These Are The Easiest Custom End Tables Ever (And I Still Overcomplicated Them) | Woodworking DIY
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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I made these custom end tables for a friend using furniture grade plywood (which just means it's a higher quality type of plywood). The sheets were made out of Red Oak, were 121.92 x 54.61 x 1.9 cm (48 x 21.5 x 0.75 inches) in dimension, and cost about $20 each.
The stain I used was Minwax in "Dark Walnut 2716", which was about $10 for the small can, and the satin poly I used for the finish was honestly a random can that I had lying on my shelf...
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I really enjoy watching your videos , don't be so hard on your self , you are a very talented woman ,
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I maybe overly vocalize my negative internal thoughts, but I'm hoping that that helps others see that everyone is critical of themselves and that they should just keep going
I'm a retired plumber and now a wannabe woodworker. My undersized garage is quick being filled by machinery that in the past, never caught my attention. Your "self-talk" is hilarious but also an inspiration. As a pastime I've always built glass and acrylic aquariums. Now attempting to venture out building aquarium furniture, such as stands, coffee tables etc. Most projects have NOT turned out and certainly NOT sellable. Gonna keep trying until I get it. Thx again for the inspiration.
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that my internal monologue ramblings are useful 😂 Just keep going with the woodworking! It's also important to keep in mind that you're going to be your own worst critic, so I'd be willing to bet that the stuff you make is better than you give it credit
i love seeing other women working on niche, one-off (or two is this case 😅) projects for specific places. its always a mental workout, especially if you're making from scraps! love seeing you process, especially the mistakes and how you go about fixing them!
oh! and never you mind about a dingy workshop couch - that's just art studio chic, aint it? 😂
I always prefer to see videos where people are screwing stuff up. I learn more that way and don't have to make the same mistakes myself. I like how the mortis and tenon joints look going clear through the top. I think I might have rounded the corners of the top of those tables but they look good enough with square corners.
You are the first craftsperson I've seen use a dremel in a furniture project. That was a question I've had for a while. Thanks for answering it!
Nice work on these tables, I have an idea for you if you do through tenons again, cut 2 splines on each one and insert a wood of contrasting color a cross the grain to enhance the butt part of the tenons . Good job on the repair also, you learn by your mistakes.
I admire how you over come your hurdels and challenges as you continue to create , beautiful pieces, Keep up the good work❤
Excellent work! You might consider raising the grain during sanding. When you sand to the finest grit you're going to use, run a damp rag over the surface. This causes the grain to rise up, and you can then sand again. It might make the steel wool unnecessary.
Thanx for the video, jus wanted to mention how i used to get alot of tear out n my cross cuts n notice u did to on a cut, what i found helps get less tear out is cutting much slower, THANX AGAIN !!!!
If you ever do hidden tenons in the future, just notch or flatten the round part of the tenon a bit. That'll give it the relief needed for the hydraulic pressure. The majority of your glue strength is along the face of the tenon anyways.
I love watching your videos. I enjoy watching your videos. You are very talented.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that
You did awesome! you keep going. I look forward to the next video.
I think being able to work through your mistakes is what makes you a good woodworker.
I agree 😊 It's always hard to see your own progress, but this is one thing that I definitely noticed improvement in
New subscriber here from Ireland. Love your narration. Very enjoyable video. Looking forward to some binge watching now that I've discovered your channel.
You can round over the tendon with a round over but just use half the side of the template bit and it’ll fit snug
It was really wonderful watching you work to get the design right. Thanks.
Thank you so much!
Props to you and anyone who starts woodworking but especially for adding UA-cam to your craft. All the best in this space.
The end tables were well done. You should consider adding edge banding to all visible parts of the plywood. They come in all typical plywood hardwood species or you could have used actual hardwood. Im sure cost was a major consideration, but iron on edge banding is affordable and it really brings the workpiece up to another level.
Again best of luck!
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate that. And it's funny, someone else also recommended that a few hours ago. I actually never thought about trying that because I always associated those strips with cheap particle boards, but that might be because when it's well done, it isn't noticeable. I think I'll have to try it out now
Wow. Those came out great! The repair was very good as well. You can't even notice. Keep up the good work and posts.
Thank you! Definitely could have done some things better with the repair, but now I know for next time (also, let's hope there's no "next time")
Great job! Custom pieces are a great add to your home. Your friend will love them
Thank you!
It took me a minute to get past your scary murder elevator😳 Your tables look excellent, I woundn't expect anything less. Improvise, adapt, & overcome...
😂😂 You should have seen it before we fixed the flickering light
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been following your channel. appreciate the sharing of your personal growth. I get stuck sometimes too, and it can take a while for me to get back into a project. I'm inspired by your resilience.
The only thing I may suggest would be to match the grain on the tops of the tables. Unless having them different was at the customers request of course.
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Thank you so much! And you're totally right. It's something that didn't hit me until I applied the finish and it made the grain pop. Then I looked at it and said "crap...". Adding that to my list of bullet-points to keep in mind for next time
I really enjoyed watching this! I especially like the way you share what you are thinking about and visualizing in your head as you make your decisions. 🏆
Thank you! I often worry that I'm talking too much, so this is really good to hear
Nice progress on the joinery! And great recovery from that mistake. Would you consider some edge banding for your next plywood project? It would give the look of solid wood and hide the layers of ply.
Cool that you donated to WWF as well.
Thanks! I appreciate that. So I used that trick in one of my previous videos (when making the table tray) where I tried to hide that it was plywood using mitre joints. I never tried edge banding though. I always worry it'll have the look of particle board, because that's usually what I associate that method with. But I think that association is mostly in my head, so it's definitely worth trying
Nicely done. My only concern, as if it matters, was the miter gauge cut u made while keeping the board up against the fence still. U were pushing pretty hard thru the cut, due to the ply being a little twisted and I was getting a little anxiety till cut was done. Fence not really needed once u get the measurement. Just back it off a couple inches so there’s no chance of kickback on ya. Just a thot. Please take that constructively as that’s how I’m stating it. Nice work!!!
Thanks! And don't worry, I definitely didn't take your comment as negative and appreciate these discussions. You're actually totally right, and I had to lean into it quite a bit. I was hoping no one would notice, lol. The blade was super dull and had a few broken teeth, so not only did I have to put more force into cutting, but it also left burn stains on the side, which were more work to remove.
We changed the blade two days after I filmed that so now it cuts like butter. I'll keep an eye out on if I still have to apply too much force, and if I do, I'll readjust my method. I really appreciate your comment
Ah, sorry. I misread your comment. You were talking about the cross sections. Yup, definitely should have pushed the fence away rather than pushing both sides through. I got lazy, which isn't the best reasoning when working with a spinning blade
Next time use veneer at the end of the plywood. For sure will looks better.
Getting stuck will happen,just don't overlook the K.I.S.S method. You might try hand tool wood working. It is a lot easier to take a jackplane and some chisels to fix a problem, just saying 😉.
Oh nice mortising jig, too bad it broke... I guess all the tests wore it out.
Super Projekt sehr gute Arbeit ❤
Nice job but you’re begging for a kickback while using your table saw fence as a reference while using your crosscut sled. Try using a 1” spacer against your fence before your blade and just set your fence back an inch. Not trying to be critical, just don’t want you getting injured.
Thanks! I made sure to push past the blade so it wouldn't kick back, but you're totally right... I should have just used it as a guide and clamped a buffer so I wouldn't have to worry about it at all. I just got lazy cuz it was only one cut, which isn't a good excuse :/
great work I can relate to your work because I also make more mistakes than i would like. Im curious why do you always wear a mask
Ha, glad to hear it! Mistakes seem to be a constant, so I'm learning to just roll with them. And the main reason is safety. I share the shop with some friends, so with so many people in such a small space, even though we have vacs and fans and filters, there's a looooot of dust and spray-paint floating around at any given time. I used to not wear it when I first started out and it used to make me cough for a few days after I'd leave. Now I try to keep it on whenever I'm there
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Only just subscribed and im really enjoying your channel. One thing i have to ask though is, Do you have a fetish for Lara Croft? Im not judging by all means but you play the part wonderfully.
Keep up the good wood working 👍
That made me chuckle out loud 😂 I never thought about it, but now that you mentioned it, I definitely see the outfit/hairstyle resemblance. Totally not intentional, but now I'll think about that every time I braid my hair
Would love to see a video without the mask on. 😊
I wish we had more ladies over this side of the pond who knew how to handle working with wood 😉
wow what a brilliant job you have done , im very impressed , so so good . you dont need to prove anything about the donations .
Thank you so much 😊
I know you explained your reason for going all the way through with the joints, but the one on the top, to me, is really distracting. Otherwise, nice job.
Yeah, I can see that. I think if the grain wasn't so prominent, it would be less busy on the top
Question: When is a table not a table? Answer: When it is 5 pieces of plywood.
Not sure I'm following. In my experience, a table is usually a flat piece of wood on top, and legs that put that piece at a desired height
So why do we never see your face? I've wanted to ask that for a while now.
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The back and forth I had with myself about if I should bleep that or not... 😂
Stop with the mask and I will subscribe and watch. It's distracting and dumb.
Sorry to hear you don't like it. I made the mask a part of my brand because I find proper protective gear to be important and don't find risking my safety for UA-cam is worth it. I understand it might not be everyone's cup of tea though
@Wood If I Could it's your lungs not his. You do whatever you thing is right for you!