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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.

I personally feel that the leg assembly is the actual work of art in this build! Thanks dolores for agreeing to play our role. A good percentage of your subscribers must be fans of your storytelling more than your design/craft, so no losses in that respect. great video!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

Thanks, Deloris

I like your Popsicle insert solution. Before it was finished, I saw the inserts as brass in my head. I think completely different material like brass would have pulled it off as well. Well done, and thanks Dolores!

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.

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

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.

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

Hey man, I just wanted to say "Thanks Delores" and thank YOU for this video. I think it's one of the best you've done, specifically because you left in your mistakes, your thinking, and you admitted when things went wrong and showed us how you handled it. I've been a fan of yours for years, but our respect for you and yours just clicked even higher.

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."

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

for the mold release, use dry lube. specifically something like pb blaster advanced dry lube (not the graphite, but the light blue bottle). it sprays on and dries up within a few seconds, and leaves a white residue that nothing will stick to, and is non-staining etc. i've used it as a type of mold release for many things, and have never had anything not come right off. Love your videos, and your furniture! I think the popsicle sticks were a great solution.

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 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!

My high school art teacher was a very wise woman. She told us that an artist is defined by being able to make something beautiful out of their mistakes. You passed. Oh, and thanks, Delores.

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!

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

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.

That was 38 minutes well spent on my end. Thanks Dolores. Really love the message behind this video.

"Thanks Delores" for being an integral part of the magnum domino video! Haven't finished the video yet, but great stuff as always.... Cheers!

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

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

Thanks Delores, although a valuable lesson learned along w a few safety reminders during the build, THE BUILD STILL CAME OUT ABSOLUTELY AWESOME...ITS A 1OF1!!!

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.

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.

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!!!

Love the evolution of the title and thumbnail. Been on my “for you” for weeks now. Finally got the time. Love your videos as always.

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!

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!

Last year I got 2 identical hand tattoos done in London. I had been following this artist for years and was stoked to actually get him booked in, as he's mainly based in Montreal and I'm in the UK. After the tattoo was done and it had finished, healing I noticed a small, yet clear asymmetrical "mistake". But the more I look at it, the more it becomes a part of the tattoo and a part of me. It's become something of a life lesson. Tables that don't go wrong are great, but in some ways they're boring. They might end up blending into the room over a much shorter amount time. There's nothing to bring your mind back to them. Maybe it's just the way I am, but I prefer the stuff that goes wrong in harmless ways. I think that's a beautiful thing.

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.

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.

*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!

I really enjoy everything about your videos. I am not a woodworker more for time, space, and financial reasons but am able to appreciate craftsmanship when I see it. I also like the commentary and it’s refreshing to know thousands of people do too. Thanks, Delores.

It always amazes me what beautiful pieces are created, one of a kind, and so stunning. I wonder does it make you cringe when you cut a slab because the slabs are so beautiful on their own.

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.

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

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.

Thanks you guys. My father owned and operated a family run, old fashioned Gas station and repair shop. Honesty was always his policy. It never failed to be the best policy.

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'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!

Vince Lombardi, "Success is not in never falling, but in rising after each fall." Your best talent Chris is your attitude. As much as your furniture, that inspires too.

I'm a video director / editor, and wood worker / nice shit enthusiast. Your ability to make videos with this level of story telling is why I'm here. People overuse that term, and all the other modern youtuby new speak, but this video is art. I think most artists make mistakes in every project they make, and could tell you about them for years after the fact, but those mistakes end up being the thing people came back for. Anyway, I think you get it, this table is cool as shit, and imo, even better with the inlays.

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.

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

I know you are so disappointed in the mistake, but I honestly find the popsicle stick lines absolutely enchanting! As other people have mentioned, I definitely wish I had $15k to spend on such a beautiful table. Also thanks, Dolores!! :)

Thanks, Dolores! I love your table legs. They are a work of art.

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

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

Hey Chris! I actually think if you hadn’t forewarned us about your “happy accident” we never would have known it was not planned that way all along. I actually like how you fixed it probably better than had you not had the issue in the first. As a life long woodworker I’ve made hundreds of mistakes and after screaming for an hour I actually enjoy coming up with a solution that becomes a nice addition to the project. I was also the guy who paused your video so I could read your rant about imperial vs metric. Thanks for that…oh and send along my thanks to Deloris!

Problem solving can definitly be a rewarding part of the design and cfafting process. Thanks Deloris!

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 .

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

as a tech, i say this line is perfect for a desk to hide cables. In one side, glue a "brush plate that hides cables in an opening" and you can make a little box under to store the powerbanks and multiplug and others.

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

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

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.

As a hobbiest wood worker I really appreciate seeing the mistakes. I learn from them too. Not just the "what went wrong" but the "how to fix it". Someone once told me that you're not a wood worker until you can fix your mistakes. I still have a ways to go, lol. Incredible work, incredible table.

I love the way you placed your Fiverr review over top of the video of you working your project. It was easy to listen and understand what you were saying while remaining engaged in your process. Typically, while watching a video that inserts an ad in the middle, I'll quickly advance to the end of the ad and then restart the video. Especially if it's something I don't think I'll be interested in. But in that case, I might miss something I should have watched! [Thanks Dolores]

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

Behind every great woodworker is a partner holding her hands up (thanks Delores!)

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!

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

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

A brushed bar of brass was my pick to “fix” it, but that table looks amazing, in person it must be even more impressive!

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!

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

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

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.

Mistakes happen, it’s a foregone conclusion in life and you can’t change it. I think it turned out to be a beautiful table and the base is brilliant. Don’t ever doubt that you are a fantastic designer and an honest and notable furniture maker. Thank you and thank you Dolores!

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 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.

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

Thanks Delores for keeping him honest!

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 😊

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

I felt the pain, it's infinitely sad when something like that happens mid project, I'm glad it ended up being a beautiful piece anyways. Thanks Dolores!

This is coming from someone who's last wood working project was in shop class...20+ years ago. I don't know how to say it other than I just love how that table turned out. If I had the money to buy that from you, I'd pay what you lost on it. I think this is the first time I've commented on one of your videos. I've been watching them for over a year or so. You're amazing at what you do and thank you for the great videos. Oh and thanks Dolores!

That's a painful lesson. At least you managed to finished that. Thanks Dolores.

Thank you for sharing this video and your struggles it happens to all of us, I think your definitely a better woodworker showing all the good bad and ugly!

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

Thanks Delores! This video is why I enjoy watching your videos. You describe in detail, show different techniques and will show us when something’s don’t always turn out the way we hope for them to! Even with the mistake I think it still turned out quite nice!

The level of skill in how you edit and tell a story surpasses even the impressive artistry of your woodworking.

Thanks Dolores. I once had a bit crawl out of my router like that as I was flattening a slab, luckily I could just keep surfacing it and it didn't go through. Bummer that this happened, but every mistake is a learning experience. I really like the base on this table.

if you had just lopped off the end of the table, the white oak almost looked like a sky and the resin a river. I don't know how to include this properly, so thanks Delores for loosening the bit!

Thanks for your honesty and thanks Dolores for helping. Really love your videos.