I usually burn the tops then use a wire wheel to scrape out the burn and it makes a really nice distressed look with browns and blacks, but has some light areas as well. Love the table.
As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!
@ambros1624 for real lol. Guns go in safes if not in use. Maybe keep my 19 with me around the house, but I don't have random guns stashed every 4 feet in the house. Absolutely a fever dream of people who probably can't hit a moving target to begin with.
I've watched a lot of diy videos on different little projects and within the first 1 minute and 18 seconds you've not only gained a new subscriber, you've hit on something that nobody else has even hinted at, and something that I have learned while making my second coffee table, is that if you square off your pieces everything will fit and look much better than if you don't. I'm not a professional, I'm not even what you'd call a hobbyist so I didn't really pay attention too much to that during my first table build, but while in the middle of making the second table, the squaring off of the pieces really became obvious, so thank you so much for pointing this out and hopefully by doing so a lot of would be woodworkers won't be easily discouraged.
It might be cool to mount springs and dampeners to the sliding top. The springs would would auto-slide the top and the dampeners would allow for a soft open. Just a thought. Cool project!
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking When the timing is right, I want to order 10 of your unique "tables" in a wide variety of choices and options! : ) Thanks for the nice compliments... most appreciated. Amen Retired, Veteran
How did I not find your channel before, you make builds so clear and your projects are fantastic, this table is stunning and I will put this on my ever increasing list of things to build. Great work Matthew.
I LOVE THIS. great idea and execution. distressed modern farmhouse look is great. One improvement I would suggest, put the biometric fingerprint scanner under the table top instead of on the side so no one would even see it unless the table were upside down.
you would need to do it under the hidden flat drawer, otherwise if you do it on the table top, when you open it you're going to stretch your cable. Either looking ugly or knocking things up or risking to get pinched by the mecanism
Thanks for this enjoyable build Matt! I purchased your plan on ETSY as I definitely prefer a paper cut list. Everyone has been fooled into thinking I know what I'm doing and they're super jealous of my new concealment table. Early in the video you say to make sure the drawer slides sit flush to the top of the side rails then when you're installing the slides you say to have them raised 1/8 to a 1/4 inch. Not a big deal, just had to adjust them after the tabletop was on.
Love it. I think the only tweak I would make if I build it would better conceal the fingerprint lock. That's just personal preference. Thank you for posting
@@philbrady702I couldn't afford one of these but I'm just asking out of curiosity... Does it have to have that big black button on it? I mean I thought this table was supposed to be concealing something. That big black button is just screaming out" hey look at me"
Awesome Thanks again for sharing. I wish I had more hours in a day to build my on going project list.. Your projects keep my inspiration positive to keep moving !
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking just wanted to let you know that I clicked on the advert for you, and the page wouldn't load. A message appeared on screen that I'd been "locked out for security/safety reasons". This has happened a few times recently. Yt need to get this sorted. Atm it seems they're allowing dodgy sites in the adverts.
Awesome video!! A little trick I learned to take out the soft wood, is use a pressure washer. The grinder leaves marks of it own, the pressure washer leaves a more natural look
@@johnny265 I was building a home in Park City 15-20 years ago where the homeowner had bought a $3500 front door. When it showed up, it didn’t match the look or style of the house. We took the door off the hinges and laid it down. We then threw dirt and gravel on it the hit it with Chains and hammers. We had a perfectly “Distressed” looking door. Homeowner loved it!
Rust oleum has a antiquing kit that you basically paint white first but leave brush marks (no runs) then get a rag with walnut stain and rub it down. Wipe it down soon after to get the majority off. This leaves brown and yellowing with dark streaks and marks in low areas and crevices. Then clear coat it
Absolutely the coolest build I've watched on UA-cam. I'm learning so much from your channel and applying it too my skill, we never stop learning. Keep up with the fantastic content. Thank you!
Here I am again 1:30 AM On a Tuesday night and still watching your videos 🤦🏻♂️😂😂 I love the way you do your videos very well explained and Very Beautiful work Thanks ❤️👏👏👏
That is some sweet work, I am not a Craftman but a Electrical Guy, I would suggest routoring the bottom of the white board on the bottom thin side facing the floor and flush mount that switch for stealth concealment, will help with visitors or little kids pushing it out of curiosity, again my wood working skulls consists of using a skill saw 10 times in my entire life so you are awesome with your Craft Brother...
Hello Matthew, I’m sure the question has already been asked. Do you offer the sale of any of your DIY designs? Unfortunately for me, I don’t have any woodworking skills. This Concealment Coffee Table is exactly what I’ve been searching for. I am willing to a pay premium fee if you’d consider making one for me. I’m so serious about obtaining the table, I’d even arrange for a dedicated carrier. However, if this is something you’re not interested in doing I completely understand. You truly have one awesome piece of furniture. Kind Regards, Joseph
Did you use the biometric lock and the RFID lock at the same time? I was wondering how they both unlocked together if so. Love the build and would like to make one to sell in my area and test the waters. Thank you so much for making another great and informative build video. Love your channel, thanks for sharing.
It's a great build, instructions are worth it. It's a good sized table so it may not fit small living rooms. Also very heavy, if I do another one in the future I will likely plane down the thickness of the tabletop a little just to alleviate some of the weight. Important to also put a stop in for the sliders because if they go to far they can't support the weight of the table top.
Just a tip I've taught myself when using spade bits is to drill the center hole with a 3/16ths bit first. Next start your finish side hole stopping before you break through and depending on the depth required. Finally drill the inside hole towards yourself, in your case it would have gave you good centering start for the different blade size and it also prevents the splintering you see at 15:45
Or clamp a scrap piece of wood to the inside and use a Forstner bit to drill all the way through your front piece. This works when you are not able to drill from the inside because of depth or length.
Love this design. Very well put together. This is one of the builds I want to do as well. Also I saw your add on Facebook! Fascinating how many a*holes there are on FB. Glad you’re doing well brother.
Man, that was awesome. I've only just got started with making stuff, love your workflow and your video is really well paced for slow starters like me. I'll definitely be doing one or three of these pretty soon.
Another well designed and even better demonstrated concealment project! Thank you my friend! You give me hope that I might actually be able to do this stuff... 😄🤠
@@kidsfun-rhymesanddrawings cost of materials + (hours worked x desired hourly wage) Just depends on how much you believe your time is worth and what someone else is willing to pay.
Mathew, I built the table and it turned out beautiful. Works great! All ready have 2 people wanting one. One question: how would they change out the batteries in the RFID lock? Would you have to remove the bottom of the drawer?
Also, if the rfid is low on battery, it will beep, if they run out fully, the lock defaults to open so the table isn't locked closed. I think the ones he recommends are 4 AAA size.
@@haroldbieber7405 I priced it at $650, but have not sold it. Really haven’t advertised the table. I saw one on Etsy for $850 but reduced to $750. Some people say the size is too large but I have it in my den. I’m just not good at selling. I don’t do FB or UA-cam. I looked into some stores that sell space, but they wanted a monthly fee plus you get 60% and they get 40%. Haha, not happening.
Heads up on doing the "breadboard" ends. You will have splitting issues when you don't allow for differential expansion of the boards. The end boards will not expand the same as the long boards since the grain is perpendicular.
@@WasteyCasey if you want a look like this, you need to make a tongue and groove joint with a mortise and tennon joint in the middle. Only mortise and tennon get glue while the tongue and groove joint stays dry. That way, the boards stay in place, but are abled to expand individually.
Love everything about this build esp the concealment portion! Only thing that made me nervous is the coaster w the badge that unlocks the drawer. Guess that could be kept off the table so people don't have unintended access. Beautiful table
I know I am late to this video, but I absolutely love your channel. Quick question, should I be concerned about the lack of movement allowed in the breadboard ends. I just worry about that many pocket holes in competing grain directions when the wood moves which could cause splitting. Thanks for the information and the great content.
Great build, I have a question. When the table is open does it feel like it wants to tilt over? Or is it pretty sturdy? I guess I am asking is it top heavy when opened?
Pocket holes are always my go to fasteners when possible. But I agree with Tom Johnson on the wood movement. The bread boards biscuits or mortise and tenon
Awesome as usual! I already had drawn up some plans for a similar table after seeing your first shelf build, but I like yours better lol. Quick question. If you weren't going for the distressed look, would you recommend using pre-stain conditioner on the top? I realize that any blotches you might get without it will only add to the character on a distressed build.
Great job and thanks for sharing! Very professional both in your woodworking skills and video quality! I hope to transition into building projects like this and others you have shown on your channel as I prepare to retire from my full time job in the next few years. What would you say is the estimated build time for this one (sorry if I missed it in your video).
With the faux breadboard ends (which look dang cool!) instead of floating tenon breadboard ends do you think there will be an issue with wood movement? Or am I overthinking things?
I would strongly recommend not doing your breadboards that way. It doesn’t allow for proper movement. But then again, I don’t build furniture with framing material.
Thanks for posting. What is your experience like with wood movement on the table top? Attaching the bread board ends with pocket holes and like prime opportunity for splitting with wood contraction. Wouldn't biscuits or dowels be better?
@@thewoodenlegbyjoe I have made a few tabletops with 1x6's and 1x8's using biscuits and edge joining/gluing, along with 2 braces running the width of the tabetops for support underneath and screwed those in (but no bread board ends). I then stain and seal the entire tabletop (including the underside) and the tabletop seems less prone to cracking/splitting since it's all sealed up and less vulnerable to humid/dry cycles (I live in NC). It's a little more time and materials but not too bad and it's more of a finished look if you see the tabletop from underneath. Great video!!
Might be okay on a narrow top but on wider tables i see them move up to 1/4”. So I always create a tenon on the table ends and a mortise in the breadboard. Then use 3 drawbore dowels to attach after elongating the end holes in the tenon. This allows for movement without splitting.
Ditto on future problems with the breadboard ends and wood movement. Also, that must be MUCH better lumber than I can get - thickness, straight, flat. Anytime I’ve used off-the-rack 2 bys I’ve had to mill it. And that’s after 45 minutes of picking. This is a clever design with convenient storage for all kinds of (other) things. Thanks for the ideas.
I should have mentioned that this material has acclimated in a temp controlled shop the same as my home. But your right for larger builds they need to have a lil give.
I’m torn on this, I see lots of people doing it this way with no issues. Their tables have held up for years so far. I built my kitchen table this way last year and it recently split down one of the board from bread end to bread end. The boards were 40 year old deck boards that I reclaimed. You’d think they’d be done moving. So, I dunno.
@@jasperfant1547 wood never stops moving. That's why breadboard ends need to only be secured in the middle to allow for seasonal movement. Some people somehow get lucky hen they do these things, but eventually the wood will split. I've seen people attach table tops to the base with pocket screws, which is also a terrible idea, wood always needs a little room for movement. When you trap it you're asking for trouble. It may not happen right away, but one day it will.
Place the Bio-Metric sensor on the Bottom Boards of the concealed table compartment Facing Down. Placing fingertip under the table edge is natural, and easy. Plus it doesn't give away that the top is not all it seems.
that's a nice table, I have a store-bought rolling cart in my kitchen, I plan to take the top off and put a butcher block top on it, I have to figure how I can make it a sliding top with a shallow storage area for one handgun and a few extra magazines, thanks for the ideas.
Loved everything about it, I would just want the opener I’d switch on bottom of frame so it wasn’t visible. If someone seen it during a robbery they could notice. Guest themselves might ask questions as well. Great idea and build! I am not here to hate. Just a simple idea that you might be interested in.
Hey Matt I built this table. I wish I could show you picture. Put it on line to show people and received a whole bunch of orders for it. Thank you!!!!!
Just got done building this table. I was curious if it's normal for the tabletop to be a little hard to slide. Especially when closing. It's seems like that last 3 inches or so is hard to pull closed. I did make sure there was clearance between the top and the base so I'm not sure if I did something wrong or that is just the way it is..Love your videos and bought the plans for this build..thanks
I'm not your "do it yourself around the house kind of guy" (especially with cutting/measuring & using power tools since I don't have any) I am more of a computer nerd, so I would pay good money for this build. I love this.
@@mikefeddersen2476 thank you, but does that Etsy shop sell this already built? I hope so, because I don’t want to buy the drawings since I’m no builder 😂
I usually burn the tops then use a wire wheel to scrape out the burn and it makes a really nice distressed look with browns and blacks, but has some light areas as well. Love the table.
As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!
This is the coolest concealment build yet. I'm definitely putting this one on my build list. Great job.
Thanks!
idk why but this is the most American thing I've seen in a while
As an American who owns firearms. I agree lol. Seems a bit ridiculous. Would be nice to have just to store everyday things in like the remote
Also an American here, ya unfortunately a frightening amount of my countrymen have a gun kink and think they’re John Wick
@ambros1624 for real lol. Guns go in safes if not in use. Maybe keep my 19 with me around the house, but I don't have random guns stashed every 4 feet in the house. Absolutely a fever dream of people who probably can't hit a moving target to begin with.
Pratique et adapté aux petits enfants 😡
How much does it roughly cost to build?
I've watched a lot of diy videos on different little projects and within the first 1 minute and 18 seconds you've not only gained a new subscriber, you've hit on something that nobody else has even hinted at, and something that I have learned while making my second coffee table, is that if you square off your pieces everything will fit and look much better than if you don't. I'm not a professional, I'm not even what you'd call a hobbyist so I didn't really pay attention too much to that during my first table build, but while in the middle of making the second table, the squaring off of the pieces really became obvious, so thank you so much for pointing this out and hopefully by doing so a lot of would be woodworkers won't be easily discouraged.
It might be cool to mount springs and dampeners to the sliding top. The springs would would auto-slide the top and the dampeners would allow for a soft open. Just a thought. Cool project!
nice simple build. very functional without all that flash. this is what a concealment table should be, does not draw too much attention to it.
BEAUTIFUL BUILD.... FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY!!!!!
Amen
Retired, Veteran
Thanks! And thank you for your service!! 🇺🇸
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking When the timing is right, I want to order 10 of your unique "tables" in a wide variety of choices and options! : )
Thanks for the nice compliments... most appreciated.
Amen
Retired, Veteran
Oh yeah.....I dig Nugent Stranglehold in the background!
Close , but no cigar....video would get struck for copyright if it was....
How did I not find your channel before, you make builds so clear and your projects are fantastic, this table is stunning and I will put this on my ever increasing list of things to build. Great work Matthew.
I LOVE THIS. great idea and execution. distressed modern farmhouse look is great. One improvement I would suggest, put the biometric fingerprint scanner under the table top instead of on the side so no one would even see it unless the table were upside down.
you would need to do it under the hidden flat drawer, otherwise if you do it on the table top, when you open it you're going to stretch your cable. Either looking ugly or knocking things up or risking to get pinched by the mecanism
VERY nicely done! Well thought out and presented in an orderly, logical manner! Hats off!
Not only does the table look absolutely awesome, it matches the decor of your living room perfectly. Amazing job Mathew, best one out there by far.👍
Very nice. I’m going to out to use all the scrap wood I have lying around and built this table. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I love this table
That’s the coolest thing I have seen in a while, particularly adding the tech for security to an otherwise “RUSTIC” build.
Thanks for this enjoyable build Matt! I purchased your plan on ETSY as I definitely prefer a paper cut list. Everyone has been fooled into thinking I know what I'm doing and they're super jealous of my new concealment table. Early in the video you say to make sure the drawer slides sit flush to the top of the side rails then when you're installing the slides you say to have them raised 1/8 to a 1/4 inch. Not a big deal, just had to adjust them after the tabletop was on.
Love it. I think the only tweak I would make if I build it would better conceal the fingerprint lock. That's just personal preference. Thank you for posting
Good to know you are pro 2A.
I was so happy with the finish product. That I went on Etsy and bought all of the concealment plans you offer
Not only does the coffee table look great, but to have armory hidden makes it even better. Love it. I definitely want one.
What state are you in? I'll build you one and ship it
@@philbrady702I couldn't afford one of these but I'm just asking out of curiosity... Does it have to have that big black button on it? I mean I thought this table was supposed to be concealing something. That big black button is just screaming out" hey look at me"
@@dropndeal could put the biometric (I'm assuming fingerprint scanner) on the underside. Thankyou for explaining.
This is just amazing... wish I had that kind of building skill. Well done.
Awesome Thanks again for sharing. I wish I had more hours in a day to build my on going project list.. Your projects keep my inspiration positive to keep moving !
There never seems to be enough hours in the day. The struggle is real. You've got this... just keep trucking along!
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking just wanted to let you know that I clicked on the advert for you, and the page wouldn't load. A message appeared on screen that I'd been "locked out for security/safety reasons".
This has happened a few times recently. Yt need to get this sorted. Atm it seems they're allowing dodgy sites in the adverts.
Just built this and it sold in my area in under 5 hours. Thank you Sir!
How much did you sell it for if you mind sharing.
@@hutch2206 was able to get $1k for it in my local area.
Awesome video!! A little trick I learned to take out the soft wood, is use a pressure washer. The grinder leaves marks of it own, the pressure washer leaves a more natural look
Great tip!
Sand blaster works damn good. it will give the grain a 3d effect.
@@rmealman kk
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I just spritz water on the wood to soften it before I brush it.
@@johnny265 I was building a home in Park City 15-20 years ago where the homeowner had bought a $3500 front door. When it showed up, it didn’t match the look or style of the house. We took the door off the hinges and laid it down. We then threw dirt and gravel on it the hit it with Chains and hammers. We had a perfectly “Distressed” looking door. Homeowner loved it!
Rust oleum has a antiquing kit that you basically paint white first but leave brush marks (no runs) then get a rag with walnut stain and rub it down. Wipe it down soon after to get the majority off. This leaves brown and yellowing with dark streaks and marks in low areas and crevices. Then clear coat it
Didn’t even watch, just saw the rifle…followed and liked lol
Thank you friend for sharing so many ideas I love wood working but have let laziness get the best of me watching your videos truely is inspiring
Absolutely the coolest build I've watched on UA-cam. I'm learning so much from your channel and applying it too my skill, we never stop learning. Keep up with the fantastic content. Thank you!
Here I am again 1:30 AM On a Tuesday night and still watching your videos 🤦🏻♂️😂😂
I love the way you do your videos very well explained and Very Beautiful work
Thanks ❤️👏👏👏
Very cool.
You make that look easy.
For true concealment, I would hide that finger print reader.
Maybe mounted under so no one can see it.
Looks like some very nice hardware being stored inside.
Another great well explained build/video as always, thanks Matt
Thanks Jeff!
That is some sweet work, I am not a Craftman but a Electrical Guy, I would suggest routoring the bottom of the white board on the bottom thin side facing the floor and flush mount that switch for stealth concealment, will help with visitors or little kids pushing it out of curiosity, again my wood working skulls consists of using a skill saw 10 times in my entire life so you are awesome with your Craft Brother...
Hello Matthew,
I’m sure the question has already been asked. Do you offer the sale of any of your DIY designs? Unfortunately for me, I don’t have any woodworking skills. This Concealment Coffee Table is exactly what I’ve been searching for. I am willing to a pay premium fee if you’d consider making one for me. I’m so serious about obtaining the table, I’d even arrange for a dedicated carrier.
However, if this is something you’re not interested in doing I completely understand. You truly have one awesome piece of furniture.
Kind Regards,
Joseph
Your videos and ideas are always worth the watch. Don’t take this personally, but, hell, I think I love you.
Bahaha Now thats funny. Thanks!
Me too! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Did you use the biometric lock and the RFID lock at the same time? I was wondering how they both unlocked together if so. Love the build and would like to make one to sell in my area and test the waters. Thank you so much for making another great and informative build video. Love your channel, thanks for sharing.
I was wondering the same.
It's a great build, instructions are worth it. It's a good sized table so it may not fit small living rooms. Also very heavy, if I do another one in the future I will likely plane down the thickness of the tabletop a little just to alleviate some of the weight. Important to also put a stop in for the sliders because if they go to far they can't support the weight of the table top.
Just a tip I've taught myself when using spade bits is to drill the center hole with a 3/16ths bit first. Next start your finish side hole stopping before you break through and depending on the depth required. Finally drill the inside hole towards yourself, in your case it would have gave you good centering start for the different blade size and it also prevents the splintering you see at 15:45
Or clamp a scrap piece of wood to the inside and use a Forstner bit to drill all the way through your front piece. This works when you are not able to drill from the inside because of depth or length.
Very cool, love the way you distressed the top
Love this design. Very well put together. This is one of the builds I want to do as well.
Also I saw your add on Facebook! Fascinating how many a*holes there are on FB. Glad you’re doing well brother.
Thanks! FB is full of them. But what they dont realize is that every time they make a comment the FB algorithm circulates it more. lol. Let'em hate
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking I need more haters then 😂😂
Wow this could be awesome for self defense and home defense in the case of a break in it would be hidden and easy to accsess
Man, that was awesome. I've only just got started with making stuff, love your workflow and your video is really well paced for slow starters like me. I'll definitely be doing one or three of these pretty soon.
Wow. Definitely building this. Thanks for making the plans available.🇺🇸
Great build once again Matt! Keep up the great work
Thanks Jake!
Great vid I needed a new table and now I have a place for my fishing pole.........
Another well designed and even better demonstrated concealment project! Thank you my friend! You give me hope that I might actually be able to do this stuff... 😄🤠
You've got this Stevo
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking can you tell me how much a person should sell these for? I am not so good at pricing items. I am learning. LOL Thank you!
@@kidsfun-rhymesanddrawings cost of materials + (hours worked x desired hourly wage)
Just depends on how much you believe your time is worth and what someone else is willing to pay.
That’s a treat for da holidays. Under da table if needed!!!!
What a beautiful table 👌I am looking forward to making myself one !
This is super detailed, well thought out, and well instructed. Will be tackling this project this weekend. Your guidance is greatly appreciated.
Mathew, I built the table and it turned out beautiful. Works great! All ready have 2 people wanting one. One question: how would they change out the batteries in the RFID lock? Would you have to remove the bottom of the drawer?
Jeff, What did you price the tables at? Were they consealment? or did you just do regular top?
Also, if the rfid is low on battery, it will beep, if they run out fully, the lock defaults to open so the table isn't locked closed. I think the ones he recommends are 4 AAA size.
@@haroldbieber7405 I priced it at $650, but have not sold it. Really haven’t advertised the table. I saw one on Etsy for $850 but reduced to $750.
Some people say the size is too large but I have it in my den. I’m just not good at selling. I don’t do FB or UA-cam. I looked into some stores that sell space, but they wanted a monthly fee plus you get 60% and they get 40%. Haha, not happening.
It was a concealment.
Matt you are seriously bad ass. I love watching your videos. I've learned so much watching them. keep them coming
Heads up on doing the "breadboard" ends. You will have splitting issues when you don't allow for differential expansion of the boards. The end boards will not expand the same as the long boards since the grain is perpendicular.
You can use dowels or biscuits to help with that right?
@@traceurernest2222 still going to have issues. It's due to the change in wood direction.
Crap. I think the breadboard ends really gives it the farmhouse look he is going for. You recommend building without or any other suggestions?
No
@@WasteyCasey if you want a look like this, you need to make a tongue and groove joint with a mortise and tennon joint in the middle. Only mortise and tennon get glue while the tongue and groove joint stays dry. That way, the boards stay in place, but are abled to expand individually.
Love everything about this build esp the concealment portion! Only thing that made me nervous is the coaster w the badge that unlocks the drawer. Guess that could be kept off the table so people don't have unintended access. Beautiful table
I know I am late to this video, but I absolutely love your channel. Quick question, should I be concerned about the lack of movement allowed in the breadboard ends. I just worry about that many pocket holes in competing grain directions when the wood moves which could cause splitting. Thanks for the information and the great content.
I think it would look nice picture framed around the main table top. Could help keep everything in place.
Further research shows my concerns are minimal
Awesome build, Matthew.
Thanks!
Great build, I have a question. When the table is open does it feel like it wants to tilt over? Or is it pretty sturdy? I guess I am asking is it top heavy when opened?
Mine tips over if I open it completely.I’m thinking I will try different drawer slides on the next one.
Pocket holes are always my go to fasteners when possible. But I agree with Tom Johnson on the wood movement. The bread boards biscuits or mortise and tenon
Awesome as usual! I already had drawn up some plans for a similar table after seeing your first shelf build, but I like yours better lol. Quick question. If you weren't going for the distressed look, would you recommend using pre-stain conditioner on the top? I realize that any blotches you might get without it will only add to the character on a distressed build.
Thanks! And Absolutely. Pre-stain is always best if your not distressing.
Nice job... I like the distressing technique you used to raise the grain. Well done
Great job and thanks for sharing! Very professional both in your woodworking skills and video quality! I hope to transition into building projects like this and others you have shown on your channel as I prepare to retire from my full time job in the next few years. What would you say is the estimated build time for this one (sorry if I missed it in your video).
This was my first one so it took me a bit to work out the details. But now that I've done it once I could replicate it in a few hours most likely.
Solid work. Thank you for the clear explanations.
Love this one, would have games instead of guns lol
Heck yea! It's basically great for any storage.
Everybody here is looking at the concealed compartment and I'm just here admiring the finished and distressed wood on top
With the faux breadboard ends (which look dang cool!) instead of floating tenon breadboard ends do you think there will be an issue with wood movement? Or am I overthinking things?
I havent had any issues with pocket holes and glue as long as your material has acclimated well.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking 👍👍👍
I would strongly recommend not doing your breadboards that way. It doesn’t allow for proper movement. But then again, I don’t build furniture with framing material.
@@dustinlyle8629 you think it’ll cause issues over time?
@@alexreid4131 absolutely. You have got to allow for expansion and contraction.
Looks simple enough for this old lady to be able to build
Thanks for posting. What is your experience like with wood movement on the table top? Attaching the bread board ends with pocket holes and like prime opportunity for splitting with wood contraction. Wouldn't biscuits or dowels be better?
Im not big on biscuits for bread boards but dowels or dominos would be best. But I've never had any issue with pocket holes splitting.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking thanks for the info. I appreciate you replying.
@@thewoodenlegbyjoe I have made a few tabletops with 1x6's and 1x8's using biscuits and edge joining/gluing, along with 2 braces running the width of the tabetops for support underneath and screwed those in (but no bread board ends). I then stain and seal the entire tabletop (including the underside) and the tabletop seems less prone to cracking/splitting since it's all sealed up and less vulnerable to humid/dry cycles (I live in NC). It's a little more time and materials but not too bad and it's more of a finished look if you see the tabletop from underneath. Great video!!
Might be okay on a narrow top but on wider tables i see them move up to 1/4”. So I always create a tenon on the table ends and a mortise in the breadboard. Then use 3 drawbore dowels to attach after elongating the end holes in the tenon. This allows for movement without splitting.
You are not playing with this one!! Nice work
Thanks! 😃
Nice. No one that has seen this video is going to try to rob you. Nice guns.
Wow!! You're nailed it, man!!
Thanks!
Next week...a refrigerated concealment couch for anything that tries to break in and steal your concealment table.
I like it.
Love that table and the twist! Nice 2A twist ❤️🇺🇲
Great build EXCEPT for how the breadboards are attached. Bad bad idea glueing and screwing them like that especially with construction grade lumber!
Ditto on future problems with the breadboard ends and wood movement. Also, that must be MUCH better lumber than I can get - thickness, straight, flat. Anytime I’ve used off-the-rack 2 bys I’ve had to mill it. And that’s after 45 minutes of picking. This is a clever design with convenient storage for all kinds of (other) things. Thanks for the ideas.
Yes. Thanks for the build. Awesome idea.
I should have mentioned that this material has acclimated in a temp controlled shop the same as my home. But your right for larger builds they need to have a lil give.
I’m torn on this, I see lots of people doing it this way with no issues. Their tables have held up for years so far. I built my kitchen table this way last year and it recently split down one of the board from bread end to bread end. The boards were 40 year old deck boards that I reclaimed. You’d think they’d be done moving. So, I dunno.
@@jasperfant1547 wood never stops moving. That's why breadboard ends need to only be secured in the middle to allow for seasonal movement. Some people somehow get lucky hen they do these things, but eventually the wood will split. I've seen people attach table tops to the base with pocket screws, which is also a terrible idea, wood always needs a little room for movement. When you trap it you're asking for trouble. It may not happen right away, but one day it will.
this one reminds me of the old banker's furniture from 'for a few dollars more', well done matthew!
Americans and their guns... I will hide my remotes in there, that will be plenty useful...
Thats the great thing about the design. You can put anything in there. Just extra storage.
Loved the design. The bass track makes me want to spend the day listening to old Ted Nugent.
Lol. I dig it! Yea I figured it was a good working beat.
Me- Honey I found the best togetherness project for this week end!
He'll be so happy.😊
The coaster..... SICK 🔥
Dope AF results, Matthew Peech!
That is EPIC!!! I'll be buying the plans for this very soon.
Place the Bio-Metric sensor on the Bottom Boards of the concealed table compartment Facing Down.
Placing fingertip under the table edge is natural, and easy.
Plus it doesn't give away that the top is not all it seems.
Matthew….the pocket hole king! 🤴
Lol
Nice. I know some folks who would love that! 🤓💪
I really like this table. I like the hidden drawer in it. I would like ti make it at some time.
That's is just plain AWESOMENESS 👌
Beautiful table with beautiful surprises.. love your video style very enjoyable to watch, keep the video coming.
Great video Matthew. I appreciate your time. Thank you.
My pleasure!
that's a nice table, I have a store-bought rolling cart in my kitchen, I plan to take the top off and put a butcher block top on it, I have to figure how I can make it a sliding top with a shallow storage area for one handgun and a few extra magazines, thanks for the ideas.
This table is absolutely disguising who knew that there's something in there 🧠👍 brilliant
That came out beautifully bro 👌🏼
Appreciate it
Loved everything about it, I would just want the opener I’d switch on bottom of frame so it wasn’t visible. If someone seen it during a robbery they could notice. Guest themselves might ask questions as well. Great idea and build! I am not here to hate. Just a simple idea that you might be interested in.
That’s awesome! I can hardly wait until your kids get their hands on them!
ill be making this and two matching end tables for my new house in the future
Great Video!! Thanks for sharing. Thoroughly enjoyed watching your process.
It’s up there .
In the most awesome bracket
Hey Matt I built this table. I wish I could show you picture. Put it on line to show people and received a whole bunch of orders for it.
Thank you!!!!!
Just got done building this table. I was curious if it's normal for the tabletop to be a little hard to slide. Especially when closing. It's seems like that last 3 inches or so is hard to pull closed. I did make sure there was clearance between the top and the base so I'm not sure if I did something wrong or that is just the way it is..Love your videos and bought the plans for this build..thanks
Found my next project! That "dont tread on me" on the weapons was pretty dope. I need to get my shotgun engraved. Cheers!
Lol. My Gadsden flag flies right beside my American flag. Cheers!
I'm not your "do it yourself around the house kind of guy" (especially with cutting/measuring & using power tools since I don't have any)
I am more of a computer nerd, so I would pay good money for this build. I love this.
If you listen to the video again you hear him mention an Etsy shop. Probably in the description below the video.
@@mikefeddersen2476 thank you, but does that Etsy shop sell this already built? I hope so, because I don’t want to buy the drawings since I’m no builder 😂
That’s really one of the best coffee table I’ve seen.Nice work!