Having that level of perfectionism is why you are getting these commissions. And watching you go through that process acts as a good example to others / your viewers. It lifts the standard of those around you. Thank you
Tiles, acrylic, wood and brass. What an incredible combination. Not the lightest materials. Glad I didn’t have to install them. This was my first video since subscribing and probably the most impressive project I have seen on RUclips for a long time.
For the wood. In tiling floors they tile over the concrete board instead for wood floors because the wood soaks up the moisture from thin set. Which causes it to expand & then it dries which means it expands & shrinks unlike that glue you used for the corners of the tiles
Bonding tile to wood is possible by using a liquid waterproofing membrane which bonds to wood great and allows a strong bond for thinset to waterproofed plywood.
"I have a perfectionism that is beyond comprehension..." well. that is shown frame by frame, your attention to detail is second to none! And the end result is nothing but fabulous. And when unforeseen disaster strikes you simply (patiently 🤣) clean the mess and find a suitable solution for yet another masterpiece in your ever expanding portfolio. Loved to see your client's reaction, well deserved!
Simply stunning! As i have said many times before, you are an amazing craftsman and your attention to detail is second to none. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
I was absolutely shook when I saw two of them This whole time I thought you were doing only one Finding out you did twice the work that’s crazy Good job incredibly beautiful
Absolutely incredible build! Really inspiring to see you combine so many different materials to create such a phenomenal piece, and not just once in this case but twice!!
This piece of furniture is so damn beautiful. You never cease to amaze me with the ideas & engineering you do to utilize or fix materials with your wood working
Man, your channel is so far so under appreciated. I am a joiner with 30 yers of experience and I have to say that I really enjoy yor videos. Great content, perfect comments, good tips…. I just love it. Please keep doing it nd I am sure you’ll have million subscribers soon. Thank you
Amazing work!!! You can look up how tillers do miter joints, they smooth out the sharp angles using diamond pads, and contrary to woodworkers they leave a small gap and fill it with an epoxy grout that they smooth out as well. This gives the angles a small round or profile that prevents them from easily shipping or cutting…
Why this man is so under rated with the work of art in his hand he should have millions of subs till now so it is our job to give him a raise In 2025 this should be the most viewed channel on RUclips 😊
Wow your attention to the details in this one are outstanding these are not my cup of tea to say but they turned out amazing. Great work. Thanks for sharing
It's nice to see what it really takes when using new and different materials- just went through the frustrating process doing custom sofas with walnut and brass trim pieces. If you use a caulk gun more than once a year a battery powered version is one of the best tools I've ever bought.
New subscriber and definitely not the last video I'm watching you do, and for the work, men you are an artist your dedication to perfection it's beyond anything !!!! Keep up the awesome work and attention to detail !!! You are a genius !!!!
You sir, are not a hack 👍 you have some of the best attention to detail skills in a pro builder that I have ever seen. I like to think I am in the same category.
I agree with using screws for plywood carcasses when they will never be seen. Also with you on high quality drawer slides, but can’t get along with finger joints. You have an amazing attention to detail, great work!
@@FortressFineWoodworks Watching was a pleasure. I like to mix materials and techniques in my work too. Half blind dovetails for drawers are pretty easy with a jig.
I haven't been able to make anything in a few years. Do do losing a place to work and profession. But the process in figuring out. Tons of different ways to do a process. Is always been my favorite part of making things
at 42:35 you glued the tiles with cirkel dots. my chef always learned me to never close a cirkel because the inner side of the clue cant get air for drying. also you create a vacuum spot that can create a hight diffrence in your work. :) just a tip to think about.
That's a great thought! In my years of being a remodeler I pulled down a lot of panels that were glued with circles of construction adhesive and they all held strong, and were fully cured. Likely because the adhesive doesn't rely on air, it relies on moisture. I appreciate the tip!
As you noted, no air is necessary for that adhesive. But water may be needed for some. For example, you know concrete wets as it cures. Epoxy does not require air as it cures from the often exothermic reaction between the components. Construction adhesives most likely don’t need air or water, depending on their chemistries, although I suspect some may benefit from slight moisture. If I am not mistaken, CA glue, cyanoacrylate ester, gets catalyzed by water, so it quickly glues one’s fingers together. But I get the OP’s point about closed circles from gaskets, which could cause issues. I wonder if that is one reason mastic or thin-set is applied with notched trowels.
Daaaaaaaaang! That was one of the funnest YT videos I’ve ever watched. I was on the edge of my seat biting my nails with you in a few of those steps. 😅 This project definitely deserved your perfectionism, and I couldn’t have imagined the combination of those materials coming out any better.
These turned out amazing! While it may have felt odd to paint the wood black, I definitely think it looks much better against the white tile and acrylic than the natural wood.
Hi, Marvelous! I applaud your courage in trying new materials. The results are beyond good and border on museum quality. You are getting better at using brass, but you might want to consider some dedicated metal working tools to make the work easier and safer ( although I’m glad to see that you used protection when using the track saw) . One very small remark. The oak was quarter sawn, not rift sawn. Rift sawn has grain which is diagonal on the end of the board, flat sawn has grain parallel to the long side (face side) and q.s. grain is perpendicular to the face. In white oak this exposes the medullary rays for th “ guitar wood” figure. Cheers, Keith
What beautiful piece you built Cory! 👍🏻 I know we all have problems but man you had your share with this one! 😞 But it turned out great as all your work does! I love that music too! Thank you for sharing your amazing work! Cheers
When laying tile on plywood subflooring, it's typical to moisten the ply with some water via a sponge to ensure that the ply it doesn't wick all of the moisture out of the thin-set before it's had sufficient time to cure. Also, it appears the lack of adhesion was exacerbated since the ridges in the thin-set and on the tiles weren't "collapsed" so they weren't fully bonded together. If that makes sense...I think it makes sense? Regardless, these are gorgeous.
It makes perfect sense, but I was trying not to add additional moisture to the plywood so it wouldn't expand too much. I honestly think I would've been screwed either way.
Worked with Large format tiles for my countertop. If you go directly to wood it needs to be sealed as you learned but also the tile set must be thinly and evenly spread under the whole tile or it isn't properly supported. I don't have any experience using glue on tile.
I wonder if you could have used a thinner box, then screwed on cement board, then thin-set, then tile-lots of ways to skin a cat. At the International Surface Expo, I encountered a company selling honeycombed aluminum boards to support cantilevered kitchen island quartz, stone, and granite installations. You can do seemingly impossible load-bearing overhangs that way.
That white Gorilla construction adhesive works great with tile on non-standard surfaces, both on wood or acrylic. I tested many different types out, and that held best. PL is good too but that white Gorilla is perfect!
This thumbnail is much better than the previous one! With the previous one I was not sure whether the image was the start of a clock work project or something else entirely(I had not even considered furniture).
That is impressive work. A daring project! I hope your client loves the result. As a European, I would have a hard time trying to sell a faux MOP effect and faux marble to clients. You are a lucky man :). Funny how cultural differences work. In Europe this wouldn't be considered the opposite of 'fancy'. I love the brass handles!
@@FortressFineWoodworks That it is. The level of details you put into your work is inspiring, I can only dream of equalling it. Your video editing style is really nice too.
Maybe I'm just a picky bastard but the trim at 50:52 between the drawers I wouldn't be able to live with myself. Curious at what point do you choose your battles and let something go and/or keep going until it's absolutely the very best you can do?
A mitered tile-to-tile corner strikes me as an accident about to happen. What can the owners do when something chips the edge? I might have suggested this to the clients to see if I could interest them in a wood edge or brass if the budget allowed. Amazing work. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! I don't believe anything will be chipping that porcelain tile. Unless of course someone hits it with a hammer. In that case, we have a different problem.
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great videos
My step mom worked as a nail tech doing acrylic fingernails and thats all i can smell when cutting acrylic.
Having that level of perfectionism is why you are getting these commissions. And watching you go through that process acts as a good example to others / your viewers. It lifts the standard of those around you. Thank you
Thank you, I think it's important to feel inspired and inspire others
The close-up camera was a great investment. I think it really helps us see the real level of detail and thought you put into these beautiful builds!
I'm glad its paying off then. Thanks for noticing the fine detail!
@@FortressFineWoodworksAgree, really great shots. May I ask what camera and lens you are using?
Tiles, acrylic, wood and brass. What an incredible combination. Not the lightest materials. Glad I didn’t have to install them. This was my first video since subscribing and probably the most impressive project I have seen on RUclips for a long time.
That is quite impressive then! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
For the wood. In tiling floors they tile over the concrete board instead for wood floors because the wood soaks up the moisture from thin set. Which causes it to expand & then it dries which means it expands & shrinks unlike that glue you used for the corners of the tiles
Exactly, the plywood expanded the shrunk, breaking the bond
Bonding tile to wood is possible by using a liquid waterproofing membrane which bonds to wood great and allows a strong bond for thinset to waterproofed plywood.
What a piece of art! Absolutely stunning.
I love your videos. I don't know why but they are extremely relaxing.
The fact that you watch and enjoy my videos means a lot! Thank you!
"I have a perfectionism that is beyond comprehension..." well. that is shown frame by frame, your attention to detail is second to none! And the end result is nothing but fabulous. And when unforeseen disaster strikes you simply (patiently 🤣) clean the mess and find a suitable solution for yet another masterpiece in your ever expanding portfolio. Loved to see your client's reaction, well deserved!
Stop procrastination by proxy and get on with your work, those mistakes don't just make themselves 😁
Great comment! Thank you for your time!
You are narcissistic. This guy is a humble, teaching, artistic master.
Simply stunning! As i have said many times before, you are an amazing craftsman and your attention to detail is second to none. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Thank you as always! I appreciate you!
I was absolutely shook when I saw two of them
This whole time I thought you were doing only one
Finding out you did twice the work that’s crazy
Good job incredibly beautiful
I appreciate it. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
That is some incredible work! You deserve to be up there with the top woodworking youtubers for sure!!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
Absolutely incredible build! Really inspiring to see you combine so many different materials to create such a phenomenal piece, and not just once in this case but twice!!
Ah! Thanks so much! And thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
This piece of furniture is so damn beautiful. You never cease to amaze me with the ideas & engineering you do to utilize or fix materials with your wood working
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
He didnt design it. He ripped off a designer.
Those are beautiful pieces, most definitely you are a Master in your craft. I have enjoyed the video as well.
Im so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Man, your channel is so far so under appreciated. I am a joiner with 30 yers of experience and I have to say that I really enjoy yor videos. Great content, perfect comments, good tips…. I just love it. Please keep doing it nd I am sure you’ll have million subscribers soon. Thank you
Thats very kind of you thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment because it helps this channel grow!
They turned out so beautiful! Excellent work.
I appreciate that, thanks!
Wow another absolutely stunning piece, you have incredible skills. Love the videos man keep them coming brother.
Thanks Mike! I appreciate you watching!
Very good topnotch woodwork. Keep it up and keep the tips coming. We are taking notes.
haha take those notes. There will be a test! Thanks!
Beautifully done, this is a masterclass in ensuring the details are as close to perfect as possible!
Great job on the careful word choice! Since perfect is nearly impossible to reach!
Amazing work!!! You can look up how tillers do miter joints, they smooth out the sharp angles using diamond pads, and contrary to woodworkers they leave a small gap and fill it with an epoxy grout that they smooth out as well. This gives the angles a small round or profile that prevents them from easily shipping or cutting…
Very true. That's basically how I did it. Thanks for the input!
I really like this project 🎉
I enjoyed it too. Thanks for watching!
Why this man is so under rated with the work of art in his hand he should have millions of subs till now so it is our job to give him a raise
In 2025 this should be the most viewed channel on RUclips 😊
Thank you for also making my day. I very much appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment positive things!
Phenomenal work!! You are amazing!!
Thank you kindly Dan!
I've just stubbled upon your channel, I love your tone, editing and humour. keep up the good job ! :)
That's very kind thank you!
Dude!! These are unbelievable! Great job! Wowwwwwwwwwwww
Haha thanks dude!
Wow your attention to the details in this one are outstanding these are not my cup of tea to say but they turned out amazing. Great work. Thanks for sharing
Well even better if it's not your cup of tea and still amazing! Thank you!
It's nice to see what it really takes when using new and different materials- just went through the frustrating process doing custom sofas with walnut and brass trim pieces.
If you use a caulk gun more than once a year a battery powered version is one of the best tools I've ever bought.
Those sofas sound like a fun project though!
Thanks for the tip, I've always wondered if an electric caulk gun is worth it.
I'll be honest, this very neatly fits into my current definition of 'furniture'
Well perfect!
I love and salute your attention to detail! Thank you for an excellent video.
You're very welcome! Thank you for an awesome comment!
Beautiful product, beautifully made - amazing
Thanks so much!
I already had crazy BIG respect for your skills, but honestly, this one blew my mind!
I appreciate that so much. I'm thankful the clients trusted me with such a unique build
marvelous
Thank you!
Beautiful work Cory! These turned out amazing.
Thanks Dustin! It's been nice watching your projects take shape too!
It's so cool seeing these come together! Great work
I appreciate that!
Wow…. Just awesome, your attention to detail is something else. Fantastic!
That's very kind! Thanks for watching!
WOW, what an amazing project and WOW what an amazing outcome. These are truly beautiful 😊
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Unique build. Looks great 👍🎉
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Amazing artistry and craftsmanship. You rock!
Thank you so much!
You did a fantastic job man! Beautiful masterpiece!👍🏻
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment!
The way that you create is exactly how I would. Your work is beautiful keep it up buddy
Thanks buddy. I appreciate you watching!
My stress level was through the roof you’ve really outdone yourself an original collection
Haha thanks a lot!
Seeing the woman and how expressive she was leads me to believe she is probably pretty social and will talk you up to all her friends.
I agree, she is very kind, and happens to be a referral from her brother.
Very nice work! This build was nerve wrenching just to watch.
Thank you. It was nerve provoking for sure!
New subscriber and definitely not the last video I'm watching you do, and for the work, men you are an artist your dedication to perfection it's beyond anything !!!! Keep up the awesome work and attention to detail !!! You are a genius !!!!
Thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate it!
Absolutely Stunning!
I appreciate you watching!
Sorry for the ineloquence, but... those came out so freaking cool!
Subbed.
Heck yah! Thanks for the sub!
Wow! Something out of the ordinary with a combination of different skills! Well done and I immediately subscribed.
So glad you liked it. Thanks for the sub!
Incredible work and great video. Thanks for sharing.
No problem! Thank you!
You sir, are not a hack 👍 you have some of the best attention to detail skills in a pro builder that I have ever seen. I like to think I am in the same category.
That's awesome! I bet you know your stuff then!
This was nice and quite complicated, I think. Keep up the good work!
Complicated at times yes! Thanks for watching!
I agree with using screws for plywood carcasses when they will never be seen. Also with you on high quality drawer slides, but can’t get along with finger joints. You have an amazing attention to detail, great work!
Yeah the finger joints are up for debate. I should just get a dovetail jig. Thanks for watching!
@@FortressFineWoodworks Watching was a pleasure. I like to mix materials and techniques in my work too. Half blind dovetails for drawers are pretty easy with a jig.
I felt a great deal of increasing suspense as the video went on....good job
That's what the project felt like! Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed every minute! Funky build with new materials and new techniques. I need more pearloid! (and cowbell)
Don't fear the reaper! Glad you enjoyed it!
That is some next level creativity. Awesome work.
Next level comment! Thank you!
Handles are wonderful, I just love them ! Details are really impressive on this furniture ! Congrats bro, that's a f*cking good job 🙌
I appreciate that very much! Thanks for watching!
my god , those came up awesome, genuinely well done sir.
Thank you kindly!
Beautiful table. Great message
Yes! Thank you!
I haven't been able to make anything in a few years. Do do losing a place to work and profession. But the process in figuring out.
Tons of different ways to do a process. Is always been my favorite part of making things
I agree, there's always a different way to do something
Stunning 🌟
Thanks so much!
Very nice work. I love how the mix of materials look
I agree. Thank you!
at 42:35 you glued the tiles with cirkel dots. my chef always learned me to never close a cirkel because the inner side of the clue cant get air for drying. also you create a vacuum spot that can create a hight diffrence in your work. :) just a tip to think about.
That's a great thought! In my years of being a remodeler I pulled down a lot of panels that were glued with circles of construction adhesive and they all held strong, and were fully cured. Likely because the adhesive doesn't rely on air, it relies on moisture. I appreciate the tip!
As you noted, no air is necessary for that adhesive. But water may be needed for some. For example, you know concrete wets as it cures. Epoxy does not require air as it cures from the often exothermic reaction between the components. Construction adhesives most likely don’t need air or water, depending on their chemistries, although I suspect some may benefit from slight moisture. If I am not mistaken, CA glue, cyanoacrylate ester, gets catalyzed by water, so it quickly glues one’s fingers together. But I get the OP’s point about closed circles from gaskets, which could cause issues. I wonder if that is one reason mastic or thin-set is applied with notched trowels.
Amazing project sir, love it
Many thanks!
Daaaaaaaaang! That was one of the funnest YT videos I’ve ever watched. I was on the edge of my seat biting my nails with you in a few of those steps. 😅 This project definitely deserved your perfectionism, and I couldn’t have imagined the combination of those materials coming out any better.
Wow thank you! It was definitely a nail biter and I'm glad it translated through!
These turned out amazing! While it may have felt odd to paint the wood black, I definitely think it looks much better against the white tile and acrylic than the natural wood.
I definitely agree. Thanks!
This project is insane! I love how it turned out!
Pretty unique huh? Thanks Tom!
@@FortressFineWoodworks it’s really cool man
@@coolabahwoodworking I appreciate you dude!
Dude, your best video yet! Well done!!!
Thanks! It was a lot of work but so worth it!
Excellent, Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for watching!
Hi,
Marvelous! I applaud your courage in trying new materials. The results are beyond good and border on museum quality. You are getting better at using brass, but you might want to consider some dedicated metal working tools to make the work easier and safer ( although I’m glad to see that you used protection when using the track saw) . One very small remark. The oak was quarter sawn, not rift sawn. Rift sawn has grain which is diagonal on the end of the board, flat sawn has grain parallel to the long side (face side) and q.s. grain is perpendicular to the face. In white oak this exposes the medullary rays for th “ guitar wood” figure.
Cheers,
Keith
Thank you! Technically you are right. Some of the boards were verging on quartersawn, although they were purchased as rift sawn.
What beautiful piece you built Cory! 👍🏻 I know we all have problems but man you had your share with this one! 😞 But it turned out great as all your work does! I love that music too! Thank you for sharing your amazing work! Cheers
Thanks so much for sharing your nice positive thoughts!
When laying tile on plywood subflooring, it's typical to moisten the ply with some water via a sponge to ensure that the ply it doesn't wick all of the moisture out of the thin-set before it's had sufficient time to cure. Also, it appears the lack of adhesion was exacerbated since the ridges in the thin-set and on the tiles weren't "collapsed" so they weren't fully bonded together. If that makes sense...I think it makes sense?
Regardless, these are gorgeous.
It makes perfect sense, but I was trying not to add additional moisture to the plywood so it wouldn't expand too much. I honestly think I would've been screwed either way.
It true that sawing off the long screws was beautiful. ❤
Thank you! I thought so too!
It's always euphoric to pull something off
It sure is!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Amazing build
Thanks for watching!
Worked with Large format tiles for my countertop. If you go directly to wood it needs to be sealed as you learned but also the tile set must be thinly and evenly spread under the whole tile or it isn't properly supported. I don't have any experience using glue on tile.
The 3x construction adhesive worked great! But it doesn't provide enough support for a floor!
I wonder if you could have used a thinner box, then screwed on cement board, then thin-set, then tile-lots of ways to skin a cat. At the International Surface Expo, I encountered a company selling honeycombed aluminum boards to support cantilevered kitchen island quartz, stone, and granite installations. You can do seemingly impossible load-bearing overhangs that way.
That white Gorilla construction adhesive works great with tile on non-standard surfaces, both on wood or acrylic. I tested many different types out, and that held best. PL is good too but that white Gorilla is perfect!
I will have to give it a try. Thanks!
Those turned out pretty nice. Watched the whole thing
Thanks for watching all of the way through!
Pretty awesome pieces ! Congrats 👍
Thanks 👍
well done
Thanks!
This thumbnail is much better than the previous one! With the previous one I was not sure whether the image was the start of a clock work project or something else entirely(I had not even considered furniture).
Thats so true. I didn't even think of that. So are you talking about the further away shot of the whole piece?
Idc what anyone says but that black oak is gorgeous
It is pretty cool huh? Thanks!
Superb. Love the woodworking, but design and multiple materials is right up my street. Congrats!
Thank you very much!
Absolutely Beautiful brother!
Thank you kindly Greg!
Well done. Good work.
Thanks so much!
It's crazy you did two of those. That must have taken a very long time. They look great.
Thank you! It was around 200 hours.
You do some beautiful work
Thank you very much!
Just wow... they look awesome... great long form content too... new Sub!
Glad you like the long length of the video!
That is impressive work. A daring project! I hope your client loves the result. As a European, I would have a hard time trying to sell a faux MOP effect and faux marble to clients. You are a lucky man :). Funny how cultural differences work. In Europe this wouldn't be considered the opposite of 'fancy'. I love the brass handles!
That's so true. Cultural differences define this piece differently in different areas.
I wonder qhy you used tile instead of the same pearl acrylic
I used porcelain tile because it will be extremely scratch resistant. The acrylic would scratch quite a bit on any horizontal surface
gorgeous
Thank you!
I don’t like this style of furniture, but those are amazing. Great video production quality also.
I appreciate you taking the time to say that! Thanks!
Not really my style but stunning work!! Congrats
It's definitely a certain style huh? Thanks for watching!
@@FortressFineWoodworks That it is. The level of details you put into your work is inspiring, I can only dream of equalling it.
Your video editing style is really nice too.
Very nice work!
Thanks a lot!
beautiful build
Glad you like it!
Amazing 😮
I appreciate it!
Maaaan primer would just hve been such a good idea so it adheres to the wood
The drawer faces were primed. And anything that was black was sprayed with a black tinted clear urethane that doesn't need primer
Pretty freaking awesome ❤❤❤
Thank you!
state of the art 🤗
Thanks so much for watching!
Very cool build sir!
I'm glad you like it
Maybe I'm just a picky bastard but the trim at 50:52 between the drawers I wouldn't be able to live with myself. Curious at what point do you choose your battles and let something go and/or keep going until it's absolutely the very best you can do?
Well if you're looking at all of your furniture with a macro lense then you'll never be happy.
A mitered tile-to-tile corner strikes me as an accident about to happen. What can the owners do when something chips the edge? I might have suggested this to the clients to see if I could interest them in a wood edge or brass if the budget allowed. Amazing work. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! I don't believe anything will be chipping that porcelain tile. Unless of course someone hits it with a hammer. In that case, we have a different problem.