A big thanks to all of you for your patience and your support. Lets hope the next video doesn't take another 5 months haha. If you want to know more about this Whisky Cabinet you can check out the free review video here - bit.ly/3YncKW2
I really hope not, I love your content, its so informative yet relaxing to watch, i honestly wish there was more, but i understand why not, such another great video from you man. looking forward to what is next.
NEVER apologise for doing great work, mate. Yes, I was dying to see the next project but I’d have waited another five months if it meant you were finally ready to show it off :) Thanks for the build, the content and above all, the passion!
I could not put it better except to add that I imagine that your understanding of your skills and of yourself will continue to expand and evolve for quite some time from this whole experience.
@@pedullastudio Seriously, it's awesome to see you build and post the stuff you want. Never disappointing watching your expertise in action. I swear I thought I was subscribed, then I saw the button. smh. Hit the button again :)
It's one of those pieces that at first look, you think "cool". But the longer you look, you are amazed by the details. In the end, you're left speechless!
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on RUclips. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing. You are an inspiration.
I’m not subscribed to your Patreon (yet) so I’ve been patiently waiting for this video for months. Let me say, the wait was worth it. It’s an amazing piece. Showing and talking about your mistakes is one of my favorite aspects of your videos. Not because you make mistakes but because you admit them, then discuss how to work around them. It’s woodworking, and you do a great job truly showing what it’s really like. As always, well done. 👍🏻
@@AmyAnderson-fields Im sure the world has makers on his level that don't create content... He is without a doubt the best on YoutTube and a top tier master....
I'll be honest, I don't know if I like the overall product, but it's definitely VERY impressive workmanship! The inside of the cabinet with the lighting on is mind blowing. Gorgeous!
This is once again woodworking raised to the level of art. A real piece of grace. Every single technical gesture seems to be reachable by me but no it is definitely more difficult than it looks like yet when you do it there is a kind of easiness that emerges. It's driving me crazy but at the same time this gives me the idea of what perseverance is.
Absolutely phenomenal. You keep right on building what you want to build and I will watch every minute of you doing it. Your work is an inspiration to so many of us. Thanks for sharing.
What an absolute masterpiece. I saved this video to watch it when I had the time to really appreciate it, and it happened to be today, lying in bed because my back hurts a lot and now I can only think about being able to go back to the shop and make something better and more detailed than I've done yet. Pure inspiration
Nick, your videos are ALWAYS worth the wait. You were absolutely spot on when you made the comment about a gallery piece, because this is truly that. I don’t know if you have ever entered any furniture contests that some high end furniture magazines do, and if you haven’t you most certainly should. I made an open liquor wall mounted cabinet for a friend that I tested myself with by doing some things that I had never tried before such as a blind dado for a shelf, corner dowels for an accent and no metal fasteners and using my scroll saw to make the monogram from red oak. Normally, at this point I would come up with a single word to describe this piece of art, but Nick I have no words because it is beautiful
Beautiful piece! You’re working through some profound life questions. “Freedom to do whatever we want doesn’t feel very free.” I’ve found more freedom in my faith than anything else in life.
I am not a woodworker. I paint. The process for all artists is to challenge yourself. For you, an artist like you, the bar has risen very high. Don't question yourself or your motivations. Your creations are nonpareil. I have cried from joy over some of your creations. Yep, I am a dork, but beauty should bring one to tears.
Wow, it's gorgeous beyond the words! I particularly enjoyed your personal thoughts, tips, experiences, failures, and life talk in itself with that calm background music and magnificent piece of art being built. Best wood artist I've ever seen, hands down. Thank you for sharing your work with the world.
Absolutely stunning, a wooden work of art. That staggered lighting bouncing off the layers is like a religious temple. Looks like a painting inviting you in. Magnificent
In awe of this piece and of you. The courage, patience and perseverance to pull something like this off with such great success is mind-boggling. You should win some sort of award. Thank you especially for sharing your mistakes. It was painful to even listen to you talk about as we've all been there many times. Sometimes, you just need to do it over (the legs) and sometimes it becomes an opportunity for something creative (like the miter joints). I love that you showed both. This video so accurately demonstrates all of the highs and lows of woodworking and I just can't thank you enough. I also really appreciated your honesty about the struggles of working by yourself with no timelines or other people looking over your shoulder. This is way harder than people realize and often times freedom can be not so freeing. Again, thank you for sharing this with the world.
Simply stunning!! It was an absolute delight watching this video. I questions myself and my sanity all the time, striving for perfection, pushing my abilities, recovering from mistakes, watching my work for hours searching for inspiration. It is reassuring to know that even after 30 years of making furniture you experience the same challenges. Thank you! This was a very, very, valuable lesson!
I have never watched a woodworking video and had to pick up my jaw at the end of it until now. That is the most amazing piece of furniture I have ever seen
That is one remarkable piece of art/furniture !!! And I can see why it took you 4 months to build. There are so many aspects of it, the legs, the cabinet, the wood choices, there are too many to list. You really pushed yourself and succeeded !!!
I must admit as well that you are one of the few woodworkers posting on youtube that I really draw inspiration from and to hear you experience challenges that I experience is encouragement to keep pushing forward. I really appreciate you being vulnerable with the struggles you faced and also your persistence in creating this cabinet. So cheers, great work again!
21:46, where you talk about mistakes.. One of the best pieces of advice/ philosophy of making that I learned at Art School from my Painting teacher, the late Bob Millis, was 'Don't be precious about your work, remember the sage words of Bob Ross, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents'. It took me quite a few years and many a Guitar build that ended up either learning to fly or residing in the corner of shame for me to fully grasp the meaning. But I reckon you have come to the realisation that those mistakes are what makes you a better maker.
BRAVO , SIR !... BRAVO !!! ...... 👏😏 I wish my late father, a cabinetmaker, was still around to be able to watch this, he would have been in awe at your skills and creativity... As a retired machinist myself who only took up woodworking a few years back as an hommage to him, I am inspired, educated and entertained... thank you !! From the West Coast of Ireland 😎👍☘️🥃
Absolutely jaw-dropping Nick. I have 3 takeaways I would like to incorporate into my furniture: 1. The detail with the through tendons with the saddle template and router bit. 2. the use of stained/dyed accent pieces. 3. Tonise more bending forms to give my furniture a “pop” fresh look. Thanks, Nick for your inspiration
That cabinet built is insane! I was really looking forward to the upcoming video and it is 100% successful! You are a great source of inspiration for me, always reminding me how beautiful creativity is. Thank you for sharing yours with us and also your thoughts. The ups and downs that I, and I'm sure many others as well, can relate to. Keep on doing what you love and share it with the world. You make it a better place with every single built. Cheers ✌🏼
This is just incredible! Such an amazing piece. Can highly recommend the patreon! I have been only for a couple of months but I have learned so much in this time! Well done. I think this is one if not the most complex project I have seen done.
Mr. Pedulla, Thank you for proving that it is possible to do amazing absolute things. You are a source of motivation and courage! It helps me to want to push my limits and be more rigorous on quality every day. Thank you
A hobbyist woodworker here...Sir you are true master! What an amazing piece of art! You have no idea how much I have waited for this video...the amount of skill and perfection is something to learn from. You inspire me just like Joseph Walsh inspired you..I have followed his works as well and I am working on a dining table that is made almost entirely of steam bent laminated curves that is are overwhelming with the amount of curves and different angles involved especially when joining together. Learning from your videos is an honour. On this cabinet itself I simply can't think of a way to make it look better, but if I may comment (and I could be absolutely wrong here) I think your videos could use more lighting. That being said, it is nothing major as this could be just me. But man is this cabinet a beauty to the eye! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on RUclips. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing.
Seriously Nick, you kept me on the edge of the chair more than once... That final cut on the "door handle"... I didn't realize how important it was until I saw that the upper part was in fact the handle... so absolutely no room for any mistake. I've been following you already for a long time, but this build its just out of this world mate... Congratulations and cheers from Buenos Aires!
I have to admit that I spent most of this video thinking "wtf is a whiskey cabinet ... a cabinet for whiskey bottles?" I'm still not sure I get it but it's an impressive feat.
45 minute video that was captivating from beginning to end! You can't say that about most things on tv these days. Stunning, incredible and unique work, there's not a whole lot more I can say as I just don't have the vocabulary available...
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Wow! Amazing project, I love seeing artists working with so much passion. It's a great inspiration for me. Congratulations! Regards from Uruguay.
Just so you know, being so open and transparent about the struggles you faced during this build, but also the life of being a full time craftsman is super encouraging. And you know what's so interesting? I face almost the exact same mental struggles. Constantly doubting and questioning why I chose this, wondering if I made a mistake, and surprisingly losing motivation and focus when I finally have time to put all my energy into a project that is not a custom order, but just a cool piece I've been dreaming of. Really loved the build, and was encouraged. Great work man.
Besides the obvious amazing piece, I am very grateful to hear about the problems you face as an experienced woodworker, the questioning of your future work, how you deal(or not lol) with your mistakes etc. As someone who's been in this field only 3 years I was happy to hear about those experiences rather than the piece itself. And thank you for showing that you out of all people are making mistakes.😊
Have to comment on an aspect of this video build -- specifically the accompanying narrative -- that is uncomfortable: whining. The statement may have passed without much notice, but it stood out starkly to me. As someone who understood immediately what you were talking about at the absolute deepest level of my being, I have to say to you that we, as a species, need to do more "whining." It is your apology for it that is the _problem_, not the "whining" itself. As humans, we have been forged to believe that admitting to mistakes, imperfections and weaknesses is taboo ... wrong ... weak. And this leads to an apology for whining. I am fighting this as well, and I am grateful at a level I believe you know for your putting it out there to hundreds of thousands of people. Eventually, together, we will turn the "wrongful" tide.
The curious thing is that the very essence of the human experience is our malleability, our ability to bend without breaking. As a social species this is very important because every compromise in a relationship or in a society is a little bend away from our own will. And the secret to a happy and social live is to either accept it or find coping mechanisms to deal with it - and whining is (imho) an absolutely proper coping mechanism. There is nothing worse than people playpretending confidence.
@@rafaelwoitzuck3186 If by "malleability" you more imply adaptability, and the ability to thrive with change, then yes, absolutely it is a curious phenomenon to reject a coping mechanism such as "whining." #WhinersUnited :)
I check back in on your channel every few weeks. You make some of the most interesting and awesome pieces I have ever seen. I never mind waiting for your videos. This one didn't disappoint. Thank you for taking me along on that journey.
''Gallery piece'', ''artwork'' - His own words on this piece which I thought a tad arrogant. Aesthetically not my cup of tea, (although I appreciate the craftsmanship). To me the front view juxtaposition of the top box and the curved lower doesn't work here. Should veneered MDF be anywhere near a ''gallery'' piece?
That’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful! You just keep pushing the envelope and it’s stunning what you come up with. And the amount of planning and detail that goes into a single step or cut is just crazy. But the proof is in the cabinet. “Pun intended”
42:47 What you are probably feeling is something called "The paradox of choice". In short: The more choices you have, the less happy you will be with the choice you make
Well said. “Freedom of choice” is one of those neo liberal banners that have fraught consequences. We know what humans need to thrive and oddly, that’s not one of them.
No ego here. Just trying to do my best to write a voiceover that hopefully people can relate to. Its not for everyone but im sure there's other woodworking videos out their for you
@@pedullastudioI love that you take your craft to the level of fine art and hold yourself to it. High standards should never be confused with ego. Quite the opposite, I think. The ability to be infinitely self critical and continue to push on, perfecting your work, takes humility and fortitude. That's a truly admirable trait. I suspect one that all the masters of anything have in common.
Why is having an ego seen as bad? It's what enables one to pull this sort of thing off. We all have egos. Sure it can be to much in some people. But in this case it resulted in an awesome piece. When you compliment the work in this video you are stimulating the creators ego. It feels good to him to get praise for his work. That is healthy ego. Nothing wrong with that. If you try to be devoid of ego you will lose all drive. Embrace that inner monkey mind. But also set some healthy boundaries for it. And always remember that it is silly monkey buisness. Don't put the monkey on a pedestal🐒
Honestly, I am not a wood worker but your work and disciple inspires me in ways you can never imagine. I look at your work and to know that a human like me can be so diligent and strive for excellence its something worth living for. Thank you.
I used to watch your videos a while ago, but I stopped. And I didn't know why. Now that I'm resuming, I realize it was because I was jealous... of your design, of your talent, of your tools, and your success. I'm no longer jealous, now I'm just envious! Keep up the good work! Love from Estonia.
Hi i'm a cabinetmaker too, in france, and sometimes i feel like the most lovely part of this profession is gone, everything seems too simple and bland when you see what the people do by the past and it makes me a little bit sad. So sometimes, like you, i imagine things that most of the time i don't need just to have good time and create something new with a hope that maybe one day it will help this job to get a new breath and the people will consider it again like art and much more than just something functional and replaceable. Maybe on day I will share my creations to the people but until this day I am happy to see someone else with the same desire and I have no shame to say that i cry at the end, not for funrniture but for everything that this work represents and resonated with me. Thank you, sincerely
I just recently became a Pedulla Studio Patreon subscriber and I have to say he has the MOST content I've ever seen. For $10 you get a AMAZING library of incredible, very through and very well made videos. It's totally worth it. If you like his RUclips channel you'll love his Patreon.
This is batshit crazy, in the most complimentary way possible. Such craftsmanship and work! I do craft things too, but mostly in other materials than wood. I am fairly good at what I do and recognize a lot of your challenges. I wonder if I can do what I want - which I know I can, and I am also considering more challenges. My problem is selfdiscipline, if I work alone. And I laughed out loud when you said "It made perfect sense in my head at the moment". Yep, I have been there - many times. Sometimes it turns out great, but sometimes... oh. Very interesting process, with the building, craftmanship, thinking and personal reflections of who you are. Thank you for posting this!
This is not a piece I would ever have in my house. It is simply too ornate. Saying that. The level of craftsmanship and detail within are mind blowing! There are certainly details within this that could be used in less ornate pieces and I applaud you for trying and very much succeeding with them. A few of your techniques I may well "borrow" in my own woodworking journey.
absolutely gorgeous! even though I was not the one going through the ups and downs of this project. I could feel the pain and worry at every step. I recently finished a piece for my daughter that was 13 years in the making, and I agonized over every step. Plus, mine was on a part time basis and sat for a number of years untouched. Your Piece is truly museum quality and inspirational.
Each time I go back into my workshop I look for you videos for motivation and inspiration. One day I would love to spend the time build with full creativity.
I think your summary of the stress is exactly what defines a challenge. I hope the humor isn't lost on not wanting to see another french cleat video and then 41 minutes in to this work of art, making a french cleat.
At 68 I’ve just seen just about every famous and not so famous wood workers craft there is to see. It takes a lot to impress me and even more to inspire me. So far this video is responsible for at least 4 hours of lost sleep and I’m sure it will cause many more as I figure out to innovate what I make. Thank you N. Pedulla - Master of Wood.
Absolute mindblowing stunning work! Let your brain keep doing all those questions as long as they drive you to make things like this. This world is already full enough of average people who follow the classic guidelines. I love your craft and your way of thinking ❤
Nick - I relate to the topic of this video so much. I grew up in a high-end furniture/cabinet business (my dad's) and have been making things since I was a teenager. I briefly did it professionally in college but decided to go into STEM instead. So now I have the perfectionist expectations of having seen amazing world-class furniture being built and the perfectionist tendencies of a scientist...needless to say I really struggle to build things that I am happy with and always find myself abandoning projects because of mistakes and oversights. It's nice to hear a professional talk about going through the same mental gymnastics, I don't think it gets covered enough (speaking of RUclips videos that I wish were made more!). Always love your work and videos.
I deliberately defered watching this video until I was in a place where I could watch and appreciate without external distractions; glad I did! Your build is exquisite, but it is your discourse about you. yourself and your processes that attracts me to your take on "just make something". This is a video drop that I think I will watch several times before I comment as a former architect & wanabe maker.. "I now understand..." = I can think outside my own box
That is the most complex and imaginative whiskey cabinet I have ever seen, not to mention the most precisely crafted. Incredible! Because the piece is somewhat mysterious, that scroll form, that also provides the door handle, almost makes the cabinet look, to me, like a stylised person putting their index finger up to their lips and whispering “shush…don’t tell anyone but there’s some really expensive bottles of whiskey in here” 🤫 There’s even a certain pareidolic suggestion of a face in the grain pattern of the door to help trigger that notion for me. 😂
“I’ve been striving in freedom in my work for decades, but oddly enough that freedom doesn’t feel very free… too much choice hinders momentum” the point you make here is profound and extends far beyond woodworking. Completely different industry, but I heard this and the following comments and shouted “yes!”. You’re very self aware and articulate.
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A big thanks to all of you for your patience and your support. Lets hope the next video doesn't take another 5 months haha. If you want to know more about this Whisky Cabinet you can check out the free review video here - bit.ly/3YncKW2
INSANE BUILD 🍻 !!! beautiful
I really hope not, I love your content, its so informative yet relaxing to watch, i honestly wish there was more, but i understand why not, such another great video from you man. looking forward to what is next.
NEVER apologise for doing great work, mate. Yes, I was dying to see the next project but I’d have waited another five months if it meant you were finally ready to show it off :) Thanks for the build, the content and above all, the passion!
@@Cypherical Thank you
@@punky230869 Thanks so much
I don't think you could buy expensive enough whiskey for that thing
Nah, bottle of Bells and you're fine
Hahaha.
Not even the macallan the reach seams worthy to call this cabinet home
I have seen a Bottle for 120 000 € ,I didn’t even Know it existed that expensive.
@@GWA-r8r no better than a tot of Grouse
That's not a Whiskey Cabinet. That's a Cathedral for Whiskey.
Beautiful and inspiring design and craftsmanship.
Right, I was going to say that it does look like a shrine.
Blimey I was thinking the same thing. 😂 all great minds and all that.
You don’t post often but when you do, it’s mind blowing 👍🙏
Thanks
I could not put it better except to add that I imagine that your understanding of your skills and of yourself will continue to expand and evolve for quite some time from this whole experience.
Your are Australia’s Michelangelo
@@pedullastudio Seriously, it's awesome to see you build and post the stuff you want. Never disappointing watching your expertise in action. I swear I thought I was subscribed, then I saw the button. smh. Hit the button again :)
It's one of those pieces that at first look, you think "cool". But the longer you look, you are amazed by the details. In the end, you're left speechless!
Thanks
100% agree. This is something that takes maximum hard work and talent. Absolutely stunning!
Man, from the eyes of a fellow woodworking content creator, you won the internet. Well done, sir. Well done.
haha thanks
I'm always so excited every time you publish. Phenomenal work my friend.
I’m always a giddy school boy every time he posts. You’re not so bad yourself good sir.
Thanks so much man
When will the jig and sled squares ship? I have not got an update after ordering
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on RUclips. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing. You are an inspiration.
Thank you
Have you seen Epic UpCycling?
I’m not subscribed to your Patreon (yet) so I’ve been patiently waiting for this video for months. Let me say, the wait was worth it. It’s an amazing piece. Showing and talking about your mistakes is one of my favorite aspects of your videos. Not because you make mistakes but because you admit them, then discuss how to work around them. It’s woodworking, and you do a great job truly showing what it’s really like. As always, well done. 👍🏻
Thanks so much
You comment 'is mine' and spot on! :-)
You sir, are the most talented woodworker on RUclips.
Thats very kind of you
Not just RUclips, the planet.
Agreed, my mind is blown
@@AmyAnderson-fields Im sure the world has makers on his level that don't create content... He is without a doubt the best on YoutTube and a top tier master....
Just conceiving it alone is mind blowing, not to mention bringing it to reality! Thank you.
The curve becoming the door handle is truly beautiful. The lighting sends it over the top. Functional art. Inspiring.
I'll be honest, I don't know if I like the overall product, but it's definitely VERY impressive workmanship!
The inside of the cabinet with the lighting on is mind blowing. Gorgeous!
Wow. This is a seriously complex, inspiring, beautifully executed sculpture.
This is once again woodworking raised to the level of art. A real piece of grace. Every single technical gesture seems to be reachable by me but no it is definitely more difficult than it looks like yet when you do it there is a kind of easiness that emerges. It's driving me crazy but at the same time this gives me the idea of what perseverance is.
Absolutely phenomenal. You keep right on building what you want to build and I will watch every minute of you doing it. Your work is an inspiration to so many of us. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
What an absolute masterpiece. I saved this video to watch it when I had the time to really appreciate it, and it happened to be today, lying in bed because my back hurts a lot and now I can only think about being able to go back to the shop and make something better and more detailed than I've done yet. Pure inspiration
Nick, your videos are ALWAYS worth the wait. You were absolutely spot on when you made the comment about a gallery piece, because this is truly that. I don’t know if you have ever entered any furniture contests that some high end furniture magazines do, and if you haven’t you most certainly should. I made an open liquor wall mounted cabinet for a friend that I tested myself with by doing some things that I had never tried before such as a blind dado for a shelf, corner dowels for an accent and no metal fasteners and using my scroll saw to make the monogram from red oak. Normally, at this point I would come up with a single word to describe this piece of art, but Nick I have no words because it is beautiful
Thank you Steve
Beautiful piece! You’re working through some profound life questions. “Freedom to do whatever we want doesn’t feel very free.” I’ve found more freedom in my faith than anything else in life.
I am not a woodworker. I paint. The process for all artists is to challenge yourself. For you, an artist like you, the bar has risen very high. Don't question yourself or your motivations. Your creations are nonpareil.
I have cried from joy over some of your creations. Yep, I am a dork, but beauty should bring one to tears.
Agreed!!!! Well said 😊
Wow, it's gorgeous beyond the words! I particularly enjoyed your personal thoughts, tips, experiences, failures, and life talk in itself with that calm background music and magnificent piece of art being built. Best wood artist I've ever seen, hands down. Thank you for sharing your work with the world.
Absolutely stunning. Thank you for creating it and taking us onto the journey.
Absolutely stunning, a wooden work of art. That staggered lighting bouncing off the layers is like a religious temple. Looks like a painting inviting you in. Magnificent
A truly stunning piece. Not one for a house I'd be comfortable actually living in, but a true gallery show piece.
In awe of this piece and of you. The courage, patience and perseverance to pull something like this off with such great success is mind-boggling. You should win some sort of award. Thank you especially for sharing your mistakes. It was painful to even listen to you talk about as we've all been there many times. Sometimes, you just need to do it over (the legs) and sometimes it becomes an opportunity for something creative (like the miter joints). I love that you showed both. This video so accurately demonstrates all of the highs and lows of woodworking and I just can't thank you enough. I also really appreciated your honesty about the struggles of working by yourself with no timelines or other people looking over your shoulder. This is way harder than people realize and often times freedom can be not so freeing. Again, thank you for sharing this with the world.
Thank you so much!
I might have mentioned this before, if so it still bears repeating - watching you is like watching Rembrandt paint one of his masterpieces. Bravo!
Always crushing it man. That thing is beautiful!
Cheers man
Simply stunning!! It was an absolute delight watching this video. I questions myself and my sanity all the time, striving for perfection, pushing my abilities, recovering from mistakes, watching my work for hours searching for inspiration. It is reassuring to know that even after 30 years of making furniture you experience the same challenges. Thank you! This was a very, very, valuable lesson!
Wow, staggeringly beautiful. This to me, is the benchmark to design, creativity and craftmanship. Please keep doing what you do
I have never watched a woodworking video and had to pick up my jaw at the end of it until now. That is the most amazing piece of furniture I have ever seen
That is one remarkable piece of art/furniture !!! And I can see why it took you 4 months to build.
There are so many aspects of it, the legs, the cabinet, the wood choices, there are too many to list.
You really pushed yourself and succeeded !!!
I must admit as well that you are one of the few woodworkers posting on youtube that I really draw inspiration from and to hear you experience challenges that I experience is encouragement to keep pushing forward. I really appreciate you being vulnerable with the struggles you faced and also your persistence in creating this cabinet. So cheers, great work again!
21:46, where you talk about mistakes.. One of the best pieces of advice/ philosophy of making that I learned at Art School from my Painting teacher, the late Bob Millis, was 'Don't be precious about your work, remember the sage words of Bob Ross, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents'. It took me quite a few years and many a Guitar build that ended up either learning to fly or residing in the corner of shame for me to fully grasp the meaning. But I reckon you have come to the realisation that those mistakes are what makes you a better maker.
Those door miters look amazing. The bottom leg support is pure art. Gorgeous.
"Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong." Peter T. Mcintyre
BRAVO , SIR !... BRAVO !!! ...... 👏😏
I wish my late father, a cabinetmaker, was still around to be able to watch this, he would have been in awe at your skills and creativity...
As a retired machinist myself who only took up woodworking a few years back as an hommage to him, I am inspired, educated and entertained... thank you !!
From the West Coast of Ireland
😎👍☘️🥃
That is the most astonishing piece of craftsmanship and design I have ever seen. Just breath taking.
Absolutely jaw-dropping Nick. I have 3 takeaways I would like to incorporate into my furniture:
1. The detail with the through tendons with the saddle template and router bit.
2. the use of stained/dyed accent pieces.
3. Tonise more bending forms to give my furniture a “pop” fresh look.
Thanks, Nick for your inspiration
I love skipping to the end then watching the whole vid to see how it was put together
That cabinet built is insane! I was really looking forward to the upcoming video and it is 100% successful! You are a great source of inspiration for me, always reminding me how beautiful creativity is. Thank you for sharing yours with us and also your thoughts. The ups and downs that I, and I'm sure many others as well, can relate to.
Keep on doing what you love and share it with the world. You make it a better place with every single built. Cheers ✌🏼
This is just incredible! Such an amazing piece. Can highly recommend the patreon! I have been only for a couple of months but I have learned so much in this time! Well done. I think this is one if not the most complex project I have seen done.
Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying Patreon
Mr. Pedulla,
Thank you for proving that it is possible to do amazing absolute things. You are a source of motivation and courage! It helps me to want to push my limits and be more rigorous on quality every day.
Thank you
70 years old, been creating things all of my adult life, I've been called an artist by many but after watching this build I'm without words. Bravo!
I'm in the same boat as , just a little younger.
Thank you
Ok it’s like ‚now I’ve seen it all‘, I can finally stop watching woodworking videos. Thank you! Insane build beyond words.
So much of this video speaks to me. My goodness this is stunning.
Thanks so much man. Glad you enjoyed it
I love your work, it’s the classic “don’t tell me it can’t be done, I’ll be the judge of that”. I would love to spend a week or two working with you.
A hobbyist woodworker here...Sir you are true master! What an amazing piece of art! You have no idea how much I have waited for this video...the amount of skill and perfection is something to learn from. You inspire me just like Joseph Walsh inspired you..I have followed his works as well and I am working on a dining table that is made almost entirely of steam bent laminated curves that is are overwhelming with the amount of curves and different angles involved especially when joining together. Learning from your videos is an honour. On this cabinet itself I simply can't think of a way to make it look better, but if I may comment (and I could be absolutely wrong here) I think your videos could use more lighting. That being said, it is nothing major as this could be just me. But man is this cabinet a beauty to the eye! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you. My lighting is just how I want it to create the look I'm after. Its not for everyone but thats what I like
Absolutely stunning. I feel honored that you have shared this with us. Thank you.
Thank you
Been watching the whole build on patreon and I still couldn’t wait for this video to drop
Thats awesome! Thank you
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on RUclips. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing.
Been waiting for this one!
Seriously Nick, you kept me on the edge of the chair more than once... That final cut on the "door handle"... I didn't realize how important it was until I saw that the upper part was in fact the handle... so absolutely no room for any mistake. I've been following you already for a long time, but this build its just out of this world mate... Congratulations and cheers from Buenos Aires!
I have to admit that I spent most of this video thinking "wtf is a whiskey cabinet ... a cabinet for whiskey bottles?" I'm still not sure I get it but it's an impressive feat.
45 minute video that was captivating from beginning to end! You can't say that about most things on tv these days. Stunning, incredible and unique work, there's not a whole lot more I can say as I just don't have the vocabulary available...
Wow! Amazing project, I love seeing artists working with so much passion. It's a great inspiration for me. Congratulations! Regards from Uruguay.
Thanks very much!
Just so you know, being so open and transparent about the struggles you faced during this build, but also the life of being a full time craftsman is super encouraging. And you know what's so interesting? I face almost the exact same mental struggles. Constantly doubting and questioning why I chose this, wondering if I made a mistake, and surprisingly losing motivation and focus when I finally have time to put all my energy into a project that is not a custom order, but just a cool piece I've been dreaming of. Really loved the build, and was encouraged. Great work man.
Who knew looking at a whisky cupboard could trigger a religious experience?
Besides the obvious amazing piece, I am very grateful to hear about the problems you face as an experienced woodworker, the questioning of your future work, how you deal(or not lol) with your mistakes etc.
As someone who's been in this field only 3 years I was happy to hear about those experiences rather than the piece itself. And thank you for showing that you out of all people are making mistakes.😊
Have to comment on an aspect of this video build -- specifically the accompanying narrative -- that is uncomfortable: whining. The statement may have passed without much notice, but it stood out starkly to me. As someone who understood immediately what you were talking about at the absolute deepest level of my being, I have to say to you that we, as a species, need to do more "whining." It is your apology for it that is the _problem_, not the "whining" itself. As humans, we have been forged to believe that admitting to mistakes, imperfections and weaknesses is taboo ... wrong ... weak. And this leads to an apology for whining. I am fighting this as well, and I am grateful at a level I believe you know for your putting it out there to hundreds of thousands of people. Eventually, together, we will turn the "wrongful" tide.
Agreed
The curious thing is that the very essence of the human experience is our malleability, our ability to bend without breaking. As a social species this is very important because every compromise in a relationship or in a society is a little bend away from our own will. And the secret to a happy and social live is to either accept it or find coping mechanisms to deal with it - and whining is (imho) an absolutely proper coping mechanism.
There is nothing worse than people playpretending confidence.
@@rafaelwoitzuck3186 If by "malleability" you more imply adaptability, and the ability to thrive with change, then yes, absolutely it is a curious phenomenon to reject a coping mechanism such as "whining." #WhinersUnited :)
It is beautiful!! You’ve managed to create a whisky cathedral 👏🏽👏🏽
Your videos are always a joy to watch and this one is tops. Congrats!
Would love to see a woodworking video that is not just a 50 minute ad for their patron or random products
I check back in on your channel every few weeks. You make some of the most interesting and awesome pieces I have ever seen. I never mind waiting for your videos. This one didn't disappoint. Thank you for taking me along on that journey.
''Gallery piece'', ''artwork'' - His own words on this piece which I thought a tad arrogant. Aesthetically not my cup of tea, (although I appreciate the craftsmanship). To me the front view juxtaposition of the top box and the curved lower doesn't work here. Should veneered MDF be anywhere near a ''gallery'' piece?
That’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful! You just keep pushing the envelope and it’s stunning what you come up with. And the amount of planning and detail that goes into a single step or cut is just crazy. But the proof is in the cabinet. “Pun intended”
42:47 What you are probably feeling is something called "The paradox of choice". In short: The more choices you have, the less happy you will be with the choice you make
Well said. “Freedom of choice” is one of those neo liberal banners that have fraught consequences. We know what humans need to thrive and oddly, that’s not one of them.
Awesome, thank you for that. Ill look into that further
@@pedullastudio Good luck! It's a deep rabbit hole going down the psychology and strange behaviors of the human brain
A genuine work of art, competition worthy. Thank you for filming the creation of something beautiful.
What an ego!!
No ego here. Just trying to do my best to write a voiceover that hopefully people can relate to. Its not for everyone but im sure there's other woodworking videos out their for you
I was hoping OP was joking 😅
@@pedullastudioI love that you take your craft to the level of fine art and hold yourself to it. High standards should never be confused with ego. Quite the opposite, I think. The ability to be infinitely self critical and continue to push on, perfecting your work, takes humility and fortitude. That's a truly admirable trait. I suspect one that all the masters of anything have in common.
Why is having an ego seen as bad? It's what enables one to pull this sort of thing off. We all have egos.
Sure it can be to much in some people. But in this case it resulted in an awesome piece.
When you compliment the work in this video you are stimulating the creators ego. It feels good to him to get praise for his work.
That is healthy ego. Nothing wrong with that. If you try to be devoid of ego you will lose all drive.
Embrace that inner monkey mind. But also set some healthy boundaries for it.
And always remember that it is silly monkey buisness. Don't put the monkey on a pedestal🐒
Honestly, I am not a wood worker but your work and disciple inspires me in ways you can never imagine. I look at your work and to know that a human like me can be so diligent and strive for excellence its something worth living for. Thank you.
THE FIRST LIKE😂
I used to watch your videos a while ago, but I stopped. And I didn't know why. Now that I'm resuming, I realize it was because I was jealous... of your design, of your talent, of your tools, and your success. I'm no longer jealous, now I'm just envious! Keep up the good work! Love from Estonia.
Hi i'm a cabinetmaker too, in france, and sometimes i feel like the most lovely part of this profession is gone, everything seems too simple and bland when you see what the people do by the past and it makes me a little bit sad. So sometimes, like you, i imagine things that most of the time i don't need just to have good time and create something new with a hope that maybe one day it will help this job to get a new breath and the people will consider it again like art and much more than just something functional and replaceable. Maybe on day I will share my creations to the people but until this day I am happy to see someone else with the same desire and I have no shame to say that i cry at the end, not for funrniture but for everything that this work represents and resonated with me. Thank you, sincerely
those mitre fill splines 👌😘 brilliant work, so inspiring!
Fantastic piece!
I just recently became a Pedulla Studio Patreon subscriber and I have to say he has the MOST content I've ever seen. For $10 you get a AMAZING library of incredible, very through and very well made videos. It's totally worth it. If you like his RUclips channel you'll love his Patreon.
This is batshit crazy, in the most complimentary way possible. Such craftsmanship and work! I do craft things too, but mostly in other materials than wood. I am fairly good at what I do and recognize a lot of your challenges. I wonder if I can do what I want - which I know I can, and I am also considering more challenges. My problem is selfdiscipline, if I work alone. And I laughed out loud when you said "It made perfect sense in my head at the moment". Yep, I have been there - many times. Sometimes it turns out great, but sometimes... oh.
Very interesting process, with the building, craftmanship, thinking and personal reflections of who you are. Thank you for posting this!
This is not a piece I would ever have in my house.
It is simply too ornate.
Saying that.
The level of craftsmanship and detail within are mind blowing!
There are certainly details within this that could be used in less ornate pieces and I applaud you for trying and very much succeeding with them.
A few of your techniques I may well "borrow" in my own woodworking journey.
absolutely gorgeous! even though I was not the one going through the ups and downs of this project. I could feel the pain and worry at every step. I recently finished a piece for my daughter that was 13 years in the making, and I agonized over every step. Plus, mine was on a part time basis and sat for a number of years untouched. Your Piece is truly museum quality and inspirational.
This is wildly impressive! It looks wierd and unusual in all the coolest ways, functional with no compromise to fashion in any manner as well!
Another level in pure artistry. Bravo bravo. Thank you.
Absolutely breathtaking and inspiring, Nick. Thank you for so freely sharing your passion and art.
Each time I go back into my workshop I look for you videos for motivation and inspiration. One day I would love to spend the time build with full creativity.
I think your summary of the stress is exactly what defines a challenge.
I hope the humor isn't lost on not wanting to see another french cleat video and then 41 minutes in to this work of art, making a french cleat.
At 68 I’ve just seen just about every famous and not so famous wood workers craft there is to see. It takes a lot to impress me and even more to inspire me. So far this video is responsible for at least 4 hours of lost sleep and I’m sure it will cause many more as I figure out to innovate what I make.
Thank you N. Pedulla - Master of Wood.
Absolute mindblowing stunning work! Let your brain keep doing all those questions as long as they drive you to make things like this. This world is already full enough of average people who follow the classic guidelines. I love your craft and your way of thinking ❤
Nick - I relate to the topic of this video so much. I grew up in a high-end furniture/cabinet business (my dad's) and have been making things since I was a teenager. I briefly did it professionally in college but decided to go into STEM instead. So now I have the perfectionist expectations of having seen amazing world-class furniture being built and the perfectionist tendencies of a scientist...needless to say I really struggle to build things that I am happy with and always find myself abandoning projects because of mistakes and oversights. It's nice to hear a professional talk about going through the same mental gymnastics, I don't think it gets covered enough (speaking of RUclips videos that I wish were made more!). Always love your work and videos.
Thank you. Glad you liked it
You're the best on this platform. the video production AND build. Definitely the most difficult build I've seen on RUclips. Congrats man
Amazing how you operate on a completely different level than any other woodworking channel on RUclips. Most difficult project ever indeed!
I really appreciate your willingness to explore your creativity!! thank you for sharing this project and your journey to create it
I think this might very well be one of the finest whisky cabinets ever created. Just beautiful work. That's what 30 yrs of practice can get you
I've been woodworking for 13 years, and I can't understand how this is done. Well done! Thank you for showing me I have a lot to learn.
I deliberately defered watching this video until I was in a place where I could watch and appreciate without external distractions; glad I did! Your build is exquisite, but it is your discourse about you. yourself and your processes that attracts me to your take on "just make something".
This is a video drop that I think I will watch several times before I comment as a former architect & wanabe maker..
"I now understand..." = I can think outside my own box
Absolutely fantastic work Jedi...love your mindset.
This piece of furniture should be in the Museum of Modern Art. Mindblowing craftsmanship
Okay RUclips, you win... That was an incredible recommendation and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. Absolutely stunning and beautiful piece of work!
That is the most complex and imaginative whiskey cabinet I have ever seen, not to mention the most precisely crafted. Incredible! Because the piece is somewhat mysterious, that scroll form, that also provides the door handle, almost makes the cabinet look, to me, like a stylised person putting their index finger up to their lips and whispering “shush…don’t tell anyone but there’s some really expensive bottles of whiskey in here” 🤫 There’s even a certain pareidolic suggestion of a face in the grain pattern of the door to help trigger that notion for me. 😂
I don’t think masterpiece is even the right word for that, that’s absolutely incredible !
There are more lessons than woodworking in this video. Thanks for talking about them.
This is absolutely amazing!! You truly are gifted. Gorgeous work.
“I’ve been striving in freedom in my work for decades, but oddly enough that freedom doesn’t feel very free… too much choice hinders momentum” the point you make here is profound and extends far beyond woodworking. Completely different industry, but I heard this and the following comments and shouted “yes!”. You’re very self aware and articulate.
Your comment on river tables and French cleats was worth my “like” alone. Beautiful piece