1500 Yr Old Redwood Table Build | $65,000 Value

[@mahmoudiamir]

Why didn't use glass instead? It's way better for this application 🙃 specially tempered glass

[@MattsWoodworks]

You can’t get annealed or tempered glass this large, even if I could it would have been double the weight per sq/ft.

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

@@MattsWoodworks Damn that kinda sucks, glass of that size is readily available in my part of the world, but you certainly did an awesome job with what you had.

[@andykipp1437]

Nice job

[@D3nn1s]

@@Anglo-EgyptianMan probably not as thick. But yeah esp at this cost im sure a piece of glass would have been able to be acquired somehow.

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

@@D3nn1s shower screen suppliers are a sure bet in my area

[@canisqmajoris]

Those steel rods transform this from a dramatic piece of art into a sickly industrial afterthought. Mind-boggling design choice.

[@karlkearns615]

Can you imagine what it would of looked like with some lights in the base casting shadows into the roots ,but an amazing piece of furniture 👌

[@luish777]

That what I was thinking like a thin fiber optic or led medium soft white along the base of root the shadow affect would look awesome.

[@f87115]

Just as long as it’s not KZbin presenter pink or blue

[@MattsWoodworks]

I actually want to get some soft/warm light LED pucks to put under there and try it out, I will post an update if I do so!

[@ertavampy4622]

DEFORESTATION IS THE COOLEST

[@G-G._]

Yeah would look tacky and cheap 👍🏻

[@JorgeFigueroa-lx6rh]

Absolutely impressive work on that base. Simple compliment but words cannot describe how much I actually loved seeing how this turned out. Absolutely fantastic job!

[@MattsWoodworks]

Really appreciate this! It was so hard to come up with something proper, thank you for the kind words!

[@justiceLaw0000]

My husband is getting me into woodworking. He’s been asking me to watch videos with him. This is the first one I watched from start to finish. I love that table. Great work!!

[@Talby67]

Wow, so many negative comments… it’s beautiful, you should be so proud 😊

[@tequilacollins]

I don't hate the rods, but I think redwood branches cut to size would have looked better.

[@thorwaldjohanson2526]

Yeah I agree, a redwood branch would have been much nicer. Still amazing piece though

[@timbodnar6711]

And someone would have disagreed. Not sure, why people can't just enjoy something the way it is.

[@ryeckley7267]

The rods did affect the most appealing aspect of this piece which is its 1500 year old wood

[@RobertWrightOneManCovers]

The rods look great. They add order to the chaos, same as having a rectangle top instead of having it shaped all crazy.

[@yongyea4147]

The rods are atrocious

[@jacobstone3308]

I like how you used the rusted steel rods rather than polishing them so the blend in with the color of the root system and do not stand out or take away from the view of the wood. The wood and metal base is a great feature and looks very nice. I think the acrylic top looks amazing also. Overall. stunning piece.

[@robertwallace9215]

Brother that is a beautiful root, and a fantastic table… honestly the root would be an incredible sculpture all on its own. I truly hope they take great care of it. Peace

[@gruntrvn]

I am speechless! I cannot understand how you can have so much knowledge and skill with all of the different Mediums and Tools, at such a young age. Your Dad has to be incredibly proud of you. Absolutely amazing work and Video. Thanks.

[@jameswebb9738]

Great job!! I’ve only been woodworking for 4 years and have a small shop on my property here in Northern California. It’s only 13X13 but I have it full of tools and it’s been great. I’m 65 this week so I figured out a little late in life that I had a passion for woodworking.

[@bobkelly3944]

Loved how you sanded the end grain to bring out the detail. It would have been amazing if you could have sanded and sealed the whole piece, also back lighting on the wood. Despite my ideas the piece looks great.

[@stephenullman4534]

Beautifully done! The only thing I would do differently is putting in some under lighting. But great job!

[@fredricblum9691]

Fantastic table, but to me, the vertical steel rods are glaringly inappropriate. Sorry. They clash with the curvaceous base. Plexiglas at 1-1/2" thick is plenty strong enough for the vertical rods not to be necessary. Some straightforward bending strength calculations should have been done before deciding whether such rods were necessary. Good luck with your next one.

[@illusionisms]

I agree 100% the rods are visually disturbing. It takes away from the overall look of this beautiful table.

[@cainadkins3985]

I love the rods that's weird they almost look like wood

[@walkingaroundgreece4278]

I agree, I didn't like the whole build just because of them, I assume he didn't want to destroy wood by cutting in and putting supports, but the way the rods looked from above ruined the amazing table for me

[@OmnipresntGaming]

Have to agree, totally cheapened the finished product.

[@bigdanny9721]

Agree

[@GeneralSulla]

Always good to see young folks getting the woodworking design bug. Youth aren't stuck in the mud of experience, hence their ideas are always fresh, new and exciting, even if sometimes a learning experience with materials choices and placement. That experience will serve you well when you're an old schooler to some like me! Pass it on please. I hope you feel the same in 40-50 years. Great piece!

[@timdelcomyn5789]

Very impressive! The rods throw it off a bit for me but to each their own. One idea I’d think about on a different topic would be adding some lighting in the root system to give it some cool depth.

[@heidi6622]

Beautiful!! The aquarium exploded recently, sadly - the one pictured from the acrylic maker.

[@tommyeagle5706]

You do amazing work brother. If i have to be 100% honest, first ill say that that table is absolutely beautiful there will be no complaints, I know them poles were important it just seems like they're out of place because they're not uniform. But I would have only said that if I was forced to that things just amazing great work you got a subscriber for life here man

[@SocialButterfly13]

Man.. there sits many Judges High on their Horses here on KZbin? Mostly highly critical of someone’s artistic work? Every artist sees things in their own way, that’s what makes being an artist is so unique!

[@lindalopresti389]

Thank you for sharing this fascinating journey. I know that you did ask to “comment” but, since art is so personal, I wondered how anyone would even consider criticizing this amazing feat of talent, skill and strength. I’ve worked w acrylic and it can be a bear! Art ain’t easy, I LOVED it!

[@maccthelab5165]

Stunning table! Patrons and service staff will quickly become mindful of the table top corners.

[@krisaaron5771]

One of THE most elemental works of art ever created! All the energies of the earth radiating from the glorious wood -- when combined with metal and "glass" this table actually sings to everyone who sees it.

[@nancycatania3150]

It is beautiful! I think, however, it needs some really cool chairs to set it off.

[@willowbendcottagecrafts4454]

You did a beautiful job on this masterpiece!

[@raymondkemp758]

Left me almost speechless and waiting for it to be turned the right way up - you sure the drawing was not upside down? Nature and art together - fantastic.

[@pastorlarrypotts8289]

Amazing piece of art!!! I love the preservation of the 1,500 year old Red Wood!! Wow!!!

[@tubelator]

I'm here for the woodworking. I missed it.

[@patriciabass8715]

What a beautiful piece of wood!

[@chemmii]

I would have chosen a glass top and made it either an oval or capsule shape, to tie in the ancient wood with the modern glass.! I also would have finished the entire root.

[@lynnfosnaught286]

Beautiful seeing the roots in plain sight!! The roots have such a beautiful color, form and history!!! Beautiful incredible job!!!

[@raeiosia-sipeli4444]

The care you took of this ageless lady and to highlight her beauty that only nature could create, you have the soul of heartwood, she shines in her splendor. Your unique talent and eye for nature's marvel, allows this beautiful lady to shine in all her glorious beauty.

[@RazorRedPresa]

Isn't that the round aquarium in the hotel that broke in Berlin? Wow now I definitely wouldn't swim in one of those suspended pools!!

[@dewayneleek4588]

I thought you were gonna set the top directly on the wood i dont like the pipe but overall outstanding job and creativity,i still love to have it great job

[@michaelmoran4157]

Sorry for the language, but this is fucking fantastic. You've given the root new life and paid tribute to the wonder of nature. Thank you for this.

[@Reddog08]

That is a conversation piece for the ages.... always something new to see while sitting. Cool AF.

[@tracyoniya9618]

I love the way you handled the root base, the sanding to a natural polish that contrasts with the rest of the root - true perfection. The steel/wood/rusted rod base fit exactly with the character. You deserve to be really, really proud. Stunning.

[@jgray8879]

Looks great but I think you should have done the same black finish on the rusty rods that you did on the base. Besides that it looks amazing

[@mannycamacho3892]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. The only thing I would have done different is not use the rusty pipe. I'd have suggested Brass to compliment the wood. I'd love to see something like this but fully and completely encased in crystal clear epoxy as one massive block for a coffee table or a massive counter of sorts.

[@MattsWoodworks]

I debated a lot on what to use, I didn't want anything loud to take away from the root itself, to me blending in was the best way, lots of people love the solid rod idea, lots hate it. lol

[@dougclark2769]

Did you consider installing and soft lighting in some of the inner areas to show off more of the internal parts?

[@davidgriego278]

Isn't it Amazing how the Natural way of Transformation, into almost Petrified Wood; with your Ideas of bringing out the Beauty of this Redwood! It isn't just a Table, but a WORK OF ART!! You are to be Congratulated!! 200 Years from now your Name will be remembered!!

[@susanking9502]

This is STUNNING! I love the thought process you had for this table. Beautiful creation! 😍

[@mwest3583]

As I watched you roll out that acrylic I kept thinking "that surface is going to get so scratched"

[@AVCBangKeke]

I was surprised that you didn't make the oval top acrylic. It looks better with oval top, imo.

[@genepatterson4375]

My concern would be people sitting around it and kicking at the root network, hanging purses and stuff on the root and breaking pieces off. This would be cool as a display table in an exhibit where it would get proper respect. It looks fantastic tho, you did a great job!

[@junebrooks665]

I cannot think of any words that would be adequate for its sheer quality and build thank you from the UK

[@petersdotter1]

I think this piece is awesome, in the sense that it inspires awe.I've read the comments and don't understand the scolding ones. Anyone who can accomplish this major feat certainly knows what he is doing. I am a natural wood lover, have a live edge 6' long 3" thick redwood burl table in my home. Glass scratches, too. Your solution was genius.

[@bits_pieces]

19:10 The AquaDom pictured in the lobby of the Radisson Blu hotel in Berlin. It cost around €12.8m and contained 1,500 fish and over a million litres of water. On the 16th of December 2022 the temperature dropped to a freezing -6C causing the tank to crack and then explode.

[@T-Nase]

after watching the Acrylic top and rusty metal, I am starting to believe you have put a couple of zeros by mistake up there.

[@StuartB_]

What a true work of art. I could sit at that table with a drink, looking at it for hours.

[@gwizzler]

Now thats a work of art, love the way you bought the root to life as a statement table. It speaks volumes that is for certain. Bravo!

[@kidMclean]

Stunning piece of work I just don't understand the rust covered metal work , it spoils it in my opinion but then again what do I know as I sure as anything I couldn't make such a master piece ...Great job , excellent

[@ryank8178]

Matt. Simply gorgeous table. I have to say I have never seen a feed attached to a KZbin video with so many jackass comments. I hope you took it in stride. I'm in NorCal too and have a custom poker table. I can't wait to check out the one you created! Thx for the interesting content.

[@conniewojahn6445]

I agree with the commenter who said, "Dude, you don't charge enough."

[@scottcallan3897]

After reading some of the comments, some of those people are nuts. You just made a perfect piece, flawless and a blessing.

[@michaelwojcicki3624]

Nice landing spot for the finished table. Your fine work and the historical origins of the base will be appreciated by the restaurant owner and patrons alike.

[@1015AK]

It's cool. I hate the rods though.

[@polinanikulina]

I think a lighting system could've brought out the root even more! Just a couple of strategically placed small LEDs to give it more depth

[@JSpiffy]

Nice work.. Love the root .. the steel rods and the rectangular top take away from the organic shape of the redwood imho

[@sherryleggett1612]

That base is a work of art on its own. Make another one for the wall.

[@Feed_The_Fink]

Its great to see something that mother nature made used in a way that can be admired for years to come because she is the greatest artist in her world

[@harrysoothsayer5086]

steel pole looks off

[@jerryboics9550]

What an amazing piece of wood. The sanding came out great. Then you made it into something that looked horrible top to bottom.

[@mjerez6029]

completely agree, the piece of wood is just amazing. this thing in the proper hands would be another level.

[@jasonvanhaselen5238]

Had to comment after I saw all the hate..... it looks wonderful!!!

[@MrJoeinz]

Simply incredible ! Thanks for sharing this project ! You are quite the craftsman. Great way to preserve an ancient (once) living fossil ! Congratts !

[@rpool100]

since I have seen so many wood art now, I feel it was a waste of that marvelous wood to just create a mere table with it.

[@Shiva108]

and in a sushi restaurant!

[@captain_noodles]

Came from blacktail studios

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

This was recommended to me but I did see the table there. I couldn't figure out WTH I was looking at, even on a 70' TV!!! 🤷🏿‍♀️🤣🤣🤣 So when I actually saw the wood I jumped at the chance to watch. ❤️ I'm just bummed out because I'm not a fan. It's such a beautiful piece of woods and I think they wasted it.. 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@maryannemckay5766]

Wow😢😢😢 People have no respect Im glad you were able to fix it Whats wrong with people ???Love love love your table its spectacular ❤️ 😍 ♥️ 💖 💙 💕 ❤️

[@donaldbell31]

That is one awesome table, liked how you stod behind your work, it's a one of a kind

[@priyeshpv]

When I saw that acrylic pool at the top of the building also made by your sponsor I immediately thought: I'd never ever enter it because it reminded me of a recent incident - just a few pictures later you also could see what I was thinking about: that cylindric aquarium you showed is or rather WAS here in Berlin, Germany as it literally and out of nowhere exploded in the middle of the night, which was the only reason nobody was hurt or killed - except almost all fishes...

[@gilberthernandez1624]

I feel like money was left on the table,so to speak. The wood was so beautiful and original, but the top and base were so unimaginative.

[@ThePastaManCan]

I agree, also dusting the thing is gonna be a job in itself.

[@seleckt6600]

A really beautiful base that could be the foundation of something amazing, but just stuck a plain block of clear acrylic on top. Why? It does nothing to compliment the base, doesn't mesh well with it at all. That base could've been done so much more justice than that top.

[@Vladek2265]

Looks great but the rods ruin it… get a branch or some kind of wood and have it drilled out, glue the rods inside of it. And then you can still bolt everything together with a wayyyyy better esthetic

[@user-bv6cy6nf9r]

I caught myself several times, watching w my mouth open in fascination and disbelief simultaneously! I was feeling fearful throughout the lifting and setting down procedures, as well as each step in your process. I can't imagine even being able to touch that unique piece of time travel, maybe they're still never be "time travel machines", this I believe is as close I'll be in that scene! Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing this project, your filming, dialog and editing are spot on to this amateur, I felt and understood all of it. Gorgeous project, the metal base w wood are unique to your special project. I doubted your vision a few times before you finished this work of art, glad I could hang w you till the end. Best wishes for more of these interesting and unique pieces of history in your future projects! Thank you! G3

[@desertpoj]

The PPF guys do the aquarium in Berlin?

[@ashmouse]

At the time of viewing this, that fishtank in Germany burst 😳

[@stevehardy7584]

Yup. No-one was killed, which is a miracle considering it was in a busy foyer. Unfortunately, 1,500 fish died.

[@fishingbob8374]

19:12 he referred to the aquarium that exploded in Germany. That didn’t age well at all.

[@gabrielstocker5446]

😂😂😂

[@andrewng6024]

This is a fine piece to art. I'm sure people will spend a lot of time looking at it.. Great

[@carlavanwezel8847]

I absolutely stand in awe of the power of mother nature!!! Well done for preserving this magnificent piece to the beauty of this breathtaking table!!!

[@tastx3142]

The piece looks great but the scratching in the acrylic could have been predicted. I think that the corners should have been softened a little so they wouldn’t be so sharp but probably couldn’t wrap the edges as you did. I can’t imagine why the restaurant spent so much on a unique special piece and used stock chairs with it that don’t do justice to the table. The chairs detract from the look.

[@apeshitmedia]

Why the rusty poles? It cheapened a beautiful table.

[@janrycalvin]

How about putting a lamp in between the roots to create more dramatic effects?

[@MattsWoodworks]

Great idea

[@rangerjones5531]

Not only are you a spectacular craftsman but you have big balls, too! I could never cut that up, it is beautiful!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@jefferyneu3915]

Amazing work! You did justice to the ancient root system. Well done!

[@robhicks2117]

Could you put a thin sheet glass with top side rounded edges on top of the acrylic?

[@VineV-Dutch]

Hate the steel pipes in the corners, why not use wood for that as well? Or better, leave them out! Give a masterpiece created by nature, give it to a millennial: they miss the industrial, polluting plastics and let's not forget the light polluting with LED. 🤦

[@lordmugglestone]

I think the rusted stabilizing pipes on the corners should have been curved out instead of straight. the root ball has curves and twists. the stabilizing pipes should also been twisted and curved, just as nature. Could been done by a blacksmith or using a pipe bender.

[@rehmsmeyer]

Great video! Not sure what I like more, the table or the amazing chairs they chose to pair with it!

[@Ramona57-TX]

I am totally in love with this piece. Redwood is my favorite and in its natural state is second to none. What you did with this stunning piece is fantastic and 5 stars in anyone's book. I am now a huge fan and watching everything you put out.

[@christophstangl9706]

the picture of the Aquarium at the end of the Video didnt age well 😅

[@fluff4115]

I think the table would have looked better if those two steel rods were not used underneath it. They are an eyesore.

[@TheWovenSoul]

Yeah, they're not great.

[@dreampsi2]

I know it was probably not feasible to do but in a perfect world...I think the way you polished the root and the those dark colors came out would look beyond amazing on the whole thing, almost like you'd put some type of varnish on it. Again, that would have been hard but that color is undeniable insane. Like the other comments, I would have used tempered glass and no poles. The rectangle looks good but I also could see an oval or rounded ends. I get that you just moved it in and they threw those chairs there but I surely hope they eventually got some ornate Chinese chairs and good room decoration to pull it all together. With the root polished and similar colored chairs with reds and golds and ornate carvings would have elevated this table beyond belief. I applaud your work.

[@michaelmichael7250]

The only thing I can say about this work of true art is WOW that is truly breath taken. Would love to visit this sushi restaurant just to see this table.

[@MsMcKat-ub4sm]

I wish you would have put a finish to match the sanded pieces on the unsanded parts. With no finish next to the sanded parts it makes the raw wood look dull. I realize it may look much better in person compared to a screen

[@grahamscott1547]

Absolutely stunning. But, and I hate to say this seen as I do loooove this piece of art work but yeah, the rods, don’t like them in the slightest. They just looked like rusted old rebar pipes, against a stunning piece of wood and top. Still beautiful though and what a job, congratulations!😊

[@tobyihli9470]

I agree, the steel rods look terrible. Sorry! Plus, I personally don’t like how the vertical cut ends came out dark and shiny. If it truly was 1500 years old, there’s no reason to have needed to finish the ends. I didn’t like the metal base. I would have preferred tempered glass. I gotta hand it to you, it’s a beautiful piece of wood.

[@tobyihli9470]

Come and get some food? I guarantee I can’t afford sushi in a small restaurant with a $65K dining table in it! Even though I hate the steel rods, you may need the support as that table says, “Have sex on me,” written all over it! You know I’m right!

[@chrisnash2154]

I love it, however, those metal rods really look out of place. Seems like it would’ve been much more appropriate to find some other twisted root to incorporate that would have a look like it grew there.

[@joyceburton8208]

Wow! Beautifully done. It's wonderful to see old wood brought to life and how beautiful it is.

[@guillgjertson4179]

That table is absolutely awesome! I'm so glad that you kept the wood natural.

[@daiotonic6165]

Flying sushi from Japan into the States - MAD OR WHAT on so many levels? Also even contemplating acrylic verses glass for this sort of application is just so naive

[@vicklaratips5062]

I did not like the pole stand for bottom of the table ...