Better Than Epoxy

Doing this is better than using epoxy on this table. The glass from the live edge river table I built 3 years ago broke, so I repurposed those cottonwood slabs to create a new live edge table with a series of stitches connecting the void. I used something better than epoxy to piece this table back together. I inlaid a series of walnut stitches with cottonwood inserts as well as a series of square patches to cover up any previous bowties and epoxy crack fills.
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[@jarretthamilton7648]

I am a firefighter in Southeast Texas for the past 13 years and Navy Reservist for almost 20 years. I am currently activated with the Navy to run a security program in Ft. Worth, Texas. I have been watching you for a while and love the work you do. Being separated from my wife and daughter for a year is tough, but this would be an awesome moral boost for my wife! I could make it to OKC to pick it up! *all or nothing!!

[@tattootempest]

If you don't mind me asking what's your rate? I retired as a STG1. Oh, stay hydrated. That Texas heat ain't no joke, especially if you're doing any sort of outdoor security work :)

[@realaledrinker3733]

You have my vote! You should win! Good luck.

[@jarretthamilton7648]

​@@tattootempestMA1(EXW). Thank you for your service.

[@jarretthamilton7648]

​@@tattootempestMA1(EXW). Thank you for your service!

[@brendaprice4664]

You have my vote!

[@TonyV_in_the_OC]

All or nothing. I’d nominate my coworker Delena and her family. They live in OK, and have had bad luck with tornadoes hitting their farm. Their kids are smaller, she and her hubby are “older” parents and live very humbly. This would be a huge gift of kindness to demonstrate that there are still MANY nice people who care and provide a lifelong reminder to the “young’ns that this was the table that started my lifelong acts of kindness and giving….if they get that, who knows, but I can always hope. Great video. Thanks

[@bemccune7671]

I hope this is the winner. Farmers need all the help they can get, and that sounds brutal to be hit by multiple tornadoes.

[@Siriuslyyy]

This is so sweet❤

[@NoAzAdams]

Okay - so I would like to nominate myself. Both my wife and I have been building and rebuilding homes since 1996. In 2000 we had a house fire and the lender took all the insurance to pay off the loan and we started with a burned out shell and using the « figure it out » on the weekend skills we built and raised three kids in time. Now in out our 50’s because of all the lack of money and over work - we are fully disabled. We would love to have this table. Please vote for us.

[@NoAzAdams]

All or nothing

[@jojotoole9587]

I would like to nominate my older sister who lives in OKC. She is a single mom who has been kicked down by life numerous times. I think this table would fit her story perfectly, a work of art with imperfections, but with time and patience has been stitched together to be strong, resilient, and unique!

[@starliaphillips]

My dad passed last year and left my stepmom with six brothers and sisters in elementary through high school. We are a huge family, and sharing the evening meal is always what we do. This table would be a gift for them, and I know it will be cherished. Our Dad loved to work with wood as well. There are enough of us adult siblings to get the table from OKC to Enid. Thank you for the wonderful videos.

[@matthewsearight9110]

I want to nominate my wife. She has always wanted a custom table. She is a pancreatic cancer survivor. And since she was diagnosed we have had 2 beautiful children. But as we still have many medical bills and still have many follow up appointments me purchasing a custom table is not in the cards. I am blessed to still have her and my 2 boys but this would be a dream come true we both watch your videos and are amazed

[@colbykoontz7588]

I want to nominate my mom and dad. Having raised four kids, they sacrificed so much to provide for us. One thing that was always consistent in our home growing up was family dinner at the dinner table. It’s one of my fondest memories. Now, they have 4 kids and 4 grandkids (and counting) and need a bigger table for us all to fit at the dinner table for family time. This table would fit that perfectly. I live in the OKC metro area and love that we have such a creative youtube channel right in our backyard. Love the content! All or nothing!

[@itzikca]

I nominate your mom and dad too ❤

[@malcolmwilloughby2153]

Family over everything. You can never replace a homemade meal at a table. This is becoming more rare to see today but I hope you win to keep it going!

[@westboyer9931]

My dad is the kind of hero who deserves a table like this. He is the one who taught me a love for woodworking, and how to live all or nothing. He was in the Philippines, starting a couple halfway houses for drug users, another for battered women, and a home for abused/orphaned children. Unfortunately, due to medical complications, he was forced to retire a few years ago and come back to the states. Now he, and my mom, are having to move again and you just happen to be on the way about the time you are giving this away. Oh, and this is the guy that spent 80+ hours building a personalized wooden train, to scale, and then just gave it away (easily worth over $500 if not $1,000. If you agree that my hero, who has given so much to the world, deserves a chance at a table like this, please give this comment a like.

[@anthonyfreeman5858]

In 1970, I build my mom a Sewing Machine Cabinet for her very old Singer Sewing Machine. My shop teacher helped me get it “Perfect”. My mom is now 92 y/o & still has it. It was made out of Mahogany & it is still beautiful.

[@shaunehilton9617]

I am a retired Nurse who used to work in Intensive Care. The unfortunate thing about Intensive Care is that I always talked to the patients (even if they were unconscious), but most of them could not respond. You asked about whether people enjoyed your commentary. I for one absolutely love it. It’s so nice to get somebody talking to you instead of the other way around. Plus, your information is just enjoyably interesting.!! ❤❤

[@user-vh6wc9dc3s]

As someone who has seen how hard nurses work you have my vote

[@01cconaway]

I want to nominate my brother in law and sister. They live in Yukon and work hard to take care of my nephew and niece. My brother in law works 12 to 16 hour days in construction and then anytime he's off spends it spoiling my sister and the kids.

[@clantonmiller7626]

Hello. From Lawton Oklahoma. I nominate my Mother in law Susan. She just moved here permanently and sad to say she lost quite a bit of furniture. Dining table included. She lives alone and this would be perfect for her new apartment. Thanks for the opportunity for this. I myself could pick it up as I’m only 80 miles away. 🙏🏽

[@sportstertaco]

@@clantonmiller7626 I grew up in the Lawton area!

[@John-xw6ld]

nahh

[@crabbman]

I would love for my wife to have this table. She just has a surgery, spending a lot of time at home, and this would bring some great joy to our family to see this everyday. We live locally in OKC so this just seems meant to be. All or nothing

[@jcinkc3]

I nominate myself!! Although I cannot say “ I deserve” anything, I can argue that my love of art in any form is what keeps me going!!! I have, like you, used my ADHD, to allow me to learn ( and obsess) pottery, glass work ( fused and stained) upholstery, painting with oil, acrylic and I realized it’s just from my love of color and uniqueness. I’ve taken that love of color and switched to pastry art where I’ve been able to use on a large scale for charity work and donating back to my community. I’m sure there are others that will have a more completing story so, I would nominate those folks as well. Thanks for your art, ability to ramble (effectively to keep people engaged) and entertainment. The patches are art and personality! All or nothing

[@secksysequin2580]

I'm just in the process of coming to terms with an ADHD diagnosis at 40(nearly). I wish I could put my hyper focus to good use but kids and living on disability benefits (husband's) means that I can only obsess over other people's good work

[@scottappley2626]

All or nothing! I would like to nominate myself. I’m a retired Sheriffs Deputy after 31 years. I’m currently going through a divorce and my other half took the kitchen table. My kids and friend hate the trailer hood table I picked up to get by. I now work in a Treatment Court as a case manager and am always saying, “Trust the Process” because I believe it! I would love a road trip to OKC! Thanks for the inspiration try something outside the box!

[@joeywelch-ud8yr]

Here goes all or nothing. I too have been a runner all my life (though my knees will no longer allow that affectation), but now a retired small medical practice administrator, ex-military & commercial pilot, ex-bank loan officer, I am forced to take on two part time jobs just to make ends meet. I nominate ME:) - even though I suspect there are other people responding who may be more deserving. I started my first-time-in-my-life hobby, woodworking, when I retired. I told my wife I would build our first ever formal dining table, but I am not even able to afford the wood. Bummer. We have the room for it, and I can pick it up myself. You're a joy to watch, and I am grateful to all the woodworking KZbinrs who have the wherewithal to teach me the things I can use as a novice.

[@pamallen2498]

I'm a 75 year old woman who is a nut about making things with wood. I have been doing this for over 25 years. I have built so many projects, and refinished so many damaged wood items. My husband when he was alive loved to watch me do all these things. I made a lot of mistakes, but it did not stop me. You have a great imagination and it shows in your work.

[@doofykouki494]

All or nothing. I’m a trucker I’m away from home a lot and since I’m away I don’t get to sit and enjoy a nice meal and truly would inspire me to sit and relax and cook a homemade meal when I’m home. Plus would be good for the money magic the gathering games me and my friends have.

[@gaviningram2850]

I am nominating my grandpa for this table. My grandpa was the one who taught me the craft of wood working. He learned from his dad in their backyard barn shop long before I was born. His dad has recently passed but he’s carried on in working on their projects together while teaching me in the process. He’s given me so much in terms of support and encouragement for developing my skills and I’d love to build them a dining room table to say thanks. Until I have the ability to build one myself this would be a truly amazing option! All or Nothing, In addition we live in Tulsa OK and could pick the table up within an hour!

[@doublelranch8908]

My friend Corrina Heady that lives in Rattan, Ok is so deserving to win this table. She lost her husband 2 years ago and has been struggling to raise her 2 daughters alone. She is an amazing mother and could definitely use this table

[@christophersmith3316]

I am due to retire from the Navy after 25 years in November. My wife is a 100% disabled veteran. We would love a custom table when we get a house in Texas! I have a daughter in OKC that can pick up!

[@DannyWeaver0900]

All or nothing I'd love to have this table. I'm able to pick it up myself. I'm a USAF vet and a recent Grandpa. I'm also a hobbyist woodworker and could use this to reference for learning purposes. Plus, I could donate the current table I have to my young daughter and her husband and new baby.

[@RichWoodDesigns]

All or nothing, would love to have this table! Our new home will be done in a month and this would be the perfect addition for our kitchen nook! And I live 2 hours from you! Great work, beautiful inlays.

[@HecksArtificers]

All or nothing- I would nominate my wife because honestly, she is a super star for being a full homestead mom, making to food from scratch to support the kiddo's special diet, homeschooling our kids, and above all else- putting up with my and all my crazy tinkering. Also- lets be real, the holes in the middle are no issue, it just gives an easier path for our 2 and 4 year old to get food onto the floor. This just skips the step of it being smeared half way across creation before hitting the floor. Been liking your video's man- and love the encouraging tidbits your drop in.

[@MrAustinBaxter]

I would like to give this table to my pop, he is a 26 year army vet and is the only person in this world that i would drop everything for. He truly is the best person i know, willing to break himself to better everyone around him. Also in Enid oklahoma, all or nothing.

[@Lisa-pn8wf]

0h my goodness! I don’t have a great story, I’d just love to own this table! I’m moving into a townhome next month, and my theme is ‘artistic and modern’. I can’t image a better piece to start this journey. I’m a 63 year old lifetime artist and amateur woodworker. This table is a dream piece to me. Lisa

[@Jack-ds8dl]

For 26 years, I served the Air Force as a Crew Chief of A-10 Warthogs. Both the aircraft and I will be retired soon. Through six deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, I defended our nation and would like to think touched countless lives, embodying the true spirit of honor and resilience. I’m a huge fan of your channel, and I would love to surprise my wife, who is also a huge fan, with this super cool table.

[@JonnyBuilds]

As someone who worked on AV-8 harriers in the Marines I always had a deep appreciation for what a badass aircraft the A-10 is!

[@PamelaLUSAF]

“All or Nothing”! Great work Jonny! Thank you for your service! Fellow Veteran - so I love how creative you were with this gorgeous table. It’s a work of art! Thank you for having the guts to “ just do it” any mistakes made will certainly help you grow! As for the person who wins this table- I hope they love and appreciate it. Semper Fi

[@sarahgrecu4070]

I would like to nominate this table for my husband. He is prior service in the army for 12 years and was medically retired a couple years ago due to multiple health conditions that came up during his service. The first year was the HARDEST year we have been through in the 15 years we have been together, mentally he was in a really bad place and had a really hard time adjusting. He is very much a "do just enough" kind of guy since we met at 19 but recently we started attending a technical school for combination welding together so we have a hobby to maybe one day turn into a family business. While we have been in school he has gone above and beyond my expectations and has not been a "do just enough" guy but is working so incredibly hard to be top of the class. I am so incredibly proud of how hard he has been working and this table with be an amazing gift I could give to him! I appreciate your videos and I have learned a lot of my woodworking from them, I hope to see more welding content now that it is an added hobby of ours!

[@jesseclayborn]

I nominate Cookie monster. He has all those cookies but no table to eat them at and this table would be perfect all the crumbs could go down the middle and no one would be the wiser. If you two would like to see Cookie monster win give it a big thumbs up.🍪🍪🍪

[@FornaxusCrucible]

I'm personally not a fan of the look, but fully acknowledge that people like different things. That said, I have a friend in OK that would definitely appreciate it. This man, whom I've never met physically, has been an incredible inspiration in my own life. He's what I would call a "starving actor" (though I think he's doing well enough that, with supplemental income, he's getting by). But I know how much time and effort he puts into pursuing his passion, often to the detriment of a comfortable lifestyle. If there's anybody I know that could use something like this, and would appreciate it for the time, effort, and passion that went into it, it would be him. You're both all or nothing kind of people.

[@ob1coyote]

All or nothing. I wouldn't mind having a sweet table, but I can't drive that far to pick it up, and there are certainly people who deserve it more than I do.

[@thaddeusecheverria7733]

Building a powder coating oven is absolutely worthy of an entire video, I would love to see what that looks like

[@thaddeusecheverria7733]

*All or nothing

[@doubledarefan]

Maybe like that one by Make It Extreme.

[@TheCommandCell]

I nominate myself! I don’t have a table because of a recent move. I am in Tennessee and I will pick it up. 5 kids, active duty Army for 22 years. I made my last table and it didn’t make the move… oh and I was born in Oklahoma!

[@ambernicholson6307]

All or nothing! I’m not ashamed to admit I was a little bummed when you had to give up on the purple heart wood. Weird table but very cool. Truly an art piece as much as it is a dining table

[@pachajonathan]

I am going through a really poopy divorce and have no furniture. I am a huge cook and worked in a fine dining restaurant during college to pay some of my bills (kitchen work doesn't pay well). That being said, I love to use my skills to entertain. This table would be a totem of my new life and all the good that I have in store. Thanks.

[@bryanschoen7402]

I would like to nominate my daughter. She moved to Oklahoma city and has a seven month old child. Her and her boyfriend are trying to make a new life 10 hours away from their families. For a young couple to try to start off on their own and struggle. This will be a nice gift for them. Thank you for any likes. God bless.

[@charlesg5085]

Sorry, she is not disadvantaged enough.

[@jralrazaz2828]

Nice one, four months ago a youtuber called "Olivier Gomis" done a no epoxy table called " No Epoxy Required" using the same stitches technique, and it was really amazing one.

[@maryannraley]

All or nothing. My dad was a woodworker and I loved watching him work. You are now my substitute dad.

[@aliciawarlick5013]

“All or Nothing” Here goes. I’d like to nominate my wife, she has been dealing with medical crisis since contracting Covid 19 in December 2022. She has been hospitalized multiple times, and is still seeking a diagnosis for what Covid 19 did to her. We have not been able to enjoy a quiet dinner together in some time now due to her illness. And I would live to give her a little joy by cooking her a lovely dinner to enjoy on the beautiful table you have made. It is different, but that is what makes it amazing! ❤

[@ericmcdonald1819]

I don’t have a crazy story to share. I do, however, have a broken dining table (well, broken chairs), and I just had twin baby girls 3 weeks ago! So no table will likely be able to be purchased for a while. 😂 love your work and your attitude! All or nothing!

[@upshift2690]

All or nothing ,I would love to NOT be selfish but I gotta nominate myself. I am getting a military retirement after 16 years in the Army. I have been a government employee for 13 years, and I have never one anything this would be an amazing retirement present and would be great to replace our $80 Amazon table. I could picture my wife and I entertaining on this with the family, great video as usual!

[@bondiablo4267]

My all or nothing is watching KZbin builds. That’s why I’d like to nominate this guy named Cam Anderson. He also occasionally builds tables, and god knows he tries hard.

[@Duh_Duh]

All or nothing. My boyfriends parents are the most deserving people. They are the most loving, accepting, supportive people I've ever met. My kids and I are so lucky to be a part of their lives. Between adopting animals, taking care of family, handling stress better than anyone I ever imagined anyone able to(and there has been A LOT of it, especially this past year), singing their chickens to sleep, working on everyone's vehicles during downtime, canning all kinds of things just to give them away... They're just phenomenal people. I wish everyone had someone in their lives like them. It's felt like home since the first time I walked in their door, and I always look forward to my biweekly trip to jersey to see them.

[@solar_paxtugs5917]

USMC and Iraqi war vet and woodworker in DFW area. Also, I have never pooped in the woods on a run. 😂. ALL OR NOTHING!! I would like to nominate myself, Clinton Tuggle. I watch all of your videos and try to replicate what I can.

[@ML-mz6sr]

"All or nothing" - Great stories! Tinker AFB was the best assignment due to the people. I was a k-9 handler and also state state-certified and worked for Midwest City PD. The wife and I were supposed to be in the SSN administration office during the bombing but had to reschedule due to our move-on-base date changing. I have three years until I retire from Law Enforcement. I run a non-profit for kids and teach them mountain biking skills and how to repair them. I love building projects but have little time between work and my non-profit. We just remodeled our house and I have been looking for a table. That would look awesome in my house. Also, I will be in OKC in August and would be able to pick it up. Please like my post the most!

[@infinitypanther]

First and foremost Greetings from Northwest Arkansas! I have enjoyed watching you learn and grow. It always reminds me of a bead I made about 20 years ago, wile it wasn't totally finished nor was it the best looking bed in the world. It was BIG, 37 and 3/4 of an inch tall with box spring and mattress. To this day my girls still miss watching TV and playing games siting on the end of the bed with there feet a couple of feet off the floor 😁all or nothing. I made it out of scrap wood I got from , Love Box, where I used to work.

[@3MileRundown]

Appreciate your 'all or nothing' approach. I learned to dive, became a commercial diver and got >3000 hours underwater before barely ever diving again. And I ran >3 miles a day for 12 1/2 years before stopping last October. Love your work and your channel. Sadly not in a place to pick up your table but really like it. Much respect.

[@matthewreed5568]

I like the all-or-nothing approach here. I'm not going to try to compete because I'm seeing others here who have greater need than I do. But I do love the wabi-sabi aesthetic, and I love how you're repurposing something damaged and whose style no longer appeals into something new that you can be proud of in entirely new ways. I also like the rambling, and the "shut up and cut" people can mute their speakers or go take pictures of themselves. You do good work, both in the videos and in the furniture, and you have every reason to be proud. Thank you for what you do. It matters.

[@valerieconductor8430]

I am the widow of a retired Navy Chief. His body gave out and he passed on August 2, 2022 at home unexpectedly. I am still in the process of reworking my home. I would be honored for this beautiful table to be a focal point in my home. By the way, would you be interested in a Black Walnut tree that came down two months ago. All or nothing! Really, you wiped out the reassurance of nothing falling through by the last thing you left us with a plate breaking!

[@lindyNblues]

all or nothing I nominate my wife who loves food preparation and dining with friends and family. She will smile and be grateful each time she sits at this table.

[@FernFam]

All or Nothing, And I nominate my Son who just bought his first house and needs everything. I am in Tulsa and hope to own some of your stuff.

[@TheCommandCell]

I nominate myself! I don’t have a table because of a recent move. I am in Tennessee and I will pick it up. 5 kids, active duty Army for 22 years. I made my last table and it didn’t make the move…

[@kirill2ll]

When I was a child, my grandfather crafted a table that became the heart of our home. This giveaway table would rekindle that warmth and legacy in my own family.

[@SunRabbit]

Not only have I defecated in the woods before, I actually made it into a hobby. The first time I defecated in the woods, I noticed what a satisfying feeling of completion I had felt, and decided to do so regularly, since we lived right across the street from the woods. After several weeks of doing this, I managed to befriend a family of rabbits living there.

[@avivharari1362]

how's the table you ask? me, dropping my fork for the 1000th time and have to go fish for it on all four: nope!

[@Jimdoheny-qp7xq]

"All or nothing" After reading the comments before mine I couldn't possibly nominate myself. There are so many deserving folks I don't envy you having to choose. My family and I love watching your videos. Just keep it up. All the best

[@happycamper4thewin]

All or nothing, love the new design. As a runner and scuba diver, I really enjoyed your stories!

[@thepurpledusk3381]

I could spend hours looking at the textures and patterns from both the patches and the stitches. While I've never been scuba diving, I love snorkeling, it's the most relaxed and peaceful I've ever felt. Dont ever stop chatting on your videos, I love it! All or nothing!

[@java4kp]

All or nothing. I'd like to nominate my son and his wife. They've been married about a year and a half - he's going to seminary (in Waco) full time to become an Army chaplain, is currently in the Army Reserves, and is an associate pastor. This would be a great gift as they continue to start their life together.

[@pinkytaylor5845]

All or nothing. I enjoy your random ramblings. The cottonwood was the way to go. Someone is very lucky, that table is extraordinary. ❤

[@thezman511]

I’m moving my office to a new location. This table would be perfect for my meetings. I’ll put a think custom glass over the top. Great conversation piece. Let’s go! All or nothing! Like it 👍🏼 🤞🫵🏻

[@elifox9162]

I can pick this up! I'm trying to bounce back from a disability I had at this spring. My femur bone was trying to dislocate itself virtually every hour; it was so bad that I went from walking up right no problem to wheel chair bound in less than two months. Got a cane at 20 years old, not my most exciting addition to my life. My wife, though, who agreed to marry me when I was 18 and not disabled, didnt bat an eye at it all. She was the one picking me up off the floor on those scary nights. She was the one guiding me into the surgeon's office. Now that I've recovered thanks to the quick work of the last surgeon we spoke with, I would love NOTHING more than to surprise my beautiful wife with a dining table. Would be quite the upgrade from our Amazon coffee table. Hey, all or nothing!

[@JamesWoodsWorld]

That table is gorgeous. Yea, you talk a lot, but you aren't boring. Keep up the beautiful builds. that's why we keep coming back.

[@SAUdustBuilds]

All or Nothing - I have a cop in Indiana for the past 17 years and served in the military for 14 years where I deployed to Iraq. I have been watching you for the last couple years and even went to Workbench Con this year where I was disappointed you didn't come and hang out. I will gladly make the trip to OKC to pick this table up. This table would definitely would be a step up from my DIY farmhouse table..

[@TheChief2]

I'm gonna nominate my parents, we live in a small town in South-Western Ontario. She's an officeworker, he's a programmer, and we've been living with the same dining room set for over 18 years. They're both good people who love they're families very much

[@tpsooner7816]

All or nothing! I nominate my niece, Jacey. She’s been asking me to try to make her a table, but I’ve never built anything big & I’m a pretty small gal, so working with big wood projects is difficult. Jacey lives in Chickasha & drives to work in OKC. She is just getting started in life, & works hard. She is getting married soon & this would be a perfect wedding gift for a very sweet & caring young lady. Pick up would not be a problem.

[@trashpandapi9905]

There are so many people make tables and furniture on KZbin, that do things differently than you, if someone doesn't like what you do honestly they can watch something else. I personally enjoy your talking and story telling. Great repair job I love the patchwork and stitching. All or nothing 👍

[@realaledrinker3733]

I'm not sure if i love it or hate it, but i do appreciate the artistry of it and the pure amount of work that has gone into making it! God, im getting old.

[@terriroemmich1617]

"All or Nothing". I live outside of Texarkana, TX, on I 30. So, even though driving to OKC would be just a few hours drive there and back, I'm not sure on how I feel about this build. I'll read comments and pick one to like so someone else has a chance to win it. Thanks Jonny for sharing this video with us.

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

Injured federal correctional officer, and decided all or nothing on a woodworking business because they’re forcing me into medical retirement. If I win the table I would drive from Wyoming to OKC to pick it up. I’d take some cool pictures with it and then sell it to get a dust collector, band saw, and a set of chisels and planes because damn this is expensive trying to start a business. Yea I’ll probably get 1 vote and that person is AWESOME!!!

[@khhfi2729]

i nominate olivier gomis from whom you took the idea of the stitches, who did a way better job on it without all the digital manufacturing tools and all the self-flattering shit talk, who didn't even get a mention or shoutout in the video

[@kingofherdaz]

Olivier Gomis did something similar a couple months ago

[@ssj2dougie]

I want to nominate my friend Stephanie. She's a teacher in Oklahoma and has been working hard for over a decade with the goal of buying her own house with her husband. They finally pulled it off recently, and closed on their first house. This table would be an amazing housewarming gift, they live in Oklahoma, and she wouldn't otherwise be able to afford amazing things like this easily. All or nothing!

[@Oldmankingspiffy]

My family of 7 needs a table that big. We eat dinner at a table my mom got us at a garage sale every night. But honestly even though I have friends in Oklahoma they aren’t financially capable of sending it to me and I’m in no position to pay for it myself. You see I am a disabled combat veteran living in Los Angeles county in California and I’m just struggling to pay the bills. It’s a beautiful table and whoever gets it will be blessed to have it.

[@Oldmankingspiffy]

All or nothing!

[@rustytitanium775]

If I had a God I would ask him to bless you. Filling in those holes at the end was amazing!! Also, thank you for showing all the human aspects of this build. The flaws, the miss cuts, the frustration. I feel 10x better about my woodworking journey. Thank you.

[@floraggio]

I’d love to see a video of the oven build! I find watching all of these processes incredibly fascinating. I also have the habit of taking up and obsessing over new hobbies. In my case that’s mostly due to ADHD, but I don’t mind it!

[@cornewhite7976]

Traveling for 2 weeks in Malaysia and Thailand but the security of a newly dropped Johnny Builds vid keeps me safe 😊

[@JonnyBuilds]

That sounds amazing! The diving in Thailand is supposed to be some of the best in the world!

[@cornewhite7976]

@@JonnyBuilds it is pretty next level

[@scissortailcreationsbyjosh]

I would love to win this table to actually give to my parents. They have always been so supportive of everything my siblings and I have done. They supportive my decision to join the OK Army National Guard when I was just 17 and a half and a junior in high school. They have also been a huge help with my children over the years. They also attempt to make attend as many events as they can for my nieces and nephew, whether it be a volleyball tournament in Florida or a grandparent's day program in St. Louis. I can't think of a better way to thank them for everything they do than to give them a beautiful table to use for family dinners.

[@thomasbreene893]

Please. It's beautiful. I love seeing all of these people saying that "someone else" important to them deserves to have it. The whole project has that spirit, so serious respect and props to you and the people nominating potential winners. I mean, that is a killer table!

[@spork929]

I want to nominate my wife. She loves all these custom built tables and we could never afford one. We have had the same wood table she got in a divorce 15 years ago. So needless to say I would like to see it go. We live in north Texas so pick up won't be an issue. Like my comment if you see fit.

[@yvonnehughes3036]

In the woods too lol. I like your "rambling" it makes your show!

[@danc1470]

When drilling metal with HSS drill bits, the rpm is most important. Today’s hand drills really suck for this purpose. But for any of your basic structural steel the Cutting Speed to use is 60. For most stainless steels the Cutting Speed to use is 30. The formula is 4xCS/diameter. So the tube steel that you were using requires 60CS so 240/@.375”=640 rpm. Most brushless motor drills in low gear and full trigger turn 500 rpm. But a 25% reduction in rpm is good to keep the drill bits from burning up. As long as the pressure applied is sufficient to keep the bit cutting the metal out. The amount of oil needed for that size hole in that size steel is actually only one drop. I do apologize for wasting your time if this info is not needed and I apologize for making such a long comment. I do hope this helps and that you appreciate. Thankyou for your videos.

[@annekaelber]

This table is absolutely beautiful. I am in awe of your art and skill. I am typically all-or-nothing in my hobbies -- knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc.. Currently, I've rediscovered my love of counted cross-stitch. The last time I worked one, the technology was very different. Now, I'm really enjoying the parts I always loved -- and how the tech has helped me with the 'boring stuff'. Keep doing you 'cause I like what you do!

[@RobbPage]

for me it's just about watching makers make cool shit. i don't really care if it's my taste or not. i wouldn't choose a table like this but that doesn't mean i can't admire the work that went into making it. nice work dude.

[@hayleymarks2879]

All or nothing! I need this table, my kitchen table is literally falling apart!

[@badideagaming7320]

The table should go to someone who has lived life. I can't help but think of the Johnny Cash cover of "Hurt" looking at the table. A solid piece with all the "scars" and patches to keep itself together. Great job! Awesome video....all or nothing is to be live by.

[@Gcole742]

ALL OR NOTHING!!! I am a huge fan of your work and I am nominating one of the coolest people I have ever met (who lives in OK) and had the honor of serving with with. I nominate my old patrol partner Maegan Smith. She was police officer for 10+ years (OK AND WA) but more importantly my partner for many of those years. She is one of the most selfless, giving people I have ever met and I look up to her so much more than she will ever know. She is no longer a LEO because of a medical incident that she went through, which sadly stopped her career short. Maegan is a survivor of breast cancer and a true hero. Since I have known Maegan, she has put others before herself and continues to do so. I wish I could give her the world because she deserves it.

[@dagnard5707]

i would like to nominate a friend and video creator. his name is Jeff D. his family grew by two this February. 5 kids and both parents just dont fit around a normal sized round dining table. he lost his job because of covid restrictions. his only income are from his videos on you tube and rumble. i personally believe he is most deserving. its all or nothing

[@cob4467]

Thank you from the UK

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I have only used purpleheart a few times, and love how it looks. but in those few times I have broken more than a reasonable number of tools on it. I know that a lot of people won't like your idea for the stitches, but you can't please everyone. good on you for following through on your plan. I think it looks great. I would really like to have this table, but I can't follow rule #1. I am a disabled vet living in far norther California, and I dont even have a vehicle to carry my wheelchair, little own a truck to haul that beautiful table home. so Grats to who ever does win it. all or nothing.

[@Douglas911z]

I have the perfect place for a table like that. We have a dance floor in our basement and it would be a wonderful addition for people to sit around. We always include those who don't dance and make it fun for everybody with usually a little trivia contest that follows the theme of our event. We really need to have more tables for people to sit around and this would be a wonderful addition. I think it would really be worth the trip to bring our enclosed trailer behind our RV to come pick up the table. We live in Sturgis, SD and yes the Sturgis Rally just ended this last week. We don't have a head count, but we did have 485,000 vehicles come to town. Probably have to put the BMW R1250RS in the trailer too so we can go explore some of your state. As a former Air Traffic Controller who went out on strike with PATCO in 1981 I have found memories of the FAA training that I received in Oak City. I recently got into woodworking and got a CNC machine now. What a wonderful tool. I would love to see your shop and pick your brain for ideas. The goal of any woodworker is to make something beautiful out of something damaged. I think we are all a little damaged. What you do with it is up to you. Loved the ending of the video.

[@ExcelInstructor]

I know this wont happen. I am from Poland, and I absolutly love your work and tables and it is a dream to have a Desk made by you. I have schematic for it. its nice to have dreams sadly it wont happen

[@codiechan1940]

Love your videos bro!! Keep it up!!🎉🎉

[@codiechan1940]

Now I'ma finish the vid😂

[@jordanelliott5166]

I want to nominate my mom. She’s a dialysis nurse who’s been out of work for over a year due to a car accident on I-35. Something like this would definitely cheer her up, and she lives in Guthrie!

[@johnfeasel8637]

All or Nothing!!! I’ve not peed in a wet suit but one time while my family and I were lost in the mountains, I had to poop. I ask my wife and girls to look the other way while I pinched one off. Thanks to a search and rescue team we all made it out of the mountains. I’d like to nominate my oldest daughter and future son in law as I remember getting pretty upset with her while in the mountains that day. I did apologize but I made a mistake, this would be a great piece for them to tell the story of dad pooping in the woods when while we were lost in the mountains.

[@marcosbarbero]

after all, why not? why shouldn't I have this table?

[@jaredanderson2009]

I am nominating myself, but… friends… whatever you do… DO NOT LIKE MY COMMENT! Do with that what you will 😅

[@BarnWoodLaser]

All or nothing, but I am a maker myself. Recently, due to unforeseen circumstances I had to sale my Thunder Laser and now I am starting over. I am trying to learn the in’s and outs of furniture design and going back to my original repurposing of antique pieces. I would love to have a table like this in my home that I am currently remodeling. It would stand out, because it is a double wide that I am, I guess you would say, repurposing for my family, but I love the perfection in the imperfections of it. It shows me that not only I start over, but anything can start over and have another chance. I may not deserve it more than anyone else, I actually never ask for much, but I would ask for a chance to own this beautiful piece. If I could afford it I would definitely invest in one, but right now I am trying to save for my home. Thanks for the consideration

[@juliesheldon4772]

All or nothing! That is bad ass!! I love it ❤ As a truck driver for almost 20 yrs. I have never pooped in my truck 😂😊

[@throttlebottle5906]

"hello darkness my old friend" at the glass breaking. I felt the shame and disgust, then had a good laugh. failure comes with ease when you've learned everything the hard way on your own, often backwards from diving in head first (yeah do not do that in shallow pools)... I about knocked myself out before playing "whom can dive into the shallow above ground pool at the steepest angle" I won and rang my own bell when my head hit the bottom, nearly blacking me out. luckily for me, it was a second or three and I jumped up. lets go 1980's! weeeeeee.