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I hit some big hurdles finishing my most difficult $20,000 table !
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[@lpsg405]

Great work. Save that file for when that glass needs to be re-cut. Trust me!

[@TheAleQc]

Gotta charge triple for replacement glass.

[@ScottAllanJensen]

I was just thinking a similar thing, a bright and novel idea would be to toss the files for the entire build onto an SD card and build a small compartment in the underside of one of the slabs to store it in for the client. I also realize this is a year old but i had yet to of seen this one.

[@jaymalone5172]

I feel like Jordan deserved more credit than he got! He nailed it!

[@jgreen2572]

Jordan, with a huge save at the end! Huge man, cheer's!

[@twindadcreations]

As a safety coordinator, your videos tend to give me good ideas. Example, added to the next monthly meeting… making sure your trailer is staged properly before trying to walk into it 😂

[@gerardorivera7356]

Me too

[@Bobo-gm9fd]

I learned that years ago when I went to put my horse in the float without it connected to the car and it did the same thing, now I got a few blocks I put under the ass of it to stop it

[@denisebergeron10]

This made me giggle. Mostly because the first day I had my new trailer, I did this exact thing and it scared the bajeezus out of me. 🤣

[@jmic9981]

Dust masks? Light in mouth while routing. Open your body to poison particulates nothing big here. There are alot of lumber species that are baddddd for the human body Rosewood being a huge one mahagony typically the darker the wood the higher the toxicity of the lumber. Silly Goose its just a mask it will save your life or atleast add a couple years to the end.

[@TheTexan83]

Am I the only one that never loads or unloads a trailer without it hitched up?

[@jonpalange3292]

Jordan stepping the f*ck UP. Great save on the CNC. I am calling it now, Jordan wins the next build off.

[@erikdwyer729]

I came here for this....Jordan nailed it!

[@arthurised]

Jordan deserves a bonus quicker than that. Whislt it is always a team effort, John should step up and treat Jordan and his other half to dinner at a decent nearby restaurant. That's amore fitting "Thank You" for saving this project!

[@kingkael1123]

Jordan really stepped up and impressed in this video. He’s really becoming quite adept at the cnc

[@NaileditBuilds]

I work shipping for a custom glass company and the fact you actually brought stuff to protect the glass is amazing. Most people show up with an empty utility trailer...and nothing else. I've told them good luck before I closed the door.

[@polerin]

With how much that glass work probably costs? I can't imagine not dropping $60 in reusable foam to protect it.

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

I can't even imagine 😂 My cousin's husband/my neighbor gave me some old glass shelves and just moving them next door I wrapped them in probably 5 blankets, and they're only about 8 inches by maybe 2 feet 😂

[@mrbball1396]

jordan saves the day. kid deserves a raise

[@johnnychimpo9583]

Jordan deserves more credit. He cleaned up your mess and saved the day.

[@Wraine8430]

Glass Tip. For moving glass safely it's often best to roll the center of the glass pane over the edge of the table when lying it down, also if you have it, add a blanket over the table edge for padding. Doing so gives structural support and keeps the pane from bending and potentially shattering. Great table. Looks absolutely gorgeous.

[@mwmtoolworks8042]

I needed a pickup truck last year to help with my shop move...so naturally I went just *slightly* overkill, and bought an International 4200 with a 7500 lb crane. I honestly thought the crane would just be a fun "toy" to have, but its proven *extremely* useful, highly recommended, would make your delivery unloading a breeze. The truck is also automatic with regular brakes, so it basically just drives like a really big pickup truck, no CDL required. Cost less than non-project pickup trucks were going for at the time too.

[@littlejackalo5326]

It's a myth that you need a CDL to drive a truck with airbrakes.

[@mwmtoolworks8042]

@@littlejackalo5326 In my state it doesn't require a CDL (if the vehicle isnt over CDL weight of course), but does require an extra test and endorsement on your drivers license

[@funo6581]

Beautiful table, love the live edge and blue glass. Glass tends to be particularly vulnerable at its edges, even tempered glass. I believe it would be a good idea to add another piece of wood to the ends of the table, or add a 2”X4” block of blue epoxy to both ends, a clear plastic channel. I don’t know what the best solution is. But, that thin glass edge exposed to possibly a hard tap from metal belt buckle or any number of things.. it could be bad.

[@marcosigala7139]

This I work with glass and tempered is extremely temperamental if you nick the edge.

[@emilschatz2507]

i aint reading allat

[@ffffffffffiji]

Lol, watching this as an actual glass worker, all the butthole puckering was hilarious, and not gonna lie mine was puckered watching you run that router against the glass. Jordan definitely had the right idea, the diameter of your bit running against the curves is what caused those gaps. Also for shop truck, go weird, 1960s Jeep Forward Control. ;)

[@kweks]

Same… 100% same

[@DSDesignWoodworking]

Next time...lay glass on plywood, scribe, cut to the inner side of lines so you can use the off-cut portions as a guide for the router and get a perfect fit... Just the vibrations of the router and bit could have broken the glass through resonance, many viewers hit a high pucker factor too! Pucker factor is an official 1-10 scale by the way, though usually applied to driving a mower/tractor/etc.. on a side slope...when your cheeks are physically helping you stay in the seat you've gone too high! 😁

[@ga5743]

Sweet glass top and no off gassing from epoxy fumes…..better for your health. Dammit Jordan you need a raise.

[@MMattes]

As a glass guy, I’m assuming you wanted the reverse of your finished cut, but the way that glass is made it ends up getting smashed in several places along those curves. It’s damn near impossible to try to get a piece of glass to snap with all those curves in a perfect line like that

[@samsungtablet6948]

From Damn it Jordan! To You Did it Jordan! Lot of other KZbin channels make it appear as if everything works by magic, kudos to keeping things as it is.

[@RumbelinGrumbelin]

I've been binging all your videos, this table is by far the most incredible thing I have seen you make. The wood is beyond gorgeous, the river turned out great and I love the idea of using cnc for both the glass and the wood, I love how it breaks down so beautifully and the support you guys built is just phenomenal. Love it!

[@FeMelch]

Proud of you, Jordan! That was a genius hack.

[@ripleyadamski]

I love when you include driving through the “Burgh” in your videos, especially Sou’ Side! The table looks awesome! For the shop truck, you definitely have to go with some sort of crane, like the ones warehouse companies use for booming drywall or shingles in a roof!

[@Joe___R]

Glass center on a river table is a great idea. Since you now know how to properly rout the rabbet for the glass your next one should be the planned size. It is definitely looks nicer than the epoxy versions, I suspect you will be getting many more orders for glass river tables after this video.

[@artv4nd3l4y]

Mainly because he doesn't go for a high gloss on the other builds. You could get a very close look to that, but I agree it does look great, but a lot easier to shatter that glass than some hardcore epoxy. Epoxy also can fade though depending on the UV protection, never a best material only preferences.

[@littlejackalo5326]

Definitely doesn't look better than the full thickness monolithic epoxy version. That's why it was a compromise, not an upgrade.

[@solitudewoodworking]

I don’t think I’ve held my breath this much insuring a video for a while. Looks great! Also was cool to see Jordan stepping up and getting things done!

[@SirIsaacNewtonOfficial]

Sunday Morning Wood never disappoints.. Phenomenal work fellas. That table is beautiful! Love how the blue accents the tone of the wood so well.

[@Halcyon4799]

Delivery and install are my favorite parts of woodworking as well especially when it is custom cabinets and built-ins taking a blank wall and putting your hard work in totally changing the look of a room

[@PapaFlammy69]

My weekly dose of John messing stuff up, gotta love it

[@jakemorris6953]

I'm a pipe organ builder and it's always make or break on installation. I really enjoy your video's, I started my journey wood working in a rustic furniture shop, river tables huge bars, log cedar beds and milling lumber. I miss it and your video's inspire me to finish my home shop and start doing more agin.

[@vanillajustin]

Dude, Jordan -- FK YES. Way to save the DAY my guy.

[@MrCoolAttitude]

Everytime I see open style workshops like here, I always think of American Chopper back on Discovery.

[@SirIsaacNewtonOfficial]

Or like Monster Garage lol man the good ol days...

[@tankerboysabot]

With shipping glass you want to ship it standing up, My dad hauled glass on a semi truck and trailer for many years and that's the only recommended way to ship glass.

[@jackww839]

Great job guys! You are the man Jordan! Nice save👍

[@billdiehl156]

For a shop rig, see if the short bus that Jordan rode to school in is available. 😂

[@jordanheider2662]

This is actually the comment of the year

[@martinhau4359]

I had no idea that projects like this were possible. Absolutely fantastic!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

That's just plain gorgeous. And I do get the pucker factor!🤣Jordan, excellent CNC template work!

[@nicholasvillani5951]

Definitely one of my favorite builds you guys have done. That turned out great! Nice job guys!

[@thecrazysaint]

Dang Jordan has stepped way up! Nice

[@brentfowler2317]

Awesome!! Well done John and crew.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

John most definitely should get a old long bed pick up truck and paint retro logo on the doors. Very beautiful table. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. Stay squirrely. God bless.

[@noiamhippyman]

Amazing work on the table. That basement looked awesome too.

[@martinpascual3558]

Love the idea of the shop truck, I would suggest a sprinter van though they are amazing for hauling and transporting materials. It isn't as cool or fun as a vintage truck but might be more useful. In the vein of the vintage truck, my first truck was a 1976 Ford F100 Bicentennial special and I think they look awesome restored.

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, guys! Really well done!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your families! 🖖😊

[@barry.w.christie]

Stunning piece of work ... I was holding my breath every time you went near the glass ... I couldn't have gone near the glass, I'd have been too afraid of it breaking! Maybe next time support the glass by taping lengths of wood to it.

[@Gitarzan66]

I would try and find yourself a glass truck with an A frame on it. I used to drive a glass truck. You could put slabs of just about anything on it. If you move a lot of glass I would also get yourself some suction cup tools for glass. Puts handles right on the glass for you.

[@jerryniles4716]

Great work, I recently rediscovered 60-70s Chevy C40 trucks, so my vote is a 71 C40.

[@Cryinginthewiderness]

As a fellow woodworking. I felt your anxiety. I'm glad it worked out for you. I'm still feeling uptight! Where are the "best fail" videos? I need to relax!! Thanks for a great vid.

[@MtnBike60532]

Awesome looking table. One of you better (per my tastes.) But, the exposed glass edges at the ends of the table make me a little squeamish. I would like to see some type of support/protection there...

[@AJ-eg3yr]

Look at Jordan doin work and getting shit done. Love to see it.

[@jeromycaballero91]

I'd want that table front and center in my home! That little downstairs room doesn't do it justice. It looks so good.

[@timkafitz948]

I truly believe I like this a lot more than an epoxy poured table! Beautiful work once again!

[@htfitz4]

Bought a ‘94 F250 7.3L diesel w/ a long bed a couple years ago. No maintenance thus far. Built an addition to my house hauling everything we needed in the bed. If it’s more of a show truck, then go older. A classic ford from the ‘50s or ‘60s would be SO nice.

[@bgpappy30]

I think no matter what one you get, it NEEDS TO BE A FORD! Lol. Thank you for sharing your and your friends and family’s time to entertain.

[@TylerCary]

Wow I thought our print shop was stressful! Glass is crazy. We finally got a shop truck, it’s a 95 Ford f800. We love it for the retro look but also the extra storage and it has a lift garage when we pick up apparel out in PA

[@richardmarquardt6246]

Wow, spectacular result. Every time you all moved the glass I got puckered. I must say though it is not as much fun as it used to be - Jordan can really do great work! So not as fun to be able blame everything on him.

[@craigcostley4310]

just found your videos strolling the youtubes. all i can say is thank you. your Punch today in the face slogan is amazing. and love the work you guys do.

[@thompsonmichael]

Well done Jordan!!

[@pathardage1880]

A-mazing. Spectacular build. Thank you.

[@donaldduck9493]

for a shop truck, might consider an old (50s) Panel truck. its enclosed for when hauling things in all weather. haul secret projects if needed. plus they look really cool and can tow a trailer if still needed. plus u can do awesome burn outs.

[@Cullens_Workshop]

I recommend a stake bed truck with liftgate for a shop truck. You can fork things on and off easily, use the lift gate for picking up table saws and other large sized tools and supplies.

[@outoftheburrough]

Epic work on the routering Jordan!

[@johnbeecham6698]

Well done, men. Keep up the great work 👍👍

[@ukpatriot]

Jordan to the rescue well done mate.

[@emptyforrest]

good wheels are indeed underrated. seen so many of these channels just using a ford raptor somthing similar and struggle alot with moving big slabs and other projects. a flatbed with a hydralic tail lift is well worth it and would allow you deal with heavy producs both easier and safer.

[@jimmckay2337]

Great Job. It is beautiful. Still waiting on that canoe though.

[@kevinmuzikar2037]

coolest piece i've seen from you shop yet. well done crew.

[@maddieadams75]

Wow…. Glass…..’ it turned beautiful ♥️

[@MoldyStir-Fry]

WOW, this turned out ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! So glad all that hard work and butt puckering finally paid off!

[@mistergamerguy]

For anyone who is curious, that's Emerald Art Glass in the South Side of Pittsburgh. I used to ride my bicycle past there years ago when I worked for a family owned printing company not far from there. God I miss my hometown!

[@markarita3]

Not a huge fan of river tables - maybe if I saw one in person...but this thing looked amazing! Great job guys.

[@pmiller4421]

WOW!! Just stunning!

[@krisceasar2576]

Love your videos. Congrats on the new house

[@jumpingjacks5558]

If you are looking for a truck that will fulfill your needs, Ford has multiple sized chassis and engine packages. You could go with a ford-150 all the way up to a Ford 650. Most of the ambulance chassis in America are Ford 350- 450. Great work vehicles. Love the table, excellent design. Congrats. Good luck

[@bigpoppajeff]

Absolutely fantastic you are the man your crew is the best

[@kevinpotter7211]

Seeing as you are already driving a Ford truck, you simply cannot go wrong with old school Ford trucks. Anything from the 60-80s. Bonus points if you get one with a 300 straight 6.

[@oldhamwoodworks]

Work truck suggestions: a ‘57 Ford F-800, ‘52 Dodge Power Wagon, or a ‘58 Chevy Viking 60. All vintage, badass looking, and relatively simple to work on. Great save, Jordan, and attaboys to all yinz. Table came out awesome.

[@richardsandson]

I just watched this on a Monday morning 7am before work...What a stressful start to the day 😂😂Lovely result though guys.

[@matthewsconzo3440]

Get an extended T1N Sprinter for your work “truck”!! The engines last forever and you can do any and all work on it without any special tools. They also get about 25mpg which is amazing for how big they are. (Suggestion comes from personal experience. I currently am converting my 3rd one into an RV and have done just about every major engine repair all by myself) P.S. make sure it’s a T1N (2002-2006) because after that the engines require specialized Mercedes’ scanners to diagnose and program.

[@michaelthr33d74]

My friend you drive a nice ford truck so it only makes sense to get a 1970’s ford highboy. My old man used to have one it was green and it was amazing. A cool rusty patina would be an awesome paint job! 🇺🇸

[@daviddrover-smith7217]

John again u and the crew crushed it. Inspiring yet again

[@techexamined]

That was epic!!!! Great work on the video!!! Editing was on point!!!

[@timw.5030]

Awesome vid! I don't like the ends of the table but it's not mine so,. lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@murphyc15]

A 16" box truck would likely be more useful than an old pickup truck. The lift gate and it being protected from the weather would be incredibly useful

[@colincairns3670]

So great guys well done, what an awesome table! John, it would be nice if you gave more credit to Jordan in your videos. Your work is awesome Jords!

[@Jack-SecITGuy]

For your Shop truck, I'd use Factory 5 racing kit to build their 35' Hot Rod pickup. Tons of content in there to build your own vehicle (see Jerry Rigs Everything electric humvee) and you could build the bed flat with whatever tie downs you want. Be the reverse mullet of vehicles, business in the back and party in the front.

[@richardbbaugh81]

Looks fantastic!

[@harrisonjohnson8182]

That was out of control. I was waiting for my Whoop to recommend an activity just while watching the damn video. Killed it!!!

[@Tacotruck54121]

The best truck you should get is an 80's cab and chassis Chevy, you can usually find them with a dump box, 350 small block or a 454 swap, rip the dump bed off and make your own custom flatbed for it!

[@apexploring7639]

What’s up John I saw you scraping that tyvek tape off. I haven’t tried it but have seen a couple guys blow a heat gun over that tape and it comes off pretty quick. Maybe it could save some time? Love the videos.

[@williamdowling7718]

Lmfao. I'm dying at the music while you guys were bringing the glass in from the trailer. Whoever edits these deserves an extra vacation day or two.

[@erikhawkes2169]

Glad you made this video so we can all share in the stress with you.

[@leecouldwell6682]

Absolutely stunning piece! And also, wow you look a lot younger without glasses 🤯

[@Tygor3533]

Haha those roads at the begging looked familiar so I went back and paused on the roads signs! Awesome you’re a Pittsburgh guy.

[@TuanBui-yp7oz]

This is some entertaining shit! Btw, the video and shoot, editing, and overall production is really good guys! Really reminds me of some History Channel show. Love the music during the glass top move. Classic!

[@Nejc33]

KZbin vids like this always blows my mind seeing how ppls selling table tops like this for 15k$ 20k $ 30k $ but at same time working with budget tools like some dewalt hand router or Festool instead using some proper CNC machine that could do all that routing part in 1 go. You would need to sell like 5 table tops like this to buy SCM author m200 5 Axis 3100x1800x25 roouting + drilling working space. But ya great work !

[@John_Malecki]

You have a great point. I have just done it like this before we got our CNC. Which, would have been 100% the better solution. We don't have a 5 axis, but we do have a 3 axis and it makes our lives much easier in a lot of ways!

[@lauchlanstill6677]

Not sure if I’d say festool or Dewalt are budget tools, they don’t fall into the same category as big machines, also you have more control

[@Nejc33]

@@lauchlanstill6677 uh I didn't mean it that way I know Dewalt and festool are prob top 4 best brands out there hehe using festool myself I meant budget in a way that he is working with hand tools on such a big tabletop formats(not that is anything wrong with that don't get me wrong) but as it seems he sells it for good price making good money which means he could buy some proper CNC machin that could save him a lot of time + hard work

[@Nejc33]

@@lauchlanstill6677 worked with hand routers in some rare cases still do then I worked with 3 axis NC machin now on 5 axis CNC machin and I personally cannot agree that you have more control with hand tools but then again prob cus I don't have as much skill as someone who use it on daily basis

[@CL-yp1bs]

John I used to work in a glass place. I am sure you know but with a shape like that, you are likely not going to temper it without MANY broken pieces (attempts and re dos), if at all. Tempered glass is quite strong, annealed glass like this is a bit more tricky. We used to make 3/16" or 1/4" mirrors that were huge, larger than a whole sheet of plywood sometimes even the entire sheet with just the edged beveled. But it was flat on the edge... this wobbly shape is very hard to support. This glass looks like 3/16" or 1/4" - its all measured in millimeters now because unless you get it from pilkington, its probably Chinese glass. so its 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (or in mm 1/2" is 12mm etc etc) this piece of glass is thin, and due to the odd shape, will be perfectly fine when its sitting on a supporting surface.. but moving it around you want to keep it from bowing as much as possible.. you can sometimes bend and bow it quite a bit without breaking it.. but just remember non tempered glass breaks easy and you really want to keep it as flat as possible.. always flip it up on its side and lift it like that.. never horizontal.. you always set it down on its side and then set it down.. anyways you should have used the next size up.. like 3/8" glass.. all you do is get the "low iron" or "low E" its trade name by pilkington is called optiwhite and its very clear with no green like the standard "clear" glass. This piece will be fine when its sitting down, but why stress youself out? Just get the 3/8" glass and it wont be so sketchy, But regardless.. if anything ever happens just cut a new piece, maybe get the router in there and put a thicker piece.. It should be plenty strong now that its in place, but I would keep the DXF file just in case it is ever moved and somebody breaks it moving it then you can get a new piece of glass even if its 30 years from now.

[@EvanDunville]

Great results. Jordan was smart to run the CNC to make a template.

[@ddssrr1614]

I had no idea chris pratt did wood working to this level. Hes one talented man.

[@JohnRoberts71]

Great content thanks for sharing

[@0d0gn]

I have these multi sized crates i use to transport delicate tile and glass. They are 2 to 8 feet wide and 3ft to 20ft long. Alot of blanets and foam. In them. When i transport a large piece i have help gentle placing it inside what is basically a coffin and secure the coffin to the floor of my trailer for transport.

[@daveperkins2927]

We never see Sam these days. Need more Sam!! Great looking table. 👍

[@jtdavis3240]

Right where the hell is Sam damn it.

[@outoftheburrough]

Sam left, he's working at a new coffee place near him now. I'm hoping he will come back on this channel on the odd occasion for a cameo (I'm thinking they will need his slender frame for the tree house project at Johns new place)

[@daveperkins2927]

@@outoftheburrough Eh?

[@NickValinski]

Routing against the glass is definitely butt puckering... Not to mention the bit diameter offset will add the gaps you saw. When I built a few of these, I traced the glass edges onto 1/4 MDF, used a jigsaw to cut the line, and used that as my template, which is very similar to how you ended up doing it with your CNC in the end.

[@StevenMendez]

Amazing build!

[@ban80]

That clear blue glass looks as nice and warm as a freshly filled porta potty in the sun