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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@robertsnyder8159]

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

[@tombaker3794]

the best hand tool tutorial on the internet.

[@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.

[@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.

[@todd_halfacre]

man, the cinematography in this one is great

[@tobiasp6304]

It’s very nice to see someone actually create something with their own hands and som hand tools instead of all these cnc cutting and assembling videos. Beautiful work

[@k9six185]

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

[@NoCheeseNoMercy]

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

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@andersstrick]

Excellent oldschool craftsmanship, beautifully filmed and edited.

[@andrepienaar6459]

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

[@nathanjohnston7187]

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

[@Mrcaffinebean]

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

[@nevillesmith9795]

The catspector was very pleased with the end result😃👌

[@smaug06]

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

[@waynoinsaneo]

Beautiful work as usual

[@rawa5457]

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

[@paulabendanon4171]

In the first seconds i felt , this is special ! Just what im looking for. Real craftsmanship , no fancy noisy powertools wow ,that is great ! thank you Sir !

[@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!

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

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

[@Claudio-v7g]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@AlJebra]

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

[@Rene_Pittner]

It's a pleasure to watch you at work.

[@guyprolly]

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

[@williammunn1680]

this man's patience and craftsman ship is unequal

[@weekendstuff]

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

[@liammeharry]

Watching this guy cut mortise and tenons is something else

[@stevenschwagel8029]

Simplicity and very beautiful. Thank you.

[@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.

[@ValiManeanu-sp7ex]

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

[@mikamajlund3622]

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

[@jaydubbyuh2292]

Peace, Righteousness, humility, & Simplicity are blessings that are blessings to the obedient & those that behold him so-doing.

[@leroybarker8510]

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

[@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..!

[@bretdavisdmd]

As usual, Charles did all the work.

[@paulmachak9853]

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

[@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.

[@stephenbochicchio9351]

That sliding dovetail ..... unbelievable!

[@jeffstull2534]

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

[@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.

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

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

[@drglobule8a]

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

[@simonklaus7777]

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

[@MadStacks007]

You don't built projects, you create art

[@mkultra6664]

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

[@larsfrandsen2501]

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

[@MrChickadee]

thank you

[@pamdemonia]

Make sure to make your wife dinner to christen this table as her camerawork is very impressive and makes the whole video a complete work of art! Love the beautiful table, just wish I could smell the shavings from those planes.

[@earlearl8850]

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

[@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

[@craigmooring2091]

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

[@jackchevalier8105]

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

[@MrChickadee]

thank you!

[@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!

[@ernestrezenfort1084]

Браво! Ручной труд - это превосходно.

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

Saw & liked the cat post on Instagram, went back for the joinery. 😋🥰

[@bradasskg11]

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

[@lilwarrior989]

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

[@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..

[@eb282]

Even the way you put glue on boards is mesmerizing

[@ДанилГатауллин-з9х]

Титанический и фундаментальный труд!!! Браво!!!

[@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 ☺

[@VicenteFontanella]

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

[@eidgur9026]

I'm glad to see your new uploaded video again.

[@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

[@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.

[@Dutch779]

Power tools and our lost art of hand tools and our skills. Beautiful job.

[@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 🙏

[@bobbeckman3735]

You are an absolutely fearless woodworker. Huzzah.

[@JoshuaMichail0]

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

[@kevinemery1177]

Wow beautiful work this guy is a true craftsman

[@tonybologna123]

feel blessed to be able to watch you work!

[@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

[@Keechization]

sawing in that dovetail by hand was really impressive

[@nicas.athayde9319]

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

[@TuanBui-yp7oz]

There is something Unusually hypnotizing or entrancing about this video. I found myself really spacing out on the work or the sound or something. I’m not really sure. But having just the sounds of the tools working and no speaking or music. Really awesome. And the work of course just took it over the top. Or the other way around. Not sure. Just very focused and u can tell. Great stuff! Thx.

[@curtisbolyard819]

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

[@curtisbolyard819]

Nice work !

[@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.

[@kevinwilliams8662]

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

[@kevindumais9610]

You got mad skills with that hand saw.

[@treeclimbingdayjob]

Finally got to see him use a table saw!

[@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.

[@e139439]

@21:35 that saw skill is something else!

[@DozeyDragoN]

Finest art of woodworking! Thank you 😊

[@ToddAndelin]

Everything on this channel is perfect...

[@Granddad92]

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

[@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.

[@cincinnatusagain8969]

Amazing patience combined with amazing skill led to an amazing work of art. Bravo.

[@carlkrebs1]

I could seriously , being an ex navy guy enjoy doing some serious fret and clockcase work with a fellow ex leatherneck . yeah , i do believe i could . i enjoy Handwork much as you do with older , original tools , as well as some finer machine tools as well . i've been building grandfather , regulator , and shelf type clocks and furniture since 1986 . i am a retired aviation cabinetmaker and finish carpenter by trade . i enjoy blacksmith /machinist work as well . Recently i've gotten a bug in my brain , wanting to build a new home . in the japanese antiquated post and beam style , with modern insulation , wiring , etc . but remaining , structurally as original as possible . i enjoyed your other video on the japanese type building addition. quite informative . i have ordered several sets of blueprints from Japan on Samarai type estates . This is the direction i am headed into .

[@ccbphoto]

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

[@cafecybernz]

Prior to watching your video, I had spent 30 minutes on another channel following a young upcoming KZbinr using a circular saw, a table saw, a jointer AND a sander to make a desk out of pallet wood, while modern music and non-stop talking filled up the blanks when per chance a noisy engine was not running. And then here I am witnessing the making of a dining table without even the shadow of a power tool in sight, where all the cutting and planning is done 100% by hand, completely built in religious silence. It was like jumping from a gridlocked central business district packed with cars honking their horns and sidewalks jammed with shouting people to sitting down in a spring meadow where butterflies caress flowers kissed by a soft breeze alongside a gentle brook... the contrast could not have been more extreme. Simply the best KZbin woodworking channel for Asperger viewers like myself, absolutely no contest. And your tools are so sharp! That big chisel working close to your fingers gave me shivers haha.