Bending wood for furniture...tips, tricks and techniques.

Bent Wood Table // Bent Lamination // Dining Table… In this video, I decide to bend some wood. There are various ways to accomplish bent lamination, such as steam bending, kerf cutting or the method I used which is to cut a series of thin wood laminations to bend around a form and glue them all together. It's a time consuming task, but well worth the effort. A bent lamination detail adds nice visual interest and can really enhance the appeal and value of a piece of furniture. It opens up a whole new design aesthetic to incorporate into your furniture designs. I'm certainly NOT an expert, but I think I learned quite a bit on this project to help me on any future projects that will require bending lamination to give a bent wood look. Well, I probably learned even more because I had to build it TWICE!! Stay tuned to the end of the video to find out why I had to build two tables. #bentwoodtable #bentlamination #kjsawdust #bendingwood
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0:00 Intro and bloopers
0:31 Building the forms
2:51 Re-sawing the bent laminations
4:29 Building the center post
5:50 Building the top and bottom sections of the base
8:23 Pre-bending the laminations
9:19 Final modifications to the bending form
9:47 Bending and gluing up the first bent lamination
11:47 Trimming the laminations to final size
13:26 First dry fit
13:32 Fitting the curved laminations to the center post and base
14:16 Installing the recessed adjustable feet
15:10 Hardware installation and final details
16:09 Final surface prep and finish application
17:37 Why I built 2 tables
18:26 Final glamour shots and outro
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[@plasmac9]

The craftsmanship on this is just astounding. This isn't just a piece of furniture this is a work of art. Most people will sit at that table and never have any clue how much skill, knowledge, and hard work went into building that.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you SO much, Matthew! Yeah, lots of blood, sweat (and a few tears 😬😜), but lots of experience gained as well! 👍

[@thisishisbubbles9362]

As a hobby carpenter, I have soooo much appreciation for the amount of work it takes to put these things together. It's the type of thing I would buy because I know I don't have the time around homeschooling and raising kids to go do while my husband works.

[@PeterKertesz2013]

Beautiful.

[@patfaulknier31]

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[@poppy.fishing]

As a young man around 40 years ago my father took me to a local lumber jack and horse show in the hills of Appalachia Kentucky. That was when I was introduced to wood turning. It was a treadle style wood lathe with a sapling as in your video. The craftsman was building tables and chairs all from hand tools starting with logs he used no nails, screws, or glue. We watched for hours! I was very impressed! Thank you for reminding me of a great day with my Dad.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for sharing your story! Sounds you have a lot of wonderful memories to look back on 😊

[@martincox7354]

I’m an experienced woodworker and have made many laminated forms as well as steamed. I have nothing but praise for your methodology; it’s exactly how my processes have evolved. It was quite late on that you confirmed that your walnut was air dried - that’s quite important as kiln dried timber can/usually does take bends and steaming quite differently. Separately to the methodology is the design. That’s very personal but I, personally, think your base is very elegant. Sturdy but not chunky. To my eyes. I’d have that in my house. Good clear guidelines so that people can quite easily follow your process.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much, Martin! I appreciate the thoughtful comments. And yes, I always try to go kiln-dried when possible, especially with walnut.

[@JenniferPChung]

How do you know if the wood you're getting is air dried or kiln dried?

[@rareword]

Good job. No annoying background music, excellent presentation, clear instructions and remarkable workmanship

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@aandmservices2518]

Ditto "...no annoying background music..." Awesome video.

[@777midori]

A true master makes their craft seem easy. Somehow this appeared to be a breeze to fabricate…you’re a genuine virtuoso.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏🏻👍🏻😎

[@jessicaannes]

Keith, this build is absolutely gorgeous!! The wood-bending is what brought me to this video. It would be awesome if you could do a tutorial on making a reusable form/mold for extra large, round and tapered concrete planters. I only find videos on planter molds that are squared or rectangular.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

THanks so much, Jessica! And thanks for the idea! That's probably something that would need to be build from melamine to help with an easy release of the concrete.

[@ErrBuzz]

That's what I'm talking about!!! You are the champion of woodworking videos with that kind of narrative!!!))) Thanks for the art of both woodworking and narration!!?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thanks! You da man, Viktar!! 🙌 🍻

[@spenserolson7937]

This was another amazing build! I can't believe you had to make 2 of them. Way to not let that get you down though!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Spenser!! Had to pull up those proverbial bootstraps and get it done! 😜

[@Corathor]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Did you get to keep the second one for a fancy kitty scratching post? :-P

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Corathor 🤣😹 They prefer to destroy things with fabric.

[@billm4560]

Another great video! 👍🏻 I had to do some bending for a dining room table I just built! Had to bend the apron! Did it about the same way you did but didn’t soak the wood! Thanks for sharing!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Wow, a bent apron for a round table sounds like a nice challenge, too! 💪

[@texasRoofDoctor]

Damn Son, that was amazing. Hopefully your clients appreciate your craftsmanship. You are an inspiration.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much!! That means a lot 👊

[@brianerickson8204]

Damn, I thought I was a good craftsmen... Beautiful work Keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much, Brian!!

[@jaapvandiermen8806]

EJ. I. ,

[@alanthompson4912]

I don't know anything, but with how beautiful that center and bent wood looks, I almost would want clear acrylic, so I could see the workmanship below, nice job.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much! And I’m with you! A nice piece of glass would look pretty cool 😎

[@shriramverma8816]

Oooo.

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[@Merennulli]

Love the 4 paw inspection your assistant gives your work. I can hear the thought process. "This material would make a very nice box for me to sit in, but I guess it looks ok as a table too."

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😹 They 4-paw inspection is key!!

[@averagejoesworkshop]

You, sir, do exceptional work, and your humor is relatable and on point. Well done.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you kindly, Joe!! That means a great deal. 🙏👊

[@bigdogmn73]

Another CLASSIC from the great KJ! Thanks for sharing with us man! LOVE IT!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks bro!! Always appreciate the support! 👊🏻

[@gavinfeargrieve4874]

Table looks fantastic. I've been on the fence about bent wood projects until now.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Gavin!! It’s definitely a methodical process and things can still go awry, but glad to hear you are ready to give it a go. Good luck!

[@drmkiwi]

Nice work and design. Also, impressive looking laminations and grain matching on the centre post too. Thanks for the video. Cheers, David

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you David!! I really appreciate the thoughtful comment and kind words. Cheers to you as well! 👍🏻

[@garyrobinson6175]

I am very glad that you decided to restart your youtube journey. I love the way you add a little humor to your vids. Keep up the great work.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you for the kind words and for following along! More to come! 👍

[@martincarroll5405]

Incredible amount of work for a beautiful piece. I see so much antique hand made furniture being practically given away in my town. Non craftsmen will never appreciate how much effort goes into making these pieces.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the kind words. And these videos only capture a fraction of the work involved.

[@KianaShalix]

I can only imagine the satisfaction of that completed table only to have to do another one! Great job on both!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@numerousid6478]

Wow, what a spectacular piece of work! Loving it so much and I am addicted to your videos. Thank you.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much, Kyle!! So glad you are enjoying the vids! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@ahmadalhellu]

Lovely table, nice skills. I would love to see this table done in regards to the arches in feathers shapes as a contentious flow for both ends " feat and top" !

[@jamesbearden17]

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[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!! And yes, that sounds like it would be a very unique table 👍

[@vladtyb9487]

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[@mrector23]

Your videos are so well rounded with so many different techniques. It’s just a good time watching them with a beverage in hand.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@swjang3584]

Another great work!! You know what! Your video clips have made me feel impressed a lot! Thanks for having me watch your marvellous work.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it!!

[@shilomangan9674]

Out standing Job you have Inspired me to start working on Wood again just as soon as I'm able too. Keep the Videos coming.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

That is so fantastic to hear!! All the best, my friend 🙏👍

[@bgcfurni-tech1045]

Hey Keith today am uploading a video on wood bending, may be you can watch it and advice me better plz

[@youtukang]

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[@svenamundsen7958]

Watching this "again"...learning so much. I have to try and make one of these tables but with either mahogany or walnut as you did and will attempt to make a table top out of either wood.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Fantastic!! Good luck and have fun!

[@thomasklugh4345]

The quick grip clamps were probably the coolest thing about this whole project. Okay, and the cool toys this guy has, and okay he's got a sense of humor too, and...

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Much appreciated, Thomas! 👍

[@jivanildomiranda2010]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I love the mood of your videos: professional and funny at the same time. Cheers from Brazil!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Many thanks! Glad you like them!! Cheers!

[@thirumanik3510]

What am I doing without subscribing to this channel? Man, you make it seem so easy!!! One of the best wood working channels!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Too kind!! Thanks so much!! 🙏🙌

[@JustinLinn1998JC]

This was so relatable to woodcrafters. The frustration, risky cutting, and quality humor.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! And oh yes, all those issues are all too common. I just hope to reduce them as much as possible 😬😂

[@MrEsharp79]

KZbin recommended this to me. 45 sec in and I subscribed. Quality content!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you so much!! 🙏👊

[@remytokouda9442]

Same sentence !

[@remytokouda9442]

First time ever i subscribe...

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@remytokouda9442 Thank you very much!!

[@vijaychauhan3995]

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[@klausjuergen]

Awesome work. And finally a table without a ton of epoxy!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! If you see an epoxy pour on this channel, then I've officially sold out 😜

[@luisalonsodominguez2958]

Increíble trabajo, trabajas con una precisión impresionante, tus máquinas son geniales..... Un saludo desde Mexico!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Gracias!! 👍 🙌

[@briankappel6131]

Tradesman to tradesman I really hope that client didn't ask for a deal on the "revised" size. Thanks for the effort you put into this video man, the bits of information I pick up watching stuff like this is very appreciated.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! And the first one is up for sale. I'm trying to help them out. 👍 #karma

[@TNRonin]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking what was the height difference on the two bases? Great job by the way! Subscribed.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

TNRonin Thanks a lot!! Difference was 3 inches.

[@MarkKelly1307]

That is amazing! As a very new (but old - 55yrs) woodworker, I find videos like this very inspiring Cheers, Mark

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Mark! I greatly appreciate the kind words - glad you liked the video. Cheers!

[@user-zh3mv7ln1i]

Got you beat! 63 and just starting out. Need to make a little extra cash these days!

[@user-jv7zp9sc8q]

I am in the corporate world so zero experiences related. One of the smartest bending wood method. Speechless...Just watch then subscribed.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thanks! I greatly appreciate it.

[@hamb7260]

Just remarkable and outstanding workmanship. Every one of your calculated methods speak loudly of how great of a craftmanship you are.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@hhhsks]

This is amazing! New woodworker here. I hope to someday start making stuff as beautiful as this

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man!! Best of luck on your woodworking journey 👍

[@kevinmorin7965]

Thanks Keith, elegant work. Thanks for sharing your methods, techniques and overall design.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Very welcome! Thank YOU for watching and the kind words. 🙏👊

[@codyquarles8955]

I work in the Commercial Casework industry... with 20 years in milkwork. I consider myself a millwork specialist. I do not have a degree in wood products but have definitely worked on some amazing projects and had the pleasure of learning from wood workers whom worked in mills longer than I'd been alive... I must say you're work is impressive. Clean shop and well taken care of machinery are essential to success or avoiding problematic process or even injury. I just wanted to commend your work and relay you are a true craftsman in my eyes. Look forward to watching future projects you may do and share for all the wood working community. Btw... I bet that walnut splinter hurt... oak is worse in my opinion... My old boss would see me digging a splinter out and he'd say: "you trying to steal wood again?" Love that joke.. take care and God bless... Jesus was a carpenter... your doing the lords work my friend!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much! That’s very kind of you. 🙏🏻

[@Joe___R]

That is a great looking table base. I hope you charged your clients for each base you made since it was built to the agreed upon measurements.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Joe!! Things always have a way of working themselves out 👍

[@hernan91]

as always, this was freaking AWESOME!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

THANK YOU!! 🙌🏻

[@joelmorissette528]

Great video. Amazing craftsmanship!! I appreciate that you gave tips/tricks without being condescending. You showed off your skills, but without bragging.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the feedback as well. That means a lot. 🙏

[@deucerider430]

What a fantastic piece! All of my tools would be on Craig'sList after completing a piece that perfect! What could possibly be left to achieve? In a word...WOW!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Thanks so much for the kind words!! 🙏👊

[@user-dj6yf2ft8k]

Just amazing! Thanks for sharing your projects! Please don't stop :). What beautiful craftsmanship! fantastic job on that piece ! .

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻😁

[@SmokeFlame1]

That is certainly a beautiful table. So well built and explained. It also brings back memories for me because the bending process was similar to what I did about 20 years ago. A friend of mine taxied his homeuilt aircraft into the side of a hangar door. The rounded wingtip was crushed. He and I made a template from the opposite wing and flipped it over to make a pattern. We used Sitka Spruce cutting 1/8 strips. It turned out beautifully. Of course it was not as thick as yours and the curve was not as acute, but after planing, sanding and recovering, the tip was perfect. He was flying again in short order. Thanks for your video. I really enjoyed it.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much for watching and telling your story! Bent lamination provides so many possibilities!

[@andrebourque2165]

Really nice piece of work. Good for you for not losing your mind when the customer decided it was not what they wanted.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Andre! Gotta be professional 😜

[@1974jrod]

​@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworkingwell I hope you got paid for it and didn't eat it.

[@romaness2553]

Just amazing! Thanks for sharing your projects! Please don't stop :)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Will do!

[@joshuahasson9687]

New sub here, I love your video! Can’t wait to binge some more. Where have you been all my woodworking life?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for the comment. More videos on the way! 👍

[@LEAMETAL666]

What a masterpiece, 😍😍 Congratulations!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much!!

[@user-cr3bo1hr9l]

That's beautiful man, I regret that I didn't follow my passion of woodworking as a career. I still build things like book shelves, wall units and picnic tables but I've never had the space to do it properly without creating an annoyance for my neighbors so I live my passion vicariously through craftsmen like you on KZbin.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@garrettstephens8168]

This channel is amazing! Excited to see more of your work :)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much! More to come!! 👍 🙌

[@tonycorleone3739]

Excellent work, gorgeous base. I wonder if you can make a video every week, it's really satisfying to see how your jobs turn out and how you fix your mistakes. Many carpenters often hide errors in their videos. So go ahead and great success from the UK.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much, Tony! I would love to make a video per week, but unfortunately I don't work that fast and filming extends the length of a project almost 3-fold, so there isn't always time in the schedule to film every project.

[@neredrego]

Ith all those hours of footage, I'd say your editor needs special mention. Loved the video, your humour came shining through.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much! All done by me...building, filming and editing. 👍🏻

[@garrettsoto1667]

Impressive!

[@neredrego]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking you have a talent.. And not just for woodworking

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@neredrego Thank you sir!!

[@ryanjuarez6908]

Finally made it around to watching this video after hearing about it on the Shop Sounds podcast almost a month ago. Love the table and watching the build.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you! And thanks for listening to the podcast - we super appreciate the support!👊

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, Keith! Beautifully done!!! 😃 Looks fantastic! Stay safe there with your family! Cats included! 🖖😊

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! You too!! 👍

[@lauramarshall6376]

What a beautiful piece! I'm a newbie and this gives me something to aspire to. And your cat is gorgeous!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much, Laura! And welcome to the craft! 😺👍

[@zombieno1]

Subscribed because of the cat. Also what happens to the too tall table?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@zombieno1 Thanks very much. The other table was sold.

[@Billahori1]

Dude, that was amazing. Beautiful craftsmanship !!! I hope your family enjoys that table for hundreds of years to come.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much!!! I super appreciate that! 🙏👊

[@cuervojones4889]

That walnut is just beautiful! I know it's no longer popular, but I still LOVE it!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! And walnut is more popular than ever right now 😎

[@thelifearchitect]

This right here is exceptional! Amazing work, Keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Too kind!! Thank you so much!! 👊🏻 🍻

[@ben_mkiv]

perfect woodwork, the result is a piece of art :) (after watching several other channels this is a breeze to watch, there wasn't a single moment where i thought "oh no, better don't do it this way", kudos for that)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching and the comment. I appreciate the feedback! 👍

[@usatnagesh7010]

As

[@reggie7250]

“A stack of plywood goodness”. 🤣😂 Great vid!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😁 Thanks a lot!! 👍

[@markharrisllb]

Simply stunning and an enthralling video, to be a great craftsman and entertaining must be a lot harder than it looks. Thank you KZbin, you certainly got this recommendation spot on and I’ve subscribed.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much! That's so awesome to hear!! And thanks for the sub!! 🙏👊

[@supermostarda]

Oh man, I wish you could be my woodwork teacher! Wonderful work, congrats.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thank you!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

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[@baldikenobi]

Is this online academy still available

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@baldikenobi It is! Here is the updated link: rebrand.ly/modernwoodacademy

[@andri041]

Hi. I am a wood-technician, that works in a firm which makes furniture, and I must say you are the first woodworker on KZbin that I would consider professional. Your work is great, detailed and precise. You don't use hobby solutions for joints and details, you use something similar to what woodworking firms use. So great work and carry on making great projects.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thanks! Your kind words are very much appreciated! Have a great day!

[@StevenJamesPorter]

There a thousand woodworkers on KZbin who do nothing but crazy joinery and sound furniture building. I find it hard to believe this is the only channel you would consider professional..

[@andri041]

@Steven James Porter I don't watch many woodworking youtubers. And he really was the 1st I would consider professional. Of course there are others that are also professionals, but he is just the first one of the ones I watched. P.S: Making crazy joints doesn't mean your a professional woodworker. It's the way you make them and the techniques you use, and many KZbin woodworkers lake those qualities.

[@mrector23]

@@StevenJamesPorter - Interestingly enough I actually have to agree with Andrej. There are a lot of “content creators” who use wood to make KZbin content, but who aren’t professionals. Professionals are focused on design, efficiency, and customer focused final product. Most of the other wood workers are selling 10,000 chairs to 10,000 hobbyists, where Keith is sharing his contracted work with the audience.

[@MonChouMoiToi]

UNBELIEVABLE.. !! Congratulations (Not Sponsored), for your Art, Technique, Design and work. This is the fourth time in two years that I come back to ADMIRE.... never had enough. So I had to comment, at last...Thank you for letting us admire..

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@BruceAUlrich]

1:45 Igor! ha ha. That is one beautiful table base! The curves are just mind-boggling!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂😆 Thanks Bruce!! I may have a spare one for sale if you're interested 😉😜

[@rodneydemars8359]

Brilliant work as always!!!!! And thank God you got over that laryngitis or whatever the hell it was that kept you away from your hilarious voice overs in the last video!!!🤣🤣👍🤟🍻 keep the videos coming!!!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you! Gotta mix it up sometimes and see what sticks 😜👊

[@davecurda2350]

I just subscribed. Man I really love the look of this table base great job. Now I’m going to binge watch your other videos.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you Dave!! More videos on the way!!

[@natepeterson7145]

I wish I knew how much a table like this would get minus the double effort due to wrong size ordered. Great craftsmanship. Not sure if I'll ever have enough patience to put this much effort into one piece but it looks great. Nice job!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. Despite the double work, it was a fun and rewarding build. 👍

[@rhensel001]

What a remarkable piece! 👌 U make it look and sound so easy. Thanks for all the tips n tricks in this video.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks a lot 😊. Glad you found some helpful tips in there!

[@SuperKwame1]

I could watch you all day, and I wouldn't get tired. Excellent Skills you have demonstrated !

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wow, thanks! I super appreciate that! 🙏👊

[@jeffreyfitzgerald8541]

I don’t dare show this to my wife or she will add this to the list of things I’m not yet qualified to build. Very cool Bubba

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 I have a long list of wife projects I've yet to get to as well...😜

[@zachmathew4320]

Absolutely amazing work. Can't believe you had to do this twice 😮

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you Zach! Yeah, sometimes twice ISN'T nice! 😜😂

[@jimibones178]

He got paid twice im sure. Wasnt his fault

[@rubiomonocoatusa]

Educational and entertaining as always! Awesome job Keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much! Another successful Rubio application! 😜👊

[@user-qg6fy4yp8t]

Beautiful executed and made!!! Good editing ( laugh a lot)!!! Well explained along the process!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate the comment and the feedback 🙏👍

[@davidurdahl6656]

It's probably just cuz I'm pretty high, but I'm enjoying your narration.. lol

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

LOL! Whatever it takes, my man 😹 🙌

[@handymanmlewis9566]

Lucky you! I always pay better attention when I'm high. While I'm high and building things everything looks perfect. When I go out the next morning I think the local kindergarten class had been working in my shop the night before! Lol

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@handymanmlewis9566 LOL!

[@MrPhobia12]

Naw... it's good sober. Lol

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Battle the Damned 😜😎👊🏻

[@PhazeRCIL]

This is the same operation I would use when making radius crown moldings. Definitely presoaking them and holding them in the clamp helps a lot!

[@PhazeRCIL]

And I mean this is the exact same way I would do radius’. I made them for a kitchen making company that would make $200k Kitchens. If they thought the work was good then it’s good for anyone who wants to try it yourself!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Right on! 👍

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Guess I'm on the right track! 😉 Thanks for the info! 👍

[@fillswoodwork9662]

Absolutely amazing work. Great job. Thanks for the great step by step.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@designer-garb572]

This video is like a Rolex, a really good watch!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂 Thanks for watching! And I appreciate the pun! 😉

[@enzprintco.8625]

Came out great! New sub here! Did they pay for your time as it was built to their original specifications? What did you do with the first one? Thanks for the knowledge and inspiration!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks for the sub and the kind words! Original one is up for sale, so I'll make back the time and money invested. 👍

[@pappaflammyboi5799]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking The original, built to the correct specifications, should have been paid for by the contracted party. They got exactly what they requested. I can't believe you would let that go.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Evox so hold them hostage to pay me and never get any more from work from them again? Or try and help a good client out by selling it to someone else? I’ll take the latter. Sticking it to a client will have worse ramifications. And I already have 3 more jobs lined up with this client. I would have had ZERO and a potential small claims court battle.

[@pappaflammyboi5799]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking You pick your battles I suppose. It's not "sticking it" to the client, it is asking the client to honor your agreement unless you left a lot open to interpretation. Either way, it tells you what kind of client you're dealing with.

[@enzprintco.8625]

I can understand both sides of this conversation, but I have to agree with Keith. I own a business in a different industry but have had customers give wrong specs as well. As long as they can admit it’s on them, I’ll redo it for free. The cost of you eating it is A LOT more then me, but if you can still sell it, at least you make some money back. My business is all custom so I can’t resell the product...but it’s not a huge loss...especially to keep the customer and to have the customer say good things about my customer service. I had a woman trying to blame me right out of the gate...I didn’t remake her order. I tried explaining where her error was, but kept yelling and blaming me...she didn’t want to hear it. That’s NOT a customer I care to keep.

[@moblirankar8401]

You have mastered the properties . Your work is completely engineered and beautiful👍👍👏👏👏👏👏😍😀

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

much appreciated, as always!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@danielmurdoch2625]

Watching this helped me to figure out how to do the back of my steamboat wood surface. Great looking table!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Oh awesome! Glad it was useful. And thanks for the kind words! 👊🏻

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Blossom of walnut table, maybe a good name, great job, beautiful grain.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you sir!!

[@guillaumecuenot6296]

another wonderful project, which took a lot of time. Beau travail Keith, encore 😉

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Many thanks, Guillaume!! 🙏

[@dhaunkalart]

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[@yarab1247]

My friend i have no words how i can express my feeling to you its outstanding work i not seen this type of work in my life superb keep it up love you from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏻😁

[@scatwater]

I have no idea how I have not seen your channel yet.. This is my vid of yours is my first to watch. It will not be my last. Looking forward to getting to know your content. Very much enjoyed your commentary style!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much, Scott! I appreciate the kind words. More videos on the way!! 👍🏻😎

[@bobwax11]

Absolutely GORGEOUS. Thank you. I'm deaf and don't listen to your narration, Why polyurethane rather than wood glue for the bent lamination? No criticism, just getting a better understanding. Thanks.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

No problem! Thanks for watching and the comment. The polyurethane glue has more open time. A standard PVA glue will start to cure too quickly. Each glue-up took about 20 minutes from start to finish and the open time on the Gorilla glue is about 30 mins. Some people seem to have no problem using standard PVA glue for something like this, but for me it’s just another added stressor that I don’t need.

[@ericklavins1866]

Inspiring! I'm stoked to go make something now.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Fantastic!! So happy to hear that, Eric! Get after it!! 😉👊🏻

[@youtukang]

Yess informatif desaign

[@user-vl8lr9xh7v]

Great build, thank you for sharing with us. It’s inspiring to those of us that are not there yet.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@user-ty5fj4dl4r]

It doesn't get any better than this, great workmanship

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Celal! That's really kind of you. 🙏

[@Orpheuss62]

I love your cat, it's just like mine, the same breed :)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Oh cool!! My wife had a gray cat when she was growing up, so I surprised her with 2 more! 😺

[@benfix]

That’s pretty incredible. Do you have the call log of the first person you called after the first delivery attempt was made? That is a conversation I’d like to hear. 🤣🤣🤣

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂🤣 My wife was the sounding board for that one. Luckily I had just chugged a double espresso so my mood was somewhat decent. Disappointed and frustrated, but certainly not the expected Hulk mode...yet... 😜😂

[@Datty77]

Keith Johnson Custom Woodworking Please tell me the client paid for BOTH stands?

[@peterford9369]

Having been a carpenter for 35 plus years building homes and some furniture for myself and family, I sure as hell know you can spend many hours per piece of furniture or project, especially when each one is your prototype. Nice job by the way 👍. I never worked with too much quality dimensional lumber . Couldn't always afford it for personal pieces. So pine, cedar, fur, spruce and some hardwoods were my limit. .🤐. But, a little stain can do miracles.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Well said! Thanks Peter.

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

Who gives this a thumbs down? People that have no clue what went into making this piece of art. Absolutely beautiful. New subscriber.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much for the sub and the support, Donald! 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@greglewis8752]

And here I was just waiting to see you steam bend some wood. Oh well, I can go to EngelsCoachShop videos if I need a refresher.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Ok! Thanks for stopping by 👍🏻

[@4n2earth22]

Of all the physical activities known to mankind, woodworking is one of them. Attention and intention shape and coax the beauty that is already there to simply shine a bit more brilliantly and be noticed as the principled application of design dancing with beauty. A function is satisfied as elegantly as opposites attracting.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Wonderfully said! Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@UC1101]

Whoaa...black walnut really is beautiful...and your work is amazing. Good supervision Mr. Cat!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you very much! 🙏👍

[@svenamundsen4879]

you know...I've watched other videos of bending wood and in my humble opinion, what you have done here with the plywood forms seems to make the most sensible method for this project.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you, Sven! I really appreciate that! 🙏 👍