Bandsaws are too easy!!! Make the round table top with basic tools.

[@RexKrueger]

Get the plans for this project: www.rexkrueger.com/store/p/wndfg1m9mgnvzl2kuk566xyz0c1m7p 24 pages, full color, metric and imperial measurements AND you get our shop-made spokeshave plans for FREE.

[@harpintn]

I thought the legs would have a bit of a shoulder on them for the table top to sit on. That would add some strength to the table top.

[@williamharrison8875]

Rex, for the third time, thank you for the extended format. More like these please. I don’t mind this being broken into 3 parts, although I would be fine with longer videos, I enjoy your content!

[@garypickering7981]

Prayers for healing mercies for Paul

[@shanksjeffcott8598]

I love your videos suffer from ptsd. I carve spoons and do simple carpentry as a relaxation therapy. I learn something from every video. The most important thing for me is your videos relax me and help me feel capable. The negative self talk of ptsd can be debilitating, the way you present your videos says to me you can do it, iv got your back and its ok to make mistakes.today was a bad day until I watched your video. You make my world a better place and there have been times that your videos kept me going. Don’t underestimate the what you do you change worlds in ways you don’t know. Thank you for being you

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Rex single handedly bringing red oak back onto popularity

[@timdoyon1964]

I built some furniture recently with red oak that I stained with a dark chocolate color. It came out beautiful! It’s a dark brown on all the edges but fades into a red tinted bourbon color. I will definitely be using more of it in the future!

[@AusterEngineer]

@@timdoyon1964what exact stain did you use? I’ve been needing a good one to use on a recent red oak project

[@B.A.Bassangler]

RO makes a good board-bow, not a true longbow, but either way was 8$/board is now $35 last I checked!

[@Rossco242424]

So it's Rex's fault the price has gone up???? 🤣

[@mollaram]

​@@B.A.Bassangleri made a long and a short bow from 1x2 RO board. I managed to recurve the short bow too. Pretty happy with it tbf

[@A_Stereotypical_Heretic]

3:42 "Always going downhill" Scene: scraping uphill Lol just messing with you man, you're appreciated

[@transmundanium]

Great video, Rex. Please don't take this the wrong way but you almost put me to sleep. No, no, not because it was boring, far from it! Watching you work like that with simple hand tools brings me to my happy place, in my shop. Which makes me relaxed and comfortable. Too comfortable, sometimes! That's when the yawns start, because it's just too good.

[@adglife]

Hell yeah, shout out for Paul Sellers. Glad we're all rooting for him. Great video.Thanks, Rex.

[@bbrachman]

Just have to say that these three videos were a lot of work on your part. I very much appreciate this type of slow, detailed build. Each operation brings back techniques I tried years ago and refreshing the memory is a great thing for me. Again. Thanks Rex.

[@sampickett3843]

I love the way you do you videos and I love the way it meshes with your business (videos, plans, tools). You channel is among the rare gems of woodworking channels. Everything is straight forward and honest.

[@RexKrueger]

I appreciate that very much!

[@Rossco242424]

Around 9:30 into this video you skipped the "boring" part. Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't have found that boring at all. Great video, you're really good at this stuff!

[@avbauwel]

Loved this format, even if everywhere I ever read about how to build a youtube channel in 2024 they advise against multi-part video's :) I started watching woodworking video's probably close to two years ago. A bit over a year ago I found a nice garage with 400V electrical connection; so I jumped on that and went on a shopping spree.. I wasn't into hand tools (and still am not); but video's like these do inspire me! And they make me want to open up the wallet and buy a lot of new fancy hand-tools.. Yeh, shiny new thigns call my name, even in my sleep ;) One of the few channels which are still about the woodworking, and not evolving into entertainment / content creation over time! Thank you!

[@windhelmguard5295]

if you ever need a nice vintage looking black finish on a screw or bolt, what you need to do is to go outside, burn the coating off with a blowtorch, then drop them into linseed oil while they're still hot, this will give a nice sturdy black finish.

[@balloo350]

I'm still waiting for rex to do the Japanese toolbox build.

[@scottswineford6714]

You pointed out why I don't shop the big box stores. My Locally owned small chain carries almost all the hardware I want. The selection of brass hardware of all types is outstanding.

[@Etna.]

I love that you actually use a cleat under your top. Most American woodworkers on KZbin won't use a cleat even with way larger boards and I am always wondering how their pieces will look in a few years. Well done! Regards, Etna.

[@KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally]

This is the best wood working channel

[@TedHopp]

Like you, I have a big collection of fasteners. My kids call it my magic screw box, because with enough hunting, I can usually, like magic, turn up enough fasteners for any project. Over the years, I have made it a habit to salvage screws, nut, bolts, washers, etc. from anything I was throwing away. It's paid off I don't know how many times. Occasionally I think about organizing the mess, but somehow that never happens. (I did get as far as separating screws, nuts and bolts, and washers into three separate tins.)

[@robertberger8642]

Excellent, as always! Thanks for telling us about Paul Sellers, too!!

[@c.a.g.1977]

OMG - on your last video I commented that it reminded me of Paul Sellers way of making videos. And here you are referring to him. Had to look at the vlog, where he speaks about what happened. Hope he gets well soon. Loved this project, Rex. More, please!

[@user-ki3dj9pu9y]

Rex, Ace Hardware and True Value both stock very nice brass screws

[@DougPalumbo]

Simple is usually the most beautiful! Excellent job!

[@norm_olsen]

Thanks for this series, Rex! Awesome as always :) I love how clear and concise you explain things, as well as the video quality and how well lit everything is for easy close-up shots as you work! Well done! If there was one thing I would have done differently though (regarding mounting the top to the legs), I think I would have used dowels (and this is coming from a guy who doesn't really like dowels that much). But it does boil down to visual taste.. some might like the screws for the subtle "industrial" vibe. For me, a more rustic vibe would be more up my alley so to speak. In either case, again, great mini series! Thoroughly enjoyed this! Want MOAR! ;)

[@luuksteijvers]

Thanks rex

[@johnfreiler6017]

Rex, great job, but you're stopping at the worst part for me: finishing. So many projects look great on the bench, but then the finish come out crummy. Give us a part 4 and talk about finishing!

[@mandowarrior123]

​@@Clark42EoC paraffin oil is rather flammable though if that is a factor. Good for your skin, though.- just checked I guess in the us you call it kerosene?

[@Klaevin]

@@mandowarrior123 huh. I heard of "mineral oil" as being a good finish for my kitchen pairing knife. But because I live in France, nobody knows what "huile minérale" is. Eventually, I asked for it in a pharmacy and they sold me "huile de paraffine" or parafin oil... I've never heard of mineral oil referred to as kerosene in English, though. To me, kerosene is the stuff they put in jets and lamps. It's basically even more crude diesel

[@salottin]

Mineral oil =/= kerosene. Mineral oil they sell at pharmacies for congestion. If you drink kerosene, you die. Mineral oil is non-toxic and hydrates a lot. Another good finish is wax. It gives a smooth surface. Or you can use varnishes/shellac. There are millions of options 😅 But for utensils I'd use a non-toxic durable oil (hence mineral oil)

[@abcmusicman1]

Don't use mineral oil, it never cures and is a pain to have to reapply every month or so if you're gonna use the finished product often. The Wood Whisperer made a video comparing mineral oil to other finishes and it turned out to be the worst product of the 4 he tested

[@thatdemmedpimpernel]

Excellent point

[@AB-nu5we]

Great design and build. Pro tip: Don't lose your drawn on circle outline till you're completely done spoke shaving and filing. My first attempt at one of these years ago ended up football shaped because I lost that line. Only when you're sure you're ready to bevel those edges, remove the line. Again, cool project Rex.

[@elterga6224]

I love these build videos, they always show your quality and skill!

[@mattslater4605]

Nice job Rex - and best regards to Paul

[@AusterEngineer]

2:58 I like how you got thinking about stools and accidentally called it a seat😂

[@ahorton6786]

That was a fantastic tip, about the legs and grain direction.

[@johnford7847]

Very nice project, Rex. Simple and elegant look, IMO. And I have a good need for such a table. Thank you.

[@MrFrank0211]

Beautiful work! I hope you had fun making those videos, because I would watch those long projects everyday if you could nake then fast enough. Single video on a specific technique is really helpful, but after a while, you need to see them in context. This style of video grant that context. Thanks for everything!

[@scottferguson2982]

Glad to watch you build more projects. Really like the furniture and tool history, just been missing the build. Thanks Rex.

[@glencrandall7051]

A nice little table. Or just scale up the parts a bit for a larger table. It does need a finish though. Lots of options there. Paint, no stain, tinted stain, varnish, lacquer . . . . Lots of possibilities. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@IraRomfh]

I know this is based off an older piece of craftsman furniture but I would worry about that top being secured only with screws. How much more difficult would it be to do a lap joint/dado into the leg and a smaller notch in the top to get the same look but a physical shelf on the leg for the top to sit on?

[@valentinkovshik]

Probably it ill be OK since it is a table, not a stool.

[@salottin]

This sort of video is amazing! Also, just an idea: do you have more nailed furniture projects? They're always interesting

[@jeffspaulding9834]

That turned out real nice, Rex. Simple but attractive. I think it could use a nice stain, but that's a personal taste thing.

[@dandelie2067]

May Paul get well soon.

[@paulnestly2660]

Greetings from 🇱🇻 Latvia! Thx for you videos:)

[@eggster71]

Another great project. Cheers Rex.

[@jimthesoundman8641]

I think the expansion and contraction on a small tabletop like that would be about 1/32 of an inch or less. I understand you were trying to make a larger point, but I think it also scares some woodworkers into thinking they can never use glue and there is going to be massive expansion and contraction in everything they make, which simply isn't true. If this top was glued in place and it was kept in an air-conditioned/heated environment, I don't think it would have any problems at all.

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

Rex, I'm not sure if it's the same in every location, but my local Ace Hardware has an absolutely astounding fastener section. I was completely astonished by the thousands of screws in hundreds of styles. They even had the exact type of screw you mentioned here. They have everything from large concrete bolts to the smallest of brass screws, as well as a wide assortment of nails. I didn't check if they had any sort of cut nails, but I highly doubt their inventory is _that_ extensive. The section is an extra wide aisle lined to the brim with containers of screws and nails, and a massive double sided display down the centre with a couple hundred more varieties. This particular Ace bought out a small local hardware store in a strip mall a handful of years ago but recently expanded into the next business over, and this past week was the first I'd been there since that happened, so safe to say I was surprised.

[@jeffspaulding9834]

Ace serves a slightly different market than Home Depot and Lowe's. They also tend to hire knowledgeable staff that can give you advice on what you're trying to do. I've learned a lot from just talking to those guys when I'm getting ready to try something new.

[@mariasaha8303]

Beautiful little table!

[@peterbaum1823]

Someone gave me 1000 brass screws in that style, 500 one inch, 500 half inch. Seeing as I may take a decade to use them all, you are welcome to share my stash. I won't have to mail them either, I'm just up the road a couple of miles from your shop. This was a nice build, btw. I may make one for my daughter.

[@ferguscosgrave7510]

Thanks

[@ianpearse4480]

Nice one Rex.

[@TheKlamad]

A Perfect circle and tool? I'm in

[@johnjensen5540]

This is awesome. Now I want to build a table! Lol

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Rex! Amazing little table! 😃 I'm just wondering about the finish you're going to use! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@brandonengel4080]

Hey Rex, Was curious if you had thought about making and selling a wood cabinet scraper build kit for Compas Rose tools like what you did with your Router kit? I think it would be a really nice kit to sell as well. Great videos

[@RexKrueger]

I sell one. It's a Patron exclusive.

[@kchortu]

Blacktail studios said in their video they need to learn how to set up hand planes

[@marcus3457]

Thank you Rex, and this looks great. I am planning on picking up a couple of plans, probably this weekend. Thor's Hammer is definitely going to be one of them. I have been setting aside money for a while now to get my first hand plane, so I should be able to afford something nicer. I don't have a specific project for it yet, but I want to get some practice in though before needing it. I recall you mentioned starting with a jack plane (I think standard, not low angle, but I may be wrong). Is there anything else I should keep in mind when selecting a first hand plane?

[@truist7]

I don’t understand how using screws for the cleat allows for wood movement. I know there won’t really be much for a surface this small, but aren’t those screws still just fixed attachment points that will restrict wood movement?

[@ToddChilton]

Yeah, screws and cleat don't allow for wood movement. The center screw is fine, but the outer two clearance holes need to be elongated to allow for movement. Screws don't bend. This is going to crack or split eventually the way it is.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@robertbamford8266]

Hmm. Any trick to transferring the leg cut outs to the top of the top? Especially if the edge has a crown. Just careful measuring?

[@timseroka8956]

In rounding, is it bevel up or bevel down?

[@a9ball1]

If we completely cover it with polyurethane will it decrease the wood movement by sealing it from the elements?

[@dancody3025]

How about a video on your tool chest.

[@Khannesjo]

I'm curious: What made you decide to notch the top to receive the legs? That way almost all the weight is carried by the fasteners (the part carried just by the friction of the joint shoulders seems negligeable). Intuitively, I would have notched the op of the legs, to create a shelve the tabletop can rest on, and the fasteners would be just to hold it in place. There might be some aspect of wood movement I'm not able to think through completely, or was it just an aesthetic choice?

[@RexKrueger]

The original one was just screwed, but even notches in the top. Held up fine. I try not to over think these things.

[@on3tee539]

Did you sign the furniture piece?

[@youngbloodbear9662]

How would a pair of finishing nails work relative to a screw?

[@thijspluis9998]

can you show us your toolchest, inside and out?

[@tugboatsvideoemporium6476]

Are we just going to skip over the thumbnail, looking like Voldemort taking a carpentry class?

[@trevordavison4078]

Underrated comment lol

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Gonna be epic! 🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏻‍♂️

[@B.A.Bassangler]

I have nice compasses. Why do I always use the one that I got in 3rd grade? Must be how I have the mini-golf pencil's fit dialed in with a couple wraps of plastic grocery bag.

[@darkinertia2]

i was wondering why everyone was saying get better on pauls channel, hoping hell be up and back at it in no time

[@georgesweap7]

Obviously, this table was well designed and built! My question is why would you set the surface of the top of the table 1/2 inch below the leg tops? It seems to me that for utilitarian use, this would cause negative consequences when someone places a beverage, dish, or container on to the surface and off that a significant catch or contact could occur with the height of the leg that might take the item out of the hand when not paying attention. Now if you designed this for an aesthetic appeal and not utilitarian use, then you have achieved a unique artisan look that I like too. If I were to purchase this table, I would opt for the utilitarian use personally speaking.

[@danielkemp4860]

Now weave Green Jelly into the thumbnail and you’ll have mentioned all three Maynard James Keenan bands !

[@MortimerSugarloaf]

You're forgetting Pucsifer, which would be a very strange thing for Rex to accidentally say in a video about a little oak table.

[@danielkemp4860]

@@MortimerSugarloaf Damnit 😣

[@davidjohnston4240]

Did a modern battery powered tool vendor knock Paul Sellers off his bike?

[@spiloFTW]

It needs some wood finish now

[@Armand9100]

The screws Rex is using are round head, not pan head. Ace Hardware has a much greater variety of screws and hardware than HD or Lowes.

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

I recently went back to my local Ace after they expanded from taking over a small local hardware store. I was absolutely amazed by the variety and sheer quantity of fasteners available.

[@stevekelley1179]

Come on Rex no manual hand drill!!😂

[@fluxx1]

Missed a chance to half lap the legs into the top. But still good, no matter.

[@trackie1957]

Paul didn’t fall off his bicycle. He was KNOCKED off his bicycle deliberately. I’m a lifelong cyclist who has been on the receiving end of a lot of hostility from motorists. I’m sure that few intend actual harm; many are amusing themselves without thinking that what’s funny to them is life threatening to the cyclist. Such actions can lead to a crash and potential life changing injury.

[@P3rformula]

Poor Paul. Hope he recovers as quickly as possible.

[@grimmington2569]

$48? Shit my dad proposed with a 25 cent ring he got out of a candy dispenser thing... its been 33 years, they're still happy.

[@maddevil1964]

Paul was pushed off his bike

[@microwave221]

I hate the big hardware stores anymore. They systematically sell only the most profitable, most common stuff to take all the bread and butter away from the smaller specialty outlets that carry the rest of what you need, and then those stores go out, so online is the only place left. Never can find more than half of what I'm looking for without visiting multiple

[@mikeregimenti4438]

Those are not pan head screws. They are slotted round head screws.

[@itwasrightthere]

Ace or True Values, have a better selection of fasteners.

[@jimmylovesbikes]

Home Depot doesn't care about woodworkers? I didn't know that

[@byronservies4043]

Huh. Somehow missed parts 1 and 2.

[@Klaevin]

There's just something extra about hand powered wood working. Sure, putting a machine between you and your work may make you more efficient, but it's also literally alienation. Getting to feel every chip you take away from a project must be the best feeling ever. I wonder if the trend of reverting to pre industrial techniques in everything will become a trend in this world that gets more and more filled with meaningless trash from the internet and from alienating jobs.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Dude what are you talking about? Home Depot actually carries a few different slotted brass panhead screws, at least mine does. And if yours doesn't they can ship it to your store for pickup.

[@RaccoonHenry]

"the top is A Perfect Circle..." huh. I wonder which Tool you will make it with...? ...I'll see myself out.

[@olivier2553]

4x2=16? You need less power tool algebra and more by hand practice :)

[@williamberger2178]

Rex, I admire your use of hand tools however I cannot understand why you don't use an"egg beater" or yankee style hand drill? Just as effective and easy to control. Just sayin.

[@RexKrueger]

Because i find them clumsy and annoying while my cordless is a joy. Different strokes!

[@williamberger2178]

@@RexKrueger Touché, It's just that I restored a Millers Falls egg beater a few years ago and I just love using it, especially with a sharp bit. Shew-be-do-be-do.

[@simoncole4]

Affordable tools… pulls out jack plane

[@jeffspaulding9834]

I've got three of the things and the most I payed for any of them was around $50 after shipping. The least I paid was $5 at a garage sale. It's all down to what you have more of - time or money. I got mine back when I had more time than money.

[@RexKrueger]

It was $35. That's got to qualify as affordable.