It's SHOCKINGLY amazing. Xyla, you did an amazing job. I completely agree with Estefannie. And it'll age so wonderfully - in 20 years, it'll be like looking at vacuum tubes!
i think I have that same exact circular saw; we might be the same person. gorgeous table build that PCB green goes great with the wood and the shiney! glad you didn't think the knife was weird gift. shut up I'm not crying you're crying.
It's traditional where I am from to give someone a "silver" coin when they give you knife. Something about it making it a transaction rather than a gift, so if the recipient cuts themselves it's not then the fault of the giver.
Just being able to say the words "I own a knife made by This Old Tony" is such a powerful statement. Only foreshadowed by, "I own the very FIRST knife made by This Old Tony."
I love this tradition, I watched old Tony make this knife and teared up a little when you spoke about knife traditions and it being your knife, I remember getting my first knife and realized I have never given one to my daughter I’m going to fix that!. So glad to discover your channel. 😊
Darn it Ms. Foxlin, you had me tearing up when you explained that this knife from Master Maker This Old Tony was the first knife you had been gifted. And that bench top was awesome! Thank you for letting us in on the process.
The part at the end about getting "/the/ knife" hit home for me. Mine is an original Leatherman PST my Papa gave me after getting sick of me borrowing(read: stealing) it all the time, and it sort of officially became mine when he passed--in that he specified in his will that it would pass to me along with his swiss army knife.
@17:05 It doesn't sound corny at all. It's an old tradition for boys but we really do need to expand it to everyone. Knife use, maintenance, and safety is for everyone. And you responded exactly as everyone should when they get their first knife @16:25, "I wanna cut something. What can I cut?" Love it.
I'm a son who was raised by his mom. receiving my first knife and carving lessons with my uncle were among my fondest childhood memories! I 100% understand her feeling
It was beautiful to witness your rite of passage into makerhood, receiving your first knife from a master. You earned it long ago. Oh yes, the table was great too.
This old Tony sent me back here with his time machine to subscribe early so I don't end up missing out on all your videos like I did in the future, by the way your video celebrating 10 million subscribers was AMAZING.
Not only did This Old Tony give you your first knife, he gave you his first knife also. That is quite an honour. I love the table. Coming from an IT background, that is a project that may inspire me to do something similar. I hope you had an awesome holiday!!
8:26 Carpenter here. Watching your "Elf smock" flapping around in close proximity to that circular saw gave me some serious anxiety! Having said that, the table turned out incredible! I'm a little jelly of the This old Tony knife too!
I'm surprised nobody swarmed to reply to your comment... I guess this must be a channel for the older kids, although your channel is still for older kids, it's for younger kids as well! I loved seeing James running around the shop with your couch strapped to his back, like a big kid... can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!
That boyhood knife story hit home with me. My daughters are 12 and 10 now. It's been just a couple years ago when I gave them their first knife. It's a proud moment.
Nice video as always (I really enjoyed how much you talked about fixing the issues, it's something that lots of people gloss over or don't explain!) All the creator cross-overs were SO cool too. When Lindsay was on screen, I explained to my daughter "I met her at maker camp, she's a big ball of sunshine and happiness." Also - the TOT Knife, wow! That's super amazing.
Xlya, I rarely get seriously jealous of other people’s stuff, but you have the very definition of uniqueness in your hands: a ‘first knife’ of your own as a ‘first knife’ made by TOT… the world is a better place now that I know that. Gorgeous table, too: no wonder Boatle Tote sponsors you! Keep being amazing, please!!
This was my intro to your channel. I'm a big this old tony sub and I watched him make your knife and so, of course, I watched all of these maker videos and I must say, your video made my day out of all of the others. Your personality and charm made me very happy. I'm sitting at work and bored to death due to everyone else being gone and honestly, this video made my day. I watched the others but sadly, they just didn't make me happy except Tony's and yours. I'm totes subbing! Have a great holiday!
If there's one thing I learned from 4 years of high school woodshop class, it's that there is *NO SUCH THING* as too many clamps, even when there are three racks of them right next to you.
@@whiskeyandsarcasm It is a bit weird, but shipping does not count in the US. Like when they said I got a super deal for a 12$ PC they got it from the other side of the us with 150$ shipping.
Here's to the boyhood knife everyone should have the opportunity to get, no matter their past, present, or future boyhoodness. Mine was my high school grad gift and I almost always keep it on hand.
I've been a This Old Tony subscriber for almost as long as he's been around, and came here to check you out after his build video. You did a great job on that table, and anyone would be proud to have it! Great work! (I also appreciate you showing that pouring epoxy isn't as easy as some people make it look. It's something I haven't tackled yet, but I'm interested in trying.)
Wow. Really good. One of the best gifts so far. I'm glad you appreciate the knife from This old Tony, I think he would have appreciated the table you made. Hope you guys co-operate on something in the future.
I am a fan of Tony and now a fan of Xyla. The maker secret santa is such a great idea. The table you made was amazing, I bet it wasn't anywhere near as easy as you made it look! :D
All of the creators did an awesome job with the Secret Santa builds loved everyone of them. Thanks to the tested team for getting me started on this playlist and some new channels to add to my watch list.
Dang that's a beautiful table top, you really weren't kidding with that cedar. Pretty darn cool TOT was your Secret Santa. I don't think your reflections on it were corny at all and I'm glad he was the one to give you your first knife ☺️
I am so glad that you got to experience the joy of receiving your first knife. My Papa (Cajun for grandfather) gave me a Buck Stockman way back when I was 11 and starting in the scouts. While I have bought many knives over the years, I still have that old Buck and it has a special place in my heart. Just this year I got my god son a knife for his birthday. After watching the joy on your face, I am going to have to get one for my god daughter as well.
I'm absolutely tickled how much it means to you that you've finally been gifted a fine knife. That moment, getting "the knife" was one of the few parts of boyhood i actually really valued
That is a beautiful table and im glad you got your boyhood wish of The Knife, I know the feeling. That table though, if someone made that for me, I would be crying many tears of joy. Its a beautiful piece
O wow all the opportunities for bubbles and yet it overall looks so so good. Definitely embodies the rare quality of the artist putting patience into the process.
Xyla, I have grown to deeply love your channel for so many reasons. Besides all the cool Sciency stuff and awesome Epoxy puns you have a really good message not only to your viewers but to young girls that never thought that some of the stuff that you do was an option for them. I am a father of four daughters and I’ve often time preach to them that they have all the rights, ability ,and skill to do whatever they want in the world but sadly I’m just their dad but when they watch your channel and see all the fun cool things that you do they are given energy and a spark that I’ve never seen before. So I want to say thank you because I’m a dad for future scientist/inventors/makers/doctors/lawyers over whatever else my girl will end up being in this world and it is people like you that spawned that inspiration.
Can I just say thankyou so much for showing yourself using gloves and a respirator when dealing with resin and epoxy even when sanding it. I see so many creators not taking the basic safety measures so this is very inspiring!
Well, I thank This Old Tony for not only a long time of enjoying videos and humor, but a link to finding you!! I've only watched this video, but I can tell you are a lot of fun and full of GO!! So I have subscribed and plan to stay.. Merry, Happy and Here's to 2022' !!!!
wow that looks SO FANTASTIC Xyla, Estefannie really lucked out here, this thing is a treasure for life. beautiful work and happy Christmas to all of you!
That table is incredibly gorgeous!!! You should be extremely proud of how it turned out! Such a cool idea and so cool to get your first knife from a legend :)
RUclips dad, man of many dad jokes™, gifted you a knife. While it might not be the crazy gift many others got, I understand the feeling of joy of getting your first pocket knife from someone you respect.
Thats a beautiful tabletop. And also so fun to se you getting your first knife. I'll always remember that first knife my dad gave me and how proud I was. Cheers!
I was thinking the same... actually my wife is in IT... maybe I could tackle something along those lines... you know, start out small, maybe coasters...
I got my first knife around 11 or 12 yrs old. My uncle gave it to me with my father's blessing as we were in his office and I was admiring it on his desk. (a simple folding pocket knife). Congratulations on your first knife.
Xyla - your knife monologue made my heart sing and my eyes water. Your desk build fueled untold amounts of inspiration within. Your general awesomeness continues to motivate locomotion. I hope you get some down time over this holiday break (#jewishasian hence the hustle ensues) and I hope the rain we’re getting isn’t hindering your endeavors!! As always, thank you for making. Thank you for sharing.
The knife gift is a spiritual gift, it came from the maker's mind, body, and spirit. That knife never existed before - it came from the maker's mind, blessed by his spirt, and produced with his intellect and body - just like the gift you made. What goes around comes around. What great gifts. Thank you.
Ms.Xyla, this was a wonderful video to watch! Your patience and tenacity serve you well. The table was awesome! I love your channel. Long may you construct!!!!!
Glad TOT brought me here. Your builds, your enthusiasm, and vibrant personality are awesome. Ive used a few of the boatal tote products and nothing came out backwards. 🙂
Hey Xyla! Great video! Just a heads-up, but it looks like you might be routing in the wrong direction. You always want to rout in a counter-clockwise direction if looking at the piece from above, which will mean that you are pushing the router in such a way that the spinning bit will be cutting into the material. If you rout in a clockwise direction (as seen from above) the router bit will act as a sort of 'wheel' and will want to pull the router along and often-times results in less-than-ideal results. Great table by the way!
I'm pretty sure she was climb cutting on purpose. Conventional cutting with epoxy might chip it, with climb cutting the cutter compresses the epoxy as it enters and the cut depth goes to zero at exit to avoid chipout. Yes, you have to be more careful to control the router, but this ain't her first rodeo. 🙂
@@jmkasunich Ah, good point. I never thought of that. I've routed epoxy inlays with conventional routing, but I suppose that climb cutting might make it less prone to chipping. Good call!
I like this video because it would be the tools I would use. I have seen other videos on crating tables but, those guys have resources, tools and space that I would never have. Thank you for your content!!!
I watched Tony’s video first. Welcome to the knife for life club! Mine is a Swiss Army knife given to me by my brother at his wedding. Three months after having I live in my pocket constantly it found it’s true purpose. A young man had an extremely bad day compounded by finding out that his favorite grandparent just passed on. I had just happened to be at the right place, at the right time, with the right tool, in pocket. I was jacked up on adrenaline and some how held him up against the wall with one arm whiles fishing around in my pocket for my new knife and cutting him down. That night I called my brother and fell apart for the first time that day letting him know what his knife let me do for a young man in need. 37 years later, scuffed and with a small chip out of the corner of the red plastic near the cross, I still have that knife. Alan (P.s. I lied... the first video I watched was your rocket tree) Happy Holidays, I wish you the very best, and thanks for sharing.
@@MrArcher0 thanks for clarifying it, and I'm sorry to have so horribly misunderstood your previous comment What you did is amazing and I'm glad you were there and had the knife with you ♥️
What an awesome idea. Learnt about brushing the resin on the edges to get the finish. Had my heart in my mouth when you were using the circular saw right next to your Christmas apron! Thanks for a year of exuberant innovative builds!
Came over from T.O.T.. I’m glad to learn about your channel and see that incredible table. It’s amazing that something so big and beautiful could be made for under $100 (notwithstanding all the time and effort). I love this secret-Santa idea and am going to end up watching through this whole chain of videos & discovering a bunch of cool You-tubers (TOT is the only one of you in the secret Santa I had come across previously).
It took me a while to notice there were still coin batteries in some of those boards... Is the exothermic reaction of the resin and using the heatgun really not hot enough to cause issues? Overall though, it's a great aesthetic!
3rd time watching this now over the year and probably the 10th time re watching the knife moment. Seeing how special and meaningful it was to ye to get given ye first knife hits my soul every time. As a girl myself I know the feeling, hopefully one day I get one gifted to me as well.
That is a beautiful table. I just watched TOT and saw his knife build and then watched your video right after his. Very cool. I enjoy watching you both.
Wow. At first I thought "A knife? that's it Tony? Come on!" but then... your reaction. I'm happy you got your "given a knife moment". This was beautiful.
I subscribed to your channel when you bought (and flew) the C-140. Pretty cool. Then I saw the canoe Cedar Strip Canoe build. Amazing. And now this really awesome techno table. Stunning! Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I hope someday you have a large, well equipped maker-workshop with all the toys and tools, so we can watch you create even more incredible projects. Well done Xyla. Happy holidays.
That was an AWESOME table. Usually my builds are functional but lacking in that "pleasing to the eye" section. So glad TOT drew your name because now I have a new maker I'm subscribed to, keep up the amazing builds!
Just found your channel. Got here via This Old Tony. Think I'll make this a regular destination..... Lots of interesting projects. I was surprised to find out you are from Cleveland and went to Case. I am also from Cleveland, went to CSU for a BChE then Purdue for my MS in Chem Eng. I am retired after nearly 40 years in the chemical industry. I like your energy and enthusiasm. I am really glad to see more young women in engineering. Your channel will help pave the way for lots more Women in engineering. Keep up the good work.
That was so smart using low heat resin! I'd hate to see resin heat up all those capacitors lol It turned out so amazing!! No surprise there though. Xyla killin it is her MO.
this secret Santa series introduced me to thisgreat channel and I can't wait to see what you build next year and to see you open your gift with the first knife This Old Tony ever built
I did have a boyhood and I remember two knives which were given to me that made a lasting impression. I am so incredibly happy for you that you finally have yours Xyla.
How freaking blessed you truly are, you received Tonys first and attempt at making a knife, I’ve been watching This Old Tony since his channel started. I can honestly say, for you this is well well deserved, you’ve worked very hard for every thing you have. I pray that you start a family soon, I’m 33 years into my relationship with three healthy children, my wife and I waited 10 years before we had our first child, that way we can truly enjoy each other first before the real work start it. May you be blessed with starting your own family soon, nothing is more important than family, nothing!
NGL that's super cool! :) Reclaimed wood and PCBs!?!? AWESOME 11 out of 10!! I hope she puts come glass over it to protect the resin from scratches!! 💯
The table top looks awesome. As a computer nerd, I totally dig the vibe. And such a touching response to your gift from TOT. As a Jewish non-Asian myself, happy holidays to you! Thanks for sharing!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY NEW TABLE!!! THANK YOU XYLA!!!! 💖
what a beautiful piece...
she left one cpu inside whyyy
It's SHOCKINGLY amazing. Xyla, you did an amazing job. I completely agree with Estefannie. And it'll age so wonderfully - in 20 years, it'll be like looking at vacuum tubes!
@@R.Daneel well I have plenty of those
@@imyaaniggua maybe is 2 core
i think I have that same exact circular saw; we might be the same person. gorgeous table build that PCB green goes great with the wood and the shiney! glad you didn't think the knife was weird gift. shut up I'm not crying you're crying.
I think You personally made her feel apart of the maker community by giving her a perfectly made knife. At least that’s what I feel about it.
This was awesome to see her reaction
It's traditional where I am from to give someone a "silver" coin when they give you knife. Something about it making it a transaction rather than a gift, so if the recipient cuts themselves it's not then the fault of the giver.
Amazing what you can do with a bandsaw dude!
Judging from her reaction, not only did you hit a homerun, You hit it out of the park!
Just being able to say the words "I own a knife made by This Old Tony" is such a powerful statement. Only foreshadowed by, "I own the very FIRST knife made by This Old Tony."
You own “The” This Old Tony knife. There is no other like it. Honestly, I’m a bit jealous.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Instead of "There are many like it, but this one is mine," she can just say "There are none like it."
I’d cherish a ToT paper clip. Guys a legend
a bit‽ I'm VERY gealous! ;)
When she opened that knife I literally teared up. TOT is amazing and I’m glad he brought me to your channel because you’re amazing!!!
I love this tradition, I watched old Tony make this knife and teared up a little when you spoke about knife traditions and it being your knife, I remember getting my first knife and realized I have never given one to my daughter I’m going to fix that!. So glad to discover your channel. 😊
Darn it Ms. Foxlin, you had me tearing up when you explained that this knife from Master Maker This Old Tony was the first knife you had been gifted. And that bench top was awesome! Thank you for letting us in on the process.
Something feels so endearing about how the first knife This Old Tony ever crafted is the first knife Xyla has ever been gifted.
The part at the end about getting "/the/ knife" hit home for me. Mine is an original Leatherman PST my Papa gave me after getting sick of me borrowing(read: stealing) it all the time, and it sort of officially became mine when he passed--in that he specified in his will that it would pass to me along with his swiss army knife.
I got a leatherman wave
@17:05 It doesn't sound corny at all. It's an old tradition for boys but we really do need to expand it to everyone. Knife use, maintenance, and safety is for everyone. And you responded exactly as everyone should when they get their first knife @16:25, "I wanna cut something. What can I cut?" Love it.
I'm a son who was raised by his mom. receiving my first knife and carving lessons with my uncle were among my fondest childhood memories! I 100% understand her feeling
@@ReNeyer Me too, only mine came with a wet stone so I got a lesson on the importance of maintaining the knife too. Merry Christmas 🎄
I got my first knife from my great grandfather and I got his first knife when he passed away. It will be a family heirloom forever now.
If you go camping with your family in 22 degree weather, you've probably experienced the best parts of boyhood.
@@bradquinn2859 I kinda wouldn't disregard launching rockets either Lol
It was beautiful to witness your rite of passage into makerhood, receiving your first knife from a master. You earned it long ago. Oh yes, the table was great too.
This old Tony sent me back here with his time machine to subscribe early so I don't end up missing out on all your videos like I did in the future, by the way your video celebrating 10 million subscribers was AMAZING.
@@MapedMod WE don't talk about that. Only in 2023, unless you wanna upset the balance of power.
You too?!? Yeah that 100,000,000 video blew my mind too.
Dont tell anyone about 2024 when Simply safe and Raid shadow legends take over youtube forcing Creators to sponsor them for a shout out. Tough times
Her content gets really amazing once the singularity happens. Who would have thought a robot sidekick could be so much fun?
@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Uhh... Craig Ferguson ?
Not only did This Old Tony give you your first knife, he gave you his first knife also. That is quite an honour. I love the table. Coming from an IT background, that is a project that may inspire me to do something similar. I hope you had an awesome holiday!!
"This salvaged cedar was used as a concrete form" *sheds a single tear for the planer knives*
They're rollers now.
rip.
ALL THE TEARS
I cringed when she said that. I could never subject my tools to that kind of abuse.
I mean what monster decided to use Cedar for a concrete corm. that monsters!
who still uses "planks" for concrete forms? these most likely would have been backing/bracing for plywood/OSB/MDF.
8:26 Carpenter here. Watching your "Elf smock" flapping around in close proximity to that circular saw gave me some serious anxiety! Having said that, the table turned out incredible! I'm a little jelly of the This old Tony knife too!
Xyla, you didn't receive a knife made by This Old Tony, you received THE knife made by This Old Tony.
As a boy who remembers his first knife 30 years later I teared up a bit when you mentioned that girls need that too. Great job.
“You never have as many clamps as you think you have”. That was pure wisdom. 😀 Desk looks awesome!
unless ur Nick Zametti
"And I am Jewish and Asian so I'm not sure" - yes, that is relatable. This is a beautiful build, thank you so much for sharing the journey with us
This was GLORIOUS! How cool is that knife!
-Ruth & Shawn
I'm surprised nobody swarmed to reply to your comment... I guess this must be a channel for the older kids, although your channel is still for older kids, it's for younger kids as well! I loved seeing James running around the shop with your couch strapped to his back, like a big kid... can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!
That boyhood knife story hit home with me. My daughters are 12 and 10 now. It's been just a couple years ago when I gave them their first knife. It's a proud moment.
Nice video as always (I really enjoyed how much you talked about fixing the issues, it's something that lots of people gloss over or don't explain!)
All the creator cross-overs were SO cool too. When Lindsay was on screen, I explained to my daughter "I met her at maker camp, she's a big ball of sunshine and happiness." Also - the TOT Knife, wow! That's super amazing.
Xlya, I rarely get seriously jealous of other people’s stuff, but you have the very definition of uniqueness in your hands: a ‘first knife’ of your own as a ‘first knife’ made by TOT… the world is a better place now that I know that. Gorgeous table, too: no wonder Boatle Tote sponsors you! Keep being amazing, please!!
This was my intro to your channel. I'm a big this old tony sub and I watched him make your knife and so, of course, I watched all of these maker videos and I must say, your video made my day out of all of the others. Your personality and charm made me very happy. I'm sitting at work and bored to death due to everyone else being gone and honestly, this video made my day. I watched the others but sadly, they just didn't make me happy except Tony's and yours. I'm totes subbing! Have a great holiday!
If there's one thing I learned from 4 years of high school woodshop class, it's that there is *NO SUCH THING* as too many clamps, even when there are three racks of them right next to you.
I primarily run small presses at my job and I can't tell you how many times I've not had enough clamps or the right clamps for the job.
That circuitry desk looks awesome! (But I don't even want to think about the shipping costs for it!)
What an amazing Secret Santa build
Pretty sure she blew the entire budget on shipping since the wood was salvage, the PCBs were dumpster dives and the epoxy is sponsor provided.
@@whiskeyandsarcasm It is a bit weird, but shipping does not count in the US. Like when they said I got a super deal for a 12$ PC they got it from the other side of the us with 150$ shipping.
@@whiskeyandsarcasm Even shipping something that large/heavy 30 miles is going to blow a $70 budget.
This is the absolute best. That table is the best object ever made. I'm so glad you got to have This Old Tony as YOUR Secret Santa.
Outstanding work Xyla - with the added fun of playing "spot the Boatal Tote" :)
Here's to the boyhood knife everyone should have the opportunity to get, no matter their past, present, or future boyhoodness. Mine was my high school grad gift and I almost always keep it on hand.
Your struggles for flatness notwithstanding, that table is a stunning work of art.
I've been a This Old Tony subscriber for almost as long as he's been around, and came here to check you out after his build video. You did a great job on that table, and anyone would be proud to have it! Great work!
(I also appreciate you showing that pouring epoxy isn't as easy as some people make it look. It's something I haven't tackled yet, but I'm interested in trying.)
Wow. Really good. One of the best gifts so far. I'm glad you appreciate the knife from This old Tony, I think he would have appreciated the table you made. Hope you guys co-operate on something in the future.
I am a fan of Tony and now a fan of Xyla. The maker secret santa is such a great idea. The table you made was amazing, I bet it wasn't anywhere near as easy as you made it look! :D
All of the creators did an awesome job with the Secret Santa builds loved everyone of them. Thanks to the tested team for getting me started on this playlist and some new channels to add to my watch list.
Dang that's a beautiful table top, you really weren't kidding with that cedar. Pretty darn cool TOT was your Secret Santa. I don't think your reflections on it were corny at all and I'm glad he was the one to give you your first knife ☺️
I am so glad that you got to experience the joy of receiving your first knife. My Papa (Cajun for grandfather) gave me a Buck Stockman way back when I was 11 and starting in the scouts. While I have bought many knives over the years, I still have that old Buck and it has a special place in my heart. Just this year I got my god son a knife for his birthday. After watching the joy on your face, I am going to have to get one for my god daughter as well.
I'm absolutely tickled how much it means to you that you've finally been gifted a fine knife. That moment, getting "the knife" was one of the few parts of boyhood i actually really valued
That is a beautiful table and im glad you got your boyhood wish of The Knife, I know the feeling. That table though, if someone made that for me, I would be crying many tears of joy. Its a beautiful piece
That thank you was so wholesome. Sharing such a great feeling is a wonderful Christmas gift. Thank you for all the fantastic content Xyla!
O wow all the opportunities for bubbles and yet it overall looks so so good. Definitely embodies the rare quality of the artist putting patience into the process.
Xyla, I have grown to deeply love your channel for so many reasons. Besides all the cool Sciency stuff and awesome Epoxy puns you have a really good message not only to your viewers but to young girls that never thought that some of the stuff that you do was an option for them. I am a father of four daughters and I’ve often time preach to them that they have all the rights, ability ,and skill to do whatever they want in the world but sadly I’m just their dad but when they watch your channel and see all the fun cool things that you do they are given energy and a spark that I’ve never seen before. So I want to say thank you because I’m a dad for future scientist/inventors/makers/doctors/lawyers over whatever else my girl will end up being in this world and it is people like you that spawned that inspiration.
Can I just say thankyou so much for showing yourself using gloves and a respirator when dealing with resin and epoxy even when sanding it. I see so many creators not taking the basic safety measures so this is very inspiring!
I feel the exact same way about “the knife” my daughters have one just as sharp as my sons. It’s a super important right of passage.
You are so real. From the work boots with any outfit to the deep thoughts of recieving your first pocket knife. The table is stellar.
I loved watching this! Now to go watch Estefannie open it... Happy holidays Xyla! 💖
Well, I thank This Old Tony for not only a long time of enjoying videos and humor, but a link to finding you!! I've only watched this video, but I can tell you are a lot of fun and full of GO!! So I have subscribed and plan to stay.. Merry, Happy and Here's to 2022' !!!!
wow that looks SO FANTASTIC Xyla, Estefannie really lucked out here, this thing is a treasure for life. beautiful work and happy Christmas to all of you!
This is the best resin table build I've seen. Way to knock it out of the park.
That turned out beautifully. I literally sighed in relief when that last edge tape came off. I've picked tape out of cured epoxy before.
That table is incredibly gorgeous!!! You should be extremely proud of how it turned out!
Such a cool idea and so cool to get your first knife from a legend :)
RUclips dad, man of many dad jokes™, gifted you a knife. While it might not be the crazy gift many others got, I understand the feeling of joy of getting your first pocket knife from someone you respect.
This video made me smile and gave me true Christmas vibes. The desk you built is an amazing gift. And a knife from ToT? Just a cherry on top.
It looks amazing!
Great table. Awww. I loved the moving (adorable) "this is my knife" bit. Well done, Tony - an inspired gift!
I love this. Circuit boards + art & furniture is right up my alley.
Thats a beautiful tabletop. And also so fun to se you getting your first knife. I'll always remember that first knife my dad gave me and how proud I was. Cheers!
That's a beautiful table! My wife's an engineer, so maybe that will be a project for the Spring for me...
I was thinking the same... actually my wife is in IT... maybe I could tackle something along those lines... you know, start out small, maybe coasters...
@@monkeybarmonkeyman Coasters sound more my speed too, tbh.
I got my first knife around 11 or 12 yrs old. My uncle gave it to me with my father's blessing as we were in his office and I was admiring it on his desk. (a simple folding pocket knife). Congratulations on your first knife.
Xyla - your knife monologue made my heart sing and my eyes water. Your desk build fueled untold amounts of inspiration within. Your general awesomeness continues to motivate locomotion. I hope you get some down time over this holiday break (#jewishasian hence the hustle ensues) and I hope the rain we’re getting isn’t hindering your endeavors!! As always, thank you for making. Thank you for sharing.
The knife gift is a spiritual gift, it came from the maker's mind, body, and spirit. That knife never existed before - it came from the maker's mind, blessed by his spirt, and produced with his intellect and body - just like the gift you made. What goes around comes around. What great gifts. Thank you.
I absolutely love your videos, always something interesting and your energy is wonderful! Also, I caught "Botal Toat" at 9:14 :)
Ms.Xyla, this was a wonderful video to watch! Your patience and tenacity serve you well. The table was awesome! I love your channel. Long may you construct!!!!!
Loved that intro. So much enthusiasm! Makes me want to go do stuff. After your video of course. 😁
Tears were shed for TOT knife opening. You all are amazing. Happy holidays
The table is beautiful! Amazing job! Been watching the “loop” of secret Santa gifts and this is my favorite.
You have earned “the knife”!
Glad TOT brought me here. Your builds, your enthusiasm, and vibrant personality are awesome. Ive used a few of the boatal tote products and nothing came out backwards. 🙂
Hey Xyla! Great video! Just a heads-up, but it looks like you might be routing in the wrong direction. You always want to rout in a counter-clockwise direction if looking at the piece from above, which will mean that you are pushing the router in such a way that the spinning bit will be cutting into the material. If you rout in a clockwise direction (as seen from above) the router bit will act as a sort of 'wheel' and will want to pull the router along and often-times results in less-than-ideal results. Great table by the way!
Jason, I was just about to post the same thing. Xyla is a great builder and I always love the enthusiasm she puts into what ever she does.
I'm pretty sure she was climb cutting on purpose. Conventional cutting with epoxy might chip it, with climb cutting the cutter compresses the epoxy as it enters and the cut depth goes to zero at exit to avoid chipout. Yes, you have to be more careful to control the router, but this ain't her first rodeo. 🙂
@@jmkasunich Ah, good point. I never thought of that. I've routed epoxy inlays with conventional routing, but I suppose that climb cutting might make it less prone to chipping. Good call!
I like this video because it would be the tools I would use. I have seen other videos on crating tables but, those guys have resources, tools and space that I would never have. Thank you for your content!!!
what a beautiful piece...great vid... and sponge-brushes cannot be overstated in relation to their utility...
LOL!!! 9:27 - " Boatal Totes"!!!! seems to be a growing theme... Awesome job Xyla!!!
Looks really awesome, wish you cleaned the heat paste off the cpu's to get to see their model numbers and stuff still through the table.
Getting my first knife as a boy was a wonderful experience and it's amazing to see you get that same experience with a beautiful handmade knife!
I saw the arduino, but were there any broken AVA flight computers from BPS in there?
that table is PRETTY FREEKING COOL, I especially like that you put an arudino board in there too super cool mike
I watched Tony’s video first. Welcome to the knife for life club! Mine is a Swiss Army knife given to me by my brother at his wedding. Three months after having I live in my pocket constantly it found it’s true purpose. A young man had an extremely bad day compounded by finding out that his favorite grandparent just passed on. I had just happened to be at the right place, at the right time, with the right tool, in pocket. I was jacked up on adrenaline and some how held him up against the wall with one arm whiles fishing around in my pocket for my new knife and cutting him down. That night I called my brother and fell apart for the first time that day letting him know what his knife let me do for a young man in need. 37 years later, scuffed and with a small chip out of the corner of the red plastic near the cross, I still have that knife.
Alan
(P.s. I lied... the first video I watched was your rocket tree)
Happy Holidays, I wish you the very best, and thanks for sharing.
What the fuck did I just read with my eyeballs
Are you saying you killed a man with it?!
@@Venuscat007 No he was hanging himself
@@MrArcher0 thanks for clarifying it, and I'm sorry to have so horribly misunderstood your previous comment
What you did is amazing and I'm glad you were there and had the knife with you ♥️
"...I have to, first, get festive..."
You're already more festive than most holidays, but that makes your videos so dang delightful!
I need to do this with all the boards I’ve designed over the years.
What an awesome idea.
Learnt about brushing the resin on the edges to get the finish.
Had my heart in my mouth when you were using the circular saw right next to your Christmas apron!
Thanks for a year of exuberant innovative builds!
One of the silver linings of being raised the wrong gender was getting "the" knife. Everyone should get one!
Came over from T.O.T.. I’m glad to learn about your channel and see that incredible table. It’s amazing that something so big and beautiful could be made for under $100 (notwithstanding all the time and effort). I love this secret-Santa idea and am going to end up watching through this whole chain of videos & discovering a bunch of cool You-tubers (TOT is the only one of you in the secret Santa I had come across previously).
It took me a while to notice there were still coin batteries in some of those boards... Is the exothermic reaction of the resin and using the heatgun really not hot enough to cause issues? Overall though, it's a great aesthetic!
3rd time watching this now over the year and probably the 10th time re watching the knife moment. Seeing how special and meaningful it was to ye to get given ye first knife hits my soul every time. As a girl myself I know the feeling, hopefully one day I get one gifted to me as well.
You're seriously just gonna take a $70 cap and make something that looks like it would be $500 dollars? Ok, I see how it is. (Well done!)
I reckon the epoxy alone was worth near 500$. We're looking at a 2000$ designer table all things considered.
Agreed that the epoxy alone is already worth couple hundred haha
That is a beautiful table. I just watched TOT and saw his knife build and then watched your video right after his. Very cool. I enjoy watching you both.
Wow. At first I thought "A knife? that's it Tony? Come on!" but then... your reaction. I'm happy you got your "given a knife moment". This was beautiful.
I subscribed to your channel when you bought (and flew) the C-140. Pretty cool. Then I saw the canoe Cedar Strip Canoe build. Amazing. And now this really awesome techno table. Stunning! Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I hope someday you have a large, well equipped maker-workshop with all the toys and tools, so we can watch you create even more incredible projects. Well done Xyla. Happy holidays.
That was an AWESOME table. Usually my builds are functional but lacking in that "pleasing to the eye" section. So glad TOT drew your name because now I have a new maker I'm subscribed to, keep up the amazing builds!
Just found your channel. Got here via This Old Tony. Think I'll make this a regular destination..... Lots of interesting projects.
I was surprised to find out you are from Cleveland and went to Case. I am also from Cleveland, went to CSU for a BChE then Purdue for my MS in Chem Eng. I am retired after nearly 40 years in the chemical industry. I like your energy and enthusiasm. I am really glad to see more young women in engineering. Your channel will help pave the way for lots more Women in engineering. Keep up the good work.
That was so smart using low heat resin! I'd hate to see resin heat up all those capacitors lol
It turned out so amazing!! No surprise there though. Xyla killin it is her MO.
The desktop looks amazing. Love to watch all the effort and details you put in all your projects.
this secret Santa series introduced me to thisgreat channel and I can't wait to see what you build next year and to see you open your gift with the first knife This Old Tony ever built
I did have a boyhood and I remember two knives which were given to me that made a lasting impression. I am so incredibly happy for you that you finally have yours Xyla.
Just rewatched the video. Love that the clock in the background is set to 10:10 😀
How freaking blessed you truly are, you received Tonys first and attempt at making a knife, I’ve been watching This Old Tony since his channel started.
I can honestly say, for you this is well well deserved, you’ve worked very hard for every thing you have.
I pray that you start a family soon, I’m 33 years into my relationship with three healthy children, my wife and I waited 10 years before we had our first child, that way we can truly enjoy each other first before the real work start it. May you be blessed with starting your own family soon, nothing is more important than family, nothing!
NGL that's super cool! :) Reclaimed wood and PCBs!?!? AWESOME 11 out of 10!! I hope she puts come glass over it to protect the resin from scratches!! 💯
Every single time I see you my face lights up because your so happy and bubbly. GBU young lady.
I am making my way through all the Secret Santa creators and this is my favourite so far. I would happily pay good money for a desk like this!
Total boats are smart to sponsor you because that stuff turned out so well. Great job!
The table top looks awesome. As a computer nerd, I totally dig the vibe. And such a touching response to your gift from TOT. As a Jewish non-Asian myself, happy holidays to you! Thanks for sharing!
You own. The ONLY. Knife.... made by This Old Tony. Congrats. Yall did great jobs.
Xyla & others...quick tip for getting tape glue off: rub with thick hand lotion & wipe off. Also works for tree resin on your hands. Cheers.