Trestle Table Build using Tapered Sliding Dovetail Joinery

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

This table started off as rough sawn cherry boards and through machinery and hand tools, I made this dining table fitted together with accurate joinery and no mechanical fasteners. This table is inspired by the excellent work of Mr. Ishitani @ISHITANIFURNITURE. I added my own design and construction modifications. The tapered sliding dovetail key used to secure the stretcher is worth watching in my opinion as I have not seen this type of joinery anywhere except a piece made by George Nakashima in a dining table he built in 1962.
Chapters:
0:00 - dimensioning the lumber
0:49 - cutting the through mortise
1:21 - the bridle joint
2:23 - creating a spring joint, table top glue-up and flattening
4:31 - cutting the tapered sliding dovetail
5:51 - shaping the parts
6:41 - creating pegs and making a tapered reamer for the hole
8:18 - gluing the batten to the table
8:58 - *cutting the tapered sliding dovetail key joint*
11:26 - glue-up, flushing up surfaces and finishing
12:45 - final table
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  • @ewunettadesse317
    @ewunettadesse3172 ай бұрын

    Very nice work. Ishtani is one of my favorite woodworkers.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    2 ай бұрын

    He is a rare type with great eye for design as well as a steady hand. He was one of the reasons I went into woodworking!

  • @aluyanoworkshop1166
    @aluyanoworkshop1166 Жыл бұрын

    As an avid consumer of woodworking content on KZread, I can confidently place you among the very best of what I've seen. Well done and thanks for sharing!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for thinking that! That’s high praise considering all the talent out there on the tube!

  • @ScottWalshWoodworking
    @ScottWalshWoodworking Жыл бұрын

    excellent work 👍

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott for saying that! Means a lot coming from someone who is also a tinkerer!

  • @kevinnathanson6876
    @kevinnathanson6876 Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully designed and executed! Shiro would approve...

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha that 🐶 is famous

  • @adrianturtle1985

    @adrianturtle1985

    Жыл бұрын

    And yet takes credit for the design when it's clearly Natsuki's table from 6 years ago.... Awkward

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adrianturtle1985 thank you Adrian I am a big believer of giving credit where it is due. I narrated at the end that the original design inspiration came from Mr Ishitani. I initially wanted to put his KZread channel in the description below the video but I felt it would divert traffic away from his channel. Do you think I should do this?

  • @OilandOakDesign
    @OilandOakDesign Жыл бұрын

    Brian I usually don’t comment on videos much but your work definitely calls for one. No gimmicks just great woodworking put on display with clear concise explanations. With so many great examples of using hand tools in conjunction with power tools to get the perfect fit.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much that means a lot coming from an accomplished woodworker too! Love the Ash bench you made!

  • @TheConfusedPangolin

    @TheConfusedPangolin

    Жыл бұрын

    I was going to write pretty much the same comment. I never leave comments but your video was just what I want from a woodworking video. Clear and concise explanations, loads of information I can learn from. No fluff. Just woodworking and a beautiful piece in my opinion. I've subscribed hope you make more videos. Cheers.

  • @josephbehrmann4159
    @josephbehrmann4159Ай бұрын

    Well, that was a treat to watch and so well explained.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! Stay tuned got another build coming out soon!

  • @johnwilliams1091
    @johnwilliams1091 Жыл бұрын

    The Joinery on the table top was beautiful. The line really did disappear.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John! It also helped I matched the boards and grain direction the best I could.

  • @georgew8586
    @georgew8586 Жыл бұрын

    I have to agree with you regarding the vast majority of epoxy river tables, there is no where the same effort to detail, that I just watched you perform.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I think we’re gonna look back at epoxy tables one day the way we look back at how the previous generation put carpeting over hardwood floors lol

  • @chucklenz9011
    @chucklenz9011 Жыл бұрын

    Beauty in manufacturing as well as the assembly.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Chuck!

  • @AlexanderElse
    @AlexanderElse Жыл бұрын

    Great work and production quality. Keep it up Brian!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alexander! I’m working on a side table and hopefully will get the video out soon!

  • @grantwbrewer
    @grantwbrewer Жыл бұрын

    Man, always so exciting when you find a craftsman with this level of precision and skill. Terrific work, very inspiring.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Grant for saying that. It’s something I really enjoy doing so I put a lot of care into it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @scotter_dotter
    @scotter_dotter Жыл бұрын

    This is the definition of precision and fine woodworking

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott for saying that! Do you do any woodworking?

  • @scotter_dotter

    @scotter_dotter

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion just starting

  • @joshmagrum3552
    @joshmagrum3552 Жыл бұрын

    i love it when the youtube algorithm gives me an amazing channel that's on the verge of blowing up. Great, great work

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching Josh and thinking that! I just love sharing my passion for this hobby. What kind of stuff do you build Josh?

  • @joshmagrum3552

    @joshmagrum3552

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion simple furniture for now, benches, tables, cabinets. I'm a full time RN so my build time is limited but its a fun and engaging side job!

  • @katiebumgarner3542
    @katiebumgarner3542 Жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOODNESS. Beautiful.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Katie!

  • @richthomas5013
    @richthomas5013 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Ishitani is a high bar for a hobbyist. Or even for many “professionals”. Looks like you met the challenge. Beautiful work!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly Rich for watching and dropping me a line and that is the highest compliment!

  • @jakeg8871
    @jakeg8871 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Great skills on display

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jake!

  • @pippin8828
    @pippin8828 Жыл бұрын

    Brian, this is an excellent video. Clear and concise presentation. Good narration and good visuals demonstrating what you are talking about (planed surface shown well, spring joint etc). I hope you keep producing videos like this. Fantastic woodwork too.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I wanted to share the love of the craft and demystify some of these techniques like the spring joint. This is my first narration-video and seems to be well received so I’ll def do that in the future! Cheers Mr Pippin!

  • @stephensolda990
    @stephensolda99025 күн бұрын

    Great video, great commentary, great furniture!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and tuning in! Got a few vids coming out including a shaker lap desk soon!

  • @petekeuning
    @petekeuning Жыл бұрын

    Damn Brian Le! You're a wizard!

  • @petekeuning

    @petekeuning

    Жыл бұрын

    I spoke too soon. You're a magnificent wizard high atop joinery mountain. Looking forward to your next build.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly Peter for thinking that! Really the secret to any joint is “sneaking up” on the fit by first overshooting and making the joint too tight. You can then measure the difference between what you have and what the opening is with calipers and thereby bumping the fence over that corresponding amount (or half if you’re shaving off both sides). William Ng does a great job explaining this same idea in his box joint videos. Thank you Peter for checking out the video and leaving a comment!

  • @petekeuning

    @petekeuning

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion Dude, my pleasure. You level of precision was hella satisfying to watch. True craftsmanship. I'll be sure to check out Williams' explanation. Stay awesome!!!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Peter! It’s a passion for sure and I’m glad you appreciate it too! Stay awesome too Peter! Take care.

  • @nickdarbenzio1681
    @nickdarbenzio1681 Жыл бұрын

    Masterfully done! Fellow craftsmen can truly appreciate what you’ve done Excellent work and so easy to watch. Thanks for posting this

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick! I’ll def be making more videos like this in the near future!

  • @rufinocabrera8164
    @rufinocabrera8164 Жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable level of precision, astonishing work!. Thank you for sharing your videos.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @chubbrock5309
    @chubbrock5309 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Just wow. Please put out more content.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and I'll definitely be creating some more videos soon!

  • @williammaxwell1919
    @williammaxwell1919 Жыл бұрын

    You had me at "Hi, I'm...", a subtle reflection on you as a person and a woodworker.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Just had to introduce myself as the new kid on the block! Thank you William!

  • @Hardwoodsbysergio
    @Hardwoodsbysergio Жыл бұрын

    Skillllz 💪🏾 Great work. Up there with the best on KZread for sure.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sergio! Honored you think that!

  • @xenidus
    @xenidus Жыл бұрын

    I watch a lot of KZread wood working videos, but this had so many high quality tips and hints. Beautiful work and highly educational.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! I’ll def have some more high quality vids coming out soon!

  • @plasticmotif43
    @plasticmotif43 Жыл бұрын

    Instant sub. Great job, man!

  • @andrewmccarn
    @andrewmccarn Жыл бұрын

    Your attention to detail & knowledge is truly inspiring & the table turned out beautiful. Fantastic work!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andrew! That means a lot coming from a fellow woodworker! Just got a lathe and started down the woodturning path myself! Cheers man!

  • @andrewmccarn

    @andrewmccarn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion Appreciate the kind words Brian. I look forward to seeing some turning videos in the future then!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m getting a hang of the skew and will def post stuff when I make some drawer pulls for this table I’m making! Love your bowls man!

  • @jongchaip
    @jongchaip4 ай бұрын

    your work is amazing. Wait for a new video. Cheers

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Yes I’ll have more videos out! The one I’m working on is taking longer than I thought!

  • @theNerbFace
    @theNerbFace Жыл бұрын

    the algorithm has after much time passing, finally brought me a true craftsman again. I was in the domino dessert living off of epoxy-filled voids and occasionally pocket hole joints. some organic no gmo joinery. i will return to your channel for sure

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol I know what you mean. Sometimes I just gotta watch the domino-epoxy River-pocket holes-Purple Heart cutting boards to tie me over sometimes haha. Thanks for watching. I’m working on a sidetable with some handmade brass hardware for the secret compartment soon to be out!

  • @MarcelTeugels
    @MarcelTeugels Жыл бұрын

    This video is a flex. Well done!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Marcel!

  • @A1PHRED
    @A1PHRED8 ай бұрын

    "Don't get me started with epoxy river tables" LOL. Love the video. Probably the best I've seen so far. Thank you.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Almost done with a side table I’m building stay tuned!

  • @juandelavega1295
    @juandelavega1295 Жыл бұрын

    No ornaments 🎉- simplicity equal beauty..

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Juan!

  • @billwilliamson4715
    @billwilliamson4715 Жыл бұрын

    Oooh good good stuff! Beautiful is the dominant adjective. Beautiful design, construction, shop, tools, attention to detail, and KZread video. What more a greedy consumer of woodwork want? I guess, more please? 😄 Well done.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting! It’s a long video but I was hoping people would find it useful with a few nuggets of take-away pearls here and there. I was going to create a kitchen island using traditional methods that I’ll be sure to video and post up! What kind of stuff do you make Bill?

  • @billwilliamson4715

    @billwilliamson4715

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion I've predominantly created built-in cabinetry over the past few decades, kitchens, library rooms, entertainment walls, and so forth, with furniture pieces more modestly produced. However, I've greatly expanded and upgraded my tooling in recent months as well as my shop, with hopes of creating more pieces such as your terrific tapered sliding dovetail trestle table. I too love Natsuki Ishitani's work. In my humble opinion, your table appears to be as well crafted and that is high praise, if I may be so bold.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@billwilliamson4715 Ok that is legit high praise because Ishitani's work is superb. Thanks for letting me know the type of stuff you do and let me know if you decide to build this table!

  • @alana1079
    @alana1079 Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully crafted. Well done.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alana! Should have some more cool videos uploaded soon!

  • @alanmatthews9260
    @alanmatthews9260 Жыл бұрын

    Ok. Mind blown. Amazing skills

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alan!

  • @KillaCam2875
    @KillaCam2875 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video and great joinery! Also, accounting for board flips in all directions, 384 combinations I believe.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and taking a stab at the math problem I forgot I embedded in there! I didn’t think anyone would comment on it but I got 96. I figure there are 4! (24) ways to arrange 4 boards and since each board has 4 edges or 4 possible arrangements, I got 24x4 =96. But It’s been a while since I had any math class lol how’d you get your answer?

  • @CarlYota

    @CarlYota

    11 ай бұрын

    @@briantheprionyeah you’re right. I don’t know where they are getting 384. Even if you counted the edges and ends of each board that’s still only 12 possible states of each board which would be 288 permutations. Obviously that doesn’t make sense in a tabletop. If they were considering each state of each board as a separate object we get over 384 really quick so, yeah, I don’t know how they got that number.

  • @timkasten7718
    @timkasten7718 Жыл бұрын

    That table deserves a Subscribe, Like, Notification and a Comment. Thanks for not asking. Very Well Done.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Yeah I wonder if “please like and subscribe” actually does anything for anyone lol

  • @gingerjam2192
    @gingerjam2192 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @mattelias721
    @mattelias721 Жыл бұрын

    Also a fan of Mr. Ishitani. You executed this very well, and I know enough woodworking to understand how much you 'left out' of the video! The sliding dovetail key blew my mind - so elegant, yet effective - and deceptively 'easy' looking. Subscribed, and much appreciation from up here in Stafford, VA. Edit addition: I think the answer to your math question is 24.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you understand! That balance of adding too much detail and then people are bored and then if I skip too many parts, its hard to follow and understand. I think I stopped at the Log Cabin Restaurant in Stafford on the way up to DC lol. Oh and the 24 is correct for the number of different ways the boards themselves can be arranged...but hows about 4 sides per board? :) I got 96 different ways!

  • @mattelias721

    @mattelias721

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion I discounted the surfaces on the assumption you'd already selected the best faces for show side and bottom side already, but yeah, 96 for the entire set of surfaces... good lord, why do I even know this?

  • @rrobinson2008
    @rrobinson2008 Жыл бұрын

    Saw this video earlier on my TV and I had to jump on this evening to let you know this build is awesome!! You clearly have the skills and ibreally appreciate you sharing your process, tips, and tricks

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and the kind comments! Yeah I think the knowledge should be shared and traded freely so we can all get bettah! What kind of stuff do you build?

  • @stevencoons450
    @stevencoons450 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful...it reminds me of the "lost Stickley table" simply elegant but very complex. A new fan here.Great video and thank you for sharing!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Now that lost Stickley table is a work of art. I wonder how the feel of the table would have changed if I had used white oak. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 👍

  • @stevencoons450

    @stevencoons450

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion No white oak on your table...that would be like a replica Ferrari 250...beautiful but not the the real deal...hahahahaha

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha excellent point. Cheers!

  • @KeimpieceCarpentry
    @KeimpieceCarpentry Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. Brilliant technique. Man for a "hobbiest" wood worker you sure do have a sophisticated way of marking your pieces lol

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly! I definitely don’t want to give the impression you need big tools to get the job done…it just so happens I also enjoy collecting them and using them too lol.

  • @KeimpieceCarpentry

    @KeimpieceCarpentry

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion I don't think anyone would dare shame you for your fancy power tools when you still surface plane an entire table top by hand lol

  • @jameshuntley428
    @jameshuntley42825 күн бұрын

    Wow. This is some of the finest woodworking I have ever seen. New subscriber and looking forward to watching your other videos.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    24 күн бұрын

    Wow, thank you! Coming out with a shaker lap desk soon!

  • @nathanestrela2106
    @nathanestrela2106 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! Being new to the woodworking scene I assumed everyone flattened slabs and tables with a C&C or router sled. I had no idea it could be done with a hand plane. Your level of precision is one of envy.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting. Oh yeah you can absolutely flatten it the old fashioned way really effectively and cheaply too! You can find a number 7 on ebay for usually < 100 bucks which is less than the cost of a flattening bit not to mention a router and the building of a router sled. All the best Nathan!

  • @clickhot
    @clickhot11 ай бұрын

    This is a very well made table my friend.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @davidgreisman8922
    @davidgreisman8922Ай бұрын

    After reading some of the comments, I will repeat what others have said. I am grateful to the algorithm for putting your video in front of me. I am blown away by your technique and attention to detail. I have been a hobby woodworker for 40 years and will be making a trestle table with locally sourced ash and yours is the one I will copy, if that is ok with you. I love your " Rube Goldberging" of the project. I too have had a love affair with the dovetail and the angularity of it as it is applied to all facets of a project. I have many questions which might not belong in this comment, and if you are willing I would love to pick your brain about some aspects of the project. Thank you for the very high quality of your work. You are a master craftsman.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting and absolutely feel free to use any elements of this table in yours! I borrowed a lot from Mr Ishitani as well. I’ve always been interested in building a piece of furniture that I hope will last for many generations and hopefully yours will too! If you’re on Instagram send me a message on it. My ig account is BrianThePrion and I can def answer any technical questions.

  • @Jo-wc2bw
    @Jo-wc2bw Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful table that at first glance appears simple and elegant. Elegant yes, but very complex in design and manufacture. Amazing work and has earned my subscription.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words. I knew it was going to be a challenging build as I knew what joinery I wanted to do but hadn’t quite figured out the details. I hope this video gives some people inspiration on how to tackle a similar problem they may have along a woodworking project. Thank you again!

  • @stevencoons450

    @stevencoons450

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry jo I didn't read all the comments...I think I just plagiarized your comments...

  • @johnwilliams1091
    @johnwilliams1091 Жыл бұрын

    The gloss after planing!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    If you can get your plane irons super sharp, the surface feels like it’s been hit with a coat of wax.

  • @regodawoodstudio
    @regodawoodstudio Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work man, you deserve much more subscribers! Looking forward to your new video :)

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for thinking that! Appreciate it man 👍

  • @howardappel3596
    @howardappel35969 ай бұрын

    I downloaded this a couple of months ago and just finally got around to watching. WOW, your design and ingenuity in making the joints are incredible. Thank you.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and I hope it gives you some inspiration for your next project!

  • @jeffreyknotts4148
    @jeffreyknotts4148 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible craftsmanship, gorgeous table!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly Jeffrey!

  • @dustintilton2198
    @dustintilton2198 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing craftsmanship. The confidence to plane that top with no tear out is impressive

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dustin: I’ve had plenty of tear out during the flattening stage and made a “planing map”; basically a scrap of wood where I would draw the boards that make up the top and I would draw an arrow for the favorable planing direction of each board. So with that knowledge, a super sharp blade with a light pass and a small throat opening, I had zero tear out. Give it a try sometime!

  • @dustintilton2198

    @dustintilton2198

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion that's a great idea!

  • @woodbutcher
    @woodbutcher Жыл бұрын

    Wowowoww! Absolutely love this.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Josh!

  • @woodbutcher

    @woodbutcher

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion you're welcome, mate. Can't wait to see more videos!

  • @suntzu6122
    @suntzu612225 күн бұрын

    AMAZING quality video dude. Inb4 you have 100,000 subs! With vids like this you'll hit that easily! Subbed! Looking forward to more vids like this!!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks a ton and thanks for the sub! I have a few projects coming together and a shaker lap desk will be out soon! 100k seems impossible tho lol

  • @zhazha2540
    @zhazha2540 Жыл бұрын

    You beat 99% of "woodworking" KZreadr when you use a sliding dovetail instead of c-channel... or the spring joint... or that "open tapered sliding dovetail key" thing, wait, last one should beat 100% unless Nakashima have a channel... My favorite part yet is when you say "Bowties can be overdone, (and) don't get me started on epoxy river tables." Haha, can't agree more. Please make more videos like this, we need more real woodworking on KZread!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Zhazha! Glad I’m not the only one who feels that way about epoxy tables! It seems like all the rage but I have a feeling in a few years, we’re going to look back and just shake our heads lol. I’ve definitely been guilty of incorporating bow ties into previous projects but it’s kind of lost its appeal since they’re everywhere now haha. Do you build any furniture? Thank you again for watching and your kind comments!!

  • @zhazha2540

    @zhazha2540

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion Yes, I'm also a hobbyist woodworker, built a few pieces of furniture for my own home, but nothing close to your table here yet. I made quite a few bowties too, and ironically they are often the first thing my non-woodworker friend would notice. And every time I just can't help point out to them there is a crack, that the bowtie is meant to hold... exactly like you did in the video lol.

  • @stefanbiorserud3343
    @stefanbiorserud3343 Жыл бұрын

    You can, from now on, be called Brian Le Nielsen. Beautiful work!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Stefan thank you lol. Its got a nice ring to it haha.

  • @ttinyt1
    @ttinyt1 Жыл бұрын

    The tapered locking sliding dovetail is an awesome way to join the stretcher to the legs. I’ll definitely be using that l. Thank you for the inspiration

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    It really is a great joint. Hard to wrap my mind around it at first but I think it’s more elegant than a wedge tusk tenon imho. Good luck and let me know how it turns out!

  • @adrianturtle1985

    @adrianturtle1985

    Жыл бұрын

    He copied it from Ishitani Furniture if you want to see a true professional at work.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adrianturtle1985 Mr. Ishitani is a true professional indeed! He does not use this same joint however. This one is a little bit more finicky to make.

  • @williammaxwell1919
    @williammaxwell1919 Жыл бұрын

    There is a eurythmic delight in watching a craftsperson using hand tools. Yeah, you use machines, but you also use hand tools to "finess" the wood

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you William. I have utmost respect for people who do it purely with hand tools but I also need to actually finish pieces in under a year lol.

  • @donttrustnobody
    @donttrustnobody Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I never knew that about the joint, to get it to disappear like that. Thank you sir for this video, I hope you make more in the future.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah it’s a finicky thing to get a spring joint since the boards I had were ~2 inches and I couldn’t plane them both at once to negate any bias in the blade to ensure they glue up flat. So I was constantly checking squareness during planing. Cheers!

  • @ediii89
    @ediii89 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome build,🎉 keep Posting Videos. regards from Germany

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly! Been too long I need to go back to visit Germany. Where are you from in Germany?

  • @ediii89

    @ediii89

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion im from the south, Ulm Region

  • @jacobdean1454
    @jacobdean1454 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @aga5979
    @aga5979 Жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL !!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @NikosEliopoulosmain
    @NikosEliopoulosmain Жыл бұрын

    Brian, thank you for this inspiring and highly educational video. I'm a big fan of ishitani work and I can say that your work is in a high level as well. Keep up the excellent job and can't wait for your next release. Liked and subscribed.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nikos! I’m working on a side table project with some secret compartments that I should be posting up soon!

  • @jeffreyposten2225
    @jeffreyposten2225 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful craftsmanship and video.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeffrey!

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful table you are a true craftsman amazing work 😊

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jim for watching and commenting! Is there anything you would have done differently about the table or video?

  • @RobMartin26
    @RobMartin262 ай бұрын

    Well done sir, simply outstanding work!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you kindly! I’m glad you think so!

  • @SuperHalludba
    @SuperHalludba Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous table. Ishitani will be proud.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Abdullah. I emailed the Ishitani's to ask if i could provide a link to their youtube channel and his wife replied saying of course and that the table was beautiful and I felt it was like a kung fu grandmaster giving you that nod of approval that got me

  • @ohasis8331
    @ohasis8331 Жыл бұрын

    I liked the slow and steady approach and the careful consideration that showed with a beautiful piece.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching your kind comments!

  • @richardbaron3921
    @richardbaron3921 Жыл бұрын

    good job!!!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richard!

  • @johannes.f.r.
    @johannes.f.r. Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @brucepottorff6870
    @brucepottorff6870 Жыл бұрын

    Very well done sir.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bruce!

  • @itsjonathanwade
    @itsjonathanwade5 ай бұрын

    "and it's fun to do." Nice work on the table!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks man! A lot of people forget to have fun while making things. I guess it’s one of the nicer parts of having this still as a hobby not as a business.

  • @dirdick43
    @dirdick43 Жыл бұрын

    Love the taper dovetail "tusk" pin - really creative and very clever.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richard! Took a bit of headscratching to figure out how to do it but I think it came out ok!

  • @ilirgorani4261
    @ilirgorani4261 Жыл бұрын

    Brian, I’m so glad I found your channel. You sir, are on a whole different level. Looking forward to your next masterpiece. ✌️

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ilir! I’m building a side table now and will have a video out soon!

  • @richardrearick1975
    @richardrearick1975 Жыл бұрын

    Nice build! Nice miter plane :)

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly Richard! A fellow aficionado of good tools I see! I wish Lie Nielsen would continue production of that number 9 miter plane it’s so versatile!

  • @richardrearick1975

    @richardrearick1975

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion I have never used one but I like using hand tools. Your work is careful and clean. Looks beautiful! Excited for more in the future !

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@richardrearick1975 Its nice to not have to wear hearing or respiratory protection with hand tools. Also nice to not wake up anyone at night lol. Thank you Richard, all the best!

  • @ecko1882
    @ecko1882 Жыл бұрын

    Wow man. You need to make more videos. This is amazing.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jacob/Tim Allen lol. Working on a video now and hopefully up in next few weeks!

  • @ianmcginnis1570
    @ianmcginnis15703 ай бұрын

    I’ve watched this table build probably ten times. Every time I watch it I notice another thing that blows my mind. The intricacies and detail to craftsmanship is unparalleled. Bravo man, amazing work. Do you need an apprentice? lol. I’m only kinda joking. Also a maker whose channel is called Tokoly, uses that tapered wedge pin thing for the stretcher. I think he pulled it off quite well.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching it in detail and leaving a comment! I strive to be as accurate as possible because I think it’s cumulative: your project in the end won’t be perfect but it’ll come out really nice if you take your time and think it through. Where do you live and what kind of things do you make?

  • @markhusbands2037
    @markhusbands2037 Жыл бұрын

    Classy.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark!

  • @shawnwoodsman
    @shawnwoodsman Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Subscribed.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Shawn for watching and subscribing! Any feedback about the video or build is always welcome!

  • @nataliecrowe
    @nataliecroweАй бұрын

    Really nice table Brian. Also I love in ingenuity and the use of many planes. I’d also like to comment on the videos quality of production. Lastly, Ishitani is great, I’ve learn a lot watching his videos too.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Ай бұрын

    I’m not above using a random orbital sander but sometimes a plane just makes for really accurate adjustments to parts fitting and it’s fun to use too! Thanks for dropping me a line! Do you make furniture too? What kinds of things have you made?

  • @nataliecrowe

    @nataliecrowe

    Ай бұрын

    @@briantheprion I do actually, I started when I was nine years old. I make tables, desks and some smaller stuff for my corporate clients. Lately I’ve been making a few things out of slab wood but those are more experimental. Recently I’ve upgraded a bunch of my machines, I now have a Laguna CNC, Hammer C-4 sliding tablesaw/Joiner/planer/shaper and a big Laguna laser. I’m using the new machines to do the slab experimentation. BTW, I saw you on my daughters account, this is her father, Michael

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    24 күн бұрын

    Hi Michael. Wow you got some legit nice upgrades with the laguna cnc and the hammer combo machine! Thanks again for replying and letting me know the type of stuff you do!

  • @regisfourcade7145
    @regisfourcade7145 Жыл бұрын

    magnifique ! une précision et une finesse de dingue . sobre et beau, j'adore.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup. J'espère que vous trouverez cette vidéo relaxante et amusante à regarder !

  • @howardsmith5474
    @howardsmith5474 Жыл бұрын

    “I’m a hobbyist woodworker” pulls out Hammer, Sawstop, Festool snd Lie Nielson tools 😂😂😂. Fancy tools still don’t produce results on their own. Your work is incredible, you are clearly an expert furniture maker. Nice work!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Howard! You make an excellent point. I definitely dont want to come across as fake humble and then whip out the arsenal of tools lol. I guess I just view myself as a hobbyist since I do it in my spare time and don't have any sort of deadline. What kind of stuff do you build? Thank you for watching and your kind and funny comment :)

  • @michaelespinoza1482
    @michaelespinoza1482 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work Brian great attention to detail 😮. My kind of videos I’m already a subscriber.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Michael!

  • @user-bd2io3sn1z
    @user-bd2io3sn1z Жыл бұрын

    The attention to detail is amazing and truly appreciated. looking forward to more material

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Adam. I didn't expect people to like this level of minutia but im getting pretty good feedback so far so i'll def be putting out more videos in near future!

  • @mrnayzer4327
    @mrnayzer4327 Жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Mr. Nayzer!

  • @williambailey2459
    @williambailey24593 ай бұрын

    Amazing piece!! Some of the finest joinery I have ever seen.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching and dropping a line!

  • @konyeallen3251
    @konyeallen3251 Жыл бұрын

    Quite impressive work Brian. It looks amazing!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Konye!

  • @brentjenkinsdesigns
    @brentjenkinsdesigns Жыл бұрын

    Im a new subscriber. Also, I'm eagerly awaiting more build content. Wish you only the best.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your sub! I’m working on a side table that’s wrapping up and I should have it out soon!

  • @brentjenkinsdesigns

    @brentjenkinsdesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion I'm looking forward to it!

  • @onehandedmaker
    @onehandedmaker Жыл бұрын

    Hey Brian. Just found your channel and loved the table build and video. Will have to use the tapered dovetail joint in one of my builds/videos. Subbed and will watch more soon. Regards One Handed Maker

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and Im glad I was able to give you some inspiration for your project! Please let me know how it goes!

  • @jefframminger1420
    @jefframminger1420 Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular work. Very beautiful end result.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jeff for watching and giving feedback! Anything you would do differently?

  • @patrickgreen9747
    @patrickgreen9747 Жыл бұрын

    My God….!! This platform showcases the genius in people. You sir….are a artist and create beautiful items. I did not fully understand how to create the seamless joint used on the table top, and I suspect you could create a whole video on just that step. Curious how long that table to you to create..??

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Patrick! Yeah im surprised there aren't more videos online about creating a spring joint. I suspect that most furniture makers have to make a living and these extra steps add extra time and most people probably don't scrutinize the glue seam anyways and so most people just glue the boards together right off the jointer. Oh and I think between my regular job and coming home and working on it a bit here and there...Maybe like 8 months :( Embarassing I know.

  • @patrickgreen9747

    @patrickgreen9747

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briantheprion not at all….I think 8 months is awesome. I am (recently) retired and started making metal and wood furniture about 9-10 yrs ago. I’m always trying to improve my wood working and love the hand tools vs power. I’m always looking to up my game and push myself out of my comfort zone. FYI: I share your opinion on the plastic epoxy tables.

  • @chadryk5
    @chadryk5 Жыл бұрын

    Truly incredible work!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chad!

  • @michaelwright8627
    @michaelwright8627 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I appreciate the artistry and care used in this build. Seems a bit like a thesis or capstone project. Amazing!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Michael! It sorta felt like a capstone project lol. Took longer than I thought since I had to make jigs and build things to make this table…but now those jigs can be used for other projects too! What kind of stuff do you build?

  • @ta3355
    @ta3355 Жыл бұрын

    Extraordinary Brian! I truly appreciate your methodical work and video content. Well done!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly! Hope you found it easy to follow along!

  • @kpeak1
    @kpeak1 Жыл бұрын

    Wow absolutely terrific woodworking and video. Congrats and subbed

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @thomlipiczky9021
    @thomlipiczky9021 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice execution! the sliding dovetail key is particularly cool detail. And excellent production values on the video. I just happened on your channel, but I'll be subscribing to see what you come up with next.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your sub and your comments! Its a tricky setup to make the mortise and tenon cut on that dovetail key but the reward is when you go to assemble the table and knowing its completely knockdown-able and super easy to assemble. I should be posting a video on a sidetable im making in the near future! Thanks again Thom!

  • @katejohnson955
    @katejohnson955 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, Brian, that’s beautifully executed.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kate! I'll be posting more videos up shortly!

  • @trevormarsteller
    @trevormarsteller Жыл бұрын

    Your attention to detail in technique is remarkable. Keep it up.

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @jakerswm1983
    @jakerswm1983 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work man, I live in Richmond too

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Love this River City of ours! You ever go to the woodcraft in Richmond?

  • @jakerswm1983

    @jakerswm1983

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, all the time. Have you checked out the new Rockler out in Short Pump? We should connect dude

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jakerswm1983 I have! Its got a nice selection but Im a big fan of Woodcraft since they're so nice and helped me out when I was just starting. Yeah def! Do you take any courses there or just perusing mostly?

  • @hoffmeisterwoodworks
    @hoffmeisterwoodworks Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done!

  • @briantheprion

    @briantheprion

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Hans!

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