A big thanks to all of you for your patience and your support. Lets hope the next video doesn't take another 5 months haha. If you want to know more about this Whisky Cabinet you can check out the free review video here - bit.ly/3YncKW2
I really hope not, I love your content, its so informative yet relaxing to watch, i honestly wish there was more, but i understand why not, such another great video from you man. looking forward to what is next.
NEVER apologise for doing great work, mate. Yes, I was dying to see the next project but I’d have waited another five months if it meant you were finally ready to show it off :) Thanks for the build, the content and above all, the passion!
I'll be honest, I don't know if I like the overall product, but it's definitely VERY impressive workmanship! The inside of the cabinet with the lighting on is mind blowing. Gorgeous!
Nah I completely agree, the craftsmanship is great, as are a lot of the ideas that were incorporated. That said the final design doesn’t seem cohesive to me? Overall it’s an awesome project and I’m very impressed but it’s not for me
I think the cabinet itself and the legs both appear like pieces from different projects. They're both impeccable craftsmanship, and I think both are gorgeous, but together I think they look a bit off. Though, thinking a bit, I think a fully furnished room which incorporates aspects of the designs throughout the other decor could make it look cohesive! ☺️
Online woodworkers all have the same arc: gradually outfit their shop with better and more sophisticated power tools, then when they have everything, decide to only use hand tools because it's actually cooler after all.
It's often true for art and painting at least, where you buy all those fancy tablets and programs and end up going back to pencil and paper@@itsROMPERS...
Yah I agree. I think with hand tools your in more control and you can do more. However these machines that do everything for you just makes everything not that great because where's the talent? Oh look what my wood CNC machine made me.... Or look what my 3d printer made... Just isn't impressive to me. They have a purpose but you can't say you made it.
I could not put it better except to add that I imagine that your understanding of your skills and of yourself will continue to expand and evolve for quite some time from this whole experience.
@@pedullastudio Seriously, it's awesome to see you build and post the stuff you want. Never disappointing watching your expertise in action. I swear I thought I was subscribed, then I saw the button. smh. Hit the button again :)
It's one of those pieces that at first look, you think "cool". But the longer you look, you are amazed by the details. In the end, you're left speechless!
Hi i'm a cabinetmaker too, in france, and sometimes i feel like the most lovely part of this profession is gone, everything seems too simple and bland when you see what the people do by the past and it makes me a little bit sad. So sometimes, like you, i imagine things that most of the time i don't need just to have good time and create something new with a hope that maybe one day it will help this job to get a new breath and the people will consider it again like art and much more than just something functional and replaceable. Maybe on day I will share my creations to the people but until this day I am happy to see someone else with the same desire and I have no shame to say that i cry at the end, not for funrniture but for everything that this work represents and resonated with me. Thank you, sincerely
From an architect's eye, I would've expected a grand, upright, cathedral-like base had you just shown the interior of the cabinet and doors themselves. Juxtaposing that rigid geometric form with something much more natural with the curved leg makes for a wild piece of eye candy. Though it's not something I'd see in my own home, the craftmanship and final product are immaculate. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on UA-cam. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing. You are an inspiration.
I just recently became a Pedulla Studio Patreon subscriber and I have to say he has the MOST content I've ever seen. For $10 you get a AMAZING library of incredible, very through and very well made videos. It's totally worth it. If you like his UA-cam channel you'll love his Patreon.
I hope you are fully satisfied with this build, it's remarkable. Every single aspect of this is done with so much care. Obviously the woodworking is amazing, but there is so much attention to detail in the camera, editing and lighting as well as your thoughtful narration. Bravo!
JK-M, see if you can get him to come out to the Texas Woodworking Festival in 2025? Which I highly doubt, but it would be such an honor and it will help with sales, growth of the field and much more. I know he can use something from the event to incorporate into his work.
I’m not subscribed to your Patreon (yet) so I’ve been patiently waiting for this video for months. Let me say, the wait was worth it. It’s an amazing piece. Showing and talking about your mistakes is one of my favorite aspects of your videos. Not because you make mistakes but because you admit them, then discuss how to work around them. It’s woodworking, and you do a great job truly showing what it’s really like. As always, well done. 👍🏻
I used to watch your videos a while ago, but I stopped. And I didn't know why. Now that I'm resuming, I realize it was because I was jealous... of your design, of your talent, of your tools, and your success. I'm no longer jealous, now I'm just envious! Keep up the good work! Love from Estonia.
I am not a woodworker. I paint. The process for all artists is to challenge yourself. For you, an artist like you, the bar has risen very high. Don't question yourself or your motivations. Your creations are nonpareil. I have cried from joy over some of your creations. Yep, I am a dork, but beauty should bring one to tears.
I have never watched a woodworking video and had to pick up my jaw at the end of it until now. That is the most amazing piece of furniture I have ever seen
This is now my favorite woodworking video. I admire your ambition. And love the humility and self reflection you exhibit while pushing your skills further. Content like this will help us all become better woodworkers.
Nick, your videos are ALWAYS worth the wait. You were absolutely spot on when you made the comment about a gallery piece, because this is truly that. I don’t know if you have ever entered any furniture contests that some high end furniture magazines do, and if you haven’t you most certainly should. I made an open liquor wall mounted cabinet for a friend that I tested myself with by doing some things that I had never tried before such as a blind dado for a shelf, corner dowels for an accent and no metal fasteners and using my scroll saw to make the monogram from red oak. Normally, at this point I would come up with a single word to describe this piece of art, but Nick I have no words because it is beautiful
I want to call this the “Shooooosh Cabinet.” I love how the wrapping ribbon accent becomes a door pull, while simultaneously suggesting a scolding finger, with its tapered reverse curve back to the cabinet doors. As if to say: “Don’t tell too many - there’s a party inside here!” Low and behold, there’s an altar to the distilling arts, just behind those doors. Shooosh! I love the process and the illustration of mishaps that become design features. All excellent stuff!
@@AmyAnderson-fields Im sure the world has makers on his level that don't create content... He is without a doubt the best on YoutTube and a top tier master....
Absolutely stunning, a wooden work of art. That staggered lighting bouncing off the layers is like a religious temple. Looks like a painting inviting you in. Magnificent
I’m a Small woodworking /cabinet shop in Austin. Thank you for sharing the emotions, stress, challenges, and personal questions of yourself. That has helped me mentally so much. Thank you very much.
Wow, it's gorgeous beyond the words! I particularly enjoyed your personal thoughts, tips, experiences, failures, and life talk in itself with that calm background music and magnificent piece of art being built. Best wood artist I've ever seen, hands down. Thank you for sharing your work with the world.
That is one remarkable piece of art/furniture !!! And I can see why it took you 4 months to build. There are so many aspects of it, the legs, the cabinet, the wood choices, there are too many to list. You really pushed yourself and succeeded !!!
Seriously Nick, you kept me on the edge of the chair more than once... That final cut on the "door handle"... I didn't realize how important it was until I saw that the upper part was in fact the handle... so absolutely no room for any mistake. I've been following you already for a long time, but this build its just out of this world mate... Congratulations and cheers from Buenos Aires!
Absolutely phenomenal. You keep right on building what you want to build and I will watch every minute of you doing it. Your work is an inspiration to so many of us. Thanks for sharing.
You're truly living a lot of people's dreams with all the hills and valleys we don't know about, but yearn to get to. Congratulations and as expected beautiful work.
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on UA-cam. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing.
A true dream to be able to do something like this one day. Starting out is so intimidating, the cost of tools and wood, the fear of ruining that wood and so on. But videos like this are incredibly inspiring. What a work of art!
This is once again woodworking raised to the level of art. A real piece of grace. Every single technical gesture seems to be reachable by me but no it is definitely more difficult than it looks like yet when you do it there is a kind of easiness that emerges. It's driving me crazy but at the same time this gives me the idea of what perseverance is.
In awe of this piece and of you. The courage, patience and perseverance to pull something like this off with such great success is mind-boggling. You should win some sort of award. Thank you especially for sharing your mistakes. It was painful to even listen to you talk about as we've all been there many times. Sometimes, you just need to do it over (the legs) and sometimes it becomes an opportunity for something creative (like the miter joints). I love that you showed both. This video so accurately demonstrates all of the highs and lows of woodworking and I just can't thank you enough. I also really appreciated your honesty about the struggles of working by yourself with no timelines or other people looking over your shoulder. This is way harder than people realize and often times freedom can be not so freeing. Again, thank you for sharing this with the world.
I must admit as well that you are one of the few woodworkers posting on youtube that I really draw inspiration from and to hear you experience challenges that I experience is encouragement to keep pushing forward. I really appreciate you being vulnerable with the struggles you faced and also your persistence in creating this cabinet. So cheers, great work again!
A hobbyist woodworker here...Sir you are true master! What an amazing piece of art! You have no idea how much I have waited for this video...the amount of skill and perfection is something to learn from. You inspire me just like Joseph Walsh inspired you..I have followed his works as well and I am working on a dining table that is made almost entirely of steam bent laminated curves that is are overwhelming with the amount of curves and different angles involved especially when joining together. Learning from your videos is an honour. On this cabinet itself I simply can't think of a way to make it look better, but if I may comment (and I could be absolutely wrong here) I think your videos could use more lighting. That being said, it is nothing major as this could be just me. But man is this cabinet a beauty to the eye! Thank you for sharing your experience!
My googness this is beautiful!! After 36+ years as a cabinet maker, now semi retired,Thanks to your video, I'm gonna have to challenge myself . The craftsmanship is second to none!
I might say some things that can be taken the wrong way, so let me open up by saying that this is without question the single most astonishing cabinets as well as one of the most stunning pieces of woodworking i've ever seen. Absolutely gorgeous. Now, you're easily one of the most skilled woodworkers i follow on this platform and you consistently amazing work. And with all that skill and your opening lines of freedom of choice, you built a little whiskey cabinet. To be completely honest, the first 2 minutes of this video had me expecting something more. Again, it's an amazing piece and i could'nt dream of making something even close to it. When you said you wanted to make the most difficult woodworking project ever seen on youtube, that line alone gave me hundreds of ideas before the first 10 seconds had passed. (And before someone responds to this with "well quit whining and go make them instead", i'm not here to whine, just giving my 2 cents as is my right just as yours, and i wish i could but i'm currently restricted in space and financially in tools and material.) Also, going back to your 2nd line for a sec. You can slap some paint on this all you like but it's way too epic to ever simply call rustic! I'm right there with you, woodworking videos on youtube have become stagnant and overdone, i've seen just about everything thrice and every 4th project is just the first 3 with a personal touch. Anyway my point is that i hope you consider this experiment a fantastic success. You've made a cabinet unlike any other, you've made a video that entertained and inspired, and you've shown yourself what you can do with free reign. That sounds like a good experiment to me. If you ever decide to do another experiment like or unlike this, i'd suggest trying to not look at the vastness of the freedom. That's always the start of the spiral, instead find something to focus on. And i mean fully focus on, maybe just a door or drawer knob for arguments sake. Maybe follow the grain and build out from there, warp the walls, bend the top, twist the bottom. I'm even giving myself some funky ideas here. I say keep doing what you wanna do But keep doing what you're doing, because you're definitely doing it right!
This is just incredible! Such an amazing piece. Can highly recommend the patreon! I have been only for a couple of months but I have learned so much in this time! Well done. I think this is one if not the most complex project I have seen done.
21:46, where you talk about mistakes.. One of the best pieces of advice/ philosophy of making that I learned at Art School from my Painting teacher, the late Bob Millis, was 'Don't be precious about your work, remember the sage words of Bob Ross, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents'. It took me quite a few years and many a Guitar build that ended up either learning to fly or residing in the corner of shame for me to fully grasp the meaning. But I reckon you have come to the realisation that those mistakes are what makes you a better maker.
I appreciate the honesty you demonstrated in the method of making your journey known! It reminds me very much of my own journey to build and release a product. It’s taken five years to move our debut device, Faderlator, as close to release as it is and I’ve gone through more moments of doubt I can count. Your piece is amazing. In the final moments of the video it occurred to me that the cabinet is trying to keep us quiet about what’s inside. I love it. Thank you for making this video - I came to watch a complex project and I left inspired - not just to continue working with wood, but to keep focus on what matters.
I watched until the "test build" and then skipped to the end... Was that working? The cabinet, the lighting, etc. are incredible. The foreground asymmetric swoopy leg, the half-tucked shirt of the cabinet door, and the hip spike leg... all together are just otherworldly levels of tacky. Maybe it looks better in person or works somehow in the environment it'll be placed.
Thank you for this. Not only was the outcome of your labour genuinely breathtaking, you also have a high level self awareness and insight (no patronage intended) that was sincerely moving to hear. You struck a number of chords with your dialogue on the motivators and hurdles behind the way you go about your work and whilst I sadly don’t share your prowess in joinery, I do have a number of idiosyncrasies that appear to be similar to yours. They can be tough to overcome, crippling at times and sharing these difficulties with the world helps so much in helping others move forward. I believe that anyone who has achieved the level of mastery you have has done so exactly because they have a propensity to be self deprecating, their own worst critic, and at times, their own worst enemy. Thank you for sharing 👊🏼
I have to admit that I spent most of this video thinking "wtf is a whiskey cabinet ... a cabinet for whiskey bottles?" I'm still not sure I get it but it's an impressive feat.
Absolutely jaw-dropping Nick. I have 3 takeaways I would like to incorporate into my furniture: 1. The detail with the through tendons with the saddle template and router bit. 2. the use of stained/dyed accent pieces. 3. Tonise more bending forms to give my furniture a “pop” fresh look. Thanks, Nick for your inspiration
What an absolute masterpiece. I saved this video to watch it when I had the time to really appreciate it, and it happened to be today, lying in bed because my back hurts a lot and now I can only think about being able to go back to the shop and make something better and more detailed than I've done yet. Pure inspiration
So incredibly impressive! I’m actually stunned and a somewhat short of words after watching this. The passion you put into your work is really inspiring. Wanted to tell you I really appreciate the honesty of how mentally taxing the process can be. This is much needed in a time where internet only shows success as a smooth process. Much love.
I don't know how long I've ben watching your content, years, back when you didn't show your face or even talk. NOw this, wow. Not only has your video production gone next level, your woodworking is top level. Nicce work!
Mr. Pedulla, Thank you for proving that it is possible to do amazing absolute things. You are a source of motivation and courage! It helps me to want to push my limits and be more rigorous on quality every day. Thank you
Have to comment on an aspect of this video build -- specifically the accompanying narrative -- that is uncomfortable: whining. The statement may have passed without much notice, but it stood out starkly to me. As someone who understood immediately what you were talking about at the absolute deepest level of my being, I have to say to you that we, as a species, need to do more "whining." It is your apology for it that is the _problem_, not the "whining" itself. As humans, we have been forged to believe that admitting to mistakes, imperfections and weaknesses is taboo ... wrong ... weak. And this leads to an apology for whining. I am fighting this as well, and I am grateful at a level I believe you know for your putting it out there to hundreds of thousands of people. Eventually, together, we will turn the "wrongful" tide.
The curious thing is that the very essence of the human experience is our malleability, our ability to bend without breaking. As a social species this is very important because every compromise in a relationship or in a society is a little bend away from our own will. And the secret to a happy and social live is to either accept it or find coping mechanisms to deal with it - and whining is (imho) an absolutely proper coping mechanism. There is nothing worse than people playpretending confidence.
@@rafaelwoitzuck3186 If by "malleability" you more imply adaptability, and the ability to thrive with change, then yes, absolutely it is a curious phenomenon to reject a coping mechanism such as "whining." #WhinersUnited :)
Hi, I just finished watching your video, and as always, it was beautifully done. You consistently showcase some of the most impressive equipment money can buy, but even more remarkable are your skillset, knowledge, experience, and artistic abilities. Honestly, as someone who has been woodworking for 35 years, I’d place you in the top 2% of wood artisans worldwide. Your business acumen is clearly on par with your woodworking mastery-it’s no small feat to balance the demands of running a shop, supporting a family, and excelling creatively. It’s genuinely inspiring to see someone like you achieving so much. That said (and I hope you won’t take this the wrong way), I can’t help but question the inclusion of the ribbon in this piece. Your legacy deserves to be remembered for innovation and craftsmanship, not as “the ribbon guy.” In my opinion, the ribbon element doesn’t quite fit here and detracts from what could have been a truly extraordinary cabinet. I absolutely admire your creativity, especially with curved woodworking-it's stunning-but I feel this particular piece might have been stronger without it. Thanks for sharing your amazing work, as always.
I am an accomplished wood artist. I also came to the point that I needed to design, create and build that one challenging piece, A piece that was set apart from all the rest of my projects. After completing it, I looked at it and wondered what could have I done better. This leaves us always looking to improve upon ourselves.
It's good to see that we still have some creative minds that push the envelope. I wish there was more creativity in our world versus the boring manufactured items.
I waited to watch this until I could give it proper concentration. I'm glad I did. This literally brought me to tears, bro. Beautiful, beautiful piece, but also a wonderful self-exploration you shared with us. Thank you for the care and craft in sharing this journey!
That’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful! You just keep pushing the envelope and it’s stunning what you come up with. And the amount of planning and detail that goes into a single step or cut is just crazy. But the proof is in the cabinet. “Pun intended”
Absolutely incredible work !! It’s good to test your skills, your patience , your focus, and your ability to push thru a project and come out the other side victorious. You came out on top! Awesome job.
Best build ever seen. Honestly blew my mind. Such a great mind sitting over it. Thank You for Your encouragement to do more than You think that is not reachable…Well done Big BRAVO!!!
Wow, someone who understands my art! Thank you so much. I knew I was wasn’t the only one out there. Bless you and there blessed your art. Thank you and your art🤗
Technical skill off the charts. Finish quality is beautiful. Definitely a modern art piece though, I’m sure it’ll take a special kind of person to buy that
Beautiful piece! You’re working through some profound life questions. “Freedom to do whatever we want doesn’t feel very free.” I’ve found more freedom in my faith than anything else in life.
A big thanks to all of you for your patience and your support. Lets hope the next video doesn't take another 5 months haha. If you want to know more about this Whisky Cabinet you can check out the free review video here - bit.ly/3YncKW2
INSANE BUILD 🍻 !!! beautiful
I really hope not, I love your content, its so informative yet relaxing to watch, i honestly wish there was more, but i understand why not, such another great video from you man. looking forward to what is next.
NEVER apologise for doing great work, mate. Yes, I was dying to see the next project but I’d have waited another five months if it meant you were finally ready to show it off :) Thanks for the build, the content and above all, the passion!
@@Cypherical Thank you
@@punky230869 Thanks so much
That's not a Whiskey Cabinet. That's a Cathedral for Whiskey.
Beautiful and inspiring design and craftsmanship.
Right, I was going to say that it does look like a shrine.
Blimey I was thinking the same thing. 😂 all great minds and all that.
Indeed😂😂😂
Exactly! Thats a freakinn TEMPLE!😅
Mecca.
I'll be honest, I don't know if I like the overall product, but it's definitely VERY impressive workmanship!
The inside of the cabinet with the lighting on is mind blowing. Gorgeous!
Nah I completely agree, the craftsmanship is great, as are a lot of the ideas that were incorporated. That said the final design doesn’t seem cohesive to me? Overall it’s an awesome project and I’m very impressed but it’s not for me
I think the cabinet itself and the legs both appear like pieces from different projects. They're both impeccable craftsmanship, and I think both are gorgeous, but together I think they look a bit off.
Though, thinking a bit, I think a fully furnished room which incorporates aspects of the designs throughout the other decor could make it look cohesive! ☺️
I agree, the dimensions are a bit wonky. Incredible workmanship, and some cool concepts none the less
its a little.. ugly
Its beatiful but ugly lol
I don't think you could buy expensive enough whiskey for that thing
Nah, bottle of Bells and you're fine
Hahaha.
Not even the macallan the reach seams worthy to call this cabinet home
I have seen a Bottle for 120 000 € ,I didn’t even Know it existed that expensive.
@@GWA-r8r no better than a tot of Grouse
Online woodworkers all have the same arc: gradually outfit their shop with better and more sophisticated power tools, then when they have everything, decide to only use hand tools because it's actually cooler after all.
This is the arc for like, any hobby lol
@blobbyyt6311 really?
I think more hobbies demand infinitely increasing tools and never curve back to simpler tools.
Some do, that's true.
It's often true for art and painting at least, where you buy all those fancy tablets and programs and end up going back to pencil and paper@@itsROMPERS...
Yah I agree. I think with hand tools your in more control and you can do more. However these machines that do everything for you just makes everything not that great because where's the talent? Oh look what my wood CNC machine made me.... Or look what my 3d printer made... Just isn't impressive to me. They have a purpose but you can't say you made it.
@@itsROMPERS...me with drawing, i have so many types of pens, so many expensive paints and markers. Then I realized using a Bic pen is just as good
You don’t post often but when you do, it’s mind blowing 👍🙏
Thanks
I could not put it better except to add that I imagine that your understanding of your skills and of yourself will continue to expand and evolve for quite some time from this whole experience.
Your are Australia’s Michelangelo
@@pedullastudio Seriously, it's awesome to see you build and post the stuff you want. Never disappointing watching your expertise in action. I swear I thought I was subscribed, then I saw the button. smh. Hit the button again :)
@@pedullastudiodude, this is one of the most beautiful things I ever saw made out of wood. It's an art piece 258%.
Amazing
Lie Nielsen tool maker here! Love to see our product put to good use well done!
It's one of those pieces that at first look, you think "cool". But the longer you look, you are amazed by the details. In the end, you're left speechless!
Thanks
100% agree. This is something that takes maximum hard work and talent. Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely, until you have to clean the dust 😊
That was exactly my experience watching this as well.
Hi i'm a cabinetmaker too, in france, and sometimes i feel like the most lovely part of this profession is gone, everything seems too simple and bland when you see what the people do by the past and it makes me a little bit sad. So sometimes, like you, i imagine things that most of the time i don't need just to have good time and create something new with a hope that maybe one day it will help this job to get a new breath and the people will consider it again like art and much more than just something functional and replaceable. Maybe on day I will share my creations to the people but until this day I am happy to see someone else with the same desire and I have no shame to say that i cry at the end, not for funrniture but for everything that this work represents and resonated with me. Thank you, sincerely
Man, from the eyes of a fellow woodworking content creator, you won the internet. Well done, sir. Well done.
haha thanks
From an architect's eye, I would've expected a grand, upright, cathedral-like base had you just shown the interior of the cabinet and doors themselves. Juxtaposing that rigid geometric form with something much more natural with the curved leg makes for a wild piece of eye candy. Though it's not something I'd see in my own home, the craftmanship and final product are immaculate. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on UA-cam. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing. You are an inspiration.
Thank you
I just recently became a Pedulla Studio Patreon subscriber and I have to say he has the MOST content I've ever seen. For $10 you get a AMAZING library of incredible, very through and very well made videos. It's totally worth it. If you like his UA-cam channel you'll love his Patreon.
The curve becoming the door handle is truly beautiful. The lighting sends it over the top. Functional art. Inspiring.
I hope you are fully satisfied with this build, it's remarkable. Every single aspect of this is done with so much care. Obviously the woodworking is amazing, but there is so much attention to detail in the camera, editing and lighting as well as your thoughtful narration. Bravo!
I'm always so excited every time you publish. Phenomenal work my friend.
I’m always a giddy school boy every time he posts. You’re not so bad yourself good sir.
Thanks so much man
When will the jig and sled squares ship? I have not got an update after ordering
JK-M, see if you can get him to come out to the Texas Woodworking Festival in 2025? Which I highly doubt, but it would be such an honor and it will help with sales, growth of the field and much more. I know he can use something from the event to incorporate into his work.
A joy to watch. The craftsmanship, reflections, creative process and the brutal honesty of it all.
I’m not subscribed to your Patreon (yet) so I’ve been patiently waiting for this video for months. Let me say, the wait was worth it. It’s an amazing piece. Showing and talking about your mistakes is one of my favorite aspects of your videos. Not because you make mistakes but because you admit them, then discuss how to work around them. It’s woodworking, and you do a great job truly showing what it’s really like. As always, well done. 👍🏻
Thanks so much
You comment 'is mine' and spot on! :-)
I used to watch your videos a while ago, but I stopped. And I didn't know why. Now that I'm resuming, I realize it was because I was jealous... of your design, of your talent, of your tools, and your success. I'm no longer jealous, now I'm just envious! Keep up the good work! Love from Estonia.
Just conceiving it alone is mind blowing, not to mention bringing it to reality! Thank you.
Those door miters look amazing. The bottom leg support is pure art. Gorgeous.
I am not a woodworker. I paint. The process for all artists is to challenge yourself. For you, an artist like you, the bar has risen very high. Don't question yourself or your motivations. Your creations are nonpareil.
I have cried from joy over some of your creations. Yep, I am a dork, but beauty should bring one to tears.
Agreed!!!! Well said 😊
I have never watched a woodworking video and had to pick up my jaw at the end of it until now. That is the most amazing piece of furniture I have ever seen
This is now my favorite woodworking video. I admire your ambition. And love the humility and self reflection you exhibit while pushing your skills further. Content like this will help us all become better woodworkers.
Thanks, it looks precisely as something dreamt up as a combination: a whiskey table with curves.
Nick, your videos are ALWAYS worth the wait. You were absolutely spot on when you made the comment about a gallery piece, because this is truly that. I don’t know if you have ever entered any furniture contests that some high end furniture magazines do, and if you haven’t you most certainly should. I made an open liquor wall mounted cabinet for a friend that I tested myself with by doing some things that I had never tried before such as a blind dado for a shelf, corner dowels for an accent and no metal fasteners and using my scroll saw to make the monogram from red oak. Normally, at this point I would come up with a single word to describe this piece of art, but Nick I have no words because it is beautiful
Thank you Steve
I want to call this the “Shooooosh Cabinet.” I love how the wrapping ribbon accent becomes a door pull, while simultaneously suggesting a scolding finger, with its tapered reverse curve back to the cabinet doors. As if to say: “Don’t tell too many - there’s a party inside here!”
Low and behold, there’s an altar to the distilling arts, just behind those doors. Shooosh!
I love the process and the illustration of mishaps that become design features. All excellent stuff!
You sir, are the most talented woodworker on UA-cam.
Thats very kind of you
Not just UA-cam, the planet.
Agreed, my mind is blown
@@AmyAnderson-fields Im sure the world has makers on his level that don't create content... He is without a doubt the best on YoutTube and a top tier master....
I'm at a loss for words. From design to execution, your creativity comes through in truly remarkable fashion. Love this !!
Absolutely stunning, a wooden work of art. That staggered lighting bouncing off the layers is like a religious temple. Looks like a painting inviting you in. Magnificent
I might have mentioned this before, if so it still bears repeating - watching you is like watching Rembrandt paint one of his masterpieces. Bravo!
Wow. This is a seriously complex, inspiring, beautifully executed sculpture.
I’m a Small woodworking /cabinet shop in Austin. Thank you for sharing the emotions, stress, challenges, and personal questions of yourself. That has helped me mentally so much. Thank you very much.
cellulose & psychobabble - a fascinating combo
My father was a wood worker. He would have loved this as do I. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, it's gorgeous beyond the words! I particularly enjoyed your personal thoughts, tips, experiences, failures, and life talk in itself with that calm background music and magnificent piece of art being built. Best wood artist I've ever seen, hands down. Thank you for sharing your work with the world.
That is one remarkable piece of art/furniture !!! And I can see why it took you 4 months to build.
There are so many aspects of it, the legs, the cabinet, the wood choices, there are too many to list.
You really pushed yourself and succeeded !!!
Seriously Nick, you kept me on the edge of the chair more than once... That final cut on the "door handle"... I didn't realize how important it was until I saw that the upper part was in fact the handle... so absolutely no room for any mistake. I've been following you already for a long time, but this build its just out of this world mate... Congratulations and cheers from Buenos Aires!
Absolutely phenomenal. You keep right on building what you want to build and I will watch every minute of you doing it. Your work is an inspiration to so many of us. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
You're truly living a lot of people's dreams with all the hills and valleys we don't know about, but yearn to get to. Congratulations and as expected beautiful work.
Nick, you are without a doubt the most talented and interesting woodworker on UA-cam. Whilst I don’t love your style I love the way you execute it and there are very few, if any other craftsmen out there showcasing themselves in the same way. Like you I’ve watched everything and everyone and I’m bored of all of it. Thank you for being brave enough to do something different it’s remarkably refreshing.
A true dream to be able to do something like this one day. Starting out is so intimidating, the cost of tools and wood, the fear of ruining that wood and so on. But videos like this are incredibly inspiring. What a work of art!
That is the most astonishing piece of craftsmanship and design I have ever seen. Just breath taking.
This is once again woodworking raised to the level of art. A real piece of grace. Every single technical gesture seems to be reachable by me but no it is definitely more difficult than it looks like yet when you do it there is a kind of easiness that emerges. It's driving me crazy but at the same time this gives me the idea of what perseverance is.
In awe of this piece and of you. The courage, patience and perseverance to pull something like this off with such great success is mind-boggling. You should win some sort of award. Thank you especially for sharing your mistakes. It was painful to even listen to you talk about as we've all been there many times. Sometimes, you just need to do it over (the legs) and sometimes it becomes an opportunity for something creative (like the miter joints). I love that you showed both. This video so accurately demonstrates all of the highs and lows of woodworking and I just can't thank you enough. I also really appreciated your honesty about the struggles of working by yourself with no timelines or other people looking over your shoulder. This is way harder than people realize and often times freedom can be not so freeing. Again, thank you for sharing this with the world.
Thank you so much!
I must admit as well that you are one of the few woodworkers posting on youtube that I really draw inspiration from and to hear you experience challenges that I experience is encouragement to keep pushing forward. I really appreciate you being vulnerable with the struggles you faced and also your persistence in creating this cabinet. So cheers, great work again!
A hobbyist woodworker here...Sir you are true master! What an amazing piece of art! You have no idea how much I have waited for this video...the amount of skill and perfection is something to learn from. You inspire me just like Joseph Walsh inspired you..I have followed his works as well and I am working on a dining table that is made almost entirely of steam bent laminated curves that is are overwhelming with the amount of curves and different angles involved especially when joining together. Learning from your videos is an honour. On this cabinet itself I simply can't think of a way to make it look better, but if I may comment (and I could be absolutely wrong here) I think your videos could use more lighting. That being said, it is nothing major as this could be just me. But man is this cabinet a beauty to the eye! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you. My lighting is just how I want it to create the look I'm after. Its not for everyone but thats what I like
This might be the wonkiest yet coolest thing I've ever seen someone build
Always crushing it man. That thing is beautiful!
Cheers man
Ok it’s like ‚now I’ve seen it all‘, I can finally stop watching woodworking videos. Thank you! Insane build beyond words.
"Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong." Peter T. Mcintyre
My googness this is beautiful!! After 36+ years as a cabinet maker, now semi retired,Thanks to your video, I'm gonna have to challenge myself . The craftsmanship is second to none!
Wow, staggeringly beautiful. This to me, is the benchmark to design, creativity and craftmanship. Please keep doing what you do
I might say some things that can be taken the wrong way, so let me open up by saying that this is without question the single most astonishing cabinets as well as one of the most stunning pieces of woodworking i've ever seen.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Now, you're easily one of the most skilled woodworkers i follow on this platform and you consistently amazing work.
And with all that skill and your opening lines of freedom of choice, you built a little whiskey cabinet.
To be completely honest, the first 2 minutes of this video had me expecting something more.
Again, it's an amazing piece and i could'nt dream of making something even close to it.
When you said you wanted to make the most difficult woodworking project ever seen on youtube, that line alone gave me hundreds of ideas before the first 10 seconds had passed.
(And before someone responds to this with "well quit whining and go make them instead", i'm not here to whine, just giving my 2 cents as is my right just as yours, and i wish i could but i'm currently restricted in space and financially in tools and material.)
Also, going back to your 2nd line for a sec.
You can slap some paint on this all you like but it's way too epic to ever simply call rustic!
I'm right there with you, woodworking videos on youtube have become stagnant and overdone, i've seen just about everything thrice and every 4th project is just the first 3 with a personal touch.
Anyway my point is that i hope you consider this experiment a fantastic success.
You've made a cabinet unlike any other, you've made a video that entertained and inspired, and you've shown yourself what you can do with free reign.
That sounds like a good experiment to me.
If you ever decide to do another experiment like or unlike this, i'd suggest trying to not look at the vastness of the freedom.
That's always the start of the spiral, instead find something to focus on.
And i mean fully focus on, maybe just a door or drawer knob for arguments sake.
Maybe follow the grain and build out from there, warp the walls, bend the top, twist the bottom.
I'm even giving myself some funky ideas here.
I say keep doing what you wanna do
But keep doing what you're doing, because you're definitely doing it right!
I love skipping to the end then watching the whole vid to see how it was put together
The level of perfection is just amazing
Absolutely stunning. I feel honored that you have shared this with us. Thank you.
Thank you
A truly stunning piece. Not one for a house I'd be comfortable actually living in, but a true gallery show piece.
This is just incredible! Such an amazing piece. Can highly recommend the patreon! I have been only for a couple of months but I have learned so much in this time! Well done. I think this is one if not the most complex project I have seen done.
Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying Patreon
Incredible workmanship and otherworldly design..
Kudos to you
I'm surprised I watched this whole video but at the end the beauty brought tears to my eyes... good job man
21:46, where you talk about mistakes.. One of the best pieces of advice/ philosophy of making that I learned at Art School from my Painting teacher, the late Bob Millis, was 'Don't be precious about your work, remember the sage words of Bob Ross, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents'. It took me quite a few years and many a Guitar build that ended up either learning to fly or residing in the corner of shame for me to fully grasp the meaning. But I reckon you have come to the realisation that those mistakes are what makes you a better maker.
I appreciate the honesty you demonstrated in the method of making your journey known!
It reminds me very much of my own journey to build and release a product.
It’s taken five years to move our debut device, Faderlator, as close to release as it is and I’ve gone through more moments of doubt I can count.
Your piece is amazing. In the final moments of the video it occurred to me that the cabinet is trying to keep us quiet about what’s inside. I love it.
Thank you for making this video - I came to watch a complex project and I left inspired - not just to continue working with wood, but to keep focus on what matters.
How can a piece of furniture be both beautiful and hideous at the same time?
I watched until the "test build" and then skipped to the end... Was that working? The cabinet, the lighting, etc. are incredible. The foreground asymmetric swoopy leg, the half-tucked shirt of the cabinet door, and the hip spike leg... all together are just otherworldly levels of tacky. Maybe it looks better in person or works somehow in the environment it'll be placed.
It doesn't look bad tho
Thank you for this.
Not only was the outcome of your labour genuinely breathtaking, you also have a high level self awareness and insight (no patronage intended) that was sincerely moving to hear.
You struck a number of chords with your dialogue on the motivators and hurdles behind the way you go about your work and whilst I sadly don’t share your prowess in joinery, I do have a number of idiosyncrasies that appear to be similar to yours.
They can be tough to overcome, crippling at times and sharing these difficulties with the world helps so much in helping others move forward.
I believe that anyone who has achieved the level of mastery you have has done so exactly because they have a propensity to be self deprecating, their own worst critic, and at times, their own worst enemy.
Thank you for sharing 👊🏼
So much of this video speaks to me. My goodness this is stunning.
Thanks so much man. Glad you enjoyed it
What an incredible piece. Thank you!
Thanks so much
I have to admit that I spent most of this video thinking "wtf is a whiskey cabinet ... a cabinet for whiskey bottles?" I'm still not sure I get it but it's an impressive feat.
Absolutely jaw-dropping Nick. I have 3 takeaways I would like to incorporate into my furniture:
1. The detail with the through tendons with the saddle template and router bit.
2. the use of stained/dyed accent pieces.
3. Tonise more bending forms to give my furniture a “pop” fresh look.
Thanks, Nick for your inspiration
46:08 full view of finished product
What an absolute masterpiece. I saved this video to watch it when I had the time to really appreciate it, and it happened to be today, lying in bed because my back hurts a lot and now I can only think about being able to go back to the shop and make something better and more detailed than I've done yet. Pure inspiration
Been watching the whole build on patreon and I still couldn’t wait for this video to drop
Thats awesome! Thank you
this is the reason i starting to go into woodworking. so much inspiration.
Wow! Amazing project, I love seeing artists working with so much passion. It's a great inspiration for me. Congratulations! Regards from Uruguay.
Thanks very much!
So incredibly impressive! I’m actually stunned and a somewhat short of words after watching this. The passion you put into your work is really inspiring. Wanted to tell you I really appreciate the honesty of how mentally taxing the process can be. This is much needed in a time where internet only shows success as a smooth process. Much love.
Would love to see a woodworking video that is not just a 50 minute ad for their patron or random products
I don't know how long I've ben watching your content, years, back when you didn't show your face or even talk. NOw this, wow. Not only has your video production gone next level, your woodworking is top level. Nicce work!
Who knew looking at a whisky cupboard could trigger a religious experience?
Mr. Pedulla,
Thank you for proving that it is possible to do amazing absolute things. You are a source of motivation and courage! It helps me to want to push my limits and be more rigorous on quality every day.
Thank you
Have to comment on an aspect of this video build -- specifically the accompanying narrative -- that is uncomfortable: whining. The statement may have passed without much notice, but it stood out starkly to me. As someone who understood immediately what you were talking about at the absolute deepest level of my being, I have to say to you that we, as a species, need to do more "whining." It is your apology for it that is the _problem_, not the "whining" itself. As humans, we have been forged to believe that admitting to mistakes, imperfections and weaknesses is taboo ... wrong ... weak. And this leads to an apology for whining. I am fighting this as well, and I am grateful at a level I believe you know for your putting it out there to hundreds of thousands of people. Eventually, together, we will turn the "wrongful" tide.
Agreed
The curious thing is that the very essence of the human experience is our malleability, our ability to bend without breaking. As a social species this is very important because every compromise in a relationship or in a society is a little bend away from our own will. And the secret to a happy and social live is to either accept it or find coping mechanisms to deal with it - and whining is (imho) an absolutely proper coping mechanism.
There is nothing worse than people playpretending confidence.
@@rafaelwoitzuck3186 If by "malleability" you more imply adaptability, and the ability to thrive with change, then yes, absolutely it is a curious phenomenon to reject a coping mechanism such as "whining." #WhinersUnited :)
So beautiful and innovative. I appreciate your attention even to the video narration. Wonderful to watch.
Hi,
I just finished watching your video, and as always, it was beautifully done. You consistently showcase some of the most impressive equipment money can buy, but even more remarkable are your skillset, knowledge, experience, and artistic abilities. Honestly, as someone who has been woodworking for 35 years, I’d place you in the top 2% of wood artisans worldwide.
Your business acumen is clearly on par with your woodworking mastery-it’s no small feat to balance the demands of running a shop, supporting a family, and excelling creatively. It’s genuinely inspiring to see someone like you achieving so much.
That said (and I hope you won’t take this the wrong way), I can’t help but question the inclusion of the ribbon in this piece. Your legacy deserves to be remembered for innovation and craftsmanship, not as “the ribbon guy.”
In my opinion, the ribbon element doesn’t quite fit here and detracts from what could have been a truly extraordinary cabinet. I absolutely admire your creativity, especially with curved woodworking-it's stunning-but I feel this particular piece might have been stronger without it.
Thanks for sharing your amazing work, as always.
Wow thats absolutely insane..
beautiful craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!
You Australian/Zealand Woodworkers, and Creators for that matter, are ALL on another level. 🤴
I am an accomplished wood artist. I also came to the point that I needed to design, create and build that one challenging piece, A piece that was set apart from all the rest of my projects. After completing it, I looked at it and wondered what could have I done better. This leaves us always looking to improve upon ourselves.
It's good to see that we still have some creative minds that push the envelope. I wish there was more creativity in our world versus the boring manufactured items.
wow i shed a tear watching the end - good viewing - thanks..
I waited to watch this until I could give it proper concentration. I'm glad I did. This literally brought me to tears, bro. Beautiful, beautiful piece, but also a wonderful self-exploration you shared with us. Thank you for the care and craft in sharing this journey!
That’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful! You just keep pushing the envelope and it’s stunning what you come up with. And the amount of planning and detail that goes into a single step or cut is just crazy. But the proof is in the cabinet. “Pun intended”
Absolutely incredible work !! It’s good to test your skills, your patience , your focus, and your ability to push thru a project and come out the other side victorious. You came out on top! Awesome job.
Beautiful piece! You are very talented. Can’t wait to see more of your work!
Best build ever seen. Honestly blew my mind. Such a great mind sitting over it. Thank You for Your encouragement to do more than You think that is not reachable…Well done Big BRAVO!!!
That thing is phenomenal. Pure artisanal craftsmanship
Wow, someone who understands my art! Thank you so much. I knew I was wasn’t the only one out there. Bless you and there blessed your art. Thank you and your art🤗
Technical skill off the charts. Finish quality is beautiful. Definitely a modern art piece though, I’m sure it’ll take a special kind of person to buy that
This is an absolutely stunning piece. I loved watching it as well as listening to your explanation as you were going.
This is hands-down one of the most impressive builds I've ever seen, it's just so beautiful. KUDOS to you!
I have never said “whoa” out loud as much as during this video. Incredible work and vision.
That is the most beautiful and amazing piece of art I have ever seen.
Insane!! And I really appreciate your honesty with regards to managing your expectations, frustrations, making "mistake", etc.
Beautiful piece! You’re working through some profound life questions. “Freedom to do whatever we want doesn’t feel very free.” I’ve found more freedom in my faith than anything else in life.