I hate to admit it, but I've finished several of my oak pieces in black. All that matters to me is that my client loves it. Truthfully, I think it looks great. Excellent job on your build. Glad you found your true calling.
Thank you so much. I know, it’s hard to admit because we love the natural look of wood, but black looks fantastic as well when well done. Appreciate your words :)
Your project came out perfect. Great color and finish. Good work. I was in the tech industry for 40 years. Just retired and enjoying woodwoorking projects. Last week, I finished a rocking horse for my grandson using Shaper to cut SVG files, then gluing them together after much shaping and sanding. It's very satisfying. CAD/CNC and woodworking go so well together.
I also walked away from a high paying Tech job, about 10 years ago now, to do custom furniture. It’s tough work, but 1000% more fulfilling. Good luck on the journey!
Trick I use alignment without domino's... Drive a small finishing nail half way into the glue face. Use sidecutters to clip the nail off leaving just a mm or so of the pinched off pointed head left after cutting. That tiny point will poke into the opposing glue face of the next board preventing slip. Use as many nails as you would have dominos or biscuits... Much quicker, easier, leaves a much smaller area to avoid, and the boards lock in with zero slip... Nice piece you made there, the black looks nice👍🏻
Elegant and sturdy design and workmanship. Hope you keep all of your fingers, hearing, and lung capacity as you pursue your new career. My miter saw has the same tent. Excellent idea for the dual-use template for the seat!
I left my nearly 15 year tech career about 2 years ago and I’m so much happier now working with my hands. I’m kind of doing a little bit of everything; some painting, carpentry, woodworking. All of it is more satisfying than how I felt by the end of my time in tech, no matter what my pay was.
The reason that the saw blade stopped is that a piece of the thin cutoff broke free and was propelled upward by the blade, and guided around by the riving knife so that it was forced back down into the workpiece.
That makes sense. I was intrigued by the fact that it got lodged between the blade and the zero clearace slot on the sled. Must have created some sort of a wedge… thank you!
Digging ditches is better than working for M$, and this is so much better. Beautiful piece, even if you did slap that black all over it at the end and ruined it. ,-)
Quality build but it hurt to see so much of that nice timber turned into sawdust/chips for the recess. In future builds it would be better to start with thinner boards and just add on a piece around the edges if you could get a nice grain match like your thick coffee table process.
@@teamvtube Thank you. I wanted to accomplish a completely seamless look all around and especially on the end grain. Mostly because of what was at stake. But yes, it would have been easier and cheaper to go that way. I’d probably not do that again (except one other build I did for the same designer - but the recess was only 1/4” deep so not so painful :). If I was to build a bench like this in the future, I’d use that coffee table process like you described.
@@webcrawler3332 I charged about $3,400 a few years ago, not sure what the final price was. Could have charged more knowing the number of hours that went into it. But that’s always the case isn’t it? 😂
domino's are for alignment not strength so if you know you'll be removing a lot of material there's no issue with just glue. but I'm sure you know that you're just asking the question for the sake of discussion. RUclips 101.
If I had been pulling in up to 300K/year I'd have a huge, fully out fitted shop with all the latest bells and whistles too. I doubt very much you'll miss any meals while you build a customer base. I love my work and business in wood working, but I had to scrape from day one just to pay rent and put food on the table. Hey, I'm happy you're doing what you love but I wouldn't call it a big sacrifice or risk. I'd call it "retirement". Good luck, enjoy.
@@andynicoll8566 Thanks and no question I’m privileged to have had the opportunities I had, but the point was never that I was going to miss meals. But to call it “retirement”, you would have to make too many assumptions. So yes, leaving that behind to do woodworking is absolutely a risk, and that’s the point. BTW - my woodworking business paid for most of my “bells and whistles” as I had been doing this for long enough before I decided to go full time.
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You are an artist my friend, congratulations!
@@miltonb Miltinho!! Thanks my friend, what a nice surprise!
I hate to admit it, but I've finished several of my oak pieces in black. All that matters to me is that my client loves it. Truthfully, I think it looks great. Excellent job on your build. Glad you found your true calling.
Thank you so much. I know, it’s hard to admit because we love the natural look of wood, but black looks fantastic as well when well done. Appreciate your words :)
Your project came out perfect. Great color and finish. Good work. I was in the tech industry for 40 years. Just retired and enjoying woodwoorking projects. Last week, I finished a rocking horse for my grandson using Shaper to cut SVG files, then gluing them together after much shaping and sanding. It's very satisfying. CAD/CNC and woodworking go so well together.
@@Makelifehappennow that’s cool 😎. I love the shaper, so useful! Thanks for your words!!
one simply loves the faux drama - "however will I do this? - Ah saved by the shaper origin!" pure genius - well done, sir!
@@FairDingo 😂 thank you so much!
@@fantinwoodworking no prob! enjoy your stuff!
I also walked away from a high paying Tech job, about 10 years ago now, to do custom furniture. It’s tough work, but 1000% more fulfilling. Good luck on the journey!
@@vanvleetwoodworking I fully agree it’s 1000% more fulfilling. Thank you!!
I am 64 now and I can advise everyone to follow your heart.
Absolutely beautiful. What a craftsmanship! You have gained a new subscriber and I can’t wait to see your channel explode
Thank you so much! And welcome aboard!!
Trick I use alignment without domino's... Drive a small finishing nail half way into the glue face. Use sidecutters to clip the nail off leaving just a mm or so of the pinched off pointed head left after cutting. That tiny point will poke into the opposing glue face of the next board preventing slip. Use as many nails as you would have dominos or biscuits... Much quicker, easier, leaves a much smaller area to avoid, and the boards lock in with zero slip... Nice piece you made there, the black looks nice👍🏻
Thanks! I’ll have to try that!
Well well well. Just found this amazing RUclips channel! And already off to a good start!
Ooo look who we got here! Thank you my friend, appreciate the visit to my humble channel :)
@@fantinwoodworking new sub 👍
@ thank you 🙏🏻 :)
Great work Fantin!
@@ScottWalshWoodworking thanks Scotty!!
Beautiful bench. Turned out great! I even like the black finish.
Thanks, really appreciate it! :)
Elegant and sturdy design and workmanship. Hope you keep all of your fingers, hearing, and lung capacity as you pursue your new career. My miter saw has the same tent. Excellent idea for the dual-use template for the seat!
@@landryhc thank you! I like that tent but I’ll build a miter station soon :)
I'm still practicing as an architect, but given the complete control when making furniture...I'm hooked...these high quality videos are gold-dust!
I totally understand! It’s a very satisfying feeling :) Thank you and good luck in your journey!
Love this! And you! 😘 so happy you took the leap and went ALL IN with woodworking… xoxo 💋 your #1 fan
That's the best comment ever.... thank you my love :)
Nice work Man. Keep at it! looks beautiful.
@@RyanPelletier-p8u thank you very much :) appreciate it!
How could you… make yet again, a gorgeous piece!! Incredible work, Fantin! 😍
Ha! Thanks Robert, means a lot :)
Love the video (and stop block) Cheers
Thank you so much my friend :)
Absolutely impressive. I love how you problem solved and came up with creative solutions. You have a new subscriber!
@johnme884 thank you so much - really appreciate it!
I love you video and your work, great design, also the absence of annoying music makes the video very enjoyable.
@@cds957 thank you so much!!
Very, very nice! Excellent work, I learned a lot. Thank You.
Great to hear! Thank you!!
My brother! Love it. Definitely agree with the client's sentiment.
@@MarkLitchfield lol thanks man. He said that in Portuguese, so that is the closest I could get to what it means. lol
Thanks for the video. I’m considering a similar transition in life.
@@williamcox8491 all I can say is, I do not regret it for a second. Good luck to you!!!
Nice work. I hope you were paid well for your attention to detail.
Thanks and yes, but, as always, one always underestimates the number of hours needed for something like that :).
Love the piece. awesome job
Thanks! Appreciate it!
absolute Beautiful. Great job Thanks for sharing.
@@jimrosson6702 thank you so much!!
Thats very high quality workmanship.
@@Yusufmasron thank you so much!!
I left my nearly 15 year tech career about 2 years ago and I’m so much happier now working with my hands. I’m kind of doing a little bit of everything; some painting, carpentry, woodworking. All of it is more satisfying than how I felt by the end of my time in tech, no matter what my pay was.
I can totally relate… hope it’s going well for you!!
Great video! FYI there is some personal data showing at 8:40.
Thanks for that!
Amazing!!! You are a true craftsman my friend-
@@SeanMac5253 thank you my dear friend!!
fantastic work. And you have some awesome tools.
Appreciate it!
Out standing!
@@HGANGHONY means a lot. Thank you
I code Android apps full-time and play in the shop when I can. Love the project and good luck on your journey!
That’s awesome. Thank you so much!!
Great work thanks for sharing
@@nevadacool thank you!!
Love it, nice process.
@@lukada83 thank you!!
Good work.
Thank you very much!
The reason that the saw blade stopped is that a piece of the thin cutoff broke free and was propelled upward by the blade, and guided around by the riving knife so that it was forced back down into the workpiece.
That makes sense. I was intrigued by the fact that it got lodged between the blade and the zero clearace slot on the sled. Must have created some sort of a wedge… thank you!
Love it.
Thank you very much!!
Very nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome build! Wish I could quit my job and build custom builds.
Thanks - I think you could, but you'd have to be willing to take a lot of risk and work your butt off! :)
Digging ditches is better than working for M$, and this is so much better. Beautiful piece, even if you did slap that black all over it at the end and ruined it. ,-)
@@5ElementsWoodworking lol TS. When I made that comment on the video, you’re the one I had in mind 😂. Thanks dude!
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Nice work, You must have spent thousands of dollars on machinery and equipment.
@@eddie1330 thank you!
Quality build but it hurt to see so much of that nice timber turned into sawdust/chips for the recess. In future builds it would be better to start with thinner boards and just add on a piece around the edges if you could get a nice grain match like your thick coffee table process.
@@teamvtube Thank you. I wanted to accomplish a completely seamless look all around and especially on the end grain. Mostly because of what was at stake. But yes, it would have been easier and cheaper to go that way. I’d probably not do that again (except one other build I did for the same designer - but the recess was only 1/4” deep so not so painful :). If I was to build a bench like this in the future, I’d use that coffee table process like you described.
What color is that? What the name of company? Thanks
@@sergeyivanov5733 it’s Rubio Monocoat pre color easy black and then Rubio Monocoat Oil + 2C charcoal. I have a link for both in the description
I’m curious how much he charged for it
@@webcrawler3332 I charged about $3,400 a few years ago, not sure what the final price was. Could have charged more knowing the number of hours that went into it. But that’s always the case isn’t it? 😂
@ Ok good! I was at min $3000 I agree that could have been a $4k project. Very nice work and very creative.
@@webcrawler3332 thank you!!
So you gave up $300k/yr to make $400k/yr? What's not to like.
domino's are for alignment not strength so if you know you'll be removing a lot of material there's no issue with just glue. but I'm sure you know that you're just asking the question for the sake of discussion. RUclips 101.
If I had been pulling in up to 300K/year I'd have a huge, fully out fitted shop with all the latest bells and whistles too. I doubt very much you'll miss any meals while you build a customer base. I love my work and business in wood working, but I had to scrape from day one just to pay rent and put food on the table. Hey, I'm happy you're doing what you love but I wouldn't call it a big sacrifice or risk. I'd call it "retirement". Good luck, enjoy.
@@andynicoll8566 Thanks and no question I’m privileged to have had the opportunities I had, but the point was never that I was going to miss meals. But to call it “retirement”, you would have to make too many assumptions. So yes, leaving that behind to do woodworking is absolutely a risk, and that’s the point. BTW - my woodworking business paid for most of my “bells and whistles” as I had been doing this for long enough before I decided to go full time.
@@fantinwoodworking Good luck in your second career. I sense that you will be very successful.
@@Makelifehappennow thank you so much for the encouraging words :).