Brief Summary
This video is about building a keyboard stand and a retro game console cover. The creator, Foureyes Furniture, discusses the design process, challenges, and solutions encountered while building these projects. He also shares his thoughts on using CNC machines in woodworking and highlights the importance of finding your own style and approach.
- The keyboard stand is designed to be a focal point in the living room, showcasing the keyboard instead of hiding it.
- The game console cover is inspired by vintage stereo equipment and aims to create a unique and stylish look.
- The video emphasizes the importance of finding your own style and approach in woodworking, even when faced with criticism or different opinions.
The Problem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=0s)
The creator discusses the problem of clutter caused by children's toys and the desire to create a visually appealing living space. He shares his previous approach of hiding clutter in built-in cabinets but decides to take a different approach this time by highlighting the keyboard stand as a focal point.
The Solution / Design (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=106s)
The creator explores different design ideas for the keyboard stand, ultimately choosing a design that feels more natural and exciting. He emphasizes the importance of trusting your gut feeling and not settling for something you're not passionate about.
Why Templates are Confusing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=217s)
The creator explains the purpose of templates in woodworking, emphasizing that they are not a shortcut but a necessary tool for achieving specific shapes and curves. He uses the analogy of a "cybertruck" version of the project to illustrate the difference between projects that require templates and those that don't.
Shaping the Side Pieces (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=346s)
The creator demonstrates the process of shaping the side pieces of the keyboard stand using templates. He explains the importance of creating grooves in the templates to cut shallow slots on the inside face of the pieces, which will later hold the panels.
I Messed Up (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=395s)
The creator realizes that he has made a mistake with the grain orientation on the side pieces. He explains why this is a problem and demonstrates the process of remaking the pieces with the correct grain orientation.
Why That Was a Problem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=474s)
The creator explains why the incorrect grain orientation could have led to a catastrophic failure. He illustrates how wood movement can cause cracks if the grain is not aligned properly.
Assembling the Top (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=506s)
The creator begins assembling the top of the keyboard stand. He explains his strategy of using offcuts from previous projects to minimize waste and highlights the use of dominoes for joining the pieces.
Making the Legs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=651s)
The creator addresses a common question about why he doesn't use a CNC machine for all his cuts. He explains that while a CNC machine can be faster and more repeatable, it's not always the most efficient or necessary tool, especially for smaller projects.
a VERY Smart Comment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=860s)
The creator shares a comment from a viewer who perfectly summarizes the debate about using CNC machines in woodworking. The viewer points out that some people who question the use of CNC machines might also criticize traditional woodworking methods, highlighting the subjective nature of woodworking preferences.
Surprise Project 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=958s)
The creator introduces a surprise project: a retro game console cover. He explains that he purchased a device that plays games from various consoles but wants to create a more aesthetically pleasing enclosure for it.
Making the Stretcher (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=1011s)
The creator discusses the design and construction of the stretcher for the keyboard stand. He explains the challenges of creating a thin, curved shape and his solution of interlocking the stretcher with the legs.
Surprise Project 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=1193s)
The creator shares his inspiration for the game console cover design, drawing inspiration from vintage stereo equipment. He plans to use aluminum and wood to create a unique and stylish look.
Final Assembly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=1459s)
The creator assembles the keyboard stand, highlighting the simple glue and screw construction. He encounters a challenge with the screw bit not reaching the hole and creatively solves it by packing the bit receptacle with sawdust.
The Reveal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJwXPFIxdSw&t=1698s)
The creator reveals the finished keyboard stand and game console cover. He shares his thoughts on the projects and acknowledges that while he's happy with the results, he might have made some different choices in hindsight. He concludes by emphasizing that the projects successfully achieved their goal of creating focal points in the living room.
