I love your "works if you work it". Felt like a bit of an easter egg for those who know it's common use. Also of course love the build as always!!

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad someone (you) found that gem. It works if you work it!

The table base looks amazing can’t wait to see it finished and all together. Great job

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Oh it really starts coming together once the finish and brass go on... just wait. Thanks so much!

Here's Part 1 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp-V1LiidsuycdI.html and Part 3 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/o42D06eim9K9kaw.html

Looking great so far. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for being patient for the series!

I love this table. My fiance and I were frustrated it ended last week, so we're happy to see part 2. If I could make a suggestion, maybe don't reference the comments. We all know they're poison. Those of us who are here to enjoy your project, aren't paying attention. Keep it light.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you two like the series. Thanks for the suggestion. It was more of a way to make fun of myself and my actions more than anything. I appreciate it.

I can't wait for the next video. You are awesome and so talented!

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

And you are always so dang good at giving amazing responses! Thanks!

Hi 👋, Great looking 👀 Table , nice job, Phil from the moulin France,

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Hi again, Phil from Moulin France, I appreciate you watching again!

Few people enjoy practicing their professions. You are very blessed. Thank you for sharing, will be waiting for next video. 👍

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the solid reminder. I'm very grateful. Thanks for watching the series!

Can’t wait for part 3

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

That's what I like to hear! Thanks for watching!

Great update! This is going to be a beast of a table, but you've got experience building stuff with its own gravitational field... and don't sweat the comments on editing. It's like some people forget you can click on the time track to see what they missed. Looking forward to part 3, and in the meantime I'll be in my shop working my wood.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that man. I like the gravitational field comment. Honestly, I'm not sweating the comments at all. 99% of people (including your goober self) are incredibly nice and uplifting. So thank you! P s. Don't get too many splinters

@mattelias721

7 ай бұрын

@@FortressFineWoodworksNo splinters! And at some point I hope you get to try something Nakashima-inspired... seems within your capability.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

I will take a look!

There were times when the shop I worked for had no problem charging 10k just for the piano finish on a table.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I see why. It takes a long time

Great work so far, and thanks for introducing me to Hellman Chang

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Any time! They have a great website and some insanely nice pieces

Loved the blood sweat and tears comment!

@FortressFineWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

What better of a way right? Haha thanks!

So if the hole is not big enough, you have to helicopter your 3.5 incher for how many hours?

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Now that's a pretty good "twist" on things! Thanks for watching!

Je vous découvre et +1 abonné c'est une table vraiment magnifique et surtout c'est de voir que même de grand talent font des erreurs sans les cacher et j'admire beaucoup que vous apportiez des petits détails dans cette réalisation (mesures et astuce croisement du piètement) merci bonne continuation.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

Another vote for G-flex from West System. It's the most popular epoxy with knifemakers. And they are always gluing metals and wood together

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

I will write that one down and get some ordered for the future

Wowowowo it's beautiful

@FortressFineWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! The final video comes out tomorrow! So I'll see you there!

Fantastic build - really nice to see something a cut above the usual KZread woodworking projects. Will the brass be coated?

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Yes the brass has to be clear finished otherwise it will tarnish from fingerprints and dog spit.

Damn that’s amazing!!

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

We appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

Yes, I continue to watch video-after-video. Apologies for all the comments. I get occasional "hate" on some of my Reddit posts. I have thirty-thousand "followers" who evidently enjoy my posts. There are undoubtedly people who dislike my posts as well. After spending time in a SMU I can appreciate constructive criticism. Teams survive on honesty. However, it really is "constructive" criticism. I simply do not understand people who invest poorly willing decide to be assholes when being nice is just so easy.

@FortressFineWoodworks

5 ай бұрын

Being nice is more vulnerable, hate is "protective" and dividing. People are just scared. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Thanks! I was trying to see in the video if you’d put on a finish. I’m working on a project that I will use brass inlay and I’m trying to figure out how to keep/ put in the finish after sanding without affecting ting the wood. Have you any advice?

@FortressFineWoodworks

12 күн бұрын

Yes, I put a high gloss finish on the tabletop and a satin finish on the legs and brass. Here's the final video for that build. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3uEu6qQmNGqiaQ.html

Honestly love your videos, great narration and you show some awesome skill and initiative that inspires people like me to start their journey with woodworking.... but this 3 parts format applied to one moderately sized project, I find quite annoying. I, for one, prefer one one hour video that shows the progress from a to b to z. With that said.... this table gonna be dope. Cheers

@danielkanaszyk485

7 ай бұрын

Oh, and try fishing rod elastic epoxy for that brass, it never cracks and holds on to anything.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

This project actually has 40+ hours of raw footage. For me to edit all of that into one digestible video would mean I lose all my evenings and weekends for an entire month. So the series just provides me a way to edit over time, and retain some sort of human life in the process! So I appreciate you enduring the different videos!

Bummer about that epoxy. Everything is looking great so far!

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Things will be figured out!

what do you do about the tarnishing of the brass?

@FortressFineWoodworks

14 күн бұрын

The brass won't tarnish because it has a clear finish on it.

Nice work, I really dislike the color of that stain though. It looks like it was nearly painted black. I would not be able to do a commission like that if they asked me for a stain on walnut like that, such a tragedy that people have no taste. Excellent work though, the finish quality your work is something you don't typically see in woodworking

@FortressFineWoodworks

5 ай бұрын

Now that I've done so many projects for clients, I've realized that... it doesn't matter what I like. If they want a black table that they can call walnut, they deserve that. My personal taste in furniture shouldn't hinder theirs.

2 inches is a perfectly normal size!

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

That's what I've been telling EVERYONE!

Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

@FortressFineWoodworks

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Titanium is also non ferrous.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

But it ironically has .2% iron in it 🤔

Isn't this one of Hellman Chang designs?

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Yes I disclosed that in both videos. Its based on the helman and chang James Dining Table. With some changes

The proof is NOT in the pudding. The correct expression is: the proof of the pudding is in the EATING. You’re welcome.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Suddenly I'm craving pudding! Thanks for watching

your hand is leaking raspberry jelly

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

I wish. That sounds delicious

Basic! Always test the glues before.

@FortressFineWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

Right? I agree

Maybe you could have had that brass sheared for a few bucks... 🤔

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

So true! I should take the time to price that next time!

This is looking sick, but why the fuck did you think it was a good idea to use this as your testproject for a new glue!? Bought from Amazon aswell... Amazon is becoming Alibaba, but with next day delivery. Products on there are getting worse and worse I feel like. Anyways. Sick build man. One day I hope I'm able to projects like this aswell.

@FortressFineWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

Honestly it wasn't just "testing" a new glue. Epoxy is suppose to bond to brass so its really that glues problem, not mine. But the problem is solved. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

🇧🇷Ok.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Alrighty then!

JB epoxy is garbage, but you all know that now

@FortressFineWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

It was the Bob smith stuff that didnt work. The JB Weld did great. Thanks for watching!

Am I on tiktok? Why do you need to chop chop? You’re doing good but don’t bait for more views.

@FortressFineWoodworks

7 ай бұрын

Im actually cutting the editing into smaller pieces so i can actually manage them. I just don't have time to edit a 50 minute video. Thanks for understanding!

Delusional

@FortressFineWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

Sometimes I think I am too! Thanks for watching!

Where are you coming up with these prices....

@FortressFineWoodworks

6 ай бұрын

Watch the final video here kzread.info/dash/bejne/o42D06eim9K9kaw.html I explain it in that one!