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Keaton Beyer Woodworking
United States
Приєднався 16 вер 2007
In 2021 I decided to make a conscious shift to spend my time working toward a new life goal inspired by my great grandfather. On my living room wall sits a hand made violin, built by George Beyer, a humble carpenter who spent his free time pursuing a craft and his passion to become a luthier. He fixed and built instruments with a focus on the violin, dreaming on one day having a world renowned violinist play one of his instruments on the world's biggest stages. While that dream never came true, his passion to bettering his skills inspires me to do the same. To build the best woodwork I possibly can to inspire a future generation of people to follow in my footsteps, pursue their passion and build their craft.
Making an Extending Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
Building a butterfly leaf extension table doesn't have to be hard, well, it was hard, but it doesn't have to be hard anymore because I figured it out and am sharing the process of how I did it in this video. Despite all the unforced errors and complicated geometry this table came together and works flawlessly.
Check out my new Patreon site. It's new, it's small, but I have the time to start building it out, so give it a chance. patreon.com/KeatonBeyerWoodworking
Want improve your sharpening the easy way? Check out my simple, easy sharpening course that will help you sharpen faster so you can get back to work: www.keatonbeyerwoodworking.com/how-to-sharpen
And of course, don't forget about picking up the best hard wax oil, Natura Onecoat: amzn.to/4f95qCH
Helpful Videos and Articles:
How to use a Planer Sled without Hot Glue: ua-cam.com/video/qa-pTicxzNU/v-deo.html
Here are some affiliate links to products I used in this build.
Tools:
Vix Bits (3 size pack): amzn.to/4gpPInY
12" Combination Square: amzn.to/4e7s9yg
Makita Corded Track Saw: amzn.to/3ZFUDJR
Bosch 10" Miter Saw: amzn.to/3LLSSoz
Bosch Router: amzn.to/46vtFGY
DeWalt 735X Planer: amzn.to/3PZxqyT
Shop Stuff:
BASE CAMP dust mask: bcmask.com/?ref=keatonbeyerwoodworking (use keaton10 for 10% off your order)
Ear Protection: amzn.to/3rwj5k7
Safety Glasses: amzn.to/3RFWXyG
The Best Concrete Floor Shoes: amzn.to/3tbIMHp
Filming Equipment:
Lights: amzn.to/45kjkgg
Microphone: amzn.to/3BDmB1k
Lapel Mic: amzn.to/3PDOkSf
00:00 Intro
01:33 Table Top Panel
04:04 Joinery
07:31 Base Details
09:43 Assembly
11:30 Table Top Details
16:32 Cutting in Half
17:45 Butterfly Leaf
23:00 How a Butterfly Leaf Works
24:30 Fixing Tear Out
25:58 Finish
Check out my new Patreon site. It's new, it's small, but I have the time to start building it out, so give it a chance. patreon.com/KeatonBeyerWoodworking
Want improve your sharpening the easy way? Check out my simple, easy sharpening course that will help you sharpen faster so you can get back to work: www.keatonbeyerwoodworking.com/how-to-sharpen
And of course, don't forget about picking up the best hard wax oil, Natura Onecoat: amzn.to/4f95qCH
Helpful Videos and Articles:
How to use a Planer Sled without Hot Glue: ua-cam.com/video/qa-pTicxzNU/v-deo.html
Here are some affiliate links to products I used in this build.
Tools:
Vix Bits (3 size pack): amzn.to/4gpPInY
12" Combination Square: amzn.to/4e7s9yg
Makita Corded Track Saw: amzn.to/3ZFUDJR
Bosch 10" Miter Saw: amzn.to/3LLSSoz
Bosch Router: amzn.to/46vtFGY
DeWalt 735X Planer: amzn.to/3PZxqyT
Shop Stuff:
BASE CAMP dust mask: bcmask.com/?ref=keatonbeyerwoodworking (use keaton10 for 10% off your order)
Ear Protection: amzn.to/3rwj5k7
Safety Glasses: amzn.to/3RFWXyG
The Best Concrete Floor Shoes: amzn.to/3tbIMHp
Filming Equipment:
Lights: amzn.to/45kjkgg
Microphone: amzn.to/3BDmB1k
Lapel Mic: amzn.to/3PDOkSf
00:00 Intro
01:33 Table Top Panel
04:04 Joinery
07:31 Base Details
09:43 Assembly
11:30 Table Top Details
16:32 Cutting in Half
17:45 Butterfly Leaf
23:00 How a Butterfly Leaf Works
24:30 Fixing Tear Out
25:58 Finish
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They will leak 4ɛver. I used 30 year old pallet
I had an Aha Moment when I saw the oversized holes in the apron, for protection against seasonal wood movement. Such an elegant solution.
I like doing it that way. It feels more intentional than z- clips or figure 8 fasteners and it's a pretty easy way to do it
Pity that dado stack saw blades are illegal in Australia due to OH&S concerns, I have to us a router instead.
It is. I prefer a dado stack over a router. It's cleaner and faster. Maybe you can be a rebel and find a black market dado stack for your saw, hahaha
Well done!
Thanks Dan!
Nice build and thanks a lot for the video. I wish you talked more about the sliding/moving mechanism as I prepare to build an extendable round table for my family.
I hear you. I glazed over that part. The important part was getting the slides parallel. I marked the center based on the center of the cog, then I lined that up with the split in the table and used spacers to set the slides away from the aprons which I knew were parallel and secured the slides to the table top.
Turned out great !!
Thank you!
Thumbs up! But I cant subscribe because you don't have a Sawstop or a wall of red anodized tools. 😜🤣
Haha, maybe someday I'll be lucky enough to have all the most expensive tools and alienate my audience 🤑
You make it look so easy, Thank you for the lesson. I am hoping to build a wall mounted cabinet and am looking for ideas. You are an amazing craftsman! Dave
Thanks Dave! Good luck with your cabinet.
I liked how honest you were. Showing that not every project can go precisely to plan and that there are mistakes made!
I appreciate that. Thanks for sharing your opinion, Nathan!
Great work! Where did you get the mechanism from? That’s been my biggest challenge - to find a quality mechanism
Thanks! The slides, pins, and hinges were all from Rockler. I had to look around to find one that would work for this table and Rockler was the only place that had them that I could find. I think Lee Valley had some too if you're in Canada.
Where did you get the hardware for the extension mechanism? No link was in the description
Oh, I forgot that one. I got all the hardware from Rockler. The slides, alignment pins, and hinges.
Yes to questions. Subscribed. Great build. Love the height-adjustable work table.
Awesome! Thanks for joining! The bench is pretty handy for some applications. I did a video on its build too if you're interested. D But fair warning, it's definitely not the calibre of this table 🤣
Thank you algorithm! Got a like and sub from me. Great build.
Thanks Andi! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Very nice. I like it.
Easily earned my subscribe and thumbs up. First video I see on this channel
Thanks Joe! Happy to have you on board!
GREAT idea. Good stuff
Did you use any clamps to hold the leafs together while dining? That can help pull the joint tight and erase the gap.
I had them but I realized there was no room under the table. The leaf took up the space and blocked your ability to reach there and lock/unlock them so I had to omit them. It definitely would have helped but the table does stay together pretty solidly without the locks. If I would have left off the under bevel I could have widened the base and made room for the locks but I didn't want to lose that part of the design.
thank you for the demo. hand tools for certain aspects of the job is how i work. personally, i would have done more that way. i HATE dust. like Jim Kingshott said, "Machines are noisy, dusty, and they'll 'ave your fingers off in a twinkle." one additional comment. it's a matter of taste, and maybe also economics/wood conservation. my parents' dining table was tinted solid maple, mass manufactured but of high quality. the wood was oriented opposite; crosswise. i can't help but seeing it the other way bothers me. not a criticism, just an alternative view.
There are some things power tools make sense for in a small one man shop. I read an article a while ago where someone equated power tools to apprentices. Back in the day we had cheap labor, and we taught those people how to do the technical parts but also had them do the ripping and flattening. Now we have power saws and planers for that to save our energy. I still use a lot of power tools but there are plenty of times hand tools make more sense and the more you use them the more often they make sense. I hear you on the board orientation. It's a matter of preference. I think having the boards run the length of the table looks better, but mostly it has to do with material use. Mass manufacturing will run them across the width because it's a more efficient use of material and therefore cheaper to produce tables that way.
Beautiful!
I have a chop saw, a router, sanders, and a square. I had something else in mind I think I have to buy that factory finish wood though. Thanks for the valuable insight.
S4S lumber will be your friend. You can pick it up at any home center. It's expensive but they did a lot of the work for you to justify that price
Looks good. Adding a tounge and groove to those boards before gluing them would really strengthen the connection. I want to make a 4 story version of something like this 👍👍
That's a good call. It definitely would have made a better connection. Go for it, the. You'll make the world's largest four tiered lazy Susan!
Mannnnn! I’m gonna say this is easily your best build and video yet. Love following along as you continue to chase this endeavor. Keep it up, brother.
Thanks man!! I really appreciate it and am looking forward to your next video!
Simply wonderful!
great build keep it up greats from a fellow woodworker from the Netherlands
Thanks man!
The algorithm fed me this video after watching your record stand!
@ 😂 well this is a nice one as well 🤙🏼🤙🏼
thank you very interesting
I like what you did with the mortices on the legs - good approach. Stealing! :)
There was some trial and error before I got that right which I didn't show. Definitely use a scrap piece to tune it in before going for it, otherwise it worked well!
Classic design Keaton and a top notch video. Merry Christmas James
Thanks James! Merry Christmas!
My goodness that was an intimidating build. I appreciate how you tackled it head on and powered through the hiccups. End product looks just fantastic. Well done Keaton!
Thanks Kevin! It was both a challenge and enjoyable, even though those angles made me want to pull my hair out
Brilliant stuff. You made something that I'm sure was very complicated, look very easy. And entertaining! The table looks great as well.
Thanks Dylan! It definitely was complicated, glad you didn't see me sweat, too much at least 😂
You are brilliant! Thank you for sharing this because this is exactly an issue I have in my teeny tiny pathetic kitchen/dining room. My plan has been to build custom cabs on one wall and then attach a more permanent wall supported (mid century inspired) bench with storage and I’d thought about building my own table since the one I have just wouldn’t fit as well with a bench. Thank you!
That sounds like an awesome project, and a lot of work! Good luck and reach out if you need someone to ping ideas off of!
Awesome work. Great commentary on each step taken & explanations. Keep up the great content. Tony - California
Thanks Tony! I appreciate that and am glad you enjoyed the video!
Incredible work Keaton !!! 👏
Thank you!
@ you’re welcome - John S
I was the first viewer. Caught it right after you released it. Amazing design.
Thanks Doug!
change shape not always square and rectangles
If you just filled it with stain able puddy I think it would stand out less then that square patch 😅
So you could’ve belt sanded that out and have it flat. No one know’s how to feather things out.
I did feather a few other tear out spots, but this one was too deep and too close to some epoxy filler so feathering wasn't an option for me here.
Scares are good.. they do tell the story.. i believe it.
Man I gotta do this tomorrow. Cus I been using mine for no more than 2 months. And suddenly stopped working. Well sometimes worked,sometimes didn’t. But now I know. Thank youuu
Yeah man, it'll only take a few minutes!
Using sawdust would have made it less noticeable but only if the staining was uniform.
I find adding sawdust darkens the glue line making it stand out a bit more. I went for a tight fit over sawdust filler to help keep that dark line away. The patch does stand out because of natural variation in the color of the wood. Despite it being from the same board it was off from here to a few feet away which is pretty typical for walnut, that variation gives the wood it's beauty and character.
There’s a fantastic analogy in this video
I appreciate that and I agree 😀
bro I was scrolling while only listening to the audio and I got scared until I looked at the video
Haha, oops!
This is awesome, I don't want to buy a jointer.
Totally, and you can joint boards wider than you could with a jointer anyway. I run 8+ inch wide boards with the sled all the time.
Great idea! Thanks! Another way to help eliminate snipe is to flip your jointer sled upside down (assuming that face is also flat - ie remove the hot glue) after face jointing the first side and then run the boards through again with the melamine to face joint the other side. Avoids having to readjust the height when doing the other side.
Wow, that's a super smart idea. Never thought of doing that but I'll have to try it!
I am in the exact same situation now 😂brilliant video I now have a good idea on how to go about making one 👍
This was a lifesaver. Thank you.
Instructions unclear…. took it apart while it was plugged in and shocked myself 🤣🤣🤣
Oopsie! Sounds like a good learning experience at least ⚡⚡⚡
Thanks for this video! After cleaning my switch I couldn’t get it to “snap” on or off; then realized there was a metal tube tip that had fallen off the spring and lying on my workbench. After putting this tip back on the spring the switch was snappy again. Also it wasn’t quite clear from the video but I installed the brass rocker thingy with the arm curving up.
Ah, good note. Always protect the tip!
You are awesome, it worked on my cheapo! Thank you so much not only for the quick informative plainless video but also for making my day, saving my pocket and not having to tell my ex as it's no longer broken and can finish the job! 😅 😂
Glad I could help! Now you know the secret for next time 😀
Sorry about a n00b question.... At the end of the video you say "just remember to finish it with [something that sounds like `shelack`]..." Can you tell me what that is?
Shellac. It's a type of finish which is good at stopping things like sap or oil from bleeding through
TYSM you're a lifesaver!! Or at least a project saver 😅