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
@@JaiHylRubis 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.
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.
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 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 😂
@@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.
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.
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!
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.
I just found your video on this amazing project, I didn't miss the music at all and, to be perfectly honest, I much rather hear your voice explaining what you are doing. The people who are getting this kitchen island for their home couldn't have picked a better person to do it, you are truly a master craftsman!!!!!!
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
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!
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.
Я из России 🇷🇺. Смотрю Ваши видео с огромным удовольствием. Нахожу их очень содержательными и поражаюсь силе человеческой мысли- был неказистый кусок древесины, все достоиство которого составлял лишь размер. Но что Вы смогли сделать с помощью своих знаний и золотых рук, не поддается описанию и остается только восхищаться Вашим мастерством!❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
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.
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!
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!
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 know this video is over 3 years old, but I go back and watch your videos. I'm not a woodworker, by no means, but I just love watching your work. It's actually really relaxing, lol. I know that sounds weird but whatever haha. You don't need music. I really like the overlay of explain exactly what you're doing. And yes, I WANT wood counter tops. I'm a butcher by trade, and my wife is a baker. So we love wood counter tops. I want all butcher block counter tops. Thick butcher block. Anyway, Love the videos, man.
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.
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!
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.
Beautiful!!! Through the entire video I just knew the cut-out was for a farmhouse sink. Then I see the slide-in range at the end, and I am thinking like "Don't fry anything on the stovetop." P.s. I love the talk through versus music. Very inspiring.
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!
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!
Not Wood, Thank you for the videos. I was doing resin art. But am starting to look at the table aspect of the hobby. I love creating and learning new things. So thank you for the work you do to help those like me.
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!
"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!!
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.
My dad was an architect and designed a mahogany countertop for our kitchen counter. He covered it in fiberglass in some kind of epoxy I imagine, and it was amazing. Some superficial scratching but mostly was great for 60 years.
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.
@@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
Yeah, I agree with the other comments...its easy to mute and "insert" whatever music you want while its impossible to actually get someone talking in this videos unless the youtube did it originally and its part of the charm as I see it. I prefer the talking and finds it interesting so keep it up and dont worry about talking to much. Keep up the good work.
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!
Would. Hey man, just wanted to say that as an architecture student, my favorite part about your videos is your jibber jabber. Good advice to those who disagree, but otherwise people get to not only learn about the slight perfections craftsmen have been able to accomplish over the years, but also the manufacturing process and perfecting of your technique behind said details. Love your work, you're an inspiration and a source of information for a whole lot of us out here. Thanks for everything!
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!
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
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. 👊🏻
Wood I watch all of your videos from start to finish. Always informative…which is the point. The folks complaining about having music in the video just have ADHD and don’t know how to focus. They’ll be fine Keep killing it man.
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.
No wood, I often have projects that extend into my kitchen, I need indestructible counters. So beautiful, a feast for the eyes! Thanks for not abusing us with music!
Wood, you're genuinely probably the best woodworking youtuber and I prefer your commentary over some bs music it makes it much simpler explaining what you do. Don't stop.
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.
Hi! Portland native living in LA (🙄), excited to see you are in Oregon. Thank you for clarifying at the beginning the information about older trees in the PNW not living much longer than the time they were cut, it made me feel better about enjoying your vids, which are great.
I love your commentary. I’m 29 and just bought my first table saw. I just made my first shelve for my sons room off of the information I’ve learned from your videos. For a newbie like me the commentary is the reason I watch. Thank you sir for helping guys like me
@@AngeloXification you should man. I knocked down a wall between my kids closets and made it a huge walk in. So I made built in shelves and cube organizers in the walls for their clothes and shoes. Came out amazing
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!
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
Hola, No soy carpintero, pero amo el arte y tu trabajo es eso, arte puro, además me relaja mucho verte trabajar, me trae paz, ha, y no dejes de hablar, no tendría gracia solo ver videos sin sonido, me gusta cuando explicas los procesos y los nombres de las herramientas y materiales que usas. Saludos desde Colombia. William.
Honestly, the sound of woodworking is mostly just machine noise. I love the how you go into detail for every single part of the project, provide background information and refer to unbiased reviews.
I am a maker. I would and do have wood countertops. The finishes for wood are beautiful and very durable. If you do have a disaster moment on wood countertops it is fixable. We usually give maintenance and care instructions to the client and simple instructions on how they can make minor repairs to damage. Great video. Don’t worry about the talking. It’s intuitive to us makers. It’s all about the small tips that come unknowingly to those that listen.
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.
Would wood. But definitly with a protective layer of saphire glass on top of it ;) Plastic scratches at level two or three, glass scratches at level five or six, and sapphire scratches at level eight or nine, but always remember glass is glass and glass can break.
Thanks for your job. The translation is good, because I speak French. I live in Switzerland 🇨🇭. Your explications are specify and I learn a lot with your videos. I'm woodturner after my work.. Thanks
I'm a finisher of 35 years, presently I have spent my last 10 years of work in a prestigious Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. I've seen it all done it all, and yes I would love to have wood counter tops but only if it's finished like you did in this video with a A-B epoxy finish. People just don't know how resilient these finishes are till they have them, heat resistant, fire resistant, and impact resistance make anything perfect for a countertop. I use these products frequently with incredible results, Great job on the beautiful work you did here!
Wood. Absolutely, wood. You've just made me want to go pick up a black walnut slab and make my own. My kitchen is fairly dated, and I've got the shop space. I'm gonna run this by the wife tonight. Absolutely gorgeous work, by the way. As a pandemic driven, meager one man shop myself, you've got my respect, sir. This is impressive.
I LOVE my wood countertops. Only word of caution: wet use areas will deteriorate more quickly. My undermount sink looks great but I need to scuff and recoat the finish every couple of yrs👍🏻
@@raymondbaker3413 I'm always in that shop anyway. When I'm not she's often telling me to go out there. The key to a happy marriage is avoiding each other.. At least until dinner time. Lol. Learned that from an old shop foreman had been married 60 some odd years. Seems to be working thus far. ;)
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, I would definitely have wood countertops. I’m just getting into woodworking. I started with designing building electric guitars and have been really trying to figure out how to get better at finishing. My stains and paints look really good, but my clear coats look awful. Anyway, the more I tried to research finishing tips the more I found furniture makers and now I just kinda want to build everything lol. This and one other are my 2 favorite channels.
wood, I'm from Brazil, and I follow your videos, it's much better now with the translated narration, I'm excited to start working with wood, my father has been a carpenter for over 40 years, but he didn't teach me anything kkkk. I watch a lot of videos on YT and I intend to learn a lot from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
As a newer wood worker aspiring to get to the point you are at, I can say that the commentary is very much appreciated. its great to both see and hear what does and does not work. many you tubers do not provide enough of the small details that would otherwise answer doubt when trying new techniques as a young worker. Thank You!
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
From a craftsman thats been working with every conceivable type of wood on this planet, to hear another craftsman talk throughout his entire video is absolutely extraordinary. Those little tips and your knowledge is amazing. In a world where we have learned to be a cold and unconnected to eachother, your passing of information and your craft is absolutely necessary. How can your trade be passed from one to another unless you actually speak to eachother? Keep up the great work and continue your magic brother. And thank you from one Master craftsman to a absolute true Master craftsman as you are. Yes, I now have hit subscribe as well as like on ALL your videos. Keep them coming and don't EVER stop sharing all that you know and are will to share with us.
No I wouldn’t have but wooden countertops because exactly what you said I’m also rough on countertops. So when we redid our kitchen, I did go with quartz. Great video. I enjoyed your talking as I felt it was good instruction. Beautiful piece. You are very talented
I used work on smaller projects like this with my grandfather, he was an arborist and a firefighter we would walk into the woods and look for sick trees to cut, he was the last of his kind, he taught me as much as he could before he passed on and I hope my skills he left me flourish into something as inspiring as this someday
Not wood. Seeing that installation I got stuck in a loop thinking, "That looks so good, but it's such a bad idea. But it looks so good. But it's such a bad idea...." Spot on awesome. I just hope it can stay looking that good long enough for the client to feel like it was worth the cost.
@@hondantv6506 Indeed, I know of many bar/pub wood countertops with 40 years supporting thousands chronic drunks, and now even look better in many ways
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.
I wouldn't have a wood countertop. As beautiful as this turned out, I know I would damage it and would always obsess over it. It was great to see this piece installed. Would be great if you're clients would send pictures of the final installation. Like the walnut mantle. All the best
Hi, My name is Ivan, I'm from Russia! You are a very cool person, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do. It's incredibly interesting to watch and listen to it. Thank you!
My parents have a giant wood slab island countertop, so, would have wood! The rest of their counters are stainless steel so there's durable counters for pans and mess, and a nice island that basically doubles as a breakfast bar. Mum recently refinished the slab with a polyurethane that protects the wood and makes it much more durable I think.
I appreciate when people talk about what they're doing. I don't really care for videos that just show sped up action and throw music over it. I'm trying to learn how to do something if I'm watching videos like this, whether its making a table or tiling a bathroom or fixing my truck. I like to be told what is going on because its not always obvious.
Вижу большой кусок дерева и понимаю, что в итоге будет шикарная вещь! Так и получилось. Мне нравится, что вы все комментируете. Сразу понятно, что именно происходит, какой процесс. Стол напоминает географическую карту - на территории земли есть два залива, которые уходят в океан.😊 Дерево - это земля, а эпоксидная смола - это вода. Хотела бы иметь такую столешницу, но я это очень дорого.
I will never do wood so long as my children live with me (they're 8 and 10 right now). However, I love doing tables and small projects with resin and your work is absolutely incredible! The attention to detail is top tier, and your techniques are just so effective and certain! You have absolutely earned a sub!
Yes, i would consider a wood countertop. I have quartz now, for the past 14 years, and love it. Surprisingly, quartz has made me appreciate other materials, and i have imagined kitchen tops in concrete and wood, among others. Great job. Love your artistry!
To the friend who would put a layer of epoxy on the wood countertop "to encapsulate it", i wish i could experience both, protecting it, and another experience of letting it live with every dent, chip and scratch of my existence.
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 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?
i was skeptical of the big "hole" in the wood originally, but simply filling it in with black works well, especially since the wood is already so dark after getting treated! wonderful craftsmanship!
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
@@JaiHylRubis 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 ? :)))))))))))))
I absolutely love not being bombarded with intolerable music/sound effects/high pitch frantic commenting etc. Perfect.
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.
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 could listen to you talk all day. Great voice and you explain things in an easy to understand way. Beautiful work.
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
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.
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.
I haven't done any wood working since about 8th grade... Why am i so addicted to your videos??!!! Love your work.
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.
For what it's worth, I preferred listening to you talk about everything than the videos where people don't talk.
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 just found your video on this amazing project, I didn't miss the music at all and, to be perfectly honest, I much rather hear your voice explaining what you are doing.
The people who are getting this kitchen island for their home couldn't have picked a better person to do it, you are truly a master craftsman!!!!!!
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
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!
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.
Я из России 🇷🇺. Смотрю Ваши видео с огромным удовольствием. Нахожу их очень содержательными и поражаюсь силе человеческой мысли- был неказистый кусок древесины, все достоиство которого составлял лишь размер. Но что Вы смогли сделать с помощью своих знаний и золотых рук, не поддается описанию и остается только восхищаться Вашим мастерством!❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
Приветы из Москвы! 👍
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.
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!
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 know this video is over 3 years old, but I go back and watch your videos. I'm not a woodworker, by no means, but I just love watching your work. It's actually really relaxing, lol. I know that sounds weird but whatever haha. You don't need music. I really like the overlay of explain exactly what you're doing. And yes, I WANT wood counter tops. I'm a butcher by trade, and my wife is a baker. So we love wood counter tops. I want all butcher block counter tops. Thick butcher block. Anyway, Love the videos, man.
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
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!
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.
Beautiful!!! Through the entire video I just knew the cut-out was for a farmhouse sink. Then I see the slide-in range at the end, and I am thinking like "Don't fry anything on the stovetop." P.s. I love the talk through versus music. Very inspiring.
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.
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
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!
Not Wood, Thank you for the videos. I was doing resin art. But am starting to look at the table aspect of the hobby. I love creating and learning new things. So thank you for the work you do to help those like me.
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!
"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!!
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.
My dad was an architect and designed a mahogany countertop for our kitchen counter. He covered it in fiberglass in some kind of epoxy I imagine, and it was amazing. Some superficial scratching but mostly was great for 60 years.
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 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
Yeah, I agree with the other comments...its easy to mute and "insert" whatever music you want while its impossible to actually get someone talking in this videos unless the youtube did it originally and its part of the charm as I see it. I prefer the talking and finds it interesting so keep it up and dont worry about talking to much. Keep up the good work.
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!
Would.
Hey man, just wanted to say that as an architecture student, my favorite part about your videos is your jibber jabber. Good advice to those who disagree, but otherwise people get to not only learn about the slight perfections craftsmen have been able to accomplish over the years, but also the manufacturing process and perfecting of your technique behind said details. Love your work, you're an inspiration and a source of information for a whole lot of us out here. Thanks for everything!
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.
"Wooden table top" У меня к Вам нет никаких вопросов, просто спасибо за видео) Приятно смотреть как работает профессионал) Успехов в работе)
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
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 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
I watch all of your videos from start to finish. Always informative…which is the point. The folks complaining about having music in the video just have ADHD and don’t know how to focus. They’ll be fine
Keep killing it man.
"I love to get fifteen thousand dollars" that is a tremendously reasonable statement. And for the time, effort, and outcome, it was well deserved.
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.
"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
No wood, I often have projects that extend into my kitchen, I need indestructible counters. So beautiful, a feast for the eyes! Thanks for not abusing us with music!
Wood, you're genuinely probably the best woodworking youtuber and I prefer your commentary over some bs music it makes it much simpler explaining what you do. Don't stop.
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.
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.
Hi! Portland native living in LA (🙄), excited to see you are in Oregon. Thank you for clarifying at the beginning the information about older trees in the PNW not living much longer than the time they were cut, it made me feel better about enjoying your vids, which are great.
I love your commentary. I’m 29 and just bought my first table saw. I just made my first shelve for my sons room off of the information I’ve learned from your videos. For a newbie like me the commentary is the reason I watch. Thank you sir for helping guys like me
I've just started my wood working journey as well, can't believe I havent tried doing this before
@@AngeloXification you should man. I knocked down a wall between my kids closets and made it a huge walk in. So I made built in shelves and cube organizers in the walls for their clothes and shoes. Came out amazing
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!
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!
When a tree is "opened up" you are the first people in all history to see the beauty of the inside of that tree.
Lovely wood!
Your voice is mad chill and not annoying at all. You have that teaching voice and I appreciate the commentary.
My heart broke when you ripped that slab down to size. I would've wanted it just like it was. Gorgeous.
Exactly ❤️
Exactly ❤️
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.
total waste of a beautiful bit of slab. This project should've been mdf with veneer.
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
Hola, No soy carpintero, pero amo el arte y tu trabajo es eso, arte puro, además me relaja mucho verte trabajar, me trae paz, ha, y no dejes de hablar, no tendría gracia solo ver videos sin sonido, me gusta cuando explicas los procesos y los nombres de las herramientas y materiales que usas. Saludos desde Colombia. William.
Honestly, the sound of woodworking is mostly just machine noise.
I love the how you go into detail for every single part of the project, provide background information and refer to unbiased reviews.
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
Tbh I didn’t realize there was no music and you kept talking until you mentioned it lol I was fully invested
First of all; don’t stop talking. Second of all; WOW! Once it was installed it totally popped! That kitchen looks amazing now. Great work.
I am a maker. I would and do have wood countertops. The finishes for wood are beautiful and very durable. If you do have a disaster moment on wood countertops it is fixable. We usually give maintenance and care instructions to the client and simple instructions on how they can make minor repairs to damage.
Great video. Don’t worry about the talking. It’s intuitive to us makers. It’s all about the small tips that come unknowingly to those that listen.
Don't listen to the "anti-narrative" folks ... love the indepth blow by blow description of your work! Keep up the good work sir!
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 not. But it definitly looks cool! I wood on a table or desk for sure though.
Hi Zach. "scratches at a level 6 with deeper grooves at a level 7"
Oh snap, look who it is lol. Fancy seeing you here.
I’m with ya Jerry 👊👊
God your everywhere.
Would wood. But definitly with a protective layer of saphire glass on top of it ;)
Plastic scratches at level two or three, glass scratches at level five or six, and sapphire scratches at level eight or nine, but always remember glass is glass and glass can break.
Thanks for your job.
The translation is good, because I speak French. I live in Switzerland 🇨🇭.
Your explications are specify and
I learn a lot with your videos.
I'm woodturner after my work..
Thanks
I'm a finisher of 35 years, presently I have spent my last 10 years of work in a prestigious Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. I've seen it all done it all, and yes I would love to have wood counter tops but only if it's finished like you did in this video with a A-B epoxy finish. People just don't know how resilient these finishes are till they have them, heat resistant, fire resistant, and impact resistance make anything perfect for a countertop. I use these products frequently with incredible results, Great job on the beautiful work you did here!
I have a walnut countertop. I love it. I only need to oil every 3-4 months or so.
You probably just changed my mind on the “wood islands with ranges or sinks” phobia.
Wood. Absolutely, wood. You've just made me want to go pick up a black walnut slab and make my own. My kitchen is fairly dated, and I've got the shop space. I'm gonna run this by the wife tonight.
Absolutely gorgeous work, by the way. As a pandemic driven, meager one man shop myself, you've got my respect, sir. This is impressive.
I LOVE my wood countertops. Only word of caution: wet use areas will deteriorate more quickly. My undermount sink looks great but I need to scuff and recoat the finish every couple of yrs👍🏻
My tables in my log cabin are wide cedar slabs with a layer of epoxy and it’s been amazing and still looks new after 4 years
make sure to tell your wife how much you love her, and show her this video, before you disappear into the shop for a month. lol
@@raymondbaker3413 I'm always in that shop anyway. When I'm not she's often telling me to go out there. The key to a happy marriage is avoiding each other.. At least until dinner time. Lol. Learned that from an old shop foreman had been married 60 some odd years. Seems to be working thus far. ;)
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, I would definitely have wood countertops. I’m just getting into woodworking. I started with designing building electric guitars and have been really trying to figure out how to get better at finishing. My stains and paints look really good, but my clear coats look awful. Anyway, the more I tried to research finishing tips the more I found furniture makers and now I just kinda want to build everything lol. This and one other are my 2 favorite channels.
I don't mind listening to you talking. It's honestly relaxing.
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
Would wood! Every bit of this video exudes integrity -- from your craftsmanship, to your salesmanship, to your promotional style...this is old school.
wood, I'm from Brazil, and I follow your videos, it's much better now with the translated narration, I'm excited to start working with wood, my father has been a carpenter for over 40 years, but he didn't teach me anything kkkk. I watch a lot of videos on YT and I intend to learn a lot from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
As a newer wood worker aspiring to get to the point you are at, I can say that the commentary is very much appreciated. its great to both see and hear what does and does not work. many you tubers do not provide enough of the small details that would otherwise answer doubt when trying new techniques as a young worker. Thank You!
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!
From a craftsman thats been working with every conceivable type of wood on this planet, to hear another craftsman talk throughout his entire video is absolutely extraordinary. Those little tips and your knowledge is amazing. In a world where we have learned to be a cold and unconnected to eachother, your passing of information and your craft is absolutely necessary. How can your trade be passed from one to another unless you actually speak to eachother? Keep up the great work and continue your magic brother. And thank you from one Master craftsman to a absolute true Master craftsman as you are. Yes, I now have hit subscribe as well as like on ALL your videos. Keep them coming and don't EVER stop sharing all that you know and are will to share with us.
No I wouldn’t have but wooden countertops because exactly what you said I’m also rough on countertops. So when we redid our kitchen, I did go with quartz. Great video. I enjoyed your talking as I felt it was good instruction. Beautiful piece. You are very talented
I used work on smaller projects like this with my grandfather, he was an arborist and a firefighter we would walk into the woods and look for sick trees to cut, he was the last of his kind, he taught me as much as he could before he passed on and I hope my skills he left me flourish into something as inspiring as this someday
Not wood. Seeing that installation I got stuck in a loop thinking, "That looks so good, but it's such a bad idea. But it looks so good. But it's such a bad idea...." Spot on awesome. I just hope it can stay looking that good long enough for the client to feel like it was worth the cost.
No, it's not that bad idea. I do have a wooden sink table and after 10 years it is still in top condition...
@@hondantv6506 Indeed, I know of many bar/pub wood countertops with 40 years supporting thousands chronic drunks, and now even look better in many ways
10 years ago I wouldn't even be impressed with any of this. Now I'm just salivating at how legit that set up is. Nice work!
Наблюдаю за Вашей работой и получаю огромное удовольствие. Удачи Вам в вашем творчестве!!!
I don't know how I ended up here, but that was amazing, and this is the most beautiful island I've ever seen. Great job!
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.
I wouldn't have a wood countertop. As beautiful as this turned out, I know I would damage it and would always obsess over it. It was great to see this piece installed. Would be great if you're clients would send pictures of the final installation. Like the walnut mantle. All the best
Hi, My name is Ivan, I'm from Russia!
You are a very cool person, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do. It's incredibly interesting to watch and listen to it.
Thank you!
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.
My parents have a giant wood slab island countertop, so, would have wood! The rest of their counters are stainless steel so there's durable counters for pans and mess, and a nice island that basically doubles as a breakfast bar. Mum recently refinished the slab with a polyurethane that protects the wood and makes it much more durable I think.
Thats good
I appreciate when people talk about what they're doing. I don't really care for videos that just show sped up action and throw music over it. I'm trying to learn how to do something if I'm watching videos like this, whether its making a table or tiling a bathroom or fixing my truck. I like to be told what is going on because its not always obvious.
Вижу большой кусок дерева и понимаю, что в итоге будет шикарная вещь! Так и получилось.
Мне нравится, что вы все комментируете. Сразу понятно, что именно происходит, какой процесс.
Стол напоминает географическую карту - на территории земли есть два залива, которые уходят в океан.😊 Дерево - это земля, а эпоксидная смола - это вода.
Хотела бы иметь такую столешницу, но я это очень дорого.
I will never do wood so long as my children live with me (they're 8 and 10 right now). However, I love doing tables and small projects with resin and your work is absolutely incredible! The attention to detail is top tier, and your techniques are just so effective and certain! You have absolutely earned a sub!
TH-cam sent me here. Stayed for the content. Since being the first time watching..thank you for no lame music just timelapse. Dig it. Nice piece
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!
Yes, i would consider a wood countertop. I have quartz now, for the past 14 years, and love it. Surprisingly, quartz has made me appreciate other materials, and i have imagined kitchen tops in concrete and wood, among others.
Great job. Love your artistry!
To the friend who would put a layer of epoxy on the wood countertop "to encapsulate it", i wish i could experience both, protecting it, and another experience of letting it live with every dent, chip and scratch of my existence.
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?
i was skeptical of the big "hole" in the wood originally, but simply filling it in with black works well, especially since the wood is already so dark after getting treated! wonderful craftsmanship!
Wood is it was a smaller counter. It would never be as beautiful as what you just did. Thank you for sharing your talent and patience.