544 Day Project

A bad month in the shop
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Choosing a layout
02:42 Planing big slabs
03:30 Live edge cleanup
04:49 How I really feel
06:52 How to make an epoxy table
08:37 First mistakes
09:49 Second mistake
12:05 Oh this? Another mistake
14:37 Where to find tool rental
15:21 Table giveaway
17:11 Deep chamfer
18:10 Fill wood holes
19:47 Mounting table legs
21:28 Close to the finish line
22:29 The worst possible news
24:34 So what now?

[@ericorange2654]

As an IT professional I appreciate your appreciation of our under desks environment and aesthetics

[@michaelsutherland5848]

We definitely like the beautiful distraction from our shoddy cable management!

[@mikeh3787]

@@michaelsutherland5848 I think the base being inset my self is nice feature.

[@Stan_the_Belgian]

He thinks about your work environment, love hos eue for detail

[@macbeth2354]

As another IT professional I agree with this comment.

[@noelwallace5257]

Under desk environment? Wow! That’s some corporate office speak if ever I’ve heard it 😂

[@nomisukeindustries]

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."

[@devincomiskey3482]

HAHA! Same here!

[@tudorgramada4164]

I've worked 6 years as Office furniture fitters, and I agree attention to details is great

[@JohnDlugosz]

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.

[@xtop23]

Props to the wood sourcer for giving you the replacements at no extra charge. Respect.

[@flippery-flop]

may you explain please what's wrong with moisture? The finished table will warp?

[@icesharkk6399]

@@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 .

[@user-vg7ck4tq2f]

But he probably breaks even because he can generate revenue by making a video about it@@icesharkk6399

[@dhowting]

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!!!

[@masterk5372]

Right

[@MountainDuwu]

@@masterk5372left

[@luckyelliott306]

😊q

[@Boxygirl96]

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]

I always hated when people act like everything is perfect too. The mess ups are just part of it

[@xSirxKillzAlotx]

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.

[@docwaring]

I'm 100% with you on that...I want to know too

[@NightFox45]

Would like a follow up on this as well. Thanks!

[@RocketSauce666]

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.

[@redstang5150]

Another vote to know what happened to those slabs after they were put in the kiln with the epoxy already poured.

[@jsollender]

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?

[@prongATO]

@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.

[@prongATO]

Do over.. can’t wait to see the new tables.

[@WhyWeHunt]

🤘🏼 I’d watch these videos just for the humor in them.

[@markmunro]

Big credit to your lumber supplier. They did the right thing by you.

[@rah1630]

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 🎉

[@christenn32]

Why does it take 3 years?

[@linkdubois5436]

MUY buena calidad, el texto imagenes. kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO Un manuel muy completo y trabajado. Resulta muy práctico. Para principiantes y profesionales. Lo recomiendo

[@xyzcreate]

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.

[@peteoconnor6388]

Serious good on Aaron, thats the type of company you want to work with.

[@mjt888]

It makes me so happy to see you spreading the organic wood dust around the grass soils and gardens. Mother nature appreciates this very much. ❤❤❤

[@CodyDIY]

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.

[@paulnelson9763]

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.

[@enzprintco.8625]

Do over! What he said lol.

[@cady.moriarty]

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🤞

[@Docstantinople]

It’s easy to cover when you’re not the one covering the costs. He got new slabs for no extra cost.

[@viracocha5444]

@@Docstantinople Yeah his labour to get to that point is meaningless....

[@donnarotramel16]

@@Docstantinople and the epoxy was free too, right??

[@Docstantinople]

@@donnarotramel16 yes

[@Docstantinople]

@@viracocha5444 good point

[@thomasbalka9882]

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'

[@jimmy2thymes916]

I love that you address the haters and let them know that their engagement actually helps your videos. LOVE IT! Great videos man.

[@michaelphillips1701]

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.

[@somerandomchannel382]

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?

[@jamesbizs]

@@somerandomchannel382 lol. Subscripted

[@mattdownerdesigns1066]

@@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.

[@thorsteinnorman7133]

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?

[@peterpan4038]

@@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.

[@zarins92]

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!!!!

[@katcolom-qj5eg]

I think your work is amazing and because you are so honest and expose your mistakes, I feel comfortable with you! 🌹

[@user-vo9le1ti6r]

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.

[@bradmoyer9737]

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]

I would've just sent em out and hope they didn't notice. Easy monies.

[@G_Robb]

@@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]

@@G_Robb Yea but easy monies...

[@flaxline]

@@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?

[@snydedon9636]

@@flaxlineif you want a scam that pays big bucks and you can just keep porking it to the people just become a career politician.

[@drewstinson5729]

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 KZbin channel. I don't think you give yourself enough credit for just how talented you are as a woodworker. You really are awesome.

[@bethbradshaw875]

The transparency on your channel is so inspiring! Everyone needs a do-over once in a while! Thanks for making it okay to have issues and start over!

[@SilverBelleDesign-ol4lc]

Hubby and I are from Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and we love watching your entire videos! Thank you for doing what you do - love your honest and witty comments. Keep up the great work!

[@NashTown87]

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!

[@aszneemabrotha7347]

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

[@gregglesthemaker1024]

Good Idea

[@StormBurnX]

Definitely wondering the same myself!

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

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.

[@hdma8612]

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

[@markjohnson646]

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."

[@DrGonzosCondiments]

Do over. Thanks for having us all along for the adventure and learning process. Love the quailty put into the pieces.

[@essequamvideri2009]

Do over. Wow, what a roller coaster. I am in awe of your persistence and determination. Kudos!

[@lightbringer6942]

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

[@cbarnettcti123]

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.

[@MariaGomes-ew1bl]

I appreciate your talent and the beauty that you bring out out of these tables,they look so gorgeous in any room

[@janethickey5162]

Do over. What a hoot. Who doesn't stay until the end? I’m hooked and I’m not a woodworker.

[@Tango_November]

Huge respect to Aaron for replacing the slabs for you. Everyone learned a little something from an unfortunate situation

[@kyleschellinger5834]

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!

[@hankchambers8264]

Do over! I just can't tell you how much your videos mean to me! Whenever I'm stressed out, I'll going through anxiety, the first thing I do is look for your videos. Thank you very much!

[@leonardcram4507]

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.

[@YaleWall]

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!

[@soonerfrac4611]

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.

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@spekkspekk6036]

I’m curious how far golby walnut will deliver? Or do they only do pickup orders

[@irshasher3602]

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.

[@Starklar]

man i just randomly got this vid recommended and this guy is just chaotic good aligned. - puts into simple words how youtube engagement works and for the first time i've ever heard - how to actually hurt a content creator(which is great since i can avoid doing it) - sells courses but undercuts their value and pledges to not do the obvious cash move of having a version two of the course - does a giveaway and downplays the value of it to limit taxes for the recipient

[@nilay108]

Do over. Man I feel so invested in everything you do. Just keep on doing the great work. I do totally unrelated work (game dev) but you literally inspire so much of what I do. Thanks.

[@terryt8566]

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.

[@jasonwest3618]

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

[@arbitraryhubris]

I'm really happy to have found you and woodworking. Who knew it could be this interesting and rewarding?

[@mtymouz]

Do over. I subscribed a while back. I have seen almost all your videos (and yes I always watch until the end). I appreciate your honesty and willingness to do what is right and sharing all of the good and bad in your videos. I have enjoyed watching you continue to get better and I have learned along the way. I am not a woodworker but I have learned a lot about finishing my projects. Your diligence and watching how meticulous you are is such an inspiration. Looking forward to the next project and video!

[@NaughtyShepherd]

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. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Sammyturtle]

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.

[@stealthemail3829]

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.

[@garykrzywicki7191]

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.

[@lfaf9509]

@@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..

[@NaughtyShepherd]

@@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.

[@Haffina]

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.

[@ilenesilverman4224]

I always watch the whole video. I have an art gallery and love sharing what I learn with the few woodworkers that have their work in the gallery. But, I am an old technodolt and have no idea how to watch current videos or how to see if you comment! You are a hardworking, detail oriented worker. I appreciate your work ethic and moral compass.

[@adeeliqbal3925]

Do over- I appreciate your professionalism and also informing the customers about the issue. Your transparency is what stands out!!!

[@PalmSandsRanch]

Do-over’s can sometimes lead to something even more amazing 🤩. Love your content, it’s truly inspiring. Can’t wait to see the finished tables.

[@jstjern1]

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!

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@markvylonis]

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 Amen ! But stop using the NIV bible .King James please .

[@jerowns]

I truly love your content man! It’s amazing how well you document everything. Was wondering how you calculate your cost/pricing it is one of the more difficult parts for me. I don’t want to scare away but also don’t want to cut my margins to get jobs

[@LeejaClane]

Do over! I am not a woodworker, but I do appreciate the hard work out into these beautiful projects. I absolutely love your videos, even if I am still playing catch up on some of them. This is the first time I've noticed you mention your other channel. Going to find out now and hoping to find out this project ended well for you! Have a great weekend!

[@sjones4930]

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!

[@johngoodwin2734]

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

[@armindevilla8257]

why does trapped moisture in tables render them unusable?

[@SauronsEye]

Self identifying as a Master and still making mistakes tells me, you're not.

[@rustymuckybottoms]

"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.

[@icewallowcome8699]

@@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)

[@debanderson457]

@@rustymuckybottoms 8

[@x-22adventures74]

Do over… I’ve just started watching your videos a few months ago to just relax. I’m not a woodworker at all but love to watch the masters at work and you are one of those. Wish I had the money to buy a desk from ya. Beautiful work

[@toddkitner670]

I love the neighbors comment. Spread the wealth, as they say.

[@TrojanWoodworks22]

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.

[@bobbytikital]

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!

[@billbarker8187]

Do over. I have watched this video several times. What I learned most is your integrity. You could have easily finished the tables and told no one. I am 83 years old and trying to get into the live edge work. I am using you as my guide. Thank you for your video’s. I did purchase your tutorial.. it has been helpful. My first work is yet to come. Bill Barker

[@mm8ball]

Do over! Love your work! I've made a couple of coffee tables from slabs, and I appreciate the work and expense that goes into a project like that. I'm glad I ran across this video, and look forward to seeing more of your channel.

[@IronLungProductionsOfficial]

do-over, the fact you're able to show your mistakes and learn from them in such a humble way Is inspiring af!

[@paulvandal4444]

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!

[@tarwheels]

Do over. Love the videos . I've been watching your shorts for a few months now just found your full video channel. Love the craftsmanship and the fact that your will to show your mistakes as well as thing go south out of your control. Keep up the good work.

[@charlesburch7986]

Do over!! As a budding builder I appreciate your candidness when it comes to the mistakes that you make. It gives me hope for my future. Love your videos and your work. Keep it up

[@txylor._.2846]

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!

[@mattcooke3079]

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!

[@mikefendel]

Do over! Cam I realize I just found your channel and that my comments may be coming long after they were posted but have to say anyway how much your viewers felt so sad for you at what happened. Clearly your beautiful work, combined with your integrity resulted in your customers willingness to be understanding in this issue. Something tells me this do over will turn out amazing. I look forward to watching that video soon.

[@douglaskraft4906]

Not a wood worker but I do enjoy watching your work, thanks. Reference over sizing the hole into epoxy. Ever try using shafting beads mixed with the epoxy. I use the when building golf clubs. The beads add strength strength to the bond shaft to club hosel. Tightens the gap and self centers

[@LewperTTV]

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.

[@BlacktailStudio]

It’s fun for me, glad you like it!

[@vicwhite6378]

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

[@davidsims1329]

I love your videos. I am a real fan. I like to call it hard-core or not but you do a great job and I love your commentary and I love your commitment and I love your honesty and I love your hum. You do a great job and I appreciate it.

[@IcefireFitness]

Do-over - so you didn't end up losing $30,000 after all and your supplier gave you another 3 new slabs? I hope you both get more repeat business and make up the time and effort you out into those two slabs. Your meticulous method wows me every time I watch a new video (I loved the door you made for your wife with no hardware) and it inspires me to make things even half as well as you in the future! Well done! You are truly gifted.

[@timmytom]

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.

[@EV-olution]

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]

2.6 mio watched. you really think he lost money :). you have to understand youtube better.

[@EV-olution]

@@p.alterego3424 I know how KZbin 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.

[@nancynorris9274]

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!

[@Butterfly_Girl1968]

Do over, I don't do any wood working. I just happened to click on one of your videos and I have been hooked. You do such beautiful work. I love that you are honest and don't edit out your mistakes. You seem like a genuine nice young man. I will continue to watch. I am sorry that project you were working on didn't turn out and glad that you found a solution. May God bless you and your family. A fan for life.

[@Juniordc21]

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

[@cynthiabuhrich6203]

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.

[@garydilosa5675]

Do-over. Whilst frustrating and costly for you, the positive for the client is that the new slab looks amazing.

[@faldiesolomon3553]

Do over. Thanks for the awesome content. I think it's your narrating style that makes these builds as watchable as they are because I'm definitely not taking any pointers away from watching them, at least not yet. That being said, you've inspired me to the extent that I'm constantly thinking about what tools to buy first should I start my own woodworking gig, which has always been a passion of mine but have not been able to pay much attention to for years. Any advice? Thanks again.

[@adrielburned6924]

My dad was a master woodcraftsman. I've seen a lot of woodwork over the years from his profession. I can easily say that you are likely the best on KZbin at least, and way way up there in the world. It isnt just the finished product that makes an excellent piece. Its the work that goes into it. No cheating, skipping steps. Jusp pure honesty, even at your own expense. That makes a person worth their salt. You are very salty. ❤

[@darksarcasm4835]

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!

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

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.

[@martincalkins8892]

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.

[@schmerer1]

Do Over. It takes a hefty pair of cohones to show this much work into a project only to have to salvage the results and start over. I applaud you for that, it shows the professionalism you bring to the table. Now that this is a year old, have you rebuilt the tables, is there a video for that rebuild?

[@playamytrumpet]

Do over, I really enjoy seeing the work you put into your creations, the passion and dedication shows in the final product. Thx for sharing

[@doublecrunch]

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.

[@RanjakarPatel]

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[@Checkops1]

@@RanjakarPatel haha what?

[@RanjakarPatel]

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[@RanjakarPatel]

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[@Checkops1]

@@RanjakarPatel Ok, now in English please

[@keishagaynor7714]

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. ❤

[@catherinemeow9770]

Do over....I just wanted to say I am not even into wood working, nor could afford one of your pieces, but I find your videos as you work through things amazing to watch and really soothing, even your frustrated moments and how you work through that emotionally is good for my own notes on how to deal with that on my own things. Thanks for making these videos and I am now going to go searching for the do over of this in your videos. hope it's already up!

[@joedekehoe9133]

I love your builds. I would never have the skill, the patience, or the tools to do this type of work, but I really enjoy seeing how it is done and I can appreciate real professional work when I see it.

[@homergonerson]

Do-overs don't have to be a bad thing, as long as you learn from them. Just found your channel, looking forward to seeing more of your excellent work!

[@patprop74]

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,

[@LeighPalmer-xm4xc]

Do over, what a way to handle it. So impressed with how you handled this situation! Can’t wait to see how the new project turns out.

[@timclifton7098]

Do over! I am so glad you have clients that believe in you and are willing to wait. Plus, I am very impressed with your comittment to our clients. All the best and I will watch the fix the 30,000.00 mistake again!

[@jerrysanchez5453]

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

[@thebrennanwallin]

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!

[@vanchosin2132]

I appreciate your work my friend! “Do over”. Tough lessons are sometimes hard.. I appreciate all who take pride in their craftsmanship. Much respect and build on! 🤙🏼

[@spectacularcat91]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this channel to me. This guy is a master craftsman doing what he loves, it is so impressive to watch.

[@catless8918]

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!

[@nonplayablecharacter4815]

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

[@jstewart627]

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.

[@eastwingmb]

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!

[@andrewnewby1918]

Do over. Brilliant video, loved ever minute of it. Great how you share the low points as well as high points. Never done an epoxy table however, I like watching you make ‘em. Greetings from UK

[@kathrynrobinson-burge7661]

Do over. Late in the year watching this but feel for you. I love your sense of humour almost as much as the amazing work you put out. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

[@bglenn2222]

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.