Incredible Coffee Table Build - Crazy Amount of Work - Was it Worth it?

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[@PaskMakes]

Bondi Bond waitlist: paskmakes.com/bondi-bond-waitlist/ It isn't perfect and there were plenty of mistakes made but I loved the challenge of this project. I didn't think I'd love the final piece but it really surprised me, I think it came out amazing. :)

[@NielsNL68]

From behind my laptop it looks perfect. As maker we see all the thinks that are not perfect in our projects. Without knowing everyone else does not see the problems. Just be a much more positive about what you accomplished with this table.

[@Digitalhunny]

Sir, I can stitch one itty-bitty, teeny-tiny nano pixel sized stitch, at a time, onto fabric over the course of a few _decades._ Yet, watching you create this stunningly beautiful piece of functional art, I am convinced that YOU have _far more_ patience than, I. 😂😂😂

"Mistakes" are what make handmade thing unique.

[@Mr.Donahue]

One of your skills as a woodworker is your problem solving skills. It's not your ability to make things perfect.

[@jmsmom67]

Right?!

[@matthewhoward8191]

You complain about the imperfections but the imperfections are what bring this table to life

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Matthew, that’s a great way to look at it. :)

[@erikhemmingsson1188]

100% agree.

[@ragnkja]

Just because it isn’t flawless in every way doesn’t mean it’s not perfect.

[@RyJones]

Wabi-sabi is helpful idea

[@RobbieBolog]

Totally agree. You can tell it was handmade, which is mind boggling. Too perfect and it’d have no soul

[@YaaLFH]

One of my friends used to do wire wrapped jewellery. She's a very meticulous person who strived for perfection, she got to the point where her pieces were flawless... and that's when she noticed a significant drop in sales, because too many people thought they weren't handmade, even when she posted photos of herself making them! She had to intentionally introduce tiny "mistakes" to bring the sales back up. There is a beauty in imperfections - life is imperfect. The table came out great and I actually like it more as it is than if the metal flowers were all perfectly aligned. It would be a hard choice between this and the kumiko one, both deserve to be a centre piece in a room.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! I entirely agree with embracing imperfections. :)

[@curmudgeon1933]

@@PaskMakes . The best Muslim prayer mats include an intentional imperfection to acknowledge that we are human...and encourage humility.

[@theonly7515]

Please. What's the name of your friends store

[@YaaLFH]

​@@theonly7515Sadly she stopped doing it a few years ago. She used to have a website and Etsy, both now defunct. Instagram still exists and you can see photos of her pieces there. Her name is Ula Kapala.

[@robertharris1748]

@@PaskMakes I had a woodworking teacher (many years ago in West Sussex), who told me that if you made anything perfect, your soul would go with it. (Specifically when I broke off a drill bit in a table leg and we couldn't get it out.)

[@mjohan4998]

Pask is the kinda person that you could hold the flashlight for and not get yelled at, his patience is amazing

[@PaskMakes]

I'm not always patient, you should see me waiting in a queue. :)

[@corinkayaker]

I have held a flashlight for Pask, you would be surprised, but then I have a way of testing anyone's patience. 🤣

[@marppp28]

He is as patient as a monk but results are self explanatory 👍👍

[@eventhorizonbm]

@@PaskMakes Lol

[@TBizzell68]

The imperfections make it honest. It’s a hand made piece that took many processes, it’s not machine made or computer printed. I like it.

[@Goalsplus]

I reckon in the future, people will be programming computers to try and copy the human "errors" into their designs as a style.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! I agree although I would've still liked the row on the first pattern to line up. I'm honestly good with it though, it's not even noticeable and I still love it. :)

[@YaaLFH]

​@@Goalsplus That's already been happening for a while.

[@Goalsplus]

@YaaLFH yes, but not frequently or broadly enough to make it a common social style.

[@jonathangrenier104]

"It looked ok but not amazing "... WHAT! Dont be so hard on yourself, it's truly is amazing and so many details. 15:23

[@PaskMakes]

I haven't rewatched it but I think that was the point I was talking about the monocoat finish. That's what I didn't like. :)

[@_pb2]

"Which I've never done before but always wanted to try" is the best thing about this channel! Half the projects I make is just to try something new, so I love this so much!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you - glad you appreciate it. I just love trying new thing out, that's the best part of being a maker. :)

[@_pb2]

@PaskMakes my husband and I also have a joke whenever we put on your vids "what new jig will he whip up" because your engineering is also awesome!

[@TuckerMade]

On the band clamp joint. Put the tightening part of the clamp at the joint and it will pull it together instead of apart. Your project always look better than you think and are always inspiring!!

[@PaskMakes]

That's a good point. I don't always think straight when the glue is going off and I'm trying to film the whole thing from different angles. :)

[@benmishoe5999]

I absolutely love the way the brackets give the appearance that the top is just resting on 3 hands. You can’t see the attachment points from above of course. You are hands down my favorite KZbin woodworker. The effort you put into every project leaves the rest of us without excuse to do our best. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Ben! I'm really pleased with the legs and enjoyed making them too. :)

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Neil, you have the patience of Job. I haven't seen many YTers who can do projects like this. Your attention to detail shows very clearly. This will be an heirloom someday your daughter will be proud of.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! She's already claimed it. :)

[@diggysoze2897]

Hands-down the weirdest, grossest compliment I’ve ever heard.

[@ionchhhhh4108]

I like the legs a lot. I think they'd work with anything. Love their scars from all the hammering. And the imperfect wood patterns are perfect. Anyone who sees that table without knowing about this video will think "hey this looks handmade. Did someone actually put in all that effort? What kind of madman would do such a thing?"

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! I think you're right, it would definitely get anyone thinking how it was made. :)

[@triciac.5078]

Which one to have in the lounge? Kumiko for spring and summer and this new one for fall and winter!

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Amazing as always, Neil. The bit of steel that sticks over the edge adds a lot of visual interest

[@skitzochik]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Andrew - glad you like it. :)

[@Vickie-Bligh]

It's a 'happy accident' that you didn't keep the same orientation with the silver flowers. I love the way it looks, heck, Neil, I love the whole thing. It's gorgeous and amazing. Your give it a go is so enjoyable to watch. And of course the family likes it. You all have great taste. Now as to which table you should use: Kumiko looks lovely and I enjoy it, but change is nice as well. It's too bad you can't use both. Thanks for this, Neil.

[@jjudy5869]

Find a second location in the house for the "off" table and then switch the tables back and forth as the mood suits you.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Vickie! The tiles with the brass and aluminium aren't noticeable at all, I thought they may have been so there was nothing to worry about. I think I'll change the table to the new one and live with it for a while. :)

[@Jim-he4km]

I agree about the earlier comment, the imperfections are what makes it great. Handmade is under appreciated. It's beautiful!!!

[@corinkayaker]

Only you could forge such amazing corners on your first attempt. You are a freak in all the best ways mate! Great work! Great video too! I hope this one makes it into the house. Let me know when the Kumiko one goes out the front for council cleanup cause I am driving to QLD to get it 😂

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate, probably just lucked it! I have no idea what I'm going to do with two coffee tables! :)

[@corinkayaker]

@@PaskMakes make more coffee 😂🤷‍♂️

[@YaaLFH]

@@PaskMakes If you really, really got bored of one, you could auction it off for charity.

[@jorgenr]

@@PaskMakes Treat it like art. I like to rotate the art on my walls every now and then. It makes me more aware of it, and makes me appreciate it more. Just switch tables a few times a year!

[@gabor7928]

@@PaskMakes I think the only viable solution is to build an addition to your house so that you can have two living rooms.

[@licencetoswill]

that new table is almost perfect, but the kumiko one has such an elegant simplicity to it. hard to choose, but the kumiko gets my vote.

[@jandavis1523]

You have spent countless hours to create one of the most beautiful tables I have ever seen. The tiny imperfections show it was made by hand and with care. If I had to choose, I would go with this one as it shows a very high degree of workmanship and a sophisticated design. Can’t wait to see the next project!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Jan. Glad you like it! :)

[@RuebenOtero]

I feel like this project has very much a quilting vibe. The imperfections just make it more interesting to look at and show a more authentic creation!

[@monophonoise4548]

At first I was sceptical about the legs, but at the end, is like a cherry on top! Great work as always ❤️

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks, I'm super happy with them. :)

[@TomsTimmervan]

You said it might not have been your cup of tea, thats probably why you made a coffee table😊

[@PaskMakes]

Haha! Good point. :)

[@kamiochambless2590]

I love the irregularities and "imperfections" so much, it's hand made and it's lovely!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you - Glad you like it! :)

[@tekurohamada7068]

I am in love with the legs you forged, they compliment the tabletop so well and they subtly catch attention with the way they stick out on the edge of the table, I absolutely love it. Amazing project, i hope you dont regret putting so much time and effort into it.

[@PaskMakes]

I'm super happy with the legs. As I mentioned, I reckon they'd look great on other coffee tables. :)

[@StephenBoyd21]

The end result is really good. The slight irregularity adds to the effect that it has been hand made and not simply cut by some machine. As for which table, now that is a hard question to answer, they are both amazing tables.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Stephen! I'm good with the irregularities that's why I still make things by hand. :)

[@TheBookDoctor]

Problems I will never have: "Dang, I built too many amazing coffee tables! Which one to use?" Great job as always!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much ! :)

[@sureshot311]

Man. What an out there design. From making the patterns to completing the table. An exercise in patience and skilled that has paid off tremendously. I see no flaws that weren't pointed out. Only a craftsman sees the flaws in their own projects. It reminds me of something that may have been built. 1000's of years ago where there were variances in repetition. I'm blown away with this project. In a history of amazing projects over the years this stands out to me. Masterful work. I would put that as my main coffee table if given a choice. Thank you for creating this and making the video.

[@PaskMakes]

Wow! Thanks very much - glad you like it and enjoyed the video! :)

[@jewdd1989]

Pask, it’s stunningly gorgeous!!! From the perfectly imperfect pattern you hand created to the round top and hardwood edge and I’m in love the hand forged steel legs! The blueing effect turned out classic and you’re right, it’s not over done whatsoever, the legs allow the top to sing and yet the legs are show stoppers themselves. It all fits beautifully!!! I’d love to see you make table legs out of copper or brass or even tint I can’t think of the name but where you transfer brass or copper layer onto the surface.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you like it! I really am super happy with it. :)

[@Reid0225]

Thank you for showing all your mistakes. It’s encouraging to me to see someone who makes things perfect 99% of the time make mistakes that most of the time only you’d notice. It’s also good to see how to work around the mistakes and that most times you can correct! I really appreciate it!

[@suzisaintjames]

Your probably right about cutting and welding the legs, but the journey is just as important (if not more important) as the destination. Using the forge looks like way to go for soooo many more reasons than ease. After all, if this project was about ease, there wouldn't be 55,000 pieces in the top! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! They weren't actually difficult to make in the forge. The biggest hurdle was that I haven't forged anything in such a long time and it's not something I'm particularly experienced with. A real blacksmith would knock them out in no time. :)

[@techheck3358]

Awesome work as usual Pask 😊 little project idea - making a (working) shooting plane (looking at the veritas shooting plane & Stanley 51 for inspiration) from a piece of wide steel angle iron (hardened to make it less flexible & more brittle like cast iron?), the frog & blade assembly from a normal hand plane, with handle & tote made from scrap wood. Admittedly it wouldn’t be very useful (you have many amazing machines!) but I think it would be an interesting project and show piece - no pressure though Thank you for the many amazing videos 😊

[@EnthusiasticLock-hn4qp]

Totally agree with you, lots of ways to get to the same outcome. I’ve found in my years, that the work isn’t difficult….it’s doing it someone else’s way. But we learn some tricks along the way. I envy your patience with this project.

[@lukearts2954]

Your blacksmithing skills are getting up there with your woodworking skills! A true craftsman...

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

I imagine someone else has already said this, but just incase…to bring the brushbox outer band join together all that had to happen was put the hand piece of the band clamp at the joint. The surface tension/grip of the band would drag the strips together at the joint. The pressure of a glue up blinds the best of us to the most obvious fix. We’r all human. Fantastic job as per usual

[@mstargate12]

Cant believe the patience thats went into this. 100 years time folk will be amazed that human could make such things. Blown me away mate👍

[@davedex78]

You can't choose between those two coffee tables. Both stunning works of art. You'll just have to build a new lounge/house. I have every confidence in you Neil. Failing that, the other table remove the legs and make it an artwork. Would look fantastic and you could have a theme through the years. On your death bed your lounge is just wallpapered with ex coffee tables...

[@Maatjuhhh]

It's so beautiful. Those imperfections makes it look more handmade and that's what sells the style.

[@carlotta4th]

The small patterns on the table really pop. I like that much bigger than large patterns (from a distance you see the cross and it's only up close you find all the amazing detail).

[@TheSyntactics]

That transition from woodwork to metalwork blew me away. You are a man of many talents and the table looks great!

[@Druforithe]

Good ol’ Pask, Master of the Fiddly Woodworking projects. Don’t ever change buddy!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@gerikbensing]

To solve your band clamp separating the edge trim pieces problem you should have the clamp sitting just after / on one of the pieces and have the second piece butted against the first on the side that the clamp is pulling the band. This will cause the friction of the clamp band as it slides more and more closed to pull that piece into the other. How you had it lets them free float and the clamping force / friction is uneven from the pulled side to the "stationary" side, causing one to slide away from the other. This is all I have to offer to this very intricate table build.

[@Qwiv]

Lovely. I like the one with the steel as the mixed media shows off the expertise in 2 totally different skill sets.

[@frankbusuttil2572]

Amazing Neil. Imperfections and all. The forged legs are a perfect balance for the busy top. Beautiful piece.

[@thetomster7625]

absolutely love the combination of very fine inlay work and rough hand-forged legs... just a nice piece

[@snowstrobe]

The little 'imperfections' are what make this perfect.

[@tonyn3123]

The top is quite busy, but certainly not overly busy considering the layout! I like it! And nice blacksmithing! Thanks.

[@mattheweastel129]

Very very impressive. I’ll be honest, when you started having issues with the pattern matching and having to fill parts, I thought you were on a road to ruin, but you really turned it round and that ended up being one of the most beautiful tables I’ve seen. Remarkable thing and the legs you made were killer. Well done sir

[@cydrych]

I prefer the new table it’s a bit funky in comparison and funky is always good. I’m fairly new to forging and I appreciate the tip for getting 90° corners. I have not seen that trick before and will make a mental note, thanks.

[@skitzochik]

Oh there's no comparison, the new one is SO MUCH MORE chic, plus IT has METAL in it...

[@hibrydsart5403]

Always love watching your “I’ve never done it before, but I wanna give it a try” experiments are always so inspiring, I wish more makers on KZbin had your willingness to abandon reason

[@luciflash]

I like the new table more. It's much more elegant, and modern. I'm not sure what the style of your house is, but I'd love to have the new table in my living room. I don't have the patience to make one, but this pattern thing opens up new avenues to explore.

[@musthavechannel5262]

The pattern alignment "issue" actually gives it character. There could be only one with this exact pattern. Turned out amazing.

[@adamspivey]

The inconsistencies are what gives it "charm", it's hand-made, which is usually somewhat imperfect. I love it.

[@1averageamerican]

As an amateur blacksmith myself, I gotta go with this table with the metal legs. Turned out beautiful. Well done.

[@zeddoverkill]

This new table looks awesome! The off-center with the dividing borders, and the forge-style look of the legs is a pretty neat combo. As for imperfections, honestly, even with you having mentioned, and seeing the fixes, it looks gorgeous to me! Also, I am with you, choosing between the two coffee tables is no easy task!

[@Taernsietr]

Mr. Pask multiclassing into full-on blacksmithing is something I had not expected hahah. Excellent approach to craftsmanship (and especially content and video creation!) as always :3

[@kwaaaa]

Pask's video is an exercise in "trust the process". There's just something so satisfying how all of your projects end and comes together. :)

[@debrascott8775]

This is sincerely amazing. The craftsmanship in all the different areas is remarkable.

[@tfbremer]

You can feel the effort and love that you put into this just looking at it

[@benjaminbaxter5746]

I’m not sure if you’re the same way, but sometimes I feel like changing things up and moving furniture. I would personally put the new table in the lounge and switch them whenever. I suspect you would never have anyone enter your home and complain about either table though. Both pieces are one of a kind pieces of art, dedication, and skill. You inspire me every time I watch a video of yours.

[@RoxaneJ14]

Of course you did an amazing job with the patterns and it looks great from afar too, but I find the legs are absolutely perfect! The shape, the rustic texture, the contrast with the wood and how they still don't steal the spotlight from the top but enhance it instead, great job!!!

[@emmasheppard2639]

I think it looks amazing! Cool seeing a bone folder used outside of paper craft

[@timothywhieldon1971]

BOTH are amazing. i love this one better though because of its organic hand made look, the legs are perfect for this as well, raw and organic

[@larryschweitzer4904]

I really like the combination of intricate veneering and the forged steel legs. Great work!

[@grsims20]

Man every one of your videos that I’ve seen I’ve thought “with patience, anything is possible.” Until this video when you cut, sanded, and glued in all those tiny triangles. That’s when I knew that some people are just on an entirely different plane of existence.

[@teresab.1448]

you totally amaze me at your patience and attention to detail!!!! love the table :)

[@youruniquehandle2]

Wow, that's a great looking table and great job with the forged legs. I'm usually not a fan of busy & mismatched patterns but that looks amazing. Another great project!

[@barthanes1]

I think I like the new table better than the kumiko table, but you're the one who has to look at it every day. I like the imperfections and misalignments. One of a kind.

[@sandraanderson217]

WOW! Wasn’t sure I’d like it but it’s amazing! I would definitely put this in a place of honour!

[@katsbreez]

Love everything about it!! Was in love before you added the legs, and in awe after. The design is fabulous.

[@osamaibrahim7550]

I was going to turn off the video as soon as you finished the table top thinking that is too much perfection!!! However you still had more magic under your sleeves and made a very challenging set of legs!!! You are my mentor

[@conqu2]

I would put the new table in the lounge. It's so fresh and I just love the top and the asymmetry. If you don't have a good spot to use the kumiko table as a table, I feel like the top would still be a lovely art piece on a wall in the shop!

[@ajosepi1976]

I still like the kayak best, but I LOVE this table! I do NOT have the temperament to do something like this. I am so impressed at your calm and willingness to just keep going with it even when it doesn't go to plan.

[@LizardEatsFlies]

the forged legs really add a lot to this and even out the busy top. I really didnt think i'd like it as much as I do

[@spinyuk]

That is astounding! I'm not sure I have the patience needed to sand and glue all those tiny tiny peices, and the forging was the icing on the cake, deffo keep this on in the lounge :)

[@zt409]

Beautiful. Your an excellent multi-disciplinary craftsman for sure. Love the forged legs, gives a lot of balance to the piece.

[@AgentWest]

When forging a corner near the end of a bar, try the following: Bend a 90 oven anvil's edge, lay bar flat with short side sticking up, hammer that short end straight down 'into' the anvil. That will flatten the radius and form a sharp corner. Helps to have only the bend area hot as well, otherwise all that hammering may cause the end to mushroom a bit.

[@jhanawa]

This belongs in a museum! Beautiful!

[@Filiaris1]

I love the imperfections, it makes this human

[@10FingersWoodworking]

Your patience on the details is truly amazing. Also, as my wife says on the imperfections:”If they are looking that close, they are looking too close.”

[@ChristianMoreira-OK-]

Your work is at another level, at the same level as the Japanese master carpenters, along with the Epic UpCycling channel, one of my favorites.

[@VeganSmasher]

Fantastic work, mate! Your patience and humility are incredibly impressive.

[@charliesmithers7663]

A beautiful piece again Pasko. Well done. Your patience is to be admired

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

The table came out spectacular, Neil. I actually like the fact that some of the patterns don't line up perfectly. That, along with the forged legs, really give it that hand-crafted look 👍

[@brentp201]

I can understand what and where you are comming from with the issues perceived however we are always our own worst enemy in that regard. it is a feat in itself to even have the patience and skill to complete this project so bravo it looks stunning!

[@CarlosAprile]

amazing! loved the forging part

[@TheDraconiuslives]

That table is absolutely STUNNING!!!!

[@markduggan3451]

I think that it's unfair for one person to have so many skills. That table looks awesome.

[@Emacspirate]

What a cool project and the forging was an amazing finish! I'm very impressed, and I very much love that you seem to experiment and try new things! Great stuff. Thank you for sharing!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Wow, absolutely amazing and don't be so hard on yourself! Thanks for sharing.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Neil, you never cease to amaze me with your ever expanding creativity and skills! I'd choose the darker table with the Persian marquetry, love the whole look and the forged steel legs are beautiful! (not that the kumiko table isn't a looker as well!)

[@Zogg1281]

That's the first time I've seen corners forged like that, I've only ever seen the forging process that is done by upsetting the steel back into the corner. There's a LOT of back and forth with that style of making corners but your way looks to be a whole lot easier. I'll have to try both methods some day to see which is easier and quicker to do...... something tells me that I'm going to like your technique. As for the table.... I love it!!! It looks amazing character (what you think of as imperfections) and all...... I actually think I like it more with the added character 😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@StuffIMade]

This one for the lounge! Both amazing, but the metal legs compliment the top so well!

[@huwwilliams4122]

That forged corner! Nicely done - incredible work 👌👌

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Neil. The way the legs wrap up around the edge makes it special. Bill

[@Badweather233]

You have a hard choice! They both look great!

[@alxndrnz]

It’s looks not perfect, but amazing! This tiny imperfections just make table more adorable.

[@glendonrhoades4716]

I find I can set my coffee on an upturned bucket, and it works well. Couldn't resist! Seriously, though, I love your work, your videos and your approach to making. Thanks for sharing

[@robfisher5284]

Great job Neil! Another fantastic build! You inspire me to get out of my comfort zone and try new techniques in my shop!

[@Chimpiin]

Both look amazing, but variety is the spice of life - what great joy to have a new ‘feature’ coffee table every now and then. You could maybe have a fan giveaway for the kumiko table, chosen amongst all those who wrote this comment. Just a thought ☝️🙃

[@smrp1984]

13:37 This is the Wattle, the symbol of our land, you can put it in a bottle, you can hold it in your hand!!! Australia!!!!! But seriously, great project and thanks for sharing it with us, I always love your VGOs