3/4 material? Do this to make a desk top thicker & better proportioned!

The up-cycled Walnut was too thin and the length was too short for desk tops this size. So, I had to get a little creative. Join me as I find two solutions for utilizing the customers wood to make two matching desk tops! Spoiler alert: He loved em!! Bonus: Learn about bread board ends and how they help to keep tables flat whilst allowing for wood movement. (Remember, they can't be glued on solid!)
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[@t.e.1189]

Woke up late this morning, have so much to do and get done. Get a notification of a new video from Ramon and what do I decide to do? Click on it like any sensible woodworker. And glad I did. I learned so much once again. I will have to go back and watch it again later and make some notes so I don't forget all the tricks you show. Huge thanks again.

[@yttaughtcarpenter92]

I agree 👍

[@ramonartful]

So awesome to hear! I appreciate this!

[@ramonartful]

Thank you!

[@davidbedrosian1567]

Hey Ramon - this is another outstanding video. It's great that you were able to make two beautiful desks out of what would otherwise have gone to the landfill. As always, you had a host of tips and tricks to share during the build. I will have to try the belt sander to soften PVA glue before scraping it off. That was a great idea to use a domino to secure the ends of the breadboard ends. Thanks for showing us this latest project.

[@ramonartful]

It was a fun challenge to utilize that wood! I did make a goof that I will show soon! 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@darrenoatesfinefurniture3648]

Nice job. Love the use of the Domino to join the breadboard ends.

[@ramonartful]

Thank you Darren. I just about did dowels like normal 😬 Then, thought…Domino, why not?

[@alejandrocantu4652]

Ramon, you have a great eye for design .

[@ramonartful]

Thanks man! I appreciate that

[@lissataylor12345]

Thanks for the video! It’s always a great day when you post a new video.❤

[@ramonartful]

Thanks a ton for that feedback...I appreciate it! Cheers

[@michaeldoto4673]

Nicely done Ramon-using the Domino to pin the breadboard was quite clever. Wishing you and your Lovely Lady a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

[@ramonartful]

Thank you! We all like efficiency, yeah? Merry Christmas to you and yours. And thank you for calling her that…she gets a kick out of seeing it on my accounts. 😬

[@waterboy8999]

Gription, I love your videos Ramon.

[@ramonartful]

Thank you. That means a ton to me!

[@montet202]

Just finished a HUGE job lasting over two years; cabinets, trim package, all sorts of odds and ends for a huge trophy ‘home’. The client absolutely sucked the life out of any possible enjoyment in the job. Watching this, today, honestly got me a little excited about getting after the next project. Always love and appreciate the energy you bring to your work. It is quite literally contagious. Cheers!

[@ramonartful]

Dang! This was a great comment to see today! I appreciate the good words 🙏🏼

[@danieldurkton2942]

Looks Great!!! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ramonartful]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@richthomas5013]

Another great video. Happy New Year young man. I’ll be watching next year.

[@ramonartful]

Thank you! And yes…Happy New Year!

[@woodturnermark8529]

Clean lines, simple design, Great Job Ramon !

[@ramonartful]

It was a fun project...that took longer than it would have with new material! But that's okay...I had fun and learned. Thanks a ton for watching

[@lou9108]

Always fun watching your builds and finding some new tricks of the trade. I also had the same find and fix, as you, about removing pin nails after hundreds of them. Have a Merry Christmas

[@ramonartful]

Great to hear...thanks! And yes...Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@fredpierce6097]

That top was rocking during belt sanding worse than a dime store bed in a cheap motel. 😂

[@ramonartful]

I’m gonna pretend that I don’t know what you’re talking about! 😆👊🏼

[@fredpierce6097]

@@ramonartful and I’m gonna’ pretend that you do know…..🤣

[@ramonartful]

😆

[@BockenauerBuilder]

Inspiring as always. Thank you. I live in Germany - any way to get your zero clearance insert for my k3 winner?

[@ramonartful]

So good to hear! Yes…we ship worldwide! If you send me a note (there’s a place for this when you order) stating we communicated on KZbin, I’ll send you an extra one to help with the sting of shipping. It has a flaw but physically, is perfectly fine. Cheers.

[@crashkg]

Do you put some water on the end grain before using the shooting board? When I try to trim the ends on some bigger pieces it feels like I'm chopping down a tree, even with the blade as sharp as I can get it.

[@ramonartful]

I haven’t. I will say this, though. Besides your blade being super sharp, set the depth for really light passes. That should help. I just trued up some Ebony blanks, end grain…and it made beautiful wispy shavings. LMK.

[@zohranbloedjes9770]

Looks great did you gave the boards a quick swipe over the jointer after uou glued the but joint

[@ramonartful]

Good question... I should have mentioned this. After the butt joints were made I ran all the new pieces through the planer (both edges)...not too concerned if they were a bit curved. Once they got glued to each other...they all turned out dead on nuts straight. Thanks for watching!

[@zohranbloedjes9770]

👍

[@zohranbloedjes9770]

A few more things i a am defenetly going to try and make your sanpaper plate for the biscuit jointer in an some kind of jig whit stops and stuff . I have seen you use it before but never relized how use full it can be .

[@ramonartful]

I’m gonna do a video just on the uses of sandpaper! Other than for making wood smooth 😬

[@zohranbloedjes9770]

@@ramonartful yes please

[@anandnunna1]

Where did you get that machinist square.. With India name on it? Looks cool 👍 BTW... Learned so many tips and tricks... Thanks for an excellent and detailed video.

[@ramonartful]

I'm not sure which square you're referring to. The two small adjustable squares....one is a Starrett (imperial) and the other is Sterling Tool Works (metric)...that one is superior to the Starrett! Another one that I use a lot was made by Chris Vesper...has brass and an inlaid handle. Anyway...thanks a lot for watching the video!

[@anandnunna1]

Thanks for the info... and taking time to reply. The one I was referring to is shown at 2:23 in the video 👍

[@ramonartful]

Yes! I looked again. Sorry, I don’t remember where I got that. It’s probably my most used square. I’ve had it for over 20 years.

[@anandnunna1]

@@ramonartful hmmm it's a priceless antique then 😀. Next time I travel to India..I am going to look for it 🙂.

[@ramonartful]

😬👍🏼🙏🏼

[@ThisOldManOfTheSea]

Looks like a job for traditional ball and claw pliers to remove those pins - I guess that these have fallen out of popularity over the years.

[@ramonartful]

I always wonder why some older tools that work well get overlooked. But truthfully here, the 23 gauge pins are simply too delicate to pull. Plus, by design, the glue used to hold them together in units, liquifies with friction and as the gun is fired lubricates nails or staples to help sink easier into hard lumber. Then, that same glue solidifies and locks into place! 😆