Designing and Building a Modern Coffee Table Inspired by Bad Larry - Woodworking

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Visit simplisafe.com/foureyes to check out SimpliSafe’s award-winning home security that keeps your home safe around the clock! It’s really reliable, easy to use, and there are no contracts. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed this one. If you're interested in our plans, here is an example chapter and links to the actual plans: ▸ Woodworking Plans Available Here - www.foureyesfurniture.com/plans​ ▸ Woodworking Plans Example Chapter - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIGlaqyDptWAqpo

[@afschmidt1]

Hi. I'd like to purchase some plans, but the link is broken.

[@chrish227]

I am new to the chanel however I'm also a graduate with a crappy certificate I was wondering what program you use for your animations and designing

[@hiennguyencong8190]

The author does like to kzbin.infoUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

[@camille.c]

i am never disappointed by the production value, design prowess and subtle humour you work into your videos. it's been lovely to see the evolution of your design and production process, and to see you iterating on previous works!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you so much for the kind words Camille. I had, had a Bad Larry coffee table in my head for some time...so it was nice to finally get to do it :)

[@PapaFlammy69]

Very elegant stuff! I especially enjoyed the animation you put in :)

[@PapaFlammy69]

Btw Chris, which wood did you use exactly if I may ask? :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Glad you enjoyed it!and it was walnut

[@PapaFlammy69]

@@Foureyes.Furniture Ah thought so! Thanks =)

[@TheBengstonWoodshop]

Just going to like before I watch it. I'm never disappointed

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hopefully we live up to that thumbs up :)

[@kaushiksharma8390]

So true! I did the same!!!!

[@baronvoncash]

Thank you for not being another river table, epoxy focused channel! You're awesome and the designs you come up with look very refreshing and modern!❤

[@hn9598]

I agree I hate River tables get the epoxy thing in small amounts the reason these sort of videos are unique and require talent and people of this guys talent are rare and he has put mountains of time and sacrifice to get that talent and gifted mindset 👏 I can't past the black resin being what we used to use to repair knot damage end of 😂🤦

[@argusz]

Man, those bottom corners on the open end are some feet killers.....

[@collabrewate2013]

Guys....you all define woodworking on KZbin. You all inspire, educate, push boundaries, make people laugh and ....well, we don't know you personally, but believe you all are down to earth great human beings. Thank you for all that you do! Keep being chicken tenders....

[@gthiesfeld]

Absolutely the most entertaining ad read I've ever seen. 🤣

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you...that actually is a very nice compliment.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

That is one good-looking table! I really love the edge profile. Nice job Chris and Shaun!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Glad you like it! Thank you :)

[@AurelShen]

The company that invited the domino's jointer said that it had barely no strengh but guaranty perfect alignement. (heard from another woodworker)

[@ApteryxRex]

The costume is particularly funny as in the UK, NZ & Australia a 'Cowboy' in the construction and cabinetmaking industries is someone who does shoddy, substandard work & has poor business practices.

[@failbuoy7810]

12:57 no, you got it right the first time. it’s a trapezoid. two of the faces are parallel and the other two are not. this would just be a right trapezoid because of the two right angles.

[@donnysarvis]

This is hands down my favorite piece you've made. It's so slick, just amazingly designed, gorgeous, stunning, etc. I'm blown away! The attention to detail is expert level stuff. I want to build this, but it is too big for my living room! Also, super impressive special effects this video! Thanks for being awesome

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed. Maybe we’ll need to come out with an “even littler Larry” 😅

[@JyB818]

I have to say, I'm 52 years old and in the Midwest. I think this is a really cool looking piece. While I was watching, my 20 y/o son came in, looked over my shoulder, and said "wow, that's really cool". So, I guess there's something powerful in design that reaches a mass audience. Great piece. Thanks for the inspirational moment at the end. PS, I've spent my entire professional career in film and video. You guys do a great job with storytelling and keeping it interesting.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks so much...that comment makes my day...we definitely try to go the extra mile, so it's great to hear whenever people notice and appreciate it :)

[@3roarel]

muchas felicidades esta muy ilustrativo tu video

[@alvaroosorioreyes1727]

Hermoso diseño... Muy bien construido...!!! Y una presentación muy divertida, como siempre...!!! Gracias por compartir... SALUDOS...!!!

[@foos.998]

Love your mid-century pieces. Also love the illustrations/animations, they really help me understand the build better.

[@michaelsell6928]

I love the deadpan humor and head on the ground was hilarious and unexpected. Oh yeah and the piece is simply amazing!!! I’m feeling inspired!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@ApteryxRex]

Would love to see a design and build competition between Chris & Shaun. With the piece to be built chosen from a short list by Patreon supporters. Perhaps one every three months.

[@johanflodkvist80]

This was a great one. Its fun that you guys are experimenting with the videos. But it feels like you recently have gone back to the old vibe with the soothing music and philosofical monolog. Im super happy about that, I get kind of an nostalgic feeling of when I started watching maker videos. This video was a perfect middle ground of your old and new style. Thanks!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

We're finding that sweet spot :)

[@drew657]

So, depending on how that interview goes, we may see some train robbing videos coming up?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

yeee haaaawww

[@Joostuh]

But how does one make boxes?!?!

[@kylekuhnle]

Chris i love this piece and would like to make a rendition of it. I am curious since i am a newb, how do you account for wood movement in a trapezoid like shape? If i were to enclose both ends & maybe making it full depth with a back kinda like bad Larry would that change anything worth worrying about?

[@mrclark517]

I am a cabinet maker/draughtsman based in the UK and have been a subscriber to your channel for a while, and I really enjoy all the projects that you share with us, and I like the contemporary style that you guys have. When watching this video I did notice at approximately 3:36 into the video that the board you were cross cutting had been glued up with all of the annular rings facing the same way, which is generally considered to be a bad idea in fear of the board cupping, however I'm guessing that you had your reason for gluing the board up this way.

[@werebacktofamily]

Stupid question because I have no experience with table saws, but I see this all of the time. Are you not able to make a sled and cut on the other side of the saw? Does it always have to be cut on the right hand side? I'm sure I'm going to get a bunch of trolls, don't care, here to learn

[@naterapp7881]

That swoop of sapwood running through the drawer faces is 🤩

[@Coogfan1996]

Your outro was 10/10. I really admire how you design plans with dual functionality and not just "make this" or "learn this". Fantastic video

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I appreciate that! And glad you enoyed :)

[@stevewhitehart5795]

Great build, and not a single chipped edge.

[@Jord032]

Wow I could not be happier this popped up in my suggested. This is way above my skill level at the moment, but it looks like a project I could tackle in a year or so. Beautiful design.

[@netdragon2]

an absolutely beautiful piece ! Maybe I missed it in the video but, what kind of finish did you use ?

[@mecyver]

LOLOLOLOL!!!! SUPER SECRET... I F*CKING LOVE YOU HOW MUCH I HATE YOU TWO SOMETIMES!!!! MISS YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!!

[@ijm0711]

Really awesome video, as always. About that floating shelf on the left side of the piece, do you really think that glue and the short tenons will be strong enough over time? I mean, yeah you’re not going to be storing a 50lb weight on it, but would it be strong enough to hold the latest game console, a stereo receiver, etc.?

[@dangibson3960]

Really like the design. Wonder if there is enough height in the base to modify it for really short legs to accommodate uneven floors (eg natural cleft slate)

[@flyingman09101984]

I love your vids! both the craftsmanship and the humour is gold!

[@hvidtsted]

Project idea that no furniture company currently offers: Height adjustable (with engine) computer desk with 2 computer cabinets. 1 on top to hide away 2 big 29 inch screens on monitor arms, and a cabinet below to hide away away the computer. This cabinet should promote airflow and cooling, whilst having silencing insulation. Preferably in american walnut. The chassis could be in blackcoated steel. I wish it existed...

[@wannabefunnyman]

As I watch more and more of your videos, I’m really coming to appreciate your sense of humor. It adds a fun element to the learning. Speaking of the learning, I appreciate the relative brevity. Where more explanation is beneficial it is provided, but where it’s not needed you simply explained what you did. I haven’t decided which course I’d like to take yet, but I’m going to get one and I’m really looking forward to it.

[@lynn858]

Well... I'm missing the table, saw or anything comparable, and the router. And a workspace that isn't my livingroom. So I sure AF won't be making this one. But... the general shape with drawers, and the over hang... that's kind of in the realm of what I need, and it gives me some ideas how to mash up the scavenged for free, disassembled mdf and seriously damaged furniture in to something that will be really interesting, work with how I want to use it, and only cost me my time - a lot of it, but still. If you can't cut your own wood accurately... use what's already cut.

[@fraire711]

Simply amazing what you guys are doing. I might try to build this piece. I’m going to cheat a little bit since I have access to industrial size routers at work.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! No such thing as cheating. Whatever gets the job done. 😊

[@TopFloorEricc]

12:57 it is still a trapezoid. Any quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel sides is a trapezoid ✅

[@AlanTheBeast100]

HORRIBLE ERROR!!!!!!! ---- Forgot the bar of soap to lube the drawer tracks.

[@GarciaPics]

Your projects are really awesome, but I have a question that keeps bothering me: The "carcass" is glued together along the same direction of the grain so the three pieces will move pretty much as one. However, the parts that are glued into the routed dados seem to have no way to move and it feels to me that cracking is very likely along the vertical pieces. what am I missing here? It truly feels to me that it won't last a couple of winters without cracking. Thanks.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

As always... I love it! The final thought was deep and funny 👏👏

[@akival50]

Amazing piece! How do you calculate wood movement to make sure the drawer fronts won't stick together with only business cards as spacers?

[@c3ramics]

Is that an AfterEffects/Illustrator animation in the beginning or an Illustrator/Sketch-Up timelapse?

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

The way you cut your dados almost free hand was risky you could of easily touched the pencil lines.i am impressed . ps you use a kreg plunge saw, you think its accurate as much as afestool or mafell? ps are the rail tracks very very straight? Or do you get money from kreg for putting it on the videos but use a festool or other top brand when your camera is not on? You have some top notch equipment such as woodpecker items then you have kreg mmm got me thinking this you see :)

[@dianeewoldt3035]

Closing comments- Be brave enough to suck at something new. Wise words- thanks Chris.

[@digitalhike5761]

Table top. Does this glue really hold the boards that tightly? Without additional elements?

[@forestlampcraft472]

Super!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks

[@spy2778]

You know, it costs more for that Woodpecker square than a Festool Railsaw here in the UK.

[@TheNyhm1]

You guy’s didn’t allow all that solid wood to move with your glue ups. It’s going to bust apart eventually

[@EvanMorris-l9x]

also can we all just admit that when a groove is cut in somthing its almost impossible to not put your finger in it

[@acopley8705]

I love the furniture y'all create. You both have so much skill at crafting such aesthetically pleasing designs. It makes me wish that my wife enjoyed MCM designs, just so I could have an excuse to build it! 😂 Keep up the great work, I can't wait to see what you come up next!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Alex...I'm sure she'll come around.

[@Stewbular]

Very nice But whoever must vacuum or sweep under it will absolutely hate it

[@ArturoMendezC]

me gustan mucho tus diseños y como construyes saludos

[@juannava2427]

Super bien podrías compartir los planos del mueble

[@dejupp]

no talking. no fucking music. only work noises and the worls is yours

[@remcojacobs1172]

Useless way to use the sponsor annoying thing. We have enough admin here

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

So pumped to see this new version! Fantastic work!

[@scottsipiora3467]

I really want to buy the plans and build this. Do you have any alternative ways of making the cut where you have the boards vertical on the table saw? My shop is in the basement of my 1885 Victorian and my ceiling is at best 6 feet high off the floor. Making that cut would be impossible.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hey Scott...we don't cover it in the plans. and it would change the look, but you could just skip doing a miter joint there. Basically cut 15º joints on all ends of that joint, and then do a sort of angled butt joint. Hope that makes sense. It would create other changes as well though. For example you'd have to make sure the grooves that hold the center panel were stopped groves rather than going all the way to the end. Since now they would become exposed if they extended all the way to the end of the board. All in all, not a huge change a very doable.

[@alexakkers2859]

You guys are awesome carpenters and furniture designers....but even better video creators! Congratulations!

[@Botanic2000]

I see at least two cross grain glueups. Looks like a potential disaster

[@mjd4124]

So, I'm traveling with my family, (like full on indefinite traveling) and the deep dive I've done on your channel has largely scratched my building itch, so thank you. That said, you're always asking what level of detail to include vs people are just watching for entertainment. And I think that this generation of videos was pdn perfect. Further, I feel a little insecure about being called out for watching this as "entertainment" I much prefer to think of myself as aspirational.*

[@thatguywhomakesstuff6394]

Love the videos, honestly I'm jealous of all the nice wood you have. I'm 14, so I can't really afford thousand-dollar slabs, But I've had my share of fun with 2 by 4's. I stumbled upon a planer recently, and with that I can get boards really flat, then you just glue them together into a sheet, and sand the top and bottom. The grain doesn't line up, but with a bit of some darker stain, it looks great from a distance. I haven't made a ton of stuff, largely because I have nowhere to put it, but I built a nice desk recently, and for under $100!

[@allthingselevated4796]

What product was used to fill those knots in the beginning

[@dangibson3960]

Chris I heard you say on the podcast that you also have the sawstop job site saw. I am downsizing (sold my contractor saw) and thinking of getting a portable table saw or going track saw only. (I mostly do home improvement stuff, occasional furniture but would like to do more as I catch up on other projects) Is the Jobsite Pro sufficient for some of the tasks you show here (vertical jig, cross cut jig)?

[@LiftRanger]

Love your videos. You really need to develop a sense of humor. Lol.

[@brettswiftvideos]

Love this table. Thinking of buying the plans. Just curious - I know it depends on stock available, but how many board feet was used to make this table? (Not counting the plywood drawers of course) Walnut is out of the picture as it jumped from $12 to $26 / board foot. Cheaper to make it out of padauk at this point lol Edit:. Website plans say roughly 50bf.

[@Serjio.InYanov]

Thanks a lot for video! What kind of wood are you use?

[@pacificdune]

I’m thinking about making the front side of this, and using it as an entertainment center under my TV. It would need a space for my PS5 (with some ventilation) and another enclosed cabinet to hide my router and a bunch of other electronics that are currently scattered on my office floor. Been thinking about a design for this for a while, and this is very close to what I had in mind. Thank you for sharing!

[@runcoltrun]

How do you feel about the Kreg track saw vs the Festool?

[@drummeralek]

What type of wood is used here? Thanks, Alex

[@ccm939]

The top and bottom panels both need to be cut standing up? So you need 54" of clearance above your table saw? I've cut panels that way, but never ones that tall/heavy (and my ceiling is low).

[@erniereyes2831]

Thanks for sharing your videos, I really learning so much from you including tips and unconventional techniques used to vividly explained the process, hope to create more for us, who wants to learn as woodworker in this side of the planet, Kudos

[@jackwillumjensen5369]

As always, a very nice piece of furniture you produced here. I am really enjoying watching your videos. If you will allow me, I have one very small suggestion though - it might seem like a very small thing that will not be visible in the final piece anyway, but nevertheless I am going to suggest it. When looking at the countersink hole at 12:19 it looks like you could fit a hex nut in there 😊 - Countersink before drilling and the countersink will be perfect. Same amount of work, much better result.

[@jasontrott4158]

I have a video/ class suggestion. How to make herringbone wood floors. I would definitely buy that, I cannot find a single video of it.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Awesome, my favorite Larry to date. Also, who's doing the engine swap on the VW??

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you...and that would be Shaun :)

[@bejn.1763]

Is there a specific reason why you put screws in drawers instead of dowels ? I like dowels more because it gives more natural look. Anyway ,you guys are inspiration and this is a great piece. Subscribed.

[@jasonsmith7809]

Hi guys, Im into a similar project. I want to use wooden side hung drawers on the bad larry side. Was there a reason why you built a channel onto the case with wood strips instead of the traditional way of putting a dado in the drawer sides? I guess this has to do with the reveal on the false front? I'm wrestling with this issue as my entire cabinet is solid walnut. Thanks for your videos it has helped me a lot.

[@ryandroutman1074]

Hey, Chris and Shaun! Kia Ora from NZ! I love your work! I’m a young woodworker, and want to do it professionally, but am not sure how to start. Any suggestions?

[@Matt-nv2qg]

1:40 USE A PUSH STICK

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

It's actually not as close as it looks there. That was a 200mm lens which flattens the image. In the next shot (from the front) you can see how my hand is actually positioned in a more realistic view.

[@KAYFBassMusic]

hello, great coffee table))) Tell me in which program do you draw sketches?

[@j10001]

Sketchup

[@VerdantImage]

Why not also do limited production of these for sale?

[@donnygrahambuilds]

man - that closer was clutch. Real Jordan B. Peterson-esk

[@irenovatedmv]

Man, the part where you cut in over Shawn’s secret tips was brilliant!!! I laughed so hard…😂😂😂

[@reallyyouthful]

It's a beautiful piece. The only thing I would change is to make the shelf at the back of the drawers a 'floating' shelf as I thought being able to see its supports distracting.

[@kernchapman]

I go to work but I want to be a nude model...how do I dress?

[@lucaszollner1518]

Thank you guys for the video. I think your work is amazing and your humour as well. Greatings from germany

[@johngardiner8847]

i have an interview later as what ....a rodeo clown? 😂 All said- very classy build, right in line with your usual magic

[@mobilixone1575]

Whow thanks for the plan and the awsome videos. I‘m in the full process of building and it‘s great fun. The only hassle I have is this bunch of weird angles in that Bad Larry Design, that‘s a real challenge with an ordinary tracksaw.

[@mahmoudbadawy7795]

Please put link to buy the walnut wood you are using

[@fr3derico]

Twenty fingers up not only my thumbs! Amazing skills and Aesthetics

[@abrarmohamed3351]

Is that a Damascus wood sheeeeesh

[@Clearbluetropical]

Wish these videos showed the business side of the project as well as the build, like cost of materials, time in labor, and how the market has effected profits and sale prices

[@theaxali]

How do you build in Jordans??? You are a daredevil sir

[@ShopTherapy623]

Are you animating those 3d models with Sketchup, or a different Cad program? Any tutorials out there on how to do that?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

It’s a plug in for sketchup called Key Frame Animator

[@richardgroom988]

Now that I have seen the super secret tips for draw boxes my wood working will improve by 107% Thanks

[@prestonbowden]

How many hours do projects like this take for you guys if you don’t have to teach during the whole build?

[@davidwheeler2493]

Beautiful piece, true art

[@johnisley4578]

Excellent Work, So Precise. I can clearly see it's quality not quantity with your work. Cheers