Wooden Expanding Table

[@AaronAlso]

I swear I could watch this thing over and over again, it's mesmerizing. I want one just because it is the closest thing to an actual transformer I've ever seen.

[@iljavolkov8874]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@dlb19595]

Just saw a table exactly like this on an episode of Home Town on HGTV. Ben Napier is a master woodworker and crafted an Expanding Table just like yours. This is AWESOME!

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thank you, yes, they built it from my plans.

[@lauraberendson4032]

I have never seen anything like this and it is so beautiful and so clever. Wow, I wish I had one. I am in a wheelchair and that would be so easy to open and close.

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@youllregretit]

wonderful design! i'm almost regretting watching this. i do hand tool wood working, and i would love to make this table with old school techniques. you gave away some good secrets.

[@ScottRumschlag]

Not too many secrets, hopefully. Anyone who can recreate the table from this video alone could probably have built it from scratch. Check out my dedicated site at: mechanicallumber.com/ Thanks!

[@70newlife]

Seen dozens of such videos. The table is fine. As a woodworker I appreciate the whole challenge you solved. The critical issue is however how much seating it initially had and after it expands how many more seats it can accommodate.

[@kastmodder]

Nice video. Although i have quite some mechanical experience, i was not aware of how the table in the original video works. This video explains it all, and once you see it everything looks so simple, no special CNC parts or stuff like that, just basic levers and rollers. Good job.

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks. It made me appreciate the tremendous amount of effort that goes into machines that still look complicated even after being simplified.

[@CesareVesdani]

This is the best every round expanding table I have ever seen. Please could you make a video on how it is made from scratch.

[@matt_williams1015]

That is beyond amazing, great project!!! I can't imagine how long it took you engineer all the parts to work.

[@ScottRumschlag]

About 400 hours total, this is the third complete overhaul. If you could modify internal parts without removing the external ones first it would save a lot of time!

[@roxyjackson4204]

I have absolutely no interesting in making furniture, but your table is AMAZING...

[@squa_81]

Glad to see you're still going!

[@winchester883]

So Awesome! I bought the plans for my woodworking father n law for christmas. Such a great job. Thanks for putting this all together. looking forward to what you do next.

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks for the purchase! Plan revisions are distributed to the payment e-mail I have on file but I'd be happy to update the entry to a gift recipient after the holidays, if requested. Thanks, Scott.

[@mirkomueller3412]

Very impressive that you were able to build that on your own. Wow ! You found great Solutions for Problems that appeared and there were some very critical measurements to make. Alltogether: Absolutely fantastic Workpiece !!!

[@shmoey80]

Awesome job. I started to design one myself but then got held up on the mechanisms. Beautiful work Scott.

[@stuffsethmakes]

I know you don't need my comment to tell you how amazing this is, but wow! What a brilliant work of art!👍🏻

[@ScottRumschlag]

+Stuff Seth Makes Thank you. I think you'll also enjoy the latest version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4LJnJ98bceniqM

[@kleinebre]

2:51 It involves a hardened shaft that's sticking up, attached from the lower level, whereas the feather piece rides on that hardened shaft, keeping things properly aligned for going up and down as it needs to. That's some seriously sexy engineering.

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks, I avoided that type of hardware at first because I expected it to be extremely expensive. Most slider hardware is designed for industrial use and must handle abuse 24/7. Locating these ones, which are $8 or 9$ each made it reasonable. If there's enough interest I would also consider putting together a kit with the metal components so people can focus solely on the wood.

[@MeJDL1]

I love your expanding table. You are a great engineer!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

wow,im blown away by this,that is quite frankly amazing.

[@JbVest]

you sir did a wonderful job , i know this takes talent and patience !!! great job

[@ScottRumschlag]

Jeremy Vest Thanks!

[@fred306801]

That is crazy good, looks like something out of a SciFi movie. Very nice.

[@mushroommutt]

That's the coolest thing I've seen in quite some time. Well done, sir!

[@Spartakips]

Scott Rumschlag Fantastic! I've been really interested in the mechanics of the Fletcher Capstan Table for many years now and wondered if I would ever feel confident enough to try to build one out of more accessible materials without all of the expensive custom machining. It looks like you've managed to force my hand :D Cheers!

[@dennisbuckner6957]

well that was quite the smart ass smug smile you had in the opening scene there and as well you deserve it well done mate

[@Heptode]

Outstanding work, and a delightful project.

[@randyl9071]

That is among the coolest things I've ever seen.

[@user-sl2ob6jv8h]

How could anyone not like this

[@anon4us]

+Cleveland Bro it's not that they don't like it... he just gave NO credit to the Fletcher Capstan system, a true work of art.

[@BioClone]

There are only a few things where you can find a perfect mix between design and function... this is one of those. Congratulations, this kind of engineering its the one we should be doing now, and less bullshit that is only visual.

[@jimw1266]

Wow! What an elegant design!

[@mas5867]

LOL. What woman would put up with that side view?

[@zeroquanta6130]

That's the coolest table I have ever seen, Great job. Fist up, Fight for Truth.

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks!

[@darumaprb8500]

men you must be proud yourself ,good job

[@gracielaherrera5809]

yu trabajo es increible, tantos problemas resueltos con ingenio, muy bello y funcional el producto final! exitos!

[@MUDSWAT]

I would not even attempt to remake one of these, but you did a great Job !!

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks, it was a lot of work.

[@yonatankarya]

+Scott Rumschlag it must be!

[@ginofoogle6944]

yeah even if it came free of charge, pre-made and nicely packaged in an IKEA looking box, with all the parts neatly organized in bags that included a step by step instruction manual that was written/drawn for toddlers, i wouldn't fucking touch it.. hats off to this guy.

[@MUDSWAT]

That's what I'm saying..

[@dalefranckowiak9089]

Nice take on the Fletcher Capstan Table

[@terminaes1556]

This is awesome, I know it’s probably impossible with the mechanics that are already inside, but it would be cool if when you opened it up a fancy center piece came up from inside the star thing in the middle

[@ScottRumschlag]

It's not impossible but you are rapidly running out of room in the middle. If it would were more tall than wide you could take advantage of the vertical space below the current support level, this would entail an entirely different star raising mechanism.

[@JoaoLopes-hj8fc]

You are a genius Scott!

[@danieltarcho9324]

Diction apologize for my writing, I do not even speak English, I write the following message by google translator. Scott: Very good your project

[@birbal5]

Extremely impressive, thanks for this!

[@RieseRock]

Awesome! If I may, I'd suggest mounting a GoPro in certain places to travel with the movement so we can see the inner workings in detail. Already a great video though. Well done.

[@ScottRumschlag]

RieseRock Thanks! I did that a little bit here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOWoWmmeMasatk An animation with semi-translucent parts would probably be the best way to illustrate the mechanism. Hmm . . .

[@odinalaskanmalamute1536]

What a fantastic thing , very clever indeed . thanks for showing .

[@ScottRumschlag]

Odin Alaskan Malamute Thanks, it's always fun to share projects, particularly when they took so much effort.

[@dgruno88]

Impressive table, I applaud your persistence & craftsmanship. It is a very challenging project. It works as kinetic art but I wonder how you could cleanly resolve the surface edges & top for a finished product. The cost must be prohibitive for most & thus you have an extremely expensive table that can seat 4-6 but is somewhat oxymoronic in essence. Otherwise very cool.

[@bigmuffin99]

A true Artist/Engineer, Genius!!! Best regards, StephenKMackSD

[@MakeSomething]

Crazy!

[@ScottRumschlag]

That's how I felt a few times when I was stuck on a problem, ha ha ha. Thanks.

[@DerpScout]

Scott Rumschlag was it making the planes level out and then close back in :P

[@michaelg.1246]

It's important to remember that every woodworking project needs to be planned. You will be able to avoid making unecessary mistakes if you're using woodwork plans : sites.google.com/site/woodprojectsplan/pros-and-cons-this-woodworking-program

[@randomsandwichian]

Thank you for sharing the exact mechanisms that goes into this table! Just had a thought on it that I hope would help improve on the design if at all applicable: would it be possible to recreate the mechanism with the rollers work with thirds instead of quarters for each segment of the table top? Or halves even? Would it make the table bulkier or slimmer? I love to tickle the thought of making mechanisms more economical with the limits of my knowledge, so do what you will with that information, cheers!

[@ScottRumschlag]

You could build it in many configurations but with fewer sections it becomes more difficult to add area as the panels have to slide out further and there is a limit to this. As long as it had 3 levels (main, raising and star, as it does now) the thickness should be the same.

[@lulumigtdq]

Oh it's amazing. I wish i can see this table reality, but its so far to go. Im from vietnam. Hope u have more happy, healthy to make amazing product. Sorry english is not my goodskill :)

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks!

[@jerryzuraw247]

Are you born with this kind of talent or can engineering ability like this be taught? Cause if so I wanna learn sooo bad

[@ScottRumschlag]

Jerry Zuraw You probably need a certain amount of built-in mechanical ability, but the rest was work, about 400 hours in fact. You can see one of the original "proof of concept" videos here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6ankqKjedqrm6M Thanks!

[@hdewijze]

Well done Scott! Thanks for the video.

[@Legotronics]

Looks absolutely amazing!

[@ahobimo732]

This is just nuts. I love it.

[@SuperMusikaddict]

Smart idea beautifully explained.You are genius.

[@KobeRon-nin]

Pure genius indeed! Excellent!!

[@thephilosopherstoner]

at the first eye it looks imposible for me to do it but when you start thinking about how he has done it it starts to make sence i think i may make this as an exam project but then a little bit different but i will credit you in it

[@SarahRichardson-fc1pq]

I love this table! How much for a table? How much for 25?

[@EZTravelLinda]

Love this table what an awesome idea. Beautifully done.

[@jirispaniel1587]

funkčnost suprová, jen skoda dodržení směru let. je možnost sehnat někde speciální výsuvy pro takový stůl?

[@jessewipf1954]

wow amazing and beautifully done

[@jorgeraulmartinez3607]

Excelente. Un sistema verdaderamente inteligente y efectivo. Podrían mejorar la patas? Que vayan con la calidad y bello del sistema. Gracias

[@looping3312]

i discovered your table thanks to a friend who likes new technologie and it is indeed a very cool mechanism. i work for a shop and i wonder if it s possible to buy such a table??

[@ScottRumschlag]

I sell plans on my site: mechanicallumber.com/ A few people have discussed buying tables or just the mechanism, both of which I'm willing to consider. Feel free to e-mail me: [e-mail] Thanks!

[@jimstools3937]

Scott , I would love to build this AWESOME TABLE. How about the PRINTS .

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks, the link in the description has plenty of info about the plans.

[@jimstools3937]

Thanks Scott. I'm happy you got back to me quick. I want to build this table so bad I can hardly wait. Your a good person.

[@ronaldwalters4715]

I LOVE THIS BUILD! EXCELLENT

[@izzmangaming6640]

I think it would look really cool if you used different woods for each section of the expanded table top

[@cosmodibono3292]

that tricky but can be done? good work.....

[@FredrickLackey]

Amazing job. So grateful for the detailed explanation. :)

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks!

[@IdeiasemadeiraBlogspot]

Fantastic, Scott.

[@tsthebeav]

So this is great I subbed. Can't wait to see how you cover the sides.

[@ScottRumschlag]

+TS TheBeav We're actually working on it right now, a video discussing it will be up this afternoon. Thanks!

[@oldporkchops]

Could you please let me know how many people does the table seat while in its original smaller state and while expanded? Thanks.

[@Scott2148]

This might just be mine next project - Thanks.

[@colinzeta1985]

would you attempt to veneer it and made it look all fancy. Man you are a genius!

[@jorgecocomolinamoya]

es francamente fantastico tu trabajo felicitaciones si quisiera los planos detallados para realizar el proyecto en casa donde los consigo o cual seria su valor $ gracias

[@ScottRumschlag]

Las puedes encontrar en: mechanicallumber.com/?page_id=9 Gracias!

[@medzakaria2820]

engineering + imagination=innovation good work sir

[@Chipsfly5]

Bloody brilliant Also found this via hackaday. Inspiring. Thanks mate.

[@ScottRumschlag]

Thanks, Hackaday sent quite a bit of traffic my way and I certainly appreciate it!

[@maartenarnou]

Awesome work!

[@etrnlygr8tful87]

Amazing job on that table...you should patent that if you have not done it yet, before someone steal the idea from you. Oh i just show a similar expanding table with similar configuration in terms of how the top pieces are, but instead of manually rotating it for it to expand it is automated. If you sell this how much will you sell it for? How heavy is it approximately?

[@ScottRumschlag]

The Fletcher table (probably the automated one you mention) had a patent which expired in 2007. This table is similar enough in operation that a patent probably would not be granted even if I thought it was worthwhile to pursue. I sell table plans for $49, though no fully assembled tables yet. It weights about 200 lbs (91 kg). Any other questions can be directed to [e-mail] Thanks!

[@hijackjoe]

Great work. Inspiring carpentry DIY :o)

[@CWK09]

I like the idea, but I would have tried to cut the layers all out of one piece so the grain aims in the same direction no matter which size table you're using. Nice build!

[@seventeenfeet]

+Coty Kelly yes, match the grain, its one of those little things which makes a big difference

[@richardtanner5343]

I know it is probably somewhere in the comments, I just didn't notice it. What is the diameter to the table when expanded and when collapsed?

[@SaajidAkram]

Amazing! good job Scott :)

[@podeser8783]

Hello você disponibiliza ou vende esse projeto queria muito aprender essa seria uma boa experiência caso sim me fale como posso conseguir o projeto

[@seekfancy]

WOW, so cool! Well Done!

[@JoaoPaulo-xe2oc]

Posta ai garoto , o vídeo mostrando passo a passo como fazer a mesa 👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@supermanrh3650]

amazing!!! excellent work

[@miguelcornejo8679]

Would be great to figure out a way to soften the movements. Almost like a dampener.

[@refiroma5987]

Loving this!! Please how can I download this??

[@ScottRumschlag]

More info is available on my site, link in the description.

[@refiroma5987]

Still can't download. Please kindly send me the video(s) via email at [e-mail].

[@UlasnuriCan]

Hi Scott, Where can I buy this mechanism? Or what is the name of this mechanism?

[@ScottRumschlag]

I offer plans on my site: www.mechanicallumber.com. Thanks.

[@indiafurniture1234]

Hello Scott .. I am going to buy this lots love you did years ago ❤ I have a question Also does this plan gives detail steps with hardware and every part???

[@ScottRumschlag]

@@indiafurniture1234 Thanks for the interest. Please refer to my site for more info: mechanicallumber.com/

[@poonamabbi7448]

This is something like the Capstan table, which is significantly larger, & more ornate.

[@erictheguy6646]

I think if this had a pedastool base you could figure out a screw drive and guide system for that center piece. Interesting prototype but I don't think this is ready for prime time

[@MrThommo1971]

Hi, love the table! if you changed the X pieces to Carbon Fibre material, it would make the table lighter and increase the load bearing capacity , right?

[@ScottRumschlag]

I'm not clear what you mean by "X pieces" . . . ?

[@MrThommo1971]

Sorry that comment was for the counter weight table that goes up and down

[@sunggipark4817]

Scott Rumschlag

[@cristhianromero9759]

Amazing!! Congratulation!!

[@CesareVesdani]

How to make a round extending table.

[@StripeyType]

Beautiful! Will you publish (or make available for sale) plans?

[@StripeyType]

Oh, sure enough. I'll learn someday to watch all the way through.

[@ScottRumschlag]

No problem, I may extend the initial button time a bit, I didn't want them to be distracting. Thanks for the interest!

[@montrealdrum]

Dude amazing !! you say we can buy plans but don't mention where or how?

[@ScottRumschlag]

There's a link in the description and a pop-up (annotation) with the link too. Thanks.

[@Gruuvin1]

I'm an engineer, so please forgive my curiosity; I don't mean to be critical, because I really love this idea and implementation! So, I see eight layers of wood on top of the support legs. Is there any way to compact this a bit more? Maybe some layers made thinner or done away with entirely?

[@ScottRumschlag]

All the layers are there for a reason, if you used different materials you could rearrange things. Aluminum, in fact, might be an interesting choice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXSwZYqpr9V6aNU

[@jameswaytv]

Amazing. True Talent.

[@lavaramses9111]

hy. got those plans some time ago but is there an upgrade plan for the ring etc? grts

[@johnsmith-wc8gs]

great job on this. obviously the engineering is the main focus but doing this with some nice hardwoods would be cool. I like it but it doesn't really serve a purpose. not much space saved versus the work it would take to build

[@MTMSA1280]

JUST GENIUS!

[@АнтонЛукьянов-у5з]

Very good job!

[@MrDarkdrago74]

I was impressive since the beginning. i've seen so many times your videos just to see the concept but i can find the retracable roller you are using (need it for other project like your elevation), where do you bought them ? did you made the mechanism of retractation ? thanks in advance.

[@ScottRumschlag]

MrDarkdrago74 Yes, I made it myself from a heavy duty spring loaded gate hinge. There is a closer-up view here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOWoWmmeMasatk Thanks!

[@山田太郎-n2n1p]

これは凄い 天才的

[@pkbuilderfamily.7934]

Thank you very much Scott.

[@larsrosenquist8277]

Will done! Keep up the good work