Only One Of These Will Ever Exist

[@AmyAnderson-fields]

My late mentor once said that he can teach anyone to draw or paint, but an artist knows when to stop. I've watched enough of your videos to know that you truly are an artist in every sense of the word. Trust your instincts, I am certain they are spot on.

[@josh_watson]

Can’t figure out if I like your woodworking, or story-telling ability more. They are both exceptional. You’ve created a beautiful piece of furniture and another beautiful piece of filmmaking/editing to compliment it. Well done sir. Cheers!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Joshua

[@user-gb2gq8lb3s]

Yo Nick, carpenter from UK here mate. There are many HEAVILY subscribed channels on KZbin where the work is nowhere as beautiful as yours. Either you know you are underrated or very few people who appreciate top quality woodwork are left. More power to you. Cheers, Kapil

[@joeyhiscott5638]

Clearly the best woodworker on KZbin, your pieces are unbelievable

[@pedullastudio]

Thats very kind of you thanks Joey

[@felony53]

I was a student of Wendell Castle in the early '80s. I can tell you as you found out that he did not "go with the flow" when producing his stacked laminated organic shaped works. Each lamination was carefully layed out and where possible, the middle wood was removed to reduce overall weight and to minimize movement and possible cracking since the glued up blank of solid wood laminations acts as a solid chunk of wood. Nice videos and work. To pull off sculpted pieces, you need to be able to visualize in 3 dimensions as a sculptor and see the negative spaces which need to be removed. Wendell was extremely talented in this respect and in design. His hard lines and curved planes were quite frankly, perfect.

[@baltasavr]

You can't compare Wendell Castle to the author of the video. Heaven and earth.

[@helderlage]

you are an extraordinary carpenter... your concern for waste is a respect for material that is rare... thanks for sharing... please accept a hug from lisbon, portugal

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you! Lisbon is one of my Favourite cites i've travelled to

[@pmdinaz]

I love that you used a belt sander and reciprocating saw. They seem to be under utilized and people obsess over the 'right' tool. If it works, and you know how to use it, *use* *it* ! What a beautiful wood species and a gorgeous piece!

[@shaunmiskelly8116]

I think what is overlooked here is the amazing balance that Greg has with his left/right brain approach. The ability to be free flowing and creative but with the logical and disciplined planning. In my experience technique and skill can be learnt, but 'mental' balance is what leads to success.

[@TheIpadfanatic]

I have said this before but it bears repeating. Having you voice over the video adds so much color. I am so glad you have stuck to it. Another terrific video. Thank you.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much

[@DrSimonG]

Man, this is a breathtakingly stunning piece! It’s made me realise just how much I rely on the comfort of using precise machines and tools to achieve “perfect” lines, and neglect the artistic side of working with the material with my hands. It takes a lot of bravery to hand carve such a large chunk of expensive wood; my hat goes off to you, sir! Really happy I found your channel!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much

[@gilladams1521]

Lovely to see an Aussie at work and to see and learn more about our native Timbers. Keep up the good work mate.

[@colinstace1758]

I served my apprenticeship some 50 years ago in a cabinetmaking shop in Greenacre that specialized in reproduction period furniture. I learnt to carve, turn and French polish, and did a LOT of sanding. We used Tasmanian blackwood sometimes, and I had a bad reaction to the sanding dust, turned my fingers black and irritated my breathing. Nice piece you made there. Stay safe and watch your fingers. 🙂👍

[@burkerow]

I’ve never been a patreon member of any woodworking channel. Yours will be the first.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Rod, hope you enjoy the extra videos

[@robynw6307]

Stunning piece. You sure know your stuff, and you impart your knowledge with flair and humour. Great to see an Aussie on YT.

[@seano5007]

Just found your channel and just starting watching your videos. In previous videos you didn't talk and let the work speak for itself. Honestly i liked that you spoke for your work in this video. Having that narration of what's going on is such a next level advancement in your video making skills. Keep it up

[@lesmundane3497]

Holy Cow! Your video quality is only exceeded by your workmanship. Glad I found you.

[@Wolf-yw7en]

That Tassie Blackwood is stunning. The tips on the glue up on the species are invaluable. Thanks mate.

[@pedullastudio]

My pleasure

[@w2ttsy670]

@@pedullastudio you mentioned problems with titebond 3 and no problems with titebond 1 (original); but how does titebond 2 fare? I tend to use that a lot so if it’s going to cause issues with Tassie Blackwood (a species I’m keen to try more of), then I may need to change my glues!

[@RayMrRobert]

You are an extraordinary woodworker and your manner of explaining yourself is great.

[@jamescole1786]

2/27/23; Tasmanian Black Wood Coffee Table...beautiful! Always love your narration & watching those tools 🎶'sing'!💪🪚👍👏✅️

[@samponette3306]

It’s sooo refreshing to see a fellow furniture designer/maker who uses the same approach to wood waste! I also design almost everything beforehand in sketchup to avoid waste as much as possible. And on top of that, your vids are very easy on the eye after a days work. And I actually pick up some tips from time to time. So yeah, big fan of the voiceovers. 👏

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Sam

[@RDavis-lr1zc]

Art, in its varied forms, intrigues me, as it does a great many of us, and its sheer beauty and ingenuity shall most assuredly, bring me to tears. It's the unique conception of their shape, the varied and at times conflicting texture of surfaces -as on this coffee table- and the movement of the grain. In paintings, it's the movement and selection of vibrant colors on canvas. Lately, as I chance a glance at the innumerable works of art, that aptly astound us here on KZbin, do these tears of mine flow And so it is for these tears of joy you've given me, sir, I thank you.

[@peterszutu555]

I’m doing my first non-square furniture this month. It’s also my first commission work. No pressure, just follow the process. Templates are a must. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@stevevmanbresnan]

Your craftsmanship is inspiring and your knowledge and use of the wood species is seldom seen. Respect!

[@dustinhenderson8324]

I really dig all your content and you have changed the type of woodworker I want to be. Thank you

[@pedullastudio]

Thats awesome, thanks Dustin

[@greganderson8374]

I love the scalloped inside, that set this piece apart from others. Well done, a beautiful piece. The owner is lucky to own such a piece.

[@raymondquadros7142]

Man this PIECE or art has more Love & Skill in it, than any Silly Picasso Painting. I am a Auto Body man and Painter and doing Body Work and Paint on Cars for 42 years now, and I can totally imagine all that Grinding & Sanding from the roughest 36 Grit to probably around 800 to 2000 which is what might be needed to turn wood finishes smooth enough. I have shaped Bondo & Fiber glass almost the same way as this odd chunk of wood pieces are magically and skillfully turned into a Masterpiece. Excellent job Buddy....Regards from California.

[@WouldWorkforWoodWork]

Stunning piece! I work the same way! I want to honor the tree that I'm making by using every single bit, not end up with half of it in the garbage because it's dust! My dining table I built a few years ago has a top that is 550+ years old. That was a mighty tree. I want to celebrate it's life every time we looks at it. All the offcuts were saved and one day it will have a couple of other pieces to keep it company :) Thank you for the tip on finishing to stop yellowing! I'll have to try that on my next endeavor.

[@kenferguson5433]

Most beautiful wood working l have ever seen. Remarkable!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much

[@darrelllynds1953]

I can confidently say that this is the only channel of "woodworking" videos that I pause at the end to put on my headset because I know what is coming... another work of art in video and audio to present the physical work of art that is the piece. Thank You for sharing your work Nick. PS: in future, please share bloopers as proof you are a human being.

[@matousoutrata]

Art in craft. Craft of art... You are amazing! And as you asked earlier in another video, it is SO good you comment the way of the creation with your voice. Thank you :)

[@joshn1678]

That shot of the top is amazing, I love the finish as well. The edge line is just insane, thank you so much for sharing your work here, we're incredibly lucky to get to watch a master work.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Wow. Beautiful workmanship.

[@scottthomas5999]

Wow!! Beautiful table. Perfect execution.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@createaccount974]

I love this style!! It's so minimalist yet fancy!

[@MajestyWoodworks2]

Absolutely stunning! Beautiful finishing technique.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@DigiLab360]

You are an incredible designer and woodworker, but you’re also wicked smart. There were at least 3 -5 techniques and design decisions in this one project that I’ve never heard mentioned or seen implemented. Need a break to process your work after watching this. Just incredible!

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you so much

[@jerryrudolph6603]

Ah the name Wendell Castle brings back many memories of being young. Beautiful work. Another beautiful wood for a project such as this would be monkeypod. I love to use it in turnings.

[@eliroc-zz3yu]

Another outstanding video! Thanks Nick for continuing to share your expertise and insights. I enjoy applying your techniques and design elements in my hobby shop.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Eli

[@jaydee5447]

Amazingly beautiful craftsmanship

[@tonytomlin6089]

That piece of furniture is stunning, you are an absolute artist. Very classy.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@Glitter.Crow.Studio]

This was so beautiful and satisfying to watch. It's nice to hear an Australian voice too!

[@SaVaGeGmYbEaR]

bro your builds are GORGEOUS. you need more "full body shots" of each piece at the end. Love that you've got the closeups but man I just want a slow pan from 10 feet back of those sweet sleek curves from every angle for the last minute! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@einsteinbpc]

Once again beautiful and inspiring. My wood working journey is just getting started but your level of craft is the star I shoot for. Thank you.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Paul, Good luck on your journey

[@99andycat]

Super finish for that beautiful wood grain.

[@brodavis25]

No talking. Just art! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 There’s enough instructional/how-to videos. Let us figure out your genius. The intrigue of having to figuring out how you did it and thought process is what was fun about old videos interesting.

[@codacreator6162]

Beautiful! The mark of a true master artisan is the ease with which you create. Tools are just that: implements that facilitate creation. The work is, like great string music, all in the hands. Mine are still someplace just north of those of a five-year-old. 😁

[@allsurf]

That must weigh a ton! Nice job!🤙🏼

[@pedullastudio]

yeah its very heavy

[@swempthebemp]

G'day from another Sydney based cabinetmaker, love your work! Not to mention your video production is tight and you explain your processes really well. Keep up the good work 🙌

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Josh

[@sylviacrossman4562]

Beautiful piece of work. Absolutely stunning 😍

[@DanielWahlig]

Love the partial roundover on the top - looks great!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@danielstokoe6564]

Love the video mate, really something different! Was watching and I just thought what about modeling the shape on cad or some similar program and, once model is complete you could split it into layers roughly the same as the Planks you are planning on using cnc the lot, glue up and eh walla!) only very minimal sanding/sculpting needed, I mean you might really enjoy the natural process of dialing in bit by bit. Just an idea that sprang to mind. ( side note, watch KZbin vids, some good methods of creating a cnc setup cheaper than you may think) love your vids mate keep up the good work!

[@JohnPatersonAu]

A guy showed me one of those slabmasters once. It's kind of like an enormous router sled.

[@quirtdrozario856]

Wow !!!!! Absolutely beautiful.

[@leonardodosvinci4130]

Wendle Castle is amazing thanks for the heads up. Sadly he passed in 2018, but theres plenty of his work still on display, quite the genius indeed.

[@sirmixalot3332]

Beautiful! Thoroughly enjoyed the process.

[@miloszjablonski5659]

ridiculously beautiful, respect for creativity

[@Rubbernecker]

Great solution for the roundover on the top, and a very good explanation for it. Also, the texture on the inside is reminiscent of looking into a cave. Beautiful piece!!!

[@nigeldavies8900]

You both inspire me yet at the same time leave me bewildered. Wonderful job.

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

The choice of round over bit was excellent!

[@thewalkingjuju]

That's an absolutely stunning piece!

[@claytonharting9899]

I love this table so much. It looks organic and modern which is something I rarely see in woodworks, the species choice and finish also look beautiful. Usually I see woodworking projects try to accentuate the grain, which is an aesthetic I don’t like personally. It tends to make pieces look rustic, where I personally prefer more modern looking pieces. So I was really happy to see in this end product a result that shows off the beautiful grain without looking like it belongs in the American south. I’ve never seen that before so it gives me a direction I can go with my projects! :) Thank you for sharing this! :)

[@sickwilly1171]

Badass table 👍. Love your channel and content. Keeps my mind active.

[@garrydye2394]

The one thing that I find somewhat disappointing after getting into woodworking the last 5 years is that just about everybody is making squares...large squares....small squares...cabinets...drawers...boxes...etc. etc. And if you are self taught like most of us...your main source of learning is youtube...which means more squares. This is not a square. I love it!

[@musamor75]

I do agree with you. However rigour is a very demanding thing. You have to start somewhere. Let's just say: square first, then rectangle (the Golden Proportion must be mastered), then the triangle, the circle, the oval, the ellipse. So far, these are all 2D. Master them first, then you can get on to simpler 3D. For example, if you take a circle in volume, but make it rise as a triangle, you get a cone. Right? Are you following? If you start with a square, and rise in triangular shape, what do you get? A pyramid. Right? Next would be free curves, or segments of an oval. As an exercise, or prelude to this piece you could start with an elipse base, and rise on an incline. You'd be 50 % there already. My best advice to you young man is to learn how to walk before you learn how to run. Trust me. Inspiration without knowledge can be a disaster. Be patient; step by step. The gentleman above is a highly experienced, and highly inspired Master cabinet maker. He did not become this overnight. As a nearly 65 year old cabinet maker myself, I can tell you, you can't learn a craft through KZbin videos. I was taught over decades by the "old boys"- this is a time-worn tradition. You'll need loads of practice. Good luck. Greetings from France.

[@elmohead]

Most rooms are square so you'd want square furniture.

[@jeremyriggs8607]

Check out youtube.com/@shaunboydmadethis and foureyes for some non square projects

[@musamor75]

@elmohead That's fundamental reductionism. Do you have a square toilet seat in your lavatory?? Is the sink square? Should we make square light bulbs while we're at it? How about square tyres; they brought them out in bikes.

[@ericwilliams538]

Your comment is square!!! Ha!!! See what I did there!!??? I made a joke!!.... Just being silly....don't take it to seriously. I do however agree with you about what you said....BUT!!!....NO ONE said you had to follow the norm, and make nothing but "squares"....think outside the "square box" and he unique!! We all have to start from somewhere and learn the fundamental basics, and grow from there. That's what I try to do anymore... I have often thought about being a KZbin content creator but haven't necessarily had the time. If I do, I want to try making it a bit different from the average ole KZbin wood working channel. You know, making epoxy river tables and cutting boards!!! No one has ever thought of that!!!😂😂😂🤪 Ha!!!

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

I can relate to what you said about going too far. I sometimes take progress shot of my paintings and when looking at them later, I sometimes which I had stopped sooner. That table looks awesome. Well done. 😃

[@gholmes182]

Astonishingly beautiful. Inspirational work, thanks.

[@texasRoofDoctor]

Wow ! That is a work of art. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@Sean084]

Just genius 👌. Privileged to have watched your channel grow. Not only great at what you do but the insight as you do is next level. 🙏

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you Sean

[@tbirdsteve1]

I think that's the best piece I've seen you make and quite possibly the nicest coffee table I've ever seen. Superb, congratulations.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@danlobue-wl7wv]

Great work! Wish I had this talent. You must feel so gratified once done with a job.

[@adamweinstein505]

Brilliant work, Nick. Appreciate your mindfulness of improving. The narrated videos are fantastic. Well done.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Adam

[@sz8558]

So good to see people make a living doing things they love

[@edadan]

You have inspired me to try something new in my woodworking journey. I only wish that you lived in the US so that I could visit your shop and meet you in person. Your work is amazing!

[@monomille1]

Masterful. I recently made my first pair of shoe lasts and the process included a couple of similarities to yours. I built a laminated stack using hardwood for the bottom to accommodate lasting nails and softwood for the top to ease carving. Because the lasts are much smaller I could use a bandsaw for very rough shaping but I also found the saw rasp to be invaluable for intermediate carving.

[@dr.th.eisele4696]

breathtaking work! also lucky to have this wood available

[@kendallbelletti5974]

Amazing piece of work. Really like all the tips and tricks you throw in now, especially the one about the hard wax oil

[@pedullastudio]

Glad you like it

[@batnrs1]

What a beautiful wood species and a gorgeous piece!👍

[@michaelsomerled396]

Simply an exquisite woodwork. It's truly amazing!!!

[@lourias]

Very nice. Pleasing to the eyes. Geometrically simple. Flowing.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@NortheastFrameGang]

Your work is amazing!..I stumbled across your channel 5 yrs ago during your sculpted walnut coffee build and I immediately thought of Wendell Castle(RIP),and here you mention the father/pioneer of the art furniture movement. I've an original crescent rocker that my late uncle commissioned Mr. Castle to build in 1978 during his time in Philadelphia(been a fan ever since). As for your woodworking journey we follow a similar path. I’m an ex builder who now works as a solo, carpenter-for-hire in remodeling projects, custom cabinetry, finish trim work, stairways, custom doors and the like. In my past, I have been a framing carpenter and for a while was a crew foreman in the building of large, multi-million-dollar custom homes as well as up-scale tract housing. From there, I got into custom design/build remodeling and renovations, working first as a “lead-carpenter” until I was a project manager. From a young age, I was building “stuff.” Whether it be doghouses or playhouses for my sister in my grandparents' backyard with old lumber scraps, or small (rickety) furniture pieces. I was often at play in my grandfather's wood workshop and garage. At 14 I took a job with my neighbor who was a builder. I was able to become a carpenter's helper, rather than a general laborer, and found that the demands and challenges of framing a house suited my mind and my physique. I developed a love for the work, the atmosphere of the jobsite, and the process of building homes. Once I joined the carpenters union I was introduced to new challenges and new opportunities to develop my skill-set and my overall experience. What has kept me in the game now nearly forty- six years later, is the ever-evolving demands on my skill and my ingenuity in practices of one-of-a-kind carpentry, or in my occasional design/build projects. Since then, I’ve been a contractor-in-general, but mainly sought for my finished carpentry work.

[@EnglandMadeIt]

Simply amazing process and result!

[@Dach101]

amazing work, and great insights, you have a lovely workshop! some of that kit! wow. Thanks for sharing

[@michaelzimmerman635]

You must be spoiled with the choices of wood species available to you in Australia. I'm finding out how hard it is to find simple oak and walnut here in Turkey at a reasonable price. The only good stuff is imported from the U.S. and the prices are beyond outrageous!

[@ingridwalter4870]

Outstanding to me! Thanks for showing.

[@caspianx67]

That gradient is awesome! Well done overall!

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Absolutely stunning

[@dougggiereid]

Wow. That wood is exceptionally beautiful. Not sure if ever seen a more beautiful wood. Thus it is fitting that you designed and crafted such a fantastic piece so as to show off the natural beauty of that wood. I so love watching you work and this video with its detailed narration is excellent. Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much Doug

[@johnrobbins9928]

Very beautiful..... Perfect in design.... I would have loved to see you use the large round over on all of the edges. I think it would have completed the soft, round, smooth look and feel of the whole piece. “ Absolutely Beautiful “ 👍

[@subash15]

That’s a work of art !! Keep it going .. very inspirational!!!

[@timdoyon1964]

Dude, that is some incredible workmanship! The table is gorgeous!

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@danielwinter441]

a good pleasing video with creativity, large tools, lessons, techniques and well salted keep it up

[@antzracing]

Beautiful timber! Have the pleasure of milling & working with it on a few projects 🤙

[@wadman0720]

Aside from the overall beauty of the form...and wood grain choice (which are all amazing), the two other elements that caught my eye right away were how stunning the underside sculpting brings a totally unique texture and end-grain pattern (wow !!!) and the other is your treatment of lower edge design...one side a gentle curve from legs to underside of the top and the opposite side where you broke the flow of the curve when intersecting the underside of top, by creating the straight edge. As you mentioned Nick, one "sees" and discovers these subtle techniques as one looks deeper into you design plan and vision. Nice....

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much John

[@andrewdashgdotcom]

Absolutely stunning - that is truly a work of art. Thank you.🙂

[@KRColson]

Incredible! What an amazing piece of artwork! Thank you.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@nealpakoti6570]

Enjoyed the process and knowledge. Appreciated.

[@cantiliver26]

Beauty-full. This Is a masterpiece. Greetings from México City 🇲🇽

[@davewallace.8303]

Truly a WORK OF ART!

[@russellbiggs9594]

An incredibly beautiful peace of furniture 👍👍

[@bluedragonfly5]

Was this a custom order? Magnificent, should be in a museum of woodworking.

[@RPO6464]

Wow, absolutely stunning. Bravo!

[@micschemelin663]

This is truly amazing, beautiful ART! Thank you for sharing it with the world. 👍👍👍👍👍