Build A Mid Century Modern Coffee Table - Woodworking

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Patreon - www.patreon.com/ChrisSalomone Save 10% at Grizzly - www.foureyesfurniture.com/grizzly Hey all - hope you enjoyed the new video - it was really fun to get to re-make this piece that holds a special place in my heart. BTW - if you're wondering why my VO sounds extra dry. It was 11:30 at night, and I was trying not to wake up the house :-)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Nice...thanks. It's an incra miter 1000

[@felixxr6turbo]

Chris Salomone love the table and video. Another great one! Just wondering what the dust mask was you were wearing and if you rate it?

[@AwesomeRedKite]

how does the table top do with seasonal movement? isnt it locked in place?

[@masterjooss9598]

Chris Salomone good job my friend i Like U job ok THANKS 👍👌✌️

[@benjaminpalma5891]

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[@Justin-eb4vy]

I like how you speak slowly and have calm, soothing music in the background. It forces us viewers to listen to everything you say whether we lie to or not. Most carpenters rush through all the details and steps you just automatically don't listen to them.

[@tomaszatko9562]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@Fooglmog]

Still the best woodworking channel on KZbin.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Can't wait to see who eventually dethrones me :)

[@moacyrdacruzjr393]

I can't decide if you're an awesome filmmaker, an incredible storyteller or a genius woodworker.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Probably a better KZbin video maker than genius woodworker :)

[@darinhudson9112]

The original table was just more art than furniture. Art doesn't need to be serviceable. Fun watch as ever Chris, thanks.

[@britneysouders4661]

@Jake Here are some great woodworking plans if you're interested: HootWood. com

[@gianniutube]

Chris, it's funny because, similarly to how you came back to this project after a while, I have found myself coming back to this video a few months later to draw out new inspiration. I think this is one of my favorite projects of yours for its simplicity and refinement. Thank you.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Gianni...appreciate it. This is one of my fav pieces I've designed for the channel as well :)

[@dainius4168]

Could not even watch more than 30 seconds before commenting! This is outstanding! Now i want one in my home...

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Dainius. Hope you enjoyed the following 12:30 of the video

[@chrishaugh1655]

Dude, your videos are something else. I don't know why, but they're just so soothing. The voice over makes it easy to watch/listen to. Also lets note...7 years and a "Festool Domino" later.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...very true ;)

[@1959ticktock]

Thanks Chris, your combination of fine film-making, craftsmanship, and narrative savvy make your films among the most pleasurable of all those I watch.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Tick Tock

[@rongoldberg8174]

Chris, We have all watched thousands of woodworking videos. I must say your video and editing style, along with your comments along the way are extremely well done. Bravo! Keep it up. Cute wife and kid too.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...Ron - and I couldn't agree more about that last sentence!

[@joegoodbody5852]

The combination of fine carpentry and great contemporary design is really cool, and the fact that Chris is not a loud chatter box is a big bonus, understated and interesting.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

:) Thanks Joe!

[@mikesluitertijd]

This shows exactly why you should cherish your mistakes, because only by making mistakes you are able to learn. I am sure this piece gives you a satisfying feeling and remind you of the learning process you have gone through the last few years. Well done!

[@Brazilianfro32]

I like that you're describing your process in the videos more while keeping the philosophical aspects too. I'm planning on taking a wood working class just to get the basics down. Its great to know you started in a similar way.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hey Scott...I couldn't recommend that more strongly. Great way to get a jump start

[@mortendamgaard1977]

Hey Im a Carpenter / woodworker and i can really see that you know what you are doing. great job Mr. Great job. Greatings from Denmark

[@RyanOakey]

This is my favorite piece I've seen you make. The tenons attaching the top make it "float" over the base in a very satisfying manner. Investing in some good chisels and a few hand planes would enable you to explore better joinery. Not everything can, or should be cut with a power tool. Love your work!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Ryan...I know, and I should...I just always put it off. I feel like if I had a neighbor who offered to take care of all of my hand tools I'd start using them tomorrow, I just don't want that responsibility. It's like the same part of my brain that prevents me from ever getting a dog...or having grass :-)

[@RyanOakey]

Ha! Agreed, sharpening tools can be time consuming. It can be really satisfying though. When I first learned to sharpen chisels I always had little bald spots on my left arm where I was testing if my chisel was sharp enough by shaving hair with it... still do that. I prefer sharpening without a specialised machine, but my university had a Work Sharp 3000 that I thought was a great option for lazy sharpeners. It makes a nice flat bevel rather than a hollow-grind like a Tormek, and costs considerably less. Might be a good option for you when you take the plunge and buy some hand tools. www.worksharptools.com/sharpeners-30/woodworking/ws3000.html

[@MichaelSutton]

I love your channel Chris, your work, the background music, your calm explanation, your photographic skills and of course your woodworking skills, one of my favourite channels for all those reasons.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hey Michael...thanks :-)

[@silverss396chevelle]

Future Chris... thank you for your almost Zen like videos. They inspire a lot of people to go out and try... make mistakes.. enjoy the experience and not base success on the outcome but on the journey.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I agree with Chevelle Future Chris :)

[@cristianm2361]

hearing you talk about your process was like reading a piece of poetry, very good walkthrough. I'm inspired to look more into wood working.

[@reynoldslucy1933]

I love this wood working book t.co/SGIXIPXR0z . A few of the topics talked about in the book include wood working strategies, explanation on the development cycles of trees, and various lumber characteristics that craftsmen favor. I also provided my father another copy.

[@ciroscultori1052]

hey Chris your videos are extremely inspiring, your philosophy talk is great! please dont stop with it my favorite video so far has been the one about gnoochi boards. Not just because of the buillding process itself, but because of your "family talk" on the backgroung, really inspired me, thanks! God bless you and your family! greetins from Brazil

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Ciro...appreciate it! That video gets less views than others, but I think it is one of my strongest. Greetings from the US.

[@fernandocabette6050]

Nice balance Chris! Glad you found a middle ground between anecdote and tutorial.

[@mennolabeee]

Coffee tables are the best thing to make!

[@micahtrit7068]

This channel should be called ''How woodworking makes you a better person!'' :-) Love the way you narrate. Keep up the good work!!! :-)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

thanks Micah :)

[@dougggiereid]

Firstly I must just say that I am a huge fan of your work. The angles you use really add a touch of class to your designs. I have watched many of your videos in awe. Being a novice wood worker I can appreciate the effort you put into the design and build processes and your film making skills are brilliant. Also due to being a novice wood worker I watch many different channels and have learned to respect seasonal wood movement and the need to cater for it in my designs. Maybe I am just paranoid from lack of experience but I was concerned that this build does not seem to cater for this. I am not sure if I am missing something or being overly paranoid. Please comment on if you ignored wood movement and if the project has since cracked or if my understanding is flawed.

[@nsingh0632]

There is some thing very satisfying about your videos. As a budding wood worker i love ur style of work, video graphy and back ground music everything is on point if not much better than what i hope to do 1 day. U inspire me. Thank u

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Navjit...appreciate it!

[@kamanmusic]

I found this channel last night (quite late) and I have watched more than 10 videos today if not more. Your video is really calming and soothing to watch (pretty sure I'm not the first person to say this). I love the woodwork you've done, it somehow reminds me Japanese people's dedication in one thing. For you, it's wood. I've never make any furniture on my own but I built quite a few IKEA ones recently since i moved last month. It was fun but your projects are much cooler. I like how you merge your creativity in designing the furniture to functionality to aesthetic. Very well done indeed, thank you so much for sharing :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Kaman. I'll trust you've finished all of the videos by now. Appreciate the kind words :)

[@kamanmusic]

Chris Salomone I am watching them slowly so I don't run out of videos to watch that soon :)

[@kenstankiewicz6405]

Very elegant. Reminds me of an Ishitani piece.

[@eirikskogh]

Ken Stankiewicz elegant, but no ishitani☺ love the table though☺

[@bovko1]

Funny! I just came here after watching Ishtani build a very similar table! The guy at Modern Builds also has a similar piece..

[@vincentfollezou]

me too

[@moonblink]

mmmm i don't think so.

[@zaknefain100]

It's an interesting take on MCM... but not quite organic enough to be Risom, Pearsall, etc., inspired. Ishitani's stuff is more, transitional Japanese.

[@MarkCopeland]

Awesome Chris. I wasn't sure you were going to be able to top your first bench for me, but i think i like these lines even more!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Mark :-)

[@oleplanthafer7034]

Brilliant incorporation of the legs into the overall design! Loving mid century modern, but this is where many of the great designers often failed!

[@shawncrocker7037]

Very nicely formated video. I felt though that I was never connected with the project. Sort of like didn't feel your direction because all I could see was beautiful shots of cutting tools cutting beautiful wood.

[@robertoconnell8153]

Let's see the weight bearing test!! Kidding:). Awesome table!!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...not this time. Weight on the top really wasn't an issue. Just on that joint, which isn't really an issue either. I was just new and testing things.

[@danlynch1154]

Chris as always well done and hopefully future you keeps your sense of humor.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

he probably will :)

[@ahikernamedgq]

LOL! I'm glad you and your future self have such a great understanding. Great table, Chris. Beautiful (as always).

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

It's a love hate situation for sure. That guy is always giving me crap...but I think it's just b/c he wants me to be a better person :-)

[@mauromiranda9299]

beautiful beautiful beautiful job

[@MrCuervo22779]

The 2 prong outlet was a nice touch. 👍

[@jemmahlayton]

I love watching both your channel and Jords, It's great to see you enjoy his insight too.

[@scottielambert9312]

The stain!!! Lovely!

[@tburke79]

Gorgeous piece and great response to future Chris.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Tim...that son of a Bit*& had it coming :)

[@Adam-wl3vt]

This narration style is great. Lol. The only "This American Life/Serial-style" narration I've ever heard on a woodworking video.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...thanks Adam :)

[@SkipThorp]

beautiful table. It's always great looking back on your own work to see how far you've come.

[@davestrain1762]

Sweet re-build... I think if you do woodworking for any real length of time you will re-build a few of your favorite fails, This one turned out awesome Chris.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Good point Dave - at the very least you'd probably end up building a duplicate of a piece for somebody else. Thanks!

[@Balys111]

Chris, The Man, Salamone. Clean af. It's super satisfying watching how meticulous you are in your markings and cuts. Gives me faith in humanity. Also, always giving me golden nuggets (cut joints while rectangular, end grain-end grain joint need additional strength) and cool links to others (e.g. Jords Wood Shop). Keep up the awesome work my dude.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Balys...and glad that I could restore your faith in humanity :-)

[@lescivic]

It’s amazing how talented some people are!

[@TommyKronholm]

Hey Chris, this came out beautifully and it's definitely one of my favourites! Would you one day consider running through all the attachments you use on your table saw for us? And how you use them? Cheers

[@zaspa111]

Fantastic video. I've been woodworking for about a year now and you inspired me to make this very table. I found a stack of hardwood 1" square sticks at my local recycling centre near London. There was disagreement on exactly what wood they are, one person said mahogany but I'm still not sure!. Anyway my version of your table has a lovely striped top and my family now think I'm a proper woodworker! As a beginner the angle cuts were quite a challenge but I somehow managed. I absolutely love my table and have a real sense of achievement every time I see it. Thank you so much for inspiring me to have a go.

[@jthomas2853]

Admittedly, I wasn’t a huge fan of your commentary at first but it is growing on me and suits your videos perfectly. That said, it’s greatly refreshing that your shots are in realtime (and slo-mo). While 4x speed build videos are informative, the beauty of the time & patience going into a piece is lost.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Mike...yeah. I try to only use time lapse shops where it is for effect. Not just to make a fast way of showing everything that I did :)

[@jnieto19]

Totally love your style and humor! I hope that in 2024 you look back and say"Damn, I am better now, but I can see the beginning of that progress "

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

me too :-) ...about the second sentence

[@bonsaihigh]

I actually watched this video a while back ! I thought it was amazing. I can really relate to you going back to it after a while. I love carpentry my self and from time to time i like to go to my old middle school where that little spark of joy begun, i love going back to look at my old projects which till this day they still display. Keep up the great work. !

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Bonsai....this is one of my more favorite pieces I've done. And it holds a special place in my heart :)

[@bonsaihigh]

@@Foureyes.Furniture thank you for sharing with us

[@ryber3]

Nice looking table. Thanks for all the insight into your method too, I think the commentary helps would-be woodworkers just as much as the video.

[@rreconnu1]

Your design aesthetic and work is stunning. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Rob

[@oojagapivy]

Nice video on rectifying past mistakes rather than just junking it. Just read a blog article interview with you on the SketchUp blog. Very nice article. Well done & congrats on the recognition. Damo

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hey Damo...thanks. Sorry we didn't get to connect when you were here...but I'm sure you found plenty of other thigns to do that were more exciting than me :)

[@oojagapivy]

No Problem. Another time maybe. I'll be back at some point.

[@OpekiskaWood]

Very nice job! Beautiful design.

[@geef0813]

I really want to scale this be a dining table. These lines are perfection.

[@herrRadikal]

did you ever do this? thinking about the same!

[@geef0813]

@@herrRadikal not yet. It’s been a crazy year and I’ve got a Luke of personal projects I’m still wanting to do.

[@MS-ti8ub]

I am a woman and love MCM furniture and I will try do make my own. I personally like yours better than Jord's. Yours looks more MCM and elegant. Thumbs up!!! You got a like and a new subscription!!!! :)

[@davebauerart]

I really like your designs. We have mostly older style furniture but I want to find a way to take inspiration from modern designs and make something to fit in.

[@digidali999]

Exceptional symmetry.

[@papaolsen]

You Are an big inspiration to me.

[@diablillo24]

Wooow Chris Salomone me motiva tu trabajo, me empieza a interesar este tipo de trabajos.

[@chrisbednarsky17]

Nice video and great piece of furniture ! Try cleaning the half laps with a chisel or plane, it will make the glue hold better trust me :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Chris

[@RobinsonStevens]

amazing work man! you need to be doing this full time.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...and someday :)

[@uclatimsta]

Amazing video Chris. Currently working on my version of your coffee table - building a Jay Bates design workbench and learning by making 100 mistakes. Also breaking my back because I'm jointing and planing every last board with a Stanley No. 5 hahaha. Anyway, couldn't be more impressed with both your skills working wood as well as in the videography. You more than earned a subscription from me. Cheers.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Nice man...Tag me in a picture of it when you're all done. I'd love to check it out :)

[@lucascerdan8698]

Ty men Saludos desde Argentina siempre te sigo muy buenos trabajos y consejos ! sigue asi !!! GJ

[@hummmingbirdie]

Yup! This was my first time on your channel, and I was impressed with the crystal clear video quality as well as the thoughtful shots. Plus the engaging commentary. Not to mention the high quality woodworking. You're a winner, Chris! Needless to say, I subscribed! Way to go!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks BlessedSelf...appreciate the kind words and the sub :-)

[@roos1250]

Obsessed with your channel and with your builds. I'm not a builder myself but have been looking for inspiration for my first own house. Just came across your channel and love everything. Hope to find furniture like this in The Netherlands or that you one day sell some things and ship them to The Netherlands.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...very cool. I do make and sell things still from time to time, but shipping to the Netherlands probably won't be too cost effective anytime soon.

[@davioliveira1882]

Good job man l m brasilian i always larney with you !!!

[@User-xw4dt]

I love the design!

[@jomamastinx]

stumbled upon your channel and you have some really cool stuff. woodworking is a totally foreign world for me so it's super interesting to see what is involved. i like your style; keep it up!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Alice. I think that's the best compliment...when a non-woodworker tells me that the video was interesting :)

[@stammvvv8812]

Just amazing

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

Not sure how I never stumbled onto one of your videos before today, but I'm subscribed now.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

appreciate it :)

[@IvnVldz]

It's a beautiful piece! You are awesome Chris!

[@darlanrosso8421]

Amazing! Yours videos are lesson of many things, like how to be more reflective and to enjoy every step of the work. I apreciate much the kind of video, music and work that you do. Greetings from Brasil. Obrigado!

[@axeljensen3426]

incredible vidio chris! nice and clean design... just a peace of art! and it all came from a peace of wood! and some intelectual works! nice love it! those joints are a master peace! like mies van der rhoe said...God is in the details!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Axel :)

[@danielhall3151]

Very interesting video Chris. Thanks for sharing this

[@jaredklingler1287]

Hey Chris, I really appreciated this video. I've viewed your channel before and I like your style. I like the commentary for this build a lot because you referenced yourself as a beginner and how it feels to see your progression. I'm a beginner woodworker myself, and I was thinking about making some videos. I feel like it might help me stay motivated to keep getting projects done. I'm about to start construction on a real work bench. Anyway, thanks for the great videos!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Jared. You should - it's a great way to put the pressure on yourself of having to stay on task.

[@konnerk1068]

Very well done!

[@赖才政]

Hi Chris, huge fan of yours! Thank you for the inspiration.You are really good at designing！

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@mikewhipp2984]

I love that design. Well done. I had already subbed half way through the video but if I had not, I would have definitely subscribed after hearing the, "to the future me" comment at the end.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

hehe...thanks Mike :)

[@igorpavloff]

love how you close up it!

[@RyanSchmidt92]

I'm disappointed it took KZbin so long to suggest a video from you. Beautiful video and excellent craftsmanship. Subsribed for sure

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hey Ryan...well - at least they got around to it eventually :-)

[@chadbailey7038]

Would love to see a video on your Re-Finishing a piece of wooden mid century furniture!! 🙏🏾✨👍🏾

[@stevensonmiranda9998]

This is by far the best woodworking book I have ever read, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . My woodworking teacher endorses it to all of his students. I am impressed how authors managed to write very detailed topics. I`m surprised by the material and didn`t have a tough time following the lessons..

[@MapBot11]

Never change your narration style. Love it, man. Keep the amazing content coming. I'll be jumping over to Patreon soon to support your stuff.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Jake...no plans on changing. Style of content or narration. :-)

[@dragginpanvdub]

i was going to say the exact same thing!

[@SlapStuffTogether]

I was going to say that as well. Appreciate that Chris talks through his decisions.

[@thomaselliott573]

I think he is an irrelevant tool head, all I wanted to know was how to make the stupid table, not how great he thinks his persona is

[@MapBot11]

Thomas, if the table is stupid, why would you want to make it? How about you search for plans or watch the video on mute if his persona is so offensive to you. Don't be a jerk just because his video style didn't suit your fancy, just move along with your day. Keep doing you, Chris Salomone!

[@mccooksey]

great ending! Take that, Future Chris!

[@billymcintosh1349]

Awesome work man!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Billy :)

[@clevelandtyler2]

That is a BEAUTIFUL table man awesome work!

[@Erikdidit]

Great build and video, as always!

[@Muttonbird]

Soooo satisfying to watch. Digging your channel bro.

[@wgsmcw2012]

Very cool, modern design, sir!

[@BobsTwoCarGarage]

You shoot the best video I've seen. Good job Chris! You've got some woodworking skills too :).

[@petrfranek8724]

ladny desig i fajny warsztat , pozdrawia Petr

[@heathbeasley3112]

I love the design of your table almost like a star trek kind of feel

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...that's back to back projects with Star Wars and Star Trek aesthetics back to back Next up....Battlestar Galactica :)

[@hakanguzey6185]

I didn`t intend to make use of this woodworking book, t.co/SGIXIPXR0z but rather curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. It never disappointed me in my wish to acquire more information about the art of wood working. Many topics were covered, including everything from wood types to developing your workshop.?

[@dendengz88]

you are amazing.. i love all your work!! makes me really want to learn woodworking it seems so relaxing..

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Denyartha

[@lovellsrecords1046]

Super cool!

[@GlockGuy40Cal]

Absolutely beautiful piece! I have always loved mid century modern and want to one day make my own furniture. Thanks for sharing! 🇺🇸🤘

[@michaeldean-jackson8242]

Your work is so lovely....awesome stuff

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Michael!

[@allanpaganini]

Hi Chris How are you? The coffee table design is amazing and beautiful too, By th way all your projects are incredible. I like so much your projects. Congratulations

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Allen...really appreciate it!

[@prabjotmatta]

So Relaxing. Another amazing video!

[@jpcosta]

Loved the video, but the shot at 4:13 made me gasp!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...don't worry about that. it's a 200mm lens, so my thumb is actually really far in front of the blade.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome. Been looking forward to this since you mentioned it on the podcast a while back. -Caleb Harris

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Nice. Hope it didn't disappoint. :-)

[@hpablo]

impressive! Congrats!!! Greetings from Brazil.

[@abochkov38]

Очень кропотливо и красиво.