Turning a Worthless Slab into High-End Art

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Taking a Wood Slab that nobody wanted...and turning it into a one-of-a-kind, work of art.

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0:00 Intro
1:25 Why this Slab was Discounted
2:47 What to do with Bad Wood
6:10 "The Patch" solution
8:59 The Design
10:51 Everybody Responds to This
13:05 a BIG Joint
16:06 the Financials
17:26 Trolling the Trolls
19:51 Templates on a Table Saw?
22:34 My Favorite Part of this Video
30:01 Messing with My Wife
31:18 Finishing
32:42 The Reveal

[Christian_Nissen]

NEVER Stop Talking!!! You are amazing, and as someone who's also not great at being alone with my own thoughts (as you mentioned in a previous video), your videos are the perfect distraction for those darn thoughts, so again please dont ever stop talking

[Babachenko]

Im a poor French dude not even in wood fourniture making, I just find these videos very satisfying to watch at night and yours are my favorites because of the voiceover, please continue ! Its more inspiring than any podcast about life advice or self development (made by rich dudes, probably)

[Shanehuff]

No, no, no, KEEP You’re my favorite woodworker channel on YouTube. I started following Cam when he had 30000 + followers and Rand across your channel in my feed. I look forward to your videos every time they’re posted. I’m striving to make furniture similar to yours. Maybe even get into videoing it too, but that would be a learning curve. Anyway you are my favorite.

[nayminthu]

I just can't understand why some people complaining when nobody asked them to click on your videos (but they did) and then talk BS when they can mute or stop watching anytime they want. 
IMO, both you and Cam know how to narrate some pretty deep and meaningful things with ease. I truly love and respect both of you.

[X_ThunderBatz_X]

The "Constant pseudo-intellectual chatter" is exactly why I like you more than the other woodworkers on YouTube. You provide the perfect amount of actual information regarding your work with the perfect amount of witty, high-brow humor to make it enjoyable with every video. Plus, your voice is soothing and inviting, making everything you say something to remember. On top of all of that, you also do incredible work. I've been watching your stuff for a long time now, and your designs just aren't replicated anywhere else. If you were to just play background music, I would indeed be sad, but I would still watch you make your art. Screw that buffoon that made the comment, they're just mad that they can't do this like you do. Keep up the good work Four Eyes, I will be anxiously awaiting your next PERFECT woodworking video.

[UnholiestJedi]

Your voiceovers are a HUGE PART of why I like watching your videos. Never stop

[MGtechman]

The woodworking, interesting voiceover, all the cinematic shots, the drawings… really appreciate everything you do to make these video, cuz it’s a LOT

[vivienclogger]

Bloody hell. I love the chat, it's why I followed - and heres why: you were talking about the importance of an impact piece, and you're absolutely spot on. I decorated my front room a few years ago in all muted colours, which I had spent ages choosing, but the overall look was bland and impersonal. The additon of a very bright, multi coloured glass coffee table to the room transformed it and made it feel like home. That table cost £20 but made all the difference. So yes, listening to you commentary gave me a 'wow!' moment. Many thanks for verbalising an intuitive decision. ❤

[gwend]

I'm not a woodworker, just a girl who loves watching videos on it. I've tried watching videos without voiceovers, and within 15 seconds, I click off of them. But I always watch your videos to the end. So please don't stop. 😊

[rodneyfrost]

Excellent. I am an old time hand woodworker, drawknives, axes, brace and bit you know. Your headline caught my eye because I often use 'Worthless wood" to good effect. Then starting to watch I though "oh no, not another bloody epoxy thing" but I listened to you speaking and got interested. I had once worked as an Industrial Designer of glassware and I just kept on watching, I loved it. Your explanations are excellent as to 'music' a pox on that idea. Tell all, carry on you're good, your work, designs, drawings and voice are essential. Thank you, sir.

[tsouljizmum]

I love your seemingly ‘stream of consciousness’ banter. Please don’t stop! Your videos are as unique as your furniture, which is one of the reasons I enjoy watching you!

[lordviktrix]

Keep talking man! I love your banter, witty sense of humor but mostly, you're doing a phenomenal job at explaining sometimes complicated things in a simple way so that non-wood workers can understand the process! Love it! Keep being you man!

[CodyOK]

You sound exactly like my brother, and I even found one of your videos just a few days after his funeral. I was definitely in a dark place at the time and your channel became such a comfort for me for the next few weeks. I would put on one of your videos just to fall asleep to. So, please, never stop talking.

[jindiyou]

You can never satisfy everyone. Focus on people who likes your video. And the table is gorgeous.

[CiCis_Mom]

You, Shawn, and Cam are my favorite woodworking channels! The main reason is the humorous, informative commentary. The only slightly less important reason is that I love your design aesthetic.

If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it!

[haveanicedayiguess]

I’m a sewist, and your leg design really reminds me of a sleeve board. These are a smaller surface for pressing/ironing sleeves, that have the same uncentred leg, so you can slap the whole sleeve on there and avoid weird creases and such.

Love your work, I always get so inspired to take up woodworking some time!

[SpacialAssassin]

Man, I just love when something broken and weird becomes a piece of art, it just feels satisfying

[modern_eel]

There are plenty of silent woodworking channels. I appreciate your humor & thought process. Its a wonderfully personal touch.

[gregh]

That bit about trolls was hilarious. Constant chatter, come on. Your talking is ace

[seitch]

Don't change your video style. I love hearing your stream of conciousness in describing what and why you're doing everything. I'll never be a woodworker, but I really enjoying hearing how a woodowrker/artist thinks why coming up with really cool, innovative designs. Keep up the great work and ignore the critics!