Carving the sculptural table "Guardians". David Groth documentary, chapter 5 of 9.

[@lumberjaxe8910]

I know this was 11 years ago and nearly 200k views. And Only 50 comments?? haha. Men can be fickle, your work is an amazing and how you forsee the creation before it happens is amazing. Your work is truely awesome and inspiring David.

[@tanukitejon]

David you are a great inspiration to many people i hope you realize that. Send you a big hugh from Chile, southamerica, and hope you come around here one day, youll be amazed with the undiscovered wood treasures we have. Regards

[@marktourtellotte1336]

I am a woodworker...been making Maloof style furniture for years. Saw your work and thought "I can do that". Wrong! Tried to make a similar table and realized you are a master. Keep it up and I will keep trying to emulate you. Thank you for the inspiration! Mark Tourtellotte

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Very generous compliment...thanks! Good luck!

[@garrthepirate]

I love that you explain the thought process behind your work on this one. Super helpful.

[@pauljschuetz]

im glad you posted a new video I really like your videos your work is beautiful

[@1oftheonez]

I love seeing that wood open up!

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Great to hear from you and thanks for the appreciative comment!

[@fotiosomegas]

beautiful job very nice

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for commenting!

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Excellent educational video and wonderful work. Thanks!

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Certainly appreciate your response to my work! I don't know Hugo Franca but will look up his work. Thanks, David

[@gregoryteter5823]

I do a bit of rough carving and you get better rasping control if you stay closer to the saw vs the tip though sometimes it is necessary. look at 'arch coffee table, yew with brass inlay', on etsy. you handle your husqvarna well. nice work

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

I apply a cream mixture to the wood composed of linseed oil, polyurethane, and bees wax. The linseed oil and polyurethane are heated and enough bees wax is melted into the mixture until the consistency is cream like when chilled.

[@nothinglikewood]

sweet job. love it.

[@Logjam5]

Admire your work, including the process of wood slection, physical effort, including the use of your saws.

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Thanks! Yes a lot of work but in my case worth it.

[@chefgiovanni]

Thanks for sharing. Very cool. I carve ice.

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Such a life affirming compliment...thank you with deep appreciation!!!

[@michelauthier9611]

Vraiment magnifique bravo pour votre travail / France

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Actually all wood colors are natural...when myrtlewood is first carved the color is much lighter and after approximately 6 months of exposure to light it darkens. Quite often myrtlewood has a great amount of color variation in the same tree.

[@1oftheonez]

@David... ok ...kinda like cherry...as it also darkens fast. I carve also...but mostly as an added feature on my furniture work. What about oil or wax...anything like that used as a enhancement of grain and texture? I guess im asking ...is this just straight up myrtle wood with no top coat of anykind? thanks for all your responses ... I am thrilled to have talked to you.

[@1oftheonez]

ok...thanks David.

[@Mr2013skywalker]

for me this was amazing @ 11 min 20 sec the shapes and the size of 3 elements of the end of the table were same and created weakness is the composition BUT your execution of the shapes reminds me of HENRY MOORE who also was interested in nature and it's organic movement which is like movement of lightning and the foundation of creation true electric universe were plasma is everywhere and communication are instant were every thing is interconnected

[@johnchilds7293]

Your awesome!

[@1oftheonez]

this myrtle wood is so incredible looking after carved....are you using a stain blend of sorts to achieve final color?

[@chrisosh9574]

I love your work, you use the word movement constantly but it is not redundant. I can see the movement you are looking for in every part of each sculptured table, the legs on many of them whether conciously or not emulate the legs of animals about to run or spring. Stunning work! Interesting to note you use the saws without chain oil to avoid marking and staining the wood, How long do your bars last before they are wornout. Thank you for posting this beautiful work.

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Thanks for the generous comment! Actually I add small amounts of oil manually to the chain. The auto oiler was dumping way too much oil onto the wood.

[@geoffglaze4588]

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[@dal2888859]

Hi I just discovered your work and am enthralled by it! Love the process. What kind of chain do you use on your saws?

[@js3526]

Why didn't you create interlocking joints between the top table and its feet?

[@د.رفعتجاسم]

King of wood curving

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

:-)

[@guilhermeital]

Your work is so inspirational, thank you for sharing. I loved your design! Do you know Hugo Franca?

[@АлександрЖуравлев-щ7ю]

👍👍👍

[@DirkMitchell]

+David Groth Amazing work I am really enjoying this series so far. Beautiful wood that you have saved from a fire or waste. Thanks for sharing the process. Do you make smaller things like bowls or pens from the cutoffs? Or do you have a wood turner close by that gets them from you for things like that? You put a lot of effort into salvaging that those cut offs have some beautiful grain in them as well I am sure.

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

+Dirk Mitchell thanks! I save the small interesting pieces and make family presents with them.

[@DirkMitchell]

David Groth I knew you had to do something with them. You put to much effort into finding that amazing wood to let any of it go to waste.

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Me too!!!

[@alikemalbozkurt6946]

where do you live. I did not understand. beach also has an invaluable wealth. you are very lucky . I wish success to you.

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

I live near the ocean in Northern California about an 1 1/2 hour drive from the Oregon border. Yes there is a wealth of materials on the beach but only legally available certain times of the year and only on a limited number of beaches.

[@1oftheonez]

Guardians huh? Where you actually say that in this video or did you just add that ol in there.

[@1oftheonez]

if interested David.. I recently uploaded some of my carving and a table made from some beautiful quarter sawn 140 year old eastern pine . Give them a look if you find time.

[@Pavelpechi]

Супер!

[@godbluffvdgg]

It's a chainsaw and a prybar!...What will they think of next?

[@agomodern]

Sure used a lot of wood for just that table. Hopefully he was able to use most of the rest of it for something. Would hate to see it all go wasted.

[@caahacky]

About half way through I thought ' He's gonna end up with nowt'.

[@caahacky]

After watching the whole thing - He DID end up with nowt! WTF?, he could have made that with matchsticks LOL.

[@leofranco6284]

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