The Most Expensive Wood Slabs to Date
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- I take you through the live edge wood slab buying process on my most expensive purchase yet. I have just been commissioned to build my biggest table to date, so I needed to find the perfect pieces to get started. I show the online shopping process in addition to the in person viewing. I even added in an interview with the owner of Goby Walnut at the end.
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GOBY - how much do you think Goby Walnut paid the client for that tree? Can't wait to see some new videos soon.
They paid them around $10k. Spent another $30,000 taking it down and transporting it.
@@BlacktailStudio Wow didn't know Walnut is so much just think if it was rosewood $$$$.
@@BlacktailStudio most business can't even turn a profit if the tree's aren't donated. Goby I'm sure is also getting money by sequestering carbon.
@@cindysue5474 The value of the tree is directly related to the size, the bigger it is the more rare it is to be available, and just like anything else the more rare the more expensive...
Hey Cam. I've been super inspired watching your videos. So much so that I want to make some myself. I don't have a ton of tools but I am looking to getting some. I read your blog on top 10 tools and got some good info. I'd like to know what is your go-to sander? If you were to have just 1, which one would it be? Thanks I appreciate it.
Anyone spending 15 million on a house is not going to think twice about 30,000 for a table. That's good conversation for him and his buddies. Like the 30,000 canoe above his mantle.
Like my one friend that owns a business doing electrical engineering went to his house one day used his bathroom asked why he has a gold plated toilet set. He said gold yes plated no won’t tell me how much it was exactly but said it was somewhere between $300k-$400k
If you were listening, his client built those houses.. doesnt live there
We have a winner here. :) 🎾
@@jimmydickens478 hey dude, he was talking about the person who DOES buy those kinds of houses. He never said “your client”. He said “people who buy 15 million dollar houses”. People like you who try to technically correct others who aren’t technically wrong are the worst on UA-cam
Anyone spending $1-2MM on a house doesn’t have a problem buying high end furniture (or other things). I have a client with a $1.5MM house and they dropped $24K on a custom king bed from me. Hell, I’ve got multiple $10k guitars and my house isn’t half a mil.
This guy is just awesome. So much effort into making these video’s as well as ensuring each detail on the table is to perfection. Very admirable work sir I appreciate the videos
Goby. I’m just starting into the business and this has definitely helped to not cap how far one can truly go in a business! Keep up the incredible work, you’re a big inspiration!
Thanks so much Luke
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Dude, I absolutely love your channel. Never new I was into this kind of work and now I find myself clicking through all these videos with my morning coffee. I greatly appreciate how much information you share on the subject.
Goby. A fascinating video, full of important tips-of-the-trade for creators, and I really enjoyed Aaron's honesty with his behind-the-scenes segment.
GOBY - No apologies necessary, (from a former paper mill employee) this is one of the best renewable resources available! If you feel bad about it, just plant another - or several (then someone else can have another awesome table in about 100 years!)
Agreed!
goby. When you really think about it $32k isnt that much for a dining room table when your building multi million dollar homes. Cam stepping into the big big big leagues now :)
Trying to!
Grab 'em by the Walnuts.
Meanwhile I'm doing fine in life and can't justify a 35k dollar model 3 lol
I have people laughing at me when they see one of my ads for a $35,000 table.
Lmao
I've seen so many videos on resin and wood table construction but for me yours are the most professional I have seen and your video's so easy to watch and follow, really inspiring work man. A big hello from from the UK.
Cheers from Oregon!
One option for the wood countertop is a thick glass overlay. Glass is actually durable and can serve as countertop alone. Drawback is the tactile surface if the wood is lost. May also need to install thin silicone pads to keep moisture from building up between the wood and glass as with any type of wood furniture
I bought a $1500 Walnut Conference Table with a glass top for $150 at an auction. It was a return that warped. It had been placed next to a vent in the winter with the glass top and cupped.
Love to see you at this level of business. It definitely takes some guts to go at slabs that expensive (I’d imagine) . Always inspiring!
Thanks!
I really appreciate his explanation at the end about the cost of the slabs. I run a pro shop and so many people don’t have a clue as to why finished pieces are so expensive! Well, there’s the labor of cutting down the tree, milling it, drying it, prepping it, storing it, etc. there’s a that goes into it. And then the costs associated with making the actual piece, cost of materials, epoxy, the base, finishing, and the general expertise. It all adds up! 👍🏼
Goby, great job in explaining the whole process of cutting and drying the beautiful wood. And also love watching the videos of your woodworking. I'm a new subscriber and love your work. Keep them coming.
Good job and very useful.
Thanks!
Goby - thanks for the video! The interview at the end was especially informative. Good luck in your new shop!
Thanks michael!
The connection and communication you have with your customers is unmatched.
I'm hooked on these videos. The depth you go to explain the details on the wood and the reason why they cost a lot is amazing. We own some land and I've found some large eucalypt threes that went down due to wind and it has been very helpful. Cheers from Brazil!
First off. We all know what you get when you buy ikea. Second, I can understand how it might be hard to take down a tree, but better to save and preserve what’s left of the good wood and turn it into something amazing than to let it rot away and never get a chance to see its beauty.
I have been into wood working for about three years now and I've done a wide range of things. Worked with all kinds of wood and I've enjoyed working with walnut and maple. I've done some small and larger projects. I have also really enjoyed working with burl's. I am sure you have worked with them before but I hope you do something with burl's in the future. If you already have then I'd love too see it!
GOBY- Very interesting video today. I really enjoy the interview with Erin. He explained the process of drying the tree slabs and why it cost so much to process them. Your artistry in making such beautiful creations out of these slabs is truly amazing! Seeing the process of start to finish is very interesting to me. Thank you for such wonderful videos!!
Your video's are very good not just because of the very interesting topic, but also you do a great job of explaining as you go. You do it without interruption's "like introducing your cat as it walks by ect."or other off topic tangents, and you nailed it with the fast forwarding through mundane, repetitious exercises that are necessary throughout your process. I'm a retired log house builder, I had my own company and my best market was into the resort areas of Wyoming and Colorado (high end stuff). I also owned a couple bandsaw mills including one I built, so I really appreciate the effort that goes into breaking down one of these rare and beautiful oversize trees and the importance of targeted marketing.
A big hello from British Columbia!
Goby. Thanks for this video man, these are so beautiful, I love seeing raw wood. As long as it’s sustainably source, there should be no guilt when cutting it down.
For sure
I was a 32 year cabinetmaker. We used lumber that had regrown in the same place 3 times by the time I retired. Not that you could do that with slab stock. Wood is very much a restorable resource.
Goby I’ve been waiting for a video like this by you. So thank you. I’ve bought 2 small pieces of walnut from goby for charcuterie board the grain is just unmatched. Would love to buy a big slab for a custom build. One day soon it will happen. Look forward to the new shop update.
Thanks Cody!
GOBY - Wonderful video and discussion on selecting/drying wood etc. Very knowledgeable young man! Your approach/attention to detail, in your videos, is absolutely amazing! Thank you.
Goby- Thankyou for your amazing content it really helps me to unwind after a day's work and inspires me to tackle new projects. Your work is truly amazing, I wish you the best in your future 👍
"this tree was dying, yea"
*holds in everything*
Goby: I went there last Thursday, saw you stepping into the backroom to do the interview. Dang road work cost me the couple minutes to say thank you for the inspiration. Also I was amazed at how much more they have in their store than the website. Got several board from their $1.25 a pound rack, spent $15 and have turned some cutting boards for holiday gifts. Worth the visit if in Portland.
No way! You gotta yell at me next time.
Goby, jonesing for new videos from you, but understand the process of moving and setting up a new space. I hope you get the shop just like you want it. Can't wait to see the videos for the table you are making with these two slabs!
Thanks Morris!
Goby, looking forward to seeing this build. Enjoy just looking at that figured wood! Thanks for your videos
Thanks Randy!
Awesome video - really informative interview with Goby. Helps me see the how and why lumber yards price their materials. Been following the channel for a while now and I'm glad to see your clientele grow (and grow specifically into the high end market segment). For all the detail and effort you put into your pieces you deserve clients who acknowledge (with their money haha) and appreciate your work. Thanks for allowing us to join in on your woodworking journey
Thanks David!
Humble people are the BEST type of people to learn things from. It makes a big difference
Goby, I have been thinking of milling my own wood. Thanks for that Q&A at the end. Please keep up the beautiful work
Cam hi . I am living in UK south Wales . I love watching videos on UA-cam . But your's was something else . And no problems following your commentating , very informative very skillful . Waw a absalut pleasure to watch. Thank you for providing these videos. Gerald 👍
Goby. Thank you for doing that interview. I learned a lot and it helped to understand what goes into getting to the finished piece.
Awesome, thanks barb
Goby - Just built my first River Table using a couple of small slabs of English Walnut (not quite as nice as the American stuff) with the help of your videos - came out brilliantly. Thank you for getting me into this. I'm looking forward to trying something bigger now!
Oh awesome!
Goby, now that's a name to remember. Thanks for a great video with some really good information and now I can see the value in the timber. Thanks to all you Guys out there who are making some great furniture that truly shows off the beauty of this marvelous and unique natural material. Cheers.
Cheers!
Goby, thanks Cam for the explanation on the videos, the slab, (that will be exciting to watch) and your shop build can’t wait! And Aaron’s chat was great as well, appreciate it all , stay safe.
Thanks so much!
Goby! Cam, I know you're busy setting up shop and life in general, but damn I need my blacktail studio fix on Thursday man! Looking forward to seeing the new set up when it's ready
Getting there!
Damn, that interview was awesome! So much helpful information I'm sure many have wanted to ask (I know the "why the F is that so expensive?!" is something I've considered from time to time haha)
Ha!
Goby. Love your videos man. The high quality craftmanship along side the detailed explanation of just how much it takes to get something made to this standard is a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing your work.
Thanks!
Goby - I enjoyed this one a TON just all the information you shared and Goby owner shared. Thank you!
Goby, thank you, very informative video, gorgeous slabs.
Thanks Mitzi!
Goby - Cam, have you made the tables out of these slabs yet? I really want to see the final result!!!
It’s incredible to believe that a lot of these videos are recorded and uploaded from an iPhone. This shows that video quality isn’t correlated with equipment; love the work. Keep it up, and most importantly keep doing what you enjoy
Goby I really like how you had the vice president answering questions. I always learn something from your videos.
" the most i have ever spent on wood " there is a Viagra joke here somewhere
Goby ! You guys in Oregon have an incredible Business! Thanks for this video and all the others that I have been watching. I just cannot get enough.
Goby - and great to see you back. Well worth the wait and looking forward to more when you can. Really enjoyed this one - beautiful slabs and he of Goby Walnut seems to know his stuff.
He does!
13 slabs per tree at $7k each? It's amazing that walnuts cost less than truffles.
@@NinoCristianini Don't know about truffles but lobster is delicious
@@maluminse6013 I worked for a truffle importer in Australia. We had a tasting of a new batch, I'd never tried it before. The boss asked me what I thought it tasted like, I replied "dirt". He rolled his eyes and said "No, its earthy".
Pretty certain that earth is dirt....
@@maluminse6013 Lobster was fed to prisoners at one time as cheap garbage food, like you would do with oatmeal.
@@wymple09 send me to prison
@@maluminse6013 LOL
GOBY! Beautiful slab; it looks like all those knots in the crotch gave it a lot of character. It almost looks like a burl. Please keep us updated on this table. I'd love to see how those slabs turn out. The interview with Aaron was my favorite part of the video.
If you were making a desk or table out of pheasantwood, or desert ironwood would you use the same process and materials you use with walnut?
Oh probably. But I’ve never worked with those. Would love to though
GR8 2 C UR back. Thanks 4 all of the detailed info & wood slab class. I learned a lot. Can’t wait 2 C the new shop setup & the 30k table build.
Thanks man!
Your videos are the best when you feel like making one. It’s always a treat for us to watch them. And you come before us any day of the week. Stay safe. Have a good one eh.
Thanks!
Goby - One question: Is it intimidating to work with this value wood, or really exciting? I'd be scared witless (or something else) that I'd mess the workpiece up.
Oh, I suppose a bit. But I can’t really mess up any of these tables.
@@BlacktailStudio yeah just dont use white resin on this one too expensive to warranty that big slab
Goby: Hi, what a great project, it’s difficult to imagine the scale of it. I was wondering about atmospheric differences between your workshop and the clients home. Do you anticipate any issues with expansion/contraction?
Our two climates are actually pretty similar
@@BlacktailStudio hi, thanks for the response 👍. Just out of curiosity how do you manage the issue when the final location for a piece has a much different climate to your workshop?
Goby. Thanks! This was such great info. I look forward to your next video. Good luck with the new shop.
Thanks bob!
Goby,
wow I had no idea that so much went into the preparing slabs, from actually cutting the tree to getting a slab ready to sell to the public to then work with.
Thank you soooo much for educating us, now I understand why slabs cost sooooo god dam much & now I respect it & don’t feel so bad paying so much now
I am actually in the process of writing a novel about a lumberjack (kind of, it's never just that simple XD) and the info you got from Aaron is SO useful. Doing research on something you know next to nothing about is SO difficult because you don't know what questions to ask. So a HUGE thank you for your guided interview there, it gave me a LOT of information, and now I know a LOT more about what I need to look for with my research 8D
Does anyone know a compareable shop in Germany where you can buy such awsome wood?
I’ll just leave a comment to get notified if someone has an actual idea where to get slabs like that 😅
Das wüsste ich auch gerne. Aber solche geilen Bäume gibts hier glaube ich nicht.
Vor allem nicht für private Anbieter
@@firestormentertainment6244 Naja, im Europa sind diese geilen, alten Bäume halt alle schon abgeholzt und neue lässt man nicht mehr so groß werden. In den Staaten haben die halt noch nicht alles Land erschlossen
geht auf instagram zu @xxlboomstamtafel . Ist zwar in Holland, but worth it :)
If you live near the dutch boarder you could try 'fijnhouthandel drenthe', not am enourmous selection of very large pieces, but decent. Good prices too. Or 'de arhnemse fijnhouthandel', but they charge reduculous prices.
Thumbs up for the troll of the week alone hahaha those crack me up every time! Thank you for the great video and information!
Your videos are very inspirational! I work general construction and do woodwork on my free time, I hope one day I can do woodwork full time! Keep making great content! These last 3 weeks have been boring without your videos!
Ha! Can’t believe anyone noticed
Can't help wondering what these slabs would have cost 40 years ago. I often reflect back on the woodshop classes I took when I was a kid (do they still have wood shop?) We used mahogany for everything. My mother still has a cutting board that I made with mahogany in junior high. Probably not going to find too many mahogany cutting boards these days LOL
Nope. Now days is shit bamboo made 99% from a computer
I did wood/workshop/art in middle school when I was younger, about 10 years ago. I definitely think it depends on the country, state and area you're in :)
Watched with subtitles and it starts with “This is Cam with black death studio” 😂
I’m gonna trademark that 😂
Goby - Another great video. By far my favorite channel to watch. I cant wait to see the making of videos.
Wow, thanks man!
Goby, thank you so much for both your show and the interview with Erin. I am going to Alaskan sawmill an oak that has been on family property for over 70 years. I am going to "try" to make furniture and stuff from this so the interview has helped me with the drying process. Not sure my wife is too happy about me starting to do epoxy stuff in the garage though lol. Thank you anyway for all the good info. God bless
7:43 what happened there
O nevermind
🤷🏻♂️
3:28 how are you going to make all that water stains go away?
BTW: very nice content on your channel, very interesting thanks! :)
Water stains are mostly surface markings. He's going to need to flatten and sand the slab, the water stains will go away in the process and the color and grain will really pop.
Ya, surfacing will make it all go away
@@Otto-W thank you :)
@@BlacktailStudio thank you :)
I don’t do woodwork but your videos are incredibly enjoyable. I love how you bring the beauty forward. Thank you. Be well
You have a great eye for wood. I feel in love with what you do. It is absolutely beautiful.
we have massive black walnut trees on are farm
Probably worth some money!
7:41 o.O
That 140 year old tree came from my grandmas neighbors property. Always loved seeing the massive walnut trees on their property growing up!
No way!
Goby... Great having Aaron on to explain some of the behind the scenes processes that most folks don’t have a clue about. Can’t wait to see this project come to fruition here in a couple of years. As always, appreciate your content my friend.
Thanks David! Might need your help flipping these guys
Any time, more than happy to help!
Large dead and dying trees are beautiful to look at and they provide habitat for all kinds of wildlife as they decay. It's a shame that the slab business has become so popular because everyone is jumping at the chance to remove these giant old trees from the landscape, just so some rich guy can have a fancy table in his mansion.
Cry about it
@@collinmooremagic6843 Grow up.
I bet you think no forest should catch fire ever
Goby. Excellent. Thanks so much for this. This really helps when speaking with any prospective clients. 👍🏾
Excellent Ashley!
Goby! Great video brother. Those are some amazingly beautiful pieces of wood. I’m looking forward to seeing an updated shop tour. Very envious of your career. Cheers 🍻
Thanks mark!
Goby
Good informative video. I agree with everything said re drying, I've always explained it as drying time, plus seasoning time. Kiln drying does the drying but can't do the seasoning.
Yes they were spectacular pieces of timber, but wow that price is up there. Looking forward to seeing what you end up making from them as I'm sure your design will change over time.
Goby...really enjoyed this video,great interview,all about the prep,booootiful walnut,what a tree...great insight,thank you,what a great project you have to look forward too...great when customers appreciate what is involved and costings involved...👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
Goby. Great video and neat getting more inside knowledge on the process. No question. Looking forward to seeing updates on the new shop. 👍
Thanks Shaun!
Always enjoy your videos, and your honesty is so refreshing! Keep up the great work, and look forward to some new videos real soon!🏴
Cheers from Oregon!
GOBY This was a very informative video for this amateur wood worker just starting out. I have one brother that is very capable with wood so I have a lot to learn.
Thanks Cam!
I don't do woodwork but I know what looks great. You are amazing. Love watching you. Wish I had the space to do something with wood.
Goby!! It is nice having educated consumers to buy your amazing work!! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Ben!
Very well done and extremely informative...thank you for making this and sharing your experiences and the interview.
Thanks!
Goby desert. My favorite projects have always been with Walnut. Glad to see it valued.
For sure Alex
Super happy to see another video from you!!! Look forward to the next :) keep up the good work
Thanks Connor!
Goby, Cam thank you for the great interview with Aaron of Goby Walnut. I think his explanation of the time it takes to actually make money on a tree is very instructive. Not many places can wait almost 3 years to sell a product, and hope to stay in business. Goby is such a great place to walk through and see all of the amazing wood that they have. No need to apologize about not posting videos, it is clear that you have a lot going on. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. If you ever get out to the East Coast, there are a couple of very good lumber suppliers in southeast PA. Both Hearne Hardwoods, and Groff and Groff Lumber, have great inventories of lumber, some of which rivals Goby. I visit Groff and Groff often, and Hearne Hardwoods is less than 20 miles away in Oxford PA. They used to be in business together (Groff and Groff used to be called Groff and Hearne) but they parted ways about 20 years ago. Talarico Hardwoods, about midway between Lancaster and Reading PA has a great website as well Would love to see you make something with some of Goby's beautiful quilted maple. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Thanks for the recommendations, and the support!
GOBY
No question, you are helping create great work. Bravo!
Thanks Adam!
Goby: I enjoy your vids, watching your progression/explanation and taking us along for the ride. Hoping that at some point you post a vid (or photo) of the finished piece from this video - (I keep checking back). Thanks for the time and heart you put in front of the camera and editing also.
Goby. Very educational. Looking forward to seeing the table finished!
Thanks!
I just wanted to say thank YOU. I am here to learn and adapt to other medium. Auto and my wood. I don"t think in linear lines. More of a splatt when I add all the ways what I see can be used. Cheers
Cam this video I found fascinating and very informative. Thanks for posting it!
GOBY! Wow that was a very informative video. The info really helps when I go buy walnut. Thanks Cam and Arron.
Thanks Darryl!
Goby Great convo and looking forward to the table and hopefully some shop progress vids
Thanks!
goby-thanks for having them discuss wood pricing- I really enjoy watching you channel!
Goby, I CANNOT wait to see what that table looks like, that wood looks amazing!!!
Me too!
Nice video, Goby has some really nice lumber and they are nice people, I bought walnut from them for a bed I made and they shipped it to me in the bay area, good people to work for.
GOBY. I can't wait to see the shop up and running. keep it up!
Thanks bud! It’s coming
Goby, Cam I find these videos just as useful as your project videos keep it up.. also it nice too see you have clients that don't want too haggle..
Oh, they want to. I just don’t want to
Goby! Thanks for showing me where you get some of your lumber for your projects, absolutely beautiful wood, very interesting!
GOBY! Such awesome videos. So informative! Thanks.