most complex and beautifully done piece of furniture I've seen you do. Stunning
Thanks Professor! So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻👊🏻
He was being sarcastic, Mr Bland. So plain, so dark.
I have seen a lot of talented woodworking on TH-cam, but this has to be one one of the best finished pieces I have seen. The attention to detail shows.
Wow, thank you! Cheers Evan!
I'm an audio engineer by trade and a hobbyist woodworker. I saw. I clicked.
The woodworking technique on display here is amazing. I would not recommend doing this from an audio standpoint though. That speaker placement is rough to say the least. It sure looks great though.
It’s a work in progress, just like anything else
I'm an audio engineer so building my own recording studios is my thing but I have a friend that is a big time home and commercial building contractor. I asked him if he ever built a recording studio and he said "Oh no. I've looked at recording studios in Nashville when my son was recording there and there isn't a straight line in those buildings anywhere." Lol! Yes with wood that expensive you can't afford to make many mistakes. Great work there! I'm still learning.
Haha. Thanks David! True sound studios are definitely on a whole other level that I'm not ready for 😜😂
This should be flagged for pornographic content. This is some of the most incredible work ive ever seen. Fantastic video and even more fantastic work... What a joy through and through.
😂 Thanks Rex! Glad you enjoyed it, man. I really appreciate the kind words 👊🏻
Absolutely.
Man
You can TELL the wealth of expertise you have, and the mistakes and challenges you avoid because of that knowledge.
Thank you sir! 🙌🏻
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Man, carpentry has always fascinated me. The things that can be accomplished through the shaping of wood is pure artistry. However, it always seems out of reach. Whether it's the amount of tools necessary to build something or the overwhelming amount of math involved, there's always been a barrier of entry to me. That's why I'm super impressed by people like you who _get_ it and are able to produce such high quality work. Hats off to all the carpenters out there making functional art 🙌
Thanks very much!
holy crap that is gorgeous! i got a custom audio desk from an etsy builder and i'm super happy with it, but this is just next level. The brass pieces on the audio rack look so beautiful too!
Thanks, it was a ton of work but worth it!
Jerry has a critical look in his eyes - as if to say "Well really - I would have done it the other way - But hell it's educational for you 😇." Jerry and Lola must assume that your entire function in life is making more boxes for them to inspect and enjoy. As a Video and AV producer I spent years in edit houses sound studios. This one looks great - It would be nice to see it in use.
😹 Yes, according to them, the world revolves around their furry existence. I'm cool with that. 😜
Beautiful work! I know people that would’ve charged a lot more for that so kudos to you for being a perfectionist and keeping the price down. The walnut and brass accents always looks so nice.
Thanks Gregg! With materials and countless hours of labor, it could definitely have had a higher price tag, but the challenge and experience were of great value to me as well. Cheers!
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I can tell experience and satisfaction of accomplishment means a lot to you. You nailed it.
I did a solid mahogany gun room for an attorney and mahogany is cheaper
Than walnut but if you need 15 sheets 3/4 at 150 sheet plus nosing material finish etc. it was around a 20k room. And I built him a mahogany table
For the center to clean guns and he almost
Cried. It was epic
Wow! Definitely sounds like an epic build. Very cool!
Would love to see the finished product mate
as an amateur music producer and woodworker, this makes me really happy. Beautiful result. I’m sure the client will get warm fuzzies every time they sit down to this for decades to come.
Thanks Sean! I'm definitely a little jealous of the setup!
Having done similar "custom built in" projects, I am impressed by the way you video and edit all along the steps, not to mention the planning and verifying of those steps. Master craftmanship at it's finest, BRAVO!
Thank you very much!
Genius is rarely seen anymore. Especially on TH-cam. Great job Keith! Give scritches to the twins for me.
Thanks dude! That's very kind of you. 🙏👊
That cable solution is genuinely beautiful and honestly, I like it better than if it had somehow been invisible. That s great engineering.
Thanks so much! I appreciate that 👍😎
This video prompted me to join your site. Thought your foresight & workmanship was exemplary
Your views about cost v pride is an ethic exhibited by master craftsmen.
Well done and awesome result
Wow! That's so nice to hear, George. Thanks so much for the support. Glad you enjoyed the video!
This checks so many of my boxes of interest.
I like how you're not into audio tech, but still able to build a high-end custom furniture and casings for audio purposes. I think that makes a professional, you don't have to have the knowledge of the client, to provide them with the hardwood hardware they need/want. Very cool and inspiring.
This channel (including this video) is a real gold mine! Thanks for all the great work, and for putting it together in such an entertaining format! I'm a music composer and producer and really appreciated all your attention to the "little things"--holes for cable wrap, accessibility, and covering everything with panels and beautiful brass. Well done!
Wow, thank you John! I greatly appreciate the comment and the kind words. Cheers!
I can only imagine the headache... such an amazing build! and that desklamp sent me screaming... I want one!
Thanks so much! Yeah, plenty of headaches for sure, but I do love a challenge. I want one of those desk lamps, too - so cool!!! 😎
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Do you have a brand name for the lamp? Beautiful build!
@@robbedoes21 All I know is Juniper Design...
Looked up Juniper Design from Keith's comment and found it's the THIN Task Lamp with Desk Inset and the Ground Control Dimmer. Looks like you have to contact them directly for purchase though.
That modular synth rack at 0:16 😳
Yeah. Pretty insane 😂
Looks like a Needham.
Client “why does a built in cost so much” me: Watch this video and here is the number for the wood store, check the price for one 8 ft x 2” length of solid wood. Clients rarely appreciate the effort required to build custom pieces.
Very true. Adding up all the materials really puts the cost into perspective.
I’ve been watching woodworking videos for years and this is the first video of yours I have ever seen. It was an instant subscribe. Your builds just cannot be matched. Amazing work!
Awesome, thank you Jacob! I appreciate the sub and the kind words. 👊
You are an exceptionally brilliant Woodworker whom built an amazingly high quality desk for your client!
I was glued to your video in utter amazement of your exceptional woodworking skills!
Well-done, Sir!
Awesome, thank you! That's very humbling. So glad you enjoyed the build!
Lola, Jerry, and Walnut…. Yup, I know where I am. 😂. Enjoyed it, thanks!
😂😹 Gotta stay on brand!!
Well said
Our rescue shop cat, Sir Hops-a-Lot, who has only two legs, spotted the famous Shop Cat Lola on the tablet. He meowed loudly, reminiscent of Jim Carrey's dog whistle scene in "The Mask." Though Lola disappeared, Sir Hops-a-Lot, ever hopeful, lies in front of the tablet, peeking behind it as if waiting for her return.
Awwww. That's adorable! 😻
As a bald man I take offense to the amount of hair you claim not to have.
😂 My apologies, my good man!
Just a fun extra detail for 15:30 . These units are called "Rack units" officially. They're a standardized set of dimensions for electronics intended to be housed in tall racks. Rack unit sized racks are the staple of data centers, for example. The height is standardized at 1 3/4ths inches , width at 19 inches, however the length is incredibly variable. I've seen some electronics with 3-4 feet in length, or as short as less than a foot.
In case you never looked into it, the U measurement is typically shown as RU or rack unit. It's pretty standardized across all industries that utilize server racks to mount equipment. In addition to your 1, 2, and 3 RU sizes there's also a 1/2 RU but is no longer a vertical measurement (which is 1) and instead is half the width so you can fit 2 units in a 1RU space.
I used to design custom furniture like this in South Africa fifty years ago and had the distinct pleasure of working with brilliant craftsmen such as yourself. I can still remember that unique scent of freshly cut and finished timber in their workshops. We used solid imbuia and yellowwood a lot. Thanks for this wonderful video and for rekindling long forgotten memories!
That's wonderful to hear! So glad the video brought back those memories! 😀
No sound deadening, no bass traps or acoustic treatment and the speakers tipped in and facing the inner edge of the shelves - No, this guy is no audiophile! LOL
Great build though, very enjoyable. I can't believe how much money Americans spend on this stuff, I built my own studio for around £100 - but I did need to spend 30 years pulling mahogany out of skips! LOL Keep at it - loved the pedigree cat sleeping in the Festool box, I don't know which is more expensive! :D
It’s a work in progress…cut the guy some slack
The brass pins were sweet.
Thanks man! 🤘😎
Just stumbled upon your video in the suggested ones, I got sucked in, to say you over engineer things is an understatement, but WOW the end results justify your efforts, amazing and the creative ways you used all the equipment and designed it to be so user friendly yet high tech is astounding. Great work, your efforts at doing such an amazing job shows how we have lost so much personalized and detail oriented hand crafted work over the years. I hope you'll continue to build such master pieces in the future!
Much appreciated! Thank you for the thoughtful comment and kind words! 🙏😀
Just subscribed now. I'm a 12th grade student applying for college. The first thing I will do getting into college is building my custom book-shelf and desk-lamp. You're awesome and I'm falling love with what you do.
That is so awesome! I love to hear the younger generation wanted to build things with their hands. Best of luck to you!
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking You know the coolest part is that you share a lot of detailed info and tips which most of the channels avoid.
They focus in before and after not in the midle which is the most crucial part. It's long video in era of tiktok but let me tell you one thing there wasn't a single second I felt boared.
As a GEN-Z whose parents thinks A COLLEGE DEGREE and A DECENT JOB is more than enough to buy the whole world, it's a bit difficult to get started with almost 0$ in pocket.
It would be amazing and I personally would be super greatful to you if you make a video for young people how to get started with almost no money and all the tips and tricks which can give us nice finishing close to expencive machineries.
(the type of work you do takes months to be finished. So, you can creat an entire series on this topic between your main project and keep TH-cam ALGORITHM HAPPY. )
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
Well said!
Did you just use a piece of walnut to mix epoxy ?!? You monster!!! 😂😂😂
It’s the only scrap I have! 🤣
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworkinghahahaha , oh the woes....
I'm a little confused here, did the customer pay you $22,000 or $6,632? Cause if its the latter, then its an absolute steal, and way too low in terms of labor, if it's the former, then its way more reasonable and fair. Absolutely great job man! This level of attention to detail really satisfies an itch in my brain.
Former. Thanks.
As an audio engineer myself who also appreciates fine wood work, this was a video that I had no idea I needed in my life. Just... *chef's kiss*.
Wow! Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it 🤘😎
22,000 for that... well worth it. I work in design and audio/video production, stuff is expensive... Having a comfortable tailored "Bat-cave" make everything more enjoyable. I would totally hire you for a space if I had a permanent studio spot and was going all in on it. Amazing work (I love walnut and brass, so classy) And good to see you have both a shop supervisor and a shop safety officer... very OSHA compliant.
Thanks Scott! Super appreciate it 😎
All woodworking is cat scanned during construction. 😂
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Can’t find the affiliate link for the anti gravity blocks. Unsubscribing.
😂 They are still in development and this patent process is a real bear.
i've had no idea of woodworking and i have no intention of getting in the business but it was a pleasure to watch a master doing his work.
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I cannot tell in words how amazed I am with how this came out. I let out an audible wow when you showed how it came out.
I'm totally blown away. Awesome work you did there
Wow, thank you! I super appreciate it. Glad you liked it!
I watched this video 4x already (seriously); I still don't get enough of it. As woodworming amaterur/debutant I am learning a lot and your humoristic narration (involving the 2 little furries) make your videos fun to watch. Thank you sir.
Wow, thanks! So glad you enjoy the content. Cheers! 👍😎
I am not a woodworker. I probably will never be a woodworker. I am however a musician and have a studio setup similar to this. The attention to detail and techniques you use are super interesting, and it was awesome seeing you put all of this together. Well done, and keep up the great videos! You've definitely earned a new subscriber :)
Wow! Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the sub!
Keith, you are a comedic genius. Enjoy your channel.
Thanks man!
As an amateur I am amazed at the precision you achieve with a tape measure. Incredible. Love your videos.
Thank you so much 😀 My advice is try and use the same one all the time since many can have slight variations.
First time viewer and I got to say that Jerry, Keith's sense of humor, and the craftsmanship are all just impeccable.
Too kind! Thank you so much. We greatly appreciate it 😎😺
I appreciate you keeping the audio and video as raw as it gets and showing how no matter the hobby, there will ALWAYS be bumps along the way. Cars are my vice, but I saw a ton of parallels between what I do and what you do. Fantastic craftsmanship my friend! You're a good person.
This is the funniest, most entertaining, most well narrated woodworking channel I have come across. Your methods and methodical approach to your projects are simply next level.
I enjoy the cat's company as well.
Thank you for providing such amazing content.
Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to watch the video. My shop cats 😺😺 and I greatly appreciate it! 🙌🏻
You are definitely the brains of woodworking TH-cam. I would have no idea where to even begin on a project like this. Great work as always Keith!
P.S. I was a little worried we weren’t going to get a “total boat bayybe” after seeing the epoxy the first two times, but you came though in the end 💵
Thanks man! And I definitely waited on the TotalBoatBABY stinger until just the right moment 😜🙌
This project is incredibly in depth- and the impeccable results demonstrate master-level competence. I enjoyed every minute of just viewing this build. Learned quite a few things in your descriptions of the decision making process, as well. As a carpenter and general contractor who hopes to one day branch off and pursue my dream of fine furniture making… you’re kinda my hero.
Damn dude! That is incredibly humbling. Thanks so much for watching and the thoughtful comment. Best of luck to you and your transition to fine furniture!
wow Keith, amazing job. That attention to detail and perfect finish. Not only a pleasure for your client to enjoy and hopfully for you to enjoy building but also a pleasure to watch here on YT. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you kindly! I appreciate the kind words!
I don’t know much about custom woodworking but I had to watch this whole video . I was amazed of the skill level and the custom tools you use . You are one talented person ,great work!
Thanks Thomas! I love comments like this! I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Can't imagine you ever DON't feel proud at the end of a build. Just beautiful work, Artist woodworker.
Thank you very much! And I absolutely have a sense of pride and accomplishment at the end of a job like this. It was a marathon 😂
Oh my, that desk light at 44 minutes is great. The rest of the show knocked my socks off too. Thanks.
Thanks Todd! Glad to hear it, man! 🤙🏻😎
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking do you have a link to where I can buy the lamp?
Juniper Design
Possibly the most satisfying woodwork video I have seen in years. Enjoyed every single minute of it, and I am in awe at the level of your craftsmanship!
That’s incredible! Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers! 🙌🏻
As a musician as well, I absolutely love this workstation design and definitely am putting some of your cable management ideas into my current design! With 20+ years experience woodworking I'm always more interested in learning new (or old) techniques in processes, jigs, etc so I just signed up for the WWGOA subscription through your sponsorship! 👌
Awesome, thank you so much! I appreciate the support and kind words. 🙏👊
Wow! I was surprised how much less this desk cost than what I would have estimated!!! I love this sort of bespoke work especially for something that is going to receive constant usage and attention. Your passion for this kind of work clearly shines through the video, really well made!
Thank you SO much! I greatly appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Beautiful. I love your attention to detail and the emphasis on craftsmanship over business. Integrity is rare these days.
Thank you very much! 🙏😎
Amazing result! Thanks for the heads up on the Woodworkers Guild of America deal. I made sure to take advantage of it :)
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!
Keith, I’ve watched your work for a long time. And I must say, this has to be one of your most impressive builds!
Thanks Eric! That’s very humbling! Glad you enjoyed the build 🤙🏻😎🙌🏻
Thank you Keith for this video and the time you put in to editing and voicing over. You are an inspirational woodworking inventor, also try and take time to be proud. I share your ethos on projects in getting it just right even at my own cost, don’t change or you won’t sleep.👌🏽
Wow, thank you! I greatly appreciate the comment and the support you give my channel. It definitely makes all that hard work behind the scenes that nobody sees worth the effort! Cheers! 👊
I’m not even interested in woodworking but this video caught my attention. This project is so well done, every fine detail is amazing. Excellent job
Awesome, thank you!
Probably my favorite build to date. Love the extra attention on that false back. And this has been the best use of the p2 that's really got me scratching my head on whether to purchase or not
Thanks Chris! And if you are ever want to pull the trigger on the Zeta, I am a dealer and you can purchase directly through me. Just hit me up on Instagram @kjsawdust 👍😎
Even the word “Beautiful” doesn’t do the job justice. But totally satisfying to watch all the technical skills and forethought that went into this project. Total masterpiece… 👍🏼
Wow! Thank you! Your kind words are greatly appreciated 🙌😎
My first video of yours I've watched and am now hooked. Great video. Great audio. Amazing build. Gorgeous Lola. I'll he a long time fan from now on. What a dream build.....
Awesome! So glad you found my channel and enjoyed the first video. More on the way. Cheers!
My dad does some woodworking as a hobby, its crazy to see what the professionals do. Really puts into perspective the complexity of it.
Im building a simple bedside table and even that does my head in. I dont know how you manage with all this. Though it does get WAYY easier to comprehend once you 3d model it and get some measurements in.
Thanks so much! Measurements are really key when doing cabinetry since everything must fit perfectly. With free standing furniture, there's a little more wiggle room to change sizes and tinker with dimensions.