I‘m absolutely no woodworker, but as a tailor and fashion designer, I have huge respect for traditional crafts such as this. Your videos are so nice and calming and I could listen to you talk about your craft for ages 💞
I feel the same way and I especially appreciate the chamfer planer he used as a custom metal fabricator I notice the little details on things and nonuniform corners on those legs would drive me bonkers lol
Your shorts are fun and all, but it's this long-form content with the old recorder that is really what is special about your channel. To hell with however many views it gets, this is true gold, Mr. Reardon.
I can’t explain it any better, but this video made me feel… nostalgic in a way, I guess. It reminded me of all those 4:3 crafting shows on the kids channel I used to watch and my clumsy attempts at recreating what I saw and the copious amounts of white glue they always told us to use. But it also kind of reminded me of how my comment probably won’t contribute that much. I’ve seen all those comments from people who have all these special memories revolving around woodwork while I’ve never actually held a proper tool in my hands before. It’s sad, but it’s true. I wish everyone a wonderful day and more special memories to come:)
As a retired woodworker, I want to thank you for taking us through the process. It was almost like I was able to join in the work, which I miss doing very much. So satisfying. Thank you.
The oil on those quartersawn pieces really made them shine. Gorgeous little table, and the letters looked sharp and tidy, as well. Beautiful work, sir!
Glad to see another long form video! Love listening to you and the sounds of woodworking while I drift off to sleep. Assuming I don’t get too interested and stay up for the whole thing, which is usually the case. 😅
My late dad used to love woodworking. He didn't use all hand tools but he had many. Some of the sounds from your videos, particularly the planing are sounds I used to hear all the time. Very nostalgic
What a powerful table! I might have been on some hallucinogens, but that oil application looked brilliant. (…glad I listened to this with headphones 🤣🤣🤣)
I love how the bog oak fits perfectly with the ideas of using older and traditional techniques and also how long lasting oak can be. The perfect little accent to an already great piece
The video being more square reminds me of the old blocky tvs I grew up. I’d watch a wood working show with my dad on lazy Sunday afternoons and fall asleep on the couch. This video reminds me of those good times ❤
Your channel has inspired me to build my own workbench to hold my tools now that my partner and I have moved into a place where I can have a workshop. Thank you for your seasoned perspective and your love of ash, fan the flames of my home renovation projects. Keep em coming 🎉
Your craftsmanship of that Irish Oak table is truly remarkable!💚 Making this table not just a functional piece but also a work of art. The dedication to preserving craftsmanship in every step of the process is truly inspiring! 💚💚
I always learn such good techniques and skills from these videos. Modern machinery is nice and all but it’s much more satisfying to see wood transform using hand tools. We think we’re so clever but I think our ancestors were on a whole other level of cleverness.
High quality vid, really nice footage. Love that your workshop and tools are all, essentially, exemplary versions of many people's sheds, but with it you produce such beautiful stuff.
The table looks really great and sturdy, it was beautiful to see a long video of the process. I love the bits of the history of the pub at the end too! The owner must be happy.
I make through tenons on the tops of the legs and put the top on that way. No screws and you see the wedge detail on the top as a bonus. Im of Irish decent born in Toronto Canada and I restore antiques . I appreciate the hand tooling very much,especially ripping the oak legs with a hand saw. It’s great to see people keeping the old ways alive .
I hope to see more of this. Everything has been so hard and terrible lately, and this feels like one of the few comforts I’ve known. Please take care of yourself.
hi eoin i am so glad i found your channel i my self like to only use old hand tools i think the youngest tools i have are well over 100 years old . you cant beat the feel of the tool working the wood . thanks for your posts
Beautiful result! Every time I do any sort of wood related project, I'm always thinking there has got to be a better way to do some parts of it and, besides skill obviously, I'm missing some very useful tools. Time to add to my collection. Thank you for the information and inspiration.
Kind of?? Vinegar actually removes rust, so no iron oxide is formed. However, while it dissolves, the iron in the steel wool reacts with the acetic acid in the vinegar, creating iron acetate. That iron acetate then reacts with the tannic acid in the wood, turning the tannins themselves black. Oak and other dark woods are very high in tannins, so the wood significantly darkens
Eoin, thank you for bringing back a piece of Ireland's spirit with your craftsmanship. This handmade table is more than just a beautiful creation-it's a reminder of the traditions and stories that have shaped our past. In a time when the future feels uncertain, it’s heartening to see a piece of Irish heritage live on in places like Flans. You've truly captured the essence of what makes Ireland so special-both timeless and full of heart.
I. Love. This. I love all your videos but this long-form making the table was very enjoyable. Even some of the tools (the 2 different hand drills) are very similar to what my dad had on his workbench when I was very little (mid 1950s). I recognized them right away. Love what you did making the letters and the finish, too. Marvelous film, this was to watch.
That straight cut on the legs with the saw 😮! Just amazing work! Your attention to detail is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us! ❤
14.58, I love the way Eoin is putting a fine bevel on all the internal edges in the male part of the tenon joint. I’ve not seen this before. Creating space for the adhesive in the final glue-up? Or simply minimising the risk of imperfections rendering the joint harder to close fully than you’d like? 15.55, what a thing of beauty that marking gauge is😊 18.00, I was refinishing a Victorian front door a few weeks ago and noticed that the entire thing was held together using wedged tenon joints. No other fastening methods in the door. And despite being very old, and no doubt slammed thousands of times, the door is dimensionally absolutely stable and no visible gaps around any of the joints. I was so impressed & fascinated by this that I took pictures before repainting it. The very tall (100”) & thick (2 1/4”) front door had half a dozen coats of black paint to remove. Getting it all out of the complex mouldings around this six panel door took two entire days, finishing with wire wool and solvent to get off the last of a sticky undercoat. I did curse that I’d ever started the task, but when repainted with a paler grey-brown, with the beautiful panels of wood grain showing in light as you open & close the door, I find it was all worth it for lifting the whole approach to the house. Wedged tenon joints rock!
Beautiful work, Eoin. It's mesmerising watching someone make a refined art from what is essentially a simple task. With patience, experience and skill you produce a result which is truly excellent and very special. Thanks for all the information and for sharing this process. And bloody hell that pint must have tasted good at the end there.
We've been blessed with yet another video, absolutely loved this one thank you! Also lovely explanation of the whole process, keep up the awesome work yadda yadda, all that good stuff!
I used to do wood work with my grandad before he moved back to England, there's nothing I miss more than getting a train and spending time with him in his hut.
Hi Eoin, great build !! I made a red oak table for my wife last year, about 30x34inches top. Same methods, mortise and tenon all around. First table for me, I learned a lot. I didnt add any leg stretchers tho. I put on linseed oil as a base, with a shellac finish on top, came out beautifully.
I used something called gunny's paste for finishing. It's a mix of 1/3 rd beeswax, 1/3rd oil (I like to use dark danish oil or tung oil), and 1/3rd mineral spirits. It's a more nourising but thinner easier to spread wax. You melt the beeswax then add the other ingredients and stir to combine.
i really love that you chose 4:3 for this vid. i feel it adds a lot to the charm, even the lower bitrate while it lowers the quality it feels very intentional and adds to the style/charm.
Others have said it too but I really appreciate the investment into lighting, camera, mics etc. The higher quality really shows and your work deserves it buddy ❤
Thank you for this vid it has helped me a lot I've recently been struggling a lot and have been getting into making furniture to make some money on the side.
I just recalled that I’d watched a video of Sheffield auger making recently. The number of steps involved in making augers is staggering. You simply wouldn’t guess it from hefting an auger. It might be among the Ken Hawley series, all of which are just remarkable and highly recommended if you enjoy seeing such tools in use.
I've never made anything out of wood, but you're videos have made really appreciate the skill and care needed to do so. Maybe it's time to actually make something!
I watched the whole video and I’m in awe of Eoin’s talent at such a young age. If I ever have the chance to be in Ireland near this location I’ll definitely check it out.
Great vid, really inspires me to try working with less power tools more often. Small pointer btw: when you're getting the dowels flush at 27:44, if they're still quite proud when you begin chiseling, it helps to take a couple thin passes off with the chisel from the top of the dowel before attempting the final pass. It's easier to get a clean final cut and minimizes any risk of chipping or tearout.
Excellent work, and owing to the fact that my favourite colour's black, I picked guinness as my first beer for my dad to buy me, knowing nothing about beer other than not liking the mainstays of American lager. It's still my favorite beer and I hope to drink it in Ireland one day!
The metal plate with the holes in it is a Drill Gauge or can also be used a a pin or dowel gauge. They are usually marked in increments of 1/32 or even 1/64 for the Imperial gauges or in increments of 1/2 mm for the Metric ones.
I confess, I’d never seen a drill gauge used to create & size a wood dowel. The sheet from which the gauge is made must be thick enough to handle the forces involved in making dowels from hardwood! And to have been well made, such that the edges of the holes are so crisp that they’re sharp. It’s a cool thing to see being done.
@@GT380man I have a couple myself, or three I think. A couple of Imperial-sized ones and a Metric one. I would say they are about 4 or 5 mm thick, so quite sturdy. I don't know what grade steel they are but above a plain mild steel I would say. I'm not imagining they are super-hard tool steel but they will be tough enough to enable crisp and accurate holes and to last a lifetime (perhaps not bashing oak dowels through regularly, but still last a fair while). They're very accurately drilled and probably reamed to size and twist drills fit their corresponding holes very precisely.
Lovely piece! I'll be in Cork on sabbatical for much of the coming year, and hope to connect -- and will certainly stop by Flan McArthur's when up in Clare! --- a fellow woodworker, also partial to hardwoods (and always impressed by your work and narration).
The pure artistic perfection in each stroke of Eoin's expert hands would make many a drinking hole barkeep sing his praise in town. Beautiful work, young man. Slán 🥰 🍻
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This looks, sounds, and even has the aspect ratio of an old public television program. I am SO HERE FOR IT!
The new, new, NEW, Yankee workshop LMAO yeah i love it
all that's missing is some instrumental acoustic guitar music in the background
edit: i played some in the background and the vibe is immaculate
Instead of "The Joy of Painting," this is "The Joy of Woodworking"
An Sean Teach seo in 4k SD! 😂😅
FYI - “A Sean Teach seo” is “This Old House” in Irish… 😉 also “4k SD” is just a joke. 🙄🤣😇
@@ArmchairDeity”This Old House” is exactly the vibe 😊
What a beautiful start to the week, getting a long form video from Eoin. 👏🏻 feels like a throwback.
I really appreciate the nostalgic feel you get by filming 4:3 instead of widescreen. Makes it seem like I'm watching This Old House
I thought it felt familiar.
I‘m absolutely no woodworker, but as a tailor and fashion designer, I have huge respect for traditional crafts such as this. Your videos are so nice and calming and I could listen to you talk about your craft for ages 💞
I feel the same way and I especially appreciate the chamfer planer he used as a custom metal fabricator I notice the little details on things and nonuniform corners on those legs would drive me bonkers lol
Your shorts are fun and all, but it's this long-form content with the old recorder that is really what is special about your channel. To hell with however many views it gets, this is true gold, Mr. Reardon.
I can’t explain it any better, but this video made me feel… nostalgic in a way, I guess.
It reminded me of all those 4:3 crafting shows on the kids channel I used to watch and my clumsy attempts at recreating what I saw and the copious amounts of white glue they always told us to use.
But it also kind of reminded me of how my comment probably won’t contribute that much. I’ve seen all those comments from people who have all these special memories revolving around woodwork while I’ve never actually held a proper tool in my hands before. It’s sad, but it’s true.
I wish everyone a wonderful day and more special memories to come:)
On PBS there is a show called The Woodwright's Shop. He only uses hand tools; you remind me of a modern version of him.
As a retired woodworker, I want to thank you for taking us through the process. It was almost like I was able to join in the work, which I miss doing very much. So satisfying. Thank you.
What happened to you?
Not only am I learning, I'm enjoying. You're genuinely very natural on the ear and easy to listen to. ❤
The oil on those quartersawn pieces really made them shine. Gorgeous little table, and the letters looked sharp and tidy, as well. Beautiful work, sir!
I just love watchin ye. I'm in my 60s now and that was exactly how I learned to make furniture. I still do when I can. Keep her lit pal
Glad to see another long form video! Love listening to you and the sounds of woodworking while I drift off to sleep. Assuming I don’t get too interested and stay up for the whole thing, which is usually the case. 😅
I just purchased my first good Stanley plane.. thanks to you.. it changed my life
My late dad used to love woodworking. He didn't use all hand tools but he had many. Some of the sounds from your videos, particularly the planing are sounds I used to hear all the time. Very nostalgic
What a powerful table! I might have been on some hallucinogens, but that oil application looked brilliant.
(…glad I listened to this with headphones 🤣🤣🤣)
I wish I could, but I have an ear infection
The opening shot reminds me strongly of Grand Budapest Hotel composition. It's so good
I love how the bog oak fits perfectly with the ideas of using older and traditional techniques and also how long lasting oak can be. The perfect little accent to an already great piece
The video being more square reminds me of the old blocky tvs I grew up. I’d watch a wood working show with my dad on lazy Sunday afternoons and fall asleep on the couch. This video reminds me of those good times ❤
this is a fine example of golden unintentional asmr. Absolutely calming and satisfying to watch before you hit the hay!
-Fan since 50k
Your channel has inspired me to build my own workbench to hold my tools now that my partner and I have moved into a place where I can have a workshop. Thank you for your seasoned perspective and your love of ash, fan the flames of my home renovation projects. Keep em coming 🎉
I love your videos, they feel so much like old RUclips to me.
From the aspect ratio to the calmness, it feels so nice and cozy
Your craftsmanship of that Irish Oak table is truly remarkable!💚 Making this table not just a functional piece but also a work of art. The dedication to preserving craftsmanship in every step of the process is truly inspiring! 💚💚
I always learn such good techniques and skills from these videos. Modern machinery is nice and all but it’s much more satisfying to see wood transform using hand tools. We think we’re so clever but I think our ancestors were on a whole other level of cleverness.
LOVE the hand lettering bit. Thanks for sharing Eoin. More longform videos please!
High quality vid, really nice footage. Love that your workshop and tools are all, essentially, exemplary versions of many people's sheds, but with it you produce such beautiful stuff.
love the styling of this vid. cozy old school vibe
The table looks really great and sturdy, it was beautiful to see a long video of the process. I love the bits of the history of the pub at the end too! The owner must be happy.
Eoin, a beautiful table, true craftsmanship. Love all your videos ❤.
I make through tenons on the tops of the legs and put the top on that way. No screws and you see the wedge detail on the top as a bonus.
Im of Irish decent born in Toronto Canada and I restore antiques . I appreciate the hand tooling very much,especially ripping the oak legs with a hand saw.
It’s great to see people keeping the old ways alive .
This is such an excellent video, it warmed my heart and filled me with thirst for building but also for a good cold pint.
I hope to see more of this. Everything has been so hard and terrible lately, and this feels like one of the few comforts I’ve known. Please take care of yourself.
hi eoin i am so glad i found your channel i my self like to only use old hand tools i think the youngest tools i have are well over 100 years old . you cant beat the feel of the tool working the wood . thanks for your posts
I cannot appropriately express how much I adore the aspect ratio and framing of your videos, it is just gorgeous to look at.
what a beautiful piece... brought so memories back of watching my dad do his woodwork... thank you for the "journey"...
Beautiful result! Every time I do any sort of wood related project, I'm always thinking there has got to be a better way to do some parts of it and, besides skill obviously, I'm missing some very useful tools. Time to add to my collection. Thank you for the information and inspiration.
I can almost smell the wood shavings and the glue....great way to unwind at the end of the day. Thanks Eoin.
What a lovely video to end my Monday on, thank you for the chill vibes you have provided me with after a busy day
21:55 i think the vinegar reacts with the steel wool to create rust, and the rust reacts with the tannins in the wood
And the black that ends up forming inside the wood is forge scale, same black stuff as on steel thats just been forged.
Kind of??
Vinegar actually removes rust, so no iron oxide is formed. However, while it dissolves, the iron in the steel wool reacts with the acetic acid in the vinegar, creating iron acetate.
That iron acetate then reacts with the tannic acid in the wood, turning the tannins themselves black. Oak and other dark woods are very high in tannins, so the wood significantly darkens
Eoin, thank you for bringing back a piece of Ireland's spirit with your craftsmanship. This handmade table is more than just a beautiful creation-it's a reminder of the traditions and stories that have shaped our past. In a time when the future feels uncertain, it’s heartening to see a piece of Irish heritage live on in places like Flans. You've truly captured the essence of what makes Ireland so special-both timeless and full of heart.
I. Love. This. I love all your videos but this long-form making the table was very enjoyable. Even some of the tools (the 2 different hand drills) are very similar to what my dad had on his workbench when I was very little (mid 1950s). I recognized them right away. Love what you did making the letters and the finish, too. Marvelous film, this was to watch.
You've done Flan's proud! That table belongs exactly where it resides. Well done.
This was such a treat to watch! Just calm, focused work and good vibes. Cheers!
Thank you. Im glad you enjoyed
Always enjoy watching you create
That straight cut on the legs with the saw 😮! Just amazing work! Your attention to detail is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us! ❤
14.58, I love the way Eoin is putting a fine bevel on all the internal edges in the male part of the tenon joint. I’ve not seen this before.
Creating space for the adhesive in the final glue-up? Or simply minimising the risk of imperfections rendering the joint harder to close fully than you’d like?
15.55, what a thing of beauty that marking gauge is😊
18.00, I was refinishing a Victorian front door a few weeks ago and noticed that the entire thing was held together using wedged tenon joints. No other fastening methods in the door. And despite being very old, and no doubt slammed thousands of times, the door is dimensionally absolutely stable and no visible gaps around any of the joints. I was so impressed & fascinated by this that I took pictures before repainting it. The very tall (100”) & thick (2 1/4”) front door had half a dozen coats of black paint to remove. Getting it all out of the complex mouldings around this six panel door took two entire days, finishing with wire wool and solvent to get off the last of a sticky undercoat. I did curse that I’d ever started the task, but when repainted with a paler grey-brown, with the beautiful panels of wood grain showing in light as you open & close the door, I find it was all worth it for lifting the whole approach to the house.
Wedged tenon joints rock!
Gorgeous! You are a talented fellow! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful work, Eoin. It's mesmerising watching someone make a refined art from what is essentially a simple task. With patience, experience and skill you produce a result which is truly excellent and very special. Thanks for all the information and for sharing this process. And bloody hell that pint must have tasted good at the end there.
thank you for the time and effort you put into this, what a fun and interesting video to wind down with after a long work day
Mate doing a rip all the way through that and keeping it straight, respect bud I've done it and I've made a lot of mistakes.
It is a pleasure to watch you work. I hope your parents are proud of you. 😊👍👍
We've been blessed with yet another video, absolutely loved this one thank you! Also lovely explanation of the whole process, keep up the awesome work yadda yadda, all that good stuff!
I used to do wood work with my grandad before he moved back to England, there's nothing I miss more than getting a train and spending time with him in his hut.
Hi Eoin, great build !! I made a red oak table for my wife last year, about 30x34inches top. Same methods, mortise and tenon all around. First table for me, I learned a lot. I didnt add any leg stretchers tho. I put on linseed oil as a base, with a shellac finish on top, came out beautifully.
What a wonderful video. Thank you Eoin.
Delightful video and beer! Great job on the table too!
I used something called gunny's paste for finishing. It's a mix of 1/3 rd beeswax, 1/3rd oil (I like to use dark danish oil or tung oil), and 1/3rd mineral spirits. It's a more nourising but thinner easier to spread wax. You melt the beeswax then add the other ingredients and stir to combine.
nicely done. good work. my father loved making tables and stools just like your design.
Thank you Eoin for this treat of a full length video. It’s just what the doctor ordered.
i really love that you chose 4:3 for this vid. i feel it adds a lot to the charm, even the lower bitrate while it lowers the quality it feels very intentional and adds to the style/charm.
Nice table. Thanks for sharing the build.
Others have said it too but I really appreciate the investment into lighting, camera, mics etc. The higher quality really shows and your work deserves it buddy ❤
This format and aspect ratio is so refreshing! Keep up the good work!
Very cool video, enjoyed the longer style and general vibe of it. Good production quality!
If you using solid wood on the top of the table you should allow for movement by slotting your screw holes on your hold downs.
Thank you for this vid it has helped me a lot I've recently been struggling a lot and have been getting into making furniture to make some money on the side.
Superb workmanship!
Love this, looking forward to more videos like this Eoin!
I just recalled that I’d watched a video of Sheffield auger making recently. The number of steps involved in making augers is staggering. You simply wouldn’t guess it from hefting an auger. It might be among the Ken Hawley series, all of which are just remarkable and highly recommended if you enjoy seeing such tools in use.
Eoin youre amazing, never change the aspec ratio of your videos. Stay making cool vintage things
I've never made anything out of wood, but you're videos have made really appreciate the skill and care needed to do so. Maybe it's time to actually make something!
I encourage you to try it, you really do not need many handtools to do a table. And its a fascinating learning experience.
Lovely to see you back in long form, hope the video does well so we get more of them
Great video Eoin. Good to see a long form video thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope to see more. Glad to have you back my back friend. 👍👍👍
Beautiful work Eoin! You're an inspiration
Excellent video. Keep them coming young man.
Excellent work. Love your videos. You've inspired me in so many ways. Keep up the beautiful work.
I watched the whole video and I’m in awe of Eoin’s talent at such a young age. If I ever have the chance to be in Ireland near this location I’ll definitely check it out.
Love the look of the bog oak pegs makes a beautiful contrast
Very interesting and relaxing video, love the table mate.
I do not blame you for using modern glues, less headache to worry about with em. Hope to see more long form videos in the future!
Great vid, really inspires me to try working with less power tools more often.
Small pointer btw: when you're getting the dowels flush at 27:44, if they're still quite proud when you begin chiseling, it helps to take a couple thin passes off with the chisel from the top of the dowel before attempting the final pass. It's easier to get a clean final cut and minimizes any risk of chipping or tearout.
That was lovely. Thank you Eoin!
Awesome, I love these videos. I recently got started wood working with oak and it’s such a beautiful wood to work with.
yes! another long form video!
always a good watch, cheers!
Great submission. I love watching and listening to your videos
I really enjoy your shorts but man do I love you longer format videos, so inspiring
Nicely done
Thank you. I saw the YT short...i was wondering why you didn't adjust for the slope of the floor. Beautiful job!
Great work Eoin keeling our traditions alive good on ye, Murt
Excellent work, and owing to the fact that my favourite colour's black, I picked guinness as my first beer for my dad to buy me, knowing nothing about beer other than not liking the mainstays of American lager. It's still my favorite beer and I hope to drink it in Ireland one day!
The metal plate with the holes in it is a Drill Gauge or can also be used a a pin or dowel gauge. They are usually marked in increments of 1/32 or even 1/64 for the Imperial gauges or in increments of 1/2 mm for the Metric ones.
I confess, I’d never seen a drill gauge used to create & size a wood dowel.
The sheet from which the gauge is made must be thick enough to handle the forces involved in making dowels from hardwood! And to have been well made, such that the edges of the holes are so crisp that they’re sharp.
It’s a cool thing to see being done.
@@GT380man I have a couple myself, or three I think. A couple of Imperial-sized ones and a Metric one.
I would say they are about 4 or 5 mm thick, so quite sturdy. I don't know what grade steel they are but above a plain mild steel I would say. I'm not imagining they are super-hard tool steel but they will be tough enough to enable crisp and accurate holes and to last a lifetime (perhaps not bashing oak dowels through regularly, but still last a fair while). They're very accurately drilled and probably reamed to size and twist drills fit their corresponding holes very precisely.
days that Eoin uploads are my favourite days! this is so interesting to me and i love watching while working on my own (textile) projects
Lovely piece! I'll be in Cork on sabbatical for much of the coming year, and hope to connect -- and will certainly stop by Flan McArthur's when up in Clare! --- a fellow woodworker, also partial to hardwoods (and always impressed by your work and narration).
you just gave breath to this beautiful craft that is unfortunately dying out, best video ive seen in years, and that production? *Chef kiss*
A joy to watch young man 👌🏼
The pure artistic perfection in each stroke of Eoin's expert hands would make many a drinking hole barkeep sing his praise in town. Beautiful work, young man. Slán 🥰 🍻
i absolutely love the fact that its in 4:3
Lovely work!
another fabulous video well done eoin i am proud off yoy
Nicely done. Thanks.
Kids, try this at home. Then you'll know beyond a shadow of a doubt: Eoin Reardon is a master craftsman.