Woodworking: Making a Valet Stand (A FANCY clothing rack)
My wife asked me to build her a valet stand. Admittedly, I had no idea what this was. Apparently, it's a place to lay out your clothes for the following day so that you can prepare your outfit. It needs a place to hang a jacket and a shirt, a place for pants, a shelf for a sweater, a drawer for undergarments, and a spot for shoes. I decided to make this piece look extra fancy and built it using finger joints with my box joint jig and some decorative bent slats in the sides. The finished product is quite possibly the prettiest thing I've ever made. Check out the build video and watch as this thing comes together and then just try to keep your jaw from dropping when the finish goes on.
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Milling
02:22 - Base & Panels
02:56 - Finger Joints
05:41 - Drawer
08:59 - Back
09:47 - Side Frames
11:15 - Thin Strips
13:09 - Hanger & Mount
15:33 - Assembly
16:22 - Applying Finish
17:12 - Glamour Shots
18:38 - Outtakes
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Ah it killed me watching you pull the drawer bottom out just to trim a little off. My heart was saying, “just use a hand plane!”
I need neighbors like yours with better lumber supplies I can "borrow" 🤣
Charlie Sheen! Ha! 😃😃 That valet is some beautiful work, Drew. 👍 And good job single-handedly keeping flat-head screws alive 🫡
Thanks, Marc!
Owh wow! You made a Minecraft wooden pickaxe! Cool build Drew, very beautiful as always.
Thanks a bunch!
For a few pieces of wood lying around the finish and character is amazing.
That Charlie Sheen "line" was pure tiger blood! 😂
That drawer bottom should be a little undersized, anyway, to allow for a tiny bit of movement with changes in humidity. Sure, plywood doesn't move nearly as much as solid boards, but it's still going to move a little. And it looks like your wife gives excellent instructions. You made it pretty.
I love the comedic patter. Beautiful woodwork too.
Thank you very much!
What a beautiful build! Thank you for trusting us to finish such an amazing project, Drew!
You bet! You make fantastic products
Bumblechutes all the way!!
That's really nice, love that it pops the way it does..... nice to see you stuck to the wife's drawing !!!
Thanks 👍
Just beautiful, I don't know what else to say, just beautiful. Thank you for letting me watch. ❤
You bet, thanks!
Your videos & projects are great! Kind of disappointed that your neighbor didn't provide any of the materials. :)
That stuck bottom was KARMA coming to get you. Next time stay out of Rupert's shed...LOL!
Man your neighbor has quite a lot of extra wood… soon you will be taking apart the shed 😂😂😂
"pick up line" 😂🤣 I'm laughing harder than I should at that
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Each show is a presentation of your growing talent, or as the kids say, you are getting gooderer all the time.
I try
You had me at 'walnut twinkie'. 😘
What people don’t see is Drew’s incredible dedication to removing and sanding glue squeeze out on ev-ery-thing-uh!!
This is true.
That was a lot of outtakes, Drew! I guess the build was...challenging.
It was!
You ain’t right, Dude. Nice work! Love the short takes!😂
Thanks! 👍
Ok I'll agree that this is an absolutely stunning piece, however, have you tried introducing your wife to the wonders of the chair? You can place all your clothes there, if you get a wooden dining room style chair you have a "hangar" back, a rail for trousers, and a whole seat bottom to place bits and pieces! Better yet, you don't need to spend hours and hours making another bit of furniture 😅😅 Ok I'd have that in my house, I'd probably never use it, but I'd display it with pride!
Great build, Drew! That might just be the prettiest thing you've ever made! 😉
I think so too!
I enjoy your voice over among all wood working you tubers. The work you do is high quality, the out takes are needed. They remind and encourage everyone, regardless of skill to work wood, we all make mistakes, over coming and correcting them is hobby wood working. The end result is seen in the beautiful looking valet stand!
Thanks 👍
Awesome! You make it look so easy!
"I raided my Lumber stash..." huh Neighbor musta moved away "...boards I found just sitting in my neighbor's shed" THERE IT IS
Really, really sharp. I think we will be seeing that style showing up in the wood working world a whole new style. Just beautiful. By the way, loved the Tommy Boy t-shirt - made me think about Tommy doing the Maniac dance at the gas station...classic. Well done as always.
Thank you very much!
I like that you show your mistakes.
Even Sheen would have to laugh at that one. Lol
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Dude! DUDE! That is a thing of beauty! It's freaking artwork! What a show piece your wife now has!!!!
Thanks a bunch!
I subscribed for the quality woodworking, but the comedic value is also top notch. Love your channel
Thanks for the sub!
I agree with you Drew, probably the prettiest piece in your collection. Great job
Thank you kindly
That figured wood is just magnificent!
OMG The Charlie Sheen joke was amazing!
You absolutely crushed the execution, you mad man!
haha, thanks
Key words, "She just loves it", Happy Wife, Happy Life.
You said it
The walnut is outstanding. The curly maple is too. Nice build. I expect your wife loves it. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thanks, you too!
Charlie Sheen had met laughing out loud😂. Great build, as always, Drew!
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Damn, Drew! This time you went to far! 😮 Beautiful doesn't describe it! What a heck of a job!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Absolutely beautiful piece of woodworking Drew! If I ever get caught up on my projects I’d love to build that for my son in law and daughter. I have a nice supply of walnut myself! You had me going with the Charlie Sheen line!
Haha, thanks for watching, Jeff
Love to do woodworking! But I also work swing shift so when I'm on nights I use this to go to sleep.
Turned out very nice....love watching the outtakes, especially when you were trying to get the bottom out of the drawer. The whole time I'm thinking just run it through the table saw, or use a plane to shorten it. No need to pull it out IMHO...but it was funny watching you struggle. lol
Hah, yeah... I got laser focused and my brain wasn't even thinking of alternatives
I gotta say that I have no need or desire for a valet and thought them boring as they are normally too weak and frail looking. I watched the video well because its one of yours and therefor worth it. As usual it was worth more than the video's running time. Another great job sir. Except for one thing now I want one....
Haha thanks 😊
What an absolutely gorgeous piece! You really are a talented designer and builder, although your wife’s drawing was spot on.
Thank you very much!
I was just thinking last night that I haven't seen anything new from you, and was going to reach out today. That looks amazing!
Thanks
When is “Sending it Home” coming out as a ringtone?
For the error with the drawer bottom where it was too long, just leave it in place and trim it with a block plane. Two or three passes and you should be golden.
It is absolutely an amazing piece of work and a great comedic narration to go along with it. You definitely have one of the best channels to watch
Wow, thank you!
Wow Drew, great project. Amazing grain on both the walnut and maple.
Thanks a bunch!
It wouldn't be Fischer's Shop if he didn't 'borrow' some lumber from his neighbor.
Great video as always Drew! Beautiful piece too. When you were trying to take the draw bottom out you could have just shaved it down with a block plane instead of struggling. But of course then we wouldn't have had the outtake. 😀
Next time!
Nice rack, Drew~! (lol) That really came out nice. Kidney stone, huh?? YIKES~!!!
Outstanding wood figure. Great design Drew
Thank you kindly
Oh I know the pain of that bottom being just a little too long and the fight to get it back out in time! Great job, Drew!
Thanks Pete
We have all had the moments when we forget to do a dry fit before we glue! Oppsies
Your neighbor has got to be gunflint designs lol
You could do the narrative voice for audible books. On top of that a absolutely awesome woodworker
Well thanks!
WELCOME BACK DREW!!!!
I was watching Downton Abbey this evening (hey, don't judge me!) with my bride and did a double take. in the bonus features, I spotted a valet stand that was very similar to the one you created for your bride. Perhaps the TV show inspired your bride's detailed blueprint for the stand.
Oh really? Nah... I never even made it all the way through the first episode. If there's no senseless violence or people getting blown up, then it's not my kind of show.
@@FishersShop It took several attempts at watching it before I could tolerate it and then I enjoyed it. It has its share of death and dismemberment during the WWI episodes, plus some deadly car crashes (none of them had huge explosions). For a gory story, you might read about Vladimir Kotlinsky, a WWI Russian soldier. It popped up on my WasteBook recently.
Curly maple for the curved pieces. Ahhh… I see what you did! 😀
Gosh I can relate to so much of the outtakes.
Absolutely stunning! Stepping out of your comfort zone really paid off with this! Drawers... the outtakes, my day in a nutshell. Absolute bane of my existence.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think this may be the prettiest thing I’ve seen you make so far. The design is lovely and practical. The grain of the walnut and curly maple is just gorgeous. I love everything about it. Now I just need to get someone to make one for me.
Unbelievable Drew! That looks so good.
Thanks a bunch, Gavin
Gotta love a good walnut Twinkie! It turned out awesome Drew! And the figure in that wood is ridiculous!
Wow that maple, incredible! Well done.
Thank you very much!
5:21 Skeeter was busy elsewhere? You sure made it pretty, Drew, awesome build!
Beautiful and I dig the commando lol
Another Quality Build¡!!!!!!!!! Maybe some day I have the skills, I doubt it. Thanks
You can do it!
As you've already said, this is a very beautiful piece of craftsmanship!! Great job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
One word......stunning ++++
Many thanks!
That is some of the most stunning timber I have ever seen. And the furniture piece itself turned out great. I think this video is one of your best. Cheers mate. 👍🍺🇦🇺🇺🇸👍
Glad you liked it!
Outstanding work. The wood is amazing and so is your work.
Thank you :)
I'm guessing a dry fit wasn't done on the drawer bottom... just a guess... LOL ... I may have done something like that once or twice but there is no video evidence so I can still deny it... Great video as always!! That walnut is just amazing stuff!!!!
I love everything about this video. The awesome build and the fantastic jokes.
Glad you liked it! :)
"In fact, I think this might be the most beautiful thing I've ever made..." *Camera cuts to Drew's kids looking very offended*
As always fisher nice job turned out beautiful love the maple on the side looks great
Thanks 👍
Charlie Sheen, Winning 🤣🤣
“Next, I invited Charlie Sheen over to show me how to do this part correctly.” Hahaha 🤣
The curly maple is beautiful. I am in love with this build. I want one so much ❤
With the description of your wife's drawing, I sure hope you will find the bed in the ICU comfortable! Jokes aside, thank you for this build, with the coming moving, I may add something similar in the new bedroom!
You bet! Have fun with the build
well done Fisher, nice piece
Just found your channel and man you make good stuff but the best is its entertaining and power to you 👏also watched the tribute to your dad, just brilliant thank you for sharing.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for that, Colleen
Some nice valet stand
Incredible work and narration. Hats off...
Thanks
That looks great, Drew. The color combination of the woods and the innovation in the shape make it a one-of-a-kind that can become an heirloom. Thanks. I will say, I miss your videos being as frequent as they once were. I know life keeps us busy. I hope all is well and look forward to your next project.
Thanks 👍
Wow you never fail my friend. Great job...
Thanks again!
I'm not much a fan of using sap wood, but in this project, it really set off the finger joints and made all the labor involve pay off handsomely! Great job. And even greater job "translating" your wives drawing!
Thank you very much!
This is a stunningly beautiful piece Drew!!! I've watched all your videos and think it's the most awesome of all. I'm sure your wife is thrilled with it. The figure in the walnut and curly maple is spectacular. Your design is gorgeous. It's a piece you should be so proud of!!!
Thank you so much 😀
5:23 NICE. As for the project, it came out GREAT. That is a piece to be proud of! !! !!!
_"WINNING!"_
How fun wouldn’t it be if you build one exactly like the drawing you’r wife gave you 😂
Please add to your KZhead video "To-Do List": Fusion 360 tutorial. The model is absolutely beautiful and I would love to see you design a project from the beginning. Awesome build!
Sitting here in awe! Beautiful craftsmanship and wonderful design. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you very much!
I’ve actually been thinking about making one for a while now. Thanks to Drew, I don’t have to design one, now.
Fabulous work dear Drew ❤
Thank you kindly
Very beautiful amazing craftsmen ship.
Thank you very much!
Another great build! And I love the outtakes!
Thanks a bunch!
Nice build, love the design. By the way, your voice is the same as the narrator in the war film “Stalag 17” 😅
Thanks for the outtakes! It's so important to know how normal it is, that things go wrong to others, too. I like the way you handle these detours.
Thanks so much!
That is a beautiful piece.
Good ole skeeter
Incredible build as always good Sir!!!
Thank you kindly!
Beautiful piece Drew!
Thank you kindly!