Bench made from a very old oak log

In this video, I demonstrate the process of making a bench from a very old oak log that once served as the foundation of an old clay house where my grandparents lived. Judging by the number of annual rings I could count, this oak tree was over a hundred years old when it was cut down, and as the foundation log, it lay there for nearly 100 years, so it is truly ancient wood. I hope that this bench will also serve people for many more years to come.
The edges of this oak log were quite fragile in places, so I decided to reinforce and fill weak spots with epoxy resin.
I'm happy with the outcome - the bench turned out strong and stable, it has historical value and preserves the memory of generations.
Taking the opportunity I want to remind to my subcribers that our fight for independence continues! Ukrainians have been defending their land from the russian aggressor for over 600 days. It's a tough, grueling war of attrition, but we steadfastly believe that victory will be ours!
Thanks to all our allies and partners who are helping Ukraine in our struggle for liberation from russian aggression.
Thank you all for watching!
Stay safe!
Glory to Ukraine!

[@Lynn.Lawson]

Out of that old oak log, you made a lovely rustic designed bench. A memento with history and personal significance that I'm sure you and your family will enjoy for many years to come. ❤

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@javiergamez3343]

You never disappoint us, you're an artist, and the inspectors checking every single detail 😂

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@5teep]

Neat idea using the mortising drill bit by hand :D

[@dwjr5129]

I wish my amateur woodworking grandfather was still alive. He would have so enjoyed your creations.

[@Vickwick58]

I love your new shop assistant in the beginning of the video.

[@DanKoning777]

Another amazing design/build Nick-you truly are a master craftsman. At 65 I'd love to have your energy and a little of the talent that God has gifted you with. Truth is, as much as I enjoy your videos, I equally enjoy seeing that your family is still safe. Praying for you all and thanking God for a different gift-answered prayers. God bless.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@donbuche]

Another piece of Art from Lviv. A day with a video of yours... is always a great day. Thank U so much for posting Nick. Best regards from Catalonia.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you for such kind words! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@donbuche]

❤💪🏼🇺🇦 @@homemadeinlviv8041

[@MedeniFilm]

Super...

[@jwall6006]

What a wonderful history and family memory piece. Praying for Ukraine’s freedom, it’s people, you and your family

[@asedodekram1740]

дякую за відео😊

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Дякую І Вам за перегляд!

[@scottcates]

You have a designer's eye and a craftsman's hands. Very impressive skills.

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent work. I like the chisel mortise square trick, and the mini wedges inside the pegs, Very well done.

[@ВасилийКурочкин-з8я]

Как всегда шедевр 👍👍👍! Очень уважаю Ваши золотые руки и способность рассчитать все до миллиметра! Удачи Вам и Вашей семье!

[@jeanettevega7560]

WOWWWW...U DID AN AMAZING JOB MAKEING THIS BENCH ..I LOVE IT...😊 KEEP UP THE AMAZING JOB THAT U DO MUCH APPRECIATED N MUCH LOVE ❤LOOK FOWARD TO SEEING UR NEXT VIDEO ❤

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Another beautiful piece. Excellent! 🍻

[@againstthegrain147]

That is the best woodwork I have ever seen! I am speechless! Incredible sir! For the edges, I use an angle grinder and a sanding disc of 40 grit. Will do the same but with much more mess😂

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

Beautifully brilliant! They're growing so fast! It's going to go soon enough from "My Dad made this" to "Your Great Grandfather made this." They will have a life full of treasures!

[@MrsJax304]

wow what an amazing build from start to finish, it is very nice to see the entire process. Your littles are always a joy to see and the chickens too

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Liviv , very nice bench, I haven’t seen a blind Foxwoods joint for years, I have used this for myself many many years ago for making furniture and doors, keep up the great work, stay safe, look forward to seeing your next project. Phil from the moulin France.

[@jodywade5617]

Not only a wonderful amount of talent, now talent with a new supervisor ☺, I always enjoyed watching your kids climbing in the cabinets when younger. Good test of craftsmanship.

[@РоманСемянчук-д5э]

Добротна лавка вийшла💪👍

[@Just_Smile-n2w]

Another gorgeous build! Love your new puppy. 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇺🇦

[@ВікторОренчак]

ЛАЙК!!! Хороша робота. Так скоро всі дрова підуть .УСПІХІВ.

[@drivingmusicholt1935]

I love sitting and watching your videos. It's almost zen like for me.

[@pinkhenrik]

Absolutly love that idea with the old nails in resin edge. Greetings from Denmark.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SMcCaskill]

This is the most beautiful bench ever. Most benches are just utilitarian and plain. This bench is outstanding.

[@chantou1721]

very nice job

[@mexlemax3307]

This is a very nice rustic wooden bench. I like the fact that you don't use a single nail or screw in any of your furniture whenever possible. And that you almost always use second-hand wood. Really very good work. Thank you very much

[@janbatista8635]

Great job my friend greetings from the Philippines

[@manuelsoul1]

Ottimo lavoro Nick, complimenti 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Stunning bench and so beautifully made

[@clauswerle]

Чудово і удачі, завжди захоплююче те, що ти будуєш

[@teaguewhite26]

You my brother are truly blessed with creativity!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

Love the history of the log you share, and adding in the nails etc onto the edge. Long may it support you, your family and friends. Stay safe!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you! You too!

[@tomowens2720]

I'm liking the craftsman & Asian vide you built into the bench. Another great addition to your woodworking repertoire. SLAVA UKRAINI

[@hebierob]

Awesome build Nick!!!! Blessings to Ukraine from Texas!

[@qcsupport2594]

Apart from the beautiful result and the clever joinery techniques, I really enjoyed the rip cuts using a chain saw with a laser level!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@chrisdrage7390]

The footage of the "sawing supervisor" was a nice addition.

[@kevanstreeter2431]

It is beautiful. Will last generations. Thanks for the video.

[@WobblyBiped]

Your videos are always such a pleasure. My father did woodworking as his passionate hobby, and I still love the smell of sawdust. Your kids are just the best Quality Control inspectors! And I really liked your 4-legged helper, too. Thank you for another trip to your workshop. Cheers from Oklahoma, USA!!!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you for watching and for this comment! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@steveholbrook4729]

Nice job

[@normolson1]

Excellent, superb, thank you

[@nenaelliott8058]

Beautiful bench. ❤👍👍

[@вячеславшишковский-ъ2ы]

Очень хороший стол получился!

[@derekrobertson1548]

Love it, amazing craftsmanship as always.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thanks!

[@eddiek0507]

What a fantastic job that you have done turning this Oak beam into a beautiful bench. A fitting tribute to old and new generations alike. Glory To Ukraine... 🇺🇦👍🏻

[@jtr109]

That is some very good woodworking.

[@shawnmcpeak7934]

Very nicely done. It will last a very long time.

[@richparker7778]

Great looking piece ! Thank you for sharing and prayers for you and your country.

[@АлександрГудейко]

Отличная работа. С вниманием к мелким деталям.

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

I am just glad to see you

[@HRodrigoGGomez]

Você é extremamente talentoso. Parabéns!!!

[@aam50]

What a great design. I love the attention to detail, even going so far as to put the nails back in that you took out of the log.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@krenwregget7667]

I love the way your build where each piece is unique but still has your style in it. Lots of great techniques used as well. Well done.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@wesshelton29]

I love your sense of design. The strength and shape of the legs with all the through pins give it a solid foundation. Very Well Done!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@brianknowles7130]

Great to watch. Nice idea Thks

[@dimayushkin2784]

Здравствуйте. Интересный проект.

[@kaycox19]

California here....VERY COOL~

[@atolawanglangit]

amazing

[@markquilter5638]

Great looking bench🫡🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@Chassidut]

Absolutely beautiful it's really a work of art

[@cypok495]

Великолепно! Храни Вас Бог!

[@zhyvchikbos]

Цікаве відео про те, як дрова стали витвором мистецтва ! 👍

[@ОлександрМішковець]

На перший погляд, звичайна лавка. Але, усвідомлюючи скільки сил праці і натхнення пішло на це все діло то, це шедевр, - як завжди...

[@ПетроПопович-ф4у]

Люди дивляться такі відео, і думають, що столярні роботи робляться за пів години, як в відео. В Україні, нажаль, люди не цінять таку роботу...

[@rubenssolucaoparamarceneir5026]

Não é só na Ucrania aqui no Brasil é assim também

[@Gus0046]

Muy bonito rústico y fuerte!! Te felicito 😉

[@suhayl5157]

All that one can say is: WOW. Carpentry at its best.

[@katyv5892]

Bonjour, Comme toujours superbe travail approuvé par les jeunes inspecteurs. 😂❤

[@pjhalchemy]

You did your family Proud, Nick!! Beautiful craftsmanship and joinery on the most beautiful, cherished pieces of Old Family Oak. It's so Inspiring that you have saved this heritage for many generations to come during such a long, horrendous battle for your independence and freedom from the Tyranny from villainous Despots! May this war end soon, by the Strong, Brave, tenacious, beautiful, and creative people of Ukraine and be victorious in their freedom, Forever! We are with you! Slava Ukraini!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Glory to heroes! Thank you, as always, for these words of support! It is very important for us!

[@ВадимСинько-у3я]

Как всегда на высоте

[@bretttomlin5908]

Beautiful project!❤

[@davidhensley76]

Geroyim slava!

[@BVP1980Batraev]

Нет, Вы плохо делать не умеете. Однозначно, лайк. 👍

[@mariancernai2255]

super....

[@silva7493]

Beautiful history. I wonder how long epoxy lasts... Beautiful bench! Yes, indeed; Glory to Ukraine, and stay safe!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you! Over time, the epoxy resin becomes cloudy, but this is a long period of transformation

[@gottabighit1]

Ingenuity way above my pay grade ...

[@rubenssolucaoparamarceneir5026]

Do Brasil para Ucrania ficou muito bonito esse banco gostei

[@ramosoficinadamadeira5510]

Ficou top demais parabéns

[@denilson8514]

Show de bola, perfeito.

[@expatmoose]

You never cease to amaze, where do you get your ideas?

[@j.l.emerson592]

Comment to bump the algorithm. 👍

[@АнтонОвич-у1л]

Добре, добре.

[@rashadalsairawan6832]

Очень Хорошо

[@Yak_Slon]

Дякую.

[@romanlepish8145]

Переглядаєш і отримуєш естетичне задоволення. 🎉

[@allanpeters4403]

You truly are a master craftsman!!!! But, could you have made that without the help of a new puppy????

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you! I think it would be more difficult to do, he was constantly encouraging me during this project!

[@keggyification]

You did it again didn't you? Showed all us mere mortals what real craftsmanship is once again with a beautiful rustic bench that would elevate any garden or patio to the highest level. Your skills seem to know no bounds and your tolerance of a mischievous little puppy has added another reason for me to look forward to your next installment. Is that your puppy? If so I'm amazed that you were able to get the quality inspection team to stop playing with the pup give you bench the approval it deserved. Please continue to stay safe with your wonderful family and remember Ukraine is not alone you are supported far and wide and we are all praying for a just and speedy end to this insanity that the mad dog Putin has brought upon you, Slava Ukraini!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you for these kind words of support! We really need it, it's hard to stay positive when the enemy is doing arbitrariness in your country! This is a new boxer puppy, he is only 4 months old and he loves to bite everyone, so it was not possible to combine the puppy with children, the children love to play with him, but run away from him when he is close to bite. If the puppy was present on the set, they would just sit on this bench the whole time! ;)

[@toddbowles8201]

Your jigs are simple but ingenious.

[@mc603]

If all Ukranians are as creative and resourceful as you, Russia has no chance! I like the hard wax oil finish. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you for your support!

[@batnrs1]

❤👍

[@Red_Panda2910]

Ну що, знов шедевр!!! З чим я вас і вітаю! А ще я помітив маленького барбоса! В вас же їх вже двоє! Ще третього взяли?

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Дякую! Малий боксер на заміну старшого якого не стало! А так щоб діти відволіклись довелось взяти маленького, від якого вони зараз втікають бо він має гострі зуби!

[@Red_Panda2910]

@@homemadeinlviv8041Співчуваю вам за старого боксера. Сам вже понад 25 років живу з котами. Жінка - котяча мама. Знаю як воно боляче, коли хтось з них йде.А малі - що кошенята, що барбосики, так зубки дуже гострі мають!!!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

@@Red_Panda2910 Дякую! В мене найбільше лабрадор переживав втрату боксера, вони росли разом! Хоча пройшло вже декілька місяців, однак він досі ходить невеселий. Але мале цуценя сприйняв і наглядає за ним хоч той постійно його гризе і кусає!

[@murphymmc]

I'm not a fan of the "live edge" trend except for those rare occasions where it works perfectly, this is one of those, multiple joinery elements as well. It's a departure from your typical design features, I like it. Have you considered doing a project along these lines using mostly hand tools? It would challenge you and I think you'd pull it off well. By mostly, I mean the basic roughing out of the wood with power tools, the remainder, including finished surface, with hand tools. You'll have fun.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thanks, I was thinking of doing something like that!

[@veaceslavtrofimov1364]

👍

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Soon you will have your puppy trained to sit and lay down on projects, maybe even raise a paw as a high-five. Democracy supports Ukraine as best we can. 👍👍👍

[@netashio]

🤗

[@mikeunum]

Amazing as always.i take it, haha. Question: where you get all your ideas?

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you, I usually start with a general idea to do some ordinary thing, then in the process of preparing the material, everything is sketched in my head by itself and becomes more complicated, my hands cannot always reproduce everything that arises in my head.

[@mikeunum]

@@homemadeinlviv8041 - Yes i can understand that too good. I have sometimes the same issue that my hand can't get on. But you do very well. Once in the rest of my life i would wish to visit you when the money is enough.

[@MrFoxRobert]

👋👍

[@МаринаЦ-ы7и]

Откройте интернет магазин. Эти шедевры смогут купить ваши подписчики и не только

[@lilianbenevento9820]

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[@muschnik1957]

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