Just a tip I've discovered: When running your saw across to square up the wood like you did at 5:20, I've found it's best to measure based on the longer end of the saw. For instance, my saw's guide is 1" away from the blade on one side and 4" away on the other, so I always measure 4" away from where I need to make my cut. If I use the shorter side, I found that the saw is harder to keep flat against the material and that causes it to wobble, making the cut not square with the top of the wood. I hope that was clear. Great video though and I'll definitely be using the methods in this to build my own tabletop one day.
I also do this, but I leave it a bit longer(1/4-1/8)and trim it with my router with a Freud 2 1/2 long trimming bit and a guide that will give you the best results.
As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement ruclips.net/user/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!
I like how he showed the common errors and how to fix. As a woodworking, the first thing you learn is that "good" woodworkers fix mistakes really well :)
Gorgeous table! One finish trick I know is to use gloss for all but the final coat, then the final coat in whatever sheen you prefer (in your case, a satin). This gives you a clearer finish so you can see the detail of the woodgrain, since satin poly includes a dulling ingredient that can make the finish slightly cloudy if built up in layers.
For the less experienced folks, that $10.90 price you saw at the beginning when he was selecting the boards is per board foot (BF), not for each board. To calculate BF, measure L x W x D to find the volume of the board, then divide that number by 144. Often the supplier will have already calculated the BF measurement and have it written on the wood. Take that number and multiply it by the cost per BF, in this case $10.90, so a board that measures 5.5 BF will cost you $59.95. Given the size of this table, he probably has about $400 in the top alone.
Love it. Most woodworkers say 400 grit is the max worth doing, but I can feel the difference going up to 2000, so I usually do. Usually so soft it feels like powder.
Truly appreciate the support and thanks for watching. Love how this table turned out and just a heads up I have a fun woodworking project posting tomorrow so you might want to catch that one if you can to. Thanks again for for watching!
I am highly respect you very much, because I feel that a great woodwork individual show their works should explain clearly in such details at least like you or more. So the watcher can learn and understand and you are the first one I saw in RUclips. Thanks millions.
I’m not sure if anyone mentioned it yet but you can also mix up some wood glue and the sawdust from that walnut to make a great wood filler that matches.
I have to say, I saw this video when researching how to make a table. Haven’t gotten to making the table yet but I did make a banister for a set of stairs and the sealing process definitely makes high quality finish.
Nice job but some beginner mistakes that people should be aware of... Joint your boards and check the fit up so you don't need wood filler for the joints. Clamp everything without glue and check for gaps before glueing. The Arm_R-Seal is the best table top finish I know of and a great choice for walnut. With an oil finish you don't need to "raise the grain". The most helpful tip I can give is regarding the application of the Arm-R-Seal...use a foam brush but don't wipe off the excess. You need to apply continuously keeping a wet edge and then let the the material self level. Important to pour out just what you will use for the coat and reseal the can to keep the solvent from evaporating. The fresh material when applied correctly levels out into a hard durable coating. I lightly knock down the dust nibs between coats and three good ones are all you need. Once the coating is down don't play with it because you'll only make it worse, wait till the next coat to even things out. Also pay more attention to sapwood and match light to light and dark to dark to make the seams less noticeable. Nice video!
Thanks for all of the helpful notes Richard. Ya I was a bit of a novice back when I made this table but over the last couple of years I've learned a lot. Thanks for watching and the support.
@@BYOTools I am trying to figure out how to Apply Arm-r-Seal. I understand and like your technique of wiping excess finish off after a few minutes as the can instructs you to do. I have done this and it seems to work. Like Richard above mentioned he said do not wipe off. Do you find that wiping it off is the best results?
this is actually a great video of how NOT to build a table.....anyone can pick up a camera and film the first time they do something and instantly they are a woodworker.
Constructive criticism: You can save a few steps by using biscuit joinery between your boards to ensure the surface is flat. You wouldn't need to hand plane at all, just skip right to sanding. Oh and you could wipe the wood glue off while its still wet in order not to junk up the sander and make things run smoother from the beginning.
that assumes the boards are 100% the same dimensions with no wax or wane. there will always be some planing required; even if just a little here and there. that being said, I'm dubious at how strong this will be over time with no joinery
ive used biscuits on 3 tables now and there is still too much play in the connections, the boards still twist to different levels, no matter how many clamps i use.
@@armpit1991 i mean how else could you really join two boards next to each other? i can't imagine a domino would be that much better, and pocket screws... forget about it. maybe you aren't using enough glue, or your wood is too thin?
Well since no one else answered you I will try. With oil base stains the oil in the stain does not raise the grain. Since water base stain has water in it the water will raise the grain making it not smooth. I might be wrong, but that is what makes sense to me.
Not sure if you considered and opted out, but filling that hole with epoxy would avoid things from snagging or falling in it. Also, careful with the cheesecloth, it can leave behind residue that ruins the finish. I'm a walnut fan too. Great looking table top!
Absolutely disgracefully amazing.. Where's the bloody installation of the legs.. LEGSSSSSS!!!! C'MON On a serious note I really enjoyed the video and your narrative. Thumbs up
You made a Beautiful table. Maybe you should make more as a side job to make money.. I would buy one for the size I need if it's not to pricey.. Just saying..😊
Do you know how to make a leaf for the middle of table? One that you can fold in and close both ends of the table. If you do can you make a video of that one?
When i was a young boy, my parents didn't love me. I spent every day crying, but alas, my weeping ceased as i gazed my eyes upon the wondrous wood. It had the perfect stain, and I could even smell the tree it had been birthed from. What stood before me, was a hand-crafted, custom made, fully modular, double sanded, slab of wood that I lay my food, called a dinner table. From that day forward, i have sought out those who dabble in such work as dinner tables. It changed me, molded me... into the man I am today. If it weren't for that fateful day when i discovered the 8th world wonder that you mortals call a dinner table, I would be on the streets. thank you for everything that you do. Love, your boy mikey. Yeet.
my only critique and this is based off of observation of those that do it with every project. but my only thought on this whole vid is this if you can use the hand plane well enough. sanding is skipped because that hand plane left you a finish that can't be improved upon. great looking table all the same. great work.
Nice work! I made an end grain cutting board and used water to pop the grain, It was almost like I never sanded in the first place. What I think I will do in the future is use isopropyl alcohol becasue it will evaporate much faster than water and I think has less chance of soaking into the wood before you apply a finish.
Awesome video. Subbed immediately! For some reason you remind of Jeff Goldblum, and your method is the perfect balance of fun and instructional. Great job. I gotta watch all your videos now..
Very, very cool table. But, earlier I was watching tons of videos about tables with "breadboard ends". Are they necessary to prevent warping? How does the table look today?
one of the best instructions I've seen. I understood it all and you make it seem achievable. good work. why you have only 5k subs I don't know. I'm sure it will grow quickly.
Thanks for watching and all the support. Yep only a few 6k subs now but I love seeing the channel grow quickly now. Can't wait to see what happens in the future.
I can't believe that you left the black holes like that. Transparent epoxy would keep the magic image that you want and hasten the value of the table as a table. Cleaning that hole must include disinfectant for health reasons. ❤
BYOT yes I’m subscribed. Can’t wait to see other videos. I’m learning so much from you. Hope to give my hand to a project and eliminate newbie mistakes thanks to you. ❤️
Definitely the Best instructions I've seen on RUclips so far. Informative, relaxed, and above all a finish to be proud of. I'm new to your channel, but you have a lifelong Subscriber. Great Job 👍🏼
Peter Rezac can't speak for him, but I believe that biscuits are more for alignment thank for strength of the joint. So maybe he was ok with putting the time in ahead of time with the clamps and stuff to get alignment right.. that's what I figured
Brandon you are correct. Biscuits are more for alignment in this type of application. Getting a good flush bond board to board is extremely strong and is plenty strong for a kitchen table. Thanks for watching Peter and Brandon.
yeah biscuits add some strength, but arn't that strong (I don't use them). To add real strength use mortise and tenson joints. If thermal stresses develop (such as exposing a flat table top like the one pictured here to significant temperature delta) the boards will split apart at the glue joint. Good wood glue is stronger than soft wood like pine, but not hardwoods like walnut and maple even in the transverse direction.
That wood filler reminds me of Nutella I just want to eat it! Quick question, have you ever had a problem with it coming up when the table contracts? I've definitely noticed this with pine, though its probably because its a shittier wood than Walnut and would do so more quickly. Also curious why you didn't epoxy the knots? I've seen people mix ink with epoxy to darken it up. Clear coat looks good by the way.
So far so good! haven't had any issues with the wood filler AKA Nutella haha! I love how I left the knots looking natural. I could have filled them but I feel the natural knots give the table character and people notice it and love the look. But selling them would give you a nice flat surface so I see why people do that to. Thanks for the support!
Thats why you have to watch part 2 Phiz. Plenty of finished shots in there. Thanks for watching and let me know what you think of part 2 ruclips.net/video/9OwYexZAbQ4/видео.html
@@BYOTools Ah I see it. Thanks for sharing. I'm planning to make a similar top for a computer desk soon. Need to clear out my garage though to make space for a workshop. Getting there slowly... :)
3 sides were already finished so the finished edge against the table saw fence yielded a parallel smooth surface. Less work but @ $10 b/f I wonder what this table sunk him.
That table finished looks better than a whole lot of furniture/tables in BIG BOX Brand Name furniture stores! Your Walnut D.R.T. looks, super-hot, waaay-kewl and EXPENSIVE! its beautiful. I'm building a homemade picnic table for my back yard. Could I use your Walnut table out doors if I finished it good enough? I'm using a combination of ideas from several YT Channels and yours!
Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. I would not suggest using the finish that I use in this video outdoors. Its a great finish but it won't last out in the elements. I would use a wood finish that is specifically used in outdoor applications. Have you applied any finish to your wood yet?
Not dumb at all. I did sand in finish the bottom side of the table but much less detailed with the sanding and I only put one coat of finish on it. Thanks for watching Michael.
Sapwood can be used effectively and as a design feature. One way to do this is, for boards 1,2,3,4 of a tabletop, boards 2 and 3 have sapwood on one edge. Glue those edges together then glue boards 1 and 4 on the ends. This produces a skunk stripe down the middle that lots of people like. Also, button blocks are preferred for connecting tabletop to skirt, a screw mount prevents drift. Your projects all look well-made, keep up the good work! Disregard my earlier comment!
@juicylemon -- can't find a vid but here are pictures: www.finewoodworking.com/readerproject/2010/07/17/black-walnut-coffee-table-2 and www.thejoinery.com/blog/fresh-floor-siskiyou-entry-table
walnut cabinet i made with sapwood plus.google.com/photos/photo/103754471497291178620/6596805862490206754?authkey=CP7W_InT2qm3qgE chipped and dusty over the years :(
Another dumb question. Just started my woodworking hobby and this seems like a project that would be good for me. Here's the question. What is the best way to clean the paint roller after using it to apply wood glue? By the way, great video! You explain things clearly and simply. Thanks for that. There are many that just assume that we are all professionals.
Great to hear and thanks for watching Den and Mug. Just checked out your channel as well. Nice work on your first few projects. They turned out great!!
dude this was perfect. My wife just asked if I can re-make our dinning /kitchen table and this was one of the best dyi videos for this. I'm going to use the same wood but mine will be round (smaller space) :|
Thanks for the support Simon. I knot holes I feel add great character to the table but I completely understand why people fill them. For me this table is perfect, maybe I'll sing a different tune when I have kids haha.
Awesome job on the video and I do fully agree - flaws bring character and in my mind, more value and beauty...provided in the right spots, etc. Factory pieces often look plastic. Make more!
Just a tip I've discovered: When running your saw across to square up the wood like you did at 5:20, I've found it's best to measure based on the longer end of the saw. For instance, my saw's guide is 1" away from the blade on one side and 4" away on the other, so I always measure 4" away from where I need to make my cut. If I use the shorter side, I found that the saw is harder to keep flat against the material and that causes it to wobble, making the cut not square with the top of the wood. I hope that was clear. Great video though and I'll definitely be using the methods in this to build my own tabletop one day.
I also do this, but I leave it a bit longer(1/4-1/8)and trim it with my router with a Freud 2 1/2 long trimming bit and a guide that will give you the best results.
Shorter side is better as you have a tendency to push into the cut, staying flush against the straight edge, rather than away and out from the cut.
Duh. Good tip!
As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement ruclips.net/user/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!
I like how he showed the common errors and how to fix. As a woodworking, the first thing you learn is that "good" woodworkers fix mistakes really well :)
Gorgeous table!
One finish trick I know is to use gloss for all but the final coat, then the final coat in whatever sheen you prefer (in your case, a satin). This gives you a clearer finish so you can see the detail of the woodgrain, since satin poly includes a dulling ingredient that can make the finish slightly cloudy if built up in layers.
Great to hear Jordan and thank you very much for the helpful tip. I will have to try this one out for sure. Hope you subscribed :)
For the less experienced folks, that $10.90 price you saw at the beginning when he was selecting the boards is per board foot (BF), not for each board. To calculate BF, measure L x W x D to find the volume of the board, then divide that number by 144. Often the supplier will have already calculated the BF measurement and have it written on the wood. Take that number and multiply it by the cost per BF, in this case $10.90, so a board that measures 5.5 BF will cost you $59.95. Given the size of this table, he probably has about $400 in the top alone.
Good information I got put on the spot in a yard once for this exact same reason 😂 then felt dumb in the end when I had to hand over 200 +
Tanks, dude. Thought I'd snap when saw 10.9 and "Quite expensive" combined
Thanks
I tought so hahaha
Mathematics Real knowledge
Am I the only person who loves sanding? Feeling the slow transition to buttery smooth wood just speaks to me.
Love it.
Most woodworkers say 400 grit is the max worth doing, but I can feel the difference going up to 2000, so I usually do. Usually so soft it feels like powder.
Watching this really makes you appreciate fine woodwork.
Truly appreciate the support and thanks for watching. Love how this table turned out and just a heads up I have a fun woodworking project posting tomorrow so you might want to catch that one if you can to. Thanks again for for watching!
hahaha ya
"fine woodwork" massive eyeroll
@@BYOTools sweetie, he didn't mean you. you are a hack. oh yeah!
I am highly respect you very much, because I feel that a great woodwork individual show their works should explain clearly in such details at least like you or more. So the watcher can learn and understand and you are the first one I saw in RUclips. Thanks millions.
That looks awesome! I'm ready to start this project for my wife.
Skills. Don ‘t have tools &talent w/ wood but appreciate your vid. Thanks for vid
WOW! That table top looks amazing.
Thanks for the support!
I’m not sure if anyone mentioned it yet but you can also mix up some wood glue and the sawdust from that walnut to make a great wood filler that matches.
Not everyone knows old-school tricks😎
But if you are staining the wood, the glue would not stain :(
@@Lagolop exactly. Or just use a jointer
saw dust and wood sealer makes a good filler
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That was amazing, I have watched it twice now and it's just incredible.
I like going back to see where everyone starts from with production, audio, camera views etc. come a long way brother.
Love the table! Only thing I would do differently is use leftover sawdust + wood glue to fill in the gaps versus a wood filler.
I have to say, I saw this video when researching how to make a table. Haven’t gotten to making the table yet but I did make a banister for a set of stairs and the sealing process definitely makes high quality finish.
Nice job but some beginner mistakes that people should be aware of...
Joint your boards and check the fit up so you don't need wood filler for the joints. Clamp everything without glue and check for gaps before glueing. The Arm_R-Seal is the best table top finish I know of and a great choice for walnut. With an oil finish you don't need to "raise the grain". The most helpful tip I can give is regarding the application of the Arm-R-Seal...use a foam brush but don't wipe off the excess. You need to apply continuously keeping a wet edge and then let the the material self level. Important to pour out just what you will use for the coat and reseal the can to keep the solvent from evaporating. The fresh material when applied correctly levels out into a hard durable coating. I lightly knock down the dust nibs between coats and three good ones are all you need. Once the coating is down don't play with it because you'll only make it worse, wait till the next coat to even things out. Also pay more attention to sapwood and match light to light and dark to dark to make the seams less noticeable. Nice video!
Thanks for all of the helpful notes Richard. Ya I was a bit of a novice back when I made this table but over the last couple of years I've learned a lot. Thanks for watching and the support.
@@BYOTools I am trying to figure out how to Apply Arm-r-Seal. I understand and like your technique of wiping excess finish off after a few minutes as the can instructs you to do. I have done this and it seems to work. Like Richard above mentioned he said do not wipe off. Do you find that wiping it off is the best results?
this is actually a great video of how NOT to build a table.....anyone can pick up a camera and film the first time they do something and instantly they are a woodworker.
Awesome table; would've loved to have gotten to see the finished project in more detail!
Fantastic. Very professional and we'll nurrated. Thank you, the table looked stunning
Thanks for all the support Jim and thanks for watching.
Nice sharing bro💕😀
Great to hear and thanks for watching Nina.
"Trust me, you're gonna want straight wood for this project" :) Great video man, really appreciate it.
That's what she said
I love my walnut with a little sap wood. Beautiful work!
Constructive criticism: You can save a few steps by using biscuit joinery between your boards to ensure the surface is flat. You wouldn't need to hand plane at all, just skip right to sanding. Oh and you could wipe the wood glue off while its still wet in order not to junk up the sander and make things run smoother from the beginning.
that assumes the boards are 100% the same dimensions with no wax or wane. there will always be some planing required; even if just a little here and there. that being said, I'm dubious at how strong this will be over time with no joinery
ive used biscuits on 3 tables now and there is still too much play in the connections, the boards still twist to different levels, no matter how many clamps i use.
@@armpit1991 i mean how else could you really join two boards next to each other? i can't imagine a domino would be that much better, and pocket screws... forget about it. maybe you aren't using enough glue, or your wood is too thin?
when i make panels i never have to use planing or rough sanding, they are always straight... but offcourse I dont use pipe clamps, they suck hahaha.
@@Dagobertrules1 what do you use?
Wow love that grain in the table. Walnut is pretty.
Take a shot every time he says "Oh yeah" 😂😂
Waay too much! I stopped halfway through the video to find a similar comment!
one of the best video i have seen very well explained
Great to hear Frank. Thanks for watching and the support.
Great work! No need to raise the grain with an oil based finish, only when using water based finishes or dyes though.
Thanks for the tip. There is a lot to learn when it comes to woodworking haha. Thanks for watching.
Hey why do you need to raise the grain in the first place ? And secondly why do you only need to do it with waterbase ?
Well since no one else answered you I will try. With oil base stains the oil in the stain does not raise the grain. Since water base stain has water in it the water will raise the grain making it not smooth. I might be wrong, but that is what makes sense to me.
Tip.... attach the buffing pad to a piece of wood, it minimize any swirl marks made by using your hand.
Great tip Tom. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.
The Michael Scott of woodworking.
Haha! Thanks but I need to add a lot more "Thats What She Said" jokes to be the MS of Woodworking haha. Thanks for watching.
Nice touch using Nutella as a wood filler!
My favorite wood filler of all time LOL! thanks for watching Shawn.
Don't use wood filler, mix wood glue and your sawdust from sanding and work it into the gap
Great suggestion. Yes that is a very good way to get a color match with small gaps. Thanks for watching
Better yet, joint the edges and have no gaps to begin with.
@@Xelbiuj even with a jointer getting a straight edge you may have tiny gaps here and there
Take two of the boards that are side by side and run them through the jointer together side by side then no gaps. Works great
Not sure if you considered and opted out, but filling that hole with epoxy would avoid things from snagging or falling in it. Also, careful with the cheesecloth, it can leave behind residue that ruins the finish. I'm a walnut fan too. Great looking table top!
Absolutely disgracefully amazing.. Where's the bloody installation of the legs.. LEGSSSSSS!!!! C'MON
On a serious note I really enjoyed the video and your narrative. Thumbs up
Beautiful table! Can you pls add the complete list of tools you used to the video description?
Walnut is my favorite wood for woodworking. I usually oil it with Watco but I will try your solution one time.
Great to hear Augie. Let me know what you think of the finish after you use it. Hope you subscribed :)
Okay I'm seriously seriously impressed!!! Your video is one of the best I have ever seen!! Thanks for keeping it real!!!
Thanks for watching and the support Cherie. Much appreciated.
You made a Beautiful table. Maybe you should make more as a side job to make money.. I would buy one for the size I need if it's not to pricey.. Just saying..😊
Do you know how to make a leaf for the middle of table? One that you can fold in and close both ends of the table. If you do can you make a video of that one?
When i was a young boy, my parents didn't love me. I spent every day crying, but alas, my weeping ceased as i gazed my eyes upon the wondrous wood. It had the perfect stain, and I could even smell the tree it had been birthed from. What stood before me, was a hand-crafted, custom made, fully modular, double sanded, slab of wood that I lay my food, called a dinner table. From that day forward, i have sought out those who dabble in such work as dinner tables. It changed me, molded me... into the man I am today. If it weren't for that fateful day when i discovered the 8th world wonder that you mortals call a dinner table, I would be on the streets. thank you for everything that you do. Love, your boy mikey. Yeet.
wtf michael get back in the house
looks great! need a riving knife on that table saw tho!
Nick Felstead I was waiting for the kick back to take him out.
Natural unstained walnut is the most beautiful of all woods
Amazing table, hope I can build one to one day! Small wish for the next video: Please don't use that song again, I'm so tired of it :D
Thanks for watching and the song advice. I'm planing on changing it in the near future.
my only critique and this is based off of observation of those that do it with every project. but my only thought on this whole vid is this if you can use the hand plane well enough. sanding is skipped because that hand plane left you a finish that can't be improved upon. great looking table all the same. great work.
Excellent work - oh yea .... oh yea
@Jim Here are some great woodworking plans if you're interested - WoodSun.xyz
Beautiful work @BYOT !! Well made video. Thank You
Other things you said far too often in this video; "Oh yeah", "I'm going to go ahead".
Nice table top, by the way.
Awesome
Nice work!
I made an end grain cutting board and used water to pop the grain, It was almost like I never sanded in the first place.
What I think I will do in the future is use isopropyl alcohol becasue it will evaporate much faster than water and I think has less chance of soaking into the wood before you apply a finish.
Great video, just what i needed, thx. One question: can i use nutella instead of wunderfil?
I say use nutella ANY way you can haha! Thanks for watching Mathy.
Oh, my! That's truly amazing. Can't beat the beauty of that wood!
Awesome video. Subbed immediately! For some reason you remind of Jeff Goldblum, and your method is the perfect balance of fun and instructional. Great job. I gotta watch all your videos now..
Looking like Jeff Goldblum is definitely a compliment in my book haha! Thanks for watching and the support Sean. I greatly appreciate it.
I did intend it as a compliment! I forgot to say that. No problem, I really like these videos and do some DIY myself.
Your unapologetic humor is why I subscribed! Well....maybe because of the awesome skills too. Thanks for sharing man, please keep 'em coming!
Very, very cool table. But, earlier I was watching tons of videos about tables with "breadboard ends". Are they necessary to prevent warping? How does the table look today?
No, not really. It is more of a style choice.
Very inspirational! I am going to try the same table. May God bless
one of the best instructions I've seen. I understood it all and you make it seem achievable. good work. why you have only 5k subs I don't know. I'm sure it will grow quickly.
Thanks for watching and all the support. Yep only a few 6k subs now but I love seeing the channel grow quickly now. Can't wait to see what happens in the future.
Wifeimage.com! !!
I am glad that, you did not fill those knot holes and left it as character!
Man that table is so sexy I feel like going and working on my wood😎😉
This man respects wood
My husband and I have been used these from Stodoys and he's very satisfied.
I can't believe that you left the black holes like that.
Transparent epoxy would keep the magic image that you want and hasten the value of the table as a table. Cleaning that hole must include disinfectant for health reasons. ❤
Nice job, mate - thanks for your work! Question: did you finished the bottom/underside of the table, too? Or sealed it ???
Awesome beautiful job. Thanks for all the details.
Great to hear Christine and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed.
BYOT yes I’m subscribed. Can’t wait to see other videos. I’m learning so much from you. Hope to give my hand to a project and eliminate newbie mistakes thanks to you. ❤️
Love the work you done
Thanks for the support Bilal.
You sir answered a lot of questions great video..
Love hearing that BD. Thanks so much for watching and good luck on your project. Hope you subscribed.
Definitely the Best instructions I've seen on RUclips so far. Informative, relaxed, and above all a finish to be proud of.
I'm new to your channel, but you have a lifelong Subscriber. Great Job 👍🏼
I greatly appreciate the support Gary. Thanks for watching. More wood working videos coming in the future.
Apparently you haven't watched a lot of woodworking videos then. This guy is a complete amateur.
Brilliant brilliant brilliant
Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed.
Counted 13 “oh yeah’s”
Anthony Davtyan lul
That table is extremely nice.
Great to hear Marvin. Thanks for watching.
Why didnt you use biscuits when mounting the wood together?
Peter Rezac can't speak for him, but I believe that biscuits are more for alignment thank for strength of the joint. So maybe he was ok with putting the time in ahead of time with the clamps and stuff to get alignment right.. that's what I figured
Brandon you are correct. Biscuits are more for alignment in this type of application. Getting a good flush bond board to board is extremely strong and is plenty strong for a kitchen table. Thanks for watching Peter and Brandon.
yeah biscuits add some strength, but arn't that strong (I don't use them). To add real strength use mortise and tenson joints. If thermal stresses develop (such as exposing a flat table top like the one pictured here to significant temperature delta) the boards will split apart at the glue joint. Good wood glue is stronger than soft wood like pine, but not hardwoods like walnut and maple even in the transverse direction.
Wow that was insane
Insanely Good?...... Right haha! Thanks for watching Joe.
That wood filler reminds me of Nutella I just want to eat it! Quick question, have you ever had a problem with it coming up when the table contracts? I've definitely noticed this with pine, though its probably because its a shittier wood than Walnut and would do so more quickly. Also curious why you didn't epoxy the knots? I've seen people mix ink with epoxy to darken it up. Clear coat looks good by the way.
So far so good! haven't had any issues with the wood filler AKA Nutella haha! I love how I left the knots looking natural. I could have filled them but I feel the natural knots give the table character and people notice it and love the look. But selling them would give you a nice flat surface so I see why people do that to. Thanks for the support!
wow what a beautiful table , your videos are awesome !! thank you for this amazing tutorial !!
Great job, Saludos desde Monterrey, Mexico.
Thanks for watching Monica.
Me too! Where's a good place to buy some of theses things?
Home depot isn't doing it for me
MEHICO
That was really beautiful. Great explanation. Love your process for finishing. Thanks!
Great to hear Jesse and thanks so much for watching and enjoying the video. Hope you subscribe.
less talk. more rock.
Haha! Noted Gary. Thanks for watching.
Precise, helpful.keept up
I want to use this video to make a top for my kitchen island. Is there anything I need to do differently, being this was for a table?
Wish there were more angles of the finished piece! So awesome
Thats why you have to watch part 2 Phiz. Plenty of finished shots in there. Thanks for watching and let me know what you think of part 2 ruclips.net/video/9OwYexZAbQ4/видео.html
@@BYOTools Ah I see it. Thanks for sharing. I'm planning to make a similar top for a computer desk soon. Need to clear out my garage though to make space for a workshop. Getting there slowly... :)
Why no planing or joining
3 sides were already finished so the finished edge against the table saw fence yielded a parallel smooth surface. Less work but @ $10 b/f I wonder what this table sunk him.
He planes the glue up seams anywhere the cauls were unable to maintain perfect surface alignment.
@@isaaclove4716 I would guess around $700.00 give or take a few dollars
That table finished looks better than a whole lot of furniture/tables in BIG BOX Brand Name furniture stores! Your Walnut D.R.T. looks, super-hot, waaay-kewl and EXPENSIVE! its beautiful. I'm building a homemade picnic table for my back yard. Could I use your Walnut table out doors if I finished it good enough? I'm using a combination of ideas from several YT Channels and yours!
Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. I would not suggest using the finish that I use in this video outdoors. Its a great finish but it won't last out in the elements. I would use a wood finish that is specifically used in outdoor applications. Have you applied any finish to your wood yet?
Dumb question - but did you do both sides of the table?
Not dumb at all. I did sand in finish the bottom side of the table but much less detailed with the sanding and I only put one coat of finish on it. Thanks for watching Michael.
@@BYOTools 100% genuine question where's the legs?
Nice table
Great to hear and thanks so much for watching! Hope you subscribed.
can you do an update on your lawn?
jack moore check out my Instagram page. You can see it in all its glory haha. @Byotools
It looks great, thanks for responding.
And a sequel in your kitchen
That is beautiful!
Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed :)
too bad you left all that sapwood in
Ooo come on... You know you love the sapwood Geo haha. Thanks for watching.
Sapwood can be used effectively and as a design feature. One way to do this is, for boards 1,2,3,4 of a tabletop, boards 2 and 3 have sapwood on one edge. Glue those edges together then glue boards 1 and 4 on the ends. This produces a skunk stripe down the middle that lots of people like. Also, button blocks are preferred for connecting tabletop to skirt, a screw mount prevents drift.
Your projects all look well-made, keep up the good work! Disregard my earlier comment!
@@geodezix do you know of any videos showing this because i've never heard of this and am very curious.
@juicylemon -- can't find a vid but here are pictures: www.finewoodworking.com/readerproject/2010/07/17/black-walnut-coffee-table-2 and www.thejoinery.com/blog/fresh-floor-siskiyou-entry-table
walnut cabinet i made with sapwood plus.google.com/photos/photo/103754471497291178620/6596805862490206754?authkey=CP7W_InT2qm3qgE chipped and dusty over the years :(
Another dumb question. Just started my woodworking hobby and this seems like a project that would be good for me. Here's the question. What is the best way to clean the paint roller after using it to apply wood glue? By the way, great video! You explain things clearly and simply. Thanks for that. There are many that just assume that we are all professionals.
Your not funny at all, but good information
Whaaat!!!! He is not only funny but he is a cutie pie!!!!
maybe because he is not a comedian?
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i enjoyed the humor.
He just try to be positive guy. Dont be so asshole
Bro!!! Crosscut is my candy shop!!! I just built a table like this made from walnut purchased from the same place!!! This is great!!!
“Oh yea!,” “just so you know.” Next time I’m keeping count of each. LoL this guy is such a dork! It’s actually really awesome!
Ya that's not the first time I've been called a dork haha! Thanks for watching Cina and glad you enjoyed the video.
SUPER SMOOTH
Great to hear AFH. Thanks for watching and hope your subscribed.
I learned some great tips from this video! These tips are AMAZING!!!
Lovely work! We certainly appreciate this after recently trying to build our first table! It's not easy!!
Great to hear and thanks for watching Den and Mug. Just checked out your channel as well. Nice work on your first few projects. They turned out great!!
BYOT Thank you! We’re new to woodworking so it’s all learning at the moment 😊
Lol your humor reminds me of Chuck Bartowski's humor from the tv show, Chuck! Nice video!
Beautiful table. Still I would love to see using dominos or biscuits for joining the planks.
dude this was perfect. My wife just asked if I can re-make our dinning /kitchen table and this was one of the best dyi videos for this. I'm going to use the same wood but mine will be round (smaller space) :|
Very nice work. It is beautiful!!!
Awesome build, that walnut looks beautiful! I suggest filling those knot holes with epoxy, they're gonna be full of food in no time!
Thanks for the support Simon. I knot holes I feel add great character to the table but I completely understand why people fill them. For me this table is perfect, maybe I'll sing a different tune when I have kids haha.
Looks amazing.
Great to hear Jay. Thanks so much for watching and hope you subscribed.
Awesome job on the video and I do fully agree - flaws bring character and in my mind, more value and beauty...provided in the right spots, etc. Factory pieces often look plastic. Make more!
Thanks for watching K and the kind words. Much appreciated.
This is truly beautiful
Thanks for watching Neil.
very nice table
Thats some good wood
Real Good Wood haha! Thanks for watching Wayne.
Awesome video! I referenced your video the most by far and it was extremely helpful. Thanks!
That’s amazing!!! Great to hear and thanks so much for watching and the support.
love your in dept description of the finishing process!
Great to hear. Thanks for watching Achim.