Building a Collection & Obfuscation Device

[@bando404]

Seems like you were in a happy mood when you made this video. That positive energy transfers through the screen. Regarding design there are some basic concepts. It’s not all taste as one may think. You have successfully identified some of those basic concepts through intuition it seems. Very enjoyable.

[@littleeaglewoodworks]

Split top with a solid, removable insert. The curves will be a welcomed design.

[@smithe53]

Seconded.

[@robertgarrett9204]

Very nice box. Looking forward to the Solid to bench.

[@maderaporlasvenas]

It's a pleasure to see you work and see the beautiful pieces you make....what a great imagination to make those projects, I love them

[@Volksaholic]

Awesome video and project. As others have said, your videos are well produced and the music is tasteful and adds to the transitions. I like your design aesthetic. I came to your channel after you posted the McDonald's... uh... I mean Bridge Arch Roubo on the r/Workbenches subreddit. I'll say I"m an old guy and I love it, so you're not pissing all of us off by breaking the mold! I love your use of arches. Straight lines can be nice but tastefully done curves take it to the next level, IMHO.

[@chrisstearns10]

Awesome job!!!! You keep pushing the bar higher😁 After 25 years of smoking I stopped but definitely still a fan, might pick it up again later. If I get cancer a third time I will definitely be smoking through Chemotherapy again. You got me to laugh with the fart noise🤣 I like your humor Nick😁 the 90's had the best music of course 😉 my jaw dropped when you presented your workbench sketches😛😛. Put rubo it the title if you want but I wouldn't, might need some time to think of what to name it but it's definitely deserving of a new title in my opinion😁as for the split top or solid top my vote is solid top👍go massachusm😁👍👍👍

[@lethylxistns4759]

I really like the double curve in the bent form in baltic

[@brigetteanderson-atkins1128]

Beautiful as always. I am more for a split top. I am so excited to see your spin on the Roubo.

[@bradstooks6181]

Awesome looking piece!!

[@TheSMEAC]

Enjoyed the build brother. Ordering AG was actually on my list of things to do today and I was super stoked to not just cross that off my list and help the channel out at the same time. Keep grinding brother.

[@thomasalison6188]

Killer box!!

[@JARMade]

very nice very nice! i love me some bent wood lol

[@davehynes8240]

Your motto is basically “no risk, no reward”. It actually gives me a bit of anxiety watching you make cuts on pieces with hours and hours of work into them. Better you than me haha. Always enjoyable. Thanks. - Dave

[@1deerndingo]

1. That shelf top draw is so super cool. Great piece of work there. 2. I notice you sand the surface for finish. Why not a sharp plane. Is there too much risk of tear out at that stage of the build. 3. Gotta mention your devotion to excellence. Your drive to do better and strive for the best. Your products are beyond what my mainly hand tool shop can do but I look forward to you making available some of the simpler designs you have made (as complex as they are). And I get into dovetales so bad. Double dovetales and hounds tooth are where ever I can use them.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much, Danny! I usually don’t plane panels because the veneer is so thin and tear-out will result in quite an unsightly error. Also really hard to achieve a line-free surface with a smoother and supporting a box to be planed is tricky. Sanding achieves a finer result.

[@kylerufio9269]

This is the way! Nice

[@bjornkarl5753]

great channel, very informative, keep it up. Nice greetings from Germany!!

[@OleGraci]

Great work! Where do you get your veneer from? Looking to ease the learning curve with a good source.

[@jimrosson6702]

Very beautiful

[@bwhite220]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! That fart dub had me dying!!!!!

[@GMONEY1451]

Beautiful box. I enjoyed your video overall and the detail that went into your project. Love the veneer choice. What finish did you put on the veneer, looks great

[@MrWaldorfian]

What are those glass thingies in the drawer? Hash pipes?

[@mcdermottwoodworking]

Nick this is so sick!! I think you should def go spit top because I think you could probably play with some cool angles into the top (obviously, curvy, to mach the bench) and give it that extra "lets annoy all the old woodworkers" vibe. lol . honestly, can't wait to see what you come up with on that one!! Question: what are you going to do with your other Roubo ?

[@CheveeDodd]

Us 80s kids listened to 70s rock. 🙃

[@ps603]

I'm a New Fan..Love your work..

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much!

[@donnysarvis]

Man, that is one HAWT box! Love the design and the wood choices! Craftsmanship is stellar as usual. Can't wait to see the Sawyer bench. I say solid top. Also plz more fart jokes.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Donny!

[@jackleg693]

Everything about this was hugely enjoyable. The box is incredible but the editing, music and your sense of humour was just superb. Thank you so much for sharing. I get so much enjoyment and motivation out of your videos.

[@SawyerDesign]

Love to hear it! Thanks so much!

[@bluemalamute]

200 board-feet of walnut = $1,200? sheep and balloon fart sounds from opening vacuum bag = priceless

[@remodz6385]

Amazing video! Would love to know the maker of that Mic Arm?!

[@ethanrobertson8921]

Dope video/project, Nick! Awesome as always. The curve in the curve was a good move. You do a lots of shooting with your plane; any plans for an outrageously over done shooting board? 80s music comment = hilarious. Do you listen to music in the shop? I like to imagine you have a sick stereo set up and that it’s probably louder than the tools.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Ethan! I’m not much of a jig person. Just enough to get the job done. I listen to music and podcasts every day on my AirPods. Got some earplug tips, so I can hear over the tools. A stereo system would be awesome, but it’d piss off the neighbors with how loud it’d have to be haha

[@mikehuber6675]

LOL!!! Less than 30 seconds in, and he’s already got a solid joke in!! Dope…. He says. The Canadians know what you’re talking about!

[@oliverking9951]

Someone's been hanging out with Chris from B is for Build 😉 Absolutely love watching your craft!

[@SawyerDesign]

I actually don’t know who that is, but going to have to go check out their channel now!

[@oliverking9951]

@@SawyerDesign another Portland based genius but in a totally different sector. You'll see the similarity right at the end of the vid (the 'peace' bit). It'd be a hell of a mash up collaboration if you guys could figure something out 😉

[@renancarvalho719]

So aside from being my favorite woodworker you also listen to Psytrance. What can I say, hell fucking yeah

[@SawyerDesign]

🤘

[@OmakP]

vyvanse + uplifting trance

[@jgonzo1995]

Man, where are you getting that macassar veneer? Is that echowood/reconstituted?

[@jgonzo1995]

p.s. - split top ftw. The bridge has traffic going in both directions, right? You could inlay some lane markings in the top if you want to get literal with it...

[@SawyerDesign]

It’s from certainly wood. They’re pretty much the only option for raw 1/16” veneer.

[@jakefromstatefarm9721]

Back in my day we put our weed in a plastic bag and smoked it out of beer can. Times have changed.

[@packerbacker9109]

Someone’s moms backing up? 😂😂

[@jkalberer]

"Nice hiss"

[@glencrandall7051]

It looked like it was going to be a good project but I bailed at 12:07 because of what I suppose is called music. All the banging and whistling. Sorry. I would have muted the sound but then I couldn't hear your comments.

[@SawyerDesign]

Sorry sir, I’ll take my music and get off your lawn. Damn kids, amirite?

[@BandSWoodcraft]

beautiful build man. not to nit pick but does the top arch have a .001 gap in the middle? tsk tsk sir! 😉

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha it must’ve cupped a little with finish. Thought it clamped out and hadn’t noticed it until these pics 🤷‍♂️ something every time. Have yet to make perfect yet.

[@recordplayerz]

Great work,, Horrible music

[@michaelbradford4444]

Why is it that some of the most talented woodworkers try so hard to be comedians ? It's embarrassing and belittles your integrity. Would somebody please tell him he's not funny!

[@SawyerDesign]

You just did, Michael. Why must all woodworking be dull and purely informative. Lighten up, man.

[@reggiejenkins6458]

That’s too bad, I didn’t figure you as a drug addict. Another man lost to the feminizing effects of weed, it’s a shame.

[@SawyerDesign]

Lol not my glass man.

[@reggiejenkins6458]

@@SawyerDesign You seem pretty psyched and amused by the whole idea of it all for someone who doesn't actually do drugs.

[@ElementONE15]

Haha! adderall and psy-trance.

[@c.a.g.1977]

0:06 Not many people know that "Macassar ebony and Borosilicate glass" were the original lyrics to the well known Paul McCartney/Michael Jackson hit song, but it did'nt fit into the meter of the song. Jackson only sang in imperial, and McCartny in metric.

[@SawyerDesign]

😂 wow! What a fun fact! Lol

[@nathanielsnyder1323]

man you at these angled/curve designs!! Ad yes...Psytrance nah. Phish, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goose

[@dustinhenderson8324]

Bro, as soon as you said "Psy Trance" I subbed. Your the only woodworker on YT that plays EDM in your videos.

[@wysestone]

I don't know if it's just me but that gap between the top of the arch and the box looks off.

[@SD-eu7ht]

Very interesting until just after 6min. The argument "not your fingers not your problem" is not only ignorant but dangerous to those who try to learn from professionals. You should set an example.

[@SawyerDesign]

Too many good examples out there. I’m admitting that I’m a bad example. Not ignorant at all. Ignorance would dictate that I wasn’t aware of the danger. Thousands of hours of operation inform my decisions, not the opinions of the safety police ✌️

[@PaleRider559]

I was NOT listening to that crap in the '80s... 100% 70s Rock n Blues for me :D

[@brianjordison2910]

LOVE your work....can't stand your music! Is there any other way?

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks! Sure is. The mute button + subtitles. Nobody wants to hear me yammer on for 20 minutes, nobody watches w/o sound, and I can't stand to edit to rock or whatever you're into.

[@robertrapisarda5126]

Awesome build as usual. I dig all your content. But I am wondering what music did you use for this vid with the hard base? It got my feet moving in the shop, n wood love more. Thanks!!

[@linwoodnymph6113]

That is really cool!!! I love the veneer! And those angles! That's amazing! 🙂 FYI - There is some dispute over which city in the United States can claim the nickname of the City of Bridges. Portland, Oregon, claims the name in honor of the 12 bridges in the city limits that span the Willamette River, according to Open Oregon. While Portland's bridges are well-traveled, those 12 bridges pale in comparison with fellow contender Pittsburgh. The Pennsylvania city disputes Portland's claim to be the City of Bridges. They want the nickname for themselves, according to WBUR, because of the 446 bridges crisscrossing the Pittsburgh city limits.

[@chriswitek9455]

the fact that you arent at 2m subscribers and over 300k views on every video is criminal. theyre stunning works, intricate methods that people dont even attempt much less pull off, theyre handmade, theyre creative, and mostly theyre clearly made with pride. everything you make is awesome, hopefully one day i can get to this level or even close.

[@tomasjosefvela1]

Well stated, I feel the same!!

[@elonf6164]

This channel is certainly evolving, and I'm enjoying the ride. The middle part of this video was just awesome. I'm loving that you're letting all the weird out. The music, editing, and jokes were all a blast. Thanks for letting us in on the eggs. That would have had me up all night wondering.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much Elon! Glad you’re enjoying as I learn more how to video

[@jobkneppers]

Do you actually smoke the wood you're using or is it just ganja in between? Nice work! I'm a "mechanic artist" and recognized some of your vibes. If I like the solution I go for it. Building it is another challenge and sometimes pretty difficult. But oh so satisfying when it all works. Clients get confused in the meantime but the final result gives them a big smile too. This helps getting your bills paid as a minimum. As a maximum I discovered; new clients are in cue! ;-) Stay safe and all the best, Job (one tip; draw your design first in CAD. When a project get complicated it's a great help for finetuning details and showstoppers or bummers upfront. And you can start working right away in between with the parts you're confident about you need anyhow. You can also retract printed templates for your parts with it. A3 is a comfortable size for the not so big parts and I print them in my shop. I also used banner sized paper templates but they where printed for a few euro's/dollars in a shop close by. I guess you are using a cad model but you don't show it in your video's or at least I didn't get it. But why not mention it. Oh and I'm an ocd (?) person too; sorry about the cap in between the top curve and the top of the drawer... But maybe this is why you made it this way... Let me know

[@bloater5706]

That’s one very beautiful cabinet. But fact checkers say that Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is the city of bridges with 436 bridges.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

You could buy some random brand of greens, or get moringa olifera leaf powder. Then add a little ginger, turmeric and black pepper. You’re welcome.

[@maartenstraver3737]

what a joy to watch! do you perhaps have a vid where you show that vertical jig for your Domino DF500? That looks like a awesome jig to make. Thanks for your awesome vids, keep up the good work 👍

[@romlyn99]

Taking AG-1 is a great idea. But the symptoms you listed suggest more is going on then just lacking certain vitamins. You should also look at your diet and do a food sensitivity intolerance test. Sometimes you can vastly improve your health and mood, by removing foods you have a high intolerance or sensitivity to.

[@peterst6906]

Dope box. Split top, but with an insert that can make it a solid surface

[@Richard.Dawson]

Hey man, can you do some patterned plywood??? Please believe me when I say I was joking!!! Great job! Another piece of art. Since I'm not a designer, I can't tell you how many good ideas I've gotten from you by watching your videos. Thank you for sharing so many different, complicated projects. Your use of complex angles & curves is a welcome change from all the other cookie cutter channels.

[@Laserdiscrepair]

Where did you get the macassar ebony veneer? That specific pattern is beautiful and I want to get some for a rosewood matching project.

[@ericthomson6518]

Pretty sure that's 'Italian' aka engineered ebony made from a composite and not legit Macassar but beautiful nonetheless! Awesome build and video.

[@jenniferwhite6089]

i have to agree on the plans and combination squares and sit them one i go very tired of people asking me for tools too kind of decked the owner of the company for thinking i should share my tools with others it is his company he should be the one should have company tools i am busy with my own furniture building for my house now all of the CNCs i have are now set up and in operation mode too

[@tmcgoyne]

Great video, the music really kept me on your video... i typically don't last past 15 minutes but before I knew it the video was over.

[@J4Julz]

When you have a sweet glass collection such as that, you need the proper case/box. Your box beats the pants off the glass industry standard issue plastic gun case. More blowers should take the hint!

[@BillManiotakis]

Great video and project but I don't like to wear my Rolex in the shop. Ha Ha!

[@jedrinck]

Wouldn't expect the average user of glass pipes to bother with a fancy box for them. It's a great box and I hope it doesn't end up in a homeless guy's shopping cart.

[@VC-uo3pj]

That little mistake on the dovetail, that’s what you get for digging on the old fart 80’s groove….🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@faylock7693]

Eggs, easy over, on top of corned beef hash,,,,,, thats what I had for lunch! Just incase you wanted to know LOL

[@neilphillips3193]

That is one dope build. The angled dovetails are blowing my mind! Love the workhandling solution for the drawers to get the piston fit. Might steal that. Do a solid top, with a slim tool well added, but use a spacer to get you the split. Hope that makes sense. Just recently found your channel, but quickly became one of my favorites. You have some amazing pieces and your video production is on point. Great work!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much Neil!

[@shanebrown2404]

What is thae name of that small dovetail chisel with the beveled sides you used on this project? Thanks for the content!

[@kyorising]

cool design.. not super impressed with the finish.. the top arch isn't straight on the sides and doesn't appear to sit flat against the top? And exposed screw heads on a project this nice, bleh.

[@ryderscustomcreations3665]

Adderall and psy-trance isn’t “real” woodworking! Like a CNC you just push a button (or pop a pill) and the woodwork just happens… cheater! Try some handtools Nick, like a true craftsman…. 😂 haha JK Another great video! You have me wanting to do some bent laminations myself.

[@SawyerDesign]

🤣 I mean, that’s a fair argument. Thanks man! Go bend some wood!

[@loneevergreenwoodworks3199]

Super dope video and box man. I have to say The Sawyer bench should be a solid top.

[@PaulSmith-fg8sz]

I know you were taught to cut away from yourself. Lol. Truly enjoy your work. Keep it up!

[@aaronneubert2583]

I literally watch every single one of your videos and there has always been something about your personality that I find similar to mine but I could never place it until now. When you answered the question of how you get so many things accomplished, it made all the sense. That thing makes a world of difference for me and also allows me to elevate my design process, and then execute my over zealousness. My wife hates me during the building process but always comes around when she sees the finished piece. Thank you again for yet another entertaining video that is also packed with inspiration. I can't wait to see the Roubo build. *Please don't incorporate an epoxy river into it.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha I would never! Dude that’s one of the better things that’s happened in life. It’s nice to have the drive. The more you do, the more you want to do.

[@telefrag93551]

15:18 - when the Doom music kicks in 😎

[@bennykirksey9776]

At the 2:40 mark, a nod to AMC/GME? Sorry to be so short though it is time to blow this joint!

[@bennykirksey9776]

There is no shame today. I like ceremonial glass flutes and love the music they play!

[@Angusrox01]

Loved the clip and am interested in getting one of those vacuum bags. Any ideas where these can be had.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

What is the top of your table saw treated with, or is it something other than cast iron? 10:13

[@justinvellier6220]

Beautiful box. The roubo bench, if you build it so you can see the arch through the split that make it a split top. If not than go solid top with a different color wood in the middle to represent the lines that divide the road since it looks like a bridge.

[@tylerryan3797]

Split top, with a hand tool storage insert in the gap. Then you can have the best of both worlds

[@BandSWoodcraft]

we 80s people dealt with that music by using MOUNTAINS of nose candy...so we don't remember it anyways.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahahaha fair enough

[@MrBiddo]

all VAC PUMPS do not SUCK THE SAME AMOUNT, what an misinformed statement to make...

[@SawyerDesign]

Should have clarified, *All the vacupress pumps pull -.8 bar

[@chrisallen2594]

Nick: I am curious where you find your roll laminate?

[@bradhayes1482]

Are you serious? You have been only woodworking for a couple of years?

[@1320crusier]

Sneak peak looks more like a Moravian meets English joiners bench.

[@mikesionu]

us 80's people also had Real Metal and so some of us missed the main steam garbage.

[@WoodnMetalShoppe]

What type of vacuum press are you using?

[@denisemorrison7616]

That was awesome!! It amazes me when I see people like you with the imagination and talent to create such wonderful things with wood. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!!!! waiting for the next video can not be soon enough.

[@dwayneattard5265]

Split top. also the arc feet need to be flush with the outer edge of the table for better clamping

[@jimgoldener7815]

Hey Pal - curious…are you mostly self taught or do you have a mentor? Sorry if you have already mentioned it, I may have missed it.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey Jim! Learning this all as I go.

[@Xanderbelle]

Vacuum. 15 psi what ever way you cut it.

[@Lyixu]

The woodworking community is one of the most wholesome on KZbin, change my mind

[@dougivan100]

You can borrow my drum sander if I can borrow your vacuum press 😄

[@kdavidwhite8376]

I need to introduce you to good 60’s and 70’s classic rock…. Good stuff Nick!!

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha as long as there isn’t any words! Thanks Dave

[@Srrrokka]

Really loved this episode! Not only because this piece is fantastic but also because you seemed to have a lot of fun with it and there was a lot of great jokes :D

[@m.m.7511]

So you use methamphetamine...? Lol. Amphetamines...

[@wbwillie]

good lord, where do you get your ebony veneer? I'd love to get some of that for some bentwood rings

[@SawyerDesign]

Pretty stuff, right?! Certainlywood.com