When a coffee table ISN'T a coffee table

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This week I built a coffee table that turns into a dining table in seconds! Plans for the build are on my website www.almfab.com/plans
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@mojorizn72 2 года назад

This build video is one of the best I’ve ever seen. I appreciate your humility and willingness to show your mistakes. New sub.

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

He knocked off an antique table not much humility in claiming that someone else’s work is his own.

@maverickhampton3580 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish still loved how he showed his setbacks and perseverance.

@Jinx_Cole 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish Do you say that whenever you see someone make a chair, or bedframe, or shelves?

@hetshepsuit 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish Do you have a link? I'd love to see that antique table.

@reginabrandleramirez4698 2 года назад

Ooo{oooo{oooooo)oowo

@konanhuet623 Год назад

that moment at 18:30 when you just realised you'd overlooked an easy solution to a problem you had and you stand in disbelief over how you could miss that. Classic! love it

@raila.5920 2 года назад

I'm honestly unable to describe how much I like and want this kind of table in my living room. You did an amazing job and weren't it for my complete inability to do any type of wood working and my complete lack of tools in a two bedroom apartment... I'd make this immediately!

@emma70707 2 года назад

No kidding! I'm half tempted to get a quote from a local carpenter. It would be perfect for my studio. I have a coffee table that raises up but the mechanism is kinda clunky and the leaves are a game changer for usability.

@VijayaBjoshi 2 года назад

Inability is an excuse, don't try won't try. Borrow the tools and work in someone 's yard. many people out there ready to help.I allow my gardner to use my garage and euquiement/tools free of charge because he is learning and can't afford. Ask around sone one will be willing ... Goos luck

@recoveringsoul755 2 года назад

When I was in high school I took woodshop, and in the evening the school offered classes for adults, so you might be able to find classes for woodworking tools that gives you access to power tools. Try community centers and community colleges

@VijayaBjoshi 2 года назад

@@recoveringsoul755 Hello, You are from UK or USA

@JohnVanderbeck Год назад

I'd been looking for a table like this for YEARS to put outside in my courtyard where I have limited space and want both a casual coffee table and table for eating meals. Companies do make them but I've honestly never found a good one :(

@LegacyCraftworks 2 года назад

Man, this build was really inspiring all the way from prototyping to the final creation. Absolutely beautiful!

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own.

@musicbro8225 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish what kind of sower grapes are these anyway?

@fbridge Год назад

I own one too - it's a Danish design from the 1960s. I remember doing my homework on it then and broke one of the extended leaves by leaning on it too hard.

@ZapAndersson 2 года назад

My parents had a clever table from like the 60's that did this... you actually rotated the top surface 90 degrees, then you could pull it apart and put an extra piece in the middle. It could also be lifted up to be a higher table with a clever mechanism.... I should take some pictures (I still have it, but don't use it)

@Fr0stbyte89 2 года назад

Please do take pictures and post online. So many clever designs from the past that need to be documented and passed on.

@Memo-sword 2 года назад

Yeah please, where can we find the pictures?

@index7787 2 года назад

@@Fr0stbyte89 THIS, so much has been lost to time, there is a narrow window to preserve whats left of the past for an eternity the internet.

@dottyjyoung 2 года назад

Um, where are you? If you're within reasonable road trip distance, I'd love to come take video of it just to see how it works!

@ZapAndersson 2 года назад

@@dottyjyoung I'm in Sweden. But I can take a video no problem, if people are that curious about it :)

@eh3010 2 года назад

I don't think I've ever regretted living in an apartment and not having space for a workshop and tools more than right now. I LOVE that table so much.

@jeremybristol4374 2 года назад

Amazing work. Looks beautiful. I’d love to see a murphy-desk. Maybe something that looks like a wall-mounted mirror when closed but opens to a drafting table. Cork-board on the inside for working sketches, pencils and marker storage etc. Having a drafting table in a small space is challenging.

@kille7543 2 года назад

Beautifull work ❤️ We call that kind of pull a Dutch pull, here in Denmark. You should give the inner sides of the extra plates ( the side plates/ bords) that you pull out, a HOLLOW finish so they are snug with the edge of the main table plate, thats what make it even more perfect. 🤗 ❤️ from the 62 year old girl in Denmark

@SeraphimKnight 2 года назад

Oh man this is an incredible piece... I would love to have one of these in my living room! A much more elegant solution than folding tables.

@JTWoodworks 2 года назад

You're going to have this table for a looong time. So much attention to detail and all that work paid off. It looks so good!! Also love the intro sequence with the prob lens shots

@andrhamm 2 года назад

Oooo love that new intro!

@thatsnice6948 2 года назад

Beautiful result, as always ;) Greetings from Ieper, Belgium!

@yael9137 Год назад

Not even a carpenter and I found this fascinating! Almost shocking that you would offer such an incredible design plan out for everyone (extremely generous!) because I’m sure just the design itself could have huge value.

@JP-mq7pg 2 года назад

True perseverance Michael, within the build and in the problem solving. Liked the cereal box jig fix and was thankful as you probably were that the veneer fix of the bridal joint didn't fracture on you. Beautiful work

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own.

@piratetaylor29 2 года назад

Multifunctional is awesome. After I downsized from a huge farm into a 750 sf mobile home I quickly learned that space is a premium and previous. So most things need to be multipurpose. So a coffee that's also a full functioning dining room table and a genius design is magnificent. Well done! 👍🏻🇺🇸

@TorchwoodPandP Год назад

Perfect for anyone living in a Tiny House! And very, very beautiful!

@MitchellRoman97 2 года назад

This is one of the nicest tables I have ever seen. With you much going on it still has a sleek simple form and look to it and doesn't look messy. I love it so much.

@claypalmer9930 2 года назад

Holy cow the amount of work put into this video is incredible!! And providing plans is just going above and beyond, this video deserves a lot of views man.

@Reign_In_Blood_963 2 года назад

Nice build. Awesome as always.

@atomicdiamondx Год назад

That dowel jig solution at 33:25 was sooooo satisfying to watch... omg

@sweetpotatoes1749 2 года назад

This is incredible. Loved watching the first iteration and the final version is just stunning. I really look forward to building this soon and pray I can do half as well as you!!!!!!

@chrisdavis1722 2 года назад

This is stunning! Thanks for showing all of us this project. Looking forward to the next one. Great job 👍

@PhilosophiaTheos Год назад

Brother--GREAT job! And don't sweat the mistakes--every time you make one, you learn how to do it better. Be thankful for mistakes!

@fuzzyeagles 2 года назад

template routing is just so satisfying to watch.

@alans1816 2 года назад

This looks great! I liked the first one, but knew it still needed work. This looks like you fixed the problems, and have a beautiful, useful, and solid result.

@evans_workshop 2 года назад

Michael - Absolutely beautiful build! I enjoyed watching every minute of it. Thank you for sharing it with us!

@167curly 2 года назад

That design is ideal for homes where space is at a premium, and also for people who do not entertain a lot. A great project, Michael.

@theothermarshal Год назад

Such an amazing process and it's been wonderful to see this go from prototype to the finished version. Thanks for taking us along this journey with you!

@xof-woodworkinghobbyist 2 года назад

Very well done. A great mix of engineering and woodworking, I love it! I checked your website, and I believe $14.99 for the plans is not expensive enough for the work you did. Very inspiring project!

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own.

@justinroysdon2630 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish did your table come with plans? The work he did was reconstructing (probably more than a few improvements) and making usable plans. Improving on a design and then drafting plans is impressive.

@jasonsummit1885 Год назад

Don't know if you've already built one, but my mom has a chair that converts into a short step ladder. It's really simple but I like it. This table you made is absolutely amazing and beautiful, and I don't have any more words to describe it but wow.😮

@animeloveer97 Год назад

I just use chairs as the stepladders lmao 🤣

@annie4424 2 года назад

This is so beautiful! Im not a woodworker, but I do enjoy watching a master at their craft.

@aaronhayton3544 Год назад

Those walnut dowels were the most satisfying thing I have ever seen

@reamoved8946 2 года назад

Looks amazing!!! U can route pockets on the underside of the leaves to act as handles to make the pulling force on them more consistent and centered

@yobgodababua1862 2 года назад

Thanks so much for taking through that journey. It's enjoyable to watch someone craft a beautiful object and intriguing to see how a transformable table like this goes together, but really educational to walk through the process and the false paths and the errors. Thanks again for including all of that.

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own. The false paths and errors were scripted. The final piece is Literally the original antique design without all his random modifications to make it look like he came up with the end product on his own.

@yobgodababua1862 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish That makes me sad.

@BluesmaNeedham Год назад

I love that form wasn't sacrificed for function in this build! It looks beautiful and is incredibly functional. As always, excellent work!!

@TheMimzez 2 года назад

this is such a cool idea! I really like that there is a minimal amount of screws, it really makes the design look so smooth

@a.7642 2 года назад

Wow, this is incredible, Michael! I rarely do any wood projects but I love watching them, so I buy plans from my favorite creators when I can. After seeing all the R&D for this project, I can't believe these plans are only $15! That's a steal!

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own. So yes it is a steal. A copycat stealing a design to resell to people who don’t know obscure furniture.

@a.7642 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish Okay, first, watch literally the first 30 seconds of part one. He didn't invent the design and doesn't claim to. He DID recreate it from nothing more than photos. That's incredibly difficult. And besides, even if I could go buy this table somewhere, that's completely different from buying plans for it. Please stop embarrassing yourself.

@simplyraw1369 2 года назад

I agree fully with ALL that you commented on here!!

@michaelstockdale 2 года назад

This is an awesome build! I just ordered the plans (you should charge more). I appreciate the level of detail and the tenacity you showed to get everything just right! I plan to make one of these for my daughter for Christmas! I look forward to whatever you throw yourself into next!

@stevecuthbert8856 2 года назад

The sign of an expert craftsman is not so much making the piece with zero mistakes but rather making the repair unnoticeable.

@gracefulkimberella 2 года назад

Thank you! It's amazing and beautiful!!

@fiercegirldesign1 2 года назад

Hey Michael! This build, and the previous iterations of it, is incredible! Not only do you have mad skills, but you’re humble enough to walk us through all of the hiccups and struggles you faced while you worked out the build. It’s incredibly helpful (and just plain interesting!) to see your entire process of problem solving. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything. The table is beautiful!

@fbridge Год назад

It's not his design - he nicked it from a model of Danish design in the 1960s. The brass neck of someone openly publishing this on the Internet and thinking that no one would notice!!!

@chris_hertford 2 года назад

Hi I am new to your channel looks like I found the perfect video to start! Just to say the craftsmanship was excellent, really amazing final piece. But also the quality of the filming and production of the video is great, good pace, good detail and clear voice over. Look forward to watching more!

@4MarkyMark4 Год назад

One of the most impressive woodworking projects I’ve ever seen. Intricate and unique.

@peterthill 3 месяца назад

What a beautiful build. Thx for showing!

@kentlovelace4108 2 года назад

Fun to watch you problem solve your way through this project. I admire your craftsmanship and dedication to excellence!

@MichaelAlm 2 года назад

Thank you! 🙌

@alexreith4877 2 года назад

This is gorgeous. I suggested it before, but I really feel like this could be an initial starting design for a convertible sitting-to-standing desk if there's a way to make the lift action even and stable so that you don't need to empty the top in order to raise it.

@WilliamRoycoaching 2 года назад

exactly my line of thought. Whithout the leaves, the top would be easier to lift and put down, basically, you have to work around the frame to have a sturdy enough one and make those folding arms.(easier said than done)

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own.

@g.cosper8306 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish Nothing is new. Everything has been invented before and we are just refining.

@scoobygoober5379 Год назад

@@TheSturgoenfish no one cares

@josh_watson 2 года назад

I was wondering if you'd ever make it back around to this project. Glad to see it now. Cheers!

@Renglish92 2 года назад

Beautifully done and filmed/edited. Nothing is easy, but the work paid off. I hope this comment helps your channel! Good luck

@MichaelAlm 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@lorelando7413 2 года назад

About 8:20, I've had a teacher who explained that when you cut wedges, you have to absolutely make sure the tip can't get wedged between the sawblade and the table. He had to ´throw away a sawblade as it got bent when a wedge got stuck. In your setup it looks fine, as the clearance between blade and table is quite small, but I'd still recommend cutting the wedge the other way around, so the tip lands on a solid surface.

@MichaelAlm 2 года назад

Good to know, thanks!

@toby9426 2 года назад

I've been waiting with baited breath for this day ever since the prototype! I even took my own crack at reverse engineering it from the first video and auction photos of the original tables but ran out of time after getting stumped on the arms under the leaves for a while. Very excited to get my hands on the plans. Congrats on the beautiful table!

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own. He didn’t prototype anything he scripted it from a finished product.

@toby9426 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish Yup that's why this is the second video in his two part series where he is explicitly and openly remaking an elevator table. Congrats on already owning one.

@scoobygoober5379 Год назад

@@TheSturgoenfish 🤡🤡🤡

@salmaankaroush9371 2 года назад

That impromptu dowel maker was SICK😍😍😍😍😍😎

@simplyraw1369 2 года назад

Wonderful craftsmanship! I appreciate that you took the time to pay attention to all the little details; for it is the combined that creates the whole! This is quality. Thanks my friend I enjoyed this.

@shinnick22 2 года назад

My favorite part was the realization that the pocket hole answer was so simple. I’ve been doing carpentry for decades and 4-5 times a year that happens to me.

@TheSturgoenfish 2 года назад

It’s not his design. He knocked off Literally every feature, every dimension off of an antique table that I just so happen to own. The “pocket hole mistake” was scripted the solution was already in the piece that he copied the design from.

@simplyraw1369 2 года назад

@@TheSturgoenfish OMG! You seem a bit jealous. He did a great job even IF this design is not an original! The tutorial alone is valuable.

@sacwriter7400 2 года назад

I've always loved the versatility of 'foldable furniture'. I'm curious, have you ever seen a Fletcher capstan table?

@thomlipiczky9021 2 года назад

I appreciate your patience figuring out the kinks in the design. Nicely done!

@fbridge Год назад

It's a copy of a Danish design from the 1960s

@Rygir Год назад

Dark and light! I really enjoyed your openhearted talk and really great tips!

@christophermccaig6160 2 года назад

What an absolutely beautiful piece of work. Incredible craftsmanship and so inspiring, well done!

@chadthomas116 Год назад

I love your way of going through the logic of issues you are working. Nice!

@musamor75 2 года назад

Full marks. Absolutely fabby! You can stand up and walk proud. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

@bswtsp21 Год назад

Absolutely lovely result.

@deejcarter2003 Год назад

Wow, this is absolutely beautiful, functional, and elegant.

@jennlizzy2019 2 года назад

This build is a masterwork. Bravo.

@mom-says-not-today Год назад

What BEAUTIFUL workmanship!! 😍

@soursofke 2 года назад

Very nice! Thanks for sharing. I enjoy the way you show your problem solving on your builds.

@taleandclawrock2606 2 года назад

What a fantastic, elegant, durable, multifunctional piece of furniture. Outstanding.

@arteumparabellum4157 2 года назад

Great work! Hi from Russia, I also make wooden furniture, your videos are very inspiring!

@isiltar 2 года назад

I have so much admiration for people who can build stuff like this

@jsharik2466 2 года назад

I love convertible and Murphy furnitures. Your video is so satisfying to watch.

@ktkrogstad 2 года назад

Incredible work and great editing / explaining / storytelling. You have earned yourself a new subscriber based solely on the quality of this video! Looking forward to checking out more of your projects.

@kennethvogt9379 Год назад

I’ve been looking for a build video on this specific application for ages. Thank you!

@Njao6q4vrv73 2 года назад

This is one of the best table and video online!

@Texburrito03 Год назад

This is straight-up brilliant. Great video work as well. Nice job! Quickly becoming my favorite woodworking channel.

@JB-wx4wo 2 года назад

Multi-use space saving projects are the future... Great job.

@annekevanwyk4975 2 года назад

I really like how you adjust as you go. Awesome!

@johnferreira3947 Год назад

The difference between a good carpenterr and a skilled carpenter is, the ability to get out of a jam. Nice work. I enjoy your videos!

@jengineer9405 2 года назад

This is so dope man. Congrats to you for finally bringing it all together and finishing it.

@jeffkealy 2 года назад

This put me in such a calmed, good mood this Friday morning. Thanks! The table awesome, of course.

@thesawdustfactory 2 года назад

Nicely done Michael. Thanks.

@braedan51 2 года назад

Beautiful table, elegant mechanism. Well done.

@Bioluvskatz Год назад

An awesome coffee/dining table. GREAT JOB!

@henriborsboom 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your learning experience. This is the same type of problems that I tend to run in and your explanations are helpful

@lunchrevisited 2 года назад

looks great and operates satisfyingly. very nice work

@drewmusselman 2 года назад

I appreciate your humility on showing your mistakes, it helps others become better at woodworking by being able to fix something rather than scrap it!