Making a 10 seater Oak Dining Table

[@pedullastudio]

I must admit this design was a real challenge to build but I certainly learnt a thing or two. Id love to know the different challenges you face when it comes to designing? If you’re trying to get better at design or simply want to know my process then you might find my latest Patreon video helpful. Not trying to sell you on it. I just think there’s some good information there. After all, being good at woodworking is just one part of our skill set, design is a whole other ball game.

[@BiggMo]

Regarding the lower piece that sagged under its own weight. Have you played with post-tensioning hidden rods? Look into the pre & post-tensioning engineering done for concrete. I’ve been able to stiffen boards by imbedding tightened threaded rods in internal counter archs.

[@pedullastudio]

@@BiggMo I havent but ill look into next time

[@sparkyenergia]

@@BiggMo Sounds like that might require drilling a dead straight 2.5m long hole. sounds fun. Yes you would just cut it out on the underside and then glue a similar piece in place, but that is just not as much of an asylum trip to me.

[@sparkyenergia]

As a graphic designer in a former life. The piece I find most difficult about design is that the object is 3d not 2d like most of my training was geared toward. So making sure that the design looks good from odd angles is not really second nature to me. Starting to learn Sketch Up helps with that rather than just drawing it in perspective on a piece of paper and saying 'good enough, lets start cutting'.

[@SuperJealo]

​@@BiggMo how would you drill a 3 m long hike and not spoil the part. I wouldn't be able, but I'm not a genius

[@ronaldoforbes6979]

What resonates most for me as a very novice woodworker is that idea that elevating the challenges of our woodworking also elevates the style and overall quality of the workpieces. Plus with videos such as this we’re exposed to ideas and challenges we might not have conceived of previously. I’m glad I found your channel, and thanks for your inspiring work!

[@jeffw8611]

Having watched all your videos it’s obvious you’re enjoying the process now. The editing and voiceovers are constantly improving and adding the little tips is a great idea. Thanks again for sharing your talent.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Jeff

[@michaelfarmer537]

This is far more than just a table. I imagine a large family celebration bustling with life. With a banquet spread from end to end. A space for memories to be both shared and created. Just a whole lot of love! That’s what inspires me to want to learn how to create pieces of furniture. ❤

[@scaira60]

Iam totally blown away by your Creative mind & Turning it into reality, I’m 63yrs old a former finish carpenter for 30yrs, I also had a small shop in my basement to build small furniture pieces like end tables ect. I unfortunately became legally blind a few years ago, It really took a lot to figure out what I could still do as far as woodworking. I have spent the last 5yrs studying lutherie I have built 5 ukuleles from scratch & now Iam attempting to build my first full size acoustic steel string guitar. Thanks Nick for outstanding vids

[@GK-ye3fr]

Great video. You're right, no one else is doing this level of producing this quality of woodworking videos. For some reason, 99% of youtube woodworkers thinks it's "enjoyable" to watch the craftsman running 20 boards thru a thickness planner at 10X speed. And your level of craftsmanship is superb. Watching you produce these 'one-off' pieces of work has been truly enjoyable. Thank you. Just a thought - you really don't "need" background music, you have a fantastic voice and the shop sounds are pleasant enough. But, if you do feel the need for it, please consider soft guitar/piano style music. This is just my opinion, though - and you must do what you feel is best for your channel. Thanks again for all these great videos.

[@babbagebrassworks4278]

Keven MacLeod music would have tracks to fit and is licence free so no copyright issues.

[@braddoherty5984]

Your design and craftsmanship is second to none! I also like the way you communicate your design and production decisions, in a knowledgeable and professional way. You are a great communicator and ambassador for your craft. Thank you for the first class videos.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Brad!

[@steveferguson1232]

Beautifully done. The joinery looks so simple, then you throw in all of the angles. Boom, mind blowing. I’m just amazed. Keep them coming. Your video editing and voiceover is first class as well. Love that you have decided to use this way to do your videos.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Steve!

[@greglevandoski2983]

Your videos occupy a space in the KZbin landscape with little other company. Please continue the high quality builds, filming, and voiceovers and resist the urge to follow the pack with goofy pop culture clips from tv and movies and you’ll stay at the head of the pack. Top notch work, I am always impressed by what you produce.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Greg

[@kyliejohn3813]

After watching several of you’re videos, I’m amazed by the creativity and craftsmanship. I’m also amazed that you’re not wearing eye protection in any of the videos I’ve watched.

[@davidmiddleton3511]

Beautiful design and workmanship.

[@jeremyfmoses]

"I'm sure you know the drill by now." That's a bandsaw!

[@pedullastudio]

Hahaha

[@nasserharb2814]

😂 by "drill" he meant routine

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

I always enjoy watching other craftsmen create beautiful pieces of art. So smooth in flow, so warm in feel, so perfect in every way. Great job sir. You’re an inspiration to say the least!

[@LoisBraithwaite]

Wow!!! Your understanding of engineering principles is amazing, Another beautiful build.

[@marsthesecondgenesis1291]

Excellent craftsmanship young man. I am a retired furniture maker from Scotland. My love for woodwork will never die. It is in my blood. When I was a boy in my dad's workshop (that was a long long time ago) I can remember the smell of the resin from the red pine was beautiful. That smell just did something. It was a bit like a stunningly beautiful woman passing you wearing expensive perfume. I was hooked on woodworking from that point forward. I loved the smell, working with hand tools but unfortunately didn't have much luck with power tools. I trapped my hand between a drive belt pulley wheel. The switch was faulty and it was the end of the day and was tired. I was sawing a piece of timber when the drive belt slipped. I stopped the saw and forgot to un plug the damn thing and started to tighten the drive belt. The damn thing started with my hand trapped in it. It chewed up my right hand. I lost half a pinkie and the nerves from that was used by the surgeon to rebuild the other two fingers. I was out of work for three months until the tendons healed. Needless to say I never did that again. After months of physio my hand was usable again and I had a long career making unique one off furniture. Bye the way if you need inspiration, my new hobby is image enhancement of NASA images from Mars which was the home of an ancient civilization. There are some amazing sculptures and structures which look absolutely out of this world. You could maybe incorporate some design elements into your designs. Whatever you make I will be enjoying your videos and thank you very much for your content as it gives me so much pleasure to watch them.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@chandarussell]

That is a stunning table. From the design to the material used you have outdone yourself. Bravo.

[@fjelstednord3159]

Beautiful looking piece. I love how you explain everything in such detail.

[@michaelbreeze4292]

Amazing. 2nd video of yours tonight and I love how you work through the problems that arise. Always good for thought and understanding. cheers!

[@BillSmith-fk8of]

I love both the simplicity and structural complexity in your designs. Your videos are great ive been building furniture and woodworking for decades and i always look for people to challenge me to push the limits and be better your videos do that i appreciate your creativity !!

[@georgeattig8088]

Just found your channel from Max and Occy and a million thanks to them. I’m addicted and definitely in favor of voice over.❤

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much

[@williamparker6649]

I love your commentary! Of coursewith your design and craftmanship!

[@heidik5636]

Great build Nick! It’s always interesting watching and listening to your process 👏

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Heidi

[@MajestyWoodworks2]

As always, you never cease to amaze me. Your designs are nothing short of inspiring.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@davidmaltby2065]

It is such a thrill to me to find an Australian craftsman as you are. The table is stunning piece of design and furniture. Just found your channel and look forward to watching more videos and learning new techniques and skills

[@neoanderson7697]

Amazing build! A masterpiece as always!

[@nickiaizzo142]

This is art , incredible workmanship .

[@darrylbuckett5380]

Simple elegant design, that only a true craftsman could achieve,...and boy have you achieved. Cheers

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Darryl

[@LawDust_Woodcraft]

Beautiful work as always!

[@keving8682]

Awesome design and craftsmanship as usual Nick! I like how the tapers at the ends are opposite to balance each other out. Also neat to see how much your shop has changed over the past few years.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Kevin!

[@kevindowd7769]

Hello Nick, I really enjoy Your videos, I always learn so much. You are such an amazing artisan… watching You, I learn how much I don’t know! Thank You!

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@BillSmith-fk8of]

Thanks!

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you Bill!

[@mahto54]

Every time a watch your newest video, It ends up being my new favorite! This has kind of a simple look and I don't mean simple easy just simple, subtle is maybe a better word. Anyway I love it and might try a smaller maybe writing table size. As always I loved the video!!

[@batnrs1]

Lovely build!Awesome!

[@tomowens2720]

Hello Nick, it gives me great energy watching you create your art. I'll gladly watch anything you post. The farther outside the box we work the better we become at our craft IMO. "She's right mate!" Cheers

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you Tom

[@Smoke---]

9:35 I think there might be a typo in the “tons” section 😂 beautiful table though, your craftsmanship is truly something to respect and admire

[@HaqalDama]

Really excited to to see the workbench build!

[@MrSzwedowski]

Just came across your channel, amazing work just finishing my first project after moving country’s and starting again. Looking forward watching more of your designs

[@pixelgraphica]

Your client must have been really happy. Thanks for putting into the video the "issues" you had and the way you resolved them!!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for watching

[@KLIDIMARIA]

The future of ultra fine woodworking has a name.Nick Pedulla !!!

[@pedullastudio]

You're always so kind! Thank you

[@shrimuyopa8117]

That joinery is so crisp and beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for watching

[@vukiennguyen1524]

Wow, I love this piece! Beautiful and elegant!

[@jamesmills6766]

Love the table and the glue up station!

[@hemidesign]

Stunning table!!! Work of ART man!

[@fusc88]

Super excited to see the Roubo come!

[@mdaddyw_1323]

My challenge with design is often that I have an idea for a specific part or visual aesthetic because I haven't done it before, or I have and think it would look good or be useful on the current project. The challenge is how to incorporate that idea into the broader project in a way that in interesting, but doesn't look awkward or stand out too much against the rest of it because it should be appealing as a whole, not just the individual parts. I liked how you did the grooves on your bench video and carried that into the cross braces so there's a unique visual that moves through the whole project.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for the comment

[@chrisnorman8628]

Next Level!! Superb design and execution

[@ryanwood6495]

What a stunning piece. You Sir are a genius and an artist. You had me at the immortal words of Mackintosh. Form follows function. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful piece. Your channel is by far my favourite.Much love from the UK

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Ryan

[@wesleywade8363]

Found your channel thru Max and Occy. Your videos are incredibly interesting and informative and your works are stunning!

[@pedullastudio]

Awesome, thank you!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Such a stunning piece~! Beautiful work~!!

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

What you did there with the planer was nuts. I love that and can't wait to try it.

[@rogercharlie]

What a beautiful build. Exquisite

[@benjaminrees3687]

Love, love, love your work. Masterful

[@miquelhutton6091]

Fantastic design, fantastic build, and fantastic video! Thank you for sharing your process! I really want to start getting into woodworking and you are a true inspiration.

[@luizribeiro4462]

Beautiful, too Beautiful this table, congratulations my friend.😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏

[@tylerryan3797]

Absolutely stunning yet again

[@adriantaylor1266]

Very impressive design and techniques. Always a big pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@tonytomlin6089]

Great design, super craftsmanship.

[@kanonhile]

Amazing, the video production and voice over are great. It’d be great to see a explanation of how you photograph and light the final still images. I struggle with this critical aspect of making my furniture come to life for my website.

[@tjerkheringa937]

Outstanding design and execution...

[@NoelPepin]

Great great craftsmanship!

[@jackdelancey248]

Stunning, I have a commission I am working on now. It’s in white oak also. Will not outright steal your design, but will incorporate some of the details. I have been in this trade since 1976, easily one of the more impressive pieces I’ve seen.

[@pedullastudio]

I certainly hope you wouldn't steal the design. Im sure you know with being so experienced that stealing or copying is a no go.

[@jimrosson6702]

Absolutely another amazing and beautiful piece of art even though it’s looks simple looking at it but watching the video and and you sharing your thoughts and vision you learn that it’s not simple at all but like you said you art meeting engineering . Amazing and beautiful work and craftsmen ship as usual. Thanks for sharing

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for watching

[@truthseeker22692]

That’s incredible!

[@eudog8108]

Always loved your designs and techniques that look so clean and natural but loving the cheeky comedy now too.

[@eudog8108]

Small (?) correction… table top weighs 90kg which does not quite =0.992 tons, closer to 0.0992 tons. I don’t think even your amazing woodworking, design and engineering of this project would support a 0.992 (=900kg) tabletop!

[@pedullastudio]

@@eudog8108 Its a typo

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@jalatham86]

I love the floor scraper idea!

[@leatherbydragonfly]

Excellent video Nick. My hunch was the span was large, but you managed to pull it off. Watching your videos makes push my design out of my comfort zone. Thanks

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you as always!

[@pachting]

Beautifull and clever work.

[@johncorrigan5975]

Beautiful piece as usual. you never seem to let us down. the average person that has no furniture experience might look at this and think it is a simple build. they would be mistaken..although i love the piece, I'm not excited about seeing those brackets that you put on top to hold the leg structure from a certain angle. just my ocd at this point. and yes, your videos are alot better with the voiceover you give. you seem to have found your groove in that area as well...keep it up!!

[@andrewderrick6490]

As always Nick bloody great build.

[@ScoCoWw]

Awesome Table! Can’t wait to see your take on a Roubo!

[@cyrusasari7780]

I enjoy and admire your work!

[@paulfowler3416]

Gorgeous table

[@sparkyenergia]

This is an epic table. I almost certainly would have made the same error with the tables bottom rail. But I doubt I would have solved it as elegantly as you did. As someone who is going to build a split top roubo bench in the near future, I'm excited for your take on it. Mine would follow Matt Estley's design pretty closely. I would love to see what you come up with from a simple trip to Bunnings though.

[@PauloCesardeSouzaMendes]

1º - Sua Oficina deixa a BOCA lotada de água...2º - Sua criatividade é algo muito sofisticado...3º - Suas soluções para problemas...são simples mas por demais práticas e objetivas...4º - Só me resta lhe PARABENIZAR e torcer para aprender o máximo contigo...Abraços...

[@joelwilliam6216]

of everything amazing about this build, that top plate blew my mind!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Joel

[@joelwilliam6216]

@@pedullastudio I am a intermediate/side hustle woodworker and make tables primarily so this really spoke to me :) I'm actively trying to build my skill set and catalogue so I can transition to a more permanent part time business in conjunction with my employment so hearing how you did it and your back story in that recent video was heartening. And your precision is just incredible!

[@RobSHoglund]

Beautiful! Thanks for all the design and build insight.

[@pedullastudio]

My pleasure

[@ramanshah7627]

So impressive to do a table of this kind of scale!

[@cn4127]

very nice, your detail work is superb.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@mattelias721]

Amazing. I love how a table with it's own gravitational field looks so light. I assume the bottom rail droop you solved was due solely to that component's own weight, being pinned between the opposing half-laps...? The engineered bow in the tabletop truly blew my mind, though, and based on the project 'suggestions' I'm hearing from my wife, I'll have to keep that idea in mind. Also love the top plate concept as well - that's genius. Can't wait to see you execute that Roubo!

[@philgray4780]

another beautiful piece

[@nhschreiner]

Great build video

[@Sawmill.skills.indonesia]

Beautiful creativity

[@chrisstearns10]

Your table looks awesome, Nick!!! Thank you for the excellent video with narration!!!!!👏👏

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Chris

[@realpdm]

This is an absolute stunner! than you for sharing your process.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for watching

[@MimEAloT]

Excellent work vid and piece

[@josiahutah3712]

Awesome table. Love the design.

[@pmelchman]

Well executed Nick. I did notice the shop was a bit different. We al have mad or design furniture that was a learning moment in our career. Your hand tool work looks spot on. I guess we never attain perfect because we are own worst critic. Keep up the phenomenal work and the videos coming. I always pick up a tip from your videos.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you Patrick

[@BiggMo]

13:46 in the late ‘70s, I apprenticed under an old English cabinet maker. We built kitchens on-site and he always set the counter height to the best ergonomics for the lady of the house.

[@BiggMo]

@@ShawnWitty then William would had set it for the man. It was the stereotype of his generation back in England

[@kelvinnance8371]

Beautiful piece! It is, indeed, art!

[@martingagne3136]

amazing table ...design and style , love your channel

[@rauschguitars]

It's always great seeing your process. Lovely build!

[@aliabolhassani3001]

I admire your work greatly, I have been following your designs and website long before your social media tool off. It seems like you are becoming more of a content creator rather than following artistic path these days.

[@pedullastudio]

Id like to think that having the freedom to create content is allowing a greater artistic path

[@randyattwood]

Another extraordinary piece.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@Stan7670]

Beautiful work.

[@WoodenItBeGrand]

Another fantastic video Nick! You're killing it. 🙌🏻

[@christophermacier]

Beautiful work as usual! I want that table!

[@pedullastudio]

Cheers man!

[@woodforge]

Another masterpiece. Beautifully done brother!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks man

[@thomlipiczky9021]

I really appreciate your attention to the practical side of the design process, and your ability to adapt as you become aware of changing demands. You have a great eye, but it's tempered by a great understanding of how forces in big pieces work. Also, did you cut the wide chamfer on the underside of the humongous table top with a power plane? I can't imagine doing it with a track saw on the edge! Thanks again for sharing this.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you. Yes I used a power plane then finished it off with a hand plane

[@СтолярныйМикс]

Great and useful explanation! Thanks

[@peterdavey8348]

Beautiful as per usual