90% done with this build using walnut on a job commissioned by a church. Plans are clear, thorough, and professional. They also include a couple of updates not shown in the video. Thanks Mike for taking the considerable amount of time to document how you built this well-designed, well-crafted table! I'll be looking through your build videos for other projects that I might want to build.
You have a well-equipped shop for carpentry projects like this. Your design appears very thorough and you added all the construction details to ensure this table doesn't begin to loosen over time. Very nice radius feature on the feet of the table and I like your attachment method of utilizing two boards on either side of the centerline of the table. Very professional look and construction. Outstanding job and final finish.
i know this vid is older, but heres a tip for anyone else that may do this is for future - for the center mortise on your vertical post, mill up a piece matching the mortise dimension and wrap in packkng tape and place in there, will keep those boards aligned with the mortise and pull out easily 👍
I reference to keeping the boards from moving during clamping, I suggest sprinkling coarse salt into the glue when you spread it...you can still align the boards but they won't move when you apply the clamps.
Great build! I’m just starting mine and I’m using ash just like you did. I’m starting by building two matching benches, so I’m learning all the tricks before I do the big table. I’m doing classic breadboards and using all mortise & tenon joints ( no Dominos or pocket holes). What stain & finish did you use?
Awesome Mike! A bit to advanced, since I'm a amateur woodworker, but i know i can modify your ideas/suggestions to fit mine. Once again, your work is immaculate and an inspiration to us rookies. keep up the great work!
hey Mike! retired Corpsman w/no carpentry experience but good w/my hands. was looking for something to keep me busy and making a few bucks won't hurt either. starting w/basics - flags, corn hole boards, blanket ladders, cutting boards, etc... the day I can make a table like this will be a happy one and I'm an optimist so will let you know. Beautiful video... I'm subscribed, joined and rang the bell... God Bless
Just got a plan, excited to build a few. Looking forward to reading the plans. Plus your video is extremely helpful. Thank you for the extra effort it took into making it.
That's awesome! I have plans in the description if you choose to build 👍🏻. If you opt to purchase one I'd be happy to build it for you! Shoot me an email at mike@woodshopmike.com if you go that route 😃😃
I bought the plans. Great design. Mine is only going to be 36" wide (instead of 42"). Would you reduce the overhang of the top and keep everything else the same, or reduce the size of the legs also? Also same question on the length. Mine is only 72" long instead of 90". Is there something special about the 16" overhang at the end? Should I keep that and shorten the cross beam, or reduce the overhang, or both? Thanks in advance.
Hi Phil! Thank you so much! My client loves this table and it was a fun one to build. To answer your question I would maintain the overhangs in both directs. This primarily has to do with leg room when sitting at the table. Happy building and thank you for ordering the plans! Mike
Absolutely love this table and watching this video. Most of us don't have a workshop like you have. Do you plans work for those of us with the basic tools?
I have some of the lights that you used @4;27 and they're fantastic. I just found some smaller, square ones that have magnets on the back and love those too.
Thank you very much! Yes, you could absolutely run a dowel through the legs. If you're good seeing a dowel, it'd be even easier to run screws through some counterbored holes on the outside layers and then plug the holes.
I'm using the restorer to texturize the grain. I use the wire brush for deeper texture and follow-up with the nylon brush to soften/smooth out the texture afterward.
Hi Mike. I just purchased your plans for this table. Your workmanship is awesome! How long did it take you to build this table. Just looking for an idea of how long it might take me. Thanks!
I don't have that saw any longer but yes, I did like the Shark Guard. I didn't have too much trouble lining things up, just took a little fiddling to get it right. Cheers and thanks for watching!
Beautiful BUILD!! Your Shop is giving me a serious case of Envy! I was curious about a step you did and was wondering if you help me understand the mindset. 6:22 of the video, you use the plunge saw to clean up the Bread Boards. I am wondering why you didn't clean up both the bread boards and the side of the table at the same time to avoid having to get the bread board trimmed up perfectly?
Thank you very much! You can certainly trim the breadboards and table to size at the same time. That's actually how I do it most of the time but for some reason I didn't in this build 😂
Hi Claire! The plans don't work that out, but I'm more than happy to answer any questions you have! I used Rubio Monocoat "chocolate" (I think it's linked in the description).
Love this! Do you have anything similar that is shorter in length? 90in long is too long for my space, or would it be easy t adjsut the length to 60in?
Good tutorial and beautiful table. When you were hand sanding the top, in one part looked like you were using a random orbit sander in a later part it looked like a small drum sander. Can you identify what it is?
The table you made looks very solid. It can be used for life. It's great that you shared the plans. Thanks. Lastly, I was wondering how many kg is this table?
Have you ever used clamping cauls for table top glue ups? Do you find them useful or necessary in some situations vs. others? I'm doing my own build and I'm reading about using them to keep all the boards flush during glue up. Thoughts? Appreciate it.
I've used them in the past mainly for gluing guitar tops and other thin materials. For a table top you can put clamps on each glue seam or use cauls. If you have a biscuit joiner or domino cauls aren't necessary
@Woodshop Mike went back to watch this video again, really great. Have you done a shop tour video? Very solid and thoughtful tool setups wondering how big your shop is?
Great video, Mike! Really helps us understand what's needed for a table like this to turn out so great. Definitely going to work some of your methods into our production process!
Safety question: at 17:34 there’s a cross cut on the table saw running right against the guide. Doesn’t that risk a kickback? I was taught to use a jig with a push fence for that situation, or make the cut with a miter saw that can tilt.
Totally understand the question and it's a common one. You can cross cut on the table saw no issue. When people get into trouble crosscutting is when the edge against the fence is significantly shorter than the piece is long. Basically you end up with a moment arm away from the fence that makes twisting the piece as it goes through the blade more likely. A crosscut/small parts sled would certainly make this cut safer, especially for those that are a novice at the table saw. Does that answers your question?
Thank you so much! The tool is called the restorer, I believe I have a link in the description just so you know👍 I use the wire brush and nylon brush drums to give the Ash lumber a more intense texture.
I am interested in the plans for the table, you mentioned different construction techniques. I have all the tools except for the dominoe joiner, is there an easy ish alternative to that? I have kreg jig stuff but its not the nicest to look at
Thanks for the quick reply! I bought the plans yesterday. I got a good deal on some 'superior' alder for the table but now my wife wants a lighter color for the table. Any experience with using lighter stains on darker wood? If not no biggie, ill figure something out!
You're welcome! I've not worked with Alder before but from what I understand it's nice to work with. Haven't experimented with lighter stains on dark wood either. It won't make the look like lighter if that's what you're after though (maybe I misinterpreted your question).
Nice build! I'm new to breadboard ends and have one question-what is the purpose of the piece between the table top planks and the breadboard end? Is it absolutely needed?
Hi Mike! Great name 👍 I'm not completely sure which piece you're referencing. Do you mean the dominos that I hammered and glued in between the breadboard ends and the rest of the table?
@@WoodshopMike I know the dominos that you used but it looks as though there is a longer strip of wood attached to the breadboard ends after which you installed the dominos through it, into the breadboard end, joined to the table top, then you trimmed the edges flush with the table top. It can be seen clearly at the 4:47 mark in your video. I like the idea of using dominos instead of a T&G or M&T to attach the ends. Hope this helps.
Awesome table!! I just bought your plans. I’m going to work on this for my dining room!! Going to be fun!! This and your screen door! Need to make one of those too!
Mike Great Video... I am not a seasoned woodworker so I will need the plans for the build I am planning as soon as I get my kiln up and running so I can dry the lumber since I will be cutting walnut logs for this. How do I go about getting the plans ? didn't see that anywhere so far..
This one is made from Ash, but White Oak would make for a beautiful table as well! Thanks, I really enjoyed building this one and my client was thrilled with it!
Awesome job! I love the thickness of the wood, all around. I love pretty much all of the ways the base comes together. The only thing I would do differently personally, I would round the table top corners about 4" to 6" radius. And, I would give most all the other edges at least a 1/4" radius. I do NOT like sharp edges. The more I look at this table, the more I would say this is my dream dining table, including the stain. Again, awesome. I want something that adults could comfortably get up and dance on it. Thank you for this video! Peace.
Really beautiful table! I had a question about the bread board. Wouldn't gluing that peace to all the boards of the table top restrict expansion and contraction?
Thank you Ryan! Yes that would restrict movement and potentially cause the table top to split. I thought I mentioned only gluing the center 3rd of the dominos into the breadboard in the video... If not my bad 👍🏻. Thank you for watching!
I’m getting back into woodworking after about a 15 year break. Things have changed. When I started, I aspired to have a fancy shop like Norm Abram with all of the fancy and expensive tools. Yours puts his to shame.
It's the Oil Plus 2C in Chocolate. All you need is the 350mL for this table and you'll still have a bit left over. I can't link directly to the product since it's a multi-select setup on Rubio's site. If you do end up using their finish though you can use my link to buy directly from them instead of amazon. www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/#WoodshopMike Hope that helps. Let me know if you build one!
Mike, why dont you make a set of benches with removable backs for kids/adults? Great set of plans. Have everything except Domino. Tongue and Groove will work just fine.
@@WoodshopMike well, I stand to be corrected. I know I searched for quite awhile the other day. I search on possible farm table. I was also searching on projects, not plans. I am terribly sorry. But I love your design… I will buy the plans for benches tonight to have a match and I can create something for a removable back. I’m an autoCAD guy so it’s not a big issue.
Two thoughts. First you need to put that Rigid at the end of the driveway and buy a Festool vacuum to compliment the Domino. I can imagine that thing is screaming in your ear. I did and it's a game changer. Second, that bread board end does not have any ability to allow the top to move within it so at some point you will have cracks. Care to comment? Maybe ok to glue but would like to hear your thoughts as you know sure know what you are doing. Great video and i like the fact you have your son I assume helping, great way to have him get into the craft. Thanks..
hahaha! Yeah the Ridgid screams for sure and is super annoying even with hearing protection. I use a SurfPrep POV-8 now and love it! The breadboard does actually float. All of the dominos are glued into the table but only the center 3 are glued into the breadboard. The slots in the breadboard are cut on the wide setting so there's room for seasonal movement. My client has had the table for about 3 years at this point and it's still as good as the day it left the shop! Totally agree that if I'd glued the dominos on both sides of the joint in every location the table would for sure split. Thank you very much for the feedback on the video! This was actually my client's son. He's a good friend from church and wanted his sons to help build their family table. Not something I would typically do, but thought it was a great idea!
@@WoodshopMike Thanks Mike, that is a great idea using the wider slot for movement, I will use that next time I do a bread board end. Excellent, thanks!!
Great build Mike. Any suggestions for us who don’t have a Domino, jointer or planer? I really want to build this table. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Yes absolutely! As far as the Domino goes, I cover alternative joinery options in the plans. I built furniture for years without a jointer. You can take several skim cuts on the tablesaw flipping the board each time to systematically true up each edge. Assuming you want to build from something other than pine, you can build a planer box to use with a router (what I did in the highschool days) to thickness your boards or just buy surfaced lumber at your local supplier. If you're wanting to build with dimensional lumber then I'd select only working from 2x6s or larger as these are almost always straighter than 2x4s. I hope that helps! If you have any other questions fire away 👍🏻👍🏻
How do you remove the bottom center support beam? I saw how hard the dowel goes in with a giant C Clamp. If you need to remove it how does it come apart?
That is a great question! I drilled the hole a bit on the tight side. In the plans it calls for a slightly larger hole. This way the pin can be tapped out of place when necessary👍
Hey Cody, glad to help. I use the Bessey K-Body REVOs ( amzn.to/3rtvgLR ) and a set of the extenders so that I can span all the way across the table ( amzn.to/34n1WOb ) You can also hammer (with a mallet) the bread board ends on if you go with a drawbore joint.
Great looking table Mike!! Really love how you designed and assembled to base. Planning on purchasing your plans in a couple months when I have time to build this for my kitchen.
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Hi Mike, the plans don’t talk about the setting you use for the Festool. Are you using the tightest setting for all dominos?
I found this, how deep did you drill the foot for the risers?
90% done with this build using walnut on a job commissioned by a church. Plans are clear, thorough, and professional. They also include a couple of updates not shown in the video. Thanks Mike for taking the considerable amount of time to document how you built this well-designed, well-crafted table! I'll be looking through your build videos for other projects that I might want to build.
Oh man, this table in Walnut would be awesome! Glad you found the plans easy to follow 👊 Happy building!
After starting to watch this video my attention turned to all those badass expensive tools rather than the table!
Sorry to have distracted you 😂😂 🤦🏻♂️
One of the Most PROFESSIONAL workmanship I have seen so far.
This guy is like a Machinist, but works on Wood.
Excellent job....
Thank you very much Raymond!
You have a well-equipped shop for carpentry projects like this. Your design appears very thorough and you added all the construction details to ensure this table doesn't begin to loosen over time. Very nice radius feature on the feet of the table and I like your attachment method of utilizing two boards on either side of the centerline of the table. Very professional look and construction. Outstanding job and final finish.
Thank you so much! It was a fun build 😃
Don't know too many DIYers that have all this pro equipment
Ohlala.
So expressive and perfect design for me..
I love it that Dinning table..
Thank you! It's one of my favorites!
i know this vid is older, but heres a tip for anyone else that may do this is for future - for the center mortise on your vertical post, mill up a piece matching the mortise dimension and wrap in packkng tape and place in there, will keep those boards aligned with the mortise and pull out easily 👍
That is a solid tip! Thanks for sharing 👊👊
Really super table - I mad the mistake of showing my wife and she wants one. Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you very much! Sounds like you'll have a project on your hands 😃😃
Woodshop Mike thanks, yes looks like it once I get the kitchen bookshelves done
A farmhouse tressle table fit for Buckingham Palace. Wow! Great job.
Thank you very much!
My god that looks sturdy. I love the technique using the long c-clamp to drive in the dowel at 24:23, never seen that before.
Yeah it's a stout table for sure! Yeah that or an f style clamp would do the job well👍👍
Carpenters are smart people ,beautiful job.
Thank you so much!
I reference to keeping the boards from moving during clamping, I suggest sprinkling coarse salt into the glue when you spread it...you can still align the boards but they won't move when you apply the clamps.
Paying attention is better than salt
I've been struggling to find a style table I like. I think you're video sold me on one.
Glad to hear it! Happy building👍🏻👍🏻
This was masterful craftmanship here. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thank you very much, indeed.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the build!
Great build! I’m just starting mine and I’m using ash just like you did. I’m starting by building two matching benches, so I’m learning all the tricks before I do the big table. I’m doing classic breadboards and using all mortise & tenon joints ( no Dominos or pocket holes). What stain & finish did you use?
Sounds awesome, have fun! I used Rubio Monocoat in the color chocolate
Thank you so much! I've built a few tables and this video taught me so many techniques that I can use to make future builds go more smoothly.
You're very welcome, I'm glad the video was helpful! Happy building!
Awesome Mike! A bit to advanced, since I'm a amateur woodworker, but i know i can modify your ideas/suggestions to fit mine. Once again, your work is immaculate and an inspiration to us rookies. keep up the great work!
Thank you Lupe! So glad to hear the build inspired you 👍🏻👍🏻
hey Mike! retired Corpsman w/no carpentry experience but good w/my hands. was looking for something to keep me busy and making a few bucks won't hurt either. starting w/basics - flags, corn hole boards, blanket ladders, cutting boards, etc... the day I can make a table like this will be a happy one and I'm an optimist so will let you know. Beautiful video... I'm subscribed, joined and rang the bell... God Bless
Thank you so much Thomas! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video and look forward to hearing when you build a table! God bless you too sir 🙏
@@WoodshopMike Happy Fathers Day -- if it applies
It does, thank you. Same to you!
Just got a plan, excited to build a few. Looking forward to reading the plans.
Plus your video is extremely helpful. Thank you for the extra effort it took into making it.
Thank you very much! Happy building and let me know if you have any questions 👍🏻👍🏻
That is super gorgeous!
Thank you! It's one of my favorites👊
Thanks Mike. How much shop time did you spend on this beautiful trestle table?
Thanks David! I honestly can't remember it was a full week to build and record though.
Masterpiece !! Beautiful
Thank you very much! 👍👊
Highly professional done. I like it. It is inspiration for me. Good luck!
Thank you very much!
Wow that's beautiful! Well done! Lots of attention to detail.
Thank you so much! It's one of my favorites to date 😀
Awesome table and excellent workmanship
Thank you very much!
Very good table. I don't think I'd care to live if it wasn't for woodworking.
Thank you very much and I totally agree🤣
@@WoodshopMike I went to a funeral in FL today and I saw a huge fallen oak. I wish I could've taken it home.
I know the feeling. I sometimes regret not bringing the chainsaw and trailer on trips🤣. sorry for you lose.
Well done. Nice design. I really like how you mounted the top.
Thank you very much Bob👍👍
We are currently looking into either buying or creating our own farm style table. Thanks for you inspiration!
That's awesome! I have plans in the description if you choose to build 👍🏻. If you opt to purchase one I'd be happy to build it for you! Shoot me an email at mike@woodshopmike.com if you go that route 😃😃
@@WoodshopMike hi Mike. I m interested in purchasing one. How much would it cost? Thank you
I bought the plans. Great design. Mine is only going to be 36" wide (instead of 42"). Would you reduce the overhang of the top and keep everything else the same, or reduce the size of the legs also? Also same question on the length. Mine is only 72" long instead of 90". Is there something special about the 16" overhang at the end? Should I keep that and shorten the cross beam, or reduce the overhang, or both? Thanks in advance.
Hi Phil!
Thank you so much! My client loves this table and it was a fun one to build. To answer your question I would maintain the overhangs in both directs. This primarily has to do with leg room when sitting at the table.
Happy building and thank you for ordering the plans!
Mike
Absolutely love this table and watching this video. Most of us don't have a workshop like you have. Do you plans work for those of us with the basic tools?
Thank you so much! Yes you can build the table with basic tools it just takes a bit longer. Happy to answer any questions you may have 👍
I have some of the lights that you used @4;27 and they're fantastic. I just found some smaller, square ones that have magnets on the back and love those too.
Yeah those lights are awesome!
What if i put a dowel thru the legs to keep the pieces from shifting during glueing? Great video btw.
Thank you very much! Yes, you could absolutely run a dowel through the legs. If you're good seeing a dowel, it'd be even easier to run screws through some counterbored holes on the outside layers and then plug the holes.
Are you using the wheel restorer to raise the grain? What attachment do you have on it? Thanks!
I'm using the restorer to texturize the grain. I use the wire brush for deeper texture and follow-up with the nylon brush to soften/smooth out the texture afterward.
Bloody ripper table mate and yes i could build that just with my basic tools it is a DIY project
Thank you! Yep it's not too difficult of a build. 👊👊
Wow, that is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you very much!
That’s such a nice shop you have for a master wood worker you are a true craftsman! Tom R
Thank you very much Tom! I'm certainly blessed to have the shop space that I do 😃
I love this table. Do you also have matching plans for a bench to go with the table? Thanks
Hi Lyle, thank you very much! I do not have plans for a bench, but thank you for asking 😃😃
Belíssimo e Impressionante Trabalho. Simplesmente Perfeito. Sta Catarina - Brasil
Hi Mike. I just purchased your plans for this table. Your workmanship is awesome! How long did it take you to build this table. Just looking for an idea of how long it might take me. Thanks!
Thank you very much, I love how this table turned out and I greatly appreciate you purchasing the plans! It took about a week to build and film.
Beautiful table
Thank you very much!
Is this possible to make for a beginner? It looks intimidating.
It just depends on how much time you want to spend. Are there specific steps that have you concerned? Happy to chat through alternatives👍
Curious on that table saw (I have the same one). Do you like the shark guard? I bought one too, but getting the riving knife aligned is a pain!
I don't have that saw any longer but yes, I did like the Shark Guard. I didn't have too much trouble lining things up, just took a little fiddling to get it right.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
Beautiful BUILD!! Your Shop is giving me a serious case of Envy! I was curious about a step you did and was wondering if you help me understand the mindset. 6:22 of the video, you use the plunge saw to clean up the Bread Boards. I am wondering why you didn't clean up both the bread boards and the side of the table at the same time to avoid having to get the bread board trimmed up perfectly?
Thank you very much! You can certainly trim the breadboards and table to size at the same time. That's actually how I do it most of the time but for some reason I didn't in this build 😂
Wow, amazing job on the table!!!
Thank you so much! That high performance epoxy is always coming in handy! Can't wait to do a deep pour accent on an upcoming project! 😃😃😃
Wow...I really enjoyed watching it.....
Keep uploading good stuff...
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice job, do your plans include how to finish the table the same as you built, if not would you be willing to share what products and method, thanks!
Hi Claire! The plans don't work that out, but I'm more than happy to answer any questions you have! I used Rubio Monocoat "chocolate" (I think it's linked in the description).
Magnifique table
Thank you so much!
How does the way you attached the bread board ends allow for expansion and contraction?
Loose slots are in the table, tight slots in the breadboard. Only the center 3 dominos are glued👍
Easy money with the right tools 👍🏽
Good tools definitely make the job faster👍🏻👍🏻
Love this! Do you have anything similar that is shorter in length? 90in long is too long for my space, or would it be easy t adjsut the length to 60in?
Yep, it's easy to adjust the length. Just make the table top and stretchers shorter by the same amount to fit your space.
Good tutorial and beautiful table. When you were hand sanding the top, in one part looked like you were using a random orbit sander in a later part it looked like a small drum sander. Can you identify what it is?
Thank you very much! Yes, the tool you're referring to is called the restorer. It's linked in the description👍
artistry work . thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The table you made looks very solid. It can be used for life. It's great that you shared the plans. Thanks. Lastly, I was wondering how many kg is this table?
Thank you very much, the table is solid indeed! It weighs about 250lbs.
Great video, Love all of the equipment in your shop!
Thank you very much! 👍👍
I helped someone make a big one out of maple. Nice looking table
Awesome! I bet that looked great😃. Thank you👍🏻👍🏻
Woodshop Mike yes and it was heavy as heck.
I believe ya! This one was Ash and my client couldn't believe how heavy it is 🤣
Have you ever used clamping cauls for table top glue ups? Do you find them useful or necessary in some situations vs. others? I'm doing my own build and I'm reading about using them to keep all the boards flush during glue up. Thoughts? Appreciate it.
I've used them in the past mainly for gluing guitar tops and other thin materials. For a table top you can put clamps on each glue seam or use cauls. If you have a biscuit joiner or domino cauls aren't necessary
Sou apaixonada em diy de móveis 🥰 great job 🤌
@Woodshop Mike went back to watch this video again, really great. Have you done a shop tour video? Very solid and thoughtful tool setups wondering how big your shop is?
Thank you very much Eric! I've not done a shop tour but I probably should at some point😃. My shop is in the basement and it's about 1800sq'.
Man that came out nice!!!
Thank you! Client loves it 😃😃
Very nice table. What is that cart that you used to move the table top?
Thank you! It's a lift cart that I picked up from harbor freight.
Awesome looking table and good video! I bought the plans from you also. What was the color you added to the rubio?
Thank you very much! The color is chocolate. Happy building! It's a fun one to make😃
What a great video awesome job documenting the process
Thank you!
Great video, Mike! Really helps us understand what's needed for a table like this to turn out so great. Definitely going to work some of your methods into our production process!
Thank you very much! I'm glad it helped y'all out!
Loved seeing this build come to life Mike! Well done. Thanks for using Rubio!
Thank you so much! It was a blast to build👍👍 Absolutely! Thank you for all of your advice while my client and I were trying to get the perfect color!
Great work guys!! Keep it up.
Thank you very much!
Very nice. Got a plan for benches to go with this table?
Thank you so much! Unfortunately I don't have a plan for a matching bench.
Safety question: at 17:34 there’s a cross cut on the table saw running right against the guide. Doesn’t that risk a kickback? I was taught to use a jig with a push fence for that situation, or make the cut with a miter saw that can tilt.
Totally understand the question and it's a common one. You can cross cut on the table saw no issue. When people get into trouble crosscutting is when the edge against the fence is significantly shorter than the piece is long. Basically you end up with a moment arm away from the fence that makes twisting the piece as it goes through the blade more likely. A crosscut/small parts sled would certainly make this cut safer, especially for those that are a novice at the table saw. Does that answers your question?
@@WoodshopMike It does, thank you very much!
Hi Mike, Great stuff. I wanted to ask about the rotary brush tool you use after sanding. What is it? What does it do? Cheers, Tim
Thank you so much! The tool is called the restorer, I believe I have a link in the description just so you know👍
I use the wire brush and nylon brush drums to give the Ash lumber a more intense texture.
I am interested in the plans for the table, you mentioned different construction techniques. I have all the tools except for the dominoe joiner, is there an easy ish alternative to that? I have kreg jig stuff but its not the nicest to look at
Thank you for your interest! Yes there are alternatives that are easy that don't reply on pocket hole journey 👍
Thanks for the quick reply! I bought the plans yesterday. I got a good deal on some 'superior' alder for the table but now my wife wants a lighter color for the table. Any experience with using lighter stains on darker wood? If not no biggie, ill figure something out!
You're welcome! I've not worked with Alder before but from what I understand it's nice to work with. Haven't experimented with lighter stains on dark wood either. It won't make the look like lighter if that's what you're after though (maybe I misinterpreted your question).
Nice build! I'm new to breadboard ends and have one question-what is the purpose of the piece between the table top planks and the breadboard end? Is it absolutely needed?
Hi Mike! Great name 👍
I'm not completely sure which piece you're referencing. Do you mean the dominos that I hammered and glued in between the breadboard ends and the rest of the table?
@@WoodshopMike I know the dominos that you used but it looks as though there is a longer strip of wood attached to the breadboard ends after which you installed the dominos through it, into the breadboard end, joined to the table top, then you trimmed the edges flush with the table top. It can be seen clearly at the 4:47 mark in your video. I like the idea of using dominos instead of a T&G or M&T to attach the ends. Hope this helps.
Oooooooo! I needed to make the breadboard just a touch wider, so I had to glue on a strip to make the breadboard wide enough to match the design. 👍👍
@@WoodshopMike TX!!!
Absolutely!
Amaizing table great job👌👍
Thank you so much!
Awesome table!! I just bought your plans. I’m going to work on this for my dining room!! Going to be fun!! This and your screen door! Need to make one of those too!
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like the table! Happy building!
Mike Great Video... I am not a seasoned woodworker so I will need the plans for the build I am planning as soon as I get my kiln up and running so I can dry the lumber since I will be cutting walnut logs for this. How do I go about getting the plans ? didn't see that anywhere so far..
Hi Dale! Sounds like you have some fun ahead of you! The plans are linked in the description👍🏻👍🏻
@@WoodshopMike found it ! ordered them already!! :) Thanks! Yes this will be a lot of work but fun work!! it's for a close friend!
What type of wood are you using? Is that white oak? Also that table is beautifully done❤!!
This one is made from Ash, but White Oak would make for a beautiful table as well! Thanks, I really enjoyed building this one and my client was thrilled with it!
Amazing. What was your overhang? Thanks
Thanks Leon! My plans have all the details 👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome job! I love the thickness of the wood, all around. I love pretty much all of the ways the base comes together. The only thing I would do differently personally, I would round the table top corners about 4" to 6" radius. And, I would give most all the other edges at least a 1/4" radius. I do NOT like sharp edges. The more I look at this table, the more I would say this is my dream dining table, including the stain. Again, awesome. I want something that adults could comfortably get up and dance on it. Thank you for this video! Peace.
Thank you very much David! I think an entire family could dance on this table 😃😃
Love the video. One question, what type and brand of table lift did you use? Thanks
Thank you! Are you referring to the cart? That's from Harbor Freight 👍👍
Really beautiful table! I had a question about the bread board. Wouldn't gluing that peace to all the boards of the table top restrict expansion and contraction?
Thank you Ryan! Yes that would restrict movement and potentially cause the table top to split. I thought I mentioned only gluing the center 3rd of the dominos into the breadboard in the video... If not my bad 👍🏻. Thank you for watching!
@@WoodshopMike did you leave some space on the others dominos holes you didn't glued, for movement?
@@robrey468 it looks like he adjusted the domino to cut a bigger hole
Awesome table
Thank you very much! 👍🏻👊🏻
Beautiful
Thank you! 😃
Beautiful table; what was the hydraulic lift thing you had to get the table up on your bench? I definitely need one of those!
Thank you! It's from harbor freight 👍🏻👍🏻
It’s a bike / lawnmower lift. Works great for lifting materials in the shop
So true 👊🏻👊🏻
If you take some 50 grit sand paper and rub it together over the glue spots it want allow the prices to move during glue up
Great tip!
I’m getting back into woodworking after about a 15 year break. Things have changed. When I started, I aspired to have a fancy shop like Norm Abram with all of the fancy and expensive tools. Yours puts his to shame.
I hear ya. You shoulda seen my first shop in highschool 😂
Can this be built without the center suport bar since it has 2 braces under the table top?
That's a good question. Nope you need the center beam otherwise the table will rack.
Beautiful table. Is that ash? Also, why water pop before adding stain?
Thank you! Yes it's Ash. I water pop on Ash when using Rubio because it opens up the grain and allows a deeper color.
@@WoodshopMike I didn’t realize that was Rubio. Is that one of those “easy color” options from Rubio? What color is that?
It's the Oil Plus 2C in Chocolate. All you need is the 350mL for this table and you'll still have a bit left over. I can't link directly to the product since it's a multi-select setup on Rubio's site. If you do end up using their finish though you can use my link to buy directly from them instead of amazon. www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/#WoodshopMike
Hope that helps. Let me know if you build one!
Do you have a beginner video for the various tools, cuts and joins?
I don't, but it's on my list! Thank you for watching 😃😃
Saw a tips and tricks video and he sprinkled salt on the glue areas to keep it from moving while clamping.
Mike, why dont you make a set of benches with removable backs for kids/adults? Great set of plans. Have everything except Domino. Tongue and Groove will work just fine.
I do actually have a bench for this table, but it doesn't have a removable back. Thank you for the complements on the plans!
@@WoodshopMike I couldn’t even find the table on your site any more
Oh really? It's still there! Mind double checking for me?
@@WoodshopMike well, I stand to be corrected. I know I searched for quite awhile the other day. I search on possible farm table. I was also searching on projects, not plans. I am terribly sorry. But I love your design… I will buy the plans for benches tonight to have a match and I can create something for a removable back.
I’m an autoCAD guy so it’s not a big issue.
@TheWoodworker4u no problem at all, just glad there's not a glitch on my site😃 happy building!
Two thoughts. First you need to put that Rigid at the end of the driveway and buy a Festool vacuum to compliment the Domino. I can imagine that thing is screaming in your ear. I did and it's a game changer. Second, that bread board end does not have any ability to allow the top to move within it so at some point you will have cracks. Care to comment? Maybe ok to glue but would like to hear your thoughts as you know sure know what you are doing. Great video and i like the fact you have your son I assume helping, great way to have him get into the craft. Thanks..
hahaha! Yeah the Ridgid screams for sure and is super annoying even with hearing protection. I use a SurfPrep POV-8 now and love it! The breadboard does actually float. All of the dominos are glued into the table but only the center 3 are glued into the breadboard. The slots in the breadboard are cut on the wide setting so there's room for seasonal movement. My client has had the table for about 3 years at this point and it's still as good as the day it left the shop! Totally agree that if I'd glued the dominos on both sides of the joint in every location the table would for sure split. Thank you very much for the feedback on the video! This was actually my client's son. He's a good friend from church and wanted his sons to help build their family table. Not something I would typically do, but thought it was a great idea!
@@WoodshopMike Thanks Mike, that is a great idea using the wider slot for movement, I will use that next time I do a bread board end. Excellent, thanks!!
You're very welcome!!
Great build Mike. Any suggestions for us who don’t have a Domino, jointer or planer? I really want to build this table. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Yes absolutely! As far as the Domino goes, I cover alternative joinery options in the plans. I built furniture for years without a jointer. You can take several skim cuts on the tablesaw flipping the board each time to systematically true up each edge. Assuming you want to build from something other than pine, you can build a planer box to use with a router (what I did in the highschool days) to thickness your boards or just buy surfaced lumber at your local supplier. If you're wanting to build with dimensional lumber then I'd select only working from 2x6s or larger as these are almost always straighter than 2x4s.
I hope that helps! If you have any other questions fire away 👍🏻👍🏻
Woow beautiful 👍👍👍
I have a question
What kind of hardwood did you use?
It’s look wonderful
thank you !!!
Thank you very much! I used Ash.
Thank you!!!
Lindíssima mesa arrasou. 👏👏👏👏
Très belle table merci pour cet vidéo
How do you remove the bottom center support beam? I saw how hard the dowel goes in with a giant C Clamp. If you need to remove it how does it come apart?
That is a great question! I drilled the hole a bit on the tight side. In the plans it calls for a slightly larger hole. This way the pin can be tapped out of place when necessary👍
Could you tell me what kind of clamps you have to attach the two end pieces to the table top? Im struggling to find and clamps that long
Hey Cody, glad to help. I use the Bessey K-Body REVOs ( amzn.to/3rtvgLR ) and a set of the extenders so that I can span all the way across the table ( amzn.to/34n1WOb )
You can also hammer (with a mallet) the bread board ends on if you go with a drawbore joint.
Beautiful work. What kind of brush sander are you using?
Thank you so much! It's called the restorer. Here's a link 👍🏻amzn.to/2NoeNUQ
Great looking table Mike!! Really love how you designed and assembled to base. Planning on purchasing your plans in a couple months when I have time to build this for my kitchen.
Thank you very much! It is a fun one to build 👍🏻
Excellent work
Thank you!
Awesome shop man ! You have more invested in clamps than I have in my shop ! LOL !
Thank you! 😂😂