Live Edge River "Zipper" Table A Woodworking How-To

Watch and learn how to make a Live Edge Slab Coffee Table with a "Zipper"/ Inlaid Stitches in the center. In this video I show you the steps i took to break down the materials and make this piece of awesome statement furniture using fairly basic woodworking techniques.
In my new workshop I have a large showroom that will be shared and occupied with my buddy Seth, who is the owner of Toll Gate Revival, Which is a vintage goods and design company. We've been friends for a while now and wanted to combine forces. In the new show room I wanted to place a couple pieces, and I immediately thought to use live edge and help show off some of my favorite styles of work. I obviously took this build to another level. But, with that, this look is really cool and there is some awesome techniques in it that can apply to a broad spectrum of woodworking.
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[@TopNotchSawRepair]

I totally love the throwing Axe Door handles. Great idea !!!!!!

[@jimcastino]

Nice John. Very nice. I just made a bench similar to this with two live edge slabs. But I used a jig purchased from Blacktail Studio, to make the “bow ties” to stick the two together. Using my handheld router to make the bow ties first out of 1/2” stock, then cut the “negatives” into the slabs using the same jig but with a different collar. Worked quite well.

[@michaelpotase]

WOW!!! That is an absolutely stunning piece

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Michael, we think it came out awesome!

[@Tgrab39]

Way to think outside the box! LOOKS GREAT! Wish I could afford hundreds of thousands of dollars worth or equipment like you have here though!

[@_cr8ive_]

Always a privilege seeing a master of his craft at work . . .Love this...

[@hectorgideon4707]

The out come is awesome .

[@KomarProject]

That’s an awesome build. So glad you didn’t do bow ties here. I love them but this looks so much better. Great job brother !!!

[@John_Malecki]

It turned out sweet !

[@thabotim5123]

@@John_Malecki sam

[@DIYwithDave]

It really does look like a football. Looks great!

[@John_Malecki]

hahah it has some footballish qualities

[@JD-be7ys]

John, This was very creative. The combination of woods coupled with the geometric base and the live edge is extremely artistic. Great build!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks JD

[@jaredstearns6013]

Ive been watching your channel for a little bit now never knew you played football professionally. I am a professional climber and amateur wood worker.

[@jordantillman9084]

just found your videos. even tho i don’t work on wood and making things my self, i still find them interesting and fun to watch.

[@buck17woodwork88]

Looks good, awesome table

[@walker8989]

I gotta build me one of these football tables before the Super Bowl! Thx for the idea.

[@kilroyb4876]

Nice tools Nice shop great videos

[@jubankta1627]

John I love the way u play while u work if its npt fun its work and nobody wants that.....haha nice work here sir!!!

[@ulrikbentzrd4609]

This is the nicest looking table i have ever seen! I will try to make something similar with elm and hand tools.

[@flaviovera614]

From Brazil!!!! Congratulations!!!! very good, Great Job!!!!!

[@عمرالتمر-خ1س]

Very beautiful work

[@dlk4318]

brilliant design👏👏👏

[@EvolutionUpholstery]

Live edge and leather makes for a great combo. Looks like a cool showroom.

[@John_Malecki]

Yea it'll be really cool when its done!

[@CarlosLima-ns3tj]

Very very good ,congratulations for the work .

[@robertlong2661]

Watching that grain pop is like opening a Christmas present! Awesome table!

[@John_Malecki]

it sure as hell is Robert!

[@jimgam730]

Cool table John.

[@michaelberroteran3467]

Love the table I may have to copy...

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

I really like the table very modern looking but awesome 👍👍

[@jefferyschirm4103]

It would be nice to see a harvest table with a lazy susan. , on a slide from one end to the other. It could stop at every set , spin around serve your plate. Wow build !

[@jameschester3986]

Very nice work 😎

[@mchristopher]

Love this. Have been scouring the internet for a base for my coffee table. This is it. By the way. You need some double sided tape.

[@naturalmeditation3339]

Wow amazing 👏👏👏

[@tutubeos]

Beautiful table!

[@grahammarkhorn]

Awesome bit of table John....keep em coming

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you enjoyed it Graham!

[@jamesc2212]

Man I love those tools

[@stevenhardyjr.5948]

Looks awesome!!

[@rodrigogalliano4609]

Great job

[@upperhandcustoms11]

Beautiful table man!

[@donfillenworth1721]

Really cool table. I like the design. Thanks for sharing.

[@John_Malecki]

You're welcome don, thanks for checking it out

[@corweiss06]

Nice looking table. Fun Edit. Crushed it!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@oneshotme]

Cool table and great job making it Enjoyed and gave a Thumbs Up also

[@John_Malecki]

Hey Russell I appreciate that !

[@oneshotme]

@@John_Malecki You're very welcome

[@motorcyclepecaseservicos-o139]

Estilo e inteligência e tudo !!!!!!!

[@jonwills4670]

Don’t forget everything’s a hammer! Table looks beautiful! 👊🏻

[@John_Malecki]

Yes! including your hands

[@BigSStudios]

@Chet Carson you are hideous

[@leksey7870]

Nice table!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you !

[@eltonroberts8817]

Very cool might try your idea 💡 I have a slab of blackwalnut that I wasn't sure what do with it 😀 great job

[@MultiTom1956]

John , beautifully done 👌👌

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you Mahendra!

[@renobtankit6019]

Nice work!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Renob!

[@klaudiuszmitko8135]

super stolik,świetne wykonanie.

[@SeaSmokeDesign]

Like I told you before...first look...meh. Second look...ugh. Finished YES! Nicely done Mr. Malecki! And the electrical tape on the finger for the win!!!

[@John_Malecki]

Worlds best bandage

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool John! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Fred!

[@woodex4235]

Great job!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@WexWerxScott]

Beautiful work! Is there such a thing as visual asmr? Those threaded bungs going into the table was oddly satisfying...

[@daddynutz024]

Great build keep up the great work than

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Chris!

[@manuelmarroquin7223]

Nice job

[@FernandoKugi]

Amazing table, cool video, congrats...

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you !

[@MegaTnicholas]

Awesome effort! Something I want to try! You make it look easy!

[@juanestebangonzaleznicholl1355]

Wonderful!!

[@brandonkeaveney310]

Love it!!!

[@scottsimpey2965]

That looks incredible John. Great job.

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Scott

[@thehamlinwoodshop]

Great video John. Thank you!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@pkfrisko29]

Very nice

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@frechen.design831]

Hey John, I was looking for a design that I can use for our livingroom. Found it- thanks my friend! If everything is finished, I‘ll let u know. Greets from germany

[@SouthernStyleDIY]

Looks so awesome! Goes really well with that room too. Like the idea of the metal river, but this seems like a better option for this one at least.

[@John_Malecki]

i think this was much better only because the wood didn't have as much movement as would've been need for that metal river

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

That zipper is so wicked, dude! Just tap tap tap it in 😀

[@John_Malecki]

Just a little tap tap taparoooooo

[@StuffIHeard]

very nice build

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Joshua!

[@kainoalum]

Such an awesome build! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@juliettedumouchel6021]

Excellent products …

[@vlacarde1]

awesome table man!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you my friend !

[@WoodcraftSupply]

Awesome build John, a hit right outta PNC Park!

[@John_Malecki]

YES! GO Buccos!

[@cuttingedgewoods]

Love the video and a kick ass looking table man! Love the different take on the “river” with the inlaid stitches. Also that is of course one of the 19 solos from Metallica’s “One”.

[@John_Malecki]

hahahahah yes it is! thanks brother

[@jimgam730]

I was inspired to go out to my shop and cut wood after watching this but, then I finished my third beer and that was the end of that.

[@John_Malecki]

i usually get 4 in before feeling like that

[@KomarProject]

John forgot to ask what’s the wire wheel you used to remove bark? I’m doing a slab right now and it looks like it works awesome.

[@John_Malecki]

It’s just a soft wire wheel

[@KomarProject]

John Malecki ok.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

NICE!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Man !

[@craftedworkshop]

Dude, really love this one! I think having the lines run kind of random and diagonal could look awesome too.

[@John_Malecki]

yea the random lines wouldve been a lot more time consuming, but for sure not a bad idea.

[@adrielbode6995]

Instablaster.

[@michigotzinger1070]

I Love your stuff

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@Ginger4sale]

Why does everyone make the Joiner look so easy? There is such a learning curve with that stupid thing. Good job showing the raw amount of effort required to make something aligned and correct. Using that jig to cut out each individual stitch space looked like a pain in the ass

[@Hardin615]

I subbed immediately after the karate chop cut 😆

[@toddsteuart9077]

Love the football table lol keep videos come

[@John_Malecki]

glad you dig it todd!

[@paruartist]

Very nice......

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@MadebyBrent]

That table looks awesome! Great job! And the video was AMAZING!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Brent!

[@jrmyphts]

Yeah another live edge river table!

[@John_Malecki]

This one has a twist!

[@benrudman3917]

I love it John. It looked like you had a blast filming it. Especially in the beginning. So many subtle little tricks to learn from. Like the template for countersinking your screws the same depth. Genius. Why the spray water? The shop is coming together amazingly. So much better lighting too than the old warehouse. The store front looks awesome. Channel is growing well. Life is good my friend. I see a day trip to visit the store in my future this year! -Ben

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Ben! The water is to pop the grain up and get a look at it

[@ivansierrais]

amaizing my friend

[@elroyjacobs8126]

Awesome design and it came out great! Can't believe it has 98 dislikes. Insane.

[@John_Malecki]

This is the internet Elroy, Everyone has a problem with everything haha

[@Mahmoud_Bakr_88]

Very nice... love woodworking...and I wish work with you

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Mahmoud!

[@MoosesWorkshop]

Beautiful!!!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks dude!

[@GibClark]

Heck, missed this one. 👍👍👍👍like!

[@thesashank]

Absolutely wonderful table, How will you manage stuffs falling off the center of the table

[@dyingace2318]

Always wondered how you got started had no idea you played

[@susanaagostode]

Are you do this for fun I really like the tables the u make nice work

[@ישראלונועהמרגלית]

Hi, thank you very much for the video, it helps a lot! Do you have the dimensions and angles of the trapezoid legs?

[@samwilkinson9670]

4K BABY ! Looks great man!

[@John_Malecki]

Oh yea, goin to the next level!

[@mitchdavis9416]

Man, I miss these hand tool type of videos.

[@lukastrojak]

Beutifull table! Thank you for the idea! All those tools look tine in your hands ;)

[@remonkaldas5936]

Amazing!! Love it!!

[@ginaconcialdi4352]

You should totally resin fill it with colors of your favorite team!

[@vincepresto759]

LOVIT, Looks Awesome ! Well Done. Thx’s for Sharing

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Vince so glad you dig it !

[@Knittedbyknadj]

This looks dope! And if you add Opoxy in the middle omg another level

[@mikebruns1300]

I could not finish watching. Football table all the way. Go back to the drawing table and think about this one more time.

[@OurUnplannedAdventure]

👊 looks awesome

[@aleksandarpolak]

Awesome build. You got yourself a new subscriber. I hope you don't mind, but you inspired me to try and make a coffee table too, and I'm gonna use some of the things I learned from your video. Thanks again and Happy holidays

[@maxwoodpiroritrattista]

VERY NICE

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@EllisDesignandTradeCo]

Love it, looks great!