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!

[@dimayushkin2784]

Здравствуйте. Интересный проект.

[@ВадимСинько-у3я]

Как всегда на высоте

[@steveholbrook4729]

Nice job

[@atolawanglangit]

amazing

[@derekrobertson1548]

Love it, amazing craftsmanship as always.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thanks!

[@hebierob]

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

[@Love_Jesus_NOW]

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

[@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!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Stunning bench and so beautifully made

[@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😂

[@nenaelliott8058]

Beautiful bench. ❤👍👍

[@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!

[@rashadalsairawan6832]

Очень Хорошо

[@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

[@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. 👍👍👍

[@javiergamez3343]

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

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@5teep]

Neat idea using the mortising drill bit by hand :D

[@ВікторОренчак]

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

[@ВасилийКурочкин-з8я]

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

[@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.

[@jwall6006]

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

[@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...

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Another beautiful piece. Excellent! 🍻

[@romanlepish8145]

Переглядаєш і отримуєш естетичне задоволення. 🎉

[@zhyvchikbos]

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

[@clauswerle]

Чудово і удачі, завжди захоплююче те, що ти будуєш

[@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!

[@АлександрГудейко]

Отличная работа. С вниманием к мелким деталям.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@sergeyprylepko8140]

Дякую.

[@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.

[@Vickwick58]

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

[@albertqss]

П'ять балів, як завжди! А де стоятиме? На вулиці чи вдома? Я піклуюся за хард оіл уекс. Чи витрима вулицю. Дякую!

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Дякую, цей виріб для дому! На вулицю звісно краще щось атмосферостійкіше підбирати.

[@Chassidut]

Absolutely beautiful it's really a work of art

[@gottabighit1]

Ingenuity way above my pay grade ...

[@janbatista8635]

Great job my friend greetings from the Philippines

[@МаринаЦ-ы7и]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@HRodrigoGGomez]

Você é extremamente talentoso. Parabéns!!!

[@kaycox19]

California here....VERY COOL~

[@markquilter5638]

Great looking bench🫡🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@suhayl5157]

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

[@toddbowles8201]

Your jigs are simple but ingenious.

[@j.l.emerson592]

Comment to bump the algorithm. 👍

[@вячеславшишковский-ъ2ы]

Очень хороший стол получился!

[@brianknowles7130]

Great to watch. Nice idea Thks

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@MedeniFilm]

Super...

[@expatmoose]

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

[@Sawmill.skills.indonesia]

Good

[@АлександрЯровой-с2ш]

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!

[@АлександрЯровой-с2ш]

@@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]

@@АлександрЯровой-с2ш 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!

[@davidhensley76]

Geroyim slava!

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

I am just glad to see you

[@ramosoficinadamadeira5510]

Ficou top demais parabéns

[@cypok495]

Великолепно! Храни Вас Бог!

[@richparker7778]

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

[@toddbowles8201]

A new boxer dog.

[@chantou1721]

very nice job

[@ozgurkoklu7800]

It was very nice, but I don't understand why you did this? ( 2:51 )

[@GummadivalliShivaKumar]

Ideally, He had to cut that part... but, to conserve the wood as well as aesthetics, he went with resin pour.

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thanks! There were many rotten spots on the wood, harder pieces had to be put on, and the resin held everything. And the nails, they were joined to the log a long time ago, so I left them there for the future.

[@lilianbenevento9820]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariancernai2255]

super....

[@АнтонОвич-у1л]

Добре, добре.

[@netashio]

🤗

[@veaceslavtrofimov1364]

👍

[@batnrs1]

❤👍

[@muschnik1957]

💙💛

[@MrFoxRobert]

👋👍

[@กิติพงษ์ทองคํา-ฃ8ฤ]

สุดยอดครับ

[@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... 🇺🇦👍🏻

[@dwjr5129]

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

[@drivingmusicholt1935]

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

[@SMcCaskill]

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

[@denilson8514]

Show de bola, perfeito.

[@kevanstreeter2431]

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

[@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

[@katyv5892]

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

[@chrisdrage7390]

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

[@Gus0046]

Muy bonito rústico y fuerte!! Te felicito 😉

[@normolson1]

Excellent, superb, thank you

[@teaguewhite26]

You my brother are truly blessed with creativity!

[@РоманСемянчук-д5э]

Добротна лавка вийшла💪👍

[@shawnmcpeak7934]

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

[@jtr109]

That is some very good woodworking.

[@manuelsoul1]

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

[@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!

[@BVP1980Batraev]

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

[@TheSasho]

Доброго ранку!) Ви робите на замовлення? Чи може підкажете хто може зробити стійку для аудіо апаратури?

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Добрий день! Якщо є креслення чи ескізи думаю це не проблема для майстра. Бо без креслень получатиметься як в мене, почав робити столик а вийшла шафка ;) Якщо бажаєте проексперементувати із результатом можете написати мені Ваш номер телефону я Вам передзвоню розкажете яке Ваше бачення вигляду та функціональності стійки під аудіо апаратуру.

[@TheSasho]

@@homemadeinlviv8041 куди написати Вам?

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

@@TheSasho може тут і написати або на мій імейл [e-mail]

[@pinkhenrik]

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

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@ivanna9364]

чи можливо з вами зв"язатися?

[@homemadeinlviv8041]

Так, напишіть свій номер телефону тут або мені на імейл [e-mail] я Вам передзвоню