Building a Custom 16ft Walnut L-Shaped Desk.
#epoxyresin #LiveEdgeTable #woodworking
SHAUN'S VIDEO
• This desk is HUGE
WOODWORKING PLANS / PROJECT COURSES
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REFERENCED VIDEOS
▸ Slow Motion Woodworking Accidents Video - • Woodworking Injuries i...
▸ Desk Video - • BEST...DESK...EVER
▸ Dining Table Video - • Might Get Some Backlas...
TOOLS & MATERIALS
▸ Slabs from GL Veneer - bit.ly/GL-iiii
▸ Hardwood from Woodworker's Source - bit.ly/lumber-iiii
▸ Epoxy from Total Boat www.totalboat.com/product/thi...
▸ Kreg Adaptive Cutting System - bit.ly/FoureyesKPP
▸ Rockler Portable Drill Guide - bit.ly/Drill-Guide
▸ Rubio Finish at Rockler - bit.ly/RUBIOatROCKLER
▸ Rockler Deluxe Panel Clamps - bit.ly/PanelClamp_iiii
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:23 Slab Clean Up
3:29 A Big Bug Hole
4:36 Epoxy Pour
6:44 A Big Problem
9:02 Cutting Miters and Critical Dimensions
11:24 Why I'm Building This Desk
12:20 Shaun is Leaving the Channel
13:50 Attachment Plates
14:55 Stealing My Designs
17:17 Strengthening a weak corner
18:14 Best Pound-for-Pound Tool by Price / Fixing All the Little Holes
19:46 Who is Wrong?
20:55 Funny Story about an Injury
22:32 Final Assembly & Final Reveal
Thank you for watching. Don't forget to check out the detailed base build here: kzhead.info/sun/hrSKob2EbGaipKM/bejne.html ▸ *Woodworking Plans / Courses* www.foureyesfurniture.com/plans
watched that first
I’m super excited for you and Shuan. I miss his channel but really enjoy you two together. Looking forward to following both your futures.
Are you planning on releasing a set of plans for this desk design?
Also, you can take the real goldy brass look out with a light rub down with an ultra fine scotch bright pad 👍. That’s usually what I do for “satin”. And if you go easy you should cut through the brass plating.
Likes/dislikes it's all the same. All counts as interaction with the channel man ;)
You are a woodworking poet. I appreciate all your videos.
Thank you so much 😀
@@Foureyes.Furniture I stuck it to the Haterade drinkers by putting this video in my Favourites. 😂 That's gonna royally piss 'em off. 🤘
Totally agree. You have inspired me to go all in on my woodworking business so I would like to say, "thank you".
Seriously, this is my new favorite channel. I wish I could subscribe to it 10 more times.
I agree 1000%, I couldn't plane a 2x4 to save my life. This is my first time seeing your videos and let me say, you are a craftsmen! I don't even know how I ended up here but I subscribed. Cheers!
The woodworking, blacksmithing, glassblowing, metal casting and restoration communities are by far the most relaxing content on this site.
The book is excellent with clear and precise step by step instructions both written and in picture, videos form kzhead.infoUgkxcZqgZ8Ynkiz5n_LxIWRlAicuzmz5kCHG I like the the fact that it has a section dealing with different woods and their characteristics, as well as tools and projects. Well worth the money.
This is the first video I’ve seen from you guys and I’m in love. I usually watch woodworking videos to fall asleep, i sleepily clicked this from my suggested and it’s now 3am and I’m wide awake. This video is a captivating blend of poetry, art, humor, and goofs. Can’t wait to see more, I’m sold, never subscribed to a channel this fast
Same here! Only it isn’t as late. 😂
Same！midnight here✋
Same, desk looks fire🔥
I absolutely love the angles in your furniture, they just look so good! Also it makes me laugh thinking that in 50+ years time an ‘expert’ on the antiques roadshow (British program) is going to joyfully tell someone “this is a wonderful example of a Foureyes original” hehehe
That will be fun! Though compared to the Danish MCM furniture factories, there will be comparatively so few Foureyes pieces out there that they may just never meet the open market, haha
Another masterpiece. I think it’s fine Shawn is going back to his own channel. It’s like having a band, and sometimes you want to go cut a solo album, but you’re still a band when you want to be.
Out of all the wood working channels I watch, there’s just something different about your work. The design, the angles, the commentary etc… Everything you do is truly a work of art and I love it. I’ve seen the previous L-shape desk you’ve made and I regret getting the desk I have now because I would love to have a desk like this! Keep up the great work! ❤
Wow, thank you! That is a very kind comment. I definitely try my hardest to make a good video. And I’ll keep trying to get better. As for the last L desk. It seems like we make one every December. Not sure if we’ll go for a hat trick next year.
Yes, we need the IKEA collaboration! I’m obsessed with these big slab desks
IKEA is a factory, this is art, art doesnt scale, that is why its art.
As a Swedish person, I have to say that I have a slight distaste for the glued fiber board Ikea seems to use in most their furniture, it seems like the antithesis of the quality craftmanship I've come to expect of this channel.
@@savannah4019 sure but ikea does have to make mas producable cheap material large scale products. ikea can't sell slab desks as off the rip they will be over 1000.
Separately, you guys did some incredible work. Together, you did some incredible work. As you said, the more things change, the more they stay the same. And I completely appreciate how good you both are, together or apart. All the love, brothers. You do daily what so many of us wish we could do even just once
You're too kind Ben. Appreciate it :)
Your last sentence, wow, very well said!!!
great sentiment
Bummed that you guys won't be doing as much together video wise even though you're still working together and sharing the shop but totes understand the reasoning. I loved Shaun's channel too (you guys are easily my favorite woodworkers), so I'm glad we'll be getting videos from you both still.
Thanks Anthony. And don't worry we're brainstorming some ideas for how we can still do some sort of content together. Even after Shaun moves.
Glad to hear it, Chris! I'm assuming he's likely to be moving because of a family thing(job, health, etc; haven't watched his vid yet but will), so I hope all is well on that side of things. But a part of me is wondering if he can't take being in the same zip code with the scrapsketball champ anymore... Either way, much love and joy to you guys and your families! Looking forward to see what you do next! (Hoping some sort of in-person workshop thing comes back around! Was signed up in the second cohort before you guys finally had to bag it.)
Never watching your videos again for the several FLASH BANGS!!!
I knew there were two of you, but I had no idea you weren’t always on the same channel. I’m looking forward to following both channels now and having twice the content to watch. You guys are both awesome! Best of luck on coming changes!
You're well ahead of the people who think it's just one person :)
Yeah I thought it was 2 friends who started a channel together.
Loved the ode to Shaun, his early stuff got me into woodworking and is a large driver in what pushed me to become a cabinet maker. You guys were great together and it made me equally emotional to hear that you had to split up, and hearing his old outro jam with the exceptional lay. Wish both of you so much success in the future 💕
The way you framed the video with "The more things change the more they stay the same" was pure genius!
so many learnings in this video not only about woodworking but also how life works and goes, acceptance and letting go. the videography and cinematography together with the story telling, its like perfect!!
Thank you so much...really appreciate the kind words :)
That is such a stunning desk, I can’t wait to one day be able to afford a piece of furniture made by you
i was worried until i saw the union fours. Thanks Foureyes Furniture you're the best.
Those will never leave the channel :)
Man, teared up a little bit watching this video. Great homage to your friend as well. So well put together. Can only imagine the time and effort that went into this single video, from building on down to scripting and editing. One of your best.
Your “hot melt” looks exactly like the p-tex sticks we skiers use to repair our ski bases. Fantastic vid and furniture by the way!
As a young man I was obsessed with finishing my 8 hour work day, and then my 6 hours 'refurb my house' time, and then watching Norm Abraham on some home channel. I loved not necessarily his finished items but his craftsmanship and methods and the fact that he had every powertool, jig, machine and gizmo known to woodcrafting. He was a nice guy too. I had to give up my workshop when I moved house and self flagelated myself with an insane workload and now at 51 I yearn to get a workshop back, gather up all my tools, a van, and get back on the tools. You guys are the modern day 'Norms' (not 'Normos') with your videos and craftsmanship and ethos. So massively watchable and the mid century style you have is right up my street. Fantastic work and I will be diving down the educational rabbit hole this channel provides time and time again and learning masses from it. Hopefully when I finish all my current property portfolio with my creative brain smashing the interiors, and kick back, I will come and visit you and do a course and hang out. To the trolls.... get a f******g GRIP! This stuff is fractionally distilled excellence! From The UK with a manhug. Well done and keep on keeping on! Paul Million.
Everything about your channel is just wonderful. Thank you so much for the content.
Thanks! Appreciate the viewership :)
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@@mm9773, there will always be haters.
Followed you both for years and have never commented before. I followed your design to build a bed for my daughter’s first apartment and it came out great. Keep doing what you’re doing for those of us who love it!!
Thanks Matt...appreciate that. We'll definitely both be keeping at it :)
Just taking a quick second at the end to appreciate those 90s, love your sneakers collection man
This is the first time I ever saw one of your videos. It has been a while since I felt so much at home right from the start. That mix of craftsmanship and self awareness, atmospherical music and satisfying macroshots and timelapses makes me feel calm and empowered to tackle whatever is next. It's creators like you who make me fall in love with KZhead again and again even after more than 10 years. Much love from Germany!
Is this your “Final Project” as you named it ?? Thanks, Steve
I am excited to still have Shawn around and glad that he is rebooting his channel as well! I think that you tow complement each other well. Thanks for taking us on the journey Chris! Keep up the awesomeness
Glad your order worked out, hopefully we can help on the next one!
I have enjoyed seeing you two together and will miss you two as a duo, but the split means we will get twice the content now so it’s a win/win.
That desk is the nuts! That's a desk the best person who ever lived should write the best poem ever written at
I’m not against that. 😊
Together or apart, both of you guys will always be my favorite woodworking artists! Take love, Chris and Shaun! 💕
Thanks!...appreciate you
It has been a joy to watch you two do this together. I am sad to see it end and equally excited for both the future of Foureyes and the return of SBMT. And I’ve gotta tell yah, I truly shed a single tear as you climbed on top of that desk. Thanks both of you for such a wonderful example of what collaboration can be.
In love with this vintage styled modern desk
That sir is one of the finest pieces you’ve ever made. Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you for giving your permission to us for making replicas of your great work!
I keep getting "Everything Stays" lyrics from Adventure Time vibes with the line "The more things change, the more they stay the same". I quite like it.
Holy sheet, this took me back to my wood working days,sophomore year, while in the midst of quarantine. When woodworking was my therapy. And as I look at my final project ( A shelf made out of black wall nut, which I’m still proud of to this day) on my wall, I wish I never dropped woodworking. Thanks for igniting my love for wood, maybe I’ll take some classes next year in collage.
I for one would not to see Shaun go, but I also understand growth and self-worth. What you two have done is shown that two different people, both highly talented, can compromise, collaborate and enhance each others' talents. Best of Luck Shaun. Best of Luck Chris... Foureyes is not stopping, merely changing.
Pretty pumped for Shaun’s channel - means more content for us! ❤ you both!
"the more things change, the more they stay the same." sublime. actually had me clap at the end of it all.
I was just telling my son about the two of you joining up and becoming Foureyes. Then all of this "changes". 😏 I love all of it. Pre-3 years and beyond.
beautiful work as always, I'm a beginner woodworker and dream of making furniture as you do. you and shaun are my inspirations!
Wow, thank you!
Just started watching both this and Shaun’s channels a few weeks ago, as I’ve grown increasingly interested in woodwork. Both channels are awesome, and I’ve loved the interaction and rapport. That said, I’m just fine with having potentially twice as much content! Keep up what you’re doing, both of you. A couple of gems in the often rocky surface of KZhead!
That's gotta be the most beautiful desk I've ever seen. Whatever the cost, it was worth it.
I absolutely love this guy. This is like the 2nd or 3rd time I came across his video but the way he talks makes me calm and like i could go on for ages about how deep some things hes saying really are. Its like it feels like i know him and i could talk with him for ages and everything he says makes sence. i dont even know nothing about woodwork but i still watch him for some reason. it feels good to just lay down and play his videos and i cannot say anything bad about him. this guy is like my favourite thing to watch
The work you do and the commentary is the reason i come back to watch, beautiful desk and best of luck to shaun i'll have to check his channel out as well.
Thanks...definitely check out the video he put out today, and subscribe...he's got some awesome stuff coming :)
I’m completely new to this channel and I love your work! Can’t wait to watch more in the future 😊
Seeing you work in those sneakers makes me sad and happy at the same time. Love your stuff!
Man, I love the attitude you're taking about people using your designs. As someone who is getting into this craft, I have often wondered about how I might build my skillset. I think copying other people's work to use in my own home is a great way to do it. But, then what do you do when you build the next thing? You can't just stack all of these pieces up in your garage. Selling those practice projects makes a lot of sense. You're even taking it a little farther. I would not have probably set out to build another person's design for the purpose of reselling at a profit. The fact that you have given the green light to do so on small scale is really cool.
This is such a beautiful piece of art+furniture, and the video is great. Both you and Shaun are and will continue to be awesome creators.
Very great build!! I love the suspended file cabinets. I’m sure both you and Shaun will continue to do great work and can’t wait to see future builds.
Thanks so much! We definitely will be trying out best.
so. so. so freaking clean. this style appeals to me so much. I don't think I'd ever seen your channel before but man its beautiful and hilarious. 10/10
Thanks man… glad you found me and hope you’ll enjoy other videos as much.
Change is inevitable. Good luck to both of you!
Very true...and we both appreciate it :)
Found your channel via Blacktails, I have been binge watching the back catalogue for the last week. Beautiful work, love the production style. Informative, enjoyable and inspirational. Thanks to you both!
That is awesome! Really appreciate the kind words and the support. Glad you found me :)
Your voice overs are dope and very poetic. Awesome job with the word play and the wood working!
Y'all are aspirational. Great woodworkers and great friends to each other.
Thanks Evan. Definitely better friends than woodworkers :)
That is a rare thing, a very beautiful well made piece of modern furniture I really like.
Just found your shorts yesterday, and even if I have not done any woodworking, or shown any prior interest in woodworking, you're piquing my interest enough for me to subscribe so that some day I'd give it a try--- if not the actual woodwork but at the very least in designing custom furniture. Thank you.
People are always going to be keyboard critics and tell you you shouldn’t charge x for y. You guys make beautiful and interesting pieces, you should charge whatever the heck you feel like. And when it’s an auction for charity?!?!?
Thanks Joshua...agree. For charity, I wish it was a million bucks :)
It took sixty hours. And perhaps fifteen, twenty years. Go build skill, amass tools, sale skill, and all the rest before its even a table. Throw the ugly piece in storage 50 years and it's antique. And then it's still all subjective. Is it handmade if you use a drill?lol. It's worth what it's sold for. Go art on life. Make with passion and the paper comes nuff to make next and pass some love.
I enjoy your scripts so much! Your skills with the quill equal the ones with the wood tools. Thanks so much for bundling up this catalogue of skills with us, I am in awe of you and your business
Thanks and cheers from the US
Yas gurl! Love seeing a man working with hard wood!
You’re in luck. That’s all I do here.
I totally appreciate the proactive transition rather than being reactive. You guys won't regret that decision.
I love watching your video's no ads, no product push, great woodwork and excellent narator. You are going to do great things with or without anyone else, You have yourself a great 2023.
This came up in my recommendation and I am glad i watched and you have earned a subscriber from the monologue on allowing folks to use your work to hone their skills without fear or being prosecuted as there are quite a few folks who have made inspired works and have been sued over them by some overzealous individual
Glad you gave the video a chance. And really glad you enjoyed. Welcome aboard.
This is a big source of inspiration for my upcoming project desk. So thank you and rest assured that your ideas live on, on the second floor of an old wooden house, near a lake, in the middle of Sweden.
I hate people who hates you guys. You are amazing, and more amazing when combined. More is good
Love this channel. I have a question i’m sure is asked a lot, but maybe not…why black epoxy? (I love that choice and the desk is so beautiful BTW). I was wondering if you had a process to get to black. I was thinking of other options and thought a milky amber might cool too. Thanks for the last build of 2022. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thanks. I think black is (in a weird way) the most invisible option. Like when. you look at the top your eye isn't drawn to it. Where as a color it would be.
Our Final Project......
...together. You'll see :)
Yeah dude, it's crazy they BOTH got selected for mandatory service aboard the ISS.
That Milwaukee ratchet screwdriver was perfect for that drop test, sucker is heavy. But I love mine.
I couldn't agree more with the top comment. You are a woodworking poet. And your designs exemplify class.
Man found squashed in workshop
Thanks for giving us, one to end the year with.
Figured it was a slow week, and people could use it :)
This is not just a beautiful woodwork ... The video quality, commentary, direction and precision makes it ART. Thank you
Wow, thank you!
What a beautiful art object ! Respect for your "Gold" hands, and mindfulness.
Havent gotten a chance to watch one of your videos in a while (trying to limit YT screentime), but this was a beauty. Made it to the section about YT haters so here's a comment for the algorithm. While I haven't watched for a while, and with things changing, a four eyes video stays the same chill, artful, and poetic piece of internet cinema I have always enjoyed and respected. Keep up the good work!
I used to be a woodworker during 15 years in Belgium, but i'm no longer. Now I help actors and comedians to find jobs, and hope that one day I'll finish this 40yo crisis novel. But I spend a lot of hours watchnig your videos and I kind of regret my past choices. Anyway, your workshop, your tools, your ideas, your furnitures are really awesome. Congrats ! (I'm nearly about crossing the ocean to work with you (don't be afraid, won't do it).
My gosh the video production on this is truly amazing
Really sorry to hear Shaun is leaving the channel. Been following you guys for a while now and love your work...and the comedy double act routines! Best of luck to both of you, keep up the good work and hope to see you collaborate again in the future! Cheers Guys
I'm a CS student but I love engineering and studying about it and DIYing anything I can, and I'm absolutely in love with this channel now.
Im just going to come out and say it, Im OBSESSED with you! Not only is your work amazing but you also got a talent for editing!
Ignore the haters - you guys are artists with an incredible gift. Keep it comin’!
I love the high level woodworking but like the quirky commentary more. Adds a different dimension to woodworking videos.
People that hate on overs for now reason don't deserve your attention, you are doign an amazing job.
funny enough this channel did inspire me to try and build my own puzzle table. Half the fun was looking back and realizing how I would change the design if I did it again. All said and done I got a functional puzzle table with above questionable stability thanks to this channel.
oooh, nice desk, i love how you explain the process and include the mistakes
Wow the peace is Ridiculously beautiful
"so, will i stop now? yeah." GOLD, SIR. PURE GOLD
I would like to say thank you, have being able to learn a lot with your tips. dispite the fact that in my country I have limited access to tools and some of the hardware that you use, it has being full enjoyment. Also, when Shawn gets to his channel, give us a shout, will be glad to subscribe!
The Wood the Furniture the Video the Lyrics the Love to all the things arround you... Well done my friend..
Thanks you sir :)
I dont understand why people waste the time to troll. Clearly... you do great work. Not just the woodworking but the storytelling, production, and realism. You are one of the few well polished youtubers. Thank you.
Longtime viewer, occasional caller here. I used to watch your videos because I liked the design aesthetic you and Sean work into your pieces. Over time I appreciated your video quality, humor and the obvious effort that you put into every video. Now I’m not a fan of your current slab movement but that’s just me. I continue to watch because I enjoy your videos and by extension, you. Sean will be missed but hey, he’s only a channel away.
A sudden recommendation and a welcome one... Loved the storytelling...
The alignment angle of the desk, top to bottom at the end of the video is👌🏼💯
I simply love the dude. I wish I could do what he does. What a great teacher he would be.
You make me appreciate woodworking so much, and I can barely imagine having something so beautiful as one of your pieces in my home. Almost best of all, if you were a writer or a standup comedian, I would read what you wrote, or come to hear you perform. I love your use of language and your sense of humor. Art, in so many ways…
I’ll go back and spite-like your previous videos that I haven’t before. Been a subscriber for several years, and have hit that thumbs-up plenty of times.
Man, this one got me. We chatted via phone right after Shawn had moved into your shop. Your tone was excited and anxious. Your guys’ wood-shop diaries series was SUCH a breath of fresh air. From ‘wave heads, to bro-dap sound overs, to other Chris’s infectious wheezing laugh. Thank you for all you chaps have done. Best of luck to the both of you as the seasons of life inevitably change. Keep on keepin’ on.
Hearing you talk about the "Losers" was funny! I love your commentary man. F! The haters, do your thing. You make AMAZING furniture btw. I'll be able to afford a commission real soon.
Appreciate you. Thanks. 🙏🏻😊
Nice to see the collaboration once again! The cool thing about watching craftsmen/people do their thing is that you can witness on the fly solutions to unique problems. I would have never thought to approach that void in the same way you chose to but neither way is the "correct" way to do it, because all ways are the "correct" way to do it. Love the slab work!
never stumbled across your vidoes before, dont really have a interest in woodworking. HOWEVER! now that i just spent close to half an hour watching, I learnt 2 things: 1. i apperently have an interest in woodworking. 2. Im gonna start woodworking. You got me hooked, so the upcoming weeks i'll spend going through your videos. Thanks!
Greetings, fellow sandwhich artist! Thank you for highlighting the silliness of people's attitudes about what people's work is worth. People deserve to work and be happy and live well. Labor is valuable, otherwise business owners wouldn't hire people in order to make money from others' work. Ergo...your builds are worth a lot. Thanks for all the great videos.