Building A Nakashima Inspired Dining Table in Texas Walnut (Part 1)

[@marydaley7862]

Best step-by-step-video,ever. Very informative. I like the combination of machine & hand techniques.

[@georgepauls2911]

George Nakashima was born and raised on the west coast, educated as an architect he worked in Japan and India, he returned to the US just before WW2 and was interned with his wife Marion and daughter Mira in a camp, they were released and traveled to New Hope, Pa where he first worked for Antonin Raymond, he and his family then moved onto the property where his studio still exists. Mira his daughter still carries on with the business

[@cps5698]

Andy, A friend of Nakashima's, and fellow master woodworker by the name of Wharton Esherick also lived Eastern Pa -- about an hour's drive from Nakashima's place. The homes and workshops of both men have been maintained as museums. They are worth a visit by anyone, but you especially. Someday, after this covid-19 madness is well behind us, come East and see the workshops of these two extraordinary men.

[@AndyRawls]

When I get my Argosy done I'll have to go check it out!

[@SiscoKid507]

Thanks Andy for posting a video that actually teaches woodworkers something. A true craftsman!

[@paulholloway4224]

Thanks, Andy. A great project, and so many nice tricks and tips! You're a great teacher, in addition to being a great craftsman.

[@hqprivat]

What a treat! As I am just in the infant steps of woodworking, this video is teaching me a lot. I am looking forward to watch your other videos. Thank you for sharing your knowlegde.

[@larryfisher7056]

Andy, I really appreciate the drawing view of what you are building early on. This is something other builders fail to do and leave the viewers guessing what the joints are that they are cutting until the very end when the piece is being assembled. Thanks for your work on these videos. Oh and a great looking design too.

[@SeanOchoa]

Love the process. Really enjoy seeing the systems you build and put in place that help you to be a better and/or more efficient woodworker. Thank you for your videos!

[@robertmoran9886]

George Nakashima born in Washington educated in Washington University & MIT in architecture. Settled in New Hope PA after globe trotting and perfected his woodworking skills. His daughter, Mira, continues in the tradition of his legacy at his New Hope studio. Your work honors this amazing man!

[@dlabstudio]

Globe trotting, Japanese concentration camp...same dif. i guess.

[@jman890202]

He attended the University of Washington, not Washington University (Seattle vs St. Louis).

[@paulbadger6336]

Hi Andy, good start. The reason your parts didn’t fit together can be seen at 19:02 , a gap between the guid piece and the walnut, and the reason there’s a gap is because the pilot hole is not large enough thru the guide piece to allow the screw to pass thru without “jacking” the guide piece up as can be seen at 18:41. IMO fairly common problem, especially with tapered drills and screws without narrower shanks than the threads.

[@scottcallan3897]

Wonderful build, truly enjoy your craftmanship

[@DamianPenney]

I watch a lot of woodworking videos but this was so great to watch, well paced and nicely narrated. 👍

[@thomasjohnson9768]

One of your best videos, thanks.

[@jaystock9202]

Great video and awesome commentary. Enjoyed the thought process, jig fabrication, goal of each step, etc... an honest, condensed video of a build. 👍

[@TheTranq]

Looking good so far. I’ll check our part 2 soon

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely amazingly craftsmanship now have to wait for the second video .

[@charliepuopolo2478]

Andy, You are just so talented.The table looks amazing. Also, thanks for being honest about mistakes and making adjustments during the process. That honesty makes me, and I'm sure others, more at ease in our own work.

[@majong_da]

Wow unbelievable engendering and designing idea

[@jamesosullivan6722]

Fantastic work as always, Paul Sellers influences show through, you’re both incredible craftsman.

[@wayphun72]

Sweet design and execution...thanks for sharing it with us Andy.

[@steverowe2943]

The base is looking great. Looking forward to part 2.

[@markbryan9989]

Great video. Can't wait to see the final product. Thanks Andy!

[@TheBackyardFox]

Really liked the commentary along with the build. Audio issues are a non issue when your watching true craftsmanship.

[@dylansousa5571]

Andy i love your channel

[@TomokosEnterprize]

You have an unique ability to work with both new and old tech. I can only dream about Texas wallnut after the finish does it's thing. Awesome post Andy !

[@jerrystark3587]

Excellent project and video. Thanks!

[@101mercenary]

looks great, like the joinery of course. Im looking forward to the next video

[@adamkinsch6872]

Andy you should build a Kendama toy using just hand tools! Keep up the great work

[@haskelloness5941]

Great craftsmanship enjoy the workmen ship.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That table is going to be stunning! Learned lots of new stuff today.... "Brute force and Ignorance" I knew there had to be a office term for "I WILL make it fit if I beat on it long enough"

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Great video Andy looking forward to part 2

[@brucelarson4659]

Beautiful

[@itsblowecuz]

Gorgeous!!!

[@LongBeachRunner]

Stunning!

[@scottf3553]

Not being a troll only because I grew up around New Hope, PA and I am a woodworker and also half Japanese...George did most of his main woodworking in PA. Love the project though !!

[@joconnor2717]

Mesmerising

[@windowmaker2112]

I made a 6" tall step stool/box for when I use our Oliver hollow chisel mortiser. It helps a lot when having to reach up to the petal. Love your work and variety of videos.

[@davydmir6565]

I was actually thinking the same thing! Hive mind!!

[@AndyRawls]

Great idea thanks!

[@jbb5470]

Going to be a very nice table! I really like the details you included in the video.

[@walterhlewicki4621]

I’ve visited his property and shop in New Hope... worth the trip if you ever get the chance.

[@yes.5751]

Andy you’re scaring me at 19:51, literally four days ago I had six stitches put in the webbing between my thumb and forefinger from doing a marking exactly like this, with a knife exactly like that. Wild stuff, be careful and great stuff as always mate.

[@AndyRawls]

When I watched the footage I thought the same thing. I think from that angle it looks scarier than it is.

[@williamellis8993]

Coming along great, Andy. A lot of good tips, too. That will be beautiful once it's done.

[@michaelzimmermann7734]

Looking forward to see how you clamp this during glue-up.

[@dietrichnsons]

Beautiful build Andy! 2 things) That Mortiser has to be worth its weight in gold. 2) Great little trick with that spacer block for the 2nd cut on the tenons 🤙🏻

[@AndyRawls]

Thanks Justin!!

[@yoinks7494]

Hey, that's cool. Good job, keep up the good work

[@hollewoodfurniture8190]

That design is beautiful man. I think the feet would also look super cool if they were curved or rounded down (not sure how you'd say that). About to go watch the second video now!

[@sof8352]

This is really good man

[@petergibbins4930]

Amazing joinery as always can’t wait for the next instalment 😃

[@shortking3429]

As someone who has done little to no woodworking your commentary is fantastic, I feel like I’m learning so much. A question I have is how do you control the depth that your plunger goes when using your jigs?

[@shortking3429]

Jdoosh thanks!

[@VovaEntertainment]

you do very well

[@danfaller1089]

It's all about that bass .

[@johnm1286]

Nakshima lived in Bucks County PA where his Daughter still runs his shop

[@kenmccoy5582]

Beautiful work sir! I wish I could afford you!

[@ConiferProject]

Very cool project 👍 love walnut and I'm curious how it turned out :)

[@maxhallmark9]

amazing as usual...is there anything you can't do?

[@Randyj2125]

What was your reasoning behind the routed dados and not the dado stack that you used later? Love the video!

[@chrismaclaughlin9475]

I thought Mr. Nakashima had his shop in the New Hope, Pa area???

[@steverochon1620]

You’re correct. Nakashima never worked in California. He was born in Washington and attended university there. After working overseas, he returned to Washington and taught before being interned in Idaho during WW II. After internment he moved to New Hope, PA, perhaps as part of an early release/sponsorship situation as I recall. His shop and home there are part of the National Registry and has landmark status.

[@robewalk2]

I can see where having the right tools for the job makes a very challenging design come together beautifully Andy. What kind of wood are you using for this table, do the clients choose what wood they want and also do any of your clients provide the wood that you use? I know, three part question, but I had to ask. Look forward to your next episode on the table Andy and I hope you and yours are healthy and safe. Cheers from Tennessee.❤️👍😷🍻

[@AndyRawls]

This is Texas Walnut and yes the clients typically choose the wood species, although I help navigate that choice by giving them options. This particular wood was supplied by a local sawmill. Thanks for the questions!

[@spazzyavalanche4563]

Hello from San Antonio 👍

[@dotchronium7563]

Nice good job.

[@Saratonnin]

The base for this table reminds me of a design I saw for a free standing hammock. I think that would be an awesome project for you to do for your kids for a play area or a porch.

[@danfaller1089]

Wood ,good stuff !

[@ApexWoodworks]

As always, Andy, you've done a super job showing your work methods in this video. And great job on the joinery you designed for this piece, Andy. Love seeing the X-Carve making such short work of jib making; sure with I had such a machine in my shop! Just wondering if you've ever considered using only dado blades in you tablesaw instead of using both your mortiser and tablesaw with a standard width blade, to hog out the material between your tenons? Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@AndyRawls]

Hey Marty, thanks for the comment! When you see me hogging out material with a single blade its typically because I didn't want to take the time to switch out the blades. On the sawstop it takes some time to go from dado stack to single blade and vise versa. If I only have a few parts to do I'll just make it happen with a single blade.

[@Julindo1]

Nice interpretation of the Nakashima Conoid table. Do you have drawings or plans available for purchase?

[@Takumi-San]

@Andy Rawls: @ 15:44, the stock is flat on the tablesaw top, but then as you pull it against the fence, the front edge of the stock tilts up abit. Is there play in the fence, is the fence out of perpendicular with the tablesaw top, or was the stock not quite square all round?

[@Grantrude]

Safety first. You need at least eye protection and ear protection. No excuse. Love the videos.

[@itsdanbooth]

Hey Andy, great video thanks! Just had a thought about your mortiser pedal. Would it help if you had a little platform you could step on or would that put you at an uncomfortable working height? Just a thought. Thanks again, great work

[@ilemjohn]

Fun!

[@phillipmckinnish]

Nakashima lived in New Hope PA .

[@GeoffreyHuber]

More Argosy!

[@dontspamkoth]

Hello. I understand using a mortising machine to cut out the mortises, but why use a bandsaw and mortising machine to cut the tenons? When you factor in the setup time on the bandsaw, surely it would have been faster to just cut them by hand with a tenon saw and a chisel.

[@mpel957]

Can you do a toturiao how to build a hangboard?

[@raymondhill3446]

Hi Andy, let me start with I love your work! I also love vintage tool's! That old "Oliver" is wicked cool! I'm wondering what your take is on the modern mortising machines is? I'm looking at the Shop Fox W1671, I would appreciate your input regarding this unit! Have a great day & you & your family stay safe!

[@AndyRawls]

I cant speak with alot of authority on the modern mortisers but I've heard Powermatic makes a good mortiser.

[@raymondhill3446]

@@AndyRawls Hey Andy, thank you for taking the time to reply! I would have liked to check out the Powermatic unit, however in this case I pulled the trigger on the Shop Fox. I was able to purchase a brand new $400.00 unit in the box for $160.00! I just couldn't pass that up!

[@jeremysamuel2159]

Really love these kind of tables. If you don’t mind asking how much would a table like this cost? Just curious as I’d assume there would be a lot of hours put in. Love the vids

[@whitevanman8703]

14:56 I I have an ELU MOF 177E router which your De Walt is based on, I bought a dust extractor attachment some time ago but it is the wrong one for the ELU, I am fairly sure it fits your De Walt DW625?, when I find it (have just moved house) I will try and get in touch to send it to you.

[@ralphmausehund332]

Do you make cutting.boards.?

[@joelthoenen3733]

His tables are still being done by his daughter I think? Might be wrong? But this is looking awesome man. Can't wait for the next video

[@walterhlewicki4621]

joel thoenen Yes, you are correct. There is a full staff still producing his pieces...

[@Warpfield]

At 23:24, what is that dark spot just above the tenon?

[@chrisray1567]

How much does something like this typically cost?

[@daddywoofdawg]

what did you use for your wall covering in the background, I that tongue and groove or straight boards? the reason I ask is I'm about to order some lumber for wall covering and going back and forth about plywood or tongue and groove or straight lumber. I like the table too.

[@AndyRawls]

It's shiplap pine

[@justinvellier1698]

Do you have plans for this table?

[@garyrobinson6175]

Andy, where do you buy your walnut? I'm in Texas also.

[@brianstieler]

I'd also like to know this. I'm planning a table build, but I've had trouble finding 3x3 or 4x4 hardwood like what you're using. I'm not in Texas, but just looking for the type of store you're going to.

[@parkwayconcepts8758]

How much do you charge for a table like this? Seems to me like it is at least $3000 for the material and skill involved.

[@thyserasmus2882]

Love it are you going to put a taper on the legs

[@stephenhegarty]

Looks like somebody went "right through to the table" before 😬

[@wyattwilliams1909]

First like and first person to see

[@user2144]

Cru-zer97 Congratulations. In recognition of your outstanding human achievement, please accept this medal🎖and piece of cake 🍰.

[@wyattwilliams1909]

I did

[@sasquatch...]

i identify as first

[@9thfromthestar]

Love the sound of the machines, don’t like the sound of the human :)) Still, Very nice work!

[@perrydrum1489]

Then watch the no commentary?

[@9thfromthestar]

perry drum, I didn’t realize there was one. Thank you Sir!