Making A $15,000 Japanese Table... 300hrs of Work!

Building my Japanese temple inspired entry way table with traditional woodworking hand tools and Japanese Joinery. Sponsored by Suizan Japan. Check out there channel for some cool Japanese joinery videos. / @suizan
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DISCLAIMER: Woodworking and the use of power and hand tools can be extremely dangerous. You are responsible for understanding the safe use of your tools and techniques. Your safety is YOUR responsibility, I accept NO responsibility or liability for any injuries, accidents, death occurring to you or others if you attempt to do the things that I do or use advice that I give.

[@cntsg]

The sliding dovetails on the top were a nice addition. It turned out beautifully.

[@007mavrick1]

No resin, no cnc. An actual wood worker. Keep it up. 💯👌🏾

[@jetah50]

To say CNC and resin aren't woodworking is pretty toxic, IMO.

[@karan_hiremath]

Imagine gatekeeping technological progress while commenting on a website processing petabytes of data allowing you to view content from around the world 😂 Love the hand tool work but it’s just a different style all together, not better or worse

@@jetah50 Yes, resin is pretty toxic 😂😂

[@jetah50]

@ only before it's cured, however, being a toxic person last a lifetime!

[@josh_watson]

$50 p/hr is a very fair rate for the customer, not for you! Your level of experience and attention to detail is worth WAY more than that! A beautiful build. Cheers!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you man! I appreciate that!

[@frankmthompson]

I came here to say this. If it was 300 hours of work, the price is too low. His Skill, Expertise, and Time are more valuable than that.

[@UnicornMeat512]

Lmao. I charge more for cuttingboards.

[@ikust007]

Agree . Ridiculous price . We are getting destroyed by such low fees . We are selling to low for such high quality . Think of all the ones pushing mouses on Silicon Valley … anyhow bravo !

[@franciscovvianna]

Totally agree to an even higher rate. But to be fair, I think the design should be charged differently, specially if you would make more of those, or sell plans, or whatever monetization you could get from it. It would then make sense to dilute the design cost, and charge for your work, time, expertise and materials

[@jlunde35]

Spectacular. Quarter sawn white oak and black walnut are the most beautiful woods. Thanks for sharing.

[@jdhurrell]

It's great to see you making furniture Chris.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you John!

[@kurtgellert9166]

$50/hour from an expert craftsman for handmade furniture is very reasonable. The challenge is finding someone with the budget for a table at that cost. Not many people out there with that. But that rate is certainly reasonable. Beautiful table!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Yes definitely would be a challenge finding a buyer for this. I’d probably have to use my online presence to find someone, locally would be really hard.

[@gr8dvd]

@@ThirdCoastCraftsman Besides the expense ($15k) kinda big for my trailer home 😀 But seriously, anyone spending that much likely has big spaces… residential or commercial (think high-end office or condo lobby). They may want a pair and the 2nd build will undoubtedly be much quicker (more profit) than the first. Imagine the speed/profit on the 3-3k produced 😀

[@White-Rose-Woodworking]

I just came across your channel,” New Guy” lol. I have always loved making thing out of wood. You just can’t beat the smell and feel of the wood in your hands. Please keep the videos coming, I can hardly wait for the next one.

[@rexthornton6512]

True craftsmanship brother. If you advertise the right way to reach the rich you could get what that table's worth. The rich does not care about the price. They want what others can't afford. Awesome build.

[@daniellevinson5500]

Been missing the content like this while you've been building out the new shop. This was such a pleasure to watch. Thanks as always for the content and inspiration. I'll be finishing up an entertainment center in my own home this month thanks to the lessons I've learned from you and other youtubers after picking up woodworking a few years ago. Can't wait until I can try more fine wood working like this project in the future. Hope you are enjoying the new shop, sure looks like you are! In my opinion you are worth more than $50 per hour and this piece is worth way more than $15,000.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Hey Daniel, thanks so much for watching and the kind words. Means a lot!

[@bryanh6856]

Ditto. Glad to have him back. Missed Utz in this vid I hope he’s still around?

[@xBris]

I really love watching you use all those hand tools. I'm personally not a huge fan of the Japanese style, but watching your videos is still super relaxing and enjoyable. All the sawing, and the joinery, and the chisels - so satisfying! Keep up the good work :)

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@Clark42EoC]

Genius design and execution.

[@dougjunebennett9962]

So many woodworkers on youtube try to post every week or more, either to satisfy the demands of their sponsors or just to create a ton of content. However a lot of it useless both as entertainment or education. I really appreciate that you post your content less often but it is always well worth the watch. I hope you can make this model work for you. Beautiful work as always.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@Phil-cl5dl]

You sir are a master craftsman. A very enjoyable 1/2 hour spent watching you work. Well done

[@wwtrkr3189]

Oh, I'd forgotten we were waiting on this. How wonderful this afternoon to see you pop back up in my feed. Eagerly anticipated, fully appreciated. I love the development from the bookcase a few years ago. Congratulations, Chris. Many aspire to heirloom work, few accomplish it. I'm am quite certain this piece will still be proudly adorning somebody's home in 300 years. A masterpiece. Well done, sir.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you for the kind words and sorry for keeping you waiting so long haha. I really gotta get more videos out haha

[@chrisshannonmoeller781]

Yes you do! 😉

[@jacobswarringim]

Impeccable craftsmanship! $50 an hour doesn’t do your work justice

[@seanbrotherton542]

Standing ovation👏 Encore for the jointer!

[@nottherealjk]

Not only did the shelf go through a journey on this project, but your facial hair also journeyed along with it. Beautiful results as always!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Bahahahaha yup

[@osamaibrahim7550]

Watching this build is extremely therapeutic!!! Finessing at its most using an awesome arsenal of handtools.. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you friend! I appreciate the kind words!

[@palonso99]

Amazing build, Thank you !

[@trailruntim]

Absolutely love watching your work. I bet you could release the same video with no voiceover, just straight ASMR and soothing background music, and it would do really well.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

I would to be able to just release videos with no taking like some guys do. The voiceover part is my least favorite on the edit and I would love to not do that haha. Might try just tool sounds next time

[@pmdinaz]

The shop looks amazing! You've been super busy with the house and the timber frame project and this project is amazing as well!!! Beautiful.

[@jimnaeve6780]

Absolutely brilliant craftsmanship! This is my favorite channel, only hope that one day I could be able to complete a build as beautiful as your finished build.

[@gerry5084]

stunning skilled craftsmanship - just working out the concept nevermind the execution of the carpentry both of which are amazing

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you! My favorite part is the design process. I love the problem solving that goes into it.

[@coolinken]

That is a fantastic table. I would say your skills are master level, but that just doesn't seem adequate. Super Master level? Epic? The patience you have with chiseling is simply amazing. I hope you consider teaching so you can pass those skills along. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulhopkins1905]

In a world full of cull lumber and epoxy, this video of ultra fine woodworking is absolutely a breath of fresh air. That is absolutely beautiful

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@Dan-jq8se]

Beyond a doubt, this has been one of the best KZbin videos I have watched. You, Sir, are a Master, and I so much appreciate the care you have put into your craft. You are so comfortable in your narration, and the attention to detail is outstanding.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Wow thank you so much! Really means a lot to me!

[@dovetalerwoodcraft]

I have followed you since 2018 and absolutely admire and respect your work so much. Thank you for letting folks know the number of hours it takes to create such a gorgeous piece. Keep on creating, man.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you! I truly appreciate people like you that have stuck with me and supported the channel!

[@djcr_91]

Without doubt one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture and craftsmanship I have ever seen. The sliding dovetail joint was brilliant. Thanks Chris

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@dutchyfresh1]

Dude! Two things! $50 per isn’t enough, and I wouldn’t t be able to sell that if I put all that love into it. Fantastic Job!!!

[@Xadhoom]

Incredible work. Watching that top finally slide into home position at the end was just wonderful.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Haha I totally agree. It was so rewarding!

[@dothagedm]

Beautifully made, Chris! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@RedSevenEleven]

I used to watch New Yankee Workshop on PBS on Sundays as a kid and this is my NEW New Yankee Workshop. The wood working, sounds of the workshop, the voiceover, the editing, the process, and the finished product 🤌

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you so much. That’s a nicer message than I deserve haha

[@vbacans]

Truly amazing craftsmanship! I cannot begin to tell you how many details I learned watching this video. If I had $15k cash lying around, I would gladly give you that for this table.

[@CL-yp1bs]

Wow I can feel the passion through the screen, this kind of stuff just jumps out at you when you run into someone who truly loves what they do. This is awesome, everything else I saw on KZbin I thought was woodworking was nothing quite like this! Great work man!

[@tlheingrunst]

Hey hey nice to see you again! Truly a work of art. Well done!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Nice to be back. Thanks for watching bud!

[@williamlott7612]

Love the old tools; old doesn’t mean bad. Darlington, South Carolina

[@samwallace7313]

One word, OUTSTANDING

[@theclassicalcraftsman]

I thought I was going a little crazy when I started this video, because I swore I saw you build this already! 😆 Thanks for taking the time to walk us through this amazing build. It was well worth a second video to see the amount of time and effort that went into this work of art!

[@imover9999]

Absolutely beautiful work. I don't mean to sound covetous at all by saying this following statement; However not only was the build very inspiring, incredible, and an absolute joy to watch, but your tools were making me dream of having such an amazing shop one day. The quality of the chisels, how sharp they were, the massive lumber pile, just really everything about your shop and this project are the dream for many. You are blessed, and I'm very happy to have the opportunity to have the mini apprenticeship of your knowledge.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you for the kind words. I am indeed very blessed

[@jessjulian9458]

You nailed that one. Beautiful. I also love Japanese Architecture.

[@harmarka5462]

Beautiful piece of generational furniture sir, and worth every penny of $15,000.

[@richardlaymance9984]

Man oh man, your skills are certainly most impressive. That is a gorgeous piece and I would love to see more content like this. Great job Chris

[@garybecker4490]

Wow! Very impressive work. I see this as a full project to be sold (plans, video, etc.). Your editing and commentary are great. I agree with others, $50/hour is too little.

[@raysville7256]

The clarity and communication of mind, eye, and touch is astounding. Thank you.

[@bruceanderson696]

complete genius on design and unmatched craftsmanship.

[@UTVBoondocker]

Excellent job! The attention to detail is amazing and the work is truly inspiring!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks bud. I appreciate it!

[@carbonfe]

This is amazing work Sir. I really have enjoyed your content and all the effort you put into everything you do. Like you, I first learned about woodworking from my grandfather, and I have just a couple of his tools in my shop. He's passed on, but I feel his presence when I'm in the shop sometimes. It motivates me to put all I have into everything I build. I look forward to seeing your future projects. The heart that you put into your work isn't lost on me. Thank you.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much for the kind words Jason. Grandpa’s sure do know how to have a profound impact on a young man’s life. Glad you have a couple of his tools to use and charish

[@franciscoayala1062]

Almost all of the comments here are so right. That is so a Beautiful job/work/art/ and handmade, specially all of the fittings and cuts. Without mentioning design. Keep the good great work and thank you for sharing it with all of us. Best regards from Germany. 😊

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@nickyork8901]

Nice to see you using your Grandpa's handplane! Lovely design.

[@hdwoodshop]

Wow Chris, your skill and execution is beyond words. Beautiful design, amazing attention to detail and your video storytelling is spot on. Amazing video. I was thinking you deserve a pbs program. The episode can be design, then build execution. Your content is my favorite on KZbin. I wish someday to to do 1/4 of what you can do.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Wow thanks so much! That really means a lot to me!

[@JNDCreations]

Insane project mate, looks amazing! Good to see you back, feels like a long time since I've seen content come out from you!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Yea it has been a long time. Too long! Thanks for sticking with me through the drought haha

[@steveogee7458]

Gorgeous! The human CNC machine. Love it.

[@sharonmustac8047]

Samurai style and Paul Sellers technique. Im glad you've taken the missing youtube woodworking space that the Samurai has vacated. Love the work

[@JyB818]

Just stunning. I love Japanese inspired woodcraft. I really want to learn how to do stuff like this. One of my favorite parts of this (and it seems so simple) is the way the vertical supports come through the middle shelf where you've knocked down the edges. Just a cool look. If craftsmanship like this isn't worth $50 per hour, Ikea has won.

[@Imaboss8ball]

It isn't worth $50 dollars per hour. At least not at the 300 hrs quoted.

[@pqworks9019]

That is remarkable. You really made such a nice and timeless piece of furniture. You sure have some incredible skills with all those hand tools 👍

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@michaelstockdale]

Amazing craftmanship! Don't sell yourself short; there are people out there who are willing and able to pay for this level of work!

[@raskulous]

100 percent agree. There are lots of clients that would pay 20k+ for work like this.

[@christophermellevold5289]

Fabulous! Thanks for making the world a better place.

[@TypicalOranges]

Yeah dude, I love this build. It's incredible. Thanks for always sharing cool projects big and small.

[@michaelcristofano5863]

You are a true artisan. Not many people get to do what they love and make a living at it. I believe this is the first video of yours that I have seen and I will certainly check others out. This will be the first time I have ever shared a video. My brother enjoys wood working so I will share it with him

[@TheVikingbk]

Stunning. First time I've watched this channel. Stunning.

[@fakingitwithstyle]

Holy CRAP that jointer and planer are MASSIVE. I am wildly jealous

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Haha they are definitely pretty cool!

[@ianforeman4377]

I love the little features like the darker wood pegs at the ends

[@zebrone4837]

Mind blown, Chris!!! Mesmerizing video. You have officially entered the level of Jedi master!

[@wesnail3828]

There is something peaceful about watching you build using all hand tools. Your working is amazing.

[@michael.schuler]

Beautiful work; candid discussion of the economics we craftsmen face in modern times; and a tour de force demonstration of interesting hand tools in use. Quite a post. Thank you! Imagine the pressure the historical masters of these hand techniques felt when their kids needed shoes and they were building every day items in this way for customers with non-regal budgets... Those were true pros. Hard to imagine any of us could ever reach that level of skill and efficiency in today's world of convenience and machine made competition.

[@ViktorVaughan]

World-class craftsmanship!

[@bomaite1]

A great pleasure to see this level of work. Thanks.

[@gashead2]

Fantastic craftsmanship really enjoyed watching the build. $50 is not enough!

[@daver.236]

Fantastic build. Thanks so much for sharing. I've been down other rabbit holes for quite a few months and this was the first video of this type I've watched in quite a while. I had forgotten just how satisfying it is to see someone work with wood and hand tools this way. So therapeutic. Good job on the camera and lighting work.

[@tomm8188]

I have a love/hate feeling when watching your videos. I love the videos and projects along with your commentary.... it’s all inspiring... I hate watching because I realize how crappy my skills still are! 😂🤣😂 Keep up the great work. This project and your skill set are mind blowing!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Lol. Thanks Tom!

[@OVHabitats]

The difference between doing this kind of a project as I would with electric tools and by hand as you did it is night and day. My work and yours from across a room may look the same but up close yours has so much life and mine is just cold. I am going to have to break out my chisels and sharpening stones and make something for my family. Nice work!

[@TWC6724]

So cool you were on “A Craftsman’s Legacy”. I love that guys channel. Stellar work brother.

[@randypowell4799]

Just simply gorgeous.

[@Cdidier828]

What a time to be alive, I can log onto KZbin for an hour and see your flare of Japanese style furniture, then pop over to Pedulla Studios to see some contemporary classical design, and then round it out with some four eyes furniture for the modern design. All of which, are master class craftsmen that have ultra-high attention to detail, and honestly make priceless work.

[@josephiantorno3391]

That is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks man!

[@nosuca99]

This may be the most beautiful table I've ever seen! Outstanding!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Haha thank you!

[@bryancardo497]

Next time a bookshelf like this. Beauty!

[@richardchen7785]

Beautiful piece of work!! Thank you for sharing.

[@sisyphushappyband]

Beautiful work as always, Chris! Add me to the list of folks who appreciate videos with this level of narration and depth. I would guess other furniture makers appreciate the discussion of the process and thoughts behind the hows and whys; I, for one, always pick up useful tips for my own furniture from these videos. Case in point: the 10 degree guide to pare sliding dovetail cheeks!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you. It’s a LOT of work doing the voiceover actually. I’m terrible at it and it takes me forever so I’m glad it was worth the effort and people appreciate it

[@Mickey-qs9pm]

Well Done!! Nothing is better than a well crafted item made by hand.

[@dahmanem6160]

Great job, it's realty a pleasure to see you working. THANKS!

[@seesantos]

Damn, that's some beautiful work! I love my Suizan saws. I think you underestimate people's appreciation of your craftsmanship. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@williamdoyle649]

I love the detail on the bread board ends.Rubio Rules!

[@garryevans3594]

Thank you for sharing. We woodworkers all have that one piece that emphasizes our craft well done. Enjoy watching your videos.

[@joshuabray37]

I've got one of the saws he advertised. It's REALLY nice, and not too expensive (I think I paid like $50 on amazon). Nicest handsaw I've ever had. I'll probably buy more of their saws. I was just recommending them to my brother yesterday... A note, I am not paid/sponsored by that company. My only involvement with them was to buy their saw on Amazon... This was the exact saw: "SUIZAN Japanese Folding Ryoba Pull Saw"

[@rural7302]

English it´s not my first language so I have no words to describe how amazing and beautyful this wooden piece is.I am really impressive the dainty and thorough way you work.Congrats.

[@dukkiegamer1733]

50 dollars an hour doesn't seem like a lot tbh man. Great build! Crazy hand tool skills. Very cool to see someone young with these skills

[@chew643]

$50 an hour is a hot deal for anyone getting this type of craftsmanship!!!

[@alexanderrozsa4731]

One of my teachers (old timey cabinet maker) once told me that an hourly rate of 45,- is completely normal for a starting wood worker. (I'm from holland) He himself, having 40+ years of experience, asked roughly 75,- per hour. Your experience/technique is way better then most starting woodworkers. You could easily ask 60 - 65 per hour. After watching this video, the technique you used to slide in de dovetails together with the sides still baffles me. Will rewatch that part later. Lastly, during my studies as a carpenter I've read some books about Japanese joinery (of course...). Now I'm by no means an expert on the subject but I reckon that an old school japanese master carpenter would call your final product "good" ;)

[@lonewolfdesignsbylarry]

The final taps of the top sliding into lock and your face , yea that's the money shot. Your eyes showed your joy as it came together. Great work, way way way above my skill level 👏 👌 💪 👍 🙌 💯 👏

[@hellomate639]

Excellent work, it really feels authentic to the cultural design language of Japan.

[@westonstaheli5663]

You’re a madman. Immaculate work Sir.

[@jameshutchinson5513]

Amazing work! I love the Japaneses style and old wood work tools. Something about the feel when using old tool.

[@rickmasten6409]

Always a pleasure to see a craftsman at work your experience is a joy to behold.your vintage machines blew me away WOW

[@kaasmeester5903]

Seeing the assembly of the final parts gave me IKEA nightmares. Beautiful work though!

[@davidmack7018]

As a son of a high school shop teacher and after ~45 yrs of master carpenter that's nice wk, {I love my Stanley England plane too it's a very nice tool} , beautiful work done well perfect is more. . . . . Keep on doing the stuff David

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you. I appreciate that very much!

[@hobbes2555]

When a tree dies, it wishes to become something this beautiful

[@shawnpaul9427]

Incredible work. It's amazing to watch you use mostly hand tools, and you make it look easy. Most people use as many machines as possible. But what you're doing here is just raw talent. Bravo

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank so much Shawn!

[@wef0711]

As expected. Your creativity and execution is unparalleled. Absolutely incredible.

[@jasonteter2025]

You are such an inspiration! The detail and love that you put into your wood work comes through your video story. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

[@benjaminheil2864]

amazing i love it cheers from Germany