You're killing me man. I don't want to wait to see the finished product. Love your work. Keep putting out content. Learn something new every time I watch your vids
I love watching your builds. You truly have some of the coolest tools . They are amazing!!!!’Thanks for letting us see a glimpse in your day. It want be long till your cute little ones will be in there wanting to help.
Andy, that's the type of video I want to see. That's a great build so far. Can't wait for the next episode. Also, rebuilding the new machine is going to be fun also, can't wait. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Andy, what an amazing tabletop. I love to watch you work through the process of this build. The one machine you have is very cool. I can't say I have ever seen one of those four-sided milling beasts before. Can't wait to see the next video, and thanks for sharing theexperience.
Andy hey buddy awsome video and its great how you show the details in making a table top and what steps to do when building a table top. Cant wait for part 2 and the finish thanks again.
Monster build Andy, very cool! Really makes you feel like your shop isn’t big enough, huh? At least I feel that way when a client orders a big table. Organization and a ton of thinking ahead of time goes a long way. Great stuff, keep up the good work.
I've done 20' lumber 3x12 on my jointer, mind you it has an 84" bed. I found that putting a 1/2" pipe at center point under the jointer so the jointer can "rock", this way you can set your stands a hair lower and stand by the jointer through the whole pass of your long board, works awesome. it's like you're jointing short lumber...
I liked the first part of the conference table build,a he'll of a lot preperation work required for a piece that large,you are definitely going to earn money on this project,looking forward to part two,so far it is looking goods the finish is going to be some task,
Very nice Andy, I love your vids you remind me alot of myself, Im a retired Custom cabinet/Furniture maker. I built 2 confrence tables in my time one was a 12' like yours but I didnt have the machines s4s or a thickness sander, I did most of the milling with a router, hand planes & random orbit sander. But again Great vids man your a True Crafsman..... God Bless Brother
The inspection sticker on your truck has now expired! Ha, the things some of us notice. Great work and great video. If you ever wind up in NE Mississippi I'll send you home with a couple of air dried slabs!
Great work as always Andy, thanks for giving us a look at your process. Wish you had another set of hands on board to help out but we can’t have everything!
Good to see you Andy. I am looking forward to this as I have done a couple big tops and love them.I did a cedar one for our community garden out of culls that turned out great. I have a video showing it. Just stills but you will know what went into it.I just love your shop and toys. It is much like ours. You need a roller for the glue bottle my friend. Makes a job like that go oh soooo quicker. Maple here is so expensive. I rarely get to work with it. So nice and stable and beautiful when the finish hits it.This is going to be amazing when done. See you for part 2 my friend.
Once again, great video Andy. Jointing long boards are super difficult. I have a similar jointer/planer combo machine as you and I just broke down and bought a long track for my track saw to edge joint 8+ foot long boards. I have no idea what I would do if I had to do 12 + feet. Thanks again for the great video. This should be helpful if I ever have to tackle larger projects.
Hi andy. About feeling arthritis...try balsam fir essenial oil- add the entire bottle to a 8 oz bottle of olive oil and keep it in your Workshop. I keep mine in my studio, oil my hands and add my gloves. Hope this helps!
Andy, I produce 12' bar tops and giant waterfall tables out of hard and wormy maple for Lifetime Fitness around the nation through my compamy in Colorado. I always split the widest board in half or at least to around 6" or so..... It's so much easier to run them through a jointer. And later if you still have gaps, hand plane away. Gain falls back together afterwards. Best regards.
Gman1235435 check out Rob Cosman. He goes through the entire process from unboxing to use, every step in between. Also, Paul Sellers has tons of content on restoring old planes to users. But I’d like to see Andy’s process, too! Seems that everyone has their own little tips and tricks.
Andy, that S4S machine is awesome. What a perfect way to mill long boards for a big glue up. What make is it. When you do a big job like that you realize my shop is not big enough and your shop is huge, maybe not as big as April’s but still big enough. Good job
You should pick up a track saw with the long tracks. I use my makita track saw to do most of my jointing on long boards like that. Works like a charm. Just another way to skin the cat.
Nicely done. I’m curious about the choice to use the router to straight edge the table halves before the final glue up. I would have thought it would have been quicker and possibly more accurate to use the track saw? Maybe didn’t have a long enough track to do the whole table? Either way, the router obviously did the job! 👍
If your miling timber through a four sider, make sure there’s no twists/bows etc because the machine won’t plane them out, it’ll just squish the timber flat and once it comes out the other side it’ll spring back up. That’s why a lot of big box store timbers look like bananas.
looks like you are going to need to find a good used Deihl straight line rip for the straight edge. It actually gives you a better glue joint and surface than a jointer.
Hey Very nice video I have a tip: If your jointing somthing with a routher like you did with de wide board allways joint both peaces a a time side by side, thisway if you aving a little wave in your board or a bump your gonne have the exact oposite at the other side. This way thers a perdect glue joint!
I too look forward to Part 2. Enjoyed watching you manhandling those boards. You handle the 700 XL Domino machine well too. Since you are a one person shop, I suggest that you consider a couple of Lift Table Carts. Harbor Freight sell the for about $250. Northern Tool + Equipment have one about the same price. Another suggestion, a Festool Track Saw could possibly joint those boards. Their OF 1400 router also has guides that attach to the track saw's rail for a straight routing.
Man 12 feet long!? I dont think most people really understand the challenges of wood that. I know I would be able to handle it. nice job man, and I feel for you in that heat. my shop gets in the 80s and I think thats hot. Im sure 80s would feel like AC for you haha
that table top looks bigger than my front drive way, nice work on getting it all together. I made some 12x6" chopping boards a while ago and had trouble gluing them, you just put me to shame. :)
Just curious, why don't you use a multi rabbit / tongue and groove joint system??? It is a stronger joint then the dowels....especially with hard woods!! :). Just an old retired furniture / table maker...:)
Great video, great quality, I even liked the music selection (which I do not very often) but you could improve a lot when you turn down the volume of the music about 30%. When your voice is tuned in right, the music makes you jump right out of the chair! Waiting for the second part!
I’m not a woodworker in any definition of the word, I even find striking a match difficult. All I want to do is make better frames for my photography than the usual generic frames people tend to put my archival work in. But I found this video fascinating, not least of all for how much you do all on your own. Great video, no for part two.
This is a solid point at 13:30. Many times I've seen folks futz & fiddle with something trying to get it perfect, only to end up chasing their tail into a mess. The mark of a Pro is knowing when to stop. @HoneyOnWales
You're killing me man. I don't want to wait to see the finished product. Love your work. Keep putting out content. Learn something new every time I watch your vids
Thanks for taking us along Andy. It's always a pleasure to watch you work, and I'm looking forward to part 2. Thanks! --Mike
I love watching your builds. You truly have some of the coolest tools . They are amazing!!!!’Thanks for letting us see a glimpse in your day. It want be long till your cute little ones will be in there wanting to help.
Looks good Andy, excited for part two! Your tunes are excellent, great jams!
Andy, that's the type of video I want to see. That's a great build so far. Can't wait for the next episode. Also, rebuilding the new machine is going to be fun also, can't wait. Thanks for sharing your talents.
I'm 37. I feel ya brother. Thanks for the video!
Excellent glue-up on a massive tabletop.
For a production shop, that S4 planer is the best thing since peanut butter and jelly. Wow!
Thanks!
Andy, what an amazing tabletop. I love to watch you work through the process of this build. The one machine you have is very cool. I can't say I have ever seen one of those four-sided milling beasts before. Can't wait to see the next video, and thanks for sharing theexperience.
Very cool to see those huge machines I'd never own. Really amazing work too.
Good Job !
Can’t wait to see the finished table. I know it’s going to be great!
Major undertaking! Look at it this way Andy, with that work out, you don't need to go to the gym! Great job and I can't wait to see the finish.
Awsome shop, great work and build. Like your work and craftmanship.
That s4s machine is bad ass I enjoyed watching you mill up all your lumber can't wait for the next video on the finished table
Really enjoyed the video and glad to see someone from around San Antonio doing things I love. Keep up the great videos.
Andy, You are one crazy fool!! That looked like a ton of hard work to do all by yourself!! Look forward to the next video! Nice job so far!
Andy hey buddy awsome video and its great how you show the details in making a table top and what steps to do when building a table top. Cant wait for part 2 and the finish thanks again.
Great Andy look forward to the next video, Thank's for the share and have a nice day !!!.
Thanks for a great video. Looking forward to the next one.
Wow, one huge build Andy :) Impressed!
These videos are better and better!
Huge build and quite impressive! Can't even Imagine how this was done a few decades ago without all the power tools existing today
Man this video is awesome! I see a great change in the style of the videos you've been putting out, keep up the good work!!
Good stuff that joint looks like a beast to make clean.
Monster build Andy, very cool! Really makes you feel like your shop isn’t big enough, huh? At least I feel that way when a client orders a big table. Organization and a ton of thinking ahead of time goes a long way. Great stuff, keep up the good work.
What a workout! Thanks for the video. Cheers, David.
Awesome can’t wait to see the finished product
You are a master at your craft my friend!!!
Can't wait for part 2!
Keep up the great work Andy
Awesome stuff man. Love they way you explained your way through.
Can't put my finger on the video style change but this video is awesome. Easy to watch and useful content. I appreciate the lack of ads. Cheers
Hey man great video as usual i work as a glazier but have always admired the work of carpenters and furniture craftsmen... awesome work man 👍🏼
Great video. About a million times better than the closed captioned videos.
WOW! That thing is HUGE.
I've done 20' lumber 3x12 on my jointer, mind you it has an 84" bed. I found that putting a 1/2" pipe at center point under the jointer so the jointer can "rock", this way you can set your stands a hair lower and stand by the jointer through the whole pass of your long board, works awesome. it's like you're jointing short lumber...
I liked the first part of the conference table build,a he'll of a lot preperation work required for a piece that large,you are definitely going to earn money on this project,looking forward to part two,so far it is looking goods the finish is going to be some task,
I'm a tool nut and I've got to say I love your tools
Very nice Andy, I love your vids you remind me alot of myself, Im a retired Custom cabinet/Furniture maker. I built 2 confrence tables in my time one was a 12' like yours but I didnt have the machines s4s or a thickness sander, I did most of the milling with a router, hand planes & random orbit sander. But again Great vids man your a True Crafsman..... God Bless Brother
I've been there...I use to mill alot of my lumber that way! Thanks for the comment.
The inspection sticker on your truck has now expired! Ha, the things some of us notice. Great work and great video. If you ever wind up in NE Mississippi I'll send you home with a couple of air dried slabs!
Great work as always Andy, thanks for giving us a look at your process. Wish you had another set of hands on board to help out but we can’t have everything!
Whatever the subject, having a cat in your vid is always a good idea.
Good to see you Andy. I am looking forward to this as I have done a couple big tops and love them.I did a cedar one for our community garden out of culls that turned out great. I have a video showing it. Just stills but you will know what went into it.I just love your shop and toys. It is much like ours. You need a roller for the glue bottle my friend. Makes a job like that go oh soooo quicker. Maple here is so expensive. I rarely get to work with it. So nice and stable and beautiful when the finish hits it.This is going to be amazing when done. See you for part 2 my friend.
Thanks for the kind words and you're right a roller would work much better than my finger.
Once again, great video Andy. Jointing long boards are super difficult. I have a similar jointer/planer combo machine as you and I just broke down and bought a long track for my track saw to edge joint 8+ foot long boards. I have no idea what I would do if I had to do 12 + feet. Thanks again for the great video. This should be helpful if I ever have to tackle larger projects.
It is tough!
So much happier with the explanations instead of the CC. So much more info
amazing - waiting for part 2
Another awesome video Andy keep it up!
Hi andy. About feeling arthritis...try balsam fir essenial oil- add the entire bottle to a 8 oz bottle of olive oil and keep it in your Workshop. I keep mine in my studio, oil my hands and add my gloves. Hope this helps!
I dig it.
That's a big-ass table.
love your work and enjoy your process...thanks
New subscriber here, love your channel, it’s an incredible perspective to be able to see all that goes into fabricating all your projects!
Andy, I produce 12' bar tops and giant waterfall tables out of hard and wormy maple for Lifetime Fitness around the nation through my compamy in Colorado. I always split the widest board in half or at least to around 6" or so..... It's so much easier to run them through a jointer. And later if you still have gaps, hand plane away. Gain falls back together afterwards. Best regards.
Beautiful.
Love the long videos
Love the video man great job. I have a video request though, can you do a short video on how to set a hand plane?
Gman1235435 check out Rob Cosman. He goes through the entire process from unboxing to use, every step in between. Also, Paul Sellers has tons of content on restoring old planes to users. But I’d like to see Andy’s process, too! Seems that everyone has their own little tips and tricks.
Andy, that S4S machine is awesome. What a perfect way to mill long boards for a big glue up. What make is it. When you do a big job like that you realize my shop is not big enough and your shop is huge, maybe not as big as April’s but still big enough. Good job
It says Wadkin in the video...
You should pick up a track saw with the long tracks. I use my makita track saw to do most of my jointing on long boards like that. Works like a charm. Just another way to skin the cat.
Nicely done. I’m curious about the choice to use the router to straight edge the table halves before the final glue up. I would have thought it would have been quicker and possibly more accurate to use the track saw? Maybe didn’t have a long enough track to do the whole table? Either way, the router obviously did the job! 👍
BACKGROUND MUSIC YOU USED WAS AWSOME SO THIS VIDEO
Sweet 👌
👋 Hello from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 👍
Keep making your awesome videos
That is one cool tabletop
That was a battle mate, can wait to see It done, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, ( btw im 36 as well and im a professional welder, and a former skateboarder )
If your miling timber through a four sider, make sure there’s no twists/bows etc because the machine won’t plane them out, it’ll just squish the timber flat and once it comes out the other side it’ll spring back up. That’s why a lot of big box store timbers look like bananas.
I use my wide belt the same way, the cart works great when your by yourself!
Wish I had money to get the tools to make stuff like this, great video!
Is that a new machine? Didn’t recall seeing it - pretty awesome machine. Great build, nice work!
Awesome build Andy.
looks like you are going to need to find a good used Deihl straight line rip for the straight edge. It actually gives you a better glue joint and surface than a jointer.
Hey
Very nice video
I have a tip:
If your jointing somthing with a routher like you did with de wide board allways joint both peaces a a time side by side, thisway if you aving a little wave in your board or a bump your gonne have the exact oposite at the other side. This way thers a perdect glue joint!
I too look forward to Part 2. Enjoyed watching you manhandling those boards. You handle the 700 XL Domino machine well too. Since you are a one person shop, I suggest that you consider a couple of Lift Table Carts. Harbor Freight sell the for about $250. Northern Tool + Equipment have one about the same price. Another suggestion, a Festool Track Saw could possibly joint those boards. Their OF 1400 router also has guides that attach to the track saw's rail for a straight routing.
YEs, a festool router on guides would be awesome. I still haven't broken down to pay for the big Festool router.
A few more of those beautiful 12 x 5 feet conference tables may make that investment easier. You could probably get the track saw TS 75 too!
Looks like the standard Domino 500 to me...
Yes at 8:05 it does look like a Domino 500
Looks like you put all those clamps to work. you’re right you do need some more pipe clamps.
Man 12 feet long!? I dont think most people really understand the challenges of wood that. I know I would be able to handle it. nice job man, and I feel for you in that heat. my shop gets in the 80s and I think thats hot. Im sure 80s would feel like AC for you haha
great job bro!
Watching you put that huge belt sandpaper in is so funny to me
Wow, great job joining those two huge "slabs".
Router seemed to work fine, but a single pass with a track saw works great also - can be a little easier.
Very nice very nice
that table top looks bigger than my front drive way, nice work on getting it all together. I made some 12x6" chopping boards a while ago and had trouble gluing them, you just put me to shame. :)
Just curious, why don't you use a multi rabbit / tongue and groove joint system??? It is a stronger joint then the dowels....especially with hard woods!! :). Just an old retired furniture / table maker...:)
Great video, great quality, I even liked the music selection (which I do not very often) but you could improve a lot when you turn down the volume of the music about 30%. When your voice is tuned in right, the music makes you jump right out of the chair! Waiting for the second part!
1min. watched and thumbs up 4 your cat
I think we must get our lumber from the same mill/supplier. Same handwriting on it!
wish I lived by you I would let you use my festool ts75 track saw ...works great for that table top
That was a great video
I’m not a woodworker in any definition of the word, I even find striking a match difficult. All I want to do is make better frames for my photography than the usual generic frames people tend to put my archival work in. But I found this video fascinating, not least of all for how much you do all on your own. Great video, no for part two.
Where did you get such huge clamps? I'm in need of a clamp that is atleast 65 inches long
What does the S4S machine cost? Seems like a brilliant tool.
ANDY take a look at a heavy duty rise and fall mobile cart the FAT300 FELDER. It could be very useful now your working alone.
Great videos by the way!
This is a solid point at 13:30. Many times I've seen folks futz & fiddle with something trying to get it perfect, only to end up chasing their tail into a mess. The mark of a Pro is knowing when to stop. @HoneyOnWales
Your videos are awesome. Thank you and go Spurs go 👍
Great video Andy. I like the variety in style.
Did you have to let the maple acclimate to your shop? Or did you buy local?
Amazing machinery!! I guess about a million dollar in total!!
Nice work Andy,
Is there a base to this top?
What did you use for a straight edge when routing the one side of the table? Love your video. Great use if time lapse. Table looks great
Amazing
Cool video.
Did you try to talk to microphone/camera?
Is a domino the same as a biscuit?
that watkins is da bomb.
That is the biggest sander I’ve ever seen.
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