keith johnson woodworking: design theft or inspiration? building floating wall cabinets
Jan 22, 2026
** Head to to shop all #bambulab printers, filament and accessories! #bambulab #bambulabh2d 5:45 - Offset Planter Insert, Small and Large (H2D Dual Nozzle supports) 22:41 - Festool CSC SYS 50 ZCI 23:11 - Festool KS120 Kapex ZCI 24:06 - Bearing Mount_34mm_fixed 31:02 - Shaper Origin gridding spindle (High Temp Nozzle and Chamber) 42:35 - French Cleat brackets Where does design inspiration come from? Theres nature, like a honeycomb pattern I used in a tambour cabinet. Architecture, like tiny chairs Mary Tsai modeled after Philadelphias iconic front doors. Cultural inspiration, like Paul Jaspers use of Japanese patterns in EDC trays. And what about the work of other makers that you may see while scrolling social media? But wheres the line between inspiration and design theft? Well, today we explore that topic as Paul Jasper and I dive into our latest collaboration: three floating wall cabinets inspired by another makers work. Youll see how the design evolves into original pieces with reimagined shapes, new materials and a few hidden surprises. And of course, well share the inevitable mistakes and questionable design choices along the way. But did our cabinets cross the line into design theft? Paul Jasper - Copper Pig Woodworking IG: Paul Jasper - Copper Pig Woodworking Website: Matthias Mac Designs: Lofted Goods: How I Price My Work Spreadsheet: Total Boat: (save $$) You can now support me on Patreon for more behind-the-scenes content! ShopSounds Podcast: 3D Printed Products Available to Buy: Spencley Design ZCI for Festool CSC SYS 50: (use code: KEITHJOHNSON for 10% off) Spencley Design ZCI for Festool Kapex KS120: (use code: KEITHJOHNSON for 10% off) Spencley Design YouTube: 3D Printed Files Available to Download: Shaper Origin Grid Spindle: French Cleat System: Products used for this project (*some are affiliate links): Foam Roller 3 Glue Pot: Festool CSC Miter Gauge ZCI: Bits&Bits 1/2 Compression Flush Trim Router Bit: Whiteside Rabbeting Bit Set: Grit Grip Sanding Sponges: (use code grit-10 for 10% discount) LED Coating Solutions Website: LED Coating Solutions YouTube: Pica Pencil: Pica White Lead Refills: FastCap Speed Tape: Microfiber Cloths: XFasten Double Sided Tape: Festool CXS Drill: Makita Trim Router: Fastcap Tape Measure: **FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. There is no extra cost for you to use. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other places to find me and my content: Instagram: Facebook: ShopSounds Podcast: TikTok: Website: You can now support me on Patreon! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Tools (Woodworking & Audio/Video):
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