1500 Yr Old Redwood Table Build

1500 Yr Old Redwood Table Build | $65,000 Value

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Such a fun project to be a part of, shoot me your thoughts below on what you think!
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@mahmoudiamir Жыл бұрын

Why didn't use glass instead? It's way better for this application 🙃 specially tempered glass

@MattsWoodworks Жыл бұрын

You can’t get annealed or tempered glass this large, even if I could it would have been double the weight per sq/ft.

@Anglo-EgyptianMan Жыл бұрын

@@MattsWoodworks Damn that kinda sucks, glass of that size is readily available in my part of the world, but you certainly did an awesome job with what you had.

@andykipp1437 Жыл бұрын

Nice job

@D3nn1s Жыл бұрын

@@Anglo-EgyptianMan probably not as thick. But yeah esp at this cost im sure a piece of glass would have been able to be acquired somehow.

@Anglo-EgyptianMan Жыл бұрын

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@Coretnor 16 күн бұрын

Those steel rods transform this from a dramatic piece of art into a sickly industrial afterthought. Mind-boggling design choice.

@JorgeFigueroa-lx6rh 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely impressive work on that base. Simple compliment but words cannot describe how much I actually loved seeing how this turned out. Absolutely fantastic job!

@MattsWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this! It was so hard to come up with something proper, thank you for the kind words!

@jameswebb9738 14 күн бұрын

Great job!! I’ve only been woodworking for 4 years and have a small shop on my property here in Northern California. It’s only 13X13 but I have it full of tools and it’s been great. I’m 65 this week so I figured out a little late in life that I had a passion for woodworking.

@honeybadger8713 Жыл бұрын

Wow, so many negative comments… it’s beautiful, you should be so proud 😊

@karlkearns615 Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine what it would of looked like with some lights in the base casting shadows into the roots ,but an amazing piece of furniture 👌

@luish777 Жыл бұрын

That what I was thinking like a thin fiber optic or led medium soft white along the base of root the shadow affect would look awesome.

@f87115 Жыл бұрын

Just as long as it’s not KZfaq presenter pink or blue

@MattsWoodworks Жыл бұрын

I actually want to get some soft/warm light LED pucks to put under there and try it out, I will post an update if I do so!

@ertavampy4622 Жыл бұрын

DEFORESTATION IS THE COOLEST

@G-G._ Жыл бұрын

Yeah would look tacky and cheap 👍🏻

@tequilacollins Жыл бұрын

I don't hate the rods, but I think redwood branches cut to size would have looked better.

@thorwaldjohanson2526 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, a redwood branch would have been much nicer. Still amazing piece though

@timbodnar6711 Жыл бұрын

And someone would have disagreed. Not sure, why people can't just enjoy something the way it is.

@ryeckley7267 Жыл бұрын

The rods did affect the most appealing aspect of this piece which is its 1500 year old wood

@RobertWrightOneManCovers Жыл бұрын

The rods look great. They add order to the chaos, same as having a rectangle top instead of having it shaped all crazy.

@yongyea4147 Жыл бұрын

The rods are atrocious

@robertwallace9215 11 ай бұрын

Brother that is a beautiful root, and a fantastic table… honestly the root would be an incredible sculpture all on its own. I truly hope they take great care of it. Peace

@2008MrsKim 10 күн бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous I think personally if it had a little bit of glow lighting way down deep between the crevices of the wood pieces that would’ve been amazing

@bobkelly3944 Жыл бұрын

Loved how you sanded the end grain to bring out the detail. It would have been amazing if you could have sanded and sealed the whole piece, also back lighting on the wood. Despite my ideas the piece looks great.

@jacobstone3308 Жыл бұрын

I like how you used the rusted steel rods rather than polishing them so the blend in with the color of the root system and do not stand out or take away from the view of the wood. The wood and metal base is a great feature and looks very nice. I think the acrylic top looks amazing also. Overall. stunning piece.

@timdelcomyn5789 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive! The rods throw it off a bit for me but to each their own. One idea I’d think about on a different topic would be adding some lighting in the root system to give it some cool depth.

@julialaw1461 Жыл бұрын

My husband is getting me into woodworking. He’s been asking me to watch videos with him. This is the first one I watched from start to finish. I love that table. Great work!!

@stephenullman4534 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done! The only thing I would do differently is putting in some under lighting. But great job!

@KlausT Жыл бұрын

It looks glorious and I like that it is in a public space rather than someone's private dining room! Congratulations!

@gruntrvn Жыл бұрын

I am speechless! I cannot understand how you can have so much knowledge and skill with all of the different Mediums and Tools, at such a young age. Your Dad has to be incredibly proud of you. Absolutely amazing work and Video. Thanks.

@sherryleggett1612 8 ай бұрын

That base is a work of art on its own. Make another one for the wall.

@davidsiddle4678 Жыл бұрын

Props to you for not blocking out the negative comments to, something I see a lot of on You tube. Beautiful piece of wood displayed in a novel and respectful way. I hope future customers of the restaurant will appreciate it. Speaking as both a wood-turner, professional arborist and amateur woodworker, I wish you nothing but the best. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder, but that does not give people the right to hurl abuse back at you. The only point is perhaps those comments regarding your 'cursing'. It's hardly family viewing I would think and there's far worse out there. Here in the UK we wouldn't even consider words like 'damn' to be cursing. Telling someone to 'get off your high-horse, you c**t', however, might be. Good luck!

@lisakoehler75 Жыл бұрын

Amazing craftsmanship. I live about an hour away from Redding. I plan on going to this restaurant to see this table in person.

@chemmii Жыл бұрын

I would have chosen a glass top and made it either an oval or capsule shape, to tie in the ancient wood with the modern glass.! I also would have finished the entire root.

@pastorlarrypotts8289 7 ай бұрын

Amazing piece of art!!! I love the preservation of the 1,500 year old Red Wood!! Wow!!!

@heidi6622 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! The aquarium exploded recently, sadly - the one pictured from the acrylic maker.

@tubelator 14 күн бұрын

I'm here for the woodworking. I missed it.

@dougclark2769 9 ай бұрын

Did you consider installing and soft lighting in some of the inner areas to show off more of the internal parts?

@AVCBangKeke Жыл бұрын

I was surprised that you didn't make the oval top acrylic. It looks better with oval top, imo.

@1015AK Жыл бұрын

It's cool. I hate the rods though.

@hawaiiangunner Жыл бұрын

I did some work at a rich lady's house where she had a dining room table made from a giant govid about the same size. They had to remove the roof of her house and use a crane to put it in her living room. Most unbelievable table I've ever seen!!!

@bits_pieces Жыл бұрын

19:10 The AquaDom pictured in the lobby of the Radisson Blu hotel in Berlin. It cost around €12.8m and contained 1,500 fish and over a million litres of water. On the 16th of December 2022 the temperature dropped to a freezing -6C causing the tank to crack and then explode.

@fredricblum9691 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic table, but to me, the vertical steel rods are glaringly inappropriate. Sorry. They clash with the curvaceous base. Plexiglas at 1-1/2" thick is plenty strong enough for the vertical rods not to be necessary. Some straightforward bending strength calculations should have been done before deciding whether such rods were necessary. Good luck with your next one.

@illusionisms Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% the rods are visually disturbing. It takes away from the overall look of this beautiful table.

@cainadkins3985 Жыл бұрын

I love the rods that's weird they almost look like wood

@walkingaroundgreece4278 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I didn't like the whole build just because of them, I assume he didn't want to destroy wood by cutting in and putting supports, but the way the rods looked from above ruined the amazing table for me

@OmnipresntGaming Жыл бұрын

Have to agree, totally cheapened the finished product.

@bigdanny9721 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@janiewilliams48 Жыл бұрын

It's beautiful That stuff on the top is cool that it doesnt scratch. Nice idea

@SocialButterfly13 Жыл бұрын

Man.. there sits many Judges High on their Horses here on KZfaq? Mostly highly critical of someone’s artistic work? Every artist sees things in their own way, that’s what makes being an artist is so unique!

@territ1231 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!! To take that much care for the customer and your satisfaction with the scratches is top notch.+

@jgray8879 Жыл бұрын

Looks great but I think you should have done the same black finish on the rusty rods that you did on the base. Besides that it looks amazing

@GeneralSulla 8 ай бұрын

Always good to see young folks getting the woodworking design bug. Youth aren't stuck in the mud of experience, hence their ideas are always fresh, new and exciting, even if sometimes a learning experience with materials choices and placement. That experience will serve you well when you're an old schooler to some like me! Pass it on please. I hope you feel the same in 40-50 years. Great piece!

@lynnfosnaught286 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful seeing the roots in plain sight!! The roots have such a beautiful color, form and history!!! Beautiful incredible job!!!

@nancycatania3150 Жыл бұрын

It is beautiful! I think, however, it needs some really cool chairs to set it off.

@tommyeagle5706 11 ай бұрын

You do amazing work brother. If i have to be 100% honest, first ill say that that table is absolutely beautiful there will be no complaints, I know them poles were important it just seems like they're out of place because they're not uniform. But I would have only said that if I was forced to that things just amazing great work you got a subscriber for life here man

@raeiosia-sipeli4444 Жыл бұрын

The care you took of this ageless lady and to highlight her beauty that only nature could create, you have the soul of heartwood, she shines in her splendor. Your unique talent and eye for nature's marvel, allows this beautiful lady to shine in all her glorious beauty.

@harrysoothsayer5086 11 ай бұрын

steel pole looks off

@morninboy Жыл бұрын

That table is amazing. As soon as acrylic was mentioned in the video my first thoiught was scratches. Good to see the problem was resolved. I cannot believe all the negative comments below, but then I made a coffee table with a clear fir 2X14, box joint kitty corner waterfall ends and opposing kitty corner basalt column notched legs. Someone saw it and sait they could get a coffee table at IKEA for $50. 🤦‍♂️ What ever.

@MattsWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@watcherbd45 Жыл бұрын

Man such a great job you did but you wanted some constructive criticism,,,, so the only thing i would change is the steel pipe for support. Find a redwood branch about 3.5 inches and use that instead of the pipe. Other than that super job man. You are super humble and i like that in a you tuber. That showers class in my opinion,,,,, well done my friend.

@susanking9502 Жыл бұрын

This is STUNNING! I love the thought process you had for this table. Beautiful creation! 😍

@carlavanwezel8847 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely stand in awe of the power of mother nature!!! Well done for preserving this magnificent piece to the beauty of this breathtaking table!!!

@T-Nase Жыл бұрын

after watching the Acrylic top and rusty metal, I am starting to believe you have put a couple of zeros by mistake up there.

@patriciabass8715 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece of wood!

@maccthelab5165 Жыл бұрын

Stunning table! Patrons and service staff will quickly become mindful of the table top corners.

@gwizzler Жыл бұрын

Now thats a work of art, love the way you bought the root to life as a statement table. It speaks volumes that is for certain. Bravo!

@donaldshields2483 Жыл бұрын

It is beautiful that’s all I can say you did an excellent job and I enjoyed walk-through so keep up the good work God bless

@MattsWoodworks Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Donald, thank you for watching!

@genepatterson4375 Жыл бұрын

My concern would be people sitting around it and kicking at the root network, hanging purses and stuff on the root and breaking pieces off. This would be cool as a display table in an exhibit where it would get proper respect. It looks fantastic tho, you did a great job!

@StuartB_ Жыл бұрын

What a true work of art. I could sit at that table with a drink, looking at it for hours.

@MrJoeinz Жыл бұрын

Simply incredible ! Thanks for sharing this project ! You are quite the craftsman. Great way to preserve an ancient (once) living fossil ! Congratts !

@christophercampbell9634 Жыл бұрын

Looks great but the rods ruin it… get a branch or some kind of wood and have it drilled out, glue the rods inside of it. And then you can still bolt everything together with a wayyyyy better esthetic

@buddhababeoz Жыл бұрын

From a consumer's perspective with a creative eye.... Wouldn't you knock your legs under the table against the bits sticking out underneath at knee height? Also, those steel posts on either side didn't make sense to me? Apologies if you explained it elsewhere. Otherwise, this saved ancient piece is a miracle frozen in time. Love watching your work it's so pleasing and satisfying!!!

@MysticNightCalls Жыл бұрын

I am totally in love with this piece. Redwood is my favorite and in its natural state is second to none. What you did with this stunning piece is fantastic and 5 stars in anyone's book. I am now a huge fan and watching everything you put out.

@willowbendcottagecrafts4454 6 ай бұрын

You did a beautiful job on this masterpiece!

@grahamscott1547 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning. But, and I hate to say this seen as I do loooove this piece of art work but yeah, the rods, don’t like them in the slightest. They just looked like rusted old rebar pipes, against a stunning piece of wood and top. Still beautiful though and what a job, congratulations!😊

@JSpiffy Жыл бұрын

Nice work.. Love the root .. the steel rods and the rectangular top take away from the organic shape of the redwood imho

@tracyoniya9618 5 ай бұрын

I love the way you handled the root base, the sanding to a natural polish that contrasts with the rest of the root - true perfection. The steel/wood/rusted rod base fit exactly with the character. You deserve to be really, really proud. Stunning.

@Reddog08 Жыл бұрын

That is a conversation piece for the ages.... always something new to see while sitting. Cool AF.

@apeshitmedia 10 ай бұрын

Why the rusty poles? It cheapened a beautiful table.

@jimrockford3662 Жыл бұрын

Agree with the comment below, soft lights to accentuate the root would really enhance the look from above, particularly with the reflection off the acrylic. The posts I do not like, cheapens the whole table. You have shown a lot of skill and patience for a younger man. Be proud.

@MattsWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jim, I may incorporate lights into the next root for sure!

@raymondkemp758 Жыл бұрын

Left me almost speechless and waiting for it to be turned the right way up - you sure the drawing was not upside down? Nature and art together - fantastic.

@joyceburton8208 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Beautifully done. It's wonderful to see old wood brought to life and how beautiful it is.

@fishingbob8374 Жыл бұрын

19:12 he referred to the aquarium that exploded in Germany. That didn’t age well at all.

@gabrielstocker5446 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@junebrooks665 6 ай бұрын

I cannot think of any words that would be adequate for its sheer quality and build thank you from the UK

@exoticgirl1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the base, it compliments the mind-blowing piece.

@EHB4323 Жыл бұрын

I think you did a Sensational job on this project!!!

@conniewojahn6445 Жыл бұрын

I agree with the commenter who said, "Dude, you don't charge enough."

@mannycamacho3892 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. The only thing I would have done different is not use the rusty pipe. I'd have suggested Brass to compliment the wood. I'd love to see something like this but fully and completely encased in crystal clear epoxy as one massive block for a coffee table or a massive counter of sorts.

@MattsWoodworks Жыл бұрын

I debated a lot on what to use, I didn't want anything loud to take away from the root itself, to me blending in was the best way, lots of people love the solid rod idea, lots hate it. lol

@mercedesescoto628 Жыл бұрын

Espectacular ! ! ! Wow I enjoyed the respect that you have shown this stunning red wood root. Truly a work of art.

@Feed_The_Fink Жыл бұрын

Its great to see something that mother nature made used in a way that can be admired for years to come because she is the greatest artist in her world

@seleckt6600 Жыл бұрын

A really beautiful base that could be the foundation of something amazing, but just stuck a plain block of clear acrylic on top. Why? It does nothing to compliment the base, doesn't mesh well with it at all. That base could've been done so much more justice than that top.

@alanblasczyk1779 Жыл бұрын

Wow..I am stunned..what an amazing table, you did an Amazing Sick job.

@MattsWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan!

@johnupchurch7685 Жыл бұрын

Stunning work! Glad to see there was a fix to the scratches

@andrewng6024 Жыл бұрын

This is a fine piece to art. I'm sure people will spend a lot of time looking at it.. Great

@angrymater13la Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad I found your through Blacktail Studios latest video.

@1nkksmom 3 ай бұрын

I don't get it. The steel bottom and steel rods, why? Instead of rectangular acrylic top why not freeform taking in consideration the redwood root shape?

@brettvanwagner6743 Жыл бұрын

Great table! If the customer is pleased with the results, keep the hating to your self. Comments on improvement are great, we all need them, but holy crap! 12:08

@michaelwojcicki3624 Жыл бұрын

Nice landing spot for the finished table. Your fine work and the historical origins of the base will be appreciated by the restaurant owner and patrons alike.

@timmccarthyjr3680 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful but can’t imagine why no finish was used. Would have brought out the wood even more n

@alandohse1977 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt! Your Redwood Root table is awsome! After watching a video from Blacktail, I think your table deserves some better chairs. In fact I would insist on it. LOL I am serious though, better chairs!

@lindalopresti389 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this fascinating journey. I know that you did ask to “comment” but, since art is so personal, I wondered how anyone would even consider criticizing this amazing feat of talent, skill and strength. I’ve worked w acrylic and it can be a bear! Art ain’t easy, I LOVED it!

@davidgriego278 Жыл бұрын

Isn't it Amazing how the Natural way of Transformation, into almost Petrified Wood; with your Ideas of bringing out the Beauty of this Redwood! It isn't just a Table, but a WORK OF ART!! You are to be Congratulated!! 200 Years from now your Name will be remembered!!

@mwest3583 Жыл бұрын

As I watched you roll out that acrylic I kept thinking "that surface is going to get so scratched"

@tastx3142 Жыл бұрын

The piece looks great but the scratching in the acrylic could have been predicted. I think that the corners should have been softened a little so they wouldn’t be so sharp but probably couldn’t wrap the edges as you did. I can’t imagine why the restaurant spent so much on a unique special piece and used stock chairs with it that don’t do justice to the table. The chairs detract from the look.

@user-bv6cy6nf9r Жыл бұрын

I caught myself several times, watching w my mouth open in fascination and disbelief simultaneously! I was feeling fearful throughout the lifting and setting down procedures, as well as each step in your process. I can't imagine even being able to touch that unique piece of time travel, maybe they're still never be "time travel machines", this I believe is as close I'll be in that scene! Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing this project, your filming, dialog and editing are spot on to this amateur, I felt and understood all of it. Gorgeous project, the metal base w wood are unique to your special project. I doubted your vision a few times before you finished this work of art, glad I could hang w you till the end. Best wishes for more of these interesting and unique pieces of history in your future projects! Thank you! G3

@scottgoode9874 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful piece of art. The wood is so vibrant and amazing.

@christophstangl9706 Жыл бұрын

the picture of the Aquarium at the end of the Video didnt age well 😅

@lordmugglestone Жыл бұрын

I think the rusted stabilizing pipes on the corners should have been curved out instead of straight. the root ball has curves and twists. the stabilizing pipes should also been twisted and curved, just as nature. Could been done by a blacksmith or using a pipe bender.

@jonny555ive Жыл бұрын

That table is absolutely incredible, you did an amazing job, that redwood is so beautiful. Fantastic work your craftmanship is top notch. Take care looking forward to seeing more videos from you.

@jefferyneu3915 5 ай бұрын

Amazing work! You did justice to the ancient root system. Well done!

@tobyihli9470 4 ай бұрын

I agree, the steel rods look terrible. Sorry! Plus, I personally don’t like how the vertical cut ends came out dark and shiny. If it truly was 1500 years old, there’s no reason to have needed to finish the ends. I didn’t like the metal base. I would have preferred tempered glass. I gotta hand it to you, it’s a beautiful piece of wood.

@tobyihli9470 4 ай бұрын

Come and get some food? I guarantee I can’t afford sushi in a small restaurant with a $65K dining table in it! Even though I hate the steel rods, you may need the support as that table says, “Have sex on me,” written all over it! You know I’m right!

@jerryboics9550 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing piece of wood. The sanding came out great. Then you made it into something that looked horrible top to bottom.

@mjerez6029 Жыл бұрын

completely agree, the piece of wood is just amazing. this thing in the proper hands would be another level.

@eastcoastal Жыл бұрын

I just watched the Redwood Root table. You did a fantastic job on it. The care and attention you gave to the process was simply astounding.. cud's to you!!!

@conchitinabernardo4370 8 ай бұрын

The tree didn’t die. I went on to become a marvelous work of art !

@vicklaratips5062 11 ай бұрын

I did not like the pole stand for bottom of the table ...

@captain_noodles Жыл бұрын

Came from blacktail studios

@AnastasiaBeaverhousn Жыл бұрын

This was recommended to me but I did see the table there. I couldn't figure out WTH I was looking at, even on a 70' TV!!! 🤷🏿‍♀️🤣🤣🤣 So when I actually saw the wood I jumped at the chance to watch. ❤️ I'm just bummed out because I'm not a fan. It's such a beautiful piece of woods and I think they wasted it.. 🤷🏿‍♀️

@petersdotter1 Жыл бұрын

I think this piece is awesome, in the sense that it inspires awe.I've read the comments and don't understand the scolding ones. Anyone who can accomplish this major feat certainly knows what he is doing. I am a natural wood lover, have a live edge 6' long 3" thick redwood burl table in my home. Glass scratches, too. Your solution was genius.

@donaldbell31 8 ай бұрын

That is one awesome table, liked how you stod behind your work, it's a one of a kind

@kidMclean Жыл бұрын

Stunning piece of work I just don't understand the rust covered metal work , it spoils it in my opinion but then again what do I know as I sure as anything I couldn't make such a master piece ...Great job , excellent

@snaplash Жыл бұрын

I would have gone for something more natural than the steel supports. Perhaps something made of redwood branches or single roots.