I'm so pleased this build is under way now Guy. I like the flutes but I think the fact you have gone for and octagonal shape means that the flutes are overkill. The shape of the legs alone makes them feature enough. Beautiful job Guy.
+Andy Lawson Thanks Andy! My thoughts too. That's why I have not put the flutes on them yet. Still plenty of time to decide yes or no. Thanks for watching!
Glad Matt Cremona had the wood and was able to get it to you! Yes, the verticals flutes would be a nice touch. Legs are looking good (table legs that is).
Good progress on the legs. I like that you started your layout from the end grain. That will help predict how the face/side grain will look. I like the flutes. They add a level of formality if that is what you are after.
That came together very nice Guy. I hope my Journey into the hand tool Realm produces as good results as you are getting. I went out to my shop today and realized what a paradigm shift I will be entering. I have to build a bench first.
Great series, great work. This series reminds me of AskWoodman who I watched in the early days of woodworking. He eventually got into metal work which doesn't interest me so much, but he did some very detailed filming around wood which I enjoyed. A lot of people don't have the attention span for such detail, however. I just get on my treadmill and keep watching - I have 99 minutes of that each day. These long series are better than 8 minute videos and then having to look for another that interests me. Thank you for the detail and thus the long series.
I'm glad you enjoyed the series Dwayne! I'm like you that the want to be informed not just a 5 minute "see what I made" video with no detail or instruction. Not everyone's cup of tea however. Thanks for the nice comment!
Yeat another fine video. Like how through you are when working. Regarding the flutes i´d say dont. Think that they are going to clash with the round rail below and the turning is plenty of decoration. Allso the design seen in the model you built is strong and expressive in itself. No need to take attension away from that. Looking forward to the next episode!
Glad the stock worked out for you Guy! I'm not sure on the fluting. Are you planning any other ornamentation? If not, it might be better to do without and have a more clean line look. That's just me though
Great job on the legs Guy. I personally don't care for the flutes given your overall design, but it's your table! Interested to see what you decide. Incidentally, I haven't been able to find any local, decently priced, walnut here either....let me know if you come across an good source!
+Scott Cable Thanks Scott! If you look on CL, there is a bunch of really good local guys selling lumber pretty cheap. My issue was finding 12/4 in the right quantity, not an 8' board of it. There is a guy in Connersville (actually Rushville) that sells everything for $2.50 a bd ft.
Great video! I've been needing to make some kind of tapering jig, I like how you did yours. most of my legs tend to be about 2" so I could modify your setup a bit. Also I love the length of your videos, my breaks at work are 15 min so they are usually a perfect fit! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Jenny! The tapering jig works really well and it's really safe too. I built it off an article from Fine Woodworking magazine. If you go to their website and search for tapering jig, it should pop up in the search.
Your fluting would look amazing if you inlay some maple (or whatever wood the table will be made of) into it. You already have a great design. I look forward to seeing it take shape.
I think the fluting could work with the style you are going for but only if you plan on letting this type of ornamentation come back in the chairs too. So it all fits together.
The leg design is great - I think the flutes would work out great if they are complimenting to other design elements of the table, if your not planning any then I would probably pass but in the end whatever you decide I'm sure will look good.
Big project, and an interesting one. I'll be following along on this. Flutes can be a nice element depending on the overall style of the piece. Here, on balance I think the flutes might be a little distracting to the eye. Your design focus will probably be the veneered top, right?
+Michael Anderson Bingo Michael. That's why I haven't committed to the flutes yet. I just figured I would see if others felt the same way I did on this subject.
+Lance's Woodshop & Adventures Thanks Lance! I've had this one for about 15 yrs or so. It was not an expensive one, just has a nice long bed. The base could be heavier though. Anyhow, for as much as I use it, it's perfect for me.
Fantastic Guy. Loved the tip on the taper jig build using CA glue. (Not sure about the flutes... Will the top have ornamentations too or be more clean-lined? I think that'd be the deciding factor for me.)
Crickets - funny. Misjudging the capacity of the tablesaw - been there, done that :-) Hard to say in isolation, but I think the flutes might make the legs too 'busy' if you know what I mean. It already has turnings, tapers, and chamfers.
+Marty Backe Hey Marty! So I'm not the only one who has overestimated what his tools can do. Nice to know! I am pretty sure there will be no flutes, and that's the reason I haven't put them on the legs yet. Thanks for watching!
great video guy. those slabs look sweet been looking forward to see your next project for a while,im leaning toward no flutes but what does your design consultant (wife) say?.but either way I know you wont disappoint us many thanks scott...
+woodworker 631 Thanks Brian and Mark! If the flutes do go on, the will only be on the outside of the legs since the legs are turned at 45 degrees to the ends. And they will definitely not go on the bottom peg, only the top.
+Maurice Blok Hey Maurice! I think I've pretty much decided that the flutes are not going to happen. I still have plenty of time to go either way on them. There is a lot of work to do before this all gets glued up. Thanks for watching!
Nice legs guy!;) haha! looking forward to seeing the next one. as far as the flutes go,,..like you sd,,you have plenty of time to think about it. i always go with my gut. so id say go with your gut..
+GuysWoodshop haha! i guess I had that coming..lol ok after a hardy lunch and AFTER its all complete..make sure your guts full and then see what it says..:)haha!
+GuysWoodshop but if it was my table id go without the flutes. the clean look looks better for that particular table /design . if it were a desk or china cabinet then id say flutes. .how was your lunch?;)
Seeing as you brought it up. A question I have been pondering. Does it really matter if you begin your taper on the end or the side of the leg? Would really like your opinion. Thanks for the great videos and sharing your amazing creations
+Jim K Thanks Jim! I don't see how it can really make a difference which way you cut it. As long as it's secure and you are comfortable doing it. The stops may need to be in different spots on the table saw however.
I like the flutes on the demo leg. You really need to put some bracing in your bench so you won't have to chase those parts around when you are planing. It's a little painful to watch :)
+Mark Walker Hey Mark. I originally made the turning on the sample piece, then just used that one to help turn the others by hand, no duplicator. They are pretty close, but not exactly the same. Since there is distance between them, it will be hard to tell.
Do you purchase any material at "Northwest Lumber" by Lafayette Square in Indy. How do you feel their price compared to local places around town. Glad to see your purchase from Matt thou.
+Tom Pritchard Hey Tom! Yes I do buy lumber from them occasionally if I just need a single board as their prices can get pretty crazy. I either get lumber from a local sawyer or from Frank Miller Lumber in Union City. They deliver here for me for free, and have a truck in town a couple times a week. That is if I buy 100+ bd/ft at a time. And their prices aren't too bad either. Very reasonable and it's very good grade lumber.
+GuysWoodshop I buy mostly Basswood for my wood carvings at Nortwest. I have a couple local saw mills that go to in southern Indiana. They can provide most domestic wood at a great price. Which I use most anyway. Thanks for your response. A new sawmill just opened called Maple Grove Farm. it ,may be a good option? www.maplegrovemill.com/index.html
Hey Guy, those legs are looking pretty sweet ! As far as the fluting goes, yeah, I'd take some of the thoughts of the guys and gals here on youtube, BUT the real vote should come from the wife. She's going to look at it "almost" as much as you will. So I guess what I'm saying is, it nice of you to ask our opinion, but in your minds eye and in your heart (cause your putting alot of yourself into that piece, just ask Cremona) you know what you want the table to look like . Go with that!
I think if you really want some more decoration to the legs, then perhaps one narrow single flute on the legs. I feel that way it doesn't look too busy but adds that extra touch if you want it.
Hey handsome, This might be a side question: is it a kapex? I remember your struggling with a Makita slider. So you think it's worth to fork out that much more cash to get the kapex! Reason I am asking is that I think I am @ the same boat.... Cheers. Andrew
+Xtol Ren Yes, I purchased a Kapex a few months back, and it is a truly remarkable saw.The accuracy is better than any miter saw I have worked with, and the dust collection is phenomenal. It is very expensive, and was a very hard decision for me to make purchasing it. I can only say it was worth it for me.
Definitely FLUTES! So far it's unanimous. :) Looking good so far Guy. Wait for it... Mitch will chime in and request you cut the flutes using some rare old Stanley or Record molding plane made by some Brits from old medieval armor. Personally, I would use a router. :)
haha! Personally I wouldn't flute, but I tend to agree that keeping the wife sweet is never a bad decision. And of course, if you flute, be careful not to burn them - of course that wouldn't be a problem with a plane! Looking forward to watching progress.
+Mitch Peacock - WOmadeOD Hardnox was right! I am of the thought that there will be no flutes. And I am close to convincing Judy that they are not needed. Still have some time to get this worked out.
+GuysWoodshop Flowers always help! When I make a prototype, or something just for the family, I usually do one leg different if it is mostly seen in isolation. It's become a bit of a trademark :)
nice start to the table. on the question since the octagonal facets are not even the fluting makes the champher look intentional. I like the fluting much more, but my wife would not like it. Best defer to the "Boss".
Good day friend, is possible you can help me with this table, i need make table for 10 people, but i don't has idea for how is the measurement, I can have some kind of plan on your part to build it, (sorry my english no is good, only used spanish)
