Turning a Free Chair into a $2,000 Table

[@heyitsemily677]

I love that you take us through the whole process of making and selling! I think for a lot of newer creators and makers they expect things to sell quickly. How fast a piece sells isn't always a good measure of quality or desirability. I still think this piece sold quickly but others seeing how you changed up the marketing of it when you didn't get your initial desired results was great!

[@bobbie-blu]

Great idea with the short story post. So many people don't realise what it takes to make a product with profit. All they see is 'handmade' and a crazy price tag. So when they see it spelt out to them, it's only then that they appreciate the hard work that it took and understand the value of said item.

[@jacobcastle5925]

Please be careful with epoxy. I found out the hard way that you need to be using a respirator if around it, and you need to let it cure in an area you aren’t going in. It’s a dangerous chemical. Sawing it is the same, incredibly dangerous if not being careful. Fabulous work though! Just be safe

[@Acacklingrugbug]

Plz elaborate because I use epoxy a lot

[@I.no.ah.guy57]

​@@Acacklingrugbug resins give off VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) aka a "smell" or gas (that sometimes can't be smelled) that is dangerous to inhale for long periods of time. So that's why it's best to work with it outside or in a place with lots of continuous ventilation. Also, because while it cures, it gives off heat (exothermic) as it reacts and the VOCs increase. That's why you're supposed to wear a respirator if you're working with it inside with poor airflow

[@Acacklingrugbug]

@@I.no.ah.guy57 thank you!

[@I.no.ah.guy57]

@@Acacklingrugbug no problemo 👍🏼

[@kz.irudimen]

You should not use your miter gauge with the fence like that for cutting those small pieces, if you screw up pushing it there is a high chance of kickback if the piece gets loose. You should setup a block at the beginning of the fence, so you can reference off that, and then there is no risk the small parts get pinched against the fence.

[@jjeshop]

It would have taken another hour or so, but safer in the long run

[@kz.irudimen]

@@jjeshop It would not take longer, you just need to setup a block against the fence before the blade, that you can butt up against, this way there is more room between the fence and the blade and the pieces can't get stuck. I'm sorry if I'm not clear, english is not my first language :/

[@jeremyspecce]

I would say make a sled and the whole thing travels together, it would hold both the workpiece and the offcut safely and it could be clamped if you felt like it. A lever clamp would be very quick.

[@jancharouz3252]

Exactly, this is super sketchy and you are very lucky, that one of those triangle didnt hit you in the face. just set up the block on the fence as described above and you will be good to go!

[@evanbarnes9984]

I'm seriously amazed he didn't get kickback, that was a truly dangerous setup. I taught shop for 7 years with no injuries in my classes, and would never have let a kid make a cut like that. That's how you become a 9-fingered human, or in Morley's case, get an ice pick in the stomach when the piece kicks

[@jackhusky9326]

With Deep pour epoxy you could have just poured in one go. With Total Bot Thick set You can pour up to 3” in one go. Also just pour the whole lot from the bucket like you finally did. Epoxy is like water and will find its own level.

[@sushankarekar5973]

Nah the problem with deep pouring epoxy is that it usually creates unwanted bubbles and gives off a lot of heat in the process

[@JustChrisGamming]

I watched the 2nd run at this table before watching this one and I must say, the 2nd version of this table was absolutely beautiful. Great job and craftsmanship.

[@travishardy1455]

One of your best projects to date. I can see your growth as a wood worker.

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinhamilton5645]

Awesome build!!! The 3D printing aspect of modern woodworking is going to result in some crazy cool designs that lots of people can make. Can’t wait to see more from you!

[@keithcolegrove2147]

I watched this coffee table build, I just want to say you are an amazing artist and Craftsman. Thank you for posting this beautiful piece of furniture.

[@MorleyKert]

Thanks for watching!

[@broccolihighkicks708]

Nice video, but be careful when using white epoxy, it might begin to turn yellow over time. I have no personal experience, but I have seen videos where it happens to white dye and pigments in several different mediums. Most people recommend adding a slight blue color to combat the yellowing.

[@rudymex2003]

Guy seems to always slaps something and says - “Let’s do it”

[@bingwoody786]

Love this. The contrast between the wood and the resin really works. I’m planning out a oak and white resin herringbone table. Similar idea to this.

[@mattpreece6453]

Brilliant job Morley… I’ve been watching your channel for a while and your projects are getting much better. Congrats.

[@MorleyKert]

Thanks for watching and sticking around!

[@taiyoctopus2958]

Your strategy for selling and what you did step by step post creation of this table was the most interesting part of the video for me. Cheers bud, Grats on selling your table and making some good monies.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. I've watched some parts multiple times. Only now I noticed that I didn't give the video a like/thumbs up and that i didn't write a comment. I want to thank you for the free file for 3D printing. I don't own a 3D printer and I don't know anyone who has one in my neighbourhood, so I decided to have it printed out by a commercial 3D printing company. Including postage I paid 18 Euros (aprox 20 USD for it) Maybe way too expensive, but It gave me already a lot of fun. It was a challenge to make triangles exactly fitting into the template but in the end I managed. The template taught me to be patient and work precisely. Now I have about 200 triangles (I didn't count them) so I can start to be creative. I'm not going to make a table-top with it. I'll start with some small items. My head is full of ideas now. I only need the time to realize them.

[@vashxux]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing your mistakes. The big and the small. So many tubers only keep the big drama errors, but don't reflect on the lessons learned from the little things

[@MorleyKert]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@NinaThoren]

Really cool idea with the triangel and hexagon shapes! Personally I would have loved black resin instead of white but the end result is still just as impressive :)

[@jeremyspecce]

Obviously a matter of preference but I think the white really works with the wood grain

[@evanbarnes9984]

@@jeremyspecce me too, I feel like black is overrated

[@thedumfuk8811]

I'm going to try this sometime too! But I'm thinking of using a lighter/paler wood instead of the resin :)

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@thedumfuk8811 Exactly my idea. Thin strips of wood. But how do "we" solve the crossings in that case?

[@jessmaze5170]

I love how you slap everything.

[@revlura]

Gorgeous product! Thank you for sharing the process of making it!

[@FlopShotsForDays]

Hey man! I am a fellow small shop woodworker from Charleston, SC. Just found your channel. You do great work! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@stonewallwoodcraft]

Great video Morley! I like that you're showing people what can be accomplished without a huge professional shop.

[@danhermann2603]

I am new to woodworking, and I am in the process of getting my tools together to start making some projects. I love the pallets’ projects.

[@RobertandTiffanyForester]

Just a thought for next time- instead of suctioning up the epoxy into a syringe, you plug the tip of the syringe and from the pump end (pump out), pour the epoxy into the syringe and then place the pump back in. So much easier and quicker to fill.

[@wgstec2496]

Great project- huge progress in skill, design, and execution. Looks awesome!

[@TotalBoat]

Such an awesome design and build! Love how it turned out! 😍😍

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@Charlielizard]

Loved the table. The only change I would have made is because I love black so much. Black resin between the triangles with a white border. Otherwise, a genius idea. Love the fact that you ended up with teak. Thanks for all your hard work putting this table and video together. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@alexgough4718]

This is your best looking piece of work for sure! Keep up the good work

[@ForrestMonroe]

Great project- huge progress in skill, design, and execution. Looks awesome!. Great project- huge progress in skill, design, and execution. Looks awesome!.

[@GoldenTV3]

That router sled is more of a jointer than a planer. A planer makes the two surfaces parallel. A jointer makes the surface square. Joint first, plane second.

[@garyhoward2186]

We kept finding we needed a folding table. This is so easy to store. kzbin.infoUgkxStL0QRChBju4aQlnTrRgBZvafFog0KU3 Opening and closing is easy as well. It has a great handle for carrying around the house. Its pretty lightweight and slides around easy. We bought it for our daughter’s first sleepover. Breakfast was a blur - but 12 7-8 year olds fit at the table with room to spare. We used it at thanksgiving and 6 adults fit comfortably on each side plus 2 on either end for a total of 8. Super easy to clean up afterwards as well.

[@MrRaptorman1975]

Awesome project and it turned out amazing! Quick tip...use a bit of CA glue in your threaded inserts. It will ensure they are nice and secure!

[@chewbacca7856]

Really great video. I love seeing the project come together and the challenges you encountered creating it and selling it. Congratulations on your success. Looking forward to future content.

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@TCGRBP-ug6tb]

I love how you make the shout outs to the companys so short compeared to other KZbinrs that make it like a minute long!!

[@cameron-i4f]

I would recommend using mold release for a better,faster and more enjoyable demolding

[@subtlehal9061]

this is my first time seeing your channel and i enjoy it alot. you show that you dont need big and expensive tools for good woodworking projects. love the videos keep on keeping on

[@ChrisHornberger]

Fairly, though, that router sled wasn't cheap and his track saw set up is like a grand. You **never** need "big, expensive" tools for 99% of what you see on these channels. All the good tools let you do is whatever you're capable of doing, just faster and more efficient. Trash or treasure in minutes instead of hours. It's never the tools.

[@tytatyta575]

I think this video is amazing, it explains in detail the capital needed and the profit from the goods created, and also all the fable concepts created from the previous video are very good

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you!

[@oceanai1975]

Congratulations on selling the table. This was a great lesson in what happens when you have a vision, believe in yourself and ignore the haters!

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@galaxygalactic9634]

One of the best table creations I have seen on KZbin. I do have a question though: Why not wait longer to sell the table? You could work on other projects and then leave it listed for 1-2 weeks before trying again. Is there a reason to wanting to sell it so fast? Seems like you could make some extra money if you wait for a good offer.

[@joelrobles9092]

Love you both. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the laughs as well. ❤

[@hegyessymarci9003]

Bruh he started from nothing but he has now a festool track saw This is realy motivational for future woodworkers

[@Karl_Nehammer]

How is this motivational? Just go to your local hardware store and buy it hahah

[@TheRealBobTheBuilder]

@@Karl_Nehammer yeah but not everyone has that kind of money

[@jengineer9405]

This is gold for woodworkers, enthusiasts, and people wanting to DIY. Thanks for the walkthrough, price breakdown and shipping. Keep up the good work

[@M0esmac]

This project was great. I’ll sound like a broken record, but I’ll say it again. Please try to sell this anonymously first. I know you want to sell these projects ASAP, and you go to your social media first, but PLEASE try selling it anonymously first for lets say a week, and if doesn’t sell - list it on your socials. When you did these projects first, that’s what you did, and it was much more fun.

[@WolfCatBirdPigMan]

I don't understand, why should he try to sell anonymously first? I don't get how that is fun?

[@M0esmac]

@@WolfCatBirdPigMan Because what is the point of showing cost break down if you are selling it as a KZbinr? I thought the whole point of showing cost break down and “seeing” how much he can sell it for is for us, so if we want to do the same, we can expect around same result. Not all of us can relate of having subscribers/followers.

[@jimbobjones9330]

@@WolfCatBirdPigMan The chief problem is that he can sell it more because he's trading on his popularity more than the work itself. If I make a drawing and sell it, I'll probably get some money for it. But if a famous artist made the same drawing and sold it, they'd get a lot more for the exact same drawing. I wouldn't care, but in these videos when he says "I turned free wood into a $2000 table", there's an implied "...and you can too!" in saying that. But that's just not true unless you have a somewhat popular KZbin channel. That's why I dislike when he makes videos like this. I love seeing him make stuff... I love seeing him solve problems... I just wish he'd stop acting like the reason he can sell them for so much is because of the quality of the work itself. And let's say I'm a person who doesn't understand that he's "trading on fame", I make this same table, and can only sell it for $300 (just over cost). That would dissuade me from wanting to try again, and make me seriously doubt my capabilities.' The reason I think he ignores comments like this is because he's afraid that we'd be right.

[@JasonParkers]

@@jimbobjones9330 100% correct.

[@Makerr8]

@@WolfCatBirdPigMan It's the idea that the table only sold for $2000 because he made it, not that it's actually worth that much. Trying to sell it anonymously first would be a better indicator of how it would sell for the average person.

[@Okay4mee]

Definitely helps to widen your market. The big thing that sells this kinda stuff I feel like, is when it happens to go perfectly with someone's interior design/decor theme. It's also unique and has a story behind it which is really cool. Like if someone has a lot of wood and white/light colors in their home, this could go perfectly. But if they have black and darker colors then it just won't work even as much as they might like the design. So it's basically a combination of finding the right person who it's perfect for, who can also afford it. Not saying to get greedy, but your work is unique and you should be able to determine your own worth. Also when something is perfect for someone and one-of-a-kind, and they already have 2k to throw at a coffee table, it's quite likely they would spend more. You sold that within about a week was it? Definitely could get more than 2k out of it if you waited a bit longer. Another way I feel its reasonable to justify high prices for one-of-a-kind pieces, is that your work is limited, and the person willing to pay the most for it is likely the person who wants it the most. So by setting the price higher you are giving an opportunity for someone who really really values it, to have a chance to own it. I know that's not true in every case but I feel for the most part it is.

[@skydragon1966]

Your videos and enthusiasm are fantastic. I am sure your mom is very proud!!

[@Audreyyytty]

THE BURP OMG😭🥰

[@dtrain1024]

Another amazing video where I’ve learned a lot. Thank you again for your videos.

[@saravananjeeva5258]

I really like how he does his breakdown and also it was excellent idea to to make this a short , came from there

[@randomness_regularly]

there are a lot of ways you could optimize this, but i cant even do this in my dreams, so good job

[@Villager565]

So glad to see you using a push (pusher?).

[@35mikeking]

Great build! I admire your creativity.

[@MobaCry]

You definitely need to sort your shipping limits... That would open your market.

[@erikleorga]

Good presentation and content Morley. I'll watch anything trash to treasure related. Hope your success keeps going.

[@nikjazbec7239]

I love this video Morley! Amazing work, keep it up

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you!

[@johncortes4103]

What a beautiful table, you are really talented.

[@cherylmarieantierthewoo]

It's amazing! So beautiful!

[@kilastrika]

very neat to see the time investment with difficult materials and shortcuts to different results. Planing with a type of head that isnt meant for it etc. well done though. love your catchphrase "lets do it" haha

[@AndrewSzeto]

yessss! finally had a chance to peep it after finishing the sauna! this is fantastic morley! eden for the win! glad you found a buyer!

[@owenpotter1638]

Dovetail the legs together. Or throw on some butterflies. Could use a darker wood to stand out but endgame it would help reinforce the seam on the legs.

[@CasaDuroTinyHome]

Dude this looks amazing! Such a cool design. Next time you want metal legs hit me up, my husband makes them. We know a powder coating guy in town who can paint them any colour you want!

[@siwood1981]

Good for you jumping in with both feet! Amazing table, execution and video. Keep going!! I would hang out with you any shop day of the week. Please be careful on the table saw! BTW, I built this monstrosity of a sled to do a job a few years ago, wish I had seen this router sled. Thanks to you, i'll be looking into one for my shop. Cheers! N.Falls CA

[@Ballinrock]

I just came to say I really like watching your videos. You are extremely creative! I’m sorry so many people come here just to comment something negative.

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you!

[@17Blower]

Commenting on safety issues isn't being negative, It's helping him become a better carpenter and going through life with all his fingers and eyes.

[@rockaholictom]

Love the video and I loved the shorts and posts leading up to this. Keep going that way because it made me hyped for the full build video!

[@MorleyKert]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for watching 😊

[@rockaholictom]

OK that was so fast! Love your work Morley!

[@robervar1097]

GRAND-TASTIC ! Now go split the frame and make a rectangle version . Thinner piece means less resin on next one. Don't forget to give your friend $79.99 for the teak wood 😄😉

[@AverageRecords]

beautiful piece, amazing work! Well done!

[@atbecmda]

Very beautiful work 👍

[@kinorhynch]

Take a shot every time he says "let's do it".

[@rodney3080]

Love what you’re doing, I subscribe and watch when I can. I wanted to make a suggestion if ok, when you were cutting the triangles with the mitre gauge the fence seemed awfully close, if so you really should move the fence away from your work piece as it could get pinched and kicked back. The fence is not needed anyway when using the mitre at all. I’m a fan and only thinking of your safety my friend. Thank you for your great videos!

[@mfundenimthembu651]

Great job...!Beautiful design! That pour with a syringe was highly unnecessary... 🤣🤣! I got anxiety all throughout the pour, felt like shouting, "Just pour the whole thing over and you'll plane it"! Either than that, I enjoyed the video... Well done, buddy!

[@liamthomas6484]

You know its a good day when Morley drops a new video

[@laurasrn5067]

Absolutely stunning 💖

[@Yagayo244]

Great video. Anyone else notice that he loves to slap everything he is about to work on? Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.😂

[@kurtdowney1489]

That came out beautiful!

[@NathanHutcheon]

The finish on this is awesome 😮

[@Nolan_Dykstra]

Very Cool final product. Well done! I think you could have made some cool coasters out of those remaining triangles to sell with the table. Just a thought. Great video!

[@SamuelJoyner]

9:11 Now you know the tank is full. 💪🏾

[@MrHoid3]

Beautiful job! I would love to see a black apoxy version of this one!

[@zdarkmind]

Great work dude! Really enjoyed watching this

[@deeannhansen1469]

Absolutely beautiful work!!

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you!

[@TheTgranber]

That tracksaw is sweeet! Good job on the table! Looks awesome!

[@gramajomd]

Holy shit dude, your videos, your work, your passion, is amazing, I'm just baffled whenever I see you on yt

[@MateyBoy82]

Great design Morley! love it. could have done with a bit longer on how you made the legs, they looked really good!

[@pmhcustomcreations]

Idk why builders fear shipping. Most all of my sales is shipped on pallets. As long as you build them right its pretty safe. Ive rented a uhaul before which ended up a bit more then the table being shipped freight. But it was something I offered to the client for peace of mind.

[@koloblicin]

this looks very good, now i wanna make a table like that too, thank you.

[@tecnopufi]

In my opinion, this is your best work so far. But a few little things: wasting plywood, and epoxy could be avoiding by planning ahead. The legs are not strong enough with only a domino thingy. And finally...white pigment? I know It's a matter of taste, but some darker color would be much nicer. Safety is important...organise your workshop to prevent any accident, and the way you cut those small pieces was horrible and dangerous. All apart from these you are getting better at what you do. Keep it up, greetings from Hungaryy

[@RMM--uv7uk]

The reason the silicone tube busted out the rear is because you didn't poke a few holes in the seal at the front. After you snip the tip. You need to poke out the seal down the tip. Just a few small pin holes is all you need

[@wovenscrolls]

Those extra triangles could make nice matching coasters for the table.

[@ge2719]

probably could have saved a lot of resin if you'd used a cheap wood like some 5mm mdf to fill most of the gaps between the blocks. that would have also been a handy way to make them be uniform spaced. though it would have been a lot more cutting and gluing the result would look the same and be a lot less costly.

[@jeremyspecce]

Less costly in material but more costly in time, probably would have come out in the wash. Now, that being said, since he has a CNC, what might have been cool is if he cut a whole grid out of 1/4 MDF, laid that on the plywood and then all the triangles would just drop into that and it would eliminate the compounding errors from moving the jig over and over, AND take up some epoxy volume as well.

[@guilbs88]

It really is a beautiful piece. Kudos

[@Idgaf_8O]

The irony of turning a chair into a table. Well done.

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Such a great build! 👍👍

[@kazzrieneval4243]

Fabulous piece!

[@ericsbraun]

AMAZING! Even an amateur can start a youtube craft show and get 200k+ viewers.

[@lomagibson664]

Stunning table ❤❤❤❤

[@JM-yn8mb]

Morley, I think you are undervaluing your work! If you hired a friend to take professional photos in your studio and hired someone to write a good description, I think you could've gotten at least $1,000 more dollars for maybe $50 worth of work.

[@luisgomezjr.1594]

That’s a beautiful coffee table Morley 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you!

[@zada2423]

incredible work

[@borisbosch5494]

3:34 you could just make a table with the pieces like this. It's gives something unique and artsy, I like it :)

[@duffthepsych]

Dear god the tessellation clip was so satisfying

[@ClubPenguinMaster88]

It's funny to hear Julien Miquel pronouncing "Chease Lounge" as I listen to him for all sorts of things!

[@gracemarotta2769]

Really great job love it