The Build that Changed My Woodworking Career
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video you'll see me attempt to salvage a failed build into potentially one of the most important builds I've ever completed.
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A problem I have always encountered in pricing has been thinking that I needed to compete with IKEA or some other discount furniture outlet . Once I looked at the quality of the discount stores it became apparent that the competition could not compete with me
Beautiful work brother ! 🏆
This is a fantastic perspective. I wish the quality of real hardwood products was better understood to the masses!
as someone that has been doing this a long time, don't kid yourself the big channels are not as skilled as you think, they're just good at camera angles to hide it
fr fr ! I came across a channel doing epoxy table and oh mannn . 😅
I’m sure there’s a lot of truth to that. I honestly feel guilty trying to hide or cover up and imperfections.
The corner joint you used is a joint that in the stone masonry field is called a Quirk joint. It is used to keep the sharp outside corner of a cut stone from getting broken off both during and after installation. That was a nice touch using it in wood construction.
Thanks for the info, I had no idea it was an actual thing! Looks familiar in stone work now that you mention it
Exquisite. Beautiful wood that did not deserve a burn pile.
Thanks! Glad I listened to my inner voice that said not to burn it 😆
A non refundable down payment that covers the cost of materials to even start the project is a great way to make sure you aren’t out any money.
That’s what we do over here
Great perspective from a business standpoint. I’ll likely be moving forward this way if I have more commissioned projects 👍🏻
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 also you can do 60% upfront for materials and extra to start the job
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 - I should clarify that a down payment is required to start and becomes non refundable once the project has begun. Raw materials that haven’t been worked is much easier to use for another project.
Anyone in business will tell you it’s also quite reasonable to request a down payment. Even if it’s less than the cost of material, it gives you a gauge on commitment.
I can see that your humility goes beyond your personality, in the passionate and selfless way you approach woodworking. I am a designer and woodworker myself, and I completely understand the stage you're at. You've gained another follower. Stay strong and value yourself, because ultimately, that's what will allow you to keep going.
Thanks for the kind words and feedback! It’s a tough stage to navigate that I struggle with sometimes. Lots more coming up in the works!
Now retired, I do woodworking for the quiet contemplation it gives me. My attitude is: I aim for perfection and I’m satisfied with what I achieve. I know a person who is paralyzed in their life because they insist on unattainable perfection and so take no steps forward. Embrace defects. They represent reality. And the real world is where we live.
Great build, Great attitude, Great perspective! Always a fan of your work!
Thanks Kris! 👍🏻🙏🏻
I cut 90% of my miters on the table saw. It is quick, easy and if you take yourtime no tear out! Like your work and idea!
Very nice build and a creative base I haven’t seen before. I enjoy your story telling/narration.
Thanks for the feedback! Been really working to improve that aspect lately!
Great work Matt. Down payment is a must before building a commission work, it eliminates problems and if problems arise then 70% money back.
Thanks! For sure something I need to consider moving forward 👍🏻
I love this design. That base is so original. I wish the base was shorter so that the sides of the cabinet looked like it cantilevered off the base. If the feet lined up with where the doors meet. I’m just thinking out loud. Don’t get me wrong. I love this. That finish too. That pickled white stain. It’s great. Glad you’re charging more. I have the same problem too.
Thanks! There were several base options I considered. I’ll keep that idea in mind for a potential future piece 👍🏻
Very nice build. Design-wise, the round stretchers and round legs raise it to another the level (no pun intended).
The whole thing a thing of beauty. Thanks.
Thanks David!
Love it, what a nice piece of furniture. I would say that the batons are not needed.
Thanks! Good chance they weren’t needed but I they were a low effort preventative solution - I didn’t want to take any chances
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Great Job One of the most inspiring videos I have ever watched
Thanks David!
Beautiful piece
Thanks Bailey!
I love your insights, Matt. And a very nice build!
Thanks Mark!
It's already been stated here by others, but it bear repeating "Never spend another moment of time or money on a commission until you've received the required down payment from a client".
Looks amazing and i think anyone who makes anything suffer from that makers curse, liked and subscribed
Thanks! The creators curse is 100% real.. planning to continue working through it!
Whenever I am having a bad day and getting frustrated with things in general, it's a running joke for my partner to ask me "do you need to go cut some wood?"
Looks great man
Thanks Jake!
very handsome. really like the corner feature..thanks for sharing
Thanks Mark! 🙏🏻👍🏻
I’m a hobbyist woodworker but I had a part time electrical business and always had a contract and a 50% down payment before swiping my credit card to buy someone else’s material. Reason being is I’ve been burned trying to be the nice local guy and trusting a handshake. You should at least get paid for your time designing, estimating and material before starting a build in a deposit, that’s perfectly ok. If someone doesn’t want to give a deposit politely say no thank you and move on, unless it’s someone you while heartily trust.
That’s a great way to think of it and wise business approach. I’m still learning my ways through the actual ‘business’ side of everything. Appreciate your input!
Looks nice!
Thanks Lyle!
nice piece... very encouraging ... copying
Thanks! Copy away! 👍🏻
_Creators Curse_ is the reason I've spent three weeks making a small garden gate.
It certainly slows projects down! 😅
nice build friend! have you considered rounding off the mid divider and the outside edges of the piece a bit?
You have a case of what is actually like to sell furniture and not some lucky youtuber that blew up usually by luck. I own a shop and we ask for 50% deposit always, 10% to get on the waiting list.
Beautiful cabinet. What mask and eye protection do you use?
Thanks! The mask is a ‘base camp’ brand dust mask and the goggles are just a pair of ski goggles. They might look a little silly but the eye protection is great 👍🏻
thank you
Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
Did you glue the short dowels into the legs? I would be concerned if you did because it would be a cross grain construction and would constrict the seasonal wood movement in the bottom panel. Good observations on the makers curse etc.
It turned out nice, however, I am not a fan of the corners. But each to his own
Inspiring!.
Thanks Joe!
Nice video. I will press the subscribe button. What if you use a round over bit over your mitred corners. That would be one way to solve the problem with "wired" looking corners.
Thanks! I considered that but really liked the corner look and decided it was a nice feature.
Ok, don't shoot me for this, I'm fairly new to this hobby. However, why does everyone have this fear of 'wood movement'. Wouldn't the sealing process take care of this? With whatever minute exposed wood not be enough to absorb enough moisture to make a difference?
Wood still moves seasonly even with finish applied. Same reason you see gaps in crown molding/baseboards even though they're painted.
Even with finish on, the wood will still expand and contract as the room humidity changes, nothing can prevent this, at least to my understanding.
From a building perspective, it’s best to attempt to build in a way that allows this, rather than try to fight it and risk a panel cracking or warping.
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I never accept any order without a down payment and full commit from the customer. They cancel… they lose.
Definitely a smart business strategy 👍🏻
Ya know Matt watching ur facw while making theses end-tables " U really need to have an better attitude!!🤣
😂😂 it’s all about perspective!