3:05 literally driving a square peg into a round hole, I never would have thought taking the metaphor seriously would actually serve an effective purpose. That is brilliant.
It is also done in oak framing, where they drill the round holes, the hole in the tennon is offset to the hole in the main beam, so the tapered square peg that is driven in then pulls the joint tighter
Your shorts are fun and all, but it's this long-form content with the old recorder that is really what is special about your channel. To hell with however many views it gets, this is true gold, Mr. Reardon.
Yeah buddy theyre the best .These video are the best and will forever be searched for as long as YT exists. My brotherinlaw has a decent size channel and that's how he looks at his mechanical tutorials.
As a retired woodworker, I want to thank you for taking us through the process. It was almost like I was able to join in the work, which I miss doing very much. So satisfying. Thank you.
My introduction to woodworking was watching Roy Underhill making dowels with a tool he made by drilling different size holes in a stout iron plate and countersinking the underside of each. He put a belt around a short log and proceeded to rive around 30 sticks at once, then tap each stick through the plate. Altogether, took him a few minutes. I was hooked!
I‘m absolutely no woodworker, but as a tailor and fashion designer, I have huge respect for traditional crafts such as this. Your videos are so nice and calming and I could listen to you talk about your craft for ages 💞
I feel the same way and I especially appreciate the chamfer planer he used as a custom metal fabricator I notice the little details on things and nonuniform corners on those legs would drive me bonkers lol
I can’t explain it any better, but this video made me feel… nostalgic in a way, I guess. It reminded me of all those 4:3 crafting shows on the kids channel I used to watch and my clumsy attempts at recreating what I saw and the copious amounts of white glue they always told us to use. But it also kind of reminded me of how my comment probably won’t contribute that much. I’ve seen all those comments from people who have all these special memories revolving around woodwork while I’ve never actually held a proper tool in my hands before. It’s sad, but it’s true. I wish everyone a wonderful day and more special memories to come:)
Life's long, @Bandit-r1y, and you'll have time to try all sorts of crafts :) I picked up hobby whittling randomly at a makerspace maybe 7 years ago, been doing it off and on ever since, it's great! Really affordable hobby honestly.
The oil on those quartersawn pieces really made them shine. Gorgeous little table, and the letters looked sharp and tidy, as well. Beautiful work, sir!
My late dad used to love woodworking. He didn't use all hand tools but he had many. Some of the sounds from your videos, particularly the planing are sounds I used to hear all the time. Very nostalgic
I love how the bog oak fits perfectly with the ideas of using older and traditional techniques and also how long lasting oak can be. The perfect little accent to an already great piece
Others have said it too but I really appreciate the investment into lighting, camera, mics etc. The higher quality really shows and your work deserves it buddy ❤
hi eoin i am so glad i found your channel i my self like to only use old hand tools i think the youngest tools i have are well over 100 years old . you cant beat the feel of the tool working the wood . thanks for your posts
I make through tenons on the tops of the legs and put the top on that way. No screws and you see the wedge detail on the top as a bonus. Im of Irish decent born in Toronto Canada and I restore antiques . I appreciate the hand tooling very much,especially ripping the oak legs with a hand saw. It’s great to see people keeping the old ways alive .
Your craftsmanship of that Irish Oak table is truly remarkable!💚 Making this table not just a functional piece but also a work of art. The dedication to preserving craftsmanship in every step of the process is truly inspiring! 💚💚
The video being more square reminds me of the old blocky tvs I grew up. I’d watch a wood working show with my dad on lazy Sunday afternoons and fall asleep on the couch. This video reminds me of those good times ❤
I used to do wood work with my grandad before he moved back to England, there's nothing I miss more than getting a train and spending time with him in his hut.
Me and my dogs love watching this put it on my 40inch TV and it's great watching it on there love the video style you have it's just nice and traditional true to the ethic of the work you do!!
I always learn such good techniques and skills from these videos. Modern machinery is nice and all but it’s much more satisfying to see wood transform using hand tools. We think we’re so clever but I think our ancestors were on a whole other level of cleverness.
High quality vid, really nice footage. Love that your workshop and tools are all, essentially, exemplary versions of many people's sheds, but with it you produce such beautiful stuff.
Very nice piece. I like simplicity it has its own kind of elegance. The bog oak dowels really set off the black lettering, If the table were built to be level and it got turned around it would have twice the slope lol I love it! Slainte'
What a craftsman, It's refreshing to see someone who knows that a hand tool is one powered by hands, not just some peace of electronic foolery that can b3 held in the hand. The most refreshing bit is that he is only a youngster, I don't find myself subscribing to many channels, but in this case, no question I'm subscribing
Glad to see another long form video! Love listening to you and the sounds of woodworking while I drift off to sleep. Assuming I don’t get too interested and stay up for the whole thing, which is usually the case. 😅
I hope to see more of this. Everything has been so hard and terrible lately, and this feels like one of the few comforts I’ve known. Please take care of yourself.
That straight cut on the legs with the saw 😮! Just amazing work! Your attention to detail is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us! ❤
I. Love. This. I love all your videos but this long-form making the table was very enjoyable. Even some of the tools (the 2 different hand drills) are very similar to what my dad had on his workbench when I was very little (mid 1950s). I recognized them right away. Love what you did making the letters and the finish, too. Marvelous film, this was to watch.
I've been listening to your videos while I paint for a while now, mostly lurking. But I just wanted to say I really appreciate that you leave moments of silence in your videos. It makes them so peaceful, and it's nice to get my work done while listening to whatever you're working on.
The table looks really great and sturdy, it was beautiful to see a long video of the process. I love the bits of the history of the pub at the end too! The owner must be happy.
Great vid, really inspires me to try working with less power tools more often. Small pointer btw: when you're getting the dowels flush at 27:44, if they're still quite proud when you begin chiseling, it helps to take a couple thin passes off with the chisel from the top of the dowel before attempting the final pass. It's easier to get a clean final cut and minimizes any risk of chipping or tearout.
What a powerful table! I might have been on some hallucinogens, but that oil application looked brilliant. (…glad I listened to this with headphones 🤣🤣🤣)
Your channel has inspired me to build my own workbench to hold my tools now that my partner and I have moved into a place where I can have a workshop. Thank you for your seasoned perspective and your love of ash, fan the flames of my home renovation projects. Keep em coming 🎉
We've been blessed with yet another video, absolutely loved this one thank you! Also lovely explanation of the whole process, keep up the awesome work yadda yadda, all that good stuff!
I just recalled that I’d watched a video of Sheffield auger making recently. The number of steps involved in making augers is staggering. You simply wouldn’t guess it from hefting an auger. It might be among the Ken Hawley series, all of which are just remarkable and highly recommended if you enjoy seeing such tools in use.
Beautiful result! Every time I do any sort of wood related project, I'm always thinking there has got to be a better way to do some parts of it and, besides skill obviously, I'm missing some very useful tools. Time to add to my collection. Thank you for the information and inspiration.
Excellent work, and owing to the fact that my favourite colour's black, I picked guinness as my first beer for my dad to buy me, knowing nothing about beer other than not liking the mainstays of American lager. It's still my favorite beer and I hope to drink it in Ireland one day!
Eoin, thank you for bringing back a piece of Ireland's spirit with your craftsmanship. This handmade table is more than just a beautiful creation-it's a reminder of the traditions and stories that have shaped our past. In a time when the future feels uncertain, it’s heartening to see a piece of Irish heritage live on in places like Flans. You've truly captured the essence of what makes Ireland so special-both timeless and full of heart.
Kind of?? Vinegar actually removes rust, so no iron oxide is formed. However, while it dissolves, the iron in the steel wool reacts with the acetic acid in the vinegar, creating iron acetate. That iron acetate then reacts with the tannic acid in the wood, turning the tannins themselves black. Oak and other dark woods are very high in tannins, so the wood significantly darkens
Lovely job. Was therapeutic to watch you make it with no noisy machines. A few pints of porter sloshed over it by a fiddlers elbow will only add to it sure.
I've never made anything out of wood, but you're videos have made really appreciate the skill and care needed to do so. Maybe it's time to actually make something!
I love your irish roots and your love and respect of them. I was born in America, but seeing you from time n to time on the interwebz i really wouldn't mind if I'd have been Irish instead.
Great stuff. Little tip if you're an outdoors'er: keep your shavings, put them in an empty tuna tin in layers with melted candle wax. Build it up till full and you'll have a fire that'll burn for hours, making hot drinks etc.
Beautiful work, Eoin. It's mesmerising watching someone make a refined art from what is essentially a simple task. With patience, experience and skill you produce a result which is truly excellent and very special. Thanks for all the information and for sharing this process. And bloody hell that pint must have tasted good at the end there.
When it comes to gluing, I tend to lean towards using a popsicle stick, a strip of wood that's about 1" wide or whatever disposable bit of wood I can find and use that instead of my finger or a but of tape around my finger. Bonus points, if you shave the popsicle or toungue depressor down so it acts like a brush when wet; which is used by traditional lacquer workers in Japan. Makes life easy when all you have to shave a little bit to clean the "brush"
14.58, I love the way Eoin is putting a fine bevel on all the internal edges in the male part of the tenon joint. I’ve not seen this before. Creating space for the adhesive in the final glue-up? Or simply minimising the risk of imperfections rendering the joint harder to close fully than you’d like? 15.55, what a thing of beauty that marking gauge is😊 18.00, I was refinishing a Victorian front door a few weeks ago and noticed that the entire thing was held together using wedged tenon joints. No other fastening methods in the door. And despite being very old, and no doubt slammed thousands of times, the door is dimensionally absolutely stable and no visible gaps around any of the joints. I was so impressed & fascinated by this that I took pictures before repainting it. The very tall (100”) & thick (2 1/4”) front door had half a dozen coats of black paint to remove. Getting it all out of the complex mouldings around this six panel door took two entire days, finishing with wire wool and solvent to get off the last of a sticky undercoat. I did curse that I’d ever started the task, but when repainted with a paler grey-brown, with the beautiful panels of wood grain showing in light as you open & close the door, I find it was all worth it for lifting the whole approach to the house. Wedged tenon joints rock!
Hi Eoin, great build !! I made a red oak table for my wife last year, about 30x34inches top. Same methods, mortise and tenon all around. First table for me, I learned a lot. I didnt add any leg stretchers tho. I put on linseed oil as a base, with a shellac finish on top, came out beautifully.
Handtools are a good way to be woodworker as a hobby when you live in an apartment. Mostly silent, apart from hammer knocks or handsaws pulls. Of course you can use powertools, but dont do it in the middle of the night or hours on end everyday.
Something about the ratio the video is in makes ot feel like this could have been on tv in the late 90's or early 00's on a DIY channel and i like it even more for that
This is really good Eoin. I know the algorithm favours the shorts, but this and the Cooper episode were top class. Reminiscent of the best of the "Hands" documentaries.
i really love that you chose 4:3 for this vid. i feel it adds a lot to the charm, even the lower bitrate while it lowers the quality it feels very intentional and adds to the style/charm.
The metal plate with the holes in it is a Drill Gauge or can also be used a a pin or dowel gauge. They are usually marked in increments of 1/32 or even 1/64 for the Imperial gauges or in increments of 1/2 mm for the Metric ones.
I confess, I’d never seen a drill gauge used to create & size a wood dowel. The sheet from which the gauge is made must be thick enough to handle the forces involved in making dowels from hardwood! And to have been well made, such that the edges of the holes are so crisp that they’re sharp. It’s a cool thing to see being done.
@@GT380man I have a couple myself, or three I think. A couple of Imperial-sized ones and a Metric one. I would say they are about 4 or 5 mm thick, so quite sturdy. I don't know what grade steel they are but above a plain mild steel I would say. I'm not imagining they are super-hard tool steel but they will be tough enough to enable crisp and accurate holes and to last a lifetime (perhaps not bashing oak dowels through regularly, but still last a fair while). They're very accurately drilled and probably reamed to size and twist drills fit their corresponding holes very precisely.
Thank you for this vid it has helped me a lot I've recently been struggling a lot and have been getting into making furniture to make some money on the side.
This looks, sounds, and even has the aspect ratio of an old public television program. I am SO HERE FOR IT!
The new, new, NEW, Yankee workshop LMAO yeah i love it
all that's missing is some instrumental acoustic guitar music in the background
edit: i played some in the background and the vibe is immaculate
Instead of "The Joy of Painting," this is "The Joy of Woodworking"
An Sean Teach seo in 4k SD! 😂😅
FYI - “A Sean Teach seo” is “This Old House” in Irish… 😉 also “4k SD” is just a joke. 🙄🤣😇
@@ArmchairDeity”This Old House” is exactly the vibe 😊
3:05 literally driving a square peg into a round hole, I never would have thought taking the metaphor seriously would actually serve an effective purpose. That is brilliant.
It is also done in oak framing, where they drill the round holes, the hole in the tennon is offset to the hole in the main beam, so the tapered square peg that is driven in then pulls the joint tighter
Your shorts are fun and all, but it's this long-form content with the old recorder that is really what is special about your channel. To hell with however many views it gets, this is true gold, Mr. Reardon.
Yeah buddy theyre the best .These video are the best and will forever be searched for as long as YT exists. My brotherinlaw has a decent size channel and that's how he looks at his mechanical tutorials.
I really appreciate the nostalgic feel you get by filming 4:3 instead of widescreen. Makes it seem like I'm watching This Old House
I thought it felt familiar.
the washed out colours as well, makes it feel more lighthearted or wholesome, its refreshing against all the other videos on the site
What a beautiful start to the week, getting a long form video from Eoin. 👏🏻 feels like a throwback.
As a retired woodworker, I want to thank you for taking us through the process. It was almost like I was able to join in the work, which I miss doing very much. So satisfying. Thank you.
What happened to you?
My introduction to woodworking was watching Roy Underhill making dowels with a tool he made by drilling different size holes in a stout iron plate and countersinking the underside of each. He put a belt around a short log and proceeded to rive around 30 sticks at once, then tap each stick through the plate. Altogether, took him a few minutes. I was hooked!
I‘m absolutely no woodworker, but as a tailor and fashion designer, I have huge respect for traditional crafts such as this. Your videos are so nice and calming and I could listen to you talk about your craft for ages 💞
I feel the same way and I especially appreciate the chamfer planer he used as a custom metal fabricator I notice the little details on things and nonuniform corners on those legs would drive me bonkers lol
I can’t explain it any better, but this video made me feel… nostalgic in a way, I guess.
It reminded me of all those 4:3 crafting shows on the kids channel I used to watch and my clumsy attempts at recreating what I saw and the copious amounts of white glue they always told us to use.
But it also kind of reminded me of how my comment probably won’t contribute that much. I’ve seen all those comments from people who have all these special memories revolving around woodwork while I’ve never actually held a proper tool in my hands before. It’s sad, but it’s true.
I wish everyone a wonderful day and more special memories to come:)
Life's long, @Bandit-r1y, and you'll have time to try all sorts of crafts :) I picked up hobby whittling randomly at a makerspace maybe 7 years ago, been doing it off and on ever since, it's great! Really affordable hobby honestly.
Not only am I learning, I'm enjoying. You're genuinely very natural on the ear and easy to listen to. ❤
The oil on those quartersawn pieces really made them shine. Gorgeous little table, and the letters looked sharp and tidy, as well. Beautiful work, sir!
I just love watchin ye. I'm in my 60s now and that was exactly how I learned to make furniture. I still do when I can. Keep her lit pal
On PBS there is a show called The Woodwright's Shop. He only uses hand tools; you remind me of a modern version of him.
My late dad used to love woodworking. He didn't use all hand tools but he had many. Some of the sounds from your videos, particularly the planing are sounds I used to hear all the time. Very nostalgic
I just purchased my first good Stanley plane.. thanks to you.. it changed my life
I love how the bog oak fits perfectly with the ideas of using older and traditional techniques and also how long lasting oak can be. The perfect little accent to an already great piece
This is the real way to do woodworking, my friend.
Stunning video.
Others have said it too but I really appreciate the investment into lighting, camera, mics etc. The higher quality really shows and your work deserves it buddy ❤
hi eoin i am so glad i found your channel i my self like to only use old hand tools i think the youngest tools i have are well over 100 years old . you cant beat the feel of the tool working the wood . thanks for your posts
I make through tenons on the tops of the legs and put the top on that way. No screws and you see the wedge detail on the top as a bonus.
Im of Irish decent born in Toronto Canada and I restore antiques . I appreciate the hand tooling very much,especially ripping the oak legs with a hand saw.
It’s great to see people keeping the old ways alive .
Your craftsmanship of that Irish Oak table is truly remarkable!💚 Making this table not just a functional piece but also a work of art. The dedication to preserving craftsmanship in every step of the process is truly inspiring! 💚💚
The video being more square reminds me of the old blocky tvs I grew up. I’d watch a wood working show with my dad on lazy Sunday afternoons and fall asleep on the couch. This video reminds me of those good times ❤
I cannot appropriately express how much I adore the aspect ratio and framing of your videos, it is just gorgeous to look at.
I used to do wood work with my grandad before he moved back to England, there's nothing I miss more than getting a train and spending time with him in his hut.
Me and my dogs love watching this put it on my 40inch TV and it's great watching it on there love the video style you have it's just nice and traditional true to the ethic of the work you do!!
this is a fine example of golden unintentional asmr. Absolutely calming and satisfying to watch before you hit the hay!
-Fan since 50k
This was such a treat to watch! Just calm, focused work and good vibes. Cheers!
Thank you. Im glad you enjoyed
what a beautiful piece... brought so memories back of watching my dad do his woodwork... thank you for the "journey"...
This format and aspect ratio is so refreshing! Keep up the good work!
I always learn such good techniques and skills from these videos. Modern machinery is nice and all but it’s much more satisfying to see wood transform using hand tools. We think we’re so clever but I think our ancestors were on a whole other level of cleverness.
High quality vid, really nice footage. Love that your workshop and tools are all, essentially, exemplary versions of many people's sheds, but with it you produce such beautiful stuff.
I love your videos, they feel so much like old TH-cam to me.
From the aspect ratio to the calmness, it feels so nice and cozy
Kids, try this at home. Then you'll know beyond a shadow of a doubt: Eoin Reardon is a master craftsman.
Very nice piece. I like simplicity it has its own kind of elegance. The bog oak dowels really set off the black lettering, If the table were built to be level and it got turned around it would have twice the slope lol I love it! Slainte'
thank you for the time and effort you put into this, what a fun and interesting video to wind down with after a long work day
What a craftsman, It's refreshing to see someone who knows that a hand tool is one powered by hands, not just some peace of electronic foolery that can b3 held in the hand. The most refreshing bit is that he is only a youngster, I don't find myself subscribing to many channels, but in this case, no question I'm subscribing
Glad to see another long form video! Love listening to you and the sounds of woodworking while I drift off to sleep. Assuming I don’t get too interested and stay up for the whole thing, which is usually the case. 😅
I hope to see more of this. Everything has been so hard and terrible lately, and this feels like one of the few comforts I’ve known. Please take care of yourself.
I can almost smell the wood shavings and the glue....great way to unwind at the end of the day. Thanks Eoin.
That straight cut on the legs with the saw 😮! Just amazing work! Your attention to detail is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us! ❤
I. Love. This. I love all your videos but this long-form making the table was very enjoyable. Even some of the tools (the 2 different hand drills) are very similar to what my dad had on his workbench when I was very little (mid 1950s). I recognized them right away. Love what you did making the letters and the finish, too. Marvelous film, this was to watch.
You've done Flan's proud! That table belongs exactly where it resides. Well done.
I've been listening to your videos while I paint for a while now, mostly lurking. But I just wanted to say I really appreciate that you leave moments of silence in your videos. It makes them so peaceful, and it's nice to get my work done while listening to whatever you're working on.
Woodworking ASMR, beautiful table, amazing oiling, and a perfect Bob-Ross-like feel. This video has it all!
The table looks really great and sturdy, it was beautiful to see a long video of the process. I love the bits of the history of the pub at the end too! The owner must be happy.
Great vid, really inspires me to try working with less power tools more often.
Small pointer btw: when you're getting the dowels flush at 27:44, if they're still quite proud when you begin chiseling, it helps to take a couple thin passes off with the chisel from the top of the dowel before attempting the final pass. It's easier to get a clean final cut and minimizes any risk of chipping or tearout.
Mate doing a rip all the way through that and keeping it straight, respect bud I've done it and I've made a lot of mistakes.
What a powerful table! I might have been on some hallucinogens, but that oil application looked brilliant.
(…glad I listened to this with headphones 🤣🤣🤣)
I wish I could, but I have an ear infection
Eoin, a beautiful table, true craftsmanship. Love all your videos ❤.
I love the colour of the footage you went with. Proper late night life changing public broadcast sort of style. Love it.
I do not blame you for using modern glues, less headache to worry about with em. Hope to see more long form videos in the future!
What a lovely video to end my Monday on, thank you for the chill vibes you have provided me with after a busy day
And testing out the table at the end! May I applaud your work ethic, and will to go the extra mile. Good form sir.
Your channel has inspired me to build my own workbench to hold my tools now that my partner and I have moved into a place where I can have a workshop. Thank you for your seasoned perspective and your love of ash, fan the flames of my home renovation projects. Keep em coming 🎉
We've been blessed with yet another video, absolutely loved this one thank you! Also lovely explanation of the whole process, keep up the awesome work yadda yadda, all that good stuff!
I just recalled that I’d watched a video of Sheffield auger making recently. The number of steps involved in making augers is staggering. You simply wouldn’t guess it from hefting an auger. It might be among the Ken Hawley series, all of which are just remarkable and highly recommended if you enjoy seeing such tools in use.
Beautiful result! Every time I do any sort of wood related project, I'm always thinking there has got to be a better way to do some parts of it and, besides skill obviously, I'm missing some very useful tools. Time to add to my collection. Thank you for the information and inspiration.
Excellent work, and owing to the fact that my favourite colour's black, I picked guinness as my first beer for my dad to buy me, knowing nothing about beer other than not liking the mainstays of American lager. It's still my favorite beer and I hope to drink it in Ireland one day!
i gotta use that tape-in-the-finger method to apply glue as well! That`s way better than using your own finger, thanks for the idea Eoin!
Eoin, thank you for bringing back a piece of Ireland's spirit with your craftsmanship. This handmade table is more than just a beautiful creation-it's a reminder of the traditions and stories that have shaped our past. In a time when the future feels uncertain, it’s heartening to see a piece of Irish heritage live on in places like Flans. You've truly captured the essence of what makes Ireland so special-both timeless and full of heart.
love the styling of this vid. cozy old school vibe
This is such an excellent video, it warmed my heart and filled me with thirst for building but also for a good cold pint.
21:55 i think the vinegar reacts with the steel wool to create rust, and the rust reacts with the tannins in the wood
And the black that ends up forming inside the wood is forge scale, same black stuff as on steel thats just been forged.
Kind of??
Vinegar actually removes rust, so no iron oxide is formed. However, while it dissolves, the iron in the steel wool reacts with the acetic acid in the vinegar, creating iron acetate.
That iron acetate then reacts with the tannic acid in the wood, turning the tannins themselves black. Oak and other dark woods are very high in tannins, so the wood significantly darkens
LOVE the hand lettering bit. Thanks for sharing Eoin. More longform videos please!
Lovely job. Was therapeutic to watch you make it with no noisy machines. A few pints of porter sloshed over it by a fiddlers elbow will only add to it sure.
I've never made anything out of wood, but you're videos have made really appreciate the skill and care needed to do so. Maybe it's time to actually make something!
I encourage you to try it, you really do not need many handtools to do a table. And its a fascinating learning experience.
My goodness, what patience you have.
Your workshop must smell lovely.
The opening shot reminds me strongly of Grand Budapest Hotel composition. It's so good
This is a very bad day for all the oak trees in my proximity
I love your irish roots and your love and respect of them. I was born in America, but seeing you from time n to time on the interwebz i really wouldn't mind if I'd have been Irish instead.
Great stuff. Little tip if you're an outdoors'er: keep your shavings, put them in an empty tuna tin in layers with melted candle wax. Build it up till full and you'll have a fire that'll burn for hours, making hot drinks etc.
Beautiful work, Eoin. It's mesmerising watching someone make a refined art from what is essentially a simple task. With patience, experience and skill you produce a result which is truly excellent and very special. Thanks for all the information and for sharing this process. And bloody hell that pint must have tasted good at the end there.
When it comes to gluing, I tend to lean towards using a popsicle stick, a strip of wood that's about 1" wide or whatever disposable bit of wood I can find and use that instead of my finger or a but of tape around my finger.
Bonus points, if you shave the popsicle or toungue depressor down so it acts like a brush when wet; which is used by traditional lacquer workers in Japan. Makes life easy when all you have to shave a little bit to clean the "brush"
Absolutely fascinating. This is probably entry level woodwork, but I'm sat here spellbound.
Thank you Eoin for this treat of a full length video. It’s just what the doctor ordered.
Delightful video and beer! Great job on the table too!
14.58, I love the way Eoin is putting a fine bevel on all the internal edges in the male part of the tenon joint. I’ve not seen this before.
Creating space for the adhesive in the final glue-up? Or simply minimising the risk of imperfections rendering the joint harder to close fully than you’d like?
15.55, what a thing of beauty that marking gauge is😊
18.00, I was refinishing a Victorian front door a few weeks ago and noticed that the entire thing was held together using wedged tenon joints. No other fastening methods in the door. And despite being very old, and no doubt slammed thousands of times, the door is dimensionally absolutely stable and no visible gaps around any of the joints. I was so impressed & fascinated by this that I took pictures before repainting it. The very tall (100”) & thick (2 1/4”) front door had half a dozen coats of black paint to remove. Getting it all out of the complex mouldings around this six panel door took two entire days, finishing with wire wool and solvent to get off the last of a sticky undercoat. I did curse that I’d ever started the task, but when repainted with a paler grey-brown, with the beautiful panels of wood grain showing in light as you open & close the door, I find it was all worth it for lifting the whole approach to the house.
Wedged tenon joints rock!
Hi Eoin, great build !! I made a red oak table for my wife last year, about 30x34inches top. Same methods, mortise and tenon all around. First table for me, I learned a lot. I didnt add any leg stretchers tho. I put on linseed oil as a base, with a shellac finish on top, came out beautifully.
It is a pleasure to watch you work. I hope your parents are proud of you. 😊👍👍
Handtools are a good way to be woodworker as a hobby when you live in an apartment. Mostly silent, apart from hammer knocks or handsaws pulls.
Of course you can use powertools, but dont do it in the middle of the night or hours on end everyday.
Something about the ratio the video is in makes ot feel like this could have been on tv in the late 90's or early 00's on a DIY channel and i like it even more for that
just loved watching you handcraft such a beautiful table.. also, love your sweet accent. charming
I'm a hand tool crank. This is extremely my jam. Lot of take aways for my next project.
This is really good Eoin. I know the algorithm favours the shorts, but this and the Cooper episode were top class. Reminiscent of the best of the "Hands" documentaries.
Gorgeous! You are a talented fellow! Thanks for sharing!
Always enjoy watching you create
i really love that you chose 4:3 for this vid. i feel it adds a lot to the charm, even the lower bitrate while it lowers the quality it feels very intentional and adds to the style/charm.
I doubt that I have ever spent a more enjoyable 41 minutes and six seconds. Slàinte Mhath, Eoin!
Wonderful result. Thanks for sharing your work.
The metal plate with the holes in it is a Drill Gauge or can also be used a a pin or dowel gauge. They are usually marked in increments of 1/32 or even 1/64 for the Imperial gauges or in increments of 1/2 mm for the Metric ones.
I confess, I’d never seen a drill gauge used to create & size a wood dowel.
The sheet from which the gauge is made must be thick enough to handle the forces involved in making dowels from hardwood! And to have been well made, such that the edges of the holes are so crisp that they’re sharp.
It’s a cool thing to see being done.
@@GT380man I have a couple myself, or three I think. A couple of Imperial-sized ones and a Metric one.
I would say they are about 4 or 5 mm thick, so quite sturdy. I don't know what grade steel they are but above a plain mild steel I would say. I'm not imagining they are super-hard tool steel but they will be tough enough to enable crisp and accurate holes and to last a lifetime (perhaps not bashing oak dowels through regularly, but still last a fair while). They're very accurately drilled and probably reamed to size and twist drills fit their corresponding holes very precisely.
Thank you for this vid it has helped me a lot I've recently been struggling a lot and have been getting into making furniture to make some money on the side.
Eoin youre amazing, never change the aspec ratio of your videos. Stay making cool vintage things
Very cool video, enjoyed the longer style and general vibe of it. Good production quality!
Honestly not really my style but my god you have to appreciate the craftsmanship, well done it looks amazing
Lovely to see you back in long form, hope the video does well so we get more of them
Nice table. Thanks for sharing the build.
Superb workmanship!
What a wonderful video. Thank you Eoin.
Beautiful work Eoin! You're an inspiration
nicely done. good work. my father loved making tables and stools just like your design.