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The one thing that bugs me about this table, and I think it would've elevated it to the next level, is the kumiko grids don't line up with each other. It'd be harder to get exactly right, but had each grid lined up in a way that it looks like it was originally all one continuous grid, but it's just been separated by the surrounding wood, it would've been very satisfying to the eye.
LMAO! Sorry man, but anyone who thinks you can get “the Vegas Experience” from an app-ANY APP- has NEVER been to Vegas. If the sponsor made you say that, they need to rewrite that copy. 😁 Love your work!!!
I have adhd and have bounced from hobby to hobby all of my life. About 15 years ago I found a great community spot to continue learning pottery. I had already decided I had to stick to something so I could get better at it and this was a lucky find. Over the years I have put in the reps and can crank out a set of dishes fairly easily. It’s a good way to live!
That’s me, 100%! I become fascinated with something, research it to death, buy everything I need, teach myself to do it, succeed in it… then I move onto a new challenge.
Yes!!! ADHD is a nightmare when it comes to creativity as you want to create absolutely every gorgeous thing you see!! I’ll never be a woodworker, potter, knitter, etcetera; but, I will happily watch makers make on YT all day. I have an extraordinarily large collection of art supplies and I am forcing myself to use them instead of just stockpile them (I don’t like them getting messy, but that’s the point of art!!). ADHD is my best friend some days and my worst enemy other days!! 😂
@@IratePuffin Me too! I get to a certain level of proficiency then it is done and on to the next thing. It gets expensive.... I now make knives but then that evolved into antique machinery restoration and metalwork as well....luckily I dont have too much space or it would be out of control.
Indeed! I think there's this perspective that for "real artists" this stuff just happens, but real artists work by putting in the reps just like the rest of us do.
@@BrooksMosesExactly! Many of the old masters' paintings hide several sketches underneath them, or had studies of the idea painted/sketched before them.
Research 24K gold molding clay. It’s gold powder mixed with a clay material and once your design is shaped, burn with a torch, the clay material burns away and the gold powder melds together… you could do sooo much with inlays.
I use that but in silver to make jewellery, as you said it’s like clay 😁 I ‘fire’ it on the gas cooker ring on a mesh made for doing it, it’s great stuff 😁
1. I like the craftsmenship. This is highly creative with an excellent execution. 2. I like the overall positive attitude and the modesty towards your own craft, not considering yourself as an artist. I wouldn’t say you‘re not an artist, but I like the thinking. 3. Incredible script and dubbing job - listening makes at least half of the fun in this video and much more than so many other channels. 4. It may not have come to your mind when you accepted it since it appears to be harmless or for other reasons I cannot know, but I have to support my fellow commenters here in criticizing the choice of your sponsor.
I subscribe to a few woodworking channels and I'm never disappointed with the end product. But this? This is above and beyond. Stop underselling yourself. This piece is absolutely gorgeous, love it.
Same, it was honestly so annoying that he kept dismissing it before doing the work to get it to the actual powerder, despite saying many times that the powder sinks down. Adding more powder isn't going to make it stay in suspension any better
The brass and walnut combination is such a classic. Considering that you can actually cut brass somewhat easily, I am surprised you didn't make actual brass strips in the kumiko style to do a real brass inlay in the legs. OOOhhh, Brass instead of the purple heart for the Koi fish would have been stellar! Over all, this table turned out beautiful and should serve your family well for years to come.
Probably my favourite artists take on a project is "Done, is better than perfect" and its very much as you said as you work you get better at working. You put in the reps and you get better at it regardless of how much of an expert you feel like you are, so the bar for perfect will always keep raising and you will never finish the project to actually appreciate it. Imperfections are what make a piece unique and even leave unseen fingerprints on your work. Its a timeline of the progression you've made and people value the maker, trust the process and sometimes let the process make the decisions its how you evolve at whatever you do. You did an amazing job and not only was it well designed but also put together by a very skilled woodworker, im sure you get lots of comments saying "I wish I had your shop" but the truth is most people would actually get way farther if they took the skills over the shop, greatly done Sir
"so the bar for perfect will always keep raising" Wow, that was very succinct and spot on. That's a very good thing to keep in the back of your head while learning and getting better at anything.
Jonny, your attitude during your failures and triumphs is what I like most about your channel. Your "finish the job regardless" approach really showcases your military background. It's something I respect and admire, and I want to say thanks for your hard work on your content, and thank you for your service, sir. I appreciate you!!!
My dad used to say "You learn something new everyday unless you hang around with dummies" glad I chose to hang out with you today! Cuz I absolutely learned something. So thank you for that kind sir🎉
My dad always told me "Everyone can teach you something, even a dummy" and ive found that to be true too. one of my best friends i tried so SO hard to save him... to help him through his Drug addiction.. but he didn't want to be helped or saved. he even got an inheritance of 90K from his Grandmothers house. he was off Coke for 2 years "or so he said" the MINUTE that 90K hit his bank account, he started running through it like water. i told him "dude, you're literally throwing a chance at a new life away. its all going up your nose!" which wasn't true. he'd also give plenty of it to the Police. every time he went to "his guy" the police would pull him over. take whatever money he had in his wallet, take his drugs. throw him in jail. he'd bond out, which each time the price on that went up. and he ALWAYS had to have "Spending money" so he'd insist on carrying 2 or 3K in his Wallet. so each time he was arrested he lost 2 or 3K. and keep in mind this guy was DIRT POOR and came from nothing. if he had $20 in his pocket before, he was lucky. well, less than 5 months later he was broke and asking to borrow money from me. i told him no, you went through your 90k, not my fault. i tried to help you. he got mad and told me he was going to quote "Car Jack some old man then" and i never spoke to him again. he taught me something for certain. people who don't want to be helped, cannot be helped. and never. EVER Trust a Junkie.
This table is glorious. Your Japanese inspired dining table will be such a focal point in your house when you entertain guests, the saying that everyone always gathers in the kitchen will be disproved in this table. The expression on your wife's face said it all. "Trust the Process"
In my humble opinion you are an artist and a designer. For one, even though you used an ancient Japanese woodworking technique, you made it your own. That resulted in an amazing piece of functional art. That table will become a family heirloom enjoyed by many generations to come.
Absolutely amazing. My take on the kumiko: if you said you were trying to do your very best traditional kumiko, then yeah, doing extra stuff "ruins" it. But if its kumiko-inspired and you want to add your flair to it, the sky is the limit, and you hit a freaking home-run with this.
I completely understand putting in the reps. I am pretty new to woodworking, and 4 years ago, I made boxes that I thought were great. I look at them now, and I know the tips and tricks to "fix" the "mistakes." I can see my evolution of being a woodworker. Keep making amazing furniture and videos!
I’m not a woodworker. I’m an old lady and I kept thinking, “sand the legs!” I was so stressed, but what a beautiful table! You are most certainly a gifted artist. I’mma go back to my crochet now.
Gives an inspirational speech about "trusting the process" and "putting in the reps". 5mins later makes a boo boo and actually demonstrates what he preached. You are awesome man keep "Winging it" making AWESOME vids brother!! Cheers from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
I volunteer teach a robotics program for 5th through 8th graders. "Put in the reps" is so important in learning anything. With programming, trying to make it fun, is very important. Doing the repetition with just enough new and interesting content to keep the innovation, and creativity alive within that repi repetitive learning environment so it does not get tedious week after week.Watching the kids blossom when they get enough confidence to start using their own creativity rather than just copying the lesson plan, makes all the hours worth it.
*put in the reps* Hey Johnny! I’ve spent some time in Japan and have high respect for their culture and love their overall outlook on life. From my observations, I guarantee you they would absolutely love that you are drawing so much inspiration from their woodworking techniques. You are creating original designs while also recognizing and respecting their culture and methods. They would adore you!
From someone who has been at woodwork professionally since I was 16 and am now 70 I'm totally blown away by your work! Your designs are superb sir. You have an enormous amount of design talent, and your woodworking skills are pretty good using modern machinery. Myself, I'm a traditionalist hand tool and electric router man. For me it's the process, as long as the finished product looks good, but your modern outlook still works well and your finished product is just superb, so keep on trucking!!
I've seen some really cool things over the years and this table definitely tops it. I do like the fact that you took all that time to make all those tiny little pieces and put them together. And as the others have commented, you are an artist. You have a talent and quit under selling yourself. I look forward to seeing your next beautiful piece of art
Putting in the reps is perfect advice. In mortal kombat matches, one great line was sub-zero when he responded to frost. She said your lessons were always difficult, and he said all lessons are hard before they're easy.
Put in the reps. The non spoken motto of my life as a father of a multi disabled daughter (both mentally and physically handicapped/disabled). Fight, work, cry, succeed, smile, repeat...... Repeat, repeat, repeat. A dangerous motto, if you do not know how (or have the opportunity) to put in some rest every now and then. I did not put in enough rest, did not have enough success and smile along the years, so after 17 years I fell severely ill with stress. Now, another 3,5 years in, with my daughter living in very nice facility for disabled youth instead of at home, I am better, but still not capable of having a job. I enjoy watching your creative process, and I get inspired to do a little woodworking myself. I like working with wood, but I tend to forget its healing power and thus only do it infrequently. Nice table. I think, your take on kamiko is just as nice as any other. I personally think, the koy inlays are a bit too much/too big on this one, taking away too much attention from the kamiko... . but who cares, what I think? Your wife loves it, at she is your most important spectator 👍👍👍. The only other important part in this project than yourself. You need to like it, not me. So congratulations on your new dining table. Stay safe!
Blessings on your life… taking full time care of anyone, especially for many many years, is one of the biggest challenges one can have in life. Resting and taking breaks is key to one’s survival in these situations!
Really wonderful. And yes its so important to recognize design as a process and put in the reps and appreciate the iterations.The flowers were great so evocative of chrysathamums, veryJapanese in spirit, i loved the segment when the full design was revealed, like opening a present on Christmas morning. And embracing the brass reveal was such a good call. Its great how the table references the buffet but doesn't attempt to copy it. Good job all around! You have every right to be proud, clearly a labor of love in every sense.
Awesome ! Build. I use brass & copper infused PLA filament for inlay. After sanding I can polish the brass or copper to a nice shine. Then coat with clear resin. Have you tried to polish the brass filled resin? Another option is to paint on diluted acid to get a green tarnished look to the metal inlay. Proberly not for the table but may suit a future build. I love "Trust The Process". A good philosophical analogy "Process Is The Journey" "To The Destination"
I love how this turned out! And i love how you combine traditional with modern techniques and also give it your own touch. My loves goes out to todays Glove that did not survive that long xD The "trust in the process" moment was -golden ;) And thanks for the kindly reminder to always "put in the reps" :) It's actually so nice that you call yourself a maker, because in my opinion it suits your art and your handwriting. You combine woodworking with so many other possibilities to create and make, that's just so you. I wish you all the best, love from Germany ❤
"Put in the reps" is so true - you will never get better without trying (and failing) at pretty much anything. A very useful tip (possibly already in the comments) I picked up for the brass powder is to turn it upside down - Fill in the area that you want to, then tape over it and turn it upside down. This will mean that all the heavy brass powder will now be at the top when you flip it back over. The table looks great - I think you have taken a nice technique and added something very positive to it.
As I was thinking about what to comment, you were explaining how the brass failed again, and I was over here saying, "but you can't know what it really looks like until you mill the service off! Trust the process! And then you inadvertently did just that. Perfect.
I do a lot of bronze brazing with welding and Blacksmithing projects and I have never seen that done in wood! Amazing work and so many great techniques used here.
No, the old Kamiko masters didn't use powe tools...they used bunches of unpaid apprentices and other shop workers to make and prepare all the little "bits". 😊
1st time viewer. Been a woodworker all my life.Its always good to stretch yourself. A “failure” is never a failure if you’re learning. I relate to the evolutionary process even during the build.
Beautiful table, one of your best so far I think. Love the koi carp, especially love the way the wood and black epoxy transition on the edges, and the pattern in the in fill looks sublime. Keep up the excellent work, i love watching you make things like this.
1st off, I don’t care what you say about not being an artist or designer (or feeling like you’re one)…. you make incredible pieces of art imho, bravo! I love watching your content and going on the journey with you as you become the artist and designer that you never knew you were. The secret phrase for this “episode” struck a chord with me though… “Put in the reps”… it really hit home because I’ve recently restarted my journey towards living a healthier life and lately, watching your videos has really helped me to stick with my 30 minute walks every morning, so thank you!
This table is absolutely spectacular! I love everything about it. I think I love the legs the best, especially the detail of the wide feet. The fact that you took the time to do that on top of everything else that you did just gives it such an extra punch. And those koi, to match the buffet? Amazing! Really love this!
Amazing! You are a truly inspiring master. Taking an older process and adding a personal touch makes this project pop. Your idea of mixing metal with woodworking has inspired me to design a gate that will have curved metal parts with wooden slats that can be replaced ten years from now when they become weathered. Thanks for sharing your artistry.
'New to the channel. N gotta say, I'm not a huge fan of using resins in furniture. But I really like how you balance the use of resin with natural wood, classic patterns and woodworking techniques.
Wow, I am just setting up a woodworking workshop now, and I literally stumbled across this video of yours. Yes, I subscribed, hit the bell and liked. Your skills are mind boggling. Can’t wait to watch more of your work. Thanks for sharing!!! ❤
I love that story about how you fixed the brass filling problem. I have thanks to you. Been using the phrase TRUST THE PROCESS. I do not do any work like yours. But anything I am involved with, has many moving parts including other parties. I. When there are troubled waters in view use in my own mind your catch phrase. TY and have a nice Week.
Put in the reps! You’re encouraging an actor here who is going back to brass tacks since starting out 23 years ago. The repetition is everything, man. Thank you so much! 🌸 PS I love the seigaiha pattern 🌊 myself, and I can’t wait to watch all your vids-especially the ones with influences from traditional Japanese woodworking. 🙇♀️ Oseiwai ni narimasu. Dōzō yoroshiku onegaishimasu. 🙇♀️
Wow. I had no patience for the whole thing but I skipped to the end and was awed. That's a painting in itself. a work of art and a stunning craft. You're the top.
As a quilter I have a real affinity for kumiko designs. The bulk of traditional blocks are based on squares subdivided into squares, rectangles and half and quarter square triangles. Many quilting patterns are highlighted by radiating lines. The curved pieces remind me of the arcs in Dresden plate designs. I watched your video of the donation table and was impressed by your various strategies for cutting the inlay pieces and now by your approach this time. When you were talking about your knuckles vs the sander I had this wild idea: maybe you could invent brass knuckles for sanders! We can discuss royalty payments privately. 😂
"Put in the reps" goes hand in hand with "Trust the process"! The koi fish you made for your wife's table are gorgeous! The whole design and amount of work you put into this all paid off... it's amazing work!💖
I am a quilter. I admire your geometric designs. Even more so, I am in total agreement with doing the reps. Practicing a craft ends up with failure, but failure makes you better at your craft. Loved this video! The more pushups you do, the stronger you get. Hobby design skills, hobby build skills only get growth with strength from the reps.
First off, VERY GOOD WORK! Now there are a couple of things I think would have made it even better. If your "Kumiko" grid would have been inset at a 45-degree angle into the table, I think that would look really KOOL. And then, and I know this would not be easy, but if your "Kumiko" lines would go all the way to the wood instead of having a gap it would look even nicer than it already does. I am NOT a woodworker or a builder like you, but I just want to give you my honest opinion. Thank you for sharing your work with us. It is very entertaining.
Your description of buying/hoarding materials and consistently pulling them out on the ground to look at and deciding they aren't right for your project for years until you might decide to finally make your wife this table is incredibly familiar. I feel like most of ARTISTS (you as well) absolutely have this exact process, including the hoarding, which is very important. Very nice work 👌, and also I quite enjoyed the voice-over as it lends to the same appeal as a talk with a friend (the listening part). Thanks.
Putting in the reps is definitely something I can identify with as a resin artist! It takes SO much repetition to just get the techniques down before you can feel free with the creativity. SO worth it though. Thanks for your content - really enjoying it.
Saw the marine flag. THank you for your service. Im an Air Force brat. Concieved born and raised. Dad did 2 tours of Vietnam then gave 35 more yrs . He gave us the best life. .....and i love alot of your projects
Put in the reps! As an artist, this is very true. My first several times working with acrylic paints and my spin art machine did not go well to say the least. But I stuck with it. I kept trying and repeating the process and figuring it out and getting better and better and better at it. That's what it takes.
“put in the raps” And “trust the process” is sometimes difficult but the results do t lie! 😊 You uploaded this video about 2 month ago BUT I love and how you inspire through your creativity!!! thank you 👍🏻, got go and build a raised Garden bed from reclaimed wood now 🙃
Hey, I'm still an amateur hobby woodworker, but I also really enjoy exploring the process of inlay designs. I currently use a different method you might want to try if you'll indulge me: I carve out a design and then I mix wood glue, wood filler and acrylic paint together and use that to fill it up, and then I sand it down flush. It's an alternative to expensive epoxy that I found kinda worked. Of course, this is for smaller stuff like inlays, only. I then oil the piece, wipe off the excess and seal with laquer. Keeps the shine. I've never used epoxy before, but I simply wouldn't have the space or the means, given my current situation. What a beautiful table, though! Absolutely in love with it.
Love the words of wisdom, "Put in the reps" simple but sage words. & no not just saying as in uk & this was posted 2 months ago, Love the use of modern technology to show you can get intricate designs, not just basic &. formal. Will be looking at more of your past creations. Thank you.
28:08 I love when life works like that. I watercolor chanting Bob Ross, ‘There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.’ I’m new here and I love your builds! I used to do this sort of work when I had a home. I have had to shift to smaller art in my apartment life, even though I have a giant house tenants during Covid ruined it. I am not wealthy enough to fix 5eir bs, so I am slowly doing it. It’s hard because I prefer to attack everything and get it done. It is teaching me how to slow down and do things I can and not be mad I can’t do it all.
26:55 Mastering any craft requires several things: desire to learn, making and learning from mistakes, being open minded, plenty of repetitions, and also being able to laugh at oneself as one learns and grows. So yes, put in the reps… the repetitions! I love the table! And I was thinking you aught to take down the brass to get just the grooves so there is just the brass in the wood. I’m glad you did it by mistake. It looks awesome.
Those matching pieces would look amazing as end tables. Cut down the middle between, finish and boom, a sick beautiful set of "coimiko" end tables. BTW, beautiful bro! Absolutely gorgeous work.
I love the brass inlays! I was trying to do a similar thing with gold powder epoxy and I was unsurprisingly having a similar issue with getting the mixture ratio right. My idea was to fill bug holes in a white oak table top with gold powder epoxy to mimic the Kintsugi style of Japanese pottery repair, but my issue was getting the mixture right. I made a blanket ladder for my brother as my first attempt to fill knot holes in cedar with gold and I ended up not using enough gold powder, leaving a faded look that appeared more like clear plastic with gold in it than actual gold. So then when I went to fill the bug holes (using insulin needles is the best method for anyone wanting to try it themselves) I used more gold powder. The problem is I used too much and this time instead of a faded plastic look I ended up with something that was way too orange. I would LOVE for you to experiment with gold powder epoxy and figure out the proper mixture for different applications to find out how to make it really POP with the gold color and not orange or faded plastic. Do you think it's a similar issue with the powder settling in the bottom??
I like the "trust the process" saying. I also really like the look of the brass epoxy inlay on the brown wood. It's beautiful but a lot more subtle than the black, and I would love to see that look on a tabletop.
That design was stunning! A mix or organic and graphic - love the saying 'put in the reps', if something comes easy then you wont appreciate when you succeed.
I make wooden boxes and there isn’t a better way to mill the interior skirt to the lid then sanding the 45 degree bevel as you’re test fitting. A little more time consuming, but I think what it adds to the quality of the box is well worth it. I actually use a small hand spun picture frame disc sander to make the bevels though, so you really have to go out of your way to sand off your knuckles. Love your work. Wasn’t always a fan of the mixed media wood/resin projects, but watching channels like yours where they turn out so well has make me appreciate them better,
"This" video was very informative! I love the intrinsic complexities of the Kumiko technique and you made it yours so to speak with the koi fish... I am a cash poor woodworker who upcycles items to use in my garden! I can only dream of the day of having/using a CNC machine! I am a African-American female and I have been really surprised not to find many of my ethnicity doing wood working videos! That being said, your projects inspire my creativity that I hope one day will come into fruition!
I did something similar with the hearth for my wood stove. I took a picture from above of all the tiles and random stones. then I waterjet cut the marble tiles to match the random stones. It was a lot of work but came out just stunning.
I came on here to watch a bit of makering. Now that I know you drive a honda ridgeline, I'm subscribing. Everyone hates it, but I love it. It will definitely be a rare classic find one day.
I love the project! Great results, fun to see how it was created. Keep working on the brass-look inlay. That's a very nice look and may have lots of applications so getting that down to a consistent process could pay off.
Just found this video and I am amazed at the time and effort you put into this project. I am just starting out with several projects and aspire to do some cool projects like you do. I really enjoyed this video and will be watching more of your presentations. Thanks for the content.
Putting in the Reps of beautiful work. Well done, and keep it up. You are an amazing wood worker. Don't doubt yourself. This is a piece of art. I know I am 4 month behind the times on your video. But well done and keep doing what you are doing.
I just stumbled upon your craftmanship and I love it! I only got an idea around 17:30 - When you pour in the epoxy into the pattern: Would it be doable to pour in opaque epoxy around halft the height, let it firm up and then pour transparent epoxy up the other half, so in the end you have a bit of a 3D effect in the finished table surface?
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The one thing that bugs me about this table, and I think it would've elevated it to the next level, is the kumiko grids don't line up with each other. It'd be harder to get exactly right, but had each grid lined up in a way that it looks like it was originally all one continuous grid, but it's just been separated by the surrounding wood, it would've been very satisfying to the eye.
@JonnyBuilds a lot of the tools you used were NOT included in the description, especially your "Darth Vader dust mask." Trust the process
LMAO! Sorry man, but anyone who thinks you can get “the Vegas Experience” from an app-ANY APP- has NEVER been to Vegas. If the sponsor made you say that, they need to rewrite that copy. 😁
Love your work!!!
No other words to describe this work ur done❤😮
“Put in the reps” . I love that saying !
I have adhd and have bounced from hobby to hobby all of my life. About 15 years ago I found a great community spot to continue learning pottery. I had already decided I had to stick to something so I could get better at it and this was a lucky find. Over the years I have put in the reps and can crank out a set of dishes fairly easily. It’s a good way to live!
I'm the same and settled on Music. I will say it was the best and worst decision in my life and I love it.
That’s me, 100%! I become fascinated with something, research it to death, buy everything I need, teach myself to do it, succeed in it… then I move onto a new challenge.
Yes!!! ADHD is a nightmare when it comes to creativity as you want to create absolutely every gorgeous thing you see!! I’ll never be a woodworker, potter, knitter, etcetera; but, I will happily watch makers make on YT all day. I have an extraordinarily large collection of art supplies and I am forcing myself to use them instead of just stockpile them (I don’t like them getting messy, but that’s the point of art!!). ADHD is my best friend some days and my worst enemy other days!! 😂
@@IratePuffin Me too! I get to a certain level of proficiency then it is done and on to the next thing. It gets expensive.... I now make knives but then that evolved into antique machinery restoration and metalwork as well....luckily I dont have too much space or it would be out of control.
I am the same. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it.
I love how subtle the brass inlay in the legs is. It adds detail without drawing attention away from the amazing tabletop!
@SLoraine.... you stated it perfectly ... I love the legs too.
And he got there by accident. Beautiful work.
For you to say you’re not an artist, is like a diver saying he can’t swim. Your work is astounding!
This is the first video I've seen from this channel.
I am totally amazed how excellent that table top came out. 😮
Indeed! I think there's this perspective that for "real artists" this stuff just happens, but real artists work by putting in the reps just like the rest of us do.
I occasionally dive and can’t swim for shit 😂
@@BrooksMosesExactly! Many of the old masters' paintings hide several sketches underneath them, or had studies of the idea painted/sketched before them.
Research 24K gold molding clay. It’s gold powder mixed with a clay material and once your design is shaped, burn with a torch, the clay material burns away and the gold powder melds together… you could do sooo much with inlays.
I use that but in silver to make jewellery, as you said it’s like clay 😁 I ‘fire’ it on the gas cooker ring on a mesh made for doing it, it’s great stuff 😁
That is fascinating, will be looking into this!
I was thinking of that, but wonder if that would leave darker burn/heat marks around the inlay even after sanding (?)
Oh my God, it’s breathtaking!
That sounds............ unfathomably expensive.
1. I like the craftsmenship. This is highly creative with an excellent execution.
2. I like the overall positive attitude and the modesty towards your own craft, not considering yourself as an artist. I wouldn’t say you‘re not an artist, but I like the thinking.
3. Incredible script and dubbing job - listening makes at least half of the fun in this video and much more than so many other channels.
4. It may not have come to your mind when you accepted it since it appears to be harmless or for other reasons I cannot know, but I have to support my fellow commenters here in criticizing the choice of your sponsor.
Agreed
I subscribe to a few woodworking channels and I'm never disappointed with the end product. But this? This is above and beyond. Stop underselling yourself. This piece is absolutely gorgeous, love it.
10K is underselling?
The whole time you were saying you messed up the table legs, I was screaming internally, "WHY DOESN'T HE JUST PLANE IT DOWN!?"
I AGREE!!!!!!!
I was assuming that is what he had to do for the brass to come through as well. I assumed that was part of the process like you did.
Yes, that stuff needs to be sanded and polished to look right. Cold cast looks like sh!t until it's finished.
Same, it was honestly so annoying that he kept dismissing it before doing the work to get it to the actual powerder, despite saying many times that the powder sinks down. Adding more powder isn't going to make it stay in suspension any better
Same lol
Honestly "put in the reps" is the best advice in all walks of life, self improvement, art, DIY, hell even just cooking dinner.
"even just cooking dinner" got me. I feel seen! XD 'preciate ya~
The brass and walnut combination is such a classic. Considering that you can actually cut brass somewhat easily, I am surprised you didn't make actual brass strips in the kumiko style to do a real brass inlay in the legs. OOOhhh, Brass instead of the purple heart for the Koi fish would have been stellar!
Over all, this table turned out beautiful and should serve your family well for years to come.
Probably my favourite artists take on a project is "Done, is better than perfect" and its very much as you said as you work you get better at working. You put in the reps and you get better at it regardless of how much of an expert you feel like you are, so the bar for perfect will always keep raising and you will never finish the project to actually appreciate it. Imperfections are what make a piece unique and even leave unseen fingerprints on your work. Its a timeline of the progression you've made and people value the maker, trust the process and sometimes let the process make the decisions its how you evolve at whatever you do.
You did an amazing job and not only was it well designed but also put together by a very skilled woodworker, im sure you get lots of comments saying "I wish I had your shop" but the truth is most people would actually get way farther if they took the skills over the shop, greatly done Sir
"so the bar for perfect will always keep raising"
Wow, that was very succinct and spot on. That's a very good thing to keep in the back of your head while learning and getting better at anything.
Jonny, your attitude during your failures and triumphs is what I like most about your channel. Your "finish the job regardless" approach really showcases your military background. It's something I respect and admire, and I want to say thanks for your hard work on your content, and thank you for your service, sir. I appreciate you!!!
Thank you 🙏
My dad used to say "You learn something new everyday unless you hang around with dummies" glad I chose to hang out with you today! Cuz I absolutely learned something. So thank you for that kind sir🎉
Great advice, I like your dad
Much better said than what I planned on commenting. Top tier entertainment and learning for free
My dad always told me "Everyone can teach you something, even a dummy" and ive found that to be true too. one of my best friends i tried so SO hard to save him... to help him through his Drug addiction.. but he didn't want to be helped or saved. he even got an inheritance of 90K from his Grandmothers house. he was off Coke for 2 years "or so he said" the MINUTE that 90K hit his bank account, he started running through it like water. i told him "dude, you're literally throwing a chance at a new life away. its all going up your nose!" which wasn't true. he'd also give plenty of it to the Police. every time he went to "his guy" the police would pull him over. take whatever money he had in his wallet, take his drugs. throw him in jail. he'd bond out, which each time the price on that went up. and he ALWAYS had to have "Spending money" so he'd insist on carrying 2 or 3K in his Wallet. so each time he was arrested he lost 2 or 3K. and keep in mind this guy was DIRT POOR and came from nothing. if he had $20 in his pocket before, he was lucky. well, less than 5 months later he was broke and asking to borrow money from me. i told him no, you went through your 90k, not my fault. i tried to help you. he got mad and told me he was going to quote "Car Jack some old man then" and i never spoke to him again. he taught me something for certain. people who don't want to be helped, cannot be helped. and never. EVER Trust a Junkie.
This table is glorious. Your Japanese inspired dining table will be such a focal point in your house when you entertain guests, the saying that everyone always gathers in the kitchen will be disproved in this table. The expression on your wife's face said it all. "Trust the Process"
In my humble opinion you are an artist and a designer. For one, even though you used an ancient Japanese woodworking technique, you made it your own. That resulted in an amazing piece of functional art. That table will become a family heirloom enjoyed by many generations to come.
Absolutely amazing. My take on the kumiko: if you said you were trying to do your very best traditional kumiko, then yeah, doing extra stuff "ruins" it. But if its kumiko-inspired and you want to add your flair to it, the sky is the limit, and you hit a freaking home-run with this.
You crushed it on this build!! The additional "flowers" you added are a nice touch
Your turn!
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“Put in the reps!”
Dude, the table is GORGEOUS!!! I love the kamiko and the koi fish and the brass inlay too. Well done!!!
My thoughts exactly! Gorgeous table, all the parts.
I like how that cookie slab things look like old timey Asian clouds in ink paintings
I completely understand putting in the reps. I am pretty new to woodworking, and 4 years ago, I made boxes that I thought were great. I look at them now, and I know the tips and tricks to "fix" the "mistakes." I can see my evolution of being a woodworker. Keep making amazing furniture and videos!
I’m not a woodworker. I’m an old lady and I kept thinking, “sand the legs!” I was so stressed, but what a beautiful table! You are most certainly a gifted artist. I’mma go back to my crochet now.
Gives an inspirational speech about "trusting the process" and "putting in the reps". 5mins later makes a boo boo and actually demonstrates what he preached.
You are awesome man keep "Winging it" making AWESOME vids brother!! Cheers from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
I volunteer teach a robotics program for 5th through 8th graders. "Put in the reps" is so important in learning anything. With programming, trying to make it fun, is very important. Doing the repetition with just enough new and interesting content to keep the innovation, and creativity alive within that repi
repetitive learning environment so it does not get tedious week after week.Watching the kids blossom when they get enough confidence to start using their own creativity rather than just copying the lesson plan, makes all the hours worth it.
*put in the reps* Hey Johnny! I’ve spent some time in Japan and have high respect for their culture and love their overall outlook on life. From my observations, I guarantee you they would absolutely love that you are drawing so much inspiration from their woodworking techniques. You are creating original designs while also recognizing and respecting their culture and methods. They would adore you!
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From someone who has been at woodwork professionally since I was 16 and am now 70 I'm totally blown away by your work! Your designs are superb sir. You have an enormous amount of design talent, and your woodworking skills are pretty good using modern machinery. Myself, I'm a traditionalist hand tool and electric router man. For me it's the process, as long as the finished product looks good, but your modern outlook still works well and your finished product is just superb, so keep on trucking!!
One will never understand the depth of " Trust The Process " unless you put in the reps. Absolutely amazing table. 👏
I've seen some really cool things over the years and this table definitely tops it. I do like the fact that you took all that time to make all those tiny little pieces and put them together. And as the others have commented, you are an artist. You have a talent and quit under selling yourself. I look forward to seeing your next beautiful piece of art
Putting in the reps is perfect advice. In mortal kombat matches, one great line was sub-zero when he responded to frost. She said your lessons were always difficult, and he said all lessons are hard before they're easy.
Put in the reps. The non spoken motto of my life as a father of a multi disabled daughter (both mentally and physically handicapped/disabled). Fight, work, cry, succeed, smile, repeat...... Repeat, repeat, repeat.
A dangerous motto, if you do not know how (or have the opportunity) to put in some rest every now and then. I did not put in enough rest, did not have enough success and smile along the years, so after 17 years I fell severely ill with stress.
Now, another 3,5 years in, with my daughter living in very nice facility for disabled youth instead of at home, I am better, but still not capable of having a job.
I enjoy watching your creative process, and I get inspired to do a little woodworking myself. I like working with wood, but I tend to forget its healing power and thus only do it infrequently.
Nice table. I think, your take on kamiko is just as nice as any other. I personally think, the koy inlays are a bit too much/too big on this one, taking away too much attention from the kamiko... . but who cares, what I think?
Your wife loves it, at she is your most important spectator 👍👍👍. The only other important part in this project than yourself. You need to like it, not me. So congratulations on your new dining table.
Stay safe!
Blessings on your life… taking full time care of anyone, especially for many many years, is one of the biggest challenges one can have in life. Resting and taking breaks is key to one’s survival in these situations!
Put in the reps.
Beautiful companion to the buffet. Mrs. Builds is one lucky lady.
Really wonderful. And yes its so important to recognize design as a process and put in the reps and appreciate the iterations.The flowers were great so evocative of chrysathamums, veryJapanese in spirit, i loved the segment when the full design was revealed, like opening a present on Christmas morning. And embracing the brass reveal was such a good call. Its great how the table references the buffet but doesn't attempt to copy it. Good job all around! You have every right to be proud, clearly a labor of love in every sense.
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Awesome ! Build.
I use brass & copper infused PLA filament for inlay. After sanding I can polish the brass or copper to a nice shine. Then coat with clear resin. Have you tried to polish the brass filled resin? Another option is to paint on diluted acid to get a green tarnished look to the metal inlay. Proberly not for the table but may suit a future build.
I love "Trust The Process".
A good philosophical analogy
"Process Is The Journey"
"To The Destination"
"Put in the reps" is actually really good advice.
Also, that table looks gorgeous. Great job (as usual).
I love how this turned out! And i love how you combine traditional with modern techniques and also give it your own touch. My loves goes out to todays Glove that did not survive that long xD
The "trust in the process" moment was -golden ;)
And thanks for the kindly reminder to always "put in the reps" :)
It's actually so nice that you call yourself a maker, because in my opinion it suits your art and your handwriting. You combine woodworking with so many other possibilities to create and make, that's just so you.
I wish you all the best, love from Germany ❤
"Put in the reps" is so true - you will never get better without trying (and failing) at pretty much anything.
A very useful tip (possibly already in the comments) I picked up for the brass powder is to turn it upside down - Fill in the area that you want to, then tape over it and turn it upside down. This will mean that all the heavy brass powder will now be at the top when you flip it back over.
The table looks great - I think you have taken a nice technique and added something very positive to it.
As I was thinking about what to comment, you were explaining how the brass failed again, and I was over here saying, "but you can't know what it really looks like until you mill the service off! Trust the process! And then you inadvertently did just that. Perfect.
I do a lot of bronze brazing with welding and Blacksmithing projects and I have never seen that done in wood! Amazing work and so many great techniques used here.
Put in the reps with those 12oz curls and trust the process!
I adore this table and love watching you wing it in air quotes.
No, the old Kamiko masters didn't use powe tools...they used bunches of unpaid apprentices and other shop workers to make and prepare all the little "bits". 😊
Came to watch a DIY Project, I now have a gambling addiction......
1st time viewer. Been a woodworker all my life.Its always good to stretch yourself. A “failure” is never a failure if you’re learning. I relate to the evolutionary process even during the build.
Beautiful table, one of your best so far I think. Love the koi carp, especially love the way the wood and black epoxy transition on the edges, and the pattern in the in fill looks sublime. Keep up the excellent work, i love watching you make things like this.
1st off, I don’t care what you say about not being an artist or designer (or feeling like you’re one)…. you make incredible pieces of art imho, bravo! I love watching your content and going on the journey with you as you become the artist and designer that you never knew you were. The secret phrase for this “episode” struck a chord with me though… “Put in the reps”… it really hit home because I’ve recently restarted my journey towards living a healthier life and lately, watching your videos has really helped me to stick with my 30 minute walks every morning, so thank you!
This table is absolutely spectacular! I love everything about it. I think I love the legs the best, especially the detail of the wide feet. The fact that you took the time to do that on top of everything else that you did just gives it such an extra punch. And those koi, to match the buffet? Amazing! Really love this!
Amazing! You are a truly inspiring master. Taking an older process and adding a personal touch makes this project pop. Your idea of mixing metal with woodworking has inspired me to design a gate that will have curved metal parts with wooden slats that can be replaced ten years from now when they become weathered. Thanks for sharing your artistry.
PUT IN THE REPS!!!! This was the first video I watched from you and now I’m hooked, I will be going back and watching all of them! Great video
'New to the channel. N gotta say, I'm not a huge fan of using resins in furniture. But I really like how you balance the use of resin with natural wood, classic patterns and woodworking techniques.
Nice work! Having pride in what we do is that special ingredient that turns a "dining table" into an experience where we eat our dinners.
Wow, I am just setting up a woodworking workshop now, and I literally stumbled across this video of yours. Yes, I subscribed, hit the bell and liked. Your skills are mind boggling. Can’t wait to watch more of your work. Thanks for sharing!!! ❤
I love that story about how you fixed the brass filling problem. I have thanks to you. Been using the phrase TRUST THE PROCESS. I do not do any work like yours. But anything I am involved with, has many moving parts including other parties. I. When there are troubled waters in view use in my own mind your catch phrase. TY and have a nice Week.
bro, i'm sooo glad you kept the brass. nice.
i'm learning that when the customer says it's "gorgeous", it is. very excellent work with a timely pace.
I’m speechless at the detail and soul of many of your projects, this table is over the top and gorgeous!
This is gorgeous!!! You are a master. What an exquisite intrigue table. Takes my breath away😮
Put in the reps! You’re encouraging an actor here who is going back to brass tacks since starting out 23 years ago. The repetition is everything, man. Thank you so much! 🌸
PS I love the seigaiha pattern 🌊 myself, and I can’t wait to watch all your vids-especially the ones with influences from traditional Japanese woodworking. 🙇♀️ Oseiwai ni narimasu. Dōzō yoroshiku onegaishimasu. 🙇♀️
Wow. I had no patience for the whole thing but I skipped to the end and was awed. That's a painting in itself. a work of art and a stunning craft. You're the top.
As a quilter I have a real affinity for kumiko designs. The bulk of traditional blocks are based on squares subdivided into squares, rectangles and half and quarter square triangles. Many quilting patterns are highlighted by radiating lines. The curved pieces remind me of the arcs in Dresden plate designs.
I watched your video of the donation table and was impressed by your various strategies for cutting the inlay pieces and now by your approach this time. When you were talking about your knuckles vs the sander I had this wild idea: maybe you could invent brass knuckles for sanders! We can discuss royalty payments privately. 😂
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"Put in the reps" goes hand in hand with "Trust the process"! The koi fish you made for your wife's table are gorgeous! The whole design and amount of work you put into this all paid off... it's amazing work!💖
I always liked an old English saying: "Good, better, best, never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best."
My good man, you are a friggin artist. Don't ever sell yourself short. I love your work and this is the first video of yours I've seen.
I am a quilter. I admire your geometric designs. Even more so, I am in total agreement with doing the reps. Practicing a craft ends up with failure, but failure makes you better at your craft. Loved this video! The more pushups you do, the stronger you get. Hobby design skills, hobby build skills only get growth with strength from the reps.
First off, VERY GOOD WORK! Now there are a couple of things I think would have made it even better. If your "Kumiko" grid would have been inset at a 45-degree angle into the table, I think that would look really KOOL. And then, and I know this would not be easy, but if your "Kumiko" lines would go all the way to the wood instead of having a gap it would look even nicer than it already does. I am NOT a woodworker or a builder like you, but I just want to give you my honest opinion. Thank you for sharing your work with us. It is very entertaining.
Your description of buying/hoarding materials and consistently pulling them out on the ground to look at and deciding they aren't right for your project for years until you might decide to finally make your wife this table is incredibly familiar. I feel like most of ARTISTS (you as well) absolutely have this exact process, including the hoarding, which is very important. Very nice work 👌, and also I quite enjoyed the voice-over as it lends to the same appeal as a talk with a friend (the listening part). Thanks.
Putting in the reps is definitely something I can identify with as a resin artist! It takes SO much repetition to just get the techniques down before you can feel free with the creativity. SO worth it though. Thanks for your content - really enjoying it.
Saw the marine flag. THank you for your service. Im an Air Force brat. Concieved born and raised. Dad did 2 tours of Vietnam then gave 35 more yrs . He gave us the best life. .....and i love alot of your projects
Put in the reps! As an artist, this is very true. My first several times working with acrylic paints and my spin art machine did not go well to say the least. But I stuck with it. I kept trying and repeating the process and figuring it out and getting better and better and better at it. That's what it takes.
“put in the raps”
And “trust the process” is sometimes difficult but the results do t lie! 😊
You uploaded this video about 2 month ago BUT I love and how you inspire through your creativity!!! thank you 👍🏻, got go and build a raised Garden bed from reclaimed wood now 🙃
Put in the reps, beautiful and meticulous work, it's clear the pride that you take in the work that you do! 🌟
Hey, I'm still an amateur hobby woodworker, but I also really enjoy exploring the process of inlay designs. I currently use a different method you might want to try if you'll indulge me: I carve out a design and then I mix wood glue, wood filler and acrylic paint together and use that to fill it up, and then I sand it down flush. It's an alternative to expensive epoxy that I found kinda worked. Of course, this is for smaller stuff like inlays, only. I then oil the piece, wipe off the excess and seal with laquer. Keeps the shine. I've never used epoxy before, but I simply wouldn't have the space or the means, given my current situation. What a beautiful table, though! Absolutely in love with it.
Love the words of wisdom, "Put in the reps" simple but sage words. & no not just saying as in uk & this was posted 2 months ago, Love the use of modern technology to show you can get intricate designs, not just basic &. formal. Will be looking at more of your past creations. Thank you.
Putting in the reps and posting them on UA-cam has been an inspiration to me! I think I can learn to work with wood.
28:08 I love when life works like that. I watercolor chanting Bob Ross, ‘There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.’ I’m new here and I love your builds! I used to do this sort of work when I had a home. I have had to shift to smaller art in my apartment life, even though I have a giant house tenants during Covid ruined it. I am not wealthy enough to fix 5eir bs, so I am slowly doing it. It’s hard because I prefer to attack everything and get it done. It is teaching me how to slow down and do things I can and not be mad I can’t do it all.
Just gorgeous!!!! You sir, most definitely ARE an artist. the addition of the koi is stunning.
26:55 Mastering any craft requires several things: desire to learn, making and learning from mistakes, being open minded, plenty of repetitions, and also being able to laugh at oneself as one learns and grows.
So yes, put in the reps… the repetitions!
I love the table!
And I was thinking you aught to take down the brass to get just the grooves so there is just the brass in the wood. I’m glad you did it by mistake. It looks awesome.
'Rules are for the guidance of wise men. And the obeyance of fools.' This is just stunning. More power to you sir.
Those matching pieces would look amazing as end tables. Cut down the middle between, finish and boom, a sick beautiful set of "coimiko" end tables. BTW, beautiful bro! Absolutely gorgeous work.
You are an amazing artist… love how this table turned out !!! Love watching your channel
I’m new to your channel and I’m blown away by your skills, you’re so modest but rest assured you are a true artist!
"Put in the reps" and have fun doing it !
That table is so nice. I'm no artist, but I certainly enjoy the process of making it and the end products !
I love the brass inlays! I was trying to do a similar thing with gold powder epoxy and I was unsurprisingly having a similar issue with getting the mixture ratio right. My idea was to fill bug holes in a white oak table top with gold powder epoxy to mimic the Kintsugi style of Japanese pottery repair, but my issue was getting the mixture right. I made a blanket ladder for my brother as my first attempt to fill knot holes in cedar with gold and I ended up not using enough gold powder, leaving a faded look that appeared more like clear plastic with gold in it than actual gold. So then when I went to fill the bug holes (using insulin needles is the best method for anyone wanting to try it themselves) I used more gold powder. The problem is I used too much and this time instead of a faded plastic look I ended up with something that was way too orange. I would LOVE for you to experiment with gold powder epoxy and figure out the proper mixture for different applications to find out how to make it really POP with the gold color and not orange or faded plastic. Do you think it's a similar issue with the powder settling in the bottom??
I like the "trust the process" saying. I also really like the look of the brass epoxy inlay on the brown wood. It's beautiful but a lot more subtle than the black, and I would love to see that look on a tabletop.
That design was stunning! A mix or organic and graphic - love the saying 'put in the reps', if something comes easy then you wont appreciate when you succeed.
I make wooden boxes and there isn’t a better way to mill the interior skirt to the lid then sanding the 45 degree bevel as you’re test fitting. A little more time consuming, but I think what it adds to the quality of the box is well worth it. I actually use a small hand spun picture frame disc sander to make the bevels though, so you really have to go out of your way to sand off your knuckles. Love your work. Wasn’t always a fan of the mixed media wood/resin projects, but watching channels like yours where they turn out so well has make me appreciate them better,
"This" video was very informative! I love the intrinsic complexities of the Kumiko technique and you made it yours so to speak with the koi fish... I am a cash poor woodworker who upcycles items to use in my garden! I can only dream of the day of having/using a CNC machine! I am a African-American female and I have been really surprised not to find many of my ethnicity doing wood working videos! That being said, your projects inspire my creativity that I hope one day will come into fruition!
Wow! I've painted portraits for 50 years. Yes. Put in the reps!! Best advice I've heard on UA-cam yet.
I did something similar with the hearth for my wood stove. I took a picture from above of all the tiles and random stones. then I waterjet cut the marble tiles to match the random stones. It was a lot of work but came out just stunning.
Just amazing! Love your work and that you’re honest about trusting the process and putting in the reps. Best advice!
Wow this project was amazing!!!! The time you put into so much detail - fantastic!
Very lovely table. I actually took the time to watch the whole video I was so curious to see what you would come up with, and I loved it
I came on here to watch a bit of makering. Now that I know you drive a honda ridgeline, I'm subscribing. Everyone hates it, but I love it. It will definitely be a rare classic find one day.
This table and the processes to create it are absolutely stunning. New subscriber from the U.K.
I love the project! Great results, fun to see how it was created. Keep working on the brass-look inlay. That's a very nice look and may have lots of applications so getting that down to a consistent process could pay off.
Just found this video and I am amazed at the time and effort you put into this project. I am just starting out with several projects and aspire to do some cool projects like you do. I really enjoyed this video and will be watching more of your presentations. Thanks for the content.
Putting in the Reps of beautiful work. Well done, and keep it up. You are an amazing wood worker. Don't doubt yourself. This is a piece of art. I know I am 4 month behind the times on your video. But well done and keep doing what you are doing.
truly amazing work that you do.Honestly it just blows my mind to see what one man can do with time and effort.
I just stumbled upon your craftmanship and I love it!
I only got an idea around 17:30 - When you pour in the epoxy into the pattern: Would it be doable to pour in opaque epoxy around halft the height, let it firm up and then pour transparent epoxy up the other half, so in the end you have a bit of a 3D effect in the finished table surface?
Put in the reps!!! Love watching your work bro. Seriously, you are an artist! Don't undersell yourself.
One of my favorite youtube woodworking projects ever! So spectacular!
The Table is Stunning Jonny. I am amazed with what you do and how you do it ! Thank You 🙏
I love the table. I’ve done kumiko embroidery and this is masterful.
Beauty! Another amazing piece! Inspired and masterfully put together. Well done!
Love the look of that table. The Koi look great and I think they elevate what you have done.