DIY Waterfall End Table - How to Woodworking

Follow the build of this black walnut waterfall end table. How to video explaining how you can build the same table your garage or shop. I’ll explain gluing the joint, leg styles, even a detailed look at how to get a professional finish in a dusty garage. *EDIT: I no longer use Odie's Oil. This table had to be redone with another finish. Odie's dries out in a month or two, for me anyway.
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[@fengzhang7156]

This table is really well designed. Every piece is clearly labeled, kzbin.infoUgkxn94T8Mu1iMnsLCMNOI9srXSsLkI4JXKW and the instructions are perfectly displayed, so it's really hard to mess up the assembly. The hardware is likewise clearly labeled. If I had a power driver, assembly time would have been cut in half, but I didn't mind the light workout. My only qualm is that is that the lift top is wobbly in between its open and closed positions, but that's really a minor complaint. For the price, you really can't get much better than this, hence the five-star review. I use it primarily for my wireless mouse and keyboard so that I can use my PC from the couch. Storage is nice. I'm totally happy with this purchase.

[@KatJustice97]

That little trick with the dust and super glue for the corners was so clever, I loved it. Thanks for the video!

[@davidjowett8195]

I love your videos on a couple of levels. With the sound turned down they are just beautiful to watch. With the volume up the commentary is great for pointing out some of the finer points of the build. And NO thdump thdump inane dance music to spoil it all. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@baccarah7010]

Was suprised to see that subcount.. Was expecting 500k at least. Videos are well constructed, educational and organized. I really hope you get the exposure you deserve. Amazing work.

[@chiefsheesh7769]

My words, brother! Amazing guy, amazing work.

[@buckkylem]

This comment aged well! Today is 1MM subs!

[@clearcut6818]

1.7Mil in 2022

[@baccarah7010]

@@clearcut6818 hell yea

[@bonnieandclydeshomestead2477]

Here comes 2 mil!

[@user-ve5cc2ur6u]

Beautiful waterfall effect! This is my favorite build to watch. Very nice! ❤

[@justsomeguywashwd_jbm821]

Decided to check out some of your earlier vids. Enjoyable, but very glad you didn't keep that annoying sound effect in later vids.

[@geoffsteever]

Beautiful work, nice job. I really liked the finish you used as well.

[@vadimdon]

Gorgeous table. I enjoy looking at your videos

[@2102jeffrey]

All your vids are a step above most maker build videos. Especially like the tips such as blue tape vs tyvek tape, and to remove tape after setting but before curing. Have spent sooooo much time fixing builds after that issue. Your tutorials are rich in that stuff and the details show in the final vid. Kudos. Also, keep choosing phenomenal wood!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Jeffrey Page thanks Jeff!

[@jamesro196]

Exactly what I needed today for a custom build. Thanks!

[@wandapiedra8973]

Gorgeous work. Everything that you do is like a piece of art. LOVE your work.❤️👍🏼

[@BlacktailStudio]

Don’t know about that l... but thanks Wanda!

[@amarlaiarmar7858]

Nice one... Simple yet classy 👍🏾

[@dieselrugg]

Cam this popped up in my newsfeed...interesting to see how your vids have evolved over the years. Great content as always!

[@bigeazy3852]

Absolutely gorgeous table! You did a great job!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks BE!

[@SeahawkSailor]

Lovely design!

[@spenserolson7937]

Beautiful work! Really digging your build videos!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Spenser Olson oh thanks! Appreciate you saying so.

[@M1shaher]

Nice idea. Prefect job. I loved it. Thanks a lot. 👍👍👍👍

[@gyulakovacs1334]

Your wife was right to keep it ,it is so cool.

[@rjgualberto]

beautiful work! thanks for sharing!

[@poulnielsen9252]

Hey Cam, very nice videos. Have now seen almost every one you made. Very spectacular tables you make. Hope that you will continue to make videos for a long time. Just a small sugestion to this type of waterfall table, you could have made the "long" legpiece flush with the top as well as the "short" legpiece. Then you would have had 2 in 1 table. Tall w. small tabletop or Low with larger tabletop. Really enjoy to watch your videos. Greetings from Denmark.

[@josefhemmingsson]

I love it! This summer when I have some time off work I might copy this design :) Cheers from Sweden

[@AndreaArzensek]

Beautiful work, I dig your videos. Keep it up.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks Andrea!

[@clavy5420]

Great video! Your work is amazing!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks SS!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Cam, you look so young & then I realized this is from 2018!!! It's interesting to see you go from the Oddie's Oil to the Rubio as time goes on. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@wallacewoodworks9582]

Wow that came out great man!

[@BlacktailStudio]

WallaceWoodworks oh thanks! Not bad for a first one anyway.

[@emil7631]

Excelente trabajo.... like.

[@rambo4856]

Nice job!

[@wgsnssssssss]

Looks very nice

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks!!

[@trainwon5699]

Very nice! Thanks

[@farooq2000]

Great table, looks like it would pair well with the Frank Lloyd Wright sofa table you did. 👍

[@MrThenry1988]

Good work.

[@alexbbmms3934]

I like your work buddy 💪🏼💪🏼

[@BlacktailStudio]

Alex SDM oh thanks man!

[@kapilkohli7773]

Absolutely amazing finish I like odies I want to achieve mirror like finish on epoxy and matt on wood. Eagerly waiting for your video on that keep up the good work 🙌🏼

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks! But I have completely stopped using Odie’s. Doesn’t last for me. Dries out in a month or two

[@kapilkohli7773]

Blacktail Studio wow these two brands are really difficult to choose OSMO or ODIES can’t make my mind. OSMO have so many products a detail video on them will be really helpful 🙏

[@robwatkins4929]

Nice table

[@LazloWorzel]

as usual, both beautiful work and really helpful step-by-step. would love to see one made out of the similarly beautiful Brazilian Cumaru (Advantage Lumber is my source)

[@Kunfucious577]

Awesome table. Thanks for the odies finish tip. Im terrified of the finishing part of my projects.

[@BlacktailStudio]

I never use odie’s anymore 😬 I’ve found it really doesn’t last

[@Kunfucious577]

@@BlacktailStudio dammit. I just bought some

[@Your_disney]

Looks amazing Bro. Keep the vid's coming. Learning a lot from your vids and it gives me inspiration. I want to get back at woodwork, it's been over 25 years ago i made my last wooden funiture. So, i think when the schools are back open (because of Covid-19 closed in my country) so i have time without the kids. Then i will start slowly with something small and easy like a couch table. Second piece will be a epoxy river coffee table. Never worked with epoxy, so curious how it will look. I let my wife choose the design and color because see wants one for us. hahaha. Probably she wants a round dining table, saw a beautyfull piece on your channel. First it will be hobby work, and then we will see. Thank you,

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks for saying so Karim

[@mmkat99]

Great Video!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Matt Kittner appreciate that!

[@BlasianGem]

Good evening Cam. I’ve been watching you for a while and falling your videos, and just discovered this little gem. Your wife’s idea on the leg is so ingenious, and like my wife often does, she claimed it for hers afterwards. Thank you so much for continuing to make these awesome videos. Happy holidays to you and your family

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks and you too!

[@timmaggard8862]

Love it!

[@scrotiemcboogerballs4967]

Hi. Great table and I've watched all your videos. Any chance you could post up the rough dimensions?

[@jayshaffer2704]

I’m new to the channel but very glad I’m “a subscriber” now. I love the work, i can tell it’s done patiently which is the best way to construct a project. I am curious as to what camera you’re using. Thanks… “Peace on earth”

[@jaydah9660]

love your vidz man...please make some more

[@BlacktailStudio]

Jay Dah thanks buddy, they’re coming!

[@jaydah9660]

im checking all of your vidz and i think its a good for business :) regards from 🇵🇭

[@BlacktailStudio]

Jay Dah greetings 👍🏼👍🏼

[@enyoc3d]

5:30 what clamps do you use with your "mft" ? thanks! love this project and awesome vid

[@mariano_353]

Beautiful. Love the asymmetrical legs design. How did it fare over time? Did such a wide slab try to cup or twist? Cheers

[@jerrydufresne5173]

Didn't hear a question during this video, so I'll just start off by saying thank you for sharing your craft and that you do really impressive work! I wanted to ask about your use of the track saw to cut your 45-degree bevels on the larger pieces. I have yet to get a truly great 45 bevel cut out of my track saw, and wanted to know was your 45-degree bevel stop on the Festool perfect out of the box, or did you have to adjust it so that when you move the bevel adjustment all the way over it hits a perfect 45? Or, do you just move it over and then tinker with the blade until you can get a perfect 45 (or slightly greater than 45*) and then lock it down? I can get close by using this second method, but never really perfect. It's hard to get the 45-degree side of my square into the short angled area created by the blade and base of the track saw, so it can take forever to get the correct bevel angle and it's definitely not repeatable after I reset the saw blade to square and try to get the same angle again. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

[@budapest233]

Great and insightful as always :) One idea though: It would be interesting to see this one combined with (blue-ish) epoxy - you know, like making a REAL waterfall!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Would be very cool!

[@robertbusek30]

Cam recently made a full epoxy waterfall table that he bent using sunlight. Very cool look!

[@3cwoodworking.charlie759]

Your waterfall table looks great. and I love the Festool Domino, it works wonderful doesn't it? we have one at work, I don't have the luxury of having one LOL

[@BlacktailStudio]

Yeah, it’s kinda cheating. I feel like I shouldn’t include it in “diy” videos. But then I realize I’m not gonna do dowels when I have a domino sitting there... so I use it anyway.

[@3cwoodworking.charlie759]

@@BlacktailStudio I think it's cool to watch all the guys with all the cool new toys. so keep on using it

[@BlacktailStudio]

Done and done

[@rossking2126]

Another great video, would like to know your photography tips

[@BlacktailStudio]

I’m actually planning on doing a tutorial soon!

[@jefftodd6490]

Where did u get that saw its awesome i want one.

[@rodramsey9756]

Cam, I'm thinking I might want to do this similar build in Eastern Cedar since it's such a small piece. I think cedar may give it a bit more appeal for my location. What type finish would you suggest? I know you use hardwoods almost exclusively but thought I'd ask. Thank you. First time I've ever seen you in shoes.

[@jeromestsauver]

I'm looking to glue up up a waterfall table this weekend! Can you recommend the epoxy glue you used? Mine is going to be tricky as it's 4 miters so looking for some forgiveness in dry time.

[@arnofrom9350]

Were you able to set your tracksaw exact at 45 degrees? This is where I struggle most? Any tips? Thanks!

[@joeymcspadden1885]

Wondering if you would give me the information on the way you do the photography. Would love to know lighting, backdrops and camera you use and backdrop colors for different pieces that you make ( Like when to use dark backdrop or light ).

[@michaelmcglynn968]

I've had the same problem with odies oil drying out within a couple of months. What do you use now instead?

[@gavinthor4479]

Just thinking about different finishing oils - have you ever tried Sam Maloof? Ever since I discovered his products, I've used nothing else. I made my black walnut bedroom set over 20 years old now, and still looks great (this reminds me though, it's about time to refresh it with a coat of oil/wax ;-). Great content as always! Cheers.

[@diverhose]

Very nice build. Thank you for sharing. How do you take pictures with your white drop? I saw how you took pictures with an extended shutter and a light source, truly simple and ingenious!

[@BlacktailStudio]

diverhose just a 9’ white paper photo backdrop in my shop! And thanks!

[@brianoquin9869]

Go Beavs!

[@tysonlloyd6298]

Awesome video. What are the dimensions ?

[@richthomason6254]

You are truly an artist. Walnut is such a beautiful wood, but it is hard to get good walnut down here in Texas. Pecan, red oak, live, black oak, and mesquite are common woods here. Have you ever worked with pecan?

[@BlacktailStudio]

I have, it’s pretty cool! And super hard.

[@philmorel1042]

Very nice. I am going to hit you up for a consult Cam as I need to brainstorm making a height adjustable C table waterfall

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh looking forward to it Phil

[@redsalem7686]

I noticed the leg on the underside of the table didn’t have any dominos. Is that ok?

[@daniellyons5224]

do you make the pegs yourself once youve used the domino?

[@TedAlexander24]

Great looking table. What camera do you record with? And is it also the same camera you shoot stills with? Thanks.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Do my KZbin with an iPhone. Shoot Studio photos with a canon T3i. Thanks!

[@jarededwards8715]

Can you explain more on using the dowel technique. What tool(s) would you need for the angle drill?

[@meperson]

This might be too late, but here is my experience. There are few doweling jigs that support 45 degree miter cuts. If you want thru/exposed dowels Rockler has affordable one. Pretty cheaply made and doesn't help with alignment, you need accurate miter cut and clamping solution. I used it for small miter and it is just OK. There is Doweling Wizard but I have no first hand experience. When I had to make six foot miter I found Dowelmax jig. It is not cheap but still way cheaper than domino. It worked flawlessly even with my not very accurate circular saw cut. I put eight dowels with perfect accuracy. It showed me where to sand to fix my inaccurate cut. Final miter is as good as it gets despite using very simple hand power tools only. Highly recommend.

[@blandry021]

Can u put a link on what epoxy u used, for someone who has never used epoxy, no wait I used West System epoxy to water proof some wood I installed in my boat, would that work this table?

[@jakemccornack1625]

Would it be possible to do this type of build with a resin river? I'm imagining pouring the river between two slabs, then cutting and chamfering it to fit and maintain the waterfall effect. Great video as always

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh for sure

[@kristenmetcalfe3178]

Beautiful table. Can you tell me how you dealt with potential wood movement? I thought I saw one extra wide domino hole on the leg. Is that true? Thanks.

[@BlacktailStudio]

I don’t actually remember. Sorry!

[@essaessa7942]

Did you know that wood is the hero

[@WimmDesign]

Love this end table how much did it cost for the wood approx.

[@BlacktailStudio]

$60 I think

[@matthewransom6469]

The table you are working on..what is that made out of?

[@TamingTheSprue]

I want that domino joiner sooooo bad.

[@BlacktailStudio]

It’s a good one!

[@BigNicky77]

What are your thoughts on the Grizzly Planer. I couldn't quite see the number but I think that is the 20" Helical? Do you like it? Thanks

[@BlacktailStudio]

Nick Klaich love it! And yeah, 20” helical. Quiet, lots of power. Not many complaints.

[@Woodden]

Very nice. you should be pleased

[@BlacktailStudio]

Woodden i appreciate that!

[@RonakDhakan]

When you have a woodworking workshop bigger than my house, I do not think you qualify as DIY. But still great quality videos.

[@RodLSimmons]

Cam I know this is an old video but it helped me with my recent waterfall table. Question is you mentioned a 1/32 round over bit and I have looked and can only find 1/16. Can you share a link?

[@BlacktailStudio]

Was a mistake. It’s 1/8” off by a bit

[@RodLSimmons]

@@BlacktailStudio thanks a million. I have that bit so it saves me money.

[@McFlysGarage]

I feel like a festool domino is in my very near future

[@BlacktailStudio]

Serious, but excellent investment

[@zijiali8349]

Does it tip over and fall?

[@chairman72]

Nice work as always. Question for you though. Where did you find a 1/32 round over bit? I have searched and 1/8 is the smallest I've been able to find.

[@BlacktailStudio]

chairman72 that was a mistake on my part. It is a 1/8 bit.

[@chairman72]

@@BlacktailStudio Well that makes my head hurt less. Thanks. Keep up the great work.

[@BlacktailStudio]

chairman72 yeah man, sorry about that!

[@chairman72]

Aww man, no need to apologize. No one is perfect. :)

[@tobygillette8707]

Do Odies do a more Matt finish ? If not what do you recommend

[@BlacktailStudio]

I’d use Rubio

[@paytonguess2359]

Love your builds and videos. Always learn something. Could waterfall be done without a Domino? Not lucky enough to have one yet

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh, for sure.

[@paytonguess2359]

@@BlacktailStudio gonna have to give it a try. Was thinking of dowels for all the joints but the waterfall, as I couldn't figure out how to drill holes in that joint. My wife loves this table. Thanks for posting

[@pcservicelondon]

hi Cam, what does it mean 1/32 Freud roundover bit? Do you have a link perhaps?

[@BlacktailStudio]

I meant 1/8”

[@McFlysGarage]

Got any details on how you made the clamps for your workbench? Also curious on the dimensions of your end table. Thanks

[@BlacktailStudio]

Got a whole video on it. Just scroll down a bit further 👍🏼

[@McFlysGarage]

Blacktail Studio thanks!

[@bw5488]

For a project like this, would you still recommend odie’s oil or something else?

[@BlacktailStudio]

Na, redid this piece with Rubio monocoat actually

[@gluijk]

Not sure if you explain that in the video, but why did you use epoxy for the joints instead of the classical Titebond III or similar glue?

[@jayadinash9102]

He said that he couldn't get tight clamping pressure on those mitre joints.

[@ZPOLLAK]

How thick is the cut at 45 degrees? I've hit a limitation with an oak waterfall table i'm building, very thick at 3.25" when at 45 degrees. Used a circular saw and a guide, but wasn't accurate enough for a perfect joint. Any suggestion for a track saw capable of making thick, accurate cuts?

[@BlacktailStudio]

Mafell makes em

[@kensingh1678]

Beautiful table. What is the thickness of your board please?

[@BlacktailStudio]

1.75” 👍🏼

[@kensingh1678]

Thanks a lot.

[@jamesnelson6884]

Where do you store the white back drop in the shop? doesn’t it get dusty?

[@BlacktailStudio]

James Nelson just on a backdrop reel on my ceiling. Stays rolled so not much dust gets on it.

[@adams5202]

For the bevel cuts are you using the festool TS55 or TS75 ?

[@BlacktailStudio]

75 👍🏼👍🏼

[@adams5202]

I'm deciding which one to buy. I wonder if the TS55 has enough power to pull off that cut 🤔.

[@darylwundermann]

What are the dimensions? I'm looking for a quick project over Christmas break.

[@haunalynn6670]

Need some advice... I'm building a river piece and now the client wants to make it a waterfall piece... it's a 60" long project and he wants the waterfall to go lengthwise 😩 I plan to use a portable table saw to make the cuts but am curious to know what blade you would recommend. Your channel has helped me out so much so thank you and would be grateful for your thoughts on this particular issue

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh man. Not sure I could make it on a table saw myself. Nice 40 tooth rip blade though

[@haunalynn6670]

Blacktail Studio would you use a circular saw? And why would you steer away from a table saw? It's 14" wide

[@JayReidy]

Great to see a "waterfall" table that doesn't have a bunch of blue epoxy running down the middle.

[@TheCleric42]

Did you regret not starting the finishing (at 10:46) on the inside surface of the table?

[@chippychippy8291]

Cam, what type/kind of epoxy did you use for the glue up?

[@BlacktailStudio]

West I think

[@chippychippy8291]

Ok, is that what you still use for glue ups where you need extra time?

[@lilaussie29]

What was the waterfall leg:single leg size ratio on this piece? Did you notice any wobbling?

[@BlacktailStudio]

It’s pretty stable. Less so on carpet. Not sure on the ratio

[@jakobrosenqvist4691]

I'm kind of curious on how that domino machine actually preforms the cutting of the domino holes. Do you show how it works in any video?

[@BlacktailStudio]

I haven’t showed it, I’ll try in the future!

[@elchacon6304]

Which 5 minute and 20 minute epoxy brand do you recommend? Many times, touching up epoxy areas can be frustrating when using a 72 hour cure time epoxy.

[@BlacktailStudio]

West system epoxy 👍🏼

[@elchacon6304]

@@BlacktailStudio Thank you. I will try it.

[@wallystoolshed7050]

Awesome project. I was wondering which Festool sander you are using. Is it the rotex? Great videos, you do beautiful work! I always look forward to the next one

[@earthtoandy_]

Using an epoxy for the joint instead of wood glue is absolutely bananas and makes no sense. The epoxy craze has gotten out of hand.

[@ronr7748]

Would you use Rubio today?

[@BlacktailStudio]

Yup

[@ericdownes6461]

Great work! Only thing that I can see wrong is you are wearing the wrong shirt ;) but seriously very impressive

[@BlacktailStudio]

Eric Downes go Beavs!

[@ericdownes6461]

Haha my brother went to OSU and I am a Duck. Great craftsmanship either way bud