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

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About this video:
A few years ago I made a video about building a record player console. Then a company saw the piece, copied it, and started selling it. Today I am taking back that design, completely reimagining it to make it way better, and telling the story of how it all went down.
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REFERENCED VIDEOS
▸ Original Record Player Console - • How to Make a TV Stand...
▸ Reimagined Piece 1 - Live Edge Console - • Why KZbin Furniture ...
▸ Reimagined Piece 2 - Spider Table - • Woodworking Liar
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▸ Kreg Adaptive Cutting System - bit.ly/FoureyesKPP
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▸ Kreg Pocket Hole - bit.ly/Pocket-Hole-Pro
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0:00 Intro
2:02 Story of the Stolen Design
5:56 Pro-Tip on Cabinet Construction
6:27 Highlight or Hide This?
7:42 The Design
11:14 Theft or Coincidence?
15:00 Awesome Detail
19:38 Why You Should Copy
22:20 A Great Tip from a Viewer
26:58 An Even Better Detail
29:05 Over / Under 275lbs?
31:52 Conclusion

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Brass Chunky Mechanical Pencils are Back! - qwerktools.com/ Thank you for watching everybody. Hope you enjoyed. If you want to get a pencil the pre-sale discount is on now! If you're looking for woodworking plans - foureyes.podia.com/

[@noobtesting]

I got one from the first run, really love this splendid pencil but I will give a bit of a warning to all if you accidently drop it on the tip you will no longer be able to use the pencil so make sure you are careful with it. It is to nice to just turn into a paper weight like I did. Will probably end up buying a new one but we will see.

[@TH-cb9bh]

Consider marketing your pencil also as a setup block - 1/2" square. Or sell as a set, with a second pencil as a 3/8" setup block

[@richfromtang]

Circle was better tho :( even before the fact it's the same size as an LP. Circles are always better... they are *Splendid!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

@noobtesting When we manufactured this time around (much larger than the first run. We ordered more tips than pencils. Email [e-mail] we can get you taken care of.

[@williambloomberg8760]

Splendid video. BTW, in the transcript, they misspelled pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcaniosis. Longest word in the dictionary! I probable misspelled it too… I love your design style. It’s very similar to my own with clean lines and form follows function philosophy. I won’t be copying any of your designs, but I will most definitely be using a few of your design elements into my own work. Your use of chamfered edges, especially around drawers totally draws the eye to normally boring features of a drawer/door. Nobody else does that! It’s a unique design element that is a signature move. My other woodworking friends all say “why bother”. My customers all love that I took the time to bother. Precisely why I bothered. Love your splendid work, Chris.

[@Danny-sb4jd]

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

[@wayofthelatebloomer]

Thank you for mentioning the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis process, so I could just copy and paste in my comment... but in the spirit of this video, I shall attribute the credit to you for taking the time to actually spell it out, splendid!

[@vdis]

Oh man, and I just typed that off the screen

[@Beauvaissbb]

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is such a splendid word and this is a splendidly beautiful build!

[@horsetowater]

Only doctors are supposed to know that word! Who has leaked it?

[@luizdejesus6240]

We don't use the splendid "P" word among strangers...

[@HigorDuarteOficial]

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

[@RaccoonHenry]

same 😅

[@2phburns]

splendid

[@Hazed64]

Same here man, love this dudes way of thinking Bros going to be the wisest grandpa ever

[@philomenahearn1717]

Same. I can listen to Chris for hours. Some other You Tubers wind me up with their hyper cheerful constant drivel. I shan’t mention names, but I turn off the sound on them and tend to skip a lot of their content!

[@S.Lang7]

Yep.

[@petehurd5301]

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

[@JimMedcraft]

It's a bit tucked that they stole your design bro. Definitely prefer the full angle. I love the fact you didn't name drop them, you are a super honourable and great guy!

[@brianstanley4203]

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

[@09conrado]

Very wise move indeed. Building things and saying goodbye to them as they move out is, as I found, a very good training in letting go of attachment, ego, ownership and all that. A continuing process. But that doesn't mean you should let people just walk over you. Teaching them to give credit where due is not ego but right conduct. I don't get why some prople can't manage to acknowledge someone else's brilliance. It's not like they'd be less themselves if they'd appreciate the great work someone else is doing.

[@bsodmike]

For the record, this was splendid. I want something inspired like this. Thanks Chris.

[@eskamobob8662]

I mean, that's not realy how you get ahead. Protect your work

[@buzoff4642]

@@eskamobob8662 If you want to "protect your work", then go through the trouble and expense of copywriting, and market monitoring. Else, it's just noise. But do realize, there'd be a whole lot coming back, that copywrite's a riff on my ... design lawsuits.

[@stormriderkaos]

Ideas are something you can give away while keeping. Plus those who create keep creating and those who can't may as well make stuff if they can.

[@anotherday-anotherslay]

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

[@tlvance3973]

Script and wit is pretty splendid too 😂❤😂

[@bgyoshi]

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

[@frackjohn]

Hey there your comment is so good but unfortunately KZbin's type of font is not helping. It would be better if you made it into video. Thank you.

[@atimholt]

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

[@craftedworkshop]

What a splendid design! 🤫

[@chrisholden2559]

That push stick was especially splendid.

[@TereusHecatonchires]

Oh... I think you wanted to say: What a "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanconiosis" design! 😜

[@chrisholden2559]

You win the day for transcribing that word.@@TereusHecatonchires

[@Cybornut]

Pneumovolcanicsplendidois

[@stefanhodes9209]

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

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Wow, thank you!

[@krislockwood8359]

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

[@BillMall]

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

[@TheGreatDeceiver42]

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

[@myrdhina]

You misspelled Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovocanoconiosis. It's: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis ;)

[@500866562]

dictionairy ?

[@DakiniBrave]

Splendid

[@spanionlust]

oh and i must add as first time commentor on this channel......love the mentor/education/just saying how it worked for them stream of consciousness working through the art.....inspiring..... do we have a video ( i'm lazy and haven't looked yet on how you started and what it takes to get all the 'gear' to setup a shop like this (even if it was just for yourself))......it's just pretty inspiring to say the least and wouldn't mind knowing what's needed to start and then expand a workshop to get to this level....🪵🤟

[@floriankolbleitner2372]

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

[@jacobmoore4665]

did you even watch the video????? ;)

[@floriankolbleitner2372]

@@jacobmoore4665 because of my splendid comment? 😉 Must be coincidence

[@mvadu]

I wanted to type the whole thing, then I saw this splendid comment..

[@ninjakiwigames5418]

I was looking for someone to type out the whole word!

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

I find your use of the word a splendid idea!

[@DaveInPA2010]

As a systems and software engineer, I found your video, thoughtful considerations, and woodworking craftsmanship truly splendid! And you honored your wife. As a husband of 34 years, this too was splendid.

[@antonnym214]

I'm with you. It is okay to take an existing design and make changes, but certainly, the original designer deserves credit, if nothing else. You do beautiful work. I was struck by the retro look and feel of the first cabinet design. It reminded me of my grandparent's furniture from the 50s. Keep up the good work.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

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

[@vilmerostling404]

What a nice lady

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

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

[@sagearti9100]

Thanks for quoting that. It is really impactful the way he concluded it. Splendid work indeed!

[@kpprop1]

A little stoicism with your woodworking

[@mikkazee5369]

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

[@DistMod]

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

[@MikeWhitton]

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

[@jstnhpkns]

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

[@ddjohnson9717]

lol nice words

[@protato4034]

lol pleasant words

[@sachin3323]

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

[@chrispysaid]

I've honestly never been able to get any good at woodworking, so seeing someone like yourself just absolutely nail it is super satisfying. for me it's always just been all the math and angles and geometrical awareness and making things fit together correctly, I just don't have the mind for it. for me, it's harder than learning how to spell pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis without stopping and sounding it out like an idiot. anyway this video was splendid and I appreciate your craft, keep it up.

[@ShelXanadar]

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

[@isturma]

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

[@Natt_Skapa]

I didn't expect to see someone incorporate pneu monoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis into sentence properly

[@commehter]

Neither did I. I'm a little impressed.@@Natt_Skapa

[@isturma]

@@Natt_SkapaAh, I have some background in medicine, so I vaguely know what it is.

[@evanjohnson4436]

ten thousand points to hufflepuff for breathtaking

[@crazy_wizard]

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

[@reginasaveholmolsson8057]

Seeing those "flaws" is one of the things i love about natural wood furniture, a reminder that none of us are perfect, and we don't need to be. I'd probably be okay with how the "theft" was solved too, they are giving proper credit, so anyone wanting something more "original" could contact you, and in a way they're making the essence of your ideas and design available to a wider clientele and with giving due credit it shouldn't have any negative impact on you.

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

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

[@becerraluisc]

I know right, even if with engineering degree copying is SPLENDID way of getting better at sw dev, or anything for that matter

[@nikkan3810]

Respectful mimicry is the basis of most art. And anyway, you'd never end up making 100% identical things if you go all the way and learn the skills.

[@pat4005]

BUT, there is a BIG DIFFERENCE between "copying" as a student, and copying a high-end piece of furniture (or other item or artwork), and then AS A BUSINESS, SELL THE COPIED PRODUCT EN MASS TO THE PUBLIC! Those are NOT THE SAME! So what you gave is not a good example.

[@crzy11000]

@@pat4005 The piece he made was a design inspired by a style of furniture. I have a friend who makes one off furniture in this style and they all look similar with minor differences. His original to me looked a lot like a 60s style record player with storage. Nothing revolutionary. So in reality he copied others for this design just as much as they copied him. These guys think too highly of themselves in my opinion. They should say who inspired it though but so should foureyes furniture.

[@BurlandFeather]

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

[@devonwilliams2423]

Not that it’s needed but honestly sense this guy has some big influence in the space *big opinion here * But it could even add value to your product , especially sense this guy has a pretty big catalogue & statistically you’ll have a customer go and look, maybe even contact him; get quoted high asf Then they go back to you and request you to make something they found lol

[@CarlYota]

As an artist, I don't see a problem with this as long as you don't keep making the chair and selling it. Making and selling something once is totally fine even if it's a complete exact copy of someone else's design. As small scale furniture makers we don't often want to keep the stuff we make forever and have to sell it to at least get the material cost back so we can keep making. But mass producing it for a profitable business would be a d**k move in my opinion. If you're at the point of doing that you should be able to design something unique enough or generic enough that it doesn't step on people's toes. Four Eyes and mid century modern are not synonyms. The company in the video could have made a mid century modern record console that didn't rip off Chris and would have sold just as well for them. I guess they didn't have any creative designers on staff.

[@BurlandFeather]

@@CarlYota I completely agree! From the plans they made I acquired new skills. With those new skills I can confidently attempt my own design. Besides... making the same stuff all the time is boring and not very challenging.

[@SgtDuster]

@@CarlYota Sorry but as soon as you give/sell plans for someone else to make stuff that you originally designed, you give them the right to reproduce it. That's the whole point of giving plans. That they sell it or not afterward is their own choice. Unless you specifically state that it's for "personnal use only - no resale permitted". Even then, I'm not sure how it would hold in court. Patents aren't for dogs...

[@fortpatches]

​@@SgtDusterThat's why they shouldn't "sell" plans, but provide a license to the plans for use. But there are other options if he was interested in protecting his designs.

[@slkibler1]

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

[@sebastianlopezpascual2121]

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

[@chrisbmurphy]

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

[@barbarakinsey2789]

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

[@seephor]

They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Not only that but I think it's an ego boost as well.

[@TheMongooseOfDoom]

Yeah, but a 5%-10% share in the sales price would be better. Maybe in exchange for pointers and his stamp of approval. He likes making uniques, and they are in the business of making small runs. Some people will want the exact same as the one in the video, so the two companies could very well profit off each other.

[@grahamcollins6810]

Splendid video! I had a job doing technical design some years ago, I was told by the big chief: "your colleague can design the same sort of systems as you in a fraction of the time!". I did a bit of digging and found out he was taking my designs one for one, and putting his name on them. I approached him and he told me very calmly: "your designs are the best, there is no way I could do what you do, so I reuse yours". I wasn't upset with the colleague, and we went on to become good friends. I made it a point to let the chief know how far my work was being used. My initial anger quickly turned into something far more constructive. Kind of similar to your situation. FYI, I guessed over too!

[@GWRus77]

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

[@LuongVC_Entertainment]

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

[@moenytalksonline]

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

[@dosadoodle]

Are you sure that designs like this are copyrightable? I see architecture listed from the government website on copyright as an example of a copyrightable work, but not smaller pieces. The instructions (written or video) to build the piece are certainly copyrightable, but I'm less sure on if the derived object built from such plans is copyrighted. (I think it should be copyrightable, but I also think copyrights should expire after ~25 years, so my suggestions on copyright don't necessarily line up with actual copyright law.)

[@matchstickdesignco]

@@dosadoodleActually, "instructions to build or assemble" an item (also referred to as plans or pattern) are specifically exempted from copyright protection. The exception to this is architectural blueprints.

[@matchstickdesignco]

Copyright does not protect furniture design, unless the piece is so unique that it would be reasonably considered a work of art. A piece of furniture would only be protected by either a patent (utility or design), or trade dress. And again, with a patent or trade dress, the piece would have to be ridiculously unique and immediately associable with the creator in order to be granted protection.

[@tax_fraud2152]

you forgot the Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

[@lassikinnunen]

This would need a design patent its not a concept protected by copyright. This distinction is important so that you can have 3rd party screws and stuff. You wouldn't want a physical items resemblence to fall under copyright

[@liamburke8225]

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

[@seanmehonoshen9440]

A couple of points about the weight and joint strength question. By insetting and gluing the vertical partitions into the top and bottom you have effectively turned the structure into a box girder. Given the dimensions of the timber it should be capable of bearing a substantial vertical load. You’ve also attached the girder directly to the legs giving a load path directly to them. Depending on whether the fasteners have any play, the load on the stretchers and their joints might be negligible. A bigger concern is probably sagging in the centre over time under constant load. Not sure how big a problem it would be though. Just as an aside, depending on the relative strengths of your glue, timber and dominoes, more bigger dominoes doesn’t necessarily make the joint stronger. It can be counterintuitive sometimes. Splendid.

[@WalterLoggetti]

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

[@dannyallround]

theres another woodworker on youtube that has an insanely calming voice... must be a woodworker trait lol...

[@Xorthis]

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

[@kittallen3504]

I'm old, female, and an artist, but I have no idea or equipment to do splendid woodworking like you. So....I just thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@marcusoliver5659]

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

[@ZootC]

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

[@-ltdiy1652]

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

[@krazyvenomttv]

As professional graphic designer for 40+ years, I can say that when an artist/designer is inspired by someone's design, it is common courtesy for the creator to give a small blurb that the design was inspired by a piece originally created by so-and-so. If your 'soup' company said that their design was inspired by your design, it would be a professional courtesy, but not a requirement. It's basically like you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours type of thing. If they don't, then that is on them. You get better because of those who do not recognize you for what you are...their inspiration. To be someone's inspiration, imo, is the best feeling you can have. As we say in the graphic design community of AIGA, "Create & Inspire."

[@halbritt]

Iunno, I do think it's a good thing. As you said, you do one off stuff and they're doing production work on pieces inspired by your original design. They're legally obligated to do nothing and if they did nothing, there's the inevitable confusion about who copied whom. Them crediting you with the design inspiration clarifies any confusion and to some degree lends credibility to your brand. If they sell 100 or 1000 pieces it's not a stretch to believe that at least one of those customers, might see that and think, "maybe I do want a custom one off piece from the person that created the design from which this piece was inspired".

[@GraveUypo]

or the guy who didn't like his new one can just go and buy the one he wanted from that store

[@SethFowler]

So hyped about that thumbnail shout out 🙏🏻😂 splendid

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Haha. All praise to the KZbin recommendations on the home page

[@Tysto]

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

[@ShenanigansTV]

have you seen Temu and Wish?

[@Elektrotechniker]

@@ShenanigansTV Besides China!

[@daniel4647]

@@ShenanigansTV Better than Amazon.

[@ShenanigansTV]

@daniel4647 both are shit, but at least amazon will have original creators and authors for it's products. So they dont JUST want to copy

[@peepopalaber]

There is a difference of being inspired by and by blatantly copy it and MASS produce it. Nobody would cry a river when its just a one off.

[@JesseFaught]

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

[@BarbaraLear]

Splendid. Not a gentleman but I do like watching you work and figure out stuff. I'm just a lady who sews and figuring out, altering, and designing how to get flat fabric to cover curved bodies makes me respect the endless figuring part of what you do. Thanks for the hours of enjoyment ( and beautiful results). 9

[@terencemerritt]

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

[@findinthelove]

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

[@Sphenixco]

Isn’t these DIY channels for copying what they do its basically step by step on how to do what they make in the videos

[@douglascrose8965]

Your client should reconsider buying this piece, It is really nice, as a designer myself ( architectural design) I love this cabinet. I agree with your position on copy cats, my designs are ripped of all the time, I don't let it get me down. I always say I don't care if they copy my designs as long as they do as good or better than mine.

[@kryceklx]

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

[@twoweary]

Good one

[@kenhorner4023]

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

[@wieb83zd]

really also the approach to the project and the story seem similar; just that approach of wanting to build it and giving the buyer first dibs, but no hard feelings if that iterations wasn't for him; that's so much autonomy, which show throughout the storytelling as well; genuine sincerity captures it well. But unpompous is such a nice betrayel of it's own origin as a word; that I'll keep that as a reminder to myself at the back of my brain when working on a project :)

[@StardustAegis]

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

[@AhmadAlghannam]

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

[@supercleaner]

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

[@user-vr3th2jo3b]

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

[@SonataForm-Q-A]

As a composer, I found this video to be pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosisingly inspiring on several fronts. Greetings from Central Europe and thanks for the video!

[@usenan]

Just wanted to let you know that you have more Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis fans than those who are just haters. Love how much effort and thought process you put into each of your designs. Cheers from Turkiye

[@seanhollandcanada]

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

[@JesseClaus]

I saw a review in a guitar woodworking section where someone ranted about an “imperfection” in his high end guitar neck. It was, in fact, likely a bark inclusion. I thought it looked lovely:)

[@aieeejo]

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

[@andymercado6192]

I have a friend who is a custom builder like yourself. I always enjoy watching both of you work. It's SPLENDID!.

[@TrenchcoatSteve]

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

[@tonybrock5288]

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

[@ChrisMeade18]

Came to the comments to see who caught the album choice. Splendid job @tonybrock5288

[@daviddadachamp823]

As someone who has a BFA in Design and work in in multiple issues of Architectural Digest, you learn there is no such thing as an original idea. If you look at your work close enough, you will find influences from all over the place, not just the furniture you have seen in magazines or youtube videos. So, you could argue that even your own design owes something to somebody. What is yours is how you put those influences together in a new way. Musicians all use the same notes and scales, but put them together in creative ways. However, in this case, with the interaction with the company documented, you could go after them for a licensing fee. Even IKEA lists the designer's name on their furniture.

[@silvinabosch4633]

Splendid Video. I think what offends is that initially the company acted well. They took you into account and recognized that they were interested in your design. And then they acted badly and produced it without acknowledging that it was your design. 1) I think you should protect your designs 2) I think that many of us already recognize them. 3) By luck and your ability, you progressed and that design was surpassed by those that came later.

[@WarpRulez]

I'm not a lawyer and, thus, I don't really know how such a thing could be protected. Copyright is automatic and doesn't need to be registered separately. However, I have no idea if woodworking designs fall under copyright (unless they contain what could be considered pieces of art, like pictures or other unique ornate designs. However, if the designs are highly abstract, it could probably be hard to argue in court that copyright protects it.) Patents are the most obvious form of protection, but I don't know if furniture design elements are patentable. What can be patented are inventions, such as machines, mechanics, that kind of stuff. It has to provide some kind of functionality and utility that's novel and unique. A mere stylistic choice for a piece of furniture might not be patentable. Trademarks, or more precisely trade dress, is used to protect particular distinguishable styles (for example very particular ornate fonts used in a very particular context, such as the name of a toy franchise, or a soda drink), but once again I doubt it could be used for a particular style of furniture, unless it's very ornate and distinct. Even then, these have to be explicitly registered (they aren't automatic, like copyright.)

[@StrixyN]

I really enjoyed the side story about how a nasty rusty router used in such a brutal manner can cause chip-out, until suddenly no chip-out and with gusto. Making the focus point the record player while providing a well hidden place to display what's currently playing... Now that's understanding your client. You delivered more than just a beautiful piece of furniture.

[@Haarhzh]

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

[@Break68]

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

[@syndicate5357]

Thats a beautiful piece and i like the bark inclusion, it shows that its real wood thats been hand worked etc rather than a sanitized mass produced "pseudo perfect" wood piece You earned another subscriber here

[@kestertroy]

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

[@deucedeuce1572]

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

[@naktaal]

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

[@UrkCMH]

I have no intention of getting into woodworking myself, but it's splendid to know more about the art should I have anything commissioned. Thanks and, BTW, I guessed over on the weight.

[@alexrobbins4566]

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

[@kyledockins5801]

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

[@williammaxwell1919]

You really don't want to have a "Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis time"; it's not nice

[@Susandwyer]

Splendificous. Thanks. Not a big woodworking fan, and I don't know how this vid reached me. But it did, and I'm happy about it. It was refreshing to hear your logic, reasoning, and conclusion regarding copying. We all know imitation is the best form of flattery. Still, if a big greedy company should ever try to exploit your nature, I would demand you fight them on behalf of those of us who share it. Thanks again.

[@jonathanpalmer155]

Splendid. As you say, you "don't do records". That's very obvious when you almost drop the stylus on a record - the cartridge consists of a precision-cut diamond on the end of a delicate cantilever. This traces the meandering of the record groove and is designed with sufficient sensitivity to detect movement smaller than the width of a human hair. Not that it will be able to do this if you continue to drop the poor thing on a LP - please, GENTLY lower the arm in to run-in groove. Do not drop it like a roulette wheel ball. You would not drop a chisel on the head of a hammer... To prevent warping, LPs need to be kept vertical and not lean over. In each of the sections you need some sort of additional - variable-width dividers to hold the LPs upright to take away the spare space. Also, it's best to have the the top shelf at least 12" deep to keep dust from dropping on to the LP cover. Apart from those points, your build quality is amazing.

[@rswearing]

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

[@michaelhumes5446]

Completely agree with the pacing and narration. Really enjoyed this splendid video and look forward to more videos with this format. Thanks Chris!

[@kentlong145]

Agreed more Delores

[@sethbrewster7171]

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

[@leehaelters6182]

My dad passed this one on to me years (years!) ago: polymorphonuclearneutrophilicleukocytosis, after which I made a model of polymorphonuclearneutrophilicleukocytes for a high school science project. At the time, it may have been the champ, but now I see it falls short of the heavyweight belt by five letters. All that's left is a one way ticket to Palookaville.

[@PlayGrum]

the longest word in the dictionary is elastic, it gets bigger and bigger

[@leehaelters6182]

@@PlayGrum, uh-uh. Smiles, because there is a mile between the two s's.

[@AliMohammad-pw8cb]

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

[@QuantumKatmusic]

13:20 I had this issue with making music, I had to stop listening to other music for a little bit because I was overthinking about whether the music I make is gonna be unique and not just a copy of someone else's work, I obsessed about it , so I spent a year just working on music and essentially avoiding listening to music from literally any other band/artist , at least for the most part. I love music so I don't still do this, many times other music inspires me more so than hinders, but taking that break helped me get out of my head and broke my creative block, so I understand the feeling you're Talking about. Also, splended🎉 😂

[@juneritchie2498]

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

[@Garrett_Brown]

What he said but for the record line was way way too cheesy 🤣

[@levimcfadden7276]

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

[@gridwork8938]

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

[@RZDavis]

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

[@emmonaghan5605]

I massively respect your ability to be at peace with someone nicking your design. You’re a bigger man than I cos I’d be pissed! Also your videos are splendid ❤

[@CarlYota]

It also helps that there's nothing you can legally do about it. At some point you have to take the stoics' advice and let go of things you can't control. Anything else is an insane reaction if done long term. All you do is make your life experience suck. As they say, it's like drinking poison and expecting your enemy to die. There's really no sane choice but to be at peace with it.

[@Firecat_23]

On the note of learning from copying, it's a tale as old as time, and like you said, legitimately a really good technique to get better. It's actually one of the earlier functions for art museums, which would make works accessible for students to go study, and reference (and essentially make their own copies from) as a way to learn different techniques and styles.

[@nigeltechnz]

Not sure but I think this is where the term masterpiece came from originally

[@MazeFrame]

There is a documentary (originally a talk) called "Everything is a Remix", it makes some good points.

[@zakzac1]

This is what I like about 3d printing. You can modify people's builds. But you have to give credit to the original designer.

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

You are a true craftsman & I loved working w/ wood when we owned an antique restoration shop. I wasn't into making new stuff but in the restoration of things that needed to be put back into the shape they once had. Woodworking is a challenge no matter what are you decide to go so I like seeing people do "their" thing. I also watch some people overseas who take all sorts of old wood from wherever they can get it & do some innovative designs from them. Like you they create & never the same thing twice. I've never learned about patents for furniture but I'd hate to have someone claim I stole their design on a bookcase I made? I guess it could happen..... Nahhh, thanks for the videos man

[@hannahdeforest9148]

One of my favorite quotes from Anne of Avonlea is "Imitation is the highest form of flattery" I love your perspective on copying and especially when it comes to selling designs based on other people's work. This cabinet was absolutely splendid. I guessed over 275 pounds, but I had already liked and subscribed. 😅

[@ktulu193]

Did you know the quote goes on to say "that mediocrity can pay to greatness"? That just knocks it out of the park imo

[@BooRadleyTube]

L.M. Montgomery was quoting a proverb that had been in use for some time by the time Anne of Avonlea was written.

[@BooRadleyTube]

@@ktulu193 That's Oscar Wilde's addition to a proverb that was already in existence.

[@MiloCho]

Ok, I never comment on KZbin videos, but this video was splendid. Your voice is calming with bits of humor. And the lighting and animations are beautiful. I have absolutely no skills in woodworking, but I can see how satisfying it would be...if I had the skill and the splendid tools that you have. Keep up the good work. Oh, and I appreciate your thoughtful commentary about the topic.

[@dalewalford2630]

Utterly SPLENDID video. I think the most satisfying part for me was seeing that drawer slide in with the perfect gap that is nice and Kentucky (Meaning of Liff reference) . Overall a superb and beautiful project where you take into account actual and genuine use case, which results in the album cover stand. Excellent work! In regard to copying/theft/coincidence, I pretty much agree with everything you've said on the subject. I think you can invest too much time and energy in getting angry at potential plagiarism but then you have to prove it and that's hard! Also, props on the excellent quality of your editing. I know creating videos is hard work especially when you're trying to get ACTUAL work done. Just one question, what CAD software do you use?

[@arianesavi]

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