Yes, please do a video on the solvent based polyurethane for walnut. Keep up the great work!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Will do. It's actually a water based coating

All of your pieces are fine works of art. Most of my subscriptions are restorations of furniture (from painted back to natural) and start to finish projects. When you have a new post, it makes my day. There are other fine woodworking artists, but you are by far my favorite. You're also a fine teacher.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you! Thank you and I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment

Have just come across your videos you are magician with wood! its awsome to see how you have gone from a garage to a huge workshop! cheers for the videos

@FortressFineWoodworks

Ай бұрын

Wow, that's very nice! Thanks so much, and I hope to see you back!

Thin layer of glue each side and wait until tacky. Should still see grain through the glue. No glue line and works in the field, on flat and mitred joints. I am always looking for an excuse to use my routers, my favorite, so like you, have lots of extra space to fill with templates I rarely use again. 🙂 Keep up the good work; you are my favorite go to when resting at the end of the day. I can cocktail and still woodwork!

@FortressFineWoodworks

3 ай бұрын

Ya, see, everyone does it differently based on how humid their environment is and such. Thanks for taking the time to not only watch, but comment!

That laguna resaw king has lived on my bandsaw rent free for years!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Rent free? Sheash! I charge mine

Beautiful table and awesome video. As I have said many times before, your attention to detail is amazing. I also like how you show different methods to getting the job done and I always learn so much from your videos. All the best to Cody and if I lived closer, I would apply for that vacant position!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I can only assume your name is Jason from your profile name. If so, thank you Jason. I'm glad you always take the time to watch and comment, and you get information you enjoy from it. Thanks again!

@jasonbissonnette2331

4 ай бұрын

You assume correctly lol! You make my day every time you upload.

I’ve been binge watching all of your videos. Great work and vision! If you can, you should really consider investing in a hoist/trolly. With the addition of your grabo or similar panel carrier, you can move things around way more easily and safely. It’s a matter of time before you blow your back out or bust a piece up trying to lift it by yourself like you do quite often in these videos alone. Keep the awesome videos coming!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for binge watching! Yes I definitely agree, I will need to figure out how to lift things easier

The alder and the walnut is a great contrast. Would make a great little table to have your morning coffee

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

And it sure will. Thanks!

Another winner. You're teaching me how to visualize and incorporate curves into my until-now straight line bases. Thank you.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

That's always great to hear. I'm glad you are trying more things. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for putting this videos together for us to enjoy and learn your fine furniture making! God bless you!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!

Time stamp 10:24. You said "Doo Doo". haha. Anywho, great work as always. love the high quality content!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Shit... I guess I did.

The finish on this table is perfect, way too good to be left outside.

@FortressFineWoodworks

Ай бұрын

I haven't mustered up the courage to put it outside yet.... it's just too nice. Thanks!

I glue both sides and then using pipe clamps, I squeeze firmly; firmly enough that there isn't a visible junction. I'm 75 and have never had a failure with this method.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Great to know, I hear both sides and it just seems like it's up to the user

@erichaskell

4 ай бұрын

@@FortressFineWoodworks I do both sides because its like cheap insurance, if I have a holiday on one, maybe the other will save me and if it doesn't, heck I can always rip the joint and glue it again. Not that I've ever done that, of course.

Uuuuf what a table base! Loving the design. Beautiful! Fantastic video mate!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you a ton! I appreciate your feedback

I only glue one side also. I like to sand to 220 normally. I have noticed you know a lot about finishing your projects. that is the hardest part of the job for me. I've tried some of the hard wax oils they are easy to use. but i feel they offer little protection. so I have went back to lacor or polyethene. i put on a lot of coats. I live in Colorado also. love your videos. thanks

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Ya, the finishes I use adhere best to 150 grit. And the festool sander makes a fine finish with 150. I think you should use the products that make you happy in the end.

Your work is brilliant.

@FortressFineWoodworks

2 ай бұрын

That's very kind, thanks for watching!

Looks great and of course I’m interested in seeing video about the finish.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Okay great! Thanks

I recently discovered your channel and enjoy the way you cover your project videos. You do beautiful work! I work primarily in air dried walnut and have been honing in on your finishing methods such as your grain filling techniques you used in a couple of your videos and the finishes you use. I love the look of freshly finished walnut, but hate how it mellows yellow over time, so I'm trying to find ways to prolong the "new cut walnut" look. Sounds like you used a new finish in this video, so yes I would love to see a video on it.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Walnut is amazing! I didn't use the new waterbased finish in this video, it was imrons solvent acrylic urethane. The new finish will be in a future video

Man what an inspiration. Beautiful

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

What an honor. Thank you

Very nice piece of work sir. You really have a talent for what you do and it doesn't go unnoticed.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Your viewership is important to me so thank you

Great job the table looks amazing

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

I see the views going up and up! Well deserved!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Yes! I'm so thankful! I appreciate you being along for the ride!

Best luck for Cody

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

He will find his passion! Thanks!

New subscriber, yes, you're absolutely correct. Tis why it's called, "each their own".

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the sub! I appreciate you watching, very much!

Really beautiful ❤ love that base

@FortressFineWoodworks

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Nailed it again brother.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks bro. I appreciate you watching

Old table vs new table... Hmmm... That is a tough one. The unique caracter of the old table is nearly impossible to beat offcourse, but in the end i think you all did succeed in yet another great build👍

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Sheesh, I almost thought you liked the beautiful old table! Thanks!

The glue on both sides is just a question of pressure.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I think, when you put glue on the surface of wood, there's a thin layer that gels on the surface of the wood. Then when you pressurize it, you can't squeeze that gelled glue out. Just my opinion though. Thanks for watching!

Amazing . congratulations and thanks for this so satisfying video

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

I really like this. The natural colours of the wood work so well with your painted base. Where do you get your branded medallions from

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you like it! I get them from coinsforanything.com

@tmitch45

4 ай бұрын

@@FortressFineWoodworks thanks for the link. I've got to say your work is really inspiring me! are you on instagram so we can connect and chat?

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Im not on instagram but I have a Fortress Facebook page. Either go to Fortress Fine Woodworks on facebook or use this link facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093061533559

Phenomenal work. Really great job.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great job!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Awesome work 👍

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks ✌️

Beautiful end product, I love all the character of the wood. Please provide info on finish performance.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I sure will. Thank you!

Oh, wow Simply outstandingly Excellant No words to express the class of Excellance

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! That's very nice of you. Thanks for watching!

I’ll be watching for when you leave that table outside because I want to come and steal it! 🤠

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Oh shit... I didn't even think of that! Ya thief!

@heystarfish100

4 ай бұрын

@@FortressFineWoodworks 🤣🤣🤣

Came in for a QUICK peek at your video..that was 3 videos ago...an addictive watch..be careful!😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

@FortressFineWoodworks

3 ай бұрын

That's amazing to hear! Thanks for watching multiples!

I think I would have made the top and bottom curves in one piece to add some flow to the base .Just one opinion .

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree that could look really good

I enjoyed the build. Reminds me of a small table I built for my wife's chicken stuff with the inlays - I almost chickened out on that part. I noticed you use the pilot drill - the one with the gold colored base. I just bought one - have not used it yet. How do you like yours?

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I like my countersink. It cuts fast and never seems to dull. It does make marks on soft surfaces, but that's all

Th at table is just luscious I want it but can’t afford it Fantastic

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Thanks for watching!

Fantastic job ! What sprayer do you use to spray paint and finish ?

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I use a graco x7 airless with 308 fflp tip for water based. And an apollo Atomizer hvlp gun with a high solids tip for solvent finishes

Really great work 🥰🥰

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it! Much appreciation!

❤

@FortressFineWoodworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Do you coat your cauls with anything to keep them from becoming glued to the table? I always put some wax paper around them. 4:26

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Yes I wax them every once in awhile

Great job. Where did you acquire your Fortress medallions,?

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Coinsforanything.com

Adidas table!

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I know it’s simple for you but how did you find the square angle with the framing square. That still seems more complicated to me. You of course make it look easy and i am probably an idiot but I would love to know how you do that. Great videos. My new favorite channel

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I put the point of the square on the center pivot mark that I used with the compass, then mark each outside edge of the square where it crosses the template. Thanks for watching

@JayAdams-zz2th

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I am working with a large 16’ diameter so I guess I will have to fabricate a larger square. Great videos

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Gotcha, that's a big square. If it were me I would rely on math then. It's too hard to explain though

❤Absolutely Beautiful

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

No dust mask while sanding ?

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Not with festools dust collection. It's beyond amazing!

@sps1234

4 ай бұрын

I normally wear the dust mask when using Festool RO, but if you don't, fair enough. But no mask at the spindle sander at 6:40. Mask at 8:40 at belt sander ?

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I'll agree, the belt sander was a moment where I should've warn a mask.

I will never buy another Laguna product. Their customer service is the worst of any I have ever experienced.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry you had that experience. Nordfab is the worst I've ever experienced

Looks like a 1979 Gretsch Committee. Sexy.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Haha sweet! Thank you

That table ought to withstand the death of the sun someday, nice job. Also, you don't have a hair on your a$$ if you don't take the old table and attempt to sell it as an "art piece... making a statement... about..." well, something. I also only glue half the joint, and cringe when other folks on YT slather glue and then proceed to squeeze out more than is left in the joint. Seems wasteful, and would have to add a lot of sanding and clean up. I've found that even wiping off glue with a wet rag will sometimes leave a spot in finishes.

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

You know your shit Matt. Glue on both sides is just way too much glue. Cody is a little messy though. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

am i the only one disliking those "1850ies railroad themed tablelegs"? amazing craftsmanship, just not my style..... feels too heavy

@FortressFineWoodworks

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate your opinion. I actually forgot to mention why I made it so girthy. Thin wood doesn't fair very well outside, so in the event that I expose it to weather, I need the heavy base to withstand those elements