Only One Of These Will Ever Exist

My Patreon Page - / pedullastudio
Thanks to Britton Timbers for supplying the American Ash- brittontimbers...
This Sculpted Coffee table is made from Tasmanian Blackwood and uses a technique called Stacked Lamination which is the process of stacking wood on top of one another, creating a blank that allows you to carve whatever shape you want to sculpt.
I use a bunch of different carving tools like my grinder and belt sander to achieve the shapes I’m after. I have links below to some of these tools.
Standard Questions-
- What finish do I use - Fiddes White Hard Wax Oil. Then top coated with ‘Satin’ Hard Wax Oil (link below)
- What glues do I use - Titebond Original and Polyurethane Glue
Tools and Products used in this video (affiliate links) -
- Arbortech Turbo Plane - geni.us/aIZe
- Carbide Carving Discs (Very Course) - geni.us/gSNxu
- Carbide Carving Discs (Course) - geni.us/Ay5iVz
- Saw Rasp - geni.us/LuYsl
- Titebond Original - geni.us/1XWSlA
- Respirator Full Face Dusk Mask - geni.us/aCx8bIS
- Fiddes Oil - www.fiddesaust...
- All Other Products I Use - kit.co/nickped...
Camera Gear I Use (affiliate links)-
- Video Camera - geni.us/F3jov
- Photography Camera - geni.us/lw9Om
- Lighting Amaran 100D - geni.us/gmwz
- Lighting Amaran 200D (more powerful) - geni.us/DpKM
Designed, built, filmed and edited by Nick Pedulla from Pedulla Studio
Music from www.epidemicsound.com
#woodworking #woodwork #furniture making
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[@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

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@Joe___R]

When it comes to commissioned pieces, you really can't wing it. Your client has approved of the design, wood species, and color they desire. With this type of sculpted furniture, pre-planning is the only way to make it economically. Otherwise, you will be wasting a lot of expensive material.

[@stevevmanbresnan]

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

[@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. 🙂👍

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@RayMrRobert]

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

[@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.

[@psidvicious]

Another outstanding piece. I’m with you on the idea of working with a plan. Without a plan it’s much more likely that you could go a step too far on a certain procedure and be forced into altering the original design substantially. Then you’re stuck with either having to start all over or forever wondering how the original design could have really come out. 👍👍 I’d love to subscribe to your channel, as I just recently found it. But I’ve also just recently discovered how difficult (or perhaps impossible) it is to unsubscribe to a YT channel. While trying to clean up my subscription list the other day and get rid of some channels that no longer created new content, I discovered this very annoying feature about YT. I’d love to be able to give the support of a subscription but if YT won’t let me control my own subscriptions, in their infinite wisdom, I guess I’m done subscribing and will have to go back to the old fashioned method of keeping a manual subscription list. Thanks YT. (I wouldn’t be surprised if they censor this).

[@pedullastudio]

Yeah I much prefer having a plan

[@christopherjones5112]

Absolutely stunning! Beautiful finishing technique.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@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!

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, Nick! Really out of this world looking table! 😃 That's a real work of art! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@pedullastudio]

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.

[@lukaszbartunek735]

First

[@mattelias721]

You're an evil genius, and that table is amazing. I think the texture added to the inner carved surfaces makes the magic happen where the outer surface and top get highlighted even more. I'm glad I found your channel back when, and I'm also glad you're doing narrated content now because I'd guess we all want to know how your woodworking mind functions... I do, at least.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@rh5971]

The reveal was frustrating!! Watched 16.5 minutes of you carving that beautiful table to only see flashing glimpses and to see the whole table for only a couple of seconds.

[@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

[@OwlingDogDesign]

Incredible. Thank you for the video (love the 'flash' editing and that is a must-steal). ;)

[@batnrs1]

What a beautiful wood species and a gorgeous piece!👍

[@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

[@garyrizzolo866]

Hi Nick - love your work and a great salt idea - can’t wait to try it. I was also amazed at Wendell Castle’s work when I first saw it in FWW years ago. Micheal Cooper is also very good as is Greg Duncan’s The Wall in Tasmania

[@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.

[@АА3-у9и]

Мужик спасибо, ты в очередной раз помог мне с новой идеей, теперь я знаю какое основание будет у моего стола в кухне

[@andrewdashgdotcom]

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

[@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

[@kenferguson5433]

Most beautiful wood working l have ever seen. Remarkable!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much

[@robcocco8648]

I guess we can't get it right because we don't have $200,000.00 in machines. It's way easier with all of that!!

[@pedullastudio]

If you think expensive machinery is the key to making unique furniture then you are sadly mistaken Rob

[@BiggMo]

Huge fan…. But this piece isn’t your best design… kinda looks like something from a hotel lobby

[@pedullastudio]

Cant win them all

[@Ian_Hay]

Wonderful channel, wonderful work. I too love my arbortech and carbide carving discs (although my neighbours are less appreciative when I fire up the angle grinder and carve wood on my condo terrace). Question: are you a one-man shop? Or do you have a shop assistant or apprentice hiding in those cinematic shadows?

[@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

[@ryandubyah2345]

Incredible work here, you’ve got a talent to be proud of, sir! My First time watching one of your videos and I’m sub’d for more!

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика.

[@quyennguyenvlog-cuocsongmu245]

Thật điên rồ. Nó rất tuyệt vời. Bạn phải ghép rất nhiều thanh gỗ để làm. Nó như 1 tác phẩm nghệ thuật. Bạn rất tài năng. Ước gì tôi có thể học từ bạn

[@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 :)

[@scottthomas5999]

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

[@samspade4634]

Now that was really great. At first I had no idea where you were going, but WOW! How did that work of art come out of those rough boards? I'm going to guess that the table was already in the wood, it just took your incredible skills, hard work and a little patience to show us the masterpiece within. Great job! You are absolutely an artist working in the wood shop. Thank you for sharing.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks so much

[@thebeardedone1225]

Stunning piece. I loved the gouged interior.

[@adamweinstein505]

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

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Adam

[@johnryan1211]

It is so nice to see true craftsmanship and artistry. Your title says "The Easiest Technique That No One Gets Right", I disagree there is one person who gets it right, and that is you. Truly fantastic work, thank you for posting this video.

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Absolutely stunning

[@peternewman9713]

Beautiful original design work, Nick. It looks like you aren't allergic to Tassie Blackwood like I am!

[@micschemelin663]

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

[@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

[@gholmes182]

Astonishingly beautiful. Inspirational work, thanks.

[@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. 😁

[@nigeldavies8900]

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

[@farminginafricaethiopia6889]

Amazing! You’re an incredible artist! 👏

[@danieleggjunior3487]

Fantástico!!! Belíssimo trabalho, como sempre! Parabéns ❤️

[@tylerryan3797]

Amazing use of Tas Blackwood, love the curves

[@tonytomlin6089]

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

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@ForestDogwoodworks]

I just started as a woodworker content creator. I had never heard of that salt trick. I actually made two night stands that had a the same method as this and that would have really helped. great idea. And yes you were right the wood glue clogged up the grinding disc

[@ReconstructingEmily]

The thoughtful approach in the design, attempted winging it, story telling, and even all the way to choosing a white finish to create a brighter finish... how are you going to top this one? You said that about the last project video, but I'm over here in awe after seeing this one.

[@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.

[@DanielWahlig]

Love the partial roundover on the top - looks great!

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@joeyhiscott5638]

Clearly the best woodworker on KZbin, your pieces are unbelievable

[@pedullastudio]

Thats very kind of you thanks Joey

[@denimorales8852]

Hermoso trabajo

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks

[@jobox8959]

This kind of woodworking seems maybe a little bit easier but definitely more artistical and that there’s no precise measurements but rather a feel and a flow that goes with the wood and the creator I think I like this approach by far more than any other approach

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@Jantimsen]

Looks amazing. You’ve got yourself a new Patreon member.

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks Tim. Hope you enjoy the extra videos

[@notfeedynotlazy]

I have to stop you right here, man. "Let's not talk about the dangerous thing" is probably the single worst idea most often repeated in the history of Humankind. Don't be "that guy".

[@josemoya991]

Another amazing piece. Great video. Thanks for the comparison in glue products

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for watching

[@thefilthyfivetff5570]

A W E S O M E R E S P E C T

[@luisfernandovelezcano2138]

Qué desperdicio tan bárbaro de madera. Antiecológico . Además de qué la mesa quedó fea y anitestética

[@pattianctil8703]

Nick, your work is absolutely amazing art. Thank you for sharing your videos...they're mesmerizing! Question for you, if you have time to answer...You mentioned Sketchup as your design software. I have a basic understanding and use of sketchup. But, I want to make an "organic" shaped TV console and haven't figured out how to use Sketchup this way. Straight lines, yes. ARCs, yes. But an organic shape like your tabletop in this video. Did you use Sketchup? Any recommendations for me? Thank you.

[@christeljeandheur8090]

👍👍👍👍👏👏👏🥰😍

[@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

[@retiredtom1654]

Stunning piece of art! It is beyond my skill level, however, I am curious about the cost of wood. After COVID, the cost of wood, as we all know, has skyrocketed. Someone will have a beautiful table... at a price.

[@137creations9]

Truly enjoyed seeing the dedication, the effort, the artistry and the story being told. It makes one appreciate the craft and the master delivering it. Keep them coming.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@питбуль-питбуль]

So beautiful! To mutch wood, to much money

[@TV-vt1qx]

Вери матч

[@joe3USA]

Thank You, Absolutely Beautiful Work. You have Earned a new Subscriber. May Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Bless and Protect You and Your Family from Evil and the Enemy Now and Forever.

[@Kahuna54]

I’d like to see you make a coffee table of a breaking wave using the live edge as the feathering and impacting part of wave! This would be a fantastic statement piece I believe.

[@musamor75]

Hello there, Very nice project. I very much appreciate your extreme modesty and honesty- these are marks of a serious worker. This is a handsome project, with loads of pitfalls. It took courage to undertake, and you did it (as usual) very well. I have to be honest; when you started to round over (and also under) the top plank, my heart sank. Don't get me wrong, nice finish, well done. But ... If you look from the bottom upwards, the way the flare soars skywards, is countered by the "roll over" effect to the inwards curve. Although it may soften the blow, it might have been tempting to have the ascending shape to the rise come and meet the top- at a sharp and crisp edge. More dramatic I feel. It may have also alleviated a slightly "bulky" feeling". Just giving you my old boy's appreciation of this stunning and very challenging piece. Full marks for your workmanship. Greetings from France

[@pedullastudio]

Thanks for the comment

[@GianniIandolo]

Eccezionale.

[@pedullastudio]

Thank you

[@cameronsmith4148]

It is a beautiful would that Blackwood and that table would be heavy AF😅 NICE JOB THOUGH..

[@ZU7KD]

i hate your video editing experiments. It's exhausting to watch. But i love your woodwork.

[@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. 😃

[@lesmundane3497]

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

[@endlosz]

I dream of a workshop like this, in which I can dream anything, there are no size limits. At home (Europe-Hungary), such a workshop is the life of several people, even if it could be turned into money. You have a chance if, say, your grandfather and your father practiced the same profession in their own workshop at home, and not in a rental property.

[@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 “ 👍

[@thewalkingjuju]

That's an absolutely stunning piece!

[@cantiliver26]

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

[@michaelsomerled396]

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

[@puzzledpaul2291]

Can't really add anything that's not already been said - many times - just overall great content on all fronts. My ears pricked up though when I heard the method described, as I used the same method about 60yrs ago to build the hull of a model trawler - although it was called the 'bread and butter' method then :) Hot summer holidays period, I walked to the local DIY shop, bought a plank and walked back home (about 1km) with it on my shoulder. No power tools, so spent a fair time cutting the pieces with a coping saw (hot work) and many blades. Still got the hull, even though I never finished the model (switched to R/C aircraft)

[@patriciasoares9204]

Magnífico! Parabéns! 🥂🍾🎉🌟🤗.Gratidão 🌷.

[@JamesDeese]

Wow. What a piece of art, I mean furniture; both? Amazing. I love that wood. The closest we can get in North America is Basswood or well-picked Ebony.

[@SharpObserver1A]

You are wrong ! All of that was WASTED MATERIAL !!! Coffee tables don't need to be like that.

[@Mike-fs4vz]

Different to your usual tables Greg but stunning nonetheless. Love the bow ties, worked so well

[@ЛЕвША62]

Изумительная работа🔥🔥🔥, чем ты посыпаешь перед склейкой❓❓❓

[@texasRoofDoctor]

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

[@horacio1962]

You're missing an entire genre of woodworking that is perfectly applicable to this piece. Boat building. A carvel planked boat utilizes faring techniques that you've missed. Look up battens and faring boards.