Worst place : Taiwan in winter 😬 I'm wondering why you put in the bow ties?

@BlacktailStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! They help keep the cracks from splitting further.

@joebreau1967

2 жыл бұрын

Yes why the bow tie!! Lol it doesn’t serves has anything.

@noreengranbery1469

2 жыл бұрын

Worst place: I don't think I have one...yet! Beautiful mantel

@troysgt

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlacktailStudio even with the epoxy, you suspect those splits can extend? Or is it more of cheap insurance to make sure they don’t, plus beautification?

@nachojones1

2 жыл бұрын

Wichita Falls Texas. Would not recommend. Love that mantel. I like the bow ties. it would look better without them but i would rather see them than a giant crack.

Going through a pretty bad time in my life and I want you to know your videos have been really therapeutic for me. Thank you 🙏

@bruceburwell300

Жыл бұрын

❤

@PaulHarristrinity

11 ай бұрын

Hang in there! I've been to the absolute lowest place possible (Hell) and it's NOT fun. I'm not religious, but, yeah. There is a better way. You'll find it. Don't give up. There are strangers like me that sincerely care. Keep truckin'

@peterjohn8625

5 ай бұрын

Same. Pretty much at rock bottom, if I couldn't waste my time watching YT I probably would've ended myself by now.

@daksh_joshi11

2 ай бұрын

Hope you all are doing amazing or getting better

Showing the mistakes that happen during the process of woodworking is something not a lot of people would do. I just want to appreciate how vulnerable you get with your audience!

@steveskouson9620

2 жыл бұрын

Most people try to hide their mistakes. Cam leads with them. THAT, and that alone, is why I trust his channel! Everybody is going to "F" up. Deal with it. The Bob Ross school of life. steve

@RICDirector

Жыл бұрын

Watch Nick Zametti...he too is open and honest...and how he deals with his defeats is amazing, usually with something funky and fun as a result, even if it isn't what he started out to do.

I am a 71 year old grandmother and I do furniture refinishing and painting. I so love your videos, mainly because I am fascinated by all the tools. The fact that you also make mistakes makes the rest of us not feel like morons when we make them. Thanks, you are a talent!

@Henry-kb6me

11 ай бұрын

You're an inspiration man! I hope I get to wood work as long as you🤣

The worst place I’ve ever been is remote camping in FL during summer. Swarms of mosquitoes, enormous thunderstorms with ear-busting ground strikes and suffocating heat and humidity. I am 71, born and raised in Tampa, and climate here in summer is just plain miserable ( 21:13 winter, on the other hand, is delightful). I’m moving to SW Washington state (Battleground) in September and building a great wood shop to enjoy my retirement with my son and grandchildren. Maybe we’ll bump into you one day at a Portland woodworking store. All the best.

I am a metal worker/welder/fabricator with 40+ years of experience. I just discovered your channel and videos. I absolutely love watching them. Please don't change them. I find your commentary very helpful to know what and why you are doing! I am a new subscriber and eagerly awaiting your next project. Thanks for sharing your craft!

@Castiron_Kyle

2 жыл бұрын

I second this comment and my feelings are the same. Love the detail.

@108hindu

2 жыл бұрын

It appears a lot of us old metal workers love to transition to woodworking after we retire. Metal working is dirty, smelly, and generally nasty. It was interesting work and paid the bills but I much prefer woodworking these days. Thanks for a great video.

@kenkloepping2779

2 жыл бұрын

@@108hindu I think you hit the nail on the head! Pun intended!

@petes623

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenkloepping2779HOLY puns 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼😂😂😂 Upon replying to a pun on a stranger's reply to another stranger's comment on a KZread video not relevant to anything being worked on at the time nor seeming like one that ever will be - that was the moment he discovered 'Rock Bottom.'

@BossModeGod

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t keep ol head waiting tho. Homies got 1-maybe 2 years left!

While building a difficult solid Teak staircase the boss says, "Be careful with that plank, it cost $1400." Thanks Boss, I really needed to know that!

@kyletuite1487

2 жыл бұрын

I was hanging doors for a high end client in his car warehouse/ show room. Got them all done he shows up and says good thing you didn’t screw them up they are about 2800 a piece 😂😂😂😂I’m glad he waited till I was done

@jthepickle7

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyletuite1487 I once worked for a high end door firm. The fork lift had a bad seal. I had about ten doors on it, loading them for delivery. Slowly the forks were tilting forward and ALL the doors slid off! They fell about 7 feet onto blacktop. It was heartbreaking! (I had been after the boss to have the forklift serviced) The doors weren't top shelf doors, only about $1000 apiece.

A combination of epoxy and old wood highlight the grain of the wood and made it a stronger structure for many art pieces. I am really admire this technology.

Awesome video - I am an DYI guy working on my first woodworking project - an redwood slab coffee table. Found the slab a few years ago at an ocean side drift sales place in N. California for about $80. Using youtube videos and the crazy-nice and helpful guys at a local woodworking shop in Sacramento to educate me through the project. Thanks to my wife for giving up the garage, where she normally parks her car, while I am doing this! Worst place I have been was driving through West Texas in the pre-cellphone days, praying that my car woudn't breat down in the middle of literally nowhere. The best place continues to be Big Sur - lived there for a couple of years when I was younger (and a bit more wild) - ocean, mountains, valleys, redwoods, and (mostly) isolated from the crowds - what more can you ask for?

Kabul, Afghanistan........This piece looks amazing. The fact that you include your mistakes (along with the fixes) is what sets this channel apart from many others. I have learned a lot from your videos and hope to put some it into practice once the purchase of my new home is completed in January. Can't wait to get going! Keep up the great work Cam!

@adamdurham7643

2 жыл бұрын

Afghan that place was no fun either did 14 months there in 09-10

@sshep7119

2 жыл бұрын

I have seen some of the Afghan craftsman do some pretty nice work with what they have available. I enjoyed Kabul, a lot of really nice people there, I still hold hope for the future of the country. Who knows, maybe they will get their stuff worked out. Anyways, the fact that Cam leaves his mistakes in makes the videos that much more sincere.

@johnnybird7593

2 жыл бұрын

Cant be as bad as Buffalo, the armpit of the northeast...😂🤭

@FrancisBehnen

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, every other place in Afghanistan is worse than Kabul

First, I'm a big fan of the bowtie/butterfly joints. Second, a bowtie shape isn't the only option. You could create your own unique shape that would brand your piece. Your interlocking logo is perfect.

@rosedad4life688

2 жыл бұрын

I have placed crosses made out of leopard wood with curve corners in walnut. It came out nicely.

@JuuB406

2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome idea

@waynehoch3009

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. On another commentor for $4,000 I wouldn't want to see bowties!

@bobripkey3924

2 жыл бұрын

@@waynehoch3009 laminates, stone and metal are probably a better finish for you then.

@mahadevovnl

2 жыл бұрын

But... what are they for, exactly? I don't get it. Decorative only?

Very refreshing to just have narration and not stupid irritating sound effects in the background. Also amazing how epoxy has revolutionized this kind of woodworking. I like that jointer sled idea I'm going to use that thank you.

Blacktail...I know nothing about woodworking but I love your videos. I've already learned so much. I'm building a memorial bench for my sis-in-law and I wanted to embed a piece of amethyst cut in the shape of a heart. Watching your vids gave me the confidence to just try. I never would have tried to use epoxy to fill cracks and actually add dimension. So far, so good. Even my husband is impressed.

I've worked in a furniture company for almost 4 years now, and I pretty much know everything there is to know about making all kinds of furniture, yet I keep watching these videos, and learn a new tip every time. That's why I love this channel. I had a standoff with my boss last month after I was about to quit because he got in some trouble and was 3 months late with my salary, and was seriously thinking about just buying all the machines I need and just risk it. But he needed me at work, and paid me up, and got a small raise, but I don't think being someone else's slave will cut it for me. I'll still be starting my own place probably in Q2 2022, and buy machines accordingly, as needed, instead of cashing out on things I may not need. I just want to say that this and other channels like this have been an inspiration, and I would like to sincerely thank you.

@DaveW74TVN

2 жыл бұрын

3 months unpaid?! Oh hell no!

@sowhat249

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveW74TVN | Yeah. It was a pretty shitty situation. It didn't affect me a lot, because I earn double the national minimum, and things aren't as expensive as in North America and the European Union, so I totally got by... I was hoping it would get resolved because I can't find another job with the same pay. I'd have to start from the minimum and build my way up, even if I have the expertease. And you'd probably laugh if I told you how much money I make, so yeah... Not everyone is lucky enough to be born in a normal, functioning country... The only way to really make a difference is to own your own bussiness.

@teebu

2 жыл бұрын

@@sowhat249 You can always become a Amazon delivery guy starting at $15/hr. At least that's what the ads are telling me.

@DaveW74TVN

2 жыл бұрын

@@sowhat249 I understand. I have massive gratitude that I was born in the USA. My thoughts on wages for most people are generally skewed. I've spent too long working for a company with the highest wages in my industry. Sounds like you've done things right to be able to soak up a lack of pay for that length of time. The majority of Americans couldn't make it past missing 2 weeks of pay much less 3 months!

@jk3dad

2 жыл бұрын

I say go for it, I wish you the best of luck.

Worst place? Inside a washer spray booth at a silk screen company where we washed out old screens with "pink pudding" and a high pressure hose. I love your honesty. That extra 1/16" is the word. Your attention to detail is great. Too bad most jobs don't pay well enough to allow for such perfection.

Fife, WA is pretty unremarkable. I love watching you work.

Your unparallel craftmanship is one reason for your success. But what really rounds it up is your humbleness, honesty and share of mistakes. One can tell listening to you that you are just a great character and human being that found joy in what he is doing. In the mix this is what is keeping people to continue watching. Also that you talk as the visual content moves on rather than doing one after another. Keep the videos coming. They sweeten our days and imspire to make own steps in working with wood. Warm regards from Germany. Paul

I left my job in healthcare back in June and started full time as a cabinetmaker under the guidance of the shop owner. I’m loving every second of every day and always learning something new. These videos definitely played a role in my decision to take the plunge and pursue woodworking full time.

@ravenbishop5232

2 жыл бұрын

wow

@ryansimpson3074

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds risky but if you are truly passionate about woodworking then it will yield much fruit

@benrichards9667

2 жыл бұрын

Bravo. So many Healthcare workers are spent. Between geriatric joey and his unlawful mandates, the politics at hospitals and the burn out, your not alone sir. My buddy is a pharmacist and he is leaving the profession end of this year for pilot of small planes. He's done with Healthcare.

@foofstarr4856

2 жыл бұрын

@@benrichards9667 wow a pharmacist leaving his profession thats a first i heard. Congrats for making the big move

@foofstarr4856

2 жыл бұрын

Were you a nurse? Just wondering

The worst place I had ever been was this closet in a customers building, I didn't notice it had a crashbar on the outside of the door and the handle inside the door was locked. The building was several feet thick concrete and absolute dead zone for cell reception. I was locked in that closet for hours until one of my teammates found me. Congrats on 1 million! I did give you a sympathy subscription.

@boastyy

2 жыл бұрын

At least you have come out of the closet mate! lol

@davidswanson5669

2 жыл бұрын

What a nightmare. A good idea is to leave literal breadcrumbs everywhere you go in life so people know where to find you. I go through roughly 24 loafs per week, but it might just save my life.

8:55 that dust collection is amazing

No worst place. Any day you get up, and any place you're breathing, it's a good one. Awesome video Cam. I think that the effort of doing the work in your own shop is admirable and inspiring. Well done.

@udalimb384

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There is beauty in everything.

@udalimb384

2 жыл бұрын

@Rintaro Okabe I've had conversations with refugees who long for the beauty of home. Home=beauty War=ugly

Not a woodworker and don’t have the fancy tools but I did a similar one for my wife. 300ish year old chestnut beam from an old factory, I left the wild edge wild on the front, with the noriginal dings and notches. Filled the cracks with epoxy as you did, but built up dams everywhere I could with UV setting epoxy, then used aluminum duct tape for the rest. Still had minor leaks and used way more epoxy than I expected, it pretty happy with the result. Additional challenge was that I didn’t want to (nor did I have the tools to) sand it perfectly flat, so all the epoxy had to be brought to surface level but not higher. Finished it with a heavy wax that was worked into the wood with a nylon brush for a smooth touchable (if imperfect) surface. Different end result than yours, but different goal as well. Beautiful work as always!

@jakobrosenqvist4691

2 жыл бұрын

You are quite clearly a woodworker even if you don't think you are.

The Swedish West Coast is pretty awful during wintertime. Using your videos to relax and disconnect myself from stress. My to do-list is growing, but I'm feeling really soothed by your work and the way you present it. This is no small thing, and I want to give you my most sincere thanks.

@Fury_BlackWolf

Жыл бұрын

I live there and i agree. The high humidity and the winds from the ocean is just the worst. I live in the south so i don't even have proper winters with snow, just rain. Maybe 1 week of snow these days.

GTMO, Cuba in 1968. Two all male USMC companies for 9 months. Great work and helpful clues on positive and negative work experence. Thanks.

I like that you show your mishaps. It helps others know that they can recover from it and not throw something out. My high school woodshop instructor told me a long time ago, it's not that you made a mistake it's how you fix it.

Mosul Iraq 🇮🇶 Cam your attention to detail is amazing. It’s really hard to gauge in a 20 min video but as a amateur craftsman, it doesn’t escape me. I was Army my brother a Marine. It’s because of him I found your channel. He’s amazing with epoxies and tinted decorative concrete sealers. I was surfing and found your channel. I stayed because he’s a lot like you detail oriented, and end product motivated. Everything in between is worth it to accomplish his mind’s eye result. Happy Holidays and happy project hunting. From Memphis TN

@bootyeater7625

2 жыл бұрын

I still think 29 palms is worse

The gratifying value of watching someone who knows what they're doing ... or figures it out along the way. Your episodes are just so damn SMART. Seeing how YOU make the sausage is everything. Getting out in front of nit-picking commenters is easily half your battle!

Your videos gives just as much inspiration as it does relaxsation. I've learned a lot! Curently building a new and biger shed to start on hoby projects like smaller furniture. Thank you for your thorough information on tools and technique! Regards Kristian, Norway

The "drunk tank" at the county jail ... 25 years ago ... sober ever since. I admire your ability to deal with and solve unexpected problems that arise. Thank you for explaining your solution to said problem. I'm distracted by the captions/footnotes that you've started including. I prefer to listen to what you're saying and to watch what you're doing. I found myself pausing to read so I didn't miss your wisdom. I'm always impressed by your dedication to doing it correctly and by your incredible end results. Thank you.

@massabielle2821

2 жыл бұрын

Well, the captions/footnotes are really appreciated by those who might be hearing-impaired, so it’s a balancing act in presenting information.

I live in Canada so no, no worst place that would require a mention ;) I've been a week-end warrior in my workshop for the last 3 years and I discovered your channel not too long ago and, even though I don't intend to make epoxy furniture anytime soon, even though I absolutely love the look of it, I really love watching your videos. I've heard you mention a few times that you receive comments because you talk all the time... I actually find your voice quite soothing ;) Don't stop, you could be a narrator in a movie. Very educating, very well made (your vids and your work). You are very talented, and meticulous. You should be proud.

Alexandria Egypt is the worst place I've ever been. Just found your page. Love you content

Hi Cam, I've traveled quite a bit, and it's up to you and not the place you want to, in my opinion. Love your devotion to your clients' wants. Awesome work!

I hope some great carpenters and artists get all those gifts all around the world. It's a very nice thing you are doing Cam - I am a mere stoner watching your work to relax and enjoy.

@dokod

2 жыл бұрын

I too am a mere stoner, watching for the same reason!

@miriambertram2448

2 жыл бұрын

@@dokod perhaps he works with stone?

@dokod

2 жыл бұрын

@@miriambertram2448 Hmmm perhaps, currently stoned

@coreygrua3271

2 жыл бұрын

@@dokod Epoxy odor can do that I suppose.

@monember2722

2 жыл бұрын

@@miriambertram2448 lol!

Benidorm in Spain - full of Brits trying to be in Spain without leaving anything British behind. Love the look of this piece of work and thrilled at the passion you have for this too. Thanks for sharing.

With the amount of time, work, and materials that went into this, I feel like $4K is a bargain. The projects on this channel are astounding.

@leehk23

Жыл бұрын

4K was the cost of the wood itself, not the finished mantel.

@dennisfahlstrom2515

11 ай бұрын

Right. That was probably another $7K. It’s amazing that a chunk of ratty wood that most folks would use for firewood can become so attractive in skilled hands.

Worst place was in the wrong profession most of my life. Happiest now as a general contractor and hobbyist wood worker.

When I was a kid, we lived in a shotgun house that was essentially a garage with interior walls. I was made to sleep on the kitchen floor. From there, I could see the rats crawling around in the bathroom. My little dog Sandy was the only thing keeping them at bay. I would rather live there again than go back to Louisiana. Nice video and I admire your attention to detail.

@Lynkah

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahah! What a roller-coaster comment. I moved from the UK to Louisiana, I can certainly agree with your disdain!

@cityofoaks

2 жыл бұрын

I visited New Orleans with my husband while he was on a work conference. I thought it was great (the food was awesome, and I rarely use the word awesome) but we were there in August (cheaper conference prices) and the heat/humidity was almost unbearable. That's coming from someone who has lived in the South their whole life.

@leejohnson7293

2 жыл бұрын

@@cityofoaks I know what you mean! I thought Raleigh/NC was hot and humid in the summer until I worked in Houston for two weeks in August a few years ago. That humidity was insane!

@nedanother9382

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I don't know what that says about Louisiana. As tuff as that must have been I'm afraid my going to a Raider game in Oakland as an opposing fan....my dog would have been eaten for a tailgate by those animals. A police escort to simply leave the place forever did nothing but infuriate those pigs. Over a game.

From a business standpoint, this setup you got is genius. First you make money on sales, then you make money on showing video of the product being made, as well as (I assume) sponsorships for the tools to do the work. Brilliant, honestly.

The worst place for me was North Cape Norway on a 14-day vacation during June 2012 on my 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa from Germany. It snowed every day, but my pet companion and I continued on riding.. was treacherous, but we loved every minute. RIP Bella!

The worst place I've ever been is NEWARK, NJ. About a bazillion flights had been canceled, including mine, and I had to look long and hard for a hotel room. Got to one, I was exhausted, and found hair of 3 different types in my room, plus a broken lamp. Next morning, a young woman asked the shuttle driver a question - a simple question - and he totally jumped down her throat. My flights were delayed the next day, too, and I just rented a car and drove home to Indianapolis, almost 700 miles. So that was the worst trip I've ever taken. This mantle was BEAUTIFUL. I really admire all of your work. I'm a sewist myself - quilts mostly, and bags of all sorts - but my dad used to love to do woodworking so I have an appreciation for craftsmanship.

THANK YOU for not hiding your mistakes and being real with all of us!

@donaldmcneely8047

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to work with you and learn just a little bit of what you know

@reason43poole37

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@MrPalik82

2 жыл бұрын

I love those failures or mistakes, don't get me wrong....it's just that other woodworkers doesnt share that. Later when i do my own projects and shit happens i can cheer myself that iam not the only one 😉

@johnaweiss

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be better to NOT MAKE MISTAKES?

@TerryJamesCole

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnaweiss way to state the obvious

I’m a 70 yr old Gramma in Nova Scotia Canada and I love this show. Did some wood working back in the day. Simple pieces that I still have. Thank you for explaining everything so well.

Sheffield UK yesterday. No public or customer toilets. Everything shut. Gorgeous walnut.

i am iranian and really appriciat your loyalty to your custemers.by the way we have trees from ice age or what they have left of it,when the time coms you and men like you are worthy of using them.ps please do excuse my Inglish.

It's wild how this guy has created such a KZread following after making tables etc... Really cool! Great work Cam

I can appreciate you showing the mistakes you make as well of things that go right. Smart people learn from other peoples mistakes. Good teachers show what works and what doesn’t. Beautiful work.

The worse place I’ve been was Rockford, Illinois and Cincinnati, Ohio. Still following and watching your videos. It literally gets me started for the day. I have a client I truly don’t like and I’m truly trying to be professional. He makes degrading comments and talks about me behind my back, but smiles in my face. Yesterday was hard. I almost packed up everything and walked out. I’m building custom cabinets for living room and laundry, fireplace mantle from pine, stone fireplace wall, and I hate project, but love what I do.

@85ctorres

2 жыл бұрын

hey what's wrong with cincinnati? lol

@theboz1419

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I may need to replace Mogadishu with Rockford, IL. I lived in that hell hole for 8 years or so. First night there, my car was broken into. The first of 6 or 7 times and a few different cars. The worst place in the US

@jjcavins8312

2 жыл бұрын

Are you a cargo pilot?

Been watching your videos for awhile. None of the pieces disappoint . You do have a nice line up of tools (as if I would know but I am learning.) However I have witnessed two tools that you use that are above and beyond. Who knew a deck of cards could be so helpful. Quite the card trick♠♥♦♣

I am a specialist resin applicator from the UK and I just want too say VERY well done you really are producing breath taking work and the way you explain you're methods really is also spot on! True perfection well done mate 👏

@tasanic1364

2 жыл бұрын

i’m the president of the united states and i too have to agree.

@stegreen2541

2 жыл бұрын

@@tasanic1364 that's a lie Joe biden couldn't spell most of the words you've put on here!!

@mrjp2149

2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of a specialist resin applicator. Applying resin simply becomes an additional task for the tradesmen who happen to be applying it. No specialist needed

@RLoz76

2 жыл бұрын

@@stegreen2541 Remember when Trump couldn’t spell “hamburger?” 🤣

@chimpthethird503

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

I have well in excess of one million air travel miles. I have been to every state in the US, all over Canada the Far East. Europe, Africa and the Middle East. I wont reccommend where not to go. Its all an adventure and its up to you to decide. There are things I did not like, there are places I have been that were remarkable and none of it I would change. Your work is astonishing and I truely enjoy watching. Smashed fingers and all!! LOL Take care and keep up the fine work.

Iraq. I’m just getting into the woodworking art and I love your channel. I hope to one day be as good as you. I don’t have anywhere near the tools you have but I’ll get there one day.

Clovis, New Mexico. Stuck there 10 years with the USAF and I still hate it with a burning passion. I'm an East Coast girl, water, trees and green. Flat, dusty gray/green and a copse of 20 foot trees you can see from 10 miles away is my definition on hell. Oh, and of course being able to watch the tornadoes passing over your house.

I am really in awe of your talents. I just "found" your videos. I'm 64 now and I remember a table that my Grandfather did in his retirement years. It was the bottom cut of a very old tree. He kept the cut so you could see where it flared out to the roots. The piece had alot of holes in it so he decided to fill it with bits of turquoise and coral. The table was gorgeous, but it's been handed around over the years and I'm not sure which family member has it. You mention in several videos you were out of ideas....have you ever considered filling the voids in the slabs with stones? Either semi precious or natural. I will continue to watch and enjoy you work. Thank you for sharing your talents.

It’s so refreshing to see a “professional” do the same mistakes, and admit to them on your show, as we novices do. Keep this show going, don’t change a thing.

@Karma-qt4ji

Жыл бұрын

This!!

@bobzelley5100

Жыл бұрын

The mistakes are done on purpose to trigger this emotional response . Akin to Churchill and his deliberate pauses and mistakes in his speeches. Their were written in the speech

@callefalk4457

Жыл бұрын

WTF???

@pauldeluca3471

Жыл бұрын

Like wearing flip flops while conducting the project.

@brmillgr

Жыл бұрын

I insta-subbed bc of that

totally awsome mantle . coming from a 20 plus year woodworker who has dropped walnut trees and worked with slabs from tables to gun stocks ectra. walnut is an awsome wood for just about any thing custom and creative . great job love your work i truly enjoy watching you create . God Bless you and be the carpenter christ wants you to be . he was my inspiration as a child . awsome awsome work and thank you so much . i can no longer work with power tools after an accident that left me disabiled . but i enjoy watching people create art from wood . keep it up . sincerly Tim Beattie

was wondering why you are the one to choose when you want to see wooden furniture being built and it's easy ... you are talented and pleasant to listen to and very informative .... many thanks for the videos

Ive never been to a worse place before. Even when i was down range in Afghanistan I still enjoyed the view. look mate. let the haters hate. they arent the ones making pieces for million $ homes, you are. obviously you got the tools and the know how to make it work so why bother with the extra baggage. I fully support how you do your woodworking cause it shows most guys (who cant afford all the fancy equipment) that even with minimal tools you can still make great products. so keep up doing you, your work will always be fabulous to those who commission it and enjoy it.

@lyleswan6671

2 жыл бұрын

"Let the haters hate" words of wisdom that goes beyond YT.

@solofoe

2 жыл бұрын

Worship the sheckles. I too have been to Afghanistan and it ain't that bad. Places here at home are far far worse.

@ironheadrondo5596

2 жыл бұрын

Never been over 1000 miles from where I was born, tried to join marines and they wouldn't take my burn-out, drop out 20yo *ss. Thank you for being willing to risk your life to keep the freedoms we have guys; also I appreciate your opinion that there is stuff that needs fixing here. Not to get too political, but I feel like we should take care of our own and our home first (I'm sure it's more complicated than that though) (btw, Not my account, my dad's number was almost up when the draft ended so he's never been to war either; but he's ridden hard, lived free, and could probably teach all of us a thing or two)

@jameskeene2294

2 жыл бұрын

I live AZ. It's December 26 and I found your VIDEO even though I should be in bed and I injoy it. I wish I had your tools when I was younger but I didn't and all the experts out there that think they can do it better job make your own DAM video and show the World how to it!!! I've been in a lot of place that you wouldn't want to go to but it Paid good money .(AT 81 ) you have no idea what Iam talking about,Just be happy and enjoy the VIDEO .. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏 ❤

@ironheadrondo5596

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameskeene2294 I feel like an *A* - *T* eam joke might be disrespectful, but I'd go as far as to wager one could pity the fools that crossed your path the wrong way. And if it's the 81 I'm thinking keep the rubber on the road and stay free

Usually not a huge epoxy fan, but this is one of the finest pieces of wood I've ever seen. The black epoxy basically disappears visually, merely accentuating the natural cracks. Great job!

@andi3426

2 жыл бұрын

However, ist another plastic table with wood inside...

@codaalive5076

2 жыл бұрын

@@andi3426 And toxic when exposed to high temperature, also not recyclable or burnable. No wonder Big Clients are asking how ft they got cancer

@JustRockMySoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@andi3426 I would most-likely prefer a purely wooden table, too.

Worst place: Let's just keep that to ourselves 😅. I enjoy watching you work. Glad I can show support.

Footwear. For @20 yrs, I dyed silk fabric with shibori & other techniques, & did custom color matching. I was always working with 185F (& plus) water, plus steam. Wore Birks and Tevas, too hot in my NC/SC area studio. Could switch to boots if we had a cold winter. Never burned my toes, but had to care for hands and forearms. Had lots of burn scars from leaning over the 5gallon steam pots, smacking my arms. Similar to reaching into an oven, but on the underside. You know your dangers, and which ones to watch for. Love this channel!

I respect your honesty when you mess something up, and dig deep into your skills bank to put it right. Awesome products, your passion shines through in your commentary. Kudos

It’s 5:15 am in Germany and Iam still watching. This channel is so cool ! Not just the handcrafting is top notch, editing narrating and videography are very good !

Just the other day your boldness reminded me of Cpt. Picard .

El Paso Texas is the worst place I've ever been. Beautiful job here... Love your videos

Don't think the average person realizes the amount of labor and craftsmanship it takes to turn a slab of rough wood into a beautiful mantel like the one you created‼️‼️ BEAUTIFUL WORK ‼️‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸

Dentist chair, for sure. Looks really beautiful, and I feel your pain about having to redo your work. With me it's usually dropping something onto the work, dropping it, or bumping into something trying to move it just by myself. Every now and then I just call it "character", and leave it.

@Jonathan_Grider

2 жыл бұрын

I have some of those pieces as well… clients don’t typically look at all of the imperfections like we do. They see them as character in the piece.

@pernorstedt6751

2 жыл бұрын

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Nicaragua 1988. Your finishes are amazing. I love the bowties. I use them all the time. They are not only beautiful but serve a great purpose. Truth. It's in the design and why they were used. The beauty of them is just an added bonus. Keep shooting streight my friend. You do excellent work.

Carson City, Nevada-Love watching you explain your craft, very inspiring.

Glad KZread recommended your work, I'm as far from a woodworker as you can get (computers), the skills you demonstrate are beyond anything I've seen before, captivating. Thank you for being real in your editing.

@dangerous8333

Жыл бұрын

I'm a woodworker and metal fabricator. Also MCP MCSE and web developer. I use computers in my crafts. For design and also 3d printing and CNC work.

@callefalk4457

Жыл бұрын

SE PÅ FAAN!!!?

@lifehackstv9721

Жыл бұрын

God so loved the world That He sent HIS only begotten SON that whoesoever believeth on HIM Should not perish but have everlasting life.. repent of your sins Jesus loves you but hates your sin!....

Cam, thanks for taking the time to show us the diff between your dust collection on the router. It was a simple thing to us but I appreciate your hard work to share that little detail with your audience. The difference was pretty dramatic. Beautiful mantel man! I'm so jealous of your access to Goby Walnut!

Patience is the main attribute of love. I see the love that you have toward what you do. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Saskatchewan Canada in the winter. -30C is common. _20C is a nice day for snowmobeling Love the bow ties. I have done a few small ones so just used a chisel.

Hi man, i've subscribed. Not because i'm a woodworker or into the stuff that a lot of people do on this feed about carpentry, but I just love watching you transform pieces of wood. It is so relaxing. I work in IT and this relaxes me just watching you do this stuff. Damn, you have a tallent.

@aleatharhea

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. I'm a programmer, not a woodworker, but I love watching him work.

@user-tr2dh4xx6u

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know you could salvage pieces like this with major cracks

Hey, Cam. I truly love watching you create such beauty. I used 8 x 8 - 150 year old, barn beam to dress up the entrance to my sunroom. I knocked out a section of brick wall to open it up. So, I had to dress the raw brick edges and, cut the beams exactly to fit. Anyway, I had never attempted a project like this before. The results were absolutely stunning. But, let me tell you, it was nowhere close to the perfection that you create, my friend. I am so inspired by your work and videos. Please keep it up. You are my hero!

I've got a chestnut beam from a 100yo barn that was getting torn down. Your joiner sled trick is really inspiring!

The Worst Place I've Ever Been Is Without Electricity And Water for over a month, living in my home. Because I couldn't pay my electric bill! So after that big bummer! Your work is Amazing & I love the way you presant you videos! Not boring at all! Thank You

Gary Indiana..... That finish looks amazing. Beautiful mantel, great work as always. I am a fan of the Bow Ties. I have never understood why some folks have such a reaction to them

@cdouglas1942

2 жыл бұрын

Bow ties: When I put my brand on the TOP of a finished table I was apoplectic. My fix was to install a big bow tie (purple heart into walnut) and buyer raved about the FEATURE.

I love your videos, you always explain things well and I can relate to the problems you have and how you overcome them. The thing that stuck out to me with this one was the extra effort you put into recessing the mounting bracket. Small things like this are what differentiates you from other woodworkers and I wanted to commend you on your attention to detail.

Bangledesh of all the countries. Learning much from your commentary.

Saudi Arabia. Just don't go, anytime of year. Vietnam, go to the North during monsoon season and get up early to see some spectacular scenery. Ethereal, magical and spiritualplace. That is one very nice piece of wood and your attention to detail shows your passion. A mantle is a fine resting place. Bet it looks beautiful.

If there is something I admire about you Cam, it is the dedication and professionalism in each of the jobs you do. Spectacular piece, thank you for your time in narrating every second of the process, and even more important for me, is that you share your mistakes, no matter how small; now I no longer think of burning it all when one of my projects goes wrong, ah, ah, ah !! Thank you from Miami Cam and happy holidays !!

@Bhartrampf

2 жыл бұрын

a lot of people, my GF included, don't realize how log it takes to complete a project like this. I am also a little OCD about my how my finish looks and I still do the hand rub method, though I am willing to try different products. He does great work and has opened my eyes to what is new out there.

Haven't been to a worst place ever that sticks out in my mind. It's awesome to see the whole process in these videos. Start in sandals finish in pants and a sweater. Just recently found the channel and love the work you do. I wish I had 1% of your woodworking talent but have learned to leave that work to others.

My husband use to haul into Pilot Rock mill! He was from there. I lived in Oregon for 30 yrs I miss it still have a house my kids live in in Echo, Oregon! Love watching you

I subscribed! I worked in the oilfield for 25 years. The last 18 as a welder. I’m a wanna be carpenter so I’m completely fascinated with woodworking ideas such as yours. I’d like to see more videos of taking wood and tricking it out with steel components. Kind of an industrial look or colonial look if there’s such a thing. Preciate the video. Stay humble

I'm a retired woodworker from Tucson, only female woodworker in town for years. I agree with everything you did on this project. You have good professional tools, too. Nice chisels. You do beautiful work! I love sandpaper, too. You said you like comments! The price of wood has gone up!!!

@wokewokerman5280

Жыл бұрын

My professional woodwork ended decades ago but I enjoy the odd project still, I too am blown away at the wood prices at the mill. No wonder all the new furniture and cabinets are minimal solid and a lot of ply or press!

I regretted no place I’ve ever been to- loved the care and respect you’re showing for your work!!

Thank you so much for your approach on subscribing! It’s so annoying when people are begging for subs as soon as the video began! 🤦‍♂️ LOVE your content, Cam

Beulah North Dakota. Winter of 1983-84. Cam I have coffee everyday at 9:00 at Primo Espresso (Hall & Durham). Prince is my chocolate lab that hangs out in the back of my F150, backed up to the coffeeshop. Stop by and have a cup. If you need a hand flipping a piece or some two man job, give me a shout. I'm retired and fairly available. I've been watching your videos for quite a while. I love what you do and how you do it. Barry

My mother in law's house ( before renovation) Great videos Cam. Watching your videos have given me the confidence to build my own computer desk. Keep up the great work.

Amazing piece and I really dig the narration of your methods, process and especially mistakes. I also appreciate there is no cheesy generic music playing the whole time. I am looking to up my wood working game and you have given some inspiration, thanks for that!

I'm in the UK , in awe of your skill patience and facilties, I love making small, items of furniture, places to avoid over here , London and its surrounds , come to Cornwall ,

I can only dream of making the pieces you create. Absolute talent!

Very nice job. I cut a section from a walnut log for my brother's mantle about a year ago. The tree was cut in the 70's and has been drying since. When we ran it across the jointer and planer, I was absolutely amazed at the quality. Beautiful chocolate brown wood with no checks or cracks. The only filling needed was for 4 or 5 very small nails we discovered and removed in the milling process. We used the sanding dust and glue to fill them. I could not be happier with the result. It is totally brown heartwood with minimal swirls of lighter brown. Prettiest wood I have ever seen. I am so glad I have the offcuts of this piece!

I just found your channel and I love it, Thank you for being clear about how you do things and not hiding mistakes.

Delta Junction, Alaska - any time of the year. I love bow ties. I especially love brass bow ties. The mantle is stunning.

El Paso TX - Anytime. Great work! I like you sharing the whole process- mistakes and all.

Your attention to detail is astonishing and the final piece is absolutely incredible. That reply screengrab at the really did make me laugh: "If you're imagining money anyway, couldn't you just imagine more?"

@JackBirdbath

4 ай бұрын

His snarky replies to those types of comments are the best.

your skill set is utterly mesmerizing and hard to stop watching, its like watching a great painting being created, bravo... what a gift to the client

"Could you just imagine more?" Really, really Good!

Worst place. I stayed at a Newark Airport Motel between the days of an EDM festival. It was the dingiest roach motel I've ever rented. I've never paid less than $100/night for a room since then. It's not worth the risk of breathing in black mold (yes, it was literally that disgusting.) On the other hand, I will never stop watching your videos, as long as you keep making more...then I'll start over and watch them all over and over. Thank you, so much for narrating and pointing out mistakes. That's very helpful. I would love to win that planer contest!