I realize this is from several years back but my son asked for a 6’ long by 4’ wide L shaped computer/homework desk. His only other request was that it didn’t shake. 6 castle joints later and you had better not run into it because whatever body part hits it will lose. Extremely strong joint. Thanks for the education.
This table arrived well packaged and on time. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxn94T8Mu1iMnsLCMNOI9srXSsLkI4JXKW Like another reviewer advised, I pulled everything out and made sure everything was included (everything was!). I built it alone and it took me about an hour. The color is great and for the price the lift part works well. As others have mentioned, it’s not the smoothest opening/closing, but it works. The screws do show, but I plan to order white sticker covers if that bothers us too much. Really happy with this table! UPDATE: it’s been over a year since we got this coffee table and we still love it! It gets HEAVY use as our dining table, foot rest, and school desk. Over time, the opening and closing mechanism has gotten smoother. I added a new photo with the white screw cover stickers. They blend in perfectly and make it look a little cleaner. 100% recommend!!!
To other UA-cam video producers, this is a Goldilocks video. Not too long, not too short, not too complex, not to simple, just right. Have to try this joint out. Thanks.
@@dustylumberco You did very well. Not only explaining your equipment, but how one could replicate this technique at the novice level with a basic table saw and a little attention to detail.
So true...This is a strong, pretty joint that everyone should try just for the heck of it. The key is in the measuring and cutting. No matter what tools you use to get the job done, the age old advice to “measure twice and cut once” is imperative. In this case you might even want to “measure thrice and cut once”.... it couldn’t hurt.
Do you have any idea how satisfying it is to see these joints go together like butter? Also do you find the mechanical pencil is more precise than a carpenter’s pencil?
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
After watching your video, I watched several others, as I'm about to take my first stab at castle joints. Yours was by far the best and easiest to follow.
I like your channel and your style. I find it interesting you don’t use a lot of fancy expensive layout tools, you just have so much experience to use a speed square and a pencil and achieve excellent precision. I can tell you are production aware but skilled enough to achieve precision. Doing it fast, precise and once.
Dude - as a beginner woodworker who loves the smell of sawdust, I am really digging your videos. I purchased your mobile table saw/flip miter saw work bench plans with the castle joints. It looks kind of intimidating, but what the hell. Gonna give it a try and hope for the best. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us.
Great job on the joints and the video. Just amazed at how all of these commenters are all experts on how they would have done it just a little better, however, I cannot find a single video from any of them showing me how they did do it better. Again, good work.
Thanks!! Yes it is mysterious that most people that are critical and harsh are also the ones that post no content themselves - presumably their work would all be absolutely flawless
I just subscribed and enjoy your joinery talents! I looked into some of the sliding saws they usually start around 5k- there is Japanese woodworker who I like a lot who uses one: Ishitani- remarkable check him out
Thank you for explaining the castle joint with a table saw cutting. I just marvel at your expertise with working with wood. You truly are a Master Craftsman in wood. I too enjoy your you tube channel. Thank you for allowing us to come into your work room and share your space. Peace and safety be with you always.
A friend of mine mentioned wanting to do castle joints. I'd never heard of them so I googled it and this is what came up. Great video! Uses mostly tools that I have already. It reminds me of the little construction logs I had as a kid where I could stack them & there was a little piece hanging out on the ends.
What a brilliant video. And well executed too, the explanation is spot on. My Father was a Cabinet Maker, sadly I did not inherit his skills. Thank you I have subscribed.
I've gained an interest in woodworking lately and have been looking at a lot of videos, just trying to get an idea what I'm getting myself into. I've never heard before that it's possible to get a joint too tight, and what will happen if I do. What a valuable piece of information!
Because of this video, I am adding ya, subscribing and will share your video for others to follow! This is amazing! I had never seen this type joint. My workbench is sturdy, I used 2x4 and 4x4s to make it. But it has a tad bit of wobble. Now as soon as my shop is ready and Xmas is over, I’m rebuilding it with these joints! They look super duper sturdy! I look forward to more videos and ideas! Thank you!
🌲🍀A quality video, showing a nice high quality fitting castle joint. I liked that you talked about the joint not being too tight so as to avoid future cracking & breakage. The round overed edges look nice, but back in the day, they didn't have powered sanders not even sandpaper (or glue), and they would have used (l know, you know this) a block plane, or more likely a chisel to break the corners, and probably pegged this joint, or used a wedged "tusk" or "through" tennon joint to hold it all together. But a thumbs👍for a concise, very informative table saw & sander video😎🍀🌲.
Excellent Video you've created!! I absolutely thrive on the unwavering, "Detail" your explanation with exactly what to do. How I wish more woodworking videos of others would not leave out those small details leaving myself with questions. You Nailed this! with No questions within your video. Well Done!!! I've subscribed because of that. Cheers, and Thank you. You make an excellent teacher!!
I like all your short vids as well as longer silent vids- but it was nice to hear your thought process on this one too. Great content, thank you. PS your fancy sliding table saw has for a while had me dreaming about how I could build a slide for my 1980’s craftsman 113 hahaha…gotta dream big
I am the guy who has the luck that the wood breaks . Lol. For today 23Nov20, I totally enjoyed this video. Having recently moved, I have little furniture to set up. I much prefer to make my own tables and such. This type of Joint, just looks good. I am able to set up a dato stack as well. Anyhow great video. Good audio. Good lighting. Good material .
@@dustylumberco I'm originally from the southern most part of Canada (AKA, Wisconsin) and I could detect the distinct Canadian accent. About =Aboot, etc.. LOL Great video BTW!!
Would love to see those 188 “genius” faces that pushed the 👎 on such a 💎. But it takes a talent to recognize the value. Go Dusty, go ... and THANKS for sharing! 👍👍👍
I thought it was funny as well, but I prefer videos like this where it’s “real” instead of so edited down they look fake! By him saying that, it just shows like the rest of us, he has great ideas but he makes mistakes too! But yes def funny comment!
Thanks for sharing, I'm making a table saw and was wondering what kind of joinery to use. I'm keen on doing this one now, seems easy enough for a beginner like me. It reminds me of kumiko which I've been playing around with, and I love joinery that doesn't involve anything other than wood. You got another subscriber 🙂❤️
I always suspected that you had a Makita track saw before you went full Festool, and this video confirms it 😂. I love Makita, great video btw, the best I’ve seen on castle joints.
Thanks mate, I stumbled across this video while looking for something else but I have always wanted to try this joint in a table. Your video, and the way you made it, meant it was really easy to follow along and now i'm *almost* confident I can try it myself. Anyway, you've got a new subscriber, cheers mate!
Excellent, your explanation is very understandable .. maybe one day of this I will do it and I will send you a photo of the work! keep it up .. your channel is fantastic!
I realize this is from several years back but my son asked for a 6’ long by 4’ wide L shaped computer/homework desk. His only other request was that it didn’t shake. 6 castle joints later and you had better not run into it because whatever body part hits it will lose. Extremely strong joint. Thanks for the education.
And another year on and I'm about to use 8 of these joints for a new worktop. I'm fairly certain it's going to be pretty solid.
This table arrived well packaged and on time. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxn94T8Mu1iMnsLCMNOI9srXSsLkI4JXKW Like another reviewer advised, I pulled everything out and made sure everything was included (everything was!). I built it alone and it took me about an hour. The color is great and for the price the lift part works well. As others have mentioned, it’s not the smoothest opening/closing, but it works. The screws do show, but I plan to order white sticker covers if that bothers us too much. Really happy with this table! UPDATE: it’s been over a year since we got this coffee table and we still love it! It gets HEAVY use as our dining table, foot rest, and school desk. Over time, the opening and closing mechanism has gotten smoother. I added a new photo with the white screw cover stickers. They blend in perfectly and make it look a little cleaner. 100% recommend!!!
To other UA-cam video producers, this is a Goldilocks video. Not too long, not too short, not too complex, not to simple, just right. Have to try this joint out. Thanks.
Thank you so much!! I was hoping ti find a nice balance where it’s not over explained but not under explained 👍
@@dustylumberco You did very well. Not only explaining your equipment, but how one could replicate this technique at the novice level with a basic table saw and a little attention to detail.
So true...This is a strong, pretty joint that everyone should try just for the heck of it. The key is in the measuring and cutting. No matter what tools you use to get the job done, the age old advice to “measure twice and cut once” is imperative. In this case you might even want to “measure thrice and cut once”.... it couldn’t hurt.
Fantastic workmanship. You've given a detailed explanation of the project unlike any I've seen in many many years! Keep up the fine work
Joe Thomas thank you!
Even I understood 😊 thanks a lot
I am looking to make a tea box that would contain tea boxes and honey pots
What wood do you recommend and what type of closing or lock should I buy 🎃
Do you have any idea how satisfying it is to see these joints go together like butter? Also do you find the mechanical pencil is more precise than a carpenter’s pencil?
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Awesome, thanks.
Love your videos. Very clear instructions. Enjoy the day.
After watching your video, I watched several others, as I'm about to take my first stab at castle joints. Yours was by far the best and easiest to follow.
Thanks so much!! I’m glad to hear it!!
Brother , you are the man! I love your videos. I learn so much. You make me want to quit my job and become your helper! Love your work!!!!
I like your channel and your style. I find it interesting you don’t use a lot of fancy expensive layout tools, you just have so much experience to use a speed square and a pencil and achieve excellent precision. I can tell you are production aware but skilled enough to achieve precision. Doing it fast, precise and once.
that looks so cool. I'm making a storage chest for my project, and this video explains how the joints are made, so well. Thanks so much.
👍👍👍👍
Thanks for explaining this joinery. I’m going to use this on my next project. Great explanations!!
David Zaffery you bet!! I’m glad it was helpful!
I'm learning a lot from you, thanks.
Dude - as a beginner woodworker who loves the smell of sawdust, I am really digging your videos. I purchased your mobile table saw/flip miter saw work bench plans with the castle joints. It looks kind of intimidating, but what the hell. Gonna give it a try and hope for the best. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us.
Exactly the project I am undertaking - thank you for the easy to follow process!
Great job on the joints and the video. Just amazed at how all of these commenters are all experts on how they would have done it just a little better, however, I cannot find a single video from any of them showing me how they did do it better. Again, good work.
Thanks!! Yes it is mysterious that most people that are critical and harsh are also the ones that post no content themselves - presumably their work would all be absolutely flawless
Thank you very much I appreciate all your help
Very good at explaining everything definitely easily picking up what your putting down, excellent woodworking man!
Thank so much!!!
Beautiful sliding saw
Yes I love it!
I just subscribed and enjoy your joinery talents! I looked into some of the sliding saws they usually start around 5k- there is Japanese woodworker who I like a lot who uses one: Ishitani- remarkable check him out
@@JonDunnmusician thanks I will 👍
Thank you for explaining the castle joint with a table saw cutting.
I just marvel at your expertise with working with wood.
You truly are a Master Craftsman in wood.
I too enjoy your you tube channel.
Thank you for allowing us to come into your work room and share your space.
Peace and safety be with you always.
A friend of mine mentioned wanting to do castle joints. I'd never heard of them so I googled it and this is what came up. Great video! Uses mostly tools that I have already. It reminds me of the little construction logs I had as a kid where I could stack them & there was a little piece hanging out on the ends.
Awesome!! I’m glad it was helpful!!
Looking to build a bed with castle joints, this way l was exactly the clear instruction I needed!
Nice video. Clear and Concise.
Thanks!
What a brilliant video. And well executed too, the explanation is spot on. My Father was a Cabinet Maker, sadly I did not inherit his skills. Thank you I have subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nicely done. Good video. Clear, concise and easy to understand. Good craftsmanship. Have fun, be safe.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!! Finally someone that speaks my language. 🙌 I find it difficult for things to make sense to me, but you did it flawlessly.
I’m glad it was helpful !
Nice comments on the final fit up. Thanks
thank you!
Love this joint. I am build a workbench for my new shop and will use this for the base/legs. Great lesson and instruction. Thanks
Thank you!!!
wow..a kind of video that help me a lot. thank you sir.
I’m glad to hear it!
Simply outstanding work it's gorgeous table . May God continue to bless you and all your work.👍👍🙏🙏
Thank you!
I've gained an interest in woodworking lately and have been looking at a lot of videos, just trying to get an idea what I'm getting myself into. I've never heard before that it's possible to get a joint too tight, and what will happen if I do. What a valuable piece of information!
Hello! Yes you can definitely get a joint too tight and it will cause your wood to break and crack
Awesome explanation and demo. I was thinking of using a dowel in instead of the screw to solidify the joint
Very nice joints and build.
Thank you!!
Thank's for using a decent camera, not to mention the clear, concise, instructions.
Thanks for the lecture amigo
👍👍
I really appreciate this video man. from Calgary thank you
Wow!! I think I can do that! Thank you sir!!!
😁😁👍
Thank you for your video very instructive
Thanks. Just about to make my new bed. I'm going to use castle joints so I'm trawling UA-cam for instructions. This'll do me nicely.
Very good detailed work, thank you for taking the time to put this video together and share it with the interested audience. Awesome job
Thank you!!
Been looking into this joint, thanks for the video!
Keith Long you bet!! 😀
Thank you
Great video, thank you
👍👍
Great video!
Thanks!
Because of this video, I am adding ya, subscribing and will share your video for others to follow! This is amazing! I had never seen this type joint. My workbench is sturdy, I used 2x4 and 4x4s to make it. But it has a tad bit of wobble. Now as soon as my shop is ready and Xmas is over, I’m rebuilding it with these joints! They look super duper sturdy! I look forward to more videos and ideas! Thank you!
Thank you! Yes it’s nice sturdy joint 👍👍
Nice tip with the multitool 👍. Excellent quality video mate thanks a lot. 🙏
Thank you!!
Really nice table joinery, next summer I might give this a try
Thank you!
🌲🍀A quality video, showing a nice high quality fitting castle joint. I liked that you talked about the joint not being too tight so as to avoid future cracking & breakage. The round overed edges look nice, but back in the day, they didn't have powered sanders not even sandpaper (or glue), and they would have used (l know, you know this) a block plane, or more likely a chisel to break the corners, and probably pegged this joint, or used a wedged "tusk" or "through" tennon joint to hold it all together. But a thumbs👍for a concise, very informative table saw & sander video😎🍀🌲.
great video thx for posting
Thanks Dusty
Excellent Video you've created!! I absolutely thrive on the unwavering, "Detail" your explanation with exactly what to do. How I wish more woodworking videos of others would not leave out those small details leaving myself with questions. You Nailed this! with No questions within your video. Well Done!!! I've subscribed because of that. Cheers, and Thank you. You make an excellent teacher!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!!
I like all your short vids as well as longer silent vids- but it was nice to hear your thought process on this one too. Great content, thank you. PS your fancy sliding table saw has for a while had me dreaming about how I could build a slide for my 1980’s craftsman 113 hahaha…gotta dream big
I am the guy who has the luck that the wood breaks . Lol.
For today 23Nov20, I totally enjoyed this video. Having recently moved, I have little furniture to set up. I much prefer to make my own tables and such. This type of Joint, just looks good. I am able to set up a dato stack as well. Anyhow great video. Good audio. Good lighting. Good material .
thank you!
Thanks for the knowledge. Great work!
Thanks for giving me another way to use my multitool.
😁😁😁👍👍
Love that cross cur guide.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
These look awesome!
I found you on TikTok and now im watching you on UA-cam. Great content!! Im new to wood working so please keep on teaching!
Awesome! Thank you!
Beautiful. Really great explanation. Thank you. This will be a joint I will be attempting. It looks challenging.
Thank you!
I love your table saw set up! 😍😍😍
Me too!!!
Nice work
Thank you!!
Great video..thank you
Thank you!
Works Great !
Well done ...
Thanks!
Great video. I love the way you explain, step by step. American English accent is the best accent in the world.
Thank you! My accent is Canadian though 😁
@@dustylumberco I'm originally from the southern most part of Canada (AKA, Wisconsin) and I could detect the distinct Canadian accent.
About =Aboot, etc..
LOL
Great video BTW!!
@@paul-ld9vh thanks 👍👍
Would love to see those 188 “genius” faces that pushed the 👎 on such a 💎. But it takes a talent to recognize the value. Go Dusty, go ... and THANKS for sharing! 👍👍👍
Thanks so much👍 lots of critics these day 🤷♂️
It's beautiful bud
I see i have changed . Now I am back . I do like all wood work projects . I do not always comment on each one but I do like this one .
Thanks
" use a multi tool like a pioneer" Cracked me up dude! Marking across the grain with a knife lessons the possibility of tear-out too. Nice work!
😁😁👍👍
I thought it was funny as well, but I prefer videos like this where it’s “real” instead of so edited down they look fake! By him saying that, it just shows like the rest of us, he has great ideas but he makes mistakes too! But yes def funny comment!
@@natemartin7697 thank you!
He said like an old pioneer after he said "a chisel and a hammer".
Hey
I'm not knocking the guy. I just found that funny!
Nice joint. Thanks
SO LT 😀😀👍👍thanks!
Simple incredible joint! Can't wait to use it on something lol great explanation as well
Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing, I'm making a table saw and was wondering what kind of joinery to use. I'm keen on doing this one now, seems easy enough for a beginner like me. It reminds me of kumiko which I've been playing around with, and I love joinery that doesn't involve anything other than wood. You got another subscriber 🙂❤️
Thank you!! Good luck!
Wow that joinery made me sub!
Thank you!!
Thanks for the great video! I have the perfect application for the castle joint. Been wanting to try this.
Awesome!!! Thank you!
Dude I want to be like you when I grow up.....
Good castle joint X 4!!
Thanks!
I used the same joints for the base of my workbench. Solid! Never knew what they were called, I just conceptualized them intuitively.
That’s awesome 👍
Very cool, and well explained. Trying this now. Thanks for posting
Joe Balch thank you!
Once you had them all lined up I thought you would have clamped them together and cut them all at once.
Nice joints!👍👍
Thanks 👍
Once again, thank you for reminding me to use my oscillating tool! Option 4: Use a Dado Stack on the table saw... thanks for the video!
👍👍👍
In Europe, dado stacks are almost impossible to use.
I always suspected that you had a Makita track saw before you went full Festool, and this video confirms it 😂. I love Makita, great video btw, the best I’ve seen on castle joints.
AWESOME video! Thanks for sharing your technique.
Thank you!!
I love this video!
Thank you!!
Simple and beautiful. Thank you!
Thank you!
Very well explained,thanks
You are welcome
Vintage Radial Arm Saw ( delta or dewalt pre 1960) with dado would be great addition for your shop. No blind ploughing like you have with table saw
Yes I do plan on getting one one of these days
Yeah I like it, nice a simple but man it looks really good. I'm going to use this sometime. Very nice.
Glad you like it!
First time I’ve seen one of your videos. Really enjoyed it !
Thanks so much!
Same here, I understood it right from the start, nice.
@@grantw.whitwam9948 thank you!
Very cool 😎
Enjoyed the video, thanks!
Thank you!!
Man you work is unreal. Love it. Im just starting wood working im gonna make myself a small work bench using this method for the legs. You talk fast
Thank you! I am a fast talker 😁
Great description
Thank you 🙏
Awesome video I’m totally gonna do this
Thank you!
@@dustylumberco what did you do for a top ?
@@davem145mxr barnwood top 👍
Dude!!! Nice.. I do like that... ...
Thanks mate, I stumbled across this video while looking for something else but I have always wanted to try this joint in a table. Your video, and the way you made it, meant it was really easy to follow along and now i'm *almost* confident I can try it myself. Anyway, you've got a new subscriber, cheers mate!
Oz Sawdust Makers thanks so much! I’m glad it was helpful 👍
That looks great! Very unique...
Excellent, your explanation is very understandable .. maybe one day of this I will do it and I will send you a photo of the work! keep it up .. your channel is fantastic!
NEO32 awesome!! Thank you!
I just came across you’re channel, I’m a contractor/wordsmith hobbiest, love the shop, good work!
Awesome! Thank you!
I think this would be a great idea for a bed frame, strong as hell and wouldn't squeak!
👍👍👍
Great stuff. Thank you.
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Nice.
Thanks