Building a Clever Lamp with a Hidden Feature.

[@MakeWithMiles]

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[@mikein_ga]

Helmet link please

[@slimpickins09er87]

Keep improving on this design. It is a multi-million dollar product. My first thought was have a guide track for the electrical wire so it stays up towards the rail and multiple lamps for married couples. This would increase the nightstand sales. Great idea and a great video to match.

[@CoolCøwB0y6_Offitial_VR]

PLEASE SELL THIS INVESTMENT FOR $45

[@Kakle.]

Ever since the desk, the anticipation is real

[@Shubert22]

Agreed! Been looking forward to the inspection

[@lukabradnock402]

So true

[@george8660]

Where’s the desk video

[@HappyNiniii]

Rightttt

[@HappyNiniii]

​@@george8660 It should be the 2nd on his latest videos!

[@alexmaylef]

Your old reading lamp helping you build your new reading lamp at 20:58 is so emotional

[@tommy-g5k]

_poetic_

[@lokifrostpaw2976]

It's her last time to shine

[@andreafeelsfantastic]

She can be a desk lamp now, it was her original destiny anyway

[@kilian935]

Man your video style is so aesthetic and vibey it‘s crazy

[@MattyRRG]

I came here to say something like this, but you put it perfectly

[@conorcurran971]

@@MattyRRGyeah, he really hit the nail on the head of complete vagueness.

[@Splinkydory]

I know right! “Said” amazingly!

[@gravyburner4405]

Just a safety tip: when you burn yourself, don’t ice it. Run cool water over it. If you ice it the heat transfer won’t be as efficient, therefore the pain lasts longer. Ice also damages the tissue, so it’s just better to run cool water over it. From someone who burns themselves often. The lamp looks fantastic though 😊

[@hannahbd9]

you can also get an ice burn which wouldn't be fun

[@Bflow-h9s]

Cold water decrease faster temperature (instead peel keeps on burning deeper) And in case of burning put some thyme honey on it...both natural antiseptic & antibiotic. Make faster healing. Used in hospital for big burned.

[@MrWyzdum]

I usually just grab a cold can of soda from the fridge and hold it against the burn. If you do it immediately and hold it in contact for as long as you can, you can almost eliminate the pain.

[@Nostradankus]

@@Bflow-h9sYou can use any kind of unprocessed honey, it doesn't have to be thyme. Also, please don't use honey on large burns *before* you go to the ER, they'll probably just have to clean it out again to get to the wound. Otherwise it's a really good tip, honey has been shown in multiple studies to improve the healing of burn wounds significantly.

[@gb8014]

I really liked the editing in this one. The b roll, the aesthetic shots of the product and the soundtrack. Also liked the addition of casey Neistat style photo of you on bed with lamp mockup. Just good solid storytelling, coupled with interesting product, good editing and great craftsmanship. This vid was a banger

[@seahorsebait567]

Yo man. I’m an industrial design student in Australia and I couldn’t agree more with what you said about the design process. I think it’s so drilled into you over and over the need to have a certain number of iterations or concept sketches when sometimes you simply don’t need them. Especially when designing something for yourself, the need to communicate design decisions becomes redundant and I think that’s often overlooked.

[@Monsterco4]

Industrial Design student from the Netherlands here and I totally agree as well. Sometimes you just have to follow your gut and try things

[@drawwithloki346]

Hi guys I am also a industrial design student in india. Can ask you guys what is your curriculum like and how your classes are divided.

[@TheNineteenthRealm]

Other people during school holidays: Chilling while watching TV Miles: Yeah why not build something to solve a problem no one else has

[@MorleyKert]

Beautiful work, dude! I'm loving these sleep-optimized ergonomic projects.

[@The_T-Bone]

Hi, I love your videos!

[@SillyNinja]

yoo, super cool seeing you here. I’ve recently started watching a lot of ur vids as well as his videos, and i love both of the styles you each make in.

[@TratUsYT]

i love seeing woodworkers unite

[@GeekBuildersNet]

Miles, I've been following and watching your content since I first met you and your Dad about 10 years ago at Maker Faire and have to say that your work and videos have ascended to a level that is purely art. You are positively influencing a whole new generation of makers. Keep up the amazing work.

[@TratUsYT]

i would LOVE to meet this guy! your so lucky!

[@sl3848]

The paper mock-up shots are awesome! Very reminiscent of Wes Anderson. Your woodworking and filmmaking are both improving so nicely!

[@saywottman2391]

I enjoy your videos more than any other woodworking KZbinr's out there. The main reason is the editing-it's fresh and has a "vloggy" style, but at the same time, you incorporate mini "skits" and "movie edits" into it. The simplicity of your setup doesn’t feel intimidating or overly professional, with super expensive tools and a perfectly equipped workshop. In a few instances, the weather, like rain and snow, affects your projects, and I think that adds a lot of uniqueness and authenticity. It makes your videos feel more like a story than typical "how-to" or "DIY" videos. Love it! Cheers!

[@Skip6235]

This is awesome! My only (very minor) suggestion would be to put a little weight on a pulley on the drawstring that moves the lamp so that it doesn’t tangle.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thats a good idea!

[@tylerbogaard375]

Either that or you could make a little standoff from the wall with a pulley that mounts to the wall at the bottom and holds the drawstring in place, much like what they have on lots of vertical blinds.

[@bazilval]

@@tylerbogaard375 came here to write the same!

[@KurkioKrazy]

Brother this is my first video I stumbled upon from you. I'm only 7:13 in and all I gotta say is drop the woodworking and go be a director. The way this video is scripted out and the scenes are movie-like. Good work!!!!

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

The curved edges on the shade look really good *and* they give the illusion that each layer is carved from one piece of wood.

[@avasquez94]

It's incredible the quality of the videos, I really enjoy the cinematography behind and the way you tell a story. The only little thing is in 5:18 you do a jump cut error... I think! Anyway, amazing work, greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@claire0816]

Man, your woodworking, designing, filming, and editing skills are incredible. Please keep doing what you love and if that involves making vids too then we love that!

[@drewhanfland340]

It feels like I’ve just finished a TV series finishing this video. You’ve incorporated so many editorial techniques, characters, text, drawings to keep us captivated and portray the story that is… zoom out… building a lamp. I think of your videos now as an expansion practice. Congratulations on another video and a sponsor my friend!

[@Moonguided]

What's wild is that I watched your last video and had to pause it to go write something you'd said in my Milanote! I keep all my crafting advice and lessons I've learned from KZbin videos in mine, and I wanted to note down what you'd said about gluing strips of wood with alternating grain patterns being more stable and less likely to warp than solid slabs. Hype that they sponsored you!!

[@emmachen1885]

0:16 I wasn’t expecting that it surprised me! I loved this part! Super cool!! 😧😧🫢🫢😖😖

[@comandz]

not only you are very talented at making furniture but you also make a great storytelling through the video. i am amazed at how many talents and energy can exist in one single person. slay

[@roginii]

your statements at 21:50 are so relatable, as an artist, some of my best pieces have no planning, you articulated it so well

[@AverageMax13]

Miles, you truly are fantastic. The edit, the story telling, the framing, the build itself. wow. A true 10/10

[@jisoohan6945]

Usually don’t, but wanted to comment because not only may you inspire those who are already woodworkers or craftsmen, but you also inspire those who have very remote interests to become a storyteller. Not sure if you also film and create the videos yourself (just subscribed you seconds ago), but truly a prolific channel. Excited to get to watch more of your videos

[@creatingwithjon]

I’ve been a KZbin woodshop consumer for 8 years. You have been my favorite creator from the moment I stumbled on your desk build. I love your approach to the craft, and the craft of creating entertaining videos is on par with your projects. Absolutely splendid amount of talent on your channel man! Bravo! 🎉🎉

[@honixfpv2772]

building something and meanwhile telling a story in a better way, than many filmmakers would do. mad props

[@heliohalo]

as a film major, your videos are so pleasing to watch. genuinely have loved cozying up and watching this + the desk saga

[@docmichide]

I think it's great how you can create such great projects from your ideas! I also think it's great that you work safely. With other KZbinrs I'm always afraid that something could go wrong. You're really great! Keep it up! Greetings from Cologne (Köln).

[@darius2640]

can any math expert explain why the angle was 31.5 deg ? how do you normally find it without randomly stumbling on it

[@CollinHeist20]

I have a math degree, and the derivation is definitely not something I'd expect a "layperson" to derive without trial and error (or googling). It's definitely something you'd have to draw out, and not a very obvious mathematical relationship. The angle is calculated as: angle = atan(cos(θ) * tan(φ / 2)) - θ is the slant angle of the outside of the box - φ is 90 degrees (the inner angle of the box, 90 since it's 4-sided) Which, for his final angle of 31.5 shows his outer slant must have been ~38 degrees. Searching online, this is called the "miter angle" Edit: I found a very interesting derivation here: jansson.us/nsideboxderive.html.

[@rickyseddon4786]

Normally it would be 45degrees but the slope brought the angle in acutely trig would of done the trick I’d have to look up the formula though can’t remember off the top of my head lol

[@aa65064]

If the slope is 70 degree you multiply 45 with 0.7 and get the angle you need

[@JordanColley]

@darius2640 The piece of wood is angled 40° from the ground / horizontal plane, and meets another piece of wood (similarly situated) at 90°. To keep the math simple, let's say the horizontal projection of the piece of wood has a length of 1 unit, then the vertical projection has a length of tan(40°) ≈ 0.8391 units [tan(θ) = y / x, where θ is the angle from the horizontal plane, y is the vertical projection, and x is the horizontal projection.] Since the two pieces of wood meet at 90° and are to be cut at the same angle, the horizontal projection of the cut (X) has a length of √2 units (the length of the diagonal of a unit square); we now have the horizontal and vertical projections (X and y) for the compound angle cut - √2 and tan(40°), respectively. In order to find the compound angle, we solve the above equation for θ [tan(θ) = y / X → arctan(tan(θ)) = θ = arctan(y / X)] and substitute in X and y [θ = arctan(tan(40°) / √2) = 30.68°] and find the angle to be about 30.5°... though Miles might have just taken angle measurements from his mockup.

[@koko-rm7ew]

@@rickyseddon4786would you be able to find that formula? i’m stumped haha

[@SandbagBouldering]

The standards to be a KZbinr now is wild. This guy is at 320k. 320. Wtf is this cinematic masterpiece. There is comedy. Good story telling. Beautiful cinematography. How?! Then the wood working! Crazy.

[@hannahkaiser5110]

There are a lot of low budget/quality videos that do well too. Thats the chaos of YT 😂

[@gregrice1354]

I'm subscribed after this, my first video of yours. My young dude, you are in the excellence and genius realm! Don't waste any time in your life from this point forward, being concerned with your skills of self worth. You got it! Your ideas, from practical need idea, to design idea. to coping with the weather to get it done are phenomenal. Your natural skill of balancing humor, truthful accounts, and video/visual documentation are naturally brilliant. (You will have a continuing flood of the most attractive and practical mates or partners imaginable.) This single idea, RAPIDLY turned into a reality and design - and professionally, competently documented on video, will be the standard for entrance qualification for Design colleges and engineering universities. Thanks for posting. Stay healthy. Stay level headed and assume that your ideas help others, as they do - even if you only document your attempts or tests. Thank our God that you are realizing your gifts at an early age. You are like XKCD web cartoon guy crossed with the best instructive design and workbench tutorial on "make this" now. You touch peoples' souls, across genders and ages. Thank God you are not bogged down with some fallacious Post Modernism, but instead gifted with some practical realism and good spirit for our fellow humans. Go, go, and might I add, go! (set up an automated periodic web search for pages selling your design for track light from scratch, or selling plans, or coming on the market in Family Dollar Stores or web sites. This data will give you some good feedback on the desirability of your excellent work. It won't touch your innate skills and talents to create such ideas that result in good products due to your character.

[@jennetteking]

Whatever happens if you decide to get rid of any of your works of art please sell them because I would buy them in a heartbeat! You have so much talent!!

[@Dyalla]

I was just sitting here loving this video and thinking the music was really great, then one of my tunes came on! Thank you 🙏

[@k3nnytm]

Man im here to watch you build a cool project, and what I get is a cool idea video, and so many many questions about your choice in music for this videos.

[@AsishKar9000]

Miles, The cinematography is unreal & that Lamp is one of the most beautiful piece of lamp I have seen. This video sparked an interest towards carpetry and Design in me.

[@kururhai4531]

your editing is so good, having multiple character of yours in a frame and making it look cohesive with correct lighting and colour grading just blew my mind and your wood working skill, creativity touched my heart. Real good work, keep it up!❤

[@sarahm1452]

Another amazing build, another amazing video. Love how you carry us through the story with your images, music, and voice! The lamp is amazing! This is chef's kiss Miles!

[@skipstewart9376]

Bravo, well done. The finish of natural wood is the best part.

[@gregjoblove672]

My schoolwork stands no chance against a Make With Miles notification. This turned out so sick dude!

[@noobbatman9383]

Your films are amazing man. And I really wanna call them films and not just generic videos. Highly appreciate the aesthetics and grace you have put into it. Glad to have to found you. Keep up the good work my man!

[@xw591]

Absolutely phenomenal video. I'm awed by the filming, the editing, the creative problem solving, and the finished product. Great work, Miles.

[@spawnsickle]

this channel is so underrated man it's crazy

[@matteotube6094]

What a chill guy 😅. Really calm, atheistic and skilled person. You just earned a subscriber!

[@HomoGeniusPDE]

I really like how you don't hide your mistakes. I always watch these wood working videos and It always looks like such a smooth process. Unrealistically so, like it makes it seem like wood working and furniture creation is easy enough for anyone to do. And while of course anyone can pick it up with work and dedication, you need just that! Hard work and dedication. Love the videos

Amazing lamp, video, editing, soundtrack. Everything! I am looking forward for your next project.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you!!

[@MrSpartacus575]

The practicality and beauty of this design is already stunning, but you're really bringing your editing and cinematography to the next level! Everything in this video just looks amazing, great work Miles!

[@binnu065]

One of the best video i’ve seen on KZbin,everything is perfect from the lamp,to the filming tecnique and the narration❤

[@sniperpickaxemc]

I love the improvements you've made over time with your creative shots and editing.

[@juliannedyck2054]

INCREDIBLE video and ingenious design. The level of functionality and attention to detail is crazy. You basically eliminated every annoyance--no matter how small--of a bedside lamp to create the PERFECT end result. Amazing work and I look forward to seeing your next project!

[@excaliburturkey8208]

the production blows me away every time, this is absolute cinema keep up the great work

[@blakemcgee5871]

Wow man! I don’t usually comment on videos but I thought you should be told how incredible your work is! The asthetic of both the entire project and your filming is astounding and genuinely so impressive. You are incredibly talented in wood working and cinematography, keep up the good work!

[@par32]

The woodworking niche on KZbin is pretty saturated but you definitely stand out. Your comedic instincts alone are enough to stand out, not to mention the truly unique projects you invent. Good stuff 👍🏼

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

The Force is truly strong with this maker/craftsman/artist . . . Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MrStukid]

As an old man, I really appreciate not only your woodworking skills, but your artistic design as well. Then, your dedication to the project is so great, you work in outdoor conditions that most would stay indoors! Keep up the super work!

[@tokenfilipino]

Honey! The new Make With Miles dropped!! 🏃💨

[@mattmattelig]

what a great project turnout!! but even more impressive is your problem solving skills. BRAVO!!!

[@AhmedMenasria-e1j]

this dude is a real ARTIST you cannot find many creative woodworkers like this

[@Saratonnin]

I love watching you design and build stuff... there is an elegant simplicity to the things you create and that is so cool to see. This light is the perfect example of that.

[@eancklean7922]

Amazing, everything about this video is mind-blowing. The editing, music, design, script. I watched the whole thing till the end. Thank you so much

[@synissent]

loved all the character appearances, good work on the lamp! All the rounded corners really make it match the rest of your furniture

[@ramblingowls]

Just love your videos and the voiceover. As an engineer I can really appreciate the friction between being creative and solving problems on the fly vs trying to be 'textbook'. The biggest reward is not only seeing the fruits of your labor but knowing that you solved every obstacle to get to that point💪🏼

[@per_rectum_ad_astrum]

Oh, it's so beautiful! I have no idea, how could you find so much peace of mind for this work? My nervous system would be definitely destroyed :)

[@nahomzewdu4027]

I love the lamp, the grooves, the lighting, everything hits

[@miojos4n]

crazy how your editing, production and building gets better and better with each video, it's because of people like you that i decided to start a graduation in design, keep up the good work!

[@bngsu_clp]

This is a very clever design, it takes patience and labor to make it. Congratulations on a job well done. 👏🎉

[@57z]

I follow many many creators on KZbin, your thumbs up to view ratio speaks volumes. One of the best videos in this category I’ve ever watched. This video has such a vibe, and the lamp is impressive and inspiring. Good work dude. (Consider getting a new drill press with more torque, or sharpen/replace that forstner bit)

[@carpepedes3520]

i love this guys edits, creativity and attention to detail. He even marched his socks with his room decor 11:05 😅

[@bluecurlygirl]

Wow. That's one beauty of a lamp Miles. Well done.

[@Supapandamonium]

Love the Four Eyes reference at 4:44

[@suckslip]

First thing I thought of when he mentioned using less glue.

[@luciflash]

You're a great videographer Miles. You can really tell a story.

[@tomm6137]

Amazing project and cinematography! Something you might want to look into: There are Nylon or other plastic coated v-wheels that are commonly used to ride along the aluminum extrusions of 3d printers. Those could have worked for the channel and might be a bit quieter and won't scratch the wood over time.

[@GottaLovePartyin]

this was a cinematic masterpiece. thank you for being so creative and sharing your ideas and art with us!!!

[@calico582]

As someone who gets paralyzed in the planning phase and makes CAD models galore, I loved seeing your process and hearing your thoughts at the end. The video quality was great and the final product even better.

[@ColinEnsFunk]

I love your stuff, Miles! I just wanted to comment on what you said about design iteration and sketching - I think the value of sketching and iterating isn't just to find an even better idea. I think it's also about giving yourself space to sit with the idea, to play and to simmer with the idea. Just my two cents :)

[@VaughnVacca]

Nice editing, and I love the characters. Keep up the good work!!

[@lexiconically]

Your process is so cool to watch! And the end result is DOPE!! Makes me want to try to make things I've been too afraid to start on. Thank you for doing what you do and sharing it with people!

[@David_Cabrita]

Your vidoes and creations are funny and soothing at the same time. Showing the journey of each of your projects gives them much more depth, and a genuine one. Thanks a lot and cheers from Switzerland 😊

[@Mebeknob]

I’m impressed with the quality you produce compared to your relatively basic tools.

[@daresnems2370]

I think that might be the first lamp that I have ever seen and really liked. Turned out absolutely beautiful!!!

[@Tully-Henderson]

This is my favorite project you’ve made from a design standpoint aside from that beautiful record sideboard with the wave front. Great work and love the consistent design elements.

[@Bflow-h9s]

Hey. Clever and nice design ! Love it! Smooth and sweet ambiance. Yes tests, experimentation, thinking by making is sometimes quicker in our hands and tools. Some failures necessary to grow THE final beautiful piece. Try and see what it will become :) Love your precious creations you're an orfevr. Keep on. Wood is a rough material that can be smooth under touch and under eyes too.

[@FullStackWoodworking]

Love the ambient glow from each layer, very nice!

[@eymardg]

Have to say this is one of my favorite channels on YT. Great story telling meets great design. Keep it up Miles

[@marygiblin8867]

I really enjoyed this….. I never post about any channel, but I wanted you to know I really enjoyed the creativity and innovativeness of your lamp and I love figuring out how to make things like this! Thank you

[@MNFire29]

this is actually so genius?!?! amazing work, inspires me to get better at woodworking! merci beaucoup!!!

[@Grunik1618]

This project took me back 15 years ago to high school when I built a layered pyramid out of walnut with each layer acting as a storage cubby. I cannot for the life of me remember the math I used to determine the angles to cut, but I do remember creating quite an elaborate table saw jig to save myself cutting time in the long run. One comment I have about your build is to consider splines for each of your miter joints to strengthen them and ensure they don't split over time.

[@JolienBrebels]

You're a wonderful maker Miles and a fantastic video editor! Congrats once again!

[@Kenaroni]

Young man, you are so amazing and I’m so glad the algorithm guided me to your channel. Never stop visualizing and remember that you learn more from your failures than you do from your successes. Lastly, that vintage modem sound while thinking really cracked me up and now I’m going to carry that with me 😊

[@folaemmanuel7719]

Seeing the result at the end produced a tear in my eyes, nice work man!!

[@AB-ke2lw]

For your bed - a few ideas -Stub-less -Anti-creak -Posture adjusting -Packable ------------------------- Stub-less: often times we stub our toes on the corner legs of the bed, that sucks. Having legs that are more inwards, or using cork or rounded corner would prevent this Anti-creak: when jumping on the bed with "friends" a bed will creak, and thats not optimal for sleep ;) Posture adjusting: a way to elevate the legs or back to be able to sit in different positions would make the traditional flat bed functional Packable: bedframes are one of the most annoying things to move out of a place, having the ability to break it apart easily would help with your eventual move

[@NotSoWittyNow]

Great work on the lamp, video, editing... just everything. Really well done, looking forward to the bed project.

[@allankamper7769]

Multi-talented. Fantastic job 👏 👍 this old dog just learned a thing or two. Thx 😊

[@tomim7187]

What a beautiful lamp and an ingenious design. You will have an entire apartment furnished out by rue time you graduate! Fantastic as ever, Miles.

[@HeartofaHummingbird]

Your videos are entertaining, inspirational, beautiful and equally clever as your pieces and designs. Keep going! I'm trying to figure out how to add more creativity and imagination within my own mundane life. Watching your videos gives me hope and spiritual smiles. Thank you for being you. ❤✨🌌🪚

[@marshallhorton7526]

i cant find a single part of this video that isn't deeply satisfying, the visuals, the project, the sound design it felt like home.

[@brittany6910]

Everything you make is so cool, the craftsmanship is outstanding, and you're a great filmmaker as well.

[@DIYBuilder]

Man. it was so satisfying to watch 😌

[@ivurivurivur]

dude, this is pure insanity. absolutely loved every single second of the video.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you dude!

[@jennynations04]

I love your ideas, techniques in building, finishing products, and, of course, your channel. Another fine and useful product. I enjoyed watching you build this beautiful lamp.

[@sgsax]

I always enjoy your design and build process, and your filming keeps getting better. I get an Asian pagoda feel from this, with your own organic inspired flavor sprinkled in. It's a fun and functional project. Thanks for sharing!