Keith Johnson Woodworking: I Hate Red Oak. This Almost Changed My Mind.

Bambu Labs 4th Anniversary offers are live now, so it's a great time buy a new printer and stock up on supplies: I hate red oak. That pinkish hue compared to glorious white oak. That coarse open grain that eats sandpaper and can turn almost any finish splotchy. The wet dog smell when you cut into it. It's builder grade lumber with loud cathedral grain that screams 80's/90's kitchen cabinets, and I've spent years avoiding it. So why did I just build an entire desk out of it in a furniture style I don't even like? Even Shopcat Jerry was wondering the same thing... Total Boat: (save $$) Shaper Tools Bench Pilot: How I Price My Work Spreadsheet: Justin Mabie YouTube: You can now support me on Patreon! ShopSounds Podcast: 3D Print Files (not a full list - some models are proprietary): Box Fan Filter Clips: Handle for Fan: Gridfinity Router Bit Holder: Gridfinity Bins: Gridfinity Shaper Tool Holder: Gridfinity Shaper Workstation Bracket Holder: Gridfinity Bit Holder 1: Gridfinity Bit Holder 2: Caliper Stand: Products used for this project (*some are affiliate links): CMT Radius Beading Bit: Red Oak Legs: Rubio Monocoat 350mL (Cortado): Rounder Over Bit: (code: MORSELS15 to save 15%) Push to Open Magnetic Catch: Ultimate Flush Trim Bit: (MORSELS15 to save 15%) -16 x 1-1/2 x 25mm Threaded Inserts: BLUM Inserta Hinges 1/2 Overlay Thick Door: Blum Inline Mounting Plate: Blum Cover Plates: Tiomos 90-degree Flap Hinge: 12U Rack Rails: -16 x 1- Black Oxide Bolts: Potentiometer Knob: -20 x Flathead Socket Screws: Guitar Bass Knobs (drawer pulls): 1mm Black Felt: 2 Locking Casters (set of 4): Right Angle Drill Attachment: 14 Side Mount Soft Close Slides: Rubber Grommets: Anti-Static Brush: Flush Mount Power Strip: Festool CSC Miter Gauge ZCI: Pica Pencil: Pica White Lead Refills: FastCap Speed Tape: Microfiber Cloths: FastCap 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.