Kitchen Island End Panels made out of a tree | Home Renovation & Addition Part 72

[@paulvandal4444]

I was once told Steinway and Sons kept huge lumber yards from which they selected each and every piece in their pianos. You sir are the Steinway of kitchen cabinets!

[@TomGarner99]

I am a computer jockey but enjoy learning about woodworking. Well past cabinet making you are an artist! The way you “read” the grain is very cool! Not everyone even thinks to share that type of detail, so would say a very good teacher also. Love this stuff! Slab Master are my favorite though! 😊

[@brettswenson8270]

I really liked how you meshed in the entire live tree to end product and the use of the grains of the wood. Well done video!

[@col2lin]

Thank you. I am 80 years old, before you explained the "wood grain" factor, wood was wood. Now when I'll look at jobs done I will spend a little time studding the grain etc. Who says that 1 gets too old to learn - Thanks again.

[@GregsGarage]

Matthew- The end panels are going to be a great feature in the kitchen. I'm certain that anyone who appreciates woodworking would be in 7th heaven when they walk into your house! Thanks for the talk about how slab can be used for things other than table tops. We tend to forget that every board in the lumber store starts it's life as part of a round tree... Most of us rely on a sawmill to make all the decisions for us. We need to take back some of that decision making as artists!!!

[@billchervenak9349]

This is so funny!! So you need white oak and then we see thr tree coming down and you know the rest. I will always love your U Tube channel! So many great story threads, renovation, Donovan, saw building, sawing and a wonderful family.

[@hungry_arch]

The grunt lifting that panel. I feel like I say it for every one of these. But again…bomb proof. Incredible build Matt. To say that I adore these panels is the understatement of the century

[@3870TheDad]

Love your visitor at 20:06 time. She is hilarious!!

[@mikepresto1]

“Honey! I need to build a log arch trailer and a bandsaw mill so I can save money on wood.”

[@cv990a4]

Wait a minute. Wood comes from trees? Who knew!

[@Tman317]

Said pretty much all of us woodworkers!

[@bobweiram6321]

It would be funnier if lumber prices weren't so high.

[@Tman317]

@@bobweiram6321 But furniture prices are just as much higher

[@barrymackay760]

And a Bobcat and a Telehandler and………… Once I have that we can save even more money on wood😂😂😂

[@DUSTEATER2]

Great job! I built a bed frame out of red oak barn beams with 42 mortise and tenon joints. It got to be a pain towards the end. I wanted to build my kitchen cabinets but my wife did not want to wait a year to get them done. Your wife is much more patient. Lucky guy!

[@plumbthumbs9584]

it can lead to tenonitis.

[@generessler6282]

@@plumbthumbs9584Dad joke alert! 😂

[@mikebeacom4883]

To be fair, he could add “it’s for KZbin” as part of the argument.

[@Wordsnwood]

The energy level of your outros…. ❤ And not that it matters, but I agree with Lindsay about white oak over walnut for this. Also, you must have an awesome video footage library that you can find the video of harvesting and sawing THIS log. Of course, we’re trusting that you are NOT fooling us by showing a different clip… hmm. 🤨 😅

[@lindsaycremona2459]

I appreciate this comment cuz I always second guess myself!

[@homereimaginediowa]

Wow, building a bed frame out of red oak barn beams with 42 mortise and tenon joints sounds like quite the labor of love! 😅 Your dedication is truly inspiring, even if it did get a bit tedious towards the end. And haha, I can totally relate to the struggle of balancing woodworking projects with spousal patience! Your videos always manage to blend humor, craftsmanship, and family tales so seamlessly. Keep up the amazing work! 🛠💪

[@cornerliston]

@45:10 I'm pretty confident Paul Sellers would be very happy with that technique. Nice detail how to avoid the wood end fiber splitting. Not that it actually matters since no one would ever see it. Just a very nice skill revealing how you care for the details.

[@donwilliams3626]

Matt, you combine grain match furniture and custom cabinetry for your designer kitchen. Thanks for inspiring all your fans.

[@thomasweller1321]

I really like the fact that you made the tenons by hand because it makes you happy. I have found satisfaction in using my hand plane rather than the planer because it makes me feels as if I have more control in it's final thickness. I don't have to build to what the "thicknesser" gives me. The joy is greater in the time spent making something than the time saved with the planer or the Domino. Great to see you enjoy what you are creating. I think that is the point in all of the details that you do in your kitchen project. Thanks again Matt.

[@susanvasquez3625]

I am always bemused by the juxtaposition of your very precise, meticulous woodworking designs and execution..... and your shaggy hair and stocking feet! Here is this cool, finicky cut with this precision tool and - oh, my floppy hair blocking the view.... LOL It gives me a lovely, warm feeling to see you working on your home in socks... I don't know why, but it does. I hope you never stop working on your house or barn or something thingie... I'd miss watching you.

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

Wow those mortise and tenons gave me some norm abram vibes 😎

[@CraigInNC]

It was nice to see the tree then slab cutting of that church oak and how you eventually used it.

[@frankh.valenzuelaabuelotej652]

I like all your videos, however my favorite ones involve you creating (measuring, cutting, and putting pieces together) the products. I also like the way that you explain the thoughts you have that direct your process. There is a certain "Eye" for design and use of it, creatively, to come up with the intended outcome. Personally, I would call your work___ an artistic woodworking endeavor. Best wishes and continued success. Peace! ✌👍

[@user-gr6ht2yn9s]

@ 19:48 , glad to see that we both use the same "system" to store our hole saw bits... open case on top of the drill press base. Feeling much more professional now 😂.

[@dwightbauer6705]

Good Morning Cremona Family.

[@vkaPAUL]

equating woodworking to half a cow around the 48;00 was excellent! Now I want a steak!!! LOL

[@jaimecastells9750]

I love the idea of going from tree to cabinet, very kewl! Few of us are in a position to actually pull that off. It's great to see it documented. Thanks Matt!!

[@TomGarner99]

I don’t think Matt had the resources in the beginning, look at his old videos. He built his business from the ground up. I think maybe self taught on the wood working skills and videography. Dude has skills! 😊

[@Handygrandad]

Its the difference between working with what you have been given, or working with what you have chosen yourself, but for me seeing you work with fine wood and fine tools, gives me a great deal of pleasure, thanks

[@Bunk599]

Beautiful result. I am envious of your wood inventory and shop equipment.Your wrist band caused concern that you had been to the hospital...but then I zoomed in to see what it was. Family fun parks way better than hospitals.

[@terichampion1165]

You inspire me. I have most of the Festools but not the knowledge. I guess it's a start. LOL. You are truly a great teacher and I could watch your videos all day. I am currently building a floating vanity from white oak and my biggest mistake was not getting all the wood at the same time. Now I have to run around matching color best I can from different sources, paying double the amount, in some cases. Poor planning on my part. Glad I never bought that "boring" dominio tool. LOL

[@mrpesky163]

I'm that guy at the Home Depot who goes through the whole lumber stack to get the five boards that are going to look right for my project. A bit different than what Matt described so well, but with the same passion for the end result 😊

[@davidhanson2351]

After listening to how you explained how you utilized your slabs, I have to say you are a master extraordinaire furniture builder. And anybody else that criticize your technique doesn’t have a clue. Sorry if I irritate a bunch of people, but you were doing what I dreamed of doing.

[@garysparks2681]

47:30 Reminiscent of Bubba Blue - "You can make shrimp gumbo, ....." 🙄🤔 😵‍💫 Love the channel. Appreciate the craftsmanship. All-in on the humor.

[@degrom542]

Now that's an end panel !

[@timleduc1493]

Hope you beefed up the floor joist, those babies looked immensely heavy! Beautiful looking and great explanation about how to get the exact look from a thicker piece of wood.

[@terencemerritt]

15:34 Matt I’d hate for you to be bored. If you’d like to just donate that to a beginner woodworker I’d be obliged 😂. I can’t believe how talented you are. Came out magnificent.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@marymigliore3396]

Matt, You do such great work !! I LOVE YOU ALL !!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mcremona]

Thanks so much!!

[@iainf6]

Fantastic idea to see the whole process Matt😉🫶. Really enjoyed watching this video especially because of the care you took. Excellent camera angles throughout the video, well done Matt 😁👍👍👍👍🥰

[@mcremona]

Thanks!!

[@firesurfer]

Matthew, spring is coming. Time to make a reservation for your annual haircut. :)

[@mcremona]

Earlier than usual too

[@firesurfer]

@@mcremona Easter is really early this year, and February almost feels like March.

[@myksweet]

Grain selection from a slab is like pattern selection in upholstery fabric. They often choose what to center, what to align to, and/or what to hide to enhance the finished product.

[@TWiumph]

One of your most enjoyable and informative videos. Plus, I got a kick out of reading your machine stickers. Oh, a cut girl in the doorway!

[@paulgreene9997]

I like it how you take a whole tree that has just been cut down and take it through the entire process of turning it into a finished product - you're really a one stop shop. 😁

[@alithemagicbum]

Not just cut down, older video dubbed in. Look at his hair....short😂

[@paulgreene9997]

@@alithemagicbum Yes, the older video was his previous house. The point is he's doing the entire process of taking a tree and turning it into a finished project - all those steps between a full tree and a finished project would usually be done by 3 or 4 different people, but Matt does every step himself.

[@alithemagicbum]

@@paulgreene9997 Sorry Paul, just the way you word it " the tree that has JUST...", no offense sir. Have a wonderful weekend

[@josephbohme7917]

AT 8:00 THAT 2" OAKWOOD SURE HAS SOME WARPY SURFACES plane AWAY

[@bavondale]

3:45 nice to see the old back yard. had me think back 20:09 the boss checking on things 21:00 nice transition

[@mykalmcb]

Thanks!

[@mcremona]

Thank you!!

[@mikeythai]

Very cool to see the oak's full journey. Perhaps some date stamps next time?

[@MikeC19100]

That was interesting knowing how you approached the planning for each phase of the parts in this video. Having done little in the way of cabinet building, it really gives us novice woodworkers something to think about logically. The end panels looked awesome when they were assembled, and it will be interesting to see what they look like with a finish on them. The most visible end panel had some light and dark panels and my OCD kept wanting to switch them around so there was a light, dark, light, dark, etc. pattern. Regardless the grain patterns on both panels looked interesting and appealing.

[@stevieg.4816]

I've been watching you for a very long time and started wood working about 5 years ago. It's to bad we live so far apart because I would absolutely love to spend some time with you to learn some of what you know. So the closest I can come is these videos , and even though I go through trial and error until I actually get it and have success these video's open doors for me I would never had a clue about. There is nothing more satisfying for me than to finish a project and looking back knowing I made that. Thanks again Matt, I'll keep watching.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

This was very interesting to watch. My dad would have envied your variety of tools to use for your cabinets. He would have cheered you on anyway. His motto was check at least 3 times before cutting then check the fit just like you do. I'm glad you're doing things carefully and making the best kitchen pieces possible. 😊

[@chrisfrench8323]

Really cool to see you work with some of the white oak slabs you harvested years ago.

[@seekingthetruth9896]

"The tenon going into the mortise at the end is all I want" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tony-ps4qw]

That is the most important thing-choosing the right grain for your finished panels-nice work!

[@Slippedndipped]

Old house, young Matthew, same laugh. Keep on keepin on Matthew. Love the home renovation thingy.

[@samgentile7494]

Hi Matt, Just one comment................. HEAVY. When fully assembled with the drawers, section divider panels, drawer slides, cabinet doors, hardware etc. the island will weigh near or over 400 pounds (without counting the top). Good luck getting it into the kitchen.

[@mcremona]

Moving heavy things doesn’t phase me

[@davidhanson2351]

Hello from Florida I enjoyed the blast to the past to see the old house and the new sawmill keep up the good work

[@alcloud4265]

I appreciate the human side of your videos, ie, admitting mistakes and that you label parts of a project for example. There’s one particular guy that only shows parts fitting together perfectly. Have been watching you for a while and don’t remember you telling where you got your training in cabinet making.

[@mcremona]

I’m self taught. Thanks!

[@kenc2257]

I like the idea of a natural wood (with finish) island. A painted island would have been lovely, and consistent with the rest of the kitchen, but this will make the kitchen island more of a feature.

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful craftsmanship ❤

[@NeilBlanchard]

The sound of a sharp plane as it shaves the wood - is just amazing.

[@monabale8263]

49:43; and THEN you can take the little scraps of leftover oak out to the grill and toss those steaks on it for a bit...😁

[@brianfinnigan2269]

Love the "To the Barn" transition

[@danaskubic2145]

Always great to see the furnishings being made from the tree to the finished product. Wonderful video Matt, thanks for sharing.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff Matt! 😃👍🏼👊🏼

[@generessler6282]

Great choice. Light is like gold in a kitchen. Walnut can be gorgeous, but its natural color is imo a bit dark and cold to wear well over the years you'll spend in this work of art you're creating. 😊

[@lindsaycremona2459]

I appreciate this insight cuz I always second guess myself!

[@johnmalecki713]

You are better than Norm Abrams. I love your videos.

[@BuildwithMooney]

What a pleasure to watch that slab get worked into beautiful side panels for your island, can't wait for the finished product. I learned a few things as well, thank you.

[@mcremona]

Thanks 👍

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY.

[@joehuinker7009]

Matt beautiful work. I'd used the same oak out of the same log for the win!

[@garymiller3246]

Great point about wood grain selection to complete the project to best possible effect. I was trying to explain this very detail. With the Amish on some custom items for our home. This was an awesome display of craftsmanship Matt.

[@petetuck6095]

..they're beautiful. Wish I had your talents..

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Love seeing the end result from a fallen tree. Great work and patience.

[@joegreen4156]

My dad was a carpenter and called your hand router a granny's tooth xxx

[@jerryharder1381]

Nice how you could slice and stack and revisit for a project later!

[@ykmjc]

Great job, but I’d remove that one slat with the knot right in the middle!

[@thebandit7404]

I love that the reno and woodworking have finally converged! Glorious!

[@mcremona]

Only took 70 something videos

[@douglassiemens4245]

Great explanation on choosing wood for the build. Also, loved the throwback bits of cutting and slabbing the tree.

[@1425race]

Master sawyer and now master joiner, great job Matt.

[@mcremona]

Ironically, my joinery skills preceded my sawmilling skills

[@elainehiggins7544]

I’m glad that oak will find its place in a kitchen, because it looks yummy! And even more so for your expert construction. Also, I appreciated your excursus on slab milling. When my husband removed a southern yellow pine from our lot 4 years ago, I had it sawn into slabs. I thought I might have made a mistake, but it sounds like that was the right move. I dried it in the garage and the wood is stable and easy to work. I used for a trestle desk and have plans to make a farm table for the kitchen. I will be able to get whatever pieces I need using your cutting strategy.

[@mcremona]

That’s awesome! Glad you did that!

[@WillyBemis]

Thank you Matt - inspiring and helpful!

[@garywomack4450]

Matt you need a few more projects. Maybe a part time job at NASA😆 Great work!

[@mcremona]

Good idea!

[@zakkaryzoah1386]

18:36 This view helped me understand how you line up this kind of cut. Thanks very much for including it!

[@WPGinfo]

Great project! The wonderful end-result is a testament to your choice of materials and skill.

[@jeanhawken4482]

So gorgeous

[@robertm348]

You may need to shore up the flooring beneath the island...it's going to be a beast!

[@sampickens1998]

In the movie The Bandit, Jerry Reed said when he first saw the Trans Am, unscripted, ( honey hush). That's what I think of all the thought process you go through to get that look. REAL NICE!!!!!

[@MaddHatter]

I would also argue you get to select around the checks and cracks when you resaw dry

[@yummboy2]

Beautiful, excellent as always!

[@PatrickPoet]

cool center/right scale. you have so many great tools that make things better/easier that you don't show/talk about

[@daveklein2826]

Woodpeckers makes great measuring tools

[@loucervone6187]

Are you planning to complete some type of review of your new Harvey router fence & table? If not, what are your thoughts?

[@sallyeblen7032]

Beautiful, as always!

[@gdp3rd]

Flashbacks!

[@JimG31547]

Very nice grain. Panels look great.

[@ohasis8331]

Right from the start, that was one big mother of a log but it made some lovely looking pieces.

[@paulfowler3416]

Beautiful panels

[@lewatson2]

Lol your Great Wolf wristband

[@dpmeyer4867]

WOW, just wow. What a great vid. Great explanation. I never expect anything less.

[@randyattwood]

Fantastic! So much fun to watch you make such an important part of your project from your slabs. Look forward to the next step.

[@gillyb333]

Beautiful woodworking so nice xx

[@sensitivewsm]

I am learning a lot about the woodworker's craft and the tools you use.

[@natebrown5588]

Very Nice Matt, Glad to see u get back to your woodworking roots.

[@JT-hw6mq]

Amazing! Is that kitchen island going to be used to hold a Sherman tank engine?

[@mcremona]

You never know

[@unclefrogy743]

I have a tool cabinet/draw unit I have going to make out of plywood and I never thought of drawing the cut list right on the plywood to ruff it out makes it easier for me to see what I am doing kool!

[@ralphtrites3724]

WOW! Who is is that “clean cut” KID harvesting that white oak tree?! Great job!