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As a welder/fabricator I once made a bad mistake that wasted two days of labor and a bunch of metal specially ordered for something to do with the shop, meaning it was not being made to sell. I felt bad about it and my boss said something like "If you never make a mistake you are not making anything worthwhile." This happened on a Friday and I had a date that night. I took her to PF Chang's and enjoyed the company and the food. My fortune cookie that I got with the check was word for word exactly what my boss had said only a few hours before. When I showed my fortune to my boss, he smiled and said, "Yea, I like PF Chang's too."

I just bought a new bit and realised i bought an upcut bit. Figured it wouldn't make a difference. Your mistake might just have saved me a similar mistake. Thank you. And thanks Dolores.

If I had $15k to spend on a table, I'd buy it. I love your honesty, and the craftsmanship you put into recovering this build is astounding. Life is full of mistakes and hardships. This table displays that fact in a most beautiful way.

Chris, I've been a custom woodworker for more years than you've been alive. One thing that I've learned is that mistakes will happen. Usually they happen to a greater degree the more you stress about the project, and if you aren't making mistakes, then you aren't doing anything worthwhile. It truly does suck that the client lost faith and decided to back out of the project on you, but I've learned that the honesty that comes from owning up to the mistakes is worth way more than any amount of money I've lost from the mistakes themselves. "Hangie" could have definitely handled the situation differently, but they chose not to, and that is their right to do so. Your commitment to finish the project and develop deeper character to move forward will make you a better maker in the long run, but also in the short term. There are many who will look at this video and move on, but there are also those who will look at it and choose you for their next project because of that honesty. Those are the ones you want to work for. Not because of the mistakes, but because of their faith in you. I am unsure of what direction I would have taken with the table personally, but it isn't my place to say whether you did a good job or not, anyway. I support you in the choices you made in the moment, and actually believe that the table turned out quite beautiful despite the setbacks. Keep on doing what you're doing, learn from, then move on, from the errors of being human. Push yourself out of your comfort zone in some way on every project and as often as you can. It will keep you on your toes, and force you to grow both as a maker, and as a human being. You're doing fine... and I certainly hope you said, "Thanks, Delores" for all the support and assistance that woman has given you.

The inlays honestly give the feel of extremely large bowties. Making three definitely made it feel intentional, even if it started out as a gaffe.

Every time I watch a Foureyes video I’m so impressed by the craftsmanship of course, but the storytelling and lessons both in a physical sense and a philosophical sense keep me gripped all the way through! This might be my favorite video I’ve watched on this channel!

As a weekend woodworker I learned that the hardest thing in this hobby is accepting imperfections and own mistakes. Your videos teach me how to incorporate imperfections into the design part of the build. Thank you (and Dolores) for sharing this experience

After more than ten years of working with a complex computer system, I made a mistake. People were angry with me. I said: "Don't ask yourself why it went wrong now, but why it went right so many times."

My father was a traditional wooden boat builder for all of my childhood. He would say the better the woodworker, the better they are at making their mistakes look intentional. I'd say you did well in that respect.

"What's more important than people thinking I'm good, is people trusting that I'll always be honest." I watch your videos thinking, he does such great work and makes such interesting videos - but I'll never be that kind of woodworker; we're so different. Then you said this and I realized, we're more alike than I originally thought. Cheers to your integrity, and thanks Dolores!

I cannot believe Hangie didn't want the table after your fix, it's amazing and if I could afford it right now I'd buy it Thank you for showing your struggles and talking us through your problem solving after. Your proclivity for getting into the weeds of your design and thought process is my favorite part of your channel. Oh, and thanks Dolores.

I honestly like the final result better than what you were "supposed" to make. Those three stripes add a lot.

The sketchup animation makes it a million percent easier to understand your work flow. Must take forever but it really helps. Deloris nailed it… so thanks Deloris

Thanks, Deloris

Probably one of my favorite videos you’ve ever done. Ownership and honesty were on brand and totally respectable. It’s still a way cool table, just a different aesthetic now. Should def still sell it. It’s a sexy table.

being honest with your mistakes makes you a better bussiness man. i always introduce my self with my flaws, and that creates trust. props to you for showing us this!

Maybe not with that base, but a brass inlay could have been a cool option too.

Humble guy. World needs more humble people like Chris. Thanks man for being you.

My father is a gunsmith and bedding gunstocks is a big part of what he does. Basically cover the gun in epoxy and play the barrel into the wood. He always told me that the release agent meant specifically for that does not work great. Instead, he used Cobra floor wax. It costs a fraction of the price and has never failed him. If you want to try it out next time you make a round table, maybe you don't have to give up on that dream! Also. Thanks Delores

You are a much more experienced woodworker than me, but I've built plenty of things ranging from benches to bookshelves around the house and for friends and family. You were spot on with the "hopefully reminders of how dangerous these things are happen without hurting us", because I've had plenty of close calls with both routers, table saws, and yes, even circular saws that remind me that you can never let your guard down our relax when you're using these things. When those blades are spinning, the task at hand requires 100% of your focus. Great work man, really enjoy your vids.

Thanks for showing your whole process. The way you narrate really carries the message of your videos. Thanks for showing the good, the bad and the ugly!

I’m not a wood worker, but I’ve been watching your videos for years because of everything in this video. First, there’s the honesty. Then there’s the story telling. Then there’s the occasional quirky stuff like calling in Delores to “hallway test” an explanation (Thanks, Delores!). Anyway… the point is, you’re a genuine person sharing a thing you love doing, and it’s impossible to not support that with a view. Thanks, Chris! I hope someone offers to buy the table-it’s still beautiful.

You hit the nail on the head with your statement about honesty. Mistakes happen. It's how you deal with them that literally shows what you're made of. I'm a huge fan of mid-century modern and love your work. Don't let stuff like this discourage you from continuing to take creative risks!

Chris I am sorry for your trouble. I have been down that road and have found your approach of being honest and accountable will make that pill easier to swallow. I would never judge any one for a mistake and watching your work over time truly shows that you are a very talented wood worker with a great deal of pride. Thanks for video.

for me this is not a video about making table or wood working, it is about the wisdon and the lessons you learn and give through the whole experience. I have always enjoyed, your videos and the drama, I was always excited to see that you posted which made ms immediately click on your video the moment i see it. keep up the great work

The finished table is excellent. I find it more interesting with the popsicle stick inlays than I did when it was 'perfection'. As a maker/designer/artist I have cried at 11 on a 12 unit project more times than I can count. You did the best thing. Some of my most creative and innovative works have sprung from the thinking done when I was trying to salvage the first 11 hours! Often the pay off was not on the project with tears all over it, but in new ways of designing subsequent projects. Also, Thanks Delores, I understood perfectly.

They are a symbol of mechanical strength and the fragility of human creativity. Beautiful.

Dude, I love how your ad spot is like a sub-tutorial that's completely applicable to not only the audience in general, but ties in with this specific video perfectly. Appealing use case, how to use it, your experience...so natural. Advertisers are lucky to have you. Such an underrated skill of quality content creators. Go Bulls!

"Champagne at at a P diddy party" probably not the best metaphor to use now 😅

DUDE! This is a banger of a video. First of all, THANKS DOLORES! Second of all, this is the first video from you that I've watched all the way through, no skipping around. Third, I'm saving this video for when I make a huge mistake to remind myself to keep going and hell, make a couple more mistakes because everything is better with friends! Fourth, this table is really cool. If you think about the tree's perspective, it could be thinking "Dude, my wood is so twisted and gnarly and ugly, I really am a complete failure of a tree." But we see those imperfections and we see beauty because it's the TRUTH. The imperfections from the tree, mixed with the imperfections from your "mistake" makes it TRULY YOUR TABLE. Instead of just framing up and polishing what the tree produced, you ADDED YOUR OWN IMPERFECTIONS.YOUR LIFE. DUDE... YOUR SOUL. That table is fucking sick dude. Awesome table. Awesome video.

Thanks Delores! I love watching other talented folks figure out how to recover from mistakes. Nice job!

Gracias beaucoup Dolores! Chris you should name this "Scar" and put it up for sale knowing that some day the right person will appreciate and buy it. Bob Ross pioneered 'happy little accidents' but this video tells a story of turning very sad big accidents into something new and unexpected too.

I appreciate your honesty. And the fact that you show not only the things you do well, but also the things that did not go according to plan. Thanks Dolores.

I love how the inlays turned out! Making the best of a mistake and learning from it at the same time.

Honesty and integrity are always the way to go. Your willingness to share the mistake so others can learn from it is admirable. My dad was like that as well and that's the bar I shoot for myself. I enjoy the quality of your videos and the chance to learn!

Thanks Dolores! ...for representing customers in the process of getting it right!

Thanks Delores. I sat through that part too and followed along. That really is a tough piece to make, so props to you, Chris, for finding a solution. I like the accent pieces to hide the mistake. Very wise and honest of you to share the mistake with the client and still move forward.

This may be your best video yet. I appreciate the honest look at overcoming the kind of obstacles that may seem overwhelming. Sometimes we just have to imagine a new path forward. Thanks.

Thanks Dolores. Watching her when you were using the bear analogy was great.

Dude, this might even be my most favorite build yet. Honestly I think the "mistake" made the table even better than it was supposed to be. Keep up the great work!!!

Scars are marks where wounds have healed with stronger material. Your honesty is your reward. Beautiful work.

I had 8 surgeries, I have scars everywhere on my body.. that last part got me emotional I can’t lie.. We fail, we learn, but we never loose. Ever. Positivity and dedication overcomes everything. Just another exemple in that video! Thank you and congrats , that’s a masterpiece!

Honestly I like the top with the inlays a bit more! Its stands out and makes a statement instead of just being another (still very beautiful) resin wood tabletop.

Dude! I'm a motion designer from Brazil and I've been genuinely, and on a daily basis, inspired by your videos for a couple of weeks now. You reflecting out loud about every part of the woodworking process had me thinking on my own work, and on what I'm doing to get to where I wanna be, art and career-wise. Don't know what I'll do when I have watched all the videos though. Maybe watch again. Thanks Dolores!

I don't know how you do it, but, even after like 6 or 7 years of watching, I always end these videos teary-eyed with the conclusions you write. Also, excellent save, the piece turned out beautifully! Thanks Dolores 😊

The algorithm suggested this to me at least 4 times before I actually watched it, but I'm glad I did. I enjoyed it and definitely respect your design work, decision making, proper sharing, and honesty. Thanks Delores!

I'm so stoked that you went for the additional inlays! I often "doodle" little abstract drawings and always make exactly this type of asymmetrical lines, so as soon as the accident happened, I was literally on the edge of my seat, hoping you would use the opportunity to make it stand out. Actually had to cheer out loud when you finally went for that solution haha. The end result is incredible as always! 😄I'd even love to see you implement something like it again (on purpose) and maybe with a contrasting color to give more focus. Also, thanks Deloris!

*Thanks Dolores* - Dude, tough break. Pretty much every commission builder's worst fear. Respect for taking the hit and trying your best to learn from it and move forward. Even at its worst ($15k loss), you still got good YT content that'll pull in somewhere in the neighborhood of ~800k-1M views (if the other similar videos are anything to judge by). So thats a win, and with any luck, it'll pull in more potential clients as well. Fun video man, looking forward to the next!

Thanks Delores. Kuddos, i Really liked this whole project from start to battle scars to the final outcome. The care and attention you put into all your projects is very cathartic and infectious. Thanks for taking us along for the ride

This might be the best woodworking channel I've ever seen. In addition to the expert skill level and immersive story telling, it's your integrity that has made me a huge fan. Now that I am retired with a bit more time, I plan to watch more of your content. The finished table still looks beautiful, popsicle sticks and all. And thanks, Dolores.

I almost never comment, however. I have been a follower from your garage days while you explain that your friend/neighbor, I believe? Was the guitarist playing your cover music. Followed for years. That said, this piece.... and this video is at the top for me. You are easily one of my top favorite creator's. Your eye, your designs, your story telling ability, really makes you stand out to me but mostly, it's your humbleness and willingness to be human, be vulnerable to the audience. Love this piece, love the channel, keep up the good work. Stay humble and if every other follower leaves, I'll be here. Waiting for the next video. Most importantly, thanks Dolores. For much more than just your wifely prowess but for your understanding of the demanding nature of your husband's work and for sharing him and his talent with the rest of us. God bless you both.

Mate, mad props for putting up this video. You are an incredible maker and you taught everyone something valuable by being so honest.

Thanks Delores! And thank you for showing THE WHOLE process. It takes a lot to own up for your mistakes, especially this big.

Even more respect for you as a craftsman and human being having witnessed your integrity and thought process of how to fix a problem.

Thanks Dolores! And thank YOU for showing the tough moments in woodworking. Its unspeakably tough to put so much attention, detail and passion into a piece only to make a huge mistake at the end. That feeling in your gut when you realize that there is no way back from this is difficult for anyone who hasn't experienced it to imagine. I have experienced it many times and the feeling of vulnerability that comes from those moments is unlike anything else. You have your customer's expectations, your own expectations, your time and monetary investment, reputation....all of it comes rushing into perspective once the mistake is made. I love that woodworking constantly finds a way to humble me and I have to keep finding new resolve after these types of experiences. Guess I love the punishment! I appreciate you sharing these experiences. This world makes it easy to believe that you're the only one that screws up and everyone else is perfect. Keep up your amazing work and your unwavering honesty!

You could do a 1/8 border around the popsicle sticks and do gold or brass coloured epoxy as a border, like a stroke effect in photoshop to make them stand out

Thanks Dolores! It still turned out great and proud of you for showing your mistakes as well as the successes. Good work man!

I think the final result is amazing, and knowing the process only makes it more beautiful! Thanks Delores!

Thank you , Delores! I appreciate your honesty and would have loved to have seen Delores' reaction to the loss.

Your adaptability and honesty are what makes this great, love your videos and how your mind works. Thank you for sharing what makes you, and what you make. Never thought I'd have to say this, much less have to say it twice in a video, but.... Thanks Delores .

Thanks, Delores! I think this was my favorite video. Mostly because of your ability to explain your thought process AND your honesty. I really like the final table.

I genuinely like how it finished. Thanks Dolores

That table is simply gorgeous. What a stunning lump of timber!! Thanks Delores, popsicle stick inlays should be the new thing in furniture!!

Thanks Dolores. Your videos are so chill to watch and listen too. Not to mention your craftsmanship. Kudos!

Thanks Deloris… I am speechless to the whole project. The actual table. The video. All of it. Thank you thank you thank you! The effort you put into all of it is GREATLY appreciated.

The shape and design is beautiful and the way that you dealt with the error only added more integrity. Great script.

Thanks Deloris! Beautiful project, sorry it didn’t go as planned.

Thanks Dolores!!! Since my brain loves patterns, you definitely could mirror the mistake and play with the form as long as it wasn't a structural issue. For a moment, I thought that brass inlays would work here, but that would be too bold. They would completely change the focus. What could work is an black-mat or red/cherry organic shaped inlays put symmetrically on both sides of the table. Nevertheless, you do what you do and this makes you as you are. Don't change it! I love craftsmanship and detail attention in your projects.

This is the type of content everyone should be releasing, we woodworkers make critical mistakes regularly, like this video it's nothing to be ashamed of, it's all about being a good problem solver, and this piece was exactly that, well done

Thanks Deloris Amazing work getting all the angles it and glued up so well. I think this would have taken me months to figure all out myself yet still would turn out nearly as good!

I paused to read all of that. And I'm with you 100%.

Thanks, Deloris 😂. A picture is worth a thousand words. Great recovery man!

Well done sir! Your transparency is one of the many reasons I continue to watch your videos. I like to see the design and thought processes just as much the physical process, so please keep doing what you're doing and, as always, thanks Dolores for being willing to provide the honest feedback.

I appreciate your integrity! One of the reasons I like your channel. You show the accidents instead of always being Mr. Perfect! 👍🏻

Your customer made a big mistake by rejecting the table. It's absolutely beautiful. And the "scar" adds a touch of interest.

Thanks, Dolores. I actually ended up liking this WAY more than I thought I was going to when I saw you start to use the skateboard inlays. Very much appreciate your honesty. Huge kudos for taking a colossal mistake and turning it into something beautiful like you did. I love it.

It takes a lot for a man to put his mistakes out there for everyone to see. I'm not really into woodworking but this was a compelling watch. Subbed. Thank you. And thanks Dolores.

14:10. I'm pretty sure that you would also want to put "Worlds oldest man at 196 years old" on your tombstone, too!

Thanks, Dolores...and you too, Chris! you have a wonderful way of breaking down complex builds. Beautiful work.

Thanks Dolores. I had a router bit walk out of my router and almost destroy a purple heart guitar body I was making. I felt the pain of this situation. The finished project looks amazing regardless. Thanks for showing us the mess ups and keeping the experience honest and truthful. Love your work.

The piece before the mistake is a very, very fine example of quality woodworking. The piece after the mistake is still that, but it's also _kintsugi_ . Making the "broken" piece whole again, and making it more beautiful, and more meaningful, in the process. Thanks for being genuine, and thanks Deloris.

man, this really shows how much knowledge is really needed for these types of projects. Also, I really liked the look of the sketch with the leaf made out of a different type of wood.

Probably my favorite video yet… the cut away scene for the “magnum” domino was hysterical

This all looks cool and I love the narrative around everything you create. Thanks Dolores!

Thanks Deloris. This was fantastic to watch...too many people these days describe themselves as craftsmen (when they're not). You truly are!

Thanks Delorice! Also *LOVE* the honesty and the whole voice-over style!

people have to realise that wood will never be perfect... honestly I love the fact that your "mistake" is there... because it looks great and it's a completed project too! Thanks Delores!

I appreciate the honesty, it makes your channel real. Real is rare. I sure like your videos, Thanks Dolores!

Thanks Delores! Your design capabilities interest me as much as your craftsmanship skills. Learn something and entertained every time! Thanks for sharing

I absolutely love watching your videos especially before bed! I don’t know why but it just always helps me sleep, not to mention your recounting of the story is always entertaining. Keep up the good work ❤

Nice save Chris!! It's a beautiful table. The base is definitely outstanding! Excellent help from Dolores!

Wow - just love the energy here - had tears in one eye for the big picture life lessons, and tears in the other because of that hilarious gravestone mock-up… too good!

Yes, I followed your explanation and I am not a woodworker so good job with the clear explanation (thanks, Delores!)! What a beautiful piece, even with the repair job!

Thanks Dolores and thank you Chris for another well produced presentation, I always pickup some needed instruction from these. Honesty is a rare find these days and very much appreciated!

Sitting on the front stoop with the dog on a pleasantly warm Sunday and a mail truck drives up and the driver tosses me a package. Much to my surprise inside the bubble wrap package is The Brass Chunky! What a piece of art. It's almost too nice to actually use it ... nah I'll use it, it's chunky and heavy and super cool! Thanks Chris!!

Randomly found your channel. Lesson learned on that up or down cut bit... Never would have thought about that. It is an imperfectly beautiful table. You should be proud of the table and this video sharing the story of it. Thanks Dolores!

Thank you Dolores. This is how I'd have pivoted as a client; widen the part cut through by the upcut bit and make enough room for a tabletop pop-up box for power inserts and other stuff. So now it's not a dining table but a large desk. The arc you referenced earlier would now come back into play. Still, these were some important lessons to learn. As always, great video.

Love your wittiness, that little text debate was a treat. Your creativity and craftsmanship are unparalleled and one day I hope to commission a work; albeit, small enough for my boat. Thanks Dolores!

One thing about you is that you truly are a man of supreme character and integrity. You never cheat the process, that’s rare in this world. You are my favorite wood worker, and I for one appreciate your dedication to the craft. You have the respect of so many because of your dedication to the process. Mistakes are life’s opportunities to fine tune excellence.