I've been using Xacto knives since forever and despite decades experience using them, I get cut and I feel your pain on that cut. It happens to the best of us.
It's almost like the knife manufacturers know what they're doing having a dull blade :D Asking for the extremely sharp knife reminds me of the brilliant people who had the idea to simply sharpen the edge of a spoon to save the hassle of bringing a knife as well. Two utensils in one! You just have to be very, very careful when eating soup...
@@BlacktailStudio VOID REINFORCEMENT a vacuum cleaner will suck through the wood in a dissipating circular pattern (sunburst like) use that to help pull warm epoxy across (like you were able to control gravity) taping a cap over the voids will help,,,if you respond i can give longer more complex ways to do this. also... ive always cut with the grain to get the epoxy in (not across) and it hid very well because the vacuum pulled it in...only vacuum for a few moments..then move and repeat..the void becomes a pipe if you tape over it (kinda)...downside is you can fully saturate through the grain if you hold vacuum too long
If you normally take 12 to 24 months to complete a table like this and someone asked for it in 2 months I think you are entitled to a very substantial premium.
@@Tassholio the materials alone for this table is more than a 1/10 of the price, not to mention the labor costs, machines and purspurced jobs that we saw.
@@Lars16 Yeah, I think he could have gone 70K easily. If I had a yacht and wanted a table like this in 2 months I don't think anything under 100K would put me off
If they have a boat big enough to need a 3.5m table, they’re expecting to pay that sort of money. The artwork on the walls of that boat will be worth millions. If you quoted them $5k, it would be too low and they wouldn’t want it. Charge what your work is worth but also charge what they’re expecting to pay.
exactly, I didn't even met his customer and I already hate them. it's a luxury item, charge as much as the client is willing to pay, it's pennies for them.
well also at that scale and with his experience should have a premium. I wouldnt have batted much of an eye if the owner said this table is worth $70,000.....
That’s not a boat - that’s a SHIP. As for the $35K price you charged. A yacht like the one in the photo will probably have $millions in works of art aboard backed by more $millions in storage somewhere. The $35K table isn’t even a rounding error in the cost of outfitting that baby!
Just so you know, I just watched a 42 minute video and was completely engaged the entire time. You deserve whatever price the client will pay and you deserve whatever TH-cam money you get from your soon-to-be 3 million subscribers. Well done.
I just watched the whole video read this and thought " fuck was that video really that long no way" well needless to say yes it was and it didn't feel like it was
Completely agreed! This video could have been an hour and a half and I would've watched the whole thing, engaged the whole time. This is why I love this channel so much.
You priced this table really modestly,your honesty,workmanship is truly amazing.Price for the slab is just small fraction and is just the beginning of the journey.Don't forget your talent to find the right slabs,etc,etc.Thank you for being fantastic teacher.
5:24 $35k was probably the lowest quote they had recieved. thats actually kinda cheap for yacht furniture. willing to bet they got quotes as high as $60k for a table.
I'm willing to bet they got quotes that were six figures. I'm also willing to bet that the difference between $35k and $150k is a rounding error to whoever paid for this.
My Stepdad used to build cabinetry for yachts a lot and when he said $35K for the table I thought "man, you could have asked $80K easy" but then I saw the work. $35K seems about right.
@@kniferideaudio Art is subjective, I think all his tables are top notch quality and I haven't seen any better tables that weren't priced like a schizophrenic man off his meds put the price tag on it.
"You can fuck right off"!! 🤣 I've certainly chuckled before, watching these videos. That's the first time I outright laughed. Thanks for that sir! On another note, I think seeing you fix those flaws is a significant part of what makes your videos such a pleasure to watch. Things almost never go perfectly according to plan and there are a lot of people out there who don't know how to problem solve, who simply aren't adaptable, so watching how someone with your attention to detail and experienced craftsmanship goes about resolving those issues is absolutely priceless.
I'm not a carpenter, but I really enjoy watching you use different tools for different purposes, it's very relaxing. Those who criticize your work are the same ones who couldn't do it better in the same situation, because there is no great artist who has not received criticism, so don't worry. Hey Cam, could you send a hug to all your fans here in Brazil in the next video? See you soon 😉
As a chef and restaurant owner, I just have to say that watching you "fix" all of the issues WAS what reminded me of my job. It's not the recipe book that makes our training important/worth it, it is knowing that when the sauce breaks, you can fix it; or the exact cut of the same onion to get the desired flavor from your dish. Lots of fun to watch you build this table. Thanks for sharing your skill.
I come to realize the difference between a pro and a casual hobbyiest, is honestly what you mentioned, a hobbyiest knows how to do the thing but may struggle with the answers when things goes wrong. A profesional has been in the game long enough to know how to adapt when needed to make those consistant results
@@phantomgg7790 - Exactly! This is how I define a pro, be it a table maker, a plumber or a brain surgeon: - has the skills to do the job correctly - has the right tools to do it quickly and efficiently - has the experience so can advise (like Cam did about the mounting of the support frame) - knows what to do when things go wrong! That last one is what most differentiates a pro from the fresh-out-of-school apprentice and the casual DIY hobbyist.
$35,000 for 2 months work, if he charged that for all his work throughout a year (12 months), that's $210,000. Then subtract material costs, paying his staff, tools, shop space and all the extras that go to running a business then it there's probably not much left over honestly.
@@wotnot4646 then maybe he should have charged more. and you cant really count all the tool costs at this point cus he has thad them for years and have already been paid for i sure. also what staff? if he had staff his filming quality wouldn't be trash with still shots on literally everything, there would be someone following along catching actual detail. your just making things up acting like you know everything.
@@TheJomoe1 Staff, you can literally see people helping him in his shop, loading and unloading, he also used 3rd party business that wouldn't be for free. Tools are on going costs, they don't last forever, need new blades and bits, sharpening, maintenance or outright replacing. I hope I helped you understand better.
Hey i am 16 years old and I am working on wood like 2 years Nothing big but little things I started watching your videos now but I really love it I wish in future I can work on big projects like this ❤️❤️❤️❤️
LOL I watched the whole video and as soon as I heard "yacht" I was like ah man! that's a drop in the bucket when it comes to yacht expenses. could have charged way more.
Conversation starter: _What is that silver thing?_ "It's a bullet." _How did it get there?_ "The table came from America." Many around the table: _Ohhhh..._ I'm a bit surprised it wasn't just "grabbed" by a cutting tool and yanked out.
@@pariahzero I used to cut lumber at an old job and ended up with several pieces of wood that have bullets lodged in them. It’s fascinating to see, but it can ruin a blade.
Great job, as always! Separately about thermal blankets (in my case, a sheet) Ukraine, winter, “small” problems with heating -_- The temperature at home is about 8°C, at night up to 5-6°C (40-45°F). And the thermal sheet single-handedly pulled through these winters! Incredible thing, highly recommended!
The best part of your channel is the honesty. When you make a mistake, you show us, and you show us how you fixed it. Too many channels wouldnt dare. Its commendable, and probably why its so relatable. Awesome work!
It makes him look like he is not qualified, but these mistakes happen to even the best. And the amount of little problems scale with the size of the project I guess
Very true from the perspective of an aspiring craftsman. The business person in me however, is kind of appalled. If Id signed off on something this big only to find out that the contract went to someone who “kind of wished they didnt get the job”, priced his work arbitrarily, needlessly jeopardized a rare component of the build, made choices that actively worked against my ability to refer you to others, prioritized making fun videos above all else, etc etc etc…..if i found out the maker of this video was working for me….Id terminate my relationship with you posthaste and seriously reconsider my relationship with whomever brought us together in the first place.
@@dlagatep2171 And what would you do if the customer liked his specific work and requested something by him? Right - you'd make the call. What sets him apart from most of the rest IS his honesty and attention to detail. It's very similar to Burls Art - where he makes one-off guitars. The prices of his completed works are NOT cheap, nor should they be. He makes mistakes, fixes them, and his results - well, they are amazing.
Honestly don't feel like you charged enough; non-crafts people love to breakdown pricing into simply materials plus time, but the real value comes from the effort and energy, headache and heartache, past experience and determination to work through multiple, unforeseen challenges and deliver the absolute best product possible. Thank you for showing your whole process, Happy Holidays! 🎄
Totally agree, probably the yatch owner will boast "I got this table from Blacktail, it was the largest they had built at the time"... here is the TH-cam of it... (And if they really like it, they will say "and the largest I have on my Dubai office"...)
Not to mention the risk associated when dealing with thing that have to be hand made out of expensive materials, having to actually purchase/rent your workspace among a million other things people don't think about.
Cam still should price how he feels comfortable with. No point in tellibg him "you might have been able to make 100k with this" if he'd felt bad afterwards for being in his mind too greedy. As long as chsrgubg cobservatively doesn't risk your livelyhood or threaens to starve your dependables, you should feel well with what you do, not just squeeze it for every penny you can get out of it.
I worked with a guy that had a side business doing backyard water features and associated landscaping. His business grew and he was very sought after by a lot of people with lots of money. He was so busy and booked out he would triple his estimates and would tell them 6-9 months before he could start…and they’d pay it and wait. He had a quality product. You make ,awesome, one of a kind furniture Cam. Never sell yourself short on price. That table is amazing!!!
Price justification: 1) It's a one of a kind piece. 2) Your work speaks for itself which is how they heard of you. 3) They were willing to pay the price. Beautiful piece Cam.
and they wanted it rushed. I think It's about half what he should have quoted. I know nothing about this stuff though, so my opinion is pretty worthless.
Never apologize for the price. They are paying for the wood, your time and your expertise. You are a unique builder. Being unique gets premium pricing. Great job. Love your videos and your products. Also I have friends in Oregon. I’ll see what I can find for you!
AND the owner gets to point people to a TH-cam video that shows just HOW awesome the table really is, along with the character of the craftsman to supplement the character of the table.
Wood, your time and your expertise and also the risk of things going wrong. Like if I say I will build something and it costs me usually 1000, I can charge 1200 for it. But if something goes wrong during construction, I may end up with 1200 cost or even higher. Or I may end up unable to fix a customer's device or whatever and have to eat up all the cost I incurred so far, because I cannot charge them anything.
I think you're stressing out too much over hypothetical negative comments! Amazing job dude. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Excellent documentary once more! I’ve got some QSWO that had the same problems with shake. The guy who sold me the lumber believed it was caused by where the tree grew getting hit by too much wind on the mountain. There’s also the belief of bacteria, soil and water intake vs weather freezing, thawing etc. In the end what matters for the woodworker is not the why but the fix and you did an outstanding job! Thank you for the free finishing workshop btw, I’m not into wood that feels plastic so I usually just build up multiple layers of pure tung oil and then apply wax. I’m eager to learn from an expert!
Cam, I used to do woodworking a long time ago. Now, I am a 78 year old lady with no tools and no work space, but I just love watching you and your wood working. Keep up your awesome woodworking skills. Good, bad, or indifferent. I just love watching your work. Thank you.
Cam….you probably won’t see this but TH-camrs like you deserve all the praise in the world. Humble, transparent, creative, passionate, and highly skilled. You are an artist and epoxy and wood is your medium. $35k for a 500lb piece of artwork made of solid wood that took you weeks to hand make is not overpriced. I hope one day I will be successful enough to commission you for a table of my own. Cheers 🍻 from 🇨🇦
I just watched a 40 minute video about making a table. Ive never been interested at ALL in woodworking. But honestly, this was worth every second. Great video man.
Watched the entire video and loved every minute of it. Working with wood is great. Just sanded a floor after reinstalling it and fell in love with it. Also used hard vax oil there. Your video is great and your crafted table is a piece of art!! It is worth every penny you charged your customer for it.
When someone calls for a build where an insanely large table for an obviously insanely large yacht is needed, they came to you because the client wanted you. You could have probably charged $65k, and they wouldn't have batted an eye. Your table is probably on a $100M boat, it's a pittance.
True. I have been in the superyacht business for 20+ years.. this table could have been made on this side of the pond so this was an "owners request" In that case it matters less what the price is. The final bill to manage the build of the table,( like shipyard project management, interior designers and naval architects that adjust their calculations) was probably higher..😅
Hi Cam. I am an 83 yr old shipwright who owned a business in Annapolis Md for many years repairing and building beautiful yachts. Most of my work was from100 foot long yachts down to 8 ft dinghy's with an occasional workboat in the mix. We tried our best on pretty much everything we were asked to do. Some projects where pretty scary but I loved what we did and was always proud of what we did and the people who did it for me. I have to say though, what I just watched you do took the cake. I remember the fixes and the perfection required. The pricing had to be high to make up for the many do overs, " make it rights and all the extra hours we put in to satisfy the customer." I even think you should have charged more for that beautiful table. You earned every penny of what you charged. You are a top craftsman and an honest one. All I can say is good job. You are a credit to the community. Thanks for a great video. Steve
Totally agree. On a project like that with the time constraints, I would figure a high amount and then double it. Remember Cam, you were really hoping they would turn you down, so give them a take it or leave it price.
I love your personality, so serious about the job but not without the ability to inject an unexpected giggle here and there. The comment about still hearing the sound difference after the cavity fix... Hilarious... And fair. :)
First video I’ve every come across in my years of TH-cam where you explain why your views might be wrong for others… immense amount of respect brother 🙏🏼❤️
Its 5AM in Serbia right now and i have never ever been more entertained by woodworking in my life.. Skills, Your character, eloquence well done dude keep up the good work
People who have $35,000 to spend on a beautiful table like the one you have made understand that they can have things nobody else does, the craftsmanship and knowledge you have learned over your years is what they are paying for, its expensive but it is art!! Art that nobody else has in their home. Merry Christmas!!
Alright, I can f**k off, you can see the shakes part in the end. Your process was really violent. You could have gotten full filling of that area without touching it with a chisel or knife by making a vacuum box pouring epoxy in it and then pulling a fairly hard vacuum on it. The air will be gone and the epoxy will penetrate into all the pores when you let the air back in. (do it a couple of times) You'll also get all the micro bubbles out of the epoxy too at the same time. You really need to learn to use a vacuum. I've seen several instances in your videos when it would have saved you some grief. Even getting a larger vacuum vessel big enough for a 5 gallon bucket to de-bubble your epoxy before pouring will save you some time and grief. I hope you see this....
First time viewer of the channel and I will happily say this piece came out GORGEOUS! I've tried woodworking but my OCD doesn't like the fluctuations and inconsistencies with lumber, but how you overcame all the issues that popped up is absolutely brilliant! Your care for your craft and pride in your work is VERY clear and I applaud you for that!
Hey my friend... as a surgeon /anesthesiologist and a loooong time woodworker having encountered the same issue more then once, I can suggest that you could use what a surgeon-woodworker would use to fix that separation defect: a ~16 or 14 gauge 2-3" hypodemic needle, ( a 4" 18g spinal needle would have been perfect for that deep part of a defect), a 20cc syringe of thinned out adhesive, (yes, tilting the table was also a great idea) normal wood glue thinned with water would do just fine. I've used epoxy as well. You can slide that needle way under the defect and even punch it through wood in the middle of the wood because the needle, though round in the mid-shaft, is slanted like a knife at the tip so if you align the needle's cutting edged tip to the wood's grain it leaves a linear separation hole that closes up nicely leaving no obvious hole. (of note this is one way we help prevent spinal headaches when we use such needles to do spinal anesthesia). Doing it this way keeps you from having to do such an extensive, potentially irreversible damaging, pry apart effort. Just an FYI if you ever have to do that again. huh, scratch that, not if but when you have to do that again.
I too thought about syringe and needle. We have very long needles. Smaller scar. Is the thinned epoxy still too viscous for a needle? Easy to test. (Anesthesiologist here)
And if you don't have needles or stuff like this, you can use an old tape measure band that you cut in a pointy tip like a spear. It will help a lot to push and slide glue/resine in the far end of the crack.
"I had a moment of feeling sorry for myself." GOOD! That is how you know you actually care about the project. I know plenty of people that would shrug it off and not give a care in the world. Love the content man, keep it coming!
200% correct on pricing up. It is not only done on a rush, by accepting the job you are accepting the responsibility that failing, while working in a rush, could cost. F.E. you are rushing and the wood had an issue and you have to buy a new set, or there was a problem during production. You get to keep the money because you were able to work as flawlessly as possible.
Cam, the table is not over-priced at all, it is not a table that you are selling. What you are selling is a one of a kind art piece, no one else in the world can have one the same. I am an artist and the first time I asked $2500 for a knife my client explained that being able to show off an art piece that no one else has or can get is priceless.
Exactly. He sounds so insecure, yet is the finest artist and woodworker, you or I have ever seen and I worked in a custom shop , high end, for 10 years
@stageiiwappie950 if you would of took the time to read my entire comment, you'd see that i said he's one of the finest artists and woodworker you'll see around. I wholeheartedly believe in self-talk. I've noticed in most all the videos I watch of Cam's, he's always got something negative to say about himself and his work, and as a content creator myself, on a much, much, much smaller scale and as you can see, I'm a recovery channel, recovering from drugs, alcohol and the rest of it, been sober for almost 14 years and I've noticed that Cam has some insanely creative and extraordinary projects that come true, so when I hear him say he's lousy or his idea was crap or whatever, it's gotta be said that IT'S NOT CRAP 😉, IT'S NOT BAD. Us artists have a creative goal in mind, when we don't hit that goal and we fall flat, it's much more appetizing or alluring to see someone with confidence and poise, instead of that ole devil on the one shoulder telling him he's not good, projects suck, might as well quit etc. I think you mean Modest, instead of humble, if he was humble, as I'm sure he is, he wouldn't give two squirts about what other trolls on the internet think, he would get past the trolls, keep working his awesome work and stay on it. No ones perfect, I'm sure you have a day job and could tell me how to be an architect, or a plumber or a teacher, whatever it is, you'd alwyas want to be building yourself up, never tearing down.
i think someone once said " you get what you paid for " -- in my opinion you are the perfect example...............for me, as a non-woodworker amateur, this table is not over nor under priced. Your attention to detail and the way you honestly strive for perfection is PRICELESS ! If I were rich I'd pay whatever your price
Just started my first table build, I used your video to measure my epoxy and it turned out perfect. A good 9 liter pour for my first. Thanks for all the advice from all your videos. 🤝👍
It's worth what someone will pay for it. They paid the asked price, therefor, worth it. Time and effort, materials, and let's not forget the branding. They got a craftsman built, one off table. You got a happy customer and some recognition. Winners all around imo.
A horse is as much as someone will pay for it Random horse seller at the pool talking to Beth Dutton on Yellowstone. Literally just heard this quote an hour ago
A bullet!? That is absolutely awesome! That makes this table so much cooler and it gives the table something to talk about every time new people walk in the yacht. That is so cool!
Right near the end when he overviews the overall finished look, he briefly is like "and here's a bullet that's been in here God knows how long" @@GustavLoye
@@ALTsapiens I was wondering when did they notice the bullet first. At what stage in construction. Did they think about removing it? How did it affect the sanding and other processes?
"Redundancy is the key to managing stress on projects" one of the best and impressionable lessons I learned from my high-school shop classes. Why save all the unneeded cuts, its redundant? because when something goes wrong, at least you have those to fall back on. Cool to see that principle shine through on your mindset!
And it’s just a table top out of a tree they usually pay us $200.00 for a decent tree and this is a single cut out of it so yeah I should sell some table tops if that’s what they go for
I think of is not overpriced,.as i work for FEADSHIP SUPERYACHTS. In these yachts every thing is hand made, One of a kind and very expensive, so i think you did well, and it is also like a insurance for you, the high price for when lets say there is a fault in the table later on and they tell you to fix it( that would cost you money) Keep up your nice work! Greetings from the Netherlands.
My late brother Tom was a fine furniture builder. He found that certain rich customers liked it better the more he charged so they could brag to their friends about how much they paid. If you are going to squawk about paying thirty thousand for a hand made unique table of that size then you can't afford one. Tom had one customer he called "Uncle Florida", who he would jokingly say he wished would adopt him. He was a perfect example of the generous customer. And as for mistakes, these pieces of furniture are handmade not squirted out of a machine. Tom used to say that some tiny flaws added to the charm of the finished piece. Besides, you correct every mistake as you go along. Also you are so funny and I Iove your humor.
It's not always about bragging even. For a lot of people the price they pay directly impacts their enjoyment. If the thing is expensive then it must be good.
i too have worked for wealthy clients that love to tell you how many thousands their toilet was, their bathroom was, their hand made furniture was. For those people the cost is a benefit lol
Perfectly priced. YOU are the artist. You get to name your price. THEY are the customer. They get to choose whether or not to work with you. That aside - Anytime you have a project this big, you (correctly) assume it will take up much more....everything....than other projects, so premium pricing is justified. Great job!
Yes I have done huge projects like this, mostly walnut doors ten feet high, yadda yadda. Sometimes we over priced things cause we really didn’t want to do it! This inevitably comes back to bite you when the customer says I’ll take it. I think your price was reasonable considering the weight involved, risk of injury, finding anyone to flatten something that wide etc. Bravo…..
I think the $35,000 price tag pays for the meticulous rectification of the inevitable challenges of dealing with wood. It's as perfect as it can be because you know how to handle those issues. No amount of mastery can prevent challenges. Amazing work and amazing video!
@@joakimportnoff1093 LOL 35k for a bathroom and kitchen. you can get that wrapped up in just a bathroom. We just did a kitchen for a client, just the cabinets were 45k not installed.
Someone out there just got the best table on any yacht, anywhere. I'm sure there's more expensive ones than $35k, but good luck finding one made even half as well. This is a work of art, one which will be remarked upon by every single person who lays eyes on it.
Honestly, I love these tables but I would never put one in my house. It would basically overpower everything in the room including the house itself. I live in a Craftsman style house so something modern wouldn't fit anyway. But in a modern yacht? That is going to look REALLY sharp.
I was wondering when did they notice the bullet first. At what stage in construction. Did they think about removing it? How did it affect the sanding and other processes?
This table was is worth that price.. that's awesome work, as I am coming from family of carpenters... I am Deeply impressed and appreciate what you have done here a lot❤
Great build Cam! The $35000 I think was completely in line. I also laughed at your response to “ those of you who say you don’t hear any difference in the sound “ when talking about the ring shake fix. A true craftsman is measured not only by the finished product, but more importantly, how well he recovers from unforeseen problems or mistakes. You did a fantastic job! Cheers
Beautiful! I have a little tip that probably many have suggested to you. Use the syringe to get the glue to go under the split thing, like the veneer. You can get the veneer down a lot better, and without kind of destroying the surface. Just a tip!😊
Beautiful piece and you were 100% correct. Even after pointing it out I couldn't see the spots you fixed. As for the price I feel like you sold yourself short. For the time frame and the level of experience you bring; I would of said $75k plus. The quality someone gets from you is beyond superb. Great video and as always, love the humor.
The thing that strikes me most about this whole project is the resilience displayed. So many opportunities to get demotivated and feeling sorry for yourself, but he just keeps tackling each problem head on. Inspiring, truly.
I wanted to add this also. Your price is fine. You dedicated 2 months to a single project. Your able to deliver what they ask for and on time or within a good time frame. As a car audio person who has sold his buisness and retired, I do work from time to time. And I can assure you I am not the fastest person anymore, I am never going to be the cheap option for someone. If my price bothers someone, Id rather sit around and rest a few days and wait for the next person who is willing to pay my price, than to take on a job that I am going to regret doing because I didn't get the price I wanted. You set your price and personally I think it was a great price and value for what they wanted and what you were able to do for them.
It's not just the work and materials involved in choosing a price. It's the fact that it is a one of a kind piece. that in my opinion adds a lot of value, if anything it may be under priced. AMAZING WORK!! as usual.
I’m just an old lady who thoroughly enjoys your craftsmanship and your humor. I’ve been subscribed for a few years but wish I could subscribe again. I think you can charge whatever a customer is willing to pay for your product and services.
The price is absolutely RIGHT! I was in the art business some years ago and the price people will pay for art is way up there. And yet, the skill you have is more obvious than a painter with a famous name. The table IS perfect! You put your heart and soul into it not to mention blood sweat and maybe even tears! Such a joy to watch this.
I think you've nailed it. These tables will be going for a pretty hefty price if he either stops or way into the future when we're all gone. Collectors will be going after "craftman youtuber" memorabilia haha.
Your shamelessness about ypur pricing is honestly laudable. It is a fully reasonable pricing model for a really enjoyable contributor who really knows what it takes. Keep it up! Always fantastic content.
My old pops got me into woodworking and we both had big workshops. We built so many rooms of custom made oak, cherry and walnut of real quality, but you take it to such a different level. Wish he was still with us because you would excite him and give us so many new projects. Happy holidays everyone and tell everyone important to you how much you love them!
I don't think you're over priced at all, and what amazes me the most is you knowing how to fix the problems with the table, and make them look invisible to 99.9% of the people in the world. Keep it up, you're doing great.
@@sergiobollana A responsible mother would inform their child that not everything on the internet is meant to be watched by a 5 year old, and at times they may hear how adults in the real world talk. Easier than expecting Creators on TH-cam to cater to every one of your misguided sensibilities.
This is a fair concern. I don't mind my 11 year old hearing this stuff because he's old enough to know the context and what is appropriate to repeat and not repeat (well mostly, I might still pause the video and talk about it). It's not so much that you worry your 5 year old will break if they hear a bad word, it's that you worry that they are not old enough to understand that this word can be interpreted and used in bad ways. Basically they are going to repeat it in a way that might get them in trouble. And I curse like a sailor myself. Not shocked by cursing but I understand cursing can get you in trouble sometimes and have waited until my kids are old enough to understand that before I expose them to too much of it. I would say maybe watch Four Eyes with the kid and Blacktail by yourself. Surprised TH-cam hasn't figured out a way to bleep stuff.
I believe the client was impressed by the quality of your work and that’s why he agreed to hire you for the job. Don’t undervalue yourself. Your attention to detail is truly exceptional.
Yes. No doubt the client has been watching his videos and the many results that he has turned out. I don't see a problem with the price that he's charging. There are different demands on him with this particular table. The physical work is one thing but he has to put a lot of thought into this table. Maybe that's where people have a problem with pricing out something like this. It's no different that how a lawyer is charging for their time and legal fees can easily reach $50k.
You know, as soon as you said - "it might not be worth 35,000 dollars, but at least I know I worked my hardest for this project" I knew this is another channel I would love to subscribe to. Love all the descriptions, explanations and really intriguing story behind such a beautiful table.
This is gorgeous! Too bad we didn't get to see the installed end piece, but the literal blood sweat and tears makes up for it. Excellent work bringing this to life, and thank you for sharing your labours with us. Two more things - I was told once that there are three important things: cost, time, and quality. You get to choose two. The client chose quality and time. Secondly, I used to work commissioned sales and watched people spend almost as much as this table on a TV and speakers. My boss told me to "stop selling out of my own pocket" i.e. don't feel bad about selling them systems that I personally couldn't afford. This table is the perfect example of that. Never feel bad about what you charge for your time and effort.
I have no idea why this was in my recommended but damn man, I loved watching this! My dad is a master when it comes to wood work and he wanted me to learn his ways so bad when I was growing up. I was a computer nerd so I never really wanted to (and now I'm an IT CTO for a bank in Louisiana). I sent this video to him and he said he LOVED watching it! We both liked and subbed!
Should have charged 50-70k. Easily explained as: "Such a project would normally take 12-18 months. I can get it done in two, but it's a huge amount of work so it comes with a premium."
@@lennart266he drags out the process on purpose so It looks like its hard. 6 to 12 months? I could finish half a house in that long. He's a liar and sells his shit for way to much. That thing should cost only around 1000. Maybe 2000.
But if he charged 70k he would have had to throw the slab with the thin corner away and start over. For that money it really should be ridiculously perfect. That is what these billionaires pay for. Not that it would be a huge crisis for that money you can give it a few tries but the time would have been the problem I guess.
@@Dani-it5syI'd disagree, he has showcased his mistakes and skill at fixing them, if the designer was doing their job they knew that picking him..id have quoted 80 to 110k and did it just like he always does, patch fixes and all.. serious yachts are running from 200 m to 2 billion... a 100k table to that guy is like a 300 dollar table to most of us..its just a table we want it to look nice.
I love how ppl are so quick to rip ppl off just because they have money, he quoted them a price that he believes would be fair and would cover the risk involved with the project
Absolutely stunning. For me, the value of this table comes down to how much someone wants it and what they're willing to pay. These yacht owners clearly wanted something truly unique and crafted to perfection-and they got exactly that. Honestly, if I had the money, I’d spend it on a table like this in a heartbeat.
referencing past videos of yourself to learn something you taught..priceless. Love it. Have done it myself. Thanks Cam for the honesty and transparency, that is real life and even though I haven't gotten to the end of the video I can almost guarantee we will not be able to notice where the patch is or will probably care.
I LOVE that you flubbed a couple of things and then calmly made the repairs. That is an excellent life lesson for those of us who are so afraid of making a mistake that we won't even try. The table is beautiful and worth every penny.
My father-in-law is a logger and does small scale woodworking. When I see the imperfections in the woodcraft, I see it as a story. A story in what it takes to make the finished product. The fact that you went above and beyond, striving for perfection for some yacht owner is amazing. Odds are they would have never noticed the problems you corrected. In a time crunch no less! I guess what I'm saying is, I appreciate the heart and soul put into a project. When you have money, you want perfection. You Sir have achieved both.
Graphic designer and teacher here - when you're using a scalpel, always use a steel rule with finger guards or a handle! For creatives like us, fingers are kind of essential ... protect your assets 😁 Also, your pricing model is absolutely spot on for you. And your reasoning is spot on, too. You get handsomely compensated for the physical and mental trials of such a big job, and the client (who obviously agrees it's worth every cent - otherwise they wouldn't have hired you specifically) gets a beautiful table. This is how it's done - flawlessly professional.
I am not narcissistic enough to be an internet troll because I recognize craftsmanship that I could never duplicate. I also appreciate your willingness to show the realities of undertaking projects on a grand scale. You started with huge commitments of time and money to build the infrastructure to undertake the commissions and video productions that I greatly enjoy. You do beautiful work. Thanks.
Regarding the sharpness of your knife, I have a professional set of five+ stones for sharpening knives and other tools. My sister she mentioned that her kitchen knives were dull and during a visit I brought the stones and support infrastructure and sharpened all of them. After she cut herself the third time the following day I blunted several of them. There is a fine line between a clean cut and a self sacrifice. Thanks for this video. Wishing you a blessed holiday season. Peace
I don't understand how people can be so careless with sharp objects. Not to mention that a dull knife leads to a worse cut than a sharp knife. You cut yourself with a sharp knife and you basically just have to hold the cut together long enough and everything will just knit back together with no scarring. When I've cut myself like that I've sort of just pushed it together, applied a little superglue, and then just kept on doing my thing. By the time the superglue loosens the cut is healed.
Yeah, sharp knives require less force to cut so you should have more control. I don't sharpen knives THAT sharp that I can shave hairs off my arm but can definitely shave paper smoothly with them. That's sharp enough for most kitchen uses. I do warn everybody that the knives are sharpened but never had an increased number of cuts after sharpening them. Technique is important too. Curl your fingers and use your distal IP joints to guide the knife at every cut. Worse I've done is shave a few microns of skin off my distal IP joint skin when I raised the knife too high between cuts.
I have a sharpening motor/wheel system that I use for knifes my own and others. Some of the knifes brought to me were abused with edges you can clearly see. They are probably cutting on stone, plates or Formica. I wrap them in paper to protect them while they bring them home and warn them to be careful because they are sharp. I don't take the edges beyond that because they will probably be abused again and ultra sharp knifes don't stay that way in regular kitchen use. I don't need to do mine often because I am careful about the cutting surface and I steel them as needed.
@@rcranes2227 Hahaha, I _do_ sharpen my knives so they can shave hairs off my arm easily. But I probably wouldn't be _quite_ that concerned with sharpness if doing it for others, as they'll probably not be as conscientious as I am with my knives anyway
You did a really good job explaining where your price came from. Something a lot of people overlook when pricing anything the are making or doing is leaving room for if things don't go as smooth as anticipated. It sounds like you allowed room for that in your price.
Great build, and I really appreciate seeing the fixes you use. As for the price, I might not pay $35k for the table, but someone wanted/needed it and the price was within their manageable budget. Enjoy those wins.
Holy crap Cam...I can feel the mental turmoil and exhaustion of running into all those issues just watching the video, especially being physically sick and then having to sacrifice family time over thanksgiving...I probably would've thrown in the towel! So amazing and encouraging to see you push through it all. You deserve way more than $35k, thanks for the transparency.
Your price is on par with what I'd expect for a custom bookmatched table of that size. When I first started building commissioned pieces I had a local designer I did a lot of work for tell me that I didn't charge enough for the work. Thanks to her honest feedback I realized how much people are willing to pay for quality woodworking. Excellent problem solving skills with adjusting for the thickness issue on the corner!
41:44 -- A handmade table is really no different than a piece of artwork. It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Having never purchased a table beyond craigslist or major furniture store, I couldn't tell you one way or the other if $35k is too much for a giant conference table -- but it appears to be just the right price for someone who owns a giant yacht. So kudos on landing a $35k commission. 👍
Less than 35k commission. He has to pay his staff, has to pay for materials. Commission it what you earn for selling something. Not the overall cost of the good being sold.
I don’t usually leave comments, but I am consistently impressed by your videos. The thing that makes you stand out is your transparency and honesty about the challenges of woodworking. You’re entertaining and passionate, and I will continue to be a subscriber to your work and style.
Mate, I'm a fellow woodworker and lover of slabs. The lessons I've learnt from your journey has been so valuable. It's been a joy following along learning from your mistakes and successes. I admire and strive for your level of perfection. Keep up the great work.
Customer has money. They want it delivered at an expiated rate. You have a portfolio that speaks for itself. You make videos of builds and they can make a highly educated and fair assessment of the product. Pay up
I've watched your videos for years now and one thing I enjoy the most is your pure transparency in the process, I think that will give someone reaching out to you for a project more confidence in your ability to deliver the best you can do, at the end of the day perfect for me is not the same as perfect for you, this is art. Keep up the killer videos. As for the price on the table and future tables, things are worth what someone is willing to pay for it. You do great work, you have a portfolio and history of good work, work you have messed up / learned from, warnings you give to others. If someone doesn't see the value in that they are not worth wasting your time on.
It looks great, it’s worth what someone is willing to pay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The time crunch and the time trying to find the material and fixing issues in wood is par for the course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been using Xacto knives since forever and despite decades experience using them, I get cut and I feel your pain on that cut. It happens to the best of us.
The drafting community has been very supportive throughout my ordeal. Thank you for the kind words.
Omg. With so much tools, so much money, I would expect much more experience.
This is not for sell for that price. I would return it.
It's almost like the knife manufacturers know what they're doing having a dull blade :D Asking for the extremely sharp knife reminds me of the brilliant people who had the idea to simply sharpen the edge of a spoon to save the hassle of bringing a knife as well. Two utensils in one! You just have to be very, very careful when eating soup...
People who have money will pay for what they want, no matter the cost!!
@@BlacktailStudio VOID REINFORCEMENT
a vacuum cleaner will suck through the wood in a dissipating circular pattern (sunburst like)
use that to help pull warm epoxy across (like you were able to control gravity)
taping a cap over the voids will help,,,if you respond i can give longer more complex ways to do this.
also... ive always cut with the grain to get the epoxy in (not across) and it hid very well because the vacuum pulled it in...only vacuum for a few moments..then move and repeat..the void becomes a pipe if you tape over it (kinda)...downside is you can fully saturate through the grain if you hold vacuum too long
If you normally take 12 to 24 months to complete a table like this and someone asked for it in 2 months I think you are entitled to a very substantial premium.
Yeah 2 months for this build is crazy
@@emcarpenter5206 Including for sourcing the wood, which blows me away! Especially for such a huge table!
Pretty much justifying a 10x price jump due to them needing it 10x faster
@@Tassholio the materials alone for this table is more than a 1/10 of the price, not to mention the labor costs, machines and purspurced jobs that we saw.
@@Lars16 Yeah, I think he could have gone 70K easily. If I had a yacht and wanted a table like this in 2 months I don't think anything under 100K would put me off
If they have a boat big enough to need a 3.5m table, they’re expecting to pay that sort of money. The artwork on the walls of that boat will be worth millions. If you quoted them $5k, it would be too low and they wouldn’t want it. Charge what your work is worth but also charge what they’re expecting to pay.
exactly, I didn't even met his customer and I already hate them. it's a luxury item, charge as much as the client is willing to pay, it's pennies for them.
well also at that scale and with his experience should have a premium. I wouldnt have batted much of an eye if the owner said this table is worth $70,000.....
real
Yea honestly seems he could have charged a lot more. I’m surprised in general that woodworking isn’t more expensive
That’s not a boat - that’s a SHIP.
As for the $35K price you charged. A yacht like the one in the photo will probably have $millions in works of art aboard backed by more $millions in storage somewhere. The $35K table isn’t even a rounding error in the cost of outfitting that baby!
Just so you know, I just watched a 42 minute video and was completely engaged the entire time. You deserve whatever price the client will pay and you deserve whatever TH-cam money you get from your soon-to-be 3 million subscribers. Well done.
I just watched the whole video read this and thought " fuck was that video really that long no way" well needless to say yes it was and it didn't feel like it was
Completely agreed! This video could have been an hour and a half and I would've watched the whole thing, engaged the whole time. This is why I love this channel so much.
Holy sheeet, this was 42 minutes?! Time flies when you are amazed.
Hell yeah !
I second that !
That’s true. This guy is one of the few TH-camrs who somehow gets me to watch his product placements without skipping.
You priced this table really modestly,your honesty,workmanship is truly amazing.Price for the slab is just small fraction and is just the beginning of the journey.Don't forget your talent to find the right slabs,etc,etc.Thank you for being fantastic teacher.
One of the things I appreciate about this channel is Cam's willingness to show his mistakes in the building process.
enjoyable video to sit through + potentially a few useful tips and tricks to pick up, it's great!
Plus showing us how he fixed them
I think there comes a point in one’s competency level that the “mistakes” you reference are more of a “shit happens” and this is how one fixes it.
Only way to become a master of anything is to fuck up and remember it for the next time 💪🏼😎🔧😏👈🏻
He definitely gives us privileged information. Feel like I'm learning from a master, really. Still don't think I can tackle a big epoxy job, though 🥺
5:24 $35k was probably the lowest quote they had recieved. thats actually kinda cheap for yacht furniture. willing to bet they got quotes as high as $60k for a table.
Thats Exactly what happened.
I'm willing to bet they got quotes that were six figures. I'm also willing to bet that the difference between $35k and $150k is a rounding error to whoever paid for this.
Yuuuuup that’s what I said common sense you’d think but🤷♂️
My Stepdad used to build cabinetry for yachts a lot and when he said $35K for the table I thought "man, you could have asked $80K easy" but then I saw the work. $35K seems about right.
@@kniferideaudio Art is subjective, I think all his tables are top notch quality and I haven't seen any better tables that weren't priced like a schizophrenic man off his meds put the price tag on it.
"You can fuck right off"!! 🤣 I've certainly chuckled before, watching these videos. That's the first time I outright laughed. Thanks for that sir! On another note, I think seeing you fix those flaws is a significant part of what makes your videos such a pleasure to watch. Things almost never go perfectly according to plan and there are a lot of people out there who don't know how to problem solve, who simply aren't adaptable, so watching how someone with your attention to detail and experienced craftsmanship goes about resolving those issues is absolutely priceless.
Had to have been my favorite part too 😂
I came here just for this comment!! 😂🤣👍🏼
Literally called my wife in the room to hear that!
Right? Gotta say, loved every millisecond of that response. Wasn't expecting it, and it was gold! Haha
He's extremely patient and thinks about the next step. I just wish I had his workshop.
I'm not a carpenter, but I really enjoy watching you use different tools for different purposes, it's very relaxing. Those who criticize your work are the same ones who couldn't do it better in the same situation, because there is no great artist who has not received criticism, so don't worry. Hey Cam, could you send a hug to all your fans here in Brazil in the next video? See you soon 😉
As a chef and restaurant owner, I just have to say that watching you "fix" all of the issues WAS what reminded me of my job. It's not the recipe book that makes our training important/worth it, it is knowing that when the sauce breaks, you can fix it; or the exact cut of the same onion to get the desired flavor from your dish. Lots of fun to watch you build this table. Thanks for sharing your skill.
That’s awesome to hear
@@BlacktailStudiohave you ever been asked to touch up a scratch in your finish?
I come to realize the difference between a pro and a casual hobbyiest, is honestly what you mentioned, a hobbyiest knows how to do the thing but may struggle with the answers when things goes wrong. A profesional has been in the game long enough to know how to adapt when needed to make those consistant results
@@phantomgg7790 - Exactly! This is how I define a pro, be it a table maker, a plumber or a brain surgeon:
- has the skills to do the job correctly
- has the right tools to do it quickly and efficiently
- has the experience so can advise (like Cam did about the mounting of the support frame)
- knows what to do when things go wrong! That last one is what most differentiates a pro from the fresh-out-of-school apprentice and the casual DIY hobbyist.
Could you please start making chef videos? =) 🔪
I think $35,000 is totally fair for a HUGE, complicated and custom piece made on a tight timeline. Well done!
If the person is willing to pay it, it’s a fair price to them and that’s all that matters.
$35,000 for 2 months work, if he charged that for all his work throughout a year (12 months), that's $210,000. Then subtract material costs, paying his staff, tools, shop space and all the extras that go to running a business then it there's probably not much left over honestly.
It’s not just a table, it’s a piece of art and easily worth 35k!
@@wotnot4646 then maybe he should have charged more. and you cant really count all the tool costs at this point cus he has thad them for years and have already been paid for i sure. also what staff? if he had staff his filming quality wouldn't be trash with still shots on literally everything, there would be someone following along catching actual detail. your just making things up acting like you know everything.
@@TheJomoe1 Staff, you can literally see people helping him in his shop, loading and unloading, he also used 3rd party business that wouldn't be for free. Tools are on going costs, they don't last forever, need new blades and bits, sharpening, maintenance or outright replacing.
I hope I helped you understand better.
Does youtube have an award for best voiceover of the year? If so Cam should absolutely win, the commentary is pure gold
Awe thanks 🙏
@@BlacktailStudio I think you mean, Aww, thanks. AWE wouldn't thank you. I don't think he knows what a tree is 😂
@@BlacktailStudioyou remind me of Bobby Fingers in a way
ze frank would like a deep soothing comical word.😅
@@stevehignett5701 it's not that deep
Hey i am 16 years old and I am working on wood like 2 years Nothing big but little things I started watching your videos now but I really love it I wish in future I can work on big projects like this ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Keep doing it and you will. Good for you!!!!
Keep it up! Keep refining and improving and your expectations will be your limit. Good luck!
Careful what you wish for!
42:06 nope…. It was offensively UNDERpriced… it’s going on a yacht. The plane ride it took was probably that price.
yep, they'd probably have paid ten times the quoted price
If its going in a Yacht. Its pennies for the owner.
@@PyroClitesp a yacht big enough to fit a 12 foot table
The designer probably added a 5x markup and laughed the whole way to the bank
LOL I watched the whole video and as soon as I heard "yacht" I was like ah man! that's a drop in the bucket when it comes to yacht expenses. could have charged way more.
The implication!!! lol love the it’s always sunny reference
Are these wooden tables in danger?!
@@zachjonas4231 just want to clarify... will we be hurting these tables?
Wasn't sure anyone would get the reference 😂
@@BlacktailStudio We all got it pal, well done. I was dying.
@BlacktailStudio I got it halfway through and was like 🤔
The bullet embedded in the wood is the cherry on top, giving it a unique charm. Love that you left it in the tabletop-it adds so much character.
Conversation starter: _What is that silver thing?_ "It's a bullet." _How did it get there?_ "The table came from America." Many around the table: _Ohhhh..._
I'm a bit surprised it wasn't just "grabbed" by a cutting tool and yanked out.
They could brag that it is a bullet from the civil war, making it more impressive.
Big facts
After WWII some people in germany get killed by old bullets in trees when they used a chainsaw to cut the tree.
@@pariahzero I used to cut lumber at an old job and ended up with several pieces of wood that have bullets lodged in them. It’s fascinating to see, but it can ruin a blade.
Great job, as always!
Separately about thermal blankets (in my case, a sheet)
Ukraine, winter, “small” problems with heating -_- The temperature at home is about 8°C, at night up to 5-6°C (40-45°F).
And the thermal sheet single-handedly pulled through these winters! Incredible thing, highly recommended!
The best part of your channel is the honesty. When you make a mistake, you show us, and you show us how you fixed it. Too many channels wouldnt dare. Its commendable, and probably why its so relatable. Awesome work!
It makes him look like he is not qualified, but these mistakes happen to even the best.
And the amount of little problems scale with the size of the project I guess
Very true from the perspective of an aspiring craftsman.
The business person in me however, is kind of appalled. If Id signed off on something this big only to find out that the contract went to someone who “kind of wished they didnt get the job”, priced his work arbitrarily, needlessly jeopardized a rare component of the build, made choices that actively worked against my ability to refer you to others, prioritized making fun videos above all else, etc etc etc…..if i found out the maker of this video was working for me….Id terminate my relationship with you posthaste and seriously reconsider my relationship with whomever brought us together in the first place.
@@dlagatep2171 And what would you do if the customer liked his specific work and requested something by him? Right - you'd make the call. What sets him apart from most of the rest IS his honesty and attention to detail. It's very similar to Burls Art - where he makes one-off guitars. The prices of his completed works are NOT cheap, nor should they be. He makes mistakes, fixes them, and his results - well, they are amazing.
@@dlagatep2171get your money up. Stop the cap 😂
Honestly don't feel like you charged enough; non-crafts people love to breakdown pricing into simply materials plus time, but the real value comes from the effort and energy, headache and heartache, past experience and determination to work through multiple, unforeseen challenges and deliver the absolute best product possible.
Thank you for showing your whole process, Happy Holidays! 🎄
Totally agree, probably the yatch owner will boast "I got this table from Blacktail, it was the largest they had built at the time"... here is the TH-cam of it...
(And if they really like it, they will say "and the largest I have on my Dubai office"...)
Not to mention the risk associated when dealing with thing that have to be hand made out of expensive materials, having to actually purchase/rent your workspace among a million other things people don't think about.
I agree wholeheartedly. Especially in that time frame.
Heck, half the time they don't even factor in time/labor...
Cam still should price how he feels comfortable with.
No point in tellibg him "you might have been able to make 100k with this" if he'd felt bad afterwards for being in his mind too greedy.
As long as chsrgubg cobservatively doesn't risk your livelyhood or threaens to starve your dependables, you should feel well with what you do, not just squeeze it for every penny you can get out of it.
I worked with a guy that had a side business doing backyard water features and associated landscaping. His business grew and he was very sought after by a lot of people with lots of money. He was so busy and booked out he would triple his estimates and would tell them 6-9 months before he could start…and they’d pay it and wait. He had a quality product. You make ,awesome, one of a kind furniture Cam. Never sell yourself short on price. That table is amazing!!!
You earned every red cent. Well done.
I once did a full house remodel where everything went wrong - nothing was straightforward. I feel your pain.
Price justification:
1) It's a one of a kind piece.
2) Your work speaks for itself which is how they heard of you.
3) They were willing to pay the price.
Beautiful piece Cam.
Not to mention the turn-around time!
Also, number of people and amount of labour involved...
I'll just point out that the final customer is going to be extremely rich and I certainly wouldn't feel bad for making them pay a premium.
@@ivanlagrossemoule The client doesn't mind, so neither should Cam. Never sell with your own wallet.
and they wanted it rushed. I think It's about half what he should have quoted.
I know nothing about this stuff though, so my opinion is pretty worthless.
Never apologize for the price. They are paying for the wood, your time and your expertise. You are a unique builder. Being unique gets premium pricing. Great job. Love your videos and your products. Also I have friends in Oregon. I’ll see what I can find for you!
What a nice guy, props to you man!
Shit, props to the guy for the price. Fleece the rich for whatever you can.
35k............coulda been 75k
AND the owner gets to point people to a TH-cam video that shows just HOW awesome the table really is, along with the character of the craftsman to supplement the character of the table.
Wood, your time and your expertise and also the risk of things going wrong.
Like if I say I will build something and it costs me usually 1000, I can charge 1200 for it. But if something goes wrong during construction, I may end up with 1200 cost or even higher. Or I may end up unable to fix a customer's device or whatever and have to eat up all the cost I incurred so far, because I cannot charge them anything.
I think you're stressing out too much over hypothetical negative comments! Amazing job dude. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Nah, he doesn't give a flying fk about those comment - he's just being sarcastic
the stress of him only shows that he genuinely wants to do a good job.
@@demukazz bullshit you can't read people man he mentioned negative comments like 10 times in this video
Excellent documentary once more! I’ve got some QSWO that had the same problems with shake. The guy who sold me the lumber believed it was caused by where the tree grew getting hit by too much wind on the mountain. There’s also the belief of bacteria, soil and water intake vs weather freezing, thawing etc. In the end what matters for the woodworker is not the why but the fix and you did an outstanding job! Thank you for the free finishing workshop btw, I’m not into wood that feels plastic so I usually just build up multiple layers of pure tung oil and then apply wax. I’m eager to learn from an expert!
Cam, I used to do woodworking a long time ago. Now, I am a 78 year old lady with no tools and no work space, but I just love watching you and your wood working. Keep up your awesome woodworking skills. Good, bad, or indifferent. I just love watching your work. Thank you.
Cam….you probably won’t see this but TH-camrs like you deserve all the praise in the world. Humble, transparent, creative, passionate, and highly skilled. You are an artist and epoxy and wood is your medium. $35k for a 500lb piece of artwork made of solid wood that took you weeks to hand make is not overpriced. I hope one day I will be successful enough to commission you for a table of my own. Cheers 🍻 from 🇨🇦
I saw it.
humble??? lmao
should use a squeegee for the epoxy spread
I just watched a 40 minute video about making a table. Ive never been interested at ALL in woodworking. But honestly, this was worth every second. Great video man.
Careful, it’s a slippery slope
Oh shit! Watched the whole video ... didn't realize it is 40 mins @_@
this dude doesn't miss a beat I swear
Bruh i just watched an hour video of a company making manure now im watching this😂 idk what the faq is wrong with me, i don't care about these stuff
Watched the entire video and loved every minute of it. Working with wood is great. Just sanded a floor after reinstalling it and fell in love with it. Also used hard vax oil there.
Your video is great and your crafted table is a piece of art!!
It is worth every penny you charged your customer for it.
When someone calls for a build where an insanely large table for an obviously insanely large yacht is needed, they came to you because the client wanted you. You could have probably charged $65k, and they wouldn't have batted an eye. Your table is probably on a $100M boat, it's a pittance.
That 35k to him is like the change in the console of my shitty car. Lol
I wish you would take a bigger drop off that ocean of money your client has
Not overpriced at all! Boats and airplanes garner crazy $. I have personally seen a $40k bill to repair a wood lavatory door on a private jet.
Picture at the end of the video show Abramovich's yacht priced $590 mln.
True. I have been in the superyacht business for 20+ years.. this table could have been made on this side of the pond so this was an "owners request" In that case it matters less what the price is. The final bill to manage the build of the table,( like shipyard project management, interior designers and naval architects that adjust their calculations) was probably higher..😅
Thank you for being so candid, discussing pricing, mistakes. This transparency is such a breath of fresh air.
Hi Cam. I am an 83 yr old shipwright who owned a business in Annapolis Md for many years repairing and building beautiful yachts. Most of my work was from100 foot long yachts down to 8 ft dinghy's with an occasional workboat in the mix. We tried our best on pretty much everything we were asked to do. Some projects where pretty scary but I loved what we did and was always proud of what we did and the people who did it for me. I have to say though, what I just watched you do took the cake. I remember the fixes and the perfection required. The pricing had to be high to make up for the many do overs, " make it rights and all the extra hours we put in to satisfy the customer." I even think you should have charged more for that beautiful table. You earned every penny of what you charged. You are a top craftsman and an honest one. All I can say is good job. You are a credit to the community. Thanks for a great video. Steve
Totally agree. On a project like that with the time constraints, I would figure a high amount and then double it. Remember Cam, you were really hoping they would turn you down, so give them a take it or leave it price.
Thanks so much Steve. Probably still feel like an imposter, but I appreciate feedback from those in the industry
I love your personality, so serious about the job but not without the ability to inject an unexpected giggle here and there. The comment about still hearing the sound difference after the cavity fix... Hilarious... And fair. :)
First video I’ve every come across in my years of TH-cam where you explain why your views might be wrong for others… immense amount of respect brother 🙏🏼❤️
Its 5AM in Serbia right now and i have never ever been more entertained by woodworking in my life.. Skills, Your character, eloquence well done dude keep up the good work
what time is in serbia *now*?
Skills ? LOL The make-it-up-as-you-go techniques are awesome. Until they aren't.
Isto brate
People who have $35,000 to spend on a beautiful table like the one you have made understand that they can have things nobody else does, the craftsmanship and knowledge you have learned over your years is what they are paying for, its expensive but it is art!! Art that nobody else has in their home. Merry Christmas!!
"F**k right off". Your candor, sharing, humor and honesty is why I keep coming back. Rock on. The table turned out awesome.
I'm going to f@ck right off to the next videos !!! love it
The savage honesty is what keeps me coming back.
absolutely spot on !
If I wasn't already a subscriber, I would have subscribed just for that one heart-felt epithet!
Alright, I can f**k off, you can see the shakes part in the end. Your process was really violent. You could have gotten full filling of that area without touching it with a chisel or knife by making a vacuum box pouring epoxy in it and then pulling a fairly hard vacuum on it. The air will be gone and the epoxy will penetrate into all the pores when you let the air back in. (do it a couple of times) You'll also get all the micro bubbles out of the epoxy too at the same time. You really need to learn to use a vacuum. I've seen several instances in your videos when it would have saved you some grief. Even getting a larger vacuum vessel big enough for a 5 gallon bucket to de-bubble your epoxy before pouring will save you some time and grief. I hope you see this....
First time viewer of the channel and I will happily say this piece came out GORGEOUS! I've tried woodworking but my OCD doesn't like the fluctuations and inconsistencies with lumber, but how you overcame all the issues that popped up is absolutely brilliant! Your care for your craft and pride in your work is VERY clear and I applaud you for that!
Hey my friend... as a surgeon /anesthesiologist and a loooong time woodworker having encountered the same issue more then once, I can suggest that you could use what a surgeon-woodworker would use to fix that separation defect: a ~16 or 14 gauge 2-3" hypodemic needle, ( a 4" 18g spinal needle would have been perfect for that deep part of a defect), a 20cc syringe of thinned out adhesive, (yes, tilting the table was also a great idea) normal wood glue thinned with water would do just fine. I've used epoxy as well. You can slide that needle way under the defect and even punch it through wood in the middle of the wood because the needle, though round in the mid-shaft, is slanted like a knife at the tip so if you align the needle's cutting edged tip to the wood's grain it leaves a linear separation hole that closes up nicely leaving no obvious hole. (of note this is one way we help prevent spinal headaches when we use such needles to do spinal anesthesia). Doing it this way keeps you from having to do such an extensive, potentially irreversible damaging, pry apart effort. Just an FYI if you ever have to do that again. huh, scratch that, not if but when you have to do that again.
Underrated comment, exactly what I thought about using there, and I'm just a volunteer firefighter paramedic ;)
I too thought about syringe and needle. We have very long needles. Smaller scar. Is the thinned epoxy still too viscous for a needle? Easy to test. (Anesthesiologist here)
And if you don't have needles or stuff like this, you can use an old tape measure band that you cut in a pointy tip like a spear. It will help a lot to push and slide glue/resine in the far end of the crack.
I'm a pizza shop manager and my mind went right to this also. I use syringes to make nicotine liquid.
Says the man who charges $35,000 just for putting someone on a slab, never mind building the slab 😁 - Am a Brit and the UK NHS is a beautiful thing!
i like it, this man is honest. not lying, showing all the process of fixing, doing his best to over come all the challenges
"I had a moment of feeling sorry for myself." GOOD! That is how you know you actually care about the project. I know plenty of people that would shrug it off and not give a care in the world. Love the content man, keep it coming!
Feeling sorry for yourself is bad, and everyone should try their damnedest to avoid it, or get out of it when they find themselves in it.
200% correct on pricing up. It is not only done on a rush, by accepting the job you are accepting the responsibility that failing, while working in a rush, could cost. F.E. you are rushing and the wood had an issue and you have to buy a new set, or there was a problem during production. You get to keep the money because you were able to work as flawlessly as possible.
Love that Scott is now an essential part of the team. The depth of the grain is fantastic on this table.
Cam, the table is not over-priced at all, it is not a table that you are selling. What you are selling is a one of a kind art piece, no one else in the world can have one the same. I am an artist and the first time I asked $2500 for a knife my client explained that being able to show off an art piece that no one else has or can get is priceless.
Exactly. He sounds so insecure, yet is the finest artist and woodworker, you or I have ever seen and I worked in a custom shop , high end, for 10 years
@@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery i dont think hes insecure just humble, i like this guy hes also very realistic and straight to the point
@stageiiwappie950 if you would of took the time to read my entire comment, you'd see that i said he's one of the finest artists and woodworker you'll see around. I wholeheartedly believe in self-talk. I've noticed in most all the videos I watch of Cam's, he's always got something negative to say about himself and his work, and as a content creator myself, on a much, much, much smaller scale and as you can see, I'm a recovery channel, recovering from drugs, alcohol and the rest of it, been sober for almost 14 years and I've noticed that Cam has some insanely creative and extraordinary projects that come true, so when I hear him say he's lousy or his idea was crap or whatever, it's gotta be said that IT'S NOT CRAP 😉, IT'S NOT BAD. Us artists have a creative goal in mind, when we don't hit that goal and we fall flat, it's much more appetizing or alluring to see someone with confidence and poise, instead of that ole devil on the one shoulder telling him he's not good, projects suck, might as well quit etc. I think you mean Modest, instead of humble, if he was humble, as I'm sure he is, he wouldn't give two squirts about what other trolls on the internet think, he would get past the trolls, keep working his awesome work and stay on it. No ones perfect, I'm sure you have a day job and could tell me how to be an architect, or a plumber or a teacher, whatever it is, you'd alwyas want to be building yourself up, never tearing down.
@@stageiiwappie950 i agree. He's more modest than humble, but I get you. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
@ your right i had to look up the differences between those words. Hes indeed modest
i think someone once said " you get what you paid for " -- in my opinion you are the perfect example...............for me, as a non-woodworker amateur, this table is not over nor under priced. Your attention to detail and the way you honestly strive for perfection is PRICELESS ! If I were rich I'd pay whatever your price
That thing is absolutely beautiful! Brilliant workmanship!
It's the most beautiful table i've ever seen in my life, it wouldn't look out of place in Japan's imperial palace or somewhere like that
Just started my first table build, I used your video to measure my epoxy and it turned out perfect. A good 9 liter pour for my first. Thanks for all the advice from all your videos. 🤝👍
6:49 $35,000 does sound fun
Long pause after that was very necessary 😂😂
giggled at it
That's around 3 years salary in Europe 😅
@@pauliusv3272 I take it you mean a minimum salary job with no education needed?
@@pauliusv3272 What are you talking about?
It's worth what someone will pay for it. They paid the asked price, therefor, worth it. Time and effort, materials, and let's not forget the branding. They got a craftsman built, one off table. You got a happy customer and some recognition. Winners all around imo.
Precisely
don't forget the rush job
@@kaukospots Yeah, i forgot the added cost of expediting the order. Which added complications and implications.
A horse is as much as someone will pay for it
Random horse seller at the pool talking to Beth Dutton on Yellowstone.
Literally just heard this quote an hour ago
Everything the mark will bear... PT Barnum
A bullet!? That is absolutely awesome! That makes this table so much cooler and it gives the table something to talk about every time new people walk in the yacht. That is so cool!
im so confused when did he even talk about a bullet???
Right near the end when he overviews the overall finished look, he briefly is like "and here's a bullet that's been in here God knows how long" @@GustavLoye
@@GustavLoye41:28
@@ALTsapiens I was wondering when did they notice the bullet first. At what stage in construction. Did they think about removing it? How did it affect the sanding and other processes?
"Redundancy is the key to managing stress on projects" one of the best and impressionable lessons I learned from my high-school shop classes.
Why save all the unneeded cuts, its redundant? because when something goes wrong, at least you have those to fall back on.
Cool to see that principle shine through on your mindset!
Id say its overpriced considering it only took 42:12 to make it . . .
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And it’s just a table top out of a tree they usually pay us $200.00 for a decent tree and this is a single cut out of it so yeah I should sell some table tops if that’s what they go for
Lmfao 😂
A Table that Big going into a Boat! Charge them more FFS! SHEESH
I think of is not overpriced,.as i work for FEADSHIP SUPERYACHTS. In these yachts every thing is hand made, One of a kind and very expensive, so i think you did well, and it is also like a insurance for you, the high price for when lets say there is a fault in the table later on and they tell you to fix it( that would cost you money) Keep up your nice work! Greetings from the Netherlands.
My late brother Tom was a fine furniture builder. He found that certain rich customers liked it better the more he charged so they could brag to their friends about how much they paid. If you are going to squawk about paying thirty thousand for a hand made unique table of that size then you can't afford one. Tom had one customer he called "Uncle Florida", who he would jokingly say he wished would adopt him. He was a perfect example of the generous customer. And as for mistakes, these pieces of furniture are handmade not squirted out of a machine. Tom used to say that some tiny flaws added to the charm of the finished piece. Besides, you correct every mistake as you go along. Also you are so funny and I Iove your humor.
It's not always about bragging even. For a lot of people the price they pay directly impacts their enjoyment. If the thing is expensive then it must be good.
i too have worked for wealthy clients that love to tell you how many thousands their toilet was, their bathroom was, their hand made furniture was. For those people the cost is a benefit lol
Thats just moronic. Why not pay less and then simply lie about the price?
Perfectly priced. YOU are the artist. You get to name your price. THEY are the customer. They get to choose whether or not to work with you. That aside - Anytime you have a project this big, you (correctly) assume it will take up much more....everything....than other projects, so premium pricing is justified. Great job!
stupidity
@@mtclemmons Pouring epoxy onto a slab isn't artistry. It is barely carpentry.
Then why arent u getting 35k for a slab of epoxied wood if its so easy. @joshua.snyder
@joshua.snyder You've seen the video, call it what you want but it is still hard work.
Joshua, all you do is post hater comments. Get a life.
Yes I have done huge projects like this, mostly walnut doors ten feet high, yadda yadda. Sometimes we over priced things cause we really didn’t want to do it! This inevitably comes back to bite you when the customer says I’ll take it. I think your price was reasonable considering the weight involved, risk of injury, finding anyone to flatten something that wide etc. Bravo…..
I think the $35,000 price tag pays for the meticulous rectification of the inevitable challenges of dealing with wood. It's as perfect as it can be because you know how to handle those issues. No amount of mastery can prevent challenges. Amazing work and amazing video!
You want to pay what it cost to renovate your bathroom and kitchen together with just 1 table???
@@joakimportnoff1093 LOL 35k for a bathroom and kitchen. you can get that wrapped up in just a bathroom. We just did a kitchen for a client, just the cabinets were 45k not installed.
Someone out there just got the best table on any yacht, anywhere. I'm sure there's more expensive ones than $35k, but good luck finding one made even half as well. This is a work of art, one which will be remarked upon by every single person who lays eyes on it.
Honestly, I love these tables but I would never put one in my house. It would basically overpower everything in the room including the house itself. I live in a Craftsman style house so something modern wouldn't fit anyway. But in a modern yacht? That is going to look REALLY sharp.
41:28 How is nobody talking about the fact, that you found a freakin bullet inside the tree? Theres so much history inside that table, its amazing
I counted fifty rings outside the bullet! So at least fifty years after the bullet was shot, the tree was harvested
History nerd
Probably a hunter or a Texan guy
I was wondering when did they notice the bullet first. At what stage in construction. Did they think about removing it? How did it affect the sanding and other processes?
That blew my mind watched the whole thing damn wonderful
This table was is worth that price.. that's awesome work, as I am coming from family of carpenters... I am Deeply impressed and appreciate what you have done here a lot❤
As a much less experienced woodworker, I love when you show your mistakes and how to fix them. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your talent.
It's also extremely valuable info for someone wanting to get into table making too
Great build Cam! The $35000 I think was completely in line. I also laughed at your response to “ those of you who say you don’t hear any difference in the sound “ when talking about the ring shake fix. A true craftsman is measured not only by the finished product, but more importantly, how well he recovers from unforeseen problems or mistakes. You did a fantastic job!
Cheers
37:01 is why i love this channel more than any other woodworking channel.
Love it! 🤣🤣
that was just gold
Never sure how people are gonna take those 😬
Same for me, some people just need to be told that to their face at various points in their life 😂
@@BlacktailStudiowalk and look around 😆
Beautiful! I have a little tip that probably many have suggested to you. Use the syringe to get the glue to go under the split thing, like the veneer. You can get the veneer down a lot better, and without kind of destroying the surface. Just a tip!😊
Beautiful piece and you were 100% correct. Even after pointing it out I couldn't see the spots you fixed. As for the price I feel like you sold yourself short. For the time frame and the level of experience you bring; I would of said $75k plus. The quality someone gets from you is beyond superb. Great video and as always, love the humor.
you're eating your own morning dew right now.
@@AlexanderBC42 idk. 35k for a business - business transaction over the course of a couple months by a master for a luxury item, is quite cheap.
Fuck no 😂😂😂😂
It would be interesting to know how much that $35K is in terms of dollars per labor hour.
The thing that strikes me most about this whole project is the resilience displayed. So many opportunities to get demotivated and feeling sorry for yourself, but he just keeps tackling each problem head on. Inspiring, truly.
I wanted to add this also. Your price is fine. You dedicated 2 months to a single project. Your able to deliver what they ask for and on time or within a good time frame. As a car audio person who has sold his buisness and retired, I do work from time to time. And I can assure you I am not the fastest person anymore, I am never going to be the cheap option for someone. If my price bothers someone, Id rather sit around and rest a few days and wait for the next person who is willing to pay my price, than to take on a job that I am going to regret doing because I didn't get the price I wanted.
You set your price and personally I think it was a great price and value for what they wanted and what you were able to do for them.
It's not just the work and materials involved in choosing a price. It's the fact that it is a one of a kind piece. that in my opinion adds a lot of value, if anything it may be under priced. AMAZING WORK!! as usual.
I’m just an old lady who thoroughly enjoys your craftsmanship and your humor. I’ve been subscribed for a few years but wish I could subscribe again. I think you can charge whatever a customer is willing to pay for your product and services.
Thanks so much!
The price is absolutely RIGHT! I was in the art business some years ago and the price people will pay for art is way up there. And yet, the skill you have is more obvious than a painter with a famous name. The table IS perfect! You put your heart and soul into it not to mention blood sweat and maybe even tears! Such a joy to watch this.
Definitely tears too, and I concur
the price was 100% not right. It was half or a quarter the price he should have quoted.
I think you've nailed it. These tables will be going for a pretty hefty price if he either stops or way into the future when we're all gone. Collectors will be going after "craftman youtuber" memorabilia haha.
Your shamelessness about ypur pricing is honestly laudable. It is a fully reasonable pricing model for a really enjoyable contributor who really knows what it takes. Keep it up! Always fantastic content.
My old pops got me into woodworking and we both had big workshops. We built so many rooms of custom made oak, cherry and walnut of real quality, but you take it to such a different level. Wish he was still with us because you would excite him and give us so many new projects. Happy holidays everyone and tell everyone important to you how much you love them!
I don't think you're over priced at all, and what amazes me the most is you knowing how to fix the problems with the table, and make them look invisible to 99.9% of the people in the world. Keep it up, you're doing great.
37:08 made me laugh . I love how honest you are. Love watching your videos , I watch from the UK . Keep your videos coming . 👍
I watch these videos with my 5 year old, so I need to know if more of that type of language is expected.
@@sergiobollana A responsible mother would inform their child that not everything on the internet is meant to be watched by a 5 year old, and at times they may hear how adults in the real world talk. Easier than expecting Creators on TH-cam to cater to every one of your misguided sensibilities.
@@sergiobollanaHave you tried wrapping them in cotton?
This is a fair concern. I don't mind my 11 year old hearing this stuff because he's old enough to know the context and what is appropriate to repeat and not repeat (well mostly, I might still pause the video and talk about it).
It's not so much that you worry your 5 year old will break if they hear a bad word, it's that you worry that they are not old enough to understand that this word can be interpreted and used in bad ways. Basically they are going to repeat it in a way that might get them in trouble.
And I curse like a sailor myself. Not shocked by cursing but I understand cursing can get you in trouble sometimes and have waited until my kids are old enough to understand that before I expose them to too much of it.
I would say maybe watch Four Eyes with the kid and Blacktail by yourself.
Surprised TH-cam hasn't figured out a way to bleep stuff.
@@sergiobollana womp womp. Nobody owes you a damn thing
I admire your dedication to quality. I believe caring about the quality of your work is half the battle. We never stop learning.
Absolutely. Just wish he was nicer to himself and wasn't so darn worried about what other people say in the comments
Nice to see a fellow It's Always Sunny appreciator. 08:55
"Now, you've said that word implication a couple of times...what implication?" ;-)
I believe the client was impressed by the quality of your work and that’s why he agreed to hire you for the job. Don’t undervalue yourself. Your attention to detail is truly exceptional.
Yes. No doubt the client has been watching his videos and the many results that he has turned out. I don't see a problem with the price that he's charging. There are different demands on him with this particular table. The physical work is one thing but he has to put a lot of thought into this table. Maybe that's where people have a problem with pricing out something like this. It's no different that how a lawyer is charging for their time and legal fees can easily reach $50k.
Nope. The attention to detail isn't exceptional. It may be considered standard in large luxury yaghtbuilding and furniture making.
You know, as soon as you said - "it might not be worth 35,000 dollars, but at least I know I worked my hardest for this project" I knew this is another channel I would love to subscribe to. Love all the descriptions, explanations and really intriguing story behind such a beautiful table.
This is gorgeous! Too bad we didn't get to see the installed end piece, but the literal blood sweat and tears makes up for it. Excellent work bringing this to life, and thank you for sharing your labours with us.
Two more things - I was told once that there are three important things: cost, time, and quality. You get to choose two. The client chose quality and time. Secondly, I used to work commissioned sales and watched people spend almost as much as this table on a TV and speakers. My boss told me to "stop selling out of my own pocket" i.e. don't feel bad about selling them systems that I personally couldn't afford. This table is the perfect example of that. Never feel bad about what you charge for your time and effort.
ITS THE IMPLICATION 9:14
Omfg
Killed me
GENIUS, DYING
The implication…
hahahahahahahah “The Implication 🙂”
I have no idea why this was in my recommended but damn man, I loved watching this! My dad is a master when it comes to wood work and he wanted me to learn his ways so bad when I was growing up. I was a computer nerd so I never really wanted to (and now I'm an IT CTO for a bank in Louisiana). I sent this video to him and he said he LOVED watching it! We both liked and subbed!
Well cheers man. Also, love Louisiana. Nicest people and best food of anywhere I’ve been
Should have charged 50-70k. Easily explained as: "Such a project would normally take 12-18 months. I can get it done in two, but it's a huge amount of work so it comes with a premium."
When he said a 3 meter table for 35k "I didn't want to do it" I already knew he wasn't business savvy.
@@lennart266he drags out the process on purpose so It looks like its hard. 6 to 12 months? I could finish half a house in that long. He's a liar and sells his shit for way to much. That thing should cost only around 1000. Maybe 2000.
But if he charged 70k he would have had to throw the slab with the thin corner away and start over. For that money it really should be ridiculously perfect. That is what these billionaires pay for. Not that it would be a huge crisis for that money you can give it a few tries but the time would have been the problem I guess.
@@Dani-it5syI'd disagree, he has showcased his mistakes and skill at fixing them, if the designer was doing their job they knew that picking him..id have quoted 80 to 110k and did it just like he always does, patch fixes and all.. serious yachts are running from 200 m to 2 billion... a 100k table to that guy is like a 300 dollar table to most of us..its just a table we want it to look nice.
I love how ppl are so quick to rip ppl off just because they have money, he quoted them a price that he believes would be fair and would cover the risk involved with the project
Absolutely stunning. For me, the value of this table comes down to how much someone wants it and what they're willing to pay. These yacht owners clearly wanted something truly unique and crafted to perfection-and they got exactly that. Honestly, if I had the money, I’d spend it on a table like this in a heartbeat.
referencing past videos of yourself to learn something you taught..priceless. Love it. Have done it myself. Thanks Cam for the honesty and transparency, that is real life and even though I haven't gotten to the end of the video I can almost guarantee we will not be able to notice where the patch is or will probably care.
I LOVE that you flubbed a couple of things and then calmly made the repairs. That is an excellent life lesson for those of us who are so afraid of making a mistake that we won't even try. The table is beautiful and worth every penny.
My father-in-law is a logger and does small scale woodworking. When I see the imperfections in the woodcraft, I see it as a story. A story in what it takes to make the finished product. The fact that you went above and beyond, striving for perfection for some yacht owner is amazing. Odds are they would have never noticed the problems you corrected. In a time crunch no less! I guess what I'm saying is, I appreciate the heart and soul put into a project. When you have money, you want perfection. You Sir have achieved both.
Graphic designer and teacher here - when you're using a scalpel, always use a steel rule with finger guards or a handle! For creatives like us, fingers are kind of essential ... protect your assets 😁 Also, your pricing model is absolutely spot on for you. And your reasoning is spot on, too. You get handsomely compensated for the physical and mental trials of such a big job, and the client (who obviously agrees it's worth every cent - otherwise they wouldn't have hired you specifically) gets a beautiful table. This is how it's done - flawlessly professional.
I am not narcissistic enough to be an internet troll because I recognize craftsmanship that I could never duplicate. I also appreciate your willingness to show the realities of undertaking projects on a grand scale. You started with huge commitments of time and money to build the infrastructure to undertake the commissions and video productions that I greatly enjoy. You do beautiful work. Thanks.
Regarding the sharpness of your knife, I have a professional set of five+ stones for sharpening knives and other tools. My sister she mentioned that her kitchen knives were dull and during a visit I brought the stones and support infrastructure and sharpened all of them. After she cut herself the third time the following day I blunted several of them. There is a fine line between a clean cut and a self sacrifice.
Thanks for this video. Wishing you a blessed holiday season. Peace
I don't understand how people can be so careless with sharp objects. Not to mention that a dull knife leads to a worse cut than a sharp knife. You cut yourself with a sharp knife and you basically just have to hold the cut together long enough and everything will just knit back together with no scarring. When I've cut myself like that I've sort of just pushed it together, applied a little superglue, and then just kept on doing my thing. By the time the superglue loosens the cut is healed.
Yeah, sharp knives require less force to cut so you should have more control. I don't sharpen knives THAT sharp that I can shave hairs off my arm but can definitely shave paper smoothly with them. That's sharp enough for most kitchen uses. I do warn everybody that the knives are sharpened but never had an increased number of cuts after sharpening them.
Technique is important too. Curl your fingers and use your distal IP joints to guide the knife at every cut. Worse I've done is shave a few microns of skin off my distal IP joint skin when I raised the knife too high between cuts.
I have a sharpening motor/wheel system that I use for knifes my own and others. Some of the knifes brought to me were abused with edges you can clearly see. They are probably cutting on stone, plates or Formica. I wrap them in paper to protect them while they bring them home and warn them to be careful because they are sharp. I don't take the edges beyond that because they will probably be abused again and ultra sharp knifes don't stay that way in regular kitchen use. I don't need to do mine often because I am careful about the cutting surface and I steel them as needed.
@@rcranes2227 Hahaha, I _do_ sharpen my knives so they can shave hairs off my arm easily. But I probably wouldn't be _quite_ that concerned with sharpness if doing it for others, as they'll probably not be as conscientious as I am with my knives anyway
You did a really good job explaining where your price came from. Something a lot of people overlook when pricing anything the are making or doing is leaving room for if things don't go as smooth as anticipated. It sounds like you allowed room for that in your price.
Great build, and I really appreciate seeing the fixes you use. As for the price, I might not pay $35k for the table, but someone wanted/needed it and the price was within their manageable budget. Enjoy those wins.
9:30 I fill like only a few people got this reference, and it's amazing
Gotta love it’s always sunny in Phili … “it sounds like these girls are in danger”
lol, I came right to the comments for this. I love that the section is time stamped "The Implication".
Absolutely hilarious 😂
Hahahaha fuck I loved it. So good
Loved it 😂😂😂
Holy crap Cam...I can feel the mental turmoil and exhaustion of running into all those issues just watching the video, especially being physically sick and then having to sacrifice family time over thanksgiving...I probably would've thrown in the towel! So amazing and encouraging to see you push through it all. You deserve way more than $35k, thanks for the transparency.
Thanks Harrison, feeling better now.
well, at least $35k can buy one hell of a turkey for next year
Your "Disclaimer" (26:32) had me rolling on the floor!
Your price is on par with what I'd expect for a custom bookmatched table of that size. When I first started building commissioned pieces I had a local designer I did a lot of work for tell me that I didn't charge enough for the work. Thanks to her honest feedback I realized how much people are willing to pay for quality woodworking. Excellent problem solving skills with adjusting for the thickness issue on the corner!
41:44 -- A handmade table is really no different than a piece of artwork. It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Having never purchased a table beyond craigslist or major furniture store, I couldn't tell you one way or the other if $35k is too much for a giant conference table -- but it appears to be just the right price for someone who owns a giant yacht. So kudos on landing a $35k commission. 👍
Less than 35k commission. He has to pay his staff, has to pay for materials. Commission it what you earn for selling something. Not the overall cost of the good being sold.
I don’t usually leave comments, but I am consistently impressed by your videos. The thing that makes you stand out is your transparency and honesty about the challenges of woodworking. You’re entertaining and passionate, and I will continue to be a subscriber to your work and style.
I love how it ties the room together in the yacht. Very nicely done, Cam!
I respect you! A professional is someone who can correct a mistake.
Much respect for showing the problems and how you solve them, you are the best!
Mate, I'm a fellow woodworker and lover of slabs. The lessons I've learnt from your journey has been so valuable. It's been a joy following along learning from your mistakes and successes. I admire and strive for your level of perfection. Keep up the great work.
Customer has money. They want it delivered at an expiated rate. You have a portfolio that speaks for itself. You make videos of builds and they can make a highly educated and fair assessment of the product. Pay up
I've watched your videos for years now and one thing I enjoy the most is your pure transparency in the process, I think that will give someone reaching out to you for a project more confidence in your ability to deliver the best you can do, at the end of the day perfect for me is not the same as perfect for you, this is art. Keep up the killer videos.
As for the price on the table and future tables, things are worth what someone is willing to pay for it. You do great work, you have a portfolio and history of good work, work you have messed up / learned from, warnings you give to others. If someone doesn't see the value in that they are not worth wasting your time on.
It looks great, it’s worth what someone is willing to pay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The time crunch and the time trying to find the material and fixing issues in wood is par for the course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!