The Anniversary Table

[Ballowall]

Wow that turned out pretty nice! My Dad used to do stuff like that with no screws. He built me changing table when I was born using only wooden pegs. Its still in the bathroom 25 years later lol He ended up helping restore old wooden covered bridges here in Ohio before he had to switch to welding to keep a job. I'm trying to do a bit of this stuff when I can find the time.

[QueticoChris]

@Ballowall

Sounds like you've got the genes to do this kind of work. Were you lucky enough to have some of his tools?

Chris

[luv2sharpen]

Very nice job! I can really appreciate how much work it is to take rough sawn to finished stock, I've done the same thing myself a time or two. The only potential flaw I see in your design is all the short grain in the tenons of the diagonal braces, but based on your dancing it doesn't look like it will be a problem. I've used biscuits before, and with your breadboard ends you could have simply plowed a groove, but I appreciate your fastidiousness. Again, nice job!

[QueticoChris]

@luv2sharpen

Thanks for the advice. I have 2 daughters and no doubt someday they will want one of their own.

Chris

[vikingskipdotcom]

Excellent video! No fuzz and fun to watch all the way. I'm pretty sure that "grindverk" construction for small houses and sheds would interest you if you bother to look into it. The grindverk framing system was invented by the Vikings, with interlocking frames that were secured only wedged treenails. No iron nails! Check one of my videos for an example.

[QueticoChris]

@vikingskipdotcom

I loved the video. I can just see the ship being pulled to the Ocean by horses and men 1000 years ago vs. by a tractor. Thanks for sharing.

Chris

[vikingskipdotcom]

@QueticoChris Check this page for grindverk details:

home.online.no/~joeolavl/vikin­g/grindverksbygg.htm

[QueticoChris]

@vikingskipdotcom

I see now what you are talking about. That interlocking design will hold forever. Thanks for sharing.

Chris

[AbsentMonkey]

Your work is awesome! Your ability to work with hand tools the same! You must be proud of yourself as your family is! Keep it like this!

[QueticoChris]

@AbsentMonkey

Thanks for the compliment. Its very rewarding and keeps me in shape.

Take care.

Chris

[ChewieMcGee]

You make it look so easy! Awesome good dude.

[QueticoChris]

@ChewieMcGee

Thanks for the compliment. It was a pleasure and definitely some pain as well but this table will be in my family for generations.

Chris

[naturalhomes]

Another of your wonderful videos I've used to welcome readers to the Natural Homes facebook page.

[QueticoChris]

@naturalhomes

Thanks.

Chris

[TimHallboxlearning]

But it only took a few minutes. Ha! Still amazing work.

[QueticoChris]

@TimHallboxlearning

Time lapse video is a real asset!

Chris

[TimHallboxlearning]

Amazing work! Wish I could do it. My buddy can.

[QueticoChris]

@TimHallboxlearning

Thanks for the compliment. I don't how I did it but glad its over. I was worn out when it was completed.

Chris

[sodacreamcracker]

love your video, even thought i have no possibility of making one my own, i still enjoy it

[QueticoChris]

@sodacreamcracker

Thanks for the compliment. I'm not sure myself how I did it! I guess I love my wife very much and was motivated to make her happy. I hope you enjoy all my videos.

Chris

[Coachellis7972]

Hi Chris i love your video and want to try some of these no bolts and screws, more traditional woodworking and was wondering if you recommend a good book on this and maybe a place to get the old fashioned tools? Thanks!

[QueticoChris]

@Coachellis7972

I recommend the following:

1. Book - The Woodwright's Shop by Roy Underhill

2. PBS on-line you can see his shows - using traditional hand tools

3. Look up and view videos of "Dick Proenneke alone in the wilderness"

4. I collect all my tools cheap at flea markets and auctions.

Soon I will be posting a video describing how I do everything so stay tuned or subscribe. I have lots of tools I don't use and can send them to you if you want.

Chris

[MEpianist]

Great video. How do you know when the tabletop is flat enough, after planing? (Stupid question)

[QueticoChris]

@MEpianist,

It was actually a bit of a struggle. Since I planed it by handeach plank had a slightly different width. It got even more difficult when I did the biscuits by hand. Net - After I glued up the planks I had unevenness between them and had to do some additional planeing and hand carving to get them to match up. In terms of overall flatness it was good but not perfect but the imperfections added to the character of the table. Let me know if this helped.

Chris

[hyperhaydenlol]

Great video, I have tons of rough sawn wood and planning on making a table with my dad for my mom.

[QueticoChris]

Glad you enjoyed it. I sure enjoyed making it and the reward was priceless.

[joedstephens11]

Wow,,, I'm impressed,,, great video,,,

[QueticoChris]

I'm glad you enjoyed. Please check out the rest of my video's.

Chris

[takk825]

That is an incredible table, plus it was an entertaining video.

[QueticoChris]

Greg,

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. The table was made to fit the room so its 90" long, 40" wide, and 30" tall. Most tables are 96" but the room was a bit too small for that. If you do make a table, please post something to me.

Chris

[vballman7]

wow! thats so awesome, cant believe thats your first table/ I love how you used old barn wood, im thinking of getting some old wood from my grandpas barn and starting a table like yours!

Do you happen to have the dimensions?

Thanks, Greg

[QueticoChris]

The best advice I have to see my next video is to subscribe to my channel. Up to you of course but its a sure way to see the video in case I don't get it posted to HGTV.

Chris

[QueticoChris]

I am so glad you liked it. I have more video's on my channel under the name Queticochris. Please enjoy. My skills have progressed from caveman to circa 1800's.

Chris

[iplayoutsidethebox]

That table is just beautiful....I so enjoyed your video....I hope you do more in the future. Caught your link at the HGTV message board...hope to see more there too.

[QueticoChris]

My wife named it! All the sharp tools hanging on the wall tends to scare most people away :)

[Mueiwark]

'The mancave' Hahahaha!

[jnguye13]

That's an amazing dining table Chris! The video is entertaining, well edited, and shows every important aspect of your work. You make your projects look so easy and I know it is a lot harder than it looks so I just want to say that's a job well done. I hope one day I can have a workshop like yours.

[QueticoChris]

@jnguye13,

Thanks for the comment. It was a lot of work - my wrists and shoulders really ached but it was worth it. I plan to post a video showing the details of my shop, how I put it together, and how I collected all my tools. Stay tuned. Chris

[pirocallahan2]

: ) you know thats a proud man, sitting to supper with his family, at a table he built by hand excellent job!

[QueticoChris]

@pirocallahan2,

You just nailed exactly how I feel! Great guitar skills and nice job cleaning your room.

Chris

[Hu1mungus]

Awesome table! Congrats, job well done. The only way your video could be better is if you replaced the Chicago hat with a Cowboy hat.

See you soon.

Hu-mungus

[annbryce]

Awesome job! Definitely more personality in this one! The table looks great.

[QueticoChris]

@annbryce

Thanks.

[winyate]

A joy to watch you develop and build this table- thanks for posting

[brandt77]

great table. I love chestnut. have you ever considered doing a video on your tools?

[QueticoChris]

@brandt77,

Yes - that will probably be my next video.

Chris

[boshow20]

great table and video!

[baconsoda]

Well...that is just fantastic! You can be justifiably proud of yourself because you've created an heirloom. Now... how do you follow that?

Congratulations on your 20th Wedding Anniversary.

Best Wishes, Brendan.

[QueticoChris]

@baconsoda,

Thanks for the compliment. It exceeded all my expectations but more importantly, it exceeded my wife's. I think my next project will be simple :)

[municsscareme]

skillz!

[QueticoChris]

@municsscareme

Thanks. If I had more skills this project would not have taken me 3 months!

[pourquoilebrun]

very nice table.

[QueticoChris]

@pourquoilebrun

Thanks - lots of hard work but it turned out great.