Thanks for taking the time to watch! Appreciate you all ✌️ ~Nick

@gcranston83

26 күн бұрын

Just keep building and making whatever you like man. We'll keep watching. Love the videos.

@colinchesbrough5772

25 күн бұрын

It's insane that this video popped up. I was literally making a decorative box minutes before, and came to the realization that using my 45° bit on my router table could be the solution! Then I saw your video. But I'm pushing it at 5/8 in. material. What size is the bit you were using, and did you have 3/4 in. boards there?

@paulwais9219

22 күн бұрын

"the ability to disassociate from ego long enough for empathy to create an artistic expression to be enjoyed by all..." But isn't it the ego that walked empathy into that opportunity in the first place? And with frequency, empathy shapes the ego like the sand on a beach. Desire itself has plasticity, p

@LegendaryStory

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make it! - another Nick

@chetnash5991

13 күн бұрын

Should you plane end grain? I would think it would cause chipout

First off, your music choice is top-fucking-notch, mon ami. Second, your little philosophical diatribes and conversational perambulations around life, craft, emotion, dendrology, art, and our relationship with art, etc... are a solid third of what makes your videos so great, followed by your actual woodworking and a list of items from there. Keep doing you, brother. It's always a treat.

@johnnyho900

26 күн бұрын

Ditto

@TabAtl

26 күн бұрын

Don’t forget botany!!

@thehangardesigns

26 күн бұрын

Damn, even that was beautifully written

@ryanlepage8013

26 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

Dude. Thank you. I definitely put forth the effort to make these for people like you. I’m pleased that it lands in front of those who appreciate the work and will remember this as the ignored negativity inevitably filters to the top of my inbox. Much love for the kind words.

🤣🤣🤣 "Hoarding is acceptable so long as the trash is fancy"! Gotta luv it. 🤪

Man, this reminds me of a 9th grade wood shop project, 60 years ago. I was making a book shelf. when completed, teacher said it was worthy of an upcoming contest. Unfortunately I didn't measure the height of paperback books. They did not fit. The teacher recommended that I should not enter the competition. Oh well! BTW I feel it was a grave mistake on the education system to remove shop classes from schools.

The ending with the magazines almost made me spit out my coffee! Apparently you are my spirit animal in that particular respect!. SO glad I am not alone.

Nick. I really don't care if it ruffles feathers and others have a distaste for your psychedelic scores, but you have the best background beats of the youtube woodworkers. Thanks for not peppering every video with the same terrible free electric guitar that soooo many use. Keep up the fantastic work.

@Taymania92

26 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more!! Do we have any idea where he is getting the music/ who the artist is? I need more of it!

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

This is great to read. I thought maybe I was missing something and everyone just wanted to hear budget rock with their KZread. @taymania92 it’s all licensed from artlist.io

When you got to the end of the build and the magazines didn't fit... I felt that... in my soul. Such a core experience in our collective journey. Love your work!

@frontiervirtcharter

7 күн бұрын

Clever solution but the magazines should have been clamped between two boards to prevent that tearout that happened...

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos and the furniture you make. I'm not a woodworker but enjoy watching you make amazing things. Great work all around.

Exactly, it's not hoarding. It's future projects :). Also, using the miter saw to cut the magazines was amazing and hilarious

Fits like a glove. Great video Nick. You still keeping these videos entertaining no matter what they complain about 😂

I always look forward to your videos! The dialogue is great, and your sense of humor makes it fun, so keep it up (especially the sarcasm)! I also like your editing. Even the way you integrated the sponsorship into the video was creative and kept me from skipping past that part. Thank you!

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

Thanks Marc! Hope you have been well! I think about your family and Axel all the time still.

The FIRST woodworking project I ever made was a bookcase for my National Geographic subscription. I precisely made the shelves to the exact height of the magazines (precision!!) and as soon as it was done I realized that they needed... at least 1/16", but probably 1/2" more space to actually FIT on the shelves. My woodworking has been a lifetime of those lessons.

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

Trying to shove too much into too small a space. Same brother. Same.

@colinchesbrough5772

25 күн бұрын

@@SawyerDesign 🤣🤣🤣

@colinchesbrough5772

25 күн бұрын

Over the decades, I've learned a valuable lesson when it comes to this issue. Whatever your design plans end up being, add six inches to everything. It does get a little expensive

It’s crazy how many KZread woodworkers had router table accidents this week. I saw your kickback and 4eyes had a nasty router accident. And I think there was one more I saw. Be safe out there with your routers everyone

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

10/10 sketchiest tool in the shop. Table saw has a bad rap because everyone has one. Routers are the real finger getter.

@UnbreakableIcePick

25 күн бұрын

Routers are the only tool i turn on that make me feel like an innanimate object WANTS (desperately) to kill me

@kingofcastlechaos

15 күн бұрын

Interesting. I have commented on several YT people's lack of router respect- usually a few times a week. Sorry to hear the odds are catching up with them. Old enough (40+ in this industry) to remember a router being just in the very large shops- a luxury. I have more work holders on my router gear than all other tools combined. Although my biggest shaper does has a toilet paper roll on the side. Pushing the ON button does make people tend to crap themselves. Stay safe- trust nothing.

I have never laughed until I cried watching a woodworking video before. I will always remember my first time.

With the way you use your table saw it’s a good thing you got a SawStop.

I did something similar. My mom needed a simple box to hold seed packets and I needed to divide it into two sections for the small packs and big packs. I wanted to practice hand cut dovetails and did that. Decided to mortise and tenon the divider in. I cut the mortise on the wrong side of the line so the big packets no longer fit and now they fit in diagonally just like your magazines 😂

I love that the entire philosophical rant was about attention to detail but the final reveal showed the oversight of what is most likely the most important detail. lol. Note for future me, magazines are not all the same size….. measure all of them I intend to put in whatever I’m building. 😂😂

I've found that my 'subbed/bell' list in YT only tends to retain those who understand the algorithm, adhere to length guidelines, etc etc, and then give all of that a casual middle finger and do what is necessary to convey the story. You're one of those, and don't change. I feel I speak of all of us in woodworking when I say that the non-fitting magazines and saw solution got a laugh, but then a moment of "ahhh, yes, I remember that with such affection," feelings. Just about wasted a mouthful of coffee on that, dude. Last - I'll second the shout out to Mrs. Sawyer for what she does... I'm a former Army guy trained to hand out 'Go To Hell, Literally' cards to our enemies without raising my heart rate, but her job... I.Could.Not.Do.That. Respect.

Dude, you are one of one. Your creativity comes through so clearly in your writing/speaking and it’s truly impressive. I feel like the wood working is a bonus with the story being the main point of your content

Beautiful......and I have to admit that I wasn't completely sure what you were building until you pulled out the stack of magazines!!!

I wasn't gonna subscribe but the last three minutes forced me too! Thanks for your channel, and insight! Oh yeah your woodworking too!

LOL ~~~ That's the ticket; cut the D-blank magazines down to size! Too funny!

You were supposed to say Oops…. I mean Ta-Da! Lol. The world will never know how many times I made something too small and didn’t realize until I was completely finished.

That lead-in board is a nice idea - thank you! Awesome save at the end!

Very enjoyable video including the philosophication. Especially the spur of the moment trimming your magazines, . However, having done this mass trimming of paper myself a few times, you could've placed piece of wood atop the stack of mags, clamped tightly, and the trimmed edges of the paper would've been perfect.

For the record, I actually like your music scores. If I had a complaint about your videos, it would be that you don’t make enough of them. But I know you have a life and other responsibilities, so thank you for the videos you do put out and for us elevate our work

I literally giggled when I seen the magazines not fit. I did that about 6 months ago myself. That was pretty great.

I’ll totally be stealing your line for a tshirt for the hubs. “Hoarding is acceptable so long as the trash is fancy” is genius. I’ll have to define fancy for him, however. 😂

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

Hahaha post rationalization in its prime. Just tell him to throw a pinky up. If it feels right, keep it.

I don’t know who you are reading or if/where you studied, but your art and design criticism and sensibilities are on par with your craftsmanship and artistic rigor. Truly inspiring. Rare to experience true artistic sense, awareness of empathy, and meaning in one truly skilled person. Please don’t stop doing what you do and communicating what matters to you. Encounters with human beings like you are what inspires humanity to elevate, edify, and carry on.

Woodworking, philosophy, and humor. Enough to make me subscribe and check out your back catalog.

Hi Nick - I always learned it as the 7 P's - Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance! This was from my Navy enlisted Dad. And as far as the narration and music - I love it. DON'T CHANGE!!!

I have loved every video. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as Wayne and Garth; I'm not worthy. Thank you for sharing your work, thoughts, and insights with the rest of us wood butchers,

I'm planning to build a not-a-box myself (but a picture frame with sides and top/bottom) and wanted to miter every joint for continuous grain like you did here. I've been running through how to do all this on a Table saw or my Radial arm saw, and just haven't been happy with how it plays out in my head. It never occurred to me to use the router, and I think this will make things much, much easier. Thanks for the inspiration!

6 Ps Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance. Learned that one in 89 when I was learning the trades. The guy who told me the 6 P’s was my mentor for doing things the best I can. Love the channel, hope you are able to make more vids.

Those miters are tight! Kudo's for not throwing things across the shop when you realized the box was just a hair too short. People wonder how woodworking can lead to day drinking, this is how.

Its actually the 7 Ps not 5 "Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance" compliments of the British Army. Beautiful work as always, sir, and thank you for the consistent light hearted dry humor.

Greetings from NE Portland. Excellent work as always! The music, philosophy and voiceover are the cherry on top of much loved attention to detail, jealousy-inducing creativity, and fine craftsmanship.

That was the best ending ever!😂

Awesome trophy case!! Great Video brother. The people that push themselves to attempt to be the master in their craft are the only people worth watching. They also have to be humble and smart.

lmao! That is exactly the kind of mistake I make every time I do a project.

"Prior Preparation Prevents Piss-poor Performance. - The five P's

Good choice trimming the bottom of those mags, it’s the tip that’s most important! Great work sir.

In my opinion that final coat of finish made the wood shrink or possibly the magazines are to long. They need them to fit our magazine holders. Your music choice is outstanding! You just got a follow!

Great video as always! Your beats rock, don’t stop using them. Love the unconventional problem solving, an inspiration to never give up!

Great Vid! did anyone else cringe at the glue cleanup with the chisel!? whew as soon as you changed to the hand plane good music too :)

Damn, Nick, you do great work. Another beautiful piece. And man, I appreciate your audio and sarcasm each and every video. Please don't change what you're doing! Love the channel, the work and all that goes into it.

Baby wipes aren’t just for glue clean up, that made me laugh(hope it didn’t hurt you though). Great video as always

Oh we've all made a box too small by atleast the slightest amount if not an inch. Lol Love the tip on using the 45 chamfer for mitres....and let's not forget the glory hole! 😂😂

@TabAtl

26 күн бұрын

I snorted when he said glory hole. Lol

Fantastic video... the only thing I would have done differently is clamp the magazines before cutting. Great craftsmanship... great video. Thank you.

👍 for the crickets 😂

"You've gotta be shitting me" You nailed what seems to be my mantra. -Shrug- First time I've seen your videos. Enjoyed everthing about it. Cheers,

Nick, you truly do make the most beautiful things on KZread. And your music is a perfect accompaniment to the artistic philosophizing.

Nice method of using you router to do the miter. Having just built my router table, I'm gung-ho to try that myself.

I love everything about this video, bro. Pretty consistent with my thoughts on all of your videos.

Awesome video. But to clarify the French "Mise En Place" it is a cooking term that means you prepare all your ingredients to be ready ahead of time. for example you already have the herbs and seasonings measured and in little bowls to be ready to throw into the recipe when its ready etc. It's the preparation before cooking. To fit this into the context of woodworking - maybe it could look like setting out all your layout tools and hand tools before cutting dovetails (as an example)

Awesome Nick! 6P's 'Prior Planning Prevents P*** Poor Performance' Keep the dialog, that's half the entertainment.

Instead of cutting the magazines to fit, did you consider making a horizontal cut thru the box, then adding a decorative, contrasting strip that adds the necessary height? Doing it at the apex of the cutout would simplify the trimming necessary to keep the cutout’s lines looking good.

Your kung fu is strong. Their music taste is the problem, not yours. Another great project! When that grain matches on the fold... oooh baby. Nice. Keep up the good work!

I haven't a clue what you are talking about, but it's very soothing 😌 ❤😂

love your videos, your talking, the music... and your face when the books didn't fit :D

ROFL chop saw the magazines .. loved it !

Beautiful as always, could you do a breakdown of that finishing process you had going there?

Dude, I’m dying at the magazine chop… 🤣💀 In all seriousness tho, fun piece. I’m a woodworker up in the gorge and would love to cross paths with you at some point. I’ll buy the first beer.

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

Oh that’s awesome man. Yeah hit me up next time you come through Portland!

@StackworksCustom

26 күн бұрын

@@SawyerDesign how would one contact you? Instagram?

alright, that ending was perfect!

It's 7 P's but you got the Idea across.

Perfect prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance is what I want, but perfect is the enemy of good

Love the philosophy. Keep doing you!

Nick, don't change who you are or how you make your videos because of a few people complaining. I subbed long ago because of your personality and quality, unique designs. Also because Cam sent us here lol.

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

I wish my skin was as thick as cams lol appreciate the love man!

I had seen using the router for miters before, but that was with a fence and having to try and dial in the height perfectly, your method with the board on top riding on the bearing seems WAY more attainable / straightforward.

the ending hilarious. Good job

Best ending yet! Awesome!

Love the video. “Deathly Hallows Horcrux “ made me laugh. The triangle circle line symbol is just the Deathly Hallows. Yes I’m kinda a Harry Potter nerd.

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

I mean it is on the ring, but I hear ya. It’s hard to keep from over explaining everything. I thought about showing the ring, but figured that might go over peoples heads lol.

Cool way to make the magazines fit in the box. Nice little "lol" for that bit of humor. Was the box too short due to not planning? Or was it planned to demonstrate the 10% short of 100%? Nice as the box turned out I'm thinking planned. The title and picture for the video made me think the box was some sort of jig to save some time cutting boards for something else.

This was great!!! Loved the video and outcome. Reminds me of…me! And yes, I would’ve done the same thing in the end to make it work. Ty for being real❤

Absolutely epic ending!!

Very good video. I like your use of router for miter cut.

Great video Nick glad to see you back making stuff

Nice work! I am going to try your mitre joint technique (using router) now. Also, I like your use of the chop saw to fix magazine size.

Aa always really enjoy the videos and you attention to always creating beautiful pieces.

Ive said it before and ill say it again, youre an artist. you make amazing things, even this "box" is somehow more than just a box. in the military the saying was "proper planning prevents piss poor performance" 6 P's

You just keep doing you man!! Love your stuff ❤️ ❤

I'm dying over here. Hilarious AF. Great content, as always, thanks for sharing.

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Happens to the best of us!

Beautiful work, Nick! Wonderful box! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

I love the glory hole idea 😅. Great woodworking tip… exponentially better joke!

Like a glove!

It's 6 P's in Australia where I'm from: Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

lol I wasn’t sure if piss was on the bad word list after last video, so I opted for the Disney version.

Beautiful as always! Congrats on the spot in Fine Woodworking hoss!!

So.... I appreciate the talking , actually enjoyed it. The magazine holder looks awesome but I don't understand why you made an interior for it. Can someone tell me what's the purpose for the extra wood inside.

Perfect fit. Just right.

Another entertaining video, and yes... you got me. Props to your wife as well. I work at Randall's and see how crazy things can get in the PICU. Much respect to both of you.

@SawyerDesign

26 күн бұрын

Oh no kidding?! That’s wild. Guess you guys are part of the same now that OHSU acquired legacy. Will be interesting to see how that plays out for the employees

@Hakuwoodworks

26 күн бұрын

@@SawyerDesign that it will. I was told that it is “mostly financial”, and that there is little crossover expected, but that remains to be seen.

Great video. Thanks Nick

fantastic video, good details about routing miters. do you mind to share the soundtrack sources?

After looking through some comments I'm unclear as to what the 5 - P thing is ...... 1) Proper 2)Planning 3)Prevents 4)Piss 5)Poor 6)Performance: Wait, . . . that's 6 S's, . . . Now I'm Really Cornfuzed!

Proper planning prevents piss poor performance!

I always have a plan, but enjoy the rescue. Nice video relaxing.

This was the first I have seen of your videos, and I am confident I would not have made it to the end had it not been for your musing narrative. I also enjoyed your subtle humor and the inclusion of easily edited-out mistakes. Haters are inevitable. Keep focusing on the positive and try to avoid any invitations if ever confronted with notions of Take Your Husband To Work Day. I am thankful for people who can, but I acknowledge many people cannot make a career anywhere near literal Life and Death. Hat tip to the wife.

Oh the small truck issue I’m really sorry to hear that

First time watching. I'm a fan. Thanks for sharing.

Loved every part of this video. Awesome!