Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this video, I take two similar walnut slabs and transform them into two very different coffee tables. One is simple and quick to build, while the other is complex and intricate. I meticulously track every cost and minute spent on each build, then sell both tables to see which one generates the most profit per hour. Is the extra effort really worth it? Let's find out!

My Woodworking Plans / Project Courses:
foureyes.podia.com

My Products:
Sample 73 Wood Finish - qwerktools.com/pages/sample73
Brass Chunky Mechanical Pencil - qwerktools.com

MATERIALS
▸ Slabs from Woodworkers Source - bit.ly/lumber-iiii
▸ Epoxy from "Total Boat" - totalboat.com/product/thickset-fathom-deep-pour-clear-casting-epoxy
▸ Hairpin Legs - diyhairpinlegs.com

TOOLS
▸ SCM Combo Jointer / Planer - bit.ly/SCM_JT_COMBO
▸ Kreg Adaptive Cutting System - bit.ly/FoureyesKPP
▸ Kreg Workbench - kregtool.com/3d-workbench-builder
▸ AVID CNC (Pro 5x10 with an 8.7 spindle) - bit.ly/foureyes-CNC

FOLLOW
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▸ Support the Show on Patreon - patreon.com/ChrisSalomone

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:37 Is This Pointless?
3:30 We Need To Talk About This
4:55 The Design
7:12 A Great Woodworking Tip
10:00 Things Get WEIRD
11:15 Another Woodworking Tip
11:56 Financial Check-In
13:08 The Results
14:48 The Conclusions