Hardwood Table For $2.00 A Square Foot (Impossible?)...

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  • I Use Bulk Hardwood Flooring To Attempt To Build A Dining Table With Minimal Tools For A Fraction Of The Price. I built a table using hardwood tongue and groove boards, similar to my earlier coffee table build. The result is a great hardwood surface.
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  • @A.Mere.Creator
    @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    let me know what you think! Also here is my other video on the Hardwood Coffee Table: th-cam.com/video/JVqCEDQ6Cl8/w-d-xo.html

  • @uzmasiddiqui5718
    @uzmasiddiqui5718 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love how you showed all your mistakes as well. Thank you

  • @MI_44177
    @MI_44177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The elegance of the simplicity in this is just amazing

  • @ianmurrell209
    @ianmurrell209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The table looks sharp and great colour. You could try drilling tongue at a 45 degree angle then putting the nail in. It saves filling all those nail holes. I've done eucalypt floors and we actually clamp the boards together. It's usually shrinkage in the timber that happens, so no need for a gap. Not criticising what you've done, just some suggestions to think about in the future.

  • @TanBzk
    @TanBzk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did this 7 years ago for our dining table and it has been amazing. I used 6" wide hand scraped Maple from a local flooring store. They only had two boxes left. Discontinued product and leftover from an install. I got it for $60 and its beautiful. I did a breadboard end design, and trimmed with some Maple from a local wood store. I have left the planks finished as they were from the box and it has been so durable. We now have a 2 year old boy and it's getting some serious love.
    Nice job!

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  ปีที่แล้ว

      good to know it holds up over time

  • @EPSTomcat11
    @EPSTomcat11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very nice, thanks for taking us along the journey of building this beautiful table. It’s also great to know this is even possible, as it opens up a lot of creative possibilities, like pre-staining the pieces in slightly different shades before assembling them.

  • @Back2Basix
    @Back2Basix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome job. Your patience is refreshing. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @Peppuli.
    @Peppuli. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I enjoyed this immensely and am happy to have found your channel on Reddit. Subbed.

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the feedback, and welcome to the channel :)

  • @BootSequence
    @BootSequence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that looked ROUGH until . But you persisted and kept at it, and it looks BEAUTIFUL in the end!

  • @erniegilman5233
    @erniegilman5233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great idea and design! And thank you for suffering for us as regards spaces between the pieces of wood. I would have thought such spaces were necessary because the wood widths were not exact enough to create a clean surface... but you proved they're VERY precisely cut!
    Now, of course, the one thing that bothers me about the table: From the time when I was only about four years old and was investigating everything in the house... and I saw that the bottom of the dining room table was not finished... I've always complimented designs that finish even the side that nobody would theoretically ever look at.
    But hey, the bottom of your table looks great! UNTIL you see that those legs are held in place by flathead screws though the table leg has cylindrical mounting holes. Come on! Pan head or Truss head screws, or countersunk through holes in the leg assembly, are the right kind of screws to use here.
    Thanks for the project!

  • @mr.nipplecat5755
    @mr.nipplecat5755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I can’t believe so many people aren’t subscribed! This is like one the best maker channels on TH-cam IMO. Keep doing what you do I love these videos they are so zen and really inspiring when I want to make something in the workshop :)

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      :)

    • @patrickschardt7724
      @patrickschardt7724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did a double take. He has a good amount of subscribers. It’s so relaxing to watch. Amir makes great projects and videos

    • @billsedutto8824
      @billsedutto8824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He just got one more!

  • @yaronamaral
    @yaronamaral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This simplicity let all the project amazing, congratulations, Hi from Brazil

  • @mattrubbo1961
    @mattrubbo1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These vids are therapeutic, I subbed so fast my man

  • @leonardogranic-flores1860
    @leonardogranic-flores1860 ปีที่แล้ว

    dam that came out so good. i install hardwood floor for a living but never thought about doing this thank you so much

  • @SurfTheStreets01
    @SurfTheStreets01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    im confused for your nailing straight down, why not go in on a angle?

  • @akamiguelsanchez9985
    @akamiguelsanchez9985 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a use for the load of spare veneer flooring tiles I’ve got laying around in a cupboard under the stairs

  • @patrickschardt7724
    @patrickschardt7724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content. Excited a new video came out.

  • @randomrebuilds
    @randomrebuilds ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice step by step instructions. Have some extra wood flooring and will be making a desk using a similar method, albeit its pre-finished.

  • @Anorthunis
    @Anorthunis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everyone here commenting on such a nice table but they all miss the best part of this video at the end of it.
    You know what I'm talking about.

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes, the man with eyes as sharp as a razor

    • @Anorthunis
      @Anorthunis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My meatball sharp meatballs have identified the crem de le mem

  • @billsedutto8824
    @billsedutto8824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The reason we’re going through this trouble is…because it’s freakin genius! I love the outside the box thinking!

  • @DrLeePhD
    @DrLeePhD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ikea gerton hardwood tabletops are on clearance right now in some stores if you have one nearby; Solid wood and only $50 for 61"x29.5". about $4/sqft with a lot less work.
    Your work looks great but here's an option for those of us without $3000 worth of tools.

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The tools hardly cost a quarter of that. Building your own things is different than buying, people build because they want to. Don't get me wrong, I actually own a gerton table top, but they're on clearance because they're being discontinued. Maybe you could buy a table top and modify/ stain it for some personalization.

  • @Oginaga
    @Oginaga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice project Amir!

  • @colinturner9819
    @colinturner9819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hey Amir, love the project! One question: why did it matter that you had the groove facing out rather than the tongue?

    • @carmium
      @carmium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It has to do with the way the boards lock together. You can snap a grooved edge over a nailed-down tongue, but you'll bust the tongue off trying to do the reverse.

    • @colinturner9819
      @colinturner9819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carmium Got it, thanks for the tip :-)

    • @MrBonners
      @MrBonners 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rotate the top around or cut a m/m or f/f conversion strip. Gaps? route a shallow groove ( with straight edge ) and inlay thin strip slightly proud of top and sand flush. contrasting wood color if you wish. gets rid of the small top bevel of the small top bevel on pre-finished strips.

    • @tstjmiller
      @tstjmiller ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrBonners they make spline, we use it for reversing the direction of a wood floor to install into another room so you can have 2 grooved sides facing each other, then glue a spline in the middle of the 2 and nail the tounge of the new board. Hope this helps anyone in the future, spline is very cheap

  • @HondaCivicEF
    @HondaCivicEF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice table and sick music too during 4:48

  • @duanenewstead3282
    @duanenewstead3282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber, 👍🏼 thanks for the video. I picked up a huge pile of used tounge and groove last fall and thinking about redoing my parents bathroom.

  • @Jringo17
    @Jringo17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    was waiting for the next amir video

  • @blainekehl
    @blainekehl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful result! Well done!

  • @lobatomeee1
    @lobatomeee1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this. You are a stud Amir.

  • @big_pressy2775
    @big_pressy2775 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m going to support the heck out of you on Patreon once I get a job. Your content shouldn’t be free man. Keep up the good work👌

  • @IndependentlyAssorted
    @IndependentlyAssorted 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You having to start over: 👼
    Me starting over: 😈 🔥 💥

  • @LilFran379
    @LilFran379 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to make a kitchen countertop for your RV using this method. I love this!!!!!

    • @AdventureOrBust
      @AdventureOrBust 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you do this and how did it go?

  • @susans7091
    @susans7091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely!

  • @flyfootmd4506
    @flyfootmd4506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic!!!!
    Cheers 🍻

  • @Aplexity
    @Aplexity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Solid table, solid video! Subbed for sure

  • @HP-fn4bo
    @HP-fn4bo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy your channel! Soon I might attempt a copycosmo project at which point I’ll pay a lil somethin to your patreon. Thanks for the content. Blessings 🙏🏻

  • @taulataula9098
    @taulataula9098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you really glue the solid wood planks to plywood without worrying wood movement?

  • @tex24
    @tex24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Couple of questions. Why do you go with water-based polyurethane? Would you not make the table again with the gift card gaps? Great vid!

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Water based dries in 20 minutes and since the workshop is outside so many bugs would get on it if it was any slower

  • @pdxnate3314
    @pdxnate3314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wasn't sure if you were mimicking WOBY or not. Then the clip rolled. Lol

  • @stevetoma3376
    @stevetoma3376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @isaac10231
    @isaac10231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I made my very first table out of bamboo flooring and plywood underneath, and then two thin pieces of oak to add a flair to it. It could probably support a thousand pounds lmao. I figured why not get the most expensive and beautiful hardwood I can get. But unfortunately I don't have that many good woodworking tools so the desk ended up with a slight curve to it... Though for my first time wood working I'm quite proud. I'll probably make another for fun.

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents.

    • @CGKA2020
      @CGKA2020 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol, ala Bob Ross?

  • @LEOX3
    @LEOX3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did it again, i pussed like button during the first ads

  • @Alexander_j1997
    @Alexander_j1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video! About to buikd a desk for the Mom in law based on this. One question if i can bother you!
    Would skipping the space all together have been worse? Or is that space and filler step necessary because of wood movement. Thanks!

  • @kerking8342
    @kerking8342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shrek is love, Shrek is life

  • @1252PFC
    @1252PFC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice project. is the top pretty heavy? Also without a center bar do you find the table go side to side too much?

  • @MrBonners
    @MrBonners 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    groove on the wrong side? just rotate the sheet around or fill groove with cutoff strip of tongue or groove strips, or route a female/female, male/male conversion piece . Router with a straight edge, a thin shallow inlay groove down the gaps and fill with a thin strip ripped from a long strip, slightly proud of top and sand down. gets rid of the small top bevel on pre-finished strips. contrasting coloured wood for fun.

  • @vivimu
    @vivimu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes very beautiful table you build here im making similar one
    Maybe a tip to help someone but If you hit a flathead screwdriver into the ply substrate next to the board you can use it as a lever to pull the planks tight while you pin them down to minimize gaps

  • @alexreese9749
    @alexreese9749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The stuff you make is awesome but the vibes are even better:)

  • @mohamed1104
    @mohamed1104 ปีที่แล้ว

    The table looks amazing! I am curious though. Instead of nailing the hardwood down. Would it have been better to use a hardwood flooring stapler? With the correct size staples that wouldn’t penetrate the backboard.

  • @modiliu8104
    @modiliu8104 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What did you use for the edge of the table top to make it smooth?

  • @dr.timothyr.morris5389
    @dr.timothyr.morris5389 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was this new or reclaimed hardwood flooring?

  • @sometimesismile
    @sometimesismile 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this still holding up looks great by the way thinking about doing this myself

  • @985tundra
    @985tundra 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dO YOU HAVE A LINK FOR THE WOOD?

  • @qopwow9125
    @qopwow9125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    whoever disliked this doesn't appreciate art

  • @NoahNatan
    @NoahNatan ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait, wouldn’t the ends fail due to wood movement still on this?

  • @LaneBeScrolling
    @LaneBeScrolling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How you gonna watch this and not subscribe???

  • @EPSTomcat11
    @EPSTomcat11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way, what’s that red thing do on your drill?

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Magnetig bit holder :)

    • @EPSTomcat11
      @EPSTomcat11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A.Mere.Creator - Oh I see. Would you mind sharing the link to buy it? It wasn’t in your tool list in the description. Also, how do you like it?

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It works great. makes it faster to switch bits, but I"m not sure where I got it, they all work the same tho, just find one that speaks to you :)

  • @LaneBeScrolling
    @LaneBeScrolling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:11 :D

  • @Dther99
    @Dther99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've heard of "You Can't Make Furniture From Construction Grade Pine", now get ready for...

  • @KosUnknown12
    @KosUnknown12 ปีที่แล้ว

    If your just glueing it down the direction doesn’t really matter

  • @tkibz
    @tkibz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Amir, I have an older bamboo cutting board that has developed some fairly deep cracks (when I got it, I didn't take care of it properly, I.e. didn't oil or wax it). Would you have a suggestion for a filler for said cracks? Its my biggest cutting board and I don't want it to give out on me just yet!

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wood filler like that are not tough enough for something like a cutting board, your best bet would be to close the gap with clamps and glue, but if they’re too big, epoxy will do it th-cam.com/video/iaIW798vO3Q/w-d-xo.html

  • @Rydoge7
    @Rydoge7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ahhhhh... I thought this was a $2, square, foot table.

    • @A.Mere.Creator
      @A.Mere.Creator  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, that's totally a valid interpretation haha

    • @Rydoge7
      @Rydoge7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@A.Mere.Creator I was like, there’s no way. Unless it were tiny? Haha.

  • @Lacuna1122
    @Lacuna1122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have to fill gaps.....or epoxy!