BENDING WOOD To Make a Table w/ Blacktail Studio (pt. 1)

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:19 Blacktail Collaboration
00:45 Bent Lamination Forms
02:29 Bending Wood
06:02 Radial Matched Starburst Veneer Table Base
09:01 SquareSpace Ad
09:47 The Design
10:46 The Support Post
12:28 Fit and Finesse
14:19 Veneered Panel Border
15:43 Fitting the Roots to the Base
17:52 Rim Details
20:50 Mistakes were Made
21:49 This Mistake
22:14 The Repair
22:45 Wedged Tenons
23:21 + Finale

[@Demon_Mx2277]

I think edge profile D would look stunning. Gives it a little modern feel while keeping it mid century. Like always stunning work and whatever you choose will still look beautiful and amazing.

[@ethanurquhart7416]

Personally, the option D looked best for the table. Love the build, I'm very excited about this collaboration, 2 of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@benmorrell5448]

I’d say D! It follows the feeling of the African tree you referenced. It feels like it continues the flow of the curves from the narrowest point of the base to the widest point being the very top! Amazing work as always! Can’t wait to see what you do next, always a pleasure!

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

Good point! That would follow the savannah tree vibe better.

[@bretticus4]

i like D best. nice work on this! on the next attempt on this style of base, might be cool to try and cut a little dado in the base for each curve to land in, making it look like a seamless transition from the base into the curve.

[@SawyerDesign]

Good idea! Thanks! I definitely wasn’t thrilled with how that came together/looked from the underside. Lams we’re too thick and spring back made that tricky. Dado would definitely make that easier 🤙

[@AlainPilon]

I was about to give the same suggestion. Great minds think alike!

[@mwwoodworksco]

Let's be fair here. To make such an amazing piece and the end result is fucking beautiful. I'd like to see someone else do this from scratch.

[@canadianboyd1848]

I’m so happy I found you pretty early in your time on KZbin. Your first videos were beautifully done but watching the video quality rise so dramatically has been amazing. You are incredibly talented and truly demonstrate the beauty in the reality that good craftsmanship means constantly developing and changing, rather than finding a style that is safe and works. Your style is consistent, but every video is something new.

[@aaronneubert2583]

Definitely option D for the profile and again you did amazing with the design and execution. I remember seeing the post by Cam inquiring about a potential collaboration and I almost responded but I'm in Florida and don't have the time or space to pull it off. I'm glad you got the job and I'm sure once Cam is done with the top and his video published, with your base it will hopefully help you get more subscribers. It's only a matter of time before you and your channel blow up! Great work!

[@07slowbalt]

Been a fan of cams work for years. Im glad to see hes branching out to other wood workers because i never heard of you before. I just stumbled upon another gem and that is your work. Great video work, great editing, great MUSIC, and best of all GREAT wood working. Instant sub 👍👍

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey Welcome! Glad to have ya. Thanks so much!

[@terristroh3965]

I am floored at how fabulous this turned out. Your attention to detail is amazing. Your love of the craft truly shows.

[@BenNawrath]

I LOL’d when I saw the festool sticker on your chop saw. We’ll played.

[@donnysarvis]

That is frickin amazing dude! Definitely one of my favorite things you've ever shown us. Going to look perfect under that slab. I like the D profile best. Your attention to detail just blows me away. Can't wait to see the finished project, and see how much it sells for. Also love that Molife track.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Donny!

[@randallkemp]

This looks fantastic! It's great to see you two teaming up. Definitely go with option D for the tabletop profile.

[@mikehughes3340]

D for sure, tapers down and follows the flow. This is amazing!

[@wilcarey2013]

I'm always impressed with the angles on the D style table with B a solid runner up. Beautiful and inspiring work completed with 1st class skill. Go on brush your shoulders off. Very great full to see it thank you.

[@jamessavage8220]

I love watching both you and Cam do your thing and it's pretty cool that you're doing a collaboration.

[@wrendellajoens3984]

I appreciate the half-dowels for "feet:" they give the piece an understated floating effect. It's an interesting option for a large treasure chest/gaming table I have planned for the summer. Thanks!

[@mbell171]

“Festool” on a Ryobi! I love it!

[@SawyerDesign]

Lol same same, but different.

[@HHWS]

Absolutely stunning! It was so much fun to watch the way vision and artistry came together with this piece! You have the patience of a saint! My vote for profile would be D. I think it would emulate the canopy aspect of the desert tree. 🙂

[@edwarddrost5299]

I like a project that shows complexity and creativity, and you definitely have those here. You got your inspirations from natural objects, then brought those ideas into focus and made them tangible. Also, when you cut the diameter of the base down in size, the removed was yelling "wall clock" to me. I saw maple and walnut diamonds in the cardinal points (3, 6, 9, 12'oclock). I like profile D for the top. Thanks for sharing your project build.

[@SawyerDesign]

Awesome idea! I set it aside thinking I’d do something with the off-cut. That’d be a great little project. Appreciate the idea and glad you enjoyed the build 🤙

[@GlennBartley]

Very impressive work. Such a huge variety of skills and techniques. Great craftmanship!!

[@LTDWoodworks]

Beautiful build! Can't wait to see the final product with Cam👍 If it were mine I would go with option D for the table top.

[@MattMuirhead]

Edge profile D - definitely. I'm shocked Cam didn't ask you to finish with Rubio to match what he'll be doing with the top. 🤣

[@Thomllama]

"D" for sure! nice job on those legs.. got to love walnut when you apply the finish!

[@dale102752]

i like it when the woodworker isn't afraid to show that he nicked himself and needed a bandade

[@shanepoindexter2644]

I like D for the edge profile. I think it matches your flowing design the best. I just love watching what you build and design

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Shane! 🤙

[@MrBossman1100]

D definitely looks the best as an edge profile ... i cant wait to see the rest of this collaboration 😍

[@raddad701]

I enjoyed the work on this collaboration. I've watched Blacktail for a while. I look forward to seeing more of your video wall hanging art.

[@jeremiahgriffin9428]

I think the chamfer in option D compliments the angle of the slats in the base the best

[@jasonstrong6608]

You’ve become my favorite builder on KZbin. I very much enjoy your videos and builds. You never disappoint.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Jason! Means a ton man- glad you’re enjoying the builds

[@TWC6724]

Man, I would love to see a video of you explain that veneered segmented walnut part in the base. I am so inspired by that. I have never attempted something like that but would love to learn it.

[@drewhanfland340]

Great job Nick! Love your “Festool” miter saw. I like D.

[@klausschleicher523]

Found your channel and I like it. For me profile D is the best. Amazing work. I have just started to work with solid wood and I'm learning every day.

[@robmuehlhausen85]

You are a MASTER of your craft. Well done!

[@donaldadams1644]

Absolutely stunning, I can't type much more as Iam just home from a complete shoulder replacement. Look forward to the finished collaboration. Don from South Aust.

[@brianlister6036]

Dude this is some crazy HIGH end work. You are a true artist and visionary on style. Crazy cool work

[@SawyerDesign]

Much appreciated man! 🤙

[@jonsoncw]

I just bought the exact same bandsaw as you. Got so lucky finding one. Can’t wait to get the new guides and riser block on it.

[@mikededmon]

I like edge profile D - That slight angle references the angles in the legs. Loved the reveal of the LED lights under your workbench. :)

[@SawyerDesign]

Such a KZbinr 😂 the undercut seems to be winning so far!

[@mattelias721]

@@SawyerDesign One of my notes from this vid - the xmas LEDs under the bench are actually genius. You put those there so you can see your s**t, right?

[@homesteadorbust]

That bleep looks niiice! I’m always a bit partial to a good chamfered edge. Hard to say which half will steal the show but a beautiful base can sometimes be harder to pull out, but I think you nail it!

[@chuckh5011]

Love the Chamfered look D.... You do beautiful work!

[@RB-vr7mq]

I like the D Profile,. I cannot wait to see the completed project. This base alone is absolutely stunning!

[@danieldurkton2942]

Outstanding !!! Great craftsmanship love the contrast everything about it is beautiful !!!

[@samelliott9210]

I agree with most people on here that I think edge profile D will look the best! Also this video was edited and shot brilliantly. I have binged watched all of your videos and this one in my opinion has been your best. You really can tell how much dedication and work you have put into both you projects and videos and they keep getting better! Thank you for provided such great content!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks for noticing all the work I’ve been putting into the video/editing side, Sam! Really appreciate it!

[@richardbulloch2395]

I’ve been waiting for this collaboration, and it was so worth it. Option D is quite aesthetically pleasing to the eye, good balance.

[@ianhooper2312]

Beautiful work I think D would be the best option, marvelous piece.

[@shawnstjohn3831]

Edge profile: D for sure. Accents the beveled edge of the base

[@cheskydivision]

I like profile D. Love the veneer. I’d love a dining table with that veneer look.

[@fcschoenthal]

Cam does beautiful work and excels at making tabletops. However your work is truly artistic and the workmanship is fantastic (aside from the patch job). I hope whomever buys the table appreciates your contribution and the effort and skill behind it. - Chris

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Chris! (And damn that mistake/patch… always something)

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

I have been looking forward to this build for 2 weeks!!

[@erichraudebaugh]

Awesome! Profile D looks best, I like the double radius that Cam uses for round tables, but the bevel on D will fit better with your base imo.

[@davekavanagh7599]

Dayum dat pretty! I'd go for D, which is what Cam usually does and I think it's so lovely. Somehow 1 simple cut adds so much character. And if you're not sponsored by the vacuum bag company you should be. Every video it's just screaming at me that I need one 🤣 well done man, phenomenal as always

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha he did give me a discount. Thanks Dave

[@kylemorehouse9269]

I'd go with D. It just appeals to the eye better then the rest. Nice work!

[@crazytaco64]

The D edge profile! Looks really substantial and strong. Makes me think of a stone slab almost

[@gavinclayton9552]

Sweet as always mate. It’s always the last hole and then….. POP!! Profile D is the one for me.

[@woodworking267]

D is the profile I like the most and I think he's on that as well being as though he can't get enough of it. But D looks the best

[@gabrieljohnson3241]

Your video editing skills have improved 10 fold!! Never knew Home Depot sold the kapex!

[@SawyerDesign]

😂 hd is really stepping up their game. Thanks Gabriel. Glad the work put into video is showing

[@evelyngorfram9306]

Edge profile D reflects the angles of the base, which will help tie the two pieces together and enhance both. It'd be even better if Cam rounds/breaks/softens the lines just a tad.

[@woodcreationwithMudita]

Cam black tail studio is my favorite KZbinr, you are lucky can build table with him 👍

[@darknatured]

Awesome, it's great to see two amazing PDX woodworkers collabing on such an amazing project.

[@SawyerDesign]

🤘 Fun opportunity for sure!

[@murrayanderson9411]

D looks the best to me..... great work. Can`t wait for Cam`s part.

[@kylemckemy3674]

D! Chamfered edge always looks great. Looking forward to seeing the final piece.

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

Awesome build. I like the B edge profile most

[@CF_Joel]

It looks AWESOME!!!

[@markryan1258]

I think D just looks like the best profile: sleek with some elegance

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Nick, another beautiful design, I love Walnut such a stunning grain, the legs worked out very well. Over the Cam at Blacktail. I would go for D in the design, I know Cam likes to use the bevel on his tables. Thanks for sharing.

[@brentonhole2650]

D for sure! Epic build 🤘

[@chriszen4128]

Great build again. I think D looks the best with overall design.

[@oreoninja918]

First video of yours I have watched and man very much enjoyed. Can't wait to see the completed table.

[@fredbosch5392]

Fantastic work. I like option D, also known as a "Swiss edge"

[@FunoXXX]

D! Good lord that's a beautiful base. Thanks for sharing

[@brigetteanderson-atkins1128]

Love it! I've been waiting for you Cam to do a build together. So exciting.

[@johnhastings1874]

D is my vote. I've seen him use it before and it looks great.

[@edehrenwlad1408]

Love your work. Thanks for sharing

[@rajeshsunchildmadhav9740]

Thanks for sharing your techniques buddy.

[@hockeyer]

Nick you are making these crazy builds look easier each time. I think we’re watching the early days of a true master!!!! Thanks for sharing as always!!

[@SawyerDesign]

Too generous! This one kicked my butt 😂 but thank you! I really appreciate it

[@ctfddftba]

The wood grain in the octagonal pyramid looked really cool

[@Danny-ul4sq]

It just does my head in!

[@jgemeinhardt3955]

Two thumbs up for the D option, kind of looks like that's the favorite option but it just seems to work with the piece. Also terrific creativity and workmanship!! Your videos just show how much work and patience go into these more complex pieces and helps everyone appreciate your talent. Just curious if you could share your shellac recipe. Bravo!!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much! I make a 2lb cut with lab dna and dewaxed Platina shellac flakes. Once dissolved and filtered, I reduce the cut to 1lb with Mohawk 👍

[@owlheadwoodco.3756]

Sick build, base looks awesome. Profile D is my vote. Spalted maple medallions look killer !

[@camstegames8437]

15:57 Certainly don't tune in just for the music in the vids...that said.....the mini base drop right here! Looks absolutely gorgeous though, can't wait to see the whole table.

[@R__A]

I love D😉 Also your base is incredible, I wasn’t sure about the veneer idea at the start, but you sure know what you’re doing as it came out beautifully!! Can’t wait to see the table top!

[@0623kaboom]

seriosuly ... I have seen better in grade 7 wood shop ... from kids who are just learning ... and this is his JOB ... no for someone who has done better jobs making their jigs this is really a BODGE job ... just good enough to look good no passion no love no skill really required ... .

[@TurhamRanger]

Definitely D would suite the base the best! Great builds, great videos!

[@harrisric128]

Super dope that you guys are working together

[@crackerjack010101]

Edge profile- B or D Can’t wait to see Cam’s side of this and you guys putting the puzzle together!

[@larcomj]

Im definitely a fan of edge profile D.

[@jreu2e]

Holy skill set, this is all incredible. Well done. You and your shellac holding it down! Yeah!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Reuben!

[@mikkkydi]

Love you, Nick!

[@Brett1692]

Profile B, nice and rounded for all those hip or head bashing

[@SunJ79]

Stumbled across your channel-spent the last 3 hrs going through some of your other builds. Remarkable work dude! Love the mixture of power & hand tools, & your thoughts/comments on your processes. Oh yeah-profile D for sure. Keep them coming please!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much man 🤙

[@hebierob]

You build on a whole other level!! Dang!! Gorgeous and freaky awesome all the way!

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha freaky awesome. Stealing that one Henry. Thank you!

[@wasrados]

wow,wowand wow again!!!!beautyful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mwwoodworksco]

Absolutely beautiful. Your so bloody talented mate.

[@brucecostello48]

Fantastic looking table

[@Reuben293]

Wow the new Kapex looks sweet!

[@bryanwiley7345]

Beautiful artistry, I love D

[@theowesterveld5570]

I’d like to see profile D. Very nice piece of work!! Can’t wait to see the end result!!

[@ludboya]

Now that is a very pretty base! 👍

[@jayeckhart1561]

I vote D. This is an outstanding project, great outcome. Can't wait until it is married up with the top.

[@maderaporlasvenas]

every job you do is a work of art, incredible. Un abrazo Maestro👍

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Miguel! Got your sticker yesterday

[@maderaporlasvenas]

@@SawyerDesign Great I am very happy to be part of your carpentry. A big hug, if you ever come to Spain here is your house, know that I appreciate you very much.

[@IraDuncan]

This is the first video I've seen from you. Very nice! I personally would go with B for the table profile.

[@mahto54]

Absolutely beautiful!! I like B

[@robertgarrett9204]

Incredible work, beautiful.