Live Edge Waterfall Coffee Table | Woodworking How-To

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Turned out so good, love the figure and the bow ties!

[@John_Malecki]

Yea man its got some gorgeous figure and those ties look great.... not for kids tho.

[@samwilkinson9670]

Just saw an ad for woodpeckers on instagram with a pic of your slab and popped over to KZbin and boom here it is. Looks unreal man. The bow ties just add class. Love it

[@John_Malecki]

yea it really came out awesome and we're stoked about it

[@buddymcclure6170]

Kick ass build! I wasn't sure if I would be sold on the metal bow ties, but it really gives a look that separates it from the rest! Now you've got me thinking!

[@Lutzboater]

Magnificent!! The Bowties make it a piece of art used as a table. Excellent work.

[@John_Malecki]

Yea the bowties are really cool!

[@JMBurke]

I'm burning through all your videos... Love the woodpecker flattener jig for the router. That's perfect.

[@andrewaustin6941]

This is the BEST WATERFALL TABLE ON KZbin!!!

[@John_Malecki]

Hell ya Dru!

[@middletonwoodworks]

"Of course it's not child friendly, it has a massive point sticking out the side" -- That was perfect, just like the build. Love it man. Keep up the great work.

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you dig it rob

[@hustlinghard8081]

THAT. IS. THE. SICKEST. TABLE. IVE. EVER. SEEN!! GEEZ!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@John_Malecki]

Well snap! Thank you. Have you seen my river table ?!?

[@hustlinghard8081]

@@John_Malecki yes and while it is beyond super nice something about that waterfall table just makes me go googoo over it!! The metal bowties set it off!! Love that idea!!

[@John_Malecki]

Yea they came out awesome !

[@kurtmann654]

This build is gorgeous. I have been wanting to do a waterfall table for the longest time.

[@John_Malecki]

Looks like now is the time !!!

[@kurtmann654]

@@John_Malecki, you are right I am going to add it to my project list.

[@John_Malecki]

Yes! Punch it in the face !

[@kurtmann654]

Believe me buddy I'm swinging for the fences. I just recently started my own channel, but I work 80+ hrs a week at my full time job, so my build videos are going to be far apart. To compensate I have a beer review segment, that i can post regularly.

[@John_Malecki]

Nice. Listen to our podcast , made for profit. We talk about how to grow a channel for side hustlers all the time !

[@exhiteknornmichael8316]

Mad RESPECT to ya John !! It is refreshing to watch the waterfall. Beautiful job.

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you! this one turned out awesome and we absolutely love it!

[@chrisnash2154]

LOVE the table. LOVE the bow tie and how it contrasts the wood. NOT feeling the leg. Too simple for that gorgeous table.

[@MegaFunnyman86]

Been nosing through your videos, you make some of the most beautiful furniture I've ever seen, not just the craftsmanship but the design aswell, amazing stuff, love from the UK

[@tknoerle1451]

This is an exquisite piece of your workmanship, John. There's nothing I don't like about it...the video edits are great too.

[@danshep69]

Table is beautiful, love the humor!

[@Aldroid0]

Cool table, loved the metal bow ties

[@twsbrl2xlldmoney355]

Those metal bow ties look amazing

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Nice work John!

[@_cr8ive_]

This is such a straight forward simple tool . . . yet so effective and awesome to use...

[@aaroncashion7570]

Love those bow ties! Def my favorite waterfall I have seen in a long time. Love the live edge without the epoxy pours.

[@John_Malecki]

Really glad you enjoy it brother!

[@bradymcphail9690]

Every project, better than the last kid! I got 1 for ya... Black Walnut with Brass Bowties and Brass "I" legs with handmade Walnut rivets or handmade Walnut nuts and bolts. Tig welded with silicon bronze rod. Like a Steele Bridge!

[@steveyoho1076]

That is a fantastic piece John. Right when I thought I have seen enough live edge tables, you threw that one into the game and I love it; kickass design. 👍👍

[@John_Malecki]

thank you so much ! i thought people might enjoy the twist on the typical with this one!

[@TaylorHubbell]

Siiiiick! Thats a bad ass table John

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Tyler, really appreciate it

[@carlostenta7232]

Now that is pretty. A more refined piece, and great tutorial as usual. Well done, man.

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you Carlo!

[@lungbuster341]

Another dandy John. Keep crushing it!!

[@John_Malecki]

thanks Hoof!!!!

[@ZacJones]

Great video John! That flattening jig looks awesome and way better than anything I could build. Also I love the bow ties that tie the slab together. Nice work!

[@John_Malecki]

The jig is awesome

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍I am not a huge fan of bowties but I actually love how you used them on this!!!

[@John_Malecki]

Yea they came out to be pretty awesome in this one !

[@SouthernStyleDIY]

That table is amazing! Love the metal bows in it. Great build!!

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you dig it brother

[@lifeanywhere]

Turned out looking dope John.

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you enjoyed it. I agree its pretty sick looking

[@CrossCutCreations]

That's a sick table, John! Of course it isn't child friendly! Haha! I love it!

[@John_Malecki]

Haha glad you like it !

[@benrudman3917]

Beautiful final project john!

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you enjoy it Ben!

[@raider9170]

Very nice sir. Definitely my favorite one of your builds. I love using metal bowties

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you dig it! It’s for sure one of my top 3

[@raider9170]

@@John_Malecki have you considered doing notched ends when using square tube? Gives you a sealed joint without having to miter them. Super quick and easy with a bandsaw and gives a really polished look. Just a thought. Keep up the good work!

[@paulboyle9605]

Wow truly beautiful piece of work. Regards Paul

[@John_Malecki]

Appreciate it Paul! glad you enjoy it!

[@bonniebarber6114]

Very nice John!

[@fredthomson8145]

Really cool table. Your builds a strong. Good job

[@John_Malecki]

Appreciate it Fred!

[@inspectorsteve2287]

Love your workshop.

[@John_Malecki]

Im moving thank goodness !

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@@John_Malecki I wasn't being sarcastic. I do really like that work shop. Why are you happy to move? Unless your new work shop is bigger

[@mikeyandalyssab4782]

What a beautiful table! I love the waterfall edge! I prefer wood bowties, but the aluminum is a cool change of pace! Keep up the great work

[@BruceAUlrich]

Love how the metal bowties look in this piece, John!

[@John_Malecki]

Bowties look awesome, I agree Bruce!

[@KomarProject]

Dude you should totally sell the steel bow ties. A lot of people don’t have the means to make them. I would so buy them. Love this table brother!!!

[@John_Malecki]

Haha I bought them/ was given them

[@KomarProject]

Dame I thought I had a million dollar idea for you lol ohh well

[@bdank99]

Nice work John! I just finished a live edge cherry side table for a friend of mine for his camp in Tionesta.

[@John_Malecki]

My grand parents used to have a camp in Tionesta!

[@ziyaaddocrat5185]

Awesome build

[@John_Malecki]

Appreciate the love Ziyaad

[@OVRIDE007]

Gorgeous freaking build! Great work man!

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you dig it Aron!

[@Fredatbedrock]

Very nice table

[@John_Malecki]

Appreciate that Alan

[@mountainriverdesigns42]

Such an awesome project and video John! Awesome work!

[@AnthonyJanflone]

Awesome John!!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Anthony!

[@413DaveRN]

There is only one Paul Jackman, but there is some magic in that table!

[@HunterFisherman23]

Beautiful table brother!!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you!

[@stumptownwoodworks]

I didn't think they allowed welding of aluminum in Pittsburgh 😜 Awesome table man, love the tie in of the bowties and that leg.

[@John_Malecki]

Hahaha it’s the Wild West here .... we do whatever

[@FernandoKugi]

Amazing table!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you Fernando!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Looks awesome John! 😍👍👊

[@John_Malecki]

Appreciate it Fred

[@nafitron]

You do amazing work...and I feel inspired to attempt some of your projects myself. Just found your channel...and love your projects. Great format and video flow. Thanks for sharing!!

[@John_Malecki]

You can do it! I am very glad you enjoyed !

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That came out great!!! Love the bowties!!

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you! That’s my favorite part too

[@jameslawson7225]

A work of art.👍

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks James !

[@garyh5181]

Appreciate your videos. Your marriage of metal into wood is always motivating. How do you get customers for your work and how did you get your furniture business off the ground?

[@John_Malecki]

Hey Gary, I have a podcast where we talk about this all the time, it is called Made For Profit. Check it out. Also look into my website . Johnmalecki.com for more info on how i got started!

[@Omega7Beams]

This video is great my man.

[@amizadaividalflores4961]

Tiene tantas herramientas ,,y todo ese espacio así quien no...yo ya hubiera hecho hasta una ciudad a mano

[@noxyi116]

От такого количества профессионального инструмента хочется визжать 😁👍

[@bennywoodworks7194]

That was sick man! Loving this style you've been doing!

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you dig it Benny!

[@The_Salty_Siren]

Oh to have all the tools you have!!! I'm so jealous. One day .... Beautiful work! I love your inlay work. I use it as Inspo for my jewelry line 💓

[@John_Malecki]

thats an awesome idea! glad you enjoyed it !

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

Great table, I like this project

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks John, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardshaw3094]

Really nice job

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks so much Richard!

[@JTWoodworks]

Looks awesome John!!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks so much JT!

[@ThoenWorks]

Great video - and Beautiful piece !

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you enjoyed it !

[@jamesgilley4313]

Great work, really like the metal bowties.

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks James, theyre awesome!

[@КарлоАксай]

Увидел то, что долго искал. Лайк !

[@bxcwoodworks]

Hell yeah man that thing turned out awey

[@anthonykrepps1624]

Great build man!!

[@nyinfamous2k2]

Love the table came out so sick I had to show my wife on IG. Funny tho we both thought it was a huge office table. So when I saw the intro of this video and how much smaller it is then we originally thought. First thing I thought was "what is this a school for ants" Zoolander lol. Looks awesome man.

[@John_Malecki]

Hahahahah thats hilarious. yea dude its just a coffee table. That slab would have to be sooooo big to be a conference size

[@akquicksilver]

Great build John, looks awesome! Woodpecker makes great quality high precision stuff, but it definitely comes at a price. I would venture this jig will retail for close to a grand.

[@John_Malecki]

All good things come at a good price. I believe it’s for sale so you can check the price on their site

[@andyjame5608]

its lovely

[@sumosprojects]

It’s a beast, great table 👍👍👍

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you Sumos!

[@DennDeBill]

I wondered who did the table when I got the newsletter from woodpeckers

[@John_Malecki]

its me! haha glad you dig it Phil !

[@RichardMartin]

I like it, plus a little danger makes childhood more fun! Cheers John. 👍🏻

[@John_Malecki]

haha thats one way to look at it

[@StuffUCanMake]

Man, this is awesome!!

[@John_Malecki]

So glad you liked it brother!

[@tombaker3794]

John, Maybe it's just me and my small tablet, but when you flip the slab and secure it, at 1:35 into the video, I think I see the end of the slab up off the bench and it pulls down when you drive the screw into the dog. Maybe there was dust under the slab, but it appears that the first side is still not completely flat and on the bench. You notice it?

[@John_Malecki]

its flat. Flatness is relative to the top side of the slab after it is flattened. The hold downs also flex and give the illusion the slab is moving more than it is. It is also a whole slab, so i dont need the bottom perfectly flat across. I have the center perfectly flat for reference on the top. Hope that helps tom!

[@m.b.3192]

Good Work , nice table and realy cool video

[@duanemckitterick3450]

I saw your table in a woodworking magazine at a Barnes & Noble store today. It was for an advertisement but I was surprised they DID NOT credit you in anyway.

[@maconSTUFF]

Great design and build man... 👍

[@John_Malecki]

Really appreciate it brother!

[@shamailsyed439]

amazing stuff

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Shamail!

[@hazembata]

I dig it.

[@John_Malecki]

That’s awesome Hazem! I’m pumped

[@sheep1ewe]

Awsome!

[@graceraisedmeup8036]

Editing is Perfect. Looked like I'm watching a Show from History Channel. Great Narration and smart editing.

[@sailronin]

Nice you have a Tormek but a sharp chisel is not that critical for chipping off bark, they are critical for your bowtie pockets....beautiful table and good video overall. Thank you

[@diy-doityourselfconcacique4353]

where di you get those steel bow ties? or did you do it ?

[@joehenderson6593]

Awesome! That's a mean looking table! The "Kid Katcher"?

[@John_Malecki]

Hahaha yes ! A nice little a lot to nestle into it.

[@1635mw]

I live in central Arkansas and we have high humidity during summer months. What kind of moisture content would be acceptable before starting any work on walnut? I can’t seem to find a good answer to this question. Beautiful work! Love following your work! Very inspirational

[@John_Malecki]

Single digits. So below 10%

[@1635mw]

Do you have a video of how you attach metal/wood bases to a slab piece? I am interested in seeing this done to alleviate expansion and contraction without the possibility of cracking your work. If you do then I may not be looking hard enough. Maybe a little commentating about how it’s done as well....

[@John_Malecki]

Just use a counter sunk insert and a sloppy hole to attach your metal legs. Nothing complicated

[@marylouniebrugge9174]

Where to get metal bow ties?

[@satrege1]

Amazing work ! One question: Why are you using epoxy to attach the bow ties ? In other videos you are using regular wood glue. Thank you

[@91hazza]

Well that isn't child friendly! 🤣 Oh well awesome table, what a beast! 👍

[@John_Malecki]

Haha my life isn’t very child friendly

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Looks great:)

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Robert!

[@johnhayes6414]

Did you buy the bowties or make them. Do you have video on making them

[@Majjie24]

Hey John a few questions if you don't mind me asking? 1) What oil/wax sealer do you use/recommend? 2) can you buy steel bow ties like you used? or did you make them? The reason I ask about the oil is I'm in the throws of making my 1st live edge slab kitchen bench/breakfast bar and want to make sure I seal it right. I don't like the stodgy look of some varnish as it looks thick and plastic some times. I've seen where the varnish is thinned with turps maybe that would be a better option for me. Any recommendation? would be grateful... Cheers

[@ravenkang]

You using spiral cut bits? Down cut or up cut ?

[@mesaralbujeyash6976]

I like the wood what kind of wood is that

[@mesaralbujeyash6976]

U got everyting infront of u so what did u make smart guy thank u maichen rite lamo

[@stevenaltman380]

What finish did you use on the table ?

[@terryalexander9624]

Ditto. What finish?

[@christianMsmith87]

what type of wood is this?

[@vbaspcppguy]

"Lightning? What lighting?" Your videos have come quite a long way in just a couple years.

[@virginiahoke7784]

That’s cool.

[@stefan4765]

What kind of wood is it?

[@John_Malecki]

Ambrosia maple

[@stefan4765]

@@John_Malecki thank you

[@JamesCromwell2047]

Love those bowties! Crushing it as usual John!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks James !

[@0sirhc9]

Go Browns!!!