Building The Shark Dresser

[@Stridertrees]

I've gotta stop watching these videos or I will FOREVER be unsatisfied with everything I produce.... UNBELIEVABLE work man. absolutely stunning

[@photowizard100]

Nick, as a new PDX Webfoot subscriber, I enjoy your excellent lighting, audio and superb editing skills not to mention woodworking design skills that I am learning a lot from, to improve my woodworking experience. Thank you!

[@MrReza656s]

You are really one the most underrated Carftsmen on KZbin. Exceptional Job really.

[@freaksavior]

Fantastic build. I loved the new video style compared to some of the older videos you've put out. Make more like this, and I'll watch every one of them.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Aaron! Slowly figuring out how to do this video stuff. Appreciate you sticking out the stinkers with me lol definitely will keep moving toward big quality designs over quantity of shit.

[@funnyguy55able]

As an avid consumer of youtube woodworking videos I will say that this is the most complex and beautiful piece of furniture I've seen so far. I wish i could click the like button more than once. Keep up the good work.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much, Marek!

[@MaxShaffer]

Absolutely love your comment about the ash slate in the back panel. I feel that.

[@karlpoth2204]

Wow your designs and talent are just stunning love watching your video please don’t stop!!!

[@TheJakeharms]

love the "in the weeds" vibe of this video. I feel like other builders make vids showcasing errors in projects, but this one is unique in the way that it puts you in that moment to moment decision (and indecision!) making that always goes on in a complicated creative project. ton of raw skill on display here dude, serious props 🤌

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Jake! Glad you liked it! Wish I could breeze through these builds with a “here’s how it’s done” but man, indecision is right.

[@SteveBCCrabb]

Beautiful piece! I struggle with design and implementation but that 1% better every day really got my attention and I like that mode of thinking. Thanks for that little gem.

[@denisemorrison7616]

Absolutely astonishing! Your wife must have been blown away with this piece. I always love your thought process behind your piece. your amazing.

[@markmcintire3401]

Nick! Your videos keep getting better and better! Love the design. I’ve always struggled with the right handle. You hit it dead on brother! More content please. Can’t seem to get enough of your work!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Mark! Super proud of how this video/build came together and pleased to read that you’re enjoying it! Really appreciate it

[@devilsanus3510]

This is not my style of furniture, but I admire your craftsmanship and creativity. Very nice job sir

[@marshallsnyder2364]

A suggestion for a video. Besides the eye-opening, jaw dropping designs and builds, I am simply amazed at the ribbons you are able to create planing, regardless of which plane or spokeshave you use. I saw a brief glimpse of your sharpening station in this video, but I think it would be very beneficial to many of your viewers if you could make a video on your sharpening process, with anecdotal information on plane setup and use. Many thanks!

[@var_virtiauto]

Everything is perfect in this video.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

I can't believe you don't have more exposure than you do. I watch a lot of wood working channels and your videos are just as high quality if not significantly better than some of these bigger channels

[@SawyerDesign]

I really appreciate you saying that! Hopefully someday one of these takes off 🤞

[@bwiltse2620]

100% Nick is crazy talented. If I can make something even 1/4 as beautiful then I think I'll be satisfied for life.

[@kevinwillingham172]

Word🤙🏼

[@dumendra]

💯Agree. Hands down the highest quality woodworking channel atm.

[@heywazup99]

Definitely one of the top, if not the top woodworker on KZbin!

[@MrsJax304]

This is amazing. Beautiful

[@nickdarbenzio1681]

Dude, you are on another level! I have to up my game Just awesome. You are by far the most advanced on KZbin. Unmatched craftsmanship

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Nick!

[@matthysloedolff]

I watched this on the train home and was so mesmerised with your craftsmanship that I completely missed my stop. This is amazing content 👌

[@matthysloedolff]

Also, you just gained me as a subscriber

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahaha that’s awesome and sorry about that. Hopefully the walk/ride back wasn’t too long. Really appreciate the support matthys!

[@matthysloedolff]

@@SawyerDesign all good. Only had to wait for a few minutes for the train back to my stop

[@jeff2663]

Awesome work! I’m glad you shared your work with us on KZbin.

[@SawyerDesign]

Really appreciate that man! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

WOW! Simply beyond magnificent!

[@hammerfret]

Amazing work, both the dresser and the video.

[@RayMrRobert]

Brilliant. Masterful execution. I love it.

[@rgarlinyc]

Just masterful - I am agog at the magnificent piece of art you've produced out your imagination and innate talent.

[@albertmorrissette3640]

absolutely magnificent, you are a true artisan

[@RobinsonStevens]

Great build, nice editing

[@aaronneubert2583]

Yoooo!!! This is absolutely mind blowing! Your perseverance and problem solving is next level and I can only hope that one day I can achieve your level of design and execution. I recently just finished a fully customized closet build that took me around 6 months from designing to install so I can imagine the sense of accomplishment and relief you feel with this project being done. Phenomenal work my friend!

[@dermotpeacock2015]

Just found your videos. Thank you for the kick to the head to get my imagination running again.

[@SawyerDesign]

My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@jimpike3489]

Hey Nick, another great project, the shame is stunning and the grain is wow, totally beautiful. Good luck in the contest, thanks for sharing.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much, Jim!

[@k.beeler4240]

I'm not usually a big fan of modern furniture design, I'm more farmhouse traditional, but I will say... "That is a gorgeous dresser! Exceptional work my friend!"

[@davidrobbo9116]

What a awesome piece Nick as usual the work you do is some of the best out there. Keep up the good work mate look forward to seeing what you do next 👍

[@ericduan9001]

you total deserve 10X more views! I guess slower speed / separate to couple shorter vids could attract more causal viewers.

[@bowerscustomwoodworkingllc]

Gorgeous piece of artwork right there, awesome job

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey much appreciated 🍻

[@danielspears4276]

King of wood back at it again. Dope dresser dude

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Daniel!

[@Ragnovlod]

Stunning.

[@terrigramofgirls3565]

That is absolutely stunning!! ....I found you on Blacktail Studio

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Freaking crushed it!!!! Damn that was fun to watch. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much!

[@peternewman9713]

Outstanding!!!

[@mhorlor]

So awesome. Love it all!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Matt!

[@zilitron2k]

Thanks!

[@timstratton9]

still amazing... and still scared to do veneer myself... pretty nice project.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha don’t be scared. It’s a fun process. Thanks Tim.

[@wpbjim]

Gorgeous!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Jim!

[@dovetalerwoodcraft]

OMG - that ash slat (sounds like a bad word, kinda!) is amazing -- in a personal growth challenge kinda way. I love your work, and your recent team-up with @BlacktailStudio. I've been following you both for years and love the way you approach OCD and woodcraft. I wanted to go to North Bennett Street School, too, but have learned a heckuva lot from that school called Hard Knocks! Thanks buddy (I know we're not official buddies, but we would be if we actually knew each other). Thanks for teaching me so much.

[@dovetalerwoodcraft]

P.S. Thanks for showing me I'm not alone in overcomplicating things (almost always to good effect). I sincerely love your work, Nick. And your attitude and approach.

[@gardengatesopen]

I too get a kick out of challenging OCD perfection. I'm right there with ya, bud!! Very satisfying. 😎

[@SawyerDesign]

Live for the Details!

[@amycagle6618]

@@SawyerDesign or the dovetails! 😆

[@douglasmoore2953]

Great job on the dresser, especially the design. I wish I was able to come up with out of the box designs like that. I do have a question, where did you get tool pouch? I have a Rockler one but the leather one looks much nicer.

[@JyB818]

That is badass!

[@rogerdudra178]

Nice piece.

[@tracyalexander3662]

Dude, ya totally had me from the first second the build started... Way cool dresser though it oughta have a more fancy schmancy name than that.... Dresser Awesomely talented bruh! T

[@eldavidos79]

Amazing project💪💪💪

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

I may or may not have started seizing uncontrollably when you cut a festool track LOL

[@SawyerDesign]

😂 think I can resell it as custom?

[@carlduggan4058]

Entropy. Yes! But also a fan of Kintsugi and most anything that breaks up “perfection”

[@amycagle6618]

Oh boy Nick! So much artistry in everything I've seen! I subbed to you from Cam, but I stayed because you are awesome! Your wife must be over the moon with this dresser. I showed my brother a screen capture from the photos at the end. He said, "I don't see a dresser...it looks like an art piece." 😊 I also joined on Patreon & will share this video on my Facebook. I don't usually do that. In fact, you are one of only 3 youtubers I support monthly on Patreon. You, Rear Admiral Jingles & Laura Kampf. Oh, I also support Good Simple Living thru KZbin. It's seriously all I can afford to do. I would also have ordered a t-shirt, unfortunately there were no size 4x or any blue ones with your better (in my opinion) logo. I did almost order the faded army green one for my brother, but his colors are blue or black. The art on that one is 1st class! Thank you for another, even longer, happy video! Don't know how you got 6 months down to 35 minutes, but it was just so enjoyable!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Amy! And thanks for bringing the tee options to my attention. First time doing this on my own. I’ll chat with my local printer to see if I have to buy bulk of each size or if I can do individual and get back to you. Sorry for not catching that when I posted!

[@amycagle6618]

@@SawyerDesign Hey, thanks for taking the time to look at this! I will send you me email address.

[@kaziapu8988]

GOOOOOD JOBBBBBBB👍🏻

[@JeDxDeVu]

So glad a new episode is out. Going wait till I'm home. Crack open a bottle of wine and enjoy. I'm pompous like that. 👍

[@Sheane]

Not just awesome design, talent and such, but great editing. And you found an OCD person with the ash! haha

[@ronweber4508]

Insane

[@shelleyscloud3651]

Stunning

[@grant8653]

Dovetails! Woo-oo! Everyday they're out there making Dovetails! Woo-oo! Tales of derring-do, bad and good Dovetails!

[@larryrichmond4866]

Awesome

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Larry!

[@ScottAnders62]

Dope!

[@phoenixpv]

Holy fuckin shit homie! That piece is beyond astounding. I’m excited for when you get a steamer and can start doing all those curves with solid hardwoods.

[@SawyerDesign]

Eventually! Thank you!

[@andredionne7769]

très beau meuble beau travaille

[@etheroar6312]

When you explained the reason for the ash slat, I had to stop the video until I could stop laughing. Well played, sir. Very well done.

[@SawyerDesign]

😂 glad someone related

[@BubbaLeroy]

WOW!!!!!

[@Rossco242424]

tremendous

[@danny8881]

You bastard... one piece of ash! I can't help but agree with you that one of the sweetest pleasures in life is knowingly upsetting people for its sheer joy... well played sir. I enjoy your channel, thank you.

[@JGV_IX]

This is so far outside the box that the box has become a speck in the distance! Absolutely incredible!! Also - your backside looks better than most people’s fronts 🤭😏

[@ericluba6287]

I do love it. What's next

[@SawyerDesign]

Just finished this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqu9l6BsrdqAeNU

[@rbangs2517]

That's as legit as it gets

[@atomictyler]

man, seeing those cupped panels has me wanting to go and make my 7th and 8th attempt at some damn panels that don't look like a potato chip. I mean they seem fine and then they're not. I think my wife is getting annoying at all the wood purchases and panels laying around the house. edit: for the record I only need two panels. I should have been done with my project long ago, too. I'm considering just putting dovetails in them and hoping that pulls them flat.

[@SawyerDesign]

Makes it harder to work on, but the corners of a case will hold it flat

[@Richard.Dawson]

Killer as usual! Where are the pocketholes??? JK obviously!

[@SawyerDesign]

Lol get outta here with those pocket holes 😂 thanks Richard!

[@Thunderbolt03]

Nice rolex

[@Thunderbolt03]

P.S That's a piece of art that's not a furniture

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey good eye! Haha thanks so much!

[@caracochannel]

What you did was great, I really enjoyed watching it. We also prepare and share videos on how to make different things on our channel. We would be happy to know your opinion about them

[@weberwoodshop]

Only six months huh? 😉

[@SawyerDesign]

You won this 🐢 turtle’s race. Lol you spot that WW swag in there?

[@weberwoodshop]

@@SawyerDesign yeah I like your style 😎

[@sicpac66t]

What a fucking amazing door. Pardon my french.

[@SawyerDesign]

Well fuckin-A. Much appreciated!

[@dennismacwilliams196]

Do you do you own video's ?

[@SawyerDesign]

I sure do!

[@joshuambean]

Damn!!!

[@joshuambean]

That's all I needed to say.

[@SawyerDesign]

Nuff said haha thanks man

[@joebass5]

🤯🔥🤯🔥

[@mitchellbender2722]

Seriously dude, the level of content and the quality of work your produce you deserve way more than 65k subs. Great work!

[@SawyerDesign]

Ahhh dude! Thanks so much. Really appreciate it.

[@jacobladder6165]

It's amazing the people that KZbin promotes. There's a guy's out there with five times more exposure that can't even do a simple Mill down and glue up.

[@yossid422]

Insane

[@briannelson4122]

This is some pretty impressive craftsmanship, self taught or not this is awesome work! As for the OCD factor, I have to admit to more than a few anxiety inducing moments. This has been the case throughout my 40 plus years in the building trades, if I'm having a rough time making something come together it manifests in dreams of not being able to get something right after countless attempts. You seem to thrive at this and that my friend is no small feat! Great job, as always!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Brian!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I'm trying to figure out what's more nuts: the build itself or the video and everything that went into it. Well done, man.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha definitely crazy all around. Thanks man!

[@KomarProject]

Dude!!! Dude!!! This is spectacular !!! And the edit!!!!!!! Wowza

[@-_-BenPrice]

Had to pause half way through to get Tylenol ….. wrapping my head around this build was crazy…. Killed it like always!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahaha man I’ve been on the IV drip trying to get this to the finish line

[@Garrett_Brown]

This is incredible, if you don’t blow up in subs idk what’s is wrong with people. The slides reference to Walmart had me rolling

[@petehafner1659]

Another jaw dropping piece! I love that you keep in your mistakes to explain how you fixed them or not. I also like your sound track. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@idrewt]

Such an awesome piece accompanied by an awesome video to showcase your skilled efforts. Love watching all your stuff. Real question is did you actually cut the Festool track or not .. cause that hurt .... Your audio tracks on these videos are always on point.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha glad I finally figured out the audio mix. Audio is a bear to figure out. Definitely actually cut the track. Been meaning to forever, just never could bring myself to actually do it

[@carmendorso4145]

Absolutely stunning piece of art, wonder how you could riff off this with a nightstand headboard combination.

[@SawyerDesign]

Already chewing that over in my head. I’ll get there eventually! Thank you!

[@hale_yeah_texas]

This was an incredible build. Really enjoyed the video. Keep the great work on both fronts.

[@houtslager]

Nick, as a fellow sawdust maker, I too have a very stringent client (other half) and making pieces of furniture for her is a time eating nightmare. You have done yourself proud here and mad stunning piece of furniture for her 👏👏👏👍 A couple of questions for you - what finish did you use and what such a dark veneer for the inside of the drawers ? My preference would have been a satin birch or sycamore, just my 1ct worth. All the best, keep the vids coming. Karl W

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! Used a 1lb cut of platina shellac to seal and topcoat w a 20 sheen wb 2K (Aqunity by diamond Vogel). Something super light would be probably more traditional. I just used what I had on hand

[@sawyerthompson5877]

Bro the amount of work you put into this is beyond insane😮 Hope to see you grow fast with this level of craftmanship and showmanship.

[@GregsGarage]

Just an incredible piece Nick!!! The bottom curve of the drawer fronts really pulled it together. The ebony linings are tits. I can't imagine what kind of time you have in this piece, but you can tell it was a magnum opus.

[@SawyerDesign]

So many hours! Thanks Greg!

[@yoelai]

This is amazing. You don't release a lot of videos, but when you do, damn they are phenomenal 😋

[@abad_gtr1123]

absolutely nuts man....what a fantastic original piece.

[@donaldadams5342]

A mind blowing piece of a) design work & b) construction skills & techniques. Your conceptual work & construction skills put way up at the top of the elite level of woodworkers. Given that you are a self taught woodworker makes it all the more amazing. I sort of feel lost for words to describe the beauty, skill & sheer artistry of your work my friend. Keep up your fantastic work & videos. Stay safe & well, Don from South Aust.

[@jasonstrong6608]

You truly are a wizard with wood. Congrats on finishing that piece.

[@gregredwoodjr1298]

Absolutely beautiful and unique piece. As you were talking about the blue shark color contrast in my head for a split second I was like oh dear god please tel me he’s not painting walnut blue! Hahaha idk why my brain thought that but the end result you truly nailed what you described throughout the video👍

[@MattsTAW]

Magnificent. What an amazing piece of work. I have enough trouble getting my rectilinear pieces to fit up properly. LOL. I enjoy your videos immensely.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha thanks Matt! Glad you’re digging the builds!

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing, Nick! Really beautiful piece!!! 😃 That's a real work of art! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks man. Really appreciate it!

[@bustinCider74]

“Pull out. Shave. Put it back in.” Needs to be your next shirt :) Awesome work as always man. You and Pedulla Studio are the top two woodworkers on KZbin in my opinion

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much! Licensing that shirt to manscaped lol Nick does some amazing work as well! I drool over his shop space

[@chrisjcichocki]

Your pieces are simply jaw dropping! I watched about 4 hours of your videos yesterday and completely agree with the Gremlin - the videos are put together as well as the pieces, and that's saying a LOT. Looking forward to whatever you produce next.. doesn't matter.. could be a spoon.