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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:30 Setup
00:48 Making the Table base Laminations
04:20 Veneering the Sunburst Pattern
13:37 Curisitystream.com/Sawyer
14:34 Giveaway Details
15:02 Finishing Touches
20:23 Final Assembly
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[@BlacktailStudio]

Great video man! If anyone is curious about my epic failure and what is next, I elaborate a little more in my video. Out 6/2/22

[@EspMaster]

I've been excited to see this project in full for months, can't wait!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Cam! Can’t wait to see your edit

[@GeeZeRFroG]

Can't Wait Cam!!

[@davidguenther8170]

Waiting with bated breath

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

Two days before my birthday. An awesome present to be sure! Even if you consider it a failure. I'll consider it an educational experience as always!

[@ramanshah7627]

Made it here from Blacktail. I'm a consultant and know all too well the impostor syndrome of dealing with people who earn a kajillion times as much as me and make it look easy. Let me say from this work and video making: Cam was lucky to work with *you*.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Raman. That’s nice of you to say. I’m just stoked to work with another craftsman!

[@rushhookhornadventures20]

Are you saying cam was using him?

[@daveparker5569]

Cam seems like a stellar dude. I love his work and videos. But resin tables are resin tables. And that IS craftsmanship. But what you are found doing over here on your channel is often extremely impressive to me. I’m a graduate of James Krenov’s College of The Redwoods, and a longtime woodworker. I don’t get impressed very easily. Keep it up Brother.

[@SawyerDesign]

@Dave Parker thanks man! Really appreciate that. Definitely envious of your instruction. Did you study under Krenov or Laura?

[@daveparker5569]

@@SawyerDesign it was the year after krenov retired. He still came around occasionally. Laura was in her 2nd year and not yet on staff. So it was Michael Burns, Dave Welter, Jim Budlong, Greg Smith (f’ing genius) and Eijler Hjorth-Westh. It was a great experience but you are beyond anything they could teach you in a school. Honestly.

[@VanDerPol]

Since I found your channel, I am was binge-watching your videos. Absolutely amazing! Can't see a reason why over a million subscribers shouldn't be possible for you!

[@rushhookhornadventures20]

Came here from black tail studio! I must say this was the best Collaboration I have ever seen! It sucks the table was to high in moisture in the end! I think y’all should work together again but in the same shop, either yours or his!! What a beautiful piece

[@evilbanaan]

SLAB: I've been watching both Cam and your vids for a while now. Cam is insanely good at his speciality, and you're one of the most creative woodworkers I have ever seen. I'll happily cover shipping to The Netherlands btw ;)

[@SawyerDesign]

I've never seen as pretty of a finish as that guy can put down. Awesome! You're on the list! Appreciate it, Jasper!

[@scrubscriber4911]

Just a killer looking table, getting it that steady was an achievement.

[@user-in1pp6iw4x]

For an older couple, I think this would be a great breakfast table. Love the column! Like epoxy top! Nice collaboration.

[@matthewmills6463]

Digging that slab. Beautiful work on your part, really like seeing your insight and getting a glimpse into how your mind works when problem solving, I think the slab is a conversation starter for people not aware of how beautiful “furniture” can be when not bought at IKEA, great work!

[@dreed5530]

Don't know how I tripped into watching this collab but wow on both parts of this table/wall art. Not a wood worker but enjoy watching the process. The starburst pattern reminds me of some fabric piecing I've done for quilts. I love the way it looks and believe it would make a beautiful table top. Sorry I missed out on the giveaway. Never work when hungry or tired. Congratulations on living in the grey zone. Great place to be. Best to you. Thanks for sharing.

[@GaaraJunkie]

Here from Cam’s video Your work is so creative and fun The trial-and-error process was so much fun to watch as well I hope that you both can recover quickly and do another collab, and with succes🤞 (I’m just a fine arts graduate and artist, but I can say that I somewhat understand what you guys went through)

[@benabzug-qualityservicesof4118]

Sunburst or slab, both equally beautiful in their own way. I love the complexity of your builds and the fact that your shop is small comes through in you videos. It gives us inspiration to not be limited by your environment. Thanks

[@placating]

Slab! I think the contrast from the 'natural' finish of a slab vs your clean designs is stunning and makes it an attention grabber.

[@SawyerDesign]

curiositystream.com/Sawyer for an entire year of Curiosity Stream for just $14.99! 🌟GIVEAWAY DETAILS🌟 *WINNER WILL ABSOLUTELY /*NOT*/ be selected using a third-party text app such as telegram.* Comment 'SUNBURST' or 'SLAB' to Enter. Open to everyone * The giveaway will run until the video for the top of the table is released. At which time, I'll randomly draw a winner from the entries.

[@spenserolson7937]

Sunburst for sure! I just feel like having that radial pattern throughout the top and base would really work well together! Amazing build and thank you for failing 😂

[@talegunner115]

Walnut being my favorite wood second is Cherry. Both are so beautiful. I really enjoyed this video. Your skill is outstanding. Great work. Really glad you didn't give up.

[@donnysarvis]

Sunburst please. Love how you look at this as a learning process and don't look at it as a failure. I need more of this attitude in my life please. The design is just gorgeous, and I'm sure you two will make it happen! Can't wait for the next video!

[@jakeramey7031]

Sunburst looks fantastic, especially with the cathedral grain! You don't see too many tables get a V3. Hopefully it all comes together on the next step!

[@andhaveanadventurewoodwork87]

SUNBURST love to see you learning from version one, and the rework that required. Both are beautiful pedestals.

[@d11rdozer]

SUNBURST - Love your tenacity in tackling the problems from the first iteration. Always find your work inspiring.

[@psychoreo]

I think the matched radial pattern would look amazing. Slab tops are gorgeous, but having the radial theme throughout would just be 👌

[@bretttodd901]

Sunburst - The results speak for themselves on this project. Beautiful work, and it takes a lot of guts and creativity to take on something as complex as your design. I'm glad it worked out!

[@homersmpsns]

Sunburst just adds a whole other dimension to it. Love your videos. Your work inspires me to do more with my own woodworking.

[@larrymadsen5860]

sunburst design, amazing amount of detailed comment, jig implementation/layout and processes that i greatly appreciate to help on my woodworking journey.

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Man this is so good!!! My wife and I would be happy with either sunburst or live edge one. It's always a pleasure to see the great work you do Nick. I can only hope to be as meticulous and detail oriented as you someday. Thank you for sharing.

[@lizzytgolf1]

You both are so talented especially when most people would give up. Your creative solutions make your builds even more amazing! I love the radial top but I don’t own any slab type furniture and your table would be a prize possession for sure! Thanks for your real life builds I love that you include the failures with the fabulous endings! Thanks for all your inspiration!

[@kimmowery-reams5694]

Thanks for taking Cam up on making the base. I learned a few things watching your video! 👍😃 Very nice pedestals, too!

[@Bahia_Woodworks]

SUNBURST: Awesome job and I can appreciate the amount of effort and skill that you possess; can't wait to see what Cam has in store.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Don’t beat yourself up man, it’s a beautiful table & I know all too well that you can have a design idea in your head but how to execute it can soak up hours of head scratching making sure this next step isn’t going to bite you in the butt later on or worse - ruin the piece. Amazing job!! I also agree that this table in an entry way with a tall vase of flowers in the middle would show off the craftsmanship to everyone who visits the clients house better than as a dining table.

[@Caboose175]

Slab: I'm a fellow Oregon woodworker and I feel inspired every time I see your videos. I was never a fan of veneer work until I saw what you were able to do with your builds and it really just blows my mind every single time. Your videos are always great and I love how you found your style of woodworking and continue to push yourself to new limits. Keep it up!

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad to bring ya over to the dark side with me. I was the same until I saw it done correctly. Thanks so much!

[@marcinkonopka9619]

Sunburst pattern for me too. I've been in an antique shop recently and some of the veneered pieces were simply unforgettable. Slabs do have their space, but I would go with veneer on this one. Good luck!

[@richardroy61]

Sunburst. A sunburst shows the creativity and attention to detail of the creator. I make slab tops often but appreciate the energy it takes to match veneers together to achieve the "perfect" look.

[@almsthndsm1]

Personally, I like both, having the radial veneer pattern on both the top and base makes for a cohesive piece, not really drawing the eyes to one specific area, but the live edge slab top combined with your table base evokes the funky, organic nature of trees, lending to the viewer’s curiosity to ingest visually the beauty of another’s interpretation of nature through an artfully created piece, great job, both of you!

[@justincrawford8102]

Sunburst - I use to hate the thought of veneer but I've seen some really beautiful pieces of antique furniture that uses it with sunburst patterns and other cool designs. Love the work!

[@wilsonlema842]

Sunburst yes !!! Love to see great woodworker collaborating on a art/craft project. Beautiful

[@_CoolBreeze]

SUNBURST: I really liked the dove pattern you had going for the table this time. I love watching your videos and see your own design philosophy reflect in your videos.

[@CheveeDodd]

SUNBURST is amazing. Love the design on the base and this one seems super solid all things considered.

[@stamperammagash6945]

Respect to you for your compassion, kindness and integrity.

[@billbris]

SUNBURST! I added the exclamation point because I thought it was necessary. I appreciate your humor and demeanor in the face of adversity. Believe it or not, it helps with my own little problems. Keep up the imaginative work.

[@SawyerDesign]

always necessary! Hey I feel ya and glad to read this!

[@donpantolonez]

Thank you for the paper recommendation for the vacuum process at previous video. I’ve tried it last week for my project and worked like magic.

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@briancz1]

Saw your collab with Blacktail. I love the table and am not phased at all about the concerns you both had with the end result. I know makers are really hard on themselves; I'm a part-time photographer and am super exacting about my deliverables. Still, you both create beautiful and functional art. Keep doing it!

[@Mboarman89]

I'm typically a slab guy, but love the work you're doing with veneers and I look forward to exploring this technique more on my own

[@rice0009]

I watched Cam's video first, so I knew what was coming. BEAUTIFUL table base! You should be proud of it. I'm in the process of building a pedestal base for a marble table top for my mother. It's a repurposed marble porch table top that she wants to use at her new house. The base is all White Oak. Designing the base has been a challenge. No where near as fancy as your base, but it's the first table base, and is acting as a practice/prototype for a circular dining table she wants us to make using some American Chestnut wood her Father had harvested a LONG time ago, and that's been sitting in her garage for decades. We only get one shot with that wood!!

[@dustinfreniere4524]

My preference for the table is a slab. I like seeing the imperfections and the more natural state of the wood. Both are amazing

[@ethanjacobson4209]

Live edge slab for sure! Can’t go wrong with a slab. I think having both the sunburst on bottom and slab on top would look great!

[@timmytoes]

Echoing what everyone else has said, this is fantastic! Absolutely delightful and inspiring. If I were to win, as much as I love slabs, I'd go for the sunburst.

[@Dregg0]

SUNBURST! Wow, what an incredible level of attention to detail and proficiency! I thought I was thorough, but your work inspires me to be more patient in my creations!

[@hudsonhougen6289]

Sunburst!! I love cams videos but your furniture is more my style, would love to see you make a full piece with all your incredible veneer work. Thanks!!

[@scottb.2022]

Sunburst, of course. Really admire how you (both) stick to it to get it right. Table looks great and you are a creative person.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks scott! too deep to quit at this point haha

[@robertzarfas9556]

I’ve always wanted a slab table but I really like the look of the sunburst!

[@thelastpirate]

Dude... Bad ass cinematography. Much love.

[@jasonfredricks7224]

SLAB: I really enjoyed seeing your process for the bent laminations. For some reason every time I’ve done something similar I’ve used a thousand clamps to try and keep even pressure all over. The vacuum bag is such an elegant and effective situation. Also loved your comment on art vs craft. It’s something I’ve pondered a lot.

[@dans5697]

Radial matched veneered top for sure! Awesome build. So nice, we got it twice! Enjoyed watching your lessons learned and continuous improvement.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Dan! Glad you enjoyed it the second time around haha

[@krasinskiwooddesign7360]

Sunburst , truly unbelievable. The Magic is in where the bent lamination comes to meet the bottom how flawless it looks, melts right into the bottom. I would be proud to show off that show piece.

[@SawyerDesign]

Definitely pleased with execution on the remake! Thanks so much.

[@JackFrost-yp1hc]

Sunburst is amazing. I love that you redid it and even made it better.

[@AlecDaviesSki]

Radial match veneer top. I fell in love with Cam's design style and videos a while ago, and have made a few live edge epoxy table tops now. Very fun, and quite pleased with the result. Radial matched veneer though? Oh god. A bit out of my skill level to say the least. So much respect for those that attempt/succeed at that. That said, your channel has been awesome as its made me look at design in a different way. I've found a marriage between clean-lined mid-mod/modern design and elegant details that I didn't really think about before you. Thanks :)

[@Emin3m1986]

Sunburst: man, you are taking building furniture to a next level! I’m not a wood worker but I can’t wait to see when one of yours videos are out! Same goes for Cam, I pretty much watch him since he started.

[@johnhastings1874]

Slab! I tell my kids all the time that I never learned much from my successful projects but boy oh boy, I sure learn a ton from my failures. Well done. Many thanks.

[@richardhanvey2789]

SUNBURST for sure. Unbelievable the amount of attention and effort that you put into each layer of the base.

[@nostringsonme7588]

Right on.. both videos were good. I thoroughly enjoyed your perception of the " failure " project.. seems you know there is no such thing as failure unless you fail to learn something.. some lessons are more costly than others.. you both are wonderful and creative craftsmen. ❤

[@RB-vr7mq]

Honestly, I would be happy with either, but have really enjoyed working with slabs. Seriously I am just blown away watching your videos, as well as Cams. We all already won.

[@mikebossner6404]

SUNBURST: that Walnut is just beautiful. And your workmanship is really top notch. Really enjoying the videos. Thanks.

[@chipmcnally599]

Slab or sunburst - either would be fantastic. I can only dream of a point of failure as high as yours. I never miss your videos or Blacktail Studios. Thanks for your work.

[@jeffunruh2147]

Sunburst: The sunburst design really complements the base design. The level of detail in the base construction is incredible. I am so glad that I found your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Jeff! Glad to have ya

[@gabrieljohnson3241]

Radial matched top!! Just started veneering at work yesterday and I am so hooked!!!

[@malcommc]

SUNBURST is amazingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing the process!

[@Jreed983]

Slab! I'd really love either actually but I had to pick one! Done correctly they can both be beautiful in their own ways. A sunburst is beautiful to me in the craftsmanship as it is the wood while a big slab of walnut oiled up nice is just nature's beauty on full display in my opinion! Can't wait to see the second half next week!

[@zackbritton4695]

SUNBURST. Both versions of this table are simply stunning.

[@zakkaryzoah1386]

I subscribed because Cam encouraged it. You are different, but both do quality, beautiful work. You’re both artists. I hope you’ll do another collaboration.

[@TheSladeRiggs]

SUNBURST , Nick you and Cam have given me the inspiration to make a shop and make furniture. I'm loving it so far and I've made several large tables and some smaller stuff, it's going great. Thank you both for all you do.

[@SawyerDesign]

That's super rad! Happy to share the love of the craft. Congrats on the shop!

[@dimatchat1335]

You are a craftsman that creates functional art. None the less you are a great artist, and your design is inspiring. Keep creating brother.

[@matti5002]

SLAB: Walnut wood is so beautiful. I have also used walnut veneer with one of my project and it became very nice.

[@careydarcey3129]

Sunburst for sure. The contrast and the skill required make it so much more interesting than just a live edge slab

[@BrettLamb3388]

Sunburst veneer for sure! So much classier than live edge and I feel like it pulls the whole piece in together. Great craftsmanship sir!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Brett!

[@rickwaddell4962]

I would be happy just owning the base you made, You are flat out an artist and are doing museum quality work. I look every day for a new post from you. You are the star of KZbin woodworking. I have become addicted to your work. Thank you.

[@SawyerDesign]

Wow really appreciate that Rick! Thanks so much

[@mattpatton2440]

SUNBURST! Usually I would be all for a slab but that base is a beauty and I feel a sunburst would match great! Absolutely gorgeous final product with Cams slab top though. Can’t wait to see his video and how/if he fixes the high moisture content.

[@thegusdad]

came here from Cam's page of course, so I can't help but compare: (1) your video editing skills are much higher quality and (2) SO MUCH MORE MATH

[@carpenoctem6063]

That is a beautiful table, it is a statement piece. I would use it as a dining room table so it could be displayed for everyone to see as they come in and then sit down for a meal. I usually go for slab furniture when I buy it, but the most beautiful pieces I own are veneer that I inherited from my grandparents. This is one of the few modern pieces that I actually like, it has real character, something that I usually don’t see in today’s furniture!

[@SawyerDesign]

It’s definitely an art that’s not so common in today’s manufacturing. Thanks so much!

[@dustinbowen]

Really digging the sunburst pattern. Huge fan of the radial look

[@brianwilkinson9740]

Both look awesome, but I think I prefer the sunburst. Nice work!

[@tlh878]

Sunburst! What a great design and I love seeing what you learned from your first iteration.

[@bogbutter]

SLAB - this is GORGEOUS, and you are an incredibly creative woodworker. I appreciate that you aren’t afraid to just try something new and see if it works!

[@douglasalomarkley]

great job on the base for that round table. it was all beatiful even though it didn't work out. you two should definitely do more together.

[@marthawilson4957]

Sunburst is awesome! It's a gorgeous piece. I think the design is wonderful!

[@MrSubliminalStudios]

SUNBURST Sawyer, you’re really outdoing yourself with series. Your video production is reaching a quality that I wouldn’t even expect from a woodworking technology business like Kreg or Rockler. Your style has always been unique, but you’re approaching a level of creativity and talent that is going to really make things happen for you. Sky’s the limit for you. I started pursuing woodwork as a hobby 3 years ago, but I knew I wanted to make it my day job after the first year. Since then, it’s been a struggle getting a solid focus. I’ve done nothing but collect tools and scraps for 2 years, outside of building my shop fixtures. I now rent 3 single car garages without electricity, and have just completed my first poured table. It’s looking real good. If I knew you’d take a look, I’d upload a video

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much! Yeah I’d love to check it out

[@darthgumby2264]

SUNBURST for sure! Have enjoyed your projects. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Trying my hand at a little metal and tile work for a table. Thanks for pushing me out of my comfort zone to try something I’ve never done before!

[@SawyerDesign]

Heck yeah! Love to hear it. Comfort zones are meant to be broken.

[@johnathonstephens5668]

SLAB. Blurring that line between craft and art! Love the collaboration idea, too.

[@oceanslide]

Slab! Cant believe the insane amount of work that went into making this. It truly is beautiful. Also, with all the calculations that go into making these your high school math teacher must be proud.

[@johntaylorhosmer-quint8716]

SUNBURST: love the contrasting complexity of the tabletop and base!

[@vee_tinymoose]

I’m at about the 10 minute mark and my mind just popped. What magic is this bending??? I clearly need to go watch some previous videos 😮

[@AdamThurman]

Slab for sure! Love that you and Cam are working together on this.

[@MakeWithMiles]

That was a great video Nick! The editing and pacing was spot on and the final result looks so clean. The elevator scene at the beginning had me laughing ;)

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Miles. Haha That was such a pain. Can’t wait for the M1 Ultra to show up. Rotoscope. Everything. 😂

[@CreativeIdeasMaker]

The product that you shared in this video is the result of your art, creativity and skill. In addition to your abilities, those who are interested can also benefit from educational tips.

[@craigmartin6101]

Friendship is more valuable than all the wood in the world. Best video EVER. wood love to see you try another project together.....

[@geoffbarstow6212]

Sunburst. And thanks for posting videos where the results aren't perfect. Great to see the process of fixing things that didn't go as planned!

[@pope52]

SUNBURST looks awesome. I really enjoyed this video series.

[@Cbyrne2009]

The sunburst is awesome. Super slick work.

[@matthewblizzard9867]

SUNBURST : love how the base turned out. Motivates me to try bent lamination and veneering on one of my projects.

[@kristopherkellem3983]

SUNBURST for sure. Thanks for all of your videos. I appreciate how much you push yourself and how fearless you are. You definitely have done some crazy builds.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks man! Always trying to find that next hardest thing. Glad you dig watching the journey 🤙

[@dupriest2260]

Beside the moisture in the table the base was AMAZING. The table top its self was also very AMAZING. Great work on the base bro

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks man!

[@hydynryk]

Love yours and Cam's videos. so glad to see your work together. Keep up the excellent work

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you! Will do!