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You are a breathe of fresh air on you tube. I can’t count how many videos I have watched about wood working of all types from framing to high end work such as this. I absolutely LOVE your analogies and yes, your jokes. What you speak to at the end of this video is my own sentiments exactly and has been my experience as well. Thank you so much!
I've been working with wood since 1976 and am mostly disgusted by people who make conference tables that sell for tens of thousands of dollars because their motivations seem mostly about money. I love working with wood and even enjoy sanding a flat surface over and over again with progressively finer grit. Now I came across your channel and I must say, I am proud of you. Your dedication to perfection in form and function and the amount of actual love of the craft you put into this project was truly inspiring even to an old timer like me. Thank you for that. The decisions you made on this project led to a truly beautiful and unique finished piece and you earned and deserve every dollar you were paid no matter the amount. Craftsmen who love their craft more than the money they are paid for practicing it are dwindling in number, you give me heart. 🥰
Wow. I’m completely blown away. I started this channel hoping to inspire people the way I’ve been inspired by seeing the work of others on TH-cam. So it really makes it worth the dozens of hours I’ve committed already to hear things like this. I’d be lying if I said I’m not concerned about money, I am. But you’re right about me that the reason I do this is because I love the work. The reason I care about money is because I want to be able to afford spending my time making furniture and still support my family. My hourly rate on that table divided out ends up being about $16/hr. But it’s one of my best woodworking accomplishments so far and all the attention it has gotten here is worth way more than that to me. Thank you for watching and for saying such kind things. It helps me keep going on this journey. Happy New Year!
Never seen one of these with a “motivational” bit like your speech at the end. Your video gets 10/10. Which is something I’ve never said/given out before. To any video. Ever.
Wow thanks so much! I’m glad that part made an impact. I really love reflecting on my work and seeing what I could improve next time and appreciating what went well. We work too hard on these things to just move on.
Lemons to lemonade - brother you killed that build! To accentuate an otherwise overlooked area was genius. That takes it from craftsmanship to artistry. Again, great job.
Haha. Yeah it’s probably not one I’ll do often but it’s definitely given me an appreciation for caring for all the parts of my work, not just the most visible.
Thanks so much for that. I consider that high praise. It’s definitely unconventional to spend a lot of time on the bottom side of a table but it solved my problem and elevated the final result, showing my client that I care about the whole piece, not just the immediately visible parts.
I have awesome clients. This client happens to be one of my best friends so we’ve got 10 years of trust to go off of. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
Wow I’m blown away by that. Thanks so much for watching! Anything you’d like to see moving forward? I’ve got a lot of ideas but would love to hear from folks who like this a much as you did.
Awesome result! I love that the icing of this cake is on the bottom. "Hiding" that gorgeous organically flowing design on the bottom of the table is so much more of a statement than had it been showcased on the top. This is so inspiring. I will most likely never make a 12 foot table but I can take this concept and hide delightful details within otherwise simple designs for a subtly powerful impact. You got an immediate sub for that.
Thank you for watching and for the encouragement. Happy to have inspired you to think about the less visible parts of your work. It’s all yours so why not give a care about even the hidden bits right? Would love to see what you do!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Definitely give the bottom of your next table some love! It’s a ton of work, I’ll warn. Probably have 20 hours on the bottom before taking it inside. lol.
@@sturdyboneswoodworking thanks for the heads up! I have only played around with power carving minimally and can see how time can get away from a person on something the scale of that table. I’ve been very reserved with the carver and so it definitely has been a time sucker in my limited experience. The design elements on this build of yours came together so well. Great balance overall, highlights that didn’t compete with each other, and a color contrast that I was surprised worked so well together. Really masterfully done.
Great job with this build! Very creative and inspirational! Your video skills are leaps and bounds ahead of many of us small channels. Congrats on the partnership requirements!
Not many people know that Michaelangelo was a huge proponent of power tools! The table looks amazing, and the power carving on the bottom side is a fantastic detail.
After probably watching well over 1000 videos on TH-cam this is if not the first, it’s one of the few times I’ve commented on a video. I do give the thumbs up often though. Great job and nice editing on the video as well. One question. On the epoxy pour did u go in there with a stick to produce the swirls while it was drying or did it just come out that way? Again, nice job 👍🏻
Wow I’m honored to get a comment then! Thank you! It’s interesting you should ask about the swirl. Maybe other metallic pigments act differently but with this pigment and epoxy at least there is apparently about a 30 minute window in which if you stir it the swirls will actually remain. In many of the spots where I stirred it though after the 5hr mark, they dissipated and went back to being blobs. So I’m still learning on that score.
Have you considered hanging this on a wall so you could work on it standing up straight? You could move it up and down to work mostly at the same level. You could also counterweight the tool.
WOW! Incredible... I'm a fan now and can't wait to see more of your work! This has got to be one of the best woodworking videos I have ever seen. Love the shots, the background music and detailed descriptions. Surely cannot say, it looks good but don't look under the table. It's more like, check out under the table!
Hey thank you so much! Yeah I actually had a line at one point that I meant to include about that and my client does invite everyone who comes to the office to check out the bottom! 🤣
Cameron, I am glad I found your channel!! Awesome work and very inspiring. I am a newbie in practice, but have had creative ideas running around in my head for a while. Thank you for sharing your work and creativity with the world. God Bless!!
Wow thanks so much for this! Really feels great to think I’ve inspired someone! Keep practicing and don’t let go of those creative ideas. They turn into huge undertakings like this table carving that you never forget.
Haha. Thank you so much. Thats a great point about kintsugi - I didn’t really show much of the epoxy areas I fixed, just the “lake” in the end shots. I think I shied away because while it was an interesting touch, I’m an epoxy newb and didn’t nail the timing on my swirling and it faded into clumps. As for #2, I’m grateful for that but I’m looking forward to seeing what others try as well.
When I have to flip something that large over I run a strap around the piece and use an old block and tackle to lift one side and then sift it (without jumping up on the table) and then lower it. It takes a lot of the weight out of the equation and is a bit safer than my old way (similar to yours). You can pick up the block and tackle at a yard sale, flea market, etc. for less than $20. Your setup would work much better than mine - you have a higher ceiling. BTW - very creative solution for addressing the bottom, it actually looks better than the top.
That’s a great idea. I will definitely be looking into an alternative next time I need to make something this big. Thanks for the compliment. And I agree it looks better than the top! Haha! Some folks were asking why I didn’t show that many photos of the top side and it’s because I just wasn’t that impressed with it myself. There’s some nice crotch figure near a couple of the bowties but otherwise it’s not terribly interesting.
Of course the table build is awesome, but I have a question about the 2-legged chair you’re showing at 1:30: where I can find more details about this style? Cursory google search did not yield any useful lead…
I’d search George Nakashima cantilevered conoid chair or just Nakashima woodworkers. He did a number of pieces that incorporated similar design features. Though I’m not sure. If there are writings where they go into detail about it. Maybe his book Soul of a Tree he talks about out it some. Not sure.
That’s BA (badass). Freggin brilliant ingenious innovative idea. I’m overdone with red oak, but I would try this because it’s something new in massive sea of red oak projects.
Thanks! Yeah red oak was a good one to try with this technique. It’s hard but not too hard for this and you can still get it back to a decently smooth finish. Definitely will try this again. Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed this thanks. I was disappointed because the carving was hidden only to be seen by the custodian looking for gum! Sigh. I envisioned the carving on top, flooded by a sea of epoxy allowing the shadows to be seen. Could you make a coffee table or something less heavy (your back - ugh)? Maybe i’m wrong but if not it may look awesome. Thanks for posting.
Hey! Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it! What did you like most? I’m new to the TH-cam game and would love to know what you connected with.
Well first, I love the four eyes style commentary. You almost sound like you work there lol I do wish that you had more of the joinery work. I love how it came out but your thumbnail was great and so is the thumbnail in your other video building furniture in hard mode, I’m not a creator. I’m just a big watcher I’m subscribed and will be watching all your videos dude. Piece looks awesome.
Haha. Not intentional, I promise, but would happily work there. 🤣 Well I have a ton of respect for the foureyes crew and have learned a ton from them both, both woodworking and video production. Thanks so much for the encouragement.
That's a really nice looking table! Maybe you could find a way to incorporate the woodcarvings on top of a table somehow? Like carving a 3D map of a mountain range or something. Maybe pouring epoxy on top of it, or a big slab of glass on top. Coul be epic.
I rarely comment on video but your table is trully outstanding ! Even though I don't have the skill right now to do exactly what you did, I might try it on a slightly smaller scale in my next projet as I could really use a new table :) Thank you for sharing your work, this is really (really) motivating !
You literally just made my day. THAT is the reason I started this channel. Learning from others on TH-cam changed my life - literally. And if I can inspire anyone else to try something new or push their skills or learn or grow, I consider what I’m doing a success. Thanks so much.
I bought a cheap manual engine hoist specifically to help lift heavy pieces in the shop (including tools and steel sheets). Pretty useful and I store it outside under a tarp. My back isn’t healthy like yours but you really could hurt yourself doing it alone. Awesome table!
Thanks for watching! Yeah that’s a great point and the engine hoist is a great idea. I’ve also seen Izzy Swan’s overhead track lift thing which is a good idea too.
I can’t wait to be friends! Thanks so much! What did you like most? I’ve got a lot of plans but really want to hear from folks like you so I can prioritize what you might connect with most.
Thanks. I had a blast making the base - just felt I didn’t have enough time in the video to spend much time on it and really did want to focus on the top. Thanks for watching!
Wow thanks for saying that. I hope it does well in the challenge but honestly it was super satisfying to just make my client really happy while trying something new. It’s intimidating to get a free pass to do whatever you want. I felt like a Bake-off contender setting an ambitious challenge for myself. lol.
Great question. I didnt show how I mounted the top to the base very closely but I accounted for a certain amount of movement laterally across the table in the mounting brackets and recesses you can see when the bottom side is up. The top was kiln dried in a vacuum kiln so even if it picked up a bit of MC while it was sitting it should have every chance to equalize now that it’s indoors in AC. Thanks for watching and for the support!
Nice build. I've seen kintsugi before, but didn't know the name. I like it when it is subtle and compliments the finished piece rather than dominating. Consider combining power sculpting, Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese burnt timber technique) and kintsugi
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! I loved power carving and definitely plan to do more videos with it. Love the idea of combining it with other techniques too.
It's fantastic! Looks like you've got a killer spot to work in, too. Question: did you slot the bowties (at 8:21) so they'd pinch in? Also, a thumbs up for the metric conversion gag.
Thanks so much! I am very blessed with my huge barn and property out in the country. So thankful for my shop. I’m not positive what you mean about slotting the bow ties. I just chopped it straight down to the bottom. But I did give the bottom edges a little chamfer to allow the glue somewhere to go. That’s a skill I haven’t nailed down yet - getting the perfect amount of glue so it holds without creating an air pocket and making my bow tie act like a piston, preventing it from going in all the way. I’ll keep practicing.
Thank you! I really like my Grizzly tools. The planer is an absolute beast. I’ve had it for over a year and have never rotated the cutters. Speaking of which, I really need to do that soon. 🤣
I just came from a Blacktail video where he used spray-shellac to protect areas from staining, sanding it out after touch ups were complete. Might be worth a test??
Awesome video!! I am curious how you attached the base to the top. It looks like it was going to be similar to C-channel but your beauty shots at the end made it look like it was all wood?
Hey thanks for watching! Yes, I borrowed a technique I saw in. Pedulla Studio video. I cut out recesses in the tabletop that had a rabbeted edge and installed threaded inserts into the bottom. Then I made complementary but undersized mounting plates from the same red oak which were also rabbeted so they’d fit in but allow for wood movement. The mounting plates had counterbored and oversized holes also to permit wood movement. And the each leg got 8 1/4-20 bolts with washers to hold it on. I didn’t use any c-channel. The hope is since the entire slab top was kiln dried for several weeks in that larger shop’s vacuum kiln, and since it’ll live in a climate controlled environment,it won’t really move very much over time.
I understand the thrick with the water spraying but when I was apprentice, my boss told me to never do this on oak because of tannins that could come up. Did you ever had any problem like this spraying water on oak?
I suppose you could get some odd staining if it was a lot of water. There is a shot of it drying after I sprayed and that took about 20 minutes probably so maybe just not long enough to work any tannins to the surface. Is staining the issue your boss might have had in mind for why not to set it down to pop the grain? It makes a big difference in how smooth you can get the finish so I guess it’s a risk that’s worth it?
@@sturdyboneswoodworking yes sure. I might try it then. Maybe if it's just a light pass of water, like you say it dries fast and the tannins can't come up. I'll make some test the day I'll start working with oak
Wow impressive! But I think that would have been awesome flipped over after all that carving ! Either glass or epoxy to make flat surface. Just saying all that xtra hidden
Thank you for watching! And all I’ll say right now is that I’ve been inspired by my giant carving experiment and this won’t be the last time you see me working with this style and that next time it will be more visible.
Great build but did you just say "Thanks to my CrossFit coaches who helped me to learn how to lift *without* hurting myself"??? That's just not CrossFit. 😂
Hahaha. Yeah and I managed not to hurt myself for a long time but had to “retire” when all the overhead stuff started affecting my shoulders and making it hard to sleep on my side. I really miss it sometimes. But when I need to deadlift or squat I’ve still got it. 😁 thanks for watching!
I understand. It’s a polarizing look. Some love the black poly and some hate it. I personally don’t love how the color of red oak looks and think the contrast between the black base and the top keeps the focus on the top of the piece where it belongs.
Wow first time seeing this channel. The youtube algorithm is slacking because this was fantastic. Really great work man. Production value was on point.🤌
Hahaha. I would disagree. I only posted my first 5 videos last Friday. TH-cam got this in front of you literally ASAP and I am extremely grateful they did. Thanks so much for the kind words. I’ll try and keep it up in future videos.
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You are a breathe of fresh air on you tube. I can’t count how many videos I have watched about wood working of all types from framing to high end work such as this. I absolutely LOVE your analogies and yes, your jokes. What you speak to at the end of this video is my own sentiments exactly and has been my experience as well. Thank you so much!
Wow thanks so much for saying that. That kind of encouragement really keeps me going!
I've been working with wood since 1976 and am mostly disgusted by people who make conference tables that sell for tens of thousands of dollars because their motivations seem mostly about money. I love working with wood and even enjoy sanding a flat surface over and over again with progressively finer grit. Now I came across your channel and I must say, I am proud of you. Your dedication to perfection in form and function and the amount of actual love of the craft you put into this project was truly inspiring even to an old timer like me. Thank you for that. The decisions you made on this project led to a truly beautiful and unique finished piece and you earned and deserve every dollar you were paid no matter the amount. Craftsmen who love their craft more than the money they are paid for practicing it are dwindling in number, you give me heart. 🥰
Wow. I’m completely blown away. I started this channel hoping to inspire people the way I’ve been inspired by seeing the work of others on TH-cam. So it really makes it worth the dozens of hours I’ve committed already to hear things like this. I’d be lying if I said I’m not concerned about money, I am. But you’re right about me that the reason I do this is because I love the work. The reason I care about money is because I want to be able to afford spending my time making furniture and still support my family. My hourly rate on that table divided out ends up being about $16/hr. But it’s one of my best woodworking accomplishments so far and all the attention it has gotten here is worth way more than that to me. Thank you for watching and for saying such kind things. It helps me keep going on this journey. Happy New Year!
Never seen one of these with a “motivational” bit like your speech at the end. Your video gets 10/10. Which is something I’ve never said/given out before. To any video. Ever.
Wow thanks so much! I’m glad that part made an impact. I really love reflecting on my work and seeing what I could improve next time and appreciating what went well. We work too hard on these things to just move on.
Lemons to lemonade - brother you killed that build! To accentuate an otherwise overlooked area was genius. That takes it from craftsmanship to artistry. Again, great job.
Wow that’s too kind. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
I love the easter egg of hiding the best work under the table. Great job!
Haha. Yeah it’s probably not one I’ll do often but it’s definitely given me an appreciation for caring for all the parts of my work, not just the most visible.
You know what? I watch a ton of woodworking videos. And this is easily the best idea I have seen
Awesome.
Thanks so much for that. I consider that high praise. It’s definitely unconventional to spend a lot of time on the bottom side of a table but it solved my problem and elevated the final result, showing my client that I care about the whole piece, not just the immediately visible parts.
I love the sculpted underside. Great Idea
Thank you!
Absolutely magnificent! You've every right to be very proud of that remarkable piece.
Thanks so much! Cheers!
This is my first time watching your channel. Amazing. Crazy how much time went into the underside of the table. You must have some great clients
I have awesome clients. This client happens to be one of my best friends so we’ve got 10 years of trust to go off of. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
This is without a doubt the most awesome woodworking project I have ever seen! You did a phenomenal job!
Wow I’m blown away by that. Thanks so much for watching! Anything you’d like to see moving forward? I’ve got a lot of ideas but would love to hear from folks who like this a much as you did.
I was questioning every part and decision of the top part of the project.... and liking every bit of it at the end. Great job!
Hahaha! Love that! Thanks for watching!
Really rad idea! Nice work.
Thanks so much!
Terrific solution, the underside has as much character as the top! Great video, I like your style 😊
Thank you so much! Yeah it’s a wild concept but it definitely fit my client’s ethos - he loves unconventional ways of thinking.
Awesome result! I love that the icing of this cake is on the bottom. "Hiding" that gorgeous organically flowing design on the bottom of the table is so much more of a statement than had it been showcased on the top. This is so inspiring. I will most likely never make a 12 foot table but I can take this concept and hide delightful details within otherwise simple designs for a subtly powerful impact. You got an immediate sub for that.
Thank you for watching and for the encouragement. Happy to have inspired you to think about the less visible parts of your work. It’s all yours so why not give a care about even the hidden bits right? Would love to see what you do!
Flipping brilliant!!! Pun intended... turning the huge top and the carving to save thickness!
Haha. Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Super cool detail on the bottom of this table. Will definitely have to incorporate this in the future.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Definitely give the bottom of your next table some love! It’s a ton of work, I’ll warn. Probably have 20 hours on the bottom before taking it inside. lol.
@@sturdyboneswoodworking thanks for the heads up! I have only played around with power carving minimally and can see how time can get away from a person on something the scale of that table. I’ve been very reserved with the carver and so it definitely has been a time sucker in my limited experience. The design elements on this build of yours came together so well. Great balance overall, highlights that didn’t compete with each other, and a color contrast that I was surprised worked so well together. Really masterfully done.
Great job with this build! Very creative and inspirational! Your video skills are leaps and bounds ahead of many of us small channels. Congrats on the partnership requirements!
Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! I’ll keep doing my best work.
Not many people know that Michaelangelo was a huge proponent of power tools! The table looks amazing, and the power carving on the bottom side is a fantastic detail.
🤣🤣 Thank you!
After probably watching well over 1000 videos on TH-cam this is if not the first, it’s one of the few times I’ve commented on a video. I do give the thumbs up often though. Great job and nice editing on the video as well. One question. On the epoxy pour did u go in there with a stick to produce the swirls while it was drying or did it just come out that way? Again, nice job 👍🏻
Wow I’m honored to get a comment then! Thank you! It’s interesting you should ask about the swirl. Maybe other metallic pigments act differently but with this pigment and epoxy at least there is apparently about a 30 minute window in which if you stir it the swirls will actually remain. In many of the spots where I stirred it though after the 5hr mark, they dissipated and went back to being blobs. So I’m still learning on that score.
Great work! Superb editing and voice-over. I loved the dust transition at the end.
Thanks so much!
Awesome job! A problem turned into a feature...love it!
Hey Shaun! Wow thanks for watching. Glad you liked that. It was a wild ride.
Have you considered hanging this on a wall so you could work on it standing up straight? You could move it up and down to work mostly at the same level. You could also counterweight the tool.
I didn’t but that’s good thought. Good news is I probably won’t be doing another 350lb 12ft table like this again! 🤣 thanks for watching!
Awesome table, but even more avesome video and editing. Subbed!
Thanks Jesper! So glad you enjoyed it!
such beautiful craftsmanship
Wow thanks for that. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Stunning result. Well done
Thank you so much!
WOW! Incredible... I'm a fan now and can't wait to see more of your work! This has got to be one of the best woodworking videos I have ever seen. Love the shots, the background music and detailed descriptions. Surely cannot say, it looks good but don't look under the table. It's more like, check out under the table!
Hey thank you so much! Yeah I actually had a line at one point that I meant to include about that and my client does invite everyone who comes to the office to check out the bottom! 🤣
Cameron, I am glad I found your channel!! Awesome work and very inspiring. I am a newbie in practice, but have had creative ideas running around in my head for a while. Thank you for sharing your work and creativity with the world. God Bless!!
Wow thanks so much for this! Really feels great to think I’ve inspired someone! Keep practicing and don’t let go of those creative ideas. They turn into huge undertakings like this table carving that you never forget.
2 things.
1. beautiful work. i love the idea of kintsugi, and would have loved to see more of it.
2. call the contest, no one beats this.
Haha. Thank you so much. Thats a great point about kintsugi - I didn’t really show much of the epoxy areas I fixed, just the “lake” in the end shots. I think I shied away because while it was an interesting touch, I’m an epoxy newb and didn’t nail the timing on my swirling and it faded into clumps. As for #2, I’m grateful for that but I’m looking forward to seeing what others try as well.
This is an awesome piece. That transition at the end was killer.
Thank you! I had advice to strike it but I loved it so much I had to keep it in! So glad you enjoyed it.
When I have to flip something that large over I run a strap around the piece and use an old block and tackle to lift one side and then sift it (without jumping up on the table) and then lower it. It takes a lot of the weight out of the equation and is a bit safer than my old way (similar to yours). You can pick up the block and tackle at a yard sale, flea market, etc. for less than $20. Your setup would work much better than mine - you have a higher ceiling.
BTW - very creative solution for addressing the bottom, it actually looks better than the top.
That’s a great idea. I will definitely be looking into an alternative next time I need to make something this big. Thanks for the compliment. And I agree it looks better than the top! Haha! Some folks were asking why I didn’t show that many photos of the top side and it’s because I just wasn’t that impressed with it myself. There’s some nice crotch figure near a couple of the bowties but otherwise it’s not terribly interesting.
Great project and video!!
Thank you!
Beautiful! Wow. I hope the client squats down and appreciates the underside!
Haha. Thank you! Yeah I think he always tells anyone new coming to the office to check out the underside! 😆
Bloody awesome idea mate! Well done! Fantastic video
Thank you!
great video
Thanks!
Of course the table build is awesome, but I have a question about the 2-legged chair you’re showing at 1:30: where I can find more details about this style? Cursory google search did not yield any useful lead…
I’d search George Nakashima cantilevered conoid chair or just Nakashima woodworkers. He did a number of pieces that incorporated similar design features. Though I’m not sure. If there are writings where they go into detail about it. Maybe his book Soul of a Tree he talks about out it some. Not sure.
Holy Cow that’s beautiful-subscribed! Will continue to watch your channel grow.
Thanks so much!
Wow, wish my first video was this good! Awesome build, and an even better presentation of it!
Thanks so much, Bob! I can tell we’ve been learning a ton in the Creator Course. Your guitar video was rad.
Great video and awesome project. Thanks for sharing it, I can’t wait to see more.
Thanks for watching. There’s a ton more to come!
Super great job!! ❤ More pictures of the final project would have been nice.
Thank you! And thanks for the feedback! If you’d like to see more photos there are a bunch more on my website sturdyboneswoodworking.com
That's an amazing table, the kintsugi and wavey umdeside
work great 👍
Thank you so much!
That’s BA (badass). Freggin brilliant ingenious innovative idea. I’m overdone with red oak, but I would try this because it’s something new in massive sea of red oak projects.
Thanks! Yeah red oak was a good one to try with this technique. It’s hard but not too hard for this and you can still get it back to a decently smooth finish. Definitely will try this again. Thanks for watching!
Looks great! Nice job and thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely amazing. Excellent video and even better table. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Scott!
I enjoyed this thanks. I was disappointed because the carving was hidden only to be seen by the custodian looking for gum! Sigh. I envisioned the carving on top, flooded by a sea of epoxy allowing the shadows to be seen. Could you make a coffee table or something less heavy (your back - ugh)? Maybe i’m wrong but if not it may look awesome. Thanks for posting.
Thanks so much for watching. I think you’ll be pleased with a project coming next year 🤫😉
Wow, this is incredible. It’s cool to get here before it inevitably blows up. Thank you for inspiring me to create.
Hey! Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it! What did you like most? I’m new to the TH-cam game and would love to know what you connected with.
Well first, I love the four eyes style commentary. You almost sound like you work there lol I do wish that you had more of the joinery work. I love how it came out but your thumbnail was great and so is the thumbnail in your other video building furniture in hard mode, I’m not a creator. I’m just a big watcher I’m subscribed and will be watching all your videos dude. Piece looks awesome.
Haha. Not intentional, I promise, but would happily work there. 🤣 Well I have a ton of respect for the foureyes crew and have learned a ton from them both, both woodworking and video production. Thanks so much for the encouragement.
That's a really nice looking table! Maybe you could find a way to incorporate the woodcarvings on top of a table somehow? Like carving a 3D map of a mountain range or something. Maybe pouring epoxy on top of it, or a big slab of glass on top. Coul be epic.
Yeah after trying this on the bottom I definitely want to keep playing with how to do it in a more visual place. Thanks for watching!
I rarely comment on video but your table is trully outstanding ! Even though I don't have the skill right now to do exactly what you did, I might try it on a slightly smaller scale in my next projet as I could really use a new table :) Thank you for sharing your work, this is really (really) motivating !
You literally just made my day. THAT is the reason I started this channel. Learning from others on TH-cam changed my life - literally. And if I can inspire anyone else to try something new or push their skills or learn or grow, I consider what I’m doing a success. Thanks so much.
Very cool.
Thanks!
Earned my respect and subscription. Beautiful work!
Thank you! 🙌
I bought a cheap manual engine hoist specifically to help lift heavy pieces in the shop (including tools and steel sheets). Pretty useful and I store it outside under a tarp. My back isn’t healthy like yours but you really could hurt yourself doing it alone.
Awesome table!
Thanks for watching! Yeah that’s a great point and the engine hoist is a great idea. I’ve also seen Izzy Swan’s overhead track lift thing which is a good idea too.
Izzy had major back surgery not too long ago. (That same surgery actually ruined my back). So maybe a good hint from him.
Brilliant video. You have a new subscriber and friend 👍👌
I can’t wait to be friends! Thanks so much! What did you like most? I’ve got a lot of plans but really want to hear from folks like you so I can prioritize what you might connect with most.
Great job, I love the look of the base.
Thanks. I had a blast making the base - just felt I didn’t have enough time in the video to spend much time on it and really did want to focus on the top. Thanks for watching!
Stunning work my friend.
Thank you!
awesome build man, could be a great contender in this challenge
Wow thanks for saying that. I hope it does well in the challenge but honestly it was super satisfying to just make my client really happy while trying something new. It’s intimidating to get a free pass to do whatever you want. I felt like a Bake-off contender setting an ambitious challenge for myself. lol.
Great work! ❤
Thank you!
That bottom side should be on the top! Floating glass upon it and shine baby!
Haha yeah I hear that. I’ve got some more ideas brewing on how to make this technique more visible in the future
Are you worried about shrinkage and warping after it's installed since you did the build outdoors? Great job and what a beautiful table.
Great question. I didnt show how I mounted the top to the base very closely but I accounted for a certain amount of movement laterally across the table in the mounting brackets and recesses you can see when the bottom side is up. The top was kiln dried in a vacuum kiln so even if it picked up a bit of MC while it was sitting it should have every chance to equalize now that it’s indoors in AC. Thanks for watching and for the support!
Great build, love your idea how to salvage such a large piece
Thanks! It was a ton of work but very satisfying. The client still tells me people love it when they come in his office.
Nice build. I've seen kintsugi before, but didn't know the name. I like it when it is subtle and compliments the finished piece rather than dominating.
Consider combining power sculpting, Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese burnt timber technique) and kintsugi
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! I loved power carving and definitely plan to do more videos with it. Love the idea of combining it with other techniques too.
Inspiring. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
It's fantastic! Looks like you've got a killer spot to work in, too. Question: did you slot the bowties (at 8:21) so they'd pinch in? Also, a thumbs up for the metric conversion gag.
Thanks so much! I am very blessed with my huge barn and property out in the country. So thankful for my shop. I’m not positive what you mean about slotting the bow ties. I just chopped it straight down to the bottom. But I did give the bottom edges a little chamfer to allow the glue somewhere to go. That’s a skill I haven’t nailed down yet - getting the perfect amount of glue so it holds without creating an air pocket and making my bow tie act like a piston, preventing it from going in all the way. I’ll keep practicing.
Great job! I really like the power carve work on the bottom. Side note…how do you like that grizzly planer?
Thank you! I really like my Grizzly tools. The planer is an absolute beast. I’ve had it for over a year and have never rotated the cutters. Speaking of which, I really need to do that soon. 🤣
Very well done! What model of camera do you use? I love using the shaping disc.
Thank you! I’m using a Canon 5d Mark III. And yeah it was really fun. I’m looking forward to working with it again soon.
You made a beautiful table!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful build
Thank you!
I just came from a Blacktail video where he used spray-shellac to protect areas from staining, sanding it out after touch ups were complete. Might be worth a test??
Yeah that’s a great point. I need to try that out. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, thanks for sharing. The result is absolutely stunning
Hello competitor! 😂 I really like your work! 😊
Hey thanks so much! I’ll try to find your project and watch!
@@sturdyboneswoodworking there is only a short for now. Main video is coming soon, just technical difficulties ))) have they announced the winner yet?
Awesome video!! I am curious how you attached the base to the top. It looks like it was going to be similar to C-channel but your beauty shots at the end made it look like it was all wood?
Hey thanks for watching! Yes, I borrowed a technique I saw in. Pedulla Studio video. I cut out recesses in the tabletop that had a rabbeted edge and installed threaded inserts into the bottom. Then I made complementary but undersized mounting plates from the same red oak which were also rabbeted so they’d fit in but allow for wood movement. The mounting plates had counterbored and oversized holes also to permit wood movement. And the each leg got 8 1/4-20 bolts with washers to hold it on. I didn’t use any c-channel. The hope is since the entire slab top was kiln dried for several weeks in that larger shop’s vacuum kiln, and since it’ll live in a climate controlled environment,it won’t really move very much over time.
Thanks for the great explanation!@@sturdyboneswoodworking
That's a looooot of work for the underside of a table...
Sure was! But I bet no one will ever get rid of their chewing gum under there. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I understand the thrick with the water spraying but when I was apprentice, my boss told me to never do this on oak because of tannins that could come up. Did you ever had any problem like this spraying water on oak?
I suppose you could get some odd staining if it was a lot of water. There is a shot of it drying after I sprayed and that took about 20 minutes probably so maybe just not long enough to work any tannins to the surface. Is staining the issue your boss might have had in mind for why not to set it down to pop the grain? It makes a big difference in how smooth you can get the finish so I guess it’s a risk that’s worth it?
@@sturdyboneswoodworking yes sure. I might try it then. Maybe if it's just a light pass of water, like you say it dries fast and the tannins can't come up. I'll make some test the day I'll start working with oak
ur amazing
Haha thank you!
Wow impressive!
But I think that would have been awesome flipped over after all that carving ! Either glass or epoxy to make flat surface.
Just saying all that xtra hidden
Thank you for watching! And all I’ll say right now is that I’ve been inspired by my giant carving experiment and this won’t be the last time you see me working with this style and that next time it will be more visible.
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Great build but did you just say "Thanks to my CrossFit coaches who helped me to learn how to lift *without* hurting myself"??? That's just not CrossFit. 😂
Hahaha. Yeah and I managed not to hurt myself for a long time but had to “retire” when all the overhead stuff started affecting my shoulders and making it hard to sleep on my side. I really miss it sometimes. But when I need to deadlift or squat I’ve still got it. 😁 thanks for watching!
okay but his crossfit coach could have still taught him that?
How do you know someone does CrossFit? Oh don’t worry. They will find a way to tell you (first time I’ve heard it in a woodworking video on TH-cam 😜)
Very disappointing that that beautiful wood used for the legs was covered with black stain. So sorry to see.😢
I understand. It’s a polarizing look. Some love the black poly and some hate it. I personally don’t love how the color of red oak looks and think the contrast between the black base and the top keeps the focus on the top of the piece where it belongs.
Wow first time seeing this channel. The youtube algorithm is slacking because this was fantastic. Really great work man. Production value was on point.🤌
Hahaha. I would disagree. I only posted my first 5 videos last Friday. TH-cam got this in front of you literally ASAP and I am extremely grateful they did. Thanks so much for the kind words. I’ll try and keep it up in future videos.