A Company Stole My Design... and Started Selling It 

Thank you for watching everybody. Hope you enjoyed. I decided to blur the images of the other piece. People were reverse image searching and finding and messaging the company. I stand by everything that I said and I believe I gave the most honest and factual account of what happened as I could. But like I said in the video, I don't wish them any negativity. I purposefully did NOT say their names, so my hope is that this will help to keep their anonymity. One other update... they've decided to stop selling the piece. That was their choice. Brass Chunky Mechanical - qwerktools.com/ woodworking plans - foureyes.podia.com/

Not a lot of youtubers are able to capture the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis of the woodworking process. That's why your videos stand above the rest. Splendid.

Not gonna lie: I clicked for the drama. I stayed because of the woodwork and calm voice. I’m coming back because of all the wisdom sprinkled throughout the video. I’m subscribing because I lost a bet. You’re splendid!

Congrats on being tossed into the algorithm, it finally came my way. Splendid! I used to build custom cabinetry which often included "stuff" cabinets like this and I notice a lot of woodworkers on YT just love doing everything in solid wood regardless of how big, heavy, slow, EXPENSIVE, and sensitive it is. We built nearly everything out of veneer plywood and "surrounded" them with solid end panels to cover the exposed plywood edges and give it the appearance of being crafted from entirely solid wood. It made builds far cheaper, lighter, and with lots of clever little tricks it would look indistinguishable from a completely solid piece. And for dividing interior panels like that, rather than going through the effort of dadoing the interior of the box and cutting a tongue in the divider, we would use these thick sturdy lightweight wires that could be tapped into holes that were drilled into the interior, and would instead run a dado on the top and bottom of the divider that was slightly thinner than the thickness of the wire. The divider would slide in from the front and I tell you it, those dividers did not wobble in the slightest, and there was no time wasted with precise tongue/groove routing; just a square line, some quick holes along it, wires tapped in, fast dado on the top and bottom edges, and slide in. Bam! But, with plywood as a skeleton, we didn't need all the wood joinery tricks, and I know at the end of the day that seems to be the draw of YT carpenters; employing those tried and true old-school tactics with modern tools to craft something tangible and unique. Learn something new, make something that's hard to find at a store or from a larger company, and show off the work proudly. I guess this is a long way to say I guessed over 275lbs. With two 5 foot boards of what looks like 1" thick solid maple, 2 end panels the same thickness, 3 dividers @ 3/4" or so, and an entire drawer of solid maple, I was sure that console weighed closer to 125 lbs and I overestimated the weight of the records as well. Excellent work and glad to see carpentry staying alive

I love "flaws" in real wood. It's a reminder that this material was once a living thing. It makes it unique and beautiful, in my opinion. I'm glad you decided to leave the bark inclusion intact.

“I’d rather progress myself than spending time holding someone back… the new version is better than the original.” Some great life lessons in there, Chris. Thanks for the video!

What a splendid design! 🤫

I don't usually watch woodwork videos, but I'm glad youtube recommended this to me. It's so therapeutic! Splendid!

I've always loved the word pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. It's truly splendid. I love how the bark inclusion is featured!

Can I just take a second to appreciate not only the fantastic woodworking, but the SPLENDID cinematography that goes into these videos? It's truly an art, and a pleasure to watch!

Thanks for another Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis video. I am at the very beginning of my woodworking journey, and your videos teach me a lot

"For the record" was a splendid way to end the video. This was the first video of yours that I watched. I guessed over so I subscribed and liked. Wonderful designs, workmanship, and narration.

Newbie woodworker here and RU-vid thought I'd like this video. Turns out they were right and it was absolutely splendid. The content, narration, all of it. Gained another subscriber. Hell, I'm not a record enthusiast either, but I think I might want to "copy" this one day. Top notch 👌🏻

Spendit work! "Progressing myself rather than trying to hold somebody else back" -Foureyes. Love this!

I watch hours of RU-vid woodworkers build furniture. And you’re one of the few that actually make beautiful art out of wood. As an Art Teacher and furniture maker, I really appreciate the style and quality of your work both as a videographer and as a designer/artist. Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

Splendid Loved watching this... My dad was a joiner and always used to love watching him work and design cupboards and tables and other stuff... always loved seeing the joy on his face when he finally got all his pieces together and being proud of whatever he made... Awesome video

Came here for the woodwork I don't need. Stayed for the wisdom I didn't know I needed. Very healthy mindset. Commendable.

"for the record" that pun was splendid, just splendid. The way you treated the design inspiration was very good of you, and your point about bettering yourself and not wasting more time on that is something to strive for. Keep up your amazing (Splendid) work.

What a splendid video. Just to confirm, I am female 80 years old and don’t even know how to hold a saw. But I seem to find an unusual pleasure in watching somebody make something that is quite very possibly something I would use in my own home, but am incapable of making myself The design and build process has always fascinated me, and watching how people come to the conclusion is a fabulous thing to know. I think the word you wanted that was seven-hundred letters long was substituted by the word splendid if not, don’t worry, I did watch to the end and I guessed under as far as the weight goes. Have a wonderful day.

This is a splendid video. This is the first time I have found your channel, the vibe is so chill I love it! The animations that help explain the piece, the whole process of making the piece. With the commentary being interesting, switching from explaining the piece and to related stories that really help keep attention and feel more like entertainment rather than a tutorial. Absolutely splendid.

This is the first video that I've seen from you! I'm excited to go through and see the other pieces you've made. I find your designs and sketches absolutely splendid, and I'm feeling inspired to go and work on some of my own art and pieces!

Two things I learned from watching this video: 1. Creativity and Copying can go hand in hand 2. Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovocanoconiosis is the longest word ever to be published in the oxford dictionairy What a unique combination of information with varying practicality. Keep up the good work, it's splendid!

Much like pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis this piece is pretty breathtaking. I like the contrast between the two woods, I like the cutout in the legs (although I think I would've mounted a record on each side) and it's awesome to iterate on a "classic" design to make it better! I also guessed heavier on the weight - I used to help a DJ friend move his record crates, and stacks of vinyl are heavier than you think they would be. Lastly, on the issue of copying... man that's a stumper. On one hand, there's nothing new under the sun. Every idea has been done or thought of before, so it's not really a "rip-off" per se, plus they had to think of a way to mass produce them. On the other hand, there's the email chain with them asking you for permission. In the end though, I think that the right answer was already achieved - you asked for them to credit you, and they did. Mission accomplished.

You have a splendid attitude about the whole thing. Glad they owned up and gave you credit for the inspiration.

9:40 Being more excited about one's own product of this quality than the client is a rare virtue. I salute you.

When I first started watching your videos I wasn’t sure as to what in the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis I was getting into. But, after watching most of your video catalog, I find your work to be splendid.

This was SPLENDID. Honestly, I really enjoyed your dry humor while creating a physically useful and pleasant to view furniture piece that most people on here wouldn't know the first thing about how to even start creating. Your attitude about people copying pieces is admirable, and if more people would show the grace and respect that you embody, the world would be a better place.

Splendid! I am happy the company gave you the props for inspiration considering it really is all you wanted, and in the real world, without copyrights, it is all that is required, such as quoting someone in a literature paper or scientific journal.

Wow! This video and the story of how some other company copied your design and how you dealt with the situation! It's an eye openning. Much respect. You are genuine my friend. peace 🖖

I come for the woodworking, stay for the therapy, and always leave a degree wiser. Another thoughtful and splendid video Chris. Thank you.

When you're bored and RU-vid recommends a random video to you, lol. Splendid work, the furniture looks absolutely beautiful.

Splendid video! Started watching for the drama but stayed for the design and great operator’s work

Splendid! I loved your monologue on the pro's and con's of using other people's designs, allowing them to use yours, etc.

For the record, I bought your “Glen Chair” plans, built, and sold the piece. The first line in the description was giving credit to you guys. I couldn’t see another way that it could have felt right. Being it was my first chair, those plans really held my hand along the way. I can now feel confident going into my own chair build. Thank you.

I literally taught myself how to code websites, from scratch, by just copying the code of existing websites and playing around with all of the lines and variables and seeing how my changes affected the home-copy version of the site. Learning is literally all about copying - you learn to talk by copying your parents talking (which is why we end up with the same accent as them), you learn to count and spell by copying what is written on your textbooks or in learning programmes on computers. We learn how to drive a car by watching our instructors and copying what they do, whilst being told the REASONS why they are doing it that way. So yes, copying and then experimenting with that copy is not only an okay thing to do - it's absolutely vital in how the whole process of learning works. And it's not even a uniquely human thing either - a big cat in the wild learns how to hunt by literally watching and copying its parent. BTW, this video was absolutely splendid! And I don't say that about just any video you know! 😁

Jesus this is a great video. Amazing editing, stellar commentary, epic tone, and professionally uses a bunch of high dollar tools, and can easily build a neat wooden frame. That looked absolutely crazy even in your glamour shots of it. Your poor went so well, your colour design was astounding, your framework is stunning, your stain work was wondrous. People are getting their money's worth and more!

What a splendid opportunity to take back your own design and show the world that you were the original inspiration for others and not the other way around! I really like this style of video where you're telling an interesting story at the same time as narrating the build!

“For the record”, this video just made my day! Splendid, indeed; Inspiring, truly.

I'm not into wood working I'm not into furniture making I click on your video out of curiosity. I stayed for your skills, your tools, your voice calm and relaxed. Splendid. :)

This was a splendid version of perfect pneumonoultramicroscopicsillcovolcanoconosis featuring a calm myopic man in a wood shop. Thank you for such a calming and educational video.

I had a splendid time avoiding my own work to watch yours. Keep up the good work, the piece turned out great!

I am glad the company is giving you credit. Splendid.

It's interesting that this showed you randomly in my feed because the moment you showed your original console I thought " I recognise that!" The reason being is that back around 2009/10 I built almost the identical thing but without the legs/base. Because mine was for the bottom of some floor to ceiling bookshelves meaning that the piece stood by itself on the floor and then four tall bookshelves sat atop of it. I made mine from what them was probably the last available Parana pine available in the UK as it's no longer available due to bans over sustainability. It was beautiful and had some lovely deep reds in that lent itself to just oiling rather than staining. I also left the inclusions and knots in and just epoxied them because they add character and I knew I would be unable to source any more lumber. But yeah, I guess there is little new in design and it's not worth getting upset about seeing your designs on other pieces but when you have directly had contact with a company that then goes ahead and reproduces your work for profit after being told you are not interested in producing more, then that I'd be talking to a lawyer about. Anyway some 15 years later the bookshelves which I built for my aunt are still going strong and just need some Danish mixed with linseed to oil them up once a year. But yeah, that base is almost identical to what I came up with on the fly. ( I did bullnose the leading edges before i finished as it just seemed right at the time. ) Wonderful bespoke pieces you produce.

i’ve never found myself so invested in a woodworking video before, this was splendid ^-^

Splendid, your woodworking is splendid! For the record I watch your videos all the way through every single time. Your voice over is splendid and mezmerizing.

I really appreciate the commentary on copying and parallel thought. So often we think we've got a unique and SPLENDID idea but there's simply far too many folks out there for every idea to be unique. This is the first video of yours I've watched but it's nice to get some philosophical thought and commentary along with satisfying clips of woodworking.

So hyped about that thumbnail shout out 🙏🏻😂 splendid

This guy single-handedly makes me wanna get into woodworking. Honestly splendid work.

Freaking great storytelling! I did not skip your video once.. I think! I am also an Industrial Designer by trade, not working in the field and this brought me so much joy! Thanks!

splendid, really. had to rewatch the end a few times, because as a record guy I was distracted by the audio equipment and missed how the bark inclusion turned out.

Probably your BEST outro in my opinion. "both officially and for the record". Also, just as a note, copyrights are automatically bestowed. You need not to register them for legal protection. So, technically speaking, if a person decides to 'use' any of your designs for profit - they are supposed to get consent from the creator and or some sort of licensing agreement. Even if they make minor tweaks to the original design, if it can reasonably deceive an unsuspecting consumer - it is enough to obtain an interdict to stop them from using your design. Obviously, this is a more legal route which, honestly speaking, could be more expensive than the piece itself. Herein lies the challenge. But, we LOVE that you are constantly creating and improving and or updating your designs. No offense to the old design but this one is too sweet!!!

I often watch your videos as I enjoy many of your designs, this video in particular has got to be my favorite so far and it has nothing to do with the wood work. The reason I like this video is because your secret word the one you used as a joke, I myself have used in the past with my kids (pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis) splendid keep up the good work.

Many thanks for the updated design and I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that I've now passed the details to our workshop facilty in China. Thanks again!

Funny you should mention pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, I actually suffered from this after climbing Mt. Merapi in Central Java back in 2012. Climbed the volcano about three days after an eruption, and there was volcanic dust all over the trail. The climb was tough so I was breathing heavily most of the ascent with no form of dust protection. Two days later I was holed up in bed suffering from a lung infection, thanks to the dust shards. Anyway, great story and I love both the process and the splendid piece! Keep on doing you and stay positive! Your stories of improvement through practice are inspiring!

Always a pleasure to sit back and hear you talking for half an hour while watching splendid designs being shaped out of wood. I built myself a coffee table inspired from your spider table and actually modified it to make it way nicer (read : easier to build for a noob like myself). You're inspiring, keep the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis vibe going ! (I knew I could copy paste that from another nice comment ;)

Everything about this video is splendid, especially the thorough, sound & mature reasoning on the subject

That was just a badass piece you created. Your attitude is a splendid example for us all.

Very nice piece. After going from no home, to finally a place to lay my head. I’ve bought a makita circular saw from a local pawn shop. I love woodworking. I’m going to save every nickel I can to buy me one of these pens to support your channel. You’re my favorite woodworker on RU-vid and have helped me through some really really dark times in my life. Thank you Chris, and I give you my word, I’ll buy me one of those pens to support you. It may take me a few months to be able to save that much, but I’ll be super excited to have one. Once again, thanks for being so humble and thanks for helping me, whether you know how much you have or not.

So I must tell you...beyond saying the mundane "I really like your work", which I absolutely do....that your videos are spectacular for at least several other reasons. They are intelligent....they speak to someone as an adult with adult language and genuine sincerity. They are humble....you seem to view this craft as just that, a truly pure craft that appeals not just to the aesthetic side of making something beautiful, but also to the mindset one ought to have when bringing their creativity to the world....I admire that. Finally, they are "unpompous" (I think I made up this word)....you impress as a teacher to a newer woodworker like me (who is old enough to be your father), but not one who is full of themselves or think they are Gods gift to woodworking. Sorry to prattle on. I'll definitely continue to watch. Gratefully, K

first time i’ve found your channel on here and i must say that pencil you’ve invented is absolutely splendid. i was gunna ask where you got it until you explained your new business and that it was you that made the pencil. loved how the piece turned out too, your attention to detail is second to none. just subscribed, can’t wait to go through the rest of your vids. ☺️👏🏻

thanks for this video! I'm not into building furniture... but I loved watching it. ... the best thing for me were your thoughts around the copy topic and I agree to 100 percent to your final conclusion... they don't affect you if you don't allow them. thanks!

What a "splendid" video. If you happen to read this I would like to say thanks. Your videos have been a big inspiration in my woodworking journey. Watching the videos of you cranking out furniture from your garage to where you are now helps me realize anything is possible. I truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge on RU-vid thanks foureyes!

I love your designs as they are deceptively simple. Also, my compliments on not freaking out over a company copying your design. There are few people on YT who are as engaging and as insightful as you, so I'm happy to have found you doing what makes you happy. Thanks for all you do to instruct the rest of us.

I started watching this video as I was interested in the design. But I ended up learning so much about life, integrity, work ethics, character and what not! I have made my grown-up kids and other family members to watch and listen to everything you say. Splendid! Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

I have just gotten back into woodworking since retirement. I came across your video's and decided to take a shot at one of your designs but making a couple of slight changes. It turned out nice with a lot of compliments. It sits in my living room. I'm keeping it. My next is a coffee table which also has a similarity to something you did but the top will be subject focused. I wish there was a way to show you but can't paste photos on here.

I'm a big fan of including "imperfections" like bark inclusions, knots, etc.. Wabi sabi, man. I think the bark inclusion in your piece is SPLENDID. Even pneumoblogolyxicalifragilistic....

This is a splendid video. I've got a terrible toothache right now, and the dentist isn't open till Monday. A relaxing, satisfying build video is exactly the kind of distraction I need.

Found you videos quite splendid, they give me a lot of ideas for at home projects. cant ever seem to find the perfect computer desk...

hey Cris! Sebastian here from Argentina. Just wanna say how much i admire your work, not just the wood part, storytelling, recording and editing is amazing and so much inspiring. Thanks for sharing all these process with us, it's really useful for people like me trying to learn techniques and different ways to work a piece of wood (me personally by doing electric guitars). Always cool to know there's a new Foureyes video. And feel free to ask me if you have any doubt about Shopify, im a developer. Thank you!! Oh and splendid by the way!! 🤣

And the choice of Joe Jackson's "Look Sharp" and that iconic album cover was Splendid too!

Too many people think their ideas are precious. But ideas are a dime a dozen. Splendid execution is precious. Yes, it's better to be creative & execute your own ideas, but virtually everything is inspired by something else, & virtually no one wants to copy someone else exactly anyway.

I’m not a woodworking guy and don’t particularly care about or enjoy woodworking. However, I have to say your video was intriguing and interesting to watch. Thank you and well done!

Impressed by your chill attitude to the design appropriation, infact I think it is quite splendid. 😊

I was... impressed? surprised? ... that the term MCM was never mentioned in the splendid design. I LOVE that cabinet, and would dig out my old turntable, and unbox my cache of 30, 40, 50 year old albums just to show off the furniture! Excellent job, sir! I was apprehensive about sitting through the video when I saw its length, and before I knew it, it was over. Thanks for my best lunch break in a few weeks!

I really appreciate your position and in allowing others to use your designs and even profit from them. That is very fair and decent of you.

Splendid! First time I've ever seen one of your videos. I really enjoyed the commentary on the build. Makes me wish I had gotten into woodworking when I was young.

There's a hypnotic quality to this video that left me feeling quite splendid. I was concerned you may be affected by pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, but you should be safe since you're not working with ash or silica dust. The finished piece is gorgeous and makes me wish that I cared about records. Everything about your craftsmanship screams excellence and I appreciate you sharing it with us.

This video is inspiring on several levels. You’re unabashedly honest and show skill, integrity as well as empathy. Thank you for sharing this. Truly splendid!

One of your best videos to date. Beautiful piece, and the bark inclusion was [chef's kiss]. But the pacing and the writing on the narration were splendid. Leaving and coming back to different topical threads makes this feel like an organic conversation over a beer instead of a tutorial video. Also, we need more Delores.

Such a splendid video. I’m currently recovering from a bout of (undiagnosed) pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis and this really helped. On a serious note, Buster + Punch watching ‘Dr. Beast’ really cracked me up.

Truly a splendid video. I wish I had more of an opportunity to see the pneumonoultramiceoscipicilicovolcamocomiosis. The editing and all of your explanations and descriptions were elite. Keep it up.

just wanted to hear the story and got a lot more out of this video than i imagined. exactly the type of youtube i love. I hope ur life stays blessed.

I will say I have such a Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis time while watching you design and execute your ideas. I my self have just started a hopefully wonderful journey in woodworking and get so much relaxation from doing it thank you again for your work and inspiration

Might be my favorite video of yours. And you know, we don’t have to like them all. Splendid.

This splendid piece of art work is motivating me to get to my vinyl and woodworking! Thank you! Great job.

What you do is a thing of beauty. I wish that quality craftmanship received respect from the masses. Great content.

pneumo... err... SPLENDID! Seriously, I always enjoy watching your videos and appreciate your woodworking aesthetic and product designs. By the way, that is "officially and for the record." 😊

I like that you told the story of the IP theft, and showed us building the new cabinet build. Entertaining and efficient! Splendid ;)

I'm a first timer gere And something about watching you work in wood and talking calmly helps me work while listening to your splendid videos Awesome work, you absolutely deserve a sub for sure 🔥 As for over, under I liked and subbed so I'll leave it up to you to guess what I thought

First time that I'm watching one of your splendid videos. It is very well thought, well filmed, well narrated. I really liked how I spent that last half hour! Thanks!

I loved hearing your thoughts on copying, stealing and inspiration when it comes to your designs. What a splendid video! Great done 4e!

i’m just getting into furniture building, and i’m fairly new to woodworking, your Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis video has really inspired me to keep practicing!

Including the "birthmark" is a good idea. The furniture I have built, I have always shown these features. It demonstrates how the sorce material is natural and organic. Much like all of us it also has flaws that add unique aspects and intrigue.

Woah! This piece is amazing, just like the longest word in the dictionary: pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. I love the additions of mark inclusions and mineral deposits in furniture. Two tricks that I use when including them are instead of using just black epoxy, I use coarse walnut dust and 5-minute 2-part epoxy and mix it to a chewed Tootsie Roll consistency. The other is using Naphtha to reveal how the area would look after finishing if you were to oil and wax, or oil and lacquer the piece. the best part about Naphtha is that it dries quickly and leaves the wood as it looked before. Keep up the great work!

I'm not even a wood worker yet I benefits from your philosophical values in integrity and original creativity.

I broke my pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis watching this. I wish I could do this. You courses aren't for 100% beginners aren't they? Your work is splendid.

Subscribed to this channel in large part because of the "That's the table my dog would draw if he had opposable thumbs" comment. Superb work, too, and definitely inspiring. Splendid, you could say.

Splendid work. Officially Started my woodworking business this year. You video's are a big inspiration. Thank you

Splendid work! Love that youtube is suggesting all these longer form woodworking videos!

The way that you used pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis as a basis for this is kind amazing. Splendid work btw