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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Building a big dining table, from a pair of walnut slabs, for a client. This is the centerpiece of a set of furniture and I need to use this one to tie all three pieces together in the best way possible.
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0:00 Intro
3:03 The Solution
5:06 Attaching the Slabs
7:12 The Whole Design
8:45 The Struggle of Thick Wood
9:48 I Love Mean Comments!
10:31 Convincing the Client I am Right
16:07 Making the Stretchers
17:52 My Worst Nightmare
20:21 Best Advice for Beginners
21:55 3 Cool Projects
22:38 The Moment of Truth
Thank you for watching! Here are the most common questions I am getting: 1. *Some version of "You can see the bolt heads in the C-channel. You should have hid them"* I agree...it would be better if you couldn't see them. This would be an easy fix. Just recess the C-channel more deeply into the slab. Unfortunately this slab was already getting pretty thin, and I didn't want to risk bursting through the top. And also...this is much more noticeable in video than it is in real life. In video I tend to get a lot of lower shots to show off the details of the table. To actually see the bolts in real life your eye has to be equal to or lower than the underside of the table. So...not a huge deal in my opinion.
FAQ won’t work because people are here to complain and be right (like me right now), rather than helping you
Use an L fence instead of a sled to cut your angles. Since the template is on top, you do not lose any blade height
@@DarkChaosMCwhat does this even mean
thanks for converting inch into normal Units!
Flat Head Countersunk Screws: DIN 7991 or ISO 10642
I cant figure out if Chris is a filmmaker who covers woodworking or a woodworker who produces great videos, but I guess that means he's mastered both. Great job, cant wait to see you hit 10M!
haha...appreciate that. now don't hold your breath for that 10M
the socks tho...
Looks like he’s a damn skilled illustrator too.
hes a sneakerhead whose dumb nice at making tables
It's not "the customer is always right", it's "The customer is always right, in matters of taste". Everyone always cuts off the last part.
I guess I just can't stop cutting stuff off. That's just the carpenter in me :P
@@Foureyes.Furniture Curiosity killed the cat... but satisfaction brought it back. great minds think alike... but fools rarely differ. jack of all trades, master of none... but better than master of one
@@bendybiker8471 The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.
It's the LOVE of money, that's the root of all evil!
Yep, definitely a simple concept that might have been "dumbed" down a little too much. Having worked customer service for decades, I grew to think of it as "The customer knows what they want, and that should be RESPECTED; but, they don't necessarily know how to get it." And, it's the latter aspect where I feel most problems occur, often producing frustration and immediate "no"s rather than realizing it's a question to work through together-exactly the approach here! When a company prioritizes meeting a customers needs rather than forcing their priorities on a customer, customer service becomes a lot less difficult.
“If he’s not happy, I will eat the cost..” As a small business owner myself, this is just what you need to do sometimes. That’s how you build a solid reputation. Great work!
very familiar
1:17 that is too much to eat the cost.
If you are charging $30k, you should offer them personal services for the next 6 months as well. That is absolutely incredibly ridiculous to charge that much for $2,000 worth of walnut.
@@FarmerJesse ??? is it ridiculous to charge $500 for 37¢ worth of sand and metal in the form of a CPU? An insane amount of work, materials, and overhead went into that. Seems perfectly reasonable. Especially if you have to eat the cost of a project here and there while still paying the bills
I think comparing the intricacies of mining precious metals, shipping them across the world to a manufacturing plant that cost hundreds of millions to build, that took more money in R&D and works on an atomic level, is a bit of a ridiculous comparison. @@HypherNet
The quality of your work, your dead pan sense of humour, and your teaching style in these videos, as well as the story telling are a pretty magic combination. These videos are some of the best examples of how to make content, teach and keep people engaged. Thank you!
Thank you so much. Really appreciate hearing that kind of stuff. If nothing else, I'm always trying to make the best thing I can.
I was skeptical of carving one slab into the other, but that turned out gorgeous!
Thanks I was really happy with the outcome :)
I thought it would've been more interesting to have them overlap each other on opposite ends but pretty cool still
That's a design I'm loving. I f'ing **hate** epoxy when it's more than just the minimal filler like in this one. River tables are just ugly, tacky, and stupid. Sometimes epoxy is kind of unavoidable, and this table is a great showing blending both styles. Love it. #justsaynotorivertables
@@ChrisHornberger I agree, I'm not a fan of epoxy tables but Chris has found that fine line between enough and too much epoxy, his are the only tables containing epoxy I would consider for my own place.
@@ChrisHornberger River tables can be beautiful.
Designing things that go together but aren't matchy is way harder than it looks. Really great work. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! And you're right. Appreciate it :)
So true. Matching is awful, but it’s difficult to make different pieces work
I'm more impressed you got honest feedback from a client. And took it to heart. Very rare.
Chris, 1M?! Congrats man!! Everything continues to get better. The writing (including the dad jokes), designs, and execution.
Thanks Chris...I'll keep trying
This video is far more interesting and better produced that 95% of the media one finds during the prime time hours on television. The drawings, philosophical sidebars, voice-over commentary and interesting videography, are all really watchable. I don't even mind watching the ads! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos so great. You are an artist and it shows very clearly in your wooden furniture AND in your video content. Also in your pencil! BRAVO! Keep it up.
Your narration is not only on another level, it's in an entirely different universe than 99% of not only furnitureTube, but KZhead in general. Bravo good sir! Love it!
I totally agree with narration and the fact you are extremely talented as I've commented before and enjoy your build videos. 1 bit of advice, no need to stop apologizing for "using technical terms "" as many, myself included know what they mean. You are not the smartest guy in the room. The minute one thinks that of themselves, it's over. Watch the million subs vanish. Now keep the good work coming, I think it's good stuff and want to see you succeed.. peace.
@@mjg6191 that was a joke.
@@TheRaretunesRight? He said that tongue-in-cheek after using a couple of very non-technical terms haha
I’m just discovering you and I’m in awe of your knowledge. From engineering to woodworking to video work - all of which you’re producing at such a high level. I hope you offer apprenticeships. You have so much to offer. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us.
I love how you carved out slab to go into the other. It really solved a lot of issues and made the top MUCH more interesting than the typical resin tops
I really love how the two slabs came together! Very beautiful!
This is my favorite table that I've had the pleasure of watching you build. The time and effort that you clearly put into your content is an order of magnitude above most other woodworkers on the tube. Your design of modern furniture is truly inspiring. I guess what I'm trying to say is.. Thank you.
This is the reason why I stay subscribed to this channel! I might not watch every video that comes out but once in a while a gem like this one comes out and makes me feel like going back and watching all the ones I missed in between. Beautiful project, beautiful videography, and beautiful narration as always! Thanks for the top notch content! 🎉
Appreciate it. Hopefully you enjoy those times of catching up on the builds :)
That table looks great! You did a fantastic job! Your advice on starting with projects is inspiring. It's applicable not only to wood working but many sorts of other homemade projects. Thank you very much.
This is the only channel I NEVER skip the adds. The way they’re presented in a way that skipping them would have me missing parts of the builds, that’s brilliant. Love the channel and the narration.
I can assure you that sponsors will be very happy to read this :)
I totally agree, I’ve never seen anyone do a better job of not only integrating the products but making them relevant at the same time, your sponsors should be more than happy, this such a sweet spot and rarely accomplished so well.
Chris, your skills as a furniture maker are in a word, outstanding. Beyond this obvious fact, you are an even more outstanding human being.
I think that is one of the most beautiful tables I have seen you make... I love the way the patterns of the wood flow together, the forms in the legs and top have a beautiful and lucious simplicity, and the float gives it just the right amount of lightness. Congratulations on a truly whole piece of art.
Amazing work! I really liked the look of one slab cut into another. It retains the beautiful detail of the live edge while avoiding large areas of resin or generic resin-rivers running through the entire piece. Love it!
Thank you very much!
Awesome Chris! Your designs are beautiful, your talent inspirational, and your videos are as amazing as your woodworking projects!
Thank you very much! Really appreciate the kind words :)
EXACTLY THAT. Couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you. Always thought-provoking, informative, entertaining & cheeky.
This type of videos are amazing and so inspiring, makes me want to start working as a carpenter and specifically to work along you. Congrats for the 1 Million, fully deserved it!
Love this series that you made! Hopefully Scott is seeing how these pieces work together as a cohesive body.
Love the three pieces together, looks amazing! On a side note, I was inspired to take a wood working class and built a bookshelf!! My goal is to buy one of your plans and make it for myself!
You should. You can also start with the free one. kzhead.info/sun/hshxZceLgKh9i58/bejne.html
Absolutely killed it with the "Go to your room" comment. Nice table too, Chris.
my son was a champ for his willingness to do some quick acting :)
Glad I’m not the only one that caught the MJ reference 😂
Thank you so much for giving me the confidences I needed to see me through my design. And thank you for all your time and effort.
i never get tired of feeling totally irrelevant in the furniture building side of my work by watching you build concepts beyond my wildest dreams. I have little ego in this game, and creativity apparently as well lol. beautiful work as always.
I like the idea of "build something that forces you to think". Could be a small project or a large one but trying something that forces you to plan or problem solve will make you a better woodworker.
That's good advice :)
Absolutely fabulous design and execution. I love it.
Thank you! Cheers!
another amazing video...just started my woodworking journey and almost signed up for the content course...but for now I am playing around with Walnut making the Coffee table you designed. Keep up the amazing work!
Your point about making medium sized things is very correct, and this table is quite stylish, the smaller version of this would be perfect for all homes.
I have to say, I love it. The whole set is gorgeous together.
Thanks!
Absolutamente fantástico 👏 seu trabalho, sua edição, suas palavras. Obrigado 🇵🇹🇧🇷
Hi Chris, I joined the Creator Course after watching your coffee table build. Thank you for that! I know it's going to Rocket my channel into 2024 and beyond... Great value so far! Congrats on passing one million! I think you should celebrate by giving all of your students a brass chunky.
Congrats on hitting 1M! I always watch the videos for the laughs and the shoes.. and the woodworking is awesome.. I’m almost done with my x-ray tech program and you’re right about the patients/customers lol
Love it. More than the project, it's your presentation and humor that makes me want to watch as soon as it comes up. Great set! If I ever have 30k lying around, I'm reaching out to you.
haha...you could just buy one thing :) Appreciate it brother!
Piece turned out great man. I had a perspective client ask me about making a table like this approx 5 years ago. I knew immediately it was way beyond my skill set - that being said, it was awesome to see one built and confirm that, yes, I was right. There was 0 chance I could have made this 5 years ago, and only a mildly better chance I could do it today lol
Time to call him back up. "Hey...remember me from 2018?"
Fantastic, Chris. As always, I enjoy the process and the reasoning as much as the actual build. The process to find the proper (?) order of operations is always the key. Bill
Love the way this turned out Chris! The set is fantastic, Scott is lucky to have them. Jokes and witticisms on point, the genuine LOLs were plentiful on this video.
Wait, wait, wait.... you're 43?! You don't look a day over 30. Mazel tov...
I really like how you attached the two slabs into one. I was bit afraid in the beginning when it was looking that there might be a lake of epoxy in between them but this was great. I also thought that the coffee table was nice, bit like what Shaun did in his riverless river table. The client doesn’t happen to be Cam’s Scott? And he just did not want a river table, so he came to you instead Cam 😂
haha....nope...it's definitely not Cam's cameraman Scott. Though you never know. If my client ends up not wanting it. Maybe I can talk that Scott into buying it :)
I love all 3 piece. the long surfboard like hall table is beautiful. the long length actually gave it the distinct beauty.
Wow. Didn't expect to see so much art involved.
As an Architect with pretty descent drawing skills, I gotta say your sketches are awesome, and one of the main reasons I enjoy your videos differently.
Awesome work, Chris! Your designs are top notch! You could name the lift Shaun, but only if you give it a hat and sneakers to go with the name
I am not opposed to that
Beautiful work! I so look forward to seeing your videos. Thank you!
The table looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
You made the right call on the tabletop layout; the overlap is a great way to utilize the smaller slab pieces while still making the piece look cohesive. Great work dude!
W gambling No but seriously i love what you do in your furniture, it is Art. And, just saying, your videos always hypnotize me. Keep it up!
beautiful closing line this especially stuck out to me as a freelance digital 3D artist, I am always trying to be a step ahead of my clients to give that wow factor and continue to do so successfully It was very heartwarming to hear this from you as I take my work and passion quite personally as it continues to consume all my time
I really love the geometry of the tabletop. That's not to downplay the artistry of the other aspects that I know are a lot harder and more impressive, but seeing it assembled made the edge geometry really stand out as something I'd want in my home if I had the space for it.
As always i admire your work! Video/editing is always impressive along with your projects congrats on a million what an incredible accomplishment
Well Done! You’re humble, talented and real. You put so much effort into your videos and it’s noticed.
I appreciated every piece for your craftsmanship, the design angle you approached it from and getting to watch you create all of these bits of furniture.. but this brass chunky pencil has just got me transfixed… I need one and I’ve clearly shown where my priorities lie haha.
Wow. Beautiful job, sir. And you do such a great job on your videos. A joy to watch and listen to.
I love the design - a complex process but you make it look straight forward. And the wood is phenomenal!!
that top might be my favourite table top i've ever seen. absolutely love how those two slabs combined, way better than any monolithic slab top could be
Chris, I think your videos are great. Your skills are next level. Like some others, I am personally not a big fan of epoxy tables, but yours are beautiful. Keep up the great work.
Such an elegant solution, I aspire to be able to order one of your pieces one day soon. There is nothing like looking around your home and LOVING and delighting in the each of the beautiful items you have collected, Chris your work fits this standard.
Thank you very much! Appreciate it. I hope to be doing this for a long time, so hopefully that day will come at some point :)
Looks absolutely amazing great job Chris. Keep up the amazing work
The way you mated those slabs together was really creative. I really liked that
Chris I love your videos. I only wish I had one tenth of your creativity. I'm 71 YEARS OLD and have been woodworking for about 6 years or so. I've done some large pieces and I love doing them, but I think there's a lot to be said for honing your skills on the small stuff. Keep up the good work. You always inspire me. You have a lot of talent and I know you inspire a whole lot of people. Congrats on the 1M.
I’ve been woodworking for about a decade. My advice is “build something that matters”. If it’s a tiny box or an entire library, it doesn’t matter as much as if the project MATTERS to you. If you care about the project, you will stress over the details, and that’s what it takes to learn in this craft.
Great video. Thank you for the work, including the actual table and the video. Well done!
Love this set. Totally stunning❤
Stunning work. Great job!!!
Great design, problem solving, and a good sense of humor. Three of the necessities when dealing with the public/customers. I managed a lumber yard for a long time and my saying was a custom has a right to be heard... they are not always right. I always enjoy your videos.
I love your narratives. You also build some of the most beautiful furniture of any of the YT makers.
I Love the character in all the grain on the top! Keep building! I like the designs you come up with.
Great job Chris!
Absolutely stunning work. Inspiring!
Absolutely stunning
Aside from being allowed to watch you create great stuff in professional and pleasing pictures I appreciate the most the way you see things.
I used to love working with wood, many years ago I worked in a cabinet shop for over 5 years. You, have inspired me to get back into it, not cabinets, but the art of working in wood. Today, I bought a used Delta Unisaw, a Used 16-inch Planer, and a used 8-inch Jointer. It's a start. Thank you again for helping me see the vision of making things again.
Wow...that's really cool to hear. Wish you the best of luck and hope you enjoy it for many years to come :)
@@Foureyes.Furniture ❤
Love your craft and narrative, taking us viewers along with the project
Absolutely stunning design and build!!
marvelous set.
Fabulous ! I am sure you are headed to being a great furniture maker. I been watching you for a while and you are truly on your way. Thank you
Thanks Matthew :)
tks for the lessons man!
That is a beautiful piece. Wow.
Beautiful tables. Love the floating concept.
I'm not building furniture, just turning small items, but damn if your videos aren't consistently inspiring me to push my boundaries and go bigger/better. Thank you.
Very lovely finished result. I think it further alienates the one piece but that's why we strive forward.
I love this piece, and i love the table too. Keep up the good work
I loved this! You’re fantastic brother. Nice job!
Great video, per usual! Smart, humorous, and beautifully filmed.
Amazing work!!! I love this piece,
I love that your videos are stories as much as they are woodworking videos, and probably more
Stupendousness!! All Three!
Great video. I liked the pace. I like seeing your wife step in to help and your kids doing a project. I especially liked the humor when you played the audio of the kids bickering while narrating about the lifetime of memories🤣 You do really great work!
Your videos have the vibe of a caring nurse. You care too much about everything that involves the process and now I care because you do. I feel the urge to bake you a velvet cupcake and I can't even boil water let alone cook!! Keep it up.
Those overlapping pieces of wood look really great! It create the impression of dimension!
Great job! I appreciate the detailed explanation of the why and how.
what an outstanding looking piece! your humor was pretty spot on too
Before getting to the end product, kudos to the editing. The nitty-gritty things are acknowledged and appreciated
Your audience here in Brazil is growing Chris.... thanks for the amazing videos and furniture....
Beautiful, all of the pieces.
Stunning! Great job! 🙂
Love the floating top. Beautiful
love your editing style and the content of your videos. thanks!