$15,000 Kitchen Island

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This wood slab kitchen island was one of my biggest woodworking projects to date. It was also my first kitchen island/woo countertop project! Made from a single piece of locally salvaged Black Walnut and the voids filled with jet black epoxy resin. This slab started out at nine feet long and over five feet wide. Rough cut by me and the final shape was precision cut by a CNC. I even decided to deliver this one personally and help with the installation. Let me know if you have any questions about the build!
0:00 Intro
0:45 Unloading Problems
2:28 Mixing and Pouring Epoxy
3:46 Table Top Epoxy For The Top
5:13 Rough Cutting To Size With Tracksaw
5:45 How I Flatten My Tables
6:29 CNC Cutting Slab To Shape
7:53 Medium Bad Idea
8:34 Inlaying C-Channel
11:00 Client Response...
12:07 Touching Up Pits With Epoxy
14:45 How I Finish My Tables
16:48 Delivery Day
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[@oozeandgoospeedpaints]

LOL i had to pause this right at 10:21 and say... i had the video muted and music playing with the captions on this whole time XD absolutely love your work and your insights though! anyone who's not at least following along in the subtitles is missing out

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂😂

[@byjamie-hillierrubis]

Here in the Mtns of Tipperary, Eire we have a 30', 3/4" maple 'L' shaped kitchen counter I made from planed rough timber with

[@johngoard8272]

@@byjamie-hillierrubis Yes in my younger and more able days I used to love doing the odd pieces of joinery and surprised myself on how well I could make things like rail and post doors blanket boxes out of recycled timber but my arthritis has caught up with me and my large if not basic machinery now lies idle and I hope one day my son will use them when he gets the time as he is quite good at picking things up. I drool over some of the Blacktail machinery and workshop and it must have cost a fortune but it is worth it in the end eh to know that you did this by yourself? Plus the fact that you know that the things you have made are perfect and not just thrown together like some factory made furniture.

[@smecherusmecheruu1688]

@@BlacktailStudio price total on your work ?

[@smecherusmecheruu1688]

@@BlacktailStudio 15 000 dolars for a wood ? :)))))))))))))

[@benjaminp9628]

Not gonna lie I didn’t even notice that there was no music/audio besides you talking until you mentioned it.

[@bet1600]

absolutely right

[@Taoxlrgion1982]

yhea and that was very annoying!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

I’ll keep quiet next time 👍🏼

[@mikejackson2228]

Not wood. Please don't stop talking, you cadence is very soothing.

[@eytan0127]

Was gonna say exactly the same

[@AardvarkActual]

"I love getting $15,000, its one of my favorite things to get"

[@pricey0986ify]

I totally agreed when he said this lol

[@jackknife1796]

I mean.... why not hahaha

[@nope7512]

The only thing I like more than getting $15,000 dollars is getting $16,000 dollars

[@97tektonik]

@@grantmalone $16.000?

[@christianpoynter7971]

@@nope7512 so 17k is right out, then

[@jesperrosenstand4906]

I absolutely love not being bombarded with intolerable music/sound effects/high pitch frantic commenting etc. Perfect.

[@julesyoung9691]

Not wood, at least in the kitchen itself, but I dream of a gorgeous river wood table. Maybe a darker wood with teal epoxy. I love that you talk and go through what you're doing and why. I feel like you make it easy to learn, and I always have questions when it's nothing but music, but you answer them as they pop into my head. Great job, gorgeous table!

[@_7onti]

Holy hell I’m getting old I just watched some guy make a table for 20 minutes and enjoyed it.

[@BlacktailStudio]

It happens!

[@brettblack7049]

Not wood. Me too lol. Great craftsmanship. I especially appreciate how he said to give the client realistic expectations. Doing tree work as a one man show I often let potential clients know that xyzzy company could do it for a bit less than I am able to, surprisingly, they almost always say "when can you start" :). Have a great weekend everyone.

[@itaicuki10]

I'm 17 and enjoyed it, I never in my life did wood working, Is there something wrong with me?

[@captaceospades0987]

@@itaicuki10 nope. My first build was an arch for my wedding day. I was 22 it looked like garbage but everything gets better with practice.

[@erindennis8788]

Haha me two

[@tuckerjenkins7198]

I was pretty shocked when you said that people don’t like hearing your voice over. Personally I think it’s great to hear all the details and be able to get the little things out of it. 💯

[@haus05]

I agree 100 percent ! I like knowing why hes doing what hes doing and hearing the tips and tricks rather than generic non © music lol

[@hsvr]

How shocked were you? Be honest

[@lolza-qh2xw]

Don't think of being a content creator as a bad thing. You're doing something you have a passion for, teaching people by showing people your mistakes so they can learn from them and creating beautiful products while doing so. We as viewers are lucky to have such content for free on KZbin and you seem to enjoy the process too. It's not something to be ashamed of, it's something to be proud of.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Wood and woodworking is my life. At 75 years old I continue to practice my trade. As much as I love the work itself, I get a great deal of pleasure watching others do their thing. I am not an epoxy sort of guy but find it very interesting to watch.

[@daniell1704]

Your inability to “shut up” is the reason I just subscribed. Narration is vital to explain the processes and techniques you use and I think you do it very well. Keep up the good work.

[@efrenlim]

Don't add music, I enjoy you explaining the details of what you're doing. I learn a lot from your videos, keep it up man!

[@thomashall9792]

I agree:)

[@joshuagacek2120]

Ok, wait, you can't say that! We need MORE music for the final dramatic reveal! There is nothing more satisfying than seeing everything come together right at the end and you see where the painstaking labor and effort all made it worth it! Beautiful!

[@philindeblanc]

PLEASE DO NOT add music! biggest mistake YTers do.

[@mfganther]

I started watching your videos when my infant granddaughter fell asleep on my shoulder at 10am today. It’s 7pm and I’m on like my 8th one. I have absolutely no experience with your craft, but I love creativity and quality work. Your process is mesmerizing (mostly because you are so articulate, thank you very much) and beautiful. Carry on! Another nap is coming our way!

[@stevenschal2909]

I'm not particularly fastidious or careful enough to be comfortable with such a high end wood counter top. That said I'm completely impressed with the way this project turned out. Beautiful work !!!!

[@Kek-fn1jh]

I listen because A) You’re voice is soothing B) I love how descriptive you are C) even though I have 0 interest in actually doing woodwork, watching you create and making explain the process of whatever masterpiece you’re making is thoroughly interesting. D) Screw the haters lol 😂

[@kaidavis9258]

Agreed

[@rg20322]

Same here!

[@jessemarsden9175]

I feel the same way only I do a little woodworking and want to get into this. He sounds like Jeff Goldblum lol. I enjoy it

[@shapelessed]

​@@jessemarsden9175 THe most woodworking I've ever done is heavy modifications to my PC case and that's it. Although I had to choose from old crates and put them together. Surprisingly some of them held amazing grain behild the layer bleached by sun and weather. Some of them had sawmarks that came out after getting some varnish on it, but honestly in some cases these look quite good.

[@penmelyn]

This is pure content, no fluff, no irritating music, no repeats, nothing but absorbing content. Loved it!

[@JohnvanGurp]

Exactly!!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks man!

[@robertalexander5422]

Yep! What Owen said! Wood. I live in kind of a cabin. My countertops are three-quarter inch BC Southern yellow pine... Not big enough for an island.... But I can dream!

[@MaximusMerideus]

@@BlacktailStudio Couldn't you find a piece of wood without a big hole or damaged part? Just wondering.

[@tomshank2599]

As a fellow wood worker you have my admiration You really go all the way with the quality Thank you again for all the tips and the tricks of the trade I'm 63 and I'm still learning everyday

[@randomsomethin]

Wood, there's just something fascinating about having one as a countertop. Still can't believe that I sat through 18 minutes to listen to a guy working on wood even though I'm not a carpenter or in any related field. I do have to admit that the commentary was fun to listen to.

[@giselaacosta9155]

Ditto

[@SpectroliteAAA]

Don't ever stop your commentary! I love it and I find it very interesting and very informative! :D plus it can be really fun! :D I love it!

[@popparock6506]

My thoughts exactly, it's not "blah blah blah" I hear, it's valuable, informative, seasoned just right commentary.

[@king_m]

What @SpectroliteAAA said.

[@jackrichardson3782]

Same here

[@cameronchubb5209]

This man was savage😂

[@CheZfrmdaWestWisc]

I hate music over videos and turn most of them off especially when i am doing stuff and can't stair the whole time

[@MyaShelton-ej2nw]

Honestly your channel is the only thing I watch on KZbin and I love it it’s satisfying and your not annoying as well as you don’t say things or explain things too much

[@barbaluti]

Are we still playing wood/not wood? I would have loved having a wood countertop but now that you've explained how much care it would need, I've changed my mind. Your videos are so relaxing to watch and your work is stunning. On to the next video!

[@brandongoodman270]

"I love getting $15,000, it's one of my favorite things to get." *Agreed*

[@riverevan1348]

bruh who spends 15 bands on that it’s nice and all but like that’s a lot of fuckin money

[@ru2225]

@@riverevan1348 isn't it 15k CAD. That's like 12k USD, which isn't that bad for such a huge piece of such an old hardwood. And the craftsmanship labour too

[@ToriKo_]

@@ru2225 yeah but it’s pretty bad for a table

[@marcmayhem0412]

@@riverevan1348 rich people. And for real wood handcrafted by one artisan 15k is not that much.

[@Getlosttt]

@@riverevan1348 you must be young. 15k is not a lot at all

[@robertajohnson3671]

I have to say the "troll segment", is one my favorite parts... That was beautiful

[@jnspeak6560]

I agree. I would enjoy complete video of troll comments!

[@alexclark6777]

So true. Sometimes I want to come up with with a snarky comment to try and get featured, but I enjoy his videos so much it wouldn't be fair!

[@ryanrowe2331]

Just WOW! I realize this message is being sent 2 years after the build, (I'm always late to the party) but I can't thank you enough for having NO background music. Many KZbinrs add music to their drops at the expense of any verbal descriptions. Background music in videos like this is simply evil. Your narration was perfect!

[@petercibulskis]

Wood. I've been binge watching a ton of your projects and this one. Whew. Stunning. They had no choice. They had to go wood in a log cabin house, right???!!!

[@Redchew10]

Wood. You know you’re not the average “content producer” right? You’re easily top 1% of people who actually give a shit about what they put out. Great vid and awesome island.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Wow, never thought of myself like that. But I’ll take it!

[@khidarshprema694]

Its true !!!!

[@falconlawndart9597]

Your a mans man! Your video’s are by far the best.

[@infjerno]

Indeed. I really enjoy the adult, no bullshit content.

[@joshuamckay3309]

this is absolutely true. After watching his videos I feel like I can make anything, and I have never even touched woodworking before.

[@goaliedude32]

10 minutes into the video and it didn't even cross my mind that the entire 10 minutes has been your voice. That's kind of what I'm here for and it's wonderful!

[@larrythomas4614]

Wood for sure! Wood done well has so much more depth, beauty, and appeal to me. Your work is amazing. No music for me, I enjoy listening to your dialogue.

[@umzi.A]

Wood, that is freaking beautiful. Came across your channel yesterday and been watching it all day. Awesome workmanship

[@Katzz1337]

You talking during the video, and sharing specific and detailed information on what's happening is the best part of the video. I was happy to see your reaction on those comments that criticizes it :D

[@photographylightandmagic3050]

Wood. Being a master carpenter of 46 years experience in Scotland, I cannot tell you how impressed I am with your work. I love your channel and presentation. And if people don't like your commentary, mute the damn thing but I do. I think it rounds the video off nice. Well done and yes, I have subscribed!

[@b3tt3r24]

The respect I have for veteran makers like yourself is unparalleled. Just wanted to say that.

[@j0ker255]

Wood.

[@paulriposte]

There's a good Scotsman. Well said!

[@TxDan100]

Not Wood... But wood for everything else! I'm not a woodworker, I am 67... watching all of your videos.. Love the running commentary.

[@Ozoz465]

i really love how there is no music on the videos. its very relaxing

[@CesarSandwich]

"I love to get fifteen thousand dollars" that is a tremendously reasonable statement. And for the time, effort, and outcome, it was well deserved.

[@msmelaniedenise]

I would not do wood countertops because I have kids. This however is beautiful! This is also one of the best KZbin channels because there is no music or “wood” sounds! There’s a calm soothing voice that explains everything clearly and keeps engaged.

[@volundrfrey896]

Why not? When I was a kid we had all oak countertops, and they still looked fantastic last I saw them.

[@mick0matic]

How is a kid going to ruin 6 cm thick hardwood? If thats truly a worry might I suggest a Tungsten countertop.

[@Justsimplydatnigga]

I don’t know anything about building tables and I have no intention of building a table but these videos are really relaxing so keep up the good work

[@whitneywatts8031]

This might be a bit weird but I actually really enjoy that you talk through your videos and don’t just have some music playing. Keep up the great work

[@michaelscholze449]

Brother, I've been watching you for a long time. Your dedication to your craft gives me the warm fuzzies. Your attention to detail is simply amazing and awe inspiring. I barely have time to get through all the videos that I would like to watch, let alone getting into some of your training videos but someday, I will find the time. Just wanted to drop a like and thank you for sharing your skill, love for the wood and ideas and willingness to add in voice overs to your videos. Your honestly is difficult to find these days, whether it be about your work or yourself but it's as raw as it gets and I for one, appreciate it. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@mehmeh533]

For what it's worth, I preferred listening to you talk about everything than the videos where people don't talk.

[@UcheFiasco]

No wood countertop. I cook with cast iron and would burn it on day 1. This is the perfect KZbin video, no bs, no clickbait, just a guy sharing knowledge on the internet and giving credit where credit’s is due. I’m predicting 1 million subs by August 2021. Cheers!

[@BlacktailStudio]

There we go! Thanks man 👍🏻

[@TheEndwrench]

I'm # 1,000,001!!!!! 4/12/21

[@TheEndwrench]

Oops! Thought you meant views ☺️. I did sub though

[@ronlaverdiere]

Not like quartz or granite is immune to damage from cast iron cook ware. You should be using a trivet regardless of the material.

[@p.j.5825]

Incorrect. This thumbnail is clickbait. He photoshopped the size of the slab in the thumbnail. Kudos to @Blacktailstudio @blacktail studio, it got him to 10 million views

[@brentwheat3700]

I love your work. the last house my wife and I built we did a wood island counter top with granite on the other counter tops. I love the contrast between the wood and granite.

[@jacquidanke1263]

if the wood looked this lovely, i would let you do my entire kitchen in wood. darker colors to warm up the yellowish, worn down cabinets and all. love watching this.

[@okthen6416]

That kitchen wasn’t nearly as extravagant as I imagined while you were building this thing.

[@boathousejoed9005]

Right I was expecting some .com mansion overlooking an ocean or the Rockies.

[@kajari2]

Tbh I didn’t realize there was no music and you kept talking until you mentioned it lol I was fully invested

[@janetgerney2094]

Late to this game (but hey, that's me). I love this island and would have one in a heartbeat! But only you will make it. I'm grateful for your narration, it's the best. I'm off to buy a lottery ticket.

[@taylorfoster3408]

I would do have this in my house! As someone who has started a business similar to yours I look to your channel to continue to learn and perfect my craft in woodworking. You bring your customers amazing work and I aspire to be able to do what you do. I just started in January this year and I’m getting off the ground at this point and it’s really amazing to see and also learn from you as well.

[@tomrodriguez6568]

Whoever complains about your talking has never been a good student...! You're a master of your craft, even better a great teacher. Us "woodheads" loooove your "performances". This is art, I appreciate it so much. Thank you!

[@moonlandingagain3228]

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[@dougbertain9078]

I think I’ve watched almost all your videos now and the narration is what keeps me watching. As an old woodshop teacher I really appreciate the extra effort you put in for a quality piece. Love the wood look but my wife needs granite especially near the sink. With my 3 little shops I’ll never be able to do something as large but will try to put your level of quality into my little projects.

[@conniehanna1843]

I was a handy mam, (women) can no longer do it (age) love & enjoy your videos. Wish I was younger, however I’m living vicariously through you. You are amazing & can always find a way to correct an error. Your work is beautiful & I enjoy watching.

[@ingridhunt7841]

My heart broke when you ripped that slab down to size. I would've wanted it just like it was. Gorgeous.

[@r0N1n_SD]

Exactly ❤️

[@r0N1n_SD]

Exactly ❤️

[@moonlandingagain3228]

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[@Deanzphx]

I only saw this comment from the thumbnail and title. And said to myself: what a perfect table. It would be a shame to cut it and fabricate it.

[@gatoryak7332]

@@theyard6958 I love wood and I built my own wood kitchen island top. But there is no way that I would have live edge in a kitchen.

[@albertfartknock8173]

I would not get a wood countertop, only because I would be terrified of leaving a ring, dent or stain! You created an absolute work of art, and the process was fascinating. Keep doing what you do!

[@MelvinNL87]

Ring or stain no. Dent... Maybe. It has coating so no rings or stains

[@sofreshsogreen]

I’m not too familiar with woodworking, but could you resurface these wood countertops? Or would you end up taking off way too much just to fix some dents?

[@Chris____.]

@@sofreshsogreen If its thick enough, you can usually fix any wood furniture by just "Sanding it and Re-Coating it with Wax/Varnish", the problem is that the wax/varnish probably wont be the same (so there will be a color difference), and once you sand the top layer you might find more imperfections than when you started that you need to refill or fix. Obviously its not just this simple 2 step process, but the theory works on almost any wood that was accidentaly messed up... its just too much work and sometimes not worth the risk. :D

[@zardiw]

So what if you ding it.......you have scars don't you?

[@hlcepeda]

Gas range. *Wooden* countertop. Gas range. *Wooden* countertop. Gas range. *Wooden* countertop. I see.

[@annewartes2142]

I really like how you explain things and you speak with the perfect speed, not too fast but not too slow

[@robertgomez7886]

That island counter top is absolutely gorgeous. Your work is awesome. It's such a pleasure to see and learn from your videos. Thank you

[@2.0plays35]

i like that he talks with no music. it engages me so much more

[@petermatthiesen8288]

Yes, too many videos has stupid music than one has to filter away to hear whats being said.

[@jamesrussell2936]

Or at least just have ambient music.

[@andrewlopez6195]

Not only do I like how transparent you are about the whole process, pricing, etc. but how detailed and thought out your narration is. Keep up the great content, we'll all support!

[@elimooney5554]

Love your content. Grew up doing this kinda work with my dad and it brings back so many great memories. You’re a hell of a carpenter.

[@aileenhammer7230]

I really love watching you work. You are always fun to watch and you hold my interest!!! I additionally love listening to you explain the steps of what goes into your creations!! Simply stunning work x 100!!

[@Guvna07]

Wood. Don’t stop the commentary because thoroughly talking us through your process is so interesting and it also shows us what a decent man you are. Most people try to add costs onto the order but you seem so honest. You’re more interested in your clients satisfaction than you are about money. Very rare these days.

[@JeremyMilligan1024]

Wood. Agree 100% with this, all that needs to be said.

[@canadianroot]

I loved the commentary, too. Except for the "mask to mask" comment, which was a real head-scratcher.

[@zanderman004]

I would not get a wooden counter top despite the fact that they look incredible. I would absolutely annihilate it. Really liked this project, man. Good stuff. 👊🏻

[@carrie9716]

I feel the same. But a lot of people didn’t even use their kitchens or are really careful. I’m like a tornado when I’m cooking lol

[@gbfht]

This is one of the nicest countertops I have ever seen in my life. Kudos to you. Thank you for showing the counter in situ.

[@capt_beefheart4159]

Wood (would?) I just stumbled across your channel yesterday and spent my evening glued to the monitor watching lots of your videos. I like the production quality and narrative without embellishments. About 20 years ago (and the only time I made a wood countertop) a customer wanted a 2 in. thick mesquite island, about 4 ft x 6 ft, with a live edge on the bar side. There was a cut out for a standard single basin quartz composite sink in one corner. It was beautiful. I told the customer that, even though it was mesquite, it wouldn't be anywhere near as durable as anything else she could get. She was OK with that, and also wanted a "plank style" mesquite top under the wall cabinets. That one was easy, but the island took quite a bit of noodling. A few years later I got a call that the island top had split. Fortunately it wasn't too hard to repair, but I wish I had the experience of this video (and others of yours) when I first built it. As for the usefulness; she took meticulous care of it and it looked like new (with a big split) when I picked it up for repairs.

[@davidteitelbaum7335]

Kitchen: not wood. Bar: bring it on! This piece came out exquisitely, but it’s so much grander within its setting; what an æsthetic! Bravo!

[@brijesh1596]

Dont know why I was recommended this, but I sure as hell loved every moment of this. I love your presentation style and narration. I would love Wood countertops. The reason people want wood is it has its own personality and it will grow old with your family.

[@warren1564]

Listening to you talk during the video is just as appealing as the content itself.... You have a great sense of humour Your work is gorgeous

[@petra3498]

A tiny bit late, but i just have to say…i LOVE that you only talk and do not have music in the background. Music is always a personal choice and sometimes can be REALLY annoying 😉besides your fantastic work, your way of presenting is very entertaining and i do learn a lot. Shoutout to Scott…who is doing a great job too.

[@JamesFreeman1]

Would get a wood counter top! This is a beautiful piece!

[@arjunpsk]

Same!

[@daveyyy]

@blarg blargon hahhaha i feel u man 😂😂

[@jakobneumaier]

U mean u WOOD get one? 👀

[@LifeofArmoney]

it's jaaaaaaaaames freeman!

[@jameszclark]

Accidentally burning your wood counter top over the years is how it builds character. I think this is absolutely beautiful and well worth it

[@benjamindinunzio6094]

Completely agree

[@chantelbarcomb1766]

Honestly, your voice is the main reason I watch 😂 I lo e your tables, but I have no idea what most of this woodworking stuff is.

[@LeonPaskett]

I am completely okay with talking through the whole video. That's how I learn, watching AND listening.

[@Alwayscountry17]

"Would have wood!!" We had a wooden island while growing up, and after years of young children being.... Well.... Children.... The wood had dozens of marks and rings. We learned to love it, as it really just added character to our home. This is absolutely beautiful, and looks awesome in the cabin!!

[@kylehietala]

Would wood! Every bit of this video exudes integrity -- from your craftsmanship, to your salesmanship, to your promotional style...this is old school.

[@WileysWoodHut]

Hey I’m happy to fly in the face of KZbin convention. I really don’t mind you talking your way through your video. It’s valuable to somebody, like me, starting my KZbin journey. Thanks for the content.

[@Enthenter]

First video I see of you but you got me. I am a timber worker myself so I appreciate your incredible talent. You really got me when you explained you quit your job to do this and I'd just like to show my respect and appreciation.

[@varunmerchant2281]

Wood, you're genuinely probably the best woodworking youtuber and I prefer your commentary over some bs music it makes it much simpler explaining what you do. Don't stop.

[@monkeybandit4162]

Dude, that actually looks REALLY good. Like I was not expecting it to fit the house THAT well. Well done my man

[@skarpskyttar]

wat? it doesnt fit at all.. matching none of the other interior. come on

[@monkeybandit4162]

@@skarpskyttar it’s about preference bud

[@adeeliqbal3925]

Not gonna lie I was not sure how a wooden kitchen counter would look but this one was exceptional !!! Wood!

[@cr60001]

KZbin sent me here. Stayed for the content. Since being the first time watching..thank you for no lame music just timelapse. Dig it. Nice piece

[@kleiton__]

No wood. I started watching this video expecting the usual short, utilitarian commentary with some work sounds in the back and instead I got a lot of laughs and a really entertaining voice over, I congratulate you for being this skilled both in woodworking, and in entertainment. You sir, have more than earned my subscription.

[@jerlynneallison6361]

WOOD!!!! OMG, that is GORGEOUS!!! 😍 And I think just doing the island was the way to go....it made it POP!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JW-th5hh]

Definitely wood on an island that doesn’t have any sink. Your work is so beautiful

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

I don't mind listening to you talking. It's honestly relaxing.

[@diablovec4924]

“I love getting $15,000, it’s one of my favorite things to get.” Shit it better be😭😂 I’d love to get that much for doing a single project

[@needdamemes2757]

considering the amount of dedicated time he would have to put into this one project, the cost of CNC, machining/planing the top etc... it isn't unreasonable

[@egillskallagrimssonberserk1671]

@@needdamemes2757 have to consider his cost for materials as well. It cost him at least half of the $15000 to build that.

[@SegwayBossk]

I've made less over an entire year before

[@MrLew1965]

@@egillskallagrimssonberserk1671 I still would never pay that much for a wooden Island ! You know what kind of beautiful Granite or Marble you can get for that money ?? $15K for one piece of wood is outrageous But their are people who do have money to burn and this proves it !!

[@egillskallagrimssonberserk1671]

@@MrLew1965 nothing wrong with having money and spending it how you like to. I’d buy one or make it myself if I wanted one bad enough. I agree with you though idk if I’d spend that kind of money on a wooden/epoxy island top lol.

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

I WOOD love this. My granite is great but natural wood like this is a great look and in that cabin, a beautiful fit. I hope the owner appreciates this and uses pot holders and pads on the surface when preparing meals. Just terrific for sure!

[@jackietroyer371]

Would. I love your videos they are so cool to watch and relaxing. I learn so much and relax at the same time. I usually don't watch KZbin and prefer TV or reading but I have made time for your videos almost every day. And please don't stop talking, ignore the people that don't know about the mute button

[@BruceOfWaynes]

Wood. Absolutely, wood. You've just made me want to go pick up a black walnut slab and make my own. My kitchen is fairly dated, and I've got the shop space. I'm gonna run this by the wife tonight. Absolutely gorgeous work, by the way. As a pandemic driven, meager one man shop myself, you've got my respect, sir. This is impressive.

[@mattfollett3368]

I LOVE my wood countertops. Only word of caution: wet use areas will deteriorate more quickly. My undermount sink looks great but I need to scuff and recoat the finish every couple of yrs👍🏻

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

My tables in my log cabin are wide cedar slabs with a layer of epoxy and it’s been amazing and still looks new after 4 years

[@raymondbaker3413]

make sure to tell your wife how much you love her, and show her this video, before you disappear into the shop for a month. lol

[@BruceOfWaynes]

@@raymondbaker3413 I'm always in that shop anyway. When I'm not she's often telling me to go out there. The key to a happy marriage is avoiding each other.. At least until dinner time. Lol. Learned that from an old shop foreman had been married 60 some odd years. Seems to be working thus far. ;)

[@aerokas4817]

I love the amount of sass when talking about how some people think you talk to much!! I'm here for it haha. I personally enjoy the talking! 😁😁

[@npvanwey]

I think the countertop is beautiful :) Thank you for not playing music, and I like that you are telling us how you are doing everything :)

[@belindamarasso5967]

Wood. First video about the topic, but i (wife) wanted a wood countertop in our new house. Our nephew sent link to me and hubby n’ we thought an excellent, informative, very interesting presentation. It will be a challenge, but only confirmed our resolve to find a way. Ty and look forward to more videos.

[@joe.skiles]

I don't know how I ended up here, but that was amazing, and this is the most beautiful island I've ever seen. Great job!

[@hegmonster]

9:39 Actually, I'm enjoying the narration and the fact that you concisely explain what you're doing instead of playing free-range music or trying to be zany or whacky.

[@cigarmann]

I grew up in a house built in 1820, all out countertop surfaces were hard wood, mostly walnut, the wood was stained from daily use, was gouged, burned and in some areas worn, but it was so beautiful. Our home was featured in Country Home magazine, as my mom is also an artist that painted historic homes around East Berlin, PA. The counters took center stage.

[@restezlameme]

That sounds awesome! Do you remember which issue it was? I have quite a few historic neighbors, 1820s-1850s being the most frequent. Most still have original features and are AMAZING to see.

[@OneDayIsNow]

Whenever I watch videos, I always skip ahead because what they’re talking about is usually nonsense or boring. When I watch your videos, I feel like I’m going to miss something important if I skip ahead. Great work! Can’t wait to see the new workshop tour.

[@StevenPosey-jy7rv]

As a millworker myself I am always very impressed with your work. The devil is in the details and although I have been doing this for 25 years I am always learning. Our shop has been using a lot of walnut and sapele and we also love the Rubio Monocoat. I need to try the ceramic coating on my next personal project. It’s hilarious that idiot in the comments thought the Rubio was bondo. Keep up the great work and content mate.

[@iRaceSimPR]

I love your commentary. I’m 29 and just bought my first table saw. I just made my first shelve for my sons room off of the information I’ve learned from your videos. For a newbie like me the commentary is the reason I watch. Thank you sir for helping guys like me

[@AngeloXification]

I've just started my wood working journey as well, can't believe I havent tried doing this before

[@iRaceSimPR]

@@AngeloXification you should man. I knocked down a wall between my kids closets and made it a huge walk in. So I made built in shelves and cube organizers in the walls for their clothes and shoes. Came out amazing

[@mister_ed]

I really appreciate the fact that you talk through the videos instead of using music. So many DIY channels love those time lapse sequences with bass-heavy techno that blasts at three times the volume of the rest of the video.

[@combsbrushes777]

Jesus christ is coming back, people look to God put him first read your bible and pray Jesus loves you*

[@bjkitchin1]

I'm a little late to this vid but, I'd love a wood counter top. It's beautiful and in my opinion connects us to the living growing world. Over time the counter shows the history of meals prepared and live sustained. Wood is good.

[@user-gi7hp5is3w]

I have done wood slabs but I inset a couple 12x12 stone tiles{ black sodalite } to set hot pots on. Yours is very beautiful. Nice job.

[@spenserolson7937]

No wood. By far one of your funniest videos yet! Talking about the mute and tabs and then "getting $15,000 is my favorite" absolutely killed me! 😂😂

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks spencer 👊

[@gabbsng]

I didn't think a wood countertop was gonna work until I saw the finished and installed counter. What a piece of art.

[@alecwhatshisname5170]

For real. A quartz or marble countertop would've been way too garish for that place. What they got was 100% a masterpiece.

[@Webby123]

Would. But then again, I was born with a love for wood. I envy that you’re able to do what you love, And I give credit to your patience. The countertop came out gorgeous, functional and spacious, and I love the black epoxy in there, no other color would work. Very nice. I also appreciate your honesty, and showing us the difficulties that arise, there’s nothing more accepting than truth and honesty. Thank you.

[@jonny9884]

Wood for some, not wood for others. And oh my, that was a gorgeous fit ! You and your client made a great team there 😊