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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[@Love_Jesus_NOW]

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 ;)

[@bobber55]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@lesliebblack]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@krystalgriffin7557]

Smooth like melted butter. The epitome of BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP 🥰

[@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.

[@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.

[@PeterRabbit000]

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

[@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.

[@stuffinfinland]

It was just so breathtaking to watch the dedication and effort you put in building this present for your loved one.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Robin!

[@carmenkernan4477]

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

[@peternicholsonu6090]

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

[@stadtindianerhoho6243]

I'm always thrilled to watch this man at work with what passion, precision and love he creates works of art with his hands you could watch this man for hours without getting bored because the beauty he creates captivates you eyes, this man deserves to create the life with these works of art that he has always dreamed of and I hope that this channel will be known worldwide beyond the borders, he has my voice from Germany anyway I wish you all the best for the future.

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kind words, thank you.

[@Willandpetesmom]

It is magnificent! Your wife is a lucky lady for you to honor her so much with this bench. Superb job.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you, I am the lucky one :)

[@alischchristine]

@@KrisDeVo ❤️

[@myriammac3097]

You are an excellent artist, your workshop amazes me, you have everything to achieve amazing things with wood, congratulations

[@robertblackburn752]

That masterpiece you created belongs in an art gallery!

[@jaxtelford807]

This is amazing!!!! I think you have been told this.... BUT, your safety measures and excellent. From extendable/mobile workbenches to gloves and dust removal. Seriously Impressed.

[@petra3049]

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

[@nancymoles7404]

Beautiful. Wife is blessed.

[@jasmith9630]

Wow. You are amazing. So is all that equipment. Just WOW! Love the table. Lucky wife.

[@ronvalentini475]

Wow.. beautiful bench. You deserve a hug at least. If she won't everyone that watched you make this will 😮

[@Hockneydog]

Dude, ur wife! I’m sure, based on that shop, she’s seen u make some incredible pieces, so it’s probably hard to impress her, but her reaction seemed ridiculously low key. That’s some amazing work man, that bench is stunning

[@KrisDeVo]

She loved it, thanks

[@raquelhernandez1733]

Wow! That is a stunning piece of furniture! You sure put your heart into that beautiful gift! At least, a huge hug and a kiss would've been a nice form of appreciation, to start. I'm sure it happened behind the cameras. Thank you for such a special video!

[@Mikehdy]

Incredible. Words can not describe what you have done...........enough said.

[@michelletwigg5928]

Just recently came upon your channel. You are one of the most industrious people I've ever seen and efficient too. You deserve all the success you get.

[@hestergreen2031]

Truly a labor of love. A lot of work went into this project. The finished product is perfect in every way possible. Thank you for sharing this with us…

[@olgadodge4904]

This is a very beautiful work shop very neat & organized. You Sir are truly talented. God bless you. 😊😊😊

[@stephief344]

Workmanship is impeccable! 👏👏👏

[@MommaDiane58]

Absolutely Beautiful!!! That is True Love to go through all that work for a table! I hope your wife really appreciates it. She didn't act very surprised. I would have started crying. I tell my husband if not every day, at least every week how much I love and appreciate all the wood pieces he has made for me!!!

[@nmbr6kid]

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

[@israelperez-sg8er]

Kris, that is a beautiful piece of art work you made for your lovely wife and child, congratulations from Guatemala, C.A.👌🙏

[@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.

[@charleneblake1146]

It is gorgeous 🎉🎉🎉 I would be jumping up and down with joy if my husband made a bench like that for me!!

[@ablanccanvas]

Beautiful work/design! Loved that you ‘rounded’ those edges on the table top. Awesome! 😌♥️🌟

[@justiniddings2957]

Very, very nice work! You have a lot of fun and expensive toys in your workshop, which makes me super jealous! Very nice work, and I like the detail you put into your workpiece and video. Thank you!

[@monkeyorchid4081]

What a beauty and what a fantastic christmas present...this is the kind of furniture that has real meaning and can get passed down through the generations! Beautiful and something you should be really proud of!

[@brindablack6353]

I’m in awe of your shop. 😃You’re truly gifted with your designs and the creativity of your pieces. Stunning work!! Thank you for sharing your talent for all to see! Blessing on you, your beautiful family and business!!

[@amitpatjoshi]

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

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

Stunning piece of workmanship. ❤️

[@MNZGA57]

Wow thats a beautiful piece of art. God bless you.

[@fdort3971]

@KrisDevo thanks for showing appreciation for your wife! I have been struggling with how to make something for my miter saw...your "tent" just gave me the answer...thanks for that too! Happy holidays...sorry you can't be with your family... Btw I'm pretty sure I drooled when I saw the size of your shop...lol

[@judithbrakalov9169]

This is the most beautiful piece I have ever seen, Thank you!!!

[@pauls5500]

That is one is it one of the most interesting looking table I’ve ever seen great job turned out to be so nice

[@SandyVos2012]

That is a beautiful piece of furniture! Watching this gives me an even greater appreciation for the amount of work that goes into fine furniture building.

[@kirkdowney3619]

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

[@Veekay1029]

Simply super!! Out of this world.! LOVE it!!!

[@nuggetschicken1781]

love always creates the most beautiful pieces of art!

[@mitsuomits9077]

Wow! interior designers would be fighting among them to have this bench for their epic project lol. Just perfection! I thing that leaving the wood be the star (instead of applaying something like , for exemple epoxy) makes the bench have an even more contemporain style.

[@sallyjones2736]

WOW! That is absolutely stunning! You have an amazing talent for looking at scraps and seeing the vision of what it can become.

[@judispackman3616]

She will be lucky to have that table. Wonderful.

[@stereothrilla8374]

Wow! I’ve been woodworking a VERY long time and this absolutely BLOW AWAY! No terribly advanced techniques but unsurpassed craftsmanship, attention to detail and not a single corner cut. Well done sir! I’m inspired. I’m unquestionably going to build one of these. I don’t have a surplus of exotic long off cuts though so I imagine mine is going to cost me a little more😂

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks, best of luck to you!

[@teddymyster1]

The best part about this was seeing how pleased you were with your creation!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Wow! That is some serious production equipment I see there! And shipped all the way to Anchorage. Hope family had fun outside while you worked.

[@happyhill9753]

Such a satisfying build. Pleasure to watch. Thanks

[@dkirk5814]

Your patience is astounding

[@tammymurphy2707]

Truly stunning piece to be treasured for sure! 💖

[@mariarussell4835]

Absolutely stunning bench! You put your heart and soul into it. Simply beautiful.

[@patablanche5075]

Her eyes showed how much she loved it. Awesome piece.

[@carlalakins]

You, sir, are a skilled artisan!! Yes, you definitely are one of a dying breed. Please, please…. Keep it up! Don’t give in, don’t give up! Keep on keep’n on. There’s not many true woodworking artisans left. When my father died, my brother took his place. When my brother died… there was no one to take his place. Your artistry is beautiful!!

[@johntaglia9378]

It's beyond words, beautiful to say the least

[@nydiaadorno9190]

Gorgeous stunning, absolutely beautiful!!!

[@bernardlegendre4884]

It is awsome a great piece of Art

[@njs2311]

a masterpiece... for decades to come

[@kathrynmiller7564]

It’s so pretty. I loved watching you make it, too. I love tools.

[@efg1311]

That is beautiful. I have a feeling your daughter will be handing that down to her children someday a long long time from now.

[@jenniferkoster1942]

What a gorgeous piece of art.

[@birgittvanwijk9646]

It’s a glorious object of beauty! You are a true artisan and your wife knows it.

[@albrightfs]

WOW!.. Stunning artist you are... Just beautiful...

[@mindyedwards7576]

Stunning, I didn't realise how much work went into a project like that.

[@denadunkin6221]

Incredibly gorgeous! Absolutely a show stopper!!

[@gregguarino563]

It's tempting to think - and I'm sure I'm not the only one - that "If only I had a shop like that I could do that too". But I'd be kidding myself. Great work.

[@The_MidwestMisfit]

Amazing and beautifully thoughtful!!!

[@susandarby6607]

Absolutely amazing, beautiful piece and work!! I am very envious of your shop!

[@chrislee3948]

Love your new shop. And that bench is simply BAD ASS!!!!!!

[@brendabott2863]

That was a beautiful build, something for generations. I enjoyed watching you love doing what you do.

[@jeanneh.parent3847]

The only thing I can say is WOW. What a beautiful piece of workmanship!

[@ZiitsprungMedia]

What a beauty! Good Job!👍 Thanks for this Video!

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

I would see ppl selling homemade stuff and think they charging to much but now from the powers of youtube i see exactly how much work goes into this stuff and all i can say is wow..... beautiful...❤

[@ginger4ever643]

That is amazing!!! It is absolutely gorgeous!!!!

[@canadiangent123]

I just want to hug that table ! Absolutely a work of art 🎉

[@randalrides]

Truly an amazing piece of craftsmanship that is museum worthy! Or, as she succinctly suggests- “Dang, Baby”. 😊👍🏼☮️

[@Wildheatherstudio]

Amazing work. True labour of love ❤

[@shirley3427]

I Think her look of love towards him, said it all - not everybody likes being filmed and some people have an inner quiet, beauty and strength

[@SherryRector]

This is an awesome present. I love it.

[@Khigha87]

Yeah that was gorgeous, my goodness. From the thumbnail I thought it would be a dining room table, but I'm glad I watched! Big wow. New sub unlocked👌🏽. Shout out from South Africa!

[@patsternburg8737]

What a beautiful labor of love❣️

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Absolutely a stunner. Nice work sir.

[@smeefamily54]

This is the second time I have watched this video. Each time I marvel at all the pieces and work that went into it and how you saw something in all the pieces to make the final product. Very nice. Take care and stay safe. From Petawawa, Ontario, Canada.

[@corrineingerson8267]

Wow she is a lucky woman. Just stunning!

[@madalena1970]

What an amazing piece, wow, stunning❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mohammadyounus5138]

First class effort and awesome result ❤️❤️

[@joettabaker-fry932]

Absolutely amazing. So beautiful

[@rosasettimio191]

Stunning piece of artwork !!!! If my husband made that for me I would be super excited 🤷‍♀️❤️

[@louisakwan-iu6mo]

What a piece just look at your work

[@TerriTownsend]

Love it. I would give just about anything for a handmade gift like that

[@dearestvirginia6786]

Incredibly beautiful!!!