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@EmpressOfExile206

Ай бұрын

Quick question, were your final prices based on the final board/ft in the finished tables or was that the price you paid for the for the unmilled wood at the store? (i e. Including the offcuts)

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Prices I gave were for the boards I bought with about 10% waste

@brucewilliamsstudio4932

Ай бұрын

Already subbed, can't sub again... :-( You are amazing and as usual, knocking it out of the park! Glad to see that you finally hit 100K, you deserve it! Keep the faith brother.

@ClaudiaCruz-oq3yn

Ай бұрын

@wittworks I’ve tried to use your recommendation to ask cabinet makers for their advice on where to buy wood. Unfortunately, they would send me to HD or Lowe’s. I find hard to believe that there is no good and affordable supplier here in Tulsa, OK. I am relatively close to the Dallas area so I try going to your supplier.

@michaelkaster5058

18 күн бұрын

@@wittworks btw gov't cheese is really good, lol. At least it was when i was a kid and they ran out of space to keep it and started giving it out.

When I was a young finish carpenter, I was ripping a piece of 1x6 pine with a Skilsaw, and the wood snapped shut on the blade as I neared a knot. I was ripping one-handed and the saw, heavy as it was, jumped straight towards my face. I blocked it with my other hand, and cut my thumb half off. Fortunately I had nicked the tendons but didn't cut through them, and the thumb healed up perfectly usable. In spite of the doctor laughing when I asked how long it would take to get feeling back in it, it did happen after a few years. But to this day almost fifty years later. accidentally banging the scar on a sharp corner will drop me to my knees with tears in my eyes, because the cut was into the bone.

@scottdahl1938

17 күн бұрын

A bullet I hopefully ducked. Exacto blades for carving when I was a kid. A hand ax and a tobacco spear taught me about hand placement. Took longer for foot placement and steel/composite toes. Not smart but real good about remembering all the stupid I've done.

@2manycatsforadime

12 күн бұрын

almost the same thing took my left thumb. Holding a piece of pine and it jambed in the saw which then jumped on my thumb. Good surgeon reattached it.

@thelbronius

7 күн бұрын

@@scottdahl1938 dad always said to cut away from myself with the exacto knife... But I had to learn the hard way, had a scar on my thumb for years... 😅😅😅 I take safety seriously just so I don't have to hear my dad's voice in head again lol

I'm not a new woodworker, but I have enough experience to know I still have everything to learn. This video is extremely helpful for new woodworkers. I wish I had this information in the beginning. Your editing is clever, and it keeps things interesting. Great work.

@whiteknight7wayne493

25 күн бұрын

yup....i like a lot of various genre of information but im definitely observing the video production quality.

I have just started my woodworking journey, and I find inspiration in a lot of woodworking KZreadrs. I believe this is the first video of yours i have watched, and you have gained a new subscriber and my deep respect for the gifts you are giving to total strangers in need of help. Mitt.

I was going to give you an honest opinion of the tables but the end put me in tears. You, my friend have a great heart. I will support you in doing wonderful acts like you have done here. Thank you!

since you asked, the soft maple is my favorite, it's absolutely beautiful

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

nice

@cu0ngpitt

Ай бұрын

@@wittworks since you asked. i also very much agree. i love the color of the maple the most of the 4 tables. also, welcome to the DFW area 😊

@jonathanberry1111

Ай бұрын

@@wittworks The soft maple is my second favorite after the Walnut. Would be interested in seeing soft maple, .vs hard maple, .vs various attempts to stain each, and maybe don't make tables (just colour the boards), and maybe add in other cheap woods and more stain methods and colours. There must be ways to brick better colours, oils, stains etc to some of these other woods.

@nafnaf0

Ай бұрын

Why do you guys prefer soft maple over hard maple? Is it because of the way it stains? I would generally take the hard maple since it is stiffer, stronger, and harder

@jonny555ive

Ай бұрын

​@@nafnaf0 That's what she said..... BAAAAZING 😅😅

I live in Fort Worth, and I had always been curious about the Plywood Company. You mentioned them in a previous video, and I decided to be brave and give them a shot. So I bopped over and drove in to the bay in my tiny little truck, and ... WOW. Incredible products, incredible prices, very nice people. I had been jumping through hoops trying to finish a shop project using only wood I had on hand, and I realized for $40 I could get new, gorgeous red oak, thus saving myself TONS of time and effort for much nicer-looking final product. So be brave, fellow amateurs, shopping where the big boys shop is tons of fun! So, thanks, Mitt!

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

that drive through is amazing! glad you found them.

@f.kieranfinney457

Ай бұрын

20 yrs ago I got my hardwood from a place called Fort Worth Hardwood? It looked like the warehouse in FootLoose. Tractors and forklifts zipping around, milling in the middle. Had to keep your head on a swivel.

@orazha

Ай бұрын

@@f.kieranfinney457 about 50 years ago, my favorite hardwood lumber "store" was a bunch of huge lean-tos that only had lumber straight from the mill. It was an exploration to go there, taking a sharp knife to be able to see the end grain and, sometimes, face grain. Or you could surprise yourself.

@wynelleu

Ай бұрын

Mitt - lol

@kolewade

Ай бұрын

I had the exact same experience a few years ago when I went to FWPC for the first time. It was definitely a bit intimidating pulling into that huge warehouse. They are great people and very helpful and friendly.

MItt, that was a really nice video. I have been doing woodworking and construction for years as DIYer, but I learned more than I expected from your video. My home is foreclosure and the unfortunate previous owner struggled for a decade before giving up. As a result we have many, many improvement projects going on so I have watched hundreds of videos like this. The quality of the content and information really caught my attention so I watched the entire video. Excellent job. I will be back. Thanks

Retired woodworker here. Worth noting Soft maple comes from many different trees. If there is a commercial supply house in your area ask about getting Red maple. It is a "Soft Maple" that is almost as hard was true hard maples and nicer to work with. Finishes beautifully.

@richtomlinson7090

6 күн бұрын

We have Red Maple, and we have Silver Maple, which tends to display the highly figured wood, but with a grey tone. If you find local logs, you may find Norway Maple, which is very nice but soft and not available from the bigger suppliers. Our hard Maples are Sugar Maple and Black Maple, both sold as the same thing.

Having stained pine darker in the past (haven't we all? Shudder) and having finished hardwood at the end of many many projects watching the two side by side...all I thought was (Pine/staining) Anxiety, holding my breath (Walnut/oiling) Relaxing, calming, breathing out Don't hold your breath, that's all I gotta say

@brewtalityk

Ай бұрын

speak for yourself- I wouldn't ever stain pine much less use it for anything worth a damn

@B_Van_Glorious

Ай бұрын

@@brewtalityk I was speaking for myself. And you're more than welcome to find amusement in things I did as a 15 yr old, like staining pine. Lord knows I find all kinds of amusement looking back, with 28 more years of experience.

@a110100

Ай бұрын

@@brewtalityk I've used pine for a simple cane. Why should I stay away from using it?

@a110100

Ай бұрын

What did you stain pine with?

@2manycatsforadime

12 күн бұрын

@@a110100 very hard but try old masters gell stain. Analine dyes work as well. Mohawk has a very good line of professional products. Next time you are staining try Old Masters, is is far above that home depot crap. Sanding pine for stain you want to finish down to a very fine paper grit like 220 or even 300 range. This keeps the stain penetration even. 120 leaves the wood pores more open and staining can be harder.

NO! YOU ARE LOVED❤❤. you bugger you made me cry with your generosity and your heart. I’m an Aussie and yeah, if I thought about it I may have deducted IQ points for southern US accents ( although I have always loved you guys ) i will NEVER again. You warned my heart. On behalf of those beautiful women in need, thank you and may others follow your lead. You are a generous soul. Aussie hugs from down under.

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

aw shucks. thank you 🦘

@UTube354

Ай бұрын

Born and raised in the Bronx, have lived in Georgia for 30 years. Both northerners and southerners think I have the other accent. Both deduct 20 IQ points. I got ‘em all fooled, they should’ve taken off 40!

@debramead3567

Ай бұрын

Hey Kevin so funny 😂with humour like that you’re an honorary Aussie!! We love to take the p!ss ( that’s Ozzie for a joke) mostly aimed at ourselves and you’re an expert. BTW Who ever said IQ was the ONLY way to measure intelligence? Absolutely LOVE Georgia too been there a few times in the past and not to just Augusta but to tiny places like Covington & Cavender Creek just to name a couple. The people are soo lovely and welcoming. Love you guys

@RescueResidence

Ай бұрын

Bless your heart.

@lisawallace3124

23 күн бұрын

@@UTube354 😆😆

Oh my God!!! First off…. LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY!!! Second, I learned more from this one video than I have in about a year and a half of watching KZread woodworking stuff. Thank you for sharing all of this info!

I’m really finding myself leaning towards your videos lately when I feel like soaking in some woodworking inspiration, tips, or tid bits, or even a few chuckles. I was straying away for a while but you’ve pulled me back in the woodworking world. ❤

Damn, didn’t know I was going to get punched in the feels at the end. Thanks, Mitt

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

well if you had your snorkel mask on no one would see you crying.

@RescueResidence

Ай бұрын

Sorry… not going to unsub once he hits 100k anymore…

@ppatters1

Ай бұрын

Hey mitt, came here because Travis but liked the video enough to stick around till the end. Not gonna unsub

@Macrodosian897

Ай бұрын

Yeah, kinda got my allergies flaring up

@nilocm6365

28 күн бұрын

The wording on punched in the feels after talking about donating to a battered womens shelter is dark lol

this was insanely helpful. I was in the navy the last decade, and so I never lived in a place long enough to really settle down and figure out how to buy lumber from a non box store. I just moved to DFW and have been asking around about where to find hardwood. you've quite literally nailed all of the questions regarding price per project, where to source, and variation in quality. I subscribed after the last video of yours I watched, and I'm reaping the benefits of that

Just happily discovered your channel. I am a recent retiree from the dental profession, and have picked up the woodworking hobby that has been intermittent all of my life. I'm in North Richland Hills, so glad to see someone from the Fort Worth area. And particularly happy to learn about the plywood store. I WILL be giving them a visit. Thanks for putting all of this together. Look forward to watching and learning from more of your videos.

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Wonderful! Happy retirement! Keep your hands busy. Go to plywood co and give Rick the hardddddest time.

@wittworks: Mitt, I love this video. I'm from Hungary, where hardwood is extremely expensive, and most furniture (kitchen cabinets and mostly all storage type furniture) is built from 18 mm MDF. You can get anything for the right money, but the average person has a hard time to buy real wood furniture made of pine, so I'm happy that you have included this type of wood. To be perfectly honest, pine furniture isn't that frowned upon in Europe as it is in the US.

Snorks One of the coolest ways to give back to the community. Well done Drew. If you don’t know what I’m talking about get out of the comments and go back and watch. You won’t be disappointed.

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks bro

@RoyKnauber

Ай бұрын

@@wittworks I love woodworking but am not fancy at it. Worked at a desk job but did different types of woodworking but not for pay. Made some special items for an elementary school and our church. The look of hardwood finished clears the mind and raises the spirit. I find beauty in Mesquite, Bradford Pear, Oak, Hickory, Black Walnut, etc. Like you show the natural beauty of hardwood lifts the soul. I really appreciate your work and what you are giving back to the community. Hoped and prayed for even a slight break in the clouds for the eclipse today. Had some younger folk in my backyard observing. That was the first total eclipse of this type I have seen. It was amazing to see Jupiter, Saturn and Venus so brightly at that early afternoon hour. It's only going to be another 300 years before a total solar eclipse will be seen in Dallas. Have you tried sawing a Bradford Pear. It is unique in the at the Cambrian layer and inward it is curly. When cutting boards from the bark to the center it looks like tiger stripe maple. Pear is soft until it is dried and becomes very smooth and light in color and can be easily finished and oiled to make maple and other hardwoods look cheap. You are specially blessed and will continue to find greatness. Sorry to take up so much space, 86 yr old who just celebrated 65th Anniversary last week. Ride High!

Darn, you actually found the best way to get people to not fast forward through ad reads

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

I'm glad it worked! Instead of skipping, people rewatched. I want to make it a regular thing. All the movies were suggested by subscribers

@peybak

Ай бұрын

I muted it. That worked for me.

Thanks for a great video. You give an excellent presentation. I especially appreciate your showing the difference in ways of showing wood. I started my life as a woodworker in the late '60s, working for my grandfather. Back then, we wrapped sandpaper around a block of wood. So sanding a walnut dining table was an all day task. But it had advantages. The table surface ended up perfectly flat (if you wanted that). But what I liked most about it is you get to slowly see the features of the wood appear before your eyes. Walnut, especially, has so much in natural, subtle colors and shades. I've had a hard time understanding why woodworkers often complain about sanding. I'll continue to watch your videos.

@uwyphi

Ай бұрын

You guys hand sanded tabletops flat in the 60's ? I just use a handplane and a cabinet scraper

30 years back, I bought 2000 bf of basswood for $ 0.20 bf! That's great stuff. A friend had a planer, so we ran it all thru, it was roughcut. Built a ton of stuff with it. Those were the days!

@richtomlinson7090

6 күн бұрын

Try this also. If someone has small straight Basswood logs, you can peel the bark, and make some cool looking logs, that don't split all over the place. I believe it's soft enough, that the wood cells distort, instead of the bond between cells, so it has a tendency to have minor faults in the round. The only problem is it doesn't have a beautiful grain, and it will rot quickly if exposed to the elements. I have some giant pieces of Basswood, or Linden.

Love that you're donating the beautiful tables to the women's shelter along with the note and money!!! That gesture will do wonders for the ladies who receive the tables. My favorite is the walnut table but they are all beautiful!

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you Lori. They’re beautiful.

After another video referencing the Plywood Company, I decided it was time to leave the cozy confines of HD, Rockler and Woodcraft and try a new adventure (insert The Hobit gif). Great place, great people and came home with more hardwood than I’ve ever purchased while spending A LOT less. Love your work. Thanks.

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

DONT TELL ROCKLER. Glad you like it like I do. Great people and prices.

These are videos, and makers that gave me the confidence to start this art. Thanks man. I've learned so much. Made the cabinet with the plans and they came out great. Totally newbie here, the plans were phenomenal. Subscribed. Liked. Humbled.

Great Video, Mitt! Thanks. I've been woodworking for several years, but just now making it a business. Like you, most of it was in construction related activities with no pics to show for it. This is enlightening. No more dark walnut stain for me! Thanks!!

SA resident here. I just put down the Big Red and barbacoa to write this. I am just starting to get into woodworking so I'm watching videos for inspiration and guidance. About halfway through your video I was already thinking about going to Alamo Hardwoods but I'm glad I kept watching because until now I had not heard of Dakota Premium Hardwoods. I look forward to checking them out. This was my first time checking out your videos. I've now subscribed. I hope you get to 100k subs soon. Best of luck to you and your family. Thanks for the great info. BTW, I make the same IQ points assumption you do.

@MrBundy15

Ай бұрын

I work at Fort Sam so Alamo is right around the corner, their selection is very nice but very expensive. I will not buy from them again (maybe yellow heart if no one else has it). Dakota is one the other side of town from Castroville (my home) but I know it’ll be worth it, I can’t wait to see what they have.

@roycardona1586

Ай бұрын

Im so happy i finally decided to make the trip to Dakota cuz it was a pain in the ass to get them on the phone. I live in New Braunfels and gladly make that trip to them. Best prices I could even imagine. S3S Poplar and Ash less than $3.50/bf. Rough sawn white oak $7. 3/4 Birch ply for like $45. Never going back to Rockler/HD/Lowes again (for lumber anyways).

Gday Mate, your accent is so familiar and I think I associate it with getting ready to learn after many years of KZread education. I look forward to visiting the states one day and feel endeared to Americans in general mainly influenced by so many great makers like yourself. Thanks Drew. From the Sunshine Coast, Australia

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Mate. You're bloody awesome. Wait. Did I use that correctly? I don't think so. Dumb Texan.

@debramead3567

Ай бұрын

No you used it right. Prob could also say good onya mate to be dinki di Aussie

@BariumCobaltNitrog3n

Ай бұрын

@@debramead3567You can say good onya mate to a chick?

MIT- thanks so much for this video- what an eye opener!!! Already started searching for suppliers in my area. And yes, went through the same process with materials- Home Depot construction lumber , pallets, home milled lumber, bugs😬, etc… this was the first time I saw Festool equipment in use and began to understand the cost. Thanks so much

One of your best videos! The pacing, the stories, the imagery! Great work. MITT!

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

thanks! that's what I was working hard on. Please tell the trolls who don't get it. Just kidding. I don't care. I ignore them.

Great video, love the thorough build process and the idea of the different approaches-years of experience shared in less than a half hour. Definitely earned my subscription!

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Those turned out really nice. The different woods and finishes had a way more dramatic effect than I would have guessed. Well done. Cheers!

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Mitt was awesome. Thanks for this! I always assumed hardwood would be prohibitively expensive, and never got outside the box to look for other woods. Your vids are fantastic, especially for those of us just starting our journey, so we don't take 10 years to figure this stuff out the long and hard way. Thanks for all you do!

I'm a furniture builder of 36 years , your tables are great looking for the money it cost you and the finish used makes the grain even pop more, especially the white oak and the walnut. Walnut is my favorite wood to build furniture out of beside Mahogany. I'm going to have to buy some of that top coat finish you used. Keep up the great woodworking.

🤿 Great video and love what you’re doing with the coffee tables 👍

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

thank you

Im 100% in full agreement, but one thing I remember when I first started is I had this weird thought that I wanted to use cheap wood because I thought I would ruin the project. So if I messed up it wasn't a big loss since it's "just pine". Once I had a little co confidence I started using hard wood. Great job as always.

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I used the same thinking. Only downside is sometimes you have to fight with the pine. Glad I found this maple (and beech) option. Cheaper, better, and more stable.

@bhough410

25 күн бұрын

@@wittworks Not sure why people overlook beech with it's low cost and unique grain?? Beech planes (even for those of us with hobbyists quality box store planers), joints and sands nicely.

My favourite wood from what you used is the Oak. My grandfather was an architect, and made furniture as a hobby. His preferred wood was oak, and our cottage is full of that light coloured oak furniture. Tables, chairs, lamps, book cases. He had no trouble getting piles of the stuff back in the 50's and 60's. His shop had a huge table saw with a 10" blade and gigantic electric motor, a lathe, a huge table router, a jointer and a drill press. Strangely I don't think he ever had a thickness plainer. He also liked the oak for carving. It would allow detail and not crack or chip off. He would hand carve relief details into the furniture, something we never see anyone do today. Seeing that beautiful table and oak grain really brings back memories.

WOW! Just the info about cost itself makes your channel worth it! Knowing that you help others… priceless! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber just for being a decent human being!

99% of people couldn’t recognize this wood

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

thats a banger 2023 youtube title

@HortBlam

Ай бұрын

To be fair, those same 99% wouldn’t recognize almost any wood beyond pine. The truth is, woodworking is quite a niche, even though online it may feel like everyone and their dog does it.

@leifhietala8074

Ай бұрын

"It's wood, duh." And that's as far as they go.

@wdtaut5650

Ай бұрын

@@HortBlam Most of them would identify spruce as pine. In the Great Lakes area, most of the "pine" in Big Box stores is spruce, except the 'select" grade. That's usually white pine.

@jayt5537

Ай бұрын

While 99% of people won't recognize the type of wood. There is a clear beauty to the more expensive woods... generally speaking.

🤿💕loved these coffee tables and your analysis of the woods and prices. Love the different looks from the different woods. I learned a lot from your video. And I loved how you donated the tables to women and families in need. Thank you so much!!

I live close to the Plywood Company and just completed building a table for my sister from wood that I purchased at the Plywood company, great place to get quality wood and they will glue up and plane your wood for you too...

Wait, how did you get that footage from my shop?

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

I am always watching you. Good luck finding the cameras.

@jodidianna1701

Ай бұрын

😂

@patrickbink4617

Ай бұрын

I was trying to figure out if that was a slam on Erik @ENCurtis or a compliment. Sounded like a slam, which puzzled me. I like his videos. This video of yours is also very good.

mittworks is an awesome channel. I appreciate the fact that it doesn't sound like you're reading off a teleprompter. I'd watch anything you made a video on because you're style is so amazing. Thanks for the content.

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! I was reading off my computer screen 🤫

@billkurek5576

Ай бұрын

Yea, he sounds and acts like another guy I used to watch. He made really high end stuff. I can’t remember his name. The best tools,the fanciest finishes. I hope your channel survives.

Some good points, thanks. The caveat being: respect the medium. Treat knotty softwood or walnut or oak etc uniquely. Artists don't use oil the same as they use watercolors or acrylics. Work with each differently, good results will follow.

as someone who had to leave a DV relationship, thank you for thinking of these ladies (and their children too). it's HARD to leave

I love the walnut but I have to say that soft maple is tugging at the old heartstrings too. Really good of you to donate the tables and the patron revenue and the notes are a lovely touch too. A friend of mine had to use the services of one of those shelters many years ago and honestly, it saved her life literally. Great cause to support. Well done.

Mitt. Everything has pretty much already been said. Great build(s) and great presentation. I had an idea that you would use the "Domino" so I went and got mine and we watched the video together.

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

thats funny, and I know you're not kidding.

@j10001

Ай бұрын

For the price of a domino, it owes you a little companionship for the good life you’ve given it

@jacobthellamer

16 күн бұрын

That domino looks really good at 24:11 on the walnut table! Great tool but you have to be careful not to have them too close to your edges.

Good on you helping out the shelters

Yea i was worried about going into Dakota Hardwoods too. I only needed however much 120bucks would get me of cherry. But when i got there and asked how the process works they gave me a tour of their lumber yard and a comprehensive list of all the prices and species they carry and then they brought over the stack of cherry and let me rifle through it pick out the boards i liked. They even cut the boards down to size to fit in my car. (Went to the one in South Austin). Great experience (they also sell better grades of plywood than the big box stores)

I am a Brit who moved to NJ in 1992 and I can confirm that my US colleagues added 20 points to my estimated IQ, but more importantly women who found me attractive moved from a 6.5 in the UK to an 8.5 in the US.

@subbassrules

27 күн бұрын

It sounds like you started drinking when you arrived in the US.

Absolutely love the decision to use the tables that way!

This is the first video I’ve seen on this channel. I’m very impressed. While I’m not interested in building tables shaped this way (although they are beautiful by the way), I love the explanation of the cost/result/effort involved. I also appreciate the fact that you are donating these to this cause. You have another subscriber to your channel.

This is GOLD. Just the section on working with construction grade lumber is something beginning woodworkers need to see. You have a new subscriber.

I’m thinking the best yet. The walnut is stunning, can’t wait to see the finished oak. It was amazing how much easier it was to work than the others. Especially loved snorkeling to to that very special ending. Good job!😀😎

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

thanks 😊

OK I’m only 57 seconds in, I am already laughing, because seriously the hockey stick joke is even funnier because it’s always real

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

the truth hurts

@JohnColgan.

Ай бұрын

I often feel that hardware stores sell very new wood that still had leaves growing on it last month !!

@royster3345

Ай бұрын

@@wittworks I needed some CLS for a project, local B&Q here in the UK (like your Home Depot) had a large stock of them. Stood there sorting through the 2.4m lengths sifting out the shockers, took the 10 I needed and put all the rejected ones neatly back on the stack. I'm stood in the queue to pay, and from there saw this couple walk up at start loading their cart up with about 15 of these timbers, not even checking, must have been stocking up on firewood.

These are all gorgeous! It makes me so happy to hear where they’re going to~ what a great idea!

Nice to the difference. I had an instance ripping 2x6 and had it shut down my saw blade, thank goodness. Great video.

What am I missing? The price of maple at my local HD is $152 for two 1x8x8 S4S boards. Isn't that $21 per bf? Looking for guidance. 🙏

@egglyph

Ай бұрын

HD sells hard maple. It’s clean and more or less okay quality, but it’s priced like a Saturn booster engine. The video talks about “paint grade soft maple”, which isn’t available ar HD/Lowes, you’ve gotta look somewhere else

Awesome video. Really like that break down of different wood types and purchase locations. Love that you give back to the community amazing job I am sure the ladies will love the letter more than anything. Hand written messages are the best. Keep up the great work. 👽

@wittworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

My dad used to mill his own lumber when I was a kid. He helped a local cattle farmer a couple times a year with ear tagging and other things and in exchange he got to hunt on the farmer's 1000ac property, and also take off fallen trees. Dad knew a different guy 45min in the other direction that had a lumber mill that he got to use for free so I have a lot of childhood memories playing around outside while dad loaded up fallen trees milled them, plus all the time in the truck driving back and forth. I loved it though. All that being said, milling your own lumber is a lot of fun and very satisfying but it is down right painful having to wait on it to cure for a couple of years. I would love to buy a second property that is heavily wooded so I could slowly mill down some lumber over the years

I love the rich grain of the walnut and the oak texture. SO nice how you donated the tables!

UK native here, I am flattered by the extra credit you give us. I can say I certainly don't deserve it. but I can tell you from my opinion, you really don't need to worry. I typically don't think at all about somebodies accent in any media, I am always thinking about the whats, whys and hows. what they are physically doing goes such a long way in my mind. there's tons of filmed projects out there where not a single word is spoken, but the work created sings one hell of a story in itself. that also goes the same with any media where somebody has taken the time to break down their work and explain as they go. especially fun when there's more of a human element when people show their mistakes and more importantly how they got over or around them. even, how they would approach it differently the next time I think it helps sometimes to think, there's billions of people on this earth. millions of woodworkers, and even less of those film it, let alone present it in an interesting and engaging way. so after all that there's only one of you, making this project, making this video. that I am sure tons of people will see, forever. that takes balls most physical creators don't have (I know I don't, at least yet) and that part, is where I see intelligence more than in someones accent. its the picture they paint, and the people they teach. that's going to live forever, and that's kinda the whole point right? leave things better for whoever is next. Mitt

First… for once 😂 every new video truly is a treat. I always watch it on my big screen TV as it deserves to be seen on the screen

@wittworks

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Thanks! Hope your surround sound was thumping!

🤿 Great video as always. Finishing walnut never gets old for me either!

I’m a Brit living in SC. I have to correct people all the time when they say “you have an accent”….., telling them “I don’t have an accent, this is how it’s supposed to sound, you’re the one with the accent” Mitt

@wittworks

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Hahahah. Love it

@JohnColgan.

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​@@wittworkseven your last reply came up with "Translate to English" option !!

@evanpnz

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I'm A Kiwi. (In NC). The only remark of that kind I ever hear is "I love your accent". I just thank them politely. It's not like they are trying to insult me, after all!

@f.kieranfinney457

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Except there are more accents in Britain than America. If you want a truly neutral accent listen to central and western Canada. At least they can pronounce’R’. Listening to many Brits is like listening to toddlers.

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Actually that is incorrect. Every speaking style changes over time. The modern British speak is not the same as it was pre Revolutionary War. There are many linguists that have solid theories as to how most modern Brit’s speak in a way far from the time of the colonies and that Americans and Canadians speech sound more similar to the time of the colonies. The problem is that every speaking style changes and no one has a recording to the original speaking style. We all have accents and when you are in a country of similar sounding people, you have the accent. When I was in Ireland, Australia, England, Germany, Spain and Greece, my English was with and American accent, because I was the foreigner.

San Antonio resident here, beginning woodworker. I was actually looking at Alamo hardwoods for my supplier. Thank you so much for the tip! They're right next to where I work!!

The soft paint grade maple looks amazing and you're purchase point is just as. They look great and keep broadening your ideas.

I'm old fashioned, and prefer walnut with boiled linseed oil for most things. I've also had good results with BLO on fir and other soft but kind of dark woods. I'm not a huge fan of the yellowing that happens with lighter woods like birch, so I've recently tried pure tung oil mixed 50% with mineral spirits. Im looking forward to trying it on walnut now too.

Recently got back into woodworking after a 10 year layoff. I live near Ft. Worth and discovered Plywood Company of Ft. Worth. I was blown away. Incredible supply, great prices and people. Can't go wrong here!

I really like the soft maple. I built some edge-grain and end-grain cutting boards with it and the patterns you can make are amazing.

@9:00 You can also use a jig saw with rip cutting blade to cut long thick pieces very accurately too. That could also be why your piece was binding, if you rip cut using a thin blade i.e finishing blade, rather than the thicker rip cutting blade. This means having to switch blades back and forth between rip and finish, which is much easier for me using my WORX 2 in 1 jigsaw/reciprocator (which uses a push lock) as opposed to changing the blade on my table saw.

Instead of gluing cross-grain, I usually cut short bits, or use offcuts, and lay the bits so that the grain direction matches the main board. That way when you look at the end of the table it all matches visually as well as structurally for expansion.

Welcome to the DFW madhouse area. I too moved up here from San Antonio, what was I thinking!! I am fairly new with woodworking, about 6 years. I like making toys for the under privileged children through Hobby Crafters in Garland, TX. and boxes and things for the grand kids. Black walnut is a beautiful wood and is my favorite. So, I'll go with the walnut table, it is really beautiful, especially with the finish you put on it, the grain and color really popped out. Also, I liked your style in making your video, so I subscribed, looking forward to future videos. Thanks, Mitt

This video won me over and I subbed. Excellent, easy to understand and useful information. I can't tell you how much I, as a beginning woodworker, appreciate getting such valuable information and tips! Thank you!

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Awesome, thank you!

I guess I'll start with "mit". I have a question, although I don't know if you read the comments. I'm a wood newbie and although handy, am lacking in wood knowledge. I made a table a while back using a 4x8 sheet plywood and glued a layer of 1/4" mdf on top. The legs I made out of construction grade 2x4s that I spent ages picking the best and straightest, doubling them up and using heavy duty screws to hold them together in an X pattern under the table. It looked fantastic and I sanded, smoothed and prepped it for paint. Before I could buy the paint I noticed a wobble.... the table was no longer square. The boards were warping I didn't know what to do with it. It sits as an eye sore in my basement now as a reminder of "I don't know what I'm doing with woodworking". Anyway... the question... for the legs, what would be the recommended materials that won't warp? There's 2 main legs at either end like upside-down "T" and then cross braces. I see now from this video the mistake of using the construction grade 2x4s.

This was a great video. Thank you for showing the different finishes and wood all next to one another. And another super thanks for showing the FWPC pricing and warehouse. I live not but a couple miles from there but have yet to go check it out. I think you sold me! Never knew you were local to me either. 😉👍

I'm so impressed by the soft maple and the cost but the best looking, to me, is the walnut. To my eyes that was absolutely stunning.

I'm new to woodworking. This video was really helpful.

Congrats, not only did I watch the ad I went back and rewatched to see the ones I missed. I feel a little dumb but the only one I didn't catch was the matrix quote

I grew up in DFW and now live in SA, thanks for the hardwood suppliers tip! I'm almost ready to start my first guitar prototype, and that's going to be a big help.

Love the Festool nailer, and the comments are awesome. On another topic; I would love to see a video on the sawstop. Specifically what you have to repair/replace after the thing blasts-off, and what's the expense of that. From what I've seen it looks pretty damaging. Thanks for all of the great content. This is definitely one of your callings.

Thanks for the info! I got a Dakota Hardwood just a few minutes away!

MITT. What an excellent cause to support with these beautiful tables. I don’t subscribe often, but I did today!

to be honest, that soft maple is my absolute favorite out of the four, I have always loved wood with character, which I have found since buying my house plays to my advantage cause people seem to really undervalue wood with unique character versus plain jane cookie cutter wood. Awesome video!!, I really liked the tip on doubling up the edge pieces to give a nice chunky look without breaking the bank or your back when you've gotta move the piece!

Yes! I was just looking around and live in Schertz!

This is a great video, thank you, the alternate wood species, finished appearance and costs for the lumber is a fantastic learning experience for me!

I love the maple. The color variation is what makes it!!

Just found your channel, that is really great what you are doing for those who are in need. YOU are ALRIGHT!

Amazing comparison. Thank you for doing the hard work!

Great vid from a fellow DFW resident! I'm going to have to try some of these techniques. Thanks for sharing!

Already a great video, but the end made me tear up. Thank you for what you do! 😊

The Oak is gorgeous - but I absolutely love the paint grade soft maple.

Lovely video. Lots of good advice, suggestions, and stories. and all presented in a very friendly style.

I'm only 3 1/2 minutes into your video so far. From Melbourne, Australia, you sound perfectly intellimagent. It's not so much the accent but your intonation, annunciation, word rate and vocabulary. An extra five points for the Festrolling.

The walnut table looks amazing.

Great video. I’m still working away at the bank of drawer plans I got off you. Almost done, just put the finish on the fronts and it is definitely one of the cooler parts of the build.

Nice Job Mit! Really enjoyed the video, thank you for educating me.

Great job on the comparison of the raw materials, Mitt

Ive been beefing up my toolset and building pine "furniture" pieces over the last couple-few years. This demo was really valuable for me...might be time to up the wood quality.

We buy from Dakota Hardwoods for our cabinet business south of the OKC Metro, they are absolutely fantastic.

You have my respect and admiration with the donation!!!!! Bravo!!!