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@sz72909 4 місяці тому

I don't see why a laser should "scare" anyone! It's just another tool in the shop. It cannot and should not replace any other tool! I'm a woodworker and engineer, and I'm building my own 90W CO2 laser cutter as an addition to all my woodworking tools, CNC machine, and 3D printers. It's just tech., don't be afraid!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Amen! Good luck with your new laser...sounds awesome!

@Fabsi87 2 місяці тому

I work for a 500 people company and in my department are 15 skilled worker. One single 3D printer could make all of our work faster and wayyyy cheaper and the reason why i know this is because we actually a have 3d printer in our company and we tryed it after work and were pretty shocked and scared about the speed and quality of the print.

@wh0tube Місяць тому

Lasers certainly scare Marjorie Taylor Greene! 😁

@mrhino 26 днів тому

@@wh0tube Do you see politics in the room with you right now?

@wh0tube 26 днів тому

@@mrhino more like light entertainment than politicts.

@northeastoutrider2124 5 місяців тому

Technology like laser CNC's will not water down the craft or replace the creativity we all bring to the craft. As an Architecture student back in 1985, I was told that introducing and using a fairly new technology that was experimental at the time would do all those negatives things that are the same general fears that people still have about technology today. I was told that I had to do everything by hand as opposed to using this new tool. A year or so later it became the norm and in time proved to remove many unneeded steps to allow creativity to become more fluid. That tool was AutoCAD and it replaced having to learn how to draft by hand in order to communicate and refine design.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks for the thoughtful comment! It's always great to hear opinions that draw from real world experience. I love traditional drawings by hand and I still do them, but also love the endless versatility of computer drawn plans where you can make quick changes to parameters and have it automatically adjust everything for you. What a time saver!

@jorgeo4483 2 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I personally grind my teeth at irregular shelf designs poking out of walls or gaps, but I really liked the idea of the middle layer, I would probably use it for other purposes.

@Ichabod_Jericho Місяць тому

And now AutoCAD is the universal excuse😂 “it worked in CAD idk”😢

@rangefreewords Місяць тому

Nice idea! I'd compliment that with a heavy storm door to avoid the sound of kids screaming and dogs barking while doing audio. Love the $850 wall!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

😂🤣 good thing I don’t have kids or dogs!

@karenmitchell6814 5 місяців тому

So many details to love about this video: the copper edged shelves, the ingenious shelf brackets (using this one), how to cut your full-sheet sandpaper, the custom organizer, hint about checking your end grain before you create a roundover, the figure-8 fasteners, the Soss hinges (those are beautiful; using these too). What about attaching some acoustic felt to the bottom of your shelves? Cut on a smaller radius so the edge doesn’t show. That might absorb a bit of your front echo.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate the comment. And yes, attaching some felt to the bottom of the shelves could help as well. I still have cat beds, cat shelves, side tables, etc. to put in the room, so all of those things will help absorb sound as well!

@karenmitchell6814 5 місяців тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking not to mention the cats themselves!😁

@marclevitt8191 5 місяців тому

You could hang producers choice sound blankets from the ceiling parallel to the floor, or make a cloud of acoustic panels 4 or 6 inches deep, hung with a 4 or 6 inches of airspace between them and the ceiling using cables. Also nice deep pile carpet on floor with rubber carpet no slip layer, plus carpet padding. My understanding is that reflective floors and ceilings are big factors. Also changing the room from a box to an irregular shape helps. So having some angled walls, ceiling reduces resonance. Maybe a set of triangular floor to ceiling columns in the corners behind you? They could be partly shelving units which would also give you a bit of diffusion. If you look at sound editing studios they often are trapezoidal in shape.

@markwigdor7505 3 місяці тому

I love how the shelves look with the metal band around d the edge. The size is fine as it adds elegance and beauty to the overall appearance. Very impressed.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

Thanks very much!! 👍😎

@AndrewAnthony2602 5 місяців тому

That was amazing! I like it that you are particular about the color contrast and the detailing. I wish I could self make my workspace. Loved Jerry and Lola throughout the video as well! Overall a splendid job!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks very much, Andrew! Now to outfit the office with a climbing wall and beds for Jerry and Lola so they can officially take over every room in the house 😜😹

@julietphillips1991 5 місяців тому

You are the customer here and I must say, you ought to be really pleased with the way everything turned out! Do you think that the echo would have gone away just by filling the space with the furniture, etc.?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Juliet! Yes, as I’ve put more things in there, I’ve noticed much less of an echo. Maybe I’ll hang a couple of huge bean bag chairs from the ceiling 😂

@ryanackland9330 5 місяців тому

Nice to see a new video from you Keith, and what an inspiration one it was too! I love your attention to detail, and the fact you share your successes along with some failings along the way. Keep up the great work and look forward to your next one!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Ryan! That's very kind of you. Next video already in production and coming out soon!

@kingofcastlechaos Місяць тому

I tell my all students to embrace both new and old technology. Every few years, some smartass gets up and walks up to me during that lecture and hugs me. Been doing this a long time and it still catches me off-guard. Neat content, thanks for making it.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

That's amazing! Love that you incorporate both techniques into your classroom. Thanks so much for the comment and the kind words. Cheers!

@kingofcastlechaos Місяць тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking btw, if you want to really minimize glue squeeze out, route out a small channel about 1/2 inch behind the important area, then when you clamp it the glue will flow into that inner channel and none makes it to the edge. Fast and easy way to save many hours of tedious work, and as you use that method it becomes second nature to incorporate it. You can even use a handheld trim router.

@billmillar7234 4 місяці тому

Being a carpenter and custom wood worker for 50 yrs.....I like what you're doing....and like the creativity you bring to the craft..... good job

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks very much, Bill! That’s extremely kind and I greatly appreciate it.

@DerekHauser-kw1bc 5 місяців тому

I appreciate all the work you do putting together these awesome videos!! I look so forward to the next one.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that. More videos on the way!

@lou9108 5 місяців тому

Great looking "closet, recording studio". The end result was worth all the money and time you put in to the project. Well Done Jerry.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Lou! Jerry’s very appreciative 😜😹

@2smoothku 5 місяців тому

Great looking desk design! I love that Shaper has all those hardware files, makes cutting for installation a breeze. Enjoy the content and inspiration!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks so much! Yeah, that Shaper Origin catalog for hardware is so clutch. It saves so much time.

@davidmurphy1637 5 місяців тому

Beautiful job as always, Keith. I'm all for integrating Technology. It opens up so many more custom options.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Exactly! It opens up so much creativity as well - things that would take days to prototype can now be done in minutes. I love it!

@rickpouley7561 5 місяців тому

What a great office/studio space.. Love your wood selection and I just love the way your shelves turned out. I think you were right on with the size of your strips!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks man! Definitely feeling more comfortable in the space now that it's been outfitted to my workflow. Cat shelves coming next! 😹

@gregwolfe540 4 місяці тому

You are such an inspiration for wordworking. Love watching your videos.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thank you so much! Very nice of you to say 🙏

@crtzmo 4 місяці тому

Another great one, Keith! Thank you for sharing. A floor rug and a thick curtain or roller blind on the window will add to mitigating that remaining echo. Oh, and a giant fuzzy hat. 🧑‍🎄

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

😂 been searching g for a rug…need one that my chair will roll over and the cats won’t destroy…so, I guess the existing hardwood is the best choice 😂

@dannydoyle3687 4 місяці тому

Keith, you are brilliant and I just love watching you with all your machines. And I don’t think it matters what you do after all you are the carpenter and what you want is getting the job done and making your life easier. What is the next video coming out I can’t wait.🎉🎉🎉

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks man! I really appreciate that. New video coming out very soon!!

@BobBrittonBespoke 5 місяців тому

As always, absolutely beautiful build. LOVE the organization... scratches my OCD itch beautifully.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

LOL. Thanks Bob! We share a common OCD gene 😜

@treemastura697 3 місяці тому

First video I’ve stumbled across from your channel. Absolutely amazing desk. You have a beautiful talent in woodworking. Thanks for showing us!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻😊

@jesseelovaas 5 місяців тому

Love the desk organizer, especially with the flip up lids! Nicely done.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks man! Seems to be working out pretty well so far 👍🏻

@davidmeyer9204 5 місяців тому

As always I learned some new things from you. Outstanding build and beautiful. IMHO lasers and such do not dumb down woodworking, it enhances it. Thanks for sharing Keith!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks David! Glad it was helpful. And yes, I totally agree that many of these technological advancements only enhance the craft and help push creativity even further!

@scorpionbuilds 5 місяців тому

I like the walnut theme. It’s one of my favorite materials. And I like that trick of using the angle aluminum for your corner shelves. Nicely done.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks very much! Definitely going to use that aluminum channel in the future!

@infinityvideoprod 5 місяців тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworkingno such thing as L channel, it's angle Nice project, as usual

@eatdrinkwineguy 5 місяців тому

Love that shelf bracket idea. CNC or laser it’s all good man. They absolutely have their place. So many things I used to sell on my Etsy store that I have never bothered to make again after the first time but would happily batch them out on a cnc or laser if I had one cos it would be so much easier and quicker.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Great point! Let the robots do the production work 😜🤖

@WillLeingang 5 місяців тому

Man it looks so good, from the inlay on the shelves to the drawer boxes. That must be so satisfying. And that video was one of your best yet! It must be that workstation where you can spend all that time editing now 😀

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Will! It's definitely a satisfying feeling to finally be moved in here where I will be holed up editing videos for hours on end 😜😂

@jasonhagen 5 місяців тому

Keith, this office came out looking great! I love the walnut and copper accents you did! And that Mac setup is pretty sweet!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Jason! Much appreciated. It's definitely an upgrade from my previous "office" 😂

@Dev_2R 4 місяці тому

For how thick the shelves are, I like that you ended up with 3/4 copper reveals. Thanks for the inspiration and a good watch.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Glad you like them! And thanks for watching!

@jacobsmith1877 4 місяці тому

That is an incredible setup. You could have built much better sound absorption that looks just as good for a fraction of the price. You could put a thick "cloud" absorption panel hanging from the ceiling which would cut a ton of echo. GIK Acoustics is one of the cheapest on the market and does some nice wood finishes and patterns you would like; they could also recommend some panels for your side walls which would help even further.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

I appreciate the suggestions and the insight! To address your comment about building them myself for cheaper, at my hourly rate it wouldn't have been cheaper AND I had no desire to build them 😂. If labor isn't a concern, then yes, you are correct. Sometimes I prefer to build things and sometimes I just prefer to buy them 😂. That's not to say I probably won't cobble together some ceiling panels 😜.

@Applecompuser 29 днів тому

I love the look of the copper edging. I think I would want a bit more if I could some how have that done. Thanks for sharing!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 29 днів тому

Thanks for the comment!

@InsiderCarpentry 5 місяців тому

Good audio is priceless!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

And yet it is so elusive!! 😂

@JuanCortes-sl8cj 3 місяці тому

What a satisfying build! It was mesmerizing to watch you make the entire thing (including the past video). Your attention to detail is phenomenal, the fact you can even distinguish between your two cats is proof enough to me. I do wish to add, in case you ever feel like getting into more of that tech, since you mentioned the laser-cut, computer-aided box cuts for organizing, there is another creator here on UKposts called Scott Yu-Jan who made drawer dividers and organizers with 3D printing. His way of designing those internal organizers is incredible. Totally worth to check out the new levels of customization that new technology allows. I hope you don't find me comparing that small detail in bad taste. Your work is already fantastic as it is!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

Thanks very much for the kind words and the recommendation. I'll definitely check out those 3D printing organizers (I do have a 3D printer) - I love organization ideas!

@timmills2259 5 місяців тому

Nicely done Keith! I love all the intricate details that you put into this one! No wonder it took you years to get it completed! Haha. Jason will be so proud

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

😂 It certainly does feel like years...😜. Thanks Tim!

@daspec 4 місяці тому

It looks REALLY slick and elegant, gave me some good ideas. Great job!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks Damien! I greatly appreciate it 🙌🏻

@JKAW 5 місяців тому

Glad to see it's all coming together, hope it gets some use in the next shop sounds podcast

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks man! And it will definitely be live in the next podcast! 😂

@MCsCreations 5 місяців тому

Beautiful work, Keith! 😃 The little boxes for the drawers... That's genius! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 And happy holidays!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks so much! Those little boxes might be my favorite part of the whole build 😂. Have a great holiday season!

@FranNoesse 4 місяці тому

Sweet office! Love your organizational tools. The wood boxes were clever, as is your storage unit. I kept thinking you'd just use the premise of the sound dampners: cut a bunch of wall fins. What you did looks great, if not a bit expensive.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks for the tips! I just purchased a giant foam sphere to put around me to deaden any echo. 😜😂

@mtz9939 5 місяців тому

Superior work as usual Keith. Well done.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks so much! Cheers! 🤙🏻

@PatrickvanHalderen 4 місяці тому

This looks so good! Full of nice ideas, thanks!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

You are so welcome! Thank YOU!

@BrockFanning33 5 місяців тому

I’ve learnt a lot watching all your videos. Sure hope to see some more live edge tables in the future. I’m fixing to start our dining table with walnut live edge that I cut down myself. Keep up the hard work!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks man! I appreciate it. 👍

@SpencleyDesignCo 5 місяців тому

glad to see that office finally done! looks awesome! so does that green shirt too 😀

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks dude! And I got that shirt at Good Will and it still had the tags on it...somebody must have been cleaning out their closet 😜

@TotalBoat 5 місяців тому

It looks so so good! Awesome work

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Hey thanks! Couldn’t do it without that #TotalBoatBABY!!!

@atlast-we-are-here Місяць тому

An easy way to dampen some more of that echo as well as diffuse the overhead light would be ceiling fabric! a few layers of thin fabric in a light color would diffuse the light nicely and make the comers less harsh, minimizing the echo some more. Best of luck to you!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

Thanks for the info! Great idea 👍

@oilcitywoodworks 5 місяців тому

I'm happy to see that you finally finished the office and I must say it looks great! Plus now Jason can stop giving you such a hard time, albeit well deserved, for not having finished it yet. Great video too, as always! Now can you just give Jason a hard time for missing a post this past Saturday. The lack of new video from him completely wrecked my Saturday morning routine. Hahaha.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

His constant ribbing was definitely warranted...I'm such a slow poke. 😂 And I think his video got delayed because he couldn't find any water to launch his new boat 😂

@oilcitywoodworks 5 місяців тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking well that makes sense. I just listened to Episode 90 (I’ve listened to every single episode) and he called it. You still weren’t in the studio. But glad you are now. Can’t wait for your next video and I hope all is well with your mom. 😊

@BuiltKnotBought 5 місяців тому

Really cool desk I admire the front curve on it! Nice work Kieth

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks very much! The curve is one of my favorite parts 😜

@patriotsfan122480 4 місяці тому

I was a CNC machinist (more of a CNC Operator at my current place of employment), and I love finding out and learning new technologies for my trade. As you said, time is valuable so if there’s a way to cut down on that and make it easier, why not use it? At the same time, for my trade, does that necessarily mean a loss of jobs? Yes and no. As I said, I love learning new things, but not everyone does, and as technology moves forward, if you’re not truly keeping up with it, it’s easy to get left behind. The need to have someone load the machine is still needed, but many of those who do that (no matter the age, in my experience) just know how to press go and don’t want to learn or care about what happens beyond that. How to read the program, what cutters do what to the part, probing, touching off tools, etc holds very little interest to them, so if it winds up that they can’t keep up with the basic knowledge of the job, to me they shouldn’t be surprised when that job disappears because one person (who has taken the time to learn it) can load that machine alongside a dozen others. If you have the knowledge, you can walk into any place and figure out how to do the job, because right now we’re still in an age where the machines are only going to do what you tell them to do. You did a great job with your office! Love the look. Easy to see how much care you put into your craft.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks so much for the kinds words and sharing your thoughts and experiences. It's definitely a common misconception that machines like CNC's or lasers or even standard shop power tools are just "push a button" and the machine does everything else. It goes so far beyond that, as you know!

@andrewadar Місяць тому

So even though you had a plan B or plan C - I REALLY love this idea- I think it looks brilliant!!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

Haha. Thanks man! I appreciate it 🙏🏻🙌🏻

@jewdd1989 4 місяці тому

Omg I’ve been waiting to have time just for your video so I can really dive into storage, organization madness with those beautiful notes of copper! You are brilliant, you’ve become one of my top favorite woodworkers. I so wish you and Pask Makes would join teams… I’d love to see what you two come up with. And yes Jerry and Lola need a cat hangout in your office because they’re too precious to be kicked out lol. If you make something cat related pls film and share

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Yay! Thank you! Definitely thinking real hard about creative cat lounges and perches for the little fur balls. I have some ideas...😺😺

@jewdd1989 4 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking looking forward to it! I have an obsession with cat but especially dog play spaces because you never see it done and yet what a cool idea

@handlesarestupid1234 5 місяців тому

I really like the angle brackets for floating shelves. Brilliant!! I will be copying that

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Right on! Works great 👍

@moshebron2105 5 місяців тому

Definitely NOT afraid of technology. I'm getting into woodworking for a hobby, most of the makers on UKposts that I follow are either hobbyists or genuine craftsman that would cringe at the thought of replacing their work with a machine.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

I think of it as another tool in the tool belt. It's not going to replace the majority of what I do, but if it can help speed up the process or open up new doors for design details that would be time prohibitive by hand, I'm all for it.

@moshebron2105 5 місяців тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking True. As a woodworking business owner you want to maximize efficiency. Hobbyists have the luxury of working at their own pace.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

@@moshebron2105 Very true. I've definitely been on the hobbyist side and it's hard to break some of those "work at my own pace" habits that don't work well in a business. LOL.

@moshebron2105 5 місяців тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking living in the tri state is a bad business practice!!!!

@JamesFerguson72 4 місяці тому

I really liked the desktop organizer; I almost feel like you didn't give it the time it deserved. really nice work.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thank you very much! Unfortunately, there's only so much time to show everything!

@davecurda2350 5 місяців тому

Keith you always do such great work 👏👏

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks as always, Dave! Did you notice a pinging throughout the audio in the video?

@exiousgb7757 4 місяці тому

I started a fitted furniture company and just recently got a CNC. It's a game changer. I can't turn off the business side of my brain that looks to mass production. Honestly the margins and the time it takes to build intricate whiskey cases or something to that effect, simply isn't worth it.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Oh nice! Yes, mass production certainly is more profitable and if you love that side of business you can continually refine your process and become even more profitable.

@cchrisstiaann 5 місяців тому

This turned out beautiful Keith! Such an awesome home project 👍🏻 You’ve definitely worked so hard to improve your very own editing room. Congrats man. I love the way everything turned out. I’ve been thinking about adding some acoustic cedar paneling in my own personal room. I have tons of tongue and groove cedar planks that I have left over from a project I had worked on a week ago from my own commission work and the home owner didn’t want the rest of all that cedar. So I’m thinking about doing a layer of 1/4” - 3/8” thick sound foam board and then apply the on top of that. I wonder if it’ll work?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks man! And it sounds to me like that should work. I think people also use Rockwool insulation as a good sound dampener.

@jacobdean1454 5 місяців тому

We made our own wall panels from oak plywood and edge banding. It was time consuming, but cheap as can be, and works great!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Oh nice! yeah, plywood is probably the way to go so those strips don't go haywire when ripping down solid wood.

@matthewsykes2906 2 місяці тому

The acoustic panels you chose are specifically for diffusion and you made the correct choice of putting them to your back. The purpose of diffusion is to scatter reflections in various directions and preventing standing waves. They can even make a room sound bigger than what it actually is, which was probably very helpful for that closet. Now the felt does provide some absorption, but only for very high frequencies since it’s so thin. The reason you want them at you back is if you ever use speakers(I noticed you were wearing headphones). If you ever decided to edit with monitors, the diffusion will prevent the sound from bouncing back directly into your ears. Although I suspect with the room being so small the initial time gap would be negligible, but it certainly can’t hurt. Acoustically I think you made the correct choices. But with the quality of that wood, I think you got boned on the price. For that kind of money I would expect a much cleaner look.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 2 місяці тому

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and sharing your knowledge! I definitely have some more improvements to make, but need to do a little more research first. Cheers!

@KarelKubela 5 місяців тому

Perfect studio! Great job man!👍🏻👌🏻

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks a lot! 🙌

@MrSpleenboy 4 місяці тому

I'm glad you showed the flaws in the acoustic panelling wood parts up close - I've seen them used many times in other office builds, and no-one else has shown them up close like that, flaws and all. It's kinda shocking to me that they can still charge ~$300 per pack for such shoddily finished pieces of wood. I suppose so long as the front facing bits are fine (which they are), nobody will really notice the flaws in the interior edges? The desk and all the other parts that you made look absolutely beautiful! I think the laser cutter is a great idea for fiddly tasks like making those organiser boxes - they would have been a really laborious task otherwise, and they look great

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Yeah, I zoomed way in to show the flaws, but TBH, I don’t even notice them from normal viewing distance. The veneered MDF options are virtually perfect but require the extra labor to apply finish. And thanks for the kind words!

@JenkinsB 5 місяців тому

UNREAL! Well thought out and well executed!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks so much!

@clarkmanship 5 місяців тому

Excellent design! The acoustic value is definitely worth $858! Can’t believe you left 1 screw lingering on the outlet! lol! My favorite part…the copper inlay!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Haha. Thanks Casey! And I fixed those screws yesterday…Had to pick up some 2 inch 6-32’s to get through that box extender 😂

@patrickclaessen8114 3 місяці тому

just gorgeous, wonderful job

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

Thanks Patrick!

@patrickclaessen8114 3 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking It's my pleasure,... especially to see your professionalism at work and above all the beautiful result.

@KGTiberius 4 місяці тому

Glue smooshing out? Large planes glue up trick: cut or route a small channel for the glue to move into on the plane, near-ish the edge.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

👍😎

@JFantin75 5 місяців тому

Yay!! Nicely done my friend - as always. No more closet recording, and no more Jason making fun of you haha. Looks so cool.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

You got that right! Well, he will still make fun of me, but at least I'm finally moved in. 😂

@JFantin75 5 місяців тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking indeed :)

@guytech7310 2 місяці тому

For the copper to avoid scratches, you can apply tape or perhaps painters masking (fluid applied) to protect it.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 2 місяці тому

Unfortunately, that copper leaf is so soft and thin, nothing will protect it

@trevorgreene5059 4 місяці тому

The walnut-copper look for the corner shelves are great! Gives a bit of steampunk vibe. Your short-hair cats are gorgeous and looks similar to one of my cats - except mine reminds me of Tom the cat of the "Tom and Jerry" fame.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks man! Steampunk indeed! Yeah, Jerry definitely looks more like Tom 😹

@DIYtechie 4 місяці тому

Really nice project, solutions and video. Thanks! 👍🏻

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks man! I appreciate it 👍

@glueupsscrewups 5 місяців тому

Wow, what a beautiful desk. Enjoy.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thank you, I will!

@brycemercines5480 2 місяці тому

Wow, thats amazing work!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 2 місяці тому

Thanks very much!

@AngieWilliamsDesigns 4 місяці тому

Great video. I always enjoy your content. And the work is amazing. I did enjoy seeing the Shaper in action alongside your other techniques. The laser… doesn’t scare me at all. It’s a tool just like the shaper. Use the right tool for the right job. Everything turned out amazing!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Total agree, Angie! The laser is just another tool in the holster. It really excels at certain things...if only we could teach it how to sand...😜😂

@AngieWilliamsDesigns 4 місяці тому

I KNOW!!!! I thought I hated sanding... until I made three cheese and cracker trays with my router. I think I'll stick with Walnut. Because I had some burning on the maple... right in the curve on the end grain. Now... I more than Hate sanding. @@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

@@AngieWilliamsDesigns LOL. Is there anything worse to sand than end grain maple??! No, there isn't 🤣

@madisonwest8392 5 місяців тому

Just a quick response to one of the questions in the video, I think the use of technology of CNC in this video is a perfect balance of woodworking and computerization. At least from a personalization aspect and/or manufacturing standpoint.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

100% agree! Thanks for for comment 👍

@alexrottier9396 4 місяці тому

Hey mate glad to see its finished, been listening to the podcast for a while ;) So with room acoustics, you get echoes or flutters when you have flat parallel surfaces. Either walls or floor to ceiling. Just from the little I can see in this video I would suggest adding something to that full side wall to your right when sitting at the desk, and also something to reduce the vertical reflections. You can google ceiling cloud panels. Basically like an art canvas with insulation inside it hung on the ceiling. Easy to make or just go for a nice thick rug... I have built a couple of studio spaces and there are a few forums online if you want to go down that rabbit hole... Also I might steal the inlay copper strip idea :p

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Yes! Definitely going to do something on the ceiling and on my right wall when I have a chance. I can't go rushing into things, though...I need to thoroughly plan it out for an infinite amount of time first 😜😂

@alexrottier9396 4 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking hahaha yeah probably wise. Don't listen to me, I just buy materials and make it up as I go... works out a solid 60% of the time! :p

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

@@alexrottier9396 Hey, 30% will get you in the Hall of Fame, so 60% is a solid number.

@alexrottier9396 4 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Hell yeah! Im winning... Merry Christmas from Australia too. :)

@leviathanx0815 3 місяці тому

28:25 I myself installed a drop ceiling and used acoustic panels as inserts (flat white).. They totally kill all nasty sound frequencies and even my mechanical keyboard (red switches) and my mouse switches are audible quieter than before. It took me a bit to get used to it as everything started to sound different when all was done. I have it installed in my entire living space (kitchen, living room, hallway, office).. Incl. installation hardware that was shy €1400 for 80sqm of area to be covered. It was totally worth it in my opinion. I cannot even hear my fridge whining anymore when I am in other rooms...

@leviathanx0815 3 місяці тому

Panels were "Ecophon Opta A"

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

Great tip! Now that the room is filled out with more items (big cushy cat beds 😹) coupled with the mic I use, I currently have no echo issues .

@boomvader 5 місяців тому

Beautiful work and great taste in technology!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Richard! 🍎 for life. 😜😂

@GGBA147 2 місяці тому

Dude, Amazing work, The Unfinished wood is part of it's acoustic dampening mechanism, the finish lowers the absorption and diffusion

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 2 місяці тому

Hmmm…it would be nice if there was any info on that 🤣

@GGBA147 2 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I know i'm in good hands when you're on it! :)

@danjoto7359 Місяць тому

Amazing! Getting jealous

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

Thanks!

@TheMexeking Місяць тому

Happy for you that you made your dream office bro!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

Thanks man! It’s working out really well so far 👍🏻

@loulauer5853 5 місяців тому

Walnut is such a beautiful wood. And I sure could use that laser technology to design and cut a 10 ft by 8 ft curved wall full of wine bottle racks!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks! Yeah, these lasers get better and more powerful all the time. I think that one can cut through 5/8” solid wood 😳

@alfonsoPina 4 місяці тому

Honestly, I think the laser cutter/engraver is a tool for woodworkers/makers to grow their business. I love them. I have yet to get one ($$$) for the same reason I haven't bought a Shaper Origin. but when i do I'm gonna go ham on some projects.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Right on! That's a great point.

@greggcoulter6008 5 місяців тому

You have great attention to detail. The room looks great.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Gregg! That’s very kind of you 🙏🏻

@joseantoniovongho2766 5 місяців тому

Been waiting finally it’s arrived,nice wood work Keith hope you doing well 👍

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Jose! Hope it was worth the wait...I know my wife is glad she has her closet back 😂

@joseantoniovongho2766 5 місяців тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I bet she would 🤣

@kellybraun7048 3 місяці тому

I used to gold leaf, but I didn’t realize that copper and other metals could be used the same way. 😂 Excited to reconsider my planned projects with different types of metal leaf!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

Oh cool! 😎

@Tearial311 4 місяці тому

ACOUSTICS: the diffusion/absorption on the back wall is cool, but you’d still want pure absorption behind those screens (2 inch) and if you want, some small absorption on the side walls at face height (1ft x 1ft). Should notice a nice improvement for recording

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

How did the voiceover sound in the video?

@nicbrown3755 3 місяці тому

Hey, like the work. Personally would be concerned with the lack of workable desk space. I had a similar small office small desk issue trying to condense as best I could. An out of the box solution I found was changing my mouse from the conventional drag a round a square foot of space mouse, to a fixed trackball mouse, amazing how much room is freed up by not having to move the mouse. If space is a tight might be an option

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

Haven't had any issues with useable desk space...I'm just editing and podcasting, so you don't need much room for that.

@TheMrSynthetic 5 місяців тому

That ending though, with the voice over being made at the new work station ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 As good a content creator as a woodworker 😄

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks very much!!

@kevinf3641 5 місяців тому

Incredible build

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Kevin!

@RUSSWILSONII 5 місяців тому

beautiful work!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Russ!

@RoyRope Місяць тому

I find it interesting you touch upon the fear and reasoning of automatisation. This is a hot topic in software engineering, my field of work, due to the arrival of AI solutions like copilot and Chat GPT. Never would I have imagined this is something going on in the woodworking industry as well.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

It's quite shocking how fast AI and automation seem to be embedding their way into everything. They are extremely useful in so many situations, but where does it end?! 😬

@RoyRope Місяць тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking yes I agree completely, it has some very bright sides but I would not mind slowing down a pace for now.

@andreacapani2170 4 місяці тому

this feels like a masterclass of templets. awsome work

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Thanks very much! Definitely a lot of templates 😂

@_billyklubb_ 2 місяці тому

That is some seriously nice work!!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 2 місяці тому

Thank you! Cheers!

@pancua978 5 місяців тому

I came for the woodworking, stayed for Lola and Jerry. lol Looking fabulous, amigo! Absolutely well done!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Awesome! Thank you! We ALL appreciate it 😀😺😺

@chopsjazz1 Місяць тому

Great work. FYI, you can get 90-degree XLR mic cables to help with cable organizing.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

Yeah, I learned that later on 😬😂

@eliasayele1102 24 дні тому

UKposts is the only place that I get the peoples who lives my dream life.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 24 дні тому

It’s not all glorious 😂

@ianredfern1509 5 місяців тому

Looking great KJ 👍

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Hey thanks, Ian! 🙌🏻

@matsler89 5 місяців тому

Would a 90 degree XLR connector work instead of having to remake the whole preamp holder again?

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Maybe! I didn’t know those existed. I’ve never used an XLR cable in my life 😂

@JeffFontecchio 5 місяців тому

Great work the office looks nice

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Jeff! 🙌

@Lucas-vd2gx 3 місяці тому

You can always put some panels on the ceiling as well. No one will notice and it will help with sound proofing especially it is not parallel to the floor or walls. That window right in front of you does not help too because glass transmits a lot of sound waves and energy.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

I put a huge pillow in the window when I'm recording 😜

@Lucas-vd2gx 3 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking LOL Hey, if ain't broken, don't fix it!! Great Channel and amazing work by the way!! I subscribed today!

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 3 місяці тому

@@Lucas-vd2gxThanks man! I greatly appreciate that 👍🏻

@3Oh3metrostation Місяць тому

You're very talented as a woodworker

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Місяць тому

Thanks Emily! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

@wochenendedestodes9015 4 місяці тому

Wow. Incredible work! I like these copper stripes. For sanding: you could use sanding grid. It has some advantages over normal sand paper. I think CNC is not the end of craftsmanship. It's another tool. I don't have a shaper, but I use my 3D printer to produce exact routing templates and accessories. It's fast and cheap. And a laser might be the next step in my workshop. Have a merry Christmas.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 4 місяці тому

Not sure what you mean by sanding "grid" unless you are referring to Abranet type abrasives. And a laser would definitely be faster for templates, etc. than a 3D printer 😜

@wochenendedestodes9015 4 місяці тому

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking yes I was referring to abranet like products (here it's called different ;-)). I never had the opportunity to work with a laser, but for now a 3D printer is more convenient for me: I've printed a lot of tool, stopps etc. But it depends on your projects an possibilities in your workshop. I don't have an option for ventilation so a laser isn't possible right now.

@Aprendiz-de-Marceneiro 5 місяців тому

Seu trabalho é realmente fantástico!!! ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

🙏👍😎

@gregmize01 5 місяців тому

putting them behind you is the correct. the sm7b is a directional mic and rejects sound from in front of it. so by putting the panels behind you, those soundwaves won't come back and hit the mic from it's 'address' side where you talk into it. That room would also benefit with some treatment on the ceiling. check out john heinz or brad's fix this build that for building sound panels.

@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking 5 місяців тому

Thanks Greg! And yes, I've definitely considered some ceiling treatments. Also, maybe a carpet. Although, Jerry sheds enough that it will be a gray carpet in here before too long 😹

@gregmize01 5 місяців тому

if you treat the ceiling, you won't need anything on the floor. Jerry can shed till the cows come home and you can too!@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking