Why didn't use glass instead? It's way better for this application 🙃 specially tempered glass

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

You can’t get annealed or tempered glass this large, even if I could it would have been double the weight per sq/ft.

@Anglo-EgyptianMan

Жыл бұрын

@@MattsWoodworks Damn that kinda sucks, glass of that size is readily available in my part of the world, but you certainly did an awesome job with what you had.

@andykipp1437

Жыл бұрын

Nice job

@D3nn1s

Жыл бұрын

@@Anglo-EgyptianMan probably not as thick. But yeah esp at this cost im sure a piece of glass would have been able to be acquired somehow.

@Anglo-EgyptianMan

Жыл бұрын

@@D3nn1s shower screen suppliers are a sure bet in my area

Those steel rods transform this from a dramatic piece of art into a sickly industrial afterthought. Mind-boggling design choice.

Can you imagine what it would of looked like with some lights in the base casting shadows into the roots ,but an amazing piece of furniture 👌

@luish777

Жыл бұрын

That what I was thinking like a thin fiber optic or led medium soft white along the base of root the shadow affect would look awesome.

@f87115

Жыл бұрын

Just as long as it’s not KZread presenter pink or blue

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I actually want to get some soft/warm light LED pucks to put under there and try it out, I will post an update if I do so!

@ertavampy4622

Жыл бұрын

DEFORESTATION IS THE COOLEST

@G-G._

Жыл бұрын

Yeah would look tacky and cheap 👍🏻

Wow, so many negative comments… it’s beautiful, you should be so proud 😊

Great job!! I’ve only been woodworking for 4 years and have a small shop on my property here in Northern California. It’s only 13X13 but I have it full of tools and it’s been great. I’m 65 this week so I figured out a little late in life that I had a passion for woodworking.

Absolutely impressive work on that base. Simple compliment but words cannot describe how much I actually loved seeing how this turned out. Absolutely fantastic job!

@MattsWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this! It was so hard to come up with something proper, thank you for the kind words!

I don't hate the rods, but I think redwood branches cut to size would have looked better.

@thorwaldjohanson2526

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, a redwood branch would have been much nicer. Still amazing piece though

@timbodnar6711

Жыл бұрын

And someone would have disagreed. Not sure, why people can't just enjoy something the way it is.

@ryeckley7267

Жыл бұрын

The rods did affect the most appealing aspect of this piece which is its 1500 year old wood

@RobertWrightOneManCovers

Жыл бұрын

The rods look great. They add order to the chaos, same as having a rectangle top instead of having it shaped all crazy.

@yongyea4147

Жыл бұрын

The rods are atrocious

Brother that is a beautiful root, and a fantastic table… honestly the root would be an incredible sculpture all on its own. I truly hope they take great care of it. Peace

My husband is getting me into woodworking. He’s been asking me to watch videos with him. This is the first one I watched from start to finish. I love that table. Great work!!

It looks glorious and I like that it is in a public space rather than someone's private dining room! Congratulations!

Loved how you sanded the end grain to bring out the detail. It would have been amazing if you could have sanded and sealed the whole piece, also back lighting on the wood. Despite my ideas the piece looks great.

I am speechless! I cannot understand how you can have so much knowledge and skill with all of the different Mediums and Tools, at such a young age. Your Dad has to be incredibly proud of you. Absolutely amazing work and Video. Thanks.

That base is a work of art on its own. Make another one for the wall.

I like how you used the rusted steel rods rather than polishing them so the blend in with the color of the root system and do not stand out or take away from the view of the wood. The wood and metal base is a great feature and looks very nice. I think the acrylic top looks amazing also. Overall. stunning piece.

Props to you for not blocking out the negative comments to, something I see a lot of on You tube. Beautiful piece of wood displayed in a novel and respectful way. I hope future customers of the restaurant will appreciate it. Speaking as both a wood-turner, professional arborist and amateur woodworker, I wish you nothing but the best. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder, but that does not give people the right to hurl abuse back at you. The only point is perhaps those comments regarding your 'cursing'. It's hardly family viewing I would think and there's far worse out there. Here in the UK we wouldn't even consider words like 'damn' to be cursing. Telling someone to 'get off your high-horse, you c**t', however, might be. Good luck!

Beautiful seeing the roots in plain sight!! The roots have such a beautiful color, form and history!!! Beautiful incredible job!!!

Now thats a work of art, love the way you bought the root to life as a statement table. It speaks volumes that is for certain. Bravo!

Beautifully done! The only thing I would do differently is putting in some under lighting. But great job!

Amazing craftsmanship. I live about an hour away from Redding. I plan on going to this restaurant to see this table in person.

I absolutely stand in awe of the power of mother nature!!! Well done for preserving this magnificent piece to the beauty of this breathtaking table!!!

I love the way you handled the root base, the sanding to a natural polish that contrasts with the rest of the root - true perfection. The steel/wood/rusted rod base fit exactly with the character. You deserve to be really, really proud. Stunning.

I did some work at a rich lady's house where she had a dining room table made from a giant govid about the same size. They had to remove the roof of her house and use a crane to put it in her living room. Most unbelievable table I've ever seen!!!

Very impressive! The rods throw it off a bit for me but to each their own. One idea I’d think about on a different topic would be adding some lighting in the root system to give it some cool depth.

I cannot think of any words that would be adequate for its sheer quality and build thank you from the UK

I am totally in love with this piece. Redwood is my favorite and in its natural state is second to none. What you did with this stunning piece is fantastic and 5 stars in anyone's book. I am now a huge fan and watching everything you put out.

It's beautiful That stuff on the top is cool that it doesnt scratch. Nice idea

Amazing!! To take that much care for the customer and your satisfaction with the scratches is top notch.+

This is STUNNING! I love the thought process you had for this table. Beautiful creation! 😍

Wow! Beautifully done. It's wonderful to see old wood brought to life and how beautiful it is.

You did a beautiful job on this masterpiece!

Fantastic table, but to me, the vertical steel rods are glaringly inappropriate. Sorry. They clash with the curvaceous base. Plexiglas at 1-1/2" thick is plenty strong enough for the vertical rods not to be necessary. Some straightforward bending strength calculations should have been done before deciding whether such rods were necessary. Good luck with your next one.

@illusionisms

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% the rods are visually disturbing. It takes away from the overall look of this beautiful table.

@cainadkins3985

Жыл бұрын

I love the rods that's weird they almost look like wood

@walkingaroundgreece4278

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I didn't like the whole build just because of them, I assume he didn't want to destroy wood by cutting in and putting supports, but the way the rods looked from above ruined the amazing table for me

@OmnipresntGaming

Жыл бұрын

Have to agree, totally cheapened the finished product.

@bigdanny9721

Жыл бұрын

Agree

That table is absolutely awesome! I'm so glad that you kept the wood natural.

Simply incredible ! Thanks for sharing this project ! You are quite the craftsman. Great way to preserve an ancient (once) living fossil ! Congratts !

Beautiful!! The aquarium exploded recently, sadly - the one pictured from the acrylic maker.

What a beautiful piece of wood!

Amazing work! You did justice to the ancient root system. Well done!

Stunning work! Glad to see there was a fix to the scratches

I would have chosen a glass top and made it either an oval or capsule shape, to tie in the ancient wood with the modern glass.! I also would have finished the entire root.

I'm really glad I found your through Blacktail Studios latest video.

I just watched the Redwood Root table. You did a fantastic job on it. The care and attention you gave to the process was simply astounding.. cud's to you!!!

After reading some of the comments, some of those people are nuts. You just made a perfect piece, flawless and a blessing.

You do amazing work brother. If i have to be 100% honest, first ill say that that table is absolutely beautiful there will be no complaints, I know them poles were important it just seems like they're out of place because they're not uniform. But I would have only said that if I was forced to that things just amazing great work you got a subscriber for life here man

That table is amazing. As soon as acrylic was mentioned in the video my first thoiught was scratches. Good to see the problem was resolved. I cannot believe all the negative comments below, but then I made a coffee table with a clear fir 2X14, box joint kitty corner waterfall ends and opposing kitty corner basalt column notched legs. Someone saw it and sait they could get a coffee table at IKEA for $50. 🤦‍♂️ What ever.

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

That is a conversation piece for the ages.... always something new to see while sitting. Cool AF.

I had my doubts but dang!! You out did yourself. It turned out just alive and you treated the root with respect. It retained its original dignity. Wow

Agree with the comment below, soft lights to accentuate the root would really enhance the look from above, particularly with the reflection off the acrylic. The posts I do not like, cheapens the whole table. You have shown a lot of skill and patience for a younger man. Be proud.

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jim, I may incorporate lights into the next root for sure!

It is beautiful! I think, however, it needs some really cool chairs to set it off.

Stunning table! Patrons and service staff will quickly become mindful of the table top corners.

I caught myself several times, watching w my mouth open in fascination and disbelief simultaneously! I was feeling fearful throughout the lifting and setting down procedures, as well as each step in your process. I can't imagine even being able to touch that unique piece of time travel, maybe they're still never be "time travel machines", this I believe is as close I'll be in that scene! Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing this project, your filming, dialog and editing are spot on to this amateur, I felt and understood all of it. Gorgeous project, the metal base w wood are unique to your special project. I doubted your vision a few times before you finished this work of art, glad I could hang w you till the end. Best wishes for more of these interesting and unique pieces of history in your future projects! Thank you! G3

Did you consider installing and soft lighting in some of the inner areas to show off more of the internal parts?

Man.. there sits many Judges High on their Horses here on KZread? Mostly highly critical of someone’s artistic work? Every artist sees things in their own way, that’s what makes being an artist is so unique!

I love the acrylic top. It gives it a contemporary look. Phenominal piece, congrats!

Simply stated…absolutely stunning!

It is beautiful that’s all I can say you did an excellent job and I enjoyed walk-through so keep up the good work God bless

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Donald, thank you for watching!

As I watched you roll out that acrylic I kept thinking "that surface is going to get so scratched"

Phenomenal workmanship! I love the look and feel of real wood.

That table is absolutely incredible, you did an amazing job, that redwood is so beautiful. Fantastic work your craftmanship is top notch. Take care looking forward to seeing more videos from you.

19:10 The AquaDom pictured in the lobby of the Radisson Blu hotel in Berlin. It cost around €12.8m and contained 1,500 fish and over a million litres of water. On the 16th of December 2022 the temperature dropped to a freezing -6C causing the tank to crack and then explode.

Wow..I am stunned..what an amazing table, you did an Amazing Sick job.

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan!

Isn't it Amazing how the Natural way of Transformation, into almost Petrified Wood; with your Ideas of bringing out the Beauty of this Redwood! It isn't just a Table, but a WORK OF ART!! You are to be Congratulated!! 200 Years from now your Name will be remembered!!

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the base, it compliments the mind-blowing piece.

I was surprised that you didn't make the oval top acrylic. It looks better with oval top, imo.

I agree with the commenter who said, "Dude, you don't charge enough."

Espectacular ! ! ! Wow I enjoyed the respect that you have shown this stunning red wood root. Truly a work of art.

Looks great but I think you should have done the same black finish on the rusty rods that you did on the base. Besides that it looks amazing

My concern would be people sitting around it and kicking at the root network, hanging purses and stuff on the root and breaking pieces off. This would be cool as a display table in an exhibit where it would get proper respect. It looks fantastic tho, you did a great job!

Wow! What a spectacular piece! Really a fantastic use for such an iconic chunk of wood. Well done and thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this fascinating journey. I know that you did ask to “comment” but, since art is so personal, I wondered how anyone would even consider criticizing this amazing feat of talent, skill and strength. I’ve worked w acrylic and it can be a bear! Art ain’t easy, I LOVED it!

Man such a great job you did but you wanted some constructive criticism,,,, so the only thing i would change is the steel pipe for support. Find a redwood branch about 3.5 inches and use that instead of the pipe. Other than that super job man. You are super humble and i like that in a you tuber. That showers class in my opinion,,,,, well done my friend.

What a true work of art. I could sit at that table with a drink, looking at it for hours.

Stunning. The chairs don’t do it justice.

Outstanding work. Stan

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stan!

It's cool. I hate the rods though.

Always good to see young folks getting the woodworking design bug. Youth aren't stuck in the mud of experience, hence their ideas are always fresh, new and exciting, even if sometimes a learning experience with materials choices and placement. That experience will serve you well when you're an old schooler to some like me! Pass it on please. I hope you feel the same in 40-50 years. Great piece!

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. The only thing I would have done different is not use the rusty pipe. I'd have suggested Brass to compliment the wood. I'd love to see something like this but fully and completely encased in crystal clear epoxy as one massive block for a coffee table or a massive counter of sorts.

@MattsWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

I debated a lot on what to use, I didn't want anything loud to take away from the root itself, to me blending in was the best way, lots of people love the solid rod idea, lots hate it. lol

First - this is so cool it’s sick! Great job! Then, when I watched you working on the acrylic sheet edge I immediately thought ‘this thing scratches so easily’ - and here we go. I’m glad you found a solution to scuffs and scratches 👍

That is the most amazing build I have ever seen. It is absolutely gorgeous.

Hi Matt! Your Redwood Root table is awsome! After watching a video from Blacktail, I think your table deserves some better chairs. In fact I would insist on it. LOL I am serious though, better chairs!

since I have seen so many wood art now, I feel it was a waste of that marvelous wood to just create a mere table with it.

@Shiva108

6 ай бұрын

and in a sushi restaurant!

Nice landing spot for the finished table. Your fine work and the historical origins of the base will be appreciated by the restaurant owner and patrons alike.

That was one awesome build. Very impressed how you handled scratching situation on top. Very well done.

Nice work.. Love the root .. the steel rods and the rectangular top take away from the organic shape of the redwood imho

19:12 he referred to the aquarium that exploded in Germany. That didn’t age well at all.

@gabrielstocker5446

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Amazing piece of art!!! I love the preservation of the 1,500 year old Red Wood!! Wow!!!

Absolutely beautiful piece of art. The wood is so vibrant and amazing.

From a consumer's perspective with a creative eye.... Wouldn't you knock your legs under the table against the bits sticking out underneath at knee height? Also, those steel posts on either side didn't make sense to me? Apologies if you explained it elsewhere. Otherwise, this saved ancient piece is a miracle frozen in time. Love watching your work it's so pleasing and satisfying!!!

Isn't that the round aquarium in the hotel that broke in Berlin? Wow now I definitely wouldn't swim in one of those suspended pools!!

This is a fine piece to art. I'm sure people will spend a lot of time looking at it.. Great

Wow, this is such a beautiful table. Your talent is amazing. Thank you for sharing. 👏

Looks great but the rods ruin it… get a branch or some kind of wood and have it drilled out, glue the rods inside of it. And then you can still bolt everything together with a wayyyyy better esthetic

My kneecaps hurt just from looking at that base. :D

Excellent craftsmanship. Great video production. Thank you for sharing the details of the products you used. Great table, a true piece of art.

The care you took of this ageless lady and to highlight her beauty that only nature could create, you have the soul of heartwood, she shines in her splendor. Your unique talent and eye for nature's marvel, allows this beautiful lady to shine in all her glorious beauty.

steel pole looks off

Hey Matt looks great, any thoughts about using hidden lighting through the root mass, to high light it all?

Great video! Not sure what I like more, the table or the amazing chairs they chose to pair with it!

Holy crap dude! That table looks FANTASTIC!

Sorry for the language, but this is fucking fantastic. You've given the root new life and paid tribute to the wonder of nature. Thank you for this.

What an amazing piece of wood. The sanding came out great. Then you made it into something that looked horrible top to bottom.

@mjerez6029

Жыл бұрын

completely agree, the piece of wood is just amazing. this thing in the proper hands would be another level.

An extraordinary way to showcase a unique relic!