Was just talking about that with my video guy. All of my favorite bands were obsessed with the band I don’t like. So The Beatles definitely deserve the title of most inspirational (average) band.
If you think the Beatles were not a good band, you must not be a musician. Musicaly they are all excellent musicians on their own. Very difficult to do what they did. Seger and Zeppelin are also excellent musicians in their own right. The Beatles just did it first.
Many of the world’s best musicians were average at best if you’re only looking on a base level. Just because you don’t like them doesn’t mean they were average.
Love the dog ! I am a 69 year old lady. No wood working skills. Watch your videos to the end, as I enjoy watching people with talent. Thank you for your hard work making your videos !
I find your videos are incredibly calming. As someone who has severe generalized anxiety disorder, watching you turn regular wood into amazing tables that are just beautiful to look at (wish I could see it in person!) really calms my nerves down and makes my day a whole lot better. By far the best channel I've ever subscribed to; high quality content and emotional benefit.
I’m only 17, but watching your videos has inspired me to try this type of thing out. Just bought the online workshop and it has been a huge help with condensing all the info I need to confidently dip my toe into something pretty foreign and intimidating. The fact I’m also from Oregon makes me feel great that I can get my hands on certain woods without too much effort. Of course, always looking forward to the next video. I’m determined to have this thing work out for me and an easily accessible source of knowledge such as your channel, I’ll forever be grateful for.
There aren’t too many young people like you, most people your age are buried in video game’s, it’s good to see the interest from a much younger generation, please try to encourage your friends your hope for the future ! 👍👍👍
You're at a perfect age to do this. If you don't know carpentry find someone you can apprentice under for a bit, so you learn your way around a shop without losing any of your fingers.
Houston person here. Hamilton Lee is well regarded here. In addition to being a great supply source, they've been great supporting the local woodworker and maker communities - having get togethers, patronizing shows, and even announcing special sales for local people.
I agree with your belief on the Beatles, as far as dog breed I can only guess a black & tan mox maybe a bit of blood hound. Love how the table came out very interesting woods! I have used that water base finish, but for knife handles so didn't need to be as meticulous with the finish. As always great video, thank you!
I've been a UA-cam addict for over 10 years.... and you're the only UA-camr I've ever kept up with. I watch every new video within 24 hours and have seen every video. I love your work. Truly talented. Not just woodworking but your video skills as well. Don't change for anyone, especially not the trolls who leave negative comments 👹
Good thing to know about wenge: ”The dust produced when cutting or sanding wenge can cause dermatitis similar to the effects of poison ivy and is an irritant to the eyes. The dust also can cause respiratory problems and drowsiness. Splinters are septic, similar to those of greenheart (the wood of Chlorocardium rodiei).” -wikipedia
While particular woods may be worse I'm pretty sure anything including things not made from wood in dust form can and will cause problems especially if inhaled
Absolutely love how you have developed as a Creator, your videos are very informative Not only for the wood you are using but also the personal experiences and opinions on the different material's and tools while bringing these beautiful prices together. Great Job
I think Rigs is definitely a beagle or beagle mix. As to the legs, they look great! Wenge is actually quite popular in custom traditional archery bows, long bows and recurves.
You are what’s good about the internet. I get to see things I never would have the opportunity otherwise. I see things I couldn’t imagine. I find master craftsmen (and women) to be inspiring.
A:Entlebucher Mountain Dog... I had to Google how to spell it but I have the advantage of growing up going to dog shows. B: This desk is amazing and I REALLY love the contrast and simplicity. A+
I walked confidently up to one of these guys at a show once and was like “Such an adorable swiss!!!!” The lady shot back “she’s an Entlebucher.” I still asked if I could pet her dog since they were done in the ring and she was soooooo cute!!! I think it was back when they were FSS and I’ve always googled the difference between the Berner, swiss, Entlebucher, and Appenzeller Sennenhunde on the down low before walking up to one now. I learned my lesson!!! They all give excellent doggie kisses and snuggles 🥰 10/10 recommend.
Just recently found your channel. I don't know jack about wood working really but all the content you make is top notch. The products, the workmanship, the materials.... it's all very entertaining and educational to watch.
Thats ok he doesnt know Jack about music. ha kidding I do think the Beatles were/are good not great. I think them being first made them as big as they were.
Not a woodworker, nor do I want to be. I watch your videos for the fascinating transformation of raw tree slice into a work of art. And your commentary is honest and humorous. Keep them coming!
I would love to see more videos on burl projects as this one was beautiful. Im currently waiting on a larger 48" white oak burl to finish drying outside after being milled into about 15 cuts. Im a novice with a relatively cheap set of wood working tools and im really going to try my best to make something as beautiful as this. Its always harder to get a nicer finish on a limited set of tools but im willing to put the work in as its a personal project and not for sale. Thanks cam for another winner.
No idea on Riggs' breed (I'm more of a cat person myself), but I love what you did with this. I particularly love how you call out other makers that help you and try to be conscientious about supporting new woodworkers (or warning them that it's not a good idea for someone new). You're a class act, kudos!
I do watch four-eyes woodworking videos as well as some others. The guy that does the narrations for four-eye has a good and calming voice so like Cam's video I enjoy listening to him talk. I have watched some that only have music or the woodworking sounds and sometimes just mute the sounds if I watch them. I enjoyed watching the positive couple"s video. I have also subscribed to Homemade in Lviv and pray they stay safe.
The trick with water based poly is to not over work it. I made the mistake of continuing to work it. It will self level as it cures. Phenomenal work, Cam!
How did you know that? It's no wonder people get the breed wrong all the time. I have not heard of the breed, but looked it up & you are spot on. Nice!
He actually said it in one of the previous videos so anyone watching a ton of his videos with a good memory would get it right off. But yeah, would have never guessed it
You wouldn't want to turn that. It's very soft and requires a tonne of sanding at the end. The sanding usually leads to uneven sections because of varied wood hardness in the piece.
Thank you for your wonderful videos! It's really nice to see how much you respect the material and that you are very self-critical about your work. And as much as you often try to talk it down: You are really a very good woodworker! Continued success and best regards from Berlin/Germany.
Burmese mountain dog…? I’m not a wood worker but I love watching you create these gorgeous pieces! When you said “I just turned 40. I don’t have to explain myself”. Ha! I felt that. Hard. I am pushing 50 and still learning new things. I need to figure out a dining table idea and commission you. 😊
It’s great seeing a smaller table, finally one that doesn’t cost nearly the same as a new car for people who live in houses with massive amounts of space. The big desks look cool are amazing. I’ve also got nothing against the price, you do an amazing job and they’re worth it. I just enjoy seeing a table for a different kind of customer.
Cam, your snarky comments are so smooth, I almost miss them. I appreciate how they're not given in a mean way, just a bit biting and absolutely truthful. I am a new subscriber, and in no way am I a woodworker. I simply find peace and relaxation in the woodworking process. So, basically, you're saving me a ton of money in therapy. Thanks for that. 😊
Love watching your stuff because a) it's wonderful and b) you come across as literally one of the most down to earth non judgemental woodworkers on this whole platform.
If Riggs is a big boy my guess would be greater swiss mountain dog. If he's not so big then maybe appenzeller, or entlebucher mountain dog. And from one woodworker to another, wit is an asset, while humor is a necessity. You inject both quite nicely into your videos. Oh by the way nice work! P.s. I used to work with an old swiss woodworker who looked a lot like riggs. Nate G
My great grandmother had a butterfly kitchen table made from burl. Lost it in a fire but that slab looks like a soon to be family heirloom. Stunningly beautiful imo.
I'm terrible at dog breeds so my guess is he's a good boi! Anyway, i have never done a single wood working project in my life and i've been subscribed for a good while now. The process is awesome to see, the results are amazing and the humour you add to the videos never fails to make me actually laugh, the call to action had me in stitches. Can't wait to see the other table.
Really nice table, I love these wooden legs. I'm a blacksmith and knifemaker myself, and I love to work with great wood like wenge for the handles. I was wondering what you do with all the small stuff you have left from these kinds of projects. They would be perfect for forming unique knife handles.
*have been wondering about that as well...i'd like to see some smaller projects that that could incorporate these beautiful woods such as the paint brush rests that you can find on Esty at a shop called Monarch Brush Rests...i have one and it is very nice and a good addition to my art space...very simple no nonsense design but at the same time elegant and functional*
A happy relaxed breed of dog!!!! Love your anticipation of comments about cutting the slab, and the reply!! Always a pleasure to see your work. I hope it sold for waaaay more than $40.00! All the best!
The breed is definitely “good boy”. Can I ask why you find the mitre/chop saw so sketchy? I know you’ve mentioned it in previous videos and I can see you’re keeping your distance. For me, compared to something like the table saw or jointer I feel like it’s relatively safe!
Hard to believe that this is really wood. It looks so, unwood like, and I can't even imagine what it's like to work with it.... Thanks for the great video....
For poly, use a foam pad. They’re about 4x6 and leave a glass smooth finish. Check out stuff for floor finish application. Had to refinish a boat full of teak floor to figure it out.
Looks like I came late to the party, but I enjoy watching your technique and decision making process. I only wish I could set up a woodworking shop because I enjoyed doing things when I was much much younger. It is so much fun to see how you handle things when the wood is difficult or too soft. Great job. My goal is to see all your videos. Thanks for the entertainment.
I have to say i real like watch all the work you do on your tables and how much perfectos and how much you care about all the work you're doing. Please keep it up
I used wenge for quite a while, and ran into all of those problems that you did here. I stopped using it, quite a while ago, but still wanted a wood that was dark and exceptional looking. I ended up using Ziricote. I just love it, but it loads up sanding belts. I also wanted to say that over the years I built up an allergy to many of the woods dust. So because I didn’t want to quit,(I’m 70 now) I spent the money for a PAPR. I can’t tell you how much of a game changer it was for me.
I have used the water based poly on some wood turnings, applying it like you wood a wipe on poly but working much faster it will dry fast. Apply in a small area and wipe it back off with a cotton rag you can apply additional coats after 30 min or so to get it to build up somewhat.
Never thought l would eat so many woodworking YT 's . I am the least handy person l know and wouldn't attempt the simplest of projects but l appreciate anyone else's work.❤
I use wenge in a lot of custom boards - just be extra careful when using it without dust/mask protection. It's been known to cause neurological issues. It's splinters are exceptionally painful too. Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, breathing wenge wood dust has been reported to cause central nervous system effects, abdominal cramps, irritation of the skin and eyes, and is also a sensitizer.
Fancy pants woods like that are quite full of natural oils the tree makes to stave off attack from the thousands of critters that would otherwise go to town! These oils are quite often the way a lot of exotic woods are harmful to us!! I've got a ton of money sunk into respiratory protection!!!! As should anyone who wants to do this kinda thing for a profession! We also have to actually WEAR the aforementioned protection for it to have any positive affect!
A LOT of highly decorative woods contain natural insecticides that are thrown into the air when sawing and sanding. A few of them can do permanent damage or even be fatal if not handled properly.
The 3M “Finesse it” polishing materials are great on water based poly. I did a very large kitchen island out of Sapele and the top is smooth as glass without looking like plastic. Also, you can get the finish to flow out better if you put some of the flowing agent they sell for latex paint.
FYI Burmese are people not dogs. Bernese is a dog. The Burmese are from Myanmar and their snakes are called Burmese Pythons because they are found in Myanmar too. Those are the invasive pythons in Fla.
Your work is beautiful! I refinish hardwood floors professionally..this table is big enough to use rollers for a finish, not brushes. Pay a little more and get ones that won't bleed, not cheap ones. It takes a little time to not apply it too heavy, yet at same time not too thin..I'm learning so much from your videos, you can tell when someone is the real deal, and not not just going thru the motions! Cheers!
You do wonderful I only wish I could afford it to put in a bid. I do some wood working myself but not to your degree or quality always enjoy watching and learning. Thanks from a retired plumber and part time wood worker
I recently found that thinning the polish by 50% meant that you got a smooth finish as though sprayed. I am not sure if it'll work with a water based polish but it did work for turps based. The only downside is that you have to apply a lot of coats. It dried fast though.
As a 30 year vet in tge business i can confirm that it works the same for any base. There are however products that can be added to not only water based but solvent bases as well tgat do not compromise the integrity of the product. Spraying is definitely the way to go and using a gravity feed hvlp gun for only about $60 can improve aplication and speed as well as consitency of mil thicknness. This also cuts down on the time consuming sanding. Types of guns and tips vary greatly but take little time to adapt to. As in all finish scenarios a test piece is recommended.
Entlebucher mountain dog! Recently found your channel and have been binging on your videos, amazing work! As a lifetime DIYer / hands-on kind of guy I am definitively finding a ton of good tips & ideas to use , Thanks
@@michaelsutherland5848 Nowadays it is practically impossible to say any dog is 100% X or Y breed, so much "new" breeds based on mixing established breeds make this even more of an impossible task. To me the key difference is the eyes, their shape, contour and even if it sounds crazy the look they give, kelpies have a more shepperd like type look, like more on point to the taks, while the entle has a more relaxed and honestly the shape of their eyes is different. But I have always lived amongst multiple dogs of all breeds and mutts so I might be a bit crazy LOL
@@y.b.- Yeah, I can see that. I'm also looking at the ears, Kelpies are typically pointed and this good boi's ears are floppy. I would have expected an Entlebucher to have more white down along the chest, but hey. Anyway, congratulations on earning Cam's forever impressedness!
Since you spend so much time sanding your pieces, in your next vid, can you maybe go over what you're expecting the wood to look like between grits, and why you expect a certain grit finish to be enough (e.g. why stop sanding on this table surface at 500 grit). Would be great to hear!
German sheppard mixed with a pit butt. which was a random guess, I've never owned a dog haha. Your passive aggressive humor is legendary, probably one of my favorite parts of the videos haha. Absolutely love the work, my scope of woodworking is completely different but I am always impressed by your attention to detail! Thank you!
I’m hooked on your videos! Your dog is beautiful! I’m 61 years young and have collected a bunch of tools. I really want to start woodworking. I need to get one of your master classes.
I gotta say man, I love watching your videos. You crack me up and are great at what you do! You have peaked my interest in woodworking, and slowly building up my tools. As much at my VA disability check allows, so very slowly, but surely nonetheless lol
I would say a Rottie mixed with Beagle? Definitely a Rottweiler mix! This project turned out super nice! Your videos have been very informative and inspiring. Thanks to your info and links, I am making my first river table top in August. I have the slabs, the epoxy, dye, tools etc. Super excited. Would love for you to go into more detail about mixing the dye and epoxy, pre-pour steps. Love your content!
Hi Cam! Rigs looks like a greater Swiss mountain dog to me! I’m wondering as technology changes and information grows are you updating your epoxy master class with changes in your favorite products or new techniques?
You really do love pushing peoples buttons, it’s so fun! Of course the Beatles were and still are one of the best bands ever. Very revolutionary for the 60’s. I only found your channel, or UA-cam spot or whatever. I think your videos are wonderful, and you do an excellent job. Bravo!
A Kelpie dog, maybe? I love the burlwood! I actually bought a 42” box elder maple burl crosscut (that was harvested in the 70’s) and turned it into a dinette table. The burl grain just looks so amazing!
I had an idea I wanted to run by you. For tops that have large separations. What if you drilled a hole through the top at a shallow angle across the separation, then did the same on the opposite side very close to the first, then glued dowels in there. So essentially it would form a little "X" in the separation and stabilize it, and it would leave a teardrop shape of contrasting wood (like a pocket hole would leave). Idk..... might be kind of cool and different from the bow ties. I don't have a shop at the moment so I can't try it.
Cabinet..dude, it's an amazing looking piece, you should be proud of what you produced and how you managed to figure out way's to create it, I think the copper, moulded the same way you did the steel would have worked especially with the finish and lightning you installed. Well done, from Chris in the UK
I’ll say Riggs is a beagle who’s family doesn’t talk about grandmas fling with the Rottweiler. Beautiful project, as always. I totally get your decision on the template for the table legs but the puzzle piece is too cool to give up on. I’m not a woodworker but I’m betting that some people would still go for that template even if they did need to buy another router bit.
That sounds like a great guess. I'm also with you on the puzzle template for the Wenge legs. Probably my favorite exotic wood. Wood Data Base is my favorite website being the wood grain nut that I am.
Love the videos. I’m not a woodworker - I’m a mechanic/engineer. The UA-cam algorithm got it spot on though. We’ve recently bought a reasonable size woodland full of gold Eucalyptus, where we will be building our house. Watching your video, I think I’ll be doing a few projects with some of the wonderful old gnarly eucalyptus trees that have fallen. Have you ever done anything with Eucalyptus?
I'm new to your channel, I don't know about the others but I find yours very relaxing to watch even with you talking the whole time. I could never talk that much or able to find that much to talk about, which is impressive to me. :)) I like how you jab back at your critics, by the way.
Rot weiler mix? Your content is great and I always love seeing the pieces of art you create. My Parents have ordered a slab dining table from someone in Oregon and I will be comparing it to the ones you make online. Because of course I am now an expert in slab tables. 🧐
I have to say, your channel popped across my feed and I have totally been obsessed by your workmanship. Never let anyone tell you, you suck because you don't..I really enjoy your content and hope you prosper!
Okay, my vote for Riggs is a Beauceron which is a Rotty/border collie mix. Great desk. When I get into the market for a desk, I will definitely be looking at your products. Also, would be interested in your thoughts on prepping a desk for a computer system.
One thing I've found that helps when brushing is for the final finish strokes to back off to as light a pressure as possible and lean the brush a good amount. Obviously still shy of the taper angle at the end, but pretty far over. You could also thin the final coat a bit further so you get a bit more gravity leveling. Try it on a small test piece to get the idea of the best amounts to use. Obviously not water like in consistency, but maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of what you normally do. If you don't know what to thin with look up your product on the net and it will tell you. When I'm trying to determine something like this I just iterate thinner and thinner on a test scrap on different areas to see what works best. Takes a bit of time, but once it is dialed, it is dialed. He is a four legged dog. C'mon now, ya gotta admit that that is right. :-)
19:45 2000 grit is the amount of particles that can fit through a 1 square inch filter. I think it's the same number in the metric system. "In order to get a uniform grit size across the surface of your sandpaper, the materials being used go through a sifting machine. The filters on this machine will only allow specific sized particles of the materials to pass through each level. The size of the grit is then determined by how many of each particle can fit through a 1 square inch filter. The larger the particle, the less can fit through at once. So let's say we have a sandpaper with a grit size of 30, then that means 30 particles would fit through the filter. A grit size of 100 would mean that much more particles would filter through with much smaller particles." From wikipedia (Grit sizes): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper
I recently started pyrography. I used an epoxy on a walnut, but did not realize it could harden the wood at the same time. As you are showing here. TY for sharing your knowledge and experience
Look into door dollies to help move your slabs, another great table Cam love seeing your techniques, oh and s2s lumber is borig for us hobbist woodworkers, half the fun is making it useable!
I made my own version of a door dolly for moving 4x8 sheets of soundboard & other acoustic absorbing board, because it comes in bundles of 8, which are insanely unwieldy even for 2 guys to move since the material is quite flexible. Ironically, I used pieces of an old solid-core exterior door bolted together with a couple of large dolly wheels from Harbor Freight bolted on. I'd seen the door guys on construction sites using the door dollies and got inspired.
You like Bob Seger and Led Zeppelin because they liked The Beatles.
Was just talking about that with my video guy. All of my favorite bands were obsessed with the band I don’t like. So The Beatles definitely deserve the title of most inspirational (average) band.
I agree. I still enjoy Seger most of all.
@@BlacktailStudio agree -- the beatles are lame, all time overrated
If you think the Beatles were not a good band, you must not be a musician. Musicaly they are all excellent musicians on their own. Very difficult to do what they did. Seger and Zeppelin are also excellent musicians in their own right. The Beatles just did it first.
Many of the world’s best musicians were average at best if you’re only looking on a base level. Just because you don’t like them doesn’t mean they were average.
Love the dog ! I am a 69 year old lady. No wood working skills. Watch your videos to the end, as I enjoy watching people with talent. Thank you for your hard work making your videos !
I’m 69 too & I feel the same way.
I find your videos are incredibly calming. As someone who has severe generalized anxiety disorder, watching you turn regular wood into amazing tables that are just beautiful to look at (wish I could see it in person!) really calms my nerves down and makes my day a whole lot better. By far the best channel I've ever subscribed to; high quality content and emotional benefit.
Wow, thanks so much Brandon
I’m only 17, but watching your videos has inspired me to try this type of thing out. Just bought the online workshop and it has been a huge help with condensing all the info I need to confidently dip my toe into something pretty foreign and intimidating. The fact I’m also from Oregon makes me feel great that I can get my hands on certain woods without too much effort. Of course, always looking forward to the next video. I’m determined to have this thing work out for me and an easily accessible source of knowledge such as your channel, I’ll forever be grateful for.
There aren’t too many young people like you, most people your age are buried in video game’s, it’s good to see the interest from a much younger generation, please try to encourage your friends your hope for the future ! 👍👍👍
That’s awesome man
You're at a perfect age to do this. If you don't know carpentry find someone you can apprentice under for a bit, so you learn your way around a shop without losing any of your fingers.
The captions are one of my favorite parts of cam’s videos.
Houston person here. Hamilton Lee is well regarded here. In addition to being a great supply source, they've been great supporting the local woodworker and maker communities - having get togethers, patronizing shows, and even announcing special sales for local people.
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I agree with your belief on the Beatles, as far as dog breed I can only guess a black & tan mox maybe a bit of blood hound. Love how the table came out very interesting woods! I have used that water base finish, but for knife handles so didn't need to be as meticulous with the finish. As always great video, thank you!
I've been a UA-cam addict for over 10 years.... and you're the only UA-camr I've ever kept up with. I watch every new video within 24 hours and have seen every video. I love your work. Truly talented. Not just woodworking but your video skills as well. Don't change for anyone, especially not the trolls who leave negative comments 👹
@𝙟𝙚𝙣𝙮 9 you don't say...
Mutt. I too became a senior this year... in high school. I’ll be in advanced wood shop this year and I love your work.
My routine is get home from work and binge watch your UA-cam page it literally makes my day 😊
Good thing to know about wenge:
”The dust produced when cutting or sanding wenge can cause dermatitis similar to the effects of poison ivy and is an irritant to the eyes. The dust also can cause respiratory problems and drowsiness. Splinters are septic, similar to those of greenheart (the wood of Chlorocardium rodiei).”
-wikipedia
Had to up vote this, didn't know! Thanks for sharing!!!
Same goes for ebony, really irritating stuff!
I thought that when he took it to the jointer making dust without any mask on. Iroko is also best avoided inhaling.
While particular woods may be worse I'm pretty sure anything including things not made from wood in dust form can and will cause problems especially if inhaled
Can attest to that, if you don’t remove a split pretty much immediately you will find it yellow and festering the next morning
Absolutely love how you have developed as a Creator, your videos are very informative Not only for the wood you are using but also the personal experiences and opinions on the different material's and tools while bringing these beautiful prices together. Great Job
I think Rigs is definitely a beagle or beagle mix. As to the legs, they look great! Wenge is actually quite popular in custom traditional archery bows, long bows and recurves.
You made me laugh out loud. "Hey, I turned forty this year and I don't have to explain myself." Love your videos and sense of humour.
Just wait till you turn 50….
@@robh.8214 Closing in on 70 here.
That is the great thing about woodworking, you can do it your entire life!!!
@@robh.8214 only if you can lift the slab in his case! 😏
Looks horrible for 40
You are what’s good about the internet. I get to see things I never would have the opportunity otherwise. I see things I couldn’t imagine. I find master craftsmen (and women) to be inspiring.
A:Entlebucher Mountain Dog... I had to Google how to spell it but I have the advantage of growing up going to dog shows.
B: This desk is amazing and I REALLY love the contrast and simplicity. A+
Wow, I’m impressed!
@@BlacktailStudio I would like to thank my mother for this victory 😂
I walked confidently up to one of these guys at a show once and was like “Such an adorable swiss!!!!” The lady shot back “she’s an Entlebucher.” I still asked if I could pet her dog since they were done in the ring and she was soooooo cute!!! I think it was back when they were FSS and I’ve always googled the difference between the Berner, swiss, Entlebucher, and Appenzeller Sennenhunde on the down low before walking up to one now. I learned my lesson!!! They all give excellent doggie kisses and snuggles 🥰 10/10 recommend.
@@feefifofum04 congratulations 👍🏼
I think, it‘s an Appenzeller!❤
Literally laughing so much at the "go buy it yourself and make something so I can mock it" vibe in the beginning. I love it :)
The nicest "go fuck yourself" ever... hahaha
Loved that too .... so funny!
Yeah... that was an epic precursor to a slam. Well played.
My favourite bit
Just glad someone gets me Paul. Hopefully offsets all the people who leave.
If you made a 10 hour long compilation of finishing tables I’d watch that all day. Most satisfying thing I’ve seen in my life
I am not a wood worker but I am fixated watching your patients and talent.
Your work is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Patience....
Just recently found your channel. I don't know jack about wood working really but all the content you make is top notch. The products, the workmanship, the materials.... it's all very entertaining and educational to watch.
Thats ok he doesnt know Jack about music. ha kidding I do think the Beatles were/are good not great. I think them being first made them as big as they were.
I'm the same. I don't know anything about woodworking, have no woodworking tools, but I just like his videos.
As a cabinet maker myself, I can appreciate the amount of work that went into that table top. U got skills mate! New sub from Australia
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Not a woodworker, nor do I want to be. I watch your videos for the fascinating transformation of raw tree slice into a work of art. And your commentary is honest and humorous. Keep them coming!
Whether you cut it or not is up to you. You know what you're doing, I don't. Your projects are always outstanding no matter what the size.
I come for the woodworking, I stay for the 'Fan of the Week' bits at the end. Like always, you have not disappointed on either! Keep it up, buddy!
My twin brother made his first resin table thanks to you. Keep up the good work.
I would love to see more videos on burl projects as this one was beautiful. Im currently waiting on a larger 48" white oak burl to finish drying outside after being milled into about 15 cuts. Im a novice with a relatively cheap set of wood working tools and im really going to try my best to make something as beautiful as this. Its always harder to get a nicer finish on a limited set of tools but im willing to put the work in as its a personal project and not for sale. Thanks cam for another winner.
I'm from Russia, and you're the only carpenter whose videos I watch from the first to the last second. All the best in your work!
No idea on Riggs' breed (I'm more of a cat person myself), but I love what you did with this. I particularly love how you call out other makers that help you and try to be conscientious about supporting new woodworkers (or warning them that it's not a good idea for someone new). You're a class act, kudos!
I’m trying!
I do watch four-eyes woodworking videos as well as some others. The guy that does the narrations for four-eye has a good and calming voice so like Cam's video I enjoy listening to him talk. I have watched some that only have music or the woodworking sounds and sometimes just mute the sounds if I watch them. I enjoyed watching the positive couple"s video. I have also subscribed to Homemade in Lviv and pray they stay safe.
The trick with water based poly is to not over work it. I made the mistake of continuing to work it. It will self level as it cures. Phenomenal work, Cam!
Entlebucher Mountain Dog. As a novice woodturner, I was drooling heavily over that burl the whole video. Excellent work.
Yeah, I did the Google thing too 🐕🤷♂️
How did you know that? It's no wonder people get the breed wrong all the time. I have not heard of the breed, but looked it up & you are spot on. Nice!
He actually said it in one of the previous videos so anyone watching a ton of his videos with a good memory would get it right off. But yeah, would have never guessed it
I just knew the Appenzeller Mountain dog, but the tail wasn't right... They're almost identical though
You wouldn't want to turn that. It's very soft and requires a tonne of sanding at the end. The sanding usually leads to uneven sections because of varied wood hardness in the piece.
I always watch your videos until the end because I find them exciting and entertaining.
Sam, I enjoy your sense of humor and your wood working. Please keep sharing both with us.
It’s Cam
Thank you for your wonderful videos! It's really nice to see how much you respect the material and that you are very self-critical about your work. And as much as you often try to talk it down: You are really a very good woodworker! Continued success and best regards from Berlin/Germany.
your videos are so relaxing, an absolute life saver for me at the moment
That whole “ if you don’t like it, do it yourself” attitude was just amazing and hopefully headed off most of those comments you were talking about.
(Terrier or muttdog) Your solution on discussing whether or not to cut up the slab was absolutely perfect, and I loved it.
It was excellent shade
Burmese mountain dog…? I’m not a wood worker but I love watching you create these gorgeous pieces! When you said “I just turned 40. I don’t have to explain myself”. Ha! I felt that. Hard. I am pushing 50 and still learning new things. I need to figure out a dining table idea and commission you. 😊
Fur not long enough for a Burmese. Looks more like an Appenzellar Sennenhund
Bernese, as in Bern, Switzerland, not Burma.
It’s great seeing a smaller table, finally one that doesn’t cost nearly the same as a new car for people who live in houses with massive amounts of space.
The big desks look cool are amazing. I’ve also got nothing against the price, you do an amazing job and they’re worth it. I just enjoy seeing a table for a different kind of customer.
yeah a "different" kind of customer, the one who pays 5000 for a computer desk
Cam, your snarky comments are so smooth, I almost miss them. I appreciate how they're not given in a mean way, just a bit biting and absolutely truthful.
I am a new subscriber, and in no way am I a woodworker. I simply find peace and relaxation in the woodworking process.
So, basically, you're saving me a ton of money in therapy. Thanks for that. 😊
Ha! Glad someone appreciates it anyway
Love watching your stuff because a) it's wonderful and b) you come across as literally one of the most down to earth non judgemental woodworkers on this whole platform.
If Riggs is a big boy my guess would be greater swiss mountain dog. If he's not so big then maybe appenzeller, or entlebucher mountain dog. And from one woodworker to another, wit is an asset, while humor is a necessity. You inject both quite nicely into your videos. Oh by the way nice work! P.s. I used to work with an old swiss woodworker who looked a lot like riggs. Nate G
I would have also guessed Appenzeller 😊
@@El-Mazz I would go with Appenzeller Sennenhund as well because it has the white nose and neck instead of brown like most dogs this color.
Try fish eye eliminator
One of the most beautiful wood table I've seen so far. Congrats on a job well done Blacktail Studio.
¡Gracias!
My great grandmother had a butterfly kitchen table made from burl. Lost it in a fire but that slab looks like a soon to be family heirloom. Stunningly beautiful imo.
I'm terrible at dog breeds so my guess is he's a good boi! Anyway, i have never done a single wood working project in my life and i've been subscribed for a good while now. The process is awesome to see, the results are amazing and the humour you add to the videos never fails to make me actually laugh, the call to action had me in stitches. Can't wait to see the other table.
Agreed! Same here, I've never had the opportunity to work with wood...& have zero knowledge. But his videos are a fun time:)
Really nice table, I love these wooden legs.
I'm a blacksmith and knifemaker myself, and I love to work with great wood like wenge for the handles.
I was wondering what you do with all the small stuff you have left from these kinds of projects. They would be perfect for forming unique knife handles.
*have been wondering about that as well...i'd like to see some smaller projects that that could incorporate these beautiful woods such as the paint brush rests that you can find on Esty at a shop called Monarch Brush Rests...i have one and it is very nice and a good addition to my art space...very simple no nonsense design but at the same time elegant and functional*
jelmer, i see a potential partnership in the making!
A happy relaxed breed of dog!!!! Love your anticipation of comments about cutting the slab, and the reply!! Always a pleasure to see your work. I hope it sold for waaaay more than $40.00! All the best!
18:48 I work commercial, you should see the "finishes" that they count as acceptable. Love the quality of your work
The Beatles Were like one of your tables smooth and beautiful.❤
You are a master at deflecting potentially negative commentary. I loved the comment about cutting up the large slab. Brilliant!
The breed is definitely “good boy”. Can I ask why you find the mitre/chop saw so sketchy? I know you’ve mentioned it in previous videos and I can see you’re keeping your distance. For me, compared to something like the table saw or jointer I feel like it’s relatively safe!
Really enjoy your narrations, including the self-deprecating stuff. Nice and honest. Well done.
Hard to believe that this is really wood. It looks so, unwood like, and I can't even imagine what it's like to work with it.... Thanks for the great video....
For poly, use a foam pad. They’re about 4x6 and leave a glass smooth finish. Check out stuff for floor finish application. Had to refinish a boat full of teak floor to figure it out.
Looks like I came late to the party, but I enjoy watching your technique and decision making process. I only wish I could set up a woodworking shop because I enjoyed doing things when I was much much younger. It is so much fun to see how you handle things when the wood is difficult or too soft. Great job. My goal is to see all your videos. Thanks for the entertainment.
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I have to say i real like watch all the work you do on your tables and how much perfectos and how much you care about all the work you're doing. Please keep it up
I used wenge for quite a while, and ran into all of those problems that you did here. I stopped using it, quite a while ago, but still wanted a wood that was dark and exceptional looking. I ended up using Ziricote. I just love it, but it loads up sanding belts. I also wanted to say that over the years I built up an allergy to many of the woods dust. So because I didn’t want to quit,(I’m 70 now) I spent the money for a PAPR. I can’t tell you how much of a game changer it was for me.
I have used the water based poly on some wood turnings, applying it like you wood a wipe on poly but working much faster it will dry fast. Apply in a small area and wipe it back off with a cotton rag you can apply additional coats after 30 min or so to get it to build up somewhat.
How much did it end up selling for ??
Never thought l would eat so many woodworking YT 's . I am the least handy person l know and wouldn't attempt the simplest of projects but l appreciate anyone else's work.❤
Amazing work. I can appreciate the price tag on things like this
I use wenge in a lot of custom boards - just be extra careful when using it without dust/mask protection. It's been known to cause neurological issues. It's splinters are exceptionally painful too.
Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, breathing wenge wood dust has been reported to cause central nervous system effects, abdominal cramps, irritation of the skin and eyes, and is also a sensitizer.
Fancy pants woods like that are quite full of natural oils the tree makes to stave off attack from the thousands of critters that would otherwise go to town! These oils are quite often the way a lot of exotic woods are harmful to us!! I've got a ton of money sunk into respiratory protection!!!! As should anyone who wants to do this kinda thing for a profession!
We also have to actually WEAR the aforementioned protection for it to have any positive affect!
:o that's amazing and good to know! thank you for commenting this!
A LOT of highly decorative woods contain natural insecticides that are thrown into the air when sawing and sanding. A few of them can do permanent damage or even be fatal if not handled properly.
The 3M “Finesse it” polishing materials are great on water based poly. I did a very large kitchen island out of Sapele and the top is smooth as glass without looking like plastic. Also, you can get the finish to flow out better if you put some of the flowing agent they sell for latex paint.
Burmese , The table is Magnificent and deserves every bit of praise you receive. Well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍
the small Asian cat....
FYI Burmese are people not dogs. Bernese is a dog. The Burmese are from Myanmar and their snakes are called Burmese Pythons because they are found in Myanmar too. Those are the invasive pythons in Fla.
Your work is beautiful! I refinish hardwood floors professionally..this table is big enough to use rollers for a finish, not brushes. Pay a little more and get ones that won't bleed, not cheap ones. It takes a little time to not apply it too heavy, yet at same time not too thin..I'm learning so much from your videos, you can tell when someone is the real deal, and not not just going thru the motions! Cheers!
You do wonderful I only wish I could afford it to put in a bid. I do some wood working myself but not to your degree or quality always enjoy watching and learning. Thanks from a retired plumber and part time wood worker
Beautiful! I love your work. Thank you for letting us see how you do it!
You are an amazing artist. I love your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
Ya man, thank you!
Thanks for showing the imperfections/mishaps. Makes me more confident in my own work!
I recently found that thinning the polish by 50% meant that you got a smooth finish as though sprayed. I am not sure if it'll work with a water based polish but it did work for turps based. The only downside is that you have to apply a lot of coats. It dried fast though.
As a 30 year vet in tge business i can confirm that it works the same for any base. There are however products that can be added to not only water based but solvent bases as well tgat do not compromise the integrity of the product. Spraying is definitely the way to go and using a gravity feed hvlp gun for only about $60 can improve aplication and speed as well as consitency of mil thicknness. This also cuts down on the time consuming sanding. Types of guns and tips vary greatly but take little time to adapt to. As in all finish scenarios a test piece is recommended.
I would expect it to raise the grain more than a spirit thinners.
I believe a lot of the wipe-on poly's are exactly that. The standard poly thinned out with denatured alcohol.
Entlebucher mountain dog!
Recently found your channel and have been binging on your videos, amazing work!
As a lifetime DIYer / hands-on kind of guy I am definitively finding a ton of good tips & ideas to use , Thanks
Whoa, nailed it!
You might be right, but I really think he's a Kelpie. The two breeds do look remarkably similar though.
I was so close XD
@@michaelsutherland5848 Nowadays it is practically impossible to say any dog is 100% X or Y breed, so much "new" breeds based on mixing established breeds make this even more of an impossible task.
To me the key difference is the eyes, their shape, contour and even if it sounds crazy the look they give, kelpies have a more shepperd like type look, like more on point to the taks, while the entle has a more relaxed and honestly the shape of their eyes is different. But I have always lived amongst multiple dogs of all breeds and mutts so I might be a bit crazy LOL
@@y.b.- Yeah, I can see that. I'm also looking at the ears, Kelpies are typically pointed and this good boi's ears are floppy. I would have expected an Entlebucher to have more white down along the chest, but hey. Anyway, congratulations on earning Cam's forever impressedness!
Since you spend so much time sanding your pieces, in your next vid, can you maybe go over what you're expecting the wood to look like between grits, and why you expect a certain grit finish to be enough (e.g. why stop sanding on this table surface at 500 grit). Would be great to hear!
Awesome work! Love the swirl in burl wood. Riggs looks like a Greater Swiss Mountain dog to me.
I agree! I think Riggs is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
German sheppard mixed with a pit butt. which was a random guess, I've never owned a dog haha. Your passive aggressive humor is legendary, probably one of my favorite parts of the videos haha. Absolutely love the work, my scope of woodworking is completely different but I am always impressed by your attention to detail! Thank you!
I’m hooked on your videos! Your dog is beautiful! I’m 61 years young and have collected a bunch of tools. I really want to start woodworking. I need to get one of your master classes.
I gotta say man, I love watching your videos. You crack me up and are great at what you do! You have peaked my interest in woodworking, and slowly building up my tools. As much at my VA disability check allows, so very slowly, but surely nonetheless lol
I agree 100 percent. See what I did there?
@@Wooden-things I only caught 70% of that...
I would say a Rottie mixed with Beagle? Definitely a Rottweiler mix! This project turned out super nice! Your videos have been very informative and inspiring. Thanks to your info and links, I am making my first river table top in August. I have the slabs, the epoxy, dye, tools etc. Super excited. Would love for you to go into more detail about mixing the dye and epoxy, pre-pour steps. Love your content!
wrong ears bro
Hi Cam! Rigs looks like a greater Swiss mountain dog to me! I’m wondering as technology changes and information grows are you updating your epoxy master class with changes in your favorite products or new techniques?
You really do love pushing peoples buttons, it’s so fun! Of course the Beatles were and still are one of the best bands ever. Very revolutionary for the 60’s. I only found your channel, or UA-cam spot or whatever. I think your videos are wonderful, and you do an excellent job. Bravo!
Splendid work! Witty narrative!!! Just love it!
A Kelpie dog, maybe? I love the burlwood! I actually bought a 42” box elder maple burl crosscut (that was harvested in the 70’s) and turned it into a dinette table. The burl grain just looks so amazing!
I always learn something after watching your videos!
I had an idea I wanted to run by you. For tops that have large separations. What if you drilled a hole through the top at a shallow angle across the separation, then did the same on the opposite side very close to the first, then glued dowels in there. So essentially it would form a little "X" in the separation and stabilize it, and it would leave a teardrop shape of contrasting wood (like a pocket hole would leave). Idk..... might be kind of cool and different from the bow ties. I don't have a shop at the moment so I can't try it.
Cabinet..dude, it's an amazing looking piece, you should be proud of what you produced and how you managed to figure out way's to create it, I think the copper, moulded the same way you did the steel would have worked especially with the finish and lightning you installed. Well done, from Chris in the UK
I’ll say Riggs is a beagle who’s family doesn’t talk about grandmas fling with the Rottweiler. Beautiful project, as always. I totally get your decision on the template for the table legs but the puzzle piece is too cool to give up on. I’m not a woodworker but I’m betting that some people would still go for that template even if they did need to buy another router bit.
Beat me to it.
That sounds like a great guess.
I'm also with you on the puzzle template for the Wenge legs. Probably my favorite exotic wood. Wood Data Base is my favorite website being the wood grain nut that I am.
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That Wenge is beautiful and I'd love a desk made completely out of it.
Wenge is so damn expensive lol
Love the videos. I’m not a woodworker - I’m a mechanic/engineer. The UA-cam algorithm got it spot on though. We’ve recently bought a reasonable size woodland full of gold Eucalyptus, where we will be building our house. Watching your video, I think I’ll be doing a few projects with some of the wonderful old gnarly eucalyptus trees that have fallen. Have you ever done anything with Eucalyptus?
I'm new to your channel, I don't know about the others but I find yours very relaxing to watch even with you talking the whole time. I could never talk that much or able to find that much to talk about, which is impressive to me. :)) I like how you jab back at your critics, by the way.
I like to use round paint sponges for large flat surfaces instead of foam brushes. It might save a little trouble next time 😊
Rot weiler mix? Your content is great and I always love seeing the pieces of art you create. My Parents have ordered a slab dining table from someone in Oregon and I will be comparing it to the ones you make online. Because of course I am now an expert in slab tables. 🧐
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After watching this video, I am an expert too.
The way you asked for a subscription🙏🏻🙏🏻, man you earned it
I have to say, your channel popped across my feed and I have totally been obsessed by your workmanship. Never let anyone tell you, you suck because you don't..I really enjoy your content and hope you prosper!
Okay, my vote for Riggs is a Beauceron which is a Rotty/border collie mix. Great desk. When I get into the market for a desk, I will definitely be looking at your products. Also, would be interested in your thoughts on prepping a desk for a computer system.
What a beautiful table!
The smartassery is highly appreciated Cam. 🤘🏼
How much did it sell for? (link no longer works… 🤔)
I have the same question
It sold for $7,200 (according to a comment further down).
Riggs is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog! What a cutie! Love the table!
I would say he is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, I've had 3 over in the UK. Wonderful dogs , loving gentle souls.
the fact that you thought of taking down some of the spikes is crazy. ur attention to detain is insane and i truly appreciate it
Beagle and rottweiler mix, great tips and must admit the wooden legs does add a lot of character, well done.
One thing I've found that helps when brushing is for the final finish strokes to back off to as light a pressure as possible and lean the brush a good amount. Obviously still shy of the taper angle at the end, but pretty far over. You could also thin the final coat a bit further so you get a bit more gravity leveling. Try it on a small test piece to get the idea of the best amounts to use. Obviously not water like in consistency, but maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of what you normally do. If you don't know what to thin with look up your product on the net and it will tell you. When I'm trying to determine something like this I just iterate thinner and thinner on a test scrap on different areas to see what works best. Takes a bit of time, but once it is dialed, it is dialed.
He is a four legged dog. C'mon now, ya gotta admit that that is right. :-)
19:45 2000 grit is the amount of particles that can fit through a 1 square inch filter. I think it's the same number in the metric system.
"In order to get a uniform grit size across the surface of your sandpaper, the materials being used go through a sifting machine. The filters on this machine will only allow specific sized particles of the materials to pass through each level.
The size of the grit is then determined by how many of each particle can fit through a 1 square inch filter. The larger the particle, the less can fit through at once.
So let's say we have a sandpaper with a grit size of 30, then that means 30 particles would fit through the filter. A grit size of 100 would mean that much more particles would filter through with much smaller particles."
From wikipedia (Grit sizes): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper
Correct, one could say there in no metric system when it comes to grainage of sandpaper. ;-)
i always thought i ment particals per square inch . i have never heard of filter volume equasion.🙃
I recently started pyrography. I used an epoxy on a walnut, but did not realize it could harden the wood at the same time. As you are showing here.
TY for sharing your knowledge and experience
Look into door dollies to help move your slabs, another great table Cam love seeing your techniques, oh and s2s lumber is borig for us hobbist woodworkers, half the fun is making it useable!
I made my own version of a door dolly for moving 4x8 sheets of soundboard & other acoustic absorbing board, because it comes in bundles of 8, which are insanely unwieldy even for 2 guys to move since the material is quite flexible. Ironically, I used pieces of an old solid-core exterior door bolted together with a couple of large dolly wheels from Harbor Freight bolted on. I'd seen the door guys on construction sites using the door dollies and got inspired.