Turkey: I'd prefer the crack to be filled with epoxy, it's not only much easier to maintain (from any liquid spill or dust that will eventually start accumulating) but it will also make the piece stronger and in case there is an accidental hit or drop wouldn't break down.

@johnfoggjr2458

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@stevesmith236

2 жыл бұрын

I like the rustic look with the cracks but would probably like the epoxy too.

@RageDaug

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Even if you were completely safe and never spilled liquid on it, you'll never get the dust build up out of there.

@gordonsmith2853

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@sallylever6756

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Turkey, love this table build!!❤

turkey, this is easily one of my favourite pieces that youve done, its just so different to all your other tables and its goofiness is what makes it cool, carving a table out of a single block of wood has something special about it that gives it character, also love being able to see the endgrain on a table which is unusual. keep up the great content

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzread.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

Turkey. I really appreciate your honesty regarding money, sponsors etc. A lot of people beat around the bush saying they need likes to know you've enjoyed, but you're honest in saying it's to appease sponsors. I like that in a creator, the fact that you're honest with your audience.

Best employee, no sick days, no vacation days, never talks back, never asks for a raise, always gets the job done.

@denispalacios5485

2 жыл бұрын

And no lifting weight impediment.

@DebzEagle

2 жыл бұрын

My cat definitely talks back..

Turkey… love the cracks! Can’t wait to get the Kutzall disks for my husbands shop!

Turkey, this is beautiful and I love the cracks. More natural looking.

Turkey! I just wanted to say that I love how transparent you are about sponsorship and affiliate links. It’s refreshing. I’ve seen a lot of creators that try to avoid the topic of making money from content. So, thank you for your honesty. It’s appreciated.

Turkey - epoxy the cracks. You’ll still see the beauty of the imperfections (you might even be able to enhance them), but the strength of the epoxy will allow people to enjoy the piece for decades, without having to worry about an accidental tumble causing a break.

@clarklailer5461

2 жыл бұрын

exactly... was waiting for the epoxy to come out the whole time like in every other video

@Rufio1975

2 жыл бұрын

Naw. Its bottom heavy. Doubt it will take tumble and in my opinion, epoxy is way over done. The cracks look good in my nobody opinion.

@bobbycuesroadhouse2204

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesusislord6545 you forgot to say turkey first

@101perspective

2 жыл бұрын

Turkey. I agree on epoxy. At least for the top. If it is ever to be used as an actual table then those cracks are going to fill up with dust, dirt and who knows what else pretty quick.

Turkey , amazing how you turned that trunk into a table, I do like the dark bow ties.

The top cracks would look good filled, rest of them left unfilled. Great job, wonderful video.

love the table, really good job with the bow ties. addressing the cracks question, my opinion would be to fill them with a super clear epoxy that way you bet the bonding from the epoxy and a clear view of the cracks (kind of best of both worlds) Keep up the amazing work you are doing.

@janjones5214

7 ай бұрын

Yes, fill them. If something gets spilled…yuck!

Hey Cam, those chain saw carving disks are the worst, most dangerous power carvers ever made, I'd stay away from them, I've seen them fly apart and do major damage to skin. Use the carbide carvers, much safer.

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in

@Monkey_Snot

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlacktailStudio btw i always watch all the way to the end every time lol. The shop is lookin good too, man. 👍

@morganhazel2373

Жыл бұрын

@Blacktail Studio stumpy nubs had a video sharing his injury with one of these disks around the time you posted this video. I'm glad I haven't seen more from this. Stay safe, homie.

@FIS681

Жыл бұрын

Turkey! I love the stuff you do. Your videos are so well made and edited. Just curious if you're still power carving and what tools you've found to work the best.

@liquidrockaquatics3900

10 ай бұрын

Turkey. One of the guys from that renovation show with Ty Pennington chopped off two fingers with a chainsaw disc on a job site. They made him a host on a game show for a while, but I don’t know what all happened. Ed Sanders was the carpenter’s name

Turkey: Beautiful, love all the natural cracks ❤

Turkey, what a superb job!👏👏👏👏👏🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧

Loved the cracks under the table, they add a lot of character. However I would have liked to see the top of the table be filled in with epoxy. Love the videos btw, keep up the great work!

Turkey. The cracks add character! However, I wouldn’t be adverse to see the effect of an epoxy fill and the outcome...maybe in just the larger cracks.

@sdspivey

3 жыл бұрын

I would have epoxied them, just to make sure nothing falls off.

@capti443

3 жыл бұрын

With the high moisture content still present, the wood probably will still shrink and the epoxy would loosen or separate.... perhaps if a year goes by first it could be done.

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Good call!

Turkey. I really liked this work of art. The cracks and bowties add character. Lovely!!

Turkey, love the cracks and love the cat as well!!!

turkey, i am in LOVE with the cracks and the natural look of this piece. i tend to make things too symmetrical so i love how organic this piece looks

Turkey love this piece it’s got real life about it. The only thing I would say is that epoxy stops dust and dirt gathering in the cracks. I have learned this from clean freaks. Cheers John.

I'm glad you didn't fill the cracks. It's a good reminder where this piece started from and sort of preserves its origins

Turkey. I love with the cracks, personally. I really love when you can feel the character of the wood under your fingers, rather than the smoothness of epoxy. Personal preference. Its definitely harder to maintain in the long run, but for aesthetics, it's captivating.

Turkey, I’m not a wood worker but wish I were. Love watching your videos and seeing your unique and beautiful projects. This one did not disappoint.

I really enjoy your commentary. You are an excellent craftsman . I don't do well in that arena but remember seenig my grampa do woodworking projects in his basement. Watching you work brings back memories.

Turkey sure is cute! I love the cracks in this project! I also like the contrast of the lighter bowties on the underside of the table, but, that's just me!

Turkey I like using the natural look of the wood good job

Turkey, its a nice looking table, but I feel like it could be a great lamp if you add cord trough the hole and some light on the top.

@stevennihipali3607

3 жыл бұрын

I never thought of that.. but agreed! It's got a nice shelf area for books etc

@danl981

2 жыл бұрын

Similar to the brass wand light in the desk. I agree a light would add to it.

Turkey - Keep doing what you’re doing. Trying out new things is what makes people great within their own trade. Whether someone likes epoxy or not, that’s their own opinion. You are an artist working with wood 👍🏻

turkey! love the cracks!

My dad was a master chainsaw sculptor back in the 80's. He was a lawnmower repair technician by trade, so he was always around chainsaws. At tech conferences, they would hold carving competitions. He won many, being the champ 5 years in a row. The last one he did, it was a timed competition. They gave the participant a piece of a log, a selection of chainsaws (Weedeater brand at the time), and everyone had to carve the same thing. The item was a cowboy boot. He literally took his boot off and made an exact replica of it. Even down to the pull straps. It looked so real.

Turkey. Love the aluminum extrusion router setup. Anti-crack!

Dude. I have started stocking my new man cave workshop with wood working tools so I can start making items from logs. I’m finding your videos so so so helpful. Keep the videos rolling man. Love it

Turkey is my favorite. Thank you for sharing this video. I love how it came out. My table I will be using the roots for balance with a 38 inch walnut natural cookie slab for a top.

Turkey…… funny name for a cat! I personally love all things wood! I love to see a block of wood fashioned into a magnificent object and able to sit in a room and be admired….by me, my guests, anyone. Wood is truly an agent of extreme possibilities. From a sugar spoon to a solid and huge table. Plain ungrained right up to the look of a burl. Anything can result when your heart is in what you do. Keep doing what you do. It’s great!

Turkey, embrace the natural beauty. It is sincere, literally from the Latin “without wax” or resin in your case.

Turkey: I'm not crazy about the cracks. I'm new to your page but I've been spending hours watching you material. Please keep it up. With that hole in the center, did you consider a lamp base. Looks really cool.

Turkey! My husband got Mr hooked on your videos. I know nothing about woodworking, but I just love watching your pieces come to life! You are a true craftsman!

Turkey. What a cat. I like the table because the wood is so beautiful. Your bowties make it stand out. It is a piece that think needs other pieces to match what is going on. Great job on a learning curve for tools you've never used.

Turkey: wood is a natural material with cracks and imperfections. I say embrace them whenever possible. Beautiful work

@lcmmassa8571

3 жыл бұрын

Turkey. Love the table. Have you ever used super glue inside the cracks? I could go either way. Filling or not. Lovely finish! I would like to chat sometime about figured maple slabs, stumps and pcs. In my yard. Lcm. of GWW. Cheers!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

I have, works great!

Turkey. Great work as always. Glad to hear that kutzall makes great tools and seem to be great people too. I will be picking up a few bits for my dremel. Also really digging the planning sled you used. Great work as always!

Turkey! I love that you didn’t fill the whole thing with epoxy. I enjoyed this departure.

Turkey! Turkey was the name of my doggy when I was 8! I think the natural form and cracks are what make wood special. Walnut, whether black or English, is the best, hands down. Doing what makes you feel alive, making art, creating, is the reason we’re here.

Turkey: Hi I am a woodworker beginner from New Zealand. I started watching your videos around 3 pm today and it is now 8 pm. I just have to say they all are fantastic I especially like the desk you made for your wife. I have liked and subscribed to your channel and look forward to more videos. Thank you for explaining all the methods you use in all your projects.

Turkey! I love how abstract this project was. It’s nice to see someone embracing this type of design and hopefully, in turn, making it more mainstream.

Turkey. Embrace the cracks! The bow ties work well on the top, it gives it a planned chaos kind of look. The artist in me digs that!

Turkey… man that turned out beautiful! I love it

Turkey: I think filling the cracks with epoxy would look better. For this project, I think a contrasting epoxy color would be striking and beautiful. Like an opaque white.

@crustycurmudgeon2182

Жыл бұрын

A shimmering bright blue would look good.

Turkey, I find your works wonderfully inspiring, Thank you so much. This piece makes me feel it is the very first table ever created, like curated since 12,500 BCE. "Adam's Table"

Turkey! What a cutie! I like the natural cracks in this piece. The bow ties are a nice accent too, even tho they are structurally needed. The finish and color turned out nicely, I was skeptical at first.

Turkey , I am a resin fan to the nth degree, but with that being said all your work is inspiring and beautiful 😍 to save a work of art with resins with beautiful colors more power ❤ wood and resins a beautiful marriage, thank you for working so hard on perfection

Turkey: As I've said before, really like you're videos. For this, what I like best is your go for it attitude, but with tips and 'watch out for's' along the way. You don't put on airs, you don't say you're a know-it-all, which is really nice. Keep it up!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely can’t fake it!

That was beautiful! I’ve never made a table well, but watching you is so inspiring! I want to make something as amazing as you do! Watching you work and hearing how much you care about every aspect of your work is inspiring.

Turkey, I think that you should fill the cracks. Leaving them open will allow dust, dirt and other foreign objects to collect in time, derogating the appearance of the table. The table was unique and beautiful. You do amazing work. I am never disappointed with your videos.

Turkey! Pro crack for sure!!! Love the piece!!!! And nice touch on the bow-ties on the top. Agree that the bottom ones should've had a darker shade of brown or black!!!

Kutzall are incredible. I bought their hand files and it’s literally faster to shape a complex blade handle than my grinder, and less of a PitA than sanding drum setups for hogging material. 10/10 surreal products

Turkey: love this little table. Excellent video presentation. I’ve watched more than a few of your videos on slab tables and I really appreciate the way you present the material. Keep up the good work and here’s to your continued success. Agreed with some other commenters. I like filled cracks better. But, I can appreciate leaving them unfilled and being different.

Sam, how marvelous you are your best client.

Turkey, I think my preference may have been to fill the cracks with epoxy and use your epoxy ninja skills to aid in shaping the table. That being said; holy moly the colors, graining, and contrasts you brought out of that wood was incredible.

That natural hole through the center would be perfect for hiding a lamp cord!

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan!

@markissarkis1

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same!

@zarikr

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, LED light strip, if you fill the cracks with epoxy the light coming from the center would shine thru some of them it would be an interesting effect.

@jansenrogers3969

3 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome suggestion!

Turkey: I didn't like this piece at first because I didn't know where u were going with it. Now, I think its absolutely beautiful. I love the cracks, the checking, the holes, and other "flaws" in this piece. I also think the bow-ties actually enhances the piece adding more character regardless of their color and lack of matching. Sure, you could've added epoxy but in this situation epoxy I feel would've hindered its appearance. Its all wood and it needed to stay all wood.

Turkey. I love the more natural, cracked up look. I think it’s amazing! Pro-crack here.

Turkey. Every time you excell ... just ADSOME!GBY.

Turkey. Definitely do more pieces like this!! My favorite project from you so far :)

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome! Most people didn’t seem to like it as much

Turkey, love the design! Cracks: if the piece is to be highly functional it would be my preference for them to be filled. If mostly decorative/low use then au naturale is definitely preferred. Gorgeous piece! You are going to have to do a home tour video at some point to show us everything you’ve created for yourself.

Turkey, loves the cracks. It leaves a lot more for the imagination. This is not supposed to be a clean smooth desktop,. it needs some character. Love your videos. Thanks.

I am from Canada and love working with pine, I mainly make mirrors or cat frames. I stain and wax only, making them so slippery they're hard to hold. I enjoy your blog and your tables I said to my wife omg! that's what I've wanted to do for some time. OH BOY, THE SMELL OF WOOD! How addicting I'll have to come and see you in action to see if that's what I can do the same. Great work!

Turkey.I love the cracks its part of the wood they tell a story, I love the piece buddy great job.

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Turkey The gruesome chainsaw disc pictures were from James Hamilton from Stumpy Nubs Woodworking. Immediately thought of it when you showed the disc. It's been over a year and his hand is still not ok. I believe he only uses saburrtooth discs now. They look a lot like the kutzall tools so probably similar. Probably a tip you already know but I put my finish in those cheap ketchup/mustard squirt bottles, they make it easy to distribute and squirt in those small cracks.

@dominicdiclemente8877

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing came to my mind.

@capti443

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto! JH's series of videos on the accident and recovery are very eye opening. The chainsaw grinder wheels shouldn't be used.

@xoxo2008oxox

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! like minds! James Hamilton got injured really bad and I was telling a friend, get the Kutzall!

@soberlivingwithbrianfrankl8254

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Same here. I got chills when I seen that cutter! I was clinched the whole time.

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Made me nervous

Turkey, I like the natural cracks!

Turkey: Got my first angle grinder and discs this week. Looking forward to trying some carving. Thanks for the inspiration ⚒😁

Turkey: looks beautiful as is but might look cool with some molten brass or an amber epoxy...

@maleficentcop2752

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooo I hadn't thought of that, but in the top with all those cracks...I bet the brass would be amazing...👍👍👍👍

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@familielandman6229

3 жыл бұрын

That would be beautifull. Maybe a brass epoxy? Would be reminiscent of kintsugi

@georgekatechis628

3 жыл бұрын

Damn molten brass would be beautiful in this application!

@40kgnorg33

3 жыл бұрын

Epic

Just recently started watching your channel, I have subscribed, and I am definitely pro-crack. The way you ensure cracked wood stays together with your bowties, to me, is very impressive. Most of what you make is out of my price range but watching you build the various pieces for your clients and the process you go through to give them a quality product I admire. Keep doing what you obviously love and putting out these videos!

Turkey! I'm pro-beautiful art. This is beautiful!

Turkey. Awesome work in spite of chainsaw experience. It is a difficult trade to learn and I am by no means an expert. I’m just a girl from Missouri admiring all the work you do. Keep them coming!

Steve Summers, a machinist, got a lift like yours for the shop, they're handy. Save your back, you'll need it.

Turkey: Beautiful wood, Awesome work as always 👍 can't thank you enough for sharing.

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brenden!

Turkey... awesome name!! I used to work in the Log Cabin industry here in the UK. Wood is a natural product we told all our buyers.. if you don't like the natural properties of wood, buy something metal.. I love shakes, cracks, knots, grain, the smell of natural wood.. you keep making these videos Cam, we'll all keep watching and liking!!👍👍😼

I prefer it smooth, no cracks. Great work!

Turkey: on the extrusion rig, I recommend adding diagonals to eliminate flex as you slide the tool across the rails.

Turkey: I think I would have preferred to see the cracks filled with epoxy. If the one section of the top broke that easily, I would think other areas might break off, particularly since the stump still had some drying to do. Other reasons would be spills, or something getting into the cracks that you couldn't get out. I just think something like the black epoxy would make a much cleaner look while still showing the cracks and establishing the wood. Great piece though!

The technique of joining cracks with those bows reminds me of Japanese Kintsugi, it gives character to the imperfections...Great Job!

Turkey. Great job Cam, I love the bow tie and the way you left mother nature alone leaving the cracks

Turkey and dressing is my favorite Thanksgiving meal! I love the beauty you've revealed from what would have gone to the burn pile. The overall theme is that there's redeeming qualities in everyone and everything!

Bologna: the humor you inject with the trolling responses is rather passive and it’s awesome! Nothing over the top, but still a statement to their somewhat rude or incorrect posts! The totality of this channel is amazing! The first watched and I subscribed. It’s not fair use the phrase “you’re worth my subscription” as it implies I’m somehow special and you should be honored I subscribed. It’s a mutualistic act: you make content and we subscribe and watch. It’s not for nothing as it takes you time to make the content and we watch.

@rodfather_bass_fishing

2 жыл бұрын

Salami... I agree, it's like a little extra something we get at the end.

Turkey is so cute! Cool little table. I think the cracks really work here. I'd just put a glass top on it to keep dust, crumbs, etc., from accumulating in the cracks.

TURKEY!! Love this. I just got a turboplane to play with so fits my current direction. Love all your work. Have to say if woodwork were a religion not only would you build the thrones for the gods, you would have a seat on one 👌

Turkey!! Definitely pro crack on a piece like this, it looks amazing. Truly incredible works of art that you create, and the educational aspect of your videos is certainly a reason that keeps me coming back. I've learned so much from your channel and always find new tips and tricks from you even by rewatching your uploads. Keep doing what you're doing bud.

Turkey, Seriously beautiful piece! Personal preference only but I think a jet black epoxy fill would've REALLY made the Dark/Light wood grains SNAP! Regardless it's a killer piece, Kutzall are now on my purchase list. I have a chainsaw grinder carving blade and it scares the crap outta me... but that's a good thing I guess right. Keep up that amazing content brother.

Turkey is an awesome cat. Pro cracks, thank you so much.

TURKEY!! I love everything about this side table!! I have a perfect place for it. ❤❤❤

TURKEY! I've been loving the videos, especially the "call to action". Very informative and I had been thinking about getting kutzall Dremel bits, so this was nice to see there other products being used too. Something to consider for future tool purchases. The natural cracks for this particular project are great but not everything needs a crack. Smooth isn't always better, definitely preferential. Either way, I really enjoy your videos and I'll try my best to leave a comment every now and then!

Turkey, in this abstract carved piece, the cracks are an inherent part of the look. In a more structured piece, you might want to go for a more worked appearance. I actually thought you were carving a whale, with it's fluke becoming the table-top. Lovely piece of walnut, lovely finish.

Turkey!!! Love the name. The cracks are what make the table so organic. Leave the cracks

Turkey... I like the piece , the cracks, thw rounded bow ties, and the craftsmanship. Thank you Buffalo Bruce

Also, you're really killing it with your monetization strategies. Your honesty about it made be subscribe.

@BlacktailStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome!

Turkey, honestly I don’t like the bow ties, and I’d rather the cracks were filled with a clear or dark epoxy. But that’s me, and it’s no more or less valid a preference than yours so you be you 👍🏻

Turkey...I've found inspiration! Good man 😅

Turkey, this was probably my favorite one you’ve made