The Best Customer I've Ever Had
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
- Some people were furious I used this slab, and I actually understand why.
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My first attempt at working with Old Growth Redwood for my nicest client ever.
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Sander: www.blacktailstudio.com/sander
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0:00 Intro
1:02 Live edge cleanup
1:50 Faking a live edge
4:41 Slab flattening
6:32 Fixing a broken wood slab
7:25 First-ever Blacktail product
10:30 Easy bow tie inlay
13:03 Best finish for Redwood?
14:00 Finishing the backside
15:33 Best/worst wall mount?
17:00 How to finish Redwood
19:46 Ceramic finish on wood
20:30 Final reveal
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Sam, be careful how you joke about circumcisions. Mohels (the Jewish guys who do the snipping) work strictly on tips
My wife is Jewish, I’m gonna be a hero at the next family gathering with that one 😂
Sam, Jim, lol smh. Good one.
Lol
BAH -DUM -TISH!!
Cam, but who is keepin' score?
[Edit] I guess I wasn't keepin'
score. [/Edit]
steve
I'm not in the best of health right now and I have an elaborate shop. Watching your videos inspires me to go work in it. I have to watch them everyday.
I wish you a fast recovery :/
Wish you the best, hopefully it's nothing too serious or long lasting.
All fun and games till you run outta videos
Get well soon :)
Godbless you
Hey Sam, I made it! I grew up in redwood country of Sonoma county CA. In the 60's we would hold demonstrations to stop the cutting of old growth redwoods. Recently we sold my childhood home that had clear heart redwood paneling in the dinning and tv rooms. The new owner painted it white! Sacrilidge!
Aaarrggg what the fuck?!
Hope you told him after-the-fact how valuable it is; so it's still profitable for him to remove the paneling and sell it.
@@JohnDlugosz Hi John, I had nothing to do with the sale. My Ahole sister was in charge of the sale. She hated the neighbors, so she sold it to someone that turned it in to an Airbnb. Obviously they are of a certain mind set and probably didn’t give a shit. Breaks my heart, but have to let go……
sacrilege
OH!!! How sad!!!
2:53 this part was absolute gold. Never thought I'd feel the need to introduce myself this way, but I'm an uncut man who found all this tongue in cheek humor to be amazing. Well done, sir.
Sam I didn’t realize I was a “hardcore fan” until I recognized both slabs, looked back through your videos, and saw that I have watched everything you’ve put out. Thanks again for letting the majority of us live vicariously through your work! Also, got mine from a discount chop shot…they advertised half off.
Well I appreciate it Matt!
Sam, Matt, I’m right there with ya. Have watched all of the videos and have really enjoyed learning new tips, tricks and techniques.
There ain't room for the two of us here partner
@@mattw1829 I’d agree with you if you were talking about a Boy Scout pop up tent… but when it comes to fandom, I think Sam should start an Onlyfans for his woodworking. Lmao 🤣 plenty of room for all.
@@BlacktailStudio Xxxd
Sam, love your projects. I'm a 74 year old female who once made furniture for my self and family so I have an appreciation of your hard work. I gave up woodworking due to health problems but I loved it and have pieces to leave my children. Keep up the good work. Lorraine from North Carolina
I am 66 and I can understand and emphasized with you.
God bless u
Ayyy NC people :)
Nice fake comments
Lorraine, I learned woodworking in NC too.
Made my first platform beds in college, so my roommate and I had more floor space for big projects.
Made waterbed frames with aquarium headboards, bookshelves, and armoires over the years.
Made the chicken coops for our poultry in WA, as well as built a cob house based off old Welsh homes my grandfather had pictures of....
Health issues seem to be hitting us earlier, not the way I envisioned aging either, lol
Sam, your work is inspiring, from beginning to end. It makes the finished product all the more worthy of being called a masterpiece.
Sam, what you do with wood is truly amazing. You’re an inspiration. I am not a woodworker but I enjoy your videos.
At 14:12, "It's not a particularly beautiful finish", just as my jaw was dropping at the rich, stunning color and grain popping out of that redwood!
Loved all the info on your learning curve with finishes as well as all the other info, including your bowtie jig and processes. I'm quite certain your client will love this, Sam!
Agreed!!!!
Gruber!
What's your viewer retention? I feel like this is the only youtuber where I watch the whole video without ever skipping a second.
SAM, ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PIECE! AND DON'T WORRY THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THOSE OF US WHO WILL LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR!
THANKS AGAIN, TONY
Sam, all the videos I have watched you do have been amazing. The wood always looks so beautiful. You can take the ugliest piece of trashed wood and make a beautiful piece of furniture out of it. You definitely are a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
Sam, I have nothing to do with woodworking, but I love the craft, the attention to detail, and the art. Thank you for sharing that well-edited video.
Wonderful work, Sam! I continue to admire your work ethic, attention to detail, and the care with which you handle your wood.
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Are you talking to me?
whose sam?
sam?
If you think his wood handling is good you should see how I work.
Sam, I recently found you channel and I love the tables you make. While I love anything woodworking I haven't taken the plunge and started doing anything myself so watching you create these pieces satisfies and inspires me!
Sam your work is simply an inspiration and also stunning! I have only just started working with wood, as we have to raise a lot of funds for the 46 dogs and 34 cats we have at our rescue farm. I think i will be learning a lot from you! THANKYOU!
Sam I super appreciate that you explained how and why the redwood was made available to you - you've explained in several of your videos why certain trees were taken down, and that's the odd extra education that keeps me coming back over other woodworking channels. You show a lot of care about the history and impact of the wood and that's honestly something special!
Hey Sam, about your "meter or CM or MM" question: The standard is mm or meter in building/carpenter world. However, the sizes you work with would in whole centimeters, saving you the need to switch between them. It's a bit uncommon, but a lot easier for you and us metric people can switch easily between them. 6ft->180cm will work just fine. Milimeters are fine
I heard they use tape measures (and building plans) with only mm in Australia. Supposedly reduces waste significantly.
In my experience (UK), 'cm' are only used by school kids, you'd get laughed at for using anything other than 'mm' and 'm' in industry.
a carpenter usually measures in mm at all times, atleast in sweden. u dont want any decimals involved
I agree, but cm is easier as allrounder. A slab sized 18000mm is a bit much, explaining when to use m, cm or mm is difficult because we switch naturally between them, but putting it into words is hard. Using cm as a global default is easier to do and all of us mentally switch to m or mm internally :)
Use whatever you want that's the point of the Si unit system... Easy to convert to one from another unit 👍👌
1m =10dm =100cm =1000mm
I thinkthat multiplying by 10 is accessible to anyone in the world 😉
But engineering units are basically mm or m depending on the size.
Hey Sam.....that was an education in redwood. Been watching your videos for a year or so and is always part of the conversation with my fellow wood artists. I too am a wood artists and do appreciate your perspective on the beauty of the wood itself to show case. Look forward to the next edition.
Sam, that is an outrageously beautiful piece of redwood. You did it justice. Thanks for the education about redwood trees.
Sam, I love how you never take for granted the amount of natural beauty that the wood itself displays! Keep living the dream!
Sam, you’re a humble guy! I love your sense of humor and your handling of newfound internet fame!! I had a feeling that you were your favorite client to work with! That is the very definition of loving what you do! By the way, thanks for pointing out your mistakes. I think it a high quality measure of a person and their values! I have always learned more in defeat than any win! Beautiful piece!!
Sam, I think this is one of the most beautiful things you’ve done. I’m glad you get to enjoy it in your own home.
Sam, this video rocked. I'm about to start a 5 foot Red Spruce that was taken down when they built the Connector hiway here in BC.
I appreciate the detail in explaining the importance of each step, and why you need everyone of them.
Really like your humility, it shows character! Your work is incredibly interesting and very professional! Thanks for ALL you do!
I was wondering. Sam who?
Sam, isn't humble lol. He's cocky as hell.
Sam, i loved this video. I kept thinking about my Dad who loved to work with wood. I could almost smell the workshop! Thanks for helping to keep this art alive.
Sam, I'm a DIY wood enthusiast all the way from the Philippines, and I'm so inspired by all the work you do by yourself. I just wish I had half your woodworking skills.
Sam, just randomly stumbled across your channel and am totally blown away. I'm not much of a woodworker but your videos are so well produced and your narration and personality are so compelling that I just watch all of them straight to the end...and then am bummed that they're over. Keep cranking out the magic!
Ditto!
Sam! I lived in the Santa Cruz mountains for several years and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by old coastal redwoods. This was awesome to see something that was logged(possibly from my area) around the time of Old Mountain Charlie, a logger from many many years ago, being made into something amazing. This was beautiful.
as a kid i live in San Jose but once a month we would camp on a beach north of Santa Cruz and i just lived going through the Red Wood Forest as a Minnesota boy i couldn't imagine trees sooo big
@@danhard8440 Ayy another Minnesota man! Turns out we have a little old growth forest here too, called the lost 40. Nothing like the redwoods, but still pretty cool
@@gamemeister27 where?
@@danhard8440 Itasca county. Give it a quick Google. It's 40 acres of woods that were never logged due to a surveying error
@@gamemeister27 never mind i found it lol
i tell ya what is a shame is we are loosing all the Ash trees we have/had some beautiful old Ash and now they are almost all gone
Sam, love how you respect and love wood so much.
Each day that I work with wood, the hard woods especially, birds eye maple quarter sawn oak, and then apply a finish to pop the grain.
I am so happy you were able to “save” a place of mother natures awesome work. I simply love redwoods. Your craftsmanship and talent is marvelous.
Though generally not a huge fan of the look of bowties on the tops of tables, the ones you did today do look excellent to me. This was a beautiful treatment for a rare and precious resource. I'm a fan of using ancient cuts like this in a durable project rather than letting them rot.
Talking about old wood I was hoping this would be New Zealand swamp kauri! Amazingly beautiful wood that is excavated from ancient swamps/flash floods from 40,000-50,000 years ago
You're not wrong there, I just suggested he check his supplier for some. 😁
I was looking at a video of some bog oak and that New Zealand stuff must be crazy expensive.
Bog oak
Sam, I am totally in love with this piece of art! The red wood is so beautiful!
Frank, I have to tell you that you're really a mastercraftsman with all you builds, whether it's clock, a table, a lamp or a beautifull piece of art. Your tables a leg designs are my favorite! Thank you!!
Regards, Myk
Hey Sam I was so jealous the whole video of the person was going to receive this magnificent art, but then I realized how well deserved it was for him. Excellent job as always.
Sam, that redwood art piece was absolutely beautiful. I'll always live in an apartment sadly and will never be able to have something like that but if I had a real home I'd love to have something as beautiful as that slab on my wall, you outdid yourself this time, so gorgeous.
Sam I'm impressed with your work- you're very humble and honest and your work is amazing. Keep up the videos!
Sam, just subscribed the other day, and I'm absolutely loving the way I can just relax while watching the beauty of natural wood enhanced by skilled artistry. I'm bedbound with Long Covid, and your channel is making a difference to me. Thank you for another gorgeous video.
Who’s Sam?
@@jamie123b Watch the end of the video.
@@IrinaGreenman I did see eventually when I reached the end and then I realised haha
Sam, I’m a 39 year old mum of two working in finance in the UK, so I guess you can see your subscribers come from all walks of life! I’m fascinated by your videos and love watching you create amazing pieces of wood art. I’d love to own a beautiful table like the ones you make one day, keep going you’re very inspiring. Love from the UK xx
Literally me sitting in bed at 3am with a bowl of rice and one of these amazing videos. I honestly love watching how the wood evolves through the vid and there is just such a chill vibe to the way you narrate and put the videos together. I don’t have a workshop or anything but still find them super interesting much love my friend
What kind of rice are you eating?
@@isaiahpridie813 hopefully pilau
Sam, I love you're sarcastic comments to haters. Hate the haters!
Sam, I am so glad I found this channel. I work on much smaller projects however, I found that I can adapt your projects to mine. Thanks so much.
Words can't express how truly beautiful that piece is, absolutely gorgeous!
Sam, until the TV mount, I was picturing this amazing piece as a huge table. What a work of art.
Sam, your dedication and perseverance is above and beyond. I respect how you take the time and effort to get things done and it shows. Your final masterpiece is stunning. It is obvious that you take much pride in the quality of your art. I am glad you are keeping this stunning piece to enjoy your art!
Sam, I'm one of your die hard fans, love watching everything you do. This was one of the most beautiful pieces ever. The epoxy undercoat is something to think about for other woods too. Great , great, great.
Sam- another great job. I'm actually super glad to hear this piece went to someone who deserves it. My dad used to take us out in the field to work. Every 90 minutes or so, he would pause everything and tell us to look back at what we just did and say, "Ooooooo...ahhhhhhh." I hated it back then, but I learned that even when you do something over and over again, it's important to appreciate your efforts- especially to yourself! So I hope there are a lot of "Ooooooo's" and "Ahhhhhhhh's" everytime you look back at your work!
Sam, I love what you did with the Redwood. You have saved this redwood from decay.
Hey Sam! Another beautiful piece! Thank you for your videos!
Sam, this is so beautiful. I'm 63, and still love watching carpentry from watching my Dad make stuff as a child.
Absolutely stunning Sam!
That’s a piece that you will look at every time before leaving the shop.
Gorgeous!
Sam, I was born and raised in and still live among California's redwood groves, and this video brought me to tears of happiness with how kind and careful and respectful you've been to these extraordinary trees. The way we treated them throughout California's history is a tragedy, and this piece you've made is a beautiful testament to their legacy.
Sam, your projects just keep getting better and better and more high end. You’re an amazing artist. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Sam it is amazing saw it in one video and had to go find the video you did this! Just loving what you do and how easy it is to listen and follow you!! Thanks for being you!! Keep being creative and adventurous!!! Thank you
I love the appreciaton and love you have for the raw material, the sneaky humour, but most importantly that you share your learning curves and 'challenges/re-directions' - great lessons learned - I am one of your viewers that has never so much as sanded more than a window frame in my life...loving these videos......ps - love the clock idea
Sam, love the neurotic attention to detail. I’m very high resolution as well and it’s so rewarding seeing someone able to make a living out of zooming in on things like you do! Respect
Hi Sam. Just love your work. I can tell the client was totally impressed by the design and end result. Awesome
Hello Sam. My papa loved Redwood and used it a lot in his furniture building. I really enjoy watching all of the different Woods you use. Stay safe!
Sam, your videos are so enlightening.
I don't wood work, I doubt I ever will, but your videos give me access to such an incredibly beautiful world I did not know existed. The way parts (20:47) of that table looks like satin cloth flowing in the wind, is unbelievable.
Thanks for all you do!
Sam, I have never done woodworking to this level. I am completely amazed at your talent. Keep up the good work!
10:31 is that 60 000 usd table? Business is booming for these guys.
Love it, Sam! I designed a cherry cradle for my first grandchild and a carpenter friend helped me cut it out and assemble. We put 50 coats of gun oil on it and it turned out beautiful but you are amazing. What a talent God gave to you! I love watching you work. Such beautiful wood! Thank you.
Sam, that is my favorite piece. Being a guitar wood fanatic, this finish and figuring is just perfect to me. Amazing job with the softwood!
Sam my dude, that's an amazing piece of art - and I'm delighted to hear that having it hung in your favourite client's space means we might get to continue seeing it as well!
DITTO! 👍👏🤗😁
Are we related?
Sam your work inspired me to up my game through the years! However this year I had to sell almost all my tools to keep my house. So until I am able to get new tools and continue, I’m rewatching all your videos! They provide peace to me, and makes me feel like it’s a new beginning!
Sam, This stunning work has no price, it's priceless.
Sam I really enjoy your commentary. Your channel is not boring. I’ve learned quite a bit from you. I really appreciate how you go about introducing the project working through problems. It really has been a lot of fun to watch. Good job keep it up.
Thanks Jason!
Sam, so far you have done the best slab work I’ve seen on UA-cam. Every piece looks incredible! So far, I think my favorite piece you’ve done is the fire-epoxy table, I haven’t seen anything quite like it.
Sam, that is a great piece for a wall hanging. I am almost done with a 14'x3'6" dining room table using old growth redwood and epoxy. I like the solution for sealing the bottom of the table. I have chosen to epoxy the top because it is a dining table and as you have stated, redwood is soft. I have poured 2 seal coats and now plan on sanding it smooth and getting any imperfections out of the epoxy. Then use the rubio finish for the final finish as I don't want the table to look like my bar top. You are right in that the wood is easier to move and cut but you have to be so much more careful when sanding. If you ever get tired of hauling your slabs around for flatting, check out the Manor Wood UA-cam on his router sled. I built one that is 11' x 54" that I can extend to make a table 16" long and 6' wide if I need. I then store hook it up on pullies to lift it up and store it next to the ceiling. The other trouble I found with the redwood is that sometime the wood spalls when putting in the threaded inserts.
Sam
I LOVE your videos. Thanks for the efforts you put in the quality of your work and your videos.
This is such a nice piece of wood we see in your other videos background now.
Keep up the good work.
Sam. Your work is absolutely amazing. I have shared your channel with everyone I know that owns a handsaw. I’m a dentist And obviously appreciate the details and exacting workmanship. I have always wanted a woodworking shop but couldn’t risk an injury to a digit. Hopefully one day soon. Meantime I am thoroughly enjoying your craftsmanship.
Sam, I congratulate you on your decision to use this as a wall piece because it is indeed a work of art. The finished piece looks fantastic.
A beautiful job, Sam. Your knowledge of finishing wood is what keeps me coming back. Your pieces end up looking glorious. Keep up the good work.
An absolute beautiful piece of wood, and making it to a wall decoration its just stunning. Loved this video😊
Sam - love the finished product. I could just put me a nice comfortable chair in the center of the room and stare at it all day. Absolutely beautiful and you did a fabulous job.
Hey Sam, I just stumbled onto your videos & this one was the first!
I am a “wish I had become a woodworker” kind of fan, that spent my career in architecture & am an artist at heart.
I’m SO delighted just knowing that you are out there doing this level of work & excellent demonstration.
I will share this with everyone I meet!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge & your creativity!
I need this in my life... It wouldn't fit in my little farmhouse, but I would build a house around it. Absolutely gorgeous.
Sam, I absolutely adore the finish and admire your approach to live edge wooden boards. It appears as though you are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty bestowed by Mother Nature, encapsulating it in a unique creation. Your commitment to preserving this beauty is truly commendable.
Sam, wow! What a beautiful piece of history. You did a Fab job, as always. Hugs from Florida!🌞🌈
Another fantastic piece Sam, that definitely has pop and “Wow!” Factor for sure! Well done sir!
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Sam, this project was absolutely amazing! I really enjoyed every minute and feel that much more informed and appreciative of our wonderful redwoods.
Sam, such a beautiful piece...sometimes the best client (yourself) can also be the most appreciative of your work.
Great video Sam! Really appreciate the commentary while watching the wood come to life.
Sam, I am clueless when it comes to wood working but I must say, this piece is gorgeous! Your "favorite customer" was very lucky to get this. Beautiful work.
hey sam! now that you have a bowtie template for sale, you should make a bowtie table! Lots of slabs of mismatched woods held together with mismatched bowties. It would almost be like a woodwork patchwork quilt!
Amazing video as always!
SAM, THE REDWOOD TURNED OUT GORGEOUS!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ I have to say I don't ONLY like your work and honesty about your process, but YOU HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Sam, I thoroughly enjoy your work. I could never do anything like what you do. I live my life through your videos. Keep up the fantastic work.
Hi Sam. The bow tie jig looked brilliant. Well done you. The wall piece is extraordinary. I am always so impressed with the quality and beauty of your finished work. I am not a woodworker…mostly due to a lack space. I am a fine artist and I watch your videos because your process and the works you create are a good example of top-notch studio practice. Thanks. Looking forward to the next build.
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Sam, this was a great video. Thank you for the history on older woods. I had no idea redwood was so soft. The piece looks amazing!
SAM - incredible Redwood slab. You are so fortunate to have it. So lovingly handled & finished as the true piece of art it is. My oldest fiend, and now neighbor spent most of his adult life in California working with Redwood slabs making tables & desks. Yes - for those rich folks & interior designers, many of whom didn't really appreciate what was happening. I love your vids.
THank you for sharing the story on how you got the redwood, I was so curious about that! And I think it's a very good way to both conserve forests by lowering the fire load, but also the wood itself.
My daughter and I love watching your videos and this piece is absolutely stunning! Keep up the great work, Sam!
Sam, that's the most beautiful slab I've ever seen, and the depth you got out of it is absolutely amazing. Hats off for this one!
Sam, I always admired this piece and was going to ask about it. I'm glad I come across this video. It is an absolutely stunning piece of art.
Sam, enjoy watching you, your process, and your talent.
Wow, Sam, this piece is gorgeous. I can't even imagine how it looks in person. Also just amazing how big these trees get being so light and soft.
Hey Sam, that is an incredible project, love the raw edge and that little extra! The cut it is does add to it’s story. I love this piece. You always do incredible work.
Sam, I haven't even watched all your videos but I can honestly say this is my favorite piece. I love trees in general and the redwoods are so amazing to me. Their beauty, their age, how giant they are. I love how much the red comes out, I'm glad you kept this as a decorative piece and kept the live edges instead of cutting it away into a table (even though it would be a really cool table/desk/or whatever). Subscribed :)
Sam, not only have you been an inspiration, mentor to obviously 2 million and counting people out here, I must tell you, that you are definitely on my TOP 20 FAVORITE WOOD ARTIST LIST, simply because of how you are so great at what you and how you share your experiences, knowledge also the fact that you are rather very humble. Thank You for all that you do for "MAKE A WISH" as well the therapy from within your videos that i receive each and every day. Have a blessed week Sam. (Cam)
Sam, I recently found your channel. I'm not a wood worker, but it's amazing how all the details create such a beautiful piece of art. It's therapeutic to watch it all come together
Sam, this piece is truly your ‘master works’ piece. One can get ‘lost in it’ for a really long time, like forever! Thank you for sharing!
Hey Sam. Another great video. I appreciate the care you took on that Redwood slab. Nicely done.
Sam that was Awesome and so Beautiful. That piece of Redwood was magnificent and spectacular. Your a Pro in my book. Excellent work and experience watching you. Thank you.