Hey man how you well, greetings from South Africa. I really enjoyed this video it’s super informative. If you don’t mind me asking what was the original length of the wood before you cut the 45 angle in the ends? And how high did the table come out at the end? I assume it’s for a dinning table. Thanks so much a client has requested “X” legs and this has helped me so much. Thanks again and regards.
You should draw out a square of around 71x71 cm and measure the length of the legs.. I don’t know the sizes anymore! Do it like that and you’ll be fine!!
Cool build, but you should add a center leg support to tie the two X's together. Right now, all of the lateral racking force on the table is handled by the threaded inserts. It may seem stable now, but in time, or if someone bumps into one of the legs hard enough, it will get sloppy without a stretcher between the legs.
I did rout the grooves, but not the complete c-channel. You are right would be a lot cleaner. Thanks for your message! This is the full table build: ua-cam.com/video/1nxHiV8rg8A/v-deo.html
If you have limited tools or do not do metal working just yet, would kreg joinery be an ok joinery method to attach the legs instead? I really want to try to make the X legs for a coffee table I'm working on. Thanks!
It’s a big and heavy table I made and I don’t think kreg+glue is strong enough. For a smaller coffee table it is I think! Let me know how that worked out!!
I don't know why nobody clued you in; but you said table legs for beginners. Ninety percent of beginners don't own all that shop equipment to follow your plans.
Thanks for your comment! This video is intended for beginner woodworkers starting their business! This way they know what tools to buy to start making these legs for their tables!
Thanks! What I usually do when I don’t know the measurements, I draw out a square (or rectangle) on my workbench or a sheet of plywood in the width and height of the legs. You can then place your legs on the square to determine the size and angles
Great video. When I’m doing it next time, I will conect both legs with woden frame. Also, how many cm is each leg long? I need them total of 71cm+ table 4cm= total 75cm
Hi, how much weight do you believe those oak legs could hold. I’ve made a similar piece and want to put a concrete top on them which would weigh like 180kg. 2400 by 1200 table size. Thanks
@@FennahMakes no worries thanks for replying. I think it should be fine too. I was thinking about screwing a long piece of 17mm form ply over the legs Creating like a false table and then placing the concrete slab on top. What are your thoughts on that?
@@FennahMakes yeah so the table looks like it’s 40 mm thick but it’s just a 25 mm apron edge. the table is really 20mm thick just has the 40mm look so that’s where I’m going to hide the ply inbetween there. If that makes sense? I’ll let you know when I’m finished. Can send you some photos too see what you think 😊
Where did you get the metal plates from? This video is super helpful! I have the legs and slab done but need to get my hands on a metal plate like that. Thanks so much!
I made them myself from a scrap metal plate. Or is it the c-channels on the underside of the table you want? Thanks for watching and asking your question!
90 degrees! What you can do if you have any other dimensions, is draw out the dimensions (width and height) on a scrap piece of plywood or even paper. You can lay out your legs on that! Thanks!
Most of the time I draw a square (or rectangle) in the size I want the feet to be, on a scrap piece of plywood or on my workbench. Then I lay out the wood and mark them according to the square. I find this to be the most easy way to do it.
Hey guys I need some help I’m trying to make a chairs and it’s is 21 inches tall and I’m going for the x shape legs I did make a stool the same way but now idk what angle should I cut the legs so it’s levelled with the ground and the top
In this video I had a perfect 90 degrees if I remember correctly and cut it up to height with the method I use in the video! You don't need any calculation for that.
hello Fennah. I have a question. i dont have any jointer or planner, can i still achive the result you did without the jointer and the planner? i really want to try and make these legs. by the way, are they stable enough? dont you need to connect the 2 pieces with a support piece in the middle?
Hi! Do you have a tablesaw? If so I could link you a video to make a jig for jointing! The legs are very stable! No problem. You could add a support piece if you like for the looks!
I assumed a beginner woodworker to be someone starting a business and investing in some tools but you are right it's not for the hobbyist beginner.. Thanks for the feedback!
I started doing diy projects years ago but as a hobby. Only started to get in more serious woodworking around 5 years ago slowly taking on more difficult projects over time. I do it part-time and as you might see in my videos my skills are far from perfect, always learning new things from my UA-cam community every video! I’m trying to grow my part-time woodworking business whilst working a full-time job! Spare time is my greatest enemy in this!
@@FennahMakes ahhh ok 5 + years that’s good to know. I am just starting so very impressed with your workshop! Thank you for your tips especially about equipment and the comment about building to order (so long as you can make it) really nice 👍🏾
What I usually do is draw a square on a piece of plywood in the height you want your legs to be, and place a piece of wood from corner to corner! What kind of table are you making?
@@FennahMakes home made so i have ordinary table and i change the leg and i do a x leg so i dont Know to cut the Wood piece to have a 28 inch height leg x
Nice - Top Tip when setting in them threaded inserts - wobble the drill a bit to leave the hole slightly sloppy - don't over-do it, but no need to be fussy. Especially on hardwoods, they are wicked tight to thread into an exact spec hole - even if you wobble the hole a bit, they still screw in with more than enough bite - I have hands like rhinocerous hide & still got blisters today as I had loads of these to set. I've never set as many in one session - dozens into hard as rock beech. I learnt fast to make the hole less tight - and they were still murder to screw home. I shudder to think what torque it took to fully seat them - the drive slots on the inserts were close to shearing, even with relieved holes. So yeah - wobble the holes a bit bigger - the inserts will still be in for life.
Love the vid, but the 'remember to subscribe' that often is getting annoying. I think just once at the beginning or end of the video is more than enough.
If you want to start your own woodworking business, make sure to check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/y17GimYDMCk/v-deo.html
Hey man how you well, greetings from South Africa. I really enjoyed this video it’s super informative. If you don’t mind me asking what was the original length of the wood before you cut the 45 angle in the ends? And how high did the table come out at the end? I assume it’s for a dinning table. Thanks so much a client has requested “X” legs and this has helped me so much. Thanks again and regards.
@@snotfour2086Good luck on building your own for your client! If you need any help let me know!!
@@FennahMakes please can you give the leg dimensions. Length and height. Would really appreciate it
You should draw out a square of around 71x71 cm and measure the length of the legs.. I don’t know the sizes anymore! Do it like that and you’ll be fine!!
You don't know the length of the cuts?
Some beautiful chunks of wood to work with! Great job, end result looks fab!
Thanks very much! Did you also see the full table build??
That table is beautiful! I will definitely be watching all your videos. Keep up the good work. 👍
Thank you Ryan!!
Nice work
Thank you! Cheers!
Well done mate. I like the way you connected the legs to the table top and of course the rest of the work.
Thanks! The video of the rest of the table is coming out soon!!
@@FennahMakes Waiting!
Very busy editing and stuff😂
Cool build, but you should add a center leg support to tie the two X's together. Right now, all of the lateral racking force on the table is handled by the threaded inserts. It may seem stable now, but in time, or if someone bumps into one of the legs hard enough, it will get sloppy without a stretcher between the legs.
That would’ve been better in hindsight
G'day from Sydney mate. Chunky as, I like it! Looking forward to the big resin pour :D
Thanks that video is coming up!
Routing a groove for the c channel to sit in can create a cleaner design, regardless this is still some fantastic work
I did rout the grooves, but not the complete c-channel. You are right would be a lot cleaner. Thanks for your message! This is the full table build:
ua-cam.com/video/1nxHiV8rg8A/v-deo.html
You have done the great job bro 🤜🤛
Thanks! I love the end result as well
@2:30 this is only applicable if you're doing a 90° pair of legs. Right?
Yes! If you do them in another angle measure the center before cutting the mitered ends of the legs!
Good job mate, nice set up 👍🏻
Thanks Peter!!
If you have limited tools or do not do metal working just yet, would kreg joinery be an ok joinery method to attach the legs instead? I really want to try to make the X legs for a coffee table I'm working on. Thanks!
It’s a big and heavy table I made and I don’t think kreg+glue is strong enough. For a smaller coffee table it is I think! Let me know how that worked out!!
@@FennahMakes thank you! I’ll let you know how it turns out!!
👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
What other ways would you suggest connecting the legs to the tabletop?
Next time definitely threaded inserts again. It’s the best for removing the legs, using screws will long term destroy the screw holes.
I don't know why nobody clued you in; but you said table legs for beginners. Ninety percent of beginners don't own all that shop equipment to follow your plans.
Thanks for your comment! This video is intended for beginner woodworkers starting their business! This way they know what tools to buy to start making these legs for their tables!
You don't need all the fancy tools if you're willing to put the time in ❤good work
Tanks for all your tips. The way the economy is, I am also trying to save money.@@ripatv6506
Super vet!
Thanks👍👍
great video but just one question, what are the metal bars under the table for. thank you
These are c-channels, helps to keep the tabletop straight!!
@Fennah Woodworking Great videos! I have a question.... How could I calculate to have the legs around 75 cm high?
Thanks! What I usually do when I don’t know the measurements, I draw out a square (or rectangle) on my workbench or a sheet of plywood in the width and height of the legs. You can then place your legs on the square to determine the size and angles
Love it! Great work
Thanks my friend💪🏼👍🏻
Great video.
When I’m doing it next time, I will conect both legs with woden frame. Also, how many cm is each leg long? I need them total of 71cm+ table 4cm= total 75cm
Thanks! Size of the legs is different every time!
@@FennahMakes in your case. What was the size?
Good job buddy, looks really cool! Nicely filmed too 👍
Thanks my friend!! 👍🏻 hope you enjoyed the build!!
Hi. Can u pls. Tel me how long the legs was before u cut it to 45 degrees
I can’t because I don’t know anymore!!
Thanks anyway
No problem!
how do one attached the legs without seeing (hinding) the metal plate between the legs and the table top?
You can rout out a void the metal plate falls in. That’s the best way to do it in my opinion! I didn’t do it in this video
Hi, how much weight do you believe those oak legs could hold. I’ve made a similar piece and want to put a concrete top on them which would weigh like 180kg. 2400 by 1200 table size.
Thanks
I didn’t test it out how much weight it can carry. The wood is strong enough I think it comes down to the way you connect the legs to the table.
@@FennahMakes no worries thanks for replying. I think it should be fine too.
I was thinking about screwing a long piece of 17mm form ply over the legs Creating like a false table and then placing the concrete slab on top.
What are your thoughts on that?
@@laurencekazinoti4453 That could work, I don’t know if it’s pretty??
@@FennahMakes yeah so the table looks like it’s 40 mm thick but it’s just a 25 mm apron edge. the table is really 20mm thick just has the 40mm look so that’s where I’m going to hide the ply inbetween there. If that makes sense?
I’ll let you know when I’m finished. Can send you some photos too see what you think 😊
Maybe you can make the mold so that there is a void for the ply before casting?
Exact size of that one please I would like to make the same?
I don’t have the exact dimensions! Just make them on the go! Draw a square of the size you want them to be and fit it!
Where did you get the metal plates from? This video is super helpful! I have the legs and slab done but need to get my hands on a metal plate like that. Thanks so much!
I made them myself from a scrap metal plate. Or is it the c-channels on the underside of the table you want? Thanks for watching and asking your question!
What should the angle be on the legs for a table that is 30inchs in height and 30inchs In width ? Nice video!
90 degrees! What you can do if you have any other dimensions, is draw out the dimensions (width and height) on a scrap piece of plywood or even paper. You can lay out your legs on that! Thanks!
Appreciate it my man! Keep up the great work
Thanks Joseph🙏🏻
How do you find out the length for the feet?? 🤔
Most of the time I draw a square (or rectangle) in the size I want the feet to be, on a scrap piece of plywood or on my workbench. Then I lay out the wood and mark them according to the square. I find this to be the most easy way to do it.
Hey guys I need some help I’m trying to make a chairs and it’s is 21 inches tall and I’m going for the x shape legs I did make a stool the same way but now idk what angle should I cut the legs so it’s levelled with the ground and the top
In this video I had a perfect 90 degrees if I remember correctly and cut it up to height with the method I use in the video! You don't need any calculation for that.
Thought it was beginner friendly how many beginner woodworkers have a planer or jointer?
If you are a beginner woodworker, looking to get some jobs, you should really get one
@@FennahMakes it is beautiful work though! I will continue to watch ur videos
Thank you!👍
hello Fennah. I have a question. i dont have any jointer or planner, can i still achive the result you did without the jointer and the planner? i really want to try and make these legs. by the way, are they stable enough? dont you need to connect the 2 pieces with a support piece in the middle?
Hi! Do you have a tablesaw? If so I could link you a video to make a jig for jointing! The legs are very stable! No problem. You could add a support piece if you like for the looks!
@@FennahMakes no i dont have table saw. I have a lot of hand tools (circular saw, router etc...)
You can buy the wood pre-milled?
@@FennahMakes ye. Thats the only way i think.
Beautiful work. What species of wood did you use for the legs?
Thank you! It’s oak!
@@FennahMakes Thanks! I'm starting a similar table in cedar as it will be outdoors on my patio. Oak would work well also but...$$
Yes oak is more expensive! But if I was making an outdoorstable I wouldn’t use oak I would use cedar as well!
Wooden leges for BEGGINERS ???
Well I've sure never seen any BEGINNERS with professional woodworking machines.
me 30sec into the video was thinking the same
I assumed a beginner woodworker to be someone starting a business and investing in some tools but you are right it's not for the hobbyist beginner.. Thanks for the feedback!
Sorry!
When did you start wood working?
Hello Sander 😄
I started doing diy projects years ago but as a hobby. Only started to get in more serious woodworking around 5 years ago slowly taking on more difficult projects over time. I do it part-time and as you might see in my videos my skills are far from perfect, always learning new things from my UA-cam community every video! I’m trying to grow my part-time woodworking business whilst working a full-time job! Spare time is my greatest enemy in this!
@@FennahMakes ahhh ok 5 + years that’s good to know. I am just starting so very impressed with your workshop! Thank you for your tips especially about equipment and the comment about building to order (so long as you can make it) really nice 👍🏾
How long your Wood piece to have a 28 inch height total mesure
What I usually do is draw a square on a piece of plywood in the height you want your legs to be, and place a piece of wood from corner to corner! What kind of table are you making?
@@FennahMakes lunch table
Ahh nice are you making it for yourself or to sell?
@@FennahMakes home made so i have ordinary table and i change the leg and i do a x leg so i dont Know to cut the Wood piece to have a 28 inch height leg x
Use the technique I just told you you’ll be fine!
👍👍👍
Thank you very much👍🏻👍🏻
Why cut the ends of the wood to square just before cutting them at 45 degree angles? Why not just cut the angle?
I believe it was for finding the exact center!
Nice - Top Tip when setting in them threaded inserts - wobble the drill a bit to leave the hole slightly sloppy - don't over-do it, but no need to be fussy. Especially on hardwoods, they are wicked tight to thread into an exact spec hole - even if you wobble the hole a bit, they still screw in with more than enough bite - I have hands like rhinocerous hide & still got blisters today as I had loads of these to set. I've never set as many in one session - dozens into hard as rock beech. I learnt fast to make the hole less tight - and they were still murder to screw home. I shudder to think what torque it took to fully seat them - the drive slots on the inserts were close to shearing, even with relieved holes. So yeah - wobble the holes a bit bigger - the inserts will still be in for life.
demensions ?
You can make them any size you want. It’s a square piece. These are about 75x75cm if I remember correctly which is about 29”x29”
Both legs are wide
What do you mean I don’t understand😂
work prop
Thanks
What does that mean
A prop on your work ,good work
Why do you ask?
Not even 30 seconds in and had to stop. You can only square one side with the planer. Then you need to square the other side on a table saw.......
Planer or jointer?
Love the vid, but the 'remember to subscribe' that often is getting annoying. I think just once at the beginning or end of the video is more than enough.
Thanks for the tip! I will make it appear less often in my next videos! I love suggestions that make my videos better so thanks again!!
You lost me at expensive machinery that I don't own, how it this for beginners, lol
I might have named this video wrong:)
you can do all this with precut lumbar and a saw
@SamFBM sure👍
No good with out lengh