Honestly, both. Mix it up. Do big scary projects until you need a break, then hit us with something simpler but more detailed. I like pretty much everything.
Failed experiments / comparisons make for good watching too. Always entertaining and educational to watch a pro struggle and progress.@@shaunboydmadethis
@@shaunboydmadethis One thing I just feel like should be mentioned regarding this Question what Videos you should make for your community! Just think back for a minute, and remember that you most certainly began making videos and publishing content because you simply enjoy Woodworking and creating something physical, that will always remind you of your skills in turn giving you a healthy confidence in yourself. Now you feel things are changing around you, as your channel seems to grow rather quickly because we all in a different way enjoy watching your workflow and the process to the finished product literally raised from slabs of wood! For me personally It‘s more as if I watch a tutorial where I will always try to mentally comprehend every single step. I am certain that my way of watching videos is something else though, but what this shows you is that whatever you do - you will never satisfy everybody out there! The saddest change in many UA-camrs‘ carreers once they become increasingly famous, is that they totally forget their roots that are the base of their success! And a lot of artists do very untypical things suddenly as a result of them having lost any control of all their community size. It‘s not far fetched to then get the idea to release mainly what the main amount of people watch on youtube, in order to try and satisfy the majority of their community! But what you shouldn‘t ever forget is that fact that YOU will always remain the one deciding what is being done, whether it‘s something easy and less difficult, or a project you have the ability to grow new skills by stepping into unmarked territory, just like building real rustical furniture made from 100% Euro-Pallets reclaimed wood and nails totally without creating any detailed sketches with predetermined dimensions. It‘s quite an adventure to just look at the wood that you have, and have your ideas turn into something that, with each step turns into something more detailed and beautiful - completely driven by your creativity and spontaneous ideas. I for example made a spice rack for the kitchen, and it‘s regularly noticed by guests that can‘t beliefe that it was made from trashed Euro-Pallets (like having a single broken plank). Btw, they are disassembled without adding even more damages to the planks and bricks using a prybar to pry off the planks off from to to bottom. The top ones are usually the most charismatic ones with their worn surface.
Trust your instincts , all the video you've created have been super entertaining, I hope you sprinkle a mix of different things, it's your creativity and design style that make the videos awesome.
Shaun, you are like this old Tony of woodworking. I come here just to spend a time with a friend. What you do is not as important as the time together.
I feel like I have gotten that comparison before. I don't really know his stuff, but I'll take it as a compliment. And I appreciate you hanging out with me!
I’m a small time general contractor. We have a woodshop as part of the business but not to your extent. I watch your videos because I know you’re doing what I would do if I had more time. It doesn’t need to be bigger or better each time, but quality and thoughtful builds are what keep me coming back. Living vicariously through you. Have been watching your videos for a few years now, before and after your partnered. Your character is just as interesting as the builds. Keep enjoying the journey and I’ll keep enjoying coming along. Cheers.
Well said. I’m also a small GC, finish carpenter and woodworker. I watch this channel for a weekly dose of Quality and inspiration. Keep doing what you’re doing
Shaun, another incredible creation! You asked us what we’d like to see, well, while you were talking through your video, I think you answered your own question to us. We don’t see it so much as you “one upping yourself, you show us a new skill or new way of thinking about how you/we can approach a new way of doing things and that’s what seems to keep you going and not get bored, “because you’ve done it before.” Follow your gut, it’s served you well over the years we’ve been following you. You do INCREDIBLE work Shaun, keeping doing what you love and we’ll keep watching and learning along with you! We all just want to hear the music at the end when you show your latest creation and then watch you lay down on it. And this time, it’s actually comfortable!! Cheers Shaun!
Definitely push the limits on what you do. You inspired me to get out of my comfort zone when making my kitchen built-in. This is what makes a woodworker better in my opinion.
Just watching you reclamp the track saw helps me. Yes it might be humbling for you, but you’re helping newly retired wood workers learn and stand higher atop your shoulders. So I humbly thank you for sharing your valuable expertise. I remember making my first platform out of plywood sheets to get my mattress off of floor 40+ years ago. Just a large separator like in packaging for drinking glasses out of particle board. So I’m liking this real bed. I want to add a gun safe in the base, or a hidden stairway to the safe room? 🤦♂️ I’m subscribed and eager to binge on new ideas for a new home and workshop at 64. YeeHaw
I love all your content. Sometimes its great to see you do "your thing." I learn a lot of fundamentals from those videos. But I also love to see you stretch. I gain inspiration and learn things to stretch myself as well. What I don't want to see is the same thing every time, and you've never been guilty there. Keep the awesome videos coming!
I will quite literally watch any video you decide to put on here. I just like watching people make stuff and you are one of the best. I would never make this particular bed, but I’m glad you did!
Videos like this is so calming and satisfying as the small pieces finally fused into one large piece. I loved to play with LEGO bricks since I was little, and seeing videos like this surely brings that feeling of joy back. Thanks for this video!
This turned out so amazing! Thanks for bringing your gift to the world. Love all the detail and thinking that went into this. Attention to detail is a amazing!!! Love it. Keep it up!
So an old man’s trick for tensioned wood rips…as you’re ripping let the wood get about 10-12” past the blade and turn off the saw. Next put one or two 1/8” wedges between the pieces. Back the board off an inch or so, turn saw back on an keep cutting. That’s it! Your tension-woes are over. VERY nice work, sir. I may steal an idea or two.
Awesome!! Can you pleaasseeeeeee make the B-Roll longer!? It's an incredible piece and would love to be able to get a good look at it at the end of the videos!
I just wanted to say that I’m so glad that you’re silly. I love watching the details of the woodworking and watching the pieces all come together, and also occasionally seeing you play with the ridiculously long and thin strip of walnut. You’re very talented and very fun and it’s great.
I'm so tired of @betterhelp being shilled by UA-camrs producing good content, but they'll never listen. As someone who had a shitty experience with them, it's like getting gaslit every time they get praised by the creators
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@@ZaihanismeIgnoring is the best thing you can do to support the creator. I'm sure he know the company's reputation and if he still decided to go with the ad, the man's got to earn. Let him.
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Very nice work. I would have hooked the LEDs to a momentary switch to the tilt so that when you 'open it' it releases the switch and activates the LED, then when you fold it back down, it would re-engage the switch and turn it off.
Honestly, I just found your channel, so take this as you want. I like to watch people push themselves and struggle because, whether or not it fails, I like the emotional aspect of that comes with trying things. And their always room for a second video if doesn't work.
That's a really beautiful project, Shaun. I totally understand the compulsion to get detailed and overcomplicate things; it's how I operate, too. So I'd say keep up the complicated work because it's amazing, then chill on a project or three while you're brainstorming the next dip into madness. Keep up the great work!
This turned out so good. I only recently discovered your channel and have been thoroughly enjoying catching up on what I've been missing out on. Love your creativity and design style.
Honestly, I think this is my favorite thing you ever built. Close to my favorite project on youtube. I mean all your projects are beautiful, but sometimes youtubers projects feel like they are complex, just to be complex. Like they wanted to design a project around that particular skill. Plus I'm personally a touch more old school in my choices for aesthetics. This...all the complexity is functional, and truly adds more to the piece than, "hey that would be cool."
I like both styles of projects, but when you push your own boundaries it's obvious you are excited and interested. Like a lot of people here, I just enjoy your video style.
I like both. I love your videos where you're a subject matter expert and in teacher mode, and I love videos like this where you are exploring a bit more. Short version I love all your videos. ;)
Definitely a mix. Accessible with a design twist, then more complex challenging projects - both large and small. Coupling less commonly used materials with wood / wood products can lead to many pleasant eureka / epiphanic moments.
Beautiful woodworking, and I love the built-in functionality. You did an awesome job of filming and narrating. Build what you love and I will happily watch.
Shaun, beautiful work on this. Since you kind of asked, my advice is to make things that excite and please you. That will come through in the content. Don't be afraid to give the YT algo the finger, either. The woodworkers I've subscribed to and still watch (like you) have stuck to subjects they like, enjoy making, and then present them in whatever duration is necessary to effectively communicate the project.
What a beautiful piece of artwork. Phenomenal job that looks so clean and slick and modern, it just looks cool with the brass and the different colors and tones of the wood. Great job!
You’re a great teacher, and I enjoy learning from you even when it’s a project that doesn’t challenge your skills. And those projects are more relevant to my skill level as well. That said, I also enjoy the occasional video where you push yourself.
I always enjoy watching people try new things and grow. Watching people stick to just stuff that they are super comfortable with and know exactly what and how to do it, starts to get boring, at least from a viewers perspective.
This gave me the idea to make the panels as french cleats, that opens up for a lot of possibilities and modifications in the future. Also, one doesn't have to plan the whole build to perfection beforehand, one can feel out the build for some time and then add, change, or remove modifications later.
Just keep doing you. Don’t worry about what we think. We’re here already BECAUSE you do you. Just keep doing it. Thanks for everything you’ve already done.
Your videos are the woodworker's version of guided meditation. The videos are artistic and very well done, and the voice-over could lull me to sleep. I freaking love your work. I'm going to have to start following your patreon. Thank you for sharing
Your presentation and explanations are great. You also give a bit of zen in your presentation which is lovely. Whatever you build, you've got a great following and I suspect many (most?) of us are here for you, less than what you're building. Having said that, I love everything you build. We have a similar design imperative.
Everyday skillsets abound. Edge cases and corner circumstances that arise from unique builds transfer to other constructions. Your not just grooving an inlay but demonstrating a channel method that could be helpful. The LED imbed opens up a world of outside the box ideas. In my case, seeing the need for reinforced struts above ceiling to stabilize a louver wall
New viewer here, my personal favorite thing is makers making things they aren't experienced in. It makes the process of making more approachable to me.
Thank you Shaun for sharing this wonderful video. You have an amazing presence in your wood craft and design. The intricacies juxtaposed with simplicity, drawer pulls are a great example. Focus on what works. Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Peace brother
Awesome build, Shaun! Love the intricacy of the whole proces. Are those LEDs dimmable? I would love for you to do some more 'basic' videos explaining more of the techniques, but I also really enjoy watching you doing stuff you've never done before. You are an amazing designer and carpenter, got lots to learn from you!
I’d bet that 90% of your viewers don’t really have a preference on specific content-we just enjoy watching you build things that are either way too complex for our own imaginations or sometimes surprisingly simple. Men just enjoy a couple of nice cuts being put together! The voiceovers? Definitely therapeutic and enjoyable-the part I'd never change. That’s the beauty of UA-cam, and from the comments, it seems like most people feel the same way.
I think it’s more about what you’re building as opposed to how intricate it is. As long as it’s something I would/need to make I’m sure I’ll learn something no matter how crazy it is.
Love everything Shaun. Everything is useful in its own way. Something that is simple and more approachable may be something we could consider building. But complex projects can highlight some aspects / techniques that we could use, even if never tackling anything of that type of a scope.
I'm not a woodworker so I don't watch for tips - although I find them insightful and it makes for a deeper understanding of what you're doing which I love - but if you enjoy pushing yourself and your design then please keep doing it. If you prefer to showcase the excellent skills you already have them do that. As long as you're having some fun, I am too. This is an inspiring piece by the way. Design really can have its place in every room of the house
love it! yes I prefer seeing you in your wheel house! all the basic stuff you don't even think about that blows my mind. routine process's etc! Although I encourage you to push and try new things too! thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful piece. I love seeing how a skilled craftsperson tackles a challenge. It inspires me to put my poor talents to use and challenge myself to make something. Thanks!!
I would enjoy watching your vids regardless if you try to one up the last build or not. In the end, the best part of your content is your unique style/design in making the videos and whatever piece you are creating. That shines through no matter what the project is. And I always learn something or get inspiration no matter the complexity of the build.
14:51 - that dewalt quick clamp slots into the bottom channel of your track silly! also a tso rail square would save you the step of busting out a big square and manually squaring up the track :)
Looks good, well done. When you are invested in something and you achieve your goal it makes it all worthwhile. I look forward to your videos as they convey your honesty and humility. cheers
Loving this right now Shawn. This is super close to something I've been wanting to do for my home office. "Headboard" to mount the monitors to, along with routers, etc, and a way to hide wires from our cats. This is a design I've had in my head but couldn't conceptualize enough until now. I may play with this design a bit...eventually. Great build!
Great video, Shaun. Yes, we definitely share the same trait about trying to do more, project after project, but that's what keeps us going. As I said in your last video, great to see you posting again on your channel.
I'm a big fan about getting better at what I'm doing, so learning about technique is my favorite, but I like seeing people push themselves, like I'm doing.
Hey Shaun, Love your logo. I like the youtubers that push themselves and their skills. (I dislike when they are complaining about not being good enough or taking enough time or how hard the project was because they didnt think it through for half the video tho. You dont seem to do this much, if at all, but just letting you know) I like your narration, process insight, and overall flow of your vids!
Yeah, that's one of the best projects I've seen you build, Shaun. I've been watching your channel for a quite a few years (when you were building things in your little one-car garage) and I've enjoyed watching your skill improve tremendously.
You know what's funny is that I've learned a LOT of technical stuff from watching the process, but I've always been following you (and later, Chris) for how you guys do your videos entertainment-wise, as well as for design insight. There are tons of sort of dry tutorials on building basic MCM furniture, but there's not as much well-produced, design-forward entertaining content out there.
What a great build. You do what you do so well. I’ll watch whatever kind of work you do and enjoy as I have for a long time. By the way I really like your “final reveal” music. Just helps cap off all of your work.
Finally a project that actually looks comfortable for you to lie on! Honestly dude, just make the videos that you like to make. You want to do simple, elegant pieces that push your artistry? Awesome. You want to test your technical skills with complicated pieces? Go for it. I love your content.
Intricate or simple is not so important, I come here for your design skills - and ability to share your creatvie process leading to that design. That is what, judged from your videos, you seem most exited about. And I get to feel that I ALMOST was hanging out in your workshop and helped here and there and have a small share of that design. Never stop being you
I like the bumbling & pushing yourself. I feel like i am usually pushing myself creatively, with almost every project, so i can relate to the skill stretch
0:40 gloves and long sleves on the job. love it.. just a hands up since i know you have been woodworking for a while now.. a mate lost his hand doing that. no pun intended
I personally loved this build. You left me with an intense desire to build something just as creative as this. Keep it coming please. You are an inspiration 😊
I was not "board" with this project, but you did get a "head" of things at the end when you had to leave voice over editing to finish it up. (Me trying to find a good pun for the project) That being said, I loved the build, as with all of your stuff. As a woodworker myself, I was humbled nicely by the way you think things out and then maybe find the error in your thoughts. It's nice working by your self so that no one else is there to do your thinking for you. I find problem solving difficult at times - but always manage to get through it...with my wife's help. Good job Shaun...on many levels.
I get so fired up when the reveal music comes on. I love all your work. I can't wait to get one of your plans this summer for my summer project. Keep it up! The headboard is amazing!
Honestly, both. Mix it up. Do big scary projects until you need a break, then hit us with something simpler but more detailed. I like pretty much everything.
Happy to hear that, and honestly that's probably the most sustainable way to keep making fun and unique projects moving forward.
Failed experiments / comparisons make for good watching too. Always entertaining and educational to watch a pro struggle and progress.@@shaunboydmadethis
I'm definitely in the both camp
@@shaunboydmadethis One thing I just feel like should be mentioned regarding this Question what Videos you should make for your community! Just think back for a minute, and remember that you most certainly began making videos and publishing content because you simply enjoy Woodworking and creating something physical, that will always remind you of your skills in turn giving you a healthy confidence in yourself.
Now you feel things are changing around you, as your channel seems to grow rather quickly because we all in a different way enjoy watching your workflow and the process to the finished product literally raised from slabs of wood! For me personally It‘s more as if I watch a tutorial where I will always try to mentally comprehend every single step. I am certain that my way of watching videos is something else though, but what this shows you is that whatever you do - you will never satisfy everybody out there! The saddest change in many UA-camrs‘ carreers once they become increasingly famous, is that they totally forget their roots that are the base of their success! And a lot of artists do very untypical things suddenly as a result of them having lost any control of all their community size. It‘s not far fetched to then get the idea to release mainly what the main amount of people watch on youtube, in order to try and satisfy the majority of their community! But what you shouldn‘t ever forget is that fact that YOU will always remain the one deciding what is being done, whether it‘s something easy and less difficult, or a project you have the ability to grow new skills by stepping into unmarked territory, just like building real rustical furniture made from 100% Euro-Pallets reclaimed wood and nails totally without creating any detailed sketches with predetermined dimensions. It‘s quite an adventure to just look at the wood that you have, and have your ideas turn into something that, with each step turns into something more detailed and beautiful - completely driven by your creativity and spontaneous ideas. I for example made a spice rack for the kitchen, and it‘s regularly noticed by guests that can‘t beliefe that it was made from trashed Euro-Pallets (like having a single broken plank). Btw, they are disassembled without adding even more damages to the planks and bricks using a prybar to pry off the planks off from to to bottom. The top ones are usually the most charismatic ones with their worn surface.
Love this plan of action. I love both too.
Trust your instincts , all the video you've created have been super entertaining, I hope you sprinkle a mix of different things, it's your creativity and design style that make the videos awesome.
Thank you! Variety is always good.
Agreed. I build probably too much stuff my the seat of my pants.
Shaun, you are like this old Tony of woodworking. I come here just to spend a time with a friend. What you do is not as important as the time together.
Spot on! He is the woody version of Tony!
I feel like I have gotten that comparison before. I don't really know his stuff, but I'll take it as a compliment. And I appreciate you hanging out with me!
So well said! I agree, Shaun. I enjoy any project because something in there causes me to grow. Thanks!
That guy does nice work.
This Old Tony doesn’t accept sponsorships from truely bad companies.
I’m a small time general contractor. We have a woodshop as part of the business but not to your extent. I watch your videos because I know you’re doing what I would do if I had more time. It doesn’t need to be bigger or better each time, but quality and thoughtful builds are what keep me coming back. Living vicariously through you. Have been watching your videos for a few years now, before and after your partnered. Your character is just as interesting as the builds. Keep enjoying the journey and I’ll keep enjoying coming along. Cheers.
Well said. I’m also a small GC, finish carpenter and woodworker. I watch this channel for a weekly dose of Quality and inspiration. Keep doing what you’re doing
Really appreciate it and happy to hear all of that! Thanks for sticking around over the years.
I enjoy watching you do things that you enjoy and are excited about, whether that is something crazy different or something you have mastered.
I appreciate hearing that! Thanks for watching the stuff that I like making!
Shaun, another incredible creation! You asked us what we’d like to see, well, while you were talking through your video, I think you answered your own question to us. We don’t see it so much as you “one upping yourself, you show us a new skill or new way of thinking about how you/we can approach a new way of doing things and that’s what seems to keep you going and not get bored, “because you’ve done it before.” Follow your gut, it’s served you well over the years we’ve been following you. You do INCREDIBLE work Shaun, keeping doing what you love and we’ll keep watching and learning along with you! We all just want to hear the music at the end when you show your latest creation and then watch you lay down on it. And this time, it’s actually comfortable!! Cheers Shaun!
Really appreciate all of that! Thanks!
Personally I don’t watch your (or 4eyes) channel for woodworking tips, I watch for the artistry. So go big!
Definitely push the limits on what you do. You inspired me to get out of my comfort zone when making my kitchen built-in. This is what makes a woodworker better in my opinion.
I agree, and happy to hear I could provide a little inspiration to push the limits!
My stomach dropped when you drew those lines for the wrap. Thank goodness you know what you're doing! Oh yeah, great build.
Haha! Sorry for the scare.
@@shaunboydmadethis I'm here for the ride, man! Great looking piece!
Just watching you reclamp the track saw helps me. Yes it might be humbling for you, but you’re helping newly retired wood workers learn and stand higher atop your shoulders. So I humbly thank you for sharing your valuable expertise. I remember making my first platform out of plywood sheets to get my mattress off of floor 40+ years ago. Just a large separator like in packaging for drinking glasses out of particle board. So I’m liking this real bed. I want to add a gun safe in the base, or a hidden stairway to the safe room? 🤦♂️ I’m subscribed and eager to binge on new ideas for a new home and workshop at 64. YeeHaw
The grain on that drawer front... whooeeee. 😍 that is something to feature!!
I love all your content. Sometimes its great to see you do "your thing." I learn a lot of fundamentals from those videos. But I also love to see you stretch. I gain inspiration and learn things to stretch myself as well. What I don't want to see is the same thing every time, and you've never been guilty there. Keep the awesome videos coming!
I will quite literally watch any video you decide to put on here. I just like watching people make stuff and you are one of the best. I would never make this particular bed, but I’m glad you did!
Videos like this is so calming and satisfying as the small pieces finally fused into one large piece. I loved to play with LEGO bricks since I was little, and seeing videos like this surely brings that feeling of joy back. Thanks for this video!
Great projects and great videos. Whatever you make I will watch 😂
This turned out so amazing! Thanks for bringing your gift to the world. Love all the detail and thinking that went into this. Attention to detail is a amazing!!! Love it. Keep it up!
I love how “inside baseball” your videos are, the continued meta-commentary on making videos about woodworking is frequently hilarious
Happy to hear that! Sometimes I worry it's too inside baseball, but glad to hear it's interesting to people.
So an old man’s trick for tensioned wood rips…as you’re ripping let the wood get about 10-12” past the blade and turn off the saw. Next put one or two 1/8” wedges between the pieces. Back the board off an inch or so, turn saw back on an keep cutting. That’s it! Your tension-woes are over. VERY nice work, sir. I may steal an idea or two.
Awesome!! Can you pleaasseeeeeee make the B-Roll longer!? It's an incredible piece and would love to be able to get a good look at it at the end of the videos!
I just wanted to say that I’m so glad that you’re silly. I love watching the details of the woodworking and watching the pieces all come together, and also occasionally seeing you play with the ridiculously long and thin strip of walnut. You’re very talented and very fun and it’s great.
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I'm so tired of @betterhelp being shilled by UA-camrs producing good content, but they'll never listen. As someone who had a shitty experience with them, it's like getting gaslit every time they get praised by the creators
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@@ZaihanismeIgnoring is the best thing you can do to support the creator. I'm sure he know the company's reputation and if he still decided to go with the ad, the man's got to earn. Let him.
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Very nice work. I would have hooked the LEDs to a momentary switch to the tilt so that when you 'open it' it releases the switch and activates the LED, then when you fold it back down, it would re-engage the switch and turn it off.
Your integrated lights and the drawer pulls looked great.
Honestly, I just found your channel, so take this as you want. I like to watch people push themselves and struggle because, whether or not it fails, I like the emotional aspect of that comes with trying things. And their always room for a second video if doesn't work.
please DO NOT WEAR GLOVES when you use the jointer or saw, becurse if one glove gets cougth in them, they do much more damage then good
Pretty sure my guy knows that and has a reason for wearing. The need for you to share your comment is what intrigues me
What intrigues you? 😂
That's a really beautiful project, Shaun. I totally understand the compulsion to get detailed and overcomplicate things; it's how I operate, too. So I'd say keep up the complicated work because it's amazing, then chill on a project or three while you're brainstorming the next dip into madness. Keep up the great work!
This turned out so good. I only recently discovered your channel and have been thoroughly enjoying catching up on what I've been missing out on. Love your creativity and design style.
Honestly, I think this is my favorite thing you ever built. Close to my favorite project on youtube. I mean all your projects are beautiful, but sometimes youtubers projects feel like they are complex, just to be complex. Like they wanted to design a project around that particular skill. Plus I'm personally a touch more old school in my choices for aesthetics. This...all the complexity is functional, and truly adds more to the piece than, "hey that would be cool."
I like both styles of projects, but when you push your own boundaries it's obvious you are excited and interested. Like a lot of people here, I just enjoy your video style.
I like both. I love your videos where you're a subject matter expert and in teacher mode, and I love videos like this where you are exploring a bit more. Short version I love all your videos. ;)
Definitely a mix. Accessible with a design twist, then more complex challenging projects - both large and small. Coupling less commonly used materials with wood / wood products can lead to many pleasant eureka / epiphanic moments.
Beautiful woodworking, and I love the built-in functionality. You did an awesome job of filming and narrating. Build what you love and I will happily watch.
Shaun, beautiful work on this. Since you kind of asked, my advice is to make things that excite and please you. That will come through in the content. Don't be afraid to give the YT algo the finger, either. The woodworkers I've subscribed to and still watch (like you) have stuck to subjects they like, enjoy making, and then present them in whatever duration is necessary to effectively communicate the project.
What a beautiful piece of artwork. Phenomenal job that looks so clean and slick and modern, it just looks cool with the brass and the different colors and tones of the wood. Great job!
You’re a great teacher, and I enjoy learning from you even when it’s a project that doesn’t challenge your skills. And those projects are more relevant to my skill level as well. That said, I also enjoy the occasional video where you push yourself.
I always enjoy watching people try new things and grow. Watching people stick to just stuff that they are super comfortable with and know exactly what and how to do it, starts to get boring, at least from a viewers perspective.
Always do what you're excited about. The genuineness always comes through
No I love the intricacies and added features. We can get a boring old headboard video anywhere. I love the inventive creative take you have.
This gave me the idea to make the panels as french cleats, that opens up for a lot of possibilities and modifications in the future. Also, one doesn't have to plan the whole build to perfection beforehand, one can feel out the build for some time and then add, change, or remove modifications later.
Absolutely amazing it looks stunning for just a headboard the lights, wireless charging, brass inlays. Amazing work Shawn
Just keep doing you. Don’t worry about what we think. We’re here already BECAUSE you do you. Just keep doing it. Thanks for everything you’ve already done.
Your videos are the woodworker's version of guided meditation. The videos are artistic and very well done, and the voice-over could lull me to sleep. I freaking love your work. I'm going to have to start following your patreon. Thank you for sharing
Your presentation and explanations are great. You also give a bit of zen in your presentation which is lovely. Whatever you build, you've got a great following and I suspect many (most?) of us are here for you, less than what you're building. Having said that, I love everything you build. We have a similar design imperative.
Everyday skillsets abound. Edge cases and corner circumstances that arise from unique builds transfer to other constructions. Your not just grooving an inlay but demonstrating a channel method that could be helpful. The LED imbed opens up a world of outside the box ideas. In my case, seeing the need for reinforced struts above ceiling to stabilize a louver wall
New viewer here, my personal favorite thing is makers making things they aren't experienced in. It makes the process of making more approachable to me.
Truly awesome! Keep doing crazy stuff like this. It’s so fun to watch.
you do what ever you feel like doing, you are creative and amazing. keep going
I really like this headboard. And pushing yourself is always better, and showing your mistakes will help both you and the viewer to learn.
Oh wow, that's beautiful and really ties in with the room
Thank you Shaun for sharing this wonderful video. You have an amazing presence in your wood craft and design. The intricacies juxtaposed with simplicity, drawer pulls are a great example. Focus on what works. Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Peace brother
Thank you for watching!
I like these projects that stretch you and have all manner of uniqueness. They are beautiful and smart at the same time. Keep at it!
A really great piece, and I think it looks fantastic. Thanks for all the videos Shaun and keep up the good work!
Awesome build, Shaun! Love the intricacy of the whole proces.
Are those LEDs dimmable?
I would love for you to do some more 'basic' videos explaining more of the techniques, but I also really enjoy watching you doing stuff you've never done before. You are an amazing designer and carpenter, got lots to learn from you!
I’d bet that 90% of your viewers don’t really have a preference on specific content-we just enjoy watching you build things that are either way too complex for our own imaginations or sometimes surprisingly simple. Men just enjoy a couple of nice cuts being put together! The voiceovers? Definitely therapeutic and enjoyable-the part I'd never change. That’s the beauty of UA-cam, and from the comments, it seems like most people feel the same way.
I think it’s more about what you’re building as opposed to how intricate it is. As long as it’s something I would/need to make I’m sure I’ll learn something no matter how crazy it is.
There are so many channels which concentrate on technique, I watch your videos to see something different. Stylish. Great build by the way!
Love everything Shaun. Everything is useful in its own way. Something that is simple and more approachable may be something we could consider building. But complex projects can highlight some aspects / techniques that we could use, even if never tackling anything of that type of a scope.
Beautiful Shaun. Congratulations on your work!
Love your videos. Very humble down to earth when at the same time your level is a master. Thank you!
I'm not a woodworker so I don't watch for tips - although I find them insightful and it makes for a deeper understanding of what you're doing which I love - but if you enjoy pushing yourself and your design then please keep doing it. If you prefer to showcase the excellent skills you already have them do that. As long as you're having some fun, I am too. This is an inspiring piece by the way. Design really can have its place in every room of the house
love it! yes I prefer seeing you in your wheel house! all the basic stuff you don't even think about that blows my mind. routine process's etc! Although I encourage you to push and try new things too! thanks for sharing.
Amazing piece, love it. Vibing slatboard tech like never before. Next level thinking and craftsmanship.
Excellent as usual! Excellent maker and excellent voice. Thanks again.
Such a beautiful piece. I love seeing how a skilled craftsperson tackles a challenge. It inspires me to put my poor talents to use and challenge myself to make something. Thanks!!
Do the thing that brings you the most joy! That will flow through everything from the piece to the video. That’s what people watch
I would enjoy watching your vids regardless if you try to one up the last build or not. In the end, the best part of your content is your unique style/design in making the videos and whatever piece you are creating. That shines through no matter what the project is. And I always learn something or get inspiration no matter the complexity of the build.
Really appreciate that! And happy to hear it.
14:51 - that dewalt quick clamp slots into the bottom channel of your track silly! also a tso rail square would save you the step of busting out a big square and manually squaring up the track :)
Haha, there was a support piece on the bottom of what I was cutting that was blocking me from using the track clamps. I promise I'm not THAT dumb.
Looks good, well done.
When you are invested in something and you achieve your goal it makes it all worthwhile.
I look forward to your videos as they convey your honesty and humility.
cheers
Excellent design and craftsmanship! I enjoy the entire spectrum of content on your channel. Keep the great vids coming!
Shaun, this is my favorite project you have done so far. Nice design and nice work!
Dude, this piece is stunning. Great job. I hope to get he skills to one day do something like it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Absolutely beautiful, Shaun! You inspire me all the time to push myself to do new projects. Great job!
Loving this right now Shawn. This is super close to something I've been wanting to do for my home office. "Headboard" to mount the monitors to, along with routers, etc, and a way to hide wires from our cats.
This is a design I've had in my head but couldn't conceptualize enough until now. I may play with this design a bit...eventually.
Great build!
Oh nice! Yeah, I bet it could translate pretty nicely to something like that. Go for it!
Great video, Shaun. Yes, we definitely share the same trait about trying to do more, project after project, but that's what keeps us going. As I said in your last video, great to see you posting again on your channel.
Really appreciate it! And you're right, that is one of the main things that keeps the fire going.
I'm a big fan about getting better at what I'm doing, so learning about technique is my favorite, but I like seeing people push themselves, like I'm doing.
Hey Shaun, Love your logo.
I like the youtubers that push themselves and their skills.
(I dislike when they are complaining about not being good enough or taking enough time or how hard the project was because they didnt think it through for half the video tho. You dont seem to do this much, if at all, but just letting you know)
I like your narration, process insight, and overall flow of your vids!
I like the lighting. A great idea. The entire project is beautiful.
Yeah, that's one of the best projects I've seen you build, Shaun. I've been watching your channel for a quite a few years (when you were building things in your little one-car garage) and I've enjoyed watching your skill improve tremendously.
Really appreciate it! Thanks for sticking around over the years!
You know what's funny is that I've learned a LOT of technical stuff from watching the process, but I've always been following you (and later, Chris) for how you guys do your videos entertainment-wise, as well as for design insight. There are tons of sort of dry tutorials on building basic MCM furniture, but there's not as much well-produced, design-forward entertaining content out there.
Really happy to hear that! Thank you!
Absolutely freaking STELLAR, Shaun. So clean, balanced and elegant!
What a great build. You do what you do so well.
I’ll watch whatever kind of work you do and enjoy as I have for a long time.
By the way I really like your “final reveal” music. Just helps cap off all of your work.
Here for your storytelling and any project you want to share. I’m not a woodworker, but I enjoy watching your process.
Great narration and editing. Top shelf quality content
Finally a project that actually looks comfortable for you to lie on! Honestly dude, just make the videos that you like to make. You want to do simple, elegant pieces that push your artistry? Awesome. You want to test your technical skills with complicated pieces? Go for it. I love your content.
Intricate or simple is not so important, I come here for your design skills - and ability to share your creatvie process leading to that design. That is what, judged from your videos, you seem most exited about. And I get to feel that I ALMOST was hanging out in your workshop and helped here and there and have a small share of that design.
Never stop being you
Really appreciate that!
I like the bumbling & pushing yourself. I feel like i am usually pushing myself creatively, with almost every project, so i can relate to the skill stretch
Yes. We enjoy watching you do projects.
I found this channel a few months ago and looking over all your content, it pretty varied and unique stuff.
Beautiful work - The drawfronts with the brass just slaps. I am also partial to French cleats so the headboard design is a yes from me.
0:40 gloves and long sleves on the job. love it.. just a hands up since i know you have been woodworking for a while now.. a mate lost his hand doing that. no pun intended
I personally loved this build. You left me with an intense desire to build something just as creative as this. Keep it coming please. You are an inspiration 😊
This piece came out awesome!
The most important thing is what you like to create. This piece is so well designed and made.
I was not "board" with this project, but you did get a "head" of things at the end when you had to leave voice over editing to finish it up. (Me trying to find a good pun for the project) That being said, I loved the build, as with all of your stuff. As a woodworker myself, I was humbled nicely by the way you think things out and then maybe find the error in your thoughts. It's nice working by your self so that no one else is there to do your thinking for you. I find problem solving difficult at times - but always manage to get through it...with my wife's help. Good job Shaun...on many levels.
Really appreciate your kind words, and the tasty puns!
It's enjoyable to watch you enjoy yourself. So do whatever pleases you.
That is an incredibly beautiful piece of furniture. You really knocked out of the park on this one, Shaun.
Shaun, your videos never fail to inform and entertain. I loved the piece and enjoy your style. Those drawer fronts...dayaam!
Like those rotating LED's and may try and integrate something similar in a house renovation I'm working on.
I still get a lot out of both. Love learning from you and get ideas from whatever you’re building
I get so fired up when the reveal music comes on. I love all your work. I can't wait to get one of your plans this summer for my summer project. Keep it up! The headboard is amazing!
Right on! Really appreciate it, and happy to hear you'll take a crack at one of our courses!