It was an emotional way of watching you create my side table, it's amazing to watch you work and create something that will be my own. All the steps you took to make it, thought processes. You really put your heart and soul into it, I wish I had the words to say how much I love your work and how they will always be cherished in my home. Having 3 of your masterpieces I feel very fortunate. Thank You Shane

@inmyimage1081

5 ай бұрын

It’s kind of like having a home movie and cool the way tech can help us see and appreciate all the thought and effort that went into something like this. Out of curiosity how did you get connected? Looking through etsy makes me question how many sellers peel off a “Made In… Mexico/Vietnam/China/etc” sticker before shipping the product out so just curious how you found him given that you aren’t located anywhere near each other?

@jronje

5 ай бұрын

I first saw his video Super Rare Burl Turned into One Of A Kind Table. which I loved and the video was 6 months old already so I thought it was long gone, But Shane still had it on Etsy so I bought it right away, so it went from there, @@inmyimage1081

@bradlyjohnson60

3 ай бұрын

Wow this is what it's all about! I can't wait till I can post my post and have my customers speak so highly of me!! (Not that my work is crap I'm still a up coming artist) but great customer relationships and amazing work buddy!

@jronje

3 ай бұрын

@@bradlyjohnson60 I'm sure you'll be fantastic in your pursuits Bradley. Shane is just 22 or so right now, his personality and enthusiasm are so much of his talent. I also bought his one-of-a-kind table which is awesome,, Be sure and watch that one!.

@jronje

3 ай бұрын

@@bradlyjohnson60 I'm sure your pursuits will be everything you imagined. Shane's enthusiasm and personality had a lot to do with me. I also bought his one-of-a-kind table, be sure to watch that video as well. I love both my tables by Shane

I’m 70 and have been woodworking for well over 45 years. Of course, I’ve seen huge changes in that time from tools like the router to modern glues. What doesn’t change is skill. It seems to me that you have the aptitude and the desire to grow your skills. Absolutely wonderful to see on a young person. But woodworking skill can only take you so far. The really complete furniture maker adds design to his skill set. This piece shows that you care about design and want to put design over ease of make. That is again the fight way in my view. I would gladly have that piece in my house. It’s already a very eclectic selection of pieces from mid 18th century through Arts and Crafts to very modern. The only thing that unites them is that they please my wife and I. There are 2 phrases in my shop which I need to look at: Patience and precision leads to perfection. In other words, take your time; my body won’t take long in the shop and I’m learning to stop before I get achy and try and rush something Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. This is about remembering that, although I can make the most intricate pieces, doesn’t mean that they are the best looking pieces. Look for simplicity and let the timber and design do the work. Keep up the good work and keep that desire to try something new. From a new subscriber

@jronje

3 ай бұрын

I'm over the moon with it. I'm an eclectic collector, from over 200-year-old French antiques to Western art by Vic Payne who I grew up with. and Tiffany Lamps from the Tiffany Srore I also bought his one-of-a-kind table that you can watch here as well!

@peterhancl8985

Ай бұрын

i´m 10 years younger then you, but absolutly agree with you ... i´ve been working with wood all my professional life, designing and producing furniture and other interieur ... you can only improove and build skills by doing ... and no joke, wood really talks to you, if you can listen ;-)

I like that you don’t care if I like your table. Make what makes you happy. Keep it up 👍

@StarnerWoodworking

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

I've been woodworking for 38 years, my customers always show me a picture and ask "Can you make this?" Sure I can. But, I wish I had your talent for creative design. Awesome workmanship man.

53 year old that laughed at your rotary phone, record player, walkman reference!! Too flipping funny. Your battery switch practice had me in stitches! The shape was great...actually very reminiscent of 60s 70s decor. but with a modern twist. Beautiful table! I enjoyed watching your process.

I have been designing and manufacturing custom built furniture for 47 years and I enjoy the process to this day. As a seasoned pro my advice to anyone planning to make a career of this is DO NOT ever tell your potential clients you have never done something before as they get a bit nervous and it makes you look like an amateur. Only show your best work to clients and the most important tip I could give is never promise to complete something within a specific time frame. Always give yourself an extra day or two in case something happens like you have to get jigsaw blades or wait on gold leaf! Oh and don't give clients too many choices as most do not know about furniture design and can get overwhelmed. Keep it simple and avoid compound angles as your head may explode! Too complicated....

@jeffdemuro4208

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@Gixsir

3 ай бұрын

I owned a blacksmith business for years and that is the most accurate advice I ever heard! 🫡

It’s a beautiful piece of work. I don’t think it would look good just anywhere, but in the right setting it will shine.

Looks good! Ideas (what you might call constructive criticism, though I wouldn't consider any of it _criticism,_ per se): If you ever do that gold-leafed hole through the legs on another project again, maybe try chamfering (or rounding) the hole. I would probably have rotated the legs a bit so that they were further apart at the concave end of the table as well. That part of the table looks as if someone, or something, were meant to "belly-up" to it. Having the legs more open on that side would enhance that look, and give it a more "intentional" feel. That would make the whole piece look more unified, and less like a tabletop bolted on to some legs. Slanting legs outward (or maybe inward, I'd have to see a mock-up to see if it would look good) might also help with that.

@shannonashburn

4 ай бұрын

After reading your comment and looking back at it again, I agree with your assessment. It would have given it a more balanced look.

@jeffdemuro4208

4 ай бұрын

Just goes to show, you learn during and after every build. Isn't that great! Love the process

Pretty cool! Nice job.

I think your table is very cool. I am a trained designer (architect for 38 years) and you have a great eye. I really like what you did with this table.

Once you become more practiced in your craft, you can decide the best way to achieve your required design as you imagine it. You will also, by then, have acquired more tools and specialized attachments for even better performance. Everyone lays awake at night at some time in their career, dreaming of the next big project. Can't wait to see how you build your business. I am a 74-year-old woman, and my grandfather had to go to school uphill both ways in the snow. LOL

I'm not between 18 and 25 years of age as you suggest, but I used to be, about 63 years ago! I love your video of the oval table build. It turned out beautiful. FYI, if I didn't like it I would tell you so. Nice work and keep up the good work...

I just found your channel. I'm age 22 and did gymnastics for 14 years. I started work at age 13 with a property management company to pay for gymnastics academy fees. It started as demolition and cleaning up but then into fixing furniture and getting creative. An older guy was into woodworking and he paid me for help with lumber and muscling things around. I did these jobs a few summers and found the woodworking part the most fun. I unfortunately got severely beat up at age 16 but was extremely muscular and outlasted them having their fun. But that started me focusing my attention to bodybuilding and building rock hard abs and all that got me moving out of gymnastics by age 18 at high school graduation. Then pandemic hit my first year of community college. I found work at Menards in their buildings materials section. I got noticed in the lumber yard by some young guys in construction who got me a full time job with their construction company. I've been learning a lot about framing and recently into dry walling. BUT I've not lost my desire to build nice furniture. I'm still figuring out what to do in life but videos like yours are great to see. I like the bean because it's similar to the Bean in Chicago. I know that there is a huge need for guys like me in the construction trades and feel that is where I'm meant to be in some way or other. I can see me joining a woodworking company some day. Keep up what you're doing, When I get time I'll check out more of your videos. And be careful as you continue to be "stupid" at the band saw.

@spencerthompson1

4 ай бұрын

Anthony, To put yourself through the grueling regiment of gymnastics and to work at such a young age to pay for the training shows commitment and character. I have faith you will find a way to achieve your goals. Never give up!

20yo just found your channel this week and getting sooo inspired

I am 22 and your videos are awesome. You have a calm and cool voice and when you're talking about woodworking, it is very easy to hear your interest and excitement in what you're doing. Keep up the fantastic work.

At the beginning i thought the bean idea was nuts. it grew on me by the end. The table looks great.

I have enjoyed everything I've seen you create so far. But this 'Bean table' was very satisfying to watch! It is really going to be a treasure for the recipient to enjoy forever! You have a beautiful mind as a woodworker. ❤

The kidney bean shape is perfect coffee table configuration that could also double as a small desk. Beautiful craftmanship on crating it.💚🤗

Hey this is Stan I'm 80 years old and I'm so impressed with your work I can't even believe it I'll give you one little trip for the gold leaf use a squirrel tail kind of make a paintbrush in the static will put the gold where you want it to go this is on say a piece that's a little more Bumpy cause gold leaf is really hard to handle but the static from a squirrel tail makes it easy good job

I've been woodworking for over 30 years, and I've learned that underestimating how long things take could be a competitive sport... at which I excel... 😅

You have a very bright future in furniture making! Great design but more important, great channel!

The purpose of wood working is to work the wood. You are a lot better than you think my man. You’re on the path to greatness.

Dang I’m not 18-24 I’m 13 doing woodworking and am starting a business you are such an inspiration

@StarnerWoodworking

5 ай бұрын

Even better! Keep working hard.

@liameverything4444

5 ай бұрын

@@StarnerWoodworking 🙏 thank you… and don’t worry I understand you slang

@Customwoodfurnishings

5 ай бұрын

Keep going Liam. I started my business when I was 16 and wish I had done it sooner. You’ll have a lot of fun with the ups and downs.

@liameverything4444

5 ай бұрын

@@Customwoodfurnishings thank you

@swiftxrapid919

5 ай бұрын

dud thats awesome I wish I had a time machine and start at your age. Also be very carful and present with electric tools you can lose your limbs!

I'm 59 the concept for this table works. I would place it in the entrance hall of a home. I really like the legs of the table. If you're thinking of making them regularly I'd look into brass sheets and cutting them yourself or having the supplier cutting them into strips for you.

@jronje

3 ай бұрын

It's the first thing you see as you walk into my entrance hallway toward my living room.

I like beans. But I happen to love designing /planning/ seeing the end results. Worked as a “picture framer for 20 years. Framed more than just canvases and flat art. Framed people’s treasures like baby outfits. Special tools. Shadow box type. As long as the people loved and I felt I did them right.. … it was a success. Often we are our own worst critics in such artistic endeavors. I love walnut even though I hated picking up the nuts…in Willamette valley area in Oregon actually grew up in a town that used to be called Walnut City! Keep exercising your creativity as it will grow and stay energized. I loved what I did! I have done so many different things besides framing. It was in me from a very young age! The black was a great choice as it made the wood grain on top pop and the gold worked well. And I love beans. It’s a great combo and appeals to the eye in my opinion. Every artist grows their talent even through failures they are all learning experiences that even the best have travelled that road.

I am 28 but I understand gen Z slang. Dope design. You made it in really efficient way. You know your stuff. In summary, congrats 😊

Bro! Don't underestimate yourself! Your work is stunning!!! Don't need a formal education for a natural intuition for art!!

Love your work. Honestly, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would not have thought that it's bean shaped. Keep up the good work. God bless.

I love the final product but the mockup with the rounded top would've definitely teleported into my living room 😅❤

Kidney shaped desks were common in the past .... Love your modern version .

Very fine piece of art. Not too gaudy, and the gold leaf adds something to bring the design beyond basic. I would proudly display this table in any room of my home.

this table is indeed perfectly designed and colors very well fit together!!! so please don't be shy or nervous about your capabilities!!! you are a great woodworker and designer!!!

A really awesome looking piece.

This design was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I love the shape of the top and the legs - the gold leaf was a perfect choice and made the table something special. Well done.

im 18 and a woodworker i love your stuff thanks

@StarnerWoodworking

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

It’s an awesome bean shaped table . Beautiful table

Outstanding , amazing wood too !

I like this bean shape table. It's a one of a kind. I'm from Taiwan and we eat a lot of beans here. Thanks for sharing.

Pretty Dang Cool! I really loved the legs -- gold leaf against dyed oak is gorgeous! And I even learned stuff! (Didn't know there was a pronunciation for the "word" OG.) Of topic -- those aren't baby mountains -- if the Rockies ever live long enough to be as old as the Appalachians, they'll be rounded and a lot smaller, too. Good to see fine work and design from the old stomping grounds -- I used to live in Mont Alto and loved spending uncountable amounts of time in the same mountains. Cheers!

Very pretty piece of work.

You had me at “Walkman!” I love this table and the gold leaf is a real surprise and turned out so nice. It’s cool you wore one of Cam’s shirts. You remind me a little of him. He’s also experimental and fun to watch.

Cool looking table, very young and vibrant as it should be.

Absolutely beautiful if you have the house atmosphere for sure! Kodo’s to you!

Stunning work pal

Absolutely brilliant, simply not standard, that's what I like.

Being unique is 1 of the best things to ever be. The table is dope!

Awesome Work - Enjoyed your Narration !

You did an awesome Job on this table. I am not a young person but I am a woodworker with a lot of experience and your design choice works well. Keep it up! 😊❤

Absolutely loved your video First time I have seen you love the mistakes you made And that you kept them in the video Table looked AMAZING

This is a very nice piece of furniture 👌

UPS: We'll treat your packages like they're props in a pro wrestling match and even store them ringside, encouraging their use. I'm glad the table made it, unharmed. It's actually a credit to your craftsmanship, holding up against UPS handling. I love the tabletop! I love the legs, a little less...but hey, they fit in more ways than I can disagree with. You did an excellent job! I enjoyed the process and video, very much!

Well I am not in your demographic for sure. I'm 67 and just happened across this video while watching some other wood working videos. What I think it you are a very talented young artist sir and have a great future in front of you. Your creativity and determination, and yes skills, to make your creative ideas a reality, set you apart from many others. You also have an excellent work ethic which I personally appreciate very much. The table you created here was beautiful and I see by the customer's comments he is extremely pleased with the outcome. What more can you ask. I look forward to watching more of your videos and seeing what you come up with in the future. Loved your commentary too so don't change how you're doing that either.

You are an amazingly talented young man. It's a beautiful table.

I like it! The gold leaf is over the top for me, but if the client likes it then it's all good.

Absolutely beautiful! Loved the video and the craftsmanship.

I love love love this table. You did an outstanding job!

Awesome result Shane! I love it. Thank you for sharing your time, your talent and your adventure.👍🤟🪡🎨

Love a bean shape dining table. It would be so beautiful in a large farm kitchen.

Badass finish. Jonesy

Beautiful design. A more bronzed gold color to match the walnut may be my preference but it looks super slick as is.

Great video! I especially liked the oval drawing. Little mathematical note: that device to draw an ellipse (a term with a specific mathematical meaning, with oval being a general term) is a Trammel of Archimedes, an eponymous invention. An ellipse may also be drawn by: fixing two points on a flat surface, as with nails, and placing a pencil and both nails all inside one loop of string of any length. Draw an ellipse with the pencil holding the string taut. An ellipse is the set of all points whose sum of the distances to the two points, the foci, is constant, made real by the string loop.

Looks Fab! I was hating on the aluminum but then you sprayed them black so no hate. Very nice!

Walking five miles, uphill both ways, to school,--- you forgot “ knee deep in snow”, I’m in that generation, but will say this, I love that table young man, you stay the course, Quality wins over quantity hands down. I subscribed, liked, and thank you for the project video.

I like it! I like things a little more angular but I'd rock this in my entryway, no questions.

Excellent build

This table is superb! You do such a great job now, and are so young, I can’t imagine what the future holds for you. Don’t let other people’s comments discourage you. I can’t wait to see what you do next! Thank you for sharing your thought process. You are more than a woodworker, you are an artist.

I love it so much! I’m not usually interested in the legs people make in videos like this, but they were gorgeous!

Don't love the black and gold color, but I love the table!!!!!!!

An incredible table! Never seen anything like it. You are the best master!

Great work! Love it, beans are underrated!🎉😂❤

The bean shape is GOOD. I like it!

Nice table. 👍

Dude - this table is AHmazing

You seem to lean toward an organic design aesthetic, I think you would like George and Mira Nakashima, as well as Sam Maloof. Kidney shapes were popular in the 60’s as well. It’s a classic look with your gen X twist.

Absolutely beautiful!!

You made a very beautiful high end table!

Talk about nostalgia .... My mother had a kidney shaped coffee table in the 50s.. Love the modern twist of the legs.

That is one DAMN fine piece you've went and put together there now!

Not my style but I dig it. Great job. Glad it wasn’t damaged in shipping. That is always a scary thing after putting that much work in it.

Personally, I truly LOVE the design. It is super creative and very unique! Way to go and keep creating! 😊

You should try white grain filler and then dye over it and then a light sanding to reveal the white filler. Looks very cool.

Nice job. I like the design

Your artistic table is outstanding!!! Beautiful.

@StarnerWoodworking

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I think it is a very KOOL table. Nice design and carry through!... And yes, UPS is the worst. United Parcel Smashers.

A credit to you young man 👍👏👏👏

I make custom furniture for clients and my own designs. What you said about designing over making is exactly how I feel. I love designing but don’t actually love the process of making something perfectly. I do love the prototype phase and making sure a design ‘works’. That’s why when I was setting up my business I had my first goal as getting someone in to do the making for me so I can concentrate on designing and then prototyping things and making sure the process is there for someone else to make. My designs are generally in metal so it’s slightly different but I would say this was a real turning point for me.

Looks Amazing

Just like what happens when lots of people see the same object like a cloud for example… I saw a heart 💜 shape that needed to be cut out of that slab.. wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.. 😀

Great build. Beautiful work. Loved the design.

Wonderful looking and unique - isn’t that what everyone wants? A+++++

Nice job buddy, keep on building

Love it. I used to work for UPS. They ship over 20 million packages per day on average. FedEx is over 16 million. So, without fail, some packages, no matter who you ship with, are going to go through a meat grinder somewhere along the way. Always insure what you ship.

I did not initially like the shape very much, however, of really came together! I think it's absolutely gorgeous. Well done.

Excellent work!! That table is beautiful!! I can’t even dream of making something that gorgeous

I think it is beautiful and different.

Love the video! And the table is gorgeous. Don't diss your Appalacians--they're not baby mountains, they're some of the oldest things on earth that have been worn down by time!

great design!

Outstanding! Totally dig it!

@StarnerWoodworking

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Looks great! I don't like the bean shape tbh but I think the design is solid. Colours look good too; even the finishes work well together (shiny gold, satin top, matte legs).