Making a Double Pedestal Dining Table with Breadboard Ends 

I am literally doing the same type of project for a client of mine! I’m a woodworker in Washington State and my client wants a trestle table built with the last remaining stock of Walnut that her grandfather rough milled on their farm some 30 odd years ago. The farm has been turned into a housing development so these Walnut boards are all that she has left. I’ve got the material jointed, planed and ready to go......which is why I’m drinking coffee and watching RU-vid! I am nervous as hell and genuinely apprehensive about the project but you’ve made me feel a little better. You did a fantastic job man, well done! 👍🏻

Fortunately, I just stumbled upon this vid, and I'm without words to describe my admiration...your skill level is above top shelf which explains the results of the effort ..unfair to compare this table to the myriad of furniture creations logged on RU-vid, but suffice to say it is truly a one of a kind heirloom that will awe generations to come...thanks for sharing 4 years ago and forgive me for being so late to the party!

TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP. Amazing job sir. What I enjoyed most was how to you were excited about the little things. The snug fits and the way the wood took stain. I too can agree with these feelings. I also loved how there isn’t a single pocket hole on this piece. Wood working is a true art form. Beautiful work

I am glad you were asked to sign it, after all it is a work of art, hopefully this will be passed down to their children, it deserves nothing less. Absolutely beautiful!

Oh my gosh. What an art! That's legit. You do not take shortcuts. Kudos.

The story behind the table is great. Remembrance is a beautiful word.

This is one of the most quality table I've ever seen. Its just nothing but beautiful and beautiful.

WOW, you are a true artist. I have watched this from start to end twice now and am in awe of the workmanship you have showed making this awesome table.

Watching this sat at my Ikea particle board table. Beautiful work.

Every hole you open in the wood or my heart hit hard. Superior wood and good work!

I’m speechless! I was watching on my phone and had to pause and send to the tv so I could get full glory of the table. The story of the wood is just as beautiful as the table and really makes it that much more special

I'm continuously amazed at the talent in this world. That table is absolutely stunning and you are amazing. I look forward to seeing whatever other incredible creations you have coming. Good work!

I'm a hobby but fanatical woodworker. I'm presently working on a dining table and this video has been really helpful so many thanks.

Beautiful table. Outstanding craftsmanship.

Wow.... for some reason watching your creation made me become a bit emotional.. Im new to woodworking but watching people like you on RU-vid makes me believe in myself again. I suffer with Mental Health issuse and believe it or not I used to have a really great career in IT Senior management, but these days not so much. Watching your video has fired me up again, so thank you....

I really like the low profile base with the round supports!

Easy to see how proud you are of this work. You have every right to be, thanks for sharing and please carry on.

Oh my goodness! I loved this video, but most of all I love your work and narration ❤️ thank you for sharing!

Well, you are right Will! The table came out really nice!

You sir have every right to be proud of your work. Anybody with half a brain would love to have that piece of artwork in their dinning room. The only problem now is coming up with chairs suitable enough to compliment the table. Fantastic...

This is easily the best table build video I’ve seen. And the table is gorgeous! Great production too

That table is spectacular!! I mean it. Beautiful build and great videography, a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.

This table is absolutely stunning! You're absolutely right about challenging yourself. It definitely gets harder and harder the more you develop your skills, though - whether it's finding things that challenge you, or figuring out how to pass the challenge! Amazing work.

I love my new table and its really special since the wood came from a black walnut tree on our property. Will did a great job and the table will fit its new home when we move perfectly!

Those pedestal legs! Sheesh. I would have been sooo nervous to turn that behemoth chunk of walnut! Great job.

Beautiful table,superb craftsmanship,and what a great,soothing voice - reminds me of Kiefer Sutherland!

Thank you for your videos of real woodworking furniture builds.

Wow!! This is the calling card of a serious woodworker! Amazing piece of furniture - oh and 14:18 Matt Cremona would be so proud.

Absolutely beautiful. The finish makes the piece come together into a heirloom.

absolutely beautiful, luv the look of walnut once finish has been applied, great job

My goodness! So much drooling going on... superb work. It's shocking that 170k people saw this and only 2k liked it though....

That's an impressive build. I especially liked the glue up of the table top. I'm an amateur woodworker and the knowledge you have and share is awesome! Thank you!

Phenomenal build. Beauty of a table. Well done sir. That would have been hard for me to part with.

Your cinematography, musical dramatic elation, and realized craftsmanship is absolutely exquisite. Koodoo's

Wow that turning gives me the chills

Dang! That is beautiful. Walnut has got to be my favorite wood species. Well done.

Outstanding William. I’ve heard all about this table build on the podcast and am now finally able to see what you were talking about. It looks fabulous, especially the book matched top. While I turn spindles I can’t imagine turning those pedestals. Your narration on the build was excellent and the cinematography was superb. Now I know what you were trying to describe in regards to color matching is concerned. Maybe someday I’ll get to that level. Thanks for sharing your work. It was inspiring to watch.

Incredible table Will. What an absolute stunning piece. It is truly heirloom quality and that should probably be in the table name. Keep up the great work.

I love the look of walnut and you created something amazing with it!

Beautiful, beautiful table.

Beautiful job Mr. Walker, that’s one heck of a table.

lost footage live with someone left suck in an island , u got me there . i remember margaret atwood “If it's a story I'm telling, then I have control over the ending...But if it's a story, even in my head, I must be telling it to someone. You don't tell a story only to yourself. There's always someone else. Even when there is no one.” love your work.

3.10.19 - Forty-one thumbs down haters? How someone can not have an appreciation of the time, work, effort and skill that went into making something out of nothing ceases to amaze me.

You did an awesome job and the wood selection and book matching really set it off , Beautiful ! BEING A WOOD WORKER I APPRECIATE all involved . be proud of that one

I am in Awe ! Wonderfully Crafted !

This table is amazing! Your courage and confidence in taking this project on - especially those turnings - is inspirational. Makes me want to try something really hard.

That walnut is drool worthy. Great job on the table and love your explanations on what you’re doing

Amazing ! The contrast on that wood is incredible. Awesome job.

Absolutely stunning. Making those pedestals looks nerve racking!

That! Is a beautiful table, real craftsmanship.

That table is a true work of art.

Classic, a lifetime heirloom, will outlive us all.

Wow. Fantastic job on this table

Absolutely beautiful piece of wood and furniture - and a pleasure to watch...

Now that’s an heirloom piece. Gorgeous!

Beautiful, beautiful piece, just beautiful. Your videography is stunning.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Absolutely beautiful table. I love the walnut. Your skills were good to begin with , but you really have become a fine furniture maker in a short amount of time. Truly magnificent craftsmanship, William. Well done. Troy

Excellent!! Happy to hear I am not the only one who things holes in a table should have epoxy. retains the look and not crumbs. Beautiful table!!

Looks beautiful. I might have made the pedestals a little thinner but the walnut top looks fantastic.

What an awsome table love the air dried walnut book match. The turned legs came out amazing

Wow! That table is a work of art! You should be very proud of yourself!

Absolutely beautiful walnut table! Thanks for sharing your experience!

Really looks awesome. I am building a farmhouse table out of dimensional lumber as this is a first run at a project. I will be adding breadboard ends and I like how you showed yours here.

I love all of this. Challenging yourself, always allows for growth with in success or failure. You definitely succeeded. Great video. Also, chisels and walnut are just so soothing.

What I think? I think it turned out amazing! That walnut is top grade and so is your craftsmanship!

Nice work...I too like that moment with the finish pops that chocolate color of walnut!

Awesome build man!!...you took the time and effort to do things right...must have been very rewarding for you to see this take shape and end up as such a beautiful handcrafted piece...I really appreciate the narration explaining your steps along the way...made watching so much more interesting....the new owners must have been thrilled!...thanks for sharing your build!

You made art, nice job done, making a table generations will fight over

Amazing looking table. I need to step my game up

Looks great! Love the breadboard ends and you did a great job with the pedestal legs. I really like the idea of adding that extra inch on the feet to give it a carved look. If you're REALLY looking for feedback I would add that the bottom half looks so beefy compared the top. You pretty much had to do that because of the limited amount of wood BUT perhaps thinner legs and thinner (but TALLER) feet would have fit the thinner top better? Dunno, just thinking out loud. I'm really excited to see its "forever home" too! Keep us updated. You make great projects and great videos too!

Dude....absolutely gorgeous... amazing wood skills and your story telling was even better..keep producing these high quality videos !!!

I would have decided to keep it. Heirloom quality for sure. Awesome build. Thanks for sharing.

Outstanding table, great story

The 45 people who DISliked this have no soul! This whole video was amazing and so captivating. The narration, the videography. The time and attention you gave to not only making an incredible table, but to put together a presentation that captured the process. Great job!

came for the table, stayed for the story. Amazing work man!

Beautiful piece and beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!

Amazing craftmanship! Looks amazing too! Dream project of making my own dining table. Cheers to you good sir! 👍👍👍

Absolutely gorgeous!

Mr. Walker, an absolutely stunning table. My favorite wood hands down is black walnut. How lucky those people are getting to look at that table every day. When you were chucking up those pedestals, I was like WHAT!! I was holding my breath with you when you fired up that lathe. Just stunning, congratulations!

Absolutely gorgeous! Your work is inspiring.

speechless the grain seems to have a life of its own I have just come across your channel and will be following you and your projects from now one :)

Outstanding build and video! Your craftsmanship really shows through on this build, simply stunning.

name suggestions , owl face table, that is what you saw when building it. name it what you saw it to be , can't go wrong. great job its a beautiful table

Wonderful! What a beautiful build! I enjoyed meeting you at the meet-up at Hardywood. Thanks for coming to that event. Hope to see you soon.

Very nice table Will. I really love the book matching you were able to pull off on the top. It’s Gorgeous!!😍

Simply beautiful.

On the ones I have made I make the holes on outer tenons of the table top oval to allow for expansion or shrinkage. Great job!

This table surely last for century.

I love what finish does to wood. Even the oil I put on the mug I made my dad it was mesquite wood and it made it look nice and dark and really highlighted the red core of the wood where it came through.

Killer table! The storytelling and video production sure don’t hurt either

Truly awesome - superb craftmanship

Absolutely stunning.

Nice work. Excellent results. Thanks for sharing!

Amazing.......I will certainly try to make it for my bungalow. Hats off to creator.

walnut is the best. beautiful work

That has to be the most beautiful table I've seen yet. Likely never to be out done. Great work man! Very inspirational to watch you work with so much passion. Keep it up!

Absolutely beautiful. I experienced your pucker while watching you take the first few passes on the lathe. Great work, man! Truly stunning.

That was one GORGEOUS job! wow. I turned legs using a similar glue up method, they were half that size and it kept my heart pumping the entire time I turned - I could not imagine what those legs were like! Just Wow man!

Ganging bar clamps... You blew my mind right there and am eternally grateful