I am literally doing the same type of project for a client of mine! I’m a woodworker in Washington State and my client wants a trestle table built with the last remaining stock of Walnut that her grandfather rough milled on their farm some 30 odd years ago. The farm has been turned into a housing development so these Walnut boards are all that she has left. I’ve got the material jointed, planed and ready to go......which is why I’m drinking coffee and watching TH-cam! I am nervous as hell and genuinely apprehensive about the project but you’ve made me feel a little better. You did a fantastic job man, well done! 👍🏻
TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP. Amazing job sir. What I enjoyed most was how to you were excited about the little things. The snug fits and the way the wood took stain. I too can agree with these feelings. I also loved how there isn’t a single pocket hole on this piece. Wood working is a true art form. Beautiful work
I am glad you were asked to sign it, after all it is a work of art, hopefully this will be passed down to their children, it deserves nothing less. Absolutely beautiful!
Fortunately, I just stumbled upon this vid, and I'm without words to describe my admiration...your skill level is above top shelf which explains the results of the effort ..unfair to compare this table to the myriad of furniture creations logged on TH-cam, but suffice to say it is truly a one of a kind heirloom that will awe generations to come...thanks for sharing 4 years ago and forgive me for being so late to the party!
You sir have every right to be proud of your work. Anybody with half a brain would love to have that piece of artwork in their dinning room. The only problem now is coming up with chairs suitable enough to compliment the table. Fantastic...
I’m speechless! I was watching on my phone and had to pause and send to the tv so I could get full glory of the table. The story of the wood is just as beautiful as the table and really makes it that much more special
Wow.... for some reason watching your creation made me become a bit emotional.. Im new to woodworking but watching people like you on TH-cam makes me believe in myself again. I suffer with Mental Health issuse and believe it or not I used to have a really great career in IT Senior management, but these days not so much. Watching your video has fired me up again, so thank you....
WOW, you are a true artist. I have watched this from start to end twice now and am in awe of the workmanship you have showed making this awesome table.
I'm continuously amazed at the talent in this world. That table is absolutely stunning and you are amazing. I look forward to seeing whatever other incredible creations you have coming. Good work!
That's an impressive build. I especially liked the glue up of the table top. I'm an amateur woodworker and the knowledge you have and share is awesome! Thank you!
I love my new table and its really special since the wood came from a black walnut tree on our property. Will did a great job and the table will fit its new home when we move perfectly!
This table is absolutely stunning! You're absolutely right about challenging yourself. It definitely gets harder and harder the more you develop your skills, though - whether it's finding things that challenge you, or figuring out how to pass the challenge! Amazing work.
Absolutely beautiful table. I love the walnut. Your skills were good to begin with , but you really have become a fine furniture maker in a short amount of time. Truly magnificent craftsmanship, William. Well done. Troy
Mr. Walker, an absolutely stunning table. My favorite wood hands down is black walnut. How lucky those people are getting to look at that table every day. When you were chucking up those pedestals, I was like WHAT!! I was holding my breath with you when you fired up that lathe. Just stunning, congratulations!
What a brilliant video, everything was excellent and if I could like it three times I would. The first time would be for what was evident first, your amazing ability to relay a story. You paint a picture of your emotions, thought patterns and the multitude of pressures you were under and why. You gave us a back story which is very rare on TH-cam. The second for be how you have the ability to explain quite complex operations that even an ignorant and uninitiated newbie like myself could understand. Einstein said a genius isn’t a man who understands a theory, but one who can explain it. You say what, why and how you are going to do something and you don’t just presume we know. My third and final like would be for your amazing, and precise, craftsmanship. You take your skills to the next level up to that of a true artist in his medium. You have talent, skill and a work ethic that very few can match. When the finish went on it was a true "Wow!" moment and I only hope your client watches this video. To say this video is excellent is a massive understatement, it’s one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. I have a health condition that means I spend a lot of time in bed watching videos, I'm rarely up after 5.00pm and that means I watch a lot of video, a very lot. I loved every second of it, thank you so much for posting.
Outstanding William. I’ve heard all about this table build on the podcast and am now finally able to see what you were talking about. It looks fabulous, especially the book matched top. While I turn spindles I can’t imagine turning those pedestals. Your narration on the build was excellent and the cinematography was superb. Now I know what you were trying to describe in regards to color matching is concerned. Maybe someday I’ll get to that level. Thanks for sharing your work. It was inspiring to watch.
Incredible table Will. What an absolute stunning piece. It is truly heirloom quality and that should probably be in the table name. Keep up the great work.
3.10.19 - Forty-one thumbs down haters? How someone can not have an appreciation of the time, work, effort and skill that went into making something out of nothing ceases to amaze me.
Really looks awesome. I am building a farmhouse table out of dimensional lumber as this is a first run at a project. I will be adding breadboard ends and I like how you showed yours here.
Looks great! Love the breadboard ends and you did a great job with the pedestal legs. I really like the idea of adding that extra inch on the feet to give it a carved look. If you're REALLY looking for feedback I would add that the bottom half looks so beefy compared the top. You pretty much had to do that because of the limited amount of wood BUT perhaps thinner legs and thinner (but TALLER) feet would have fit the thinner top better? Dunno, just thinking out loud. I'm really excited to see its "forever home" too! Keep us updated. You make great projects and great videos too!
That is a beautiful work of art! Can you tell me how you attached the top to the stretcher/pedestal assembly? I couldn’t tell from the video. I thought I saw you drilling down through the top surface.
You did an awesome job and the wood selection and book matching really set it off , Beautiful ! BEING A WOOD WORKER I APPRECIATE all involved . be proud of that one
lost footage live with someone left suck in an island , u got me there . i remember margaret atwood “If it's a story I'm telling, then I have control over the ending...But if it's a story, even in my head, I must be telling it to someone. You don't tell a story only to yourself. There's always someone else. Even when there is no one.” love your work.
I love what finish does to wood. Even the oil I put on the mug I made my dad it was mesquite wood and it made it look nice and dark and really highlighted the red core of the wood where it came through.
I am literally doing the same type of project for a client of mine! I’m a woodworker in Washington State and my client wants a trestle table built with the last remaining stock of Walnut that her grandfather rough milled on their farm some 30 odd years ago. The farm has been turned into a housing development so these Walnut boards are all that she has left. I’ve got the material jointed, planed and ready to go......which is why I’m drinking coffee and watching TH-cam! I am nervous as hell and genuinely apprehensive about the project but you’ve made me feel a little better. You did a fantastic job man, well done! 👍🏻
TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP. Amazing job sir. What I enjoyed most was how to you were excited about the little things. The snug fits and the way the wood took stain. I too can agree with these feelings. I also loved how there isn’t a single pocket hole on this piece. Wood working is a true art form. Beautiful work
I am glad you were asked to sign it, after all it is a work of art, hopefully this will be passed down to their children, it deserves nothing less. Absolutely beautiful!
Fortunately, I just stumbled upon this vid, and I'm without words to describe my admiration...your skill level is above top shelf which explains the results of the effort ..unfair to compare this table to the myriad of furniture creations logged on TH-cam, but suffice to say it is truly a one of a kind heirloom that will awe generations to come...thanks for sharing 4 years ago and forgive me for being so late to the party!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Oh my gosh. What an art! That's legit. You do not take shortcuts. Kudos.
The story behind the table is great. Remembrance is a beautiful word.
I'm a hobby but fanatical woodworker. I'm presently working on a dining table and this video has been really helpful so many thanks.
Wow!! This is the calling card of a serious woodworker! Amazing piece of furniture - oh and 14:18 Matt Cremona would be so proud.
This is one of the most quality table I've ever seen. Its just nothing but beautiful and beautiful.
I am in Awe ! Wonderfully Crafted !
Beautiful table. Outstanding craftsmanship.
You sir have every right to be proud of your work. Anybody with half a brain would love to have that piece of artwork in their dinning room. The only problem now is coming up with chairs suitable enough to compliment the table. Fantastic...
Easy to see how proud you are of this work. You have every right to be, thanks for sharing and please carry on.
I really like the low profile base with the round supports!
Beautiful table,superb craftsmanship,and what a great,soothing voice - reminds me of Kiefer Sutherland!
I’m speechless! I was watching on my phone and had to pause and send to the tv so I could get full glory of the table. The story of the wood is just as beautiful as the table and really makes it that much more special
Your cinematography, musical dramatic elation, and realized craftsmanship is absolutely exquisite. Koodoo's
Every hole you open in the wood or my heart hit hard. Superior wood and good work!
Wow.... for some reason watching your creation made me become a bit emotional.. Im new to woodworking but watching people like you on TH-cam makes me believe in myself again. I suffer with Mental Health issuse and believe it or not I used to have a really great career in IT Senior management, but these days not so much. Watching your video has fired me up again, so thank you....
My goodness! So much drooling going on... superb work. It's shocking that 170k people saw this and only 2k liked it though....
Watching this sat at my Ikea particle board table. Beautiful work.
This is easily the best table build video I’ve seen. And the table is gorgeous! Great production too
WOW, you are a true artist. I have watched this from start to end twice now and am in awe of the workmanship you have showed making this awesome table.
What I think? I think it turned out amazing! That walnut is top grade and so is your craftsmanship!
Thank you for your videos of real woodworking furniture builds.
I'm continuously amazed at the talent in this world. That table is absolutely stunning and you are amazing. I look forward to seeing whatever other incredible creations you have coming. Good work!
My favorite video and make of yours!
Woodworker from Philippines
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
walnut is the best. beautiful work
Excellent!! Happy to hear I am not the only one who things holes in a table should have epoxy. retains the look and not crumbs.
Beautiful table!!
Now that’s an heirloom piece. Gorgeous!
That's an impressive build. I especially liked the glue up of the table top. I'm an amateur woodworker and the knowledge you have and share is awesome! Thank you!
Well, you are right Will! The table came out really nice!
Absolutely beautiful piece of wood and furniture - and a pleasure to watch...
I would have decided to keep it. Heirloom quality for sure. Awesome build. Thanks for sharing.
Those pedestal legs! Sheesh. I would have been sooo nervous to turn that behemoth chunk of walnut! Great job.
Wow that turning gives me the chills
Looks beautiful. I might have made the pedestals a little thinner but the walnut top looks fantastic.
I love my new table and its really special since the wood came from a black walnut tree on our property. Will did a great job and the table will fit its new home when we move perfectly!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Absolutely stunning. Making those pedestals looks nerve racking!
That walnut is drool worthy. Great job on the table and love your explanations on what you’re doing
Beautiful, beautiful table.
Beautiful, beautiful piece, just beautiful. Your videography is stunning.
This table is absolutely stunning! You're absolutely right about challenging yourself. It definitely gets harder and harder the more you develop your skills, though - whether it's finding things that challenge you, or figuring out how to pass the challenge! Amazing work.
Absolutely beautiful table. I love the walnut. Your skills were good to begin with , but you really have become a fine furniture maker in a short amount of time. Truly magnificent craftsmanship, William. Well done. Troy
Thank you so much!
Absolutely beautiful. The finish makes the piece come together into a heirloom.
That table is spectacular!! I mean it. Beautiful build and great videography, a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Truly awesome - superb craftmanship
Mr. Walker, an absolutely stunning table. My favorite wood hands down is black walnut. How lucky those people are getting to look at that table every day. When you were chucking up those pedestals, I was like WHAT!! I was holding my breath with you when you fired up that lathe. Just stunning, congratulations!
Oh my goodness! I loved this video, but most of all I love your work and narration ❤️ thank you for sharing!
What a brilliant video, everything was excellent and if I could like it three times I would.
The first time would be for what was evident first, your amazing ability to relay a story. You paint a picture of your emotions, thought patterns and the multitude of pressures you were under and why. You gave us a back story which is very rare on TH-cam.
The second for be how you have the ability to explain quite complex operations that even an ignorant and uninitiated newbie like myself could understand. Einstein said a genius isn’t a man who understands a theory, but one who can explain it. You say what, why and how you are going to do something and you don’t just presume we know.
My third and final like would be for your amazing, and precise, craftsmanship. You take your skills to the next level up to that of a true artist in his medium. You have talent, skill and a work ethic that very few can match. When the finish went on it was a true "Wow!" moment and I only hope your client watches this video.
To say this video is excellent is a massive understatement, it’s one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. I have a health condition that means I spend a lot of time in bed watching videos, I'm rarely up after 5.00pm and that means I watch a lot of video, a very lot. I loved every second of it, thank you so much for posting.
Wow! That table is a work of art! You should be very proud of yourself!
Outstanding William. I’ve heard all about this table build on the podcast and am now finally able to see what you were talking about. It looks fabulous, especially the book matched top. While I turn spindles I can’t imagine turning those pedestals. Your narration on the build was excellent and the cinematography was superb. Now I know what you were trying to describe in regards to color matching is concerned. Maybe someday I’ll get to that level. Thanks for sharing your work. It was inspiring to watch.
Dang! That is beautiful. Walnut has got to be my favorite wood species. Well done.
Incredible table Will. What an absolute stunning piece. It is truly heirloom quality and that should probably be in the table name. Keep up the great work.
This table surely last for century.
Beautiful job Mr. Walker, that’s one heck of a table.
That table is a true work of art.
Phenomenal build. Beauty of a table. Well done sir. That would have been hard for me to part with.
absolutely beautiful, luv the look of walnut once finish has been applied, great job
Wow. Fantastic job on this table
Nice work. Excellent results. Thanks for sharing!
Nice work...I too like that moment with the finish pops that chocolate color of walnut!
Killer table! The storytelling and video production sure don’t hurt either
Simply beautiful.
Absolutely stunning.
Beautiful piece and beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!
Outstanding build and video! Your craftsmanship really shows through on this build, simply stunning.
I love the look of walnut and you created something amazing with it!
That is a gorgeous table!!!
Downright Amazing, William!
Absolutely stunning!!
3.10.19 - Forty-one thumbs down haters? How someone can not have an appreciation of the time, work, effort and skill that went into making something out of nothing ceases to amaze me.
Great work, Will. Beautifully piece.
Amazing craftmanship! Looks amazing too! Dream project of making my own dining table. Cheers to you good sir! 👍👍👍
Very Nice !!! great job Mr Walker, love the turning.
Absolutely beautiful walnut table! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Really looks awesome. I am building a farmhouse table out of dimensional lumber as this is a first run at a project. I will be adding breadboard ends and I like how you showed yours here.
Amazing.......I will certainly try to make it for my bungalow. Hats off to creator.
On the ones I have made I make the holes on outer tenons of the table top oval to allow for expansion or shrinkage. Great job!
Beautiful! Your filming is always top notch.
What an awsome table love the air dried walnut book match. The turned legs came out amazing
Looks great! Love the breadboard ends and you did a great job with the pedestal legs. I really like the idea of adding that extra inch on the feet to give it a carved look. If you're REALLY looking for feedback I would add that the bottom half looks so beefy compared the top. You pretty much had to do that because of the limited amount of wood BUT perhaps thinner legs and thinner (but TALLER) feet would have fit the thinner top better?
Dunno, just thinking out loud. I'm really excited to see its "forever home" too! Keep us updated. You make great projects and great videos too!
That is a beautiful work of art! Can you tell me how you attached the top to the stretcher/pedestal assembly? I couldn’t tell from the video. I thought I saw you drilling down through the top surface.
Classic, a lifetime heirloom, will outlive us all.
Beautiful work and craftsmanship
Amazing ! The contrast on that wood is incredible. Awesome job.
Great job Will. Take came out fantastic!
That! Is a beautiful table, real craftsmanship.
Outstanding table, great story
You did an awesome job and the wood selection and book matching really set it off , Beautiful ! BEING A WOOD WORKER I APPRECIATE all involved . be proud of that one
I dig it.
Great storytelling as usual.
WOW, that is all I can say. WOW! Beautiful work.
Amazing looking table. I need to step my game up
Ganging bar clamps... You blew my mind right there and am eternally grateful
Wow, what an awesome table! That thing is gorgeous. You should be VERY proud of that.
Very nice table Will. I really love the book matching you were able to pull off on the top. It’s Gorgeous!!😍
lost footage live with someone left suck in an island , u got me there . i remember margaret atwood “If it's a story I'm telling, then I have control over the ending...But if it's a story, even in my head, I must be telling it to someone.
You don't tell a story only to yourself. There's always someone else. Even when there is no one.” love your work.
I love what finish does to wood. Even the oil I put on the mug I made my dad it was mesquite wood and it made it look nice and dark and really highlighted the red core of the wood where it came through.