$131,708 From 5 Terrible Projects

[@joshuacrosby1064]

Not only do I not mind you being open about the $ made, but I'm super appreciative. For many of us, we have no idea what's behind the KZbin / content creator money curtain. It's awesome to learn, and I'm really glad you are earning a good living from all this! You deserve it.

[@damnfk063]

I for one feel it's none of our business. I feel social media has given us this sense of entitlement that we're owed explanations

[@ravenrock541]

​@@damnfk063Your entitled to your opinion, just as some people are entitled to prefer salty food. I for one have always wondered if venturing into KZbin videos could be worth the time.

[@damnfk063]

@@ravenrock541 from the perspective of obtaining information, yes I agree. What I meant to say was people on the internet put pressure on creators to disclose their income and if they don't they're seen as fake or dishonest. I don't get that

[@ravenrock541]

@@damnfk063 I agree with you on that

[@XSR_RUGGER]

@@damnfk063I don't understand the stigma or taboo of inquiring about surface level monetary standing or financial information. I respect if people don't want to share that info, but I've never understood why it was bad to ask.

[@NEWGHOST9]

8:03 it looks like a sleepy dog 17:37 the shade of blue is what makes that look so fantastic tho, it’s so freaking pretty, it feels weird how much you called it ugly it’s so aesthetically pleasing. I think instead of ugly it’s be easier to say “not my tastes” instead of stating it as if it’s objectively bad looking, cuz it’s not

[@Vousie]

Agreed. I love that blue as well. All that could've made that table better is having the "river" split off and have go a few more places. Would be a bit harder to make though.

[@boaz2578]

That blue would be perfect for kids. I can imagine how much fun I would have had as a kid with legos playing on a table like that!

[@helema23]

if you turn it just right it looks like a swooping dragon.

[@LegitChipmmunk1002]

The blue epoxy table is the first video of his i saw if im not mistaken

[@cronoz-sensei4259]

I think you kinda missed the point that Cam was making about this being his subjective view on what he finds pleasing. I think this table would look amazing in the right space, but maybe not for everyone.

[@TheJrrk]

Not too many people would be honest about the money made for content. Thank you Cam. Very interesting!

[@nnthsttrls]

I agree. It's a fantastic level of transparency that I appreciate greatly.

[@someone-492]

That's because he is selling a course about KZbin

[@billw5189]

How is it that we know he's being, "honest?" Because he said so? C'mon man.

[@Romanski21]

​@@billw5189 can you let us know why you think this guy is being dishonest?

[@billw5189]

I didn't actually state an opinion on the honesty question. However, as you may have noticed, YT has become a total playground for product reviews and affiliate links. This development has changed the nature of YT and we as viewers, need to sharpen up IMO @@Romanski21

[@timpatty]

That blue river table was one of the coolest table. It was stunning. The swirls. Wow!

[@heyitsdrew]

I agree the blue pops. that's what is so great about it. sure the "design" may be subjective, but the idea of the contrasting color and metallic flakes and swirls really is what makes it desirable.

[@loribrock1074]

What they said☝️!

[@dfsafadsDW]

I was thinking the same, a single island would be cool tho

[@puritan745]

I agree. I feel the only improvement would be making the Islands more natural looking to match the live edge, not round.

[@Natec_k]

Love that your transparent about how much your paid, very eyeopening, your the only youtuber ive watched in my 26 years that actually showed how much you make, idk why everyones so private with it

[@KarnageKollectibles]

Like you said in your last 'disaster' here that your customer service was so on point that she went ahead and ordered a 10k dining room table from you the next day . This is why customer service is a thing. Even with the mistakes and all that she felt so good about the way you handled it that she gave you more business and most likely spread the word about how damn good you are and how you treat your customers to her friends/family. That's how its done.

[@chaos.corner]

Just need to find a smoker to sell it to.

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

lolol tue, itll match their white walls 🤣@@chaos.corner

[@MrBez007]

The burnt table. Life isn't fair. The amount of terrible projects I create I should be a millionaire 😂

[@MrRightnotleft]

Start filming it, someone out there will love it, remember, we are our worst critics

[@dmark8993]

Same 😂😂

[@atnfn]

Yea, I wouldn't have kept that in my house, much less paid over $2k for it. Maybe a fancy firewood chopping block. But I don't chop firewood either.

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

that would be a horrible use of any tabletop lol would crack immediately, as you are striking it with every swing. we just use any old log lying around.@@atnfn

[@dhcoloniemain9358]

The blue table is my favorite thing you have built... period! I love the bowling-ball blue epoxy, and the two islands. Now I know why you haven't similar ones on your channel. A shame too, as it looks so awesome. To each his own.

[@cadehall6399]

Of the “worst” projects the burnt maple is my favorite. I think a combination of burnt wood and white epoxy to make a cow print table would be pretty interesting.

[@Beyondthebark1]

I love the fact you tell us how much these projects and videos make it’s super informative to people like myself who are just starting out into our KZbin journey! It gives me hope that it’s not to late to jump in and make at least a decent living doing so

[@nortiousmaximus940]

l absolutely loved the blue metalic epoxy table, and the charred wood. to be honest you've not made a bad table. l would like to see other colors than black.

[@jedidoesstuff]

I would totally love that in my house!

[@blacktailstudiouncut]

Ya. I totally get that 👊

[@psyfusion]

That color changing table is my favorite worst build. Always enjoy the content it just keeps getting better. When you do something never done before you get to find problems never thought of before, no one is infallible and you never shy away from showing that. The joys of perfecting your craft.

[@megaflux7144]

im actually thrilled that somebody i trust is just being transparent about youtube.

[@RichardBuckman]

It’s the epoxy that makes him transparent

[@megaflux7144]

@@RichardBuckman ha cha cha cha!

[@whywelovefilm7079]

That’s so crazy. I’m not a wood worker or any kind of DIY kind of person. But I’m obsessed with your channel. That “Fire + Epoxy” video was the first time I saw one of your videos. Now it’s 3 years later and I’m watching a video on your second channel. Time flies…

[@rickcimino5483]

My favorite table is the last one. I'm wondering.....did she ship it back to you? Or, did you tell her to just keep it? And one more thing....thank you for putting your earnings out there. I for one had no idea that 30 m views would earn someone 70K. I'm happy for you. Keep it up!

[@Wimpleman]

He's covered this in another video, he let her keep it

[@prestonbrice5425]

Cam, thank you! I love what you’re doing with this video! I’m currently working my way into creating my own channel. I’m a long time construction worker and woodworker. I love making custom pieces. However I’ve starting all the way at the bottom, currently completely busted and broke and just finally switching gears to something I enjoy and love doing. So THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the information. Hopefully one day I’ll have a channel and business in this game. 🤞

[@blindmonki447]

I think you just reinvented the reupload.... will you be adding your earnings from this video to the totals from the other videos?

[@bruceallen6377]

Love to see a video on your absolute favorite pieces that didn't sell! Thanks for your channel!

[@LoisHubbard]

I genuinely gasped when I saw the outcome of the last epoxy table - I can't imagine how you must have felt seeing that! Excellent customer service though! A real credit to your trade

[@schustererik83]

i didnt even think the yellow looked that bad, the white was obviously better, but its still a decent table.

[@jasonbean5052]

You are such a humble craftsman. Don’t ever lose that trait.

[@sealdoggydog]

I love how Cam fairly routinely shits on his audience, but then counters it by sharing a lot of love and gratitude. The balance is perfect!

[@AluminumHaste]

He shits on the idiots who post without knowledge or experience. They deserve it lol

[@MoontownMoss]

Pop a finger in while you're doing that.

[@vincedibona4687]

At least take a guy to dinner first, jeeze… 🤣

[@dvduwu]

To be fair, he only shits on the people who dish it out first, like people who call him a hack and shit.

[@designmasters1073]

Ive been building rustic stuff which is a big seller here in Texas. Ive been building things out of wood for over 25 years and its something i love to do, not for a living, but i find it peaceful. I will say that the table you built was amazing, so keep up the good work!

[@Will_Brock]

Amazing when a $3000 table messing up turns into a chance to show fantastic customer service and repays you over 3 fold the amount. I love these types of insider look videos, it always fascinates me seeing view count/payout ratios.

[@camelliascholl6564]

I think Trypophobia is a real phenomenon but not necessarily a disorder; there are certainly people who get freaked out by that kind of repetetive hole pattern but I would be surprised if it was as impactful as, say, claustrophobia

[@boaz2578]

Well put. I think the fear is more of a disgust for a lot of people. A distaste for holes which could be associated with nests or hives may have been a good evolutionary trait for our ancestors.

[@CHIPSpeaking]

Trypophobia is in the Oxford dictionary, and appears to tick all the boxes for a full blown disorder, which may be as impactful as claustrophobia. Fear of a pattern of bumps or holes.

[@ModeratelySpeaking]

Not sure how to convey this without coming off as "attacking" your comment because that is not at all my intent- I would not use the word "Phenomenon" to describe this condition. Trypophobia, like any other trigger word that humans feel the need to ague about, is real to the individual. Most disorders are not congenital (Existing at birth)- They develop over time or from a traumatic event, with several different degrees of this condition to speak of. I have it. I am not completely disabled by it or even slightly disabled by it, but some people are. I can genuinely say that I did recognize having it as a.kid, well before it became the new thing to talk about. Again, apologies if this came off negatively. Honestly, you are not a complete naysayer to the idea and I appreciate you. The word Phenomenon implies "unexplainable" and though I am not someone who can flaunt letters behind their name on this particular subject, the condition is indeed explainable and is something that I have had to accept for the long-run.

[@lasharael]

Trypophobia, despite its name, isn't a "fear," per se. A percentage of people experience feelings of revulsion or disgust when they see patterns of densely packed holes. There isn't scientific consensus around a cause as yet, but because it often coincides with similar feelings regarding parasites and parasitic infection, one theory is that trypophobia as a response to patterns resembling those created by parasites evolved to help organisms avoid infection. That makes it similar to a fear of snakes or spiders, as well as being like the tendency for people's gag reflex to trigger when someone else throws up. So rather than a phobia or a disorder, it might be better to think of it as an automatic sympathetic response that doesn't have much of a job to do anymore in most of our daily lives.

[@claireb8675]

Its definitely real, I suffer from it an had to skip forward through the first project because it made my skin crawl. Absolute heebee jeebees. 😖😖😖

[@multicoloredwiz]

my LEAST favorite has gotta be the one that looks like my parents arguing!!!!

[@blacktailstudiouncut]

😂😂😂

[@nyalsewell]

😂😂

[@chadwick-y5p]

Your honesty about woodworking and the income associated with it is soooo refreshing. Sets you apart from other channels. Creativity is off the charts. I’m hooked.

[@MikeKojoteStone]

I gotta say, I do like the blue 'river' one. I love blue and I think it looks neat. I can respect an artist sticking to what they're comfortable with, though. I think in art - and this is art - it's important to stay true to yourself.

[@MUSEDR00L]

Got to say I didn't hate any of them. The yellowed epoxy is a really good lesson! Have you found one that doesn't yellow or have you just avoided white since then? The revenue from KZbin certainly makes the ability to refund / replace a great customer care option. You have a really good business model and the fact that most of your pieces are in fact art, makes your products unique and desirable. Waiting for more!

[@KoalityofLife]

The burnt table top is my favorite out of this video but I have to say your worst project is a million times better than my best project. Still trying to get into wood working but having a hard time pulling the trigger on it. Worried about failure, all the time knowing that failure is always better than not trying at all. Keep posting projects it inspires me to clean my shop up and make room for a table build. :)

[@blacktailstudiouncut]

Ya man, just start and be bad.

[@somewarez6952]

Looks like a Wild Hog with massive tusks. All of your work is absolutely awesome, I love the amount of time you take with each piece.

[@debinthewheelchair7781]

I see a snow wizard, wearing a jacket and hood of deep winter fur, head back, eyes closed, caught in mid-chant. ...maybe out of Winter from a certain fantasy novel series?

[@stupidgenius9738]

SUGGESTION: I wanted to share this for glass flat polished epoxy finishes(High value), on denim or pours where epoxy depth or how the wood soaks it in varies. It's absolutely essential to heat treat it at 60C for an hour or a few if it's thick(like it's done in the car industry). Otherwise, you will polish it to a flat glass surface, but in time, epoxy will keep setting and developing microrelief and stop looking like a mirror finish from an angle where you catch a sheen. Let it set first, then heat treat it, then sand it flat, then polish it for good. In car panel fixing, the depths are very small, but if we do not properly heat all the levelling epoxy products before the last sanding and primer, we get a flat finish, but after heating the last coat of paint(clear), we get crater outlines of fixes. Sometimes it develops after some time under the sun... We use infrared heating reflector panels.

[@MsRotorwings]

I am one of those people who love the blue epoxy. Love how you handled the Hawaiian lady’s table fail. You learned from it. She ended up getting what she wanted. And you both benefited when she ordered the dining room table.

[@skh7791]

First build was my favorite. And the wood used is Lodgepole. 100% sure. Bark is distinct. Great content.

[@kathleennagwak1761]

I’m so glad you’re making a living doing what you enjoy. I personally loved the blue, it’s my favorite color. You do a great job, even on the ones that you aren’t happy with.

[@MKeysEventing]

My favorite of all your videos is that black char table so it’s easily my favorite of this video. I honestly am hoping you do a few more similar to it. Seeing the charred wood under the epoxy when the light hits it is 🤌🏻💋

[@MisterDeets]

My favorite least successful build was the burned table. That looks amazing to me. I appreciate the honesty regarding the revenue for the videos as noone else seems to be sharing anything like that and it makes the whole concept of doing video content for youtube seem like a fools errand since you genuinely have no yardstick to go by. I like the fact that you share your mistakes and your successes with us.

[@karmamagers537]

Trypophobia is definitely a real thing. I am 67 yo, so NOT a sorority girl and I experience trypophobia in varying degrees. The worst is nausea and vomiting from viewing dried lotus flowers, Bot fly infested skin and Suriname Toads. Other, somewhat lesser reactions are elicited by images of regulated dimples, holes, etc. It is a PIA because it can sneak up on you unexpectedly when suddenly confronted by objects and imagery with closely placed holes.

[@Idiomatick]

Sorority girl at heart

[@adamkhan7234]

Totally get the toad thing. Grosses me out and the skin on face tingles (that's the one with the tab poles birthing off of its back right? My face is going weird just typing this

[@richardandrade9418]

I feel so bad for you... it would be so hard to avoid those in life

[@itsROMPERS...]

I don't even like the descriptions!

[@amandaboettger2010]

Heads in a crowded movie theater 🤢

[@investment-mk3vl]

I know how much work you put into your narration/commentary and it’s worth it. Really excellent. Dry subtle humour flashed through with touches of irony and sarcasm. Perfect!

[@gordonbradford1013]

The burnt table. You know, an epoxy River chair could be your 6th worst project 🥹 Your experiences continue to inspire. Keep up the awesome work!

[@milomiller909]

I like all the tables, I've learned from you and I'm 71 . I'm still getting tools and lumber saved up and drying out . I've run into some health problems, but I keep moving forward. God bless you in all that you do. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@Geek2go]

I love the blue metallic from the river table! There are other colors besides black ya know... doesn't make it horrible. I dare you to do a project with some red or purple epoxy. Spice it up a bit.

[@shelleysnailparlour2392]

I actually think the burnt wood table that you are giving away is my favourite of these projects. Although I love them all. Like you say just because you as the artist do not like the finished piece, everyone has their own taste. I have created sets of nails for clients that I really dislike, yet the while having them received many compliments and the client loved them. As artists we are our own worst critics. ❤😊

[@lehighluke]

Tryptaphobia absolutely is a real issue. I have a mild case of it. Your table doesn't bother me at all...but one time I looked at some pics of holes in human skin (hands and feet) and it legit f$#@'ed me up for a few weeks. Intrusive, unsettling thoughts about those images that took far too long to shake. So it's real. And it's not fun.

[@evancallery9199]

Agree

[@emartin7166]

The argument against trypophobia isn't that clusters of holes don't make people feel uneasy, they do for me too. I hate it. But hating something that makes you feel uneasy isn't a true phobia. As with most mental disorders, phobias are characterized by whether or not they significantly and negatively affect your day to day life on a regular basis. When I was a kid I saw a photo of of burn victim and it fucked me up too. For years actually. That doesn't mean I have a phobia of burn victims.

[@jeancly4941]

Indeed. Few things brother me. But stuff like lotus lower seeds are horrifiying. Seriously. Google them. Gesus christ

[@mejohn101]

Yes, my old trainer at the gym had to deal with this. If an image came up in a movie, for example, the emotion of it could stay with him for weeks, causing bad dreams and a general nails on chalkboard look to him whenever the subject was even broached.

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

Ah, tryptaphobia: the fear of tryptophan. Trypophobia, however, is a pathological fear.

[@Voicesofjake]

Appreciate the honesty! Social media figures and Content Creators need to start being more transparent about things like this so others won't be taken advantage of. Disclosing income doesn't always mean you're bragging about it or being "rude." Well done dude!

[@evelynnilsen5390]

I think the burnt table was really interesting, lots of character. Whoever wins it should be very happy :-) The blue river was pretty, but I think I understand why you didn't care for it as much. Still striking! Thank you for sharing both builds you weren't all that happy with for whatever reason and how well they still paid you for all the time and effort of building them, filming the process, editing, etc. Great job!

[@KadaverKomplex]

The old woodworking tradition of dumping copious amounts of epoxy over unshapely wood

[@TerrapinCreations666]

You must live in a very wealthy area. There’s no way I could get those prices for those projects. That first table made from the burned log might sell for $200 if I was very lucky, lol

[@jessepinkman5198]

the resin and wood in itself costs at least 600

[@janelleg597]

Bend OR is very affluent

[@romanbondaruk6873]

Having previously worked as a carpenter, I love your level of self awareness/deprecation which leads on to an honest portrayal of how things go...you'd qualify as a good Ozzie mate in my book!

[@jorgevega5086]

Have anyone ever told you you look like Garand Thumb's older brother? lol Thank you for everything you put out there! It's motivating to watch you create art out of basically nothing and you definitely motivate me to get out of bed and get something done :)

[@jakelindner4478]

Holy shit

[@jorgevega5086]

@@jakelindner4478you see it too don’t you? Lmao

[@kathybrant571]

I appreciate you sharing how much $ one can make from videos. I need to figure out how to video my hobbies. 😁

[@kirillch]

The blue one - is a river between two brown riversides. Seems cool for someone who loves a river and would like to have it at home.

[@Atlantismonkey40]

The long neck one! Not because it’s bad. I see something else. A light base for a corner lamp, with copper or brass for the lamp. For the round table. I had a very similar experience. I was in college. My side hustle was painting houses. My family is in construction in a different town. Yet, I could get any tools needed. I prepared and painted this house. The colors looked good on paper, and while painting. Afterwords, to say it didn’t work was an understatement. The lady was so upset. Not at me, she had picked to colors with the help of a designer. I told her to pick other colors. I would repaint for free. She needed only to pay for the paint, not the labor. She wanting to pay me something for her error. I insisted on no pay. I was raised that you leave, when the house was done right! The wife was happy with the work. I don’t remember how much I made off that job. The husband and the wife told everyone they new, if want your house painted. Call this guy. My college education was a bit expensive. I worked all seven years of college. I know without embellishment. I finished college with my masters and ZERO money owed. Sometimes, the best business ideology is, a happy wife is a happier husband. With warn regards.

[@ishaansaxena6478]

The people who bought these projects now: 👁️👄👁️

[@IamtheActionman]

You are one of the most honest people on this platform and appreciate it very much. Wicked skills to match your stellar personality.

[@nicoleg2544]

I really don’t think tryptaphobia is a “real disorder“ but I do think that clusters of small holes reallyyyy unsettle most of us, because something in our lizard brains goes “something hatched from there. Many somethings” and that’s an overall uncomfortable thought to have, ESPECIALLY when it’s in relation to food 😅

[@DannyDevitoOffical-TrustMeBro]

Agreed. I’m someone who’s made very uncomfortable by too many small, closely spaced holes (not scared of them, that would be ridiculous, just uncomfortable), but honestly I don’t see how that stump would cause anyone to cry “trypophobia”. It looks like a hammered metal texture, not small, insectoid holes

[@danielwhiteside9180]

The charred table was my favorite. It had a 3-dimensional depth to it. The brown and white was a very close second. Reminded me of a guernsey cow (brown and white dairy cow). I really like all your videos, your style, honesty, humility and integrity. You are very inspirational. I just signed up for the Creator Course waiting list. Thank you for all you do.

[@sdspivey]

Do you realize you just created a bunch of new KZbin competitors? But don't worry, you'll still be our favorite.

[@blacktailstudiouncut]

I hope to get a bunch more!

[@Darrenh84]

The blue river table is my favourite worst build, I'd definitely have one in my home, it's great to see your honest opinions of your own work 👍

[@blacktailstudiouncut]

Enrollment is only open for a couple more days! thecreatorcourse.com/bts

[@jorgevega5086]

Whoever sponsors me will have their laundry done for a year 😭 lol

[@kushpaladin]

a little expensive, don'tchya think?

[@blacktailstudiouncut]

@@kushpaladinI feel ya! We put a lot of thought into the pricing though. This course should be able to pay for itself 10x over. If not more. Not to mention it is in line with similar courses out there ($1000-5000 is pretty standard). Also, we don’t want tire kickers. We want people who are ready to dig in and do the work. If it was $99, it would dilute how much we would be able to help all the people out there that are serious about doing this vs the people who want it, but don’t want to do the work. Hope that helps!

[@terencemerritt]

@@blacktailstudiouncutI think he was talking about the laundry for a year lol

[@blacktailstudiouncut]

@@terencemerritt😂 for the record, I’ll totally take his laundry deal if that’s on the table.

[@linagardiner5759]

I LOVE the table with the blue epoxy. My husband and I watch your videos together and really enjoy your commentary along with your beautiful work.

[@drteeth362]

I liked the round table pre-yellowing the most. Also for the trypophobia thing, yeah it’s not a real disorder because it’s not a disorder to begin with, just an irrational fear. I wouldn’t say someone who is deathly afraid of spiders or heights to have a disorder, just fear

[@1101TV]

The Automotive Guys: "Cam, Loved the video. Let me give you advice on how to improve your finishing process. All the best."

[@cmclaren7]

It's not fake. Trypophobia is real. "Trypophobia refers to disgust or fear of a pattern of holes. Seeing clusters of holes in foods, flowers and everyday items like sponges can trigger feelings of revulsion. Trypophobia is gaining recognition as an anxiety problem that can affect quality of life." The Cleveland Clinic.

[@dustoncheney3881]

I loved the $20 Silver Maple table you made! Would you have advice on how to get your foot in the door with local companies to use their wide belt sanders?

[@J-Peterson777]

The 'burnt' table was best of the worst for me. I love the frankness that you show in all your videos, and it seems that your customers appreciate it too, as that lady in Hawaii showed. Honesty, ethics and skills will take you a long way in this world, or at least I hope they do mate. Keep up the great work/videos.

[@c.a.g.1977]

The mandril table top! Interesting stuff, and very informative as well! I really think that showing how much you made with each build and telling how much the video made will get some people to react negatively, but knowing how hard you work to put out these projects and videos: you have earned it, Cam!

[@HotRodMama1000]

I super appreciate your openness about what you have made on these projects. It gives me hope. 🥰 Now if I could just remember to actually record my stuff. 😅

[@BillAdams-r4p]

Very interesting about the KZbin profit. The joy of having a huge following. My favorite bad table is the round one with the white epoxy that went yellow.

[@IWILSONMCF]

This is one of the most interesting videos I’ve seen of you simply because it felt more behind the scenes with you. Your focused videos are nice and flashy and funny but I’ve always been so curious of how it actually works

[@bethbradshaw875]

I like the blue river table, it reminds me of the blue on '69 Vettes! Black is always classic, but sometimes you need a good pop of color. Thanks for being so open. This a great video!

[@cmsbeth]

I love your videos. Your talent, your sense of humor and your wife's comments are all priceless! Glad you found your niche!!!

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

My pick of "your worst" would be the fired maple, that one is beautiful and not one you're gonna see very often! But really Cam, they are all unique and you underrate your craftsmanship. Your honesty and video making, along with your excellent projects, make you a top site in my opinion. Thank you for the example you set in your business operation.

[@itsciwi]

I love that Rorscach table top! The transparency of the money you make is very cool of you, and you deserve it for the entertainment, education and beautiful work you do. I recently got my hands on some beautiful Greeheart slabs that I hope to make an epoxy table from, so I'll be signing up for your epoxy workshop soon. This video now has me curious about how much you've made from that workshop 😜

[@IsaacCE187]

The burnt table is by far my favorite. Great story at the end to wrap up the "terrible" projects. Something great came out of an unlucky situation.

[@jonsquatch]

I hate to admit now that the blue metallic river table is how I found your channel and is still one of my favorite pieces I have seen of yours. I came here looking at filling voids in wood with blue or turquoise epoxy as I am working on a classic truck with a wood bed floor and I want to use figured mesquite wood for the floor and rather than trying to scrounge up some 7' perfect pieces I think it would be awesome to match the tartan turquoise paint to some degree in some epoxy so I have been researching doing just that (probably a few years ahead of the project being completed).

[@Akni]

I think this blue metallic epoxy table looks really cool, because it reminds of a river flowing through a valley :)

[@nerdman737]

Your distain for the blue one is very entertaining

[@QuinLeach]

Burned rectangular coffee table - great video! I think your presentation / voice overs / honesty is 99% of why I enjoy your content.

[@darrenoatesfinefurniture3648]

Charcoal Slab Table, thanks Cam for posting this, as a struggling KZbinr it is very interesting to see what is possible on this platform. Congrats on an exceptionally successful channel, cheers Darren

[@wellreadbeef]

Blue River Table: The epoxy color aside, I think that the detail and colors of the wood itself on this one is spectacular. Being a mesquite bias kinda guy, I enjoy 'busy' woods. Thanks so much for your honesty and disclosures as to views and revenues. It's enlightening to see what can come of this creature 'KZbin.' Truly enjoy all your content, Cam. Thanks so much for everything.

[@kenstein]

I actually really like that charred table with the uncharred spot where you cut all the way through to plain wood. Doubt I could ever afford to buy it, but it's giving me ideas for the future.

[@MikeT]

I appreciate you saying how much you made. Its always interesting to see that kind of stuff from a business prospective.

[@myronalcock4716]

Fire epoxy table! You blew my mind - super appreciate the BTS of your video earnings. It seems to me, the creators that do well have a personality that resonates with the viewers - regardless of the topic - at least the peeps I enjoy watching.

[@nodeswitch]

Cheers for sharing! Oddly, I like the look of some of the projects when they're at the matte stage when you're buffering - know it's a complete waste of the hard work put into working the wood underneath, though!

[@joeguilfoyle1922]

I actually appreciate that you told how much you made off the youtube videos. I've always wondered and it sounds like you're doing pretty well financially. Great Job. And you're right, the looks are subjective. I've never liked the burnt wood look but you made them turn out better than okay 🙂

[@jeromyallred4346]

The brutal honesty in your videos is refreshing.

[@KnivesOfTheRound]

I don't know the first thing about carpentry but I enjoy your videos and your passion for your craft is apparent.

[@alyssafaden9443]

That yellowing is CRAZYYYYY. I didn't expect that much yellow so quickly!

[@tcgjoe]

My favorite of the worst builds was the blue river table. I love the color and the way you put it together, a true craftsman. This was a cool vid, thanks for sharing!

[@joelilly801]

Definitely the burnt table. So beautiful and timeless really. Somebody’s Going to be so happy whoever you give that to, or whoever wins it. You’re awesome, thanks for trying to motivate people into making their own channel, and trying to push people to try, that’s really cool of you! Much love from utah ☮️💟

[@smokinone951]

That burnt table is literal fire! It something i want to try in the future. My second would be the sloth face one. Love your work! I will be purchasing a table from you once i get my house remodeled. I also want to check out where you get your wood from, I’m also in Portland so it shouldn’t be too difficult

[@LittleAussieRockets]

My favorite build was the table with the blue river. I really enjoy your laid back not afraid of failure approach.

[@chiphuber473]

I see lots of video reproductions of common designs and thrive on learning techniques. Your video is so interesting showcasing your unique and very creative designs. In this respect , I like your burnt stump side table. Great ideas, great work, great video. The money side was very revealing as well. Thanks very much for the education.

[@jayaudi1599]

My favorite of the five is the tabletop made from your neighbor's worthless piece of wood even though the leg is really bizarre. My least favorite is the ponderosa pine stump. The circles made by your carving burr on the stump triggered the trypophobia of this 66 year-old woman. It's not a phobia exactly because it is not a fear of small repetitive circles, rather it the nauseous reaction to said pattern--we sufferers are repulsed and sickened by anything that looks as if the cluster of circular holes might at any time spew gross eruptions such as insects, worms, putrid bodily fluids, etc. Make no mistake, trypophobia is very real. Cam, I just love your creations--you are a true artist with the vision and talent to make masterpieces. You are so self-effacing about your skills, but I have not seen any that could compare with you. I wish my dad were still alive, he was an amateur woodworker who would be blown away by you and your workshop.

[@30dayride67]

Hard choice! I like the Napster table top and base, but not together. I saw several things in that top depending on the angle. At first just a heart that turned into a sloth's face and then the Grinch was in there too. Surely you can do something creative with that base? The burnt table was really cool too. It had so much depth. Stunning. The last table was beautiful in white, but ouch when it yellowed. I loved that blue metallic epoxy, but it overpowers the beautiful walnut and I like the wood to be the show stopper. That trypophobia table would be my least favorite. It made me "uncomfortable" especially before it was burnt. It reminded me of cellulite, way too much cellulite. I might have a cellulite nightmare tonight thank you very much! I think that one is still the only woodworking project to ever make me feel weird.

[@tafranklin5]

The black char table is very cool, love the raw wood corner, nice touch. Great job on this video and letting us peak behind the scenes on your views/earnings. Inspiring to see the potential.

[@kylerufio9269]

The burnt epoxy table is my favorite. Thanks for sharing all the figures, I've been super curious what creators make on these highly viewed videos.

[@markbrown6236]

I like the river table. One of the best things about this channel is your honesty, so rare these days.

[@darkwater_ebonrose]

my favorite of the worst builds was definitely the fire + epoxy table. also, regarding you talking about the money made from each video, transparency is great in my opinion. it gives people an idea of what can be achieved with what metrics. few years back there was a leak on quite a few twitch streamers that gave twitch revenue numbers. granted the leaks weren't 'permission granted' by said streamers, which is shitty, it's still knowledge that puts things into perspective. you stating these five videos' revenues makes (at least me) realize the huge value in putting your work on youtube. after the effort of recording and editing the video, it's essentially passive income. i know the view counts were quite large and thus the dollar value quite large as well, but the point still stands. so yes, thank you

[@RoseStephens-mo5jb]

blue river table and the burnt wood with epoxy were my two favorite of these projects. They all look great, but these two are the best.