Mike I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed and appreciated this video. Your passion and talent shine throughout this video. You have a talent that is unmatched. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

The level of envy running through my veins cannot be easily described.

Great video. Your woodwork is outstanding. I also liked the very classy move of giving your wife acknowledgement and thanks.

Mrs. Farrington deserves a lot of credit. Having a spouse who supports your passion is priceless!

Mike, such a good tour. Love the subtle humor and especially enjoyed the way you showed your work throughout. You are a blessed man to have the support that you enjoy from your lovely wife and little ones. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Looking forward to great content and many more pro-tips!

Hey Mike, this is probably my favorite video you've posted so far. Thanks for the shop tour and the insight into your work. Keep up the awesome work.

Yes, Mrs. Farrington, we couldn't enjoy this fine woodworking without you! Thank you. (Thanks for giving us the Shop Apprentice too!)

This was the best shop tour I have ever watched (and I've watched a ton). Thank you very much for putting this out there Mike! Also, your work is top notch.

I'm glad I stumbled across this video. I'm 61 now and have been working out in the field as a carpenter for the last 40 years (self-employed for the last 25). My "retirement" goal is to build a woodworking shop where I can continue loving wood without having to leave home every day and still make a living. Thanks for the inspiration!

Great Job! best shop tour ever. You truly are a great illustrator and a truly passionate wood worker. Thank you!

Love your shop, thanks for the tour. The way you've laid things out really makes sense. I need to go back and re-watch your built-ins video.

Thank you so much for sharing this, Mike. Love your work, your videos, and your passion. Keep it up and look forward for the videos to come.

My dad had his shop a mile from the house. I know yours is just over there, but hear me out. He made a family space in his shop. He had an office/computer room combined with a small eat in kitchen and 3/4 bath. (the shower was so he didn't bring shop dirt into the house, but also in case of an accidental dousing of solvent or fuel.) He had a pool table/ping pong table. This way he could entertain and yet keep the house private. I know your boy is young but he will want to have friends over someday... this way they can be covertly supervised. Or they can work on projects in the family room without having to worry about making a mess... after all they are in the shop, not in the house. It's also nice for you to keep a cold drink handy, or a snack or even a quick wash up before going home. Again it would make a great place for boys to make an after school snack without invading mom's kitchen... just some thoughts to consider as I'm only a girl... what do I know about teenaged boys. ❤🌅🌵

You are my favourite woodworker on KZfaq. Your professionalism passion and humor really comes through. Thanks for taking the time too bring us all in.

Thanks for the tour, for a DIY and wood work enthusiast this is the stuff of fantasy. Great to see such a range of tools with purpose and understand how you fit them in your workflows. Also loved the images of your completed projects, inspiring work.

Mike, outstanding video! I really love how each one of your main power tools comes with it's own acquisition story, so cool. Awesome job man!!

That magnet on the table saw pure genius

Great shop tour! Like you say, it's a tough but incredibly rewarding way to make a living. Look forward to more vids! 👍👍👍

I loved my PM 66, best table top on any saw that I owned. I owned two Uni-saws ( great saws) and now a saw stop and they all worked well, but there was something special about the 66...OBTW, very nice heart felt thank you to your wife!

Thanks for the tour Mike! I especially like the equipment lift assembly bench, just brilliant.

Mike, this was a very articulate and informative video. I love the fact that you are so very humble from your beginnings through now. One thing that I can see here is that you are a phenomenal woodworker. Just by the pictures that you present here is evidence of that. I would love to know more about your story. You have a fantastic shop, my friend. Thanks for sharing. .

Best shop on KZfaq, thank you for sharing. Thanks to your wife as well for keeping you going and supporting you. I feel like I need to congratulate you on your collection of tools haha 😂 weird urge but thank you for documenting your woodworking process!

One of your best videos yet . Always love shop tours to get new ideas. Love your organizational thinking .A great insight to your business and the man to.

Shop tours are always fun, seeing the work spaces of other, especially when they're professionals. Thanks Mike.

Great shop and tools and a very well put together video. I would LOVE to see your build of that LVL-topped workbench and the vice system you installed. Getting ready to build another workbench and this one looks like it would meet my needs. Thanks again!

When you mentioned the stuff on top of the paint room as "secret", I interpreted that to mean "I have no idea what is up there". Great shop tour. But no tool or space envy here. Woodworking is my hobby. I don't need all what your have. But It was great seeing it. Also a good story about how you got started. You should have included pictures of your wife and shop helper. Terrific picture of your work. You sure have reason to be proud of everything you do. I am a turner and especially enjoyed your bowls. Your videos are always well produced. Thank you for sharing.

I'm officially in love with your new shop & tools, specially the table saw. Congrats! You're a very fortunate man.

What a fantastic shop. The pictures of your work look amazing! You’re extremely fortunate. 👍🏼👍🏼

Saddest part of the video "...high school decided to close down their wood shop video. It was 1979 and I walked into my first high school wood shop class. That solidified my love for woodworking and whenever I smell walnut, it takes me back to my first time on a lathe in that shop. Good times. It's cool that you gave that band saw a new home, but it's so sad that our society has devalued skills like woodworking. Also, I'm loving that you're using those old classic tools. I've got a 1970 Powermatic "Gumby" band saw and it's my favorite tool.

"Chaos". Love it. I also hate you, since I am in the process of moving/upgrading my humble shop and I've been inspired by you to increase my budget ever so slightly.

The love and passion shine through in every video. That's why out of the many, many channels I subscribe to and watch, you're literally the only channel I have on notification so I don't miss a video. Also you're the only channel I have supported financially. Love your knowledge and style and honesty and humor. They say way more is caught than taught and you really account for that adage. Obviously, big fan.

The organization and well thought out workflow pleases me. Love your videos Mike.

Wow, I was always intimidated by the “boardroom” but you made it quite enjoyable. You’re editing and production is exceptional.

Besides Mike's AMAZING wood working skills, I REALLY enjoy his humor.

I always love coming back to this shop tour. Gives me something to aspire to. I know you've done a lot of work to it since 2019 that you've graciously captured here on the tubes, but would love another walk through that covers all the updates. Thanks again for all you do Mike!

Best shop tour I have seen.. Love the history of each tool and where they came from. Beautiful shop Mike...

dude I laughed so hard when you said "the blade is spinning towards my face" hahahaha love your content man I've learned so much, you're an inspiring guy keep doing what you're doing.

That was an amazing shop tour, and has given me some ideas on what I might need to do to reorganize my shop and get things to go a little better for me. I understand not wanting to wear a suit to work, and having the support of a loving spouse who affords you the opportunity to follow your dream. For me it started out because my wife needed a better night stand, and I found I had a love of building things, and it grew from there. I know you have many comments and people who probably ask for your help in things, but if you ever have time I would love to chat, and and basically get your opinion and advise on how I might better improve my shop, skills, and even move from just hobbyist to the professional wood worker that also is a wood working hobbyist. Thank you,

Awesome shop and get info as well. Really enjoyed the shots of finished projects you mixed in. You have a great talent!

Really diggin' the shop, your work and, diggin' your attitude even more! Awesome, Mike! #KeepTheChipsFlying!

This is probably the best shop tour video i’ve ever seen. And it’s great to hear the story behind everything.

Your shop is double the size of mine probably triple lol I've been here about 20yrs Its heated and insulated 👍 When I get to work in here rather than out in the field " i can't believe I get to make a living in here" is something I catch myself saying often Great video ,much enjoyed Thanks

Your humor, sincerity and passion for woodworking make this video so great to watch. Really enjoy pretty much everything you produce.

Mike...just awesome man! From Humble beginnings to Master of your universe! Love the Monty Pythonesque drill press introduction! Thanks for taking the time to share your world. Cheers!

mike as a fellow woodworker from belgium. i can appreciate the things you make and the things you do. i also started off with a small shop and now have a shop that 750 m2. the robland pannelsaw you have is made here in belgium and i also have one or 2 tools from them. i enjoy you're voice on the videos its so smooth. and the content you post is eye candy. thank you so much for you're videos.

Great tour bud. I've been there and it's just about anyone's dream.

Great shop tour and story. You are well spoken and thought organized. I am always happy when you release a new video.

Thanks for the tour of my dream shop. You are living the life. Please thank Mrs. F. for sharing you with us.

Hey mike! Love your videos! I was going to ask how you felt about financing tools. I was relieved when you said you had only financed the wide belt sander. I worked in a small cabinet shop (myself, the owner, and his wife) years ago that was heavily in debt. All of his tools, trucks, trailers, and van were all financed, and he worked out of a commercial space with high rent. Needless to say his costs were insane, and he was supremely stressed out all the time. I’m glad to see that you can be successful while operating with lower costs (relative to your income) I feel it’s definitely the best way to go, and that will be the route I take.

A Very Awesome One Man Professional Work Shop Indeed... I have only seen one Better in my 40 years in the Trades. Congrats... I am Very Envious... Greg

I'm too old to do much woodworking but have a grand nephew who is talented and just started making cabinets and simple furniture. My wife and I have just begun his education on Craftsman and Mission style furniture. More importantly, I told him about your KZfaq channel today. I hope his gets as hooked on watching you make stuff as I have.

More than just a tour, Some great tips! Several tips I've never heard or thought of that I can't wait to implement. Love your channel!

I was a little disappointed you didn't discuss your dust collection, which is a minor obsession of mine. In particular the odd attachment you have above the sliding saw, does that work well? Maybe a future video?

Mike, I love your shop but I love your message to the Mrs. at the end of the video even more. Thanks for the tour.

Thank you for this awesome video! I'm always happy to see people that turned their passion into their profession. The way you talk and talk about woodworking is what makes your videos so special. I wish you, your wife and kids the best of luck, you really deserve it!

Love to see the passion you have for your craft, and enjoy your subtle sense of humor.

We have very different definitions of “small shop” lol. Very nice, very jealous.

People's perceptions of small is hilarious, your first shop is bigger than what mine is. Lol. I guess I have a "micro" shop. Lol. Nice video

Thoroughly enjoyed this and really like how open and honest you are. I’m looking forward to constructing my own small ‘Boardroom’ this year, it will only be 16’x12’ but I to want it to be an inspiring place to work above anything else. Thank you for sharing your work and space.

I love the message to your wife at the end. Also, the shop is pretty cool too lol. Looking forward to seeing the new upgrades you have planned. Thanks for sharing.

So much space in that shop...you could reduce by 25% and save about 3 pairs of sneakers per year.

I have 3 things: First and most important, the vid could have been much higher quality if the "Shop Apprentice" had been there to help his dad. Second, I would like to be bored seeing you paint booth, with all of your painting tools. Third, your dust collection. Thanks for another great vid.

Dude, you are the man. Awesome shop, incredible collection of work, great humor. Total inspiration for all of us newbies. Keep on keepin' on!

I will be watching this again. Too many great ideas to jot down all at once. Thanks.

Did he just pronounce the CH in Chaos at the beginning of the video?

Where did you by scissor lift for you work bench

Thanks for sharing your space and thoughts that go into its ergonomics. Like the thought of getting away from tools on walls and having them at the workspace/bench.

Quite jealous of the Boardroom! Excellent tour and great video as always Mike. I enjoy your web site and often spend time watching your videos for tips and woodworking inspiration. Please keep your videos coming

Where did you get your blue cart for plywood? I need one.

may i ask what the dimensions of your shop are?

Mike - such an awesome shop you have. I am in the throws of working on my woodworking shop. You have given me inspiration and some new ideas as well. I am looking forward to having a KZfaq video made some day when my shop is complete. Thanks again for sharing!

I really enjoyed the tour of your shop! Love your channel. You're one of my favorite woodworkers to watch - and you've already showed me many tips that I didnt know! Thanks!

Great video as always Where is the shop assistant? And how is the newest addition? Cheers

It all fine and dandy with the kissing up to the wife, but still the apprentice gets no mentioning despite the hours of video of him cleaning your shop. Great video btw.

Not only is your shop an inspiration, so are you Mike. I stumbled on your channel recently, as I have started woodworking as a hobby and maybe into a side business. I have certainly learned from many of your videos and look forward to your projects. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

Thank you for sharing, great set. Love all the little extras you put in that would help most of us. Now if that wasn’t enough , letting everyone know how much your misses has been there for you. More then deserves a the follow 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I love how Americans say ‘small’ and then most Brits are like ‘Damn, that’s a mansion 😨

you were making me jealous until the last ten seconds of the video

A true craftsman and gentleman! A rare find in today's society. Thank you for sharing your profession and passion with us!

It’s great that you have such a mix of both old and new tools of various brands. Power and hand tools. Some have stories and personalities attached, some were smoking deals and others you had to bite the bullet. My own adventure in woodworking began with a hand-me-down mitre saw from a good friend. Thanks for the tour!

Did he pronounce the “H” in chaos ??

Mike you are a very talented wood worker indeed. Best video I’ve seen in a while., you are humble yet inspiring. Nice work

Mike, I stumbled on your Boardroom tour and glad I did. Great job and excellent craftsmanship. Enjoyed seeing some of your projects. Love the size of the shop, because I'm in a 2 car garage and always in need of more space.....

Great shop tour, Mike! I especially enjoyed how you worked in showing us some of the projects you've done over the years.

Great tour! Thank you for sharing. I love watching shop tours.

Absolutely great video and tour, Mike. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I know that all of your viewers’ enjoyment of your channel will be enhanced by the insights provided. Your closing comments demonstrate your wisdom in knowing where your bread is buttered!!!!

This video is another shining example of what I've come to expect from you, very informative as well as entertaining. Very much looking forward to the chop saw station build.

This is the second time I've watched this tour and each time I enjoy it more, the best part is the thanking of Mrs. Farrington....... class, pure class!!

What a great tour Mike and I love the stories on where and how you got the tools sad one was the school is stopping wood shop also it goes with out say we all thank Mrs Farrington for believing in you so that we can all see your videos

I really enjoyed your shop tour, sprinkled with pictures of your projects! You are really talented and passionate! A true inspiration for me, a simple hobbyist.

Mike, Your videos are very engaging. I love the way you tell your story. Even more moving is your humility and vulnerability. It is so powerful where you purposefully give no verbal commentary allowing the images of your work/art speak for itself. Your skill is grown to that of an artist.

Quite nice of you to share your path this far while taking the opportunity to educate us on woodworking techniques and tools. Cheers, Mike!

Great video! Love everything about it. Woodworking is a recent passion of mine. I know I will never have a shop such as yours, nor do I need it as a hobbyist. However, A guy can dream and your shop (and talent) allows me to vicariously live through you. Thanks for everything you do. It really is much appreciated!

Wow, what a shop - you have so much space and a superb range of equipment. Of all the woodworking channels out there with their various shops, I would say this has easily got to be one of the best. That shines through in the quality of the pieces that you create. A very enjoyable video and thanks for sharing it with us.

Love those last words… Always be thankful for the loved ones who make it possible for you to make your hobby your work and the other way around!! I am a cabinet maker in the Netherlands and i must say I'm a bit jealous knowing how hard it is to make a living and grow/build your workshop whilst being husband/dad etc.. Great job and great vid!

WOW‼️. I don’t know how KZfaq knew to put this in my “videos suggestion” box but they NAILED it! Just became a subscriber!. Thanks for sharing your passion and beauty with us.🙏🏼

Loved it. Half my family hails from Denver. Lots of cool things about your work and shop tour. Keep it up.

Thank you. Very very impressive,the shop,the tools, the builds, the tool rebuilds, everything.

Now my workspace is almost the same, 3 by 6 m. We have made our first workbench yesterday. It’s such a happy feeling. Thanks for sharing your story!

The hard work put in by you and your family, including the shop apprentice, looks like its paying off. This was a wonderful tour, and really glad you are making it work.