Making a modern round coffee table from rough old timber

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  • @kuffyswoodwork
    @kuffyswoodwork 3 роки тому +1

    That jigsaw of yours wasn't going to stop the great end result. My jigsaw does the same thing, it's my most hated tool 😂

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Yeah its one I've had for a while but hardly use. I'll probably use it even less after that. Thanks mate

  • @triplex86
    @triplex86 3 роки тому +2

    Watching you build something like this with no fuss or drama is a real joy. You always make it look so easy and the results .............wow!

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 3 роки тому +3

    Simple, straightforward construction. Doesn't get much easier than that. Very nice doweling job. Makes for good strong joint. And the few mm off the diameter will never be missed. Excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much Glen, great feedback and i'm glad you enjoyed it

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 3 роки тому +3

    That is a thing of beauty Victor! That wood started off as old, tough and almost forgotten and you made it into an outstanding piece of furniture that is timeless!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much Juliet. The timber in this one will certainly stand the test of time.

  • @sumosprojects
    @sumosprojects 3 роки тому +2

    A magnificent Table mate, poetry in motion watching you make it. See you on Saturday mate 👍👍👍

  • @cobberpete1
    @cobberpete1 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice Vic. Never heard of that wood. Definitely not found in the West. Yep, I wear my gloves when handling rough hardwood's 😊. I take it, like me, you are not allowed to wear your boots indoors 😉

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      No, no boots inside mate. I think it must be an eastern timber because someone else from the west said the same. Thanks very much Peter

  • @stevepratley
    @stevepratley 3 роки тому +1

    Now that has planted a seed. My brother in law had an old gum tree dropped a couple of years ago and its been sitting seasoning in my back yard ever since. Its been nearly 2 years now so it looks like I might be off to Trade Tools to get a flattening bit for my router and then start milling some timber up. The slabs are about 6' long by about 18-20" wide and the middle of the tree was white ant eaten so I have a nice selection to work with, might even do something with a live edge. Keep up the inspirational work Vic!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      That sounds vey promising mate. Glad to have inspired you. Thanks

  • @JesperMakes
    @JesperMakes 3 роки тому

    I'll just let you enjoy some workshop sounds.. 😅😅 I had to stop the video here to laugh mate, that was hilarious 😆😆.. Great build, the table came out fabolous.

  • @JPToto
    @JPToto 3 роки тому +1

    Well done! I appreciate how this is a pretty straightforward construction with minimal fuss. No need for super fancy tools. Turned out beautifully!

  • @ivan7453
    @ivan7453 3 роки тому +1

    Well done, Vic. Great job.

  • @ianvicedomini2648
    @ianvicedomini2648 Рік тому

    I like this table because it's simple and even with the simplicity, it looks stunning.
    Great video mate 👍🏽 👌 🏅

  • @karlpopewoodcraft
    @karlpopewoodcraft 3 роки тому +4

    Vic that's a lovely table mate, the names of your hardwoods in Australia are bonkers, I imagine there rock solid as it most take generations for these hardwoods to grow in such hot dry conditions. Ps God knows why you haven't hit 50k yet your content is second to none, just shows you, youtube shares utter shit sometimes well most of the time.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому +1

      Haha, you're right Karl. I was just telling James that Black Butt doesn't even have a black butt 😂. The channel growth has been a bit disappointing this year, always make you question your future on this platform. Thank you very much Karl.

    • @catey62
      @catey62 3 роки тому +1

      Yep, Aussie hardwoods are known to be pretty much the toughest timbers in the world. there is one species here, known as 'wadi', as its called by the indigenous folk here. they used it to make fighting clubs as its almost as hard as iron. you cant nail it, it has to be drilled and screwed together, nails will just bend.

    • @catey62
      @catey62 3 роки тому +1

      @@DownUnderWoodWorks Dont let it get you down, the subscribers you have would be loyal followers, and thats what mattters.

    • @mal798
      @mal798 2 роки тому

      To say our native timber is tough, is an understatement. I put an offcut at the bottom of a firepit. After 2 hours of flames it was still intact, just slightly blackened.

  • @briansworkshop01
    @briansworkshop01 3 роки тому +1

    That's one fantastic job and video I love your OZ wood's always come up great thanks for sharing your time and skill and remember stay safe and make 🍺🍺👍👍🇬🇧

  • @1963uspl
    @1963uspl 3 роки тому +2

    Lovely job as usual, I liked the simple yet functional dado base. Super strong, will never move yet very straightforward to execute.
    Also good to see you proving once again with the glue up for the top that no woodworker has ever said "I have too many clamps"

  • @driftslipandslide
    @driftslipandslide 3 роки тому +2

    Good stuff mate, I like your riving knife on your table saw, that was a great idea

  • @philgray4780
    @philgray4780 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Vic, There is nothing like the look of hardwood is there ? As usual , you make a very good video. Congratulations

  • @LonghornWorkshop
    @LonghornWorkshop 3 роки тому +2

    Great build sir, was vey enjoyable to watch. Cheers!

  • @markbryan9989
    @markbryan9989 3 роки тому +3

    Nice! I always learn something watching your videos. Great idea using the bolt and nut. Table came out awesome. Thanks Vic!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much Mark, and glad it was helpful in some way

  • @PeanutsDadForever
    @PeanutsDadForever 3 роки тому

    Lovely work. That table will be almost indestructible. Australian Hardwood, tough and durable as 🇦🇺👴🏻

  • @JesperMakes
    @JesperMakes 2 роки тому

    Just rewatched this video - really thinking about doing something similar with some old oak from the 1700's

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  2 роки тому

      Wow mate., that sounds awesome. Hope you do and film it as well

  • @liquidlen9391
    @liquidlen9391 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome job young man :)

  • @HB-CL-TX
    @HB-CL-TX 11 місяців тому

    what beautiful simple and minimalist table and a peaceful video. Simply fantastic work mate. respect from Houston Texas.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much. Thanks for watching and the wonderful comment

  • @aerialrescuesolutions3277
    @aerialrescuesolutions3277 Рік тому

    Another excellent work of beauty. Thank you, JIm

  • @samsboringchannel
    @samsboringchannel 3 роки тому +1

    That looks awesome mate, great project. Cheers

  • @OzSawdustMakers
    @OzSawdustMakers 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely stunning Vic, beautiful old timber that has a new life and CAD!!! I often use your version of CAD 😂😂😂 Love your work mate 👍

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому +1

      Haha, thanks mate. I think its the best type of CAD. @Laura Kampf is a fan of cardboard design too so it must be legit 😂

  • @woodenthumbyt
    @woodenthumbyt 3 роки тому

    Awesome classy table Vic

  • @davidlowe5192
    @davidlowe5192 3 роки тому +1

    That definitely looked like some tough old wood. The finished result though looks great and the extra 10mm lost on the side due to stupid jigsaws won’t be missed. 😊😊

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Haha, stupid jigsaws alright. Yeah , no real loss in the end , just annoying. Thanks David

  • @SMee67
    @SMee67 3 роки тому

    How bloody good is that dowel jig👌🏽
    Nice N chunky, N good looking timber too boot.
    Love it, excellent build, mate.👍🏽

  • @woollywoolwoolz
    @woollywoolwoolz 3 роки тому

    Everything in your videos is full of quality and craftsmanship. The pace, attention to detail, the patience in your voice when narrating and of course your awesome skills. It’s very calming and therapeutic watching you transform these old pieces of timber into something of beauty. Very inspirational - thank you.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much for the kind and wonderful feedback Walter

  • @sheenascott5405
    @sheenascott5405 Рік тому

    This is just beautiful! 😍😍 I don't know if I will ever have the skills or the tools to make this but watching you work is so soothing 🤗.
    Love from the island of Jamaica

  • @JohntheSchreiner
    @JohntheSchreiner 3 роки тому

    That came together nicely. Good one!

  • @americanwoodworkingtrickss6543
    @americanwoodworkingtrickss6543 3 роки тому

    Great job.Take care... .

  • @RobRobertson1000
    @RobRobertson1000 3 роки тому

    As always - well done Vic.

  • @kevindunleavy4532
    @kevindunleavy4532 3 роки тому

    Nice one Vic. Super table.

  • @stewartmcmanus3991
    @stewartmcmanus3991 3 роки тому

    Nice one Vic. Good to see a job make use of some old bits and them not end up on the barbie. Grey box is new to me. Well done, Stewart, south west WA.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thanks very much Stewart and i agree mate. I love using old reclaimed hardwoods👍

  • @Darren_Barclay
    @Darren_Barclay 3 роки тому

    Nice job victor it looks minted, and always better when it’s made from reclaimed wood.

  • @twotone3070
    @twotone3070 3 роки тому

    Great design, executed with your usual precision. I love the thought of re-using wood that is most likely to end up being burnt for something useful instead. This year I made a greenhouse bench for a mate out of the base of the old shed he gave me for fire wood.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      mate, sounds like a great project. im sure your mate loved it. Thanks very much

  • @richragan4810
    @richragan4810 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this build Vic. I always enjoy your videos and appreciate the editing work you do to make it fun and interesting for us. Peace out! Rich

  • @michaelmcaulay8765
    @michaelmcaulay8765 2 роки тому

    Nice job mate

  • @woodfather
    @woodfather 3 роки тому

    You're too good at this game mate 👍 Beautiful table, workmanship, _and_ in the editing studio, great job all round! 👍👍

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      And you’re too kind mate, but I’ll take it 😂. Thanks very much Mario.

  • @grahamparsons6620
    @grahamparsons6620 3 роки тому +1

    Great job mate, that reclaimed hardwood is just fantastic, a beaut colour, always drool when I see you use that dowel max, damn that thing is good such precise joints, the cheaper things I have are pure shite in comparison 👌👌👌👍👍👍

  • @Hobbysnedkeren
    @Hobbysnedkeren 3 роки тому

    Good looking table. Love the look

  • @The_man_himself_67
    @The_man_himself_67 3 роки тому

    Well you made that look ridiculously easy. But then you do have some great toys. Thanks.

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 2 роки тому

    Very beautiful

  • @stevehedges1158
    @stevehedges1158 3 роки тому

    Love your work Victor I always seem to pick up a tip or two along the way. Hope you and your family have a good Christmas. Steve Tas.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much Steve, nice to know I help a little. Merry Christmas to you guys too

  • @ucalderone
    @ucalderone Рік тому

    Beautiful job 👏

  • @diysiast-diyenthusiastsher6748
    @diysiast-diyenthusiastsher6748 3 роки тому

    As perfect as usual 👍👏👏 You are the most patient and most tender to timber ww master 😇

  • @damianharris2167
    @damianharris2167 Рік тому

    2:20 Really good tip 👍🏻

  • @tee7snow401
    @tee7snow401 Рік тому

    Love your work going to try this

  • @robertjohnson7728
    @robertjohnson7728 3 роки тому

    Real quality furniture. You won't find that at fantastic furniture.

  • @maccaslasher
    @maccaslasher Місяць тому

    gppd job well done.

  • @Joe-gd5sw
    @Joe-gd5sw 3 роки тому

    Nice job mate, looks great. Would never judge you for wearing gloves, I learnt that the hard way few months back with some old fence posts.

  • @humbertoferreira2185
    @humbertoferreira2185 3 роки тому +1

    Espetacular!!!
    Parabéns.

  • @ohasis8331
    @ohasis8331 3 роки тому +1

    Man you get a real kick out of that dowelling jig :)
    Love the table top too.

  • @CitizenAyellowblue
    @CitizenAyellowblue 3 роки тому +1

    Yep, old eucalyptus is really bad for splinters. Recycled stuff seems to have splinters that get infected. Really like the table!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thanks Scott. Yes we know all too well about those splinters

  • @jakesacco264
    @jakesacco264 Рік тому

    the glue in the dead horse bottle confirms your "down under" status :D

  • @RandomStuff2024-j3g
    @RandomStuff2024-j3g 3 роки тому

    Another great project. The finish table speaks for itself. Thanks for sharing Vic 👍

  • @OneManBandWoodworks
    @OneManBandWoodworks 3 роки тому +1

    That’s a beautiful piece mate, easy $1100 table if you were to sell it. Weight must be up there with the world’s most awesome coffee table...

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Haha, can never forget the worlds most awesome coffee table. This one is in good company then. Thanks mate

  • @FixitFingers
    @FixitFingers 3 роки тому +2

    So so good! I thought greybox would be more grey, not that glorious gold. Is that in your place of for a client of sorts?
    PS - I was trying to place the music then it hit me. It's also Steve Ramsay's choice for "The Woodworking Talkshow" podcast. 😉

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому +1

      Ha, yeah we're great at naming our woods, hey. What about Black Butt, it doesn't have a black butt at all 😂. Thanks James

    • @FixitFingers
      @FixitFingers 3 роки тому

      @@DownUnderWoodWorks Sydney Blue Gum is red. I get the feeling they were purposely taking the piss. 😂😂

  • @amolpophale
    @amolpophale 3 роки тому

    Nice!👌

  • @SFTaYZa
    @SFTaYZa 3 роки тому

    Very nice. I noticed you had tape first time you were doing the leg glueing but none the second time so can I assume it wasn't needed and the cloth was fine? Thanks for the video.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. The missing tape was probably a bit of laziness on my part but saying that , large joints like those are easily cleaned up with a wet cloth.

  • @samyaksunny6268
    @samyaksunny6268 2 роки тому

    Sir your great superb 👍👍👍

  • @Dev1nxavier
    @Dev1nxavier Рік тому +1

    Hi. Were you not concerned about expansion of the table top? You seemed to have screwed the top directly to the base without allowing for this.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      I probably didn't show it well in the video but the holes in the base are oversized for the screws.

  • @joeatkins4470
    @joeatkins4470 3 роки тому

    Hey Victor - Even though I've been a subscriber (with notifications turned on) for a few years now, I have not been receiving notifications of your videos. It was only because I was going through my subs that I found this out - Just letting you know - Joe

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thanks for that Joe, its good to know. I don't know anything about how the black magic of UA-cam works so all i can suggest is to make sure you have selected the bell icon to get notified. Thanks again mate

    • @joeatkins4470
      @joeatkins4470 3 роки тому

      @@DownUnderWoodWorks The bell icon is on, that's why I was pointing it out?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      @@joeatkins4470 Ok, thanks Joe. Not sure what's going on then

  • @raybartell9807
    @raybartell9807 9 місяців тому

    How did you line up the insert holes with the top? Did you drill through the post and then into bottom of top

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  9 місяців тому

      Yes mate, I aligned the base to the top while it was all upside down and marked through the holes in the base to the underside of the top. I just rewatched the video and saw that I didn’t include that in the video. An oversight on my part.

  • @donpiper5703
    @donpiper5703 7 місяців тому

    How much would something like this sell for? Beautiful craftsmanship by the way, nice work!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  7 місяців тому

      Thank you very much mate. I would only be guessing because I don’t sell anything I make but I would say about $1500 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @raybartell9807
    @raybartell9807 9 місяців тому

    When you laminate, the baseboards together is my understanding that the wood will split because it has no movement is that true?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  9 місяців тому

      No, the boards that are laminated together have the grain running in the same direction so if there is any movement, they will both move in the same direction.

  • @coleve8596
    @coleve8596 3 роки тому

    Should your bearers not have slotted holes to allow the top to expand/contract

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      yes and it was something i forgot to mention in the video. the holes in the base are oversized for the screws i used

  • @ihustwick
    @ihustwick 7 місяців тому

    Hey mate, you went with the Carbatec jointer - I’m tossing up between that one and the Sherwood jointer. Any advice?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  7 місяців тому

      Mate I have no experience with the Sherwood jointer so can’t really comment but I pretty sure the two machines are very similar if not the same. I was happy to go with either machine, it’s just that Carbatec gave me a much better deal.

  • @kenrushing7945
    @kenrushing7945 2 роки тому

    Beautiful! Although, I kinda liked the underside if the table for the top it had lots of character and would have been just as nice.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  2 роки тому

      I agree Ken but this table was specifically requested by my wife so she got to pick. Thanks mate

  • @bigg2904
    @bigg2904 3 роки тому

    That's about my skill level with CAD too 😁😁😁

  • @Fredatbedrock
    @Fredatbedrock 3 роки тому

    That turned out looking great well done
    Regards Alan

  • @meawayfromhome
    @meawayfromhome 3 роки тому

    Hi Vic, table is awesome, well done. Just a heads up went to starboard put in your code not valid? Also tried to find Australia for shipping quote and I couldn't find it.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much Philip. I'll look into those issues mate

  • @jasongrandy4190
    @jasongrandy4190 11 місяців тому

    This exactly the style I am building. What was the wood?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  11 місяців тому

      It’s a very hard and dense reclaimed Aussie hardwood. I don’t know the exact species but it could be grey box

  • @ЕвгенийБерезовский-ь8ь

    Super 👌

  • @chakireladraoui9331
    @chakireladraoui9331 3 роки тому +1

    Good

  • @micheldumont5298
    @micheldumont5298 3 роки тому

    Très joli travail

  • @petermills9755
    @petermills9755 3 роки тому

    Another great project, I’ve wanted to make something similar for the last few weeks, I have that much hardwood, no idea what it is but it’s hard ( very ) my problem is I have the same thickness planer with the same cutting blades, it just won’t push it though, no matter what depth I set it too.
    No trouble with all other wood types, I will think of another way just seeing your video as got my brain ticking over again!.
    After Christmas now having hip replacement next week, thanks again for your great work.
    All the best for Christmas, Peter from Gosford

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much Peter. All the best for your surgery mate and merry Christmas.

  • @danielwright1648
    @danielwright1648 3 роки тому

    Hey Victor. Another great build. just wondering about your spray gun. I've been thinking about getting one as i don't have the space for a compressor. How do you find yours? I've heard mixed views about them for detailed spraying.
    I'd appreciate any comments you might have

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      Hey Daniel, I've been using my Wagner for far longer than I've been on YT. I think its great. They have a fine finish gun as well as the standard one

  • @pawemastalerz572
    @pawemastalerz572 2 роки тому

    Legs are straight to the top or is any angle?

  • @bushman4124
    @bushman4124 Рік тому

    do you have any plans?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Sorry mate, I don’t. Pretty much everything I make comes straight out of my head

    • @bushman4124
      @bushman4124 Рік тому

      i am the same way, thanks any way for your response keep doing what you doing, i love it@@DownUnderWoodWorks

  • @LukeTheJoker
    @LukeTheJoker 3 роки тому

    Very nice work! I think I would have used the more characterful underside of the table for the top personally, but that would not suit everyones taste/style.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому +1

      That was my choice too Luke but my wife asked me to build this for her so she got to choose. Thanks mate

  • @peterlisyak5396
    @peterlisyak5396 3 роки тому

    Hey Vic, what’s the wife say about you stealing the dining room lazy Susan for painting? Great work mate

  • @coleve8596
    @coleve8596 3 роки тому

    Better splinters than getting your hand dragged into the blade.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  3 роки тому

      The point of mentioning it was to point out that im very aware of the dangers so i don't see that happening