Love this! I might actually try this soon:) Just a quick one, instead of using wood filler, you might want to use body filler (can fetch one from an automotive store) - it's way more rigid, and more flushed when sanded.
Love this book! th-cam.com/users/postUgkxpCNxqmAkyjN6NPx1fyB7QiEFWyO5mUWL it is simply one-of-a-kind! I really love it, because karah explained all tools required to have the job done, not mentioning the fabulous diy pallets ideas. I'm pretty sure this will be a fresh start in my new endeavour. Amazon was great, they delivered on time. Thank you!
I have been a huge fan of your videos for a while, and I have made several of your builds in my own shop. I love the idea of using aluminium reinforced with dowels to make a metal coffee table without welding. I can't wait to try this one for myself. keep up the great content!
Don’t hesitate to create the patreon page. You've nothing to lose. I would definitely support you. Imagine you get 10 000x1$ patreon supporters!? I'm sure a lot of people who religiously follow your work here, would’t mind to give $1 or more a month. You surely deserve it!
This was my favorite project you’ve done so far. A lot of design possibilities with very limited tools. Would love to see you explore this further. Stay excellent!
Yessssss someone else that actually likes matte finish. I build tables and desks all the time and I really hate shiny tables and surfaces because everything just reflects off of it and shines in your eyes, so I use that same polycrylic finish and I love it. Awesome video!
I really dug this. Fun to see an experiment work out, and the butcher block style top is a great design. Maybe adding some 45° aluminum bar reinforcements on the top stretchers to the sides could help with wobble? Nice one dude.
The reason the angle brackets didn't stay on with epoxy glue is because the aluminium is anodized. Pretty much all aluminium profile you buy that is brushed is clear anodized, and glue really doesn't stick well to it. Best resort is to weld, or like you ended up doing, mechanical fitting with screws or other hardware. Neat project!
Well, aluminium oxidizes formed by air and anodizing is a bit different, as anodizing is a process (usually with electricity and acids) to create generally a much thicker layer of aluminium oxide than what would be formed by letting the aluminium oxidize in air. It's definitely a pain in the behind to solder anodized aluminium indeed, it helps to scuff it with sand paper just before soldering or brazing, to break through the anodizing layer. You have to be quick though, as the oxide builds up quick, and heat only speeds it up.
How about just using aluminum angle and bolt it together? Granted it won't look quite as nice. But if you want nice looking aluminum you'd use extruded aluminum though that doesn't work if you don't want a very modern look. Ah the dilemmas of modern construction!
Indeed this tutorial has become one of my favorites. Great idea, excellent outcome. I think there are opportunities to do it stronger even for a bench but the idea is there and just rest going back to the drawing board and keep building more stuff around this idea. Impressive work! Congrats!
I didn`t intend to use this woodworking book, t.co/z6o0f8z2H4 but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed after trying it. It never dissatisfied me in my desire to have more information about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics such as wood types as well as designing your workshop..
Would this work out for a desk? Like something a lot taller? Or would you have to put supports in different areas to keep it sturdy since the legs are really thin? Or do they sell thicker aluminum parts that would work better? Thanks awesome build!
If you added some gussets just under the table top, this table would hold up to ANY fraternity party. All it needs, is a little triangulation, without adding any more than~18" more square tubing. That's good confidence in your work, when you're willing to sit/stand on it. That is the ultimate demonstration of a good build.
OMGoodness! What a beautiful table n great job. I'm wanting a wood n iron coffee table myself like this for my new apartment. I love, love, love what you did n it seemed simple to make. If only I had a table saw!?! LOL God bless!😇
i loved this build, thanks! i used square dowels in a similar way. i used them to sturdy up pvc for a round leg project. i do not use many power tools & the pvc dowel solution was much cheaper than buying pre-built table legs. i didn't hav a metal look in mind when i began, but i ended up using a hammer metal look spray paint & the finished bench looked great. -Lisa
Watch some videos on aluminum brazing. No welder required. A benzomatic mapp torch from the box store, and some aluminum brazing rod, and you're off to the races! Start with a few small practice pieces and you'll quickly get the hang of it. Then you easily braze your aluminum joints for far better strength and a great looking piece of furniture. It's probably as cheap as buying the extra wooden dowels, screws, and 90° brackets.
The key idea is to fill your square metal with wood, really nice idea, the rest is just a matter of where to put holes and some more robust geometry. That's the kind of idea I was looking for. Good job.
The other option is, buy solid aluminium box section make the same cuts drill and tap all holes and bobs ya uncle same result no welding and gained the strength you lost with buying hollow box section. I'm a metal worker and you even managed to give me this idea I'll just adapt it to suit my skill set 😎
Just my $.02, I think the patreon stuff would be fine for additional content. Like maybe the videos are all free, but you send out an email blast with the sketchup files for patreon subscribers. I would avoid starting a second channel as it may disburse your following instead of concentrating it. maybe just start a new series within the same channel. That way people know what they are in for when you click on the video.
Love this build! A great design that like you said can be done the way you did it or welded. I hope that you do end up making the dining table build with the larger square tubing and lag bolts. I think that would be an interesting modern and industrial piece! Cant wait to see what 2018 has in store for Modern Builds!!
Great build! You can make it stronger by making another 2 support beams on the bottom sides parallel to the upper beaks besides those on the middle to prevent the table from wiggling. And rubber stoppers could also help. 😀👌
A good DIY project. Legs of double as much cross section and a few minor modification will make it simpler and as strong as welded steel one most for practical purpose, including jumping :)
Thanks for this great idea! I need to make a desk to put mect to my work desk. This is exactly what I need. It will have shelves, so it will be a bit stronger as the frame will be more complex.
Great video! You may want to try connectubes for building a steel frame without welding. The system is super cheap and uses steel couplers and 1.5 x 1.5" square galvanized steel tubing. Highly recommend you learn about this building product to use for bbq frames, fire pits, etc...
I really amazed your good works . Good job bro! Thanks for sharing, i learned a lot. Now maybe i can make a table without using wilding. Ty again .from Philippines
Interesting idea using wood to sure up the aluminum. I wonder if you put some 2 part epoxy in the joints between the aluminum before screwing it would have given enough additional strength. Also, with the uncertainty of how youtube is monetizing and suggesting creators, I think Patreon might be a good way for people who enjoy your videos to support you. You could use the same Patreon for two channels.
I would love if a reward was a diy kit. Even it was a pack that included detailed drawings and steps, maybe some small supplies like wood glue and stains you use.
Great table!! Really like the finished look of wood and metal! Do you think a jigsaw might be able to cut through aluminium instead of the circular saw?
Nice idea :) any project that gets people into making something is great and this is easy enough for most to try. I'm on a simple project run with my channel for that reason. Thank you for sharing :) ॐ
Without spray painting it's looks good. Black colour fils the home virtually. Silver colour, cream colour (off white) Colors is good. Instead of using wood use glass for table. Best of luck for your future projects
You can braze aluminum which is pretty cheap and only needs brazing rods and propane torch, though a map gas torch would be better, either way is pretty inexpensive. You can get a map gas bottle and torch head for about $50 at home depot
This gave me the idea of using this idea for outside furniture for myself. Do you think it could hold well enough for chairs? Maybe adding crosses on sides?
Love this! I might actually try this soon:)
Just a quick one, instead of using wood filler, you might want to use body filler (can fetch one from an automotive store) - it's way more rigid, and more flushed when sanded.
Love this book! th-cam.com/users/postUgkxpCNxqmAkyjN6NPx1fyB7QiEFWyO5mUWL it is simply one-of-a-kind! I really love it, because karah explained all tools required to have the job done, not mentioning the fabulous diy pallets ideas. I'm pretty sure this will be a fresh start in my new endeavour. Amazon was great, they delivered on time. Thank you!
Dude, nothing in furniture making is original anymore, and THIS, was super original! I dig it!
Woah! Thanks a lot man!
I have been a huge fan of your videos for a while, and I have made several of your builds in my own shop. I love the idea of using aluminium reinforced with dowels to make a metal coffee table without welding. I can't wait to try this one for myself. keep up the great content!
Right on! That's awesome, let me know how it goes!
Don’t hesitate to create the patreon page. You've nothing to lose. I would definitely support you. Imagine you get 10 000x1$ patreon supporters!? I'm sure a lot of people who religiously follow your work here, would’t mind to give $1 or more a month. You surely deserve it!
Thanks a lot dude! That'd be pretty awesome haha
That's so clever 👍👍👍👍
Love the exposed wood bottom too! It can even be sanded down if it's not level.
This was my favorite project you’ve done so far. A lot of design possibilities with very limited tools. Would love to see you explore this further. Stay excellent!
Awesome! Thanks Brad
Yessssss someone else that actually likes matte finish. I build tables and desks all the time and I really hate shiny tables and surfaces because everything just reflects off of it and shines in your eyes, so I use that same polycrylic finish and I love it. Awesome video!
So I thought I was so clever for thinking of this! No surprise that you guys had already done it!
Thanks for the video - really helped!
I really dug this. Fun to see an experiment work out, and the butcher block style top is a great design.
Maybe adding some 45° aluminum bar reinforcements on the top stretchers to the sides could help with wobble? Nice one dude.
I think so. So diagonal support would definitely help. If I make a dining talble, I'll be doing that for sure
The reason the angle brackets didn't stay on with epoxy glue is because the aluminium is anodized. Pretty much all aluminium profile you buy that is brushed is clear anodized, and glue really doesn't stick well to it. Best resort is to weld, or like you ended up doing, mechanical fitting with screws or other hardware. Neat project!
That's really good to know, I appreciate it
Well, aluminium oxidizes formed by air and anodizing is a bit different, as anodizing is a process (usually with electricity and acids) to create generally a much thicker layer of aluminium oxide than what would be formed by letting the aluminium oxidize in air. It's definitely a pain in the behind to solder anodized aluminium indeed, it helps to scuff it with sand paper just before soldering or brazing, to break through the anodizing layer. You have to be quick though, as the oxide builds up quick, and heat only speeds it up.
But its painted Black ?
Or etch it before working with epoxy?
How about just using aluminum angle and bolt it together? Granted it won't look quite as nice. But if you want nice looking aluminum you'd use extruded aluminum though that doesn't work if you don't want a very modern look. Ah the dilemmas of modern construction!
Indeed this tutorial has become one of my favorites. Great idea, excellent outcome. I think there are opportunities to do it stronger even for a bench but the idea is there and just rest going back to the drawing board and keep building more stuff around this idea. Impressive work! Congrats!
I'd definitely think of ways to improve the straight before making a bench.. but it'd look cool!
I have watched some of your videos and they are just awesome. Specially your narrations and explanations are best 👍
I didn`t intend to use this woodworking book, t.co/z6o0f8z2H4 but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed after trying it. It never dissatisfied me in my desire to have more information about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics such as wood types as well as designing your workshop..
Would this work out for a desk? Like something a lot taller? Or would you have to put supports in different areas to keep it sturdy since the legs are really thin? Or do they sell thicker aluminum parts that would work better? Thanks awesome build!
I would imagine you could use a whole dowel through the tube as reinforcement
Hi Mike,
Good presentation and demonstration! Enhanced with your fair explanation about the pluses and the minuses of this project.
Yeah.. I'm solidly obsessed with this table. So sick.
Exactly what I needed.
It actually looks really nice
Thanks!
That is really ingenious! I appreciate the honesty with regards the strength too
Thanks a lot! No doubt
Exposed wood looks great on the feet!
If you added some gussets just under the table top, this table would hold up to ANY fraternity party. All it needs, is a little triangulation, without adding any more than~18" more square tubing. That's good confidence in your work, when you're willing to sit/stand on it. That is the ultimate demonstration of a good build.
OMGoodness! What a beautiful table n great job. I'm wanting a wood n iron coffee table myself like this for my new apartment. I love, love, love what you did n it seemed simple to make. If only I had a table saw!?! LOL God bless!😇
i loved this build, thanks! i used square dowels in a similar way. i used them to sturdy up pvc for a round leg project. i do not use many power tools & the pvc dowel solution was much cheaper than buying pre-built table legs. i didn't hav a metal look in mind when i began, but i ended up using a hammer metal look spray paint & the finished bench looked great. -Lisa
Watch some videos on aluminum brazing. No welder required. A benzomatic mapp torch from the box store, and some aluminum brazing rod, and you're off to the races! Start with a few small practice pieces and you'll quickly get the hang of it. Then you easily braze your aluminum joints for far better strength and a great looking piece of furniture. It's probably as cheap as buying the extra wooden dowels, screws, and 90° brackets.
nice idea, i like the dowel idea particularly👍
Cool, simple yet elegant i love your table project dude. Looking forward to seeing more 👍
The key idea is to fill your square metal with wood, really nice idea, the rest is just a matter of where to put holes and some more robust geometry. That's the kind of idea I was looking for. Good job.
thats lovely man, my favourite part is u look u have a shop and not a movie set like some lads
This is awesome, I built a tabletop over the summer that I never decided how to finish and this is perfect!
Right on! yeah, I'm a big fan of the matte polycrylic....anything that's low gloss and water based
The other option is, buy solid aluminium box section make the same cuts drill and tap all holes and bobs ya uncle same result no welding and gained the strength you lost with buying hollow box section.
I'm a metal worker and you even managed to give me this idea I'll just adapt it to suit my skill set 😎
Awesome perfect squared
With regards, I'm from India. For me I don't have the modern workshop like your. Liked by me. Thanks.
*jumps on coffee table with huge smile on his face* "Personally, I'm careful with my furniture..."
I had to do it lol
Modern Builds 😂 loved it
Shayna Lloyd if you likes to do something more than hug its can broken😆😨😀😁😂😉😉😉
Hey man Ave been watching you for 3 years now. Like your projects
Just my $.02, I think the patreon stuff would be fine for additional content. Like maybe the videos are all free, but you send out an email blast with the sketchup files for patreon subscribers. I would avoid starting a second channel as it may disburse your following instead of concentrating it. maybe just start a new series within the same channel. That way people know what they are in for when you click on the video.
That's a good point... I'm still mulling it all over.. I appreciate it!
I just started my first "flip" ever! This was helpful New Sub here 👍🏻 😎👍🏻
Love this build! A great design that like you said can be done the way you did it or welded. I hope that you do end up making the dining table build with the larger square tubing and lag bolts. I think that would be an interesting modern and industrial piece! Cant wait to see what 2018 has in store for Modern Builds!!
Thanks Mallory! I definitely will
You are very easy to listen & learn from. Thank you for posting this video.
Great build! You can make it stronger by making another 2 support beams on the bottom sides parallel to the upper beaks besides those on the middle to prevent the table from wiggling. And rubber stoppers could also help. 😀👌
A good DIY project.
Legs of double as much cross section and a few minor modification will make it simpler and as strong as welded steel one most for practical purpose, including jumping :)
Great experiment with fabulous results. Looks great.
Thanks!!!
such an honest review about stability..
Simple and decent design
Awesome looking.
Very nice construction. thanks
Liked your concept on attachment without weld.
Thanks Chris!
Thanks for this great idea!
I need to make a desk to put mect to my work desk. This is exactly what I need. It will have shelves, so it will be a bit stronger as the frame will be more complex.
Some kind of corner braces will help. Also use bondo instead of wood putty will work a lot better
BRILLIANT IDEAS
It is so nice. Good for you.
love your vids. I appreciate the comments at the end. honest and transparent! thx
Thanks for sharing, i look up for join hollow without welding
I think an inlay would look super cool if you come back to this design in the future. Very similar to the bookshelf you did with the PVC inlay.
The black shirt looked really good on you mike!
Looks great. Nice design and implementation.
Love the look. You can always re-make in the future with different materials
Exactly!! Thanks brother
Great video! You may want to try connectubes for building a steel frame without welding. The system is super cheap and uses steel couplers and 1.5 x 1.5" square galvanized steel tubing. Highly recommend you learn about this building product to use for bbq frames, fire pits, etc...
At 1:30
Him saying: you don't need special tools. While cutting it with couple thousand dollars worth of circular saw.
Me saying: bruh!!
Awesome job ,awesome man
This is a very nice DIY table. Nice video
I've seen your videos before, but I never subscribed. This video changed my mind! Great project!
Awesome!! Well I'm glad you're here haha!
Very clever! I like the possibilities of this!
You can buy strong plastic joiners that go straight into the tubing which makes it even easier
nice.. any chance you can send me a link
Your videos just seem to get better with time. I will definitely be using the techniques in this video for a desk this pretty soon.
Great idea, Mike! I like how the table turned out!
Thanks a lot!!
Welding is easy especially stick welding. A small welder is $80, sticks are $11, and you could also buy some for aluminum. The wood part is genius
Love this Mike! Great work, creativity and experimentation
also would totally be interested in patrion!
The color scheme looks great! Giving a Pacific Northwest vibe
Thanks for making this video. Fresh idea and innovative execution - I learned alot!
I really amazed your good works .
Good job bro!
Thanks for sharing, i learned a lot.
Now maybe i can make a table without using wilding.
Ty again .from Philippines
Love that design! I'm NOT careful with my furniture so I definitely want to learn to weld!
Haha! at least you're honest
I love the idea of a second channel! I would love to see some different kinds of stuff coming from you!
Sweet!! I think I'm gonna do it!
Another great project and great video
Looks gorgeous, great job Mike!
Thanks Kristina
Interesting idea using wood to sure up the aluminum. I wonder if you put some 2 part epoxy in the joints between the aluminum before screwing it would have given enough additional strength. Also, with the uncertainty of how youtube is monetizing and suggesting creators, I think Patreon might be a good way for people who enjoy your videos to support you. You could use the same Patreon for two channels.
Thanks for your patient. I like make things. It s just a hobby. My local store sell this type of table for 20 bucks. But making thing is fun.
you are a good teacher, thanks
I would love if a reward was a diy kit. Even it was a pack that included detailed drawings and steps, maybe some small supplies like wood glue and stains you use.
You could use mixed sized aluminum tubes and cut a square hole for the supports to fit into the legs. It should be soft enough to use a wood chisel.
Great built! Looks Very good I love it
Very clever Mike! Love your recommendations at the end, it really sums up the build well. Table looks dope!
Right on. It doesn't apply for every project, but a 'wrap up' at the end of most videos could be cool
Awesome build Mike! Probably your best! At the very least it's my favourite to day!
That's awesome!! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for he video! I’m gonna use the aluminum trick to build a retractable awning for my Land Rover 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Dude, I’ve some furniture made of aluminium square tubes with wooden inserts (as you did). That was made over 50 years ago!
Great table!! Really like the finished look of wood and metal! Do you think a jigsaw might be able to cut through aluminium instead of the circular saw?
Nice idea :) any project that gets people into making something is great and this is easy enough for most to try. I'm on a simple project run with my channel for that reason. Thank you for sharing :) ॐ
Great build. I appreciate the honesty.
You got a shop!!!!!!!!!
You should do a tour of your house!!
Without spray painting it's looks good.
Black colour fils the home virtually.
Silver colour, cream colour (off white) Colors is good.
Instead of using wood use glass for table.
Best of luck for your future projects
Very nice. Thank you
You can braze aluminum which is pretty cheap and only needs brazing rods and propane torch, though a map gas torch would be better, either way is pretty inexpensive. You can get a map gas bottle and torch head for about $50 at home depot
would love to see this as a dining table build!
Beautiful
Great build!
Very clever and manageable. I like it!
You are a genius
Great idea... Thanks for sharing your expirement....
This gave me the idea of using this idea for outside furniture for myself. Do you think it could hold well enough for chairs? Maybe adding crosses on sides?
Mike, you're awesome. Thanks for all the information! I'm looking forward to building something similar this coming spring.
Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!