$15,000 Kitchen Island
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This wood slab kitchen island was one of my biggest woodworking projects to date. It was also my first kitchen island/woo countertop project! Made from a single piece of locally salvaged Black Walnut and the voids filled with jet black epoxy resin. This slab started out at nine feet long and over five feet wide. Rough cut by me and the final shape was precision cut by a CNC. I even decided to deliver this one personally and help with the installation. Let me know if you have any questions about the build!
0:00 Intro
0:45 Unloading Problems
2:28 Mixing and Pouring Epoxy
3:46 Table Top Epoxy For The Top
5:13 Rough Cutting To Size With Tracksaw
5:45 How I Flatten My Tables
6:29 CNC Cutting Slab To Shape
7:53 Medium Bad Idea
8:34 Inlaying C-Channel
11:00 Client Response...
12:07 Touching Up Pits With Epoxy
14:45 How I Finish My Tables
16:48 Delivery Day
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LOL i had to pause this right at 10:21 and say... i had the video muted and music playing with the captions on this whole time XD
absolutely love your work and your insights though! anyone who's not at least following along in the subtitles is missing out
😂😂
Here in the Mtns of Tipperary, Eire we have a 30', 3/4" maple 'L' shaped kitchen counter I made from planed rough timber with
@@byjamie-hillierrubis Yes in my younger and more able days I used to love doing the odd pieces of joinery and surprised myself on how well I could make things like rail and post doors blanket boxes out of recycled timber but my arthritis has caught up with me and my large if not basic machinery now lies idle and I hope one day my son will use them when he gets the time as he is quite good at picking things up. I drool over some of the Blacktail machinery and workshop and it must have cost a fortune but it is worth it in the end eh to know that you did this by yourself? Plus the fact that you know that the things you have made are perfect and not just thrown together like some factory made furniture.
@@BlacktailStudio price total on your work ?
@@BlacktailStudio 15 000 dolars for a wood ? :)))))))))))))
Not gonna lie I didn’t even notice that there was no music/audio besides you talking until you mentioned it.
absolutely right
yhea and that was very annoying!!
I’ll keep quiet next time 👍🏼
Not wood. Please don't stop talking, you cadence is very soothing.
Was gonna say exactly the same
"I love getting $15,000, its one of my favorite things to get"
I totally agreed when he said this lol
I mean.... why not hahaha
The only thing I like more than getting $15,000 dollars is getting $16,000 dollars
@@grantmalone $16.000?
@@nope7512 so 17k is right out, then
I absolutely love not being bombarded with intolerable music/sound effects/high pitch frantic commenting etc. Perfect.
Not wood, at least in the kitchen itself, but I dream of a gorgeous river wood table. Maybe a darker wood with teal epoxy.
I love that you talk and go through what you're doing and why. I feel like you make it easy to learn, and I always have questions when it's nothing but music, but you answer them as they pop into my head. Great job, gorgeous table!
Don't ever stop your commentary! I love it and I find it very interesting and very informative! :D plus it can be really fun! :D I love it!
My thoughts exactly, it's not "blah blah blah" I hear, it's valuable, informative, seasoned just right commentary.
What @SpectroliteAAA said.
Same here
This man was savage😂
I hate music over videos and turn most of them off especially when i am doing stuff and can't stair the whole time
Holy hell I’m getting old I just watched some guy make a table for 20 minutes and enjoyed it.
It happens!
Not wood. Me too lol.
Great craftsmanship.
I especially appreciate how he said to give the client realistic expectations. Doing tree work as a one man show I often let potential clients know that xyzzy company could do it for a bit less than I am able to, surprisingly, they almost always say "when can you start" :).
Have a great weekend everyone.
I'm 17 and enjoyed it, I never in my life did wood working, Is there something wrong with me?
@@itaicuki10 nope. My first build was an arch for my wedding day. I was 22 it looked like garbage but everything gets better with practice.
Haha me two
i really love how there is no music on the videos. its very relaxing
Don't think of being a content creator as a bad thing. You're doing something you have a passion for, teaching people by showing people your mistakes so they can learn from them and creating beautiful products while doing so. We as viewers are lucky to have such content for free on TH-cam and you seem to enjoy the process too. It's not something to be ashamed of, it's something to be proud of.
Your inability to “shut up” is the reason I just subscribed. Narration is vital to explain the processes and techniques you use and I think you do it very well. Keep up the good work.
Would get a wood counter top! This is a beautiful piece!
Same!
@blarg blargon hahhaha i feel u man 😂😂
U mean u WOOD get one? 👀
it's jaaaaaaaaames freeman!
I started watching your videos when my infant granddaughter fell asleep on my shoulder at 10am today. It’s 7pm and I’m on like my 8th one. I have absolutely no experience with your craft, but I love creativity and quality work. Your process is mesmerizing (mostly because you are so articulate, thank you very much) and beautiful. Carry on! Another nap is coming our way!
I'm not particularly fastidious or careful enough to be comfortable with such a high end wood counter top. That said I'm completely impressed with the way this project turned out. Beautiful work !!!!
"I love getting $15,000, it's one of my favorite things to get."
*Agreed*
bruh who spends 15 bands on that it’s nice and all but like that’s a lot of fuckin money
@@riverevan1348 isn't it 15k CAD. That's like 12k USD, which isn't that bad for such a huge piece of such an old hardwood. And the craftsmanship labour too
@@ru2225 yeah but it’s pretty bad for a table
@@riverevan1348 rich people. And for real wood handcrafted by one artisan 15k is not that much.
@@riverevan1348 you must be young. 15k is not a lot at all
I was pretty shocked when you said that people don’t like hearing your voice over. Personally I think it’s great to hear all the details and be able to get the little things out of it. 💯
I agree 100 percent ! I like knowing why hes doing what hes doing and hearing the tips and tricks rather than generic non © music lol
How shocked were you? Be honest
Wood and woodworking is my life. At 75 years old I continue to practice my trade. As much as I love the work itself, I get a great deal of pleasure watching others do their thing. I am not an epoxy sort of guy but find it very interesting to watch.
As a fellow wood worker you have my admiration You really go all the way with the quality Thank you again for all the tips and the tricks of the trade I'm 63 and I'm still learning everyday
I listen because A) You’re voice is soothing B) I love how descriptive you are C) even though I have 0 interest in actually doing woodwork, watching you create and making explain the process of whatever masterpiece you’re making is thoroughly interesting. D) Screw the haters lol 😂
Agreed
Same here!
I feel the same way only I do a little woodworking and want to get into this. He sounds like Jeff Goldblum lol. I enjoy it
@@jessemarsden9175 THe most woodworking I've ever done is heavy modifications to my PC case and that's it. Although I had to choose from old crates and put them together. Surprisingly some of them held amazing grain behild the layer bleached by sun and weather.
Some of them had sawmarks that came out after getting some varnish on it, but honestly in some cases these look quite good.
Tbh I didn’t realize there was no music and you kept talking until you mentioned it lol I was fully invested
Love your content. Grew up doing this kinda work with my dad and it brings back so many great memories. You’re a hell of a carpenter.
I would do have this in my house! As someone who has started a business similar to yours I look to your channel to continue to learn and perfect my craft in woodworking. You bring your customers amazing work and I aspire to be able to do what you do. I just started in January this year and I’m getting off the ground at this point and it’s really amazing to see and also learn from you as well.
Wood. Don’t stop the commentary because thoroughly talking us through your process is so interesting and it also shows us what a decent man you are. Most people try to add costs onto the order but you seem so honest. You’re more interested in your clients satisfaction than you are about money. Very rare these days.
Wood. Agree 100% with this, all that needs to be said.
I loved the commentary, too. Except for the "mask to mask" comment, which was a real head-scratcher.
That island counter top is absolutely gorgeous. Your work is awesome. It's such a pleasure to see and learn from your videos. Thank you
I love your work. the last house my wife and I built we did a wood island counter top with granite on the other counter tops. I love the contrast between the wood and granite.
Wood, there's just something fascinating about having one as a countertop. Still can't believe that I sat through 18 minutes to listen to a guy working on wood even though I'm not a carpenter or in any related field. I do have to admit that the commentary was fun to listen to.
Ditto
i like that he talks with no music. it engages me so much more
Yes, too many videos has stupid music than one has to filter away to hear whats being said.
Or at least just have ambient music.
Wood, that is freaking beautiful. Came across your channel yesterday and been watching it all day. Awesome workmanship
I really love watching you work. You are always fun to watch and you hold my interest!!!
I additionally love listening to you explain the steps of what goes into your creations!!
Simply stunning work x 100!!
This is pure content, no fluff, no irritating music, no repeats, nothing but absorbing content. Loved it!
Exactly!!!
Thanks man!
Yep! What Owen said!
Wood. I live in kind of a cabin. My countertops are three-quarter inch BC Southern yellow pine... Not big enough for an island.... But I can dream!
@@BlacktailStudio Couldn't you find a piece of wood without a big hole or damaged part? Just wondering.
You talking during the video, and sharing specific and detailed information on what's happening is the best part of the video. I was happy to see your reaction on those comments that criticizes it :D
I think I’ve watched almost all your videos now and the narration is what keeps me watching. As an old woodshop teacher I really appreciate the extra effort you put in for a quality piece. Love the wood look but my wife needs granite especially near the sink. With my 3 little shops I’ll never be able to do something as large but will try to put your level of quality into my little projects.
I really like how you explain things and you speak with the perfect speed, not too fast but not too slow
I would not get a wood countertop, only because I would be terrified of leaving a ring, dent or stain! You created an absolute work of art, and the process was fascinating. Keep doing what you do!
Ring or stain no. Dent... Maybe. It has coating so no rings or stains
I’m not too familiar with woodworking, but could you resurface these wood countertops? Or would you end up taking off way too much just to fix some dents?
@@sofreshsogreen If its thick enough, you can usually fix any wood furniture by just "Sanding it and Re-Coating it with Wax/Varnish", the problem is that the wax/varnish probably wont be the same (so there will be a color difference), and once you sand the top layer you might find more imperfections than when you started that you need to refill or fix. Obviously its not just this simple 2 step process, but the theory works on almost any wood that was accidentaly messed up... its just too much work and sometimes not worth the risk. :D
So what if you ding it.......you have scars don't you?
Gas range. *Wooden* countertop. Gas range. *Wooden* countertop. Gas range. *Wooden* countertop.
I see.
My heart broke when you ripped that slab down to size. I would've wanted it just like it was. Gorgeous.
Exactly ❤️
Exactly ❤️
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I only saw this comment from the thumbnail and title. And said to myself: what a perfect table. It would be a shame to cut it and fabricate it.
@@theyard6958 I love wood and I built my own wood kitchen island top. But there is no way that I would have live edge in a kitchen.
I'm a little late to this vid but, I'd love a wood counter top. It's beautiful and in my opinion connects us to the living growing world. Over time the counter shows the history of meals prepared and live sustained. Wood is good.
You’ve inspired me to make a maple bar top for my kitchen. My dad has a ton of maple down and just got a woodmizer sawmill.
Definitely “wood” have wood countertops, beautiful creation
Wood gets my vote
Wood all the way
Me too
Me too
I "woodn't" have understood this if I didnt wood it till the end
That kitchen wasn’t nearly as extravagant as I imagined while you were building this thing.
Right I was expecting some .com mansion overlooking an ocean or the Rockies.
First video I see of you but you got me.
I am a timber worker myself so I appreciate your incredible talent.
You really got me when you explained you quit your job to do this and I'd just like to show my respect and appreciation.
Brother, I've been watching you for a long time. Your dedication to your craft gives me the warm fuzzies. Your attention to detail is simply amazing and awe inspiring. I barely have time to get through all the videos that I would like to watch, let alone getting into some of your training videos but someday, I will find the time. Just wanted to drop a like and thank you for sharing your skill, love for the wood and ideas and willingness to add in voice overs to your videos. Your honestly is difficult to find these days, whether it be about your work or yourself but it's as raw as it gets and I for one, appreciate it. Thank you and keep up the great work!
I would not get a wooden counter top despite the fact that they look incredible. I would absolutely annihilate it.
Really liked this project, man. Good stuff. 👊🏻
I feel the same. But a lot of people didn’t even use their kitchens or are really careful. I’m like a tornado when I’m cooking lol
Wood. You know you’re not the average “content producer” right? You’re easily top 1% of people who actually give a shit about what they put out. Great vid and awesome island.
Wow, never thought of myself like that. But I’ll take it!
Its true !!!!
Your a mans man! Your video’s are by far the best.
Indeed. I really enjoy the adult, no bullshit content.
this is absolutely true. After watching his videos I feel like I can make anything, and I have never even touched woodworking before.
I grew up in a house built in 1820, all out countertop surfaces were hard wood, mostly walnut, the wood was stained from daily use, was gouged, burned and in some areas worn, but it was so beautiful. Our home was featured in Country Home magazine, as my mom is also an artist that painted historic homes around East Berlin, PA. The counters took center stage.
That sounds awesome! Do you remember which issue it was? I have quite a few historic neighbors, 1820s-1850s being the most frequent. Most still have original features and are AMAZING to see.
Wood for sure! Wood done well has so much more depth, beauty, and appeal to me. Your work is amazing. No music for me, I enjoy listening to your dialogue.
This is one of the nicest countertops I have ever seen in my life. Kudos to you. Thank you for showing the counter in situ.
Don't add music, I enjoy you explaining the details of what you're doing. I learn a lot from your videos, keep it up man!
I agree:)
Ok, wait, you can't say that! We need MORE music for the final dramatic reveal! There is nothing more satisfying than seeing everything come together right at the end and you see where the painstaking labor and effort all made it worth it! Beautiful!
PLEASE DO NOT add music! biggest mistake YTers do.
Dont know why I was recommended this, but I sure as hell loved every moment of this.
I love your presentation style and narration.
I would love Wood countertops.
The reason people want wood is it has its own personality and it will grow old with your family.
I found your show about 3 days ago have been watching non-stop very relaxing And I love your little comments you have a dry sense of humor keep it up bud
Welcome!
I like wood, I made my mother a wood coffee table back in HS shop, it was one of my favorite memories from back then.
I have to say the "troll segment", is one my favorite parts... That was beautiful
I agree. I would enjoy complete video of troll comments!
So true. Sometimes I want to come up with with a snarky comment to try and get featured, but I enjoy his videos so much it wouldn't be fair!
10 minutes into the video and it didn't even cross my mind that the entire 10 minutes has been your voice. That's kind of what I'm here for and it's wonderful!
I love hearing you talk through your job and explain every detail!! Don't stop!!
I love the talking, anytime a video can share the thought processes that go into it, it supplies the basis of why the work is being done this way. You are sharing your experience. Thanks
Wood. Being a master carpenter of 46 years experience in Scotland, I cannot tell you how impressed I am with your work. I love your channel and presentation. And if people don't like your commentary, mute the damn thing but I do. I think it rounds the video off nice. Well done and yes, I have subscribed!
The respect I have for veteran makers like yourself is unparalleled. Just wanted to say that.
Wood.
There's a good Scotsman. Well said!
No wood countertop. I cook with cast iron and would burn it on day 1. This is the perfect TH-cam video, no bs, no clickbait, just a guy sharing knowledge on the internet and giving credit where credit’s is due. I’m predicting 1 million subs by August 2021. Cheers!
There we go! Thanks man 👍🏻
I'm # 1,000,001!!!!! 4/12/21
Oops! Thought you meant views ☺️. I did sub though
Not like quartz or granite is immune to damage from cast iron cook ware. You should be using a trivet regardless of the material.
Incorrect. This thumbnail is clickbait. He photoshopped the size of the slab in the thumbnail. Kudos to @Blacktailstudio @blacktail studio, it got him to 10 million views
I think the countertop is beautiful :) Thank you for not playing music, and I like that you are telling us how you are doing everything :)
I am going to have wood counters in my house. I love your videos and I love the fact that you talk and don't drown everything out with music
Would not wood. But I love that other people would wood, so that I get to watch your craftsmanship.
I don't guess a woodchuck is anything like a lathe chuck
epoxy resin poured a into cracks of expensive slab and sanded down. What a craft! I thought he was going to start wood turning it. Overall rating : whack
P.S I pissed on an oak tree for years and it turned out stronger than any oak you’ve ever seen
@@iknowme483 How do you know?
I’m a wood guy🥰
@@iknowme483 You ever think that maybe it's possible the client wanted the epoxy?
You'd have to be a pretty snobbish and or/ independently wealthy woodworker to tell a client their idea was stupid and you weren't going to do it simply because you don't like the way it looks...
Oh, BTW, what did you make on your last commissioned sale?
"Would have wood!!" We had a wooden island while growing up, and after years of young children being.... Well.... Children.... The wood had dozens of marks and rings. We learned to love it, as it really just added character to our home.
This is absolutely beautiful, and looks awesome in the cabin!!
I WOOD love this. My granite is great but natural wood like this is a great look and in that cabin, a beautiful fit. I hope the owner appreciates this and uses pot holders and pads on the surface when preparing meals. Just terrific for sure!
Love your channel! have been watching for about a year. I'm
not a wood worker at least any moor.but the main reason I'm even writing
I love your talking . no joke. I'm new to this kind of videos(apoxy) so it helps me understand better. good job! Thank you very much!!!
For what it's worth, I preferred listening to you talk about everything than the videos where people don't talk.
Dude, that actually looks REALLY good. Like I was not expecting it to fit the house THAT well. Well done my man
wat? it doesnt fit at all.. matching none of the other interior. come on
@@skarpskyttar it’s about preference bud
Loved to see the final install! If you could ask clients for a "final shot" when its installed and in place would be awesome for the videos! Especially when its integrated stuff like this!
My old kitchen had a massive maple butcher block countertop and I loved it. I miss it.
I would not do wood countertops because I have kids. This however is beautiful! This is also one of the best TH-cam channels because there is no music or “wood” sounds! There’s a calm soothing voice that explains everything clearly and keeps engaged.
Why not? When I was a kid we had all oak countertops, and they still looked fantastic last I saw them.
How is a kid going to ruin 6 cm thick hardwood? If thats truly a worry might I suggest a Tungsten countertop.
"I love to get fifteen thousand dollars" that is a tremendously reasonable statement. And for the time, effort, and outcome, it was well deserved.
Definitely wood on an island that doesn’t have any sink. Your work is so beautiful
My son-in-law got a walnut standing desk with epoxy river second hand… cheap. It looks great! Making money doing woodworking is at least 50% salesmanship and marketing.
as also an almost 40 year old man, I too, find it hard to tell people I'm a youtuber. :) keep it up man, and you def earned the sub.
What kind of people you meet bro I’ve seen youtubers of all ages plus 40 is really young
There's grandma youtouber playing & streaming games (Shirley Curry), you are young dw 👍
its ok bro it isnt something to be ashamed of if anything a lot of teens to mid 20s probably find it fascinating a job is a job especially if its the one that pays the bills
What a beautiful countertop, shame about the horrible gas hob!
Your clients comment on “wait is that my table?” Would have freaked me out to bud haha!
Right??
the only way it could have been worse is "um, excuse me. that's not my table, is it?"
"oh my gosh sir what's wrong?"
"i absolutely hate how talented you are. it's completely perfect, well done"
Yea, I'd have needed to change my underwear at that point.
Its something id say on purpose coz im mean and like to mess with people lol
@@Llama_charmer Jesus christ is coming back, people look to God put him first read your bible and pray Jesus loves you*
We've had a wood island for about 10 years. Hubby scorched it last week. It was beautiful while it lasted. No wood next time. ;) Thanks for the vid.
Defiantly wood, this looks fantastic, I'm from Australia and have done some nice bench tops using blue gum, a very rich red hardwood we get here. Been planning to do my own kitchen top with wood and resin so I have been watching many different peoples work and I feel that your work is among the best and I have learnt a lot from watching you. Well done and keep up the great work.
Whoever complains about your talking has never been a good student...! You're a master of your craft, even better a great teacher. Us "woodheads" loooove your "performances". This is art, I appreciate it so much. Thank you!
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Kitchen: not wood.
Bar: bring it on!
This piece came out exquisitely, but it’s so much grander within its setting; what an æsthetic! Bravo!
I live in a log cabin about an hour and a 1/2 south of you and have a farm with about 80 acres of hard woods and a small band mill. Love your stuff.
I was a handy mam, (women) can no longer do it (age) love & enjoy your videos. Wish I was younger, however I’m living vicariously through you. You are amazing & can always find a way to correct an error. Your work is beautiful & I enjoy watching.
Not only do I like how transparent you are about the whole process, pricing, etc. but how detailed and thought out your narration is. Keep up the great content, we'll all support!
Anyone who would call you a woodworker doesnt understand. I have been a "woodworker" for years but you sir are an artist. From where that beautiful slab started to the finished product is nothing short of amazing. The quality and attention to detail is where the $15k comes in. Glad I found your channel.
Honestly, your voice is the main reason I watch 😂 I lo e your tables, but I have no idea what most of this woodworking stuff is.
Would wood, but only a really hard wood. That turned out beautifully! So nice to see in it's installation too. Big thanks to the client!
Accidentally burning your wood counter top over the years is how it builds character.
I think this is absolutely beautiful and well worth it
Completely agree
Beautiful work!
To answer the question "Would or wouldn't wood?" - I would go with "Wouldn't" for a kitchen island. What you did in this video is a masterpiece but even if it was a regular piece it would really need to be pampered if it was to be preserved. Table, bar top or pretty much anything except for a cooking surface, especially warm kitchen - this is the way to go for style points.
I have the liquid glass as a finish and you don't really need to pamper it. It is so tough. You can always sand it and refinish it. If you have a granite top and place something hot or oily on it, it could be ruined for life. I've seen a $20,000 granite top and it had a large circle permanently etched into it.
Having heat insulated place mats for kitchen utensils when cooking to preserve the wood. But yeah, for a kitchen to be function over form that wood would mark or dent very easily. At $15000 I'd have to have a cheap counter top to use instead.
Wood.
The client had a great idea and you did a beautiful work. The result is stunning.
wood....anyday!!!!? Loved watching the whole thing and listening to you. Real beauty!!!
9:39 Actually, I'm enjoying the narration and the fact that you concisely explain what you're doing instead of playing free-range music or trying to be zany or whacky.
"Wood not wood"
The finish was spectacular, I love the look of wood. Well done!🙂
I had my cheap formica countertops completely removed last year and went with treated rubber wood. I've wanted cutting board countertops for years now, and finally have them.
No, not 15k worth, 😂 but I'm happy for what I have!!
Thank you for the great videos.!
Absolutely wood. Currently have wood topped work island, which is amazing. Few years ago did reno in a 150 yr unique house with all wood counter tops. I was living alone, so was easy to look after them as I made them
I was shocked when I heard the price of such a countertop at first, but after seeing all the hard (and beautiful) work you put into it, I now realise how these beautiful ornaments garner their well-deserved prices.
Would wood! Every bit of this video exudes integrity -- from your craftsmanship, to your salesmanship, to your promotional style...this is old school.
Wood (would?)
I just stumbled across your channel yesterday and spent my evening glued to the monitor watching lots of your videos. I like the production quality and narrative without embellishments.
About 20 years ago (and the only time I made a wood countertop) a customer wanted a 2 in. thick mesquite island, about 4 ft x 6 ft, with a live edge on the bar side. There was a cut out for a standard single basin quartz composite sink in one corner. It was beautiful.
I told the customer that, even though it was mesquite, it wouldn't be anywhere near as durable as anything else she could get. She was OK with that, and also wanted a "plank style" mesquite top under the wall cabinets. That one was easy, but the island took quite a bit of noodling.
A few years later I got a call that the island top had split. Fortunately it wasn't too hard to repair, but I wish I had the experience of this video (and others of yours) when I first built it.
As for the usefulness; she took meticulous care of it and it looked like new (with a big split) when I picked it up for repairs.
I like your videos very much and appreciate your down to earth approach and humbleness even though the work you are performing is very complicated and technical. You are very professional and a joy to watch.
No wood. I started watching this video expecting the usual short, utilitarian commentary with some work sounds in the back and instead I got a lot of laughs and a really entertaining voice over, I congratulate you for being this skilled both in woodworking, and in entertainment. You sir, have more than earned my subscription.
Since you asked for my advice, I would have done one extra thing: send the client the MDF sample cut by the CNC company so he can check that it fits before making the final cut. If the drawing had an error, better to find out before the bit starts spinning.
Correct! I make granite countertops for kitchens, among many others, but in kitchens I always work according to the template, this was not the case, if the owner took the measures, he assumes the risk in case of errors ... but for U-shaped countertops or L and mounted on the wall, a template is an ideal and mandatory thing
This is a beauty.
was thinking the exact same thing but thought maybe he did do that so Ill mind my business lol
Like the the bonus hack for other content I watch. I actually like your narration of your videos and truly appreciate your honesty. I like that you show your mistakes and how you overcome them!
I love wood counter tops I've done my own in a few houses I've had. As a carpenter joiner by trade it's easy and very satisfying to see the beautiful end result
Dude, I love your commentary. Like you pointed out, the haters can mute, but they'll miss out. I like how everything you say is thoughtful and you're not stumbling on your words like a lot of YT creators who are doing their VO on the fly. Keep talking! I'm listening and learning! I would have a wood counter top! If I could afford $15,000 for a wood counter top, I would totally have a wood counter top!
9:40 - Just wanted to put it out there. I LOVE the fact you're talking through the entire video. I'd much rather hear your thought process, experiences, and advice than music or natural sounds from the shop. I can listen to ASMR if I really need that. I can't always get YOUR input though, so I appreciate it. Talk away!
I have done wood slabs but I inset a couple 12x12 stone tiles{ black sodalite } to set hot pots on. Yours is very beautiful. Nice job.