Floating top cherry dining table with sliding dovetail battens and wedged tenon joinery.

This Dining table uses sliding dovetail battens to secure the top which "floats" about an inch above the base. The base is joined with wedged through tenons. African blackwood is used for the wedges.
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  • @wickdghost3639
    @wickdghost3639 Жыл бұрын

    I usually don't comment but there's something to be said about how beautiful his work is, the presentation in the video, and the ambiance it creates. So extremely underrated

  • @FakeBob80

    @FakeBob80

    Жыл бұрын

    Like watching someone from 150 years ago ply their expertise, calm working environment and dedicated skill. I look forward to every video he posts, just as a relaxation tool!

  • @MrGeroth
    @MrGeroth Жыл бұрын

    You are THE best woodworker on KZread, and I watch hundreds. Your attention to detail is extraordinary. Please keep posting videos and thanks for sharing.

  • @mikamajlund3622

    @mikamajlund3622

    Жыл бұрын

    My opinion to

  • @patdaddymusic

    @patdaddymusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too 😛

  • @alwayslearning7672

    @alwayslearning7672

    Жыл бұрын

    And apparently self-taught by watching videos of woodworkers and lots of practice.Unreal!

  • @The_Modeling_Underdog
    @The_Modeling_Underdog Жыл бұрын

    Mr. C is back. Outstanding craftmanship as always. The grain on that wood was absolutely beautiful. Congratulations to Mrs. C for the cinematography as well. A key part on these videos. Cheers.

  • @mandyleeson1
    @mandyleeson1 Жыл бұрын

    We have a 17th century farm table passed down to me from my Mum. It's still in daily use. I think that one of your lucky family members will be sitting at this table in 300+ years. Beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you. Good to see that the foreman also approves.

  • @AndrewPace77
    @AndrewPace77 Жыл бұрын

    Though the beauty of that table is astonishing, my favorite part of the whole video is that not one power tool was used. I love that the old ways are being preserved. Please keep it up!

  • @user-tb5ns7hc5i
    @user-tb5ns7hc5i Жыл бұрын

    The way you were walking with that slab at the start of the vid, it looked like you were going to, or just finished, bludgeoning someone to death with it. Lol.

  • @bordenfleetwood5773
    @bordenfleetwood5773 Жыл бұрын

    No words. There are no words for this. I've been doing some hand tool woodworking since right about the time this channel posted its first video. My projects... Work. They look decent, and function, but are basic and too rough to be anything more than amateur work. This guy has been showing me what master work looks like since Day 1. An absolute master.

  • @ianwood8223
    @ianwood8223 Жыл бұрын

    It’s very rare that I make any comments but the quality of the work that you produce is brilliant and your videos should be used as a training guide for any young woodworkers just starting out thanks for all your efforts In producing these videos and for keeping hand tools the music that they make alive

  • @waynoinsaneo
    @waynoinsaneo Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work as usual

  • @rawa5457
    @rawa5457 Жыл бұрын

    The cat has performed a quality check. It turned out great. 😊👍👍👍

  • @sergedurand9905
    @sergedurand9905 Жыл бұрын

    There are two moments of grace: when we see you doing the object and when we see the finished object. Never the feeling of work as there is respect for the wood and the tool. Thank you for these beautiful moments.

  • @clydedecker765
    @clydedecker765 Жыл бұрын

    Another masterpiece of craftsmanship. Whether its a house, a fireplace, a cellar, or a table, ALL are so extremely well done. Thank you for showing us your work. Love this design.

  • @robertsnyder8159
    @robertsnyder8159 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with all the comments about the great woodworking, but I also appreciate the wonderful videography. Great job!

  • @ptbfrch
    @ptbfrch Жыл бұрын

    Always so inspiring. In addition to the incredible craftsmanship, there is not a single piece of waste in the process. No sand paper, no tool that cannot be sharpened, no wasted blades, and what remains is a stunningly beautiful table, and wood shavings that can be used to heat. And cat. :)

  • @NoCheeseNoMercy
    @NoCheeseNoMercy Жыл бұрын

    I strive to have the amount of patience that you have.

  • @MrTresto
    @MrTresto Жыл бұрын

    This is wonderful filming and editing, and outstanding woodworking skills. Very beautiful to watch. Thank you, I enjoyed it very much. I just bought a cherry slab to make myself a desk, and while I will be mostly using power tools, it still inspires me to continue working on it just from seeing the incredible grain and subtlety of this cherry table.

  • @nevillesmith9795
    @nevillesmith9795 Жыл бұрын

    The catspector was very pleased with the end result😃👌

  • @tombaker3794
    @tombaker3794 Жыл бұрын

    the best hand tool tutorial on the internet.

  • @eb282
    @eb282 Жыл бұрын

    Even the way you put glue on boards is mesmerizing

  • @andrepienaar6459
    @andrepienaar6459 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you mr Chickadee for your valuable lesson in self discipline!!

  • @ernestrezenfort1084
    @ernestrezenfort1084 Жыл бұрын

    Браво! Ручной труд - это превосходно.

  • @NicoHorridge
    @NicoHorridge Жыл бұрын

    In a world overwhelmingly consumed with bigger, better, faster… Milwaukee power tools and Diablo saw blades tend to steal the show. But, this is real. This is the real stuff. What makes you want to make a family, move to the hill country and learn to use your hands and enjoy life. Even if this process is slower, it’s real. Not this fast, unnatural thing. It’s real. Thanks you Mr. Chickadee.

  • @mikamajlund3622
    @mikamajlund3622 Жыл бұрын

    När jag ser era filmer får jag i bland känslan av att ni gör det omöjliga. Tack för inspirationen och det lugna tempot.

  • @lilwarrior989
    @lilwarrior989 Жыл бұрын

    This was the best Music video I've seen. And we get a beautiful, crafted table at the end also.

  • @ccbphoto
    @ccbphoto Жыл бұрын

    I'm new to this channel... My word! No power tools!!!! My arms are sore just from watching!!!

  • @k9six185
    @k9six185 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like some rock hard cherry…loved the sound of the saw during the first rip

  • @mkultra6664
    @mkultra6664 Жыл бұрын

    I liked the part with the kitty! The kitty pedistal making video was cool too!

  • @weekendstuff
    @weekendstuff Жыл бұрын

    Superb craftsmanship. Liked the wedge clamping of the table top. Thanks for sharing. Weekend Stuff

  • @daw162
    @daw162 Жыл бұрын

    Quartered cherry has so much visual interest to offer and it just doesn't get enough credit for it. I suppose people want light wood or dark wood, and not much in between, but it's a delight . I think most folks watch youtube these days for entertainment - to dream about what they could do rather than looking for things they will do. You've got the pieces of hand work together in a way that I hope some folks can appreciate - there is joy and physical stimulation in working that way. It's too bad there isn't a feel-o-meter. it doesn't by rule have to change what we make - working by hand, but it gives us time to see and discern that's important. And it leaves the work with more life. You know that I think the shavings from the try plane are just dandy - same with the smoother. Everything goes together naturally - the wood offers resistance to work, but it isn't a fight or exasperation and it doesn't have to be. no red face, no haunched over, no tools jamming...

  • @MrChickadee

    @MrChickadee

    Жыл бұрын

    You know I had a prof slab sawyer angrily proclaim that had to be sycamore wood, I guess many people dont know the lovely rays many woods can have if quartered. I work by hand for the enjoyment and practicality of it. I can make anything I need in this 12x15 workshop, without the noise, PPE and expense of power tools. Yes it takes me longer, and no I dont care. No one NEEDS to make their own furniture, and if you do, work the way you enjoy, is how I feel. I get great joy from these tools, and none from power tools, though I understand their utility to those pushed for time. I truly love the gift these planes give, that is, the ability to dimension and finish a piece in one process, regardless of the grain or knots, and never needing anything like sandpaper, scrapers and other BS. Just plane the wood, and its done, feels like polished marble and shines like a mirror. All this cherry came from one tree a neighbor gave us, it all had this nice curly wavyness to the grain, real lovely stuff to work with. Thanks for the comment sir.

  • @PatNetherlander
    @PatNetherlander Жыл бұрын

    You’ve got cat-approval! The highest form of it. It’s then that you definitely know you created something beautiful. What a joy it was again to see you craft again. The patience pays of!

  • @idontthinkso666

    @idontthinkso666

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. More cats! Did you notice the catdoor in the background at the end of the video?

  • @TheWolfster001

    @TheWolfster001

    Жыл бұрын

    @@idontthinkso666 I watched the video when he built it.. Hands down, he is very skilled, My hands are way too old to do real old school carpentry.. I have to use power, air & battery.. I could still do it old school, it would just take me a week or so and a few painkillers.. LOL... I so love watching this channel..

  • @DatsWhatHeSaid

    @DatsWhatHeSaid

    Жыл бұрын

    The elusive catproval..!

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe I only just now am discovering this channel. Excellent video!

  • @sgntbilco
    @sgntbilco Жыл бұрын

    Just aquired a bunch of old wooden planes, looking forward to getting them up to speed so I can get off the electric tools and do it all by hand. Great job on the table too. 👍

  • @sydneyevans2637
    @sydneyevans2637 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always worth waiting for. The clamping jig for the table top is great. Simple and effective. The table is beautiful and the splayed out legs give it a lot of character. Best to you and your family!

  • @aaronloughland7549
    @aaronloughland7549 Жыл бұрын

    I also usually don’t comment but you’re just such an inspiration. I would love to see a video where you go through your hand tools and explain what they do and what scenarios you would use them in. So much appreciated!

  • @jackchevalier8105
    @jackchevalier81053 ай бұрын

    Hi I am amazed by the quality of your craftsmanship. Everything you touch turns as a piece of art.

  • @MrChickadee

    @MrChickadee

    3 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @martdod
    @martdod Жыл бұрын

    Never fails to amaze me how a craftsman that’s good at using hand tools can get rough boards so flat and square. Beautiful table and love the cherry as it just gets better with age.

  • 4 ай бұрын

    It's a pleasure to watch you at work.

  • @simonklaus7777
    @simonklaus7777 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, very nice, old tehnia, and I'm a carpenter scluptor and I prefer this technique! I salute you 🇷🇴

  • @joeyschnare6050
    @joeyschnare6050 Жыл бұрын

    @mrchickadee been a minute since I checked in but holy your video quality has jumped 10 fold. Your dop (director of photography) is really on it. So much beautiful work. Please don't change the audio format ever. I find it so relaxing.

  • @Doxymeister
    @Doxymeister Жыл бұрын

    This is the most satisfying thing I've seen in weeks, and you didn't even have to say anything. Beautiful work. I love the look of the black wood that accents the cherry. The sleek lines of the table are will accent any space it occupies. And most of all--kitty likes it.

  • @Keechization
    @Keechization Жыл бұрын

    sawing in that dovetail by hand was really impressive

  • @TonyT-lo2sz
    @TonyT-lo2sz Жыл бұрын

    That Sir is the finest hand tool made piece of furniture I've seen built. You are gifted.

  • @treeclimbingdayjob
    @treeclimbingdayjob Жыл бұрын

    Finally got to see him use a table saw!

  • @jojii
    @jojii Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic build, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

  • @luigicicatiello3991
    @luigicicatiello3991 Жыл бұрын

    Just another "little" masterpiece. Thank you again for sharing your works.

  • @ValiManeanu-sp7ex
    @ValiManeanu-sp7ex7 ай бұрын

    That's a one hell of a table. He is the definition of a proper handyman

  • @nevillesmith9795
    @nevillesmith9795 Жыл бұрын

    It is very nice to see that there are still some people who prefer to do woodwork the old hard-laboring and old school way. (Nothing wrong in using electrical tools. I do so at my place of work as well) it is just nice to hear a hand saw sound and all the sounds of manual tools...

  • @DozeyDragoN
    @DozeyDragoN Жыл бұрын

    Finest art of woodworking! Thank you 😊

  • @ButterflyMatt
    @ButterflyMatt Жыл бұрын

    Very cool floating design. And gorgeous piece.

  • @Fisiek_Inferator
    @Fisiek_Inferator Жыл бұрын

    Daamn. The title sounds like some fancy dish name in the good and expensive restaurant 😁 i like Your videos. No music just a sounds of the tools and surroundings.

  • @johnarnett
    @johnarnett Жыл бұрын

    Incredible! love seeing all those hand tools in action! This has inspired me restore a bunch of mine.

  • @smaug06
    @smaug06 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Chikadee, you are a very trully artisan . my respect for you and congrats !!!

  • @benjamindejonge3624
    @benjamindejonge3624 Жыл бұрын

    Oo man I have so much respect for you, I will never have any talents like you, and probably half way I run out off patience and would through it it the chimney

  • @user-ot2so4qc2p
    @user-ot2so4qc2p Жыл бұрын

    Титанический и фундаментальный труд!!! Браво!!!

  • @earlearl8850
    @earlearl8850 Жыл бұрын

    Not enough can be said about this man's perfect work!

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 Жыл бұрын

    Your craftsmanship is out of this world and is stunning.

  • @claudio6164
    @claudio6164 Жыл бұрын

    few work like this 100% handmade.!👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @padmagyurme2087
    @padmagyurme2087 Жыл бұрын

    Built to last ! Very dedicated craftsmanship ! Congratulations ! 👍

  • @Granddad92
    @Granddad92 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. Your "shop inspector" seems to approve also. 😀

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic cherry dining table build Josh. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

  • @jonathanking4107
    @jonathanking4107 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant. Master craftsmanship.

  • @ben8606
    @ben8606 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely incredible! A work of art

  • @lecompterc83
    @lecompterc83 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning

  • @drglobule8a
    @drglobule8a Жыл бұрын

    Both the table and the cat would make a fine addition to anyone's home. Beautiful work!

  • @frederickfairlieesq5316
    @frederickfairlieesq5316 Жыл бұрын

    This is functional art. Amazing craftsmanship.

  • @frankgalliard8388
    @frankgalliard8388 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are pure art. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @hangingoutashingle7784
    @hangingoutashingle7784 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful table and great design. Thanks for these wonderful videos.

  • @Gilyarth
    @Gilyarth Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work and a great video. Very soothing and relaxing as always.

  • @brianbolton1813
    @brianbolton1813 Жыл бұрын

    A fine display of craftsmanship. Bravo.

  • @pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976
    @pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976 Жыл бұрын

    Hello my friend! Congratulations from Brazil

  • @smckee9063
    @smckee9063 Жыл бұрын

    The table is absolutely beautiful!

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. As always!

  • @tokkarijuha
    @tokkarijuha Жыл бұрын

    Hail the master! Those sliding dovetails are so cool!!

  • @isabelfengshui
    @isabelfengshui Жыл бұрын

    The details, the patience, the knowledge, the treatment of the tools, the materials... and I spend time as a little girl, enjoying and learning. Thank you always for sharing your creations and inspiration.

  • @cargogh
    @cargogh Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Chickadee! One of your best builds ever!

  • @jonasmichaelmoir9378
    @jonasmichaelmoir9378 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent content for a relaxing Sunday afternoon…Thank you both!)))

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 Жыл бұрын

    I must have watched this video ten times by now. Fascinating!

  • @MrChickadee

    @MrChickadee

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @nicas.athayde9319
    @nicas.athayde9319 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely formidable! Not only is so so beautiful, the craftmanship is amazing!

  • @kevindumais9610
    @kevindumais9610 Жыл бұрын

    You got mad skills with that hand saw.

  • @libor-vitek
    @libor-vitek Жыл бұрын

    Relax, education, craftsmanship. This is why I love to watch your videos. 👍👏

  • @fngrusty42
    @fngrusty42 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Sir, I started carpentry in 71 we used the stair router like the one you were using. The cutting edge is tempered to hard very difficult to sharpen . Heat the cutting edge just a bit to soften it ,, then sharpen the tool. They work so much better after that. Great work wonderful video

  • @davesheasley5703
    @davesheasley5703 Жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely a true craftsman, I love all of your work, thankyou for sharing your work with all of us !

  • @jerrystark3587
    @jerrystark3587 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful table well made. A very nice cat, too. Thanks for the video!

  • @tonybologna123
    @tonybologna123 Жыл бұрын

    feel blessed to be able to watch you work!

  • @daganael
    @daganael Жыл бұрын

    as always a great deal of care, love and taste in what you do. Keep it up !

  • @srh1101
    @srh1101 Жыл бұрын

    That is one of the most elegant looking dining tables I've ever seen, it's a sheer delight to look at. Thank you for sharing with us its construction.

  • @mickelramsey8548
    @mickelramsey8548 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great

  • @morrelljw
    @morrelljw Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @EavanWorse
    @EavanWorse Жыл бұрын

    Nice that you are back! A great project in a video and then the cat at the end, that's balm for the soul. Thanks very much! I love it!

  • @bradasskg11
    @bradasskg11 Жыл бұрын

    Cherry is incredibly underrated. That’s a beautiful table.

  • @guyprolly
    @guyprolly Жыл бұрын

    Your projects retain the perfect amount of rusticity that makes me feel at home. Well done.

  • @scottschmidtmann2540
    @scottschmidtmann2540 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!

  • @eladvanallen8282
    @eladvanallen8282 Жыл бұрын

    Such gorgeous work.

  • @mikemccollum4521
    @mikemccollum4521 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful artistry. Thank you

  • @karenb4583
    @karenb4583 Жыл бұрын

    Exquisite in all aspects!

  • @craigmooring2091
    @craigmooring2091 Жыл бұрын

    It was good to see that Charles was on the job for the final inspection. Utterly beautiful, interesting design.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Nice use of handmade wedge clamps. First time I've seen those used. Very excellent use of non-electric tools too. Well done!

  • @davidrbmelo
    @davidrbmelo Жыл бұрын

    I love your work and the way you do and present every part of your projects. All of your videos are inspiring! Thank you for sharing these marvellous moments 🙏

  • @mikevukas9818
    @mikevukas9818 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful piece Mr. Chickadee!