I built this and it worked out fine. I used walnut also. The one thing I would point out (it may be already mentioned somewhere) is that you shouldn't expect the same torsional rigidity as a table with four round legs that stand vertically with perimeter aprons. Remember you have four rectangular sectioned legs and their only support is their attachment to the bottom of the table. If you try to twist the table it will feel springy. The X pattern with an arch, the splayed legs and the chamfer on the bottom side of the table are great features. My daughter-in-law and son like it; just what they wanted. So it was a success.
Glad they loved it! And yes, I should have mentioned that. It is subject to twisting.. but not so much to interfere with use. Some folks may find it really annoying though.
@@davidk5430 I don’t experience springiness. Just angular torsional or twisting. Some additional angular pieces of wood down closer to the bottom would be needed. Of course that will change the look.
Those brass pins I was questioning but on second look.. I love them. Basic joinery that is reinforced and done with precise layout and skill. Job well done, sir. Not super basic but very aesthetically pleasing. If I wore a hat, I'd tip it to you.
Looks very nice. I'm slowly learning as I go when it comes to wood working. Started with the cheap stuff, pine. Working with rough cut black walnut that I got from a local guy who mills and kiln dries it. So far I've made a live edge shelf. Planning on building a desk eventually with the rest of it.
That’s great! Glad to hear it! It’s definitely less scary working with cheaper material, but as you get into finer technique it’s a lot easier to work with the harder species.
Great production and I love the music too! It’s refreshing to watch a maker video that’s full of helpful and informative tips and techniques along with clear descriptions from an experienced craftsperson - Thank you. You’ve inspired me fork out some bucks for a shoulder plane!!
Beautiful piece! I don’t know if it’s my phone being weird or not but I had to have my phone volume on max to understand your voiceover over the music. Other than that... sick!
Fabulous job Caleb. Love the masking tape detail work with the knife for a perfect line. Great quality there and a very nice touch. Really appreciate all the time and effort you put into providing such great content. Learn and just plain enjoy your work, thank you for all of it. God Bless.
Wow!! Thats a beautiful build. And your camera skills & ability to explain everything your doing perfectly. Best video I've seen in a while. Hats off bro. And can't wait too see the chair video..going to get the popcorn ready..lol very nice. Two thumbs up! ☺
Thank you! That’s very generous of you! I love getting feedback like that, it’s very rewarding after all the time and work that goes into not just the project, but video as well.
Awesome table! I want to do a few tables myself. I just haven't gotten to them yet. I want to do a coffee table with hairpin legs with an ash slab, but ultimately, I want to build a dining table one day.
Congratulations on achieving this level of skill and for reaching the point of producing pieces with such quality and care. I would be very curious to know more or less how many hours of work are involved in a project like this.
Thank you for the information. It’s helpful for me, and should also be valuable to other viewers of your channel, or your future customers, to know realistically the level of effort that goes into building a piece like this. And I hope everyone appreciates that a table was created which should outlive us.
Fan freakin tastic. Simple elegant lines. Inspiring. Wasn't sure about walnut and cherry together but the finished product speaks for itself. And the video was produced well. You earned a sub and dinger bell, great video all around.
I did a dining table a few years ago so much like yours, there are a few differences like the surface, I made it a bit curved in the corners. The only problem is that the complete table moves, doesn´t moves much but its a little annoying. I've tried many things to fix it, it has been improving but I can`t take it away. If you or anyone has any idea of what I can do, I would be so so thankful. Your work in general is amazing by the way.
Thanks! Mine has a bit of wobble too. The only thing that would help would be stretchers between the legs to remove some of the ability to rock I think.
Thanks! It’s all about remembering it’s just one step at a time and not rushing the set up or skipping test cuts. It would make for a crappy video to show, but most of the time I take longer setting up and test cuts, than making the actually cuts. It’s faster than trying to fix bad cuts.
Thanks! Sorry about that.. since then I've spent both a lot of money in better equipment and a lot of time learning how to make sure that wasn't a waste of money.
alder ruiz, do you have the skill to do this? i mean, do you have the brain for this kind of work? If you agree than the tools are only secondary, imagine there is a person with all the tools but without the skills.
@@Avicenna-ts5tk skills trump tools any day. You could do all of that with minimal tools, it would just take an eternity. As long as you have the basics and enough skill, you can do almost anything. He just uses certain tools to speed up the process. It is funny when people think it’s only tools that’s holding them back.
Thanks! It’s so versatile. This is the first time I’ve used it for marking joinery, but I really dig it. If you miscut just swap the tape, and it’s a bold line.
Caleb, what size and type of drill bits were used to make the elongated holes and do you think using 8 bolts instead of 4 might make the table more rigid? Thanks.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo I will definitely do that! I've purchased your plans and they are very helpful. Thank you! I was wondering if you had noticed any bowing or cupping of the table top since the build?
Great video! Could you provide a few more details on using the threaded bolts for the tabletop attachment? Are the holes through the support the oval shape all the way through the wood? So the bolt head & washers are sitting on top of this hole or is additional material drilled out so they're hidden? Also how large of a bold would you recommend: 1/4-20 or something larger? Thank you!!
The oval shaped holes do go all the way through the wood.. However, there is a smaller oval inside the larger oval. That creates a shoulder or shelf for the bolt head/washer to sit on, so it's hidden. I used #12 or 1/4-20. Thanks!
How did he attach the legs and the underpiece to the main tabletop after he constructed the legs? I'm new to this, so looking to learn all the details that I can from videos like this!
4:08 to 4:30 shows the elongated holes in the base. 5:10 starts putting the threaded inserts into the top. When I put them together I just ran bolts through those holes into the inserts.
what is that yellow applicator that you applied the arm-r-seal with? do you use that for all kinds of stains, dyes, etc... on larger panels so that you can flood the surface without sections drying too rapidly?
@@YouCanMakeThisToo thanks for the quick response! I've found the video and saved it, but for others it might be nice to have a link in the description or in the info button on the video. Regardless, you earned my subscription! Keep up the great work!
@@YouCanMakeThisToo i just built an identical table, inspired by yours. and it wiggles a lot. idk if because i used a softer to medium hardness wood. or because i havnt attached the top yet, but i did set the top and it wiggles badly.
im a glue nazi , i always put glue on each piece , that will be connecting together . great results this way no fails yet. nice build and shop love the hybrid paulk table
I made a similar table for myself. It has the same X frame. I don’t like the fact that the diagonals wobble. I am trying to fix it. I cannot sell a high-end table that moves.
Awesome workmanship and careful attention to detail. YCDTT may not apply here if for someone who does not pay close attention to your skills and tool set.
Thanks! Well, everyone is at a different place in their journey. The most important bit is to start and grow. This project is definitely on the more advanced side, but I think it’d be a bit hypocritical of me to encourage others to try and grow but then not do projects that also push my own limits.
Appears you do not have a huge planer therefore I’m wondering how did you get the table completely flat. Are you saying after your glue up the table was flat? My best glue ups has never been completely flat and needed to be planed again. Please show whole process
I'm not generally a fan of modern style, but this table is so clean and elegant you can't help but like it. Excellent build.
Thanks, Randy! That’s quite the compliment.
I built this and it worked out fine. I used walnut also. The one thing I would point out (it may be already mentioned somewhere) is that you shouldn't expect the same torsional rigidity as a table with four round legs that stand vertically with perimeter aprons. Remember you have four rectangular sectioned legs and their only support is their attachment to the bottom of the table. If you try to twist the table it will feel springy. The X pattern with an arch, the splayed legs and the chamfer on the bottom side of the table are great features. My daughter-in-law and son like it; just what they wanted. So it was a success.
Glad they loved it! And yes, I should have mentioned that. It is subject to twisting.. but not so much to interfere with use. Some folks may find it really annoying though.
Great table! I know I'm late to the party here but what things could you do to the bottom to make it less springy if desired?
@@davidk5430 I don’t experience springiness. Just angular torsional or twisting. Some additional angular pieces of wood down closer to the bottom would be needed. Of course that will change the look.
Making the legs with a rectangle apron around the perimeter will also stiffen it up.
Looks great. Really nice crisp lines. That underbevel really makes it.
Thanks! The under bevel really does set it off
I agree
Those brass pins I was questioning but on second look.. I love them. Basic joinery that is reinforced and done with precise layout and skill. Job well done, sir. Not super basic but very aesthetically pleasing. If I wore a hat, I'd tip it to you.
Haha thanks!
Looks very nice. I'm slowly learning as I go when it comes to wood working. Started with the cheap stuff, pine. Working with rough cut black walnut that I got from a local guy who mills and kiln dries it. So far I've made a live edge shelf. Planning on building a desk eventually with the rest of it.
That’s great! Glad to hear it! It’s definitely less scary working with cheaper material, but as you get into finer technique it’s a lot easier to work with the harder species.
One of the most beautiful and wonderful works I have seen
Wow, thank you!
Like your techniques. Brass pins are nice. Great design. I just love cherry.
Thank you! Cheers!
This table is drool-worthy. Awesome build!
Thanks, Sam! I really appreciate that!
That is one gorgeous table! I think the brass pins are my favorite. That is such a great detail.
Thanks! It’s my favorite piece so far
Very simple & modern, but it came out really nice. Well done, Caleb!
Thanks, Jonny! Really appreciate that!
Great production and I love the music too! It’s refreshing to watch a maker video that’s full of helpful and informative tips and techniques along with clear descriptions from an experienced craftsperson - Thank you. You’ve inspired me fork out some bucks for a shoulder plane!!
Beautiful piece! I don’t know if it’s my phone being weird or not but I had to have my phone volume on max to understand your voiceover over the music. Other than that... sick!
Thanks! This was one of my earlier videos.. I probably didn't do a good job with the audio levels.
You are a true pro! Beautiful job
Thank you!
Looks nice, I am absolutely the combination of brass and walnut
It’s one of the best pairings in woodworking that can be done
Saved this video on my “Never gonna be able to do this in a million years” playlist just for peace of mind in case I decide to have a go one day.
I feel you. Hope you decide to try sometime!
I like the tip of scoring the tape for the half lap. I’ll use that.
It works really well, it’s super easy to see
BIG fan of this table, your tips, you, and all your content in general! Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much, that’s really kind of you!
Love that you go through all the little tricks and tips, thanks!
Glad you found it helpful!
Fabulous job Caleb. Love the masking tape detail work with the knife for a perfect line. Great quality there and a very nice touch. Really appreciate all the time and effort you put into providing such great content. Learn and just plain enjoy your work, thank you for all of it. God Bless.
Thank you so much for the kind words, it's very refreshing
Awesome table man! I like the accents of the metal studs on the legs coupled with the finish, great job!
Thanks man! The brass pins are my favorite feature on this
Wow!! Thats a beautiful build. And your camera skills & ability to explain everything your doing perfectly. Best video I've seen in a while. Hats off bro. And can't wait too see the chair video..going to get the popcorn ready..lol very nice. Two thumbs up! ☺
Thank you! That’s very generous of you! I love getting feedback like that, it’s very rewarding after all the time and work that goes into not just the project, but video as well.
Love it. Very clean lines. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
I appreciate that!
Beautiful table. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind comment! Glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome table! I want to do a few tables myself. I just haven't gotten to them yet. I want to do a coffee table with hairpin legs with an ash slab, but ultimately, I want to build a dining table one day.
Nice! That coffee table sounds like a great project. Hope you can get to it before too long!
YouCanMakeThisToo Me too. It’s also a matter of just having the confidence to just do it and not let my insecurities about skill level get in the way.
I feel you. Just give it a try, the only way you learn to do woodworking is by giving it your best.
Very nice looking table. I like your design and your attention to detail. I'll be watching some of your other vids.
Awesome, thank you! Hope you enjoy them too.
Congratulations on achieving this level of skill and for reaching the point of producing pieces with such quality and care.
I would be very curious to know more or less how many hours of work are involved in a project like this.
Thanks! I probably spent about 40 hours on this.
Thank you for the information. It’s helpful for me, and should also be valuable to other viewers of your channel, or your future customers, to know realistically the level of effort that goes into building a piece like this. And I hope everyone appreciates that a table was created which should outlive us.
Fan freakin tastic. Simple elegant lines. Inspiring. Wasn't sure about walnut and cherry together but the finished product speaks for itself. And the video was produced well. You earned a sub and dinger bell, great video all around.
Thanks for the support! Glad you really liked it! It’s my first time mixing those two species, but I’m a big fan of it now.
So elegant - well done!
Thank you!
that turned out nice af . love the chairs too . nice work .peaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace
Thanks!
Thank you for the video! Your work is so beautiful and inspiring!
Take care!
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You are a professional. Very beautiful
Thank you very much!
holy crap that trick of dropping salt through the hole is AMAZING
Thanks! It’s pretty nifty.
I did a dining table a few years ago so much like yours, there are a few differences like the surface, I made it a bit curved in the corners. The only problem is that the complete table moves, doesn´t moves much but its a little annoying.
I've tried many things to fix it, it has been improving but I can`t take it away. If you or anyone has any idea of what I can do, I would be so so thankful.
Your work in general is amazing by the way.
Thanks! Mine has a bit of wobble too. The only thing that would help would be stretchers between the legs to remove some of the ability to rock I think.
You make it look so easy.
Thanks! It’s all about remembering it’s just one step at a time and not rushing the set up or skipping test cuts. It would make for a crappy video to show, but most of the time I take longer setting up and test cuts, than making the actually cuts. It’s faster than trying to fix bad cuts.
Looks nice but I'm not sure the word simple should be in the title
Thanks. I mean simple as in elegant, not ornate, or embellished, clean lines, etc.. A minimal base with a top.
Thats exactly what i thought. Then i thought, wish i had a full carpentry shop.
I'm not so happy about the mic quality haha but the content of the video makes evereting much better! Nice table!
Thanks! Sorry about that.. since then I've spent both a lot of money in better equipment and a lot of time learning how to make sure that wasn't a waste of money.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo No no! Dont be! I really enjoy the video! And thank you for taking the time to answer!
Very nice and learned something new agian. I dont know if its me but after the commercial it seems i missed a bit ( 2 times) of what you did.
It shouldn’t have.. I’ll check and make sure though, thanks for letting me know!
Awesome build mate.
Thanks man!
I like it!
Kind of modern and kind of 70s reto I think?
Loved the vibe of your video and have subscribed.
Regards James
One Handed Maker - Australia
Yep! It was mid century modern inspired. Thanks for watching and subbing!
Awsome work. Very instructive
Thank you!
WWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOW!! THIS IS PERFECT! YOU'RE PERFECT! HOLY CRAP!!
Thank you
Really nice mate. Love it
Thanks man!
This gets a like and subscribe purely for the Archer reference alone! Great stuff.
Haha thanks! Glad there’s another Archer fan.
I just watched this acting like I’m going to make this with all the tools he used that I don’t have.
alder ruiz, do you have the skill to do this? i mean, do you have the brain for this kind of work? If you agree than the tools are only secondary, imagine there is a person with all the tools but without the skills.
look up The English Woodworker. He shows you how to build a side table similar to this, with only hand tools. could be scaled up
@@Avicenna-ts5tk skills trump tools any day. You could do all of that with minimal tools, it would just take an eternity. As long as you have the basics and enough skill, you can do almost anything. He just uses certain tools to speed up the process. It is funny when people think it’s only tools that’s holding them back.
Great accuracy techniques
Thank you!
Top notch Sir, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the kind comment!
love your tape trick.....great job
Thanks! It’s so versatile. This is the first time I’ve used it for marking joinery, but I really dig it. If you miscut just swap the tape, and it’s a bold line.
Love this table! Hope hubby can built me one too. 🤞🏼🙂
You'll love it!
Caleb, what size and type of drill bits were used to make the elongated holes and do you think using 8 bolts instead of 4 might make the table more rigid? Thanks.
Just beautiful!
Thanks!
Gorgeous
Thanks
Awesome piece and thanks for sharing. How did you make room for expansion? Fig-8 fasteners? Biscuit router slot?
Thanks!
The holes in the legs were elongated.
Would the top tend to shrink more than the legs or is this predictable?
This is a beautiful table! I love it. I'm hoping to make something similar for a family member and really like the base layout and look. Subbed!
Thanks! If you do, shoot me an email with some pics. Would love to see what you do
@@YouCanMakeThisToo I will definitely do that! I've purchased your plans and they are very helpful. Thank you! I was wondering if you had noticed any bowing or cupping of the table top since the build?
Thanks! I’ve checked on it a few times and it’s still dead flat. You might want to check out my lumber milling video.
Vraiment un beau travail. Bravo..
Thanks!
Great video! Could you provide a few more details on using the threaded bolts for the tabletop attachment? Are the holes through the support the oval shape all the way through the wood? So the bolt head & washers are sitting on top of this hole or is additional material drilled out so they're hidden? Also how large of a bold would you recommend: 1/4-20 or something larger? Thank you!!
The oval shaped holes do go all the way through the wood.. However, there is a smaller oval inside the larger oval. That creates a shoulder or shelf for the bolt head/washer to sit on, so it's hidden. I used #12 or 1/4-20. Thanks!
What a great work
Thank you!
Great job looks good
Thanks tater!
What an informative educational simple video on a damn sexy and simple table. excellent video and work. Thank you!
Thank you! Thats very kind
Very good job!
Thanks!
Great work!!!
Thank you!
something about your music and sound and voice volumes I am struggling to hear you, and I hear very well. Just feedback. Otherwise great vid!
Thanks! I’ve gotten a lot better with levels since then... but thanks for the feedback.
Cool plans and video!
What's the width of the stock you used?
I don't remember, sorry
Awesome! Great tips and ideas! TY!!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful
Nice cameo 😂. Table turned out beautifully.
Thanks!
How did he attach the legs and the underpiece to the main tabletop after he constructed the legs? I'm new to this, so looking to learn all the details that I can from videos like this!
4:08 to 4:30 shows the elongated holes in the base. 5:10 starts putting the threaded inserts into the top. When I put them together I just ran bolts through those holes into the inserts.
Hey my brother awesome job I love it very nice :)
Thanks brother, very kind of you!
You the man later :)
what is that yellow applicator that you applied the arm-r-seal with? do you use that for all kinds of stains, dyes, etc... on larger panels so that you can flood the surface without sections drying too rapidly?
It’s just a pad applicator. And you’re on track. Just a faster way to apply to big flat surfaces.
You may have answered this elsewhere, but where did you get the chairs you paired with the table? Awesome build, thanks for the inspiration!
There's another video on them. The client bought Eames chairs and I built the bases to match.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo thanks for the quick response! I've found the video and saved it, but for others it might be nice to have a link in the description or in the info button on the video. Regardless, you earned my subscription! Keep up the great work!
Ah man, I thought I did put one. I’ll update that. Thanks for letting me know!
Excellent work. Cheers
Thanks!
YouCanMakeThisToo. It's very nice design
Thanks! That's really nice. And I appreciate all your support, you've been one of the first to comment on my vids for a while now!
YouCanMakeThisToo,,, Thanks I love your videos and your work
never thought of using an exacto knife and tape to mark out half lap cuts
It was one of my smarter ideas, works great on dark wood
Very nice!
Thanks!
So nice!
Thanks!
Very cool!
Thank you!
Where did you get the respirator? Also: awesome work on the table
Thanks! It’s an RZ mask
Great video!
...what applicator is that? I’ve had problems with streaks using Arm R Seal so want to try something new
It’s just a pad applicator my local place sells. If you’re getting streaks it sounds like you’re not wiping the excess well enough?
Very nice
Thanks!
Amazing!
Thanks!
I ordered this plan a few years ago. Can I get another copy?
great video! what's the name of that saw in the table saw?? the one that looks like it's a double saw? please!
It's a Japanese pull saw, specifically a Ryoba. www.ycmt2.com/tools-i-use
👏👏👏👏👏👏 Buen trabajo..!...🇵🇪
Gracies!
Hi, what’s the name of the miter sled you used? Thank you.
Back when I built this table I think I was using an Incra miter gauge
How sturdy is the table? How much does it side to side? I build these same legs and it’s almost as if I need to add cross piece between all the legs
I don't think it made it into the video but I laid on the table and it held me just fine. It does have some wiggle but the client didn't mind.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo i just built an identical table, inspired by yours. and it wiggles a lot. idk if because i used a softer to medium hardness wood. or because i havnt attached the top yet, but i did set the top and it wiggles badly.
im a glue nazi , i always put glue on each piece , that will be connecting together . great results this way no fails yet. nice build and shop love the hybrid paulk table
For me it just depends on what I’m gluing together. Glue is a lot stronger than we give it credit for. Thanks!
the glue is way stronger than the wood , nice vid .
Great job!! What is the name of the final song?
Great video and beautiful design, but I guess disassembling the table for easy transportation is completely impossible.
Thanks! But false. Pull the four bolts out of the bottom and it breaks into two leg assemblies and the tip.
What are the two hand planes you used in this video?
I made a similar table for myself. It has the same X frame. I don’t like the fact that the diagonals wobble. I am trying to fix it. I cannot sell a high-end table that moves.
Thicker legs help
Awesome workmanship and careful attention to detail. YCDTT may not apply here if for someone who does not pay close attention to your skills and tool set.
Thanks! Well, everyone is at a different place in their journey. The most important bit is to start and grow. This project is definitely on the more advanced side, but I think it’d be a bit hypocritical of me to encourage others to try and grow but then not do projects that also push my own limits.
Music at the end? Looks good
Nice, nice music.
Thanks!
Muito linda! Parabéns...
Do you have a design for a matching bench to go with this table
I don't, but it could definitely be scaled down for it.
Genio!!!
Thanks!
Is your chair video out yet?
How to Make an Eames Chair Base
ua-cam.com/video/OC77F7AKN3I/v-deo.html
Simplesmente profissional 👏🇧🇷
Thank you!
The salt truck is interesting
It's pretty handy
Appears you do not have a huge planer therefore I’m wondering how did you get the table completely flat. Are you saying after your glue up the table was flat? My best glue ups has never been completely flat and needed to be planed again. Please show whole process
ua-cam.com/video/OSZc1n7ssbA/v-deo.html
Here’s my whole process. It’s not perfectly flat.. but a sander handles the difference easily.
WOW!!!!!!!
Right!?!? Haha, thanks!
Awesome
Thanks!
Anyone making this should create all the half laps on the legs and stretchers before you taper either one.
Definitely