The Most Expensive Wood Slabs to Date

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

I take you through the live edge wood slab buying process on my most expensive purchase yet. I have just been commissioned to build my biggest table to date, so I needed to find the perfect pieces to get started. I show the online shopping process in addition to the in person viewing. I even added in an interview with the owner of Goby Walnut at the end.
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  • @ericmcatee1231
    @ericmcatee12313 жыл бұрын

    GOBY - how much do you think Goby Walnut paid the client for that tree? Can't wait to see some new videos soon.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    They paid them around $10k. Spent another $30,000 taking it down and transporting it.

  • @cindysue5474

    @cindysue5474

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlacktailStudio Wow didn't know Walnut is so much just think if it was rosewood $$$$.

  • @jeffbrady4281

    @jeffbrady4281

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlacktailStudio most business can't even turn a profit if the tree's aren't donated. Goby I'm sure is also getting money by sequestering carbon.

  • @DSDesignWoodworking

    @DSDesignWoodworking

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cindysue5474 The value of the tree is directly related to the size, the bigger it is the more rare it is to be available, and just like anything else the more rare the more expensive...

  • @jesseroche7223

    @jesseroche7223

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Cam. I've been super inspired watching your videos. So much so that I want to make some myself. I don't have a ton of tools but I am looking to getting some. I read your blog on top 10 tools and got some good info. I'd like to know what is your go-to sander? If you were to have just 1, which one would it be? Thanks I appreciate it.

  • @trippwhitener9498
    @trippwhitener94983 жыл бұрын

    Anyone spending 15 million on a house is not going to think twice about 30,000 for a table. That's good conversation for him and his buddies. Like the 30,000 canoe above his mantle.

  • @tenza7545

    @tenza7545

    2 жыл бұрын

    Like my one friend that owns a business doing electrical engineering went to his house one day used his bathroom asked why he has a gold plated toilet set. He said gold yes plated no won’t tell me how much it was exactly but said it was somewhere between $300k-$400k

  • @jimmydickens478

    @jimmydickens478

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you were listening, his client built those houses.. doesnt live there

  • @Molloy1951

    @Molloy1951

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have a winner here. :) 🎾

  • @austinlevi3452

    @austinlevi3452

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmydickens478 hey dude, he was talking about the person who DOES buy those kinds of houses. He never said “your client”. He said “people who buy 15 million dollar houses”. People like you who try to technically correct others who aren’t technically wrong are the worst on KZread

  • @leer.9641

    @leer.9641

    2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone spending $1-2MM on a house doesn’t have a problem buying high end furniture (or other things). I have a client with a $1.5MM house and they dropped $24K on a custom king bed from me. Hell, I’ve got multiple $10k guitars and my house isn’t half a mil.

  • @Jbels
    @Jbels3 жыл бұрын

    GOBY - No apologies necessary, (from a former paper mill employee) this is one of the best renewable resources available! If you feel bad about it, just plant another - or several (then someone else can have another awesome table in about 100 years!)

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @Cjcomputer14
    @Cjcomputer143 жыл бұрын

    This guy is just awesome. So much effort into making these video’s as well as ensuring each detail on the table is to perfection. Very admirable work sir I appreciate the videos

  • @oliverdelallama
    @oliverdelallama3 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I absolutely love your channel. Never new I was into this kind of work and now I find myself clicking through all these videos with my morning coffee. I greatly appreciate how much information you share on the subject.

  • @lukechristman7452
    @lukechristman74523 жыл бұрын

    Goby. I’m just starting into the business and this has definitely helped to not cap how far one can truly go in a business! Keep up the incredible work, you’re a big inspiration!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Luke

  • @yassel8529

    @yassel8529

    3 жыл бұрын

    hey, i come across these 30 plans sawdust-addict.com/30free/A/yassle98 , you may find theme helpful to your business

  • @aureaphilos
    @aureaphilos3 жыл бұрын

    Goby. A fascinating video, full of important tips-of-the-trade for creators, and I really enjoyed Aaron's honesty with his behind-the-scenes segment.

  • @SheriLynNut
    @SheriLynNut2 жыл бұрын

    OMG the troll of the week comment and you reply sent me 🤣☠️☠️☠️ Cool interview! My dad was a logger from way back in the day (Douglas and Coos/Curry counties, then later, SE Alaska). Started as choker setter and worked his way up to yarder engineer/site boss. He instilled a love of the tree in me. One thing that irks me is when people who don’t understand forest management get angry when trees are harvested. Yes, it’s sad to see a living thing come to an end, but old and dying trees can be vulnerable to disease and pests and can spread such to healthy trees. I’m so impressed by Goby and his dedication and knowledge. Rock on 🤘🏼

  • @straye7778
    @straye77782 жыл бұрын

    It’s incredible to believe that a lot of these videos are recorded and uploaded from an iPhone. This shows that video quality isn’t correlated with equipment; love the work. Keep it up, and most importantly keep doing what you enjoy

  • @stevemcarthur7721
    @stevemcarthur77213 жыл бұрын

    One option for the wood countertop is a thick glass overlay. Glass is actually durable and can serve as countertop alone. Drawback is the tactile surface if the wood is lost. May also need to install thin silicone pads to keep moisture from building up between the wood and glass as with any type of wood furniture

  • @peterscott2109

    @peterscott2109

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought a $1500 Walnut Conference Table with a glass top for $150 at an auction. It was a return that warped. It had been placed next to a vent in the winter with the glass top and cupped.

  • @jamiemartinwebb
    @jamiemartinwebb3 жыл бұрын

    I've seen so many videos on resin and wood table construction but for me yours are the most professional I have seen and your video's so easy to watch and follow, really inspiring work man. A big hello from from the UK.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers from Oregon!

  • @joevostoch8768
    @joevostoch87682 жыл бұрын

    Goby walnut is awesome! I once met a man who bought a ranch over in Mason County, TX about 5 hours NE of me. We go there from time to time to hunt for topaz, fluorite, and feldspar as the ranch is situated in the Central Texas Uplift and has some pegmatite mineralization on it. One time we were out digging in an old prospect pit and the owner, Vernon, came by to meet us. He was an elderly gentleman and I took the time to talk with him. I missed out on some rock hounding as our field trips were time limited but I learned a lot about him and the ranch. One thing he told me was that shortly after he bought the ranch some years ago there was a drought and he wound up selling all of his cattle because he couldn't afford to feed them when the grass stopped growing. To make ends meet he contracted with a lumber company who came out and harvested all the black walnut trees on his property. I think he said they harvested something like 350 trees. Don't know how big they were but he said he made enough money off of that deal to pay off the ranch and be setup for a good long while. If Gobi Walnut is marketing big walnut trees for like $90K of lumber per tree sounds like he made quite a lot!

  • @StrayWolfForge
    @StrayWolfForge2 жыл бұрын

    Goby I really like how you had the vice president answering questions. I always learn something from your videos.

  • @bobcontreras5638
    @bobcontreras56383 жыл бұрын

    Goby, great job in explaining the whole process of cutting and drying the beautiful wood. And also love watching the videos of your woodworking. I'm a new subscriber and love your work. Keep them coming.

  • @Joestacemazjojo
    @Joestacemazjojo3 жыл бұрын

    Love to see you at this level of business. It definitely takes some guts to go at slabs that expensive (I’d imagine) . Always inspiring!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @DirceuCorsetti
    @DirceuCorsetti2 жыл бұрын

    I'm hooked on these videos. The depth you go to explain the details on the wood and the reason why they cost a lot is amazing. We own some land and I've found some large eucalypt threes that went down due to wind and it has been very helpful. Cheers from Brazil!

  • @timziegler9358
    @timziegler93582 жыл бұрын

    GOBY - Wonderful video and discussion on selecting/drying wood etc. Very knowledgeable young man! Your approach/attention to detail, in your videos, is absolutely amazing! Thank you.

  • @Courtneyhc305
    @Courtneyhc3053 жыл бұрын

    goby. When you really think about it $32k isnt that much for a dining room table when your building multi million dollar homes. Cam stepping into the big big big leagues now :)

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trying to!

  • @mgandhi785

    @mgandhi785

    3 жыл бұрын

    Grab 'em by the Walnuts.

  • @joshbreaksk8IN

    @joshbreaksk8IN

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile I'm doing fine in life and can't justify a 35k dollar model 3 lol

  • @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions

    @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have people laughing at me when they see one of my ads for a $35,000 table.

  • @cappystrano1

    @cappystrano1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao

  • @Modeling0216
    @Modeling02163 жыл бұрын

    Goby. Thanks for this video man, these are so beautiful, I love seeing raw wood. As long as it’s sustainably source, there should be no guilt when cutting it down.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @r8tr273

    @r8tr273

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was a 32 year cabinetmaker. We used lumber that had regrown in the same place 3 times by the time I retired. Not that you could do that with slab stock. Wood is very much a restorable resource.

  • @lornaj3310
    @lornaj3310 Жыл бұрын

    The connection and communication you have with your customers is unmatched.

  • @dianalandry4617
    @dianalandry46172 жыл бұрын

    GOBY- Very interesting video today. I really enjoy the interview with Erin. He explained the process of drying the tree slabs and why it cost so much to process them. Your artistry in making such beautiful creations out of these slabs is truly amazing! Seeing the process of start to finish is very interesting to me. Thank you for such wonderful videos!!

  • @aleko2136
    @aleko21363 жыл бұрын

    Humble people are the BEST type of people to learn things from. It makes a big difference

  • @te1e.
    @te1e.3 жыл бұрын

    I have been into wood working for about three years now and I've done a wide range of things. Worked with all kinds of wood and I've enjoyed working with walnut and maple. I've done some small and larger projects. I have also really enjoyed working with burl's. I am sure you have worked with them before but I hope you do something with burl's in the future. If you already have then I'd love too see it!

  • @sigguy1361
    @sigguy13612 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate his explanation at the end about the cost of the slabs. I run a pro shop and so many people don’t have a clue as to why finished pieces are so expensive! Well, there’s the labor of cutting down the tree, milling it, drying it, prepping it, storing it, etc. there’s a that goes into it. And then the costs associated with making the actual piece, cost of materials, epoxy, the base, finishing, and the general expertise. It all adds up! 👍🏼

  • @rlsleosa
    @rlsleosa2 жыл бұрын

    You have a great eye for wood. I feel in love with what you do. It is absolutely beautiful.

  • @michaelgrosso634
    @michaelgrosso6343 жыл бұрын

    Goby - thanks for the video! The interview at the end was especially informative. Good luck in your new shop!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks michael!

  • @davidaylor1523
    @davidaylor15233 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video - really informative interview with Goby. Helps me see the how and why lumber yards price their materials. Been following the channel for a while now and I'm glad to see your clientele grow (and grow specifically into the high end market segment). For all the detail and effort you put into your pieces you deserve clients who acknowledge (with their money haha) and appreciate your work. Thanks for allowing us to join in on your woodworking journey

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David!

  • @44skills
    @44skills2 жыл бұрын

    Your video's are very good not just because of the very interesting topic, but also you do a great job of explaining as you go. You do it without interruption's "like introducing your cat as it walks by ect."or other off topic tangents, and you nailed it with the fast forwarding through mundane, repetitious exercises that are necessary throughout your process. I'm a retired log house builder, I had my own company and my best market was into the resort areas of Wyoming and Colorado (high end stuff). I also owned a couple bandsaw mills including one I built, so I really appreciate the effort that goes into breaking down one of these rare and beautiful oversize trees and the importance of targeted marketing. A big hello from British Columbia!

  • @geraldcrook9504
    @geraldcrook95043 жыл бұрын

    Cam hi . I am living in UK south Wales . I love watching videos on KZread . But your's was something else . And no problems following your commentating , very informative very skillful . Waw a absalut pleasure to watch. Thank you for providing these videos. Gerald 👍

  • @number9258
    @number92583 жыл бұрын

    First off. We all know what you get when you buy ikea. Second, I can understand how it might be hard to take down a tree, but better to save and preserve what’s left of the good wood and turn it into something amazing than to let it rot away and never get a chance to see its beauty.

  • @11FruitCake11
    @11FruitCake113 жыл бұрын

    Goby - Just built my first River Table using a couple of small slabs of English Walnut (not quite as nice as the American stuff) with the help of your videos - came out brilliantly. Thank you for getting me into this. I'm looking forward to trying something bigger now!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh awesome!

  • @liamflack1974
    @liamflack19742 жыл бұрын

    Goby- Thankyou for your amazing content it really helps me to unwind after a day's work and inspires me to tackle new projects. Your work is truly amazing, I wish you the best in your future 👍

  • @Dogo24h
    @Dogo24h3 жыл бұрын

    Good job and very useful.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @cody1612
    @cody16123 жыл бұрын

    Goby I’ve been waiting for a video like this by you. So thank you. I’ve bought 2 small pieces of walnut from goby for charcuterie board the grain is just unmatched. Would love to buy a big slab for a custom build. One day soon it will happen. Look forward to the new shop update.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cody!

  • @amberk7888
    @amberk78882 жыл бұрын

    Goby - I enjoyed this one a TON just all the information you shared and Goby owner shared. Thank you!

  • @edwinvonessen1165
    @edwinvonessen11652 жыл бұрын

    Goby ! You guys in Oregon have an incredible Business! Thanks for this video and all the others that I have been watching. I just cannot get enough.

  • @sailingeric
    @sailingeric3 жыл бұрын

    Goby: I went there last Thursday, saw you stepping into the backroom to do the interview. Dang road work cost me the couple minutes to say thank you for the inspiration. Also I was amazed at how much more they have in their store than the website. Got several board from their $1.25 a pound rack, spent $15 and have turned some cutting boards for holiday gifts. Worth the visit if in Portland.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    No way! You gotta yell at me next time.

  • @DVo190
    @DVo1902 жыл бұрын

    Goby - Cam, have you made the tables out of these slabs yet? I really want to see the final result!!!

  • @jeffkeogh1982
    @jeffkeogh19823 жыл бұрын

    There'll be exhibitions of this dude's tables in museums. Great creativity and craftsmanship

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, not sure about that

  • @genevievechirelstein6537
    @genevievechirelstein6537 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t do woodwork but your videos are incredibly enjoyable. I love how you bring the beauty forward. Thank you. Be well

  • @mitziseyfferdt3866
    @mitziseyfferdt38663 жыл бұрын

    Goby, thank you, very informative video, gorgeous slabs.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mitzi!

  • @counterfusionllc1867
    @counterfusionllc18673 жыл бұрын

    Goby. Thank you for doing that interview. I learned a lot and it helped to understand what goes into getting to the finished piece.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thanks barb

  • @smlagadic
    @smlagadic3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, i used to be a waiter but i lost my job due to covid. I started woodworking to help with my anxiety and i discovered your chanel. I just sold my first epoxy table set (coffee and dining) and not planning to go back waiting table! Thanks a lot for all the help you provide!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome man! I bartended for years

  • @lehmanrogers465
    @lehmanrogers4652 жыл бұрын

    Goby, I have been thinking of milling my own wood. Thanks for that Q&A at the end. Please keep up the beautiful work

  • @walmars3curity
    @walmars3curity3 жыл бұрын

    "this tree was dying, yea" *holds in everything*

  • @kevone2706
    @kevone27063 жыл бұрын

    Goby! Cam, I know you're busy setting up shop and life in general, but damn I need my blacktail studio fix on Thursday man! Looking forward to seeing the new set up when it's ready

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Getting there!

  • @markpayne5451
    @markpayne54512 жыл бұрын

    goby-thanks for having them discuss wood pricing- I really enjoy watching you channel!

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams20092 жыл бұрын

    In my middle 50s I married a very well off Wall Street attorney. When you ask who can afford to spend 10 to 30 grand on a table my answer would be many people. No one from my rural hill town life but in the NYC metro area there is endless amounts of people who can afford your tables. We own some insanely expensive furniture as do most of my neighbors. Many wealthy people want unique things not furniture anyone else can have. You make very nice table and you have a great eye for detail. Thanks for sharing. You have inspired me to give it a go. I will start with less expensive slabs though. Thanks

  • @RobSchweitzer
    @RobSchweitzer3 жыл бұрын

    Damn, that interview was awesome! So much helpful information I'm sure many have wanted to ask (I know the "why the F is that so expensive?!" is something I've considered from time to time haha)

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha!

  • @lostvanguard470
    @lostvanguard4703 жыл бұрын

    GOBY! Beautiful slab; it looks like all those knots in the crotch gave it a lot of character. It almost looks like a burl. Please keep us updated on this table. I'd love to see how those slabs turn out. The interview with Aaron was my favorite part of the video. If you were making a desk or table out of pheasantwood, or desert ironwood would you use the same process and materials you use with walnut?

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh probably. But I’ve never worked with those. Would love to though

  • @zardez88
    @zardez883 жыл бұрын

    Goby. Love your videos man. The high quality craftmanship along side the detailed explanation of just how much it takes to get something made to this standard is a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing your work.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @garyf.9953
    @garyf.995311 ай бұрын

    Goby, thank you so much for both your show and the interview with Erin. I am going to Alaskan sawmill an oak that has been on family property for over 70 years. I am going to "try" to make furniture and stuff from this so the interview has helped me with the drying process. Not sure my wife is too happy about me starting to do epoxy stuff in the garage though lol. Thank you anyway for all the good info. God bless

  • @maluminse6013
    @maluminse60133 жыл бұрын

    13 slabs per tree at $7k each? It's amazing that walnuts cost less than truffles.

  • @maluminse6013

    @maluminse6013

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NinoCristianini Don't know about truffles but lobster is delicious

  • @karizma8175

    @karizma8175

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maluminse6013 I worked for a truffle importer in Australia. We had a tasting of a new batch, I'd never tried it before. The boss asked me what I thought it tasted like, I replied "dirt". He rolled his eyes and said "No, its earthy". Pretty certain that earth is dirt....

  • @wymple09

    @wymple09

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@maluminse6013 Lobster was fed to prisoners at one time as cheap garbage food, like you would do with oatmeal.

  • @maluminse6013

    @maluminse6013

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wymple09 send me to prison

  • @wymple09

    @wymple09

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@maluminse6013 LOL

  • @markwellington1254
    @markwellington12542 жыл бұрын

    GOBY This was a very informative video for this amateur wood worker just starting out. I have one brother that is very capable with wood so I have a lot to learn. Thanks Cam!

  • @rlsleosa
    @rlsleosa2 жыл бұрын

    I don't do woodwork but I know what looks great. You are amazing. Love watching you. Wish I had the space to do something with wood.

  • @pavlovssheep5548
    @pavlovssheep55483 жыл бұрын

    " the most i have ever spent on wood " there is a Viagra joke here somewhere

  • @chibinecco1981
    @chibinecco19812 жыл бұрын

    I am actually in the process of writing a novel about a lumberjack (kind of, it's never just that simple XD) and the info you got from Aaron is SO useful. Doing research on something you know next to nothing about is SO difficult because you don't know what questions to ask. So a HUGE thank you for your guided interview there, it gave me a LOT of information, and now I know a LOT more about what I need to look for with my research 8D

  • @jimmyz1686
    @jimmyz16863 жыл бұрын

    Goby, you’re 100% correct on it being nice that this guy understands the cost of materials and the amount of work that will go into these tables. I prefer to work with designers rather than the actual client.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Designers can be pretty involved though...

  • @jimmyz1686

    @jimmyz1686

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlacktailStudio true but at least they understand that involvement comes with a price lol.

  • @egbluesuede1220
    @egbluesuede1220 Жыл бұрын

    Goby had a really great interview explaining the process. There's a lot to consider and you really need a pro to get the most out of it.

  • @H2Dwoat
    @H2Dwoat3 жыл бұрын

    Goby: Hi, what a great project, it’s difficult to imagine the scale of it. I was wondering about atmospheric differences between your workshop and the clients home. Do you anticipate any issues with expansion/contraction?

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our two climates are actually pretty similar

  • @H2Dwoat

    @H2Dwoat

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlacktailStudio hi, thanks for the response 👍. Just out of curiosity how do you manage the issue when the final location for a piece has a much different climate to your workshop?

  • @carlgustafson213
    @carlgustafson2133 жыл бұрын

    Goby - One question: Is it intimidating to work with this value wood, or really exciting? I'd be scared witless (or something else) that I'd mess the workpiece up.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I suppose a bit. But I can’t really mess up any of these tables.

  • @scottgoodwin1073

    @scottgoodwin1073

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlacktailStudio yeah just dont use white resin on this one too expensive to warranty that big slab

  • @Thefineartofdistraction
    @Thefineartofdistraction Жыл бұрын

    Goby, wow I had no idea that so much went into the preparing slabs, from actually cutting the tree to getting a slab ready to sell to the public to then work with. Thank you soooo much for educating us, now I understand why slabs cost sooooo god dam much & now I respect it & don’t feel so bad paying so much now

  • @danielalexander9612
    @danielalexander96122 жыл бұрын

    Nghe xong bài này cái thấy tâm trạng buồn và nặng nề kinh khủng. Nhưng lại cứ phải replay hoài cả ngày😍

  • @maluminse6013
    @maluminse60133 жыл бұрын

    Can't help wondering what these slabs would have cost 40 years ago. I often reflect back on the woodshop classes I took when I was a kid (do they still have wood shop?) We used mahogany for everything. My mother still has a cutting board that I made with mahogany in junior high. Probably not going to find too many mahogany cutting boards these days LOL

  • @walmars3curity

    @walmars3curity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope. Now days is shit bamboo made 99% from a computer

  • @Koselill

    @Koselill

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did wood/workshop/art in middle school when I was younger, about 10 years ago. I definitely think it depends on the country, state and area you're in :)

  • @merrittmerritt4691
    @merrittmerritt46913 жыл бұрын

    we have massive black walnut trees on are farm

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably worth some money!

  • @cattac6
    @cattac63 жыл бұрын

    Goby, now that's a name to remember. Thanks for a great video with some really good information and now I can see the value in the timber. Thanks to all you Guys out there who are making some great furniture that truly shows off the beauty of this marvelous and unique natural material. Cheers.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @edchester1773
    @edchester17732 жыл бұрын

    We paid $8,000 for our house in Chico Ca, 51 years ago with a bigger Bastogne than the biggest in your video, a man in Vegas bought it 20 years ago, and a Man with a big mill in Dobbins Ca. milled it for him! I got 4-4 ft X 5 ft X 3 inch thick tabletops, a few gun stalks and enough cash to buy a new house out of it! They took four sets of double truckloads out of our tree! Two tabletops have been hand planed and sanded to 100 grit, I don't have enough room in my current house to finish them yet! I'm going to move to Concow Ca. and build a house big enough to fit one in, I have three sons who got one each! We had An Arborist check out the tree and he said we should sell it because it was over 130 years old and it covered my house and my two neighbors houses!

  • @andrewgalaska8206
    @andrewgalaska82063 жыл бұрын

    Watched with subtitles and it starts with “This is Cam with black death studio” 😂

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m gonna trademark that 😂

  • @goldcobraarima9819
    @goldcobraarima98193 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know a compareable shop in Germany where you can buy such awsome wood?

  • @basti7463

    @basti7463

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ll just leave a comment to get notified if someone has an actual idea where to get slabs like that 😅

  • @firestormentertainment6244

    @firestormentertainment6244

    3 жыл бұрын

    Das wüsste ich auch gerne. Aber solche geilen Bäume gibts hier glaube ich nicht. Vor allem nicht für private Anbieter

  • @goldcobraarima9819

    @goldcobraarima9819

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@firestormentertainment6244 Naja, im Europa sind diese geilen, alten Bäume halt alle schon abgeholzt und neue lässt man nicht mehr so groß werden. In den Staaten haben die halt noch nicht alles Land erschlossen

  • @frostfear2

    @frostfear2

    3 жыл бұрын

    geht auf instagram zu @xxlboomstamtafel . Ist zwar in Holland, but worth it :)

  • @j-bdekker4871

    @j-bdekker4871

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you live near the dutch boarder you could try 'fijnhouthandel drenthe', not am enourmous selection of very large pieces, but decent. Good prices too. Or 'de arhnemse fijnhouthandel', but they charge reduculous prices.

  • @artifice23ify
    @artifice23ify3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are very inspirational! I work general construction and do woodwork on my free time, I hope one day I can do woodwork full time! Keep making great content! These last 3 weeks have been boring without your videos!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Can’t believe anyone noticed

  • @randycomer7277
    @randycomer72773 жыл бұрын

    Goby, looking forward to seeing this build. Enjoy just looking at that figured wood! Thanks for your videos

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Randy!

  • @PatrickPierceBateman
    @PatrickPierceBateman2 жыл бұрын

    Large dead and dying trees are beautiful to look at and they provide habitat for all kinds of wildlife as they decay. It's a shame that the slab business has become so popular because everyone is jumping at the chance to remove these giant old trees from the landscape, just so some rich guy can have a fancy table in his mansion.

  • @edoardoartioli1923
    @edoardoartioli19233 жыл бұрын

    3:28 how are you going to make all that water stains go away? BTW: very nice content on your channel, very interesting thanks! :)

  • @Otto-W

    @Otto-W

    3 жыл бұрын

    Water stains are mostly surface markings. He's going to need to flatten and sand the slab, the water stains will go away in the process and the color and grain will really pop.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya, surfacing will make it all go away

  • @edoardoartioli1923

    @edoardoartioli1923

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Otto-W thank you :)

  • @edoardoartioli1923

    @edoardoartioli1923

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlacktailStudio thank you :)

  • @flix4u
    @flix4u3 жыл бұрын

    GR8 2 C UR back. Thanks 4 all of the detailed info & wood slab class. I learned a lot. Can’t wait 2 C the new shop setup & the 30k table build.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @peterwhitman5575
    @peterwhitman55752 жыл бұрын

    You are a true Artist, your creations are beautiful.

  • @christocroukamp263
    @christocroukamp2633 жыл бұрын

    7:43 what happened there O nevermind

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @moos5221
    @moos52213 жыл бұрын

    7:41 o.O

  • @adamizzolena2015
    @adamizzolena20153 жыл бұрын

    GOBY No question, you are helping create great work. Bravo!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Adam!

  • @StuP444
    @StuP4442 жыл бұрын

    That 140 year old tree came from my grandmas neighbors property. Always loved seeing the massive walnut trees on their property growing up!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    No way!

  • @davidalandesigns2964
    @davidalandesigns29643 жыл бұрын

    Goby... Great having Aaron on to explain some of the behind the scenes processes that most folks don’t have a clue about. Can’t wait to see this project come to fruition here in a couple of years. As always, appreciate your content my friend.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David! Might need your help flipping these guys

  • @davidalandesigns2964

    @davidalandesigns2964

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any time, more than happy to help!

  • @dougmcilwaine7078
    @dougmcilwaine70783 жыл бұрын

    Goby, Cam thank you for the great interview with Aaron of Goby Walnut. I think his explanation of the time it takes to actually make money on a tree is very instructive. Not many places can wait almost 3 years to sell a product, and hope to stay in business. Goby is such a great place to walk through and see all of the amazing wood that they have. No need to apologize about not posting videos, it is clear that you have a lot going on. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. If you ever get out to the East Coast, there are a couple of very good lumber suppliers in southeast PA. Both Hearne Hardwoods, and Groff and Groff Lumber, have great inventories of lumber, some of which rivals Goby. I visit Groff and Groff often, and Hearne Hardwoods is less than 20 miles away in Oxford PA. They used to be in business together (Groff and Groff used to be called Groff and Hearne) but they parted ways about 20 years ago. Talarico Hardwoods, about midway between Lancaster and Reading PA has a great website as well Would love to see you make something with some of Goby's beautiful quilted maple. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the recommendations, and the support!

  • @kaynefryday4720
    @kaynefryday47203 жыл бұрын

    Gobi, here in Western Australia you should see our lovely jarrah burls, beautiful. I think the work you do is absolutely stunning and inspirational.thanks for showing us all this amazing wood , most people don’t understand that these beautiful trees live on as amazing works of art instead of the ravages of time turning them back into dirt. One day if my lotto numbers come in one of the first things I would do is get you to make the most beautiful table money can buy . Fingers crossed . Love you work .🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🦍

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @eldoradocraftsman3733
    @eldoradocraftsman37333 жыл бұрын

    Goby. Excellent. Thanks so much for this. This really helps when speaking with any prospective clients. 👍🏾

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Ashley!

  • @paulsimmons390
    @paulsimmons3902 жыл бұрын

    Goby . I am to old to do what you do. I am 90. When I was a boy 9 years old I lived in rural Pennsylvania. On the farm we had giant trees that were virgin timber. It was so sad to see it wasted and burned. When I became of age and had inherited the farm the old trees were all gone. I love to do wood work but have to limit it to small easy things. I do use a wood lathe but I have to sit on a stool. I now live in Arkansas and have forest all around me. I ave plenty of wood to turn now.Guess I an fortunate. Keep making your videos. I enjoy your running comment.

  • @chippychippy8291
    @chippychippy82913 жыл бұрын

    Goby, thanks Cam for the explanation on the videos, the slab, (that will be exciting to watch) and your shop build can’t wait! And Aaron’s chat was great as well, appreciate it all , stay safe.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @le.farquad608
    @le.farquad6083 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are the best when you feel like making one. It’s always a treat for us to watch them. And you come before us any day of the week. Stay safe. Have a good one eh.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @PhunnyConflicts
    @PhunnyConflicts2 жыл бұрын

    Goby - nice to hear someone who is an expertise in their field.

  • @bigcotter9611
    @bigcotter96113 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos, and your honesty is so refreshing! Keep up the great work, and look forward to some new videos real soon!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers from Oregon!

  • @crowlers6
    @crowlers62 жыл бұрын

    Goby! Thanks for showing me where you get some of your lumber for your projects, absolutely beautiful wood, very interesting!

  • @mpccenturion
    @mpccenturion3 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to say thank YOU. I am here to learn and adapt to other medium. Auto and my wood. I don"t think in linear lines. More of a splatt when I add all the ways what I see can be used. Cheers

  • @puddle1puddle
    @puddle1puddle3 жыл бұрын

    Goby...really enjoyed this video,great interview,all about the prep,booootiful walnut,what a tree...great insight,thank you,what a great project you have to look forward too...great when customers appreciate what is involved and costings involved...👍👍👍👍

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sjones8738
    @sjones87383 жыл бұрын

    Trees are works of art given by Mother Earth. The benefit of trees are not just for cash value but primarily supporting all of us whether we realize it or not. The expense is from the work of needed and done to provide a quality product. The interview with Goby VP was great which provided a wealth of knowledge. Since a client is paying 32k for the table when shipping is not included. Shipping has to cost at least 2k to 5k since it is so heavy and require a delicate touch.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @shainetower398
    @shainetower3983 жыл бұрын

    Goby - Another great video. By far my favorite channel to watch. I cant wait to see the making of videos.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks man!

  • @skf957
    @skf9573 жыл бұрын

    Goby - and great to see you back. Well worth the wait and looking forward to more when you can. Really enjoyed this one - beautiful slabs and he of Goby Walnut seems to know his stuff.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    He does!

  • @eoinoneill7510
    @eoinoneill75102 жыл бұрын

    Goby- I found the bit about how old the trees are and how long the trees live FASCINATING I'm born and bred Irish and here our oaks, ash and beech can live up to around 300 years. In fact at the back of my garden there are three massive trees on is oak, I would say it is about 280 years old, one tree is beech, It is about 200 years old, and the final tree is a sycamore which is about 120 years old.

  • @theleveretts4179
    @theleveretts41792 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up for the troll of the week alone hahaha those crack me up every time! Thank you for the great video and information!

  • @daisensei69
    @daisensei693 жыл бұрын

    Goby Good informative video. I agree with everything said re drying, I've always explained it as drying time, plus seasoning time. Kiln drying does the drying but can't do the seasoning. Yes they were spectacular pieces of timber, but wow that price is up there. Looking forward to seeing what you end up making from them as I'm sure your design will change over time.

  • @morrisdeutsch6175
    @morrisdeutsch61753 жыл бұрын

    Goby, jonesing for new videos from you, but understand the process of moving and setting up a new space. I hope you get the shop just like you want it. Can't wait to see the videos for the table you are making with these two slabs!

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Morris!

  • @TripleGAutoDetailing
    @TripleGAutoDetailing2 жыл бұрын

    GOBY - fascinating stuff. Quite a hidden treasure 🤑 inside of what many would consider just an "ordinary" tree.... 👍🏻

  • @decoservices
    @decoservices3 жыл бұрын

    Very well done and extremely informative...thank you for making this and sharing your experiences and the interview.

  • @BlacktailStudio

    @BlacktailStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

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