Had An Idea With Scraps

Believe it or not, this Christmas present for my wife has been in the works for over 2 years. My "honey do list" is behind...
The "Organized Chaos" bench turned out to be something more then planed. The original idea was a edge grain simple chaotic style bench to get the most out of the cut-offs from food grade products
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[@Easy_Going__]

This piece is stunning! I was hoping for a bigger reaction from your wife. I would have been jumping up and down with joy!

[@rynoagenbach4728]

PERHAPS a little camera shy? WHAT a fantastic gift!

[@patrickd9551]

just before she walks out of frame you can see her looking up with joy saying a fairly quiet "thank you". That should tell you enough. Not all internet jumpings of joy are real (most of them are fake as heck). A soft thanks can be just as rewarding, if not more.

[@KrisDeVo]

Shes a little camera shy :)

[@patrickd9551]

@@billybud6448 I've got myself a wife. I learned by repeated experience ;)

[@bobber5534]

@@patrickd9551 Plus the fact a happy wife, is a happy life.

[@robertblackburn752]

That masterpiece you created belongs in an art gallery!

[@beverlytheniceonemartin8843]

My husband is also a woodworker. He has made many special items for myself and our daughter . Your love for your wife shows through in all the work that went into this gift for her.

[@darkulz1]

Beautiful, you definitely put your heart into this artistic woodwork. 🎨 Was expecting a more excited response from your wife too.😂

[@lzrd8460]

This table is a freaking work of art! Should be in a museum! 👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@michaeltripp1367]

Dude that is madness. I thought this was a woodworking video, but it turned out to be a serious work of art. Incredible

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamjohnson1606]

I agree, that is a work of art!

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Yep, with a toddler in the house, guests with sweating drinks... "Here, watch this video before going in the livingroom."

[@chriswampler1]

Woodworking IS a fine art.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

100 years from now people will still appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Very nice!

[@rendaowe]

INDEED, WAS THINKING THE SAME THING! Priceless!

[@morgandupreez7685]

That piece is freaking gorgeous, the amount of love and attention to detail that went i to that piece makes it magical...

[@zoeemiko8149]

Holy cow! What a magnificent piece of furniture literally made from lumber waste. This is art. As much as any of the masterpieces. Bravo!

[@ambrr_lily]

It's stunning! I imagine your daughter telling her grandkids all about you and that you made it for a surprise for her mother. It's a true heirloom.

[@dngriffiths8105]

Kris, your ability to look at a random pile of scraps and then see the finished project before you start is extraordinary. Not unlike how a sculptor sees the finished piece in a slab of stone. You take this type of woodworking to a higher realm. Well done.

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kind words DN.

[@barbaramcquiddy1814]

Truly amazing. I thought it was going to be a desk, fool me. Either way it is beautiful. A lucky woman.

[@kameenavery9616]

The craftmanship is so AMAZING you cant even tell this was pieced together. It looks like one solid piece!!!

[@user-hb4zu8vb8g]

Beautifully crafted with a lot of LOVE! Lucky lady!!! ❤️

[@lesliebblack]

what a masterpiece!!! I can’t say how beautiful it is…you’re very talented. Your wife is a lucky woman!

[@peternicholsonu6090]

I agree with all the praise from y'all... anyone else stunned with how spotless this workshop is? Quite unnerving 😆

[@budoneof15]

That is absolutely beautiful. She is a very lucky wife. That is a special, one of a kind gift.

[@toxicityisforalesson]

The amount of time, heart, soul and love you put into this...INCREDIBLE. This is a real work of art to lay those sticks in a congruent, continuous pattern is of the chart. You did good!

[@user-vr8oq4ox2s]

I ALSO LIKED THE CONGRUENT BIT !!

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

I am not a woodworker, but looking at all that you put into this gift for your wife, in Love Languages, you did: time; gift; service. You had also listened to/heard her desire to have that particular type of bench. The creativity and skill level needed to do this was pretty impressive.

[@MRTOMBO]

That was a brilliant way to turn "scraps" into something unique, useful, and attractive. "Recycling" at it's finest. Nice job indeed.

[@karieberry1070]

What a masterpiece of love!! You must really love your wife! A Beautiful tribute to her-- sweat & tears & 💕 LOVE! Every time she sees it she knows. You love her. No questions.

[@susieq2544]

I am stunned! That is one of the most magnificent pieces I have ever seen. I would love to have a bench like that next to the front door of our home. I am blown away by your abilities. And to think you did it all with scrap wood. I can’t even imagine what goes on in your head to produce something like that, and with such artistic elan and a skill. Love it love it. Love it!😊 Your wife’s reaction was understated to say the least. Maybe that’s just her personality.

[@ChantePierce-kp3uf]

What personality?

[@connortolman8209]

I never comment on YT, but I just have to say. You’re not just an incredible woodworker, but very clearly an incredible husband, father and role model for everyone you grace with your presence. Life and love takes time, care and emotion. It is abundantly clear you respect and honor that fundamental law of existence. I subscribed and cannot wait to see what other masterpieces you come up with.

[@KrisDeVo]

I try. Thank you Connor for the kind words.

[@kamele.belkacem8275]

@Rashid Wallace You can't go less then this level,

[@kellyjohnson6889]

Most impressive!!

[@tg2535]

Wow,amazing job

[@ryananthony4840]

Hear hear!

[@abofawazalnowim]

From Saudi Arabia, we thank you for this creativity, workmanship and professionalism. Continue your creativity and we will follow you thank you

[@KD-wz8tp]

This is truly one of a kind!! She's such a lucky lady to have such a piece made with love just for her. May she remember your labor of love each time she sees it🤗 Well done!! 😁

[@MissMala]

I hope she watched the video because there is no way she’ll ever know just how much work and time was put into making this. But even if she doesn’t watch it, he made this because he wanted to make her feel good, not to make himself feel good about the work behind it.

[@ipatchee007]

Whoa…I hope my wife never ever ever sees what you were able to do…there’s no way with my shop I could even come close to doing something that amazing. What a blessing you were to her to use your gifts with wood and creativity …and the most incomprehensible shop I have ever seen…God bless you guys!!

[@tedz2usa]

This is absolutely, positively, the true definition of CRAFTSMANSHIP!!! Incredibly beautiful build, and thank you for not cutting out any steps in the final edit, we got to see every step in every precise, intentional order, to build this amazing work of art!

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated Ted!

[@lindaharden-lantz1783]

I'm amazed at this workshop. No saw dust anywhere. Amazing vacuum system. My dad did projects like this. Beautiful work. Dad was a welder and should have had a wood sop like this. His weld shop would have been big enough to convert to this. Great skills here.

[@Rocketjay12]

This is truly a work of art! I can actually picture it against a white wall with a spotlight on it! Brilliant!

[@ianstradian]

The ability to create a family heirloom has got to be one of the best things in life. Hopefully you and your family will cherish this beautiful bench for generations.

[@christiedecker2724]

What a beautiful gift for your wife. A lot of love went into the making of it. May there always be love between you both. Blessings!

[@MichaelCarroll]

Wow! That's a breathtaking piece -- it's pure alchemy: turning scrap into gold!

[@mariabettega2645]

Gorgeous, no more waste, saving the planet one bench at a time. good job.

[@snowcreek7156]

The reaction was not what I was expecting! This is now a family heirloom, just stunning. I used to have someone who made wonderful things, like this for me, but, sadly he passed away. Always treasure the items made by hands & heart.

[@bevfrench3496]

being on video she may not have reacted like usual.

[@jameswatkins5191]

Speechless, while exhausted is a reaction.

[@kendlyduprince]

Me too She didn't appreciate all the work he made Bro Even for the camera

[@ambrr_lily]

@@kendlyduprince He mentions in another thread that she is camera shy. You can see her beaming and mouthing the words, "thank you." He said she loves it. People react differently, this is her, that's cool.

[@taytus]

C'mon, the design sucks. It looks horrible. Amazing skills and tons of work and time. But the design is hideous.

[@gregg19809]

Now I know what a Master Craftsman is ! There are no words to describe what I watched being crafted.

[@rhonnieo5224]

One of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen ❤ lucky woman. Way to go hubby!

[@linato1855]

Wifey knew of his capabilities in that toy shop. I would normally say too busy but, this is beautiful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

If I could do anything this good, I'd be jumping for joy. I can do a lot of things pretty good, but no single thing this good. I was only watching and was excited to see the finished piece. I can't imagine how excited you must have been. This is one of the most ingenious, beautiful pieces I've ever seen. This was Picasso at his best. Also, cutest little girl ever. Be proud, Sir.

[@PeterRabbit000]

Glorious! What a fantastic “pride and joy” piece.

[@sandrabailey6888]

What a Beautiful Piece of workmanship I would have been over the moon if my husband made me something. Your wife is a lucky woman for you to make such a wonderful Present . Good luck to you on your many Projects you bring 👍

[@GlasairS2-RG]

That is truly a work of art that will passed down for generations. You will live on with that piece.

[@SaltySouthTexan]

I love watching people Who are masters of their craft. So genius. Wasted nothing . Great music choice too!

[@nancymoles7404]

Beautiful. Wife is blessed.

[@davidpedder9048]

Only the creator of a piece like this can truly appreciate the final product. A true labor of love.

[@ReviewByGeorge]

…,or the witnesses of the creation.😊

[@krystalgriffin7557]

Smooth like melted butter. The epitome of BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP 🥰

[@nmbr6kid]

That look on her face told she knew just how special this is ♥️😍🤩 “dang baby” 🥰

[@tonydasilva7325]

WOW ...... What an AWESOME bench just from scrap lumber.

[@dennishinkle5010]

That was so great Kris. I notice that when you bumped your arm there were no colorful adjectives. You loved every second of it building something just for the fun of it and to make your wife happy. It looks outstanding and I say Bravo sir.👍👍👍

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you enjoyed it Dennis!

[@anneloeffelholz4775]

@@KrisDeVo ŵŵŵwwwwwwwwwẁ

[@lyndaowen2154]

That is absolutely gorgeous! Took a lot of love for your wife to do that much work in such a short amount of time. What a big heart and a great talent.

[@DeanG55]

SWEET!! Be sure to show your "Sweetie" all the battle scars you took making the table!!

[@jamieedwards6618]

All I can say is WoW! You are so wickedly talented! That would have been the best gift EVER to Me!!! Love it!

[@cadenpickle8379]

The joy on your face when you showed it to your wife made my day.

[@carmenkernan4477]

Amazing work of art! Hope she appreciates it more than what we saw in the video!

[@lifeisjustducky7]

My mind has been blown! This is beyond incredible and belongs in a museum of modern art. It's truly a masterpiece. ❤

[@grahamirwin4233]

That is a truly show stopping piece. How proud would you be when its complemented to be able to say your hubby made it.

[@steveleamont]

Amazing! ❤ Can’t imagine what this piece is worth! The amount of hours it seemed it took to complete was astounding.

[@supermelvel]

I love that it's chaotic but also has a recurring pattern ❤️❤️

[@supermelvel]

@C J W 😊 ofcourse I was bullied at high school which is nothing like pure living for life is dealing with. So I know how important support is 😊

[@pamhayes3465]

You got to love a guy who's a true artist with construction skills no less.

[@susannaude8514]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Something made with so much love is beyond precious.

[@johnbodenchuk514]

That’s an absolutely beautiful piece. Most people don’t realize just how much work is involved is something like that.

[@kathleenmead9259]

A beautiful wooden quilt.....nice work!

[@anndrabek3038]

Stunning!!! It’s priceless that was so much work! One of a Kind!! You are Amazing!!

[@amitpatjoshi]

The fact that it has so many joints, it looks seamless

[@margaretsullivan5030]

I can’t believe the beauty of that piece. That’s something that you can’t stop looking at. What beautiful work.

[@Marietta30064]

Absolutely gorgeous! Your talent, skill, eye for detail and patience is inspiring and a pleasure to watch. Beautifully done!

[@MzMRL]

Sand and polish... and and polish... sand and polish... but then that oil? OMG did that make the wood pop!!! What a stunning piece of artwork!!! I know you family will enjoy that bench for many years to come!!

[@jodidavis6595]

That’s a lot of talent, time and beauty. Thank you for the American flag 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@candishauk8661]

Her reaction was perfect. She was stunned and awe struck. Not everyone reacts crazy when gifted with a master piece. I bet she gushed over it and him off camera. Also, some people are reserved on camera. Her HUGE smile and whispered "Dang, Baby" was all the reaction he expected.

[@nancyhedderson7814]

No doubt it’s a beautifully crafted table but the colours are not everybody’s taste.

[@Trammiliin]

I think people are used to Hollywood style reaction videos, where people jump, scream, cry, drop on floor etc to show their emotion. Genuine emotions are not recognised anymore. I think the bench was awesome and her eyes told what she thought about it.

[@Lwah0812]

@@nancyhedderson7814that was my reaction as well, it’s not my taste but by the time he was done I was speechless and in awe of his skill and even reconsidering having something like it. It’s a phenomenal piece of art m

[@pattyhannam2986]

OMG that finishing coat was the frosting on the cake! What a piece of Artwork!👍👍👍👍👍

[@sailorgirl2017]

This is love. My husband surprised me with a bookshelf near our bunk onboard our sailboat for my birthday and it is to this day one of my favourite gifts. Well done.

[@joanvolkman7326]

WOW! That bench is beautiful! You do amazing work. Your wife is a very lucky woman. Such a thoughtful gift.

[@researchcapt]

What a beautiful piece of art. I sure hope she appreciated it. Very nice professional grade workshop as well. I wish I had half those tools. It made me smile seeing her reaction.

[@robertlobato2259]

what a masterpiece....... you can just tell by looking at it that love went into it

[@Relatedonthate]

The most beautiful piece of woodwork I have ever seen!

[@beverleyoakland298]

As a 88 year old woman l can say that l have never seen such a beautiful wooden work of art. You have a gift! I have worked in the interior design business and have been to the LA Mart for furniture and they have nothing compared to your work. I had to fell you l was glued to your project until the end. Congratulations. See you soon kin next post. Calif.

[@msudawgma]

Wow, absolute! I can't give it any more justice that others already have. She's an heirloom beauty!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you EG!

[@winstonmorella4900]

Now I see why some furniture costs a fortune. The beauty, uniqueness, craftsmanship.... wow.

[@edwardkatende7205]

As a woodworker and as a husband, you rock!! Great job!

[@onefeather2]

Oh my God, she didn't seem to care about it that much, it took a lot of time and work i would have been overjoyed. God Bless, you have a gift with wood.

[@dkirk5814]

Your patience is astounding

[@petra3049]

I am a woman woodworker so I know the amount of work that this took. Just gorgeous. 💖

[@ashleighzee1611]

This is stunning! I wasn't half way through and I couldn't wait to see your wife's reaction. So much attention to detail, thanks for sharing and wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful 2023!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Ashleigh!

[@Frankllamb]

Your shop is amazingly clean and tidy, We]] done and a sign of a craftsman.

[@michaellau5645]

Wow, that is awesome! Not the DIY home workshop, lol! Like others have said, a work of art. You and your family will enjoy for many years if not lifetimes.

[@shawnsizer8009]

Kris, You created a priceless piece of art that will hopefully be passed on in your family for generations, and out of scraps. That ingenuity to "make something from nothing" will be passed on to most of us who watch your videos. Thank you for the inspiration.....

[@gregre052]

I'm gonna step back. I love the table but the unseen effort is genuinely unseen.

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated Shawn Sizer!

[@anamorph]

You have no understanding what art is. It's a nice piece of furniture but certainly not art!

[@shawnsizer8009]

​@@anamorph Oxfords definition of art🤔, "the use of the imagination to express ideas or feelings, particularly in painting, drawing or sculpture". Yep, I had to look that up too anamorph-icK...LOL... Still ART to little old, simple minded me...

[@anamorph]

@@shawnsizer8009 see, if you have to look it up, it means that you don't know what you're talking about. Art is something that requires inspiration. Gluing together a bunch of wooden boards is just not inspired.

[@ericeastmead7770]

I just found your videos. first one was when you hit 30,000. and as a retired millwright, I love the passion and skill you put into your work.

[@baldyeti]

That was incredible Well done, good sir! And the story was very warm, that felt good. Hope she is a very happy customer 😉

[@njs2311]

a masterpiece... for decades to come

[@antonimoreno6921]

This is actually insane. I’ve never seen woodwork like this and I’m truly blown away, well done!!

[@hazonku]

That came out absolutely AMAZING! And I love how even though it was a chaos table you were super thoughtful about the layout to still create a nice pattern to the chaos.

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you liked it!

[@susanmcconnell6041]

ORGANIZED CHAOS!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@justmeperthau]

Absolutely stunning and a whole lot of work. You truly have a gift with wood. 👍👍👍

[@chriswampler1]

The Mrs. had the perfect reaction. “Dang baby!” I don’t know that you were sweating in Alaska but you put some blood into the bench. Great job! I want the drum thing for gluing up panels. What a time saver!

[@FairDingo]

Kris - absolutely beautiful! please do more projects like this and video them. A piece of art! loved it.

[@madmattsbucketlist385]

Absolutely stunning. I love how you don't rush any of your projects, unlike other woodworkers. You understand the whole process takes time. The way you were sanding the table during one excerpt in the video, really showed you were thinking of your wife and love for her. May seem a silly thing to say, but the care taken was amazing. Not just a woodworker, but a true craftsman. You do realise you'll be inundated with orders for the same product from now on. At least you know how long it can take you from building this first table, so pricing will be far easier. Loved every second. Hopefully you can pump out some more videos? It's hard and time consuming with all the cameras going but (I hope this doesn't sound selfish) it's great for us viewers and subscribers. Another brilliant video and build. You and you family take care. Best wishes. Matt. (UK).

[@KrisDeVo]

I appreciate all the kinds words and support Matt! Thank you!

[@twingirl1234]

That bench was sick! absolutely stunning !

[@colorless_man7325]

finally watching some actual wood working project without zero epoxy. the bench is fantastic and fascinating.

[@jennifercoughtrie4858]

Your attention to detail ensuring quality finish is incredible. Congratulations a true craftsman sadly becoming a rarity today

[@testticklehead]

Absolutely beautiful piece. No small feat even with industrial equipment. 8:21 "Oh man that's gonna be bitchin" - The moment of proudness and the uncontrollable smile when you realize how good the piece looks after all of your hard work. It's the best part of woodworking. 18:18 When the color starts popping is also an amazing feeling when woodworking. Thank you for posting this video, you're a true craftsman.

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated!

[@phobson70]

Absolutely stunning. The mirroring, the depths of the patterns, the ability to just look at this for days. So well done.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Phil Hobson!

[@ibgeorgeb]

A master craftsman whose ingenuity is unsurpassed. 👌🏾

[@kirkdowney3619]

She goes south for some warmth, you stay to do the project. Devotion, brother, devotion. Your shop is impressive, thorough dust capture too.