You SHOULD try this at home

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In this video I'm making a brand new media console, credenza, tv cabinet, whatever you want to call it. And though I might think it is a little bit boring, it's actually the perfect piece because it is our latest project course. So check it out, and if you want to build it, click the link below!
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Are there going to be plans?
1:07 This is boring
2:30 Breaking rules
4:01 Why this piece is boring, but great
6:08 Project course Pre-Sale
7:04 Making vertical divider panels
9:27 Trying something new (to me)
11:56 Making drawer boxes baby!
13:31 Making the base
15:57 Life changes
17:17 Why boring is actually best

[@briarlabone3802]

Hello! I’m usually a silent watcher but about the shampoo thing, you are supposed to shampoo twice and then condition. The first shampoo is good at loosening dirt and oils and everything, but the second one is what strips it all off. So the rinse and repeat thing is correct! A wild amount of people don’t know that though, I think it’s really only something people find out from their hairdressers. Sometimes in salons if someone’s hair is really greasy, we would shampoo three times even. Love your videos!

[@jjjjdooley]

It may be mundane, but I enjoy the sped up milling process. It just reinforces the process in my mind.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Good to know! Sometimes I forget not everybody does this stuff as often as I do. Thanks for watching!

[@chuckmeister6518]

Been waiting for a new Shaun Boyd video! Thanks, Shaun!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

I know it's been a bit, thanks for watching!

[@erickarton3831]

Glad to see a project that didn’t involve either slabs or plywood👍🏼 Love seeing a new course as well

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@csehszlovakze]

same here, plywood is ridiculously expensive where I live.

[@Dickie2702]

Try buying hardwood in the UK if you want to experience payment pain!

[@Eriksvensson4231]

13:20

[@BsBucWiLD]

Yeah, it is one reason why I don't really watch your videos, this caught my eye... just wish you did more explaining rather than basically an infomercial...

[@ricardoalves9394]

For future reference, when installing the cane, you should cut your square with a few extra inches from all sides, this gives room to pull the cane so it has a more stretched look on the front. Also, you should spray a little bit of water on it when installing, in order to loosen the cane, as it dryes, it tightens back up, helping with the stretched and even look.

[@dukkiegamer1733]

This is great advice. I am going to use this some day. I love the look of cane.

[@SaltJamie]

Yes just like stretching a canvas over a frame, you want it to be tight and smooth.

[@helenablignaut662]

Maybe I'm just weird that way, but I enjoy watching milling, glue-ups, sanding, finishing and everything else you're willing to throw at me. Watching someone who loves what they're doing and is good at it as well, just brings me joy.

[@oscartortajada5027]

Believe me, you are not alone!

[@JackMoskowitz]

Another beautiful piece. And definitely not boring!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@josemoya991]

Awesome piece. It might be simple, but this piece can go in any home and any room. I never would have thought to use the webbing. Thanks for the idea. I'm looking forward to seeing the new shop.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

That's exactly what we were going for, glad you dig it! Thanks for watching!

[@uglybassplayer]

After having discovered the foureyes channel a few weeks ago and having almost binged through it completely, I can burry my worries about not having anything to watch soon. So prepare yourself for a lot of viewing action on my account on your channel. Absolutely love your work and design, and your videos are just awesome. Thanks for existing, people like you make the world better ❤️

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@seanaldrich5024]

Spittin facts. The older I get the more I want the why. Instead of parroting things I want to know why so I can apply it to other aspects of building or improve upon what I was taught.

[@dianeewoldt3035]

I like it. Regarding the cane panels- have you ever replaced the screen in a screen door? Caning is basically the same. Make a shallow recess as you did in the video to allow for the door to be flush with the track and then make a deeper narrow recess (spline) to hold the spline that holds the cane taut in the panel. Cut the cane webbing panel about an inch larger length/width than the opening. Wet the cane webbing and the spline material. Lay the cane panel in place and use stick pins to position into the spline. Then insert the spline-a flat head screwdriver is a good tool. Let the panel dry and then trim the edges. When it dries the webbing will shrink and give a nice tight finished look. Staples aren’t your friend when using cane webbing- the panel will sag over time. ❤

[@shinnick22]

It’s weird but I love when the rabbet cut off shoots out

[@colinchesbrough5772]

Shaun, most everyone on here is a woodworker in some regard, or they wouldn't be watching. And some of us are fine furniture makers as well. What you call a "snooze fest", is pure entertainment to your audience. Beautiful piece

[@c.a.g.1977]

Looks awesome Shaun! Looking forward to more sanding and finishing videos from your new shop!

[@lutzproductions919]

This was awesome! As a small time woodworking business I find this way more relatable for a typical commission piece than something with a slab. Keep em comin brother

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@iandodd7828]

I’m not usually a fan of round overs, but I love the ones separating the drawer fronts. And the panels, evocative of vintage Fender tweed amps, are an unexpected touch.

[@chancemcclendon3906]

Would love more plan-oriented videos in the future. your plans are some of the best and now that I have access to a shop having high quality stuff like yours really makes a difference

[@JakeT42]

This may just be my favorite piece of yours, seriously incredible! It was amazing to see how the little details can make a simple design so complex and beautiful. Can't wait to see more builds!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@perrypark8485]

Don't underestimate boring folks who enjoy watching cool projects come to life, I find myself watching your content over and over, I always learn something and find your style entertaining, keep up.the great work, I do appreciate your content.

[@jayespinal]

A master piece of simplicity, I hope to build one like this soon, will be sure to buy the course. Great video and even better piece, well done Shaun.

[@user-vg7ts2qt7k]

Been waiting for a new Shaun Boyd video! Thanks, Shaun!. Your editing, animations, narration, and story telling are amazing..

[@handymadness]

I love the milling part of woodworking videos. It’s my favorite part!

[@meoutwest]

Looking forward to the new shop. Thanks for the great content

[@sheepforwheat]

Your editing, animations, narration, and story telling are amazing.

[@5ElementsWoodworking]

I love the quotes from expert woodworkers, it adds legitimacy to what you are doing. // I like it! There's a reason why mission style furniture is popular. It's simple, but often in that "cleverly simple" way.

[@martinfletcher2729]

looks good, look forward to seeing what is important in your new workshop

[@ckeducation2010]

That's a work of art! I love it! Thanks.

[@cirrusdesigngroup]

Thanks Shaun. So good as always...appreciate the reality you bring to building stuff...and yet...continue to inspire...please keep doing what you are doing...I appreciate it!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Happy to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@Crazyrayss]

Quick tip for cane, if you soak it with water prior to stapling it, when it dries it will actually shrink a little bit to get a cleaner tighter looking finish

[@markhenkelman9989]

Came here to say this!

[@aRareKindOfMonster]

Boring? For those that like simpler furniture but prefer a more functional piece, this one hits the spot. I like the more sober aesthetics of this piece to some other overly ornate creations out there. Great work.

[@erroldavis2983]

Just looking around your shop, I think it’s safe to tell the folks that are considering a wood working hobby, or a new profession, that you have around $200,000.00 + invested in tools and equipment. Yes you make it look easy with that much invested. AS a former retired custom woodworker,millwright, & boat designer builder, I can’t wait to die and go to heaven, because they will have enough clamps up there~!!!

[@AaronGeller]

I never get bored of your narrations and cleverness. Simplicity is definitely underrated, and yet a "simple piece", as you've demonstrated, can be the result of a melange of simultaneous complex and simple techniques. It's easy to be tempted into thinking every piece needs to be complicated. It's reassuring to see beauty in simplicity. Thank you so much for taking your time to create such an enjoyable and informative video.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@RAYINxREDSKY]

just letting you know... i enjoy watching the milling process. it takes me back to the time in woodshop class in high school.

[@polerin]

I stream woodworking to a very small audience, but that "glue is on the peice no time to think about the camera" moment is so relatable

[@johnjaso1349]

perfect work and great narrating!

[@tobiaswambsgan5373]

Sean, your Projects and you are both great. I love your calm and nice attitude and your way to explain stuff. The cabinet is not boring, I really like it! Thanks for good quality content! Toby

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thanks Toby!

[@jtsholtod.79]

The piece at the end looks like a smiling face. And nobody should find a smile boring! 🙂

[@shaunboydmadethis]

I like that, and agree!

[@sampathsatti-sz3wj]

I love this piece in particular shaun, maple panels are really quite something!

[@gregmize01]

that glue up aftermatch was brutal! Thanks for making these vids Shaun, great build!!!!

[@kypass]

great job, cant wait to see the new location,

[@hoxha34]

i came across this video. this was a really nice design and excellent craftmanship. Great video.

[@kbreckan]

This is beautiful!

[@garrettcox]

I really like this. It’s furniture I’d actually buy/have. Nice job.

[@jaykepley5238]

Another great video! Thank you, Shaun Boyd! 👏👏👏

[@kevinworth]

Smashed that bell, because I don't wanna miss a thing! Agreed, this piece looks good!

[@NEzFiA]

Nice piece!

[@richardcloud9265]

It’s difficult to imagine a better example of a simple yet incredibly attractive/interesting/captivating (I’m paraphrasing) piece. Then there is your narration that is well-written and delivered superbly. Purple attire (I’d noticed it), clamps on the floor (I get it) and shampoo protocols (I lived it). Nice. Being old enough to have read “rinse and repeat”on labels in the mid-late 70’s as a kid, I’d wondered if the everyone using it today really understands from where it comes. Finally, the guitar amp material webbing is extremely useful. I’d love to know how you find supply resources like that. I find myself looking for things such as metal inlay supplies or decorative metal hardware (joining two panels via decorative metal piece, for instance) resource. I built two vanities with frame and panel doors that may have gotten webbing had I known about your supply shop.

[@oldiousnei]

The man is back in form. Thank you for such a great video and build idea.

[@ronithjukanti9459]

So fresh and so clean! The OutKast reference 🔥🔥

[@prettynicefield1104]

ahhh the lay down yep project approuved nice signature !!!

[@keithklein4538]

Hi, Elegant simplicity is not boring visually. You have achieved an esthetic with this piece that has echoes of the post WWII period and the Scandinavian design school. The curve in the top of the base is especially effective in providing a blank or negative highlight to the piece. Nicely done. And another thing about « boring pieces ». Sometimes I want to make something that doesn’t stretch my skills too much. Currently I am finishing a replica of a Roycroft magazine cabinet that has no right angles, through tenons keyed in place, and a small hidden drawer with all compound angle cuts. When it is finished, I will build a blanket chest with frame and panel joinery, and it will be a welcome relief from compound angles. I bet it takes me much less time to complete, too. Cheers

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate all of that! I agree, sometimes it's nice to just stay in your wheelhouse and feel like you really know what you're doing. Gives me a little more energy to stretch my legs on the next one!

[@jvarblaze7495]

Love your work and your videos!!!

[@SpikeMorelli]

love the most exciting part of making drawer boxes... that flying piece is the kicker :D . As usual fantastic work @shaunboydmadethis , I'm so glad you're back on your own channel, it's one of the few unique places left in the woodworking YT world.

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

stoked. lovely. looking forward to more!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thank you! More to come!

[@williamellis8993]

Great build, Shaun. I was waiting for the plank at the end and you didn't disappoint. Bill

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thank Bill! This one was perfect planking size.

[@JimfromIndy]

I liked your base. May use it for a project I've been working on for many moons.

[@fabianselect8299]

Gran trabajo, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@theofarmmanager267]

I guess there are at least 2 target markets. One is people who are not woodworkers (and so the biggest target market) and want an entertaining video. I’m in the other market of dedicated woodworkers (I’ve been at it for over 45 years) who just want to see other designs; other ways of achieving the same result - it’s just learning. I’m an advocate of veneered ply or MDF. Not because I like working with it but because I think both products are efficient use of resources. I know the glue that binds both is a chemical (and that’s not great) but, for me, that disadvantage is outweighed by the way in which low value timber is used for ply and MDF with minimal use of the really valuable timber - the veneer. I know this is not a universally held view but, at the very least, I think that anything is better than those pieces made of timber staves

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

It's beautiful Shaun.

[@yousif1900]

Is simple but beautiful 👍🏼

[@a_ham_like_me]

That credenza is smiling at me. I am happy now.

[@ChrisToups]

great to see a new video Shaun! I just started building (a very slight variation on) the Benjiro dresser. Love your designs, man.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Awesome, good luck with it! And thanks for watching!

[@dagored100]

I love it, a really beautiful piece ❤❤❤

[@jbrickey]

Beautiful piece Shaun. Love the video.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thank you!

[@SaltJamie]

Ha this is cool. Cane webbing is an old style weave of material for chairs. Yes similar to wicker. It has it's place in historical furniture. Anyway what you have is perfect for that piece and this is also looks like material that would have gone on nice speaker cabinets considered modern like this beautiful piece.

[@sam-bn5hl]

looks very nice

[@alisonmoffitt1051]

Super cool Shaun 😍😍

[@themullenmarketwoodworking]

“Measure twice, cut twice, flush trim once”…should be the new standard. 😂 great build, per the norm man!

[@percyquispepinto9132]

Hermoso trabajo bro

[@vacrayton]

I’m not sure what makes this video so enjoyable to watch the voice or the actual woodworking lol

[@andliusha]

Great stuff :)

[@jairsouza7108]

Muito bom, deu vontade de fazer um assim. 🇧🇷

[@vdis]

I rinse and repeat. Didn't know it says so on the bottle, though. Until now. Thanks 😄

[@scientist1200]

I like it. It looks like a giant boom box!

[@nickkowal6537]

Channeling your inner keith johnson with the "awesome drawer boxes baby" You provide the best narration on youtube for me.

[@TheDrflay3]

Awesome, as always.

[@paulvolkmann2979]

Thank you for those doors. I’ve got an idea in my head for a cabinet that needs acoustically transparent material - Now I know where to get it.

[@pedro-marques-jesus]

Excelent. Keep going.

[@ScottyDrake]

Placing the curve of the base UPWARD was an interesting choice.

[@Slovenianwoodworker]

Very good man

[@bluebirdwoodshop]

very clean and simple nice work!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thanks Liam! Hope all is well!

[@bluebirdwoodshop]

@@shaunboydmadethis you too :)

[@ottopjk]

Actually this video is interesting n making me watch start from beginning till the end…and the result of product is wow beauuuuutifullllll…can’t wait for your new video!!!

[@buffstickles6316]

Hay Shaun, love the Chanel, I have an idea for a future project, how about a humidor?

[@BillSundstrom]

I have made a couple of TV consoles where I used an aluminum frame with black nylon screening to insert as the panel in the doors. Works great for IFR remotes that penetrate to control amplifier, apple-tV, mac mini, etc. With a result of great home theater set ups . I liked the low look of your design. Get a all-in-one programable remote will control all your devices.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Nice! I haven't tested a remote with this stuff, but I imagine it should work, as well. Thanks for watching!

[@arturomty9969]

Excellent!

[@TheTranq]

I think it’s a really nice piece.

[@AlbiWiedersberg]

For cane webbing I learned that soaking it in water helps expand the webbing. This helps tighten the webbing after it's put in place later on for a tighter fit. Just in case it's helpful!

[@user-ce7on9ts9t]

sans doute classique mais c'est du bon travail et bien réalisé , bravo !

[@charliebopeaches1]

Shaun, I just finished building a Cece and wanted to share my experience with you and Chris. Introduction: My name is Navigateor f. from the Phoenix area, AZ and have been an auto mechanic for the past 20 years. Part of my duties require fabrication/repairs of heavy trucks and bodies. Because of this, I have many years of experience using MIG and ARC welders and torches. Approx. three years ago, I took a job in the front office and traded my toolbox in for a computer with dual monitors and now look at Excel spreadsheets for most of the day. Because this, I longed for that type of fabrication work and using my hands other than typing on a keyboard. My original plan was to purchase a TIG welder and plasma cutter. And had them all picked out. At the last minute, I decided to not purchase those items and decided to get into woodworking instead. My actual though was, “I will get into woodworking, it has to be cheaper than metalwork” ………. Well, after a table saw, band saw, planner, jointer, and various other tools, boy I was wrong. Woodworking experience: Up until about three years ago I had no woodworking experience other than going to Home Depot to get 2x4’s, plywood, for general projects around the house. More function than form or looks. In the past three years I started making cutting boards, pens, and other small projects. Selling them here and there. Finally, I wanted to build something that would require a lot more skill and technique. That is what lead me to the Cece rocking chain after a google search. From there, I found and subscribed to the Foureyes channel on KZbin. And then finally purchased the plans and templates as a Christmas present to myself. Wood selection: In watching your videos, I noticed that you sometimes get your material from Woodworkers Source. Like was mentioned earlier, I live in the Phoenix area, AZ and there is a Woodworkers Source about three miles from my house. I passed by this store while out and about for over 25 years and never stopped by to check it out, up until about three years ago. Now, usually stop in every month or so to check things out and they usually have something on sale that I always pick up a couple of board feet of. They are very helpful and are patient with us beginners. My plan was to make it out two different species of wood. The chair out of something dark and the arms/rockers out of something light. However, I decided to make the whole thing out of red oak. The side of the chair is out of roasted red oak. Mostly due to cost and it was my first time taking on a project this big. I do appreciate that you include the plywood instructions on your plans but wanted to go with a hard wood. Cutting all the pieces: This was strait forward as I now have all the tools to dimension the lumber down. The one area that I had trouble with was using a flush trim bit to cut the arms, rockers, and riser to the final shape. This is due to my lack of experience with a router. I will include some pictures, but on the final assembly these pieces are not as crisp as your plans are. Next time I will address this and will practice my router skills. Domino/dowels: Prior to watching your course, I had no idea what a domino was. Then after watching some KZbin videos, it became quite clear to me that this is a controversial tool in the woodworking community. So, I went to Woodworkers Source just so I could get my hands on one, check it out, and ask some questions about it. After all this, I decided to use dowels, considering I never really used dowels or a domino before. Either way it would be a new experience for me. The one area where I think a domino would be better than the dowel would be in the first seat slat (closest to the back of your knees). This is because with only room to put one dowel in, I was afraid that this slat would get loose over time and rotate. To fix this, I installed another dowel at a 45 degree angle into the seat side (will include a picture of this). Glue up: To glue the arms to the rockers, I used a 2x4 that I cut a “V” into and a couple of clamps. That was no problem. The seat and back were pretty easy, but I did make the mistake of applying glue to the whole sides of the rails and not just to the slates. It did require some sanding that was not expected. Next time, I will be more careful of that. Stretchers between rockers: This might be a little controversial, but I added three stretchers. This is for two reasons. When looking at your design for this chair I loved it but must admit something to me looked like it was missing? Because of this I knew that I wanted to add some stretchers but did not know how many or what type. Thought of maybe doing an “X”, adding enough that it would create a little shelf, or some type of design. In the end I put three. Two closes together near the front and one in the back. Still not sure how I feel about it. But I think only two would be better. The other reason that stretchers where added was due to assembly of the legs to the chair. In your plans you mention a 12* seat angle. To do this, I made a jig where I could rest the seat on and then line up the legs to it. When doing this I thought it would be great if there were some stretchers on the rockers so I could line up the seat with out the legs falling over so I could get a good measurement. Dowels between arms and seat: The other area that I deviated from you plans were how the seat attaches to the stretchers. I am about 250 lbs. and did not want to put any screws in this chair. A total of eight dowels were used to glue the seat to the stretchers. Then, I took four half inches by four-inch dowels drilled holes from the arms to the seat and glued them in place. In the pictures I put red oak end grain plugs over the dowels. Next time, I will not use end grain but need to get a better hole saw to cut out the plugs better. Finish: To finish I decided to go with a mixture of clear polyurethane, turpentine, and Danish oil. Applied two coats and then put on a coat of Danish oil/bee’s wax. Buffed to a nice shine. Conclusion: All said and done, I have about 100 hours in this project. It was very rewarding and taught me a lot. Thank you for providing this course and I will be on the look out for more to do in the future. Navigator

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Hi Navigator, thanks for the thoughtful and detailed comment! And glad to hear you enjoyed the Cece course and were able to make it through successfully. That is a tricky build! Good luck on whatever you decide to build next!

[@rh9915]

Good Stuff

[@royunderwood7514]

That guy does nice work

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

It's not boring, it's graceful. Nicely done.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thank you!

[@rjrotermund]

Awesome project Shaun! I could be wrong, but my hairdresser says it depends on how dirty/oily your hair is. She said if it does not sud(s)?) up then you should rinse and repeat and you should keep doing that until you achieve a nice foamy soap. by the way that's a sucky commute bro! I did two hours one way for a time and I dot tired of that fast.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Ah, ok. That makes more sense. I guess that means I keep my hair pretty clean!

[@mtthwdhrty]

Some of the tar-based shampoos for dry scalp still have those instructions on the bottle!

[@prestostimberfurniture]

Hmm, another plan I think I'll pick up. Cheers!

[@jasonchristiansen9063]

I will watch whatever you put on youtube.

[@rutabegared1]

Loved the panicked glue-up aftermath. I'm all too familiar with that as well😊.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Yep, one of those things we all get to experience!

[@tomdenapoli5313]

I've been looking for something like this, thanks! Design-wise, how would you stretch this to 105"; 2 sets of drawers?

[@wayneburns4808]

Good afternoon! What push to open drawer guides did you use?

[@kirillpovarintsev277]

I never understood people asking for plans. Isn't designing a piece the most fun part? And if you want something that looks exactly as what you've seen in someone's video, isn't it extra fun challenge to try designing a replica? Let alone the fact that after watching a build video like yours there's not much unknowns left. But hey, I'm undermining your side business now :)

[@davebrakas3704]

Love the sliding doors. If you soak the Cain in hot water then put it in the doors the Cain will tighten up and not be saggy. I did the same type of thing but on drawer faces. Love the content. Keep up the great work.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thank you! Found out about getting it wet the day after I installed them! I guess I'll know for next time.