Floating top cherry dining table with sliding dovetail battens and wedged tenon joinery.

This Dining table uses sliding dovetail battens to secure the top which "floats" about an inch above the base. The base is joined with wedged through tenons. African blackwood is used for the wedges.
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[@wickdghost3639]

I usually don't comment but there's something to be said about how beautiful his work is, the presentation in the video, and the ambiance it creates. So extremely underrated

[@FakeBob80]

Like watching someone from 150 years ago ply their expertise, calm working environment and dedicated skill. I look forward to every video he posts, just as a relaxation tool!

[@MrGeroth]

You are THE best woodworker on KZbin, and I watch hundreds. Your attention to detail is extraordinary. Please keep posting videos and thanks for sharing.

[@mikamajlund3622]

My opinion to

[@patdaddymusic]

Me too 😛

[@alwayslearning7672]

And apparently self-taught by watching videos of woodworkers and lots of practice.Unreal!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Mr. C is back. Outstanding craftmanship as always. The grain on that wood was absolutely beautiful. Congratulations to Mrs. C for the cinematography as well. A key part on these videos. Cheers.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

I can't believe I only just now am discovering this channel. Excellent video!

[@mandyleeson1]

We have a 17th century farm table passed down to me from my Mum. It's still in daily use. I think that one of your lucky family members will be sitting at this table in 300+ years. Beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you. Good to see that the foreman also approves.

[@AndrewPace77]

Though the beauty of that table is astonishing, my favorite part of the whole video is that not one power tool was used. I love that the old ways are being preserved. Please keep it up!

[@NoCheeseNoMercy]

I strive to have the amount of patience that you have.

[@todd_halfacre]

man, the cinematography in this one is great

[@rawa5457]

The cat has performed a quality check. It turned out great. 😊👍👍👍

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

No words. There are no words for this. I've been doing some hand tool woodworking since right about the time this channel posted its first video. My projects... Work. They look decent, and function, but are basic and too rough to be anything more than amateur work. This guy has been showing me what master work looks like since Day 1. An absolute master.

[@waynoinsaneo]

Beautiful work as usual

[@nevillesmith9795]

The catspector was very pleased with the end result😃👌

It's a pleasure to watch you at work.

[@ianwood8223]

It’s very rare that I make any comments but the quality of the work that you produce is brilliant and your videos should be used as a training guide for any young woodworkers just starting out thanks for all your efforts In producing these videos and for keeping hand tools the music that they make alive

[@ptbfrch]

Always so inspiring. In addition to the incredible craftsmanship, there is not a single piece of waste in the process. No sand paper, no tool that cannot be sharpened, no wasted blades, and what remains is a stunningly beautiful table, and wood shavings that can be used to heat. And cat. :)

[@andersstrick]

Excellent oldschool craftsmanship, beautifully filmed and edited.

[@claudio6164]

few work like this 100% handmade.!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@clydedecker765]

Another masterpiece of craftsmanship. Whether its a house, a fireplace, a cellar, or a table, ALL are so extremely well done. Thank you for showing us your work. Love this design.

[@nathanjohnston7187]

Exceptional table! You sir are a true Craftsman, building legacy items that will last generations to come

[@k9six185]

Sounds like some rock hard cherry…loved the sound of the saw during the first rip

[@robertsnyder8159]

I agree with all the comments about the great woodworking, but I also appreciate the wonderful videography. Great job!

[@NicoHorridge]

In a world overwhelmingly consumed with bigger, better, faster… Milwaukee power tools and Diablo saw blades tend to steal the show. But, this is real. This is the real stuff. What makes you want to make a family, move to the hill country and learn to use your hands and enjoy life. Even if this process is slower, it’s real. Not this fast, unnatural thing. It’s real. Thanks you Mr. Chickadee.

[@weekendstuff]

Superb craftsmanship. Liked the wedge clamping of the table top. Thanks for sharing. Weekend Stuff

[@sgntbilco]

Just aquired a bunch of old wooden planes, looking forward to getting them up to speed so I can get off the electric tools and do it all by hand. Great job on the table too. 👍

[@sergedurand9905]

There are two moments of grace: when we see you doing the object and when we see the finished object. Never the feeling of work as there is respect for the wood and the tool. Thank you for these beautiful moments.

[@smaug06]

Mr. Chikadee, you are a very trully artisan . my respect for you and congrats !!!

[@tombaker3794]

the best hand tool tutorial on the internet.

[@andrepienaar6459]

Thank you mr Chickadee for your valuable lesson in self discipline!!

[@aaronloughland7549]

I also usually don’t comment but you’re just such an inspiration. I would love to see a video where you go through your hand tools and explain what they do and what scenarios you would use them in. So much appreciated!

[@mikamajlund3622]

När jag ser era filmer får jag i bland känslan av att ni gör det omöjliga. Tack för inspirationen och det lugna tempot.

[@nevillesmith9795]

It is very nice to see that there are still some people who prefer to do woodwork the old hard-laboring and old school way. (Nothing wrong in using electrical tools. I do so at my place of work as well) it is just nice to hear a hand saw sound and all the sounds of manual tools...

[@MrTresto]

This is wonderful filming and editing, and outstanding woodworking skills. Very beautiful to watch. Thank you, I enjoyed it very much. I just bought a cherry slab to make myself a desk, and while I will be mostly using power tools, it still inspires me to continue working on it just from seeing the incredible grain and subtlety of this cherry table.

[@PatNetherlander]

You’ve got cat-approval! The highest form of it. It’s then that you definitely know you created something beautiful. What a joy it was again to see you craft again. The patience pays of!

[@idontthinkso666]

Agreed. More cats! Did you notice the catdoor in the background at the end of the video?

[@TheWolfster001]

@@idontthinkso666 I watched the video when he built it.. Hands down, he is very skilled, My hands are way too old to do real old school carpentry.. I have to use power, air & battery.. I could still do it old school, it would just take me a week or so and a few painkillers.. LOL... I so love watching this channel..

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

The elusive catproval..!

[@joeyschnare6050]

@mrchickadee been a minute since I checked in but holy your video quality has jumped 10 fold. Your dop (director of photography) is really on it. So much beautiful work. Please don't change the audio format ever. I find it so relaxing.

[@AlJebra]

What a beautiful table. Love the details. Thank you for sharing.

[@daw162]

Quartered cherry has so much visual interest to offer and it just doesn't get enough credit for it. I suppose people want light wood or dark wood, and not much in between, but it's a delight . I think most folks watch youtube these days for entertainment - to dream about what they could do rather than looking for things they will do. You've got the pieces of hand work together in a way that I hope some folks can appreciate - there is joy and physical stimulation in working that way. It's too bad there isn't a feel-o-meter. it doesn't by rule have to change what we make - working by hand, but it gives us time to see and discern that's important. And it leaves the work with more life. You know that I think the shavings from the try plane are just dandy - same with the smoother. Everything goes together naturally - the wood offers resistance to work, but it isn't a fight or exasperation and it doesn't have to be. no red face, no haunched over, no tools jamming...

[@MrChickadee]

You know I had a prof slab sawyer angrily proclaim that had to be sycamore wood, I guess many people dont know the lovely rays many woods can have if quartered. I work by hand for the enjoyment and practicality of it. I can make anything I need in this 12x15 workshop, without the noise, PPE and expense of power tools. Yes it takes me longer, and no I dont care. No one NEEDS to make their own furniture, and if you do, work the way you enjoy, is how I feel. I get great joy from these tools, and none from power tools, though I understand their utility to those pushed for time. I truly love the gift these planes give, that is, the ability to dimension and finish a piece in one process, regardless of the grain or knots, and never needing anything like sandpaper, scrapers and other BS. Just plane the wood, and its done, feels like polished marble and shines like a mirror. All this cherry came from one tree a neighbor gave us, it all had this nice curly wavyness to the grain, real lovely stuff to work with. Thanks for the comment sir.

[@sydneyevans2637]

Your videos are always worth waiting for. The clamping jig for the table top is great. Simple and effective. The table is beautiful and the splayed out legs give it a lot of character. Best to you and your family!

[@martdod]

Never fails to amaze me how a craftsman that’s good at using hand tools can get rough boards so flat and square. Beautiful table and love the cherry as it just gets better with age.

[@drglobule8a]

Both the table and the cat would make a fine addition to anyone's home. Beautiful work!

[@ValiManeanu-sp7ex]

That's a one hell of a table. He is the definition of a proper handyman

[@larsfrandsen2501]

I must have watched this video ten times by now. Fascinating!

[@MrChickadee]

thank you

[@simonklaus7777]

Congratulations, very nice, old tehnia, and I'm a carpenter scluptor and I prefer this technique! I salute you 🇷🇴

[@stevenschwagel8029]

Simplicity and very beautiful. Thank you.

[@Doxymeister]

This is the most satisfying thing I've seen in weeks, and you didn't even have to say anything. Beautiful work. I love the look of the black wood that accents the cherry. The sleek lines of the table are will accent any space it occupies. And most of all--kitty likes it.

[@user-tb5ns7hc5i]

The way you were walking with that slab at the start of the vid, it looked like you were going to, or just finished, bludgeoning someone to death with it. Lol.

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

That Sir is the finest hand tool made piece of furniture I've seen built. You are gifted.

[@mkultra6664]

I liked the part with the kitty! The kitty pedistal making video was cool too!

[@earlearl8850]

Not enough can be said about this man's perfect work!

[@tonybologna123]

feel blessed to be able to watch you work!

[@bradasskg11]

Cherry is incredibly underrated. That’s a beautiful table.

[@ccbphoto]

I'm new to this channel... My word! No power tools!!!! My arms are sore just from watching!!!

[@guyprolly]

Your projects retain the perfect amount of rusticity that makes me feel at home. Well done.

[@nicas.athayde9319]

Absolutely formidable! Not only is so so beautiful, the craftmanship is amazing!

[@craigmooring2091]

It was good to see that Charles was on the job for the final inspection. Utterly beautiful, interesting design.

[@leroybarker8510]

The best part of all this is-- he is correct handed. I love it!

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Outstanding. As always!

[@williammunn1680]

this man's patience and craftsman ship is unequal

[@ernestrezenfort1084]

Браво! Ручной труд - это превосходно.

[@DozeyDragoN]

Finest art of woodworking! Thank you 😊

[@monroe5617]

holy canoli that was awesome, thanx Mr. Chickadee love all your videos

[@davidrbmelo]

I love your work and the way you do and present every part of your projects. All of your videos are inspiring! Thank you for sharing these marvellous moments 🙏

[@JoshuaMichail0]

That is a beautiful piece of furniture! Job well done.

[@srh1101]

That is one of the most elegant looking dining tables I've ever seen, it's a sheer delight to look at. Thank you for sharing with us its construction.

[@Keechization]

sawing in that dovetail by hand was really impressive

[@benjamindejonge3624]

Oo man I have so much respect for you, I will never have any talents like you, and probably half way I run out off patience and would through it it the chimney

[@jackchevalier8105]

Hi I am amazed by the quality of your craftsmanship. Everything you touch turns as a piece of art.

[@MrChickadee]

thank you!

[@pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976]

Hello my friend! Congratulations from Brazil

[@user-ot2so4qc2p]

Титанический и фундаментальный труд!!! Браво!!!

[@lilwarrior989]

This was the best Music video I've seen. And we get a beautiful, crafted table at the end also.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

The beauty of hand craftsmanship. More like art than furniture.

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

This Channel must be one of my first 5 or 10 video's I subscribed to... He has come so far since then and it is highly noticeable in his Historic woodworking skills. I bow too thou, Sir ☺

[@kevinwilliams8662]

You're a self made craftsman, I applaud you Sir.

[@Granddad92]

Absolutely beautiful. Your "shop inspector" seems to approve also. 😀

[@gus473]

👍🏼 Beautiful table! And love the audio track as well as the top-notch videography and edit! Stay well! 😎✌🏼

[@liammeharry]

Watching this guy cut mortise and tenons is something else

[@samuelmartin5061]

Three Cheers for Mr Chickadee

[@not2tees]

A beautiful cat, table and video. Good for the soul, or so it seems.

[@Fisiek_Inferator]

Daamn. The title sounds like some fancy dish name in the good and expensive restaurant 😁 i like Your videos. No music just a sounds of the tools and surroundings.

[@curtisbolyard819]

I love the sounds of your saws. It reminds me of my dad and his dad 👍🏼

[@curtisbolyard819]

Nice work !

[@jeffstull2534]

Old world craftsmanship that tells the story of the hands that created it.

[@TheWolfster001]

I am an old school master carpenter, but at my age now, I could not do all completely by hand, I am very spoiled to using my power tools, I still do a lot of hand detail work, I just love seeing real craftsmanship.. That had to have taken at least a weekend to do, doing it all by hand... Thank you so much for sharing.. And reminding us, old fashioned carpentry is awesome..

[@fngrusty42]

Dear Sir, I started carpentry in 71 we used the stair router like the one you were using. The cutting edge is tempered to hard very difficult to sharpen . Heat the cutting edge just a bit to soften it ,, then sharpen the tool. They work so much better after that. Great work wonderful video

[@phillipparker8947]

Mighty fine craftsmanship my friend. Nothing more satisfying than a plane removing wood and the paper thin curls spinning out of it, beautiful piece there

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

My arms hurt for you! Excellent work as always!

[@g.janssen]

Wow, what a beautiful table, hat off sir.

[@isabelfengshui]

The details, the patience, the knowledge, the treatment of the tools, the materials... and I spend time as a little girl, enjoying and learning. Thank you always for sharing your creations and inspiration.

[@e139439]

@21:35 that saw skill is something else!

[@garthhunt7238]

That’s some mighty fine work!

[@paulmachak9853]

This master craftsman is true to himself, a rarity on utube.

[@ToddAndelin]

Everything on this channel is perfect...

[@kevinemery1177]

Wow beautiful work this guy is a true craftsman

[@nellabogard7784]

Эта чудесной красоты столешница будто парит на прекрасными изящными ножками..! Как же это просто, душевно и поистине шедеврально..!😍 Хотелось бы дождаться, когда мистер Синица с такой же любовью будет делать детскую колыбельку..😌🥰

[@VicenteFontanella]

Watch your work is my therapy. Real craftsmanship. Congratulations 👏

[@mickelramsey8548]

Looks great

[@joshuahasson9687]

The way you filmed this one was quite different from other previous videos & I must say it was quite spectacular. The slow zooming in… the framing of the shot! I’ve enjoyed all your videos but this one was masterfully shot.

[@jerrystark3587]

A beautiful table well made. A very nice cat, too. Thanks for the video!

[@cargogh]

Mr. Chickadee! One of your best builds ever!

[@luigicicatiello3991]

Just another "little" masterpiece. Thank you again for sharing your works.

[@bobbeckman3735]

You are an absolutely fearless woodworker. Huzzah.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Your craftsmanship is out of this world and is stunning.