This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. kzread.infoUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.

I like how he showed the common errors and how to fix. As a woodworking, the first thing you learn is that "good" woodworkers fix mistakes really well :)

Just a tip I've discovered: When running your saw across to square up the wood like you did at 5:20, I've found it's best to measure based on the longer end of the saw. For instance, my saw's guide is 1" away from the blade on one side and 4" away on the other, so I always measure 4" away from where I need to make my cut. If I use the shorter side, I found that the saw is harder to keep flat against the material and that causes it to wobble, making the cut not square with the top of the wood. I hope that was clear. Great video though and I'll definitely be using the methods in this to build my own tabletop one day.

@BiP00

4 жыл бұрын

I also do this, but I leave it a bit longer(1/4-1/8)and trim it with my router with a Freud 2 1/2 long trimming bit and a guide that will give you the best results.

@benjaminberlin

3 жыл бұрын

Shorter side is better as you have a tendency to push into the cut, staying flush against the straight edge, rather than away and out from the cut.

@prant8998

3 жыл бұрын

Duh. Good tip!

WOW! That table top looks amazing.

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Gorgeous table! One finish trick I know is to use gloss for all but the final coat, then the final coat in whatever sheen you prefer (in your case, a satin). This gives you a clearer finish so you can see the detail of the woodgrain, since satin poly includes a dulling ingredient that can make the finish slightly cloudy if built up in layers.

@BYOTools

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Jordan and thank you very much for the helpful tip. I will have to try this one out for sure. Hope you subscribed :)

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzread.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

Oh, my! That's truly amazing. Can't beat the beauty of that wood!

That was amazing, I have watched it twice now and it's just incredible.

That looks awesome! I'm ready to start this project for my wife.

For the less experienced folks, that $10.90 price you saw at the beginning when he was selecting the boards is per board foot (BF), not for each board. To calculate BF, measure L x W x D to find the volume of the board, then divide that number by 144. Often the supplier will have already calculated the BF measurement and have it written on the wood. Take that number and multiply it by the cost per BF, in this case $10.90, so a board that measures 5.5 BF will cost you $59.95. Given the size of this table, he probably has about $400 in the top alone.

@anayasdad81

4 жыл бұрын

Good information I got put on the spot in a yard once for this exact same reason 😂 then felt dumb in the end when I had to hand over 200 +

@kapalupundu

4 жыл бұрын

Tanks, dude. Thought I'd snap when saw 10.9 and "Quite expensive" combined

@stephenstringz21

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Mojarra1

2 жыл бұрын

I tought so hahaha

@princesamuels5981

2 жыл бұрын

Mathematics Real knowledge

I have to say, I saw this video when researching how to make a table. Haven’t gotten to making the table yet but I did make a banister for a set of stairs and the sealing process definitely makes high quality finish.

Am I the only person who loves sanding? Feeling the slow transition to buttery smooth wood just speaks to me.

@MelodicTurtleMetal

5 жыл бұрын

Love it. Most woodworkers say 400 grit is the max worth doing, but I can feel the difference going up to 2000, so I usually do. Usually so soft it feels like powder.

Fantastic. Very professional and we'll nurrated. Thank you, the table looked stunning

@BYOTools

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the support Jim and thanks for watching.

Awesome table; would've loved to have gotten to see the finished project in more detail!

Thank you for the great video! I am working on a bar top and ran into a stalemate on jointing the boards to look good. I know what I need to do now so thanks again!

This looks amazing. Thanks for all the good tips.

"Trust me, you're gonna want straight wood for this project" :) Great video man, really appreciate it.

@jagblue81

4 жыл бұрын

That's what she said

I’m not sure if anyone mentioned it yet but you can also mix up some wood glue and the sawdust from that walnut to make a great wood filler that matches.

@tomaszkaczmarek3112

5 жыл бұрын

Not everyone knows old-school tricks😎

@Lagolop

5 жыл бұрын

But if you are staining the wood, the glue would not stain :(

@mso9176

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lagolop exactly. Or just use a jointer

@markanthonyewart

5 жыл бұрын

saw dust and wood sealer makes a good filler

@maryjanehovis9840

5 жыл бұрын

H

This is a great looking table n good video, jst started woodworking myself.

I learned some great tips from this video! These tips are AMAZING!!!

Love the table! Only thing I would do differently is use leftover sawdust + wood glue to fill in the gaps versus a wood filler.

Watching this really makes you appreciate fine woodwork.

@BYOTools

3 жыл бұрын

Truly appreciate the support and thanks for watching. Love how this table turned out and just a heads up I have a fun woodworking project posting tomorrow so you might want to catch that one if you can to. Thanks again for for watching!

@solidstatejake

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha ya

@BLMann

2 жыл бұрын

"fine woodwork" massive eyeroll

@RainDog222222

2 жыл бұрын

@@BYOTools sweetie, he didn't mean you. you are a hack. oh yeah!

Wow love that grain in the table. Walnut is pretty.

Beautiful work @BYOT !! Well made video. Thank You

Great work! No need to raise the grain with an oil based finish, only when using water based finishes or dyes though.

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. There is a lot to learn when it comes to woodworking haha. Thanks for watching.

@type2trinies

5 жыл бұрын

Hey why do you need to raise the grain in the first place ? And secondly why do you only need to do it with waterbase ?

@richardlug6139

5 жыл бұрын

Well since no one else answered you I will try. With oil base stains the oil in the stain does not raise the grain. Since water base stain has water in it the water will raise the grain making it not smooth. I might be wrong, but that is what makes sense to me.

Awesome video. Subbed immediately! For some reason you remind of Jeff Goldblum, and your method is the perfect balance of fun and instructional. Great job. I gotta watch all your videos now..

@BYOTools

7 жыл бұрын

Looking like Jeff Goldblum is definitely a compliment in my book haha! Thanks for watching and the support Sean. I greatly appreciate it.

@seanhaney8748

7 жыл бұрын

I did intend it as a compliment! I forgot to say that. No problem, I really like these videos and do some DIY myself.

Your unapologetic humor is why I subscribed! Well....maybe because of the awesome skills too. Thanks for sharing man, please keep 'em coming!

I am highly respect you very much, because I feel that a great woodwork individual show their works should explain clearly in such details at least like you or more. So the watcher can learn and understand and you are the first one I saw in KZread. Thanks millions.

looks great! need a riving knife on that table saw tho!

@adam_aronson

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Felstead I was waiting for the kick back to take him out.

Excellent work - oh yea .... oh yea

@quinnrichards5969

6 жыл бұрын

@Jim Here are some great woodworking plans if you're interested - WoodSun.xyz

Skills. Don ‘t have tools &talent w/ wood but appreciate your vid. Thanks for vid

Beautiful! I want one!!!!

Take a shot every time he says "Oh yeah" 😂😂

@RecoilGargoyle

4 жыл бұрын

Waay too much! I stopped halfway through the video to find a similar comment!

Nice job, mate - thanks for your work! Question: did you finished the bottom/underside of the table, too? Or sealed it ???

Wow great video. After product looks amazing. I look forward to making one as well!

That was really beautiful. Great explanation. Love your process for finishing. Thanks!

@BYOTools

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Jesse and thanks so much for watching and enjoying the video. Hope you subscribe.

Great job, Saludos desde Monterrey, Mexico.

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Monica.

@bhaightable

6 жыл бұрын

Me too! Where's a good place to buy some of theses things? Home depot isn't doing it for me

@Ay_Yo_WTF

5 жыл бұрын

MEHICO

The Michael Scott of woodworking.

@BYOTools

7 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks but I need to add a lot more "Thats What She Said" jokes to be the MS of Woodworking haha. Thanks for watching.

That looks amazing, nice job

Just finished my table, and looks awesome. Thanks for the help

Okay I'm seriously seriously impressed!!! Your video is one of the best I have ever seen!! Thanks for keeping it real!!!

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the support Cherie. Much appreciated.

@Latinsweetkeylana

5 жыл бұрын

You made a Beautiful table. Maybe you should make more as a side job to make money.. I would buy one for the size I need if it's not to pricey.. Just saying..😊

@Latinsweetkeylana

5 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to make a leaf for the middle of table? One that you can fold in and close both ends of the table. If you do can you make a video of that one?

Love the work you done

@BYOTools

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Bilal.

Let me when it for pick up 😁. That is a beautiful 🤤🤤 dinner table that you made.

Beautiful table. My compliments

Very, very cool table. But, earlier I was watching tons of videos about tables with "breadboard ends". Are they necessary to prevent warping? How does the table look today?

@whitexeno

4 жыл бұрын

No, not really. It is more of a style choice.

I want to use this video to make a top for my kitchen island. Is there anything I need to do differently, being this was for a table?

wow what a beautiful table , your videos are awesome !! thank you for this amazing tutorial !!

OMGggggggg, that is beautful - I'm so doing this next

Great video, just what i needed, thx. One question: can i use nutella instead of wunderfil?

@BYOTools

4 жыл бұрын

I say use nutella ANY way you can haha! Thanks for watching Mathy.

That wood filler reminds me of Nutella I just want to eat it! Quick question, have you ever had a problem with it coming up when the table contracts? I've definitely noticed this with pine, though its probably because its a shittier wood than Walnut and would do so more quickly. Also curious why you didn't epoxy the knots? I've seen people mix ink with epoxy to darken it up. Clear coat looks good by the way.

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

So far so good! haven't had any issues with the wood filler AKA Nutella haha! I love how I left the knots looking natural. I could have filled them but I feel the natural knots give the table character and people notice it and love the look. But selling them would give you a nice flat surface so I see why people do that to. Thanks for the support!

This is the first of your videos that I watched. Loved it! Fun tidbit, when I saw BYOT, at first glance I read it was Build Your Own Table lol

Oh WOW I am so impressed! Its beautiful.

@BYOTools

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chantal.

Nice job but some beginner mistakes that people should be aware of... Joint your boards and check the fit up so you don't need wood filler for the joints. Clamp everything without glue and check for gaps before glueing. The Arm_R-Seal is the best table top finish I know of and a great choice for walnut. With an oil finish you don't need to "raise the grain". The most helpful tip I can give is regarding the application of the Arm-R-Seal...use a foam brush but don't wipe off the excess. You need to apply continuously keeping a wet edge and then let the the material self level. Important to pour out just what you will use for the coat and reseal the can to keep the solvent from evaporating. The fresh material when applied correctly levels out into a hard durable coating. I lightly knock down the dust nibs between coats and three good ones are all you need. Once the coating is down don't play with it because you'll only make it worse, wait till the next coat to even things out. Also pay more attention to sapwood and match light to light and dark to dark to make the seams less noticeable. Nice video!

@BYOTools

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of the helpful notes Richard. Ya I was a bit of a novice back when I made this table but over the last couple of years I've learned a lot. Thanks for watching and the support.

@FREEUNIT22

4 жыл бұрын

@@BYOTools I am trying to figure out how to Apply Arm-r-Seal. I understand and like your technique of wiping excess finish off after a few minutes as the can instructs you to do. I have done this and it seems to work. Like Richard above mentioned he said do not wipe off. Do you find that wiping it off is the best results?

@desertrat1418

Жыл бұрын

this is actually a great video of how NOT to build a table.....anyone can pick up a camera and film the first time they do something and instantly they are a woodworker.

Absolutely disgracefully amazing.. Where's the bloody installation of the legs.. LEGSSSSSS!!!! C'MON On a serious note I really enjoyed the video and your narrative. Thumbs up

@ilianatreyger2233

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful table! Can you pls add the complete list of tools you used to the video description?

love your in dept description of the finishing process!

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Thanks for watching Achim.

I love my walnut with a little sap wood. Beautiful work!

one of the best instructions I've seen. I understood it all and you make it seem achievable. good work. why you have only 5k subs I don't know. I'm sure it will grow quickly.

@BYOTools

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and all the support. Yep only a few 6k subs now but I love seeing the channel grow quickly now. Can't wait to see what happens in the future.

@jatinder1180

6 жыл бұрын

Wifeimage.com! !!

Amazing table, hope I can build one to one day! Small wish for the next video: Please don't use that song again, I'm so tired of it :D

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the song advice. I'm planing on changing it in the near future.

featherboard = awesome! thanks for sharing

Gorgeous table dude. Very sharp!

Definitely the Best instructions I've seen on KZread so far. Informative, relaxed, and above all a finish to be proud of. I'm new to your channel, but you have a lifelong Subscriber. Great Job 👍🏼

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate the support Gary. Thanks for watching. More wood working videos coming in the future.

@michaelr2526

5 жыл бұрын

Apparently you haven't watched a lot of woodworking videos then. This guy is a complete amateur.

Constructive criticism: You can save a few steps by using biscuit joinery between your boards to ensure the surface is flat. You wouldn't need to hand plane at all, just skip right to sanding. Oh and you could wipe the wood glue off while its still wet in order not to junk up the sander and make things run smoother from the beginning.

@fd3871

5 жыл бұрын

that assumes the boards are 100% the same dimensions with no wax or wane. there will always be some planing required; even if just a little here and there. that being said, I'm dubious at how strong this will be over time with no joinery

@armpit1991

5 жыл бұрын

ive used biscuits on 3 tables now and there is still too much play in the connections, the boards still twist to different levels, no matter how many clamps i use.

@fd3871

5 жыл бұрын

@@armpit1991 i mean how else could you really join two boards next to each other? i can't imagine a domino would be that much better, and pocket screws... forget about it. maybe you aren't using enough glue, or your wood is too thin?

@Dagobertrules1

4 жыл бұрын

when i make panels i never have to use planing or rough sanding, they are always straight... but offcourse I dont use pipe clamps, they suck hahaha.

@andreankusnetsov7264

Жыл бұрын

@@Dagobertrules1 what do you use?

Yes is a good looking table Great job

Nice work! I made an end grain cutting board and used water to pop the grain, It was almost like I never sanded in the first place. What I think I will do in the future is use isopropyl alcohol becasue it will evaporate much faster than water and I think has less chance of soaking into the wood before you apply a finish.

Man that table is so sexy I feel like going and working on my wood😎😉

Counted 13 “oh yeah’s”

@elisscaliving5864

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Davtyan lul

That came out awesome ! You can make me a desk like that for Christmas

looking amazing! i think it will be my next project

Why didnt you use biscuits when mounting the wood together?

@mrpogueman

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Rezac can't speak for him, but I believe that biscuits are more for alignment thank for strength of the joint. So maybe he was ok with putting the time in ahead of time with the clamps and stuff to get alignment right.. that's what I figured

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Brandon you are correct. Biscuits are more for alignment in this type of application. Getting a good flush bond board to board is extremely strong and is plenty strong for a kitchen table. Thanks for watching Peter and Brandon.

@nafnaf0

6 жыл бұрын

yeah biscuits add some strength, but arn't that strong (I don't use them). To add real strength use mortise and tenson joints. If thermal stresses develop (such as exposing a flat table top like the one pictured here to significant temperature delta) the boards will split apart at the glue joint. Good wood glue is stronger than soft wood like pine, but not hardwoods like walnut and maple even in the transverse direction.

Don't use wood filler, mix wood glue and your sawdust from sanding and work it into the gap

@BYOTools

4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Yes that is a very good way to get a color match with small gaps. Thanks for watching

@Xelbiuj

4 жыл бұрын

Better yet, joint the edges and have no gaps to begin with.

@thefilthelement

4 жыл бұрын

@@Xelbiuj even with a jointer getting a straight edge you may have tiny gaps here and there

@banjerlegs3051

4 жыл бұрын

Take two of the boards that are side by side and run them through the jointer together side by side then no gaps. Works great

Beautiful. I want to do this on a counter top.

Bro!!! Crosscut is my candy shop!!! I just built a table like this made from walnut purchased from the same place!!! This is great!!!

less talk. more rock.

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Noted Gary. Thanks for watching.

Dumb question - but did you do both sides of the table?

@BYOTools

5 жыл бұрын

Not dumb at all. I did sand in finish the bottom side of the table but much less detailed with the sanding and I only put one coat of finish on it. Thanks for watching Michael.

@noahziegler3478

5 жыл бұрын

@@BYOTools 100% genuine question where's the legs?

wow it looks gorgeous ,great job

Completely amazing!!! Tks man!

Other things you said far too often in this video; "Oh yeah", "I'm going to go ahead". Nice table top, by the way.

@johnlilly7552

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Why no planing or joining

@isaaclove4716

5 жыл бұрын

3 sides were already finished so the finished edge against the table saw fence yielded a parallel smooth surface. Less work but @ $10 b/f I wonder what this table sunk him.

@Natedoc808

5 жыл бұрын

He planes the glue up seams anywhere the cauls were unable to maintain perfect surface alignment.

@vikings844

5 жыл бұрын

@@isaaclove4716 I would guess around $700.00 give or take a few dollars

I am happy to see used sapwood. It gives beautiful contrst.

This so good! Good job!

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the support LEX.

can you do an update on your lawn?

@BYOTools

7 жыл бұрын

jack moore check out my Instagram page. You can see it in all its glory haha. @Byotools

@jackmoore2733

7 жыл бұрын

It looks great, thanks for responding.

@Ay_Yo_WTF

5 жыл бұрын

And a sequel in your kitchen

My husband and I have been used these from Stodoys and he's very satisfied.

Nice work! That's a beautiful tabletop!

Beautiful table top... I really like it

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Pablo.

too bad you left all that sapwood in

@BYOTools

6 жыл бұрын

Ooo come on... You know you love the sapwood Geo haha. Thanks for watching.

@geodezix

6 жыл бұрын

Sapwood can be used effectively and as a design feature. One way to do this is, for boards 1,2,3,4 of a tabletop, boards 2 and 3 have sapwood on one edge. Glue those edges together then glue boards 1 and 4 on the ends. This produces a skunk stripe down the middle that lots of people like. Also, button blocks are preferred for connecting tabletop to skirt, a screw mount prevents drift. Your projects all look well-made, keep up the good work! Disregard my earlier comment!

@brianq7365

5 жыл бұрын

@@geodezix do you know of any videos showing this because i've never heard of this and am very curious.

@geodezix

5 жыл бұрын

@juicylemon -- can't find a vid but here are pictures: www.finewoodworking.com/readerproject/2010/07/17/black-walnut-coffee-table-2 and www.thejoinery.com/blog/fresh-floor-siskiyou-entry-table

@geodezix

5 жыл бұрын

walnut cabinet i made with sapwood plus.google.com/photos/photo/103754471497291178620/6596805862490206754?authkey=CP7W_InT2qm3qgE chipped and dusty over the years :(

Your not funny at all, but good information

@autumndaze23

5 жыл бұрын

Whaaat!!!! He is not only funny but he is a cutie pie!!!!

@cyberpunxx

5 жыл бұрын

maybe because he is not a comedian?

@audio8493

5 жыл бұрын

You’re *

@brodiestearman3556

5 жыл бұрын

i enjoyed the humor.

@manssupar

5 жыл бұрын

He just try to be positive guy. Dont be so asshole

Beautiful work! 👍

beautiful table..

@BYOTools

7 жыл бұрын

its a nice one haha! Thanks for watching.

Very inspirational! I am going to try the same table. May God bless

excellent video, beautiful job. love your work.

Awesome build! Could make a drinking game out of all the times you say "Oh yeah". lol

Amazing finish!

Hermoso trabajo! Saludos desde Argentina!!!!

Lol your humor reminds me of Chuck Bartowski's humor from the tv show, Chuck! Nice video!

Lovely work! We certainly appreciate this after recently trying to build our first table! It's not easy!!

@BYOTools

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear and thanks for watching Den and Mug. Just checked out your channel as well. Nice work on your first few projects. They turned out great!!

@DenAndMug

4 жыл бұрын

BYOT Thank you! We’re new to woodworking so it’s all learning at the moment 😊

I love all your tools. I would love to be a carpenter!

@cccb5001

3 жыл бұрын

what's keeping you ? do it

Wow this is so cool!! Im Going to make my own in a few months haha

@BYOTools

5 жыл бұрын

DO IT Ricardo haha. Thanks for watching.

Walnut is my favorite wood for woodworking. I usually oil it with Watco but I will try your solution one time.

@BYOTools

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Augie. Let me know what you think of the finish after you use it. Hope you subscribed :)

Now that’s some pretty work

Great video So practical Thank you