The Most Frequently Asked Question I'm Getting on this video is: *@**24:21** Why didn't you just flatten the entire top of the side panels on the CNC. Here is my response:* Two main reasons: 1. I was worried that if something went wrong...it would go VERY wrong VERY quickly. Doing it this way, if it didn't work out it would be much easier to salvage. 2. My sides were off, but perfectly symmetrical. Using the CNC to flatten it, it would be very difficult to ensure they have the exact same amount removed because of the way I had to hold it in position. If I could have thrown the whole thing up on the bed of the CNC that would work...but how I was doing it on the pallet stacker thing...would not be nearly as accurate. Trust me...the floor of my shop is far from flat and level. Doing it this way I could zero out the bit before I cut each plate recess. So even if the way I was holding it caused one end to be 2" higher than the other (that's an exaggeration,) the process would still work. *Couldn't you have made the curved fronts by running them sideways across a tablesaw blade instead of using the CNC? Using the circular shape of the blade to make the curve.* You could do something similar. For anybody not familiar what they are talking about is called a "Cove Cut" on a table saw. Doing that you're limited to the radius of your blade which is 10" (I think) on a table saw. I did the math and to make these particular arcs, in the drawer front you'd need a blade with something like a 29 foot diameter.
I thought your wife was going to ask you afterward, "Why didn't you just flatten the entire top of the side panels?". And then you would have to get her another sandwich.
I wondered why you didn't just turn it upside-down. Then take a 1/4" thick block on the floor and tape a pencil to it and trace all around the perimeter and saw the correct angle, lopping off just a smidge...
I'm not exactly sure why, but this feels more like a therapy session than a woodworking video. I come away from this feeling relaxed, calm, and energized to start my own next project. Thanks!
Imagine this. You’ve been working all day. You’re tired. Foureyes Furniture just released a 34-minute video. Finally inner peace Edit: I’m already rewatching this video after 20 hours
I went to work this morning, where we finished edge jointing 15 slabs of 8/4 spalted maple to make 6 bookmatched counter and bar tops for a client, which I stayed a little later to cut dominoes and finish the glue ups too. Then I got home, ate dinner with my wife and baby, and watched 30 minutes of woodworking from one of the dudes (and Shaun!) who inspired me to really make it my career now. Pretty cool, still love it.
The weird thing is, all those woodworking youtubers, or youtubing woodworkers have the same effect on me and make me wonder if I should start doing woodwork :D
Well done! Beautiful piece. The two tone top and curved drawer faces really give it character. As always, I really appreciate your voice overs. I think this is what differentiates your channel from others. You tell a story well: you strike the right balance between technical details, learnings, what didn’t go well, and what we should consider when taking on a project like this. Keep it up! 💯
I agree. I know some people really enjoy the maker videos with absolutely no talking, but I'm the opposite. I love hearing what their intent was, how they planned to achieve that, the frequent cases of what went wrong and how they compensated for those unexpected challenges, the inner thought process of working through the build, and the just overall knowledge imparted during the course of the video. And I'm not a maker myself; most of the maker content that I watch is something that I'll 100% guaranteed never actually try myself. But I don't care that the knowledge gained has no personal use for me; I enjoy learning the details solely for the sake of learning itself alone. It might be truly irrelevant to me and my life, but I vehemently disagree with the concept of any form of knowledge being worthless.
My biggest problem with woodworking and imposter syndrome is having learned on RUclips. The HOURS you stand there just looking and analyzing. Working through a solution in every way to ensure the part both fits, looks good, and doesn't get in the way of the order of operations. Everyone on RUclips just "instantly" has the answer. Thank you for highlighting the 2 hours of standing there just to perform a 52 second operation. Hrmm... Story of our lives, am I right guys? HAHAHA But yes, keep up the excellent work sir!
It's a huge part of building. Many times I just set something down for the day, and think about it while I go on my nightly walks, etc... Some people prefer the "make one cut then figure out the next" method. I like to think about the next few steps, then start making cuts. Most of the time.
About 5 minutes ago, I was saying to my wife how I know conceptually how to install some wires and posts for a vine to grow along and to support pear tree branches. I already have bits and pieces of brackets that I could use to do the job now. But... I'll need to stare at it and meditate on it and pretty much pray for how to do it with elegance so it enhances what we see as we look out of our window and what people see as they walk past it. So far, we have succeeded with our house so that people who come to visit and people walking past feel uplifted by the form and function, stop to chat, and build connections. These videos are an example of that intention
That’s a great point. I often find myself standing around trying to work out the best way to do something and feel bad about, but sometimes it just takes time to explore something in the depths of our own brains 😊
Besides the beautiful pieces that you create, your philosophical narration with the melodious voice is a true pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing.
Inovative solutions to your self induced problems. The fact that you're so willing to share your own pitfalls as well as how you overcome them is both refreshing and entertaining... even if it's epoxy related.
This guy's editing has gotten really good. There's just some really clever work done here. The flow, the timing, the unexpected moments that work... really well done. Nice build too.
Its so maddening, and utterly glorious when someone who knows little to nothing about our craft can bring such stunning simplicity to it. Usually because they know nothing about it.
I am not the biggest fan of Mid-Century Modern, but I am 70, I am Mid-Century Modern. That said, this is one of the best RUclips videos I have ever seen. And thanks for the challenge. Mine is Federal, we will see if the arthritis lets me come through with it. Oh and don't be so self effacing, you are great. You will hold your own with Sawyer and Padula eventuality, thin air. And put a ring on it. Very cordially yours - David McGuinn.
I LOVE what you did with the top, that river like curve and the transition it makes is eye candy. Also thanks for showing when you messed up and how you fix it, or sometimes more importantly how it led you to something better.
You create your own style of furniture. Whatever are the cost, difficulties, trials, you come up with a piece which is elegant, original and which is your signature. Do not listen to critics and continue !
It's utterly fascinating to me to watch you design, problem solve, go back to the drawing board, design some more, and finally nail it. I really admire your ability to figure out how to move forward with a project, even when initially it seems to be moving backward. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.
This was a joy to watch. I snickered at your screwups, grinned at you being schooled by Dolores and I rolled my eyes more than one time at you selling yourself short. And finally, once again, I was in awe of the final product. This thing is nothing I would ever want in my living room, but it still is fascinating to look at - if that makes any sense. Thank you for this one.
You're a class act. I enjoy seeing your struggles with perseverance and then something you can be proud of. The easy stuff rarely has the same feel . Great video!
As a beginner woodworker and also getting into cnc machines. Best advise I was given was HD foam. Its great for testing and holds tolerances really well. Love your work and take inspiration from every video.
One thing I think I may have tried to do if I were to build this top. Would have to been to leave a bit more of the lighter wood on the walnut to allow a more gradual blend of the two different type of wood. I looks nice the way to did the top but something to maybe think about if you try something like this top build again.
Beautiful piece of furniture, wish I could be that good, have improved quite a lot over the ten years I’ve been at it but I think that at 72 , I’ve left it a little late in the day.
Every now and again the simplest route to do something is more obvious to others than the maker - your lovely wife demonstrates this perfectly, well done to Delores........great piece by the way
I've watched many coffee table builds on RUclips, both yours and a number of others, and this is one of the few that I would really like to own myself. Your editing style is awesome as well!! Thank you for going to the effort of sharing this with us :)
I have been wood working in one form or another for over 50 years. I started helping my grandfather. My projects were always things that would save us money. I would call them "vernacular", everyday stuff for regular people. Watching you do this makes my heart happy. Your skill and creativity inspire me to move to the edge and try new things. Thank you...
Thanks Doug...cool to think that even after 50 years, there can still be a desire to try new things. I hope I'm in that frame of mind after 50 years of doing this.
You and Shaun have both done a couple of pieces with this style and I really enjoy seeing the harmony of the natural slab and the man made white oak panel.
It's about perspective. you were so focused to getting it correct, that you couldn't step back and see the bigger picture. When working on something for a longtime I find its always nice to get a set of fresh eyes.
Love your videos. You inspired me to make a coffee table with my dad, that's now almost finished. He's a carpenter and we don't do much else together, so it was a good thing for us to do together.
I love it when you explore the use of angles in your projects to the extreme. This is what I call elevating carpentry to a much higher, very sublime level that represents the true essence of the art.
Considering the messages you mentioned about "using epoxy for everything.. etc", this video is an excellent example to show that it's not that simple. It can be a complex case where things get wrong, and you need to get 10 steps back, rethink, and use it as an opportunity to improve the original idea. Kudos to you and your team, sir. You've been doing fantastic work!
Thanks Thiago...appreciate the kind words. It is definitely not easy. And it's given me a new appreciation for panels. I don't enjoy making them, but when I do I think..."thank god I'm not flipping a huge slab of wood over 30 times"
This is an amazingly beautiful piece, and your narration paired with seeing it all come together are so inspiring. The cynicism I used to hear in you has been replaced with wisdom and confidence. Thank you for continuing to create sir.
The advice at the beginning is so spot on. On you first project, aim out of your comfort zone, try new things. If the whole thing is new and seems simple enough...add some details. I did a resin chess set this summer. It's not great(some minor flaws, but also some impressive bits), but I learned a LOT with multiple colors, pours, inlays....along with all the side-experiments with UV resin and epoxy resins and silicone mold-making, etc. Learned enough I molded and then made a part for my fridge handle, repaired someone's eyeglasses and some other misc odds and ends that turned out fantastic. Aim big, you'll learn more. Screw up? Say, "Good, I learned something." and move on. [Thanks Jocko Willink] You will always come away better than when you started. Either you did more than you thought you could, or you learned and improved yourself along the way.
As one of your female guys, the 100 razor blade offer was entertaining as was listening to you trying to say shimmel-fennig 😉😉😂😂, loved the cabinet making too😂 Greetings from Germany and thanks for showing
I have never worked with wood but love watching your videos. I am an artist and aspiring tattoo artist and love to watch people improve at their craft! I have been forcing myself to create art every day and as painful as that can be sometimes, the outcome is so worth it. With each piece I am more confident and learn something new. Thank you for inspiring people to push themselves creatively. :)
An awesome piece and like many have said I truly appreciate including all of the struggles and lessons learned, as a new woodworker they’re invaluable to me seeing what challenges I’ll run into!
I like your videos not because they are well done but also the craftsmanship you have and the process. Although not all of your work is not my preferred taste, but that's the difference between not liking it and admiring the talent, creativity, and the show of passion you have towards your work and that's the reason I watch. Again, I love your content and work so keep up the spectacular pieces you build!
Amazing build. It's great to have clients like Scott. Highlighting the seam is a real pro move. All about the reveals. Curious why you don't ever use a biscuit joiner. I think I know the answer, you have a domino and are comfortable with it, but I own both and the only time I don't reach for the biscuit joiner is when it won't do the job. It's faster and cheaper both in terms of the tool itself and consumables and the side to side slop of a biscuit mortise is really handy when you only care about alignment in one direction.
Thanks. And you pretty much guessed the answer to your question. I don’t own a biscuit joiner either. Actually never used one. Might not be a bad thing to grab for panel making. Heck. Just the savings on wear and tear to the domino could be worth it.
Sou brasileiro, achei seu canal há uns anos atrás e de lá pra cá vejo que você é o melhor marceneiro que ja vi na vida, incrível seu trabalho. Sem palavras pra descrever tanta habilidade 👏👏👏👏
You saying that you learn fast when stuff you do is just outside your capabilities resonates with me so much. It sounds obvious but it's so hard to do consistently and not get complacent with your quality after a while. The book 'so good they can't igone you' would he a great read for anybody reading this. The writer expands upon this philosophy
Regarding choosing projects just beyond your ability- My motto is “ Don’t be afraid to suck at something new”. It has served me well through the years with career changes, creative projects, and life choices.
With your CNC program you can program the steps larger. in the video he moves forward by a few mm. And I would buy a 40 mm ball end mill for the rough work and then a 16 mm ball end mill for the finish. 22:51
honestly? All of the things in the song are irony.. it's just not a spoken irony. It's called situational irony. Which, ironically, means that the people claiming she didn't understand irony actually don't understand irony. ;)
Man, this will probably get buried, but in the event that you (Chris) happen to scroll however far down this lands, I genuinely get so excited when I get a notification telling me you've uploaded a new video. Your editing, your sense of humor, your immense talent, eye for design and all the small details are what makes you, your work, and your channel great. I also wanted you to know that almost every single time I get in my own head and ultimately discouraged about a project, I'll throw on a Four Eyes video and always find the inspiration and encouragement I need to get out of my own way and make it happen. Really what im trying to say is just thank you for doing your thing and sharing it with the world. See you on the next one!
Appreciate it. And didn’t need to scroll far at all. (I sort by “most recent”). That’s awesome to read though. Great to think that these videos can provide that kind of “kick in the pants” that people sometimes need to get going.
Your channel is the purest form of relaxation at the end of the day. I adore every single video and I often rewatch them just for the sense of calmness. Keep doing what you're doing!
Really enjoy watching your videos. Not just for the end result (but partially that), nor simply for the techniques (but again, partially that). I like the way your videos look, and your narration sensibilities. Also why I watch videos from a large portion of the others you made that content creation course with.
Amen to your last quote about the most beautiful is not necessarily the hardest thing you've built. My nicest piece was a plain walnut with perfectly arched sapwood mantle. With 10 coats of sun baked in beeswax as a finish. Flipping out of this world!!! A couple of saw cuts to square off the end and sanding.
I actually already entered the contest. I've built prepack furniture before. This was the first time I really made something. I'm happy with the results.
Spot on with the comments at the intro , make something your interested in making it’s surprising what your capable of when your passionate and invested in the project 👌
You did such a fantastic job, working with new techniques and challenges. The end result really highlights all the hard work you put in it. I hope your client was satisfied, I know I would.
For the epoxy pump: if you don’t use it for a while the resin can gum up inside the metal tubes, idk where I saw it, but someone made little plugs to put in when they weren’t planning on using it due a while. Also, unless they’ve updated the design, you need to pop the lids a smidge for air flow when pumping.
I really like the way you communicate every feeling and emotion in a normal smooth tone especially, when someone like me who gets frustrated very quickly.
Great analogy with the Venn diagram! I’ve always noticed that the best conversations, are typically those when you’re sat in a pub, with a beer, arguing over [insert generic interest] as really, the fact your interests are so aligned to have an opinionated argument about it, means that you have so much in common with that person. Great video
I've been watching your channel for many years, IMO you are very creative. I do have one suggestion: The sooner you realize that anyone's opinion that you are not sleeping with or putting money into your pocket doesn't mean $hit. You can easily recognize people who respect you and offer helpful suggestions. Keep trucking!!!
Great! Now you just outed me for sleeping with this commenter. Good point. And don't worry. I don't worry about the opinions too much. I only talk about them when they make for good conversation in a video. Gets boring if you try to fill up 34 minutes with. Cut this, cut that, type VO.
Let me start by saying that I am not a wood worker. The closest I've been to a woodworker is helping my son build a wooden toolbox for Boy Scouts. I do love watching your videos. This week has been a particularly stressful week. Watching you work your way through a problem, the calmness in your voice, and the amazing transformation of raw materials into a finished project help to get my mind back to being focused. So thank you for putting out your content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much. For whatever reason reading the "let me start by saying..." made me brace for something bad. But thankfully it never came. Only kindness :)
I'm an artist and when you talked about the "bad" slabs I feel like I get it. My work is very different but in this case sometimes working with limitations or restrictions enhances your creativity, in a sense knowing your boundaries almost forces you to think more deeply about what you can do within those boundaries instead of starting on a completely blank canvas or a perfect slab, you're not just working around it's flaws, you're working with them, and showcasing these "flaws" as a unique feature that gives your work a personality and character, and the slabs being cheaper is just the cherry on top being able to turn boundaries into inspiration is one of the most valuable things anyone can have in any creative profession, sometimes I even have trouble saying "no" but I must because my waiting list can't go on forever sometimes you just look at a problem or limitation and say "I have an idea" and it might not always be the right call, but when it is it's such an empowering feeling of intrinsic validation that grows as you get better at making creative decisions
Wow! This piece as well as your video production is a masterpiece. Making it without any cutting corners, without cheap techniques that hide any imperfection in basics. I am so jealous for the new owner, who gets not only the furniture piece but also a story how it was brought to life.
Thank you...really appreciate the kind words. I'm sad I didn't get to give his thoughts on the surprise top in the video. By next video I should be able to update.
Another gorgeous piece. My husband and I have the. same dynamic. Normally he's amazing at working though problems during home reno or car projects but when he gets completely stuck and asks for help I'm always able to find a simple solution. . .
I may not be a woodworker, but I do a number of creative things myself, from writing to cross-stitching, and I think much of what you say here is universally true. Trying things that I haven’t done before and am not sure if I know how to do - that I really want to do - is how I’ve learned everything I know. It’s the best, most effective way to learn. And also it’s just fun! You get to solve new problems for new situations, and sometimes you fail, but often you don’t. Anything worth doing is worth risking failure for.
I am really excited about this piece. I hope you make a project/course on this. No CNC but I can see some options for accomplishing something like this. Anyway, love your channel, your comments, conversations and jokes. I am always checking to see if you have a new video out and it's a happy day when you do. Thanks for doing what you do.
The hensen is totally worth it. it's absolutely the best shaving experience I've ever had. If I had started shaving as a teen with it I may never have ended up growing a beard. Plus if you are just using it to occasionally clean up the edges of your beard then 100 blades will last you like 1o years.
Late to the game watching this video (only 8 months) but I really appreciate all the trial and error you go through (that we all have to go through with every project) and make it work. Please keep up all your projects and subsequent videos!
I think it looks absolutely stunning and beautiful. I might take on the challenge and try something like actually doing some sort of woodworking, or continue watching and fall asleep afterwards! Thank you for your work.
Love your videos. You have got it down to pat. The pale blue humour, your woodworking excellence, your openness with sharing your foul ups - produce a glorious view for which you do not mind the adverts because we know it helps keep you developing for us as well as yourself and your family. Keep rising my man! God bless xXx 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Love the finished look. It is modern, but not cheap looking. classie, but not fussy you have gotten much better over time the video was a pleasure to watch👵🏻
Have you considered using UHMW poly sheet goods for your captive drawer slides? I used 1” sheet goods for the bottom guide in the case of a sofa table that had 24” slide travel. The drawers were 6” deep and 14” wide to accommodate a record turntable. I too didn’t want to lose drawer depth to the under-mount slides. It has held up well and slides smooth as silk.
When you did that cut at 26:20 with CNC, you could have done skim pass on all of the top edge and make it parallel with bottom and it would solve all your problems around that.
that was my first thought. But I was worried about 2 things: 1. that if something went wrong...it would go VERY wrong VERY quickly. Doing it this way, if it didn't work out it would be much easier to salvage. 2. My sides were off, but perfectly symmetrical. Using the CNC to flatten it, it would be very difficult to ensure they have the exact same amount removed because of the way I had to hold it in position. If I could have thrown the whole thing up on the bed of the CNC that would work...but how I was doing it on the pallet stacker thing...would not be nearly as accurate.
this piece of Furnitures' accents are a credit to your craftsmanship and also an example of your daring to venture down a path less traveled..very handsome, and always enjoy your vids..thanks for sharing!
Your content is profound. You combine such interesting use of language, with brilliant storytelling, a fabulous sense of humour, interesting little side stories and throughout all of that you are also teaching the process of woodworking and sharing your thought process around how you build. It’s a lot of significant and positive things that you pull together into one video, which is also beautifully shot. I’m so very thankful to be able to watch your content. Also, I love the respect you have for your wife, and how little you present as a typical woodworking guy, full of overly masculine nonsense and, shouting. You read as very authentic, and I really enjoy that.
The analogy at the end sums up the whole woodworking thing for me. I have been always inspired by your work. Thank you chris for making me feel not alone with that feeling that i have always felt.. as always i have learnt a lot and enjoyed every bit from this beautiful piece..
Finally....an American who knows what IRONY means! Oh and by the way.... I love the piece and can clearly see the work (new and old) that you have put into it!
As I was watching this and you talked about always pushing yourself just past what you think you can do, something an old mentor used to say to me kept coming to mind: “You can only learn what you almost know”
Sometimes I just want to comment on your videos because they are my happy place and I find joy in other peoples talents and want to tell them...but there are already a heap of comments that I would simply be echoing. As much as I marvel at your skills and the magnificence of the end results, I also love your humor. I hope your wife enjoyed her footlong. I look forward to your next project.
Never hurts to have another nice comment. Seriously though. I do appreciate that. I feel like there are many jokes to make about the wife and the footlong...but I'll just cut myself off here.
well done! sometimes we can get bogged down with details and complex processes, it's always good to get an outside perspective when hitting a block. Doesnt always help or end up your final solution, but will often lead you down a simpler path. I havent seen your full body of work to say if this is your best or not, but it's certainly an amazing piece. I really like what you did with the wave style door faces. Keep pushing yourself deeper into things you enjoy. It shows in the end result.
I don't even really like epoxy tables, but I recognize beautiful work and craftsmanship! It would be hard to describe what you do as simply "epoxy tables." You are creating beautiful pieces here!
I don't know how to put it in words, but this is so intimate. Maybe it's because you're sharing your thought process from start to finish. Maybe it's because of that ending couple of sentences. You're sharing a piece of yourself with each one of those videos. Thank you. Seriously, thank you. PS: I come from programming and will probably never make my own piece of furniture, but it is mesmerizing to watch how similar wood working is to programming. Your wife even helped with some 'rubber duck debugging'. :) And you're more than right about pushing yourself to learn new things. I really appreciate the effort you put into your craft and these videos. Keep it up!
Honestly that last monologue about how a piece isn’t for everyone is outstanding. I wish more people understood that. I loved the whole build, the top itself not my cup of tea, but as you said, it’s there, and I’m sure many more people love it. First video of yours I’ve seen and now imma binge your channel🙃. Needless to say, subbed.
Damn the ending was JUST what I needed. I invested hours in a new video editing workflow that led to basically no views. But the skill I have from it is intangible real even if IG’s algo can’t see that. Truly thank you for that well timed gem.
This piece is truly exquisite. I have been watching for years now and you really have continued to step-up your detail game. You have always had an eye for unique design. But, the videography, editing, build quality and use of more contrasting woods in your designs has never ceased to evolve. I don't even build furniture or do woodworking. I watch for the inspiration to get off my butt and challenge myself in so many other ways. And for that, I thank you.
Beautiful cabinet build. It's hard to define, but the point at which challenging yourself becomes challenging for others is not lost to you. All the best.
Cannot wait to see the dining table and how theae two pieces tie in together. Pairing the two woods that way was a masterstroke. That top is a stunner!
I love seeing how you've gotten more comfortable with the CNC (or at least more willing to use it lol) I've been watching your videos for ages but only recently subscribed, and it's really cool to watch your workflow evolve over time. To me it's a great reminder that craftsmanship methods are so unique to the individual and of how your style of building can always change with new tools. Keep up the great work!
It always amazes me that there's a section of RUclips commenters that believe that any use of a CNC or epoxy isn't "real woodworking." They make it sound like epoxy and CNCs are basically cheats that make the build super simple and require no skill. I don't get that at all because they pretty clearly just don't make it simple in the slightest. It might require a different set of skills than using solely hand tools, but mastering resin or how to fully leverage a CNC are 1000% skill based... there's just so many ways things can go wrong, and it requires great skill to make the machine do what you actually want it to do or have the resin give the desired appearance.
I love the "slap back" humor you use. I think it's great that you take a stab at people who make comments or point out obvious things that nobody cares about or are even paying attention to. I like your work. At first it took me several videos to learn to enjoy your videos. not because they aren't good. They are fantastic. I already have a bunch of others I watch. And IRONICALLY some are in that course you mentioned. 😀 But I have grown very attached to watching your videos. There is so many reasons so I won't keep babbling. Keep it up. I enjoy your craftsmanship and your "humor".
Hey Alfonso...thanks for writing this. It's good to read. It's actually something that I think about a lot. I put a lot of extra work into these videos, and sometimes wonder if I'm almost doing myself a disservice. Like, would MORE people like the videos if I just presented them slightly more "straight forward"? I don't know. All I do know is...as soon as I sit down to make an edit, it's very hard to not fall back into being the natural me...which always veers into the goofy sarcastic side of things. I'm glad that people can enjoy that.
I really enjoy watching woodworking videos in the background while doing my work. Cause my work is boring in tedious, so I need something to keep me uplifted. However your videos truly are the wrong choice for that. You most certainly do have a compelling way to structure your narrative. Combined with your soothing voice makes quite the entertaining videos. One can appreciate all the effort and work you put into these. Each and every one of your videos is superb. You are the best in our little niche.
I admire your ability to work outside of a comfort zone. The furniture you have built looks amazing. But the sense of humor is 10/10th. Oh... and math is awesome.
I dont build furniture, but I am subscribed to a few, but your videos are always my favorite. Your craft is incredible, theres no doubt, but I think I really appreciate that commentary. From thought proccess, to frustration, to philosophy. Thank you for the good, eye, ear, brain food.
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The Most Frequently Asked Question I'm Getting on this video is:
*@**24:21** Why didn't you just flatten the entire top of the side panels on the CNC. Here is my response:*
Two main reasons:
1. I was worried that if something went wrong...it would go VERY wrong VERY quickly. Doing it this way, if it didn't work out it would be much easier to salvage.
2. My sides were off, but perfectly symmetrical. Using the CNC to flatten it, it would be very difficult to ensure they have the exact same amount removed because of the way I had to hold it in position. If I could have thrown the whole thing up on the bed of the CNC that would work...but how I was doing it on the pallet stacker thing...would not be nearly as accurate. Trust me...the floor of my shop is far from flat and level. Doing it this way I could zero out the bit before I cut each plate recess. So even if the way I was holding it caused one end to be 2" higher than the other (that's an exaggeration,) the process would still work.
*Couldn't you have made the curved fronts by running them sideways across a tablesaw blade instead of using the CNC? Using the circular shape of the blade to make the curve.*
You could do something similar. For anybody not familiar what they are talking about is called a "Cove Cut" on a table saw. Doing that you're limited to the radius of your blade which is 10" (I think) on a table saw. I did the math and to make these particular arcs, in the drawer front you'd need a blade with something like a 29 foot diameter.
I thought your wife was going to ask you afterward, "Why didn't you just flatten the entire top of the side panels?". And then you would have to get her another sandwich.
I didn't ask her about it for fear of this happening. I was running low on sandwich money :)
makes a lot of sense! great vid as always
I wondered why you didn't just turn it upside-down. Then take a 1/4" thick block on the floor and tape a pencil to it and trace all around the perimeter and saw the correct angle, lopping off just a smidge...
How quick of a footlong? 😂
I'm not exactly sure why, but this feels more like a therapy session than a woodworking video. I come away from this feeling relaxed, calm, and energized to start my own next project. Thanks!
had a couple comments like that. Particularly on this video. Not sure exactly why...but not a bad thing at all :)
I agree. It’s such lovely content that the subject matter is only one part of why it’s enjoyable.
Imagine this. You’ve been working all day. You’re tired. Foureyes Furniture just released a 34-minute video. Finally inner peace
Edit: I’m already rewatching this video after 20 hours
wow that’s my day exactly
That’s me right now!!!
I went to work this morning, where we finished edge jointing 15 slabs of 8/4 spalted maple to make 6 bookmatched counter and bar tops for a client, which I stayed a little later to cut dominoes and finish the glue ups too. Then I got home, ate dinner with my wife and baby, and watched 30 minutes of woodworking from one of the dudes (and Shaun!) who inspired me to really make it my career now. Pretty cool, still love it.
The weird thing is, all those woodworking youtubers, or youtubing woodworkers have the same effect on me and make me wonder if I should start doing woodwork :D
@@BenvanBroekhuijsen do it 🤩
Well done! Beautiful piece. The two tone top and curved drawer faces really give it character.
As always, I really appreciate your voice overs. I think this is what differentiates your channel from others. You tell a story well: you strike the right balance between technical details, learnings, what didn’t go well, and what we should consider when taking on a project like this.
Keep it up! 💯
I agree. I know some people really enjoy the maker videos with absolutely no talking, but I'm the opposite. I love hearing what their intent was, how they planned to achieve that, the frequent cases of what went wrong and how they compensated for those unexpected challenges, the inner thought process of working through the build, and the just overall knowledge imparted during the course of the video. And I'm not a maker myself; most of the maker content that I watch is something that I'll 100% guaranteed never actually try myself. But I don't care that the knowledge gained has no personal use for me; I enjoy learning the details solely for the sake of learning itself alone. It might be truly irrelevant to me and my life, but I vehemently disagree with the concept of any form of knowledge being worthless.
My biggest problem with woodworking and imposter syndrome is having learned on RUclips. The HOURS you stand there just looking and analyzing. Working through a solution in every way to ensure the part both fits, looks good, and doesn't get in the way of the order of operations. Everyone on RUclips just "instantly" has the answer. Thank you for highlighting the 2 hours of standing there just to perform a 52 second operation. Hrmm... Story of our lives, am I right guys? HAHAHA But yes, keep up the excellent work sir!
It's a huge part of building. Many times I just set something down for the day, and think about it while I go on my nightly walks, etc... Some people prefer the "make one cut then figure out the next" method. I like to think about the next few steps, then start making cuts. Most of the time.
About 5 minutes ago, I was saying to my wife how I know conceptually how to install some wires and posts for a vine to grow along and to support pear tree branches. I already have bits and pieces of brackets that I could use to do the job now. But... I'll need to stare at it and meditate on it and pretty much pray for how to do it with elegance so it enhances what we see as we look out of our window and what people see as they walk past it.
So far, we have succeeded with our house so that people who come to visit and people walking past feel uplifted by the form and function, stop to chat, and build connections. These videos are an example of that intention
That’s a great point. I often find myself standing around trying to work out the best way to do something and feel bad about, but sometimes it just takes time to explore something in the depths of our own brains 😊
Besides the beautiful pieces that you create, your philosophical narration with the melodious voice is a true pleasure to watch.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching :)
I was thinking the exact same thing. well said mate
Inovative solutions to your self induced problems. The fact that you're so willing to share your own pitfalls as well as how you overcome them is both refreshing and entertaining... even if it's epoxy related.
This guy's editing has gotten really good. There's just some really clever work done here. The flow, the timing, the unexpected moments that work... really well done. Nice build too.
Thank you so much. If I was half as good at building stuff as I am editing. These builds would go much more smoothly.
Yep, I totally agree, not to mention the humor. His injection of humor is like the wood glue of his videos. :)
@faceup5 nice metaphor!
I dunno that his editing has changed much tbh. It's always been exceptional for the reasons you mentioned.
simile :)@@jasmeralia
Its so maddening, and utterly glorious when someone who knows little to nothing about our craft can bring such stunning simplicity to it. Usually because they know nothing about it.
I am not the biggest fan of Mid-Century Modern, but I am 70, I am Mid-Century Modern. That said, this is one of the best RUclips videos I have ever seen. And thanks for the challenge. Mine is Federal, we will see if the arthritis lets me come through with it. Oh and don't be so self effacing, you are great. You will hold your own with Sawyer and Padula eventuality, thin air. And put a ring on it. Very cordially yours - David McGuinn.
I LOVE what you did with the top, that river like curve and the transition it makes is eye candy. Also thanks for showing when you messed up and how you fix it, or sometimes more importantly how it led you to something better.
You create your own style of furniture. Whatever are the cost, difficulties, trials, you come up with a piece which is elegant, original and which is your signature.
Do not listen to critics and continue !
It's utterly fascinating to me to watch you design, problem solve, go back to the drawing board, design some more, and finally nail it. I really admire your ability to figure out how to move forward with a project, even when initially it seems to be moving backward. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.
Thank you. Appreciate it. Every project seems to go this way. So always plenty to share
This was a joy to watch. I snickered at your screwups, grinned at you being schooled by Dolores and I rolled my eyes more than one time at you selling yourself short. And finally, once again, I was in awe of the final product. This thing is nothing I would ever want in my living room, but it still is fascinating to look at - if that makes any sense. Thank you for this one.
How about your family room :)
JK. Thanks.
You're a class act. I enjoy seeing your struggles with perseverance and then something you can be proud of. The easy stuff rarely has the same feel . Great video!
Thank. you...appreciate that. Honestly, it's one of the more unique parts of each build. So I'm always happy to include them.
As a beginner woodworker and also getting into cnc machines. Best advise I was given was HD foam. Its great for testing and holds tolerances really well. Love your work and take inspiration from every video.
One thing I think I may have tried to do if I were to build this top. Would have to been to leave a bit more of the lighter wood on the walnut to allow a more gradual blend of the two different type of wood. I looks nice the way to did the top but something to maybe think about if you try something like this top build again.
Thought the same thing, was surprised when he cut it off!
Beautiful piece of furniture, wish I could be that good, have improved quite a lot over the ten years I’ve been at it but I think that at 72 , I’ve left it a little late in the day.
Every now and again the simplest route to do something is more obvious to others than the maker - your lovely wife demonstrates this perfectly, well done to Delores........great piece by the way
I've watched many coffee table builds on RUclips, both yours and a number of others, and this is one of the few that I would really like to own myself. Your editing style is awesome as well!! Thank you for going to the effort of sharing this with us :)
Wow, thank you! Really appreciate that. It was a tough build...but I'm happy I did it.
I have been wood working in one form or another for over 50 years. I started helping my grandfather. My projects were always things that would save us money. I would call them "vernacular", everyday stuff for regular people. Watching you do this makes my heart happy. Your skill and creativity inspire me to move to the edge and try new things. Thank you...
Thanks Doug...cool to think that even after 50 years, there can still be a desire to try new things. I hope I'm in that frame of mind after 50 years of doing this.
You and Shaun have both done a couple of pieces with this style and I really enjoy seeing the harmony of the natural slab and the man made white oak panel.
10:20 when cutting the end of the tongue, use the router instead. It's already set to the right depth. You only need to raise it a bit.
Good tip...I will try to remember to use that next time.
I have done that exact same epoxy mistake! great video Chris!
I'm in good company
I did too, with the floor of my livingroom. That was a 4 day mistake 😅
Reckon everyone who's used any sort of epoxy has done it, hopefully only once.
It's about perspective. you were so focused to getting it correct, that you couldn't step back and see the bigger picture. When working on something for a longtime I find its always nice to get a set of fresh eyes.
Love your videos. You inspired me to make a coffee table with my dad, that's now almost finished. He's a carpenter and we don't do much else together, so it was a good thing for us to do together.
That is awesome!
I laughed at all the posters on the wall. Great way of keeping us on our toes.
Finally that 98º poster came in handy. Been holding onto it for 19 years!
I love it when you explore the use of angles in your projects to the extreme. This is what I call elevating carpentry to a much higher, very sublime level that represents the true essence of the art.
Thank you very much!
Considering the messages you mentioned about "using epoxy for everything.. etc", this video is an excellent example to show that it's not that simple.
It can be a complex case where things get wrong, and you need to get 10 steps back, rethink, and use it as an opportunity to improve the original idea.
Kudos to you and your team, sir. You've been doing fantastic work!
Thanks Thiago...appreciate the kind words. It is definitely not easy. And it's given me a new appreciation for panels. I don't enjoy making them, but when I do I think..."thank god I'm not flipping a huge slab of wood over 30 times"
Your editing and story telling skils are of the charts .... congrats ❤❤❤
Thank you so much 😀
I truly can not believe that you question your talents! The results of your creations are awesome.
This is an amazingly beautiful piece, and your narration paired with seeing it all come together are so inspiring. The cynicism I used to hear in you has been replaced with wisdom and confidence. Thank you for continuing to create sir.
Thank you very much!
The advice at the beginning is so spot on. On you first project, aim out of your comfort zone, try new things. If the whole thing is new and seems simple enough...add some details.
I did a resin chess set this summer. It's not great(some minor flaws, but also some impressive bits), but I learned a LOT with multiple colors, pours, inlays....along with all the side-experiments with UV resin and epoxy resins and silicone mold-making, etc. Learned enough I molded and then made a part for my fridge handle, repaired someone's eyeglasses and some other misc odds and ends that turned out fantastic.
Aim big, you'll learn more. Screw up? Say, "Good, I learned something." and move on. [Thanks Jocko Willink]
You will always come away better than when you started. Either you did more than you thought you could, or you learned and improved yourself along the way.
Overcoming the struggles and watching the self realization of mistakes are truly inspiring. Hope Dave Coulier enjoys his piece!
he told me to tell you to "Cut It Out"
As one of your female guys, the 100 razor blade offer was entertaining as was listening to you trying to say shimmel-fennig 😉😉😂😂, loved the cabinet making too😂
Greetings from Germany and thanks for showing
Honey, a new foureyes furniture video dropped
get the whole family!
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I’ll grab the wine honey
Honey, you weren't supposed to make public comments? I love watching FourEyes Furniture with you, but what if my wife sees this?
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I have never worked with wood but love watching your videos. I am an artist and aspiring tattoo artist and love to watch people improve at their craft! I have been forcing myself to create art every day and as painful as that can be sometimes, the outcome is so worth it. With each piece I am more confident and learn something new. Thank you for inspiring people to push themselves creatively. :)
An awesome piece and like many have said I truly appreciate including all of the struggles and lessons learned, as a new woodworker they’re invaluable to me seeing what challenges I’ll run into!
I like your videos not because they are well done but also the craftsmanship you have and the process. Although not all of your work is not my preferred taste, but that's the difference between not liking it and admiring the talent, creativity, and the show of passion you have towards your work and that's the reason I watch. Again, I love your content and work so keep up the spectacular pieces you build!
Makes sense. I completely get this. And appreciate the insight and kind words :)
This turned out to be well done. I would have loved to hear how the customer felt about the design change once he saw it.
I'm actually still waiting to hear. Hoping he likes it. I'll try to update in the next vid.
Amazing build. It's great to have clients like Scott. Highlighting the seam is a real pro move. All about the reveals.
Curious why you don't ever use a biscuit joiner. I think I know the answer, you have a domino and are comfortable with it, but I own both and the only time I don't reach for the biscuit joiner is when it won't do the job. It's faster and cheaper both in terms of the tool itself and consumables and the side to side slop of a biscuit mortise is really handy when you only care about alignment in one direction.
Thanks. And you pretty much guessed the answer to your question. I don’t own a biscuit joiner either. Actually never used one. Might not be a bad thing to grab for panel making. Heck. Just the savings on wear and tear to the domino could be worth it.
Sou brasileiro, achei seu canal há uns anos atrás e de lá pra cá vejo que você é o melhor marceneiro que ja vi na vida, incrível seu trabalho. Sem palavras pra descrever tanta habilidade 👏👏👏👏
não esperava encontrar outro br nesse canal😂😂😂
Entao kkkkkkk
You saying that you learn fast when stuff you do is just outside your capabilities resonates with me so much. It sounds obvious but it's so hard to do consistently and not get complacent with your quality after a while. The book 'so good they can't igone you' would he a great read for anybody reading this. The writer expands upon this philosophy
Regarding choosing projects just beyond your ability- My motto is “ Don’t be afraid to suck at something new”. It has served me well through the years with career changes, creative projects, and life choices.
I suppose you almost always start off by sucking. Then you work your way to bad, eventually decent...and if all goes well. "good".
With your CNC program you can program the steps larger. in the video he moves forward by a few mm. And I would buy a 40 mm ball end mill for the rough work and then a 16 mm ball end mill for the finish. 22:51
wait but if the song about irony isnt actually about irony, isnt that ironic in and of itself?
I do think :)
honestly? All of the things in the song are irony.. it's just not a spoken irony. It's called situational irony. Which, ironically, means that the people claiming she didn't understand irony actually don't understand irony. ;)
I'm always impressed with the designs that foureyes come up with!! Love the top, middle, and bottom !
I’m partial to the middle. 😊
Appreciate it.
Man, this will probably get buried, but in the event that you (Chris) happen to scroll however far down this lands, I genuinely get so excited when I get a notification telling me you've uploaded a new video. Your editing, your sense of humor, your immense talent, eye for design and all the small details are what makes you, your work, and your channel great.
I also wanted you to know that almost every single time I get in my own head and ultimately discouraged about a project, I'll throw on a Four Eyes video and always find the inspiration and encouragement I need to get out of my own way and make it happen. Really what im trying to say is just thank you for doing your thing and sharing it with the world. See you on the next one!
Appreciate it. And didn’t need to scroll far at all. (I sort by “most recent”). That’s awesome to read though. Great to think that these videos can provide that kind of “kick in the pants” that people sometimes need to get going.
Your channel is the purest form of relaxation at the end of the day. I adore every single video and I often rewatch them just for the sense of calmness. Keep doing what you're doing!
Really enjoy watching your videos. Not just for the end result (but partially that), nor simply for the techniques (but again, partially that). I like the way your videos look, and your narration sensibilities. Also why I watch videos from a large portion of the others you made that content creation course with.
Amen to your last quote about the most beautiful is not necessarily the hardest thing you've built. My nicest piece was a plain walnut with perfectly arched sapwood mantle. With 10 coats of sun baked in beeswax as a finish. Flipping out of this world!!! A couple of saw cuts to square off the end and sanding.
I actually already entered the contest. I've built prepack furniture before. This was the first time I really made something. I'm happy with the results.
Spot on with the comments at the intro , make something your interested in making it’s surprising what your capable of when your passionate and invested in the project 👌
You did such a fantastic job, working with new techniques and challenges. The end result really highlights all the hard work you put in it. I hope your client was satisfied, I know I would.
I hope he is as well :)
For the epoxy pump: if you don’t use it for a while the resin can gum up inside the metal tubes, idk where I saw it, but someone made little plugs to put in when they weren’t planning on using it due a while. Also, unless they’ve updated the design, you need to pop the lids a smidge for air flow when pumping.
Good warning. That will probably happen to me. I go several weeks without using epoxy typically.
Great video- nice work. In addition to your thoughtful commentary, the camerawork close-ups, time-lapses, etc. are a cut above. Well done! And thanks.
I really like the way you communicate every feeling and emotion in a normal smooth tone especially, when someone like me who gets frustrated very quickly.
Great analogy with the Venn diagram! I’ve always noticed that the best conversations, are typically those when you’re sat in a pub, with a beer, arguing over [insert generic interest] as really, the fact your interests are so aligned to have an opinionated argument about it, means that you have so much in common with that person.
Great video
I've been watching your channel for many years, IMO you are very creative. I do have one suggestion: The sooner you realize that anyone's opinion that you are not sleeping with or putting money into your pocket doesn't mean $hit. You can easily recognize people who respect you and offer helpful suggestions. Keep trucking!!!
Great! Now you just outed me for sleeping with this commenter.
Good point. And don't worry. I don't worry about the opinions too much. I only talk about them when they make for good conversation in a video. Gets boring if you try to fill up 34 minutes with. Cut this, cut that, type VO.
Let me start by saying that I am not a wood worker. The closest I've been to a woodworker is helping my son build a wooden toolbox for Boy Scouts. I do love watching your videos. This week has been a particularly stressful week. Watching you work your way through a problem, the calmness in your voice, and the amazing transformation of raw materials into a finished project help to get my mind back to being focused. So thank you for putting out your content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much. For whatever reason reading the "let me start by saying..." made me brace for something bad. But thankfully it never came. Only kindness :)
Im sure I've said this before but your level of detail is amazing. And your dry humor makes it easier to watch. Thanks you!
I'm an artist and when you talked about the "bad" slabs I feel like I get it. My work is very different but in this case sometimes working with limitations or restrictions enhances your creativity, in a sense knowing your boundaries almost forces you to think more deeply about what you can do within those boundaries
instead of starting on a completely blank canvas or a perfect slab, you're not just working around it's flaws, you're working with them, and showcasing these "flaws" as a unique feature that gives your work a personality and character, and the slabs being cheaper is just the cherry on top
being able to turn boundaries into inspiration is one of the most valuable things anyone can have in any creative profession, sometimes I even have trouble saying "no" but I must because my waiting list can't go on forever
sometimes you just look at a problem or limitation and say "I have an idea" and it might not always be the right call, but when it is it's such an empowering feeling of intrinsic validation that grows as you get better at making creative decisions
Wow! This piece as well as your video production is a masterpiece. Making it without any cutting corners, without cheap techniques that hide any imperfection in basics. I am so jealous for the new owner, who gets not only the furniture piece but also a story how it was brought to life.
Thank you...really appreciate the kind words. I'm sad I didn't get to give his thoughts on the surprise top in the video. By next video I should be able to update.
Another gorgeous piece. My husband and I have the. same dynamic. Normally he's amazing at working though problems during home reno or car projects but when he gets completely stuck and asks for help I'm always able to find a simple solution. . .
I may not be a woodworker, but I do a number of creative things myself, from writing to cross-stitching, and I think much of what you say here is universally true. Trying things that I haven’t done before and am not sure if I know how to do - that I really want to do - is how I’ve learned everything I know. It’s the best, most effective way to learn. And also it’s just fun! You get to solve new problems for new situations, and sometimes you fail, but often you don’t. Anything worth doing is worth risking failure for.
I am really excited about this piece. I hope you make a project/course on this. No CNC but I can see some options for accomplishing something like this. Anyway, love your channel, your comments, conversations and jokes. I am always checking to see if you have a new video out and it's a happy day when you do. Thanks for doing what you do.
The hensen is totally worth it. it's absolutely the best shaving experience I've ever had. If I had started shaving as a teen with it I may never have ended up growing a beard. Plus if you are just using it to occasionally clean up the edges of your beard then 100 blades will last you like 1o years.
I’ve been really digging it so far. I had the same thought. I think my kid will inherit the razor someday and still have like 20 blades leftover.
Late to the game watching this video (only 8 months) but I really appreciate all the trial and error you go through (that we all have to go through with every project) and make it work. Please keep up all your projects and subsequent videos!
I think it looks absolutely stunning and beautiful. I might take on the challenge and try something like actually doing some sort of woodworking, or continue watching and fall asleep afterwards! Thank you for your work.
Thanks! I'd say get some rest...then when you're feeling good, try your hand at the challenge :)
Love your videos. You have got it down to pat. The pale blue humour, your woodworking excellence, your openness with sharing your foul ups - produce a glorious view for which you do not mind the adverts because we know it helps keep you developing for us as well as yourself and your family.
Keep rising my man!
God bless xXx 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you Sherry...really appreciate the kindness. And it's always great to hear people being very level headed about adverts :)
Absolutely beautiful peace. The finish reveal put a tear in my eye. Well done sir. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much. Really appreciate that :)
As it is in every part of life; the more you put in, the more you get out. It looks great.
Love the finished look. It is modern, but not cheap looking. classie, but not fussy you have gotten much better over time the video was a pleasure to watch👵🏻
Thank you. Appreciate that. I've been YouTubing the bulk of the time I've been Woodworking. So it's nice to hear people can see growth.
Have you considered using UHMW poly sheet goods for your captive drawer slides? I used 1” sheet goods for the bottom guide in the case of a sofa table that had 24” slide travel. The drawers were 6” deep and 14” wide to accommodate a record turntable. I too didn’t want to lose drawer depth to the under-mount slides. It has held up well and slides smooth as silk.
Such a clever way to problem solve attaching the top. I always over complicate things and my wife always lets me know! Lol great video.
Thanks! I was happy it worked out. This one was a struggle
When you did that cut at 26:20 with CNC, you could have done skim pass on all of the top edge and make it parallel with bottom and it would solve all your problems around that.
that was my first thought. But I was worried about 2 things:
1. that if something went wrong...it would go VERY wrong VERY quickly. Doing it this way, if it didn't work out it would be much easier to salvage.
2. My sides were off, but perfectly symmetrical. Using the CNC to flatten it, it would be very difficult to ensure they have the exact same amount removed because of the way I had to hold it in position. If I could have thrown the whole thing up on the bed of the CNC that would work...but how I was doing it on the pallet stacker thing...would not be nearly as accurate.
this piece of Furnitures' accents are a credit to your craftsmanship and also an example of your daring to venture down a path less traveled..very handsome, and always enjoy your vids..thanks for sharing!
Your content is profound. You combine such interesting use of language, with brilliant storytelling, a fabulous sense of humour, interesting little side stories and throughout all of that you are also teaching the process of woodworking and sharing your thought process around how you build. It’s a lot of significant and positive things that you pull together into one video, which is also beautifully shot. I’m so very thankful to be able to watch your content. Also, I love the respect you have for your wife, and how little you present as a typical woodworking guy, full of overly masculine nonsense and, shouting. You read as very authentic, and I really enjoy that.
The analogy at the end sums up the whole woodworking thing for me. I have been always inspired by your work. Thank you chris for making me feel not alone with that feeling that i have always felt.. as always i have learnt a lot and enjoyed every bit from this beautiful piece..
Thank you very much. Appreciate reading this.
Finally....an American who knows what IRONY means!
Oh and by the way.... I love the piece and can clearly see the work (new and old) that you have put into it!
As I was watching this and you talked about always pushing yourself just past what you think you can do, something an old mentor used to say to me kept coming to mind: “You can only learn what you almost know”
Sometimes I just want to comment on your videos because they are my happy place and I find joy in other peoples talents and want to tell them...but there are already a heap of comments that I would simply be echoing. As much as I marvel at your skills and the magnificence of the end results, I also love your humor. I hope your wife enjoyed her footlong. I look forward to your next project.
Never hurts to have another nice comment. Seriously though. I do appreciate that. I feel like there are many jokes to make about the wife and the footlong...but I'll just cut myself off here.
Congrats on the conquest. Turned out Amazing
well done! sometimes we can get bogged down with details and complex processes, it's always good to get an outside perspective when hitting a block. Doesnt always help or end up your final solution, but will often lead you down a simpler path. I havent seen your full body of work to say if this is your best or not, but it's certainly an amazing piece. I really like what you did with the wave style door faces. Keep pushing yourself deeper into things you enjoy. It shows in the end result.
I think this is a great story… You told us of the trials and victories…. The piece is really good looking! Thanks! Exceptional
I don't even really like epoxy tables, but I recognize beautiful work and craftsmanship! It would be hard to describe what you do as simply "epoxy tables." You are creating beautiful pieces here!
I don't know how to put it in words, but this is so intimate. Maybe it's because you're sharing your thought process from start to finish. Maybe it's because of that ending couple of sentences. You're sharing a piece of yourself with each one of those videos. Thank you. Seriously, thank you.
PS: I come from programming and will probably never make my own piece of furniture, but it is mesmerizing to watch how similar wood working is to programming. Your wife even helped with some 'rubber duck debugging'. :) And you're more than right about pushing yourself to learn new things.
I really appreciate the effort you put into your craft and these videos. Keep it up!
Honestly that last monologue about how a piece isn’t for everyone is outstanding. I wish more people understood that. I loved the whole build, the top itself not my cup of tea, but as you said, it’s there, and I’m sure many more people love it. First video of yours I’ve seen and now imma binge your channel🙃. Needless to say, subbed.
Damn the ending was JUST what I needed. I invested hours in a new video editing workflow that led to basically no views. But the skill I have from it is intangible real even if IG’s algo can’t see that. Truly thank you for that well timed gem.
I'm glad it found you when it did :)
This piece is truly exquisite. I have been watching for years now and you really have continued to step-up your detail game. You have always had an eye for unique design. But, the videography, editing, build quality and use of more contrasting woods in your designs has never ceased to evolve. I don't even build furniture or do woodworking. I watch for the inspiration to get off my butt and challenge myself in so many other ways. And for that, I thank you.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm definitely trying to continue to get better slowly and surely.
Beautiful cabinet build. It's hard to define, but the point at which challenging yourself becomes challenging for others is not lost to you. All the best.
That is an amazing table and especially for it's one off design with the top and drawer fronts. You never cease to amaze me with your artistry!
Cannot wait to see the dining table and how theae two pieces tie in together. Pairing the two woods that way was a masterstroke. That top is a stunner!
The builds are great, and the storytelling writing and editing is so lovely and enjoyable to listen to.
I love seeing how you've gotten more comfortable with the CNC (or at least more willing to use it lol) I've been watching your videos for ages but only recently subscribed, and it's really cool to watch your workflow evolve over time. To me it's a great reminder that craftsmanship methods are so unique to the individual and of how your style of building can always change with new tools. Keep up the great work!
It always amazes me that there's a section of RUclips commenters that believe that any use of a CNC or epoxy isn't "real woodworking." They make it sound like epoxy and CNCs are basically cheats that make the build super simple and require no skill. I don't get that at all because they pretty clearly just don't make it simple in the slightest. It might require a different set of skills than using solely hand tools, but mastering resin or how to fully leverage a CNC are 1000% skill based... there's just so many ways things can go wrong, and it requires great skill to make the machine do what you actually want it to do or have the resin give the desired appearance.
Love the struggle! The inspiration! The beautiful result! And the adorable microspopic at 11:22.
I love the "slap back" humor you use. I think it's great that you take a stab at people who make comments or point out obvious things that nobody cares about or are even paying attention to. I like your work. At first it took me several videos to learn to enjoy your videos. not because they aren't good. They are fantastic. I already have a bunch of others I watch. And IRONICALLY some are in that course you mentioned. 😀 But I have grown very attached to watching your videos. There is so many reasons so I won't keep babbling. Keep it up. I enjoy your craftsmanship and your "humor".
Hey Alfonso...thanks for writing this. It's good to read. It's actually something that I think about a lot. I put a lot of extra work into these videos, and sometimes wonder if I'm almost doing myself a disservice. Like, would MORE people like the videos if I just presented them slightly more "straight forward"? I don't know. All I do know is...as soon as I sit down to make an edit, it's very hard to not fall back into being the natural me...which always veers into the goofy sarcastic side of things.
I'm glad that people can enjoy that.
Chris, brilliant and beautiful use of varying material and treatment. Spot on!
I really enjoy watching woodworking videos in the background while doing my work. Cause my work is boring in tedious, so I need something to keep me uplifted. However your videos truly are the wrong choice for that. You most certainly do have a compelling way to structure your narrative. Combined with your soothing voice makes quite the entertaining videos. One can appreciate all the effort and work you put into these. Each and every one of your videos is superb. You are the best in our little niche.
I admire your ability to work outside of a comfort zone. The furniture you have built looks amazing. But the sense of humor is 10/10th. Oh... and math is awesome.
Fun with Math commentary might be my most favorite thing about making videos :)
I dont build furniture, but I am subscribed to a few, but your videos are always my favorite.
Your craft is incredible, theres no doubt, but I think I really appreciate that commentary. From thought proccess, to frustration, to philosophy.
Thank you for the good, eye, ear, brain food.