Building a $17,000 Dining Table

00:00 - 00:45 - Intro
0:46 - 2:37 - CNC
2:38 - 4:46 - X-Base Assembly
4:47 - 6:00 - X-Base Finishing
6:01 - 7:18 - Completed Table with X-Base
7:19 - .12:23 - Working on Floating Table
12:24 - 13:10 - Demoulding
13:10 - 15:04 - Outro
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[@jacquiemouton9053]

Your dog is just the sweetest little being. Bless him.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

I love him so much

[@Zynn16]

I love this table. Here i 2024 and must say, i like the wood bases better than the metal. You guys make me feel like I can build an epoxy table right now!! Lol.. and im just starting to learn!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much! Haha, well we can't wait to hear how it goes when you do build your first project!

[@dottiemathews6853]

yeah! that X base is killer sick! LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@dottiemathews6853]

and Charlie is adorable! so glad you all have a cute office doggie to give you love and great morale!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Charlie is definitely the perfect guy to have around the shop to make everyone feel better!

[@srqlisa7881]

Congrats on having a great year. It was nice of you all to bring us into your world of wood, resin, Charlie, blue and pink hair and great camera work. Have a wonderful busy New Year. peace

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Lisa! We appreciate all of your comments this year 😁

[@carmellapantilione5616]

You guys really make the best stuff!! I could watch your videos all day!!

[@spazzypotato8325]

Hey could you guys please make a video where you sit down with your dad and talk about how black forest wood started and what it took to get where your at today? I know a video like that would be very inspirational for a lot of woodworkers out there and would probably be one of your most popular ones.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Yes!

[@MinecraftInfo2000]

@@BlackForestWoodCo I agree with him. I would love to see the journey it took to establish a business like yours!

[@timothyshepodd7826]

Well done Dylan&crew! Blessings

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Timothy!

[@debbiepoole2247]

Happy New Year to you all and to Charlie, he's getting big.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Debbie! Happy New Year!

[@johncotton866]

Another great video, thanks for the outstanding content!!! Enjoyed seeing the start to finish work on the different tables. Keep up the good work!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you for watching John!

[@roberta.brokaw3829]

All I can say if your company keep producing the high quality product that you have in the past, you will be in business for a long time to come. Keep up the excellent work and can't wait for what the future holds for all of you. Hopefully 2021 will be the year the borders are open and I can come see the shop/store. Stay safe

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Robert! I truly appreciate your consistent comments, means a lot to have you following along. Best of wishes to you in 2021!

[@ryanc8188]

That's what I told people the nice part about everyone being home as much as they are. They see all the things they want to get done and they are getting them done. Hope you all had a great holiday season and now back to making sawdust.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Ryan!

[@gregorysquires2685]

Happy New Year! As always, great video!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Gregory! Great to hear from you again 😁

[@gabrielpursley2812]

So rad! Love the content and amazing woodworking! The schnootin schnauzer's random appearances are great!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Gabriel! Glad you enjoy Charlie too!!

[@cattac6]

Love that table. The juxtaposition between the Walnut top and the Wenge frame. Leaving the live edge on the table but making the frame so precise is magic. Are we setting up a go fund me page to get Dylan a haircut! heh heh. Cheers.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahaha the hairdressers are closed in Alberta right now! But thank you, we're glad you like the table!

[@rudiruesay]

Greetings and a happy and healthful new year! Rudi from Bremen, Germany

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Rudi! Happy new year!!

[@stevenraymer904]

You guys don’t make tables you make beautiful ☺️ artwork simply beautiful 🤩 keep up the videos and Charlie

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Steven!!

[@hazrdrosenyc9385]

That’s going to my area! I wish I could see you deliver it to NYC!! Gorgeous as always. Great job fellas.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Maybe one day!

[@adrianmairs9112]

Hope you had a great New Year looking forward to seeing what you create in 2021 stay safe

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Adrian, you too!!

[@Palinkat]

Happy New Year to All guys!! And Charlie too!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@sparkyguy277]

That table with the epoxy leg would’ve been cool with an LED strip. Great job boys!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@Terry11111]

Happy New year 🎉

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Happy New Year Terry!!

[@josephemerian9545]

Great job.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks!

[@migdi242424]

Nice machine made table.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Next time we will only use chisels, and and saws. Or should we just use stone tools?

[@alfredthor1218]

May 2021 bring u guys more success. U definitely deserve it.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Alfred. You too!

[@steveluepke9654]

Happy New Year

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank Steve! You too!

[@fnordeon1013]

Happy New Year guys! I hope you will have a much better 2021, especially as business slowed down a period for you, but then picked up again. Its been a crazy year for all of us, but Im pleased that you are looking forward to 2021. I will go with 18.500:- on that beautiful table, and man I liked both that and the side table. Charlie is getting big! Man I love that guy, he has really grown into being a Quality Controller. I laughed really loud when Dylan's father commented: - He's my favourite son 😂😂😂💕

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahaha, thank you! It's hard to compete with Charlie! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@Kodybrandon68]

Honestly you guys are awesome:)

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rumpple4skin976]

Happy New Year guys

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks man!! You too 😁

[@marcelloramazzini5402]

@Black Forest Wood Co. Charly got me into subscribing😍🥰, well, and the amazing woodworking proyects, is the second video I watch, and definately fell in love with Charly, and...😉and the proyects 😄really, they leave me speechless. Really, definately, the best thecnique using Charly as the aw factor of the videos😍

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy watching Charlie and our woodworking!

[@abgaspupser3062]

Happy new year from germany

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Happy New Year!

[@danreal52]

Just love your shop and vibe. Looks like the best job ever. Jealous from Oakland CA. 12.5k

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Dan!!

[@sabersaw5611]

12.5k? Is that your final answer? 😂

[@fixrite11]

You need to add lighting to it......that would be fricken awesome.....YES.....

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Yes that would have been!

[@leandromehmeti1156]

Charlie the real mvp in this video

[@mitchellbender2722]

Favorite two quotes from this video. “He’s my favorite son” -Laser Brad And whatever Charlie said at the end

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahaha. Your comments always make me laugh Mitchell.

[@kakashykun]

Charlie has to be the employee of the month, of every month Also I like the familial atmosphere at the workplace. You guys hiring? :P

[@franktoledo6342]

Best table legs.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Frank!

[@ScottRedstone]

Use Charlie’s picture with the tape for a billboard. I think the pandemic gave lots of us time to explore KZbin and when I found your site I stuck with it because it was something to anticipate. Maybe that’s why your cures and subscribers went up. And I assume people had more time to make stuff so you were a good source. And Dylan, you are a good presenter and people like you. That helps. And Charlie is cool too. The x-base is beautiful as I’ve said before. Your audience wants to see you do well. In the future we will see you with kids who lead the 3rd generation of Black Forest. Have a great New Year. You helped me have some fun during 2020.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Truly humbling to hear such kind words from you Scott, thank you so much. It has means so much to me to have your constant support this year. I hope we can continue to bring you entertainment throughout 2021. Thank you for sticking around!

[@danlittle4376]

Amazing

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@Joestacemazjojo]

The clip of cutting through the clear base leg with your logo imprinted on it was bada$$

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha I agree, it's so satisfying to watch!

[@josuehernandezrivera9472]

That’s not a dining room table that work of art

[@maddieadams75]

17K seems like a practical price. Happy New Year

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Maddie! Best of wishes to you in 2021!

[@aaronblackford981]

I think I liked it but haven’t seen the big reveal either. I have done a copper type pour yet. I would assume it will pop with any darker type of wood and most burls have darker parts of them for sure. Can’t wait to see

[@jay12345ist]

As soon as I heard wenge I knew the table was going to be special

[@brucemaher7621]

Thanks for the videos though out the year of madness...(2020 will go down in the history books)...You have been entertaining and I learnt a lot about epoxy ...How are the boys going with there trying to lose weight...Maybe put up a Video of mad moments of 2020.. Best of luck for 2021... Thanks Again

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Bruce! The boys will be weighing in next week to begin the challenge

[@youreright3664]

Nice work.... how do you price your products?

[@bigpat5819]

Loving the more detail videos. Do you have any trouble bonding different epoxy together and or using a different epoxy for a bonding agent.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

No we haven’t had issues! But all of our epoxy is the same Black Forest brand

[@joelsloan1]

Love the table... s.... Can you tell where the song came from?

[@WardNightstone]

serious question does the extra thin work with burnt wood my brother is getting into it and i'm looking for stuff he can use

[@carleenpring3404]

Happy New Year, Dylan and the crew - and Charlie, of course!! I'm so glad your business bounced back from all the crazy problems that happened last year. I hope this year will go from strength to strength. Charlie is growing into a lovely looking doggy. Does he ever 'accidentally' pee on the timber? I loved the X leg design for that table and the clear 'floating' leg for that side table. You're doing an amazing job. It must be very special having your dad working with you, Dylan. Looking forward to your next episode!! Blessings from Australia.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

He doesn't or we probably wouldn't let him on the tables haha. We appreciate all your kind words! Thanks so much Carleen!

[@madeleinemuller1445]

Happy New Year! So fun to watch your videos. I have to ask you: doesn’t your epoxy require respiratory mask? Doesn’t it “stink” like so many other resins?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Our epoxy has very low VOCs and can be used without a respirator if you have efficient air cleaning in place. Since our air is constantly filtered and cleaned with air cleaners we can still be safe. For most people at home, at respirator is a good idea!

[@casperscuts2627]

Great job, you seem to apply the extra thin more liberally then the 3043 is that typical?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Yes! We apply more of the 1101 as it tends to soak into the wood more!

[@user-gy2jd6tw9q]

The dog was so busy to do QC job lol

[@michaelm9871]

As cool as resin is, a glass leg seems like it would be much less expensive/trouble/prone to scratch.

[@mattmaxon4754]

Do you have any instructional video on the x base? How to make, for how big of table it will handle? Thanks

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Not yet. But it may be something we put plans together for!

[@justincottingham3969]

Just have your industrial CNC cut it out, obviously. Lol

[@kevinbuchanan5501]

The table was stunning ! The sealer that u put on top of your table is called what ? And how many coats did u put on top of it ? Thx again for sharing.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Kevin! The ceramic coating is actually our own Black Forest Ceramics! blackforestwood.com/collections/black-forest-ceramics-1 There's a top and a base coat so you can do one of each, or just one of the base coat

[@chantou1721]

can you pore a second coat a rubio monocoat on a slab of maple

[@bradleyheathhaysable]

Very nice table there. In your previous videos Dylan you stressed applying the Osmo 1101 very sparingly to make sure it cures completely. But lately I’ve noticed it’s being applied more heavily in some instances. Is incomplete curing of the 1101 not thought to be so much of a problem now?

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Love how your dad said Charlie is his favourite son. 😂

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

It’s hard to compete with Charlie

[@garethgilmartin1120]

When buying your titebond 3 glue, what litre drums do ye buy it in and where do you get them?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We are a distributor for it!

[@wojtekp5684]

another beautiful project. love that x base. Do you have it in one standard size, or can it be extrapolated to various size tables?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you and yes, we can make them in different sizes!

[@johnzahrt7308]

the dowels looked a way bit to loose if you can move them with a brush?

[@GilleVCX]

Awesome table! Is there a reason why only the legs of the C-channel were recessed and not the complete channel? Just wondering..

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

No reason really!

[@lairny]

Wenge is a dark wood species which are holding up the table per the video, however, when you showed the clip of when you tested the X base structure the wood was very light in color. Was that from a different table or was the base stained?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

The one in that video was poplar, it was a different base!

[@waterchickenwoodworxbydanb42]

Nice work fellows, just wondering why you white scotch Brite to put the finish on? Happy new year

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

It generates some friction and helps work the oil into the wood!

[@waterchickenwoodworxbydanb42]

@@BlackForestWoodCo is there any issues with it raising the grain ?

[@jaderene]

Awesome work guys! I'm going to guess $17,000!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha wow good guess!!

[@A1chucklesss]

What grit did you go to when polishing the epoxy leg?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

4000!

[@lumanation2032]

music is nextlevl

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@ridik4267]

Curious to know the cost of matterials?

[@drewsdabblings7747]

Beautiful table. Any risk of it tipping if some sits on one of the corners on top?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We tried it and it didn’t tip!

[@drewsdabblings7747]

Ah, good stuff!

[@boivin01]

Okay, but how much was shipping to nyc

[@lesgallivan4159]

Would you consider taking on a 65 year old apprentice? On a serious note, I just finished pouring a spalted diamond willow burl river table , after flattening and sanding i do not want to use epoxy to finish coat as it will darken and hide the grain . I see you recommend osmo finish, will it darken the grain ? I have used OB shine juice on turned willow and that is the look I'm going for , have you ever tried it on your tables

[@madebyodinn2426]

You post these outstanding pieces of work at equally outstanding prices. How do you breakdown your costs, labor and delivery when you're not using epoxy? I always figured the epoxy pieces are what make them expensive. Is it board feet of lumber?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We might just have to do a video on that! There’s a lot that goes into pricing a table like this!

[@madebyodinn2426]

@@BlackForestWoodCo I eagerly await that video. Thank you for the reply.

[@user-iq4py8om3s]

The tabletop is possible to scratch from light scratches to serious damage, doesn’t it? Is there any good idea for anti-scratch on a resin tables?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Our Black Forest Ceramics helps a ton!

[@user-iq4py8om3s]

Good day, Black Forest Wood Tq 4 your recommendation, is there any shop in JPN where i can get your good product? or can i purchase directly?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

@@user-iq4py8om3s Not that I know of, but you can order our product from our site, we ship worldwide! blackforestwood.com/

[@calvinbass1839]

I was waiting for Charlie to hike his leg on the floating table.

[@FransBlaas1]

Beautiful.... though feet are darker then the table... could it not be made same as the tabletop?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Yes they could’ve been! This is how the client wanted it

[@jayanderson6222]

I REALLY want to see how you apply, buff and polish your Osmo High Solid wax...especially on epoxy+wood tables.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We are working on a detailed finishing video that will come out soon!

[@jayanderson6222]

@@BlackForestWoodCo Awesome!

[@steengellett7651]

How do you remove those clamping marks in the resin haven'tvideo where you show that

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We use our CNC and plane back down to the wood over the entire surface so it gets rid of them. We've shown the CNC process quite a few times but probably didn't explain that, that's one of the things the CNC does!

[@Zynn16]

Do you use SketchUp for your CAD mockups?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We used to! But now we use Blender!

[@fixitmonkey8947]

can you guys share a diagram of your x-base? with measurements? I want to try and DIY it with no CNC :-)

[@TheHomeMaker1]

It’s just still so so cloudy?? Wouldn’t some 3/4”-1” plexiglass have been much more clear and transparent? Just wondering. Great video as always have loved seeing the new projects through this year. Keep up the great work and amazing products!!! Everything I know about epoxy and river tables I have learned from my buddy Cam @ Black Tail Studios and of course you guys at Black Forest Wood Company!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Yea looking back plexi probably would’ve worked! It will still get quite a bit clearer after we hit it with the final polish!

[@gyanavelravindranath5872]

Do you export across continents too? Unfortunately the woodwork in our country are limited to certain variables of creativity that focus on traditionalism or ethnic modernity. The cultural inspiration include Portugal, French and British style of woodwork. It would be amazing to have some of your pieces here, in India.

[@garyrobinson6175]

What do you mean by degassing the clear leg?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We have a degassing chamber that helps get rid of bubbles in our epoxy!

[@garyrobinson6175]

@@BlackForestWoodCo How big is this chamber?

[@user-zy1ru5hj3n]

what’s your cost for raw material

[@devzzy3340]

do you guys sell more to businesses or clients that want stuff for their home?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Probably more to clients for their home!

[@Mrsnichols1965]

Just curious, what is your client demographic, and where are you marketing these projects?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Worldwide but mostly LA, New York, and Calgary. We market them on our Instagram, KZbin, and our website

[@Hobgoblinz]

CHARLIE!!!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha yay!!

[@justincottingham3969]

How to make a table: Get your clamps on before the glue dries Run random orbit sander for a while Apply wood finish

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

You missed a step, have cute dog

[@justincottingham3969]

@@BlackForestWoodCo can’t believe I forgot the doggo!

[@ALASKANTHUNDERDRAGON]

almsost at 100k subs!

[@moocow6350]

Might be a wild guess but maybe $17,000

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

How did you manage to guess that??

[@moocow6350]

Look at the title of the video I don’t know if this is a joke or not.

[@danhunik7949]

How many Black Forest employees does it take to put on a clamp? 3 But can they change a light bulb?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

That will be our next test 😂

[@alfredthor1218]

No need to guess the price. Whatever it may be.... its definately worth it.

[@JeremyWWWWW]

I hope the X leg table gets bolted to the floor, 'cause that thing will be tippy as hell.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Would I be off target with a guess of 17K? ✌

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha wow amazing guess

[@jasonb4350]

So how much does that piece of wood cost? Unless that thing is some rare impossible piece of wood I can’t understand what makes it 17,000$

[@joshsimpson10]

I do reclaimed long leaf pine furniture and tear down the barns. I'm lucky to get 8k for a 10ft dining table.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

A large part of the cost here is the wood!

[@joshsimpson10]

@@BlackForestWoodCo no doubt you are top of the line 👊

[@chrisjackson2802]

Charlie has a Xmas tie! Shout out to Dogs Rule groomers

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahah he’s all dressed up

[@tades7648]

*guy*: warming up to speak to the camera for the first time *also guy*: SOoOooskoodudbskxhbd

[@nicholaskellam7767]

is charlie a miniature or a regular size?

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

He’s a mini!

[@kirkyorg7654]

lmao i think you need bigger dowels lol that should hold it together in the immortal words of Al Bundy them's Big Un's those are some beefy legs nice table guy have a happy Hogmanay i think it is the quality products that are helping the business boom wish the epoxy had been around when i was making furniture that is something i could have got into stay safe all

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Kirky! This year has been crazy but we are so blessed to be where we are. Thank you for following along 😁

[@dickhead3144]

Dear Black Forest, I see that you have come out with your ceramic coating product. I’m interested in purchasing your product. Do you plan on making any videos regarding this product as applied to a live edge/epoxy table? I only ask as your product line contains a plethora of items and I’m unsure of what would exactly be needed to finish a 5’ by 3’ epoxy/walnut table I’m building. I appreciate your time with this and thoroughly enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sincerely, Dick Head

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hey man! The ceramic covers about 2sqft/ml. We have a quick tutorial at the end of our recent video “The Delivery Truck Came and We Weren’t Ready” We will also be filming a more in depth tutorial next week!

[@dickhead3144]

Dear Black Forest, Thanks so much for the response. I’m excited to see your upcoming in depth tutorial. I appreciate the feedback on the coverage application and look forward to your next video and many more. Take care. Sincerely, Dick Head