The Client Hated This Slab

Wow... what's to hate?
And by the way- that ancient Egyptian PVC pipe was far superior to that junk we have today.

Honestly, if they wanted ZERO reddish tones than they shouldn’t have gone with Walnut. Table looks incredible!

Response to your question about 21 minutes in the video. The safety feature of the saw blade stop works off of a voltage differential between the trigger mechanism and a conductive media like a finger. Styrofoam sheets being cut with a rotary blade would be like rubbing a balloon against a flannel shirt. The Styrofoam creates a static charge greater than the blade safety mechanism can handle. A volt differential tripped the circuit.

I lost my lovely mum 4 days ago. I'm a 65 yr old woman who has zero intention of ever building anything however I love your content & you're helping me thru a pretty awful time Thank you

I’m one of those people who just like to zone out while watching your videos,
very therapeutic, your voice is not monotone, an added joy. Please don’t be swayed
to add background music, it would totally destroy this most valued/treasured experience.

I can't believe I've just spent 25 minutes watching someone make a table, what's more surprising is how interesting it was, great work and fantastic table.

I fall into the category of “People who watch every single of your videos with zero intention of ever building a table.” I love your format, your cadence, your candor and of course, your skill is top tier.

Loved the video. One suggestion I would give, is to make your work table with the ability to raise the height to help save your back during some of your processes. You could probably have your friend the welder create the table and you can use a pneumatic system.
You can also build a winch system like they use for boats to move those massive, heavy slabs from your truck to your work table. Many years ago my dad and I replaced an engine in my car and he built a very simple winch that was attached to wood beam He set on the two walls on each side of the garage. We were then able to move the motor exactly where we wanted it.
I was lucky to grow up with a genius engineer for a dad. He knew how to solve pretty much any engineering task.

This looks awesome! Just came across this video today and I loved it! Being able to see the (almost) whole process off the build is very nice. I’m a woodworking beginner and I learn a lot from videos like this. Thanks! I hope your client was happy also. Loved the darker color by the way, makes it chique (for lack of a better word)

As an older-than-70 woodworker, I commend you for your Rock Paper Scissors contest. It warmed my day to see you caring for the next group of woodworkers

If I had the money, the space, and a family or business large enough to justify such a table then I’d buy that in a heartbeat. It’s beautiful.

First video I watched from you. I wanted to learn about epoxy and I'm happy I did. Thank you for explaining everything in detail. Amazing beautiful work!

Shocking to me how much of this work you do all by yourself. My back starts hurting just watching you 😂 beautiful work outstanding video💪🏼

The “everything is a pain” advice you give in the content is priceless. Such a fantastic outlook. Thank you for putting out the content. Watching you channel is one of my favorite breaks from my day. Keep up the great art.

I happened across this and enjoyed watching you create a gorgeous table! I'm a 72 yr old grandma and it was very interesting. Well done!

Absolutely stunning piece of work. I’ve been bingeing your videos the last couple days while I cook and do chores. Thanks for the great content for us creatives out here with very few outlets available!

Absolutely amazing! You sir are definitely not a woodworker! You are an artist! If I had the money the customer had to buy that table, I would definitely buy one from you! But since I will most likely never have that kind of cash, watching you make these dream tables will have to suffice. Excellent work!

You made this all look a LOT easier than it truly is. My husband is a woodworker and I see what he goes thru. Beautiful table, we'd be honored to be the owners of a piece of artwork like that.

Doing the Hand made bowtie, and fixing every little imperfection " thanks Mrs,Wife" is what gets you the Highend price. Never let go on quality work.

Better! Your videos are mesmerizing on several levels, first is your obvious passion, second is the stunning art you create, and not least by any means is your superbly crafted dialogue and tone. I found this older video that I somehow missed before and it shows that the outstanding quality of your videos remains superb.

I believe that working with the wood by your own hands is way more rewarding and is also good for mental health. It’s relaxing (and not) in some ways. Keep up the great personal touch you give your clients. The machine made is what everyone else has and not as good. Love your work, keep it up for all those that want one and the ones who want to learn. ❤❤❤

Safety tip (yay): When loading a long crate onto the back of a truck, get as close as possible before raising the forks. That way, if it does start to tip, the truck will take some of the weight and help get the balance back. I used to do this all the time with 1.5 tons of aluminium ingots.
Nice work as always BTW

I have no woodworking skills or knowledge, nor do I have any interest in learning about it - but I watched this whole video, totally hooked and enjoyed every minute of it.
You're seriously talented at both your craft and making YT videos my man!

I just love learning new things and how things are made, whether or not I'll ever do it myself or have it made for me. These live edge tables are gorgeous and the one you produced here is stunning.

I watch programs like yours and refinishing programs, because I do not have the physical capability do it myself. I enjoy the artistry, the artwork and the challenge of it. When I was working I taught, and now I write. Thank you for a wonderful video.

The county road commission took out a couple of walnuts 3 years ago. I said "No thanks," when they offered to haul the wood away for free and I had a guy with a portable mill come in and slab them for me. The wood has been drying for 3 years and the hygrometer says it's ready to use. This is one of the things I want to do with some of the wood. I've got to go find that step-by-step video of yours. Thanks.

Styrofoam is electrostatic material. If you pull it over your hair it’ll stand it on its ends. So, that little bit of friction created electromagnetic field which caused the sensor to go off on your saw.

Your craftsmanship is uncompromisingly displayed in ever single aspect in the creation of this work of art, and that is why it is PERFECT...especially the configuration of the legs that add a razor sharp looking exclamation point.

Nor better nor worst! BOTH WHERE AMAZING! This channel is my current fav, I watch in my lunch even breakfast for an easy-going waking up process and about to get to sleep, it does relaxes me. I love seing projects made with resins. I wold LOVE to learn minor things like mugs, coaster and stuff like that. Thanks for the videos ❤

"I was literally addressing you specifically". That's them told. Such a fabulous table and that base is just something else. Breathtaking. Well done to it's maker too.

That has to be one of the most beautiful tables I have seen. The work you put into making it shows that you have a real passion for what you do. I will be watching more of your videos. The people you built that table for clearly didn’t see what all your viewers saw.

That custom table came out absolutely gorgeous! I'm not a wood maker but totally love watching. Glad I fell upon your channel. Much respect!

You made a lot of judgement calls along the way that turned into a terrific finished table! Thanks!

OMYGOSH, that table was stunning. I love the look of the “live edge” with the smaller piece squared up with the epoxy …
I am not a wood worker … I do not watch videos like this to fall asleep … I genuinely love watching woodworkers create what I think is art. ❤️❤️❤️

I really appreciate that you included the price of the table. This helps in so many ways and most you tubers don't! Thank you.

I've been watching your videos for a while now. I love the pieces that you create. I'm not a wood worker, nor do I have aspirations to become one, I just like the process of how it goes from raw material to finished product. Anyway, keep on making awesome projects and content.

The final color - as shipped - is superb.

I vote for continuing to do bow-ties by hand. It’s time consuming, but it’s also cool that they look so perfect and are done by hand.

First time I have watched your show. My father was a carpenter but back in the day girls couldn’t even take shop classes. The boys were going to sites and actually learning to build houses. It really frustrated me. Watching this really made me want to embrace my inner woodworker. So I am!!!! I really enjoyed it!

That is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I wish it was coming to me.
I love the reddish wood but both are stunning.

The color is beautiful, it goes so good with the black.
It's just awesome 🤗🤗🤗❤
I wish I could have one table like this ❣️👏👏👏👍

The darker table is to die for, stunning. Beautiful work. Love the base too.

Regarding the CNC question, I always use the father of a dear friend of mine, Kazuyoshi Ichiro, as my yardstick. He was a metalworker in Susono, Japan. His family had been blacksmiths and metalworkers for generations, and as proper Japanese artisans they respectfully prioritized tradition and traditional practices. However, they also used modern tools.
Their attitude was that trucks and cars are more effective than carts drawn by horses or donkeys, and understanding the "why" of a tradition is at least as important as the "what" or "how". The traditional approach was to produce the best result possible with the materials, tools and techniques available, and while that led to the development of masterful skills that almost became art forms, the reason was often because of limitations in the available materials, tools or techniques.
As a result, when he worked with the metal, instead of using a set of hammers and an anvil as his grandfather had done, he used a hydraulic press designed for blacksmithing. His philosphy was that the craftsman should put in 100% effort and focus to produce the best result they possibly can, using the best tools they have available.
So using a CNC machine to help would be absolutely no problem, as long as the craftsman is still focussed on producing the best piece they possibly can :-)

Professional epoxy installer here with over a decade experience. Those small pits that you carved out then re-filled can be completely avoided. Epoxy airates as it cures often causing bubbles (fisheyes) that pop and sink or stay above the surface. An easy and cheap method to prevent that is to use a heat gun at a moderate distance to pop them during the curing process (when it becomes tacky). I have a ton of epoxy tips for you if youre interested. Whether youre using 100 solids, polyeurethane or polyurea.

What you do is amazing! This table is absolutely stunning dropdead gorgeous. Kudos to you. You are just amazing.

“Yeah, everything I do is a pain.” I’m going to remember this for my whole life.

I think they both look great!! I also agree if they didn’t want any reddish tones they should not have picked walnut. You did a fantabulous job on both.

Watching this is just amazing. My mom loved this kind of wood work so thank you

Great job, I do some woodwork on gun stocks, and a reddish hue is traditional on the finest English doubles and vintage Winchester high grade guns. These are all walnut stocks as well. There is a blend from a manufacture who has perfectly replicated this, from a 125 years ago. Be glad to pass this on, as it would be fantastic color on a large table. Great Vid.

It's absolutely beautiful, for somone that didn't want a red tinge in their table this is perfect for the client.😍👏

The hand cut bow ties are one of my favourite thing's you do and definitely make me think "I could do that" keep making amazing table thankyou

I love that you took ur time to explain everything you do here and you definitely took ur time to get it done my first time seeing this and love ur work thank you for sharing this with me ❤️ I'm from Massachusetts

I love the old school ways you do things. This table is so beautiful!

That round slab at the beginning of the video is INSANE I can't wait to see what you do with it 😍

I love the natural color of walnut. Once I worked for a wealthy dr. His wife scored a magnificent walnut armoire,bed, and 2 dressers. Said she sent it to be refinished. When I saw it, it was heavy cream enamel paint with Brown spatters on them all. She gushed," Isn't it ❤️❤️. ". I BROKE DOWN in tears. She couldn't understand why, called it" that ugly wood!! I still 20 years later, think it was a crime!!

God bless you dear! I am a zoner and so enjoy your videos! Please don't stop for all us zoners out there you are a Godsend to watch to bring such beauty from His and your creation😊😊😊😊

Better. I love watching your videos. I appreciate your sense of humor as much as your beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing the process with us. ❤

The table & leg fusion is...perfect.
My God man, you are not only talented, you're a full-on artist in the highest degree.
That table is optimistic jazz rhythms & beats, in corporeal form!

Somehow this video just dropped into my feed so I watched it and all I can say is...you are a fastidious craftsman and your work is amazing! I’ve never seen a slab table made from start to finish, but it’s just incredible to know what goes into it! That was a gorgeous piece and I hope the client knows what it took to create that stunning work of art!

I find this sort of thing absolutely fascinating. I have no experience even so much as whittling a stick, but I find the process and techniques really interesting. Thanks for doing these videos.

Loved both colors! My husband and I have done a lot of remodeling in our home. One room at a time = no loans! Paid in full with cash on hand as we could afford each room. Thirty years of construction is enough! Almost done and I’m ready to move to a finished house, sit back and enjoy it❤❤❤!

man i love wood, just imagine nobody would ever had seen THAT particular slice, that grain pattern, hidden for decades, better than discovering a gemstone, and now revealed for people to admire like a famous painting. Bravo

That's me, LOL. Not in the wood space at all, just enjoy watching you make these and the amazing info/process narration. Bowties by hand! The table turned out amazing. Cheers!

I love your videos and your work, in addition, your humble attitude is very refreshing. You are a woodworking epoxy master take your props!

I am so impressed with your craftsmanship. Such a beautiful piece. Now I have to have one!. Lol. Thank you for sharing

"Everything we do is a pain"- absolutely love this. I dont do woodworking or anything, but i like seeing how you guys do this stuff and the process. I am a 3D artist, and i can see the similarities between 3D art and woodworking. Obviously, two completely different crafts , but still run into problems every project. Every project is a puzzle, and that's a part of the appeal i suppose. Solving small (sometimes large) problems.

I’m a firm believer that there is always room to improve on anything in life, but this channel is perfect. The voiceover is awesome, work is incredible. I love this channel.

Absolutely stunning!
Love the deeper colour - prefer this to the red. But then my preference is toward an overall darker look, as I feel it defines the wood grain beautifully.

I enjoyed this video. It reminded me why i like to make my own furniture like shelving and tv stands.
I personally prefer just clear coat but i usually work with pine, plywood is easy on my pocket, and the yellow/oranges really help brighten up my mostly dark rooms. So the brighter table is more pleasing to me.

Okay…I am absolutely loving both pieces…omg…I wish I was not 73 and had lots of money because I would love to be able to work with wood like you do. Since I know zero about all of what you do, I am just in total awe. If you could do better,I wouldn’t know. Hard, gorgeous work that produces something that stunning is just amazing…thank you for sharing such a craft and skill.

Tip: In order to eliminate bubbles / imperfections after filling the epoxy, try vibrating the whole frame. Could be an impact drill on a piece of timber, or maybe a Food Processor / blender fixed to a board on top of the table for ½ hour 👍

Stunning. Absolutely beautiful. What craftsmanship you have. You must be so proud of all the thi gs you make. Keep going.

When I’m at work sitting at the desk doing some paperwork or something I always play these videos in the background. Kinda of calming and peaceful. Thank you for your content!

Your work is first class. If your customers knew more about wood and stain effects it would be better. Sending the examples as you did shows your attention to customer satisfaction. All the things you did for this project tells me you deserve top dollar for your product!

I am one of those "just watching cuz". I quilt and build things and refinish/repurpose furniture. I'm 72 and retired but not tired. In my next life I hope to have a shop like yours and express my artistic side like you do. Thanks for the entertainment and beautiful creations.

If I could afford a table like that I would so order one. I love the grain and the color. When he put that black on there I was like "whoa, I don't know about this". But it turned out so gorgeous! Watching this video just goes to show that there's a tremendous amount of work that goes into constructing hand made products like this. I would love to have a handmade table but I would have a live edge on it if possible. I have wood throughout my house and love the warmth that it brings to a home. The people that bought this table will hopefully watch this video so they know how much care and love went into the table they bought. Just beautiful!!!!

For me it's all about the wood the grain, color every thing about it, the smell, but also how you can make it look like a functional product. Thank you.

The foam probably picked up enough static that a slight increase in speed, while you pushed it through the blade, released that static and set off the stop

Both of the tables were absolutely gorgeous! I would be proud to have either one in my home!

Well..im a sucker for red. I love to watch you work, and your tables are amazing.! Thankyou for showing it to the world!

I don't know how I became side tracked by this video, but I'm glad I did. I couldn't stop watching it. It was so interesting to see all the steps and hard work put into such a beautiful table. Your attention to detail is amazing, and I love that your wife helps you. You should really be proud of your fine work. I admire your skills.

Accidentally stumbled onto this and I am hooked! This was so informative. I am just starting to play around (safely) in my boyfriends unused woodworking garage, to take my love of “crafting with furniture” to the next level. The table is absolutely STUNNING!

I have to admit, I love bark removal... being able to clean something up, and remove large chunks without having to be too careful... love it.

Loved the color! Love the wood natural look.

JohnWFA, I am not very much a woodworker, but your videos are compelling. Besides displaying the process and your techinical / craft skills, I really appreciate your voice over. Lots of information, a bit of fun, and you are so easy on my ears. Thanks very much. Outstanding table!

21:42 The polystyrene board probably generated static electricity when being cut and that might have triggered the safety stop.

As a Gemologist/Jeweler, I can appreciate how time-condensed these types of videos are. On that note, most people who enjoy viewing these videos have no idea just how long the process actually is. I remember a customer ordering a custom ring from me and wanting it overnight. She just couldn't understand there were other projects ahead of hers and that the process itself takes a long time. I had to keep myself from laughing when she said, "don't you just pour the gold into a machine and the ring comes out?"

Your narrative and your craftsmanship are effing amazing !

Amazing table. I like the red tones in the walnut. Makesthe table feel warmer to me. Nice work and great video

"I was literally addressing you specifically!" Might be the greatest reply ever!!! Thanks for another great video!! Also thanks for making all of this work seem easy. It's the people like you that make a very very difficult thing seem easy that get people like me to try doing it and then me realizing that even with my knowledge and experience it's still a very very hard trade to do! Thanks for making me challenge myself!!

Better or worse, If the client loves, that’s all that really matters. I’m a fan of the reddish hues myself.
Seeing your pros & cons with CNC vs hand cut bowties would be interesting, the occasional CNC flattening would be good to see as well.
All the best Cam.

I refinish and restore furniture. I love wood. The grain has a soul IMO. I am in awe at the atristry and brilliant uniqueness of each piece. Thank you for you talent and vision. And for sharing your journey. 👍

Incredible table, commendable dedication to your work product. Very therapeutic to watch, too 😊

Loved your life lesson shared, "everything is a pain" and that your wife is the reason your work is so perfect 😄 This is just beautiful craftsmanship, you are incredible ❤️

I appreciate this videos contrast to the "It's so easy, it works everytime" approach to some of these craft channels. Knowing things go bumpy builds confidence in the entry of learning.

I’m one of those subscribers who watches because you are entertaining. Yes, I would love to know how to do this. No, I’m never going to do it. I always find it entertaining to watch someone doing something they love to do…whatever it is. The fact that you are making something beautiful that is truly art is a bonus.

I have watched a lot of you tube videos. I find myself coming back repeatedly to your sight. That’s why I subscribed to your sight. In fact yours is the only you tube channel I have ever subscribed too.

The only downside is I cannot smell the wood while you are working on it. Love both tables. Epoxy is something that lends itself to many applications. I love seeing a person transform a utilitarian object and turn it into art. It's like when my pottery teacher in high school brought in a bag of chicken poop and showed us how to make a glaze. It was phenomenal!

I'm impressed that you are able to admit your faults. So many artists avoid the truth that we have flaws and yet they still exist. Lol your work is exceptional and congratulations on such a good informational video.
*Suggestion: You don't show that you have marked the artwork with a signature, date, stamp, number or anything that accredited it to you. Please show how you prefer to signature your art, so I can identify your art pieces when shopping in the future. Eventually someone will sell or auction them off, or donate them from estates. I would love to be able to identify your "Marks"!💗💯✔
*Question: Have you followed up on the wear/care of this table?
A "Where is it now!" kinda video would be fun to see.
*Looking forward to more from you!
Thanks for sharing- "Rock Bottom" in Ohio!

BETTER!!! Didn’t see any worse in that entire video. Thank you for the tips and that is an amazing finished product. Beautiful. 😊