I spent my day working on a waterfall coffe table im building for a friend. I only have hobby tools, nothing proffesional, but it works. I called it a day and sat down with a beer, and this video was recommended, and my god! This whole video, the bench itself, the editing, the music. This is the best 15 minutes ive spend on TH-cam in quite a while!! just WOW! Liked and subscribed for sure!
I started my woodworking journey with contractor grade tools as well. They absolutely work. Little by little, you upgrade them as needed... my future tool list is an abyss. I still don't have a drill press... I use my mortiser with extensions/adapters HA! THANK YOU for the generous compliments!
I think I have a new woodwork hero! Your skills are sky high, but I like how you take the time to show the jointing beforehand and then the smoothing with hand planes along the way. This facet of the craft is obviously central for you. You are telling us preparation IS everything. Honestly one of the very best TH-cam woodworking videos I have ever seen, and I've seen a lot! Don't get me started on the music..., I'd be here all day. Rapt!! And the video production...
There are parts, the stretcher for example, that must be hand planed before assembly because it would be impossible to do so after the glue-up. I would have hand plane finished the entire piece (no sanding) but for the through tenons making it impossible to properly plane that portion without seeing the plane marks... hence the sanding that had to occur. A keen eye will notice a difference in sheen between the stretcher and the rest of the bench. Thank you for all your compliments.... very much appreciated!
Stunning bench and workmanship! My friend asked me if I could build him a new dining table, with two benches to match, so I'm currently looking for some inspiration and I found this video. This is the style of bench I would like to build.
A table with a set of benches in this style would be beautiful. The benches would be great to match with any length table due to the style of stretchers... the bench is incredibly strong. Enjoy your project and let me know if you have any questions concerning the construction of the bench. Thank you for your comment!
Amazing! The bench, of course, but also everything else too. The music, the lighting, the shot selection. Such a beautiful video front to back. Thank you so much for this!
This is a masterpiece of design, artistry, craftsmanship, and videography. Even your table saw sled is stunning. I’m now going to take my seat in the non-achievers section and anxiously wait for you to post more videos. This was a treat.
I was just about to write a message in Hungarian to praise that finally someone uploaded a high quality video of a carpentry work/art from my home country. It seems you/your ancestors find their new home in Texas USA. This was a great video thanks for uploading @TokolyWoodwork
Ur chisels are crazy sharp man. I'm only beginning to use Hand tools and enjoying it very much now. I love hand plaining timber from rough to smooth. It's a nice feeling to see it come good the way it works.
Beautiful! THanks for sharing. I loved your work and videography. I also enjoyed the music without commentary. Very well done, looking forward to seeing your future videos!
@@TokolyWoodwork Looking forward to seeing your desk. I really enjoy detailed joinery and across the spectrum of hybrid woodworkers I lean towards the handtool side, while certainly valuing the use of machine assistance. Thanks again for all that goes into sharing your talents with us.
Forgot to ask, how long did you dry the wood for? They are pretty thick I would think it would take a while. We’re they kiln dried before you bought them ?
I purchase all my lumber kiln dried. That being said, I still let it acclimate in my shop for at least three months before milling. My shop is kept at 45% humidity during humid months but will gets much dryer in summer /winter. So, I still have to be careful how fast / much material I remove during each round of the milling process.... a 1/16" each side is safe (after I square the lumber first round on the jointer).
I know you only have 2 videos uploaded so far, but the quality of work you’re pushing out, be it the woodworking and videography is top tier and deserving of far more views and subscribers than you have. Keep up the phenomenal work man! I’m excited to see more!
Thank you very much! I'm finishing up the final detail of the legs/frame/rails/styles phase of the Lewis Desk. I'll have a new video up next week! Thanks again!
Hand tools are always a work in progress! I'm convinced that the better you are at sharpening hand tools, the better you magically get at using them. I still have a long way to go though... someday I'll own a set of the diamond wheels! Thank you for your very generous compliment!
@@TokolyWoodwork as one woodworker to another - I completely agree. Honing your tools is a big part of your ability to use them. Looking forward to more videos. Maybe in a future scenario I could make a visit to your shop, if life allows it (EU-citizen).
It should be illegal for something to be this perfect 😅. The bench, the videography, the music 🤯. Well done sir, I am sure this channel will blow up given the quality of your content.
Very beautiful work. The editing of the video was also amazingly well done. In general I do prefer videos without music, but your choice has been great for the background music!
Really, a well polished video and beautiful craftsmanship. Keep it up, instantly subscribed after the first few seconds of watching you work and the first two shots.
The videography has become part of my process... I think I enjoy it almost as much as the woodwork. More to come really soon! Thank you for your comment!
Well done and phenomenal work! Your videos help me slow down and concentrate on my work. I appreciate your dedication to the craft and hope to continue seeing your growth as well success.
A sincere THANK YOU to you! Maintaining a slow and steady pace is very important when it comes to minimizing mistakes and staying safe... albeit difficult to do when projects always tend to take longer than we think they should. I have a great desk in the works... and it's "taking too long" HA!
This is some beautiful wood working. Thanks for sharing. Some of the blues music that was playing was pretty fantastic as well. Is there a play list anywhere? Thanks!
Wow. You are really talented. My favorite woodworking to watch and attempt to create is Japanese minimalist. If I were as talented as you, I'd consider starting a Patreon channel and teaching people. Question: I've seen people draw triangles on two or three boards of wood like you did in chalk. Why is this done? And does it matter which way the triangle points in which direction?
Thank you very much! The triangles are simply a way of marking over multiple boards for the chosen layout. It's important (for me a least) because boards tend to get flipped and flopped during the glue-up. As far as the triangle itself is concerned, it's just a good shape for defining the top-bottom of the pyramid so to speak. I even number mine sometimes because it makes me doubly sure I glued the boards correctly HA!
Who is playing the music throughout this video my bro?? I love it. It brings a nice smooth feeling to the movements with the table saw.. I don't know why but I really like watching this while the music plays along beside the video.. Beautiful work on those DOVETAILS TOO BTW. iS THIS ALL WALNUT FOR THE BENCH??
Thank you! All the songs are by Chris Shards. I agree, his music plays well with the tools! The bench is made from walnut with padauk dovetail wedges (aka tusk tenons).
gorgeous bench. i’m very new to this…can only hope to make something half as good someday. could i ask what you were using to sharpen your plane’s blade?
Thank you! I use a Tormek T8 sharpening system. I go back and forth between it and more traditional wet stones.... just depends on what I'm sharpening and how frequent I need to sharpen during the day. The Tormek shines for repeated blade angles and having to sharpen 6-7 times a day. Concerning you being able to build a bench like this..... of course you can!... it just takes planning and, of course, practice (I still cut practice joints before operating on the actual piece for furniture). It's like the late Larry Haun used to say "Complicated projects are made up of simple steps."
Beautiful piece. Can you share some info on how you finished the wood? It looks like you used tung oil and no stain; how many coats? What's your preferred type of tung oil?
I use pure clear tung oil and citrus solvent from Real Milk Paint Company. I clean the piece with citrus solvent then first coat with 75% tung oil / 25% citrus solvent mixed... wipe clean after about 30 min. The next day, I reapply with 100% tung oil... wipe clean after about 30 min. Let cure for a full 30 days (tung oil has a longer cure time compared with linseed oil). After a full cure, I wax with clear Mylands hard wax and buff 5 minutes or so later until it develops a satin-glossy like finish. If you want a darker finish, you can get "dark" tung oil and as well as different colors of Mylands. I usually use clear though as walnut can get too dark really quick. Thank you for your comment!
Sir your joinery is not "good"... it is obviously amazing! I'm literally leaving my first comment on TH-cam in dunno-how-many-years to tell you this :) Also thank you so much for sharing the name of George Nakashim - this gentleman is a real inspiration. As for me - I start building a replica of your bench tomorrow. Best of luck to you and your TH-cam channel!
Thank you for the incredibly generous compliment! George Nakashima's style is quintessential. It's hard to be a woodworker/furniture builder and not imitate his style! Have fun building your bench... keep your chisels SHARP!
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love the fusion of music and woodworking
Thank you!
Just a perfect video with terrific music and a fantastic display of woodworking skills and beauty!👍
I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thank you friend!
This video proves there is an alternate universe. Wow just on another level. Thank you for sharing.
I believe there's a lot of things we can't see.... Thank you!
I spent my day working on a waterfall coffe table im building for a friend. I only have hobby tools, nothing proffesional, but it works. I called it a day and sat down with a beer, and this video was recommended, and my god! This whole video, the bench itself, the editing, the music. This is the best 15 minutes ive spend on TH-cam in quite a while!! just WOW! Liked and subscribed for sure!
I started my woodworking journey with contractor grade tools as well. They absolutely work. Little by little, you upgrade them as needed... my future tool list is an abyss. I still don't have a drill press... I use my mortiser with extensions/adapters HA!
THANK YOU for the generous compliments!
I put this on in the background while I work and could not take my eyes away. Super cool to see process from start to finish like this!
Very much appreciated. Thank you friend 👍🏻
So much beauty in the simplicity and artisanship. Thank you for sharing
Thank you and my pleasure!
Beautiful, simple and elegant. Well executed.
Thank you!
Your cinematography is as incredible as your woodworking. I want to be you when I grow up.
I'm proud of you son.
Thank you! I see you made it to the end.... and you get it!
I think I have a new woodwork hero! Your skills are sky high, but I like how you take the time to show the jointing beforehand and then the smoothing with hand planes along the way. This facet of the craft is obviously central for you. You are telling us preparation IS everything. Honestly one of the very best TH-cam woodworking videos I have ever seen, and I've seen a lot! Don't get me started on the music..., I'd be here all day. Rapt!! And the video production...
There are parts, the stretcher for example, that must be hand planed before assembly because it would be impossible to do so after the glue-up. I would have hand plane finished the entire piece (no sanding) but for the through tenons making it impossible to properly plane that portion without seeing the plane marks... hence the sanding that had to occur. A keen eye will notice a difference in sheen between the stretcher and the rest of the bench. Thank you for all your compliments.... very much appreciated!
Beautiful work. I love the large mitered dovetail and the combo of walnut and Padauk
Thank you! I agree, the Padauk really looks great with walnut!
SIMPLY beautiful. Those two words, when combined, mean much more than just about anything in woodwork. Congratulations. Very inspiring!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much!
I mean it! Are you going to post more of your work? I know it takes a lot of time, but really hope you do.@@TokolyWoodwork
Absolutely! I actually have plans to start a new video this month. Stay tuned! Thanks again!
Stunning bench and workmanship! My friend asked me if I could build him a new dining table, with two benches to match, so I'm currently looking for some inspiration and I found this video. This is the style of bench I would like to build.
A table with a set of benches in this style would be beautiful. The benches would be great to match with any length table due to the style of stretchers... the bench is incredibly strong. Enjoy your project and let me know if you have any questions concerning the construction of the bench. Thank you for your comment!
Amazing! The bench, of course, but also everything else too. The music, the lighting, the shot selection. Such a beautiful video front to back. Thank you so much for this!
Thank you so much for the very generous comment! Making these videos is an additional artistic outlet for me and it's a lot of fun. More to come!
Szép lett a pad és köszönöm az élményt. Csak így tovább.
Köszönöm! Hamarosan még több jön!
Wood has its on language an no end! Nicely done Brother.
It absolutely does. Thank you!
Wow, absolutely stunning 👍
Thank you!
Image, sound (music) and art. All in harmony. Well done!
Thank you so much!
This is a masterpiece of design, artistry, craftsmanship, and videography. Even your table saw sled is stunning. I’m now going to take my seat in the non-achievers section and anxiously wait for you to post more videos. This was a treat.
Epic Friday night comment! I've spent more than my fair share of time in the non-achievers section HA! Thank you for the compliments!
Joyner is one of the best, lyrically and the video is just fire 🔥
It is a fantastic tool! Thank you!
I was just about to write a message in Hungarian to praise that finally someone uploaded a high quality video of a carpentry work/art from my home country. It seems you/your ancestors find their new home in Texas USA.
This was a great video thanks for uploading @TokolyWoodwork
Born and raised in Texas but, of the Hungarian linage! I am happy you found my videos.... another project is in the works! Thank you!
Ur chisels are crazy sharp man. I'm only beginning to use Hand tools and enjoying it very much now. I love hand plaining timber from rough to smooth. It's a nice feeling to see it come good the way it works.
Sharp hand tools are a pleasure to work with for sure! Keep it up!
Absolutely beautiful and professional work! Thank you, and please keep the videos coming.
Thank you! The latest video is in the works!
This is a beautiful thing. Very relaxing to watch this process. Excellent production values. Tasty music. Love it ! 🦓🌠🦓
Thank you so much!
Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. My pleasure!
Beautiful! THanks for sharing. I loved your work and videography. I also enjoyed the music without commentary. Very well done, looking forward to seeing your future videos!
Thank you! Working on a really cool desk as we speak!
@@TokolyWoodwork Looking forward to seeing your desk. I really enjoy detailed joinery and across the spectrum of hybrid woodworkers I lean towards the handtool side, while certainly valuing the use of machine assistance. Thanks again for all that goes into sharing your talents with us.
with this kind of output, you deserved my sub.
Many more builds to come… Thank you for being with us!
Beautiful! Excellent! 🙌
Thank you!
Absolutely stunning, your artistry is impeccable.
Thank you very much!
Forgot to ask, how long did you dry the wood for?
They are pretty thick I would think it would take a while.
We’re they kiln dried before you bought them ?
I purchase all my lumber kiln dried. That being said, I still let it acclimate in my shop for at least three months before milling. My shop is kept at 45% humidity during humid months but will gets much dryer in summer /winter. So, I still have to be careful how fast / much material I remove during each round of the milling process.... a 1/16" each side is safe (after I square the lumber first round on the jointer).
So beautiful. Amazing job, congrats
Thank you so much!
I know you only have 2 videos uploaded so far, but the quality of work you’re pushing out, be it the woodworking and videography is top tier and deserving of far more views and subscribers than you have. Keep up the phenomenal work man! I’m excited to see more!
Thank you very much! I'm finishing up the final detail of the legs/frame/rails/styles phase of the Lewis Desk. I'll have a new video up next week! Thanks again!
Quality always work in the long run. This is really meticulous and it will pay off, no doubt. Keep it up Tokoly :-)
What a stunning piece of furniture made by a true craftsman. I am now subscribed.
Very kind words! Thank you!
Very nice build and production!
Thank you!
Nagyon szép, jó látni, hogy van aki eljut ide hogy tényleg szép dolgokkal foglalkozhat.
Köszönöm!
Excellent videography and beautiful joinery! A pleasure to watch and learn...
Thank you! It was a fun project 👍🏻
Beautifully made and presented! I would call that through dovetail with mitered ends...
Thank you!
OMG ! total enjoyment in every aspects !
Thank you!
Beautiful !
Thank you!
Great project. The video is so well made. The soundtrack is gnarly, too. :)
Thank you very much! I agree.. the music worked!
A complete masterpiece! Perfect work.
Thank you!
Your skills with handtools are amazing. I know this level is not achieved easily. Well done, great work
Hand tools are always a work in progress! I'm convinced that the better you are at sharpening hand tools, the better you magically get at using them. I still have a long way to go though... someday I'll own a set of the diamond wheels! Thank you for your very generous compliment!
@@TokolyWoodwork as one woodworker to another - I completely agree. Honing your tools is a big part of your ability to use them.
Looking forward to more videos. Maybe in a future scenario I could make a visit to your shop, if life allows it (EU-citizen).
Absolutely stunning.
Thank you!
It should be illegal for something to be this perfect 😅.
The bench, the videography, the music 🤯.
Well done sir, I am sure this channel will blow up given the quality of your content.
Thank you! I really enjoy the videography with the woodworking... it all just has a rhythm!
Good work, good music👍
Thank you!
I just clapped my hands 😮 so beautiful
You’re very kind! Thank you!
Very nice work. Loved the half blind dovetails and the dovetail tusk tenon. First time to see that technique.
Thank you! It was a challenging and fun project!
Very professional and inspiring. Thank you.
You’re very welcome! Thank you!
This is real art.
Thank you!
Great workmanship, videography and music!
Thank you very much!
Wooooow really great project !! Love it !
It was fun to build! Thank you!
Subscribed, very nice work! Also, thank you for not filling your video with obnoxious voice-over, the simple music is enough.
“If you have nothing to say, why say anything at all?” Thank you! 👍🏻
Nice job and excellent content! Just a joy to watch.
Thank you!
Great vid. Great music. Ill enjoy have this playing in the background of my workshop. Keep it up
That's a heavy compliment! Thank you!
Amazing work
Thank you! 🇺🇸
Very beautiful work. The editing of the video was also amazingly well done.
In general I do prefer videos without music, but your choice has been great for the background music!
Thank you very much! Music selection is difficult... this one just naturally fell into place!
Nice bench, very precise work
Thank you!
dude, the bench, and this video is a piece of art! So relaxing and engaging. Great job! Looking foward to some more high end works and videos.
Thank you! More on the way soon!
I agree completely!
Well done! This is beautiful!
Thank you!
Jaw-on-the-floor gorgeous. The joinery… the grain arrangement… I’m speechless.
Thank you! I agree, the flow of the grain really turned out nice... you never really know until it's finished!
Gratuitous use of talent, skill and really sharp tools :). Well done!
Sharp tools are safe and effective tools! Thank you for the great comment!
Very nice workmanship, and cool music too!
Thank you!
Love it. & the music 😉
Chris Shards 👍🏻
Nice work, art and technique!
Thank you very much!
Beautiful... thanks for the inspiration
Thank you! My pleasure!
Great eye for design, and excellent execution. What a masterpiece!
Thank you! The Nakashima style is iconic! It was very challenging, but a lot of fun to build!
Beautiful work and great videography.
Thank you and thank you 👍🏻
clean lines done exceptionably. Subscribed before I was half way through this as the first video of yours I have found.
WOW! Thank you for the huge compliment!
Same
Beautiful work.
Thank you!
Very nice video format, nice job !..
Thank you! 🎥
Sick piece homeboy. 👌 Cheers, from Chesbrough Cabinetry!
Thank you my friend! Cheers to you too!
Awesome bench man!
Thank you!
@@TokolyWoodwork Just realized that I already commented on this video lol. I enjoyed the watch again 😂
No worries brother! Thanks again!
It looks amazing, very precise cuts my man.
Thank you! Never measure when you can scribe!
Very nice work!!!💯👌👍
Thank you!
Really, a well polished video and beautiful craftsmanship.
Keep it up, instantly subscribed after the first few seconds of watching you work and the first two shots.
The videography has become part of my process... I think I enjoy it almost as much as the woodwork. More to come really soon! Thank you for your comment!
this was an amazing build
Thank you!
Nice work
Thank you!
stunning work.
Thank you!
Hell of a tune!
Agreed!
Nice videos , nice music, really enjoying ..thanks !
Happy you like them. Thank you!
Wow! This is a master piece and a master. It's beautiful in the style and by the techniques used to produce it. Bravo! It's great-great-great!
Thank you so much!
Stunning
Thank you!
I'm unsure whats more gorgeous, the woodwork or the filmmaking.
Extremely generous compliment... Thank you!
..or the music :)
@@andrefxclearsky2254 100%
Nice work 👍
Thank you!
Beautiful, subscribed!
Thank you!
Epic! ✨😎 … even the edit
Thanks friend!
splendid !!!
Thank you!
Szép munka és eredmény! Hajrá magyarok.
Köszönöm! Nagyon jó, hogy mennyi magyar talált rá a videóimra!
Well done and phenomenal work! Your videos help me slow down and concentrate on my work. I appreciate your dedication to the craft and hope to continue seeing your growth as well success.
A sincere THANK YOU to you! Maintaining a slow and steady pace is very important when it comes to minimizing mistakes and staying safe... albeit difficult to do when projects always tend to take longer than we think they should. I have a great desk in the works... and it's "taking too long" HA!
This is some beautiful wood working. Thanks for sharing. Some of the blues music that was playing was pretty fantastic as well. Is there a play list anywhere? Thanks!
Thank you! All the songs on this video are by Chris Shards. "I'm Closing In", "Niagara", and "The Tattler" are the tracks.
Fantastic! I subscribed…
Thank you!
Когда хочется отдохнуть душой стоит смотреть Ваши работы.
Спасибо! Да благословит тебя Бог, брат!
Wow. You are really talented. My favorite woodworking to watch and attempt to create is Japanese minimalist. If I were as talented as you, I'd consider starting a Patreon channel and teaching people. Question: I've seen people draw triangles on two or three boards of wood like you did in chalk. Why is this done? And does it matter which way the triangle points in which direction?
Thank you very much! The triangles are simply a way of marking over multiple boards for the chosen layout. It's important (for me a least) because boards tend to get flipped and flopped during the glue-up. As far as the triangle itself is concerned, it's just a good shape for defining the top-bottom of the pyramid so to speak. I even number mine sometimes because it makes me doubly sure I glued the boards correctly HA!
@@TokolyWoodwork Thank you. Serious question. Would you consider selling plans for your table saw sled? That's a bad ass sled.
Send me an email at info@tokoly.com and I’ll send you a drawing of the sled.👍🏻
@@TokolyWoodwork Fantastic! sending now.
Класс! В данном изделии такие соединения уместны )
Спасибо брат!
Who is playing the music throughout this video my bro?? I love it. It brings a nice smooth feeling to the movements with the table saw.. I don't know why but I really like watching this while the music plays along beside the video..
Beautiful work on those DOVETAILS TOO BTW. iS THIS ALL WALNUT FOR THE BENCH??
Thank you! All the songs are by Chris Shards. I agree, his music plays well with the tools! The bench is made from walnut with padauk dovetail wedges (aka tusk tenons).
Excellent work! like the clean and elegant way of work. what blade did you use to cut the "mortise" for the wedge?
Thanks
Thank you! The blade is a 10” Micro-Kerf 40 from Total Saw Solutions. 👍🏻
Loved the aesthetics and the approach to joinery. May I ask what number plane you used, please? cheers
Thank you! I used both a No. 3 for the smoothing of the stretcher, tails and pins… No. 5 for the heavy work on the top and edges. 👍🏻
gorgeous bench. i’m very new to this…can only hope to make something half as good someday. could i ask what you were using to sharpen your plane’s blade?
Thank you! I use a Tormek T8 sharpening system. I go back and forth between it and more traditional wet stones.... just depends on what I'm sharpening and how frequent I need to sharpen during the day. The Tormek shines for repeated blade angles and having to sharpen 6-7 times a day. Concerning you being able to build a bench like this..... of course you can!... it just takes planning and, of course, practice (I still cut practice joints before operating on the actual piece for furniture). It's like the late Larry Haun used to say "Complicated projects are made up of simple steps."
Beautiful work! Nice music choice, too.
Chris Shards has a lot of great music! And, thank you!
Beautiful piece. Can you share some info on how you finished the wood? It looks like you used tung oil and no stain; how many coats? What's your preferred type of tung oil?
I use pure clear tung oil and citrus solvent from Real Milk Paint Company. I clean the piece with citrus solvent then first coat with 75% tung oil / 25% citrus solvent mixed... wipe clean after about 30 min. The next day, I reapply with 100% tung oil... wipe clean after about 30 min. Let cure for a full 30 days (tung oil has a longer cure time compared with linseed oil). After a full cure, I wax with clear Mylands hard wax and buff 5 minutes or so later until it develops a satin-glossy like finish. If you want a darker finish, you can get "dark" tung oil and as well as different colors of Mylands. I usually use clear though as walnut can get too dark really quick. Thank you for your comment!
Sir your joinery is not "good"... it is obviously amazing! I'm literally leaving my first comment on TH-cam in dunno-how-many-years to tell you this :) Also thank you so much for sharing the name of George Nakashim - this gentleman is a real inspiration. As for me - I start building a replica of your bench tomorrow. Best of luck to you and your TH-cam channel!
Thank you for the incredibly generous compliment! George Nakashima's style is quintessential. It's hard to be a woodworker/furniture builder and not imitate his style! Have fun building your bench... keep your chisels SHARP!
WOW!
Thank you!