Dining Table Build - Part 4

[@angusmackay7281]

I would watch your videos just for your handsaw skills and the amazing bits of wood that you source. Keep them coming, please.

[@clakoclakson]

I'm loving this series! I'll be looking forward the next episode of the table, it is looking amazing!

[@liamwatling1589]

Fantastic table. Absolutely love the attention to detail and craftsmanship. Very excited for the final table.

[@elams1894]

Thanks WB, thanks for coming back and tuning in!

[@GregsGarage]

That ain't easy! Looks good brother.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Greg, much appreciated!

[@adam03753]

Your attention to detail is admirable

[@elams1894]

Thanks so much Adam!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great story telling and awesome cinematography. Love how you included a shot of a shot 8:45. Not easy to film in tight spaces. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! : )

[@elams1894]

Thanks heaps GM. Indeed the videography takes way more time than the building ha ha. I thought it would be cool to have the two cameras and perspective. Interesting to see the quality difference between the handicam and the DSLR with vintage lens. Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it!

[@jesscneal]

Looks great. Nice progress

[@elams1894]

Thank you again Jess, have a great day!

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Cool series mate! Can't remember the last time I saw an actual Skil Saw down this neck of the woods.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Rob. It belonged (still belongs i guess he he) to my father. He's in his 80's now, however he did collect some great old school tools. Thanks for tuning in. Franklin is a nice part of NZ, I used to live in Pukekohe. I'll check out your vids, nice wee channel you have there. Keep in touch and all the best, cheers- Geoff

[@TakamiWoodshop]

@@elams1894 Gidday Geoff - we've lived in Pukekohe for about 10 years now and love it here. Same for me with the Skil saw - must be dad's old one that I remember the most. Funny how they came and went and left their name forever - most people these days would never have stopped to wonder why it is called a "Skill" saw. Cheers, Rob ps watched your guitar vids ... far out! Shot in 2012 - your forearms will be starting to feel better around 2021 I guess - after sawing the puriri. Yikes - I have a few bits of that and it's harder than Chuck Norris!

[@dessertman1181]

Some off the best Video's on CZcams by far. Also those boots are something else:)

[@elams1894]

Thanks DM! Much appreciated. I have a confession. Even though I am a proud Kiwi, the gummy boots I'm wearing are Australian AAH! But made in China of course ha ha. Have a great day!!!

[@dessertman1181]

@@elams1894 Hope the table is coming well. You have to finish building it with the gummy boots on :) all the best from sunny Arizona mate!

[@mhajas725]

Looking good thanks for the video

[@elams1894]

Thanks Matt! Hope you are doing good.

[@willford8475]

That's going to be a great table.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Will! Have a great day!

[@TinkerToneworks]

Quality content.

[@elams1894]

Thank you!

[@folxam]

First Vice is looking for bunkers in New Zeeland, then Ken Block is testing his rally Cossie in Kiwiland, and now this. Kiwi night it is!

[@elams1894]

Awesome, cheers

[@summumbonum01]

could you make an SG guitar build?

[@willford8475]

Before the ends were glued in I was thinking "Hmm.. Flying Vee"!

[@ProSimex84]

do you not have planers in New Zealand? it seems like you spend hours using a router what a planer does in minutes. Thanks again for the upload, these really make my day. That wood is really beautiful

[@elams1894]

I have a DeWalt DW735 planer, but the horrific snipe and the excessive noise it has renders it unusable unfortunately. It also really struggles with the hardness of the Matai, and forget about planing Rata, its so hard that tear out is unavoidable. I have just aquired a 1950's Cast iron planer that will do the job once I get a spiral head into it. I wish I could afford a larger one but alas I'm very short of money so a rack it is at present. I would love one of those old US or UK cast iron planers if I had the room. Thanks for the comment, it is a very legitimate observation.

[@ProSimex84]

@@elams1894 thanks for the reply, that all makes sense. I wish you luck with your restoration on that planer. And really, these videos are excellent, I really appreciate the work you're doing and sharing with us

[@vaguitarts3443]

Super super

[@masuiiguitars]

"but fate in the form of the only knot in the slab had other ideas" ahahahahah that line could be the ultimate mantra, the true meaning, the 5th essence of the way of the woodworking ahahah! that Matai looks beautiful! found a Matai telecaster on tdpri.com and it's pretty sexy...I wonder how that wood may sound

[@elams1894]

Hi M! Matai is a wonderful wood. I have made a small S type guitar from one piece of Matai. It has a very bright tone and would lend itself fantastically to Teles. I have a piece that I intend to make into a Tele. The heart wood is insanely hard. Although it is a softwood pine, it grows incredibly slowly with heaps of resin which I'm guessing aids in its stability. The S type I built with Matai has not budged at all!! So it has stability as well. I have quite a bit of Matai which I have yet to go through. The max width I have is about 30cm which would make a slightly smaller Tele. I'll save a piece and send it over some time. You'll love it.
I have made guitars with other NZ woods. Totara (Podocarpus totara) is another softwood pine and sounds amazing but quite unstable unfortunately. Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) is beatiful but doesnt sound good as it is too dense. Red Beech (Nothofagus sp) is very stable, beautiful and fantastic for Jazz or lead guitars as it has a fast note decay. Kauri, and swamp Kauri is wonderful for LP's and Strats, very warm like Mahogany. Rewarewa (Knightia excelsa) IMO is the undisputed king of neck woods, hard, stiff and dense but beautiful bass notes as well as highs. Sapwood Puriri (Vitex luscens) is amazing but rare as hens teeth. I luckily stumbled upon some long lengths by an ex forester who milled it from storm throw. I'll give some of that too, amazing for necks and top wood. Wood is awesome and we are truly blessed here in NZ for exotic woods, both hardwood and softwood. There are others that I've yet to try but intend too at some stage.
Yeah the knot!!! The knot!!!!! Hahahahah, cheers M!!

[@masuiiguitars]

@@elams1894 wow...you are indeed very blessed! beautiful land NZ! Ah yeah, is the one in that video with a young boy playing it right? 1 solid piece Matai with Rewarewa binding and skunk stripe if I'm not wrong...I'm impressed with the R figure and colour...I never saw anything like that before...amazingly beautiful! I'm tryin to imagine one of my guitars with these woods...hot stuff! anyway, one day I think I'm gonna write you an email to talk about buying that stuff ahahaha! of course I'll pay for everything! now I'm moving in another place with my lady and we have a lot going on but when the time is right we shall do it! you will be my man down there ahaha! Hope you and your fam are doing well! can't wait to see the finished table! cheers!

[@elams1894]

Dude, you wont be paying for any wood! You'll take away it's mojo...besides, I have too much!

[@masuiiguitars]

@@elams1894 too kind dude! after that I guess I'll have to send a present pack full of italian goods...just to thank you for the precious wood and the bother! ok, I got your email...in a couple of months I'll write you and we'll talk about the money I have to send for the shipping! thanks again man! have a nice day

[@tahwnikcufos]

It's like that Limo scene in "The Mask"... lol

[@elams1894]

I was thinking the same thing, I love that movie, cheers!

[@tahwnikcufos]

@@elams1894 They did the same thing on Family Guy this week, with a Hummer... lol

[@whatskraken3886]

Yes!!
Amazing work, and I hope everything's going well with your new born!

[@elams1894]

Kraken! Thanks mate..everything going well with the new one thank you. She sleeps so all is well with the world ha ha. Have a good one!

[@peteb2]

Where's your Redbands Kiwi?

[@elams1894]

Indeed, Im wearing the Blundestones from Tazzy. I have to admit, I think they are a better boot. I feel so ashamed. Where is my loyalty.

[@ashscott6068]

Wait...part 4 is "Getting the wood"?

[@elams1894]

Good things take time..

[@robertbaan7863]

The answer is a 12 inch jointer

[@elams1894]

I'd love one. One comes up every now and then on our local trading platform. One day I'll own one. I'll have to build a three phase converter first though. Cheers

[@robertbaan7863]

@@elams1894 I believe grizzly tools have single phase 12 inch in their catalog