This is the most relaxing video I've ever watched. Very well done!

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzfaq.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

Not only did you create an incredible piece of furniture, it's a great video. There is no banjo music in our face as there is in far too many DIY instructional videos. THANK YOU!

This video itself is a piece of art. Not only is the bench a thing of beauty, but the time and effort that translates through your quality of film, edits, music, etc.... WOW. One of the few videos on KZfaq that I have truly enjoyed recently.

Cool video mate! "SUPER" relaxing video!!! I have 1 similar!!!

I have a great respect for your slow, careful, craftsmanship.

This is awesome. I love how detailed you got into for each step and how honest your comments were.

My favorite part was at the very end, when I realized that it was a demanding client, the Cat, who commissioned this piece. Pleasing such a client, is of the highest, most morally important, social responsibilities of an enlightened society, and one of it's "cool dudes"; right on up there with brewing great beer. You did well. You Cat has refined modern tastes. I look forward to more.

Finally, someone who not only does design-driven woodworking but knows how to work a camera too! These are awesome man. As much as I love the sound of a saw cutting through wood IRL, the calm, soothing soundscapes of your videos fits the bill perfectly. Great work.

Great video production. Entertaining all the way through. Love the design as well...good work.

Chris, you are so Talented , and I am so PROUD of all you have acoplished . Not only have you gone beyond beingA Great Husband , Father, Music player, Hard worker, Now this, a Fantastic Funiture wood maker. I wish you great Luck , and don't let anything hold you back from your creative abilities .❤️ Aunt Sharon👏👏👏👏👏👏

FWIW I really enjoy your choices with sound levels. The machine noise compared to the music is just right, just loud enough to hear the sound of the saw cutting the wood, but not overpowering. There is something about the sound of saw cutting wood that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

I really like the style you put this together, nothing is moving my attention away from the workpeace and nearly as important, nothing is moving my attention away from your thoughts and the process you took... thanks, one sub earned... I'll tell others too!

The bench is great, but man your video production is amazingly sick! I absolutely love it. You got a new fan and sub here ;-)

Chris, not everything's about time. It's more about approach, and the joy that certain of these can bring. Don't be too overwhelmed by the number of tools. After all, you can boil them down to their basic functions, i;e 1)planing with, or 2)against, the grain. I'd sincerely recommend the following : 1) low-angle block plane (Veritas), 2) no.4 1/2 bench plane ( Lie Nielson and NOTHING ELSE!), 3) low-angle bevel up mitre plane (Veritas), a medium shoulder plane (Veritas again), and maybe to finish, for your pleasure, a no. 6 or 7 shooting plane (optional)of either make. Follow up with 200, 1000, 5000 grit Japanese water stones (read up on their use beforehand). The blades supplied by both makes are finely honed to start with. That's it. Bravo, well done on 2nd job. Nice work. Keep going

Hypnotic narration and slow tempo allowed for my imagination to take hold. This type of instructional "storytelling" is much needed in sea of ego driven jig making how to videos. Thank you for this video and I look forward to watching others you decide to create. Thanks, Mike

Beautiful video and bench. Stellar. Nice job!

Beautiful! And excellent video. I feel so calm now.

I literally come here every couple years just for life inspiration. The videography mixed with the soundtrack just really nail it for me. Young kids, circumstantial frustration, it’s so relatable. This probably seems like a lifetime ago. You’re doing well, Chris.

Wow, what to say.. I saw there a man that's looking for something that means something, that make he fells kinda different.. I saw humidity and professionalism, passion and patience. Yes, all of that means everything. Congrats, you made see a hole new world. Thank you!!

Well done. Great minimalist vibe, excellent music pairing. Narration is filled with not only technical aspects, but thoughts on what changed in the design process. I wish there were more artisan builds like this on youtube. You got a new sub for the excellent execution.

Very well done, video and project!

太棒了，家具最关键的是腿和门，你做得无可挑剔，你是一个天才！

I like the way you start from a simple design and you change it with your preferences to do an original one. Good job !

Hello Chris My name is Pierre Rousseau, I am from Canada. I just now discovered your channel quite by accident...the kind of accident that I really like. About 10 seconds in to the first video, I knew I was going to like it. Not just for the projects or your skills as a woodworker, but the cinematography , you obviously have some experience in visual arts of sorts !! Being a woodworker myself, I watch a lot of woodworking videos, and I think most of them are pretty good, but your video are of a very good quality !! Thank you for making them ! I will be watching. I am certain your videos will be successful Sincerely your's Pierre Rousseau

Seriously, This is beautiful to watch.

A beautifully paced video that really captures the therapeutic nature of wood working.

Beautiful piece. Simple and elegant

Hey Chris, congrats on every aspect of your vid! Your style, narration, build, and sound and cinematography. There is plenty I learned. Liked, subscribed, and insta!

What a great video, i'm impressed of how calm and careful you work. I'm looking foward for more videos, greetings from Argentina

practica, sencilla y elegante......practical, simple and elegant....beautiful job

i'm vietnamese and i very like what you did, i hope you'll have more video like this! thanks for video!

Impressive start to a new channel. I'm looking forward to more :)

just want to let you know that I really like everything you do and how you do it. the furniture, the video editing, everything. more power to you. you are an inspiration.

Love it Chris: this bench, the design and your general approach. Looking forward to more

i like it, nice and slender. your right coffee table would be good too.

dude how did you manage to make a video on building a bench so captivating? I was glued the whole time! what music is this?

Well done. Nice piece and well edited video, thanks.

Simple, brilliant, AWESOME!! BRAVO!!

Its awe inspiring to watch someone taking their time, not rushing steps but leveling accuracy into the work as a means of enjoying the process and honoring ones own effort, great vid, perfect music, well done Sir!

I really enjoyed your video production style

great video, a beautiful bench and the music was super relaxing...top class stuff man.

This guy's great. Love him. Beautiful bench, great video.

Your videos are so relaxing. You're like the Bob Ross of woodworking

This video is fantastic. The production quality is one of the best I have seen. Then bench is amazing. Oh, and go Cubbies!

This is beautiful

I love the clear an simple design language on that bench. Adding the angles to the top part as well, made it one

your videos is awesome and the way you make them makes you feel a calmness.....

I really love the relaxing style of your videos, its so peaceful nice job m8

very very good. loved the design, the narration and the music. two thumbs up

That relaxed and methodical procedure to the details really inspired me! I am often too anxious to get going and finish and therefore make mistakes! Thanks for the video! Awesome job!

Really enjoyed your video. Very in touch, almost like breaking the fourth wall kind of stuff. I felt like the whole video was a ride through what your muse must have been like for the design and building process for the bench. Good stuff.

Just discovered your channel. I love the cinematography of your video! And that is a very nice looking bench. Great video. Keep it up man! :)

I really enjoyed the video and the accuracy and perfection you have about woodworking! keep it up man!

I found your channel watching a Crafted Workshop video. I must say, the style of your video is unmatched. Your voice with the music in the background and the stellar camera angles, it’s all so soothing. I thank Mr. Johnny Brooke for guiding me to your channel and definitely look forward to watching more!

Chris this was a joy to watch. Really, really great video and I love the design of your bench. Totally inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

Outstanding work on both the bench and video.

Wow bro you are like a zen master i really liked it, is very relaxing, ommmmm

Love storytelling

This is like a new level of woodworking vids. Very nice.

30 seconds into this video and I can already tell this guy makes great videos so I subbed.

I did....subscribe. 😀

Thanks for being so laid back.

I LOVE THIS BENCH AND VIDEO..i watch this and a few others to get me motivated and inspired when im having an off day!

Awesome work ! Great vid'

Very Frank Howarth!

Like your video very clearly explained. You're very poetic the way you explain the process of making the furniture. Very calm. Peace

I only subscribed because I like how precise you are when you cut and sand near the line you made on the wood.

i love how the cat just doesn't care

I am so confuse

Right before you said it had a Japanesish flair, I was thinking it was a cross of Japanese and Danish Mid Century Modern design, with American Cherry. Multicultural bench. Love the build and look forward to more.

Such a contrast to the practically silent double-speed Jimmy Diresta videos I've been watching. I like both styles. This one is very relaxing and it was great the way you talk through the details.

Jesus, the music choice and pace makes it sound like this was the last thing you built before dying in a horrible accident and this bench was the only thing left for your kid to remember you by.

Excellent point at repeatability hrs accuracy! Exactly right! This is a beautiful bench! Subscribed!

Sweet! in every way, build, production and design.

Love it Chris. Being unique and to stay true to your own style is hard work. Keep on being yourself and the great work you are doing :)

A beautful job, and beautifully filmed...I am catching up with ALL your earlier films...thank you so much...dgp/uk

Great video. Definitely helped me develop a better understanding in which direction I want to take my woodworking.

Thank You, Chris! Thank you so mush for showing so much more than this video can show. You give hope! Your vision is so inspiring, beautifull and life bringing! Thank you!

Hi Chris, compliments on a very nice video. Professional edit, nice and relaxed music, and a decent voice over. And the bench is very nice as well! Regards from the Netherlands, Sander.

Very nicely done. Well done & thank you.

Have loved your work for a number of years. Beautiful build video.

Subscribed! One of my favorite parts of woodworking is how peaceful it can be. In your own world with your own thoughts working out a complicated piece....and then the feeling of looking at your finished piece in its own space. You nailed it!

The "cat test" clinched it for me;-) I really like the silhouetted scene towards the end.

Beautiful piece of furniture, and excellent video. Suggestion, do all the sanding and break the edges before assembly. That allows you to get into all the tough corners. Also, consider applying the finish to all pieces before assemble. Just tape off the joints where glue will be applied. I've found these steps save a lot of time in the long run.

I don't even know how many times I've watched this. This is such a good video - it's like watching a movie about woodworking. Everything is done with care - the woodworking, the story telling, the editing, the music. Love it. Kudos!

Perfect video, great bench, thanks for sharing. Like your "silent" approach. Couldn´t sleep and did search for something to watch - I like the music, relaxing. Kind of Spa for eye and ear. Cheers.

Beautiful bench, and beautifully produced!

What an elegant bench. I really like it. Nice to see how you came to the design, that is very inspiring. Thank you!

Holy cow, man. Not only a great bench, but a great video. Love it.

Really like the design of the bench, the video is a pleasure to watch from start to finish. UK

wow, just wow. You're expressing yourself so effectively. Lovely work. Real filmmaking ... PBS worthy. glad i came across your channel.

Watched this to see how much better this channel has grown from the beginning and wholly smokes were you good from the beginning!! Fantastic

Your bench is gorgeous!!!

Its a very Beautiful bench.!!!

Beautiful work ... So calming watching you make it

This is fantastic bench! Now you can make a table with that design :) It will be beautiful.

You have made a great work with the bench and with the video, the background music and your voice make it really nice to watch, and you work so paused, it's easy to see you enjoy and love the materials.

I try to find inspiration. The peacefulness of the filming the calmness of his voice. I become enchanted. This is my 2nd video I’ve viewed. The first was the “Pastrami” Coffee Table. Current project. Thanks man...I appreciate your efforts. It’s evident in your work.

WOW .I can only a dream on a workshop like that ... amazing . the bench is nice but looks more like a indoor table still great work !!