Do over.....just want to say how IMPRESSIVE your ethics and honesty are. There are people out there that would NOT include any of this in their videos and even worse try to pass off their work as flawless.....mad mad props to you and your business, you're one of the rare ones!!!
I mean, a man’s gotta upload something right? He’s got a large audience and since work like this takes so much time and effort to accomplish, even if it’s a failure it’s gotta be good for something right? Besides, it helps people to learn what NOT to do, especially when it’s in the proper context of “hey, I did this, it didn’t work, learn from this, don’t do this like I did here” rather than passing it off as a success
@BlackTailStudio please don’t ever change your sense of humor in theses videos! I am also a woodworker and possessor of dry humor and I love it! It’s just the cherry on top of your videos.
Do Over. Thank you for being so transparent about this failure. When I filmed my "World's Smallest River Table" video I had a pretty catastrophic failure that I thought would be the end of the project. Luckily I was able to recover but I felt so defeated at the time and strongly considered just giving up. Seeing someone with your level of skill have to go through something similar is oddly comforting. Also shout out to Aaron for owning up to the mistake and doing everything he could to make it right.
Do over. I really respect you for never sending out a faulty product even though it costs you a fortune and takes 3 years. It’s great to watch someone with pure integrity in their art AND in their business dealings. And if you tube revenue enables you to do that, then that’s bloody awesome. Good on ya mate. Tarah from Australia 🎉
Do Over - You should also do a follow up on how those slabs turned out after Aaron put them back into the kiln. I would love to see if they were salvageable or at least know the results.
Yes, please! I'm curious if you can just dry them out in the kiln and then resurface them to flat if they warp at all. Assume that would be a good way to recover some value from them... maybe lose 1/4" of thickness, but you haven't completely wasted the time thus far.
Do Over. I too would want some detail on what is natural history of those slabs if sent to kiln or left to air dry. Would they delaminate, or crack/warp, or yellow/stain any finish, or not hold any epoxy finish?
Do over: As an IT professional I was laughing hysterically. You have no idea how many tables I've been under and thought, "They did a really nice job with this recessed bracket."
One time I actually installed under-desk lighting. Cabling isn't what it used to be; it's much simpler now. Plus, we have tiny flashlights and head-mounted lights, so I currently don't have dedicated lighting under my computer desk or behind my home theater stack.
@@flippery-flop yes, unpredictably and potentially not for quite some time. if he wasnt a stand up guy he could have shipped the finals and hoped the problem didnt present until much and then try to blame the client or refuse a refund. instead he's upfront about all of it, which means hes going to lose more money doing a whole new table set instead of being able to contract a new customer .
Do over. Very impressed that you took the time to admit the “error” in the slab selection. Not many guys of your calibre are willing to admit it. Your work is amazing! Hope to do an epoxy table some day myself.
My heart sank when you mentioned trapped moisture, particularly since I've watched your round table build. Your honest approach to us as viewers, the support of your supplier and your frankness with your client was rewarded with the joy that can be seen in your face at the end of the video. Love your passionate approach to woodworking and am always riveted until the end of each story you share.
Definitely. This is game changing honesty. I subscripted because of that. We need more people like your craftmanship and great attitude. Big thumbs up! Blacktail Studio could have easily just sold the slabs as is. What does moisture do? Does it break the wood after a year or so? Not sure what issue it cause, anyone know?
@@somerandomchannel382 When moisture is trapped within wood, that wood will eventually dry and shrink just like the sponge on the edge of your sink. This causes all manner of problems from warpage to cracking to (wood) cell collapse. All of which can result in a table that is no longer flat or has cracks. Any client would be right to feel cheated and demand that it be made right. Considering what a return would mean with overseas clients, Cam made the right call, brutal as it was. Among the many bummers of this build is the fact that Goby Walnut is actually excellent with their kiln drying techniques. I've been ordering slabs from them for many years and their kiln operators are consistently excellent. This is a major problem in the world of woodworking as far too many wood retailers are CLUELESS about how to properly dry wood. I've had nightmare builds that were the result of improperly dried wood. What's worse is that sometimes the problems of trapped moisture only reveals itself after a slab is rough-surfaced. Walnut - which is tricker to dry than other woods - can spend months in a kiln only to have the surface dried with the center still holding very high moisture levels. This is more common that you would want to believe. Just like everyone, Goby made a mistake, but it should be known that after making walnut furniture for over 25 years, I've never worked with a supplier that delivered more consistently well dried slabs. I'm working on two tables from Goby right now with two more monster slabs in their kilns for Spring builds. I'm super jealous of Cam that he can drive down to Goby instead of having to have slabs shipped all the way to Colorado. It's a hard situation, but Cam and Aaron both did the right thing.
What's so bad about the trapped moisture? Why is the slab rendered unusable, especially as a table, if there is trapped moisture? Does it break the bonding between the epoxy and the wood?
@@thorsteinnorman7133 The comment above already explains it. What you need to know to understand the issue: we are talking about multiple % of the weight of that wood. This issue has nothing to do with the epoxy, it's purely in regards to the wood. Unless you are holding charcoal in your hand wood will always contain a sizeable amount of moisture. Hence we dry it to the point it has ~ the level of moisture that your typical indoor room has BEFORE turning it into furniture. If it's to dry => it will take up moisture from the room (that can be bad), if it's to moist => it will lose volume (unevenly) aka moisture over time (real bad). Imagine you get a table that is perfectly done and shipped to you, just to see it warp/ break/ crack/ etc, in all kinds of places a couple of months later. I'm pretty sure you would be pissed, especially because a good piece of furniture isn't cheap.
Some people say you’re not a woodworker, some say that you talk too much. Me? Absolutely love the attention to detail, explaining every step, and being honest about what and how you do things. I don’t have a place where to do something like that, nor I have the finances to have all the nice tools, so for now, I admire your work from a great distance. Keep up the amazing job you’re doing!!!!
Do-over... I just want to say thank you. Not too many people are willing to show their mistakes. You have incredible talent and I cannot get enough of your videos and the incredibly beautiful things you make. I seldom comment but I just want to say thank you. Thank you for not pretending to be a woodworker who walks on water. Honesty and integrity are a lost virtue in most people and you've shown by this video that you are someone who lives their life based on honesty and integrity. That goes A long way with people. Especially me. Thank you again and I continued to promote your website and your RU-vid channel. I don't think you give yourself enough credit for just how talented you are as a woodworker. You really are awesome.
As a novice woodworker, a “do-over” is sometimes a standard operation. I’m retired and recently built a small wood shop and watching your channel and your expertise has inspired me to step up my “game” and strive to become better at making projects that I have always enjoyed doing. So very glad that you were able to remedy the situation that you were faced with. Looking forward to seeing the completed project.
Do over I'm not doing any kind of wood working, nor will I ever be (most likely) but I just love watching you work. It is so satisfying and relaxing. And you leaving in all the fails and errors just make it even more enjoyable to me, because mistakes happen all the time and it's nice to see artists being open about it. Also kudos for your amazing clients willing to wait even longer, they are truly great
Do over! I’m not a woodworker, but I am a professional costume maker/tailor. I’ve cut into $150/yd wool many times praying that my pattern is correct! I really admire how you handle issues! Love the channel!
As someone who wants to get into wood working myself(just a hobby), could you possibly do a short video on what trapped moisture does to a finished product over time that renders them unusable? Always enjoy your content!
That’s a great question and the effects can vary a lot. This piece with small pockets of moisture will probably get pockets of cell collapse where there will be small depressions, which could even crack over time. Larger areas of wet wood would likely lead to cupping/twisting as well as cracks. All of that said, this piece would likely be flat enough for many people and function fine as a table. Any reputable woodworker wouldn’t be satisfied with a table like this though. I could potentially wait this piece out, or kiln dry it, resurface it, and have a perfect table. That might not work though, and would be a big time commitment from me. So instead I’m cutting my losses and using it as a wall piece instead. Hope this helps! - Blacktail Studios from another vid
It is highly likely that the tables would change shape over time, warping badly and possibly cracking in multiple places too. Slight changes in shape should be expected from wood over time, but trapped pockets of moisture mean more severe changes and possibly bad cracks as well.
I'm a fulltime wood working. The wood just crack and/or bend. And the resin of the wood will crack the finish over time. I hate when a i need to make the base of the table, most of the time i make them of glass
An American master furniture maker with the integrity to not let anything less than perfection leave the shop is impressive. A do over on this scale speaks to the character of the individual - kudos!
@@adamwilliams5426 Then when moisture problems happen they'll never buy from you again and tell all their rich friends. When you're paying top dollar you should receive top dollar products.
@@adamwilliams5426 you have to think long-term. Want to get money once, scam the people and maybe never sell a thing again because they tell each other your products are crap, so you'll have to move on to new scams? Or do you want to earn a good reputation, get recommended, and earn that money multiple times, being able to make a living out of it?
I am not a woodworker, but I do some construction framing type projects. Nevertheless, I subscribed to your channel because I appreciate not only your craftsmanship, but also your honesty, transparency, willingness to show things that don't go as planned, and your calm, analytical approach to problems. I also like the fact that you talk in a normal voice.
Do-over: I really like how you handled the situation, getting to supplier in and asking all the right questions. Hope you film the new tables because the wood looks fabulous!
Do-Over! Its always refreshing to see a video where its not all sugar coated and brushed over. Not every project goes right and its good to see that your owning it and showing others how best to avoid problems ourselves. Great job
Do Over. When running into an issue of trapped moisture, would it be possible to send the piece back through a planer until just the top of the wood is exposed so that it has surface area where it can let moisture continue to escape? Then once dry enough, recoat the top with a thin layer of epoxy again? Might no longer be the highest end piece for the level of client you had, but you might then be able to sell it for a slightly lower price and still get money out of it. Maybe even set yourself up a second branding where you sell the almost perfect items, which still more than out do any of the regular retail furniture makers.
Do-over is better than never doing. I'm not a woodworker, I just love watching artisans at work. Showing the mistakes and problems makes it more informative and worthwhile watching. Sending you positive vibes for the do-over from Australia.
Do over. It's a 'big' man who can put himself out there when he's made a mistake. Your admission shows something about you. I love your videos, and your honesty helps. Keep up the good work and please keep them coming. Your final products are worth the wait. Thanks...'a fan'
Fellow Oregon resident here, your decision for a do-over was the best choice. I can’t imagine how sickening that must feel to start from scratch, but I know the future owners appreciate your quality control and integrity. It must be a wonderful feeling to have people from across the world want your work in their home. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I would 'honestly say that if I were the buyer, I would have been upset too. I've had to wait a long period of time for furniture, but canceled my order & went with something else. The buyers in this case didn't give up on you, that's good to know because many people would have said to forget the order and gone elsewhere, your video shows the other side of the frustration, and shows that the seller is also unhappy about the process. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Do you have any small pieces from different projects that you can piece together like a mosaic table? I would be interested in having 1 of those.
That will be a good story for his rich clients to tell their friends while a $300 bottle of red burgundy sits on their new $30,000 table ...... I spent an unusual career being around and often socializing with the very rich and learned that is better to be rich. Never made it though.
Do over. You said a few times the project is ruined due to the moisture content. What specifically happens when the moisture is too high? I see Mike Patey vacuum forming carbon fiber parts. Could you use that same procedure to pull a vacuum on your table top to extract the moisture? Perhaps a higher vacuum pump, like for an A/C system. Might be an interesting project or make a entertaining video.
@@garykrzywicki7191 With guitars the neck moves with the temp, so that could be the reason I think. Maybe if there is enough moisture in the wood, temp changes might cause it to crack the epoxy... I would think he could just expose the top and bottom of the wood, then put it in a dry area for a month or so, and problem solved... I am unsure how the epoxy would behave if it was put into a kiln or if someone put it in a vacuum... But you could suck out the moisture that way... Its kind of like dropping the wood in a big container of table salt, it will dry the wood out, but who knows how the epoxy would behave..
@@garykrzywicki7191 that absolutely wouldn’t work. You cannot vacuum out moisture from wood… wood has cells like a honeycomb but on a microscopic scale. The only way to dry wood is through heat and slowly so it doesn’t warp or crack. This process can take over a year.
Do over.... I can barely cover a $30 mistake, let alone $30k, but I seriously commend you for your transparency. I can't thank you enough for how much you teach us for free, and someday I'll have the money to learn even more from you through your class. For now, I can't wait to see your other projects and keep my fingers crossed for how the second batch turns out🤞
One of my favorite things about your videos is that you do share your do-overs and mistakes. It makes the "story" of each table more meaningful. And it endears you to all of us who have made mistakes and will make mistakes. "Cam's just like us."
Do over, ... as I watched this I could not believe that you were having the same issue TWICE. I am always impressed with how the work you do turns out. I have a supplier of slabs near me and I will be sure to get the slabs tested before I sink hundreds of dollars and hours into a project. It really makes me glad I spent the time watching and learning from your experience and mistakes. Putting those up shows how much you care about the finished product.
Do-over, I’m a master carpenter and I know that feeling when you said you feel like you’re going to throw up. I’ve had those moments when panic sets in when a project goes awry. But I believe the quickest way to learn is from your mistakes, as long as don’t repeat them. Your craftsmanship is really stellar
"You learn by doing". One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given. You have to give folks grace to fail, and advice to grow. But you can't do any of it for them.
@@SauronsEye I dont know where the person of the comment is from but carpenters (after their vocational training) in germany start as a “journey man” and after some time as you are more experienced you are able to become a master which gives you the right to train other carpenters. so it is not the case that he just “claims” to be a master but it probably is a certificate he worked for.(as i said i can’t say for certain as i dont know where he is from)
You continue to set a good example for those of us who are just getting started in woodworking. Your channel is a great example of honesty, mistakes, recovery, and ultimately success. Thank you! It is much appreciated!
I love that you legitimately told people how to affect your channel in a bad way, and that was 100% truthful… Things like that make me truly appreciate not just the channel but who you are as a person. Also, that’s hilarious. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Do over! Crazy how I had just seen another do the exact same thing today and never really had before. That was Mike Glover of Fieldcraft Survival on his second channel, Mike Glover Actual.
Do Over. I'm so impressed by your work ethics. You would rather eat the cost of all your Labor, materials ect. Than give the customer a table that could go bad down the road. That kind of honesty is rare these days. I try to watch all your videos to learn from your technique. But above all I hope others that watch as I do pick up that noble trait of honesty, and attention to detail. I really like this video.
Do over, truly heartbreaking to see the pain in your eyes after losing all your work. Had me ready to tear up too but the way you handled the situation made me smile. Can't wait to see what you ended up creating with the new slabs
Do Over...I started making tables a few years ago after watching your videos. Just completed a 12ft conference table in September but had a near disaster myself that I was able to correct. It's a horrible feeling but I appreciate your transparency in addition to Aaron for standing behind that mistake as well. Thanks for putting out great content.
Do-over. It's refreshing to see a craftsman sharing their problems, failures and unpleasant experiences. It's made me appreciate the hard work it entails to produce such a piece of furniture. Thank you for sharing.
Do over. You are one incredible person and teacher. I am 71 years old and I keep learning so much with your honesty and diligence. Keep up the great content I saving up to purchase your teachings.😊
Dude, you're honestly like a role model to me. I wish more people would conduct themselves and the way they do business as you do. I think honesty and frankly, being a stand up person in general is pretty hard to get by these days. Kudos to you, man!
Do over. I am absolutely fascinated about your unwavering attention to quality. And it is soooo reassuring that these kind of things happen to the best of us. I guess you are close to having an aviation-grade "pre-flight" checklist by now for each build. Keep up the fascinating work, and these whole build videos are really touching on something fundamental. Epic!
I would like to say you are one of the best professionals I have seen in a long time easy to listen to and honest with your workmen ship I was a antique restore and refinish from England in my younger years and as a older adult in done different types of work over the years I'm really interested in doing a table in been watching you for months guest to adjust to doing it right I like you style of artistry thank you for your time and experience
I love seeing you be so honest with us the audience when it comes to mess ups/problems etc. it adds a real personal touch seeing someone as good as you own up to mistakes and still learning from things.
Do-over. I’m not a woodworker but I love watching you work your craft. They way you explain your accomplishments and failures is priceless. Good job all around! Thank you for the content. ❤
Do-over. I have a new found appreciation for how you put your heart and soul into these projects. I’ll never be a woodworker. I’m not able to commission a project like this. But I do see the passion and skill you put forth in your work. Thank you for putting so much of you into your videos.
Making up for this costly mistake one workshop at a time: blacktailstudio.myshopify.com/pages/bonuses Also! Be careful if anyone in the comments says you won a prize. I will never tell you you won in the comments. They are scammers.
Doover Welp i entered your giveaway... I have never been lucky to win anything so i never have my hopes up.. Thanks for your content you really do create some masterpieces my friend.. At least your clients were understanding and your wood supplier works well with you .. Good day
Haven’t finished, just got to 19:38 and let me tell you; that’s amazing, I zoomed in and had to go back to check what spot to examine, and I still barely noticed them
Do Over now that I’m finished, at 19:38 let me tell you; that’s amazing, I zoomed in and had to go back to check what spot to examine, and I still barely noticed them.
Thank you for not making everything look perfect and easy. I do small art and it's not all easy. I appreciate you passion to make a good product and showing how much work you actually put into making these things!
Do over. For any leaks when pouring the epoxy, we found a quick way at our shop was hot glue and blue shop towels. When everything is cured, you can chip it right back off with no mess. I love watching your stuff for inspiration!
This is encouraging as I’m going through a transition into doing my own work with custom fabrication and wood work. I’m nervous about it but to see you bounce through this and keep moving gives me confidence to not give up
Do over. really enjoyed your video. Can't imagine how gut wrenching that must have been. The sign of a good woodworker is not that he makes no mistakes, but rather that he knows how to fix his mistakes, even if it does mean starting over.
Do over: It must have been incredibly frustrating to have to deal with this issue, not just for financial reasons, but the time, effort and passion that goes into making your creations, that gets lots. I look forward to seeing the new slabs get transformed.
@@p.alterego3424 I know how RU-vid works pretty well, I have a monetized channel. Regardless of the revenue generated by the video, as I mention in my comment, the time and effort that was lost in this creation is the issue.
I have to admit the title "$30,000 Mistake" drew me deep into the video. Do-over is never easy to take but you've shown the kind of dedication and professionalism that we all should aspire to. I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you!
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I am a 77 year old woman and I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS and your beautiful tables. I have NEVER done any woodworking but have been an artist for many years so I appreciate the beauty in everything you produce…..even the failures!
I’m not a woodworker but a retired machinist so I can appreciate the workmanship and attention to detail that you have. It also seems like you have ice running throughout veins you very calmly access the problem and come up with a solution. Love watching your videos.👍🏻
attention to detail would mean not building his molds wrong, or fixing them properly while he's admitting he made the molds wrong. or checking the moisture content right after he said he would from the exact previous build. it would be making a checklist instead of clearly trying to remember the hundreds of things he has to go do to be successful. it would also mean not trying to experiment on live projects. granted they don't seem to have failed in this case, but they also could have. everything he did wrong could have rendered the build a bust. luckily he made it all the way to a moisture problem. but that isn't a guarantee. he's also lucky he's getting wood 8k more expensive than before. sure the vendor gave him bad boards, but getting better stuff handed to him for a mistake he could also have avoided himself? geez. I wish I was that lucky in life. myself being from IT, documentation and reference docs is key to repeatable outcomes. that's why builders have schematics or plans. his wife needs to help him with that since she's in IT because I would hope she would have learned what I've learned being in IT (though I'm a programmer, not sure what she does).
Honestly I really do enjoy this channel.i was a carpenter for 10 years and just grew to hate wood working but this channel brings a bit of the love back for me
Do over! I feel your pain! As an older lady I'm likely not your target market for these videos, but I've been following you for months now and am simply blown away by your artistry and craftsmanship. Every piece looks amazing to me! Well done!
Do over: It's amazing to see how committed you are to your work and how seriously you take such issues, you're setting the bar high for all the manufacturers out there. Really enjoyed the process!!
Do-Over…this channel is so transparent. I appreciate that you share the fails as well as the beautiful successes. Also. The editing (lighting, audio,) and delivery of information is awesome. Thanks!
He's monetizing his mistakes. He understands that Any negative publicity he gets for what he does is "good" publicity. He knows he Wins and gets views either way. i don't blame him for this, but i don't think highly of him for it either.
Do over - Cam, thus far all my woodworking projects have been way smaller (especially price-wise), so I can only imagine how you felt. That does suck, but you managed to find the silver lining, recover the wood loss with new slabs, and still provide an excellent video to educate the rest of us. Way to still find wins from a loss! Looking forward to hearing about how the slabs come out of the kiln. And thanks for the reminder to really check every inch with a moisture meter!
Do over. I must say I am extremely glad I found your channel. I've been working with epoxy for a few years and you have inspired me to start making tables. I'll have to go back through your library and maybe take your training course but I wanted to thank you. Your integrity is priceless, it really shows that you care about your clients and provide the best possible products available. 👍
Do-Overs give you the chance to learn from those mistakes and demonstrate your integrity to the clients. I'm continually impressed with your commitment to perfection.
Do-over. Its great that you are open about the shortcomings that you face and also that you explain in detail to your clients as well as viewers the problems that you face rather than trying to cover them up. Kudos to Gobi Walnut for providing you with new slabs at no additional cost although I got to wonder what will happen to the discarded slabs.
Repetición,estoy empezando a ver tus vídeos no soy carpintero,aquí en España no se ven estos trabajos,me encantan solo por la satisfacción que generas gracias por hacer estos vídeos.
Do over: I’m sorry Cam. I can’t imagine the stress you went through. Thank you for your entertaining, honest, and informative videos. Please keep making them.
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It's great to see professionals solve problems without yelling, threatening, or other confrontational tactics. Even though it was undoubtedly a tense conversation with Goby, the fact that you were both able to talk through it and express your concerns, opinions, and gratitude for a long-term business relationship and come to an understanding is great to see. Those are the kind of people I'll bend over backward to keep doing business with because you know that when something goes wrong that you'll have a great shot at working it out.
Do-over is what we live for. It's how we learn. It's how we become better. This was beautiful anyway, I know you'll just completely knock version 2.0 out of the park. The inverview w/ Aaron & the customers was enlightening and charming, I would love to see more stuff like that.
Just found this channel. Watching a do-over like this is heart wrenching. I am a 50 plus year old novice woodworker. I am so busy with my real job, woodworking is not even a hobby but a part-time hobby. You sir are the real deal! I don't know if Norm has ever freaked out over a mistake, but I appreciate your candidness. I am looking forward to seeing the finished piece.
Do over. I appreciate the humility and honesty in your videos. Your combination of art and woodworking is a level of craftsmanship rarely seen anymore. A joy to watch. Well done!
@@VitaliyCD Thanks, I think your right I've been had! $140 lost. I think someone should let Cameron know about this for it could hurt his channel. I tried to messenger him on his Face book page but no response. Yet
Love your content and builds. As I start my epoxy wood venture, you have taught me so much just watching and learning. Thanks and keep the content coming.
Do over - I applaud your dedication to the highest quality. I’ve had a few remodeling projects recently that threw me some surprises. You’ve learned a lot from mistakes and taught us a lot. It’s tough that the only other lessons to be learned yet seem to come up as “bigger and bigger” mistakes since you’ve nailed the small, medium and some large ones. Can’t imagine the time and effort but it’s your quality and detail that’s worth every dollar of a build.
*Do Over* I think the thing I love the most about your videos isn't the river tables, but the fact that you are open and honest with mistakes, how you go about fixing them and also advising viewers who will be doing this type of work what to do. Sharing your knowledge. I have been a long time subscriber although I'm never going to make a river table. Thank you very much and God bless.
Do-over, Wow, so sorry you had another set of wood that was too wet to use. I do think it is a testament to the pride you take in the quality of your workmanship that you let the customers know and start over. Good luck with the new slabs, can't wait to see them!
Using those disc shaped wire wheels sucks for the live edge removal kinda stuff. I really prefer the wire cup style wheels for angle grinders. Have you tried those? Might work better with less work! Absolutely love your work btw!
Do-over... As someone who has worked on many (other) projects and has dabbled in woodworking, I can say that this stuff is not something to get down about. I love your positive outlook and what you're willing to go through for the customers. That makes what you build worth 10X more than you charge in my opinion. Keep doing this work, you make amazing unique and BEAUTIFUL pieces. I'm going to stay by this channel till it's gone. And hopefully one day use it for inspiration to make my own pieces. When I finally get a shop to work in that is.
Do over. I can only imagine how you felt when you tested the moisture and saw the results. I'm so glad to see that you got the replacement wood slabs at no additional cost. Really shows that Aaron is a great person. Did you hang on to the slabs and do any measurements to see how the moisture affected them over time or does Aaron have them? I think in your next video the new wood and layouts are gonna look better than the originals (not that the first ones didn't) and that is gonna be a silver lining.
Do over. While I'm late to this video, ive seen other videos in relation to this one. Glad the clients were understanding as well as goby helping out. Keep up the beautiful art you create
Well, it could have been a very bad thing, a 4500$ bad thing lol, Most supplies don't care enough to refund or credit bad wood they sold, MUCH less Replace them with something of greater value, I get the feeling this only happened because of the number of slabs he bought over the years and the power of influence he has through his following,
Do over : I'm in the process of finishing my own river table and I feel your pain. Even though I watched tonnes of hours of your videos, started small with something about as big as a coaster, then larger bits, then coffee table until finally my own table (123inches x 36inches), the expense and work and mistakes I went through were truly painful...even after the first big pour on my current table, I woke up maybe 4 times during the night unable to sleep because I JUST HAD to check the table for leaks....had fears and visions of seeing a huge pool of epoxy on the floor the next morning...and what's worse, I live in a modestly sized apartment, with a decent sized dining room... no workshop, but still managing with it... But the great thing is...I showed the small practice pieces and pictures of ongoing process of the table-making to the kids in school, and now they're all crazy for epoxy projects, like little pyramids and key-rings etc....and the table is coming along nicely...just have to sand and varnish and it's done... Great content, and don't stress too much about the mistakes...as I say to the kids : sometimes we win and sometimes we learn...it is as simple as that...
I've watched other epoxy youtubers with high end fancy machines that end up failing in the end or don't pay attention to detail like you do. You are easily the best.
Do over. I’ve been ready to make a table for the past 3 years, but life keeps getting in the way. Started watching videos again this this year and I am so glad I found your channel before starting. I really like your passion and dedication to the profession as well as your total honest transparency. Thank you for showing us the bad with the good. It really helps a lot.
love the duality of the channel, the personal growth that gets documented like this speaks wonders for the love of the craft. love watching these videos solely because of that.
Do over. Just before "do over" I went and watched a part of the customer interview and I felt their feeling about commitment and integrity was great. It should fuel you up for the next round. Great work!
I have to disagree with you on one point! You DO have super fans! I absolutely love it whenever you post a new video. Your work is incredible and the commentary is always entertaining!
And here I am sweating balls cause I messed up on my $200 pine table 😢. This video made me feel a bit better. Thanks for the amazing content as usual and thanks for showing we are all human and we all make mistakes and what’s important is to learn from them and move on!
It’s all relative. $4500 dollars to him could be $200 to you. I know a $200 mess up for me wouldn’t feel too good so hopefully you were able to salvage something out of it
Pine is for functionality. If you dent it or things do not line up well, so what. Click my picture and see what I made, wine rack, 3 desks, workbench, rabbit village, outdoor sink. We need functionality not an obsession with insanity priced tables made with epoxy. Put some epoxy out in the sun for a month and see what happens, I did, oh... I should have made that video. I am currently testing Minwax that is sun resistant. I put that on an outdoor bookshelf in front of the garage to place wood and tools on when working. I also put that on my front door last year. 5 years ago the Minwax I put on the door mostly vaporized or turned to dust, but I think that was not made for sun. Also, I did find that this guy in another video found some sort of product to put on top of his epoxy, so perhaps the sun will not be able to do what I have seen. What I saw was the epoxy to turn hazy, then yellow, then it started to disconnect from the wood in parts and I could peel it off. If dude is not taking time to test wood moisture I do not see how he could have the time to do all that epoxy testing. I bet the wealthy people who buy these tables have windows with that gas in there to block uv rays, so none of my worries is likely a problem.
Do over: just wanted to say I appreciate you sharing the little and big issues that can come up. I'm a novice woodworker and every other tutorial I've seen just shows everything going perfectly, but that isn't realistic and this is way more helpful. I'm sure the customers appreciate your forthrightness too. Hope the do over goes well!
Do over- I love that you leave the “fan of the week” comments at the end of the videos. It’s unbelievable to me how many haters can’t keep their negativity to themselves. I just came across your channel, and I am a hobby woodworker(originally from Portland) and I really appreciate your art. Love the channel and thanks for the inspiration!
Do-over. I did not have any questions. This was my first time watching one of your videos and I really enjoyed it. I have a few basic woodworking and machine tools and limited knowledge of a lot of subjects but I am always learning, especially from my mistakes. I am 65 and have been married for 45 years, and this video reminded me of an annoying but true comment my mother would often make when I would make a mess of something I was working on. "Act in haste, repent in leisure." I love the fact that you can make mistakes, admit what you did wrong, learn from it, and "do-over" if needed to get the job done right. I just subscribed and will be looking forward to watching your other videos. May God bless you, your family, and the work of your hands.
