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About this video:
This is not a typical woodworking tips video. Instead of just listing a bunch of tips with no context, I took a relatively boring piece…and transformed it into something beautiful, by highlighting some tips, tricks…and design secrets that I use all the time in my furniture. And hopefully you'll come away with some valuable insights that you can use on your projects.
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0:00 Intro
0:40 What Makes This Piece Special
3:37 Design Guideline One
4:16 Imposter Syndrome
6:45 Was this a Waste of Money?
9:33 Design Guideline Two
12:42 a Simple Quiz
15:53 7 Steps to perfectly fit a shelf
19:07 You Spoke, and I Listened
20:08 Design Guideline Three
23:00 a Very Crucial Fix
25:25 Messing up is fine...here's why
27:21 Big Announcement
30:09 Beauty Shots - Jak na to + styl
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Fyi, for future reference: instead of having to mess up your building with the spill over on your end grain from the black dye incident; you can use a bleaching agent (Lye, Bleach, and vinegar) all work on wood to help draw out the black dye from light woods. Then you can use a heat gun to dry the wood back out again. Just note, the darker the stain, the more these products wont help. Furthermore, clear nail polish helps too. If you cover the end cap of the intended location before you apply the resin then it won’t seep over, sand afterwards to remove the polish. Or you can simply apply a super thin coat of clear epoxy first and sand that before adding the black epoxy. That way the end grain soaks in the clear epoxy first before it tries to soak in the black dye. Either way. Multiple fixes and preps before you went and butchered it. Maybe you need a workshop think tank. Designs A+, tips and tricks B- 😂
secret finish link appears to be broken 🙁
Always enjoy watching the builds. I have learned so much.
Maybe somebody asked you already but I missed it....what software for 3D/sketches are you using?
@@Kris-82 I'm 99% sure Chris uses sketchup (probably not the free version). He has a tutorial video a year or two old showing how he uses sketchup.
I have spent my entire career in aerospace engineering. You clearly think like an engineer does. Slow, steady, methodical, never in a hurry. That is how great things are built. I bet when you were 10, you took apart something in your house to see how it worked, or to fix something that was broken. Every engineer shares this story.
I didn't do too much taking apart. But I always loved anything having to do with patterns and art. My mom thought I would grow up to be a "high end tile guy" when I was a little kid
My dad: Grandma's treasured watch
Engineers and designers share a common methodological approach to solving complex problems and creating innovative solutions. While their specializations and ultimate goals may differ, the collaboration and integration of different perspectives are essential for creating products and systems that effectively meet user needs. When I was young, I used to think that one day I would invent something, and based on my knowledge, I associated that with engineering. Years later, I discovered design. The technical aspect of design takes into account numerous methodologies that depend on the intrinsic knowledge of how it will be manufactured. From assembly lines to part breakdowns, tools, drillings, router bits, etc. Regardless of the manufacturing method, whether industrial production or handmade, during the design phase the same tools are often used, such as SolidWorks and parametric design.
when you actually make stuff, the design is foremost, engineering is secondary, but considered. An old boss once said "we ain't building bridges". I was working as a set builder/prop maker at the time.
@@karizma8175 , Well, I don't produce furniture without a technical drawing. It's not a matter of inability; it's a matter of rigor. It's about having a complete piece of furniture in every aspect: design, 3D modeling and manufacturing, which allows anyone in their respective role to understand it or produce it. This also allows for better utilization of materials, time and money management within the established workflow listed step by step, and improved budgeting. This way, you minimize errors and safeguard material parts for potential corrections in all situations marked as critical during the construction phase. Then, you start doing the opposite and create your technical drawing through reverse engineering, considering how it's made, the final product, and deconstructing joints to verify the feasibility of your sketch idea.
Yeah, get over it. You're far more than "an average woodworker". I've learned a lot from you, and I've been doing this - hobbyist, pro, then hobby again, then pro again (meaning, I'm getting for-real paid for the work) - for about 45 years off and on. I've got ~200 cabins, 1 house, dozens of refurbs, about 200 sets of bunk beds, and just in the last year or so, about 50 customer projects. So... hush up about beating yourself up. You're precise, you're patient, you're very attentive and instructive, etc. That's who you are to be teaching people. :)
I just love watching these videos. I have 0 tools and 0 intention of making anything, but it's like folllowing a mindfullness course. Pure relaxation and an empty mind. Thank you Chris.
OMG! Mindfulness is exactly the right concept to describe my experience watching Chris's videos
These videos and steel forging videos are my meditative videos.
yeah lol. i am not building anthing and yet here i am
I've been a hobbyist woodworker for about 30 years and I've come to realize that the only REAL reason I do it is to come to terms with the radical acceptance necessary in a world that is never perfect. It forces me to slow down, accept, and see beauty - usually even more so when things go 'wrong'. I love how you always highlight that and lean into it. Also, you are not average. Not in any sense of the word. Accept it - I'm a therapist, I know these things. :)
If you know these thing please tells what is wrong with Adam Shit and his friend Mr Fang Fang ? Pls the floors is yours !
not only do you make beautiful furniture, you also make beautiful videos. thank you for your work
I love that fact that you are brutally honest about your F ups. It's one of the many reasons I've watched all of your content. Your work is awesome regardless of some mistakes, that you find ingenious ways to fix. I'm one of those that would notice inconsistences, though you'd never hear me say it. In my mind it would be "Wow, cool fix." Keep up the good work, I truly do love your projects.
Salute.
I appreciate that!
In my design classes, I was told, "Just because you can add something, doesn't mean you should. Simplicity is an elegance all its own."
Good tip
How you fix and recover from the screw-ups is 90% of why I watch your videos. The other 10% is that you are an excellent woodworker and narrator.
"The vast majority will never notice the fix, and the few that do will view it in a positive light, so it is good enough
...unless youre trying to sell it - then you're fucked."
incredible quote, I love it
And unless they are my nitpicking perfectionist aunt. But she’ll probably never see this piece of furniture. 😂
I guess it depends on the client. Cam from Blacktail Studios has a video where he shows the whole process of adding a small chunk of wood to the corner of a big table that he was building for a client. The end result was brilliant, in my opinion, and not even noticeable.
This might sound really weird, but I'm in the middle of doing my first ever stage musical and one of my scene partners asks me fairly frequently why I care about something that she seemingly finds overly mundane or otherwise unimportant. I can now say that it's because I completely agree with the idea that the details are the design. Thank you for sharing that quote. I feel a lot better about what I'm doing and why.
You sell your self short - you are anything but an “average” woodworker. I love your creativity, your presentation and honesty. Look forward to the next one.
I appreciate that...but we'll have to agree to disagree :P
Chris, there is nothing boring about you, your work or the videos, that is why I return here for every video you put out. Thank you for the candid information, for the wise input and for being transparent in your efforts to design and complete each masterpiece. We all make mistakes, we just don't all 'fess up to them. Each perceived mistake is an opportunity for improv and improvement. - Thank you - Jack
The graphics/images in this video are spot on and add a lot to the final product
I can't agree more! What an incredible amount of time and energy that was put into editing this video. I am so impressed, and all to be able to explain all this to us. Thank you so much!!👍
I love the honesty and humility that you show. We always make mistakes like this. One of my favorite sayings about woodworking goes something like: "A master woodworker isn't perfect, but he's *really* good at hiding his mistakes."
I try to be good at hiding my mistakes, just as you do.
I think your designs & craftsmanship are excellent. I watch all your videos start to finish. To hell with the critics...
Chris. Not boring at all. Lovely piece. I'd go as far as saying that it's one of my favourites that you've done. Maybe because you've used a bunch of techniques that "normal people" could do but bought them all together in a lovely end product. There's no part of that build I thought "omg. I could never do that in my small shop". Really great. I also laughed at the olive garden thing... Genius.
So ironic seeing this pop up today after a trip to my hardwood supplier and speaking with a master craftsman who showed me how he made a dining table using the same technique of pattern routing and joining different slabs. Beautiful work.
Honestly, re the imposter syndrome section, I think it's actually really valuable for tutorial purposes to be talking about where you mess up, because you know how to recover from that; other people are going to make big errors too, and learning how to correct that is pretty huge!
As I told your friend Shawn, I love you showing the honest mistakes and how you fixed them. It makes me less critical of myself when I make mistakes. So I guess you're a therapist. Keep on making. You're an inspiration.
Dude, I could ramble for several lines of comment about all the awesome here, etc. I won't, and just say: Awesome build, awesome design, exceptional patch.
Someone below pointed out what made me literally shout - a finish container that will preserve the product. I could use all the thousands of swear words I know and have invented in a totally positive way to express my joy at hearing that, but this is YT, and a family-oriented channel... and you love your family.
Your “fixes” were super cool - It’s good that you show your mistakes because EVERYBODY makes them…it’s how you deal with them is the key!
Your videos are great, but I think the best thing is how you expose your mistakes and the way you solve them. Thank you!
I get it! Thanks for sharing the adventure. I think we share design ideology so every time I see a work of yours that I haven't previously seen, there is a voice in my head that says, "Exactly! Why wouldn't it be this way?" Keep on keeping on!
IMHO the mistakes and how you decide to fix them is one of my favorite parts of your videos, it shows some vulnerability and we learn how to come up with creative solutions. win-win
I find it hard to believe that someone working on their own can write, direct and create a video to such an incredibly high level......... and they're an accomplished woodworker. Honestly, the flow/rhythm of this video is so professional. The elements of humour are outstanding.
Thank you!
To be honest...I think I'm a better writer and editor than I am a woodworker. So that helps
I’ve been building Homes and things to go in them for 43 years and you do an awesome job my friend keep it up
An average woodworker produces an average design, but a good woodworker produces a good design because the design process is directly related to one's abilities and understanding of the wood and the tools. You are not an average designer so, therefore, you are not an average woodworker. Thank you for a great video, and the candor to admit your mistakes and how to rectify them.
You really FORKed up that piece!
good one :)
...oh and another thing. I concur that your plans are the best out there. As an owner of several plans and builder of the piece for which those plans were developed, I can say that they are the best ones I have ever used. No cap. ;)
Dude I felt that double mistake in my SOUL… taking a measurement and confidently cutting that measurement, only to be an inch short is so relatable. Just did something similar to that the other day with some door stiles (styles?)
Thanks for sharing the mistakes man, I appreciate seeing the imperfections and alterations that go into others’ projects!!!
Beautiful piece of furniture! Simple clean lines with awesome details. Thanks for the video...
ALWAYS Chisel Away from yourself. That’s MY tip to everyone (ask me how I know)
How do you know?
Love how you kept it real and admitted the mistakes made along the way and most importantly how you fixed them. Truly inspirational
To me, if it is wood it can't be boring. I love this 'boring' design. Simplicity brings out your craftmanship. Good luck with your "secret sauce."
Obligatory “Rockler I hardly know her”
Somehow I've never heard that one before :)
I’m gonna give you a list of alternative ways to start a sentence than “ok” one of these days 😢.
I've also got "so" and "alright" in my back pocket.
Love the cometary on the fix and people not noticing. I’m the person that will examine and maybe find it. Assuming that’s whay I watch… anyways. I grew up in a house made with furniture by an amazing woodworker. He was a friend of the family and would give decent prices to my family who were the type to buy fancy things. I even ended up spending time with him in the shop when I was really too young to do anything, but I just absorbed so much, like a sponge. And Let Me Tell You!!! He had mistakes all over the place, but he was amazing at fixing them. They either were magically invisible or would become charming details. When I learned this I would start examining the family pieces from him even more and finding the mistakes that no one in my family saw. It was like a treasure hunt and everyone I found made me love the furniture more. He is long passed now and every one of those little scars makes me remember him as him and not the furniture. If I was to pick one from my parents house, I would probably look for one of the ones with the most fixes, because at the end of the day, the woodworking, design and actual wood in these pieces are all just amazing, but the flawed ones just have a little human element from the hands who made them. RIP Dave.
I've heard it said that one of the reasons in-person woodworking classes are more useful than watching videos is that through the process of the class there will be lots of mistakes made, and then everyone gets to learn from the teacher showing how to fix those mistakes.
I think that means that as a CZcams woodworker, you need to make more than the usual number of mistakes to make up for not having live students,
(Seriously, though, thank you for sharing the mistakes, and the mistakes-upon-mistakes, and the fixes.)
This isn't meant to be a direct accusation, but how many "live edge with epoxy" projects are YT makers going to put out? They're EVERYWHERE and getting rather tired TBH.
There are a lot...but that's like saying there are a lot of builds using just a board.
When I use slabs, I think I do a good job of being creative and original with my designs. It' snot like I'm just dumping epoxy in a slab and slapping on some hairpin legs every month.
Yeah... It's some boring stuff. "We built a form. We got it this time,not gonna be any leaks. Oh no we have leak! Now watch me plane sand and sand and buff the epoxy for ten minutes of the video." Much rather see smaller non epoxy based projects. Four eyes does a better job than most, but after the "we're making epoxy slab videos deal with it" video I definitely started watching the channel significantly less. I watched this whole one though cause it was great!
I don’t really care about the product I like this channel’s video format, and the pieces look cool.
I'm not bored with them. It's subjective but, if you don't like them, then move on somewhere else.
Haha, 20 years from now these will all be in the thrift stores. Not yours, Chris….um everyone else’s. I like the quality of your videos. I’d rather see different furniture made, but I still like the videos.
I almost never post comments. And I've been a big fan of yours for a long time (purchased and made your Little Larry). Your story telling chops on this video was superb, great job! I really enjoy your vulnerability, quirky jokes, and life outlook. Thanks for sharing your passion with the world....I'm right there with you. Happy Father's Day!
Thank you on all fronts...Really appreciate the kind words. Happy fathers day to you as well :)
As someone else who needs super detailed plans for the same reasons it’s encouraging to see someone who produces such high quality pieces have the same “issue”.
I love the understated drawer pulls, this whole piece was great.
That's a beautiful secret finish on a beautiful piece.
i actually really like seeing your mistakes, i honestly think it makes you more than an average woodworker :)
both because of the old "what not to do" but also mistakes and narration like you give are useful to learning how this all works because we get to see your thought process, how the mistakes happen, and either how to correct them, or when, like with the live edge direction screw up, the mistake means just making a new part the right way. i like seeing how people learn from themselves, because i learn from people learning. it's more, visible and tangible if that makes sense, and i always feel like i learn more like that. seeing small fixes in the finished product, only because you know the fix is there, shows how it's done right and you give me a lot of ideas for making the things i want to make, even if i never sell them or want to start a business, because i simply enjoy concepting and saving things to make for myself in the future
I appreciate that. It's funny because 90% of the mistakes seem to be situations where you know what to do, and 99% of the time you do it right...it's just this time you didn't. Like cutting the shelf short. It's actually pretty rare that mistakes like the stained end grain come about...where, I literally didn't know I was making a mistake until the dust settled. I really like including those in the videos as notes to myself for the future. I figure if I edit an entire chunk of video about that...I'm (hopefully) more likely to think about it next time.
Would love to hear more about your design tips. Great content. My mind was BLOWN when you mentioned when to choose shape over grain. I just built a floating bookshelf and I was like oh nice I have this beautiful straight grain walnut. Turns out I just have a ton of boring straight lines. When you said it I immediately smacked my forehead and went"OH THATS WHY" THANKS MAN!
Glad you liked the tip. I think it's a good rule of thumb for sure.
It's probably why I used to always prefer boring wood.
Boring wood is also cheaper lol
@@chrisjaustin88depends. Spanish cedar is boring as hell
It's tremendously reassuring to know that a professional with years of experience still makes the same measuring/cutting mistakes I make as a student. In my woodworking classes and during my internships in woodshops I've been surrounded by people who don't make these specific mistakes, or very rarely, and I've been feeling down as my final year nears its end because I felt like I didn't have "the brain" for the craft. Genuinely thought I was an idiot at times. I'm constantly cutting things too short and if I don't plan out every single step the whole project's a mess, same as you. Watching you f*ck up the exact same way I know I would has comforted me so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video.
Hi Chris, the playfulness between your beautiful wife Delores ( I hope I spelt her name right ) and you with the leaf blower proves that you LOVE your family and your also a great teacher, I personally have learnt quite a lot in doing my woodworking Thank You. Love your channel.
Dolores...and I do love them...and I appreciate the kind words :)
Im sure it's been said ad nauseam, but thanks for continuing the footage through your sponsors' ads. Make tolerating them more palatable
I let out an audible “Ooh!” When you listed the details. Very nice.
That's awesome...even better than a "lough out loud" :)
Secret finish… pumped to hear more about it!
I think I started woodworking at the same age as you, Chris, but I’m a lot older than you, so 30+ years all told. I’m already a subscriber to your channel (and a few other woodworking channels), but this is the single best woodworking video I have ever seen, not because of the featured piece, but because of your awesome walkthrough of your process of design, making, and especially error corrections. Outstanding, couldn’t disagree with a single thing you said.
Wow...thank you. Really appreciate that.
I was 28 or 29 when I first got interested...and I'm 43 now...so that puts you at 58+ years old?
Chris, you're not a fraud, that's your learning and doing process. I asked the question of Charles Neil about types of wood in the build and he told me the value of the piece increases using the same labor by using more interesting wood! I taught anger management and I was my best pupil. Finally realized the accidents in my work are my next steps in design. Like cutting the bottom of a precious wood heritage box I was making for a patron. Turned out better after I calmed myself and engaged brain. "Murphy Design!" The last thing about your "Fix!" Damn you're good!" Other people will see the finished piece through their eyes and I've had this many times. Thanks for discussing your process in creating.
This was wonderful. I’m an artist, I paint with oil. Everything I do is contained within your projects. I concentrate for hours at a time. It takes a lot of effort and plenty of mistakes along the way. The closest I come to woodworking if finishing touches on a wood panel or assembling a new easel. I love your videos because of your depth of attention and devotion to your craft/art.❤
More hours than I know spent viewing your content, but do know this to be the best monolog of all. You connected the internal with the external in exact fashion you've done here integrating the natural with crafted.
I always think it's funny when people say that the "old masters" never used pocket screws - while the Kreg jig is relatively new, the pocket screw has been used for hundreds of years.
interesting
Beautiful piece and i completely agree, the detail really is the design. It brings the whole piece together
That secret finish sounds awesome
It’s VERY BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for sharing!!! One love!
I died of laughter when he mentioned the third group where you voluntarily tell them your mistakes because i do that too and they're like dude you can barely even notice it and then you're left feeling like why did i even mention that. almost spit out my water when you mentioned that part hahaha.
That fix was almost flawless, I'm amazed!
Beautiful piece. Great fixes. Measure twice and cut once.
This, and almost every one of your videos are some of my favorites to watch and learn from. Your meticulously crafted designs are a joy to behold. Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely guilty of pointing out all my mistakes to the people who see them. They shouldn’t, but they do become my focal points. My favorite thing to say is - “that’s a rookie mistake, and I’ll never make that mistake again, ever.” I always try and fix them, but that stain bleed was an incredible solution.
Man, I’m frustrated that we’re live in different countries. I watch your videos and wanna learn from you. Masterpieces one by one. Bravo 👏
You're also the best content creator when it comes to woodworking. That's gotta count. Thanks for your videos and your authenticity.
I appreciate that!
Love your channel - thank you for providing high quality as always! Can't wait to watch this
Hope you enjoy it!
I don't know if anyone has said this, but I kinda wish you had like a big spinning pedestal, or 360 camera track, so we could basically get a full 360 spin of final pieces. I feel like the final finished shots always go by so quickly, and that something like a 360 spin (or a slow spin around + a couple fast spins?) would extend that satisfying reveal, instead of me pausing, and rewinding 10 seconds to check something.
The woods are spectacular
I love the rounded edges, the thought, design of it all and especially the “errors” which in my opinion are gold because we get to see you brainstorm and come up with solutions which in turn at least I look back on in my own builds which pale in comparison but never the less! I look forward to hearing more about your hard wax oil, the bit I enjoyed the most oddly enough was your finger pulls. I’m not completely done with my bath vanity I made out of solid hickory minus the plywood bottom and back but everything else is solid hickory. I took inspiration from a vanity piece Shara did that is mid mod and anyways she incorporated large recessed hand pulls into her drawers in a mid mod way. Now she used a jig saw and then a template to completely cut out a hole which later became a problem because you could see inside to her drawer box. I want to do something similar but without cutting clear through and really your finger pull showed me I can. Mine will be more oblong, my like hers but I want the it to stop before piercing through like you did yours and I saw the bit you used for the finger grip and basically that’s exactly what I want so anyways long story but your work is very helpful, always has been and I appreciate it. I love integrated hand pulls rather than putting hardware on, just looks stunning and simple yet ik is complex to do
I haven't gotten around to watching this video yet but every time it pops up on my feed it has a different title.
I think I like this furniture piece the most.
Beautiful piece!... And, for the record, I love the understated look of this piece!
I so appreciate the willingness to fix the small details that bug you. Nicely done sir. Looking forward to the new finish...though Im still rocking some Simple Finish of yours but will be very curious to see the next generation of what you make. I get the nature of being particular about finishes which is why I tired yours in the first place. Im on the list, thanks for the work you're putting out there. Its encouraging, educational, and very cool work.
Loved the 3 "details". As a previous design technology teacher, one of the most important skills a teacher needed was being able to fix student mistakes! 😃
Agreed. Their plans are really good!
You are absolutely above average at creative design. This is another example. Great idea and execution.
I agree with the analogy of hand stuff under the table... lol love your channel.
It's a ridiculous analogy...but it's also kinda accurate
Thank you, Chris.
Hey Chris. Just like Shawn, i think you should feel comfortable making what you love, not what you think might please the audience. Obviously some will be clicking the video because of the stunning thumbnail of a beautiful piece of furniture, but i believe that at least three quarters of us (the audience), watch the videos because of you, not your project. Left is the last quater, and that will most likely be determined by your thumbnail, which will probably atill look beautiful, no matter the projevt you decide making. Every video you put out is much appreciated, and I love watchkng your contwnt, and has been enjoying for many years now. Thanks for sharing, and stay safe 👌⭐
Hey...appreciate the kind words.
Thank you, it's great to hear your thoughts you during the making.
Thanks. I always enjoy your projects and videos. Both are well done.
This is really simple and beautiful in its simplicity. I love it!
Thanks Chris, for me this is a more accessible project for my skill level, so I feel it's a greater practical service than your other videos, where it's just awe and enjoyment :)
this actually looks so classy! well done!
Wow. That fix is crazy. Really well done.
The best tip I ever learned for woodworking was that you should always add a centimeter/inch (whichever measuring unit you use) to the end of the math for any pieces that go inside other pieces. That way, even if it's the wrong size, you won't have buggered the tongue/dovetail/lap/butt/tenon/etc. It means I do more cutting, but it also means that when I inevitably make a mistake, I can correct.
I think that's what separates the master woodworkers from the rest of us journeymen, they know how to make mistakes that can be easily corrected. Because they make just as many mistakes.
Great piece! I appreciate the delineation between focus and detail, something I’d never really thought about. Keep being amazing out there!!!
I actually think this is my favourite design so far. Nice one!
call me boring…but this is one of my favorite pieces you’ve built/designed. i’ve also been pretty tired of the slab + epoxy processes taking over YT, so it’s really nice to see it done in a nuanced way. great work. these videos have not helped my woodworking, but have helped my creative process and mental state. thank you so much.
I'll take good mental state over good woodworking any day :)
Beautiful piece, I appreciate your honesty when fixing mistakes.
Great build!!!! I have gotten several ideas for my future builds, Thanks!!!
I really liked the edge line on that piece.
Looks great! and well done fixing all those issues. its part of the work.
that fix is amazing! well done!
Add well above average video editor/content creator to that list of strengths. I like that you show mistakes, make it comical for us (despite it probably being infuriating for you), and show how you fix it. That last bit is where I learn the most! Thanks for another good and helpful video!
I love that you are not dramatic in any way - haha. Really, I do love the feel of your videos. You are an excellent craftsman - design and execution. This cabinet is beautiful, warts and all. And nobody would've noticed the fixes had you not told us. The power of video and editing at its best. I will give this project a thumbs up for a job well done. 👍
By far your best design
nothing boring about this piece! seeing the finished product after the stain went on, oh my god. beautiful work as always!!
Thank you so much 😀
Really like this one Chris. I'm gonna need a sample of that new finish :)
"Anachronistic Gatekeeper" is by far my new favourtie word. It perfectly names the problem
Thank you...I did some thinking on that one :)