They Thought This Would Never Hold Up

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[@marmotaworks]

What do you prefer, voiceover or subtitles?

[@zaferarincsahin5214]

@@marmotaworks together voice+subtitles

[@f.b.jeffers0n]

Voice

[@marmotaworks]

@@zaferarincsahin5214 Fortunately, KZbin automatically generates subtitles if I add voiceover.

[@marmotaworks]

@@f.b.jeffers0n ok!

[@Николай-у5ю9ж]

Озвучку, я хоть и ни слова не понимаю, но с голосом лучше всего! Успехов тебе, друг мой, ты-талант! Очень надеюсь, что в твоей стране ручной труд ценится, жду новых видео.)

[@pingpongitore]

You are an excellent communicator and are very clear on everything without a lot of extra fluff, I vote voiceover

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@jimputnam7539]

That bench is absolutely gorgeous brother! I prefer the voice over.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you so much

[@InnerGoddessArt]

Definitely voiceover no subtitles. You have a really awesome sense of humor and I like your jokes. I think people would subscribe even more to you when they learn how great your personality is.

[@marmotaworks]

Mom, I already told you to stop creating fake accounts to write comments!

[@JacobE-23]

​@@marmotaworks 😂😂

[@peterlewis7397]

Less than $40/hour is not enough. I understand there is a market ceiling cost, but if this your only source of income, charge enough. Really liked the final product.

[@marmotaworks]

Honestly, when I took on the project, I estimated it would take fewer hours to build. It's a common mistake in woodworking...

[@dannyhughes4889]

$10,000 would have been a more realistic and fair price. The 100 hrs he mentioned couldn't have included all he invested in term of design and build time and materials, wear and tear, travel time etc tc.

[@Mark-l9k9q]

$40 an hour for 100 hours of unskilled work is extortionate. This kind of artless epoxy stuff has been done to death. It's a roughly constructed and rough looking upside down chopping board with legs. He did well to sell it for $4K.

[@peterlewis7397]

@user-qk7id7ev9u You're missing the point. ANY endeavour done as a living needs to pay enough to live! Would you work for $40/hr? Way less after material, energy and workshop overheads are deducted.

[@Mark-l9k9q]

@@peterlewis7397 You're missing the reality - no one pays anyone more than they have to. It's why nearly everything is made in China, Mexico, etc, and why the federal minimum wage in the US is $7.50.

[@rontisdale817]

Don't worry about the router issues, it happens to all of us. The main thing is that you're not injured.

[@marmotaworks]

Yeah, I know.. Thanks!

[@insertphrasehere15]

No shit! mistakes happen, the important thing is to learn from them, and hopefully not do any damage that isn't fixable. Accidentally put my Stanley knife through my palm a month or so ago, a few stitches but got lucky and avoided any of the tendons and nerves. You can bet that I'm a lot more careful around a blade than I was before.

[@CatMongke]

Definitely voice over workout music, that's always my preference for woodworking videos

[@marmotaworks]

Ok!

[@danabeauvais6416]

I really appreciate your voiceovers, it’s a lot easier to listen than read, I’m always afraid I’ll miss something while I’m reading. Love your work! I’m the designer, while my husband does most of the work. I love receiving inspiration from your work!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad I can inspire you!

[@klb-og7cp]

Thanks for leaving in the accident with the router! I just started woodworking and I had no idea you had to be this careful with it.

[@marmotaworks]

Yes, I don't know why, but a lot of people think that the router is not a dangerous tool.

[@bensnide5846]

Routers and hand planers will really make a mess out of your skin,if you aren't careful.

[@jimmyjames4367]

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched with the voiceover, amazing project and very clear . Thanks for the inspiration

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your nice words!

[@jimmyjames4367]

@@marmotaworks well deserved 🙏🏼

[@Tanzaquariums]

When watching words, you miss watching what your doing. Voiceover vote from me.

[@marmotaworks]

Noted!

[@SparrowStockwell]

This is our first time watching your channel. We love the bench. We would absolutely like to hear you continue with the voiceovers. We watch several channels that are silent or seeking the ASMR vibe. That’s okay, but it’s being done too much, I think. We definitely prefer voiceover or real-time narration or a mix of both. Your narration was awesome.

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks. I'm glad you like it!

[@daygloman]

The way you narrated THIS video was perfect! Keep narrating them just like this one! Keep up the great work! 🙂

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@brunobohne]

Love your Work. You are my inspiration. I'm a Woodworker/Hobbyist myself. Been here since your first Project on this Channel. You've had a great development since then. I wish you the best for the future.

[@marmotaworks]

@@brunobohne Thank you very much! It makes me very happy to hear from people who have been following me from the beginning.

[@bigjoe8922]

I enjoy the voice over . You are an amazing woodworker I am a cabinetmaker for over 30 years I really appreciate your craftsmanship. I’m glad you weren’t hurt I hope your router is ok

[@marmotaworks]

Nice comment coming from someone with so much experience. Thank you!

[@bijayaaryal5564]

I love your working style and clear instructions.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@sureshmohan3015]

Your rigid planning, photography and step by step tips is awesome.

[@josephsimpson4295]

Unlike some other creators, I find your voice pleasant and not distracting at all. Good job.

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@HBSuccess]

It’s not “his voice” it’s a text to speech synth of some kind.

[@firehead790]

When you explain the ways you achieve the effects, and what kind of wood you use. It's not out of place to use words. But it's also very relaxing to watch you in action, while some beautiful music is playing in the background... words or not, it doesn't matter... and depending on the situation and the work you're doing... just keep going

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your support. I'll keep doing!

[@DoloSole]

I personally like the voice overs

[@marmotaworks]

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[@jordanthompson9951]

Definitely voice over learn more with you talking

[@marmotaworks]

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[@sarahcarpentervascik4515]

The voiceover amount is just right!

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@soilihenriksson3696]

Best bench what I have seen.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@jjd1983]

Stumbled onto this video. Beautiful bench! Excellent work!

[@marmotaworks]

I appreciate it

[@ashutoshsrivastava303]

love the narration!

[@marmotaworks]

I take note

[@johnedwards3621]

Now, suppose you made a bench, or table like that, where each large slice came from a different type of tree, with labels. Imagine growing up being able to recognize each type of wood from early childhood. Sixty years ago, I visited the Guantamano naval library and looked through a set of reference manuals that described every useful engineering property of every type of wood that architechs used to design their long-gone tall ships. I also checked & found that the Boston Naval Ship Yard had a set of books. Not sure if it was the same set I saw, or whether it had always been there, tucked away in the Charlestown (Boston) Naval Shipyard. The USS Constituition is maintained as a holy site for the US Navy. A "Plank-Owner" is still the name that describes someone who was part of the ship's crew when it was being built. 68 years ago, I learned my Scouting knots from an elderly sailer who managed the sails high above the deck on tall ships. 22 years later, I served aboard a submarine tender whose sister ship had Teak decks. Young sailers of that ship had to scrub the decks on their knees with pumace stones. Today, Coast Guard sailors, and Navy Sailors still climb aloft on tall training ships at night to tend sails in horizontal rain. I have met a few people who have done that. Their eyes gleam with confidence as they recall their experience. Lignam Vitae is one type of wood that once once used as a the propeller shafts of iron ships. The Navy used to say wooden ships and Iron men. Give it a try. I wonder what the Navy would say.

[@marmotaworks]

Nice story. I didn't know lignum vitae by that name; I looked it up and knew it as palo de hierro (ironwood). I believe it's the hardest wood that exists.

[@OurDevotional-b9c]

My first time seeing your video. Great job and I like the voice over.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@CarlosFau64]

Your voice is very pleasant and it is appreciated listening to you. Since I don't speak much English, I add the subtitles in Spanish so I can understand what you are saying. Definitely, voice. Thank you very much to share your work!

[@marmotaworks]

Gracias! Podría hacer los vídeos en español que es mi idioma materno, pero no tendrían tantas vistas...

[@ashutoshsrivastava303]

few comments: I think 4k is less to charge for it but people who dont know what goes into making this will think its very high so i usually reserve such pieces for me. Also it would be good to invest in a trim router for trim operations. I cant even imagine using full size router for that purpose. I agree that router is the scariest power tool I have used.

[@marmotaworks]

Yes, you are right. I'm used to using the same router for everything, and I need to be more careful...

[@bruceallen6377]

this method has been used in masonry for hundreds if not thousands of years. But it's really awesome to see being done with wood! I don't mind the narration but it's whatever is easiest for you, regardless your channel rocks! Thanks for your channel!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@hawkinscsa]

Beautiful!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@BarbaraMartin-v1v]

I love it when you talk in your videos! It’s easier to understand what you’re doing and you are comical!! Please talk!! Thank you!!

[@nanschafer9999]

4k is not enough to charge for this gorgeous bench. Not sure how much you should charge though as I don’t know when potential customers start backing away because of the cost. But you make one of a kind art pieces and they cost more. Absolutely beautiful!

[@marmotaworks]

@@nanschafer9999 It's not easy to calculate the selling price of a piece like this, as I can't be sure how long it will take me to make it. Now that I've done it, I know I should have charged a bit more.

[@yevhenfesiuk9868]

@@marmotaworks I think it always comes down to what's your goal. Wanna just making stuff for a living then probably this kind of projects are the worst for it. Fast and dirty projects like kitchen boards or shelves are more profitable in terms of time/money. But I think you enjoy your work and want to bring us more and more unique projects, which is a completely different way, and I hope you will stick to this way and it will pay for itself, so you will charge 10-100 times more and sell from the point of real peace of art of a known woodworker

[@krazyglue1]

Love the voice over!!

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@UriValdez]

Subscribed! Thanks for leaving the router part, such a teacheable moment for everyone

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub!

[@roar40s]

You should be charging more. Unless the client is your mother in law...

[@marmotaworks]

😅

[@bhartronft]

Thank goodness, you were not injured in the router accident! Gorgeous work and love the voice overs, even though I know it’s a lot of work. You definitely are not charging enough for what you do!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@wallgolfing]

Jesus Christ is Lord, King and Our Savior!

[@marmotaworks]

Amen!

[@WalterBuckley-q8b]

Voiceover, nice job!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks

[@davidwinch7997]

It's a work of art mate. So well done and looks awesome. I prefer the voice over. Glad you included the router mishap as an educational inclusion. We all stuff up our woodworking. I have had pieces of timber flying off my lathe in the beginning. If one doesn't learn from these things you are not doing it right. Please keep the vids coming. Again, so well done. Dave, Beachmere, Brisbane, Australia

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks Dave! Don't worry, the videos will keep coming

[@robertm7120]

First time viewer, I love the project here! And I prefer the voiceover. I like to do other things while watching these kinds of videos so subtitles can make that virtually impossible. Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork with us.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@robertmceuen3630]

Wow!! What a beautiful, artistic table. Man, you're good. As an Ironworker with almost 40 years in union trades, I must say your steel frame is excellent.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you very much. If you looked at it more closely, you would probably find mistakes.

[@robertmceuen3630]

@marmotaworks I'm sure. But even if it were perfect, you're have to purposely mar it because only GOD can be perfect. Your table is beautiful. Many woodworker craft a beautiful table top and ignore the legs. You didn't; yours are beautiful too.

[@sc0ss3tt3]

First time on your channel and I must say you work is wonderful. I'd definitively vote for voiceover, I love to hear the thought process.behind a project. Ans thanks for the router part, its comforting we are not the only one to screw up from time to time...

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! All woodworkers mess up at some point. The goal is to try to mess up as few times as possible and be lucky enough not to get hurt.

[@stevenclemons1]

You do such beautiful work!! And the balance of voiceover and music you do is perfect. Especially because when the music plays, the background sounds are still audible! That makes for really smooth transitions. Great work!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it!

[@kathleenmullin7620]

I love the voice over you did here because you have a nice calm voice and don't over explain things. I'm not always looking at the screen so it's perfect for me.

[@marmotaworks]

Ok!

[@FadedOwlWoodworking]

I think it’s Ai not his actual voice

[@abeannis]

It definitely is​@@FadedOwlWoodworking

[@cryptocrunchies2478]

Nice project‼️ Thanks for the voiceovers

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@markspoerk1692]

Definitely voice over. You've got great presenting voice, and explain everything very well. I've been working with routers a very long time, and have everything from little trim routers to a couple of the most powerful on the market. I've never had one grab and jump like that! Bending the shaft, and destroying the collet from what it looks like. Wow! A great reminder to always respect the tools and take care.

[@marmotaworks]

Yes, it was pretty scaring. I've talked to other woodworkers, and no one has experienced anything like that.

[@cazhaowqazaz1152]

What a useful and honest video on wood working. Thank you so much!

[@robertmceuen3630]

What a find!! An Acacia log(several)? That is gold. You used your find well. Thanks.

[@dcliff8627]

Keep the voice-over. Your voice is pleasant, and your thought process adds clarity to the work you do. You've earned a new subscriber.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub

[@lindsayward2082]

Definately voice over. You have a great voice and your narratives are spot on. Well done love your work.

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@papillonwoodprint]

But what a beautiful and intense project, truly congratulations for the time you dedicate!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@JasonPopevis]

First time viewer, I went back to an older video. I prefer the voice over. And thank you for sharing! I look forward to seeing more. In the meantime I'll catch up on your older content.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you found my channel

[@blairledger]

Thanks! You're a very real inspiration

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@JaredMSewell]

Thanks for the demonstration of your work and all the great ideas it provided. I think I will take a welding class. It seems like a very valuable skill in addition to woodcraft.

[@marmotaworks]

Yes, it is

[@thomasminirock]

another amazing project, well done! Looks fantastic!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@kevinallsopp9802]

What a great video, and a very beautiful bench, this was the first video I have seen of yours, I look forward to watching more as a new subscriber. Your voice over works well. Now, the router bit, well done for showing it, good warning to see it, I could feel the anger and annoyance in the moment. I felt your pain. Thanks again .

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub and for your nice words!

[@michaelgarnham9578]

This is only the 2nd video of yours I have watched and I am seriously impressed. Your work is terrific and I am now cosidering having a go with some timber I have put by for a project that will both test and (hopefully) reward me. I have seen some projects done in a similar manner but not at this sort of size and attention to detail. Keep the narration. It is clear and straightforward . As for the router incident -it's happened to most of us at some point ( the power of some of these machines is scary) and as you proved, only a slight misjudgement can cause havoc. Well done for keeping it in and I'm glad you were not seriously hurt.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for your comment. I know that sooner or later these accidents happen to everyone, I just hope not to have any more.

[@danielecohen2266]

This piece is gorgeous! nice work!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@thomasburget6696]

Love the voice over I always feel that I miss something reading subtitles. Great project you do beautiful work.

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@woodraptordesigns]

This is the first video of yours I have seen, great ideas. I like the voice over, I have a hard time reading captions as my eyes are not as good as they used to be.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@lauriedavidscarr]

As a videographer, I always prefer voice over to live captions. You have a good confident voice and you keep your audience engaged. I would use voice over from now on.

[@marmotaworks]

I think I'll do it

[@Barbaralee1205]

Really beautiful work. I’m an old lady heart patient so up in the wee hours when I can’t sleep. And I just love watching these builds. I’ll never do it myself but I can thoroughly enjoy watching it done!!

[@ethanmessier3425]

Awesome project! I route a lot of end grain and had the same issue with the router, best choice i've made is switiching to a spiral compression bit, the problem with the straight bits is that they grab way too much wood in one shot.

[@marmotaworks]

Yes, you are right. I already bought an spiral bit

[@sourdonkeyjuice]

Beautiful bench and great video!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@jerry.goodman]

I vote that you do a variety of videos. Some with subtitles/music. Some with voice overs. Some with a mix. Keep up the great work.

[@marmotaworks]

@@jerry.goodman that's not a bad idea

[@antonnym214]

Your work is technically excellent, and I see it as supremely creative. Of course it's worth $4k. Don't question that, because your result is beyond beautiful. All good wishes.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@georgH]

First time viewer here, this narration is really good, but I wouldn't mind subtitles. It turned out an amazing bench!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it!

[@MegaMike7]

Excellent, I loved the final result!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@chrisclayton4425]

I prefer the voiceover. Also don't beat yourself up. When you work with tools things are going to happen. And good job on the metal frame. I work in manufacturing as a quality manager in a steel manufacturing company and I think you did pretty good.

[@marmotaworks]

Wow! I don't think there's anyone better to give me a good opinion about my frame. Thank you!

[@markkendall68]

great project. I like the voice over too, gives a more personal experience.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you!

[@philb8437]

First time viewer. I like the voiceover, I enjoy the explanations and the thinking that goes behind making those

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@peterwaterhouse8326]

Wow, this is a new and delightful way to let the wood do the talking. This is why parquetry was invented but your pieces are so satisfyingly organic. I'm going in with a build. Your voice over is perfect and the exposition of mistakes (don't talk about the router) potentially life or limb saving. Cool!! (68 year old woodworking hobbyist from Australia)

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you so much

[@RobertGrawehr]

Great job all very well explained great voice. From Panama Central America

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@antonnym214]

That's a nice, thoughtful aproach to the finish. Well done!

[@marmotaworks]

😄

[@JermaineGayle-yr2bm]

Voice over, excellent piece, worth it

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@tomleed2818]

Very nice work. It’s nice to see other uses of epoxy other than river tables. What is the type of wood you use. The variety you spoke about is new to me. Where is it from. Please keep voice over it truly helps make your work both interest and educational.

[@marmotaworks]

It's Acacia. At the moment, voiceover is winning by a large margin...

[@wellreadbeef]

Great videos, and very informative with your approach to the builds. Well done. I like the voiceovers rather than subtitles, I think hearing allows one to focus more than reading does. You've got a very satisfied new subscriber.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MeironEgger]

Just finished watching 3 videos of yours. 1. Beautiful! 2. $4k is pretty reasonable price! 3. Plus one for voiceover over subs

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@blackknight9025]

Voice over Sir and the work is great!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@AlanHiatt]

Thanks for making this video. I like watching, especially the end grain woodwork, my favorite part is seeing the finish applied after all the careful sanding - revealing the hidden wood grain that you can almost hear when it pops. Thanks for leaving the router footage in and sharing that important safety tip. Routers have more torque than people expect. I was waiting to see if you drilled a bunch of half inch wide and deep holes into the mating surfaces of the wood to allow more surface area for the epoxy to grab & hold. Would that help make it sturdier? Two inch table tops seem sturdy enough so it never occurred to me that a four inch thick epoxy bench would have any flex issues. That steel tube frame looks like it would safely support a couple of hungry Linebackers having lunch at the Dallas Cowboys training camp. And by the way, I like voice-over better, I like to concentrate on what you are showing us rather than try to keep up with the reading.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you for your comment. I haven't made holes in the edges. Since it is so thick, it has a lot of surface area for gluing, and I don't think it is necessary. Also, as you said, that frame makes it practically unbreakable.

[@leahtreloar7312]

Much prefer subtitles. Love to watch the build with music. Amazing work.

[@marmotaworks]

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[@morgancalvi6675]

I like the voice overs and feel it tells us more about the project.

[@marmotaworks]

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[@andresraya9985]

amaizing work!! Just one question. Why do you use the router after applying the epoxy instead of a planer? Thanks for your videos! You inspired me!

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! End grain wood should not be passed through a planer.

[@andrescuevas3155]

This is a piece of art. Question, how you let the wood move while attached to that steel frame? I like the idea of using metal but I don"t know how to handle wood expansion with the metal.

[@marmotaworks]

I always make the holes in the steel slightly larger than the diameter of the screw. This allows small moves

[@KaleemLmar]

Nice job, enjoyed the voice over too.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@IrinaGreenman]

First time viewer here, and the voice-over is part of why I'll be back for more. Wouldn't these be stronger if there were dominoes or similar holding each adjacent pair of wood slices?

[@marmotaworks]

Sure, but with the steel frame it's not necessary

[@sinphony9835]

Great piece! I like the VoiceOver

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you!

[@jimrosson6702]

Wow very beautiful first time watching one of your videos looks amazing the time you put into it but definitely going to watch more of your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@jessie7688]

I really appreciate and enjoy the voiceover

[@marmotaworks]

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[@frankleeguitar]

I am truly inspired by your creative project. I do like the voiceover and you probably could have asked for more money. My question to you is, because I saw so many checks in the wood blocks, were you nervous about them opening in the future? Is the final still product holding up? I can ask you this because you are an honest woodworker. Kudos

[@marmotaworks]

If the wood is completely dry, there’s no problem. I have a table like that in my dining room for over a year now, and it's just like the first day.

[@seandupuis7376]

Beautiful bench. Voice overs are definitely better than having to read & miss the work being done.

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@cherylcleveland3529]

I'm new to your channel. I really like having voiceovers. If your channel came up in the past on my feed I did not watch it because I don't like channels without words. You did a great job on the voiceovers on this video.

[@marmotaworks]

I believe that voiceovers are here to stay.

[@nathanjones6005]

Iv'e seen floor bords done like this but never a bench, nice work.

[@marmotaworks]

Nice floor sure

[@akita96th]

I like your voice overs while you are working. I find that to be the best format. Just like Blacktailstudio he does great tables and uses voice overs. You do great great work especially the wall art. I still use closed captions as I am old and dont hear as well.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@mike-n-clarawerner6578]

I like this style and the voice over.

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@АйдерАсанов-л4л]

Делайте больше работ из спилов дерева , это безумно красиво! С большим уважением к вам и вашим работам.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you so much!

[@gdfgfrd]

Amazing work

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@maryhaney2254]

I like the details in the narration.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@RobertoMontagna]

This is just fantastic great, great work congratulation

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot!