Building a Kitchen Island from Reclaimed Wood

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    In this video I take some reclaimed wood and craft it into a beautiful kitchen island. I has turned legs, mortise and tenon joints and a heart pine top. I go over quite a few techniques in this video and there are several videos that will be helpful in conjunction with this video. This island is being built for a customer who is designing it specifically for her kitchen, the top measures 36 X 48 inches and 36 inches tall matching her counter tops. The first step was turning the legs on the lathe. I started with my duplicator and then finished off the bottoms of the legs with an assortment of turning tools. Next the mortises were cut, aprons and rails made and assembled the base. The heart pine was planed, cut, and glued up into the top. After sanding and finishing the island was delivered and assembled. I hope this video is an inspiration of what you can make with basic woodworking tools that can be purchased at most any home center.
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  • @TheJimsock
    @TheJimsock 10 років тому +12

    Easy to watch video. Thanks for no techno music.

  • @larrybouget7959
    @larrybouget7959 9 років тому

    I really enjoy your videos. They are very simple to understand. Finally someone that the average person can relate to. Thanks.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      +Larry Bouget Thank you, I just like working in the shop and also enjoy filming and editing, so the two are a nice pair for me to have fun with. I'm glad you enjoy them, that's what they are there for!

  • @redspoonredspoon1298
    @redspoonredspoon1298 3 роки тому

    This is exactly what I like!

  • @TK-rl6tx
    @TK-rl6tx 9 років тому

    I like how you did the top and it looks good.

  • @kmbrlycc
    @kmbrlycc 7 років тому

    Its beautiful! What a gifted craftsman you are!

  • @luimelo6280
    @luimelo6280 10 років тому

    Awesome. I really enjoy watching your videos.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @biznock09
    @biznock09 10 років тому

    I really liked the table button fasteners. Simple yet effective.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      James L It works great, I make a bunch of them at once and just leave my router set up to the right depth. I attach all my table tops this way. It allows for expansion also.

  • @doreenforauer8097
    @doreenforauer8097 7 років тому

    Beautiful Island Unit.

  • @MrUlfang
    @MrUlfang 9 років тому

    Very nice Table. Quality work for sure.

  • @HappyPappynKatyTX
    @HappyPappynKatyTX 10 років тому

    Awesome and excellent. I learn a little more from each if your vids. Thanks

  • @volodimirkun
    @volodimirkun 10 років тому

    Cool, Man !
    AWESOME table! keep on great job, friend!

  • @bethschuler463
    @bethschuler463 4 роки тому

    Beautiful piece

  • @1timby
    @1timby 10 років тому

    Really nice. Definitely a craftsman piece.

  • @greymanzink6118
    @greymanzink6118 9 років тому

    Great graining on that table top. Beautiful work.

  • @troyharlow24
    @troyharlow24 10 років тому

    Great job, really like watching your videos. Nice work.

  • @fernandoamaral4424
    @fernandoamaral4424 10 років тому

    Beautiful job.

  • @thierrymeunier5866
    @thierrymeunier5866 10 років тому

    thanks for your video, so easy to understand all process.

  • @KonigsTiger581
    @KonigsTiger581 7 років тому

    Just fantastic.

  • @jfred1924
    @jfred1924 10 років тому

    Another fine looking project, good work.

  • @miguelfroml.a.9310
    @miguelfroml.a.9310 8 років тому

    beautiful island two thumbs up.

  • @marttoor
    @marttoor 10 років тому

    Great video. very nice table!

  • @briangingerich7632
    @briangingerich7632 10 років тому

    absolutely beautiful! great job

  • @jeanious2009
    @jeanious2009 10 років тому

    Very nice, thanks a lot for sharing...

  • @clons3253
    @clons3253 9 років тому +7

    This is becoming a lost art good for you.

  • @lsmft9576
    @lsmft9576 10 років тому

    Nice job! Very sweet.

  • @globalbmx
    @globalbmx 10 років тому

    Great video, as always. That table came out awesome.

  • @washburn_morning_dad3883
    @washburn_morning_dad3883 10 років тому

    As always, great video. Your build-along video style is more enjoyable to watch than a lot of the ones out there. It's nice to get a voice over play-by-play.

  • @Bagatir
    @Bagatir 10 років тому

    Good job!

  • @archie100001
    @archie100001 10 років тому

    Great wee video.... simplicity always wins. . you have a knew subscriber.

  • @seanl325
    @seanl325 6 років тому

    Love the channel. I only recently discovered it. I been making furniture and use all pocket screws. I am inspired to use Mortise and tennon joints now

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  6 років тому

      Thanks, it's a good joint, You can start out cutting them by hand if you don't have large equipment. A saw and chisels is all you need.

  • @wimdrummen5669
    @wimdrummen5669 8 років тому

    Great video. I have seen all your video's, they are a great inspiration! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your next furniture build! Greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @jbjbuild
    @jbjbuild 10 років тому

    Great video!

  • @hasdrubal121
    @hasdrubal121 9 років тому

    You surprised me, I thought that the legs were saved from an older table and re-used, my hat is off to you and I enjoy the easy way you put your message across. Well done and thanks for sharing.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому +1

      hasdrubal121 A lot of people have thought that, both on youtube and in person, I've always thought it was funny since the legs are relatively simple compared to smaller more intricate turnings. Thanks for watching.

    • @hasdrubal121
      @hasdrubal121 9 років тому

      As I said I was nicely surprised, I've seen many vids of re-purposing old furniture or adapting it to another use. I thoroughly enjoyed how you went about and explained the whole build. Well done

  • @254JROCK
    @254JROCK 4 роки тому

    Great 👍🏻 build Bud

  • @jsoulages
    @jsoulages 10 років тому

    As allways, Great!

  • @belzel5456
    @belzel5456 7 років тому

    Love it!!!!

  • @frankroden8233
    @frankroden8233 9 років тому

    Nice work !!

  • @puffdragon
    @puffdragon 9 років тому

    Love it.

  • @mike4330
    @mike4330 10 років тому

    nice video as usual. Thanks for turning me on to using decking board and not feeling guilty about it!

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      Mike Roetto Not sure why you should feel guilty, wood is wood. If its the right wood for the project then it does not matter. Now one thing to point out and perhaps what you mean, These boards are not treated, I buy them directly from the sawmill before they are sent to be treated then sold in lowes, etc. I am all about getting the best results at minimum cost. Thanks for watching.

    • @mike4330
      @mike4330 10 років тому

      The Homestead Craftsman I used the treated boards to make a small bench similar to one you've done in another video. After several trips through the joiner and some vigorous sanding, seems to take stain and sealer fine; suppose time will tell. Thanks again!

  • @johnconklin9039
    @johnconklin9039 10 років тому

    Nice project, love the top. I've been wanting to make one similar, but with an antiqued milk paint base. Thanks for the time you spend on your videos.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      John Conklin Hi John, Glad you liked the video. You may have seen it already but I did a video a while ago on a piece I was building where I used milk paint. Here's the link if your are interested. ua-cam.com/video/leAcAvuBbJw/v-deo.html Thanks for watching.

    • @johnconklin9039
      @johnconklin9039 10 років тому

      Thanks, I think I've watched it. If I only had time to build all the things that I'd like to.

  • @sebaocano3
    @sebaocano3 10 років тому

    Great work, you win a new subscriber!

  • @TheRealSlobo
    @TheRealSlobo 8 років тому

    great job man..keep up

  • @rockdawg1467
    @rockdawg1467 9 років тому

    totally amazing J.O.B looks sweet

  • @lynnputzel1869
    @lynnputzel1869 7 років тому

    hi sweetie I just have to say I love watching your videos I love Rustic furniture I wish I could make it my self so I just wanted to tell you I love your work by for now Lynn from California....

  • @vickiolson1198
    @vickiolson1198 10 років тому +1

    That was beautiful and your instructions were easy to understand also !!!

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      Vicki Olson Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that it was easy to follow. A video like this is quite involved to put together, with so many details you end up with a lot of video clips and arranging them can be an ordeal, glad it worked out!

    • @vickiolson1198
      @vickiolson1198 10 років тому

      It made me feel that if I had the proper tools and some experience in using them, I too, could build that table !!! or at least try...lol

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      Most likely you could. In the scheme of things this is pretty simple. It is just once step at a time.

  • @theresmore2learn516
    @theresmore2learn516 7 років тому

    Wow! I wish u were closer so I could take lessons!!!

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  7 років тому

      Just keep watching, I've got well over a hundred videos......that's a lot of learning. Once you get a grasp on the basics you can do a lot on your own to grow skill. Thank you for watching.

  • @Lennycodella
    @Lennycodella 8 років тому

    very nice job

  • @chadaxling2857
    @chadaxling2857 7 років тому

    you are doing a fantastic job. love your video's. extremely discouraging since I would love to do the same thing your doing. All the same great content and it was a pleasure to watch.

  • @tehare01
    @tehare01 9 років тому

    I personally own a Powermatic bench top mortiser and a DF700 Domino.
    My preference goes to the Festool DF700 because it's so easy to use, but I use my mortiser too and it's fun to be able to choose the way you want your mortise and tenons to be !

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      tehare01 I'm in the market for the Festool also, but what it can't do is larger mortises.

  • @MidGAOutdoor
    @MidGAOutdoor 9 років тому

    nice work

  • @jclot0931
    @jclot0931 10 років тому

    Good one! I have the same question as Fishbreath. Would love some more detail about the square.
    Thanks for the video!

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому +1

      Jeff Clotfelter www.woodcraft.com/Product/2000445/531/Shinwa-Japanese-Combination-Square.aspx

  • @georgefurlow1
    @georgefurlow1 9 років тому

    You are one talented fellow. I love what you do. Your a good teacher too.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      George Furlow Thanks George.

    • @georgefurlow1
      @georgefurlow1 9 років тому

      The Homestead Craftsman Do you have plans for that table available online? I would be happy to purchase that from you.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      George Furlow Hi, I don't yet but I have been thinking about putting together some plans on some of my projects. It's a fair bit of work to get it all figured out and just have not got around to doing it yet. What kind of format would you like to see offered?

    • @georgefurlow1
      @georgefurlow1 9 років тому

      The Homestead Craftsman That's the way it is with most artists. I am a musician and the real artists don't usually write what they are playing. People follow them and write down what they just played. Genius at it's best.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      George Furlow This island and my tables are all sold to customers, so that was the only aspect of the business for a while. Now that I'm making these videos I am getting a lot of requests of people asking for all the dimensions or simply asking if I have plans. But as far as me having plans that I work from, I just have it memorized and it's easy at that because most of my jigs I use take care of the thinking. I only have to remember a few things to make one of my tables, the islands are a few more steps but still simple. The rest of the measurements are dependent on the size the customer orders.

  • @willpharaoh8531
    @willpharaoh8531 9 років тому

    very cool

  • @StoneandSonsWorkshop
    @StoneandSonsWorkshop 9 років тому

    Just found your channel. Good stuff! Subscribed.

  • @rlav4466
    @rlav4466 9 років тому +2

    You're one of the best furniture builders on youtube if not the best. Can I know what height this kitchen island is?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      R Lav Well thank you, although I've seen some really good furniture makers on youtube! The island is 36 inches tall, standard counter height.

    • @rlav4466
      @rlav4466 9 років тому

      The Homestead Craftsman Yes there are great furniture makers on yt but I don't always like their choice of projects or style of furniture. Anyway, thanks for the info and looking forward to more of your projects....

  • @keiranbowes1979
    @keiranbowes1979 9 років тому

    Do you think you could do a video discussing how you got into woodworking as a profession and your training? I think many people would find a video like that enjoyable. Thank you

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      keiran bowes Hey, I might do something like that. What kind of questions would you have? That would help me put a video together.

    • @keiranbowes1979
      @keiranbowes1979 9 років тому

      The Homestead Craftsman Maybe talk about what lead you to be a carpenter,how much of your skill was self taught and what lead you to use reclaimed wood and specifics about the jobs that you take on mainly.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      Sounds good, I'll start planning something on paper to get me organized. Thanks for your request.

  • @melodycapehartmedina2264
    @melodycapehartmedina2264 10 років тому

    Well that was fun to watch! It amazes me to see all the different tools you use to accomplish your project but have no formal training. Your story would be interesting to know. Did you just read stuff to learn or make small things and work up? The piece is beautiful. Thanks for sharing :))

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому +2

      Melody Capehart Medina Hi my comment regarding formal training only pertained to wood turning, and even then I've turned and been instructed by some of the best turners in the world. I went to school for four years in a program focusing in furniture design and woodworking. But I do try to present the projects so that people realize that you do not need all that training, education and equipment to build the projects. My short story is I've always been handy with a father who taught me a lot, I went on to get a degree and have continued to dedicate much of my time toward several craft and art disciplines. Woodworking in the form of furniture and sculpture. Metal in the form of furniture, sculpture, jewelry, etc. I also am no stranger to using textiles, leather, glass and other materials when appropriate. I also have a background in painting with some formal training. I mainly paint architectural, abstract and some figurative watercolor. I like watercolor for all of it's attributes. In addition to my university education, I do read and research everything to do with making things. I like watching videos of people doing and making things, even when not related to my area of craft and interest even. Often you can take something you are not familiar with and translate into something you are familiar with, for example, metal working like a woodworker, vice versa. Well that's the very short version of my story, hope that ads some context. Thank you for watching my videos and for your engaging comments. Talk to you soon.

  • @meanmindy
    @meanmindy 9 років тому

    I want a new kitchen island. I hate the one I have now it's on wheels and small. I want a bigger one with NO WHEELS. :( I could never build this tho. It's gorgeous. Amazing work!

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      meanmindy Thank you. If you get creative, I bet you can come up with something that would be simple. Find a cabinet or other piece of furniture that is the size and look you want. That can be used as a base. For a top you can by premade butcher block tops, you could then attach the top to the base and if you want legs under an over hang, premade legs are available through different retailers or you could get some old table legs you like. Once everything is painted and finished you would have something unique and too your liking. You could piece the whole thing together with used stuff. Thanks for watching.

  • @rassbeary
    @rassbeary 7 років тому

    how do you decide the price of a item

  • @caster513
    @caster513 10 років тому

    How much for a table like that?

  • @kpjurek
    @kpjurek 9 років тому

    Very nice. Can you show some rustic chairs, pls? I'm sure you can think of something neat. Thanks.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      George George I will be making some chairs coming up soonish, but they are not going to be rustic.

  • @papah5193
    @papah5193 10 років тому +1

    sent here via Drunken Woodworker . great video! subscribed.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому +2

      Papa H Thanks, the Drunken Woodworker has some great projects and video quality. Glad you watched and thank you to him also.

  • @andypappas8722
    @andypappas8722 8 років тому

    Hey man awesome job! I noticed you've made quite a few kitchen islands. I'm in the process of designing one myself, but my biggest hang up is the finish for the top. I have no clue where to start. Are you just using standard poly or a special finish that repels stains and spills? Any insight would be awesome! Love the channel and keep up the good work!

  • @ohiodigger4391
    @ohiodigger4391 8 років тому

    Love that island. Absolutely beautiful. I have a quick question about the portable table saw. Did it come with the riving knife behind the blade? I have a portable Skil table saw that had a guard on it but the cheap screw that holds it on ended up wearing loose and stripping the threads so now I have nothing but the blade sticking out of the top. Do you know if they make a universal riving knife for table saws?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  8 років тому +1

      +Ohio Digger Hi, my saw has a riving knife/splitter. It has a lever that you twist that lets you re position or remove it. There's really no universal riving knife since all saws are different. You could always make something.......or get a saw that has one.

  • @jimkoz5052
    @jimkoz5052 9 років тому

    Nice job cool table Take Care

  • @chessmith5043
    @chessmith5043 8 років тому

    Nice work- I have an opportunity to make a round table top out of some 6 x 3/4" reclaimed heart pine-I plan to use biscuits like you did. Should I be concerned about the orientation of the growth rings on adjoining pieces? I've read that alternating the rings will minimize any warping; what do you think?
    Thanks for taking the time to respond- I do like your videos!
    Ches Smith
    Columbia, SC

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  8 років тому

      +ches smith That's fine, but if your wood is dry and finished top and bottom, it should be stable either way but the general "rule" is to flip the rings.

  • @BigNicky77
    @BigNicky77 7 років тому

    great video, thank you for sharing. I have been looking at that shop fox mortiser but have been a little hesitant due to mixed reviews. Have you had any problems with it?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  7 років тому

      I broke one part on it due to pulling on the handle too hard, but Grizzly has all the parts and they are cheap. When I bought the part, I got an extra plus a few other parts in case. I like the tool, works good for me. I'm sure there are better but it was a good price.

  • @FISHBREATHH
    @FISHBREATHH 10 років тому

    Great project, I lie the top and shelf attachment. I have a Question about the square you are using, I have never seen one like that. What type/brand square is that.
    Thanks and take care. Dave

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      FISHBREATHH Hi Dave, It's a Japanese combination square, I like it a lot. I've had it for 5 or 6 years, use it a lot. Here's the link. www.woodcraft.com/Product/2000445/531/Shinwa-Japanese-Combination-Square.aspx

  • @MrAnimal1971
    @MrAnimal1971 8 років тому

    Question about the top. In a previous video you used yellow pine. Your using heart pine in this one. While Pine is not a hardwood they do look great. Working at a lumber company, I have access to just about anything I want. What is your opinion regarding doug fir for a table top?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  8 років тому

      +MrAnimal1971 You can use anything you want, but you just have to be ok with the consequences of using it. The softer the wood, the easier it will dent, etc. Nice doug fir would look great, but a lot of it is pretty soft. I use pine on a lot of my tables, which is fairly soft too, but the tables are rusticish, so dents will blend in. For a more refined table where dents would not add to it's appearance I choose harder woods like oak, cherry, walnut, etc. If you have some wood, sand and finish a short section of doug fir and see how you like it.

  • @d1027j
    @d1027j 7 років тому

    Just curious. Would you use biscuit joints to add an X shape in the end legs? I hope you understand what I am asking. Thanks, David

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  7 років тому

      Hi, if it was just cosmetic you could, but I would not want to as it's not that strong. Someone could step on it, etc. In my case I would use my festool domino 700, traditional mortise and tenon or screws. If biscuits are your best option, I would do screws instead or along with and plug the holes nicely.

  • @kellyarmitage1661
    @kellyarmitage1661 10 років тому

    is there a special sealant to put on the top part to protect from spills or anything like that?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      Kelly Armitage I used Minwax Polycrylic, it's a water base finish. I buy it from Home Depot in gallon cans, Satin. It's about $50 with tax, so it's not cheap. You can buy it at Lowes also, but my local stores only carry it in small cans. You could also use polyurethane which is a can't go wrong finish where durability is required. Both finishes are great, but I like the Polycrylic since it's water based. It's cheaper and faster in the long run. I don't need mineral spirits to thin it or clean brushes. I don't get mineral spirits all over the place and don't have a chance of rags catching on fire, reuse brushes after easily cleaned out with water. When I use oil based finishes I just use 3 in brushes from the Dollar Tree and throw them away afterwards. The water based finishes dry very fast to, especially in heat, almost too fast. With both of these finishes you do not need to top coat them with anything. I would advise on not doing it, most of the "furniture protectors" are wax based and could cause problems or require extra steps down the road if you need to refinish them. Here is the link to the polycrylic on the minwax website. They have some sort of rebate going on right now. www.minwax.com/wood-products/clear-protective-finishes/interior/minwax-polycrylic-protective-finish I have made quite a few of these tables and I have never had a complaint on the finish.

  • @alvaroporras4822
    @alvaroporras4822 9 років тому

    love your kitchen island.Question: how much did you spent in the whole project?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      alvaro porras It cost me about $50-60 in materials........but that's deceiving. Most people would end up paying more to build it. I build furniture all the time, so I'm always looking for deals on lumber before I even need it. I also buy certain lumber in larger quantities which makes the price less. The lumber I used for the top was kind of expensive in the project, but I had some left over. Also, I have my lumber heat treated in cases of using reclaimed wood (the top) so there's a little cost in that too. I think you could build this for anywhere between $0-200. Of course you could spend more, but you don't need to. But even when your materials cost is low or even free, you have to go through a lot of effort to get it and prep it for use. That was an involved answer, but hopefully more valuable than a dollar amount alone. Thanks for watching.

  • @BDavis-rb6xn
    @BDavis-rb6xn 9 років тому

    Hello, awesome job! I've also been watching your Square Inch channel as well--you're a true craftsman. One question--do you remember about what diameter/width the legs turned out to be? I'm designing a table with a similar aesthetic in mind (but currently have zero experience not that I'm letting that stop me), but find the legs on this one you made a little to bulky for me personally. Thank you!

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому

      Beth Davis The legs are 4X4 at the square parts and the widest diameter of the round parts. Depending on how close or far apart the legs are, shelf or no shelf, thickness of top, etc will make a difference of how the legs look. This island had some heft to it, so the heavy legs looked nice and added to it's sturdiness so it doesn't shake any when being used. If you'd like to go smaller on the legs, I'd reduce the overall heaviness so that it doesn't look too top heavy. With the internet you've got unlimited inspiration to dig through, good luck with your project.

    • @BDavis-rb6xn
      @BDavis-rb6xn 9 років тому

      Thanks for the quick reply and the info!

  • @danbarrett6427
    @danbarrett6427 7 років тому

    sounds like you like your porter cable thickness planer. I need to buy one. It seems like itd pay for itself since can use and restore refurbished lumber, your thoughts.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  7 років тому

      For me, tools like this and ones much more expensive pay for themselves fast as lightning. In the end, I can't do what I do without them. It's no full sized Powermatic, but in my small shop....I'd prefer the smaller one. Highly suggest it.

    • @danbarrett6427
      @danbarrett6427 7 років тому

      Thanks again for your comment, and thanks again for taking the time to teach us and help us.

  • @paulsamarin4988
    @paulsamarin4988 9 років тому

    Awesome island and great video, as usual. How do you decide what to charge for something like that?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому +1

      Paul Samarin Well, I'm guessing you'd just like to hear the price, but I'll withhold that for now. I may get into pricing videos later, but I feel they might not be well received and too many opinions would be put into play, haven't figured out a way to do the videos in a fool proof way yet. But I'll give you a brief description of my thinking into pricing. What I did when I started selling is decided what the least amount that I was willing to sell my tables that I would still be very happy with and started there. My thoughts where I could always raise the price, but lowering them would make it look like no one wanted them. So as I said I started at a price that would make me happy, then every so often I would raise the price by $50 or so, until I got to what I consider a sweet spot. Sort of a supply and demand thing. Here's some other things that I consider...... the most expensive thing about making anything is time, I can't get it back, so that person is sort of buying part of my life, that keeps me from selling stuff too cheap. Also, I'm not in the business of selling cheap stuff, big stores can do that. Selling expensive stuff also surrounds you with people with more money, and networking is a large part of any success. What you need is a standard to work off of. For example, I make farm tables for the most part, So I make $X for the amount of time that it takes me to make a table, so these islands take twice as long, I'm going to charge twice as much optimally. And if something looks to complicated or a customer looks to fussy, I turn down the request. (in the case of custom orders) I sell through several owner operated stores and also take custom orders directly from customers which I attract through different methods, local magazine ads, word of mouth, people seeing tables in stores and customers homes. My current "line" of tables took off pretty good from the start, but you can't always guarantee it. I have made and sold all kinds of stuff and sometimes it works and sometimes it is much harder to get traction. It once took me about a year to sell my first of one particular product, but even still I felt it to be a huge success. Everything is incremental, don't worry about hitting a home run every time, in just "doing" you learn so much, regardless of whether you hit the home run or even strike out. I've learned valuable and costly lessons on more than one occasion from things not working out that I wouldn't change even if I could. When things work out, it's often hard to pinpoint why it worked, but it's usually pretty easy to see the reason when things don't work out, you just have to use that to you advantage. I hope this helps a little in giving you the gist, feel free to ask some specifics that may help you, I'll try my best to get you pointed in the right direction if it's something you are interested in learning more about.

  • @mld962
    @mld962 5 років тому

    Hi, 4 years later, how's that portablecable planer doing? Can it still handle big boards? thanks

  • @Ghost_in_the_Darkness
    @Ghost_in_the_Darkness 10 років тому

    Nice island It's very cool to see everything that go's it to your builds. Was just wondering is there any skill you don't have? and have a good day.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      Conrad Jarmon Thank you. There's plenty I don't know how to do but my biggest skill is not letting that get in the way of doing it. Most things are easier than people realize, for example, I had never done stained glass until I made the windows for my little house and I think they turned out great. Making and doing most anything is just a series of simple steps. Where it does get tricky is having an eye for design, which comes more naturally for some but can be developed over time for anyone who cares to put in the time. I realize your questions was rhetorical but I thought I'd respond to those who read this and let the idea that they don't "know" how to do something hold them back. Unless it is something that is dangerous or harmful to yourself or others, I say give something a try even if you don't know what your doing. Thanks for watching and the comment.

    • @Ghost_in_the_Darkness
      @Ghost_in_the_Darkness 10 років тому +1

      The Homestead Craftsman Your welcome and Thank you for the great advice and I totally agree with you on that everyone needs to get out there and just see how much they can accomplish people would be shocked how easy somethings are to do and how hard other things really are. People will never know unless they try. And for the people out there that read this be safe.

  • @znielsen
    @znielsen 7 років тому

    I have never heard of using polycrilic on the bottom side of a table to help prevent warping and cupping. Do you think this would work with construction grade lumber?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  7 років тому +1

      It's not so much any certain kind of finish. What you want is for the top and bottom to have finish, regardless of type (polycryilic, urethane, oil, lacquer......you can have one finish on the top and another on the bottom. Expansion and contraction occurs due to changes in humidity, expansion happens when moisture is absorbed, contraction happens when the wood dries. This occurs naturally during seasonal changes. If you have finish on the top and none on the bottom...the bottom will absorb and release moisture at different rates than the top.....so you get cupping in your top. Construction grade lumber is usually simply not dry enough to trust...or assume it will be stable. It has been kiln dried but only to a certain point. Enough to get it pretty dry and kill anything living in it. Furniture grade lumber is dried much more, 6-8 percent or so...depends where you live and where the furniture is placed. You can use construction lumber but you have to do so carefully, letting it dry for a while helps. Spruce is more predictable than yellow pine. I hope this clears up my comments for you and others who may read this. Thank you for watching.

    • @znielsen
      @znielsen 7 років тому

      Thank you!

  • @connieshaw8733
    @connieshaw8733 8 років тому

    Are you located in San Diego? I have an old wooden table, it got rained on, but the wood survived through all my moves. Would like to see if you can make me a table just like the one on the video. Great work!

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  8 років тому

      +Connie Shaw I'm about as far away from San Diego as you can get! But I'm sure there's some good woodworkers out in that area you could work with. Thank you for asking.

  • @antmallett6065
    @antmallett6065 10 років тому

    Nice work, and thanks for not goofing around the way some of the other woodworking guys do. A well explained, concise video. One tiny problem for me (and probably only me) is that because I use earphones to listen, your left channel only commentary is slightly annoying. Please take that last comment as constructive criticism. One question: Why not buy a bigger jointer? I have one of those (4 " Rockwell Delta?) machines gathering rust, only because I have a larger machine which I use every day. Just curious.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      Ant Mallett Working on the audio, just have not figured it all out yet. I've also got a 8 inch jointer, 8 feet long. It's huge. I just use the small one because the big one is piled up. Thank you for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video.

    • @antmallett6065
      @antmallett6065 10 років тому

      The Homestead Craftsman Let me know if you need some help on the audio, it's probably something simple and easy to rectify. Man, if my jointer was 8' long, it would never be piled up! I would be too busy using and admiring it.

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  10 років тому

      Ant Mallett I've got some pretty interesting tools, I've also got a huge bandsaw. 36 inch wheels. It's about 8-9 feet tall. Weighs around 1000 lbs, maybe more. Its not set up at the moment, but one day it will.

  • @MidGAOutdoor
    @MidGAOutdoor 8 років тому

    whats the moisture content of the reclaimed wood?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  8 років тому

      +MidGAOutdoor It varies, for legs I don't worry about it as much since movement doesn't make a difference in what I'm making. For tops, the lumber is run through a kiln, so 5 -7 percent or so.

  • @MrGunPilot
    @MrGunPilot 9 років тому

    Good stuff. Curiously, do you have a formula for estimating project costs as you quote commission jobs to your customers? There is so much value in the hand built, one off, oft unobtainium material list, & of course artistic vision, I've just been curious. Thanks

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  9 років тому +1

      MrGunPilot Well here's where I'll make jaws drop, in my farm tables I only have on average $10 - 15 in materials cost, the big one in the video I recently posted was maybe $20 Up until a few months ago I was getting away with only having about 5-10 in each table at most. Here's the catch, I get most of my materials for free, and when I do buy materials, I buy them very cheaply and in larger quantities. That's why knowing where and who to buy your materials from is important. Also, sometimes getting the wood for free, is very costly in time. So basically, the answer to your question is for the farm tables, I do not consider the cost of the materials since it is so cheap. But I do charge more for certain wood than others even if i pay nothing for either. The woods not always going to be free and cheap, so it basically means I don't have to hike prices in cases where I would have to pay, consistency is good in the eyes of the customers. So they are in a way paying for the materials but they are mainly paying for the time to make it. There are cases where I factor materials. My kitchen islands being an example. I sort of have stock prices, then once a person tells me what they want I add up rough cost in my head and then add something like 3 or 4 times the materials cost to my stock price. For example say your make a table that has a stock price of $1000, but they want something special and the materials cost $100 I'll price the piece at $1300-1400 and in cases where I have to do additional steps because of changes to the design I charge more, that of course varies depending on what I'm doing, but I price that kind of stuff high for two reasons, one - it deters people from going to crazy with requests. two - if they do choose to take the changes, it's worth my time. Actually I should have not typed all this and just told you that I'm posting a new "Craftsman's Corner" video tomorrow and talk about this topic with pretty good detail. I'm editing it right now. Check back, I'm pretty sure it will be up tomorrow. If not, it's the next video. Thanks for the question, hope I answered you.

  • @monabale8263
    @monabale8263 6 років тому

    she had u put it next to the heater. how's that working out?

  • @mjb1964
    @mjb1964 10 років тому

    New subscriber here! Thanks for the great video and informative build. It's inspiring to see someone working just with the tools the average homeowner can afford. I'll be sure to check out your other videos too! Found your channel through Jay's Custom Creations.

  • @Connor760
    @Connor760 10 років тому

    Love your Videos have you got twitter :D

  • @MrAndrewmcgibbon
    @MrAndrewmcgibbon 9 років тому

    +1000 on Harbor freight for clamps, Bar clamps especially

  • @bldlightpainting
    @bldlightpainting 6 років тому +1

    A "man bun"? LOL! Seriously? What real man does this?

    • @thehomesteadcraftsman8975
      @thehomesteadcraftsman8975  6 років тому +2

      What real man worries about another mans hair and thumbs up his own comment.

    • @ianbutler1983
      @ianbutler1983 5 років тому

      Right, because hair style is a great predictor of woodworking skill. You are what is wrong with UA-cam.