I kind of expected the magic of your tables to disappear like when you find out how a magic trick is done. Instead I found myself even more amazed by the way you design and craft your own mechanisms. It’s an art by itself. Well done my man!
Coming up with the ideas is difficult as is, but to come up with them, then make the product with little to no errors and have all these mechanisms work flawlessly is some crazy omniscient talent
Thank you for your generosity in sharing the inner workings of your creations. This is really helpful as I begin the venture of making my own hardware mechanisms.
This makes me think of the very brief description of the desk in Louis Wu's apartment on Canyon from Ringworld Engineers when he's living as a wirehead. The desk as described as appearing to be an antique oak desk, but is actually just veneer covered metal desk with an abundance of hidden compartments much like your fabulous contraptions. Now I am somewhat inspired to combine what I'm learning from you and Ron Covall to make such a thing!
That’s really all I want! Can you imagine the bragging rights? I would start every new conversation with “ya ever seen UA-cam? Well check this out “ and then pull it out of my back pocket like a bar of soap. A bright, silvery, bragging rights, bar of beautiful soap.
Thank you! I was actually wondering how the button works on the night table you did. As well as how the front of the drawer slides up. The spring mechanism you use, do you make them yourself or buy them?
I would highly recommend watching all of Chris Ramsay and Craig Thibodeau videos. If you aren’t inspired and Glean a million classy and delightfully difficult puzzle box ideas I will be extremely surprised. Those two guys are at the top of the game.
@@davidolundell I've watched tons of Chris Ramsay's videos, but not Craig's. I'll look into them. Making the mechanisms is where I need work. I have tons of ideas, but don't know how to implement them. Thank you for the suggestions. I'll check Craig's out now.
this is amazing, I'm a woodworker and been wanting to get into hidden latches for years do you have any recommended books that might help me figure out the mechanics?
This stuff is so cool..a large part of why I got into woodworking. Have always loved to know how mechanisms work and am OBSESSED with the idea of hidden compartments and the like. This was definitely an awesome find. Also, you're brilliant for coming up with this stuff, crafting your own parts, etc. I can't even imagine being that advanced, but I can only hope to get there one day. Thus far, I'm messing with 3D printing workable parts and such..so hopefully that'll give me a better understanding of mechanisms along the way! If you have any resources you've read that gave you good info on the types of mechanisms you use, I'd love to hear about it!
Also, David, if you see this comment..look up "3D Printed Rack Lock" by Makers Muse. I'm sure you can craft similar stuff out of wood or metal, and it looks like a fun way to have some super cool hidden latches!
Will do! Thanks! I get a ton of ideas from watching videos of clever pieces of furniture. There are a few videos from Museums that show some of the mechanisms. Also Craig Thibodeau is awesome. Mostly I just glean off the videos that I watch of clever hidden compartment and tricky mechanism furniture.
@@davidolundell No problem! I'm sure you'll find a fun use for that mechanism..the video immediately made me think of using it with the wands you make, notching some sort of teeth into them to make use of pushing them into a hole. I think it'd be a cool feature! Awesome, thanks for the references! I suppose "gleaning off of other videos" means I'll have to watch quuuuuite a few more of your videos, too, hehe.
Hello David. Your work is so impressing and inspiring. Watching your videoes really motivates me. I have to questions for You: 1) is plywood an option? 2) are there more «behind scenes, tips and tricks» movies if I become a patreon? Best regards from Norway
David, I love your work and I can tell that you are quite the engineer. Could I suggest that you invest in a gimbal to slow down the movement of the camera? thanks for the great work.
Definitely interested in a how to for the hardware. Your mechanisms are amazing. Where do you find the hardware?? Also where did you get the little 90 degree gearbox for the wizards hourglass?!
They really don’t make good hardware anymore. When I don’t make my own I usually find most of my hardware at antique stores. I would rather use a oxidized brass hinge then a chrome one any day.
You have phenomenal content, could you tell me what wood you use to make your projects? My projects always come out really bulky. Highly impressed with the craftsmanship in the videos.
Thanks!! I have used a lot of different types of wood. My favorite so far is beech. It is dense, extremely strong, (so you can use much thinner pieces) doesn’t seem to shrink or warp, it almost doesn’t have grain so when you carve or chisel you can go any way you want. My second is black walnut but black walnut is poisonous so if you get a scratch it will irritate like crazy it also tends to dye your hands and the dust is like acid on your lungs. But it’s so pretty. So final answer Beech so far
How do you plan this all out? Do you just draw it? Or sketchup/cad? I would 100% pay to see a full build video of your stuff. I'm guessing you weld a lot of your own mechanisms? I'd even pay to see a full build video of just the hardware being built and applied.
I usually just sit and glare at the place where I need the hardware. I am pretty good at imagining how something could work and usually before too long I can see the mechanism in my minds eye. As soon as I can see it, it becomes a race to build it before I get distracted. I know that’s a little weird but thats how I do it. I am definitely going to start pumping out better hardware build videos
@@davidolundell thanks so much for the reply. Any part of your process you could share with us would be amazing. Even a time lapse at the very least, I'd watch it. I can't wait to see what you post next, I'm excited. I haven't found a new channel I like the content of this much in a long time. Thanks for sharing.
Why is the lift support at a diagonal? wouldn't it make more sense to put it straight below the connection point as it would have more lifting power and no need for the roller support things?
Hey David, found your channel on accident but I’m glad I did, love all your work. Where do you get some of the contents for your locking mechanisms? I know you make a lot of them yourself but is there a specific place you look for parts?
@@davidolundell it used to be a place where people would stream only video games live for audiences, but it's become a home for a variety of activities, from video games to travel to programming and computers to art and craftsmanship. But you could also probably live stream your process on UA-cam just as well.
@@davidolundell Welding is something I have yet to learn, and have practically zero practical knowledge on. But intricate locking mechanisms though. I bet they’re fun to tweak and tune to make function! Thanks for showing some of the inner workings of your builds, and I’m looking forward to more!
Welding is so fun. I highly recommend it. I’ll add some welding videos. I am not a hundred percent sure why melting metal together is so satisfying but it’s probably my favorite tool in the shop.
I kind of expected the magic of your tables to disappear like when you find out how a magic trick is done.
Instead I found myself even more amazed by the way you design and craft your own mechanisms. It’s an art by itself. Well done my man!
Thank you!
You had my interest with showing what you built, you've got my attention with the "how to"
Perfect! I have some pretty awesome builds planned so I should be able to get some good videos on the channel.
Yeah, those "behind the scene" stuff is pleasing our engineering minds. Thanks!
Insane!!! Absolutely insane!! You should do a video on how to build some of these latches!!!
It's nice of you to share a glimpse into the twisted genius of your fantasy creations. Nicely done!
Well it is part of my diabolical plan...😈
Coming up with the ideas is difficult as is, but to come up with them, then make the product with little to no errors and have all these mechanisms work flawlessly is some crazy omniscient talent
The great thing about all of these is the SOUND they make. They are such satisfying solid mechanical "clunks" as each event occurs. Very ASMR.
That is so much fun! Good work! I love your creativity and the way you incorporate purchased hardware with your custom parts.
I love old hardware. I wish I had a better source. I have picked eBay and all the local antique stores clean.
Thank you for your generosity in sharing the inner workings of your creations. This is really helpful as I begin the venture of making my own hardware mechanisms.
Stumbled across this channel. Absolutely amazing tables.
Those mechanisms are brilliant.
Very cool look at the inner workings, David. Looking forward to more builds. Your thinking is very original and I truly enjoy your vids. Troy
Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I know you think the mechanisms are simple, but for us newbs wanting to give this a try it's a huge help!
Oh good! Most of them are fairly simple. Just Teeter totter’s with a spring on one end.
All your tables are so wonderfully made and the mechanics are just amazing keep up the good work
You are a very gifted individual.
So this is really awesome and inspiring, thank you for sharing. Like one other commenter said, it makes you appreciate the finished works even more.
Thanks! I aways get a little sad when I finish a piece of hardware then have to hide it like I am ashamed of it.
First! This is so cool to see and it's even cooler when you open the finished piece!!!
This makes me think of the very brief description of the desk in Louis Wu's apartment on Canyon from Ringworld Engineers when he's living as a wirehead. The desk as described as appearing to be an antique oak desk, but is actually just veneer covered metal desk with an abundance of hidden compartments much like your fabulous contraptions. Now I am somewhat inspired to combine what I'm learning from you and Ron Covall to make such a thing!
Your builds are fascinating. Love them.
“Simple”. That’s funny. Great job, I hit the thumbs up just by reading the title.
Old rancher used to always tell me -Awfully simple if you know how, simply awful if you don’t.
One of the coolest things about ur mechanisms is how flat they are!! Really fascinating. how many iterations do you have of different designs?
I am not sure. They all have similar elements but each piece has special needs.
Fascinating stuff! Thanks for making these videos :)
So awesome! Insanely cool!!!
Great work man! Love your attention to detail and definitely making me want to get to working in the shop myself
Would love a video on the last bit of hardware you featured your push close buttons! Awsome work
If you haven't seen it already his "Hidden Drawer Pull DIY" is the breakdown of the last one.
This is amazing man! Great work!
Thanks!
Awesome video can't wait to see future video's
You are my new favorite channel
You just made my day!
Do you have a video going over the spring mechanism you use to push drawers open? I'd love to learn more about that.
Next you should do a video on router bits and other tools👍👍👍
Wow,! I was wondering where you buy your hardware, but this is amazing!! I gotta learn to solder now.
Awesome work David your carpentry skills and metal working are amazing. I for see a 100k youtube button in your future this year.
That’s really all I want! Can you imagine the bragging rights? I would start every new conversation with “ya ever seen UA-cam? Well check this out “ and then pull it out of my back pocket like a bar of soap. A bright, silvery, bragging rights, bar of beautiful soap.
Huge fan! You've inspired me to do this on my own! Amazing work!
Yes! That is my goal! Let me know if you need any help.
Thank you! I was actually wondering how the button works on the night table you did. As well as how the front of the drawer slides up. The spring mechanism you use, do you make them yourself or buy them?
I think you do show how the button works on one of your coffee tables but I dont know if it's the same concept for the night table
You do some amazing work. I'm interested in building some puzzle boxes and tables, but don't know where to start.
I would highly recommend watching all of Chris Ramsay and Craig Thibodeau videos. If you aren’t inspired and Glean a million classy and delightfully difficult puzzle box ideas I will be extremely surprised. Those two guys are at the top of the game.
@@davidolundell I've watched tons of Chris Ramsay's videos, but not Craig's. I'll look into them. Making the mechanisms is where I need work. I have tons of ideas, but don't know how to implement them. Thank you for the suggestions. I'll check Craig's out now.
Very awesome. Where do you get your springs and hardware/latches? Also what stain are you using?
this is amazing, I'm a woodworker and been wanting to get into hidden latches for years
do you have any recommended books that might help me figure out the mechanics?
Need some drawings of your locks, don't understand the cookie bite theory of mechanism movement? Your skills are amazing!
David says, "Sometimes you have to manufacture some of the parts." Renaissance man ahead of his time, I say.
Thanks for this. I know I sent you a DM asking just this question. Really nice work!!!
thank you
Awesome!!!!
You sir are a damn genius! 💯
Awesome
This stuff is so cool..a large part of why I got into woodworking. Have always loved to know how mechanisms work and am OBSESSED with the idea of hidden compartments and the like. This was definitely an awesome find. Also, you're brilliant for coming up with this stuff, crafting your own parts, etc. I can't even imagine being that advanced, but I can only hope to get there one day.
Thus far, I'm messing with 3D printing workable parts and such..so hopefully that'll give me a better understanding of mechanisms along the way! If you have any resources you've read that gave you good info on the types of mechanisms you use, I'd love to hear about it!
Also, David, if you see this comment..look up "3D Printed Rack Lock" by Makers Muse. I'm sure you can craft similar stuff out of wood or metal, and it looks like a fun way to have some super cool hidden latches!
Will do! Thanks! I get a ton of ideas from watching videos of clever pieces of furniture. There are a few videos from Museums that show some of the mechanisms. Also Craig Thibodeau is awesome. Mostly I just glean off the videos that I watch of clever hidden compartment and tricky mechanism furniture.
@@davidolundell No problem! I'm sure you'll find a fun use for that mechanism..the video immediately made me think of using it with the wands you make, notching some sort of teeth into them to make use of pushing them into a hole. I think it'd be a cool feature!
Awesome, thanks for the references! I suppose "gleaning off of other videos" means I'll have to watch quuuuuite a few more of your videos, too, hehe.
Hello David. Your work is so impressing and inspiring. Watching your videoes really motivates me. I have to questions for You: 1) is plywood an option? 2) are there more «behind scenes, tips and tricks» movies if I become a patreon? Best regards from Norway
You really do a great job. And you deserve a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.👍 p.S. Hello from Louisiana to you and your wife.
Oh I love Louisiana. I have only driven through once but it was beautiful.
David, I love your work and I can tell that you are quite the engineer. Could I suggest that you invest in a gimbal to slow down the movement of the camera? thanks for the great work.
I’ll have to look up what a gimbal is. But yes all improvement suggestions are highly welcome. Thank you!
Mad genius!
Definitely interested in a how to for the hardware. Your mechanisms are amazing. Where do you find the hardware?? Also where did you get the little 90 degree gearbox for the wizards hourglass?!
They really don’t make good hardware anymore. When I don’t make my own I usually find most of my hardware at antique stores. I would rather use a oxidized brass hinge then a chrome one any day.
Great stuff thanks
You have phenomenal content, could you tell me what wood you use to make your projects? My projects always come out really bulky.
Highly impressed with the craftsmanship in the videos.
Thanks!! I have used a lot of different types of wood. My favorite so far is beech. It is dense, extremely strong, (so you can use much thinner pieces) doesn’t seem to shrink or warp, it almost doesn’t have grain so when you carve or chisel you can go any way you want. My second is black walnut but black walnut is poisonous so if you get a scratch it will irritate like crazy it also tends to dye your hands and the dust is like acid on your lungs. But it’s so pretty. So final answer Beech so far
What kind of wood do you use for your builds?
How do you plan this all out? Do you just draw it? Or sketchup/cad?
I would 100% pay to see a full build video of your stuff. I'm guessing you weld a lot of your own mechanisms?
I'd even pay to see a full build video of just the hardware being built and applied.
I usually just sit and glare at the place where I need the hardware. I am pretty good at imagining how something could work and usually before too long I can see the mechanism in my minds eye. As soon as I can see it, it becomes a race to build it before I get distracted. I know that’s a little weird but thats how I do it.
I am definitely going to start pumping out better hardware build videos
@@davidolundell thanks so much for the reply.
Any part of your process you could share with us would be amazing. Even a time lapse at the very least, I'd watch it.
I can't wait to see what you post next, I'm excited. I haven't found a new channel I like the content of this much in a long time. Thanks for sharing.
Why is the lift support at a diagonal? wouldn't it make more sense to put it straight below the connection point as it would have more lifting power and no need for the roller support things?
They are sorta tricky to hide. But yes if you have the room a straight push is always better. I tend to over complicate simple things.
This was so sick to watch cant wait for more content from you
Thanks!
What type of drop down box do you use for the wizard chest? That's so cool!!
It was just a little tray held up with an electric latch.
Ahhh. I see. Very cool. Your mind is magnificent.
Is it possible to change battery on these electric latches when mounted and finished?
Hey David, found your channel on accident but I’m glad I did, love all your work. Where do you get some of the contents for your locking mechanisms? I know you make a lot of them yourself but is there a specific place you look for parts?
I do regularly search my local antique store. But if you search Amazon for skeleton key locks they have some pretty good ones.
9:29 years into the future, how will that battery be replaced? Feels like a hidden maintenance compartment may be needed. 😉
youre a wizard
How can this have so few views, you sir are a modern day Edison
Thanks! It’s probably the dorky first picture 🤓
I may have to change it.
have you ever considered streaming you making this stuff on twitch?
I haven’t. I will have to look into what that is and what it entails.
@@davidolundell it used to be a place where people would stream only video games live for audiences, but it's become a home for a variety of activities, from video games to travel to programming and computers to art and craftsmanship. But you could also probably live stream your process on UA-cam just as well.
Are you welding on any of your components?
Yes. I need to get a more detailed welder. The wire feed I use is tricky to work on such small pieces.
@@davidolundell Welding is something I have yet to learn, and have practically zero practical knowledge on. But intricate locking mechanisms though. I bet they’re fun to tweak and tune to make function! Thanks for showing some of the inner workings of your builds, and I’m looking forward to more!
Welding is so fun. I highly recommend it. I’ll add some welding videos. I am not a hundred percent sure why melting metal together is so satisfying but it’s probably my favorite tool in the shop.
Sei il Leonardo Da Vinci d’America!!!!!
Thanks you! That’s a pretty big compliment.
You are amazing! Can I be your apprentice? I'll work for free
Are you skippy the mormon?
I dont think you are david lindel
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