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So excited to see this! I literally just watched your original video of this two days ago because I want to build one. Amazing work as always! Thank you for amazing content
On your drill press comment, this is one of those spots where when you’re starting out a Wen or Harbor Freight drill press is probably fine. My Harbor Freight drill press has held up quite well even for all the pens I’ve made and so it’s one of those tools that are so simple that “cheap” will likely still get you something that’ll take you pretty far!
Ditto. Pawn shops around me always seem to have a drill press too, but you might need to double check the price to make sure it’s fair, and give the machine a good once over to make sure it wasn’t trashed by the previous owner.
OfferUp here in the Southwest has been my go-to for second-hand tools, too. Though I just got a smokin’ deal on a Ridgid table saw (an upgrade from the rinky dink Pro Tec I was using) at a local pawn shop by making a low offer after seeing that it had been sitting for months. They took it and we’re both happy!
Thanks Steve for another great project. I’m looking forward to using up some redwood I have leftover from a garden project
I have too many things to say in praise of this video, so I’ll just say thanks. Your essay about the experience of woodworking regardless of one’s choice in tools was also very appreciated.
Steve i would be interest in seeing you tackle a project like a gradient from the softest to hardest woods commonly used so you can use it as a reference for what wood is for what project
I remember you making this the first time. Man, I’ve been following you for a looooong time.
I made several of these for friends and family the first time you made them.
They loved them!
Amazing Video. Every one of your videos gives me the confidence to attempt a project.
Another awesome video! I actually used redwood on a hand rail for my front door 2 years ago and it’s holding up great. My house faces south and that metal gets insanely hot in the summer so a quick cap of wood makes it comfortable and adds a unique look to it
Steve, great work as always… I like the updated chamfered look and appreciated the reprise of the Princess Meow-Meow theme on the channel… (RIP) but I really like the light and bouncy nature of it… hope to hear it more often.
I enjoyed watching you build the first mat way back when and I loved watching you build this new one. I was especially glad to see the 45 degree sled. I built one after you showed us how in your video, but that was two table saws ago. I need to revisit the old video and build one for my latest table saw. Thanks for the video. I can’t get enough of your project videos.
BTW: I’m having some trouble signing up for the monthly news letter. I have tried twice and I never get the confirmation e-mail. Thanks again.
Thank You, Steve, another great video. I really like that jig you used in this video for cutting the miters. Did you make a previous video on its construction?
Also, I really appreciate WWMM Channel and all the woodworking advice you have given over the years. 👍👍👍👍👍
I love the project. I have a similar design for a cedar bathmat. I’ve made several for bathrooms in our house and for friends and family members.
I love that you leave in the little things like test fitting the boards to the rod, adjusting the push block, putting in the dado stack. It’s small things like that that don’t get mentioned in tutorials that I often find myself wondering about when I go to actually try it.
Small things that aren’t pointed out directly, but are still an important part of the craft.
Wow! I remember the build of the 1st door mat. I really gotta get out more….
Kidding.. great project then… great project now.
I really enjoy seeing you back in the shop Steve.
Glad to see an updated video for this. I just found out about you a few months ago and I’ve been doing a deep dive into the years of content. Just watched the original one for this the other day.
I notice in a lot of those old comments that people are curious about what the projects look like today. I think you could do a whole series just on that. Doing maintenance, like when you refinished the outside table, or making updates to the design. A lot of YouTuber woodworkers make flashy designs, but seeing how they weather and age is just as interesting, at least to me.
Also loving the podcast. I think the name change was a good decision. Holding out hope for you getting Norm Abram on there. I never knew about him until YouTube served up the new Yankee Workshop channel they started a few months ago. Great stuff.
Sorry for the rambling comment, just wanted to say I’ve been appreciating your stuff, Steve.
Another great long form video! Thank you. Thumbs up!
This looks like a great project for a primitive woodworker like me! 😂 Your videos have actually inspired me to install some homemade cabinets in my kitchen, and while they may be crude, I’m so proud of them and it’s wonderful to have this new storage space!
This is a great idea!! How often do you reapply the stain to it?
I know nothing about woodworking. I don’t own tools for this. I barely know how to use a drill or a saw.
But I really enjoy watching you work in this. It’s so soothing.
Steve for the win! Love the call back to a 12 year old project with pocket joints showing how it’s still perfect.