$15,000 Table Ruined...and a Controversial Fix
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
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This was the worst woodworking mistake I have ever made. This was a custom build for a client using walnut slabs and white oak. It was a challenging project, but it was all coming together perfectly. And then...when the build was almost complete, disaster struck. I didn't give up on the project though. I hope you'll enjoy watching it all come together, fall apart and I hope you like the finished result.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:18 Picking the Right Tool
4:22 You Get What You Give
7:01 The Design
8:52 THICK Wood is Harder to Work With
10:57 Cutting Joints
12:50 Be Careful What You Show People
14:48 Be Careful Around Your Tools…especially routers
16:09 Did the Mold Release Work?
20:04 Finalizing the Leg Shape
22:30 Hardest Part of This Project (simplifying the difficult)
30:03 The Part Where I Mess Up - Навчання та стиль
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I really enjoy living my woodworker dreams vicariously, from a fellow Hillsboro-ite... Hillsboroan?
IMO, You should have used 1 singular brass popsicle inlay.
But tastes differ and its easy to comment on a YT video. I'm not a woodworker but i do plenty of DIY projects, and almost every project atleast 1 mistake is made.
THANKS DELORES!
Paying 15,000 for two pieces of wood... you'll go to hell for that, don't you know?
did you at least show the customer the end result? like a "hey, in case you were wondering, here's how i fixed it" situation
As a welder/fabricator I once made a bad mistake that wasted two days of labor and a bunch of metal specially ordered for something to do with the shop, meaning it was not being made to sell.
I felt bad about it and my boss said something like "If you never make a mistake you are not making anything worthwhile."
This happened on a Friday and I had a date that night. I took her to PF Chang's and enjoyed the company and the food.
My fortune cookie that I got with the check was word for word exactly what my boss had said only a few hours before.
When I showed my fortune to my boss, he smiled and said, "Yea, I like PF Chang's too."
Awesome story
Whatever fortune cookies PF Chang's was using must be the same one's my local chinese place used because I've gotten either the same or a very similar one!
And his boss was named ... Patrick Franklin Chang.
As a perfectionist this is the most beautiful inspiring quote I’ve come across.
Lol what a great little story. Charming;
I just bought a new bit and realised i bought an upcut bit. Figured it wouldn't make a difference.
Your mistake might just have saved me a similar mistake. Thank you. And thanks Dolores.
If you tighten it...hopefully it won't. I use upcut bits all the time...this was the one time there was an issue. Dolores will appreciate the proper spelling of her name :)
There's nothing wrong with upcut bits. I don't know the root cause of the mistake he made here but it's not the upcut bit. If you use a downcut bit in a groove then it'll try to force and compact the chips down into the cut. It results in a lot of chip recutting which can mean a shaky/chattery cut or if your machining strategy is bad, a fire.
Honestly, a compression bit would solve the issue. Downcut to apply pressure down on the piece and up cut for evacuating chips.
@@whatevil You are right, the bit selection isn't the issue. I commented elsewhere and he deleted it, but the problem is that he didn't tighten the bit correctly and/or he is using old or cheap collets. Almost all prosumer cnc operators just hand tighten things with the small wrenches the manufacturer includes, when they need to be using a torque wrench, hitting anywhere from 60-90 ftlbs depending on the type of spindle and specifications of the collet/collet nut. A deep slotting operation + insufficent torque=pullout, everytime. A downcutter improperly tightened will simply recut a bunch of chips and still pull itself lose/chatter/overcut, just not as drastically.
I promise you I did not delete your comment. I haven't deleted anything. The only things that might have stopped your comment from appearing are filters that block certain words....words that I highly doubt you used in your comment (I sincerely hope). Or more likely, perhaps you linked to a bit that you liked? I Don't block that but I think the platform may block comments with links for protective purposes...people putting malicious links, etc...
If I had $15k to spend on a table, I'd buy it. I love your honesty, and the craftsmanship you put into recovering this build is astounding. Life is full of mistakes and hardships. This table displays that fact in a most beautiful way.
I build simple furniture of scraps and wood I cut myself in the forest. I use e.g. many branches with irregular forms as legs. I even found a system for table legs where I go find four forked branches and use the fork in the branch as natural struts for the legs. This saves me making struts, it is also stronger as the joint is untouched.
I start from only crooked wood with barely any truly straight lines. So I'm constantly trying to figure out creative ways of making it work with the limited tools and materials I have.
I enjoy this very much, I think because it is how life is. Just constantly adapting to the things life gives you.
My last project was to large benches. I found a tree nearby had been felled by lightning. I took my tiny chainsaw into the forest. I cut two 2.5M slabs from the trunk with three parallel cuts by hand. I carried them by hand and then by wheelbarrow to our yard. Then I let them dry for months, and kept looking at the beautiful boards thinking what to do with them.
In the end I decided to just leave them as they were. I drilled four holes in it. I went in the forest to look for 4 leg-branches. I cut the top of the branches to fit the holes, put them in with some glue. And then the benches were finished.
I love them. And almost all visitors do as well. There is a beauty in this type of craft, this struggle with nature that seems to touch everyone.
It's probably cheaper than 15k now, since it's already built and has a mistake lmao
Exactly. When an artistic craftsman becomes known for something, they tend to put things in the world that while unique are also part of a series of similar designs or aesthetic. This may be of a style that fits a whole, but also has something truly unique about it, and a story to tell. He said it correctly at the end that we all have scars, but it's not always true that the tales we get to tell of how we earned those scars is something we can share. This table is both beautiful and has a unique story that will be unlike anything else made by Chris. It may have not been exactly what was planned, but if I were the client and had some time to think about it, I think I might have negotiated a slightly lower cost due to the mistake, but still happy to buy it for the story and unique nature.
Chris, I've been a custom woodworker for more years than you've been alive. One thing that I've learned is that mistakes will happen. Usually they happen to a greater degree the more you stress about the project, and if you aren't making mistakes, then you aren't doing anything worthwhile.
It truly does suck that the client lost faith and decided to back out of the project on you, but I've learned that the honesty that comes from owning up to the mistakes is worth way more than any amount of money I've lost from the mistakes themselves. "Hangie" could have definitely handled the situation differently, but they chose not to, and that is their right to do so.
Your commitment to finish the project and develop deeper character to move forward will make you a better maker in the long run, but also in the short term.
There are many who will look at this video and move on, but there are also those who will look at it and choose you for their next project because of that honesty. Those are the ones you want to work for. Not because of the mistakes, but because of their faith in you.
I am unsure of what direction I would have taken with the table personally, but it isn't my place to say whether you did a good job or not, anyway. I support you in the choices you made in the moment, and actually believe that the table turned out quite beautiful despite the setbacks.
Keep on doing what you're doing, learn from, then move on, from the errors of being human. Push yourself out of your comfort zone in some way on every project and as often as you can. It will keep you on your toes, and force you to grow both as a maker, and as a human being.
You're doing fine... and I certainly hope you said, "Thanks, Delores" for all the support and assistance that woman has given you.
The inlays honestly give the feel of extremely large bowties. Making three definitely made it feel intentional, even if it started out as a gaffe.
Absolutely! Looks great and if I just saw it without this context I would never have assumed it was because of a mistake.
That's what I was thinking.
In theater, there's the saying that "the show must go on". What I didn't realize when I was a child was that people would just assume anything they see is part of the show. We had a series of individual acts in high school, where playing the music required me to switch cables on the sound board, and somehow that didn't make it to my cue sheet. The act started out dead silent with the guy pretending to listen to loud rock music and a parent banging on a fake door. They yell at each other, and at that moment I got the cables plugged in and the music suddenly started blasting. I apologized to the my friends who were acting after the show, and they thanked me because it worked even better like that than in rehearsal, as they could do their lines without the noisy rock music and it seemed like the person inside had unplugged their headphones/started using the stereo. Sometimes, you get happy accidents that work out better than intended. Here, I think the "large bowtie" look is both aesthetically pleasing and functional at helping support the smaller piece of slab.
I was thinking the same thing! It ends up feeling very intentional
I agree. I love it that way.
My father was a traditional wooden boat builder for all of my childhood.
He would say the better the woodworker, the better they are at making their mistakes look intentional.
I'd say you did well in that respect.
As a weekend woodworker I learned that the hardest thing in this hobby is accepting imperfections and own mistakes. Your videos teach me how to incorporate imperfections into the design part of the build. Thank you (and Dolores) for sharing this experience
Never had a project that didn't have some sort of goof up somewhere. This time it happened to be a bit more noticeable
After more than ten years of working with a complex computer system, I made a mistake. People were angry with me. I said: "Don't ask yourself why it went wrong now, but why it went right so many times."
same - most of our users call me because "I always fix everything!" - I tell them that I screw up too, but I'm also the guy who has to fix it anyways so they never see it. It's true within reason, but it makes them feel better about whatever shitty situation they needed me to bail them out of.
oh man, IT and tech are among of those unforgiving-yet-necessary fields to work in... Just like running audio or tech for a show or concert, people don't notice you're there until you mess up, and they don't realize how crucial and under-appreciated you are until you're not there
It’s the same for any job - I’ve managed payroll for huge companies for years - literally millions of exact, correct calculations and payments and tax deductions and expense payments across 100s of states and countries in 10s of currencies, year after year- and 1 person get s paid wrong and its all you hear about. Although the same people get paid wrong or late 3-4 months in a row and someone has to go.
Every time I watch a Foureyes video I’m so impressed by the craftsmanship of course, but the storytelling and lessons both in a physical sense and a philosophical sense keep me gripped all the way through! This might be my favorite video I’ve watched on this channel!
CRAP I FORGOT TO THANK DOLORES! MY FAVORITE RETURNING CHARACTER! HER ROLE IS INVALUABLE!
Whoa...appreciate it. We'll even let the late thank you to Dolores slide for such a nice comment :)
I actually think that the storytelling and the amount of effort doing the videos are as gripping as the designs :). I am completely jealous!
Amen. As I have commented previously, I am not into woodworking, but I do enjoy a well told story...about anything. Glad I found this channel and a good storyteller.
Thx Delores!!
"What's more important than people thinking I'm good, is people trusting that I'll always be honest."
I watch your videos thinking, he does such great work and makes such interesting videos - but I'll never be that kind of woodworker; we're so different. Then you said this and I realized, we're more alike than I originally thought.
Cheers to your integrity, and thanks Dolores!
Thanks Dolores.
I commend you on this, and this is why Cam is as successful as he is, and I take the same approach to my business, where I have spent 0 cents on advertising and have more requests for work that I can ever do.
I also commend you on the comment of do what you want to do. If I had have followed what what was my biggest known success, I would have been pigeon holed into something that would have prevented me from taking the step towards what I really want to do, and immediately, I am so happy with that move.
Stay true to you, believe in yourself, follow your passions and you will prevail.
Keep up the good work.
I cannot believe Hangie didn't want the table after your fix, it's amazing and if I could afford it right now I'd buy it Thank you for showing your struggles and talking us through your problem solving after. Your proclivity for getting into the weeds of your design and thought process is my favorite part of your channel. Oh, and thanks Dolores.
I think he did not shared how he would fix the table for his clients, and that makes a huge difference when a contractor reaches you as a client and tells you that he messed everything up, but don't tell you how he will fix it (also, if you noticed in the video, the solution he came up only happened after lots of reasoning and also after almost ruining the table 2 times again). As I client, I can tell you that it would be nerve cracking for me to know that, it is just too much money, and also could be a breach of contract, since that is not a contracted feature his client wanted. In such cases it is just better to refund, and sell the table for someone that will find that "feature" amusing.
Probably one of my favorite videos you’ve ever done. Ownership and honesty were on brand and totally respectable. It’s still a way cool table, just a different aesthetic now. Should def still sell it. It’s a sexy table.
The sketchup animation makes it a million percent easier to understand your work flow. Must take forever but it really helps. Deloris nailed it… so thanks Deloris
Maybe not with that base, but a brass inlay could have been a cool option too.
I was totally waiting for stone. 😅 But hey, woodworking channel.
@@KoraRubin I actually really think a black matte slate stone would look absolutely killer in those inlays.
I was thinking copper maybe hammered copper
It was funny to see someone make the same mistake I have done but in so much grater scale (considering table top value)- brass inlay is tricky one as I have done it. Wood will move and brass will not. I have 1cm big crack in table as this is how much wood did move and brass didn't. Even here with wood inlay it could be problem if it is not the same direction as wood moves more in one and less in other.
All of the suggestions here sound amazing and I really want to see them
I honestly like the final result better than what you were "supposed" to make. Those three stripes add a lot.
My father is a gunsmith and bedding gunstocks is a big part of what he does.
Basically cover the gun in epoxy and play the barrel into the wood.
He always told me that the release agent meant specifically for that does not work great. Instead, he used Cobra floor wax. It costs a fraction of the price and has never failed him.
If you want to try it out next time you make a round table, maybe you don't have to give up on that dream!
Also. Thanks Delores
Thanks, Deloris
Thanks, Deloris
"Champagne at at a P diddy party" probably not the best metaphor to use now 😅
I actually wrote that line prior to knowing about anything diddy wise.
Considered changing it...but couldn't think of anything that worked as well....so I rolled with it
I happen to think it makes it even funnier.
I wondered if he knew what was going on when he said that.
@@Foureyes.FurnitureI would have considered just about anything else.
Extremely aggressive
DUDE! This is a banger of a video.
First of all, THANKS DOLORES!
Second of all, this is the first video from you that I've watched all the way through, no skipping around.
Third, I'm saving this video for when I make a huge mistake to remind myself to keep going and hell, make a couple more mistakes because everything is better with friends!
Fourth, this table is really cool. If you think about the tree's perspective, it could be thinking "Dude, my wood is so twisted and gnarly and ugly, I really am a complete failure of a tree." But we see those imperfections and we see beauty because it's the TRUTH. The imperfections from the tree, mixed with the imperfections from your "mistake" makes it TRULY YOUR TABLE. Instead of just framing up and polishing what the tree produced, you ADDED YOUR OWN IMPERFECTIONS.YOUR LIFE. DUDE... YOUR SOUL. That table is fucking sick dude.
Awesome table. Awesome video.
The finished table is excellent. I find it more interesting with the popsicle stick inlays than I did when it was 'perfection'. As a maker/designer/artist I have cried at 11 on a 12 unit project more times than I can count. You did the best thing. Some of my most creative and innovative works have sprung from the thinking done when I was trying to salvage the first 11 hours! Often the pay off was not on the project with tears all over it, but in new ways of designing subsequent projects. Also, Thanks Delores, I understood perfectly.
I’m not a wood worker, but I’ve been watching your videos for years because of everything in this video. First, there’s the honesty. Then there’s the story telling. Then there’s the occasional quirky stuff like calling in Delores to “hallway test” an explanation (Thanks, Delores!). Anyway… the point is, you’re a genuine person sharing a thing you love doing, and it’s impossible to not support that with a view. Thanks, Chris! I hope someone offers to buy the table-it’s still beautiful.
Humble guy. World needs more humble people like Chris. Thanks man for being you.
You are a much more experienced woodworker than me, but I've built plenty of things ranging from benches to bookshelves around the house and for friends and family. You were spot on with the "hopefully reminders of how dangerous these things are happen without hurting us", because I've had plenty of close calls with both routers, table saws, and yes, even circular saws that remind me that you can never let your guard down our relax when you're using these things. When those blades are spinning, the task at hand requires 100% of your focus. Great work man, really enjoy your vids.
Chris I am sorry for your trouble. I have been down that road and have found your approach of being honest and accountable will make that pill easier to swallow. I would never judge any one for a mistake and watching your work over time truly shows that you are a very talented wood worker with a great deal of pride. Thanks for video.
Thanks for showing your whole process. The way you narrate really carries the message of your videos. Thanks for showing the good, the bad and the ugly!
Also thanks dolores!
Dude, I love how your ad spot is like a sub-tutorial that's completely applicable to not only the audience in general, but ties in with this specific video perfectly. Appealing use case, how to use it, your experience...so natural. Advertisers are lucky to have you. Such an underrated skill of quality content creators.
Go Bulls!
Right, that's the way to do it. I appreciate how both Chris and Shaun keep the build going during the ad read....a lot of channels just stop the video to run the ad
You hit the nail on the head with your statement about honesty. Mistakes happen. It's how you deal with them that literally shows what you're made of.
I'm a huge fan of mid-century modern and love your work. Don't let stuff like this discourage you from continuing to take creative risks!
I had 8 surgeries, I have scars everywhere on my body.. that last part got me emotional I can’t lie..
We fail, we learn, but we never loose. Ever. Positivity and dedication overcomes everything. Just another exemple in that video! Thank you and congrats , that’s a masterpiece!
for me this is not a video about making table or wood working, it is about the wisdon and the lessons you learn and give through the whole experience.
I have always enjoyed, your videos and the drama, I was always excited to see that you posted which made ms immediately click on your video the moment i see it.
keep up the great work
being honest with your mistakes makes you a better bussiness man. i always introduce my self with my flaws, and that creates trust.
props to you for showing us this!
This might be the best woodworking channel I've ever seen. In addition to the expert skill level and immersive story telling, it's your integrity that has made me a huge fan. Now that I am retired with a bit more time, I plan to watch more of your content. The finished table still looks beautiful, popsicle sticks and all. And thanks, Dolores.
Thanks. Thats some high praise. Really appreciate that.
Gracias beaucoup Dolores! Chris you should name this "Scar" and put it up for sale knowing that some day the right person will appreciate and buy it. Bob Ross pioneered 'happy little accidents' but this video tells a story of turning very sad big accidents into something new and unexpected too.
Thanks Dolores. Watching her when you were using the bear analogy was great.
The algorithm suggested this to me at least 4 times before I actually watched it, but I'm glad I did. I enjoyed it and definitely respect your design work, decision making, proper sharing, and honesty. Thanks Delores!
They are a symbol of mechanical strength and the fragility of human creativity. Beautiful.
Dude! I'm a motion designer from Brazil and I've been genuinely, and on a daily basis, inspired by your videos for a couple of weeks now. You reflecting out loud about every part of the woodworking process had me thinking on my own work, and on what I'm doing to get to where I wanna be, art and career-wise. Don't know what I'll do when I have watched all the videos though. Maybe watch again. Thanks Dolores!
Wow whenever I take a dump these days I am mortified by what comes out of my rear end, Hunter Biden is a "tight end receiver" if you will on a Sunday, and it's my turn on Monday. Safe to say by Tuesday both our bungholes are sore to the touch, and touch them we do.
Thanks Delores. I sat through that part too and followed along. That really is a tough piece to make, so props to you, Chris, for finding a solution. I like the accent pieces to hide the mistake. Very wise and honest of you to share the mistake with the client and still move forward.
Thanks Dolores.
I had a router bit walk out of my router and almost destroy a purple heart guitar body I was making. I felt the pain of this situation. The finished project looks amazing regardless. Thanks for showing us the mess ups and keeping the experience honest and truthful. Love your work.
I almost never comment, however. I have been a follower from your garage days while you explain that your friend/neighbor, I believe? Was the guitarist playing your cover music. Followed for years. That said, this piece.... and this video is at the top for me. You are easily one of my top favorite creator's. Your eye, your designs, your story telling ability, really makes you stand out to me but mostly, it's your humbleness and willingness to be human, be vulnerable to the audience. Love this piece, love the channel, keep up the good work. Stay humble and if every other follower leaves, I'll be here. Waiting for the next video.
Most importantly, thanks Dolores. For much more than just your wifely prowess but for your understanding of the demanding nature of your husband's work and for sharing him and his talent with the rest of us.
God bless you both.
Honestly I like the top with the inlays a bit more! Its stands out and makes a statement instead of just being another (still very beautiful) resin wood tabletop.
Regardless of if this is true or not...I appreciate this comment greatly!
I came to say the same thing. I didn't expect to like it so much but I really really like it. I'm not sure if you showed the original buyers it but if I was that person I would have very likely opted to keep it.
Actually I came to comment exactly this - it's more interesting to me, and lifts the table from beautiful craft to interesting art for me.
I don't know how you do it, but, even after like 6 or 7 years of watching, I always end these videos teary-eyed with the conclusions you write. Also, excellent save, the piece turned out beautifully! Thanks Dolores 😊
Honesty and integrity are always the way to go. Your willingness to share the mistake so others can learn from it is admirable. My dad was like that as well and that's the bar I shoot for myself. I enjoy the quality of your videos and the chance to learn!
Dude, this might even be my most favorite build yet. Honestly I think the "mistake" made the table even better than it was supposed to be. Keep up the great work!!!
Thanks Dolores! And thank YOU for showing the tough moments in woodworking. Its unspeakably tough to put so much attention, detail and passion into a piece only to make a huge mistake at the end. That feeling in your gut when you realize that there is no way back from this is difficult for anyone who hasn't experienced it to imagine. I have experienced it many times and the feeling of vulnerability that comes from those moments is unlike anything else. You have your customer's expectations, your own expectations, your time and monetary investment, reputation....all of it comes rushing into perspective once the mistake is made. I love that woodworking constantly finds a way to humble me and I have to keep finding new resolve after these types of experiences. Guess I love the punishment! I appreciate you sharing these experiences. This world makes it easy to believe that you're the only one that screws up and everyone else is perfect. Keep up your amazing work and your unwavering honesty!
Thank you Dolores.
This is how I'd have pivoted as a client; widen the part cut through by the upcut bit and make enough room for a tabletop pop-up box for power inserts and other stuff. So now it's not a dining table but a large desk. The arc you referenced earlier would now come back into play. Still, these were some important lessons to learn. As always, great video.
Thanks Deloris… I am speechless to the whole project. The actual table. The video. All of it. Thank you thank you thank you! The effort you put into all of it is GREATLY appreciated.
I appreciate your honesty. And the fact that you show not only the things you do well, but also the things that did not go according to plan. Thanks Dolores.
I'm so stoked that you went for the additional inlays! I often "doodle" little abstract drawings and always make exactly this type of asymmetrical lines, so as soon as the accident happened, I was literally on the edge of my seat, hoping you would use the opportunity to make it stand out. Actually had to cheer out loud when you finally went for that solution haha.
The end result is incredible as always! 😄I'd even love to see you implement something like it again (on purpose) and maybe with a contrasting color to give more focus.
Also, thanks Deloris!
Thanks, Delores! I think this was my favorite video. Mostly because of your ability to explain your thought process AND your honesty. I really like the final table.
Appreciate that...thank you
This is the type of content everyone should be releasing, we woodworkers make critical mistakes regularly, like this video it's nothing to be ashamed of, it's all about being a good problem solver, and this piece was exactly that, well done
*Thanks Dolores* - Dude, tough break. Pretty much every commission builder's worst fear. Respect for taking the hit and trying your best to learn from it and move forward. Even at its worst ($15k loss), you still got good YT content that'll pull in somewhere in the neighborhood of ~800k-1M views (if the other similar videos are anything to judge by). So thats a win, and with any luck, it'll pull in more potential clients as well.
Fun video man, looking forward to the next!
Mate, mad props for putting up this video. You are an incredible maker and you taught everyone something valuable by being so honest.
Thanks Delores. Kuddos, i Really liked this whole project from start to battle scars to the final outcome. The care and attention you put into all your projects is very cathartic and infectious. Thanks for taking us along for the ride
One thing about you is that you truly are a man of supreme character and integrity. You never cheat the process, that’s rare in this world. You are my favorite wood worker, and I for one appreciate your dedication to the craft. You have the respect of so many because of your dedication to the process. Mistakes are life’s opportunities to fine tune excellence.
Thanks Dolores! ...for representing customers in the process of getting it right!
You could do a 1/8 border around the popsicle sticks and do gold or brass coloured epoxy as a border, like a stroke effect in photoshop to make them stand out
This may be your best video yet. I appreciate the honest look at overcoming the kind of obstacles that may seem overwhelming. Sometimes we just have to imagine a new path forward. Thanks.
I'm a video director / editor, and wood worker / nice shit enthusiast. Your ability to make videos with this level of story telling is why I'm here. People overuse that term, and all the other modern youtuby new speak, but this video is art. I think most artists make mistakes in every project they make, and could tell you about them for years after the fact, but those mistakes end up being the thing people came back for. Anyway, I think you get it, this table is cool as shit, and imo, even better with the inlays.
Your adaptability and honesty are what makes this great, love your videos and how your mind works. Thank you for sharing what makes you, and what you make.
Never thought I'd have to say this, much less have to say it twice in a video, but....
Thanks Delores .
Thank you , Delores! I appreciate your honesty and would have loved to have seen Delores' reaction to the loss.
As a hobbiest wood worker I really appreciate seeing the mistakes. I learn from them too. Not just the "what went wrong" but the "how to fix it". Someone once told me that you're not a wood worker until you can fix your mistakes. I still have a ways to go, lol. Incredible work, incredible table.
Even more respect for you as a craftsman and human being having witnessed your integrity and thought process of how to fix a problem.
That table is simply gorgeous. What a stunning lump of timber!! Thanks Delores, popsicle stick inlays should be the new thing in furniture!!
Thanks Dolores!!!
Since my brain loves patterns, you definitely could mirror the mistake and play with the form as long as it wasn't a structural issue. For a moment, I thought that brass inlays would work here, but that would be too bold. They would completely change the focus. What could work is an black-mat or red/cherry organic shaped inlays put symmetrically on both sides of the table. Nevertheless, you do what you do and this makes you as you are. Don't change it! I love craftsmanship and detail attention in your projects.
Scars are marks where wounds have healed with stronger material. Your honesty is your reward. Beautiful work.
Hey Chris! I actually think if you hadn’t forewarned us about your “happy accident” we never would have known it was not planned that way all along. I actually like how you fixed it probably better than had you not had the issue in the first. As a life long woodworker I’ve made hundreds of mistakes and after screaming for an hour I actually enjoy coming up with a solution that becomes a nice addition to the project. I was also the guy who paused your video so I could read your rant about imperial vs metric. Thanks for that…oh and send along my thanks to Deloris!
Thanks Dolores. Your videos are so chill to watch and listen too. Not to mention your craftsmanship. Kudos!
This is coming from someone who's last wood working project was in shop class...20+ years ago. I don't know how to say it other than I just love how that table turned out. If I had the money to buy that from you, I'd pay what you lost on it. I think this is the first time I've commented on one of your videos. I've been watching them for over a year or so. You're amazing at what you do and thank you for the great videos. Oh and thanks Dolores!
My high school art teacher was a very wise woman. She told us that an artist is defined by being able to make something beautiful out of their mistakes. You passed. Oh, and thanks, Delores.
I agree. Too many times I see people hide their mistakes by starting over or never showing their work- but mistakes often make the piece, they show your growth over time, and- more important then people realize- they add a story to the work- a peace with a story 9 times out of 10 is the peace that stands out. Overall, mistakes add that human element that truly shines.
Thanks Deloris!
Beautiful project, sorry it didn’t go as planned.
Thanks, Deloris 😂. A picture is worth a thousand words. Great recovery man!
I love the way you placed your Fiverr review over top of the video of you working your project. It was easy to listen and understand what you were saying while remaining engaged in your process. Typically, while watching a video that inserts an ad in the middle, I'll quickly advance to the end of the ad and then restart the video. Especially if it's something I don't think I'll be interested in. But in that case, I might miss something I should have watched! [Thanks Dolores]
Thanks Deloris
Amazing work getting all the angles it and glued up so well. I think this would have taken me months to figure all out myself yet still would turn out nearly as good!
I paused to read all of that. And I'm with you 100%.
haha...You're a good dude
As a metric-raised person, fractions are more accurate than decimals. Want proof? Try 1/3.
@@anotheruser9876 Has nothing to do with underlying number system. Also irrelevant for building things. Want proof? Try marking 1/3 on your 7 cm work piece.
@@anotheruser9876 It is exactly 1.333... Ellipsis in this case means repeating, ie for infinity. It's the _exact_ identical value to 1/3, neither is more accurate in the slightest
@@Koushakur that's actually 4/3 though 🙃
14:10. I'm pretty sure that you would also want to put "Worlds oldest man at 196 years old" on your tombstone, too!
haha...we'll see. people will be living a long time by then
Thanks Dolores! It still turned out great and proud of you for showing your mistakes as well as the successes. Good work man!
Well done sir! Your transparency is one of the many reasons I continue to watch your videos. I like to see the design and thought processes just as much the physical process, so please keep doing what you're doing and, as always, thanks Dolores for being willing to provide the honest feedback.
Your customer made a big mistake by rejecting the table. It's absolutely beautiful. And the "scar" adds a touch of interest.
I get the idea but I don't think you're actually considering their perspective. If I'm paying 15 fucking k for a table I'd want it to be exactly the way I want instead of agreeing to a compromise I might regret later.
@@DamnZodiak I would have offered a discount for the scar, like ~50% off only for them. But thats then just eating the money and giving them a mostly okay table.
@@DamnZodiak ... maybe don't forget it's a one off hand made table, singed by the artist
If they had gotten to see the fix before deciding, maybe, but when he contacted them there was just a huge unsightly and massively unintentional gouge straight through the table. They made a completely reasonable decision for the circumstance they found themselves in.
The thing is, they have seen his work and know he’s an artist. If they wanted something guaranteed, they should go to IKEA. When they come to him, they’re looking for a piece of art and the outcome isn’t guaranteed. If a “mistake” happens, they have to trust that he will make something beautiful out of it just like this. I’ll bet these people are kicking themselves for rejecting the table. If they come back wanting it after all, he should double the price.
Thanks Delores! I love watching other talented folks figure out how to recover from mistakes. Nice job!
I love how the inlays turned out! Making the best of a mistake and learning from it at the same time.
The piece before the mistake is a very, very fine example of quality woodworking.
The piece after the mistake is still that, but it's also _kintsugi_ . Making the "broken" piece whole again, and making it more beautiful, and more meaningful, in the process.
Thanks for being genuine, and thanks Deloris.
I was going to mention this myself. Something broken and made whole again can be worth more than the original. We in our modern world forget this. Our scars and impefections make us stronger and give us more character as long as we hold them with the utmost humidity and let the break be a lesson to strength and beauty.
I loved everything about this video and I think the story that goes with this video make the table worth more than what it would have been. I love how you didn't decide to scrap the piece but moved forward with much thought and made it great.
Thanks you guys. My father owned and operated a family run, old fashioned Gas station and repair shop. Honesty was always his policy. It never failed to be the best policy.
Yes, I followed your explanation and I am not a woodworker so good job with the clear explanation (thanks, Delores!)!
What a beautiful piece, even with the repair job!
Thanks, Dolores. I actually ended up liking this WAY more than I thought I was going to when I saw you start to use the skateboard inlays. Very much appreciate your honesty. Huge kudos for taking a colossal mistake and turning it into something beautiful like you did. I love it.
Probably my favorite video yet… the cut away scene for the “magnum” domino was hysterical
Thanks Delores. I have watched a lot of your videos and have always been impressed with the finished product. I watch your videos for the entertainment and educational value. If I can pick up some tips and tricks to improve by beginner woodworking skills it is a worth while video to me. In this video during the final reveal and probably all other content creators videos' that I have watched , this is the first time that have unconsciously said "WOW". I LOVE this table, the "popsicle stick" inlay works and the subtle contrast is a bonus to this table and not a hindrance. Awesome work and sticking with this table despite a mistake is great inspiration to your audience.
I’ll keep my off topic comments to a minimum, but I thank “Algol” for the recommendation a few months ago w/ the pallet furniture episode lol
Chris- your voice is extremely cathartic. I’ll gladly fall asleep to your playlist. 10/10
Thanks allot Dolores! I was told to say that…. No hate. Lol.
This video was an inspiration. I’m a builder and have recently felt pretty frustrated at my own inadequacy. Some projects have gone south and I’m fortunate to not have lost money, but I did loose clients which is…. Arguably worse. Your wrap up at the end was really encouraging. And it’s encouraging to see a big woodworker on UA-cam be so honest about the faults. Stay real man, it’s what keeps us coming back.
I am a machinist and cutting tools pulling out happens to us too. That is why we have stuff like hydraulic and shrink fit tool holders, but even with those with very large engagements it is possible to pull out. I once had a 3/4" solid carbide end mill pull out of a hydraulic chuck when roughing out stainless steel. It was a real testament to the cutter that it just kept on trucking, and I only noticed because the spindle load kept slowly going up when it shouldn't have been. I was fortunately able to scrap the part, which let's just say was nearly triple what your table's price is :)
Thanks Delores! And thank you for showing THE WHOLE process. It takes a lot to own up for your mistakes, especially this big.
I actually LOVE how that top came out. My contention... is actually with the massive contrast of the base to the top, believe it or not. Great video, great lessons. Thanks, Chris
I hear ya. I've done it both ways (all one species or mixed). The client wanted this combination on this one...which obviously became a moot point in the end.
Thanks, Dolores...and you too, Chris! you have a wonderful way of breaking down complex builds. Beautiful work.
if you had just lopped off the end of the table, the white oak almost looked like a sky and the resin a river. I don't know how to include this properly, so thanks Delores for loosening the bit!
Thanks Dolores and thank you Chris for another well produced presentation, I always pickup some needed instruction from these. Honesty is a rare find these days and very much appreciated!
Sitting on the front stoop with the dog on a pleasantly warm Sunday and a mail truck drives up and the driver tosses me a package. Much to my surprise inside the bubble wrap package is The Brass Chunky! What a piece of art. It's almost too nice to actually use it ... nah I'll use it, it's chunky and heavy and super cool! Thanks Chris!!
man, this really shows how much knowledge is really needed for these types of projects. Also, I really liked the look of the sketch with the leaf made out of a different type of wood.
Thanks...I'm definitely using one of your comments in a future video. You always say such nice things...and it's juxtaposed perfectly with your user name
Absolutely beautiful, Deloris was a great addition. That table is worth every dollar as the commissioned piece
Love your wittiness, that little text debate was a treat. Your creativity and craftsmanship are unparalleled and one day I hope to commission a work; albeit, small enough for my boat. Thanks Dolores!
Thanks Delores! This video is why I enjoy watching your videos. You describe in detail, show different techniques and will show us when something’s don’t always turn out the way we hope for them to! Even with the mistake I think it still turned out quite nice!