I went to a famous art school and I am sure they would consider this art. You are also a great craftsman, which I believe is essential to being an artist. As to your narration, I dislike totally silence, it is like keeping secrets. i prefer some explanation of your thought process from time to time , but i hate constant babbling. Your narration in this video was well done. Great table, but leaving the open slots in the middle triggered my OCD. I kept waiting for you to add glass to fill the gaps, but that is just my personal brain dysfunction. At least you acknowledged it as a possible issue for a buyer. In spite of my brain issues, it is still an exceptional piece , and thanks for not using epoxy!
Very interesting design and well done. Narrative is nice and so is just watching. I'd prefer if you don't wish to narrate the entire video continuously, comment every so often is more enjoyable.
Same here. I am also an American and walking across the top to show feet and the washing machine reference was funny but the Big Mac made me laugh out loud 😂. Cool table, keep be curious and trying new things.
“Artisan” is the perfect word for what you are, because you’re both a craftsman _and_ an artist, and simply calling you an artist ignores the craftsman aspect. And I think we can all agree that that aspect cannot and should not be ignored.
For your education, 'artisan' and 'craftsman' are the exact same thing in France. Artisan, while it seems to take a different meaning in English, just like 'boutique' and other French words, means precisely 'craftsman'. It's a French word through and through, and comes in direct line from the latin 'ars' (that one would sould different in English as well, admittedly). The word 'art' itself referred precisely to skilled work, until recently, where people felt the need to be deemed creators themselves.
The fact that you reference other creators in your works, whether it's by way of inspiration, or linking to how other creators do their work, shows so much respect - its incredibly awesome to see :)
@@lumienero5105 Oui, tous les Big Mac n’ont pas la même taille. Cela fait partie du problème des freedom units. Et il y a quelques Américains qui parlent français. Bonjour de Chicago.
You won me over with "freedom units." Great video! I'm new and I really enjoyed your narration and commentary. Especially talking about needing to build things to get them out of your head. I can relate. Thanks for sharing your creativity and approach to engineering your way through problems!
Honestly i like the combination of them both, but what you could do is release the video as a narrated and non narrated version. But my preference is discussing what you are planning what you are doing and then giving a break, while i love cam i do get exhausted at the endless narration, but i also get that a lot of people love it.
@@TehButterflyEffect I don't know what is more laughable, the fact you think freedom units are "standard" or the fact you think practical work is easier in freedom units lmao. No bozo, the entire world is using metric for a reason, it is neither easier nor practical to use freedom units unless you get all your products, labour and plans from within the US.
This is one of the coolest woodworking videos I've watched on UA-cam. I love the different things done that you don't typically see on a dining room table. I build a bunch of crap when I need and or can get some hobby time in my life, but I feel like I need to step it up a notch after watching this amazing build. Such an awesome piece of furniture. I'm seriously impressed.
Oh Mr. Olivier, for "Treating the Wood" segment alone, I WISH I could give you 200 Thumbs up. I am SO very happy that you have started to narrate your videos. Please never stop. I could daily watch your videos for your sense of humor, speaking voice and articulation. Thank you for sharing your talents
Let me say this: as a Frenchman, I am happy and proud that not only you exist and deliver these amazing projects and videos in the UA-cam woodworkingiverse, but that you just made it even better with two narrations for the price of one: not only is your voice commentary outstanding (tbh did not expect such a good English), but the French subtitles, man, the French subtitles are just hilarious. MORE, PLEASE!
I enjoyed the narration. And the American measurements... Perfect! I am American, and that is about how I understand metric measurements. You are so talented. ❤ Thank you.
Please continue to narrate. Watching your skill and technique is highly enjoyable, but understanding your thought process adds an entirely different dimension. Your sense of humor is also well timed and very amusing.
Wholeheartedly agree. I prefer the narration. Outstanding work. I also suffer from aphantasia. It's why I don't consider myself as an artist or have any artistic ability at all.
Well, I came to the comments to leave him a compliment but now I have to compliment you as well. Thank you for saying what I was going to say more elegantly.
I LOVED the commentary and the comedy, it added a little personality and made the 30 minutes FLY by. Please continue with both the commentary and the ASMR type tool sounds as well. Keep up the great work!
Dude, that was amazing. Of course keep narrating. You're humble, hilarious, and absolutely brilliant at your craft. You mentioned being an artisan early in the video because you think in terms of solving problems. I had my doubts early on, but every step made me think - wow, that's a really creative and accurate way to do that. Awesome work, thank you for making the video!
This is the first video of yours that I have watched. Totally like the "no epoxy " idea. Very impressed with how you used all wood and no written plans. Keep up the great work and I will follow you to learn.
I love the narration. It's nice when you can still hear the machines in the back like you did unlike some other channels where there is only voice with no breaks. Amazing table!
Honestly, sometimes it’s more enjoyable to see people make tools that others pay thousands for with the same result. Well done, you are an artist and an engineer!
My brother, I seriously don't watch these long videos till the end! I did this one, without skipping a second!! You are blessed with a very special talent!!!! Please narate, your sence of humor is a delight!!
I shake my head and smile in amazement.. No one can have such skills. You are a master beyond words and not only that you have such a knowledge of setting up the machinery.
I can sympathize so much with the way you describe an idea not leaving your head until you make it, and it becoming crowded! It's tough when you have more ideas than energy to make them real.
I'm disabled and I've had a bit of a 'bad health' period, for maybe 18 months... my head is about to explode with the ideas if I don't somehow use some of them soon! Funny, that was the line that resonated with me from the whole video too. :)
For a first time viewer from New Zealand, I found your video an excellent blend of commentary and production coupled with a great sense of humour. Loved it! And to me, you are certainly an artist with wood.
Definitely agree. The "why" is missed when not heard. "Here, I applied this finish because... or cut like this because..." People often put captions after, and that's okay also but they don't catch the sarcasm or spur of the moment wit.
Freedom unit conversion (and post credit preparations) was excellent. It's a beautiful and brilliant table. You're right, enough river tables. I love the stitched look. Well done, friend.
As someone who was a design and manufacturing engineer for 35 years, it's clear Olivier has the necessary toolmaking skills to have excelled in my profession. Thinking your way round problems was the crux of my career, something Olivier has a natural talent for. Heck, he's the only guy i've ever seen to make and fit slides to his wood lathe to make it into (effectively) a metal lathe so he can turn precise, straight, parallel diameters for his wormhole table. Also, as someone who is now into woodturning after my years working with metal, his skills are something I aspire to.
Honestly, I think I’m in love! With your artistry, woodworking, commentary, no commentary, No epoxy! I just love it. I am a woodshop teacher in CO, USA, and I just loved watching you work and problem solve. I am definitely showing my students this video. Nothing in life this beautiful comes without a Ton of hard work! Most of the tedious work just isn’t shown in UA-cam videos, because we all have attention spans of goldfish! Your Joinery is beautiful. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us! On a side note, I have never seen that larger router- it looks like a helical head of a planer or jointer turned to be perpendicular to the table. So cool!
This is one of the most inspiring videos I have seen on the YT. You are not only a skilled engineer but a very resourceful craftsman without forgetting a fabulous orator. Please keep your videos coming.
That looks amazing. I think I like when you make comments throughout the video more than just silent watching you work. Sometimes it helps when you explain what you are doing.
Letting the wood speak to you on what it wanted to be. Spoken like a true artist making his masterpiece. Jolly good show. OMG man you are so very talented. The Frankenstein stitches running down the middle of the top, & on the legs just makes this table absolutely amazing. Some may not see the connecring pieces like that, but i do. And i think it fits this table perfectly. Such beautiful work you do.
I have been working in commercial cabinetry for 15 years. Your videos remind me of the excitement I used to have about making beautiful things out of wood. This makes me eager to rediscover that joy and satisfaction - building complicated boxes on deadline kinda took the joy out of it for me. And I really like your humor (especially now, we Americans deserve every bit of derisive mockery you can think of, I’m totally here for it.) I like the commentary; it allows your personality to come through, and illustrates your craft with a bit more depth than might come through just with the video on its own. The “My Mechanics” site is a favorite of mine, but I also greatly appreciate his “insights” channel, where we get some explanation and are able to hear from the craftsman in his own voice. Lastly - I also appreciate your effort to find an alternative to using resin to finish out a live slab table top. It’s a fine material and very useful, but yes - it’s kind of been done and has tended to perhaps take peoples’ eye off the ball in terms of creative solutions. Some friends of mine inherited a George Nakashima dining room table which only uses butterfly joinery, and it’s a gorgeous piece. I personally am not that excited about live edge furniture, but when it is done creatively and beautifully, there’s no arguing with the results.
I love your skills and understanding of geometry, how wood responds to finishes, and how to make strong products. It was a real joy to watch this video.
I have watched a lot of your builds and I have to say this is one of the very builds I’ve seen on UA-cam period. I like the resin tables as well but this sir is a masterpiece
Your voice made the video much more personal. Years ago I was asked: "Why you do that?" For me, I learned how you do that, and why you did that! Now, your humor was the icing on the cake/video!
My late father was also an avid carpenter; we only brought him clamps. He was also a jig man 😁. Thank you for this video; it brought back a lot of memories.
I used to love making jigs and tools. I once spent most of a week in the shop making jigs for a hall table project, and came out with nothing but sawdust and some cool jigs. Wife smiled and said, "worst carpenter, ever". I did get to the table a month later. It has stood the test for almost 15 years now, despite looking somewhat whimsical. African Rosewood and oil. Wife approves. That was the last project I did before travel and life took over. I just dusted off the shop last weekend and made some preliminary sawdust. We'll see where it goes.
My vote is for a combination of narrated, and silent segments. Loved your thoughts about the attention seeking “artists” with no conscience. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for producing the video.
First video I came across of yours. Great humour. Love the line "not by essential oils and windchimes" 🤣🤣😂😂 Great video, and love that you give credit to other creators!
I totally agree about the epoxy trend, it was cool and new for the first couple months/years then everyone kept doing but it was still cool, but now it feels like every “woodworking” table is just sanding a live edge piece of wood and pouring epoxy in it, then leveling and polishing it. I really appreciate the commitment to making a table that requires real skill and creativity.
Part of it is that a lot of people are buying the epoxy tables because they look really nice so they are what sell the best for the price they have to ask for the hard work and cost to make the tables so it is just the smartest way to make the money they need to continue
When they call you an artist, tell them Alan told you to tell them you are a Master, if they ask who is Alan, tell them if you tell them you will have to make them disappear. Nice piece, just got recommended your chanel, great place for inspiration, thank you!
You are a Genius with woodworking. I think it’s wonderful that you can look at a pieces of wood & have a design in your head. I worked with a women that could look at a cart of products like ceramic birds, vases, artificial flowers, & create beautiful display by setting each item in position one time only. She told me she could see the display in her head before she started. I think you both have a gift that serves you well in your work. Never stop creating.
I'm a first time viewer. I couldn't stop watching, and it's 02:00! That's how enthralling I found your video. Much respect. You have a new subscriber. I liked both narration and no narration, they each have their value.
First time watching your videos. I typically stop watching if the video is not narrated. Glad the one video of yours I came across had narration. Your sense of humor and honesty is refreshing. Please narrate future videos!!
Normally I get annoyed when Im watching these videos and the craftsmen starts talking about their thoughts. But your thoughts on modern art and artists is spot on. I could listen to this guy for hours lol.
Just watched your video on TV. A) your mix of narrative and silent watching is just right. B) Your humor is perfect. C) I'm from the USA so your measurements were both helpful (although I am well versed in metrics) and they made me LOL. I'm like you...run into a problem, make a jig to continue. That table is art and your skillset, imagination and ability makes you an artisan. Thanks for sharing this build
Olivier, this is a gorgeous table and I admire your creativity and craftsmanship. Artisan seems well deserved in my opinion! I also liked your narration, thought you did a good job and infused a bit of your personality, humor and reasoning while keeping it interesting (for me anyway). I’m not a woodworker, just appreciate unique projects and seeing some of what goes into creating them. Great job!
I have watched a lot of woodworking videos on you tube, and there are some master craftsmen on there, but this guy has to be the best, a true artist for his vision, creativity and skill. Brilliant.
As an Australian i loved the commentary and the comedy and the explanation was on point loved watching the creation unfold and its such a beautiful piece of work. thank you for sharing
Absolutely Gorgeous 😍 USA here too. I stayed for the whole video as I was amazed with your talent working with wood and those routers, and machines. Just awesome
This is one of the most skillfully created videos of the artisan process I have had the pleasure to watch. The explanation you give of your working process is excellent and what every voice over should be. Your description of troubleshooting, to bring to life what is in your imagination vs your friend with aphantasia that must creates written plans is something I have tried to articulate for years My husband is a woodworker and I am looking forward to sharing your incredible process with him.
this table is absolutely beautiful. Please keep the comments and narration. I learn so much from what you tell us. It's also great that you show what works and what doesn't work. It's hard to learn when everything goes perfectly, I learn so much more when a mistake is made and the solution to the problem is shown.
Well worth the engagement points! Not only is it a gorgeous table, you crushed my american dreams! Im just starting out doing hobby wood carving with the most meager set of chisels. I'm hooked. See you in a few years final boss!
Hello, narration pauses are perfect. You sound very real and not scripted which makes watching fun and educational for amateurs like myself. I particularly liked the advice on buying tools for someone. Oh and a beautiful table.
It is immediately clear that you are a master of your craft, only a very nice table for the workshop, this table should be at home in the living room. VERY COOL JOB
This is the first video I watched by you. I enjoyed the narration, which gave me insights into how you plan and execute. I also enjoyed your comments on why you do not wish to be called an artist. I am also disturbed by people taping a banana to the wall and calling it art.
Just stumbled onto ur channel and have to say been woodworking g for 20 years and this is the most unique and good looking g tables I've come across absolutely great work 👏👏👏
Wow!! Awesome job. The level of craftsmanship and creativity is top notch. I think you should auction the table. Truly one of a kind. You're an awesome talent. Look forward to seeing whatever you create. Absolutely brilliant!!
I'm new to your channel, but I find the narration very helpful in understanding what you do and why. Please continue with narration. A picture is worth a thousand words, but some pictures do need additional information.
Someone once told me that art doesn't really serve a purpose, but design does and a designer solves problems :D This type of connection is really cool and honestly it makes me happy to see that so much of one tree stays together to be a beautiful piece of engineering :D
I LOVED this design, mainly because it’s so unique. I really liked your description of how your brain works to visualize your project because it’s very similar to how my brain works. I get images in my head that I can rotate in any direction, much like a CAD drawing on a computer. And just like you, the images burn a hole in my brain until I build it. You have a new subscriber.
Really great video Olivier. I loved the narrating, you got a great, honest, transparent viewer connection. I also completely agree with your view difference on artist vs. artisan. Keep doing great work.
Wanna buy this table ? Go to my website : oliviergomis.com/
You might get more money if you let people bid on the price.
I would have thought that would be a higher price, closer to $25000
Yes to the narration.
I would have thought that the table Would have cost around 25000. You're work is truly a work of art.
I went to a famous art school and I am sure they would consider this art. You are also a great craftsman, which I believe is essential to being an artist. As to your narration, I dislike totally silence, it is like keeping secrets. i prefer some explanation of your thought process from time to time , but i hate constant babbling. Your narration in this video was well done. Great table, but leaving the open slots in the middle triggered my OCD. I kept waiting for you to add glass to fill the gaps, but that is just my personal brain dysfunction. At least you acknowledged it as a possible issue for a buyer. In spite of my brain issues, it is still an exceptional piece , and thanks for not using epoxy!
As an American, I feel deeply respected for the dimensional translations. I laughed out loud at the washing machine and the Big Mac.
Agreed. The washing machine gave me a chuckle but the big mac almost killed me.
It’s been a long time since I actually laughed out loud at something but those freedom unit equivalents were spot on and hilarious
Very interesting design and well done. Narrative is nice and so is just watching. I'd prefer if you don't wish to narrate the entire video continuously, comment every so often is more enjoyable.
Same here. I am also an American and walking across the top to show feet and the washing machine reference was funny but the Big Mac made me laugh out loud 😂. Cool table, keep be curious and trying new things.
I did the same thing. This guy made my day with the freedom units.
I think the balance between narration and silence is spot on. Please continue entertaining us with your woodworking skills and humor.
Agree
Hundred Percent! I wanted to write exactly these words!
Yes, I like the narration.
I agree also. Please keep it up!
Agreed!
“Artisan” is the perfect word for what you are, because you’re both a craftsman _and_ an artist, and simply calling you an artist ignores the craftsman aspect. And I think we can all agree that that aspect cannot and should not be ignored.
For your education, 'artisan' and 'craftsman' are the exact same thing in France. Artisan, while it seems to take a different meaning in English, just like 'boutique' and other French words, means precisely 'craftsman'. It's a French word through and through, and comes in direct line from the latin 'ars' (that one would sould different in English as well, admittedly). The word 'art' itself referred precisely to skilled work, until recently, where people felt the need to be deemed creators themselves.
Perfect recognition of this person's talent !
@@josephgonzales8904
Not to mention the skill he’s built from that talent!
@@fabiena1787 I think, "craftist" sounds a litlle bit better 😀
The fact that you reference other creators in your works, whether it's by way of inspiration, or linking to how other creators do their work, shows so much respect - its incredibly awesome to see :)
Finally someone measur3s the thickness of a table in big macs. How has this not been done before? A true accomplishment.
Freedom units! Yeah!
Mais les big macs aux us n'ont pas la même taille qu'ici
@@jsbrads1 We are less "free" than most other developed countries.
@@Yotes4Life true dat. I have some stories to tell, but am thinking it might not be safe... Just say'n...
@@lumienero5105 Oui, tous les Big Mac n’ont pas la même taille. Cela fait partie du problème des freedom units.
Et il y a quelques Américains qui parlent français. Bonjour de Chicago.
The freedom units at the end - pure gold!
Love the table and the narration and the silence and the sense of humor. I'll be watching no matter what format you choose.
Aggreed
Also agree!!
I concur!
You won me over with "freedom units." Great video! I'm new and I really enjoyed your narration and commentary. Especially talking about needing to build things to get them out of your head. I can relate. Thanks for sharing your creativity and approach to engineering your way through problems!
I vote for " keep narrating the videos"! Your brutal honesty is refreshing and funny as hell! Your craftsmanship is impeccable. Love the table!
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I vastly prefer narration. It's helpful. I learn stuff. He's funny. Calming voice. No e learning about the machinery too.
I'm a noob in woodworking and like the narration as well, helps to keep everything in perspective when watching!! Beautiful build!! 👍🏻👍🏻
No I prefer read the subtitles only no voices at all, become like ASMR video hearing the sound of machine and other tools stuff
Honestly i like the combination of them both, but what you could do is release the video as a narrated and non narrated version. But my preference is discussing what you are planning what you are doing and then giving a break, while i love cam i do get exhausted at the endless narration, but i also get that a lot of people love it.
Measurement in "Freedom Units" was the absolute best!
Great build, thanks for sharing it.
Anything to avoid the Metric System. 😂😂
Standard units are objectively better than metric for building things though.
@@TehButterflyEffectwhat are standard units?
@@TehButterflyEffect I don't know what is more laughable, the fact you think freedom units are "standard" or the fact you think practical work is easier in freedom units lmao.
No bozo, the entire world is using metric for a reason, it is neither easier nor practical to use freedom units unless you get all your products, labour and plans from within the US.
@@TehButterflyEffect
I disagree. Fractions are a curse!
Perfect balance between silence and narration. You are very skilled at your craft. Keep up with the great videos and humor.
This is one of the coolest woodworking videos I've watched on UA-cam. I love the different things done that you don't typically see on a dining room table. I build a bunch of crap when I need and or can get some hobby time in my life, but I feel like I need to step it up a notch after watching this amazing build. Such an awesome piece of furniture. I'm seriously impressed.
Oh Mr. Olivier, for "Treating the Wood" segment alone, I WISH I could give you 200 Thumbs up. I am SO very happy that you have started to narrate your videos. Please never stop. I could daily watch your videos for your sense of humor, speaking voice and articulation.
Thank you for sharing your talents
The best translations of metric to U.S. I have ever heard!
lol
i laughed so hard my wife thought i was nuts
for real
Yes by far the best 😁
He earned his Freedom Fries for that.
Let me say this: as a Frenchman, I am happy and proud that not only you exist and deliver these amazing projects and videos in the UA-cam woodworkingiverse, but that you just made it even better with two narrations for the price of one: not only is your voice commentary outstanding (tbh did not expect such a good English), but the French subtitles, man, the French subtitles are just hilarious.
MORE, PLEASE!
Holly molly, now je dois la regarder à nouveau avec les sous-titres!!
I enjoyed the narration.
And the American measurements... Perfect!
I am American, and that is about how I understand metric measurements. You are so talented. ❤
Thank you.
I ❤❤❤ the narration!
First rate English, with a good grasp of vocabulary too.
Please continue to narrate. Watching your skill and technique is highly enjoyable, but understanding your thought process adds an entirely different dimension. Your sense of humor is also well timed and very amusing.
Clicked for the woodworking, stayed for the narration, subscribed for the commentary on art. Well done sir
same
Wholeheartedly agree. I prefer the narration. Outstanding work. I also suffer from aphantasia. It's why I don't consider myself as an artist or have any artistic ability at all.
Couldn’t have said it better! You gained a new subscriber.
He: "I do not want to be associated with these people". Me: Like and Subscribe
Well, I came to the comments to leave him a compliment but now I have to compliment you as well. Thank you for saying what I was going to say more elegantly.
I LOVED the commentary and the comedy, it added a little personality and made the 30 minutes FLY by. Please continue with both the commentary and the ASMR type tool sounds as well. Keep up the great work!
Dude, that was amazing. Of course keep narrating. You're humble, hilarious, and absolutely brilliant at your craft. You mentioned being an artisan early in the video because you think in terms of solving problems. I had my doubts early on, but every step made me think - wow, that's a really creative and accurate way to do that. Awesome work, thank you for making the video!
This is the first video of yours that I have watched. Totally like the "no epoxy " idea. Very impressed with how you used all wood and no written plans. Keep up the great work and I will follow you to learn.
I love the narration. It's nice when you can still hear the machines in the back like you did unlike some other channels where there is only voice with no breaks. Amazing table!
Probably my favourite woodworking UA-camr. Great videos. Succinct and no horrible music. Much respect!
Honestly, sometimes it’s more enjoyable to see people make tools that others pay thousands for with the same result. Well done, you are an artist and an engineer!
My brother, I seriously don't watch these long videos till the end! I did this one, without skipping a second!! You are blessed with a very special talent!!!! Please narate, your sence of humor is a delight!!
I shake my head and smile in amazement.. No one can have such skills. You are a master beyond words and not only that you have such a knowledge of setting up the machinery.
I can sympathize so much with the way you describe an idea not leaving your head until you make it, and it becoming crowded! It's tough when you have more ideas than energy to make them real.
I'm disabled and I've had a bit of a 'bad health' period, for maybe 18 months... my head is about to explode with the ideas if I don't somehow use some of them soon! Funny, that was the line that resonated with me from the whole video too. :)
Not to mention money, tools, and space. Lol
For a first time viewer from New Zealand, I found your video an excellent blend of commentary and production coupled with a great sense of humour. Loved it! And to me, you are certainly an artist with wood.
Sole! Same. Red and Black. Outautahi represent.
All I can say is WOW!!!! Definitely have a gift for woodworking. And you do narrate very well.
Being that I live in the United States, I greatly appreciate you giving measurements I was able to identify with. I enjoyed the commentary.
freedom units 😅
Go work in a data center. Cat 6 is all in feet and inches and then all the fiber is in meters lol.
And i thought running normal aircraft wires was a nightmare. @@OramiIT
Definitely narration. I like when the craftsmen explain what he's doing, why, etc. It's a nice added bonus to all the building footage.
Definitely agree. The "why" is missed when not heard. "Here, I applied this finish because... or cut like this because..." People often put captions after, and that's okay also but they don't catch the sarcasm or spur of the moment wit.
33 absolute well invested minutes. Enjoyed everything. And besides an incredable amount of perfection it was very funny too😊
This table is a masterpiece. You are a master at what you do. Thank you for your videos.
Freedom unit conversion (and post credit preparations) was excellent.
It's a beautiful and brilliant table. You're right, enough river tables. I love the stitched look. Well done, friend.
Not functional. Two tables stitched together for stuff to fall thru.
Both please. I did not expect I would enjoy the sound by itself so much.
As someone who was a design and manufacturing engineer for 35 years, it's clear Olivier has the necessary toolmaking skills to have excelled in my profession. Thinking your way round problems was the crux of my career, something Olivier has a natural talent for. Heck, he's the only guy i've ever seen to make and fit slides to his wood lathe to make it into (effectively) a metal lathe so he can turn precise, straight, parallel diameters for his wormhole table. Also, as someone who is now into woodturning after my years working with metal, his skills are something I aspire to.
Honestly, I think I’m in love! With your artistry, woodworking, commentary, no commentary, No epoxy! I just love it. I am a woodshop teacher in CO, USA, and I just loved watching you work and problem solve. I am definitely showing my students this video. Nothing in life this beautiful comes without a Ton of hard work! Most of the tedious work just isn’t shown in UA-cam videos, because we all have attention spans of goldfish!
Your Joinery is beautiful. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us!
On a side note, I have never seen that larger router- it looks like a helical head of a planer or jointer turned to be perpendicular to the table. So cool!
This is one of the most inspiring videos I have seen on the YT. You are not only a skilled engineer but a very resourceful craftsman without forgetting a fabulous orator. Please keep your videos coming.
Narration 100%, c'est le fun d'entendre votre intention des movements. Merci, bien fait!
That looks amazing. I think I like when you make comments throughout the video more than just silent watching you work. Sometimes it helps when you explain what you are doing.
OMG, you did manage to keep me here and watch your incredible building skills.
What a gorgeous table.
Thank you.
I agree Absolutely Awesome
Letting the wood speak to you on what it wanted to be. Spoken like a true artist making his masterpiece. Jolly good show. OMG man you are so very talented. The Frankenstein stitches running down the middle of the top, & on the legs just makes this table absolutely amazing. Some may not see the connecring pieces like that, but i do. And i think it fits this table perfectly. Such beautiful work you do.
"...essential oils and windchimes." 😂 I loved watching this. Amazing work
I have been working in commercial cabinetry for 15 years. Your videos remind me of the excitement I used to have about making beautiful things out of wood. This makes me eager to rediscover that joy and satisfaction - building complicated boxes on deadline kinda took the joy out of it for me.
And I really like your humor (especially now, we Americans deserve every bit of derisive mockery you can think of, I’m totally here for it.)
I like the commentary; it allows your personality to come through, and illustrates your craft with a bit more depth than might come through just with the video on its own. The “My Mechanics” site is a favorite of mine, but I also greatly appreciate his “insights” channel, where we get some explanation and are able to hear from the craftsman in his own voice.
Lastly - I also appreciate your effort to find an alternative to using resin to finish out a live slab table top. It’s a fine material and very useful, but yes - it’s kind of been done and has tended to perhaps take peoples’ eye off the ball in terms of creative solutions. Some friends of mine inherited a George Nakashima dining room table which only uses butterfly joinery, and it’s a gorgeous piece. I personally am not that excited about live edge furniture, but when it is done creatively and beautifully, there’s no arguing with the results.
I stayed for the video, I subscribed for the freedom unit measurements. Great work, this build was awesome to watch
You are a true craftsman! I have been wood working for over 40 years and cant beguine to come close to this. Well done!
In a world of epoxy BS, this is real craft. Totally gorgeous and a great making of video. New subscriber.
I love your skills and understanding of geometry, how wood responds to finishes, and how to make strong products. It was a real joy to watch this video.
The Narration was engaging and humorous. The table design is absolutely incredible. Le savoir-faire est magnifique!
I have watched a lot of your builds and I have to say this is one of the very builds I’ve seen on UA-cam period. I like the resin tables as well but this sir is a masterpiece
I love the narrative. Not only do I think that you are good at it, I learn so much more.
And you’re fantastic!
Your voice made the video much more personal. Years ago I was asked: "Why you do that?" For me, I learned how you do that, and why you did that! Now, your humor was the icing on the cake/video!
My late father was also an avid carpenter; we only brought him clamps. He was also a jig man 😁. Thank you for this video; it brought back a lot of memories.
I used to love making jigs and tools. I once spent most of a week in the shop making jigs for a hall table project, and came out with nothing but sawdust and some cool jigs. Wife smiled and said, "worst carpenter, ever".
I did get to the table a month later. It has stood the test for almost 15 years now, despite looking somewhat whimsical. African Rosewood and oil. Wife approves.
That was the last project I did before travel and life took over. I just dusted off the shop last weekend and made some preliminary sawdust. We'll see where it goes.
My vote is for a combination of narrated, and silent segments.
Loved your thoughts about the attention seeking “artists” with no conscience.
I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for producing the video.
First video I came across of yours. Great humour. Love the line "not by essential oils and windchimes" 🤣🤣😂😂
Great video, and love that you give credit to other creators!
As an avid woodworker this video made me happy and proud to see your work. I did appreciate the narration throughout.
Aesthetically this table is not my style. That being said, I am in awe of your vision and artistry… amazing 😮
I totally agree about the epoxy trend, it was cool and new for the first couple months/years then everyone kept doing but it was still cool, but now it feels like every “woodworking” table is just sanding a live edge piece of wood and pouring epoxy in it, then leveling and polishing it. I really appreciate the commitment to making a table that requires real skill and creativity.
Part of it is that a lot of people are buying the epoxy tables because they look really nice so they are what sell the best for the price they have to ask for the hard work and cost to make the tables so it is just the smartest way to make the money they need to continue
When they call you an artist, tell them Alan told you to tell them you are a Master, if they ask who is Alan, tell them if you tell them you will have to make them disappear. Nice piece, just got recommended your chanel, great place for inspiration, thank you!
You are a Genius with woodworking. I think it’s wonderful that you can look at a pieces of wood & have a design in your head. I worked with a women that could look at a cart of products like ceramic birds, vases, artificial flowers, & create beautiful display by setting each item in position one time only. She told me she could see the display in her head before she started. I think you both have a gift that serves you well in your work. Never stop creating.
You are a next level craftsman. Keep narrating! You are also hysterical!
I'm a first time viewer. I couldn't stop watching, and it's 02:00! That's how enthralling I found your video. Much respect. You have a new subscriber. I liked both narration and no narration, they each have their value.
From an Egyptian furniture maker, you are a very skilled craftsman. Respect.
First time watching your videos. I typically stop watching if the video is not narrated. Glad the one video of yours I came across had narration. Your sense of humor and honesty is refreshing. Please narrate future videos!!
Normally I get annoyed when Im watching these videos and the craftsmen starts talking about their thoughts. But your thoughts on modern art and artists is spot on. I could listen to this guy for hours lol.
Just watched your video on TV. A) your mix of narrative and silent watching is just right. B) Your humor is perfect. C) I'm from the USA so your measurements were both helpful (although I am well versed in metrics) and they made me LOL.
I'm like you...run into a problem, make a jig to continue. That table is art and your skillset, imagination and ability makes you an artisan. Thanks for sharing this build
Olivier, this is a gorgeous table and I admire your creativity and craftsmanship. Artisan seems well deserved in my opinion! I also liked your narration, thought you did a good job and infused a bit of your personality, humor and reasoning while keeping it interesting (for me anyway). I’m not a woodworker, just appreciate unique projects and seeing some of what goes into creating them. Great job!
I have watched a lot of woodworking videos on you tube, and there are some master craftsmen on there, but this guy has to be the best, a true artist for his vision, creativity and skill. Brilliant.
As an Australian i loved the commentary and the comedy and the explanation was on point loved watching the creation unfold and its such a beautiful piece of work. thank you for sharing
Happy to say you now had somebody from Belgium watching the full length of your video. Wonderful job , thanks
okay you just answered my question about applying glass to the middle. BUT THIS TABLE IS A STUNNA!! LOVE IT!! FANTASTIC WORK! SO BEAUTIFUL!
Your ingenuity and iterative improvement via attention to detail put all other YT woodworkers I’ve watched to shame, great work
Its beautiful. The commentary about your process was great. Cheers
Absolutely Gorgeous 😍
USA here too. I stayed for the whole video as I was amazed with your talent working with wood and those routers, and machines. Just awesome
One of the nicest designs I have seen in a long time. If I had the money and was in the market for a table, I would not think twice! Well done!
First video I've seen, and you earned a new subscriber.
Edit: The narration was great!
This is one of the most skillfully created videos of the artisan process I have had the pleasure to watch. The explanation you give of your working process is excellent and what every voice over should be. Your description of troubleshooting, to bring to life what is in your imagination vs your friend with aphantasia that must creates written plans is something I have tried to articulate for years My husband is a woodworker and I am looking forward to sharing your incredible process with him.
A bit of both, love the sound and smell of wood. Nice setup you have there. I plan on watching more of you and your channel. Beautiful work of art
this table is absolutely beautiful. Please keep the comments and narration. I learn so much from what you tell us. It's also great that you show what works and what doesn't work. It's hard to learn when everything goes perfectly, I learn so much more when a mistake is made and the solution to the problem is shown.
Well worth the engagement points! Not only is it a gorgeous table, you crushed my american dreams! Im just starting out doing hobby wood carving with the most meager set of chisels. I'm hooked. See you in a few years final boss!
Hello, narration pauses are perfect. You sound very real and not scripted which makes watching fun and educational for amateurs like myself. I particularly liked the advice on buying tools for someone. Oh and a beautiful table.
It is immediately clear that you are a master of your craft, only a very nice table for the workshop, this table should be at home in the living room. VERY COOL JOB
I really haven't liked the other "stiched" tables I've seen, but yours made it a true feature, not just an afterthought. Beautiful and so precise!
Mir kamen fast die Tränen beim zusehen, wie dieser wunderschöne Tisch entstanden ist, Handwerk und Kunst vereint.
This is the first video I watched by you. I enjoyed the narration, which gave me insights into how you plan and execute. I also enjoyed your comments on why you do not wish to be called an artist. I am also disturbed by people taping a banana to the wall and calling it art.
I'll NEVER get bored of epoxy tables, however I'm so honoured to have found your channel and getting a taste of someone Different, someone French
Just stumbled onto ur channel and have to say been woodworking g for 20 years and this is the most unique and good looking g tables I've come across absolutely great work 👏👏👏
It was actually a win for me, i got to experience this beautiful work of art come to life!!!
Супер!
Материалы, станки, руки и фантазия мастера - выше всяких похвал :)
Wow!! Awesome job. The level of craftsmanship and creativity is top notch. I think you should auction the table. Truly one of a kind. You're an awesome talent. Look forward to seeing whatever you create. Absolutely brilliant!!
I loved this build, the way you narrated it and the part where you let the tool speak! I vote for a bit of both!
Beautiful table. The narrative both describes what you are doing as well as shows some humor to get effect.
I'm new to your channel, but I find the narration very helpful in understanding what you do and why. Please continue with narration. A picture is worth a thousand words, but some pictures do need additional information.
Someone once told me that art doesn't really serve a purpose, but design does and a designer solves problems :D
This type of connection is really cool and honestly it makes me happy to see that so much of one tree stays together to be a beautiful piece of engineering :D
First time watching. Learned a lot from your template/jig usage
I subscribed just because you said I didn't have to. Thank you. AND the table is awesome. Really looks good. Nice work.
Thanks!
I LOVED this design, mainly because it’s so unique. I really liked your description of how your brain works to visualize your project because it’s very similar to how my brain works. I get images in my head that I can rotate in any direction, much like a CAD drawing on a computer. And just like you, the images burn a hole in my brain until I build it.
You have a new subscriber.
your voice and accent is soothing!! Kepp the narrations!
Really great video Olivier. I loved the narrating, you got a great, honest, transparent viewer connection. I also completely agree with your view difference on artist vs. artisan. Keep doing great work.