How To Make Mid-Century ACTUALLY Modern

[@erichroney673]

I dont know how he does it, but I am so glad this channel exists. These videos feel like bespoke commissions by a high-end woodworking lifestyle magazine that doesn't exist. As a hobbyist woodworker, I am always impressed and truly motivated to think differently about this craft every video that is released. But it's more than that. The voice-over dialogue is well-paced, yet entertaining with plenty of detail. The music sets a mood of casual fun, with moments of challenge and anticipation. The video production is by far the best I've seen, even from channels with a larger production staff.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the ride.

[@layneinchains4047]

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a million times…. BEST WOODWORKING CHANNEL ON KZbin!!! Amazing craftsmanship as always! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@davidhaworth7152]

Pedulla Sawyer Farrington For woodworking Number one with a bullet is New Yorkshire Workshop but he’s an all around maker with some great woodwork thrown in.

[@davidhaworth7152]

Sorry SD you’re a very close second to Pedulla, more like 1 and 1A

[@layneinchains4047]

@@davidhaworth7152 - Yea Pedulla does amazing work as well. The skill these guys possess is insane. Not just the obvious craftsmanship, but the design aspect is top notch which can be more difficult than the actual work sometimes! I like Keith Johnson’s work too.

[@michaelhenderson4706]

​@layneinchains4047 100% agree! I dropped out of college as a ME student because I found I really hated CAD. 10 years later, I spend 10h a week on the computer modeling or referencing CAD. Wish I had any skill whatsoever for drawing by hand like this Nick guy over here. But, also glad I didn't spend a whole 4 years at it just to become a furniture maker. Though, some of that vector geometry education would've been nice starting out hah

[@layneinchains4047]

@@michaelhenderson4706 - I hear you! I wish I took some courses in design as well. Definitely helps when you have some sort of plan prior to starting a build. I work off of crude hand sketches because I don’t have the skill to transfer what’s in my head to a piece of paper lol. I don’t think people realize how hard the actual design process is. These guys make it look to easy! Hey it’s never too late to go to your local community college and take come courses it may help!

[@alancook1380]

This creation shouldn't be pigeonholed by a category. That is brilliant design coupled with superior craftsmanship. Very inspiring and masterfully performed.

[@SawyerDesign]

Wow thanks so much! I appreciate the love! 🙏

[@lambert4208]

hey Nick, i love you buddy, thanks for the time you spend making these videos, just wanted to say that, just like sam maloof, piece by piece your becoming a legend. keep crafting my man your awesome

[@SawyerDesign]

Too kind, man! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@charlesbutsch7201]

You can call it any kind of "modern" you like. It is purely a beautiful piece of craftmanship. Thanks for sharing you talent and skill. I look forward to your future projects.

[@SawyerDesign]

I really appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to watch! Cheers 🍻

[@liveoky85]

Your craftsmanship is truly an inspiration your eye for detail is amazing and that's an understatement just thought I'd say that keep up the truly remarkable work sir

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much! Glad I could share the spark ⚡️

[@liveoky85]

@SawyerDesign shit you be sharing flames 🔥 😄 🤣

[@STPMN]

You, Pedulla and GR Woodworking are my favorite and I’m stoked to have a new video from you!! I’ve watched most of your videos multiple times and I’ve been trying to figure out what Japanese hollow back chisels you have. What do you have and what are your current favorite chisels?

[@billthompson9482]

You're craftsmanship, creativity and design is truly inspirational. The best of the holiday season to you and you're family.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! Wishing you and yours the same!

[@annettehawkins8467]

Dude you are freaking amazing! Thanks for the long video and walking through the process! Great video!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video!

[@Haslercraft]

Tape on the plugs trick was money!

[@SawyerDesign]

So satisfying!

[@TabAtl]

That’s a beautiful piece Nick, as usual. And that shot of the squeeze out made me 😂. I’m basic, so nubbin and nubbin hole are both descriptive and amusing.

[@SawyerDesign]

@@TabAtl thanks tab! I can always count on you to appreciate my dumb humor. Long live the immature souls

[@Dustins_Woodworking]

Great work yet again. I really like the idea of traditional mortise and tenons and not just slap some floating tenons all over like the rest of KZbin woodworkers are doing.

[@SawyerDesign]

There is something that seems more pro about integrating the tenon! Same effect, but pleased to please. Thank you!

[@knitturn3422]

It doesnt matter what style you call it, that is a thing of beauty. I am just amazed at your creativity and design abilities.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words.

[@MCsCreations]

Truly amazing work, Nick! What a beautiful piece of furniture!!! 😃 Merry Christmas! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@SawyerDesign]

@@MCsCreations hey you too! Thank you!

[@MillCreekWoodworking]

I love your videos Nick. The camera angles, quality of the product and commentary are all awesome. Look forward to the next one.

[@SawyerDesign]

Appreciate that, I’m stoked you enjoy them!

[@bradsnapp5360]

Beautiful piece and video Nick. I will watch it many times. Great to see you!

[@SawyerDesign]

@@bradsnapp5360 thanks Brad!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

When you drop a video you know it’s going to be quality and without fail you did it again it looks stunning. Merry Christmas to you and family and have a great new year. 🎉🍻

[@airnashville3883]

Another great video Nick!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@deanbarill3182]

Sweet project Nick. Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@chuckpitts2464]

Professionally authentic vs Authentically professional 🙏🏻🎄😊

[@ewetuber186000]

Masterful work Nick. Great video too!

[@SawyerDesign]

Appreciate you! Glad the vibe resonates ✌️

[@Sergey-wg7ne]

Phenomenal work and amazing commentary. I giggled a few times, but was also provoked to form a few thoughts (which does not happen all that often, so kudos to you again).

[@SawyerDesign]

So pleased you enjoyed! The commentary is the hardest part for me to figure out in these. Glad to provoke a little noodling 🧠

[@SleeperHoundDesign]

Walking around with that mic 🎤 reminds me of a 1960s game show host. 😂it's awesome

[@SawyerDesign]

Bob barker up in this bish lol

[@isidoroperezayala1615]

He visto este canal alguna vez, siempre me ha gustado la tarea de los ebanistas. En esta ocasión solo puedo decir: ¡¡¡ una pieza maestra!!! Desde España, muchas gracias por mostrar su saber hacer.

[@ericluba6287]

I do gotta say. I bought the T-shirt you're wearing. & wow wow gotta say the most comfortable and soft feeling T-shirt I've ever worn.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks for ordering and glad you like the shirt! I spent forever making finding the right quality for the shirt and print.

[@dougdavidson175]

Thanks for posting, I just call it beautiful. Full stop. End of. Merry Christmas & a happy, safe New Year.

[@SawyerDesign]

Same to you! Thanks so much 🙏

[@mikeamboy7292]

love the project! I use a very similar method for dovetails with one exception; after routing the baseline, I flip the front on its face and use a different router to cut the back. The only thing left to clean out is the corners.

[@SawyerDesign]

Nice approach! That’s probably a little better at square on the back face. The sharp gauge works pretty well for shaving off the last bit.

[@kainoarponen7258]

Last rap is something else than perfection or even music, but way of working is nice.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha the lyrics, ‘I don’t wanna talk’ were very relatable to me by the end. Glad you liked the rest

[@jimmcnett]

That is awesome piece of furniture. Your video is both entertaining and informative. I learned several new tricks that I can't wait to use in the shop. Thank you for posting.

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@mikkkydi]

Love you, Nick!

[@SawyerDesign]

❤️ you too, boo

[@danlynch1154]

Wonderful project and great video!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@bowmana614]

Love the innuendo and I vote you keep it. My question is about the shape of the three legs: where did you draw the inspiration? They’re a very distinct look. (Edit: ok I’ll just ask… did the three Ks set off any flags at any point?)

[@eldonrollins162]

Beautiful work sir!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you sir!

[@angelinaklineburgess5286]

Stunning ! Love your work

[@SawyerDesign]

Appreciate you!

[@sausage1466]

Love my PantoRouter. I consider it an open source tool. Always finding new ways to use it. Nice work..

[@SawyerDesign]

It really is a versatile tool for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@PaleRider559]

All that being said (my 4 other comments LOL)... This is your coolest design yet. The "style" doesn't even matter. We're inspired by everything we come in contact with... if we pay attention, and know where to look. And this is just an Extremely Cool piece of Inspired and Inspirational Art!

[@SawyerDesign]

I really appreciate the kind words. It’s still crazy to know that my work connects with anyone all, let alone inspire others!

[@PaleRider559]

@@SawyerDesign At my age, I need all the inspiration I can get LOL

[@kybbebop]

Looking at that finished piece makes me feel something warm and fuzzy, its a work of art

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks! Comfortable, familiar, and fresh was exactly the feeling I was going for with that design.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome build! Really enjoyed the video Nick!

[@SawyerDesign]

Appreciate the love! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@gerardgreenan907]

Hello Nick, I have been watching your channel since you started and love your craft. Please don’t think I am criticising (I’m not) but having read a couple of comments regarding you sexual innuendo and lower tone comments I have to say I agree. You seem like such a nice man, don’t let yourself down like that. Gerard

[@GoetzBuilt]

Stunning

[@KarelKubela]

This is the artwork man, great job!👍🏻

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! Cheers! 🍻 Appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@hectorpizzani9796]

Incredible work as always. What a great work of art

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@hectorpizzani9796]

You are welcome. It's truly amazing to see the work you can make. I dream about achieving something that nice one day.

[@eyalmaoz3913]

Beautiful!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you!

[@Jeffers1984]

Because I like chisels, they make me feel alive! 😂

[@SawyerDesign]

I really live life on the edge. Pun intended. 😁

[@thefirstwhizzkid]

DUDE I was mid drink and you just said SMEGMA while my TV volume was at 40%, no more drink for me 🤣. My mother yelled from the other room, “What type of video are you watching with your father?!” This project came out just perfect!! Fantastic job! Dad thinks your wood working is great too! 👍🏽

[@SawyerDesign]

I’m not sure if my mom would be proud of me either haha! Thanks for watching ✌️

[@handsomemhlanga3959]

You had me at bringing sexy back. 😂. Detail, detail, detail. Thank you 🫡

[@SawyerDesign]

😂 Yep!

[@brettgl21]

I don't think that the names matter. Keep making what moves you. Beautiful work as always. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@SawyerDesign]

Appreciate it, thanks for taking the time 🙏

[@Mileslicsw]

Very impressive. Thanks

[@SawyerDesign]

My pleasure! Thanks!

[@melissaschaefer854]

It’s beautiful!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much!

[@ezaboleme]

As always Nick is the best.

[@SawyerDesign]

Too kind! 🙏

[@neopartridge9415]

The drawerstop is sooo cool

[@SawyerDesign]

Ahhh yeah! 🤘drawer snaps are pretty niche and pretty damn slick

[@aaronrishell1571]

Little details matter and you are exceptional at making every little detail count and look flawless. One tip. For your hardware screws.. go get a pair of wire strippers. You will notice the side has holes where it looks like you can screw in something. Those are there for electricians to cut down the screws for junction boxes. They work for cutting down the screws for drawer hardware and give a nice clean edge without having to use a cutting wheel or grinder.

[@aaronrishell1571]

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[@SawyerDesign]

That is a great tip! I’ve never thought of that, thanks!

[@MagniJoensen]

this was what I wanted for christmas

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha well I’m glad this Nick could deliver

[@patrickbock555]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. What was that stop-jointing process you were doing at the 12:35 minute mark? I don't think I've ever seen that before.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks man! The stop jointer move is for tapering. Go half way with a deep cut, the tip it up on that fulcrum with a full pass and you’ve achieved a taper that’s twice the cut depth over 2x the stopping point of the first pass 👍

[@markchaplain1152]

Fabulous sleek legs with a smooth elegant box !! 😆 Very nice piece that !!

[@jonhammack3240]

Solid build. FYI the part that the drawers ride on (for this construction) is called a web frame (not dust shelf). If you added a panel in the center of the web frame, instead of left it open, the panel you added would be called a dust panel. Hope that clears up the etymology confusion.

[@lassebauer]

Wegner and Jacobsen would approve 👍🏼😊🍻

[@hermenegildorodriguez6876]

Un trabajo excelente , así como su diseño

[@SawyerDesign]

¡gracias! te agradezco que mires 🙏

[@gthiesfeld]

Every time I watch a Sawyer Design video I realize I need to sharpen my tools.

[@torstenhuhse]

2 observations: I've always hated extending two pipe clamps by hooking the fixed end, the angle is horrible and makes aligning things a pain. A 3/4" coupling from any hardware store fixes that problem and is (as you might say) far sexier. The other one is hitting the screw on the sawstop: the screw is fully supported by dry wood, so there is no way for the current that they use on the blade to flow to ground. I'm sure you could cut their demonstration hot dog the same way if you independently support it in something insulating. Absolutely awesome piece, as always, thanks for sharing and posting

[@danielsepulveda2342]

Man the music was very tasteful ❤

[@SawyerDesign]

Always trying to find the right vibe!

[@nirgosh]

magnificent design and craftsmanship. as a woodworker i think 'maybe one day i could...'

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! One day you most definitely can!

[@davidcoppola7620]

Killer design and execution! How do you like the 1lb Zen-Wu Hammer? Light? Heavy? Keep up the amazing filming, editing and top notch wood work!

[@christielombard7357]

WOWOWOW !!!!

[@richcartwright889]

Mid-century revival maybe? Anyway beautiful as always. Merry Christmas.

[@SawyerDesign]

Oh good call! That sounds right. Thanks and merry Christmas to you too!

[@ИльичпроснисьОниохренели]

Я потайные шипы в ящиках режу дриммелем с маленьким кругом, пропил чище, аккуратней выходит.)))) молодцом, красота)

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you!

[@elenatheexotic]

39:31 In all timelines, in all posibilities, only Sawyer can design this.

[@SawyerDesign]

The multiverse willed this one to be!

[@manueltran1964]

I really want to see the videos you mentioned at 3:11 for the details of how you made the slab but can't seem to find it. Can you provide a link?

[@SawyerDesign]

You bet! Here’s the shark dresser kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJXdnYh7grl_fq8si=tZHMkN7E_21s0aVT Might be more details in the first half kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGikiIuNfb1-j5Isi=2QH7LXHcnCCUkeTX Here too kzbin.info/www/bejne/amnFkqWMeKaSbbcsi=FKOXO9V_f_20RPsY

[@brabr873]

16:45 West Coast Customs was the company for Pimp My Ride. I'm guessing you mean Orange County Choppers. Great memories either way 😂

[@SawyerDesign]

Dang it! Haha Thanks for the correction. I definitely was not, at any time, inspired to put any mini tvs or dayton 24’s on this cabinet. OCC nice catch lol

[@brabr873]

​@@SawyerDesigna completely understandable freudian slip. Maybe a fishtank in your next piece might be a nice nod to that simpler era.

[@PrinceCbass]

I have found that keeping parts as square as possible for as long as possible is never a bad thing. I save any tapering until the last possible operation.

[@SawyerDesign]

Always a good rule to live by!

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Fortunately, I am not anti-symantic. This piece is inspired. Thats enouph. Merry Christmas

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha anti semantic is great! Thanks and merry Christmas to you too!

[@qfudgedoggy]

Amazing work as usual. What type of glue are you using in your glueup?

[@SawyerDesign]

Mostly hide glue! Really been digging how well it lubes a join. Easier to glue up tight joinery. Thanks so much!

[@chrisstearns10]

It looks like it can be a birdhouse😂. Just kidding. Looks awesome!! Sick video and background music!!

[@SawyerDesign]

Bougie-ass birds! 😂 thanks man!

[@nelsnn]

Hope this guy starts his onlyPlanes, love watching him work his wood

[@Schmitzwoodcraft]

Great video, my (Denzel Washington voice) man!

[@wlarmsby]

Very inspiring to watch you challenge yourself with each video. In your exploration, have you ever considered an homage to one of the more ornamental design styles, like some of the stuff from the 1800s? Queen Anne or Rococo or Chippendale style? That kind of stuff is definitely not in style these days. It would therefore be interesting to see you iterate on it. There are definitely some different techniques required. Rather than hitting everything with a chamfer or roundover bit, you might have to carve some filigrees! This is a challenge to put a cloven hoof on your next piece. lol. Keep up the amazing work.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks! I’ve definitely had my eye on making my take on a French bow front dresser for quite a while. It’ll happen eventually. Could also see an upholstered rococo bench/daybed being an interesting option worth fleshing. Carving and marquetry are a whole different rabbit hole I’ve not yet fallen down.

[@RDSWOODWORKING]

Nick you're a fine Craftsman I have a lot of the same tools you have I have a pantorouter I haven't had the chance to use it yet

[@SawyerDesign]

I’m sure you’re as capable as I am! Thank you!

[@knockingwood]

Curious who makes the wood possibly ratcheting screwdriver you were using. Pretty slick. Awesome work! I aspire to be as good as you one day!!

[@averagejoesworkshop]

I don't remember you getting a SawStop. I may have missed it. When last I remember noticing, you were using that gold-coated Harvey. How are you enjoying it compared to the other? Also, I used my Pantorouter today to cut dovetail keys in the corners of a mitered frame for Leaded Glass. Worked a treat! Great work, as always!

[@SawyerDesign]

I am! Lots of power. I do miss the gold top though. Thanks so much for watching!

[@OldTrekkie23]

Magnifique

[@groverw7507]

its a beautiful piece of The Jetsons era furniture circa 1960.

[@SawyerDesign]

Futuristically nostalgic! Love it!

[@kdavidwhite8376]

Great Work Nick! as Always. Mid-Post-Pre Modern Masterpiece Box Thingy (#MPPMMBT)

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Can you please make a video or short of your finish process and products that you use? Thank you for sharing.

[@SawyerDesign]

I will certainly add that to the list!

[@deanp1823]

Excellent work as always and a professional quality video as well. Also love all of the box references.

[@SawyerDesign]

Appreciate that! Always trying to keep it classy with the innuendo.

[@shawnamandyii]

Beautiful creation, friend! How many hours do you have in a project like this? And, considering the previous question, how well have you learned to estimate your time involved on one-off projects such as these?

[@royunderwood7514]

Great work, design and video. Did you use a photography studio for the final beauty shots?

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! I wish I had room for a photo studio. These are all shot on a backdrop in the shop with a little computer magic to clean up the background 👍 sometimes I do take a piece to a studio, but logistics are a pain with heavy valuables and just myself moving finished projects around town.

[@johnnyho900]

First few minutes with a box reference, Everyone loves a well maintained box, yes, yes sir. Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing. How many hours total did you have in this?

[@SawyerDesign]

I don’t keep exact time, but usually every minute of final video is about 4 hours of work…so maybe ~160hrs? Thank you for watching!

[@darthgzuz]

Details baby details 😍😍😍😍

[@tatehogan5685]

What influences your choice in glue usage? I've seen everything from epoxy to hide glue in this build?

[@cosmicvoyager12]

Absolutely breathtakingbuild. May I ask what finish you're using?

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much! I use a black tinted shellac for the base and topcoat in a waterborne 2K poly-acrylic 👍

[@davekavanagh7599]

Whats that brown glue you use? Seems to have a long open time and dries nice and invisible. Dynamite vid as always, been waiting a good while and it did not disappoint 👌

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad you liked it! The brown stuff is hide glue 👍

[@davekavanagh7599]

@SawyerDesign thank you very much man, and a very merry Christmas from Ireland 😁

[@5ElementsWoodworking]

This generation of kids will likely call it "Bruh Era Furniture". Beautiful piece!

[@PaleRider559]

That's what she said!

[@GrumpyOldGuy-x4o]

Dig your style and the lack of heavy metal bravado, curious what kind of glue that is? The clear stuff......That you used on the joints. Greetings from Namibia.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks! It's an epoxy from total boat. Not being waterborne, I find it less likely to starve the join at time of glue-up

[@nialstewart8263]

Fantastic as usual. Why epoxy to build the main box rather than normal wood glue?

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! Epoxy is less likely to soak up the thirsty end grain and starve the join since it’s not water based

[@mattelias721]

Such a great early Christmas gift from Not-Santa Nick. That's beautiful work, and as always I appreciate your attention to the small details. As a creaky GenX-er and man of a certain rage, I'll offer my apologies for all the stupid... all of it. The naming conventions, though, I've come to see as inherently human - we like to categorize, and then inevitably gate-keep for some dumbass reason. I'm all out of f**ks to give, so I just ignore it. Also as an inherently sarcastic and irreverent GenX-er, your humor resonates with my inner 12-year-old. Please don't stop. I'd only suggest that if you yourself have made a box messy, then it's all good. Messy boxes you walk up on in the wild are sus, though.

[@weibullguy]

Did you make that assembly table and does if have that chalkboard paint on the top? 'Cause it's pretty cool and that'd be a pretty cool idea that I would shamelessly steal.

[@SawyerDesign]

It’s black Formica! 10/10 recommend!

[@weibullguy]

@@SawyerDesign And what are you using to write on it? Some sort of grease pencil?

[@tcthetford]

Nealy!

[@michaeltack3332]

What is that machine called that you use to make youre mortis en tennons

[@SawyerDesign]

It’s a Pantorouter 👍 great machine!

[@arimadx]

Is the epoxy used just for the longer open time? Or are there other reasons?

[@SawyerDesign]

It’s a little less likely to starve the join as it isn’t water based, so it doesn’t suck up the thirsty endgrain quite as much.

[@arimadx]

@SawyerDesign oh i see. That makes total sense. I'll have to give that a shot