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In this video we're building a live edge, epoxy, resin, walnut slab dining table. This was my first time working with a walnut slab, and now I see what all the fuss is about. We got a pretty rough slab, which was split in half due to a giant crack...but that was fine with us. We wanted to take something broken and give it a new life. We're really happy with the outcome, and I hope you'll love it too :)
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Layout & Rough Cutting
3:30 Problems with Slab Flattening
4:23 Why We Started Working with Slabs
6:38 Pouring the Epoxy
8:55 Taking the Table Top Out of the Form
10:34 Super Obvious Woodworking Tip
12:15 Shaping the Table Top
14:40 Brass Inlay Detail
18:19 Fixing Edge Cracks & Base Design
19:11 Making the Base
24:35 Final Top Details + Perks of Being a KZheadr
27:04 Attaching the Base to the Top
28:38 Sanding & Finishing
30:30 Final Reveal
Thanks for watching everybody! Sorry there aren't any plans for this one. But if you are looking to build a piece...here are the rest of our plans - www.foureyesfurniture.com/plans
The drawings are needed.
The problem you are having with your drill loosening can be prevented by twisting the whole chuck not just the collar back until you hear it click. That locks the collar and prevents loosening. This is a vid explaining it. kzhead.info/sun/pJWKeLODfWqEgmw/bejne.html
hi about the drill it is usualy an problem on cheaper drills and or wearing out of the clutch mechanism its still got a lot of life in it but its more or less an anoyance personaly id recomend an milwaukee or an hilti drill ive never had those iseus with those brands and for the worn out clutch problem overtightening helps with the grip but be cautious of extra wear and tear on the drill
Hey you guys asked if we enjoy the drawings. YES i personally love them and am curious how you do those animations. thanks for all the great content
@@tct72 spot on - was just about to write the same thing
The drawings are one of the best things you guys do that other woodworking youtubers don't. It helps understand what you intend to do.
They aren't going anywhere
@@Foureyes.Furniture I am so jealous of them, I HAVE to ask you about the program you use to create them!
@@Foureyes.Furniture What Matthew said. I appreciate that you're furniture designers, not just woodworkers. The drawings are part of showing that, but on a practical level they're a good way to 'check in' with the viewer about where you're at in the project and where it's going.
I find that the drawings get me excited in anticipation, not only for the final product, but also about HOW you guys will do it, and what solutions you’ll have if and when unforeseen challenges arise.
I enjoy watching things like this. I can learn I make walking sticks. I have one puece that I plan to use total boat in pastel green and pastel purple
Personally, I find the drawing really helpful to understand what the plan is. It’s easier to pay attention to a visual than to an audio description (for me at least)
That's what I'm hoping to hear people say...and why we started doing them in the first place :)
Completely agree. Please keep doing them!
I completely agree. The drawing definitely adds something and helps me visualize better than I would otherwise.
I would love a Timelapse video of just the drawing creation
I'm a 68 years old woman who always wanted to work with wood and never got the opportunity. I find your videos very interesting, hearing about all the tools you use like the cnc etc. I find the illustrations very helpful to get a visual explanation.
Bro.. the drawings are fine. The thing that pulls me away from the action is how commonly you express what you think we are going to think. The best example is the CNC portion of the video. You are by far and away exponentially better at woodworking then I ever would be, so if you use a CNC machine to achieve the end result which is always perfection …… so be it. I get annoyed when in your videos you almost apologize for doing something while explaining why we would be justified as viewers to take offense to it. Just work your magic, stop trying to cater to every single type of viewer. Your going to attract who you attract. There is always going to be some “traditionalist” that take offense to how something is done or created. You don’t need their permission to use a CNC. I got really turned off by the part where you were trying to justify why you were using a certain tool. Don’t. It’s your video, it’s your channel, it’s your content and people are going to consume it in the manner that best behooves them.
Exactly, as i get older, I find I have zero fuks left to give about other people's opinions. Don't worry about the viewers and focus on your project
I would just say that it adds up as a learning experience. At least for me personally. It gives kind of intuitive train of thought, expectation or just a common thought and then compares it with actual experience. So, again, all fine with me. You shouldn't worry about what somebody thinks you think. And its not about you personally anyway.
excellent point and excellently articulated.
I like your tangents. Your channel is cool because it is way different than most other woodworking channels. And the other folks are saying "fuck other people's opinion, but I opine that you shouldn't say these things that I find annoying." Go with 'a'...fuck their opinions.
💯 it is so annoying I have to switch off. Don’t answer the haters. Be proud of your work and how you do it. Your family will benefit too as it’s probably not just limited to his work. How much reassurance does his wife have to give in one day 🥱
A list of things I enjoy about your videos - the sarcasm - the high level of quality design - the thoughts on a theme or topic often in relation to the project itself - the relaxing music - the precision in quality and calculation coupled with the self-aware acceptance of making mistakes (though there are no mistakes, only happy accidents) - the deadpan cultural references - the variations in shots from close up slow Mo to timelapses - the voiceover is genuinely pleasant to listen to - the honesty and thoroughness in what is being said - being able to observe the making process - little details that don’t even get mentioned but totally make me go “oh! Nice” like the fact that a pancil’s rubber side was used to hold down slim wood at the table saw - I said it before but I’ll say it again, the beautiful designs - even with an evolving and exploratory style the essence of the taste is still yours and that is evident - sometimes there are little tidbits of life that I also really enjoy, like when a pet or family member shows up or when a storm disrupts the work etc. - the illustrations that clarify a detail or process are great - leading on from that, the content feels very much like it is geared toward visual people (which I am) but at the same time the audio is also pleasant and I’m sure people who are more audio based enjoy it as well - the videos and projects always feel very well rounded. Beginning middle end, an internal theme, nice visuals, thorough process etc. There’s probably more but I can’t think of it right now. The only thing I’d criticise is the giving too much attention to what people negatively say in the comments. One can never satisfy everybody because people are literally polar opposites with opposing views. Remember that at some point the follower game isn’t actually a reflection on how people comment or what kind of work you do, it can simply be an algorithm and luck thing. It’s not a reflection on the quality of your content. Being ambitious is great, but You shouldn’t conflate follower numbers with comments and much less with the quality of the videos. I know that’s easier said than done, but I wanted to mention it anyway. Sometimes it’s nice to read it again. Well done on all you’ve achieved!
Just stumbled on this video (thanks to the algorithm) and I 100% agree with all your points. Great format, videography, voiceover, editing, the works. I also love how it’s not the hype style or super macho energy that some other KZheadrs that occupy similar spaces out there. Will be continuing to follow!
Every time u change your output, you will gain some followers and loose some followers. So u may as well do what you want to do and avoid creator burnout. Sure, try to maximise your followers but be aware there will slways be individuals lost even when there's overall gain. Apparently discussing finances is the genre that gets the most views, but do you want to bow to the algorithm that far?
My guy rote an essay about how amazing this channel is, and I gotta agree,
couldn't have said it better. You all are A mazing
underrated comment
It's hard to imagine NOT wanting to see variation in the type of projects a KZheadr builds. Show me everything! The process is still interesting no matter how I feel about the finished product.
Totally agree...and I think consciously or subconsciously most people would agree.
Also, there should be more ASMR in your videos. ASMR is so relaxing.
Completely agree. Your old stuff is great, your new stuff is great, and seriously, giant slabs look amazing. On a side note, thanks for including the metric measurements!
Agreed - for instance, I think river tables are the stupidest trend going, but the prep-work, the epoxy mixes and cure times, the hole fills, the mounting of additional pieces, etc., all apply and are worth seeing as much as possible.
Totally agree! Keep evolving and growing in your craft. Which means doing something different every once in awhile.
I've been spray finishing furniture for more years than most viewers have been on this earth and absolutely love it when my projects get to the finishing stage! To excel at finishing is like excelling at any woodworking craft. It takes perseverence, focussing on the task at hand, being brutally honest with how your work is coming along (or not...) and being patient. Very patient. Thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations - and many successes - with us. It's much appreciated.
I found another favorite about your videos. Your ability to stay on track… you go off on a tangent and still remember to bring it back. That in itself is talent!
I am a 74yo lady that finds your projects so interesting and entertaining. Beautiful workmanship - thank you!
Me, too.
From another old lady many thanks for your video. It’s more about your philosophy.
Me too 73 and in love with trees and wood finishes all my life. I just never made anything as skilled and beautiful as you guys do. But the trees still love me and it's mutual.
Lyreh Life, Ditto. I love watching an artist at play 👍
Me too, at age 68.
Dude, i just realize this: Your voice and talent of narration/ story telling is just as important of an asset as your woodworking wisdom/ skill. That's what sets your videos apart from the other videos i see in YT. ❤
I love his designs and base some of my (far inferior) work on his; but yeah, this is straight asmr voice and I think he recognizes it when he humbly talks about the video being on in the background for people. It’s very soothing.
Great voice for an audiobook!
Yes, excellent vocal modulation with zero harshness at all with a thoughtful delivery that is ultimately very soothing! In other words, you sound great and would make an excellent professional narrator, voiceover actor, or reading/performing audio books 📚…I think you would become very popular and sought out in that arena. This is my first time here and you have some gorgeous designs that I would buy in a heartbeat if I still had a sticks and bricks home, but I now live full time in a large class A Motorhome so I’m not sure where I’d be able to place your awesome pieces of true artwork. I’m now subbed! Looking forward to future videos.
As a pretty rigid OG woodworker, you guys are a breath of fresh air. Your narration brings more than "how to". It makes me think...I like that. As for the why do slabs question. The panning shot of the completed top says it all. First, absolutely the best call to not cut it apart and reorient 'the creation'. Secondly, the epoxy breaks allow us to use our imagination as we watch that beautiful waterfall of color disappear, then reappear moments later. Lastly, you are salvaging something that not long ago would have been toasting marshmallows. Thank you!!
Thank you. Really appreciate that. I will say. If all the slabs we’ve done. This has been my favorite. Claro Walnut is just hate to beat. It’s got so much depth.
The drawings are great. They help the viewer understand much better the "what" and "why" of a process. Love your work. The brass inlays are beautiful. As far as the detractors go, just tell yourself they're jealous and move on without a second thought. You can't please everybody.
I found it interesting that some people have actually criticized you & your channel for working with slabs in order to make furniture. I was always under the impression that a talented person like you and your partner was to learn, grow and put out content for not just our entertainment, but to show the process you both have gone through to make furniture that you can be proud of.
I think sometimes people think you’re changing just to chase views. And they aren’t 100% wrong. But I think if it’s done tastefully and staying true to yourself and what people like about your videos. It’s fine. I hope we’ve done that.
@@Foureyes.Furniture I stream some woodworking alongside game dev, and I do it just for hangout purposes. But even there, I am very conscious of what is good material for stream vs stuff to do off camera. I think people fail to appreciate the amount that "will this project be an interesting video that makes money" that is required when filming is a part of your business model. It is designing furniture for people who you never get to actually meet, while trying to entertain people who are completely uninvolved in the process otherwise. Anyway I love the drawings.
How very dare you use slabs! Holy moly! Slabs! So absolutely horrific. Just use normal wood for Pete’s sake! Anyway, if I use anymore exclamation marks the physiatrists will be called. Excellent work and I really couldn’t imagine a complaint because of the use of slabs. Keep up the amazing work
The metal trim was an absolutely unexpected compliment to the overall design. Amazing work!
I love the transparency about growing your KZhead channel! You guys deserve views because you do high quality work and I hope the change in direction helps you find new viewers! I found the channel through one of the epoxy slab videos and I’m really glad about it :)
It’s the combination of woodworking, drawings, and videography that make your channel great.
Thank you so much 😀
And the commentary! I really enjoy your sense of humor
Keep the drawings! I like being able to see how you process some of the design thinking... It also makes your channel more unique and "of your style".
Thank you! I'm pretty sure we'll keep 'em :)
as an industrial designer i love seeing the sketches and renders it help tremendously to follow the intent and it gives a great representation prior to the execution. i'd even go as far as to say that it is my close second favorite part of the videos!
Love the animations. They really help describe what's happening, or about to happen. Also, we watch as a household, not for background noise but we all enjoy getting out in the garage/workshop and attempting woodworking projects ourselves
Those drawings, along with finished products, are maybe the main reason I watch these videos. They help me visualize what you're talking about so much better. The finished products are some of my favorite designed furniture I've ever seen. William Douglas makes some awesome stuff too. Someday I hope to build something as cool as you guys do or WD does.
I agree. It helps to get the geometry and engineering as much as the aesthetic choices.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it". That phrase applies to how you work and present your projects. Do you and I will continue to watch. Another great project.
Besides that, who doesn't want to learn new things about their craft? It's not like they're branching into totally different medium! If a person keeps doing the same thing the same way, it would get boring & cause burnout & missed opportunities!
Wasn’t sure at first how I felt about the brass detail but seeing the final result, wow! So beautiful, such a small detail that really makes the piece unique.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you used "gild the lily"!!! I said that to a friend just last week and they had no idea what that meant. Oh, and your work is amazing. I feel like I learn something new for my craft each time I watch.
Those brass inlays are a subtle but beautiful touch on this project. It really sets off that bottom edge of the tabletop in a way that is just like, the right kind of luxury. It didn't need to be there, but it's better because it is there. It also adds a nice partitioning effect for symmetry in an otherwise asymmetrical slab (compared to, say, a panel top). Beautiful work.
I absolutely love the drawings, they aren't distracting at all. Also, Thank you for doing what you do.
Thanks :)
100% agree. The drawings help so much and I really appreciate the time you put into making them.
What Anish said. I definitely think they help me to better understand some of your explanations. And sometimes they are funny which adds a sort of whimsy to it.
And the say I always heard from painters is….”no one works harder, than a lazy painter” meaning…it’s all in the prep work. And I love those brass accents. Really makes it amaze.
As an architect the drawings, simplicity, clarity, and design of your work is why I watch your builds
Y'all will never be able to please everyone, so keep up the awesome work! I've been learning so much watching your projects and your work is always amazing, so thank you!
Appreciate you.
I bought this as a gift for my friend kzhead.infoUgkxcZqgZ8Ynkiz5n_LxIWRlAicuzmz5kCHG who is just starting out in the world of wood work. He loves it!! There is a great section on different wood and what to use for what kind of job and a similar section for tools as well. The projects in it are things you probably would have a go at with clear instructions, pictures, videos and diagrams throughout. Great for a beginner/amateur wood worker.
I love the drawings. I am a visual learner so it helps immensely, and I am always amazed at how decent they actually are, and your understanding of shadows - even if they are simple you have very good base fundamentals showing! I love seeing them, and I love that you animate them into time lapse drawings.
The drawings add a lot to visualizing the pieces and steps. Good number in this video.
And shadows are easy with a computer program that lays them in for you…
I can’t build a cube without first making up at least a sketch.
Visual learners aren't a thing. Everyone can benefit from a visual aid.
I stumbled upon your post and became a fan because of the drawings explaining why you did the correct way to have a squared up project and the politely way of saying we don't have to follow the normal way of woodworking as long as we stick to our quality of craftsmanship. Thanks for the leson
Let me just solemnly pay my respects to Flyle Lovett here. He shall not be forgotten.
I love the fact that you guys are dipping your toes into slab projects. I’ve always thought you two would have a cool take on incorporating slabs into your projects (so far so true). As much as I enjoy other peoples slab projects as well, there’s a lot of “build a beautiful top and slap some metal legs” in the slab world
As an architect and professor, I love seeing the drawings! They help explain any designer’s thought process. I’m curious - what software and hardware y’all use to create them?
Thanks Adam. The sketches are done in procreate for the iPad. Anytime we put in 3D models it’s either sketchup or fusion 360
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Gotta say, I rarely watch the full length of a crafting video without fast forwarding. But your process and narration are interesting, you don't waffle, and there's good pacing with your video editing. 10/10 well done
Thank you so much. Appreciate that. I’ve definitely been accused of waffling.
I really like the diagrams you include in the videos. They help me understand what your plan is and they help me appreciate the final piece even more.
I love the drawings. They're one of my favorite things about your videos. They explain how things go together better than it would be possible without them.
I second that! They‘re awesome!
Pivoting when you aren't pleased with your situation is essential. I think it's great to see you guys doing these kinds of projects!! Great video!!
100%. And truthfully. I'm the type of person who is always un-pleased with themselves. Which has, and will probably always make for constant pivoting. So I guess it's good and bad.
@@Foureyes.Furniture you’ll probably change your mind😉
I wouldn’t pay attention to any arm chair experts. I’ve been watching and subscribed for almost three years, and I’ve enjoyed every direction you’ve decided to go. It’s your life, we’re just watching. Keep it that way.
The way that the brass really lights up what would ordinarily be just a dark, dismissed line in the piece is so GOOD. By far my favorite design element from you guys yet, and it's so simple.
Thanks so much Justin :)
for me it's the slight facet on the bottom of the table legs that make the table almost float over the floor.
For those of us who watch for entertainment AND learn something I find your drawing help understanding what you're trying to achieve. My husband and I will be building a mahogany table and I found a lot of helpful tips from this video.
I think viewers sometimes forget that your are a company and not just youtubers presenting woodworking as a hobby. The slab furniture appeals to your clients, it is trendy and a lot of people simply like to buy such pieces. Therefore, I am not complaining watching your work with epoxy and wood, it is still very demanding and possible mistakes cost a lot of money and time. So...carry on! BTW I love the design of your furniture: modern on one hand and on the other with retro vibe. Greetings from a Pole in Germany:)
As an industrial designer, I like the clean sketches. Nice work.
I am very appreciative of the fact that you guys are being unapologetic about growth. At the end of the day, this is your livelihood, and feeling fulfilled in what you do is just as important as creating content that people will like. Happy to see you guys finding that balance. Keep making projects and content that you are proud of and the audience will naturally come.
Thank you for saying what I was thinking, but in a kinder way.
haven't clicked a four eyes thumbnail faster!! killer video... AMAZING table
Your drawings are really helpful, as I'm a visual learner. It allows me to see what the plan is and sometimes how you came to that plan. Not many woodworking channels do it and the ways you show the process is very easy to follow and understand.
That's just a beautiful table!😊 I don't think I've ever said that before!
Beautiful table! My husband was a woodworker and built some great stuff. One thing I rember him say was, " Work easer than harder as new tools came out." He was 89 when he passed in 2021. He loved the new and was always learning. Keep up the Beautiful work! :) Vel
I personally love the drawings, but I'm also an art historian so looking at pretty pictures is a way of life. 😂 It also makes me crazy when people don't want makers/creators/whatever to grow, but keep doing the same thing over and over like the proverbial one-trick pony. I'm personally here in part because I love the fact that you share the creative process in a way that makes it intelligible to mere mortals (i.e., me). The other parts I'm here for are the delightful combination of impressive artistry and sly snark you provide. Keep growing and exploring all pathways in your chosen art!
I can never fault a group for trying to expand their audience. You guys seem to be consummate professionals so don't stress the criticism. Just stay true to your core values and you'll be fine.
I do like seeing the drawings through to ensure I am understanding your commentary.
The funny thing about all this is that when you were making panel projects, I was thinking, “I hope you all do some slab projects because I would love to see your take on slabs.” Your designs are elegant and timeless. If I had a woodshop (or access to one) and the time, I’d certainly attempt one of your projects! Go big or go home! 😂
RIP Flyle, your sacrifice gave all of us hope! 😔
His flyfe will not be in vein.
“Background noise to go to sleep to.” I love that you actually mentioned that! Cause I do it all the time! 😊
I am not a woodworker, but I am enjoying taking tidbits thst I can use for my basic projects.
One thing I love about channels like yours (Blacktail, Dashner, Zammeti) is when you show us your mistakes and how you recover from them like you did at 27:30. Prevention and planning is great, but things never go to plan. Learning how to recover from mistakes help hobbyists develop persistence. It’s all about how you positively react to the problem and work out a solution.
I absolutely love the drawings, I find them incredibly helpful to understand concepts and ideas that are harder to explain. I got here just a week ago, and I love your videos, your sense of humor and the beauty of the work you guys do. For some more... complex ideas to put out, yes, continue using the drawings! Also, RIP Mr. Fly
The drawings are amazing and help so much understanding the project itself, your like the only channel that I continuously know through out the video what is being build also as English is not my primary language and I'm not familiar with names it helps to visualize the parts and assembly. Keep up the amazing work you guys are doing and don't listen to those who say that there isn't enough design that's straight out bs
As a carpenter and a person who makes epoxy furniture for a side gig it’s great to see you guys move into using slabs and roost furniture. It shows new techniques skill growth and provides new challenges. It’s nice to see abandoned slabs shine.
these are some of the most comforting wood working videos i’ve found. i don’t get them a lot in my feed and it’s on my part since i never seek them out and often times they’re background noise for me. but your videos catch my attention that i didn’t even realize it was a full 30 minute video, it was just that entertaining ✨! i appreciate all the work you do and information you give and while i had no plans of taking up wood working, i think i might give myself a project or two just so i can put the information you guys give to the test, with the best of my abilities 😅
Honestly that was the most effective ad I’ve seen, I’m some random girl who barely goes outside and I spent a solid 15 mins looking thru the website and would get one if I wasn’t broke
It’s wild how woodwork is secondary. This is a video about how hard content creation is, woodworking is just the base material.
I appreciate the drawings you include since it's like a sneak peak into the engine result without totally spoiling it :)
The drawings are great! For someone like myself, who's a 43 yr old woman who hasn't built anything since forced woodworking at school when I was 11, it makes it so much easier for me to see & understand exactly what ur doing, why ur doing it & how it'll work. IMO a big 👍
I'm a year late to this, but I adore these videos. They're a great mix of entertaining, educational, and relaxing. Since you asked for feedback, I'd give you the input that I find it kind of silly that two obviously talented and successful people are even considering what some dummies in the comments are saying. I also really enjoy the drawings. Hope you guys continue to create content and enjoy doing so.
I really like seeing the drawings. I work with schematics all day so I appreciate the 3D drawings and it makes it easier to understand what you’re talking about
i love the drawings. they are easy to relate to and i feel they go more in-depth, breaking down how things can connect. For me who is learning, i enjoy the understanding they give me.
Thank you. It seems like this is the opinion of everybody who has chimed in...so I'll definitely keep them coming
I Personally like the drawings, for me as a non wood worker its really nice and helpful to see the drawings! I can better understand the process you are going through.
This is the asmr of woodworking, you guys are great, remember that 🤗
"Gild the lily" is an awesome phrase. I'd stick with it. 😁❤️
Honestly, I really appreciate two things you've been doing lately: One is branching out & doing new types of projects and processes. I really appreciate and am more likely to continue watching a channel that is continuing to tackle new things, and teach both what to do and what they learned not to do along the way. Staying with the same, or very similar, designs, project types, and joinery with little variation can get really tedious, and in long form videos, it helps to keep throwing a few new things in...so the slab projects and the rounded bottom mortises are a very welcome addition. The other thing is both looking at and seeking feedback. You have been very open lately with questions and responses to what the viewers are saying and wanting. That is another thing that keeps me engaged in a channel...feeling the dynamic relationship, rather than someone that says "I got this" without ever trying to learn from the people that are engaging with them in the comments.
Thanks Karl...if there is one thing that I am...it's unconfident in the things that I am doing. Honestly though, we have been trying to be way more thoughtful with our videos lately. I'm trying to get better. I got to the point where it was pretty effortless to make another video like the 50 I had made before. But with this it isn't. That makes it more work, but more fun and more rewarding as well :)
I don’t think there’s anything you guys can do for me to stop watching. I honestly watch for you guys and the satisfying editing/voice over. You guys do whatever you want to do and I’m sure most of us will be more than happy to watch
Some words of encouragement.... You are not "wood-working". Anyone can saw a board and make a table. You are creating "ART". That is the true essence at the heart of all "wood-working". Creating something beautiful and enjoyable that has a function. That is what matters most. All artists have critics. It's looking at the wood and letting it tell you what it wants to be. Like one great artists said, the sculpture was always there, I just revealed it. Transcending from a "worker" to an "artist" should be applauded and appreciated. Keep up the good work, and always enjoy what you are doing.
Hi. From a non-professional woodworker but messing around since teenager, this is my opinion about you two. Very intuitive for beginning woodworkers and a very good example on how to do videos in general, and be awesome people to. From the explanations with the drawings to the conversions of inch to cm. A+ Please keep with your work and don´t let those who dont understand the craft affect you. Keep it nice and keep it your way, nice. 🤘
Great video as always, one tip with the drill I recently saw was to lock the chuck by rotating the chuck counter clockwise one click after the bit is tightened down. Cool trick that seems to be gaining visibility now.
I agree this is a great video. Just wanted to second the comment about locking the chuck. I learned about this counter-clockwise locking earlier today in a video from LRN2DIY (kzhead.info/sun/pJWKeLODfWqEgmw/bejne.html). Thanks for the great work.
This is shown perfectly in this video, indeed: kzhead.info/sun/pJWKeLODfWqEgmw/bejne.html
Doesn't apply to all drills though
Such a beautiful table! I'm not a woodworker but still I can't comprehend anyone being negatively critical of your work, especially on this table. Keep doing a great job!
I'm almost weeping--what a thing of beauty! The brilliance of the wood and the depth of the finish are perfect. I also love the rounded edge with the inlay of brass on the underside. Whoa!
The world has come a long way since building a rickety table by candle light just to have a place to eat. Machines help make bigger pieces more achievable. The drawings, the epoxy, the cnc, all of it great to me. I don't judge an artist for what tools they use. 9/10 times, I can't do whatever the artist has done. Don't worry. You still impress plenty of people. This is an absolutely amazing table ❤️ new sub here, as of today ❤
I work with epoxy pouring in tables like this a lot, one thing I highly recommend is go out and get a 3/4 inch sheet of hdpe and make your form out of that. Fill you edges with silicon and you have a mold that can be adjusted and reused hundreds of times. You definitely won’t regret going this route. Love your stuff guys keep up the great work!
You cannot please everyone. You must go with your own deep knowing about your route. That is addictive to watch. Lose those who it doesn’t resonate with gain those it does but never deny your own path. I for one love your work with these huge slabs. Fabulous.
Absolutely beautiful, the brass is a wonderful compliment, and I especially like and prefer the 3/4 inch round over! I’m wheelchair bound and sit at many tables with edgy protrusions and sharp edges, and I can’t begin to tell you how over the years this has caused elbow and forearm problems, sorry for over explaining! I’m new to your channel and enjoyed every minute of your detailed creation but mostly your humor, I admire the large tasks you and your brother tackle and make look so easy when any one who has worked with wood knows all of the hidden issues that pop up. I love watching your work, thank you for taking time to catch the special camera shots to show us fine detail, much appreciated. CJ
You guys are well within your right to push your projects in any direction you choose, it keeps the content fresh and it’s great to see an evolution in your projects! The real fans will always back that!
Ok, I am going to be blunt here. You deserve to go as big as you want. As an independent business person, you are the one taking the risk by earning money for your art. Get as big as you can, I applaud your art. I edited this because further into the video I saw all of the tools you have. That is a HUGE bunch of cash to buy them. You deserve it even more. I hope, honestly, that you make a million bucks! That takes a LOT of nerve and faith to set this all up.
They have already made a million bucks just off of how many views they get and sub numbers not to mention sponsor endorsements.
@@corail53 Good, I am glad they are.
The sketches are a fun and clear way of describing what you are talking about. They're also part of your style. Don't get rid of them unless you want to.
I love the brass inlay and the round over waterfall edge, it looked great! I presonally love the drawings, they help explain a lot. please keep doing them. I really enjoy the resin slab work and your design work, its nice to see both of that in this video with the brass, the legs, and the edge.
For the drill chuck, a lot of brands have a locking feature that people miss. Once you hand tighten it, you can turn the chuck one "click" the other direction, which locks it in place.
That's a feature that ALOT of people don't know. There's a video of another KZheadr that test all the most popular brands and only a few don't have the feature.
Don't let people force you into a box, do what feels right! Your videos and creativity are what makes the channel.
I appreciate that!
I'm new around here and not only impressed with the craftmanship....ol boys shoe game is amazing!
Love your style guys. I love your take on the MCM ethos. As to "real" woodworking.... An artist that stays in one place stagnates. Trying different things makes you evolve and grow, and that is part of woodworking. I also appreciate the drawings and the Sketch-Up files because it gives more clarity to the process.
I really appreciate your honestly about the, admittedly slight change your channel has undertaken. I still love the videos and fully understand the motivation to change. Your channel deserves more views and more recognition. I say, go get it. I just started posting videos myself and you both were the main inspiration for me getting started. I love this channel. Keep it up.
Appreciate it Danny....we are definitely trying. Trying to change, without changing...is that even possible? Actually I think I'm just saying "evolve" ok...never mind :)
The table is beautiful! I haven’t seen a mid-century modern epoxy table done before, excellent craftsmanship. The drawings are great too. I think that while you should consider your viewers opinions.. because they’re often very knowledgeable and you may decide to incorporate some of their suggestions. It’s still best to follow your own artistic inclinations.
I'm happy to see your growth as a channel and feel that you are both staying true to your roots and finding new routes to explore. Stay the course fellas.
Go big or go home. Every project honestly is amazing. My father’s hobby was working with wood but in the end he had to give it up to expand his business.
I find the drawings are great for illustrating (no pun intended) the ideas you have in your head and set a good expectation for the viewer as the video progresses. They're also great for anyone who is seeking to copy the idea or implement parts of a design into their own project, I'd say keep them up!
I think all the things you do add value to your channel. From slabs to furniture design... there's something for everyone. Stop and smell the roses, forget about the Lily.
Good call...and appreciate it :)
If I may - I actually love this direction, because I actually feel like you guys were getting TOO good at your style, to where you had nothing left to really learn. So seeing you and Shaun go through the process and learn new stuff is the thing that keeps me coming back!
Your method of squaring up a slab is what I do for squaring up quilts. A double check is to measure the distance from kitty corners (left top to right bottom, right top to left bottom). If you've got it right, these two will be identical.
Drawings are wonderful. As a visual learner, anything that shows me what you’re talking about is greatly appreciated
I think the drawing you do are really cute and they definitely help me understand what you're talking about. I'm not a wood-savvy type of person and when there's a visual I can actually see what you're planning. And your art is cute and appealing to that part of my brain that says "oo pretty"
I absolutely love the change and progress you have made in your videos and builds. I haven't build any woodwork project in over a year but still enjoy watching woodworking videos. Not only for the project in the video but the story behind it and all the decision made to get to the end product and no one does it better than this channel. Keep up the wonderful work you guys are doing.
Appreciate it...the first few slab videos were a struggle. The edits are different...but I feel like we're getting it down, so it's nice to read this comment :)