Designing and Building a Modern Coffee Table - Woodworking Projects
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
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How to design and build a coffee table. In this video I made a custom coffee table for a client. She wanted the coffee table to be made out of walnut wood with a glass top. She wanted it to be modern and minimalist as well. The video focuses on woodworking techniques such as design, cutting miters, dados, and a few other techniques. I hope you enjoy!
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Sir, I really like the way you make some woodwork. You teach us not only to complete directly the work but you tells us also the problems, options, decisions, possibilities and many more. Its like we are there making that stuff. Thanks Sir.
Thanks Kevin...Glad you are digging everything. Appreciate the kind words!
I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!
I knew what kind of videos and projects to expect after watching your first video.
You are a genius, pure artist.
Can't wait for the next video!
Take care!
+Vehbi Haxha
Thanks Vehbi!
I agree
Me too. True craftsman.
Vehbi Haxha I agree
Here are some great woodworking plans that you can try out: HootWood. com
I've become very picky about the online content I watch nowadays. I don't want to just be inspired by the piece being made, but by the video itself as well. You hit it out of the park on both counts. Thanks for sharing!
+JD Fidler
Thanks JD...glad I was able to tick both boxes. Thanks for the sub!
This is a fantastic video and beautiful project!! So glad to have found your channel!
me too ! nice to see you here Bob
+I Like To Make Stuff
Thanks Bob and Sebastian!
I am addicted to your channel Bob, and so glad to have found Foureyes. Not only are your woodworking projects remarkable, but both of you make really watchable video's.
+I Like To Make Stuff +Chris Salomone I never comment on videos, but when two of my favourite RUclipsrs collide in the comments section I couldn't resist. Keep up the great work guys. Your videos are inspiring. :)
You answered my question in the last segment - whether the three points make the table unstable. But it sounds like it doesn't for normal use. Love it.
+IV Woodworking
Thee contact points don't necessarily make it more stable (as in it isn't more sturdy or strong.) The advantage that it does have is that it is easier to balance. With 4 legs, if not balanced, two of the legs will always be on the ground, while the table could wobble back and forth between the other two legs. With 3 legs, all 3 will always be on the ground, no matter how much human error there was in making them.
You are a hugely inspiring woodworker. You are doing the kind of stuff I hope to be doing in the future. Did you have any professional training in this field?
+Crafted Magazine
Thanks! When I first started, I took two classes at a community college to learn how to use the various machines, etc... That's pretty much the extent of my formal training. Other than that, just lots of trial and error, and asking questions on forums.
That's awesome man. What about all of the SketchUp/3D design stuff? That adds so much to your videos.
That was just all on my own time. i have fun with that kind of stuff, so I've spent hours and hours doing it.
Nice. How do you make the models have that look? Looks awesome.
I export the 2d images to photoshop and do some work in there. blending layers, etc...
You're almost the only one in youtube make some real woodworking furniture with style and design, keep the good work dude
+Wa DB
Thanks Wa DB! Appreciate the compliment.
I really love the vibe in your videos. They are so soothing and make me want to practice my woodworking more.
What measurement tools do you use? Especially that ruler.
Keep making these videos.
Hey Pieter. That's the Incra t-square. I highly recommend it.
Your commentary on the design process while building is pretty rad. Love it.
+chase ames
Thanks Chase! Glad you enjoyed!
I enjoy the soundtrack, even if I keep expecting Ira Glass to introduce some twist to the project.
Which is exactly what he should call this piece; Ira Glass... npr humor..
This is glorious, been searching for "woodworking plans fishing rod holder" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Yiyli Yeyavid Booster - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my friend got excellent success with it.
It's gorgeous, so light, "airy". Stability wise, you could have added cross supports on the top and bottom rails without damaging the overall design. But I like it a lot this way : lighter, more refined, it almost feels like it's balancing as if by magic ! Thanks again for taking us through the whole creating process.
+Thomas
Thanks Thomas! Surprisingly, it isn't that the glass can tip off with too much weight. It is that the entire table (base and all) could tip over with too much weight. That said, it is plenty strong for throwing your feet up on...and really, as long as nobody sits on the worst edge/corner, it'll be fine. And if somebody did that, they've got bigger problems that hitting their butt on the ground.
Ah ah ah ah ah ! They have Pam to deal with ;-)
As a fellow woodworker I am loving your videos so far. Hard to find woodworking videos on RUclips that are really enjoyable to watch all the way through. Really looking forward to seeing where this takes you.
+titus142
Thanks Titus...me too! But what I tell myself is, just focus on making good stuff, and it'll lead to something. Glad you're appreciating it!
This project looks great! Pam is a lucky woman to have such a beautiful piece in her home now.
+BEdmonson85
Thanks! She sent me a note the other day telling me how happy she is...always love hearing that.
Beautiful! Really enjoy the insight on the design process.
+Modern Builds
Thanks man...I appreciate it!
mmmm. applying that finish to walnut.. just beautiful. well done nice build.
haha...yup. That one always gets people :)
The mitered dado blew my mind for a few seconds... Great work Chris!
If you're interested here are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
The poetic, smooth, melodic cadence to the video is quite enjoyable paired with the beautiful craftsmanship. Well done, look forward to more.
+Ryan Hagey
Glad you enjoyed Ryan! Thanks for the sub.
I love your design, it looks so clean and minimalistic but very classy at the same time. Also I really enjoy your style of editing, the soft music you use gets along well with your slow and focussed pace. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks :)
...and I agree with your stance on tacos
I went to fullerton but they don't offer it anymore. thank you Chris for replying ! your videos are awesome.
I kinda though that. Check out Cerritos if you can. They have a full on program.
This was soo amazing, looks very simple and classy. I love your videos, im glad i came by them today
love how u approached the project... not trammeled by some common issues..
Good work! You are quickly becoming my new favorite content creator!
ditto
+jason foster
Thanks Jason and Ryan...I appreciate that. That's a huge compliment with there being so many good woodworkers here on RUclips.
Here are some great woodworking plans that you can try out: HootWood. com
That is lovely, Chris. I had a dude buy a custom guitar from me with very few requests, trusting me to build him something cool. It is a nice feeling indeed.
Yeah...Best kind of builds for sure...especially if you enjoy the design/creative aspects most.
Indeed. Design is my favorite part. Here's the product I came up with: i.imgur.com/lz9hpS7.jpg
That was art. amazing.
Thanks Dave...appreciate it!
Ahhhh, this video is so good. More like a film. The narration, timing, music…so well executed. I love it!
+Corey Ward
Thanks Corey. Glad you enjoyed. Spread the word!
That was so Sick Man keep it up
Great video!! I've got a customer like Pam, she found me through mutual friends on Facebook, asked for a decorative little step ladder. Built it for her, she loved it, a year later and I've done 4 or 5 different things for her now and she's always happy with them, very easy to please. We all need more customers like that!
Nice Chad. Definitely the best of both worlds. Get to be creative, and get paid. Keep making good stuff and you'll be in demand.
I really like walnut. It was America's response to Danish teak.
Walnut is to Teak as Football (American) is to Soccer....maybe? :)
Chris Salomone
The furniture of Jens Risom is a perfect example.
Walnut is the bees knees
Bees Knees... i heard that word from School Of Rock movie. Jack Black. :D
That chatoyance.
There's nothing like a crisp modern design in walnut.
I would've added silicone pads to hold the glass top in place. I used to own a coffee table with very similar construction (wood base, glass top), and it had silicone pads glued to the base, which were insanely grippy under the weight of the glass. If you bumped into the table, the whole thing would move before the top thought about sliding.
This motivates me to get back into the workshop. Here I am talking about what I would do, when I should probably just be actually doing it.
+Dustin Hern
Thanks Dustin! It will sit on some pads. It just didn't in the video. And to be honest, even without them, the entire table will tip/slide before the glass slides off.
Now get out there and build! :)
How much do I need to pay you to get one of these?????????
I'm trying not to build the same thing twice anymore. I could build you something similar but customized to what you need. Email me and we'll talk. :)
Chris you have talent to work, commendable. We admire its products
+Хикмет Джабраилов
Thank you sir.
This is like hipster heroin.
Here are some great woodworking plans that you can try out: HootWood. com
you could also argue that regular heroin is hipster heroin
Pteromandias
If you're interested here are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
Всегда приятно смотреть на мастера который вкладывает душу в своё изделие.Отлично.Вы молодец.
+Алексей Бочков
Spasibo
I've never watched a woodworking video that almost brought me to tears; I can't claim that anymore. This was a beautiful video. Everything from the table to the narration was perfectly done. Bravo.
Hey Nicholas...thanks! Now I'm picturing somebody walking in on your watching the video and just balling your eyes out. They'd probably pass for a second, back out of the room, close the door and think "Damn...that guy really loves coffee tables."
Cannot wait to get out of college and start doing this kind of stuff. though i'm in england and the safety laws prevent me from using the table saw to make things a lot easier. this is SO the kind of thing i want to do. thanks for making these videos and making the commentary very informative. i love it
Thanks Revilo! I've heard about that. I think they have a shorter arbor, so you can't use a dado stack. What other sort of limitations?
for home use there are no limitations (I think by law at least, we don't have one at college). but for business use there must be a riving knife on one, I'll be going by what college has taught me and by how the dimension and rip saws are set up. so these saws we have at college by law must have a crown guard that cover 3 teeth and their gullets and also must have a riving knife at a maximum distance of 8 millimetres away from the saw blade. so obviously the crown guard bit is what limits me the most in this, as it's impossible to cut the Dados as the teeth of the blade needs to be covered with a guard. I'd think I'll just have to put more of a hand-made aspect into my work which I'm not fussed about.
But in all fairness the laws in place make working on these huge machines a lot safer as its damn near impossible to get your fingers near any blades.
You weren't kidding about having just made another video. It was just beautiful, really enjoyed both video and table. You have a great sense to arts.
+YeahGoAhead
I was not kidding. Now, though, it's going to be a few weeks. I'll do something a bit more different for my next video though.
That is honestly one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture I have ever seen. I wouldn’t mind having the wood pieces scaled up and doubled to make for a awesome looking glass top desk
love sketchup. it helps me tons. usually the start of all my projects. and it's fun and relaxing for me. better prepared, etc
Me too Mike. I always spend a good hour or 2 their before anything gets cut.
Loved the video but I wish you talked about how you sourced and cut the glass. Thanks for creating these!
Thanks Willow. I basically drew out the shape and took it to a glass shop. They cut it out for me.
Chris i found your channel a couple months ago,i really enjoy your episodes the filming,soundtrack,and most of all you do beautiful work,thank you for sharing all the best to you and yours
+Ron “Big Ron” Sanford
Big thanks big Ron! Glad you're enjoying!
Your are a genius creator and artist. Your creations are simply adorable.
Thank you Bakthavathsal. I really appreciate that! I'm laughing because "Adorable" is a funny way to put it, but I understand what you are saying!
This has to be the finest bit of woodworking and cinematography I've seen on RUclips. Really well done Chris. Its like Wes Anderson just made a woodworking video the way you framed some of your shots. Enough film geek stuff. Outstanding design. I've got some sketches lost somewhere that I was reminded of while watching this and I need to dig them out and revisit. Thanks for the great inspiration.
Thanks Shannon! I'm glad you like the piece, the video, and that you felt inspired. Hope your're able to track down the sketches!
please keep making videos... amazing. Not a lot of youtube videos of people making true modern or contemporary stuff, please keep this coming
+Daniel Varda
Definitely will do Danile...Thanks!
I admire the detail and patience you have while building a project. that's what is all about... love your videos.
Thanks Cecilia :)
That is amazing work. The production quality and flow of the video is spot on. Thanks for sharing. In my country, all furniture are factory made, it is very refreshing to see custom made furniture
+Fabian Leong
Thanks Fabian...most stuff here is too, but a very small % is custom. Thanks for the sub!
As a student industrial product design and video production enthousiast I really appreciated this video. I really like the trapezoid design and use of walnut wood. Keep up the good work! Can't wait what you're going to make next time!
+janwit changsura
Thanks Janwit...already thinking of stuff for next time. I appreciate the compliments!
This was the first video I saw, and it popped back up on my feed. I love how your style has evolved but not changed. Stay true to yourself!
wow, well done. so cool to see some projects that aren't so typical and using all right angles
Thanks! So...are you trying to say that I'm using all the wrong angles :)
Appreciate the sub!
Definitely does not feel like a copy and paste from every other person on youtube. Great narrative, great intro, and really chill video. Keep it up!
Thanks DoodleNag. No "cmd+C" , "cmd+V" here. I will keep it up for sure!
I've been doing some "amateur" woodwork for a wile. And I just envy you man. Not only for the amazing quality but for the patience that It looks you have... Go ahead with more videos! Saludos from Argentina!
+Erico Behmer
Thanks Erico. I'll keep it going. Spread the word to the rest of Argentina! :)
the table looks great. impressive.im new at woodworking have a decent shop but lack the skills. .you explain things very well thank you so much , looking forward to future projects
You are a talent on so many levels. Thanks for sharing. An artist with woodworking and cinema as your medium... Beautiful work!
+Charles Li
Thanks Charles. I appreciate the compliment and the sub!
it's lovely to come home from work to see such pleasing and inspiring video love it
+K Matre
Thanks K! Glad I could give you something good to come home to! Thanks for the sub!
This piece is very neat. It looks like from every angle you can see a cross in the design.
Yeah, you kind of can
For the balance portion you can add the same frame you did in the front but inverted towards the back. BTW you have inspired me to get in to wood working thanks.
your work is beautiful and your videos are cinematic gems
+Asim Bharwani
Thanks Asim...you're very kind.
I have done fine furniture woodworking for decades, and this is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever seen. Nice job. Thanks for sharing it!
I like how you used those little standoff feet on the bottom to turn the table into a 3 point stand to keep everything from rocking. Very clever.
Heck yeah! Can't beat 3 points of contact.
I bow before you. Your layout skills are exceptional. What more can I say.
Thanks John...:)
Nice contemporary design, Chris. Great relaxed pace on the video. Only wish that you showed more of the design process or SketchUp.
+Kre8tor NY
You're in luck because I will be making a sketchup build of this piece shortly. I'm gonna try to do that for all of the pieces.
+Chris Salomone
GREAT! Please throw in some SketchUp "tips and tricks" for those of us gifted with three mouse thumbs and a broken CTRL key. You make using that program look so smooth. I know I'm not the only one that found that last video rather impressive. I look forward to it!
Beautiful dude.Your narration is spot on.I could watch your videos all day.
Thanks Derek :)
Patience, precision and talent are the equation of perfection and you have them all.... Perfect piece of art. I used to watch your vids like twice some times 3 times. You are a master.
Keep it up.
Thank you Mohamed...appreciate it :)
DUDE, i'm really digging your video style. i like the pre-amble portion alot too. your design skeels are spot on too. So glad i found your channel.
+D Edwards
Thanks D...glad you enjoyed, and glad you found me as well!
Designer, maker, narrator, and content creator. Excellent work!
Also, add "efficient user of glue" to your list of attributes.
haha...Thanks Jake. It's funny. I get comments from people saying too much glue, and not enough glue - often on the same video. I always take that to mean that I'm using just the right amount :)
Your videos are great. Relaxing but good music, picture quality beyond normal, good commentary, pretty woodworking. Thanks man!
No...thank you :)
your design is amazing..
Salute from Malaysia..
Thanks Kaikal....greetings from US
Beautiful Coffee Table
+irosha ki
Thanks Irosha. And ironically...I don't even drink coffee!
Chris Salomone you’re welcome
I've been going back and watching some of your older stuff. This is beautiful work. Simple, elegant, timeless.
Thanks Joseph
I really like your methodical and measured approach to your builds. I can't wait for your next video. Your design and craftsmanship are as good as any I have seen.
+Craig Nicholls
Thank you!
I have to say this is pretty classy stuff. Almost therapeutic and very soothing to watch. An interesting voice you have and top-notch editing makes this a must watch. I watched all you videos in one go. Excellent work. What I also like is that the furniture you make has a European feel to it and actually looks very good. As opposed to some of the other stuff your (very) talented US colleagues make. But that's a matter of taste.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hey Pascal. Thank you...glad you found me and binge watched all of my videos! Really appreciate the comment, and greetings from the U.S. :)
I just started woodworking, I finished my 2nd project today and felt a little demoralized.
Honestly after watching this I can't wait to plan my next piece, thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks Mike! I've come a long way since I built my second project...and I'm sure you will too. Just keep at it man!
excellent craftsmanship & design
Thanks Sportsman :)
Great design reminiscent of a late 50’s or 60’s piece.
Usually made from teak. This walnut & glass looks sleek. 👍🏻
Hey...you rhymed!!!
I've actually never used Teak. It's so expensive around here. So I stay away.
Your furniture is art, and you have substantially raised the bar for all RUclips content creators. Thanks for sharing your work. (Go Cubs!)
+Steve Hayes
Thank you Steve! That is a very huge compliment!
I am addicted to your videos . your calm demeanor and relaxed way of explaining things just makes it very calming and motivating to watch. Keep up the incredible work. You push us to new heights more than you know.
wow...
nice cameras, nice work, nice explaining, nice workshop
well done ...keep going
+MOH3ROM
Thanks Moh3rom. Will do. Glad you enjoyed!
The design and outcome were beautiful! I wished I could get you a pane of low iron glass instead - I think the lighter bluish hue would work better with the walnut. Good luck and looking forward to more videos!
I'm always confused about glass. Ideally, I'd like to find something with a gray edge that wasn't super tinted...but I can never seem to find that sweet spot. If you understand glass, I'd love an education.
Thanks. Just seeing it now. For some reason it got flagged as "Likely Spam" but I'll read it as soon as I get to my desk.
You're the David Attenborough of furniture making - great to watch and listen to. Keep up the amazing work, Chris!
Very impressive. Amazing craftsmanship!
Thank you Jim
build a jig for the taper cuts in your table saw! Nice work.
Hey Tom. That is definitely on my short list. That and a cross cut sled. Thanks!
you are a real designer and I like your way of thinking.
thank you.
just love the light weight of Ur desings, so airy and stable at the same time, fantastic balance between every angle and line of this beauty, great choice of materials matching so well. The video composition is a cherry on this delicious cake U served us. Thank U for that. Best regards from Poland.
+Martin Tolas
Thank you for the kind words...and greetings from the U.S.!
This channel has gorgeous videos. I don't know why, but they're incredible. It's got that perfect mix of intellectual explanation of the piece, where you can see the process through. And it's got an incredibly sensual and relaxing feel. Fantastic work.
Thanks Queequeg. Really appreciate the compliment and the support!
I found the link to the oil in another video. Thanks for generously sharing your work and experience :)
Hey Josh...glad you found your answer. Appreciate the sub!
This is a piece of art, Chris!! Impressive!
Hey, i think would be cool if you could show her reaction when she saw the project done, of course, if she allows it!!
I would have...unfortunately, I wasn't there to see/film it. Her husband stopped by to pick it up. I'll try to get a shot like that in a future video though.
Chris Salomone Nice, i'll keep waiting, nice job dude!!
Mid Century gorgeous! And your video production and editing skills show too. Well done!
Everything about your videos and your work is wonderful. Your organic approach to the production of your videos is fantastic. Thank you for sharing!
And thank you for watching Steve :)
stunning, I love the simple elegance of it.
Thanks :)
Super nice !! i totally agree with you about the stability .
thanks .
+Island surf
Thanks Island surf!
I'm Norwegian and love this prodject🇮🇸 I like the fact you can change scale and retain the coolness of it or even go with wood top
This is gorgeous
This is an awesome piece! Great job Chris!!
+CHRIS RICE
Thanks Chris...glad you like it!
Chris, This was a lovely table design. You are one of my favorite RUclips furniture designers. The detail you provide during the build and your thought process is very useful. Keep up the excellent work and I'm sure your channel will soon take off.
Thanks William. Glad you're enjoying the videos. The channel has grown much faster than I imagined, and I am so thankful for all of the support I've had. But, I just want to keep it going! I'll focus on good content and trust that it will keep growing.
Beautiful video and table, man! The narration reminds me of a cross between Frank Howarth and This American Life.
+Shawn Freeborn
Haha...Thanks! Definitely an NPR vibe. Soft talking close to the microphone in a very quiet room.
loving your work - really appreciate all the care that goes into making videos that are as attractive as the finished products!
+pugger
Thanks Pugger! Glad you are enjoying and appreciative of the work!
+Chris Salomone yeah! super into it, can't wait to see more.
Clean and nice. Your videos alway makes me understand why we consider woodworking the zen of western people.
I love the way you "design" in the meaning of project methodology.
Waiting for your next job...btw music is fantaastic!
Hello from Italy.
+christian buzio
Thanks Christian...appreciate that. If you like the music, I put a link to my buddy's music page in the video description. He is the one that did the guitar work. Hi from the U.S.!
Awesome work. I really love the design and you put a lot of detail and work into your pieces which is something a lot of people have lost track of.
+westcoastartist69
Thanks! I appreciate your appreciation :)
I'm always amazed at all of your builds, Chris! Your designs are some of my absolute favorite and I can only fathom the idea of one day creating beautiful pieces of furniture like this one. As always, great video and build! 😎👍🏼
Thanks Johnny. Really appreciate it :)
I love finding talented people, this was a nice find and new subscription. And go Cubs!
+Steven Rochon
Thanks Steve...I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed!