It's insane that this video popped up. I was literally making a decorative box minutes before, and came to the realization that using my 45° bit on my router table could be the solution! Then I saw your video. But I'm pushing it at 5/8 in. material. What size is the bit you were using, and did you have 3/4 in. boards there?
"the ability to disassociate from ego long enough for empathy to create an artistic expression to be enjoyed by all..." But isn't it the ego that walked empathy into that opportunity in the first place? And with frequency, empathy shapes the ego like the sand on a beach. Desire itself has plasticity, p
First off, your music choice is top-fucking-notch, mon ami. Second, your little philosophical diatribes and conversational perambulations around life, craft, emotion, dendrology, art, and our relationship with art, etc... are a solid third of what makes your videos so great, followed by your actual woodworking and a list of items from there. Keep doing you, brother. It's always a treat.
Dude. Thank you. I definitely put forth the effort to make these for people like you. I’m pleased that it lands in front of those who appreciate the work and will remember this as the ignored negativity inevitably filters to the top of my inbox. Much love for the kind words.
Man, this reminds me of a 9th grade wood shop project, 60 years ago. I was making a book shelf. when completed, teacher said it was worthy of an upcoming contest. Unfortunately I didn't measure the height of paperback books. They did not fit. The teacher recommended that I should not enter the competition. Oh well! BTW I feel it was a grave mistake on the education system to remove shop classes from schools.
The ending with the magazines almost made me spit out my coffee! Apparently you are my spirit animal in that particular respect!. SO glad I am not alone.
Nick. I really don't care if it ruffles feathers and others have a distaste for your psychedelic scores, but you have the best background beats of the youtube woodworkers. Thanks for not peppering every video with the same terrible free electric guitar that soooo many use. Keep up the fantastic work.
This is great to read. I thought maybe I was missing something and everyone just wanted to hear budget rock with their RU-vid. @taymania92 it’s all licensed from artlist.io
When you got to the end of the build and the magazines didn't fit... I felt that... in my soul. Such a core experience in our collective journey. Love your work!
I always look forward to your videos! The dialogue is great, and your sense of humor makes it fun, so keep it up (especially the sarcasm)! I also like your editing. Even the way you integrated the sponsorship into the video was creative and kept me from skipping past that part. Thank you!
The FIRST woodworking project I ever made was a bookcase for my National Geographic subscription. I precisely made the shelves to the exact height of the magazines (precision!!) and as soon as it was done I realized that they needed... at least 1/16", but probably 1/2" more space to actually FIT on the shelves. My woodworking has been a lifetime of those lessons.
Over the decades, I've learned a valuable lesson when it comes to this issue. Whatever your design plans end up being, add six inches to everything. It does get a little expensive
It’s crazy how many RU-vid woodworkers had router table accidents this week. I saw your kickback and 4eyes had a nasty router accident. And I think there was one more I saw. Be safe out there with your routers everyone
Interesting. I have commented on several YT people's lack of router respect- usually a few times a week. Sorry to hear the odds are catching up with them. Old enough (40+ in this industry) to remember a router being just in the very large shops- a luxury. I have more work holders on my router gear than all other tools combined. Although my biggest shaper does has a toilet paper roll on the side. Pushing the ON button does make people tend to crap themselves. Stay safe- trust nothing.
I did something similar. My mom needed a simple box to hold seed packets and I needed to divide it into two sections for the small packs and big packs. I wanted to practice hand cut dovetails and did that. Decided to mortise and tenon the divider in. I cut the mortise on the wrong side of the line so the big packets no longer fit and now they fit in diagonally just like your magazines 😂
Dude, you are one of one. Your creativity comes through so clearly in your writing/speaking and it’s truly impressive. I feel like the wood working is a bonus with the story being the main point of your content
For the record, I actually like your music scores. If I had a complaint about your videos, it would be that you don’t make enough of them. But I know you have a life and other responsibilities, so thank you for the videos you do put out and for us elevate our work
Beautiful workmanship! Excellent presentation. Good cinematography. No one who claims to be a master is a master. That word needs to be applied by others and never by an individual toward himself or herself. I am 71. I learned some things from you. You also have excellent instructive skills.
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos and the furniture you make. I'm not a woodworker but enjoy watching you make amazing things. Great work all around.
Very enjoyable video including the philosophication. Especially the spur of the moment trimming your magazines, . However, having done this mass trimming of paper myself a few times, you could've placed piece of wood atop the stack of mags, clamped tightly, and the trimmed edges of the paper would've been perfect.
I don’t know who you are reading or if/where you studied, but your art and design criticism and sensibilities are on par with your craftsmanship and artistic rigor. Truly inspiring. Rare to experience true artistic sense, awareness of empathy, and meaning in one truly skilled person. Please don’t stop doing what you do and communicating what matters to you. Encounters with human beings like you are what inspires humanity to elevate, edify, and carry on.
6 Ps Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance. Learned that one in 89 when I was learning the trades. The guy who told me the 6 P’s was my mentor for doing things the best I can. Love the channel, hope you are able to make more vids.
I have loved every video. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as Wayne and Garth; I'm not worthy. Thank you for sharing your work, thoughts, and insights with the rest of us wood butchers,
Awesome trophy case!! Great Video brother. The people that push themselves to attempt to be the master in their craft are the only people worth watching. They also have to be humble and smart.
Hey Nick Being a one handed woodworker 7:58 made me hold my breath, THEN YOU DID IT AGAIN and my heart stopped for a tic. Regained my composure and totally enjoyed the video, as usual. Great project and video. Regards James One Handed Maker - Australia
Greetings from NE Portland. Excellent work as always! The music, philosophy and voiceover are the cherry on top of much loved attention to detail, jealousy-inducing creativity, and fine craftsmanship.
Those miters are tight! Kudo's for not throwing things across the shop when you realized the box was just a hair too short. People wonder how woodworking can lead to day drinking, this is how.
I’ll totally be stealing your line for a tshirt for the hubs. “Hoarding is acceptable so long as the trash is fancy” is genius. I’ll have to define fancy for him, however. 😂
Awesome video. But to clarify the French "Mise En Place" it is a cooking term that means you prepare all your ingredients to be ready ahead of time. for example you already have the herbs and seasonings measured and in little bowls to be ready to throw into the recipe when its ready etc. It's the preparation before cooking. To fit this into the context of woodworking - maybe it could look like setting out all your layout tools and hand tools before cutting dovetails (as an example)
If you had only used the five Ps…or perhaps, that was the lesson you meant to get across. It worked. “Improvise, adapt, overcome” ~ Heartbreak Ridge and every good Marine
Its actually the 7 Ps not 5 "Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance" compliments of the British Army. Beautiful work as always, sir, and thank you for the consistent light hearted dry humor.
In my opinion that final coat of finish made the wood shrink or possibly the magazines are to long. They need them to fit our magazine holders. Your music choice is outstanding! You just got a follow!
Damn, Nick, you do great work. Another beautiful piece. And man, I appreciate your audio and sarcasm each and every video. Please don't change what you're doing! Love the channel, the work and all that goes into it.
I had seen using the router for miters before, but that was with a fence and having to try and dial in the height perfectly, your method with the board on top riding on the bearing seems WAY more attainable / straightforward.
Nick, don't change who you are or how you make your videos because of a few people complaining. I subbed long ago because of your personality and quality, unique designs. Also because Cam sent us here lol.
This was great!!! Loved the video and outcome. Reminds me of…me! And yes, I would’ve done the same thing in the end to make it work. Ty for being real❤
Oh we've all made a box too small by atleast the slightest amount if not an inch. Lol Love the tip on using the 45 chamfer for mitres....and let's not forget the glory hole! 😂😂
Well Nick, I had a great belly laugh when you were trying the magazines for the first fit…… well done. Great craftsmanship as well as relevant wit, you be you & to hell with the mindless minority.
I love that the entire philosophical rant was about attention to detail but the final reveal showed the oversight of what is most likely the most important detail. lol. Note for future me, magazines are not all the same size….. measure all of them I intend to put in whatever I’m building. 😂😂
Your kung fu is strong. Their music taste is the problem, not yours. Another great project! When that grain matches on the fold... oooh baby. Nice. Keep up the good work!
When I was in the army, we used to say, “Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.” You could substitute Particularly if you wanted to be politically correct.
Instead of cutting the magazines to fit, did you consider making a horizontal cut thru the box, then adding a decorative, contrasting strip that adds the necessary height? Doing it at the apex of the cutout would simplify the trimming necessary to keep the cutout’s lines looking good.
Ive said it before and ill say it again, youre an artist. you make amazing things, even this "box" is somehow more than just a box. in the military the saying was "proper planning prevents piss poor performance" 6 P's
Time well spent watch/listening to this video. Now I don't have to seek out and meet the Dolly ("Dalai") Lama. Although I did pick up a tip or two, thanks! !! !!!
Kudos to your wife! My daughter in law works in the NICU also. It is a special person to take care of the most vulnerable among us. Can you tell me the white glue you used on this project and why? More open time than yellow glue or better performance? Thank you for your response.
That’s awesome. NICU/PICU are a special breed for sure. I just used Titebond 1 on this. For miters, it’s a bit more viscous and less prone to soaking into the end grain as much which can starve the join of glue.
