The extra nubs you left on the legs and stringers for clamping at the 15:00 mark is such a great move. Love that you had the foresight to leave them. You guys never stop blowing my mind with little tricks and tips.
I really enjoy your storytelling approach and your humor. The woodworking is great, the visuals are stunning, but I think your storytelling approach is what really sets you apart from others and I hope you never change.
I can't stress enough how much I love this channel. Mellow voice, informative and witty commentary (well-recorded), watching a craftsman at work, a good story, and a beautiful piece at the end. I don't do woodwork, I also don't (currently) have the skills, time or space to learn. But I love it. Thanks so much!
I prefer the drawings, but both are awesome, I wouldn't mind both of them in the same video depending on the feel, mood, or complexity of the thing you're trying to describe.
Don't know how I got here but dude, and you've probably heard this a million times before, your talents are off the chart. I'm not a woodworker but you made me wish I was one. Your artistic eye, your problem-solving skills, your sense of humor and, coupled with your woodworking skills, left me in awe and completely entertained. Can't wait to binge on your other projects!
3 years ago i wasn't a woodworker but always wanted to be. I took the Weekend Woodworker course from Woodworking for mere mortals, i went from 0 to having some amazing projects under my belt.
I have to say Foureyes 2022 is really helping me develop a taste for epoxy/slab projects. Your work is such an elevation from what I had seen before that what I thought was somewhat of a gimmick of a technique (i.e. florescent blue river tables) turned out to be just early experimental iterations of a totally legitimate and potentially beautiful process when designed with care. Keep making what you feel like making, I'll be along for the ride.
This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.
I could say beautiful...but...that wont suffice...I am an elderly gent in Denmark, and enjoy your narrative a lot as well..its refreshing that you show us your business...something like what you are doing...is impossible to do unless you have a company backing you here. I lived in the US 12 years..and I admire your work ..your ethics...and your love for your community...its a good morning..when you post your latest projects..thank you very much for the effort...you reach further than you imagine...🤗
The best thing about this table is the fact that it looks like a satellite view of the Earth. Like a big landscape where you can see big mountains and something like the sea and big canyons, it looks totally fascinating and beautiful in one point. You used the wood as it came and this has become a real work of art with all this beauty! And you speak for yourself,when you can say then work defenetly was woth it, keep it up!
Wow, the little extra piece you didn't remove to be able to clamp at an angle at 15:00 is such a neat trick I have never seen before, definitely stealing that one.
First video I have seen of yours and its one of a kind on youtube, from someone who doesn't particulatly like these videos and clicks off, the storytelling and honest discussion you narrate makes this such a relaxing and great video, definitely the highlights to your videos so keep it up :)
Excellent. Appreciate what you are doing for your community and Scott for his contribution to support a much needed and worthwhile charity. Good on you both!
""What I usually do is start with a bunch of stuff I don't like and then eventually find something that I do and sort of just keep working on that until I am happy."" As an artist by profession, I don't think I've ever heard the design process put so exactly. Thank you for that!
After watching quite a lot of your videos over time, I want to say I appreciate the calm and relaxing tone that your videos are produced with, some of your creations I like, some I don't, but thats art, its subjective, and I can appreciate the aesthetic you are going for as well as the craftsmanship which is put in (which is more why i'm here). One major thing I've learned from you, is the value of putting the time and effort into templates. One final thing to add, we don't pay with kangaroo turds, they're too big, wombat turds are a much more viable form of currency. I like the 2d (second) drawing, it fits your channel aesthetic better and the message is conveyed just as clearly as 3d. Love how the table just pops when you finish the polishing, really brought the top to life.
I gotta say... the projects you build are some the most elegant projects that I have seen. I am just starting my journey in to woodworking and I hope to one day be close to the same level.
This table as always is crazy beautiful, Chris!! That little strip of sapwood makes the whole thing pop just the right amount and the figure in the wood is stunning. AND the design is super cool. I have some 2 inch thick barn board waiting for the right project and this totally gives me inspiration to build a media console in this style. Keep up the inspiring work!!!
I've been a fan for a while; your workmanship is incredible but your sense of humor keeps me coming back. Thank you for raising money for a worthy cause.
As a data analyst, I'm very impressed and intrigued by the financial aspect of these projects. On that line of thought, I'd love to see this type of financial walkdown in the future and even (depending on comfort in transparency) adding your labor costs. Oh, and the table looks great, too!
It's so hard to factor in labor because of video. It at least doubles the amount of time. The reality is that is the core of my business...I think when people pretend it's not and try to make it accurate. It all falls apart.
You just earned my Sub! As a child who spent waaay more time in Women and Childrens Crisis Centers than a kid should ever know before my Mom finally got the courage to take us 5 kids and escape for good, I tip my hat to you! Thank you for your beautiful work and big heart ❤
I love this table and the cause it is supporting! Also, on the plans that Chris offers, I will say, I agree with him, they are top notch! Easy to follow and very detailed.
Thanks for the shout out on CNC. I have used CNC for may projects and coming from metal to wood it just feels normal for me. Too many that don’t appreciate too quick throw the hammer. Keep up the solid work and let me know if I can every help with some custom CNC work that might accent one of your builds. I have a mill, lathe and wire EDM machine. I even have a Cobot that I could program to push the buttons to really send people over the edge in the CNC debate. 😂
I enjoy watching your projects not just to see how you make things, rather to watch your problem solving tactics, or methods, in taking a piece of material (sometimes pieces) and put your imagination to the test. I like how you build your projects in how you use a combination of modern and old techniques rather than watching machines do all the work; this combination of methods allows your audience to see open-mindedness put to use. I am retired from welding and fabricating, but some of the techniques you use are used in other fields of construction, too. Keep up the good work!
I think it would be perspective distortion, because we usually see the tables from above, legs go further and they appear to get closer to one another, same if we see a long prism in isometric view, it appears to get larger in the distance
I was thinking the same thing. As far as our brain is concerned, it is sure that the leg-to-leg distance at the floor is less than the leg-to-leg distance at the table top.
I had this discussion with my brother one time. He was getting a wood stove to reduce the cost of heating his house. In our suburban area, without a woodlot, firewood is the 3rd most expensive heating method after electric and kerosene. I told him it COULD be free, but there was a cost to "free" which meant scrounging every downed tree and pruned branch from the side of the road, no matter what time or weather, processing it, stacking it and dealing with the odd lengths, knots, twists, etc.
Dude!!! Man!!!! I'm so psyched for you guys! Just found you earlier tonight. This is my 3rd, maybe 4th video so far. My wife just cam in the shop, asked me for a broom, all I could say was, "give me a few minutes, you're just waking me up. I've been in another world!!! You are perfectly poised to just take off... I'll definitely be investing in at least "plans". There's absolutely nothing I would change in your talent to bring "simple genius" to the screen, in whatever creative mind you might be in. Your Technique, shows your versed in concept, and practices. Your ability to bring these final forms to us at home, is also filled with humor, mistakes, triumphs, simple but profound wood working practices and quite frankly, beautifully executed workmanship, "problem solving", ( there's your humor), and along the journey, your triumphs. I think you guys are going to take off. Thank you for all you're doing and sharing it with an audience such as me! 66carpenter
Ah, I'm so glad you used these scraps. When I saw the video of the table where they came from, I remember thinking they were beautiful, and the fact you made it into a donation is the cherry on top. Gorgeous work!
About the Chapter called "Attaching Base and Top" - The animation instantly shows you exactly what you're talking about and gets to the point with zero confusion, where as the drawing require the viewer the listen to you entire description, then put two and two together and makes them use their imagination to visualize and then understand what you are describing. But I think BOTH work perfectly fine to explain what you want us to understand and the vast majority of people (but I'm guessing ALL of YOUR viewers) will be able to handle the drawing and focus on what your words and then 'animate' it in their own head. - I feel like your channel has more of a high level intelligence audience and can handle the drawings just fine. BUT on a more complicated, unusual, and difficult to fully describe part of the project, then you should go with an animation - but that decision is up to you and should be made on how easy it is for you to describe. (Maybe test it out on someone unfamiliar with the project and see if they can understand it correct with ONLY your words and no visual aids. If they can, then a simple drawing will suffice, but if their are questions and misinterpretation then you should spend the extra time to create the animation. I understand how much more work it is to create an animation as opposed to a drawing or short paragraph, but there will be times an animation is the fastest way to convey your thoughts to the audience. Yes they make for a much higher production value in your video, but are you a wood worker or an animator?? LOL Use it sparingly if it takes a lot of extra time, but don't let the quality of your videos suffer. You really do have AMAZING videos. You put a lot of work into the videos production and that is what is so appealing about your channel. But you also put a lot of effort into the wood working itself. You have a LOT of talent and it shows. But I've never felt like I need an animation instead of a drawing to understand a step. But if you don't want to spend a bunch of time creating animations then you really don't have to because you are just that good at explaining it with little visual aid. .... Suggestion/Opinion: if you spend the time creating an animation, maybe you could add in some type of visual "flare" that gives it "your mark" ... like your animations would be identifiable as YOURS just by watching them.... maybe a type of lighting, or background style... maybe a small character in the corner... you know, make it YOURS :D (if you're REALLY good you could make a real character as doing some of the work in the animations, like cutting the wood or something like that... but I KNOW this is complete overkill and has NOTHING to do with wood working...) ... I just wanted to get your creative 'juices flowing' so you can come back to reality and apply that creativity to a signature, or a unique screen wipe, or lighting in the animations.... if you're only doing a few of them, make them stand out..... maybe one good animation per video perhaps.... okay.. I'm gonna stfu now and let YOU get back to YOUR channel while I stop telling you what you 'SHOULD DO' lol :) ... BTW I LOVE all the pieces that I've seen you create... which isn't that many, but YOU have rehashed my love of watching woodworking.... I used to watch 'This Old House' and 'The New Yankee Workshop' with my parents all the time growing up... and I forgot just how much I love to see beautiful things being made... THANK YOU :)
Hey...thanks so much for the feedback / comment. Really appreciated. I'm trying to reply to lots of people so obviously I can't reply with as lengthy of a message but thank you still :) As for the drawings / animations...I think what I'll do is pick situationally. I think certain times animations work better, and certain times a drawing works better. Not just one 100% of the time.
Very nice work :D As for the problem with cutting the "pill" on your CNC, try leaving a bit of material on the bottom (I usually leave up to 3mm/0.12") and clean it with a small flush trim bit. That way the work piece wont "wobble" around your table and you can leave less space between parts
1- what straight edge are you using. 2- You and Pedulla Studios have refined what type of woodworker I want to be and what I want to build. Thanks for the content.
With absolutely no expectation of a reply, I'm sending this message. Like a few others here, I would be interested in purchasing any plan(s) you may have for this project. I'm a 73 year old woodworker, and thoroughly enjoy your videos, and your dry sense of humor. My home is filled with my furniture, and I would appreciate the opportunity to add your design to my furniture "entourage". On the off chance you may see this, may I say congratulations from the generation just ahead of you!
Scott is a CHAMPION. Truly a Good Guy move. Also a beautiful tabletop, as usual; and the rounded edge shelf with round groove is a fantastic subtle touch, as well.
Thanks for sharing this insightful video. You have a terrific presentation style that would support a career change into higher education instruction. Your comments regarding 1/2¢ for 1600 plans being overpriced answered several unasked questions; thanks for anticipating and answering the question. Wishing you and your family a blessed thanksgiving week filled with family, friends, feasting (too many “F” words), gentle autumn weather and restful evenings. Peace brother
I'm glad I came here cause as an ameture woodworker, there is nothing more satisfying than turning a piece of scrap or reclaimed wood into something beautiful. For example, turning a piece of a playground from my neighbors into a gorgeous stacked pumpkin for my grandma. Or making a Chevy Plaque for my neighbor who has an award winning 1971 chevelle out of all wood he threw out. I always wanted to do a resin table but I can't afford any resin.
I’m 36 and have minimal woodworking experience. Watching your videos inspires me greatly. I can only hope to have half of your skills/knowledge at some point in life. At very least, I will continue enjoy watching all that you do with the most soothing voice and witty commentary. Be proud of yourself and keep up the great work.
I love that you have moved into new territory with Resin and live edge. . any plans for the future to possibly move into some lathe work or turning? All that talk about legs had me curious if you would turn some? And I like the Animations but understand both for the simpler things drawings are just as good.
We did on the dining table for this slab. - th-cam.com/video/ghWhFRk16S8/w-d-xo.html I'm not sure if I'll do a lot more. But I'm sure there will be some.
@@Foureyes.Furniture What I subetly failed to do was say . . . when will we see you make some chairs for these slab tables :) But keep experimenting I love watching you try new things. whether it is Resin, Turning, Metal Fab etc. . .
@@Foureyes.Furniture slab chairs. Makes the seat and back slabs. You can also get into the power carving using the angle grinder attachments to shape the seat portion.
I love these videos. I know there can’t really be more of them (like more often) but I selfishly wish there was. I always leave feeling super inspired and entertained. Thanks for the work and great job supporting a worthy charity!
As an admirer of your furniture, I’m unable to enjoy it because of the price point. Don’t hate low bids. Sometimes that’s the best we can do. We’re just hoping to obtain a beautiful piece of work that we can afford on our budget.
Just wanted to say thank you for your videos. It's not just another woodworking channel. I love your work, the attention to detail, the way you film and present the whole material and your commentary. Thank you.
It's nice to see someone put that much design effort into their work, from positioning slabs and acrylic to color of pour and matt finish......all very well done. You're a fine craftsman with a good eye.
You nailed the design. So many aspects worked out well, including the juxtaposition of curves and angular geometry. Love how you splayed the legs beyond the top. I also appreciate how difficult it is to mount the shelf into a coved dado, get a tight fit and draw structural support from it. Well done.
Oh man... this piece turned out absolutely beautiful. Its not my style in any means, but the top with all its different shadings and filled up imperfections is incredible.
Architecture student here, I think your videos might be what it takes for me to start experimenting with woodworking. Have been watching them non-stop. Keep the good work!
My wife and I just restored my parents old table (probably 50 years old). We had to fabricate the bottom part of the table and restore the table top. The table top saved the overall project because it looks beautiful but the bottom has so many flaws. I'm watching videos like this because I want to surprise her with something nice that I make or maybe we make together. Thanks for making videos like this.
That turned out absolutely amazing! I personally love that you have “progressed” into using slab work, there seems to be so many more variables and obstacles to overcome that really shines a light on problem solving skills. Love your videos, your design and style are second to none
A.) I prefer the sketches. I am a visual learner and I instantly understood the concept. B.) Scott is awesome. C.) I'm learning to work less with "scrap" to "save money" because in the long run, I mess it up more trying to make it work. Having said that, your project still had a lot of value because we all learned how to take burn pile wood, and make something for real. If you want to run a shop selling stuff, probably not. If you want to go into your garage and make something beautiful for mom for Christmas, nailed it.
Beautiful project. The time you put in to making these projects and the videos is obvious. As a "hater of epoxy" tables, I just realised with your videos that they can be really beautiful when they highlight the wood as opposed to being the highlight. Keep building projects that excite you and I'll keep watching and buying the courses. I prefer the sketch, but both are fun and easy to follow, so do what you like doing. The more you like your job, the more you'll do it and the more I get to see. Win win.
First, I love the approach to design and technique you show. This piece was creative and by the time of the reveal it was satisfying. Second, I like the financial breakdown. Years ago, after I left my engineering job, I was designing and building exhibits for a Science Museum. I was trying to decide what was next for me. I wanted to open a cabinet/furniture/exhibit shop but when I ran the numbers and accounted for my time, the money just wasn't there. I started a window cleaning business instead as a purely financial decision and kept the woodworking as a personal hobby. What I'm saying is that tracking and analysis is very important for your decision-making. Thanks for the hard work, prep, and production.
Absolutely right Rick. And the time I put into these is so unrealistic because of the video aspect. But I think there are basically two ways to be profitable as a furniture maker. Very little to no customization. No one-offs. Have some pieces your produce at a batch level...and sell for a mediocre price. I think it's a hard route because you're going to be competing with much bigger companies. OR...very high end, very expensive pieces. I guess there is a third. Make videos about it...make money that way. Keep enjoying what you're doing and get to pursue your own interests. If you occasionally sell a piece it's icing on the cake...or heck...just donate the money from that to charity :)
@@Foureyes.Furniture You've obviously found a way to do what you love with multiple revenue streams to support it. Best of luck in growth of skill, audience, and daring. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Amazed by the video in loads of ways. The content of how you built it and why (charity), not to mention the way you created it and then brought it to life, amazing! The resulting table was just beautiful too, a piece of art, for which the generous recipient, Scott should be well pleased about. Also, what great job on the video too, nice to watch something that offers a different viewpoint, not just a sales pitch. Keep 'em commin' Foureyes,
I just found your videos, and I think that you are fantastic. You are very talented in what you have created.I don't do any wood or resin work, but I enjoy watching an expert doing something that they love doing. You are one of a few people that I watch as I enjoy my hobby of creating dolls clothes in crochet and knitting stitch. I am looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful projects as I go back and watch the early videos. All the best to you and your family from me and my five furbabies.
Hello! Psychology undergrad here: I think you're referring to a special case of the Hering illusion. I think this is because when looking at table legs perpendicular to them, perspective lines converge towards a Vanishing Point, so we do see "converging lines" across perfectly straight parallels, which generates a Hering illusion.
I just found this channel a few days ago and I have to admit, of all the woodworking channels I follow, and I follow a lot; yours seems to be one of the best channel I follow. Your quirky comments and EXPERT skills has led me to binge all of your videos! Your work and attention to the littlest details astounds me! Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for taking the time to make the animated videos, and also explaining everything that your doing and why you are doing it, it is extremely helpful! Keep the videos as they are please, they are extremely satisfying to watch and learn from. You sir, are an artist! Being a fellow shoe guy myself, this is the real reason I am sticking around for all your vids! Anyone that can rock the 3's while creating masterpieces like this, deserves all the things that are good and wholesome! You sir, are that guy and I have all the respect for your shoe game as well as your woodworking skills!
Great piece, but my favourite part of the video by far was the last line. "If you use everything, at some point you're going to eat the buffalo's ______. " As a woodworker, I've reconciled with also being a scrap hoarder, and this put that right into perspective. Great take.
I'm an amateur hobbyist. I watch your videos for three main reasons: 1. They're enjoyable. 2. I like seeing the techniques you use. I think I learn something from nearly every one. 3. Your imagination (which I lack) and creativity are wonderful. If you could bottle some of it up, I'd buy it. Question: Do you have an estimate of how many hours total went into this project, including design time at the computer?
The optical illusion you mentioned reminded me of how the parthenon's columns lean inwards to counteract an optical illusion, so that they appear straight.
Beautiful project. especially something you were using left overs. Awesome that you donated money, and shout out to winner, that went above and beyond. All in all. Glad I watched this on thanksgiving, kinda gives me the feel goods.
I prefer the drawings over the animations. With that said either one works very well. Plus you put more effort into your videos then most other woodworkers. Amazing job as always.
Just loved it, I m an architect and to answer your question (name of the illusion in architecture ) in the field of architecture is the use of optical illusions in order to make buildings appear different from what they actually are. In ancient Greece an ideal building was seen as a whole object, the did it in many building most famous one is the Parthenon . I don't know whether i answered ur question or not but these are called architecture illusions.
The Hering illusion (1861): When two straight and parallel lines are presented in front of radial background (like the spokes of a bicycle), the lines appear as if they were bowed outwards. In Table case, radial background lines are created by linear perspective (vanishing point) of the table top from standing point of view. I think if you get to table top level, where you only see side edge, legs would look straight (or 3 deg. in other video)
I am building a couple things right now. I have been trying to sort out how I would do the legs. These legs are exactly what I want to do. Both the coffee table and TV stand need under-shelves so this is perfect. I looked for the plans to purchase, so I am not just ripping off your ideas, but I didn't see them posted.
I’m super glad I watched this… I’ve never considered leaving “wings” on the mitered corners needing to be glued. Now starts a new trend of easier glue-ups. PRECIATYA!!!!!
I just finished watching the video. I really appreciate your honesty, sarcasm, generosity and creativity. I may never get to your level of skill but it is the ability to envision something and then create it, no matter how small or simple it is.
I know what you mean by leaning inwards - the minarets at the Taj Mahal are also slightly outside of the plinth, so that in the event of collapse they would'nt fall onto the main building. But if you're standing in front of the whole building, the minarets seem perfectly straight. That's one of the reasons why Taj Mahal is such a beauty.
I like the piece being built in the video
Thanks Brother
Same.
Underrated comment. 😂
@@Foureyes.Furniture Let’s just say it’s not all wings. Classic 😂
My favorite sneaker TH-camr commenting on my favorite wood workers video 🤯
your drawing is far simpler and feels more natural than the animation, so id go with that, also the piece was absolutly gorgeous
Um.... I like the animation better. Love this video.
The extra nubs you left on the legs and stringers for clamping at the 15:00 mark is such a great move. Love that you had the foresight to leave them. You guys never stop blowing my mind with little tricks and tips.
Thanks 👍
I was literally thinking this same thing. Like, how many times has he done this to know to leave those there for clamping? Brilliant.
I think they learned that from a project a while ago where they temporarily glued on the off cuts to clamp. I appreciated the evolution in this build.
I thought the same thing. Brilliant planning on a problem most of us would not have seen until glue up
maybe having foureyes gives you foursight
I never feel compelled and intrigued from watching a woodworking video but with your videos it never fails. Excellent work.
Glad to hear it!
I really enjoy your storytelling approach and your humor. The woodworking is great, the visuals are stunning, but I think your storytelling approach is what really sets you apart from others and I hope you never change.
My projects are usually $5,000 that I then turn into scrap wood…
same bro
Just do that in reverse and you're golden
Haha I’ve done a couple of those, too!
This.
Same bro, same.
I can't stress enough how much I love this channel.
Mellow voice, informative and witty commentary (well-recorded), watching a craftsman at work, a good story, and a beautiful piece at the end.
I don't do woodwork, I also don't (currently) have the skills, time or space to learn. But I love it.
Thanks so much!
Wow, thank you! Really appreciate the glowing review :)
It's well-deserved! And thanks for replying! Maybe there's hope for creator/consumer discussion on TH-cam yet... (ref. 09:10)
Oh, also, I preferred the animation. It was a bit clearer and easier to parse.
But if you enjoy the drawing, go for it.
I prefer the drawings, but both are awesome, I wouldn't mind both of them in the same video depending on the feel, mood, or complexity of the thing you're trying to describe.
Yeah...I think I'll go situation by situation.
Don't know how I got here but dude, and you've probably heard this a million times before, your talents are off the chart. I'm not a woodworker but you made me wish I was one. Your artistic eye, your problem-solving skills, your sense of humor and, coupled with your woodworking skills, left me in awe and completely entertained. Can't wait to binge on your other projects!
3 years ago i wasn't a woodworker but always wanted to be. I took the Weekend Woodworker course from Woodworking for mere mortals, i went from 0 to having some amazing projects under my belt.
Yeah. But can he weld ! ?
More like epoxy worker lol
The finished product was dope. Also, I absolutely love that you donated the profit to a charity AND that the guy who bought it doubled it. So cool.
I have to say Foureyes 2022 is really helping me develop a taste for epoxy/slab projects. Your work is such an elevation from what I had seen before that what I thought was somewhat of a gimmick of a technique (i.e. florescent blue river tables) turned out to be just early experimental iterations of a totally legitimate and potentially beautiful process when designed with care. Keep making what you feel like making, I'll be along for the ride.
Agreed. Four Eyes and Blacktail Studio are raising the bar in video style, humour & execution for me.
That white oak turned out great Chris. Glad to hear our lumber is going to such a great cause!
Thanks. It was quality stuff. The walnut too. Can’t wait for you to see that one.
This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.
I could say beautiful...but...that wont suffice...I am an elderly gent in Denmark, and enjoy your narrative a lot as well..its refreshing that you show us your business...something like what you are doing...is impossible to do unless you have a company backing you here. I lived in the US 12 years..and I admire your work ..your ethics...and your love for your community...its a good morning..when you post your latest projects..thank you very much for the effort...you reach further than you imagine...🤗
The best thing about this table is the fact that it looks like a satellite view of the Earth. Like a big landscape where you can see big mountains and something like the sea and big canyons, it looks totally fascinating and beautiful in one point. You used the wood as it came and this has become a real work of art with all this beauty! And you speak for yourself,when you can say then work defenetly was woth it, keep it up!
Wow, the little extra piece you didn't remove to be able to clamp at an angle at 15:00 is such a neat trick I have never seen before, definitely stealing that one.
That's a classic one. A lot of people glue on blocks...but anytime you can just leave something...that's the way to go.
First video I have seen of yours and its one of a kind on youtube, from someone who doesn't particulatly like these videos and clicks off, the storytelling and honest discussion you narrate makes this such a relaxing and great video, definitely the highlights to your videos so keep it up :)
Go back and watch some of the older ones as well as the videos on shaunboydmadethis from before Shaun joined Four Eyes. You’ll enjoy it, I’m sure.
Excellent. Appreciate what you are doing for your community and Scott for his contribution to support a much needed and worthwhile charity. Good on you both!
""What I usually do is start with a bunch of stuff I don't like and then eventually find something that I do and sort of just keep working on that until I am happy.""
As an artist by profession, I don't think I've ever heard the design process put so exactly. Thank you for that!
After watching quite a lot of your videos over time, I want to say I appreciate the calm and relaxing tone that your videos are produced with, some of your creations I like, some I don't, but thats art, its subjective, and I can appreciate the aesthetic you are going for as well as the craftsmanship which is put in (which is more why i'm here). One major thing I've learned from you, is the value of putting the time and effort into templates. One final thing to add, we don't pay with kangaroo turds, they're too big, wombat turds are a much more viable form of currency.
I like the 2d (second) drawing, it fits your channel aesthetic better and the message is conveyed just as clearly as 3d.
Love how the table just pops when you finish the polishing, really brought the top to life.
While the animation is easier to understand, I love the artistic style of the drawing and have no issue understanding it.
Appreciate the feedback! :)
I gotta say... the projects you build are some the most elegant projects that I have seen. I am just starting my journey in to woodworking and I hope to one day be close to the same level.
This table as always is crazy beautiful, Chris!! That little strip of sapwood makes the whole thing pop just the right amount and the figure in the wood is stunning. AND the design is super cool. I have some 2 inch thick barn board waiting for the right project and this totally gives me inspiration to build a media console in this style. Keep up the inspiring work!!!
That's awesome...I love hearing that. Best of luck on the build :)
Beautiful piece, great storytelling, and wonderful charity. Thank you for supporting a woman’s shelter.
I've been a fan for a while; your workmanship is incredible but your sense of humor keeps me coming back. Thank you for raising money for a worthy cause.
As a data analyst, I'm very impressed and intrigued by the financial aspect of these projects. On that line of thought, I'd love to see this type of financial walkdown in the future and even (depending on comfort in transparency) adding your labor costs. Oh, and the table looks great, too!
It's so hard to factor in labor because of video. It at least doubles the amount of time. The reality is that is the core of my business...I think when people pretend it's not and try to make it accurate. It all falls apart.
@@Foureyes.Furniture, Oh! That's certainly an interesting insight I didn't think about. Thanks for a peek behind the curtains.
You just earned my Sub! As a child who spent waaay more time in Women and Childrens Crisis Centers than a kid should ever know before my Mom finally got the courage to take us 5 kids and escape for good, I tip my hat to you! Thank you for your beautiful work and big heart ❤
Thanks man. They are a great organization so I am proud to support them and their mission.
Glad to hear that you guys made it out.
I love this table and the cause it is supporting! Also, on the plans that Chris offers, I will say, I agree with him, they are top notch! Easy to follow and very detailed.
Thanks TJ...appreciate you :)
Thanks for the shout out on CNC. I have used CNC for may projects and coming from metal to wood it just feels normal for me. Too many that don’t appreciate too quick throw the hammer. Keep up the solid work and let me know if I can every help with some custom CNC work that might accent one of your builds. I have a mill, lathe and wire EDM machine. I even have a Cobot that I could program to push the buttons to really send people over the edge in the CNC debate. 😂
As a digital artist whose entire catalogue was built exclusively using procreate. Knowing that you use procreate is so awesome!
I enjoy watching your projects not just to see how you make things, rather to watch your problem solving tactics, or methods, in taking a piece of material (sometimes pieces) and put your imagination to the test. I like how you build your projects in how you use a combination of modern and old techniques rather than watching machines do all the work; this combination of methods allows your audience to see open-mindedness put to use. I am retired from welding and fabricating, but some of the techniques you use are used in other fields of construction, too. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Kyle...appreciate the kind words and the feedback. I'll keep at it for sure :)
I think it would be perspective distortion, because we usually see the tables from above, legs go further and they appear to get closer to one another, same if we see a long prism in isometric view, it appears to get larger in the distance
I was thinking the same thing. As far as our brain is concerned, it is sure that the leg-to-leg distance at the floor is less than the leg-to-leg distance at the table top.
That table is so freaking beautiful! I’m so inspired by your work.
Thank you so much!
I had this discussion with my brother one time. He was getting a wood stove to reduce the cost of heating his house. In our suburban area, without a woodlot, firewood is the 3rd most expensive heating method after electric and kerosene. I told him it COULD be free, but there was a cost to "free" which meant scrounging every downed tree and pruned branch from the side of the road, no matter what time or weather, processing it, stacking it and dealing with the odd lengths, knots, twists, etc.
Dude!!! Man!!!! I'm so psyched for you guys!
Just found you earlier tonight. This is my 3rd, maybe 4th video so far.
My wife just cam in the shop, asked me for a broom, all I could say was, "give me a few minutes, you're just waking me up. I've been in another world!!!
You are perfectly poised to just take off...
I'll definitely be investing in at least "plans".
There's absolutely nothing I would change in your talent to bring "simple genius" to the screen, in whatever creative mind you might be in. Your Technique, shows your versed in concept, and practices. Your ability to bring these final forms to us at home, is also filled with humor, mistakes, triumphs, simple but profound wood working practices and quite frankly, beautifully executed workmanship, "problem solving", ( there's your humor), and along the journey, your triumphs.
I think you guys are going to take off. Thank you for all you're doing and sharing it with an audience such as me! 66carpenter
Ah, I'm so glad you used these scraps. When I saw the video of the table where they came from, I remember thinking they were beautiful, and the fact you made it into a donation is the cherry on top. Gorgeous work!
Thank you. I actually still have one left. Not sure I’ll use that one though.
About the Chapter called "Attaching Base and Top" - The animation instantly shows you exactly what you're talking about and gets to the point with zero confusion, where as the drawing require the viewer the listen to you entire description, then put two and two together and makes them use their imagination to visualize and then understand what you are describing. But I think BOTH work perfectly fine to explain what you want us to understand and the vast majority of people (but I'm guessing ALL of YOUR viewers) will be able to handle the drawing and focus on what your words and then 'animate' it in their own head. - I feel like your channel has more of a high level intelligence audience and can handle the drawings just fine. BUT on a more complicated, unusual, and difficult to fully describe part of the project, then you should go with an animation - but that decision is up to you and should be made on how easy it is for you to describe. (Maybe test it out on someone unfamiliar with the project and see if they can understand it correct with ONLY your words and no visual aids. If they can, then a simple drawing will suffice, but if their are questions and misinterpretation then you should spend the extra time to create the animation.
I understand how much more work it is to create an animation as opposed to a drawing or short paragraph, but there will be times an animation is the fastest way to convey your thoughts to the audience. Yes they make for a much higher production value in your video, but are you a wood worker or an animator?? LOL
Use it sparingly if it takes a lot of extra time, but don't let the quality of your videos suffer. You really do have AMAZING videos. You put a lot of work into the videos production and that is what is so appealing about your channel. But you also put a lot of effort into the wood working itself. You have a LOT of talent and it shows. But I've never felt like I need an animation instead of a drawing to understand a step. But if you don't want to spend a bunch of time creating animations then you really don't have to because you are just that good at explaining it with little visual aid.
.... Suggestion/Opinion: if you spend the time creating an animation, maybe you could add in some type of visual "flare" that gives it "your mark" ... like your animations would be identifiable as YOURS just by watching them.... maybe a type of lighting, or background style... maybe a small character in the corner... you know, make it YOURS :D (if you're REALLY good you could make a real character as doing some of the work in the animations, like cutting the wood or something like that... but I KNOW this is complete overkill and has NOTHING to do with wood working...)
... I just wanted to get your creative 'juices flowing' so you can come back to reality and apply that creativity to a signature, or a unique screen wipe, or lighting in the animations.... if you're only doing a few of them, make them stand out..... maybe one good animation per video perhaps.... okay.. I'm gonna stfu now and let YOU get back to YOUR channel while I stop telling you what you 'SHOULD DO' lol :)
... BTW I LOVE all the pieces that I've seen you create... which isn't that many, but YOU have rehashed my love of watching woodworking.... I used to watch 'This Old House' and 'The New Yankee Workshop' with my parents all the time growing up... and I forgot just how much I love to see beautiful things being made... THANK YOU :)
Hey...thanks so much for the feedback / comment. Really appreciated. I'm trying to reply to lots of people so obviously I can't reply with as lengthy of a message but thank you still :)
As for the drawings / animations...I think what I'll do is pick situationally. I think certain times animations work better, and certain times a drawing works better. Not just one 100% of the time.
Very nice work :D
As for the problem with cutting the "pill" on your CNC, try leaving a bit of material on the bottom (I usually leave up to 3mm/0.12") and clean it with a small flush trim bit. That way the work piece wont "wobble" around your table and you can leave less space between parts
Good call
@@Foureyes.Furniture glad to help. feel free to send an e-mail if you need some advice in the future
Your lack of confidence in your monologue is pure genius…..these are awesome videos!!
1- what straight edge are you using.
2- You and Pedulla Studios have refined what type of woodworker I want to be and what I want to build.
Thanks for the content.
I really like your vids. You have just the right balance of information and snark. Glad I subscribed.
That's pretty much me in real life. :)
I'm not normally a fan of epoxy tables but this table looks really nice. I appreciate your style.
Thank you...appreciate it :)
Awesome work!
My preference was for the drawing style but only because it reminds me of old-school furniture plans and drawings. Either one was good
With absolutely no expectation of a reply, I'm sending this message. Like a few others here, I would be interested in purchasing any plan(s) you may have for this project. I'm a 73 year old woodworker, and thoroughly enjoy your videos, and your dry sense of humor. My home is filled with my furniture, and I would appreciate the opportunity to add your design to my furniture "entourage". On the off chance you may see this, may I say congratulations from the generation just ahead of you!
Scott is a CHAMPION. Truly a Good Guy move. Also a beautiful tabletop, as usual; and the rounded edge shelf with round groove is a fantastic subtle touch, as well.
Very attractive final piece. I’d be very interested to know if any bowing or cupping happened within the first year. Really good work.
Thanks...I don't think it will because it is mechanically flattened by the aprons of the base.
@@Foureyes.Furniture I don’t think so either.. but.. in my humble experience with loving off cuts.. they do weird things.
I'll have to keep track of her I suppose then :)
@@Foureyes.Furniture if your clients are anything like mine, they won’t be shy about letting you know if something goes wrong.
Thanks for sharing this insightful video. You have a terrific presentation style that would support a career change into higher education instruction. Your comments regarding 1/2¢ for 1600 plans being overpriced answered several unasked questions; thanks for anticipating and answering the question.
Wishing you and your family a blessed thanksgiving week filled with family, friends, feasting (too many “F” words), gentle autumn weather and restful evenings. Peace brother
Awesome build. I love your videos because it inspires me to build something new. Great work as always!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Full marks to you producing such a beautiful table for charity and to Scott for his generosity 🌞
I'm glad I came here cause as an ameture woodworker, there is nothing more satisfying than turning a piece of scrap or reclaimed wood into something beautiful. For example, turning a piece of a playground from my neighbors into a gorgeous stacked pumpkin for my grandma. Or making a Chevy Plaque for my neighbor who has an award winning 1971 chevelle out of all wood he threw out. I always wanted to do a resin table but I can't afford any resin.
I’m 36 and have minimal woodworking experience. Watching your videos inspires me greatly. I can only hope to have half of your skills/knowledge at some point in life.
At very least, I will continue enjoy watching all that you do with the most soothing voice and witty commentary.
Be proud of yourself and keep up the great work.
I love that you have moved into new territory with Resin and live edge. . any plans for the future to possibly move into some lathe work or turning? All that talk about legs had me curious if you would turn some? And I like the Animations but understand both for the simpler things drawings are just as good.
We did on the dining table for this slab. - th-cam.com/video/ghWhFRk16S8/w-d-xo.html
I'm not sure if I'll do a lot more. But I'm sure there will be some.
@@Foureyes.Furniture What I subetly failed to do was say . . . when will we see you make some chairs for these slab tables :) But keep experimenting I love watching you try new things. whether it is Resin, Turning, Metal Fab etc. . .
I do want to do more chairs at some point...for myself and potentially a set of plans. No time soon. But definitely on my list of "wants"
@@Foureyes.Furniture slab chairs. Makes the seat and back slabs. You can also get into the power carving using the angle grinder attachments to shape the seat portion.
It doesn’t matter what you make, I just love your videos!
curve in your wood, "theres a pill for that" lmao
:P
This inspires me to build one for myself ❤ absolutely love instructions and what an amazing piece !
As a cnc-operator/carpenter, I see you, I value you. Thank you and greetings from Finland!
18:14 i have to say to me they're both easy to understand but the drawing is slightly more visually pleasing (hope that helps!)
I love these videos. I know there can’t really be more of them (like more often) but I selfishly wish there was. I always leave feeling super inspired and entertained. Thanks for the work and great job supporting a worthy charity!
As an admirer of your furniture, I’m unable to enjoy it because of the price point. Don’t hate low bids. Sometimes that’s the best we can do. We’re just hoping to obtain a beautiful piece of work that we can afford on our budget.
Just wanted to say thank you for your videos. It's not just another woodworking channel. I love your work, the attention to detail, the way you film and present the whole material and your commentary. Thank you.
It's nice to see someone put that much design effort into their work, from positioning slabs and acrylic to color of pour and matt finish......all very well done. You're a fine craftsman with a good eye.
You nailed the design. So many aspects worked out well, including the juxtaposition of curves and angular geometry. Love how you splayed the legs beyond the top. I also appreciate how difficult it is to mount the shelf into a coved dado, get a tight fit and draw structural support from it. Well done.
Your narration should be given 50% of credit on why your videos are soothing to watch.
14:37 Yes there is a term for this illusion effect and that is called "Entasis" which was used by Greek Designers.
Oh man... this piece turned out absolutely beautiful. Its not my style in any means, but the top with all its different shadings and filled up imperfections is incredible.
Architecture student here, I think your videos might be what it takes for me to start experimenting with woodworking. Have been watching them non-stop. Keep the good work!
I love the illusion of depth the bright wood on the epoxy-edges are creating
23:27
My wife and I just restored my parents old table (probably 50 years old). We had to fabricate the bottom part of the table and restore the table top. The table top saved the overall project because it looks beautiful but the bottom has so many flaws. I'm watching videos like this because I want to surprise her with something nice that I make or maybe we make together. Thanks for making videos like this.
That turned out absolutely amazing! I personally love that you have “progressed” into using slab work, there seems to be so many more variables and obstacles to overcome that really shines a light on problem solving skills. Love your videos, your design and style are second to none
Such a wonderful finished piece. The contrast between the black epoxy and the wood is so fine and beautiful to look at
A.) I prefer the sketches. I am a visual learner and I instantly understood the concept.
B.) Scott is awesome.
C.) I'm learning to work less with "scrap" to "save money" because in the long run, I mess it up more trying to make it work. Having said that, your project still had a lot of value because we all learned how to take burn pile wood, and make something for real. If you want to run a shop selling stuff, probably not. If you want to go into your garage and make something beautiful for mom for Christmas, nailed it.
Beautiful project. The time you put in to making these projects and the videos is obvious. As a "hater of epoxy" tables, I just realised with your videos that they can be really beautiful when they highlight the wood as opposed to being the highlight. Keep building projects that excite you and I'll keep watching and buying the courses.
I prefer the sketch, but both are fun and easy to follow, so do what you like doing. The more you like your job, the more you'll do it and the more I get to see. Win win.
Thank you Ashley. I totally agree with that stance… that is exactly how I think about the epoxy. That’s why I like black epoxy too.
First, I love the approach to design and technique you show. This piece was creative and by the time of the reveal it was satisfying. Second, I like the financial breakdown. Years ago, after I left my engineering job, I was designing and building exhibits for a Science Museum. I was trying to decide what was next for me. I wanted to open a cabinet/furniture/exhibit shop but when I ran the numbers and accounted for my time, the money just wasn't there. I started a window cleaning business instead as a purely financial decision and kept the woodworking as a personal hobby. What I'm saying is that tracking and analysis is very important for your decision-making. Thanks for the hard work, prep, and production.
Absolutely right Rick. And the time I put into these is so unrealistic because of the video aspect. But I think there are basically two ways to be profitable as a furniture maker.
Very little to no customization. No one-offs. Have some pieces your produce at a batch level...and sell for a mediocre price. I think it's a hard route because you're going to be competing with much bigger companies. OR...very high end, very expensive pieces.
I guess there is a third. Make videos about it...make money that way. Keep enjoying what you're doing and get to pursue your own interests. If you occasionally sell a piece it's icing on the cake...or heck...just donate the money from that to charity :)
@@Foureyes.Furniture You've obviously found a way to do what you love with multiple revenue streams to support it. Best of luck in growth of skill, audience, and daring. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Drawing.
Having just spent the day struggling on the CNC I really liked your comments on cnc woodworking
Amazed by the video in loads of ways. The content of how you built it and why (charity), not to mention the way you created it and then brought it to life, amazing! The resulting table was just beautiful too, a piece of art, for which the generous recipient, Scott should be well pleased about. Also, what great job on the video too, nice to watch something that offers a different viewpoint, not just a sales pitch. Keep 'em commin' Foureyes,
Scrotie has such a way with words. There is no better way to put it, the table is truly beautiful. Nice work dude.
I just found your videos, and I think that you are fantastic. You are very talented in what you have created.I don't do any wood or resin work, but I enjoy watching an expert doing something that they love doing. You are one of a few people that I watch as I enjoy my hobby of creating dolls clothes in crochet and knitting stitch. I am looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful projects as I go back and watch the early videos. All the best to you and your family from me and my five furbabies.
Between drawing and animation, your drawing was a much clearer immediate read. And if you're enjoying making them more, sounds like an absolute win
Hello! Psychology undergrad here: I think you're referring to a special case of the Hering illusion. I think this is because when looking at table legs perpendicular to them, perspective lines converge towards a Vanishing Point, so we do see "converging lines" across perfectly straight parallels, which generates a Hering illusion.
This table (23:35) reminds me of a topographic photograph (not map) looking down at a river running through a valley. It's gorgeous.
It’s the concept of built vs bought. You feel more satisfied with a completed project than a bought finished work. A sense of pride in creativity 😎
I just found this channel a few days ago and I have to admit, of all the woodworking channels I follow, and I follow a lot; yours seems to be one of the best channel I follow. Your quirky comments and EXPERT skills has led me to binge all of your videos! Your work and attention to the littlest details astounds me! Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for taking the time to make the animated videos, and also explaining everything that your doing and why you are doing it, it is extremely helpful! Keep the videos as they are please, they are extremely satisfying to watch and learn from. You sir, are an artist!
Being a fellow shoe guy myself, this is the real reason I am sticking around for all your vids! Anyone that can rock the 3's while creating masterpieces like this, deserves all the things that are good and wholesome! You sir, are that guy and I have all the respect for your shoe game as well as your woodworking skills!
Great piece, but my favourite part of the video by far was the last line. "If you use everything, at some point you're going to eat the buffalo's ______. " As a woodworker, I've reconciled with also being a scrap hoarder, and this put that right into perspective. Great take.
I'm an amateur hobbyist. I watch your videos for three main reasons: 1. They're enjoyable. 2. I like seeing the techniques you use. I think I learn something from nearly every one. 3. Your imagination (which I lack) and creativity are wonderful. If you could bottle some of it up, I'd buy it. Question: Do you have an estimate of how many hours total went into this project, including design time at the computer?
Chris I appreciate both your videos and projects and also your sense of humor in your videos!
Wow, a great project! Beautiful...And thank you Scott for your kind donation! This piece is outstanding!!
The optical illusion you mentioned reminded me of how the parthenon's columns lean inwards to counteract an optical illusion, so that they appear straight.
both animation and drawing are clear enough that whatever one you enjoy making more is the one you should do.
Beautiful project. especially something you were using left overs. Awesome that you donated money, and shout out to winner, that went above and beyond. All in all. Glad I watched this on thanksgiving, kinda gives me the feel goods.
The reality is that is a beautiful piece.
I prefer the drawings over the animations. With that said either one works very well. Plus you put more effort into your videos then most other woodworkers. Amazing job as always.
Just loved it, I m an architect and to answer your question (name of the illusion in architecture ) in the field of architecture is the use of optical illusions in order to make buildings appear different from what they actually are. In ancient Greece an ideal building was seen as a whole object, the did it in many building most famous one is the Parthenon . I don't know whether i answered ur question or not but these are called architecture illusions.
The Hering illusion (1861): When two straight and parallel lines are presented in front of radial background (like the spokes of a bicycle), the lines appear as if they were bowed outwards.
In Table case, radial background lines are created by linear perspective (vanishing point) of the table top from standing point of view. I think if you get to table top level, where you only see side edge, legs would look straight (or 3 deg. in other video)
I am building a couple things right now. I have been trying to sort out how I would do the legs. These legs are exactly what I want to do. Both the coffee table and TV stand need under-shelves so this is perfect. I looked for the plans to purchase, so I am not just ripping off your ideas, but I didn't see them posted.
I love this piece. It like a long surfboard hall table. the long length actually gave it the distinct beauty.
Holy cow-that transformation when you apply the finish is amazing. Beautiful piece!
I’m super glad I watched this…
I’ve never considered leaving “wings” on the mitered corners needing to be glued. Now starts a new trend of easier glue-ups. PRECIATYA!!!!!
Both diagrams worked for me but the drawing where I could see the hole through from the side helped most. 💚
Yay for Scott!
Right on Scott, that’s a beautiful thing you did. Enjoy your beautiful table!
I just finished watching the video. I really appreciate your honesty, sarcasm, generosity and creativity. I may never get to your level of skill but it is the ability to envision something and then create it, no matter how small or simple it is.
I know what you mean by leaning inwards - the minarets at the Taj Mahal are also slightly outside of the plinth, so that in the event of collapse they would'nt fall onto the main building. But if you're standing in front of the whole building, the minarets seem perfectly straight. That's one of the reasons why Taj Mahal is such a beauty.
Lovely! And for such a good cause….and it did make great use of an off cut. And you have a happy new client. Win win win win!
It was a win win win situation 😊