A little tip about resawing, set your fence so the larger part of the stock is between the fence and the blade. This allows for the the thinner piece you are cutting to move away from the blade if there is tension in the wood, makes a huge difference with sawblade drift. The thicker stock has less chances of shifting as you make your cut.
I built ultra high-end cabinetry in a shop for 13 years, and I sincerely appreciate a lot about your approach. Your humility is great. Of course I could talk details and techniques, but you are handling things extremely well, and there is so much value in discovery. I wouldn't want to tell anyone what to do if they are capable of figuring it out on their own. That's the best way to learn, after all. The way you did this, you brought us along with you, and revealed your issues and thoughts...and finally, solutions. VERY WELL DONE!! And your client seems like the coolest guy ever. I got that read as soon as he walked into your shop and smiled. Fabulous!!
Jezus I had anxiety from all the mistakes you made. And now I am nothing short of inspired. What an awesome move, owning your mistakes and showing us what you learned about how to fix it. I love that even more than the end result - learning new things and not shying away from that... It's pretty inspiring stuff, man. You got a new sub right here
I was constructing my comment but paused and read the comment from @mcmathwoodworks comment - yeah, what he said. Love your sense of humor, even with regard to "First, B, and Roman numeral III". I do this but, it is so often missed or misunderstood. SUBSCRIBED!
We wood workers don't really make mistakes. We create learning opportunities for ourselves, we are human afterall. I have always found, humble, honest wood workers who show the "mistakes" and work-arounds provide the best learning experience. Also, wood is a special material to create with, its organic, living, flawed and it moves! Thank you for sharing this project.
I’m a woodworker RUclips junky, 😊 you’re now my favorite. I hope you know more of those church money clients. For real, found you during your bump and really appreciate your content, keep it up.
Hello fellow RUclips woodworker junkie. What would you say your top 5 woodworking channels are? Just looking for some new or different channels to watch.
Mike Farrington, Michael Alm, 3x3 Custom, Kieth Johnson, Bourbon Moth, J katz Moses, The Wood Whisperer, Four Eyes, Shaun Boyd, Matt Cremona… to name a few 😅
Once again you knocked it out of the park. Excellent filming and editing and the table looks gorgeous. Such a breath of fresh air to see creators show all the flaws in their work and the struggles they’ve had. As a wood worker I struggle with mistakes. I’ve got a cigar humidor I’m working on for a client with a lid that doesn’t fit properly and I’m procrastinating on fixing it. You may have just inspired me to soldier on and find a solution. Thanks for the honesty and integrity…and the tongue in cheek knocks against other channels. Love it.
Well the worst I can do by subscribing is unsubscribing. And the threshold has been met: I learned (more than) a thing or two. You gave me ideas. You saved me money. I like your candor. Nobody is perfect and we are inclined to mess up. Ask any success story and it has failure involved because we are not by any means omniscient. You've done well and I hope you carry one doing so. There's a little thing called interest that only the makers can enjoy that customers can't. We know what it took to do this. And then I clicked on the "Show more". Sound reasoning with the proud company that wanted some bucks for their finish. And I was looking again for the name. Holy smokes! The detail for finding chapters and vendors is ginormous. I'm glad I was temperate as any shortfalls were blown off the table (pun intended). Nope, I think you may be stuck with me as a permanent subscriber now.😁👍👏
I love how humble you are and your willingness to show mistakes. Not only do you show the mistakes but you show what you did to try and fix them, then say what you would have done if you could do it over again. This is so much more useful than other YT videos.
Perfect timing. I hit subscribe right before you asked people to. I loved the woodpeckers router base joke. Nice. I also loved the scripture reference. Great job.
@@wittworks I am a little confused by the video title though. You speak often of God and being a pastor in some of your other videos. I guess I just didn’t expect you to use a word like that in a title.
All of the references to other woodworkers on YT had me cracking up, and I loved it. This video is also my favorite type of video, where you show your mistakes and explain how you worked through them. It's honestly the best way for someone like me to learn because I will remember the mistakes more than the successes. Thank you so much for taking the time to film this project and narrate it so wonderfully for the rest of us to learn from.
This actually the type of RUclips video I enjoy most. Not an expert easily and perfectly doing something but someone learning something new facing challenges and working through it to accomplish the goal. Great job
I don’t know dude. For me it looks like, he just scamed somone for 3500$ and ruined the tabletop. And the most ridiculous part, that he post it on youtube
I can't say I've tapped a lot of thread in wood, so take this with a grain of salt, but I've used taps my entire life on a variety of metals as a Millwright working within thousands of inch clearances. With that said, I have never used a tap on a power tool before. I essentially wouldn't want my tap to turn into a drill bit by moving up and down and eventually producing a smooth bore. After cutting the proper size pilot hole (Starrett makes charts that tell you exactly what diameter drill bit to use. You can pretty much Google a chart and download it for free, I'm sure), manually use the tap by hand. In metal, after every half turn or so I would turn it counterclockwise about a quarter turn. This is to snap off any shavings so they can be properly ejected/removed so as to not interfere with the remainder of the cut. I'm not sure how this would translate to woods, but I don't suppose it would hurt. If my pilot hole bottoms out, I'd use a bottom tap with a flat bottom. Standard taps taper at the end and are generally used for through holes. When done properly (and slowly/patiently), the tap will smoothly travel through the hole as if it was the perfect size bolt. If using a tap on metal, you want to drown the tap in oil continuously as you progress, but I don't suppose that would be necessary on wood. Great video(s)!
The best thing I can think to say is that you made 30 minutes seem like 10. You are always so engaging and entertaining. Table turned out amazing! And, I mean, those legs are pretty great :)
I gave you a lake, it shared it with a friend, but I’m already subscribed, so I couldn’t do that again. I always enjoy your videos, but unfortunately don’t take the time to tell you how much so here it is! Take care, and God bless.
Some day a young wannabe RUclipsr is gonna quote your channel and you'll know you made it. Seriously, I'm so glad I found your channel. It is interesting as we share woodworking ideas, well, you share, I absorb, and its entertaining. Brightens up a cold, gray day.
Pro Tip. When making the bevel cut, do the short side (cross cut) first as it is more prone to tear out. If any tears occurs that will be cancelled out when you do the bevel on the long side (rip cut). The same method works if you choose to do the chamfer with a 45 degree router bit. Nice video…
You’re my favorite too! I NEVER comment , but you have knocked it out of the park with this one! You are much more than a good RUclipsr! Thanks for being amazing! P. S. That was a BRILLIANT re-saw using the table saw - band saw combo!
You just gained a subscriber. Your teaching, humor and general "on air" presence makes your videos more enjoyable than others, the fact you act like a newbie when you actually have amazing skill is just an inspiring show of humility, and fixing mistakes is just part of the process in woodworking. Then the bit of suspense and time crunch you slipped into this one ... Well done sir! Subscribed and bell rung
If you want to put threads in softwood paint he inside of hole with toughened cyanurate glue or for the ultimate and most time consuming paint the inside of the hole with penetrating epoxy (industrial quality) normally used for painting canoes and gluing up boat laminates. To make perfect machine screw threads in wood get a piece of mild steel flat bar ( at least 3 times the thread diameter thick) and drill and tap a screw hole of the size you want to use in the wood, clamping the fixture exactly over the centre of the hole preserves the profile of the thread in the wood and preserves the centering of the thread by using the tap drill as a locating pin while clamping. For wood use a tap drill one sixty fourth of an inch under the recommended tap drill size. if the hole was drilled undersize use the tap drill with some masking tape on the top to preserve the centre when setting up the tapping fixture bar, a snug fit in both holes is good and using at least two clamps to hold the fixture bar in place is a must. Practice at least 3 holes on scrap wood. Use a spiral point tap and tapping fluid to tap metal and a hand taper tap to tap wood. Hand taps work one turn forward then half a turn back to clear chips. If you want to be a wild man use the taper point tap for everything. Make sure you buy your taps from an industrial supplier like SOWA TOOL and Machine
WOW... awesome build. Your video style SOOOO totally captures the "struggle".... and all your shout outs to Cam and everyone are really humble and cool (and straight up hilarious). Thanks for posting this !!!
Great Video, I wish I could do something like that or be halft as good as you, great skill and great way to fix the issues on the way, congratulations and thanks
This was awesome Drew! I liked all the little nods to other makers... they were pretty funny. I can totally relate to so many of the struggles you went through in this project! And it turned out amazing! And Colossians 3:23 is one of my favorite verses too..
Please forgive me for offering unsolicited advice but I can't help myself, you might want to consider just kidding great video. I think I read somewhere that The Office would usually have something like 5-7 jokes per minute. This video must have been in that ballpark. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.
Man oh man.. your delivery is amazing, as always.. the quality of the video is also amazing.. your channel and videos deserves more.. so here’s a like (at least what i can do)…
Haha Drew I bloody loved this video, especially with all the cameos and digs at other RUclips Woodworkers 😝 I think this is one of your best videos yet mate 🤙🏻🐵
You did a great job on both the project and the video presentation. I did get a grin when you said it should have only taken three days because I always think something similar when I finish a project. When we see something complete it gives it a simplistic appearance. When your project was finished, it was just a wooden slab on a couple of prefab metal legs, right? That's an important thing to keep in mind because that is exactly how consumers view it, as well. Videos like yours will at least give some idea of what is actually involved in getting to that point.
Fantastic video! Super appreciate the transparency in cost, mistakes, and everything you did (new and outsourcing) to get this done. Lot's of new ideas you gave me.
Thanks, Drew. I know build videos are less popular nowadays but I still manage to learn a ton from them and really appreciate you spending the time and energy to make this. The table came out great!
I love the droll way that you deliver this video - not disimilar to that of a very funny comedian who has a dead pan face as he delivers the most hilarious jokes. Your honesty in showing the learnings (read mistakes) and the challenges you overcame - that you make along the way - is a great learning tool for us all. It's almost subliminal in humility. Loved every minute - right to the end. Great job indeed...
Subscribed, liked, and shared !!! Thanks for making this video. while its way above my paygrade and skillset I'm inspired to do better and learn more. and Humor goes a long way too.. Thanks brother...
My favorite part of the table is the exposed domino. I'm not going to subscribe because I already did. Also not going to like for the same reason. The table looks fantastic! But I'm not going to share this, because, well... you know... already did. Now my sister wants a table. Thanks a lot, Drew! Did I mention the table looks fantastic? Anyway, it does.
Quite possibly the best “build” video I’ve seen. As a pastor myself, I always like your delivery, and this video was no different. I like your honesty when it comes to problem solving and your humor. Great job, I hope you add a build video in every so often as you are quite good at it.
A job well done, I enjoyed watching this video, I did a mini binged watch of your videos before finally subscribing to your channel. I like your style, I am still trying to figure out what style I am going to use when I start creating videos. Keep up the awesome work.
I learn a lot from good videos but I consider this type of learning the best because you share and don’t hide your mistakes. IMO there’s no better way to learn than how you presented this project, narrating your wins and your losses. I picked up more information from your video than I expected, thank you. Wish you luck with your sub’s, I’m sure if you keep producing like this you’ll get the numbers!
Wow fantastic video ... No, make that fantastic story and woodworking, well documented. Thank you!! Your experience with threaded insert exactly matches mine - hex ones are much better.
This is one of the best woodworking videos I've seen in a long time. Thanks for taking the time to record this, narrate and explain everything, including the mistakes.
@@wittworks 2 months? I thought it took ten days to build. Either way, 2 months is still good time in my book It's month 4, and I'm still working on my roubo workbench. But I piddle around quite a bit doing useless crap like paring away with a chisel on wood scraps or hand planing them. I tell myself I'm trying to improve my technique.
This is so good. Any “DIY” woodworker avid RUclips watcher will LOVE this. You tap so many phrases, tropes, products, RUclips “Heros” we will get a laugh, nod, and ‘oh yeah’ of agreement out of this. Best thing though? You got the bloody client reaction! Like I don’t care if it was faked, no one else has done that and it was perfect, tops with chick fuckin‘ filet! You. Yes, YOU, are the hero of woodworking RUclips for today with this. Brilliant. Damn perfect. Next time drop a stumpy nubs reference though….
I've watched about 10 of your videos (The algorithm has been good to you) but this one got me to subscribe =) . And i hate pine 😂😂😂 You pulled it off though👌
I thoroughly enjoyed this! The algorithm recommended this video to me; I hadn't ever heard of your channel before, but I'm subscribing. I loved all the woodworking youtube jokes, the general self-deprecating humor, and the Rubio scoreboard. 🤣 keep up the good work!
Final piece was great. Your style, humor and commentary were phenomenal. I'm mildly inspired by what you built and deeply inspired by how you built it. Honestly, that was fun to watch and I want to go tackle a project that I don't yet know how to complete right now.
Even though they'll probably only be removed 0-3 times max probably, I like the threaded inserts on the principle that they'll never loosen threads like wood could. Even if strength is moderately stronger, most of those tables have 8+ bolts. I'll take the lower theoretical strength for the guarantee you can unbolt them indefinitely off one installation of inserts If you cross thread them on a $15k table then you deserved it 😆 Cool vid. Love the collabs lately, your sense of humor is almost too deadpan I have a strong feeling tons of viewers are going to think this guy is a dick who has strong opinions until they watch more of your stuff hahahaha
Oh my God I panicked SO HARD when you said the table fell off the Lift I almost screamed. Thanks for the scare. But also congratulations on the build, the table looks amazing and the joy expressed by your client says it all. I am a (very) amateur woodworker and I'm trying to pick up tips here and there, and the way you make your videos makes me laugh and learn in an unique way. It's nice to know you could build something so beautiful (and let's not forget, #bespoke) with not-so-expensive tools, it gives me hope to build something nice in the future. Again, congratulations on the build, the video and the channel. Best wishes from Brazil!
Amazing story, told with my kind of humour and irony! One of the best videos I’ve watched in the last year 👌🏻 Thank you very much! Happily subscribing, looking forward to more content.
I saw that already :) It does resonate with me heavily, which is why I said what I said. Once I decided to the things I wanted and not trying to figure out what another group or entity wanted, I adjusted quickly. Humans and the human condition are complicated enough. Your content really helps me out, mostly in the human sense of watching someone who cares.
Suggestions, based on what I like: 1. I do not want to see your mug unless it is part of the actual build. Voice dubbing is fine. 2. This entire video seemed like an advertisement. I loathe, detest, hate, and even cringe at commercials! For the most part, I will do nearly anything to avoid them. 3. You spent so much time yacking about the tools and showing your face that I did not even watch to the end. I want to learn new and interesting things. I do not want to hear constant advertising. REMEMBER: the statement is based on MY PREFERENCES AND OPINION. Everybody has opinions, just like they have a different pooh fleeing their back side on a regular basis.
@bllourias I’m not making videos for people like you. My suggestion is you find another channel. Also, these aren't ads. I've never been paid money to make a video. People ask what I use and if I didn't point them out I'd get hit with hundreds of comments a week. And do you watch anything without advertisements? Cable tv and RUclips must suck for you. You should really get educated and understand the investment and risk creators like me put into making free quality content like this for the public. Goodbye.
Hey buddy, I forgot your name but you've got a new subscriber! I really love your way of articulating and showing bluntly your mistakes AND your final results! You exume something I rarely see on yt these days! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Outstanding workmanship and lots of valuable information presented in a down to earth manner. Earned a like and a sub... Best regards from North Florida.
Thanks for the heads up on Brunt boots. I used your link for the discount and got them today. They are crazy comfortable compared to my old boots. I agree with you, if they're good enough for Tom Silva, they are more than good enough for me.
What a great video, including the backstory how you came up with solutions to overcome limitations, challenges and mistakes (design opportunities) Beautiful table. Congratulations.
Very nice Drew. So, when is the domino coming? Just kidding but I hope there is a bandsaw in your future. Once you learn some on it you will find you love it. Great job and video.
I love the style in which you tell this story. This was an inspiring video; from both a woodworking point of view and a storytelling/filming/editing point of view.
Nice work! And this video had me chuckling to myself the whole time. I'm not sure if this is a running gag that I'm not aware of, but "chamfer" is pronounced with a CH like "chair". You don't need to French it up. While we're at it, a round-over is called a "fillet" which is pronounced "fill-it", not "fill-ay" as some make the mistake of saying.
30:17 Value? I love watching woodworking videos and this is the first one that had an actual breakdown of materials, labor, time, and everything else that tells me how to actually make a profit. Not to mention, entertaining, engaging, and educational. Yeah, definitely one of the more valuable videos I've watched. Great table, loved the hacks (that worked), and concluding with delivery and final home was so satisfying to see. Thanks for this vid, It's going in my woodworking playlist so I can watch it over and over.
OK, before I even got deep into the video, you reminded me that WORKSHOP SPACES FOR RENT EXIST, & I am actually a member of one--which I completely forgot abt. And I got the chance to sign up for a class that Ive wanted to take for a while, but has always been full. So THANK YOU already.
Drew, this video was great. I love your take on the project video. This was a woodworking project told as a story, and it should probably be placed in the national archives, royal collection, and possibly in the Apocalypse Vault on Svalbard (look it up, it is interesting). Seriously, you made a big, huge, scary project seem much more approachable because you were honest about the short comings. I am often too overcome with anxiety about messing up to even start a project like this, but now I will probably give it a try next time I am inspired. Side note, I somehow didn't know that Colossian's verse (I am Catholic, we wrote the Bible, then kind of forgot about it), but it is one of my favorites now!
Nice work! The roller coaster of mishaps to mastery shows on your face like a grizzled old carpenter who sweats sawdust from days of yore! I'm your 667th. like, I couldn't leave THAT as I found it... also earned a sub, looking forward to more of your work!
Huge congrats from London! im with Paul Carlson, Cut and shoot outdoors and others who commented here. By been yourself and sharing your experiences and mistakes you have no idea how many others out there will benefit from it. Its the best way to alert anyone who will try something similar to what you are creating or using the same technics, etc. And its also funny, there are things you watch someone trying to do and you know it won't work (because you made de same mistake), and the reaction is exactly like yours. anyway, keep going guys!!!!
What a fantastic build video. Who says build videos are dead? Who? Who? /* apologies to Seinfeld */ Really loved how you overcame every mistake. I honestly love that process myself. Kicking myself, cursing myself...collecting myself and cheering myself Alll because I refused to consult the VERY detailed SketchUp model. LOL. And one of my fav's is Psalm 118:22 for woodworking. But Proverbs 3:5 really is my favorite. OH, and you done messed up Rubio. You just saw the subscriber count and said no. You just Sam Bowie'd yourself.
I love how you give shout-outs/digs on all of your fellow you-tubers. You really have to pay close attention to what you’re saying because some of your digs are so subtle. I also love the honesty of your mistakes… err… bespokes. You are a fine woodworker, and I truly look forward to seeing your projects.
Dude, I need more build videos. I love your other videos so much, but please keep build’s coming. That was awesome! I will be sure to share it. Your channel is a huge inspiration to me!
The "bespoke" features you showed gave me major heartburn 😀. That's the exact kind of thing I do... There's nothing worse than being a bit short on lumber and then you cut something .5 or 1 inches to narrow/short (I've had countless unexpected trips to Home Depot/Lowes to buy more). Why is it never .5 too wide/long? It's always short.
Whoa, thanks for the makerbook plug. Almost makes up for the offensive shirt you photoshopped
Didn’t photoshop it. It’s real.
One of you two is lyin'😅 I'm hoping its Cam, because I love the idea that you photoshopped his shirt! But next time add "I Love the Beatles".
Hi Cam, love your work! It's great to see a real craftsman who communicates with integrity.😊
😂😂😂 If you know. You know
“Some no name beginner RUclipsr”
Cam this guy has nothing on you. 😂
I think we all learned a valuable eggsperience on this one. I'll have to pine over it.
Very nice Will. Very nice.
A full basket of eggs. What a 2023 style flex
@@jspearm1983 when a Purple Heart workbench doesn’t do it, I bring out the eggs.
I loved the addition of the eggs in a basket Suman 😂 Great cameo 😜👊🏻
Egg Zachery
A little tip about resawing, set your fence so the larger part of the stock is between the fence and the blade. This allows for the the thinner piece you are cutting to move away from the blade if there is tension in the wood, makes a huge difference with sawblade drift. The thicker stock has less chances of shifting as you make your cut.
thats a great tip! thank you for the help!
I built ultra high-end cabinetry in a shop for 13 years, and I sincerely appreciate a lot about your approach. Your humility is great. Of course I could talk details and techniques, but you are handling things extremely well, and there is so much value in discovery. I wouldn't want to tell anyone what to do if they are capable of figuring it out on their own. That's the best way to learn, after all. The way you did this, you brought us along with you, and revealed your issues and thoughts...and finally, solutions. VERY WELL DONE!!
And your client seems like the coolest guy ever. I got that read as soon as he walked into your shop and smiled. Fabulous!!
Awesome project, it turned out beautiful! Great work!
thank you my friend
@@wittworks Selfless plugs worked- new sub. Was fun to watch and curse off camera with company. Nicely done BTW
Jezus I had anxiety from all the mistakes you made. And now I am nothing short of inspired. What an awesome move, owning your mistakes and showing us what you learned about how to fix it. I love that even more than the end result - learning new things and not shying away from that... It's pretty inspiring stuff, man. You got a new sub right here
aw shucks. ty
Same exact sentiment here! I love it.
I was constructing my comment but paused and read the comment from @mcmathwoodworks comment - yeah, what he said. Love your sense of humor, even with regard to "First, B, and Roman numeral III". I do this but, it is so often missed or misunderstood. SUBSCRIBED!
Finally. Someone who gets me
We wood workers don't really make mistakes. We create learning opportunities for ourselves, we are human afterall. I have always found, humble, honest wood workers who show the "mistakes" and work-arounds provide the best learning experience. Also, wood is a special material to create with, its organic, living, flawed and it moves! Thank you for sharing this project.
Thank you
My dad told me at age 15 some almost 50 years ago, some mistakes are a sign of craftsmanship, you know its hand made.
Random router gouges are really not good - someone paid $3500 for that table.
As a novice hobbyist, I love content like this because dealing with unexpected problems is how we grow our versatility and adaptability
Thank you
Man, those legs look great 😍 Just kidding, love the great narration and video 😊👍
🦵🦵🦵🦵
I’m a woodworker RUclips junky, 😊 you’re now my favorite. I hope you know more of those church money clients. For real, found you during your bump and really appreciate your content, keep it up.
thanks Andy!
Hello fellow RUclips woodworker junkie. What would you say your top 5 woodworking channels are? Just looking for some new or different channels to watch.
Mike Farrington, Michael Alm, 3x3 Custom, Kieth Johnson, Bourbon Moth, J katz Moses, The Wood Whisperer, Four Eyes, Shaun Boyd, Matt Cremona… to name a few 😅
@@darkofps
Try Acorn to Arabella
And Sampson Boat co
I’m not building a boat but those are great stories and woodworking
Fun fact: I made one of those #bespoke accidents, well actually four of them, today. Now I have something to call them. Great video, man!
My man!!!
Once again you knocked it out of the park. Excellent filming and editing and the table looks gorgeous. Such a breath of fresh air to see creators show all the flaws in their work and the struggles they’ve had. As a wood worker I struggle with mistakes. I’ve got a cigar humidor I’m working on for a client with a lid that doesn’t fit properly and I’m procrastinating on fixing it. You may have just inspired me to soldier on and find a solution. Thanks for the honesty and integrity…and the tongue in cheek knocks against other channels. Love it.
Thank you! Go get your hands dirty!
Well the worst I can do by subscribing is unsubscribing. And the threshold has been met: I learned (more than) a thing or two. You gave me ideas. You saved me money. I like your candor. Nobody is perfect and we are inclined to mess up. Ask any success story and it has failure involved because we are not by any means omniscient. You've done well and I hope you carry one doing so. There's a little thing called interest that only the makers can enjoy that customers can't. We know what it took to do this.
And then I clicked on the "Show more". Sound reasoning with the proud company that wanted some bucks for their finish. And I was looking again for the name. Holy smokes! The detail for finding chapters and vendors is ginormous. I'm glad I was temperate as any shortfalls were blown off the table (pun intended). Nope, I think you may be stuck with me as a permanent subscriber now.😁👍👏
I love how humble you are and your willingness to show mistakes. Not only do you show the mistakes but you show what you did to try and fix them, then say what you would have done if you could do it over again. This is so much more useful than other YT videos.
Thank you
Perfect timing. I hit subscribe right before you asked people to.
I loved the woodpeckers router base joke. Nice.
I also loved the scripture reference.
Great job.
Thank you! Welcome aboard.
@@wittworks I am a little confused by the video title though. You speak often of God and being a pastor in some of your other videos. I guess I just didn’t expect you to use a word like that in a title.
All of the references to other woodworkers on YT had me cracking up, and I loved it. This video is also my favorite type of video, where you show your mistakes and explain how you worked through them. It's honestly the best way for someone like me to learn because I will remember the mistakes more than the successes. Thank you so much for taking the time to film this project and narrate it so wonderfully for the rest of us to learn from.
Exactly my thoughts too!
This actually the type of RUclips video I enjoy most. Not an expert easily and perfectly doing something but someone learning something new facing challenges and working through it to accomplish the goal. Great job
Thank you 🙏
I don’t know dude. For me it looks like, he just scamed somone for 3500$ and ruined the tabletop. And the most ridiculous part, that he post it on youtube
Not interested it's not worth watching. I feel like I'm being given rules by a high-school teacher. Thumbs DOWN
I can't say I've tapped a lot of thread in wood, so take this with a grain of salt, but I've used taps my entire life on a variety of metals as a Millwright working within thousands of inch clearances.
With that said, I have never used a tap on a power tool before. I essentially wouldn't want my tap to turn into a drill bit by moving up and down and eventually producing a smooth bore. After cutting the proper size pilot hole (Starrett makes charts that tell you exactly what diameter drill bit to use. You can pretty much Google a chart and download it for free, I'm sure), manually use the tap by hand.
In metal, after every half turn or so I would turn it counterclockwise about a quarter turn. This is to snap off any shavings so they can be properly ejected/removed so as to not interfere with the remainder of the cut. I'm not sure how this would translate to woods, but I don't suppose it would hurt.
If my pilot hole bottoms out, I'd use a bottom tap with a flat bottom. Standard taps taper at the end and are generally used for through holes.
When done properly (and slowly/patiently), the tap will smoothly travel through the hole as if it was the perfect size bolt. If using a tap on metal, you want to drown the tap in oil continuously as you progress, but I don't suppose that would be necessary on wood.
Great video(s)!
I got a hand tapper thingy!
The best thing I can think to say is that you made 30 minutes seem like 10. You are always so engaging and entertaining. Table turned out amazing! And, I mean, those legs are pretty great :)
Wow, thank you! Chris did a great job designing those legs.
Drew, I love your approach, humor and craftsmanship. They're not just bespoke details, they're learning moments. Keep it up.
Lots of learning! Thank you
I gave you a lake, it shared it with a friend, but I’m already subscribed, so I couldn’t do that again. I always enjoy your videos, but unfortunately don’t take the time to tell you how much so here it is! Take care, and God bless.
Thank you Leo! I appreciate you.
Some day a young wannabe RUclipsr is gonna quote your channel and you'll know you made it. Seriously, I'm so glad I found your channel. It is interesting as we share woodworking ideas, well, you share, I absorb, and its entertaining. Brightens up a cold, gray day.
Pro Tip. When making the bevel cut, do the short side (cross cut) first as it is more prone to tear out. If any tears occurs that will be cancelled out when you do the bevel on the long side (rip cut). The same method works if you choose to do the chamfer with a 45 degree router bit. Nice video…
Great tip! Thank you for sharing. I’ll do that next time.
everybody knows that, first do the crosscuts. The grain from wood is different in the lenght.
You’re my favorite too! I NEVER comment , but you have knocked it out of the park with this one! You are much more than a good RUclipsr! Thanks for being amazing! P. S. That was a BRILLIANT re-saw using the table saw - band saw combo!
Wow, thank you!
You just gained a subscriber. Your teaching, humor and general "on air" presence makes your videos more enjoyable than others, the fact you act like a newbie when you actually have amazing skill is just an inspiring show of humility, and fixing mistakes is just part of the process in woodworking. Then the bit of suspense and time crunch you slipped into this one ... Well done sir! Subscribed and bell rung
Wow, thank you! Appreciate that!
If you want to put threads in softwood paint he inside of hole with toughened cyanurate glue or for the ultimate and most time consuming paint the inside of the hole with penetrating epoxy (industrial quality) normally used for painting canoes and gluing up boat laminates. To make perfect machine screw threads in wood get a piece of mild steel flat bar ( at least 3 times the thread diameter thick) and drill and tap a screw hole of the size you want to use in the wood, clamping the fixture exactly over the centre of the hole preserves the profile of the thread in the wood and preserves the centering of the thread by using the tap drill as a locating pin while clamping. For wood use a tap drill one sixty fourth of an inch under the recommended tap drill size. if the hole was drilled undersize use the tap drill with some masking tape on the top to preserve the centre when setting up the tapping fixture bar, a snug fit in both holes is good and using at least two clamps to hold the fixture bar in place is a must. Practice at least 3 holes on scrap wood. Use a spiral point tap and tapping fluid to tap metal and a hand taper tap to tap wood. Hand taps work one turn forward then half a turn back to clear chips. If you want to be a wild man use the taper point tap for everything. Make sure you buy your taps from an industrial supplier like SOWA TOOL and Machine
Cracking video!! Loved the bible inscription too. I’m going to do that on my desk. Maybe with a biro though!
Thank you
WOW... awesome build. Your video style SOOOO totally captures the "struggle".... and all your shout outs to Cam and everyone are really humble and cool (and straight up hilarious). Thanks for posting this !!!
This video was one of my most enjoyable lunches at whataburger …thx
I hope you got a #5 ketchup only.
Drew you deserve 1M Subs. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing.
Wow. thank you.
Michael from Dad-Who_Knows_Best sent me this video and I loved it! Great job and great video!
thank you!
Alright let's get on Witt it!
Great Video, I wish I could do something like that or be halft as good as you, great skill and great way to fix the issues on the way, congratulations and thanks
You can do it!
That was EPIC. I laughed. I cried. I forgot the rice on the stove I was making for dinner and overcooked it.
haha. thank you
Batteries and life insurance 😂 😂 😂
laughing already at 3 minutes as I know the feeling..but you seemed to have overcome a lot at 18 minutes and finished with a great job
This was awesome Drew! I liked all the little nods to other makers... they were pretty funny. I can totally relate to so many of the struggles you went through in this project! And it turned out amazing!
And Colossians 3:23 is one of my favorite verses too..
Glad you enjoyed it!
Please forgive me for offering unsolicited advice but I can't help myself, you might want to consider just kidding great video. I think I read somewhere that The Office would usually have something like 5-7 jokes per minute. This video must have been in that ballpark. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.
hahah you got me. thank you
Man oh man.. your delivery is amazing, as always.. the quality of the video is also amazing.. your channel and videos deserves more.. so here’s a like (at least what i can do)…
thank you!
Haha Drew I bloody loved this video, especially with all the cameos and digs at other RUclips Woodworkers 😝 I think this is one of your best videos yet mate 🤙🏻🐵
Thank you friend
This was awesome!!! You got both a new subscriber and I shared it
with my social media network! Great job!!!
Thank you
@@wittworks Really impressed by your work & your style!
I'm happy to find a wood woodworking channel located in SA!! I instantly subscribed!
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You did a great job on both the project and the video presentation. I did get a grin when you said it should have only taken three days because I always think something similar when I finish a project. When we see something complete it gives it a simplistic appearance. When your project was finished, it was just a wooden slab on a couple of prefab metal legs, right? That's an important thing to keep in mind because that is exactly how consumers view it, as well. Videos like yours will at least give some idea of what is actually involved in getting to that point.
Thank you. Good points
Hotdogs in jeopardy 😂
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Fantastic video! Super appreciate the transparency in cost, mistakes, and everything you did (new and outsourcing) to get this done. Lot's of new ideas you gave me.
Thank you! That was the goal
Man, I love your style. Super fresh and entertaining! I’m assuming you’re going to WBC? Would love to pick your brain there!
I am!
Thanks, Drew. I know build videos are less popular nowadays but I still manage to learn a ton from them and really appreciate you spending the time and energy to make this. The table came out great!
Glad to help. Build videos are dead. So they say. This was my attempt to challenge that notion.
That's not walnut, :/
Just kidding, I really, really like it! This table is as honest as you with the happy little accidents you showed us.
I'm going to go into the shop tomorrow and sand a bunch of walnut scraps just to get the feeling of pine off of me.
Exceptional video - maybe my favorite yet! Story line, humor, production quality - just a masterpiece! Thanks Drew!
Thank you 🧦
I love the droll way that you deliver this video - not disimilar to that of a very funny comedian who has a dead pan face as he delivers the most hilarious jokes. Your honesty in showing the learnings (read mistakes) and the challenges you overcame - that you make along the way - is a great learning tool for us all. It's almost subliminal in humility. Loved every minute - right to the end. Great job indeed...
Thank you Bob! I appreciate you.
Subscribed, liked, and shared !!! Thanks for making this video. while its way above my paygrade and skillset I'm inspired to do better and learn more. and Humor goes a long way too.. Thanks brother...
thank you!
beautiful work, flaws & all.
also, your digs at lincoln st. woodworking were savage - had me rolling!
My favorite part of the table is the exposed domino. I'm not going to subscribe because I already did. Also not going to like for the same reason. The table looks fantastic! But I'm not going to share this, because, well... you know... already did. Now my sister wants a table. Thanks a lot, Drew! Did I mention the table looks fantastic? Anyway, it does.
Thank you
Quite possibly the best “build” video I’ve seen. As a pastor myself, I always like your delivery, and this video was no different. I like your honesty when it comes to problem solving and your humor. Great job, I hope you add a build video in every so often as you are quite good at it.
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate that. If I can keep getting interesting projects and people watch them....
A job well done, I enjoyed watching this video, I did a mini binged watch of your videos before finally subscribing to your channel. I like your style, I am still trying to figure out what style I am going to use when I start creating videos. Keep up the awesome work.
Thank you
I learn a lot from good videos but I consider this type of learning the best because you share and don’t hide your mistakes. IMO there’s no better way to learn than how you presented this project, narrating your wins and your losses. I picked up more information from your video than I expected, thank you. Wish you luck with your sub’s, I’m sure if you keep producing like this you’ll get the numbers!
Thank you! Why do people hide their mistakes? No one perfect.
Wow fantastic video ... No, make that fantastic story and woodworking, well documented. Thank you!! Your experience with threaded insert exactly matches mine - hex ones are much better.
Thank you very much!
This is one of the best woodworking videos I've seen in a long time. Thanks for taking the time to record this, narrate and explain everything, including the mistakes.
Glad you enjoyed it! Labor of love for 2 months
@@wittworks 2 months? I thought it took ten days to build. Either way, 2 months is still good time in my book It's month 4, and I'm still working on my roubo workbench. But I piddle around quite a bit doing useless crap like paring away with a chisel on wood scraps or hand planing them. I tell myself I'm trying to improve my technique.
I worked on the story and how to narrate the highs and lows since the end of November
It's inspired me ! Going to make a plywood table top from 12mm construction grade laminated together. Sounds awful I know but hey ho .
sounds like a winner!
This is so good. Any “DIY” woodworker avid RUclips watcher will LOVE this. You tap so many phrases, tropes, products, RUclips “Heros” we will get a laugh, nod, and ‘oh yeah’ of agreement out of this. Best thing though? You got the bloody client reaction! Like I don’t care if it was faked, no one else has done that and it was perfect, tops with chick fuckin‘ filet!
You. Yes, YOU, are the hero of woodworking RUclips for today with this. Brilliant. Damn perfect.
Next time drop a stumpy nubs reference though….
thanks Eric! client reaction was real! And I wondered why no one does that! I'll start workshopping on a James roast...
I've watched about 10 of your videos (The algorithm has been good to you) but this one got me to subscribe =) . And i hate pine 😂😂😂 You pulled it off though👌
Thank you. Welcome aboard. True story. I spent that day yesterday cutting and sanding walnut just to wash the taste of pine out of my mouth.
I thoroughly enjoyed this! The algorithm recommended this video to me; I hadn't ever heard of your channel before, but I'm subscribing. I loved all the woodworking youtube jokes, the general self-deprecating humor, and the Rubio scoreboard. 🤣 keep up the good work!
Thank you Daniel!
Very "Witty" video! Seriously though, all the RUclips wood working inside jokes were great. Very well done on this video.
Glad you liked it! I lost count of the deep cuts.
Final piece was great. Your style, humor and commentary were phenomenal. I'm mildly inspired by what you built and deeply inspired by how you built it. Honestly, that was fun to watch and I want to go tackle a project that I don't yet know how to complete right now.
Wow, thank you! Go get your hands dirty! You'll find the solution along the way.
Beautiful table. I _guess_ we can still be friends
Whew! 😰
Amazing job. Your story telling and humor is the best! Keep it up!
Thanks a bunch!
and reason IV: the wife said no more tools...
you know it
Even though they'll probably only be removed 0-3 times max probably, I like the threaded inserts on the principle that they'll never loosen threads like wood could.
Even if strength is moderately stronger, most of those tables have 8+ bolts. I'll take the lower theoretical strength for the guarantee you can unbolt them indefinitely off one installation of inserts
If you cross thread them on a $15k table then you deserved it 😆
Cool vid. Love the collabs lately, your sense of humor is almost too deadpan I have a strong feeling tons of viewers are going to think this guy is a dick who has strong opinions until they watch more of your stuff hahahaha
Thank you! I like subtle humor. Rewards people for paying attention. I'm okay with the masses being wrong. 🤪
You always make me laugh... I enjoy your self deprecating manner, candor and well, to offer a pun, wit.... Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thank you
Oh my God I panicked SO HARD when you said the table fell off the Lift I almost screamed. Thanks for the scare. But also congratulations on the build, the table looks amazing and the joy expressed by your client says it all. I am a (very) amateur woodworker and I'm trying to pick up tips here and there, and the way you make your videos makes me laugh and learn in an unique way. It's nice to know you could build something so beautiful (and let's not forget, #bespoke) with not-so-expensive tools, it gives me hope to build something nice in the future. Again, congratulations on the build, the video and the channel. Best wishes from Brazil!
Thank you! Appreciate you
Drew this video is great 👍 jokes on point, tons of info, beautiful table, suspense, all things. Thanks
thank you!
The video quality is too good for woodworking videos, amazing work
Fine. I’ll use a Motorola razr next time.
Amazing story, told with my kind of humour and irony! One of the best videos I’ve watched in the last year 👌🏻 Thank you very much! Happily subscribing, looking forward to more content.
thank you
Maybe your satisfied client will spread the word and give you more work. So we can watch in entertainment and learn from your mistakes 😉
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I NEED YOUR HELP. Can you help spread this video by SHARING IT with 3 people who would be inspired to make beautiful things?
That bit with Summan was hilarious! Keep the faith brother.
I saw that already :) It does resonate with me heavily, which is why I said what I said. Once I decided to the things I wanted and not trying to figure out what another group or entity wanted, I adjusted quickly. Humans and the human condition are complicated enough. Your content really helps me out, mostly in the human sense of watching someone who cares.
Suggestions, based on what I like:
1. I do not want to see your mug unless it is part of the actual build. Voice dubbing is fine.
2. This entire video seemed like an advertisement. I loathe, detest, hate, and even cringe at commercials! For the most part, I will do nearly anything to avoid them.
3. You spent so much time yacking about the tools and showing your face that I did not even watch to the end.
I want to learn new and interesting things. I do not want to hear constant advertising.
REMEMBER: the statement is based on MY PREFERENCES AND OPINION. Everybody has opinions, just like they have a different pooh fleeing their back side on a regular basis.
@@lourias easy tiger, cynics do’nt make many friends.
@bllourias I’m not making videos for people like you. My suggestion is you find another channel. Also, these aren't ads. I've never been paid money to make a video. People ask what I use and if I didn't point them out I'd get hit with hundreds of comments a week. And do you watch anything without advertisements? Cable tv and RUclips must suck for you. You should really get educated and understand the investment and risk creators like me put into making free quality content like this for the public. Goodbye.
I liked your entire video.
from California.
Hey buddy, I forgot your name but you've got a new subscriber! I really love your way of articulating and showing bluntly your mistakes AND your final results! You exume something I rarely see on yt these days! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Awesome, thank you!
Outstanding workmanship and lots of valuable information presented in a down to earth manner. Earned a like and a sub... Best regards from North Florida.
thank you
Yes, me too, new subscriber! Glad I found this!
You are the best story teller ever.
Thank you Robert. I’ll point the troll who says I talk to much to this. 🤦♂️
Thanks for the heads up on Brunt boots. I used your link for the discount and got them today. They are crazy comfortable compared to my old boots. I agree with you, if they're good enough for Tom Silva, they are more than good enough for me.
Thank you Greg! They’re sooooo thick! Still breaking them in.
What a great video, including the backstory how you came up with solutions to overcome limitations, challenges and mistakes (design opportunities) Beautiful table. Congratulations.
Very nice Drew. So, when is the domino coming? Just kidding but I hope there is a bandsaw in your future. Once you learn some on it you will find you love it. Great job and video.
thank you. both are in the near future
I love the style in which you tell this story. This was an inspiring video; from both a woodworking point of view and a storytelling/filming/editing point of view.
Nice work! And this video had me chuckling to myself the whole time. I'm not sure if this is a running gag that I'm not aware of, but "chamfer" is pronounced with a CH like "chair". You don't need to French it up. While we're at it, a round-over is called a "fillet" which is pronounced "fill-it", not "fill-ay" as some make the mistake of saying.
yes, the pronouncing was a jab
My bad. Now I feel like one of those "Well, actually..." assholes. I was just trying to help! LOL!
30:17 Value? I love watching woodworking videos and this is the first one that had an actual breakdown of materials, labor, time, and everything else that tells me how to actually make a profit. Not to mention, entertaining, engaging, and educational. Yeah, definitely one of the more valuable videos I've watched. Great table, loved the hacks (that worked), and concluding with delivery and final home was so satisfying to see. Thanks for this vid, It's going in my woodworking playlist so I can watch it over and over.
thank you
OK, before I even got deep into the video, you reminded me that WORKSHOP SPACES FOR RENT EXIST, & I am actually a member of one--which I completely forgot abt.
And I got the chance to sign up for a class that Ive wanted to take for a while, but has always been full. So THANK YOU already.
Drew, this video was great. I love your take on the project video. This was a woodworking project told as a story, and it should probably be placed in the national archives, royal collection, and possibly in the Apocalypse Vault on Svalbard (look it up, it is interesting). Seriously, you made a big, huge, scary project seem much more approachable because you were honest about the short comings. I am often too overcome with anxiety about messing up to even start a project like this, but now I will probably give it a try next time I am inspired.
Side note, I somehow didn't know that Colossian's verse (I am Catholic, we wrote the Bible, then kind of forgot about it), but it is one of my favorites now!
Thank you Devin! I appreciate that. That was my goal with this video.
Two hail Mary's will suffice. 🤪
@@wittworks only 2 Hail Mary's? Last time I went to confession I had to say a rosary for every M&M I stole from my brother...
Nice work! The roller coaster of mishaps to mastery shows on your face like a grizzled old carpenter who sweats sawdust from days of yore! I'm your 667th. like, I couldn't leave THAT as I found it... also earned a sub, looking forward to more of your work!
oh thanks! welcome aboard
Huge congrats from London!
im with Paul Carlson, Cut and shoot outdoors and others who commented here.
By been yourself and sharing your experiences and mistakes you have no idea how many others out there will benefit from it. Its the best way to alert anyone who will try something similar to what you are creating or using the same technics, etc. And its also funny, there are things you watch someone trying to do and you know it won't work (because you made de same mistake), and the reaction is exactly like yours. anyway, keep going guys!!!!
Thank you Alex
Seems like everything on youtube is rainbows and sunshine but the truth is things go wrong all the time. Refreshing to see it.
10000000%
What a great channel! Super informative, hilarious, and relaxed. Keep up the great work.
Thank you
What a fantastic build video. Who says build videos are dead? Who? Who? /* apologies to Seinfeld */ Really loved how you overcame every mistake. I honestly love that process myself. Kicking myself, cursing myself...collecting myself and cheering myself Alll because I refused to consult the VERY detailed SketchUp model. LOL. And one of my fav's is Psalm 118:22 for woodworking. But Proverbs 3:5 really is my favorite. OH, and you done messed up Rubio. You just saw the subscriber count and said no. You just Sam Bowie'd yourself.
Thank you my friend! A-Aron will come knocking...
What a great video! Loved the narration, sharing the learnings and failures. Thank you! Keep them coming!
thank you
I'm going to watch this video again this weekend just to jot down all of the shots-fired. Love it.
Have fun!
I love how you give shout-outs/digs on all of your fellow you-tubers. You really have to pay close attention to what you’re saying because some of your digs are so subtle. I also love the honesty of your mistakes… err… bespokes. You are a fine woodworker, and I truly look forward to seeing your projects.
Thank you! I like to reward people for paying attention.
He is not a fine woodworker. Take thee to Ikea!
You are hilarious, sir. New sub... I'm pretty familiar with most of the woodworkers you roasted... I'm still laughing!
Dude, I need more build videos. I love your other videos so much, but please keep build’s coming. That was awesome! I will be sure to share it. Your channel is a huge inspiration to me!
On it!
The "bespoke" features you showed gave me major heartburn 😀. That's the exact kind of thing I do... There's nothing worse than being a bit short on lumber and then you cut something .5 or 1 inches to narrow/short (I've had countless unexpected trips to Home Depot/Lowes to buy more). Why is it never .5 too wide/long? It's always short.