This Wood Used to Get Burned, Now It's The Most Expensive

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I make a 96" (2.5m) dining table from a slab of salvaged Oregon Black Walnut and epoxy resin. A few ups and downs through this build, but in the end, it all works out. I hope you enjoy the build, let me know if I can do better.
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0:00 Intro
1:17 Awkwardly unloading
2:20 Tip for working with clients
3:15 Track saw and track saw alternative
4:55 Removing bark and rot
7:01 Sealing edges and top with epoxy
9:14 Properly measuring dye
10:53 Second epoxy pour
12:00 Turtle story
12:55 Flatting epoxy table
14:35 New table base
16:00 Rotex sander vs belt sander vs finish sander
16:48 Table finishing
18:35 Rare cameo
19:01 Delivery day
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[@TJMODLA]

Red. Have you ever made a fireplace mantle with epoxy accents? I would love to see a mantle that looks like this table.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Funny, that is probably my next video. In the next month anyway.

[@TJMODLA]

@@BlacktailStudio How well does the epoxy resist the heat of a fireplace?

[@kenreynolds1000]

@@TJMODLA epoxy is as hard as the cure temp. It will soften if temp is elevated above the cure temp and when it hardens you have to heat it above that to soften it. That is why you see curing ovens/autoclaves in fiberglass laminate work. Also, the wood will char first.

[@gardengatesopen]

If your fireplace mantle is getting hot, you've got bigger problems than melting epoxy!!

[@redfive5856]

Oddly specific question for me but I don’t do woodworking. Red.

[@DM-su6li]

A database of shops would be awesome, especially for smaller shops that are hard to find and aren't in the position to advertise.

[@chriskeeble]

International please.... (from Chris in the UK!)

[@liquidhalf]

Red-ish. But still looks great.

[@ttsbobby71]

Hell yea

[@Wolfog_]

As an extension international would be nice but have it so shops can upload so not as much work on your end

[@de1mystery]

This is a great idea Cam, I hope that you can get it off the ground. Good luck with you video classes.

[@danielsavage2401]

I am a freshman in HS and my school has a woodshop with EVERY tool you can imagine! All industrial tools with a teacher that has been woodworking for 40 years! I love your videos!

[@Bigwooo913]

Sweet!! Make the most of it while ur there

[@toddhofer1005]

I love your channel. I know nothing about woodworking, but I find watching you transform pieces of wood very relaxing. Well done!

[@Bigwooo913]

Aren't they amazing. I, too, know Jack squat about woodworking. But he's inspired me to dip my toes in and begin the long road of learning this amazing artform. Just started refinishing old furniture and even using some resin for the new and improved versions. Its very basic stuff for now, but hope to one day be doing my own builds down the road ina year or two. Exciting times in my life right now, perhaps the MOST!! (and I'm 43😅😅)

[@pamelaremel7477]

Me Too!

[@SLAVIKTELY]

When I first saw this slab I wasn't expecting such a colorful texture with "RED" lines running through it. I want to say this is one of the favorites so far.

[@Infinityhood]

Ok so Blacktail and you are by far my favourite makers on this platform, keep up the fantastic projects

[@user-wy4ps1gk4d]

О, Вы тоже здесь. Приятно видеть! Когда новый проект выйдет?

[@boryscholewinski4370]

Look who's here :)

[@SLAVIKTELY]

@@user-wy4ps1gk4d Как дожди придут, дома буду сидеть так и начну делать.

[@SLAVIKTELY]

@@boryscholewinski4370 Who do you see ;-)

[@Tyf13]

The national database is a great idea from a community perspective. Based on my own experiences, I shoped at only one wood supply/fabrication store and found out there were several other suppliers that were so much cheaper. Ended up getting a huge slab of walnut for half the price of the first store I used to use.

[@ryanlindsay420]

Your voice is, for some reason, really relaxing. It helps me focus on everything that you are doing while building each project. Blacktail is my favorite woodworking KZbin channel. I don't even do woodworking but the way you make the video draws me in.

[@adriyo2]

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

[@Roflmao0001]

I'm a certified New Zealander of 29 years. Never let anyone tell you that you cant do something in flip flops. They are a year round, any activity shoe.

[@Fnberg744]

Bullshit. Hazardous to your health and a risk to yourself hurting yourself around me while trying to keep from ripping a toenail off. All open toes stay outside the rope

[@Stirfry47]

As an Arizonan, I agree, wind, rain, heat, and hail, your sandals will be with you

[@farmerlovejoys3564]

Red. I admire your patience. I was the most impatient person ever. I rushed through everything until I started small woodworking projects. It brings me inner peace, and increases my focus. Cheers.

[@benjamintchang3923]

that's awesome :)

[@johnwilmington895]

I’d suggest that you show them this table. If they want, you could stain away the reds, but I’m gonna bet they’ll love it this way. Really beautiful.

[@glendaball1672]

Red, I don’t see a lot of red but it does have some red hues. I absolutely love this table. Great work. I am not a wood worker but I just love wood in all forms and I love to see people create beautiful things with it. Your work is outstanding. Nothing this poor missionary could ever afford but I am content in just watching the magic happen.

[@rainbowbeard38]

Red, lucky, I’m so pleased I’ve found your channel. When dad past he left a whole workshop of tools. I’m now adjusting life in a direction to do what you do. Your detailed explanations on all that you do are very helpful and informative. Your a great teacher just through being you. All the best I look forward to your next videos. 👍🏻

[@Richard.Dawson]

Red. About 20 years ago a fork from a forklift fell onto my foot from chest height. (The locking clip mechanism on that fork broke, so when the fork was pulled into a wider position, it never stopped sliding at the next slot & it instead kept going until it fell off.) The fork actually hit both my feet, but the end of the fork that bends to a 90°, is the thickest/heaviest end & that end came straight down on my left foot. I broke a few bones in that foot, but the worst part was when I took off my boot & sock, my big toe was purple & double its normal size. When I barely even touched the toe with my finger, my toe kind of popped. It split under the toenail. Kind of a gory scene. Luckily I didn't lose any toes, but to this day I have a LOT of pain in that big toe! I wasn't wearing steel toe boots at that time. From that moment on, I always wear steel toe boots!! The point of my rambling is this- you will never appreciate how important a single toe really is, until you have an accident & hurt/lose one! A single toe can cause you to lose balance, stability, traction & grip. I cringe every time I see your sandals! You're a grown man & can do whatever you choose to do, but I strongly suggest a nice pair of comfortable work boots, at least on the days when you're lifting heavy items. I've always loved my Wolverines but I also live super close to a Redwings shop & they make great boots as well.

[@stuballs42]

Well stated ,and well presented warning ! Richard. Safety First !!!!

[@tonyh9970]

The big toe is the most important one too. Losing one would definitely affect balance, walking, ect... Steel toes are great but I have heard of items heavy enough to crush the steel and cause even worse problems. Always be mindful but accidents do happen. Glad you were able to keep it. I lost a fight with my table saw but was able to save my thumb. For me it was just my carelessness though. Take care.

[@davidpontius7031]

Composite toe over Steel & might as well add nonslip for good measure! I second the work boots, I retired my tennis shoes because I learned of damage through observing other peoples experience. Sandals only leisure and no intended work.

[@OneTruePhreak]

I watched a guy framing with a nail gun barefoot. He fired a 3" nail straight through the tip of his big toe. Instantly fused all the bones in a straight line. He turned ghost white and tried to yell, but no sound came out of his mouth. The whole way to the hospital he was crying without a sound. I'm not quite sure exactly how the doctor removed the nail, but he definitely turned off the guy's mute button when he did it. It sounded like a horror movie from the lobby. 😂

[@Richard.Dawson]

@@OneTruePhreak It's funny because everybody was talking about how "tough" I was, because as soon as it happened, I ran off the truck & I was kind of skipping/hopping around laughing it off, while they were all trying to get me to sit down & take off my boots. But it wasn't "tough", it was shock. After the initial pain on impact, I didn't feel anymore pain. I literally left a trail of blood into the ER & I was worried about somebody stepping in it, as opposed to acting like I was hurt. The Dr ended up having to give me 3 shots in the toe to make sure it was numb because he had to cut off the nail in order to stitch it, but when he kept asking me if I could feel it after each shot, I kept telling him I wasn't sure what I could feel. Andrenaline is a powerful drug! I remember I was fine until around 6 hours after the accident, when the shots started to wear off. Then I walked around like an old man for quite a few weeks after.

[@pedrobarros2864]

I'm one of those international meter speaking person, and I do appreciate the effort (the 14 takes) on the size conversion. Thank you!

[@richardskull5279]

It is quite refreshing to see a skilled craftsman freely give all his tips and tricks. Great content. Thanks

[@oldkingcrow777]

All the truly skilled artists and tradesmen give their advice, cause they're confident and secure. The ones who hide it just use one of the same tricks but want you to think they know something you don't 🤣 It's more profitable to share the tips, broadcast them and benefit off the views, then try to hide em and hope someone else doesn't share the tips, because with EVERYTHING it's derivative and others will spontaneously think of them too. I hate the modern greedy mindset of trying to not be transparent. It plagues life from art to business

[@keaneragdolls9682]

Red. Colors are something I'm very good at, after 35+ years as a professional artist. It isn't truly red, but it's a long way from chocolate. Turned out beautifully! This is one of my favorite tables of yours. My house was filled with antiques, so living with your pieces isn't something that's probably ever going to happen, but I love watching you work. Susan

[@jeremychristian1282]

Red: The cats name is Turkey, and if the piece actually has red tones, you should know that the clients light source and surrounding environment can change visible hues to any eye! Good luck!!

[@crayder1100]

I knew it started with T, for some reason I was totally thinking "Tally" though

[@gorillaau]

Another factor is the digital camera, and monitor/screen combination.

[@MrTheDif]

Truck loading idea: Get yourself some conveyor rollers (at least 2" diameter and probably min 36" wide"), they're easy to find on line. Put them in a metal frame. Make sure the rear roller is slightly further out than your truck bed. Then, just lead the slab up against the roller, tilt the rest on to the rollers and push to the back of the truck bed. If you want to get fancy, the frame of the rollers can be on sliders so the whole thing fits in to the bed with the gate closed.

[@ronh9384]

You can buy a conveyor roller that accordions in and out and is height adjustable.

[@MrTheDif]

@@ronh9384 Now there's something I didn't know.

[@alankluttz4400]

Dark. I can really appreciate your advice to not be afraid to "mess up", and to "not be afraid to throw your project away". I live by that same mindset. Good looking table

[@mikehollaway7624]

I've been watching your builds for just a little bit now. This by far was my favorite. This table is absolutely beautiful! You have truly inspired me and I've done woodworking for a couple of years now and love building rustic furniture. I am moving to Idaho Falls, Idaho in a couple of weeks and will be setting up my shop once I'm moved into my new place. Like I said you have truly inspired me and I'm going to attempt to make myself an epoxy river coffee table. Thank you for explaining every process in your videos. Also thank you for explaining how to use Rubio Monocoat, as that is what I'm now going to start using. Love your channel and thank you again

[@rustbucket9318]

Red. However, the client that doesn’t want any red should just look at that table you just made and he/she will probably change their mind. Awesome work. When you said a lot of people are getting tired of the epoxy tables I got excited. Maybe I’ll be able to get one sooner than retirement.

[@Jamminator]

Red. Agreed

[@ithinkdoyou]

I would not make that bet.

[@jacobcline4536]

Agreed

[@TJMODLA]

I figure...if I watch enough of these videos, I might just make one of these myself. Lol

[@debbiefox1745]

Red.

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

These are amazing. Had no idea I was interested in woodworking but the Narration and honestly the humility and self aware comedy are truly refreshing, no joke. Really nice!

[@AlienwareAlienware136]

Wow. It's not only a table. It's a piece of art.

[@annewartes2142]

Never stop making these videos, I love them

[@valerieaenlle-rocha6794]

The wood definitely has a lot of Red, and it looks beautiful. You are truly a craftsman with epoxy woodworking. Your attention to detail makes your pieces worth whatever you charge. Very instructional and interesting.

[@Emphasis213]

I always thought custom tables like this was a rip off- just a big piece of wood with epoxy. After seeing the amount of work that goes into this; it feels like the client got a good deal. In any case, this is a very good video, you should make a video like this for all client purchases so they know the history, process and hardwork involved for their furniture.

[@VincentGonzalezVeg]

Remember wood is dead tissue with every single piece slightly different One of my family names is carpenter, carpentry involves a lot Mostly what I've done is taken a woodshop class and put together a CD holder with an a- I had to use a hand saw a coping saw those c-shaped handsaws It's different than metalworking which can just be like melted into whatever shape you want and it's a lot softer so it's less forgiving than metal Also there's this technique of growing trees where you prune it and then you would get a long pole of a branch Which then would get turned on a lathe into a tool/broom handle That's one way to reduce wood waste And some of these prunings have continued to grow for 80 years so now we have perfect long pieces of wood that are old and ready to be harvested So I hypothesize that we could use limbs of trees, to farm planks

[@aakaasaa]

Red! Love your videos and soothing voice. I am not a woodworker, nor ever likely to be, but I get a feeling of satisfaction watching you strive for perfection and the resulting product. Best wishes to you.

[@gdcleanfun]

That is truly one of the most beautiful tabletops I've ever laid eyes on! Great job!

[@KnoxBronson]

I would definitely like to see a database of shops with rentable tools or services offered, i.e., planing/sanding.

[@christobar]

Agreed, could use a location with a wide belt sander

[@pabl048]

I too, would use this

[@rossturner5067]

Agreed. Thankfully i also live near Portland so I just use the places he talks about, but being able to rent smaller tools would be nice!

[@charleslamb3529]

I'm hoping Cam does this as well!

[@boejudden9011]

We have a tool library in minneapolis

[@nicolaslandry9790]

The idea of a tool/shop share database is great! It would really help the new shops that are getting going. I watch these to learn how to make apoxy tables. I would watch a 3 hour workshop over and over. And yes, the table has red highlights. I'm curious to see how you make the sister slab chocolate colored.

[@JoshAusborne]

It would be useful to me. I moved to a new city and state during the last year, and I'm still trying to figure out where to find the things that I want to find.

[@robertlee8042]

I am not given to praise but I need to tell you that your videos are perfect. I love what you do, how you obviously love it, how you do it, how you explain it, and I’m jealous. You are a rich man. And you have created your riches out of nothing but drive and attention. Do not ever doubt that.

[@musicin2flavors]

Well it has some red but not too much. Love how it look after finishing and be put on the dining room. What a wine cellar!

[@lelandparker203]

Last year I wanted to build my wife a epoxy table for Christmas and stumbled across your page and I've been learning from you ever since! Last June my wife and I eloped in Oregon so being a follower it was mandatory I made a stop into Goby Walnut! I only went home with a t-shirt. Lol. We are from Florida. One day I hope to travel back to Oregon and attend one of your workshops!

[@SwissGuru]

The end result truly astonished me. I have never seen a table as beautiful as this. I wish I lived in the US so that I could order a table from you. I discovered your channel a few days ago, and I'm really enjoying your work and your videos.

[@elendiljames]

Red, going into woodworking as a future career has been my dream, so it's nice to hear that such a good woodworker can be colorblind since I too am colorblind. You do great work and are inspiring to a new woodworker like myself

[@bengoosen7102]

Red, I can only imagine the amount of time an industrial sander/planer can safe you, wish I had an industrial workshop close to me. Keep up the good work, your tables are an inspiration 👌

[@UKMarkPope]

Red. Again you’ve created one of the most beautiful tables I’ve ever seen. My friend and I are in the process of making a woodworking shop and I’m excited to start making some pieces of my own. Thank you for all the tips and pointers you include in your video.

[@676dig]

Beautiful table with lots of red. Absolutely beautiful.

[@agatal1487]

red is in every brown/chocolate tone, so theres always some hue - just depends on how much you want this piece looks amazing 🤩

[@maxiebarber9043]

Red, those are amazing tables! I grew in the 70s and 80's working on my dad's personal saw mill. I can only imagine the beautiful things we could have made with this knowledge. Thank you for sharing!

[@JaYoeNation]

Red. But it looks fantastic.

[@haroldhaugaard410]

I am a craftsman also (wood & metal) and I am blown away by your work. I have learned a lot by watching your videos and your narration .

[@USMCfaller]

I am an armature wood worker and really enjoy your videos. I plan to try to incorporate the epoxy techniques you use with my high end bird houses. Weird I know but I think this will be a neat twist.

[@jackcoltergrant]

Red hue's for sure, and a gorgeous table to say the least. I just wanted to thank you for creating such candid and interesting content. I think your shop database is brilliant. Also just wanted to point out that not every woodworker/craftsman that's following his father's foot steps has all his fathers old tools. Case in point, I'm a 5th generation home builder/craftsman and have essentially zero tools to show for it. Consider yourself a blessed man with a blessed shop. Keep on keeping on Cam! Your doing great!

[@briananderson687]

I had no idea how these tables were made. I'm not going to start, but I really appreciate knowing the process and why these tables are SOOOO expensive -- takes a lot of work and skill -- thank you!

[@karenkreiser9963]

I used to do woodworking. That faded out to antique furniture restoration. Now I enjoy some one else doing this and watching. Makes my day.

[@skate77116611]

The table definitely is very red after the finish but looks absolutely stunning! Well done, big fan of your channel!

[@keeganmaats6873]

Hey Man I don’t expect you to see this or respond but I just wanted to reach out and thank you. I do Whakairo which is the traditional form of Wood Carving using Native patterns and shapes, and watching your video has really inspired me to do pieces then encase the wood in epoxy. And it was all because of you and you help so much by talking through step by step how to do it so thank you heaps! ☺️

[@brandonsavely7202]

Red The shop database could be beneficial to everyone involved. You should start something and see what it grows into. The video where you made the counter tops inspired me to do the same thing. If I had access to a planer/sander of that size at that time I would have been more than willing to pay a rental fee. Thanks for your videos

[@timbarrow95]

I would absolutely love this. Was wondering how to find these every time I see your videos when you go to that shop.

[@SawaiArt]

Charlie!!! I’m an artist and I love that the kids hooked you up with a celebratory piece.

[@jashenfelter]

All of your videos are beautiful! I love your work. This table is on of my favorites. Can we see the slab you have on the wall again!

[@zeem2524]

That's really cool you and your dad are still doin stuff together. I wish I knew how that felt. Your tables are so great. You should be very proud.

[@sinlokemp]

Love the wood grain. It's like a painting. Great piece of art! loved the whole process from start to finish.

[@mikestanley9176]

Beautiful work. Seeing your shop reminds of my Grandfather's shop. When I was living with my grandparents in Hillsboro my grandfather would let me help out whenever he had a big project be it woodworking or metal work.

[@gabestacio3669]

Really wish i could afford these tables. Its just astonishing. The details, the labor, the love, its just top notch. Really beautiful

[@ericecklund676]

Red, and it looks wonderful. 30 years ago, my House Builder, said that he always gets his clients a special gift to finish off their house, and he asked me what I wanted. I knew that he had a particularly thick slab of Walnut that had been sitting in his garage for about 10 years. That is now my Fireplace Mantle, and the Finish Carpenter's had enough wood in the slab to completely trim out around the edge of the fireplace and the Mantle, with Walnut. The Mantle's finished dimensions are 10" deep, 3 1/2" thick, and 81 inches long. Thanks for another nice Table build video!

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

Boots, dude. ALWAYS. The wood of the table has lots of reddish colors, and it’s stunning. If you have to stain wood to make that chocolate brown, try using the green guild of walnuts. It makes a true chocolate walnut color, and it’s light fast on fabric. And walnut hills are free. And yes to a database. And boots.

[@krazed0451]

Safety thongs are the future, mate :-) (Flip flops for non-Aussies.)

[@lookoutforchris]

Also probably don't walk on your table saw with said flip flops.

[@bobbudd4220]

Just discovered your channel and love it, Keep on doing what you do, it's very interesting and restful to watch. i gave up watching TV and now just watch talented, skillful people make beautiful things on youtube

[@keaneragdolls9682]

Mapa, was that the word? That table wasn't something I would want to own, but I loved watching the process! You have a patience that is rare in any field. I mentioned in my first comment that I was a retired professional fine artist.. I worked in oils on fine linen from Belgium painted with sable brushes, using oil paints from Holland, England, and Japan.. and have often spent 2 years on a single painting. So I am actually harder to please with my own work, than work I have others do (detailed home restoration.) Love your shows! Susan

[@leecouldwell6682]

Red. I’ve watched a ton of your videos and whilst all of your work is amazing, this table is definitely my favourite. That base goes with it perfectly! I’m a carpenter of 22 years (although changing career and in my final year of uni to be a paramedic), I just wish we had the ease, variety and ability to obtain lumber here in England and you do. I would love to learn how to make epoxy tables to even half your skill.

[@learieramoutar7590]

I personally really love your epoxy tables. I can't believe that pops lifted that slab like a pork chop. The finish is absolutely amazing.

[@bhekikriel5000]

One of the best videos, loved it so much.

[@flamingomtn]

Red. I do have to say that watching your videos makes me have silent rants when I watch other people's videos. It makes me crazy to see a "high-end" table being built but it never goes through a big planer. You're also the only one that I never fast forward or stop before the end because I totally don't want to miss any of your awesome humor.

[@fireandfrost]

I love your idea of a national database of woodworking rentals, please do this if you are able to. I'd also love to see a roster of wood sources across the country! I've tried to look in our area for wood outside of Lowes or Home Depot and had very little luck so far. I did manage to find one person running a small operation out of his garage, but he didn't have any large selections like you're showing. Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful work and experience.

[@jmac2o229]

Where are you located?

[@ioio5993]

Black Forest Woodworking has several videos of wood buying to British Columbia, LA, and also down to Portland, OR (Gobie). Also, I forget the channel's name, but a gentleman back in I believe Ohio has one of the largest mills (he built it himself) for slicing very wide slabs. Another gentleman has a channel where he mills slabs (not as wide as the first), but comes up with some pretty nice logs. Transportation from a distance is a problem.

[@bruceyoung8036]

I see a lot of walnutty red throughout that table. It's gorgeous. Hey man, when you don't have a cart or other device, have you ever used broomsticks under large slabs to roll the pieces around? Works great for getting them in your truck if the piece fits between the wheel wells. I saw you struggling to get that big bad boy in the truck and thought I'd add my 2cents. Can't beat free advice. Lol.

[@BlacktailStudio]

I love it

[@keenonphillips7454]

In the HVAC industry we use 2” PVC to move units when under houses.

[@sladeb6036]

@@BlacktailStudio that or golf balls

[@michaelpbruno]

Attaching 2 or 3 rails of Teflon in your truck makes a HUGE difference. You will be amazed at how easily almost everything slides on Teflon.

[@grumpyone5963]

Great for getting it in there, but he would need to take them out before hitting the road if the tailgate is down. You don’t want it rolling out the back! And it’s almost impossible to remove them by yourself from the middle. 🇬🇧 Great looking table this one.

[@JaelynJ5]

Red. I absolutely love this table. My favorite so far! With working my way backwards in your videos, it's funny hearing your ideas undo themselves. Like your new work shoes and your workshop database are becoming distant memories. 😅

[@christinarobinson1163]

Can’t say enough on how magnificent this is.! Your talent is beyond words. You truly are a craftsman. I am very impressed. And I don’t care what shoes you where.

[@sverleis]

Turkey red. Would love an international wood-shop database. Would love to have a go at building it too, but the whole day-job thing gets in the way of fun side projects. Metric for the win! Well done.

[@tanisll13]

@Backtail Studio, I work as a python website developer and actually create multi-database websites. I'm not sure who manages your website or how it was built, (probably WordPress) but creating a national workshop database on your website would not be hard at all. your customers/fans could add to and look up local shops. could be really cool

[@spblackey]

red. ditto.

[@NickTick]

This table is gorgeous with those "red hues" my friend. I really love how you are always willing to help other makers. More creators/makers should be like you, honestly. It would really help get people back into making things themselves. Keep up the wonderful work. I am proud to be subscribed to you. BTW big ups for mentioning Cincinnati. I live and I'm from there. I love this city.

[@lorenzomontoya9062]

Thank you for putting in cost!! Makes more sense to know cost if it’s something I want to do. I’m retired so my time is valuable!!! Also you probably already heard this but thought I would reach out when loading slabs PVC pipe helps move a lot easier. Just a thought. Thanks for making a very good video and straight up👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 God Bless Lorenzo

[@chrispallett-gu1vl]

Nice to see the blue used in one of your great pieces of furniture. I’m an interior designer and am inspired by colour and nudge clients to let their preconceived biases crack and then open up to my suggestions, which often becomes the most talked about item in their room where the coloured item is located. Enjoy your videos and your insights as you create your magical creations. Keep pushing yourself with new types of projects as I see you doing pretty well every few KZbin episode.

[@Plrbear98]

Red hues. Don't know that you'll ever find a slab without some red hues in it. PS. The troll reply is epic!

[@ellenl.5581]

@Selio😻😻 Russia has a really deep hole to fall into.

[@musicalmrj]

Red. This is my favorite table you've made thus far, I've just realized that some of these projects takes you a full 3-4 weeks! It must be sooooo satisfying to see the final product after such careful detailed craftmanship. My goal in life now is to make enough money to get you to make me one of these beautiful works of art. P.S. I think its a great idea for that database, I see it being super useful for your new woodworking course. GL! -A random subscriber from Baltimore, MD

[@stevemccullough7075]

I love watching your videos. You do amazing work! I would let clients know that you will try to pick the best possible color for them, but ultimately the final product is what the wood gives you as the artist. Once you plane that wood, you won’t know what it will look like.

[@HarjitSPabla-Composer]

The color is beautifully soothing. The amount of red actually makes it warm and welcoming. Great work altogether.

[@prrtzt]

I love your content. I'm not into woodworking at all; I just love the passion, craftsmanship, and attention to detail in your work. It's super entertaining to watch :)

[@victorjames7]

A beautiful piece of nature, expertly preserved and utilised by a true craftsmen. Thanks for posting. I'm in the UK 🇬🇧, and loved the whole vid!

[@renaelovett9559]

Love the woodshop rental idea!! Just now viewing for first time and im do a coffee table with a beach look but doing it in layers as im adding lots of shells and sanddollars starfish n seahorses

[@dragonfly4441]

Red. I like this table a lot, might be my favourite of your rectangle tables I've seen so far. There's a good ratio of black epoxy to ruddish wood, a nice third of the table. Epoxy tables are just so much prettier when the contrast is higher.

[@brentsarazin4346]

Wow. This truly exemplifies the effort, time, patience, and muscle required to make a 'one of a kind' masterpiece. Excellent commentary, btw.

[@minioh]

Red. Love your work. I'm definitely in the camp of those who are tired of all the epoxy being used, but I really like the combination of walnut and black epoxy. It seems more natural than all the blue and green River tables being made. Also I think your video production is really good and your commentary is spot on and helpful. Definitely subscribing.

[@davidhamann1300]

red great looking table! i love to see wood reclaimed and even reused. keep up the great work.

[@sandmandave2008]

Red my wife is a retired art teacher. She is amazing at identifying and mixing color to obtain a desired color. She says definitely some red in there. Another amazing table. Thanks for sharing.

[@joser1219]

This is one of the most beautiful tables I've seen so far. Great job man.

[@rogerpinette480]

Yes it does lend to l little red hue.Very exciting to watch a craftsman finish off such a nice piece of wood. You also do a very good job explaining as you go. I think you are very smart to consider an online or virtual workshop.I was Royal Columbian Hospitals In B.C., first ventilated Covid 19 patient in March 2019.I was ventilated for 40 days and I was very lucky at age 72 my lungs began to work again. I have watched other videos you have made and kudos to your work.

[@kimberly4275]

Watching you is therapeutic in a way. Also, watching this and knowing you have Scott (the camera guy) these days is cool.

[@reanaa]

My grandfather was a logger back in the 30's and was able to cut a circular slab (cookie) from a huge cedar burl. It's about 48" wide. It's been living in my garage for last past 15 years. It's rough cut with a chain saw. It's a stunning piece of wood but I've never known what to do with it. Today I started hunting down anyone or any place that has a planer wide enough. A data base would be awesome!!!

[@jblgti50]

Build a router sled... works great!!!

[@logancryan7957]

Love the size and color(s) of this build! I’m planning on moving soon and would love to build my self a new desk with box steel frame legs. This channel is definitely getting my creative juices going!

[@mustafaunal1834]

Good job, as always. However, to prevent injuries, I recommend a mini crane system that will operate on rails mounted on the ceiling of the garage. Spinal injuries, in particular, can be very dangerous. As far as I can see, this risk is too much for you.

[@waynewhite2314]

He's young (enuff) and strong ...but he fixed the safety shoe issue so he listens. That's a gd trait!

[@granjmy]

I agree. I know a hot tub/spa tech who has back issues due to lifting those heavy hot tubs for years. It only takes one off-balance twist/lunge to really mess you up.

[@deadprivacy]

a sudden spinal injury that also guarantees a couple of svered toes will teach the dafty, he aint even remotely strong enough to be trying to move that slab solo, proper numpty....one of them ones where you warn em and they just got that grin and giggle.... then you hear the bang or the scream or in one instance i had a head land next to me,

[@marlenen6130]

I was surprised that I the beginning he didn’t load it onto a mobile workbench to avoid injury or having the piece split (it looked like that could have happened pretty easily). Then later in the video he did use a workbench. I’m a nurse and can’t help see potential injuries! I’m only 5’2”, 53 yo female and moved a large utility sink cabinet box from my rig by putting a hammock strap around it and crossing it under it, then lowering it onto a furniture mover. When I reloaded it back into my rig I used the hammock strap attached to the tie-downs in the rig with the strap running under the box and was able to use the weigh5 of the box to help lift it up to Honda Pilot tailgate! The strap helps stabilize and gives you something to grab onto in case things start going south.

[@vernonweatherhead5602]

@@waynewhite2314 It catches up with you later on in life

[@grayson639]

Please do more wood buying videos! I love seeing the selection process

[@1966Wildknight]

Good evening, I too am colored blind and I did see a tint of red in the finish. But I have to say that the true color of the end product is something only you and your talent can achieve. I myself have only basic wood working skills and that is from when I was in high school over 35 yrs ago. I have worked for an Antique store in their refinishing department, ie, surface repair and replacement or part ( item of damage or missing ) manufacturing . What I am saying is, your end product from something that does look like it should have been turned into mulch is truly amazing. I love working with wood and the tools that allow me to keep the beautiful pieces of furniture that have be created over a 100 yrs ago. But that is my point, I repair. You create and I thank you for your videos and the beautiful creations you bring to life. I just found your videos a few days ago and I see that their are a lot to view, I am semi retired now and I have a lot more time to sit back and enjoy your videos. I do have a question for you. Have you though of making a booklet of the items of furniture you have created in the past and of any that you may make in the future. Thank you again Christopher in Brampton, Ontario. Canada

[@tetreaulthank4068]

As s long time woodworker myself and lover of walnut I believe it’s perfect and I honestly do not see the red in it myself, Only the beautiful chocolate brown and the deeper colored heartwood. In my opinion, I see nothing but complements and an awe struck customer . Beautiful table and I too love the base you chose. Thank you for letting us enter your shop snd watch you create this . Henry Tetreault Vischer Ferry NY

[@arthurbalagtas7175]

Your so good at your chosen trade,, that table there you've made is so amazing, so exquisitely done.

[@marksmallman4572]

Beautiful table, the last shot made it look like the earth from space, gorgeous.

[@arayahomes4308]

I really just like listening to your thought process in your videos. Love your videos. Another great one.

[@Daring956]

Red. Well since you said you read all the comments I just wanted to tell you thank you for the hard work you put into these videos. It's gotta be like having two full time jobs with overtime on both when you're building huge pieces of furniture by yourself and doing all the videography and commentary along with it. You do great work though and I admire your clear and concise approach to making absolutely beautiful pieces of furniture. I just hope to be successful enough one day to be able to afford a couple of pieces myself. Keep up the good work.

[@ingridjorgensen6766]

What a blissfull environment to have your workshop / home! Beautiful garden and trees and I'm sure the sound of birds add lovely background sounds. PS: The table is really beautifull too 😍

[@Hughm995]

A lot of people watch these videos of rare or endangered wood being used for furniture as harmful or bad, but I see as the wood being immortalized in a beautiful display. Maybe one day the wood genuinely will go extinct but the gorgeous art made in these videos will out last that and almost be frozen in time. Its beautiful

[@gregdanielson9086]

I'm a color specialist/paint contractor, and from what I see from the video, the finish work (which will look different than seeing it in person due to light) does not have very much red in it. I really love the finish work of this table. I wish I owned it. Beautiful!