The Walnut Slab Wizard

I met the Walnut Wizard and he gave me wine. Would you like me to make a video about this? Comments please.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Yes, definitely!

[@c9593469]

yep

[@thedijking]

I think it's your passion for what you do that is one of the reasons why we watch, so yeah, go for it. I'll tune in.

[@jasonbailey9139]

Make Build Modify, I bet you’d even travel to lend Destin a hand. Thanks for all you do in the maker community! Love your videos, but mostly I love that so many makers list you as one their top Patreon contributors for their channels or their podcasts.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks Jason! I'd definitely try to lend a hand. That would be a fun project.

[@cubiusblockus3973]

Absolutly, im just starting up myself and would love some tips and tricks to pick up.

[@NicholasBlair]

Use the knot for cable management

[@weasaldude]

Nicholas Blair genius

[@SmarterEveryDay2]

Oh man that's a cool idea!

[@26CW128Jake]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@andyjones7121]

That's knot possible! Filling bug damage with epoxy wood-ant work either. Will the desk be used for editing, or will he branch out and write poet tree?

[@NicholasBlair]

Andy Jones the puns.... They are killing me

[@harperhopkins8931]

Yes absolutely! I miss watching people doing beautiful work...

[@paulbunyan2425]

If you like doing it, do it. If you like sharing it, share it. People who want to watch it will find it.

[@Jalexthegr8]

I would like it but everything I believe is vastly improved with knowledge. So you should science the heck out of it.

[@Rooptinator]

Jalexthegr8 very nive idea. I would love that too

[@TheCornwellProject]

I would for sure! Love wood working and love the look of well-finished walnut.

[@liamkeenan3381]

I would love to see that!!

[@drewj557]

Yes

[@JoshuaFinleyJF]

Yes... Yes I would indeed watch it. Love the wood working channels almost as much as yours...

[@Threedog1963]

Why knot?

[@jason-ge5nr]

pin it now. top comment

[@marshallrojas5943]

Threedog1963 nice...

[@wozgaaa8240]

some wood say that he should stay rooted in what he usually does but i think he should branch out because it could be really awesome.

[@AdamWinsor]

Yessssss. Half my subscriptions are science/education, the other half are makers/woodworkers. I always love a good crossover!

[@ianmoore798]

Smarter Every Day is where we watch you educate us the viewers by creating a video on what you learned. You have never done something quite like this before and therefore you will undoubtedly be learning something. So yes, please do.

[@FreddyFrazzer]

Yes! Wood working is the best! Talk about the science too, nobody’s talking about the science of woodworking

[@suzannep]

Yes! Science and woodworking! It's funny when someone says they don't like science... but really science is part of everything we do.

[@thsscapi]

Whenever someone says that, I just automatically assume they actually mean that they didn't like their science teacher. Anyone who likes science is almost definitely influenced by someone in their life who showed them fun science.

[@YoutubeSucks10]

Absolutely do it. So I can learn how to woodwork ! Look in forward to it.

[@davidgil2082]

sounds oak-ay to me

[@servesh9606]

David Gil

[@kevindominguez8042]

Do it with a high speed camera, l want to see how a planer and a router work in slow motion

[@jacktumbleweed]

Kevin Domínguez Reyna It would be really cool to see a surface planer work in slow-mo.

[@Muny]

That, and any other scientifically interesting phenomena might be fun to see.

[@benperkins1555]

I second all these ideas.

[@tianamatson]

Kevin Domínguez Reyna YES!! I love this idea!!

[@sergiocastro1429]

Kevin Domínguez Reyna lol

[@isaacthek]

I've been getting into woodworking myself! The seed was planted when the house I bought came with a workshop in the basement and I started in earnest when I took down a Japanese maple and fell in love with the spalted wood. I'm currently rehabbing a 40 year old table saw that's my newest addition to the shop. Go for it!

[@EletronManiacos]

Absolutely!!!

[@JonathanTidwell]

Getting smarter every day isn't just about interesting experiments. It's also about taking what you've learned and using it. The practical side of science. You've got my vote for a desk video.

[@basuraunak]

I would definitely watch it.

[@calebalexander3683]

I'm a simple man. I see you upload, I click, I get smarter everyday

[@kristianperez7288]

caleb alexander same!

[@MyBroShow]

Ivan is simple man. Ivan watch smarter everyday bild table of wood for Computer. Ivan looks down. Ivan sees table of computer for wood. Ivan would like to watch that video.

[@htoby.]

*smarter every month

[@connorobrien2704]

Smarter Every Day + Walnut Wood slab project?? Its like a Christmas gift!!! This is awesome!

[@BenJHare]

I would watch an entire series of you being Matthias Wandel!

[@wobblysauce]

+

[@DarkAxi0m]

And the samurai carpetener too

[@chriskhall]

I get the sentiment. Mathias' awesome engineering nerdity and skills are his voice. Destin has his own. Don't try and be something you are not. Do the projects... But as Destin

[@Walkofsoul]

Yesss i would totaly love to see that on your main channel, but vacuum your epoxy first to remove bubbles or the void filling would be disappointing

[@bigbadjohn10]

Yup definitely. I made a large tv stand out of 50mm slabs of elm. Took an age, especially the finishing. Filling the Defects with clear resin worked really worked and turned them into a feature.

[@Neo7CNC]

Yes please! I'd like to see what you do with them.

[@ShatterNightmare]

Absolutely, do it! It's called Smarter every day, and there's a lot to learn from such a project, so please do!

[@mariekrasch503]

Absolutely Destin! Everything you produce is top-notch! I love home improvemet, wood crafting, and other creative DIY and crafting stuff. Knowing you, I'm sure the experience will trigger your inquisitive, scientific mind and lead to additional things to explore to become smarter everyday regarding the math/science/beauty of cabinetmaking. Go for it!

[@spencerfrancis7730]

Yes, I wood ;)

[@allenhunter7862]

Why knot! :)

[@hornetluca]

Sure, I will enjoy

[@russelleaston1832]

I follow several woodworking and making channels. And also several science channels. You making a desk out of that beautiful walnut would be the perfect intersection of my two passions.

[@aervanath]

If you have interesting science to share, then yes. Slo-mo footage of the tools interesting with the wood, if it shows something surprising, for example, or an explanation of exactly why nails work (clearly they work, but they're smooth, it never made sense to me how they bind the wood together). If you just want to showcase how to woodwork, then I don't think it's really a "smarter every day"-worthy video; it's better on this channel, or a collaboration with a woodworking channel.

[@lokkypooiuytreza5444]

aervanath Nails work thanks to the wood fibers putting pressure on their whole circumference once they're hammered down. That's why you don't nail anything on plaster or concrete. ;^)

[@RubiconJoey]

My sentiments as well except that if it was void of that kind of content, I would like to see on the second channel.

[@Troy.Weatherly]

I will watch anything you upload, Destin. I usually click on it before I even read the title. I just get excited when you actually upload something, anything!!!

[@shooter289]

Yes please. I love woodworking videos and I would benefit from your explanations.

[@tysonking1805]

Absolutely I wood!

[@rebekahingram4097]

I will watch anything you make, Destin!!

[@NoahPurdy]

Yess! Absolutely Destin! As a mechanical engineer who enjoys woodworking, I would love to see how you approach the various challenges of turning a slab into a piece of furniture!

[@Wordsnwood]

Destin, that is my game... and yes, I can guarantee that people would watch your video. The question is how do you want to approach it. Your channel is often about getting behind the scenes and getting into the how and why, so I wonder if you might want to partner up with someone on this, and have your channel be more about the typical SED type questions and on their channel they could do the build part. Next door to you in Mississippi you can find Jay Bates with the "jays custom creations" channel who could do something like that. Of course you are friends with Bob Clagget of I-Like-To-Make stuff who could also hook you up. I know a guy up here in Ontario who does things like this all the time -- CanadianWoodworks instagram -- he slaps the slab on a massive CNC and uses that to surface the piece. Best wishes, and Happy Christmas!

[@tinkmarshino]

Good call...

[@KevinTomayko]

Would watch if Destin went this route

[@joshasauruss]

but the whole point is that Destin wants to build it... not have someone else build it...

[@Wordsnwood]

There are multiple possible layers of the word "partner". I was not implying that he would have someone build it for him, but have someone help him.

[@PilgrimLad]

Yes, I would love to see you as an artisan.

[@flyboy1331]

Love to see people working at their craft!

[@sooriyah007]

Main channel, 2nd channel.....Im going to watch it wherever. I would suggest maybe try to start it off in the main channel and direct the rest of the videos to the 2nd channel. Sometimes the people in youtube can be resistant to change and your good intentions should not get unnecessary negativity. Looking forward to the videos!! If anyone else agrees with this or have a better idea let him know by liking/replying to this.

[@jimroberson9534]

sooriyah007 I agree totally. I trust you, Destin, that you will keep the contents of your channels in line with your original intentions. My suggestion is video everything from start to finish and you will know if YOU learn something interesting in the process then that's what will go on SED1 & the rest on SED2.

[@Heymannsurfing]

Highly agree too! Would love to watch this stuff as well! But think it's better that an initial video is on your main channel (explaining what your doing etc) and all the following videos are on your 2nd channel! Look forward to it Destin! :) Love your stuff!

[@hardikmhatre7075]

Yes Destin I would like to watch an rocket engineer work on wood

[@iadtag1853]

Whatever Destin's happy and eager to show us, we will definitely watch!

[@kinoav8r]

Yes. As to the wine, you drink it.

[@Surgical02]

Yes DO IT!.. Maybe even try to contact Samurai Carpenter I think he could offer a lot on the subject.

[@mirandadrake4110]

Yes! Learning how to build stuff is still helping people get smarter everyday!

[@Cadwaladr]

I vote yes, I love me some good woodworking content.

[@BarkeaterBear]

Yes, I'd love to see that! In fact, I sense the opportunity for a collaboration with The Samurai Carpenter....

[@gingerbeardedman]

Jared Fuller or Adam savage / tested

[@eugenew2]

I would think a series. Not only the process, but maybe adding how the machines work and why certain steps are taken (when to epoxy fill, types of joints, what make wood hard,...) in the necessary order to produce the final products.

[@Praxis4RageBaiting]

don't fill that knot. use it to run your cables through.

[@___cothron7421]

He said he wanted it to be an end table

[@DarrenPoulson]

I was thinking if you put some cardboard tube or something through it, then fill around it with resin, then remove the tube. That way you have a nice neat cable run that looks really funky.

[@bbgun061]

Good idea, Darren!

[@LuckyCoinFrog]

Use a clear plastic tube instead of cardboard. The resin will absorb into the cardboard and the clear tube will just disappear. :)

[@bainayt5245]

Yes I would so watch that video

[@UpLateGeek]

Filling such a big gap with clear epoxy is going to be tough without leaving bubbles in it. The way they do it in epoxy casting is to vacuum down the epoxy to suck out as many bubbles as possible, fill the mould, then put it in a pressure chamber to crush any remaining bubbles to microscopic sizes. It could be possible for your wood, but you'd need a huge vacuum/pressure chamber, and then I don't know how the wood would react. Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a science experiment! The epoxy vacuum/pressure stuff could make an interesting video on it its own. I'd suggest going back to your wood guy and asking if he's got any particularly gnarly off-cuts you could experiment with before trying with you big chunk. Also, it might help if you know anyone at NASA who'd let you use one of their huge vacuum chambers.

[@macaroniandtuna]

The way to fill a deep gap with epoxy (having seen the Samurai Carpenter do it) is to fill it with multiple thin layers of epoxy, building up to the surface gradually. Apparently, as long as the epoxy isn't totally cured, it'll form linkages between the semi-cured layer and the newly-poured layer, no problem.

[@UpLateGeek]

Very interesting. I've also seen people spray a mist of denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol or something when making those epoxy dome things, which does a pretty good job of removing the air bubbles from such a thin layer of epoxy, so that could probably be used when pouring multiple thin layers too.

[@chris.elliot]

Yes! A straight-up process video - what you're doing, why, and how - love to see that.

[@david443]

Not sure if such a series would be in the spirit of your main channel. But here on your 2nd channel, for sure. Would love to see it.

[@Supern00bmaster]

This is totally something you should do. Maybe we can learn something in the process so hey, why not?

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Yes! Would love to watch as you transform those slabs into something beautiful.

[@calebalexander3683]

Also that would be an awesome video!

[@geroneumann2245]

I'd like to see it, but I don't think jt fits the theme of your main channel. Perhaps you can link to it in your next big video. Either way, I'd love to see you make the magic happen since I love woodworking too

[@patrickserug]

YES! I also enjoy wood working like this!

[@sirgermaine]

You could collaborate with one of the woodworking channels on it

[@jacobaston3338]

100% Yes.

[@johnmusey1730]

I love woodworking, I say do it on both channels. One can be the project(s), the other the science behind how it all works! High speed video and all!

[@FrankGraffagnino]

i'd love to see some videos like that. and you of all people always know how to find and comment on the science of the things around us... so I'm sure that during the series of videos of making the furniture (a series!! not just one video!), you will find things to comment on about the science involved... the gears in a piece of equipment... the drying of the wood and the internal stresses... the science of improving safety on woodworking equipment... and all sorts of other things. I'm ready to watch!

[@rpgedson]

Yes, please.

[@jchandler]

This will be great! It will bring a new crowd of folks into the fold and encourage others to try new interests themselves.

[@Daddy-DIY]

Verry much YES. But only if you explain the science (Smarter Every Day-style) behind all aspects, like epoxy components and hardening, history of the tools, ECT. 😁

[@AffordBindEquipment]

and how different types of glue works.

[@apudar3480]

Yeah definitely.

[@josemadrid.1112]

Hey Destin. Jose here. Your work with the kids from Peru is amazing. God bless you for it.

[@ZachJohnsonFiveSolas]

If you're passionate about it, it'll be interesting to watch.

[@roofield5734]

I would really like to see a "Tested with Adam Savage, one day build" style episode. What I find really compelling is the shop sound; tools on wood and odd thumps.

[@danieljohnson3085]

I love this idea so much

[@WadeGlass]

Destin, I think this is a great opportunity to prove a point. Getting Smarter Everyday isn’t just about learning obscure facts, observing phenomena, or applied physics. Learning a trade is not only cool, but extremely beneficial to society. And, might I add, very satisfying.

[@luisolmos5751]

YES

[@TylerBelll]

Yes. I watch a lot of makers here and you would be a great fit. Bottom line is, I'll watch any content you put up.

[@NicklasRyding]

Absolutely! Already looking forward to it!

[@richardvlady6259]

Yes please

[@joshuawatson360]

YES! Absolutely 100% would love to see that on the main channel.

[@IamJimhunder]

Yes but I think it would be more suited to be uploaded to the 2nd channel instead.

[@EricTheCleric93]

Definitely yes.

[@gremlin591002]

Super excited to watch a normal guy work this project.

[@EamonBurke]

Yeah your take would be interesting. Or fly to Canada and do a collaboration with Matthias Wandel and blow everyone's minds

[@rHolmskov]

I would enjoy such a video.

[@Picardgolf]

Each time you trying some new, you learn something new. That is what your channel has inspired people todo. BE SMARTER EVERY DAY!

[@MLeoDaalder]

I would watch

[@EmeraldFlame7]

Yup, put it up!!

[@trad7496]

Absolutely!!! Can’t wait to see and hear an engineer explain woodworking. 😅😅

[@nuur2825]

I'd love to see it but I don't think your main channel is the best place for it. I'd rather it be posted on this channel honestly.

[@tomashrubovcak3770]

And why would that be? It would be a cool video worth the views

[@mysterymete]

It's not SED. It's just woodworking. It doesn't belong on the main channel.

[@joekim4794]

You guys.. what does it matter as long as we can see it?

[@noahaikens2862]

It's not about SED, it's just about getting people to try and be smarter everyday, and he has done stuff there unrelated to science before like "how a sandwich changed my marriage"

[@joekim4794]

In my opinion I DO see what youre saying but that video also had a message to the audience that is actually a very wise advice. It may have seemed like a joke in the video but as you may already know how women/chef (whoever is cooking) gets when you complain about their cooking. Smarter Every Day often is related to science but I like these random videos where you can get insight into the wisdom hes learned through his life.

[@liam_hurlburt]

Yes, that video sounds good! Make it!

[@pbandjcole]

Totally yes! Makers are usually very smart and are not typically seen as "educated." You could totally do a video that shows the different considerations (force, load, angles etc.) that need to be looked at to make a quality piece of furniture.

[@mtnsidhe]

Totally, YES!

[@LaromLancaster]

I wood totally watch you make a desk on the main channel. You walnut have a bored audience when you work those slabs into furniture.

[@Spacebeast]

I would totally be interested! I'd love to see the planning and building process, and of course the finished product!

[@millenkanabar9052]

Yeah!

[@MaxTrostel]

Yes, please do it! Great idea, certainly will watch!

[@cameronbarrett9808]

Yes!

[@RastaMon2121]

Wood working vids ftw!!

[@bvp663]

Yes! Would love to see this process. I want to make a coffee table out of slab of spalted maple but I'm still shopping around for the wood.

[@halo1234dog]

Si

[@Misack8]

Maker Every day

[@noahaikens2862]

Definitely. And I really envy your walnut planks.

[@Eye_Make]

Would love to see you making stuff Destin! On a side note: Not sure if you've ever thought about live streaming? Means you have instant communication with your audience. Great help on building stuff, if you need to spit-ball ideas with people. I frequent Twitch creative and they are a great supportive community with loads of talented people that help with bouncing ideas off. Just a thought.

[@adamwillcox8175]

Sign up for his patreon! He has live streamed before.

[@kevinwhitman6785]

YES! Definitely would love to see you finish these and turn them in to beautiful pieces. I’m an airline pilot who loves woodworking also but I can’t find the time! I’ll watch you do it on one of my layovers!! FYI, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!