I don't normally comment on much of anything, but I have to say you really put your heart and soul into what you do. Keep doing it. Amazing work my friend, your skills truly showed on that one
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
It's funny to see him use all the fancy Festool tools, and then clamp up his trestle with his Harbor Freight clamps. Beautiful table, beautiful process. Thanks for sharing.
Ever since I watched Norm McDonald make a trestle table on The New Yankee Workshop, I've wanted to make one. Watching this build was a pleasure. This table is built to last, and I have no doubt it'll serve for many, many generations. Quality workmanship. Beautiful outcome. Really excellent work.
I'll correct you before someone does it in an internet fashion. Norm Abrams is the name you are looking for, and I too have been inspired by Norm many times. He is responsible for a lot of fine craftsmen I'm sure. Thanks for watching.
Ha! You're right, and I don't know why I said McDonald. I've only been watching that show for over 30 years. Thanks for pointing that out. Keep up the good work!
I've watched this video many times. Of all the table builds I've seen on RU-vid this is by far the one I love the most and has been the most inspirational for me on my upcoming table build. I went to a local hard wood supplier and purchased twelve 8/4 white oak rough cut planks. They sat in my garage for almost a year and now I've currently got them at a local saw mill be squared up because I don't have a jointer or a planer large enough to handle this size material. I cheated and ordered some custom made steel legs for the base. So all I need to build is the table top and stretcher that will span the two steel base legs. When I'm done I will have spent about $2k on materials and milling but I'll have a 8' solid white oak table with a custom fabricated base that will last far beyond my time here. It won't be nearly as nice as this one but it will something that stands out in my home for sure. Thanks for the inspiration!
Nice, sounds like it will be pretty cool. Glad you enjoyed the video. This was a big piece as far as what is normal to me. It was involved, having to find the logs, have them milled and dried then the build. Fortunately it didn't cost me that much. I paid under $500 to buy the logs and have it milled and dried. The guy I got them from was clearly just being nice. I got enough wood to make 4 of these tables plus other stuff. Feel free to send me photos of your table when it's done. It would be cool to see.
I'm sure your video showed only snippets of the hours and hours of hard work that went into this project. Very well done sir. I'm sure your customers were more than happy with this masterpiece. If this went into a cabin it must be the great hall of the people.
To give you an idea, I stayed up 17 hours last night just to finish the video....which I had already worked on a great deal....and that's just the video. Making the table was extremely labor intensive and time consuming. I could have made 20-25 of my farm table in the time it took me to make this table. The cabin is big, not a small little thing in the woods......a mansion cabin of sorts!
Amazing. I built a smaller version of this table a year ago, but your support structure is much more elegant than mine, i'm taking notes and hopefully can incorporate some of this into one of my future builds. Great job again!
Sometimes, but not in a vanity kind of a way. Just happy how things turned out. This piece came out how I expected as other than the amount of time and shear weight it was not hard to make. When I make or do things that are beyond my skill level I'll focus and make sure it comes out good and in those cases is when I'm most pleased with an outcome.....my joke answer would have been..."Never" Thanks for watching.
Wow...you are a master craftsman! Watching you build this reminded me of a table from the 1850's I was admiring in an antique store. The things you make will long outlast any of us here today.
Ha, thanks. I've built a lot of furniture, and a lot more complex than this but on my channel have mainly focused on faster work as that's what I do the most for my business. I'd like to start doing more traditional projects on the channel as I have the experience, but have lacked the time it takes over the past few years.
after a long time I saw lots of elegant engineering and creativity for a table. You are really good bro, and the best part is lots of customers don't relly on young craftsman, you can definitely prove them wrong. keep it up Junior.
What a beautiful table. A real work of art. I am genuinely impressed with your talent and abilities. I would buy furniture you made any day over mass produced furniture in stores today. Beautiful job!
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
They didn't request the 1/4 sawn, I just thought it would be a shame not to. Not all, but most of the pieces came out very nice. I actually kept most of the best pieces for my own projects.
Both. I have several boats, kayaks and canoes. I got that particular canoe last year for a 5 day trip but use it for fishing when someone else goes, otherwise I use a kayak..I go to the river several times a week during the summer sometimes. The canoe is a Old Town Discovery 169 it's a monster. Perfect for heavy loads, plenty of room.
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
Excellent. Keep up the good work. My friend and I built a similar table from Irish oak. I found it split in a few places but still looked cool. Thanks for all your videos.
Oak can do that on you, even when it is dry. A lot of tension can be built up and through the seasons little pops can happen here and there....but after a while it'll even out......in the end, wood is a natural material.
Such beautiful work! You have an incredible talent. Best wishes! I hope they REALLY appreciate what a fine piece they received. And the great deal they got!
Really enjoyed the video you made a piece of art that will be around for many years. Would like to have the talent to be able to make stuff like that. G W
I just found your channel and so glad I did. My goal is to one day have my own shop creating custom furniture and watching your videos is great inspiration. Thanks for sharing with us!
very good use of Festool Domino construction. I built a similar 12 footer for friend 8 years ago. My question: Other than the long horse trailer we used to haul the finished table, how many guys were needed to squeeze that air carrier into a 36 inch door opening?
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
Bet you are going to get annoyed when the wife keeps asking you to move table every time she wants to do the vacuuming. Kidding! A great build, well done. It is a delight to work with oak...I just love the fragrance of the wood when it is being cut.
Love what you do, work of art, man! I love the table and how it came together with your craftsmanship. What a piece to be proud of. I am so impressed with your skills.
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
absolutely beautiful table I know how you feel not charging enough I have done that myself a couple of times seems to be when it's something I don't normally do. all in all that is a beautiful table
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
A beautiful table and excellent craftsmanship throughout. I am a subscriber and have watched all of your videos. You recently asked for ideas from subscribers, well here is mine. Using this video as an example. This could have easliy been a 90 minute video with all the details added on narration. I know you will instantly say it would have taken a lot longer to make, BUT and here's my point: in the music industry if a band makes a 'classic album' e.g. Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, it not only does well when it is released, it continues to do well for generations. That album was released around 1973 and is still selling even though those guys are gettin on in age - what you like to call 'passive income'. Anyway, you have the skills for all the necessary parts, which few have, so Sir, make a few classics of your own, and enjoy the fruit of your labour for many years to come. Much blessings to you and your family. Dee Thornton
Very nice beefy piece of furniture, tough to make money on specialty pieces like that. With time spent you would have to charge around $20,000 plus materials to make any type of decent money.
Thank you, I'm also doing a series of videos going over the details of this table. It will probably be 3 videos total, here's the first one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html I go over the order, design and milling lumber.
Why isn't a staining sealer coat applied before the stain itself? It tends to even out the variations in wood grain, and gives the finished top a more uniform look. That said, I admire your skills and craftsmanship. Well done! Nicely edited video as well.
That is truly a piece of art!! and the finish is perfect!! I look forward to the next video and you are an inspiration toget out and experience wood working.
Amazing table! I hope you have Your signature on it somewhere so through the ages people know who made it. As I said table is amazing, but other stuff i noticed: marking gauge, thats some NASA looking tech you have there, your workshop cupboards and drawers, love the simplicity and functionality. Hope you have a long, productive and rewarding career. Take it easy, much love from a new Scottish Subscriber. :)
I like the NASA comment, that's exactly what I said when I got it, If NASA was making wooden rockets, this would be their marking gauge. It's made by Jessem tool company, it's called the Wood Sabre. It's top notch, a little expensive compared to the average marking gauge but like you said, NASA. I'm also doing a series about this table showing more details and talking about them. Here's the first video, with more to follow- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCEgLDIrR6s.html
