Some people were furious I used this slab, and I actually understand why.
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My first attempt at working with Old Growth Redwood for my nicest client ever.
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0:00 Intro
1:02 Live edge cleanup
1:50 Faking a live edge
4:41 Slab flattening
6:32 Fixing a broken wood slab
7:25 First-ever Blacktail product
10:30 Easy bow tie inlay
13:03 Best finish for Redwood?
14:00 Finishing the backside
15:33 Best/worst wall mount?
17:00 How to finish Redwood
19:46 Ceramic finish on wood
20:30 Final reveal
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Sam, be careful how you joke about circumcisions. Mohels (the Jewish guys who do the snipping) work strictly on tips
My wife is Jewish, I’m gonna be a hero at the next family gathering with that one 😂
Sam, Jim, lol smh. Good one.
Lol
BAH -DUM -TISH!!
Cam, but who is keepin' score? [Edit] I guess I wasn't keepin' score. [/Edit] steve
I'm not in the best of health right now and I have an elaborate shop. Watching your videos inspires me to go work in it. I have to watch them everyday.
I wish you a fast recovery :/
Wish you the best, hopefully it's nothing too serious or long lasting.
All fun and games till you run outta videos
Get well soon :)
Godbless you
Hey Sam, I made it! I grew up in redwood country of Sonoma county CA. In the 60's we would hold demonstrations to stop the cutting of old growth redwoods. Recently we sold my childhood home that had clear heart redwood paneling in the dinning and tv rooms. The new owner painted it white! Sacrilidge!
Aaarrggg what the fuck?!
Hope you told him after-the-fact how valuable it is; so it's still profitable for him to remove the paneling and sell it.
@@JohnDlugosz Hi John, I had nothing to do with the sale. My Ahole sister was in charge of the sale. She hated the neighbors, so she sold it to someone that turned it in to an Airbnb. Obviously they are of a certain mind set and probably didn’t give a shit. Breaks my heart, but have to let go……
2:53 this part was absolute gold. Never thought I'd feel the need to introduce myself this way, but I'm an uncut man who found all this tongue in cheek humor to be amazing. Well done, sir.
Sam I didn’t realize I was a “hardcore fan” until I recognized both slabs, looked back through your videos, and saw that I have watched everything you’ve put out. Thanks again for letting the majority of us live vicariously through your work! Also, got mine from a discount chop shot…they advertised half off.
Well I appreciate it Matt!
Sam, Matt, I’m right there with ya. Have watched all of the videos and have really enjoyed learning new tips, tricks and techniques.
There ain't room for the two of us here partner
@@mattw1829 I’d agree with you if you were talking about a Boy Scout pop up tent… but when it comes to fandom, I think Sam should start an Onlyfans for his woodworking. Lmao 🤣 plenty of room for all.
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Sam, love your projects. I'm a 74 year old female who once made furniture for my self and family so I have an appreciation of your hard work. I gave up woodworking due to health problems but I loved it and have pieces to leave my children. Keep up the good work. Lorraine from North Carolina
I am 66 and I can understand and emphasized with you.
God bless u
Ayyy NC people :)
Nice fake comments
Lorraine, I learned woodworking in NC too. Made my first platform beds in college, so my roommate and I had more floor space for big projects. Made waterbed frames with aquarium headboards, bookshelves, and armoires over the years. Made the chicken coops for our poultry in WA, as well as built a cob house based off old Welsh homes my grandfather had pictures of.... Health issues seem to be hitting us earlier, not the way I envisioned aging either, lol
Sam, your work is inspiring, from beginning to end. It makes the finished product all the more worthy of being called a masterpiece.
Sam, what you do with wood is truly amazing. You’re an inspiration. I am not a woodworker but I enjoy your videos.
What's your viewer retention? I feel like this is the only youtuber where I watch the whole video without ever skipping a second.
At 14:12, "It's not a particularly beautiful finish", just as my jaw was dropping at the rich, stunning color and grain popping out of that redwood! Loved all the info on your learning curve with finishes as well as all the other info, including your bowtie jig and processes. I'm quite certain your client will love this, Sam!
Agreed!!!!
Gruber!
Sam, I love you're sarcastic comments to haters. Hate the haters!
SAM, ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PIECE! AND DON'T WORRY THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THOSE OF US WHO WILL LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR! THANKS AGAIN, TONY
Wonderful work, Sam! I continue to admire your work ethic, attention to detail, and the care with which you handle your wood.
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Are you talking to me?
whose sam?
sam?
If you think his wood handling is good you should see how I work.
Sam, you’re a humble guy! I love your sense of humor and your handling of newfound internet fame!! I had a feeling that you were your favorite client to work with! That is the very definition of loving what you do! By the way, thanks for pointing out your mistakes. I think it a high quality measure of a person and their values! I have always learned more in defeat than any win! Beautiful piece!!
Sam, I think this is one of the most beautiful things you’ve done. I’m glad you get to enjoy it in your own home.
Sam, this video rocked. I'm about to start a 5 foot Red Spruce that was taken down when they built the Connector hiway here in BC. I appreciate the detail in explaining the importance of each step, and why you need everyone of them.
Really like your humility, it shows character! Your work is incredibly interesting and very professional! Thanks for ALL you do!
I was wondering. Sam who?
Sam, isn't humble lol. He's cocky as hell.
Sam, all the videos I have watched you do have been amazing. The wood always looks so beautiful. You can take the ugliest piece of trashed wood and make a beautiful piece of furniture out of it. You definitely are a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
Sam, I have twins - one circumcised by choice, the other not. Equally happy, healthy, productive people who don't tell other people what to do with their bodies, and would never have the need to weigh in on a maker's video to rant about their own mental state. I love making what I can and watching you do something I cannot, your narratives are awesome and I agree with the other poster who said these are the only vids I never pause. Please do not apologize for your own content, and don't give those posers air.
Sam, I have nothing to do with woodworking, but I love the craft, the attention to detail, and the art. Thank you for sharing that well-edited video.
Sam I super appreciate that you explained how and why the redwood was made available to you - you've explained in several of your videos why certain trees were taken down, and that's the odd extra education that keeps me coming back over other woodworking channels. You show a lot of care about the history and impact of the wood and that's honestly something special!
Sam your work is simply an inspiration and also stunning! I have only just started working with wood, as we have to raise a lot of funds for the 46 dogs and 34 cats we have at our rescue farm. I think i will be learning a lot from you! THANKYOU!
Frank, I have to tell you that you're really a mastercraftsman with all you builds, whether it's clock, a table, a lamp or a beautifull piece of art. Your tables a leg designs are my favorite! Thank you!! Regards, Myk
Though generally not a huge fan of the look of bowties on the tops of tables, the ones you did today do look excellent to me. This was a beautiful treatment for a rare and precious resource. I'm a fan of using ancient cuts like this in a durable project rather than letting them rot.
Sam, that redwood art piece was absolutely beautiful. I'll always live in an apartment sadly and will never be able to have something like that but if I had a real home I'd love to have something as beautiful as that slab on my wall, you outdid yourself this time, so gorgeous.
Sam, that is an outrageously beautiful piece of redwood. You did it justice. Thanks for the education about redwood trees.
Sam, I love your sharp wit. Your shop is amazing! Going through the backlog has been great. Thanks for all these amazing videos over the years!
Sam, I love how you never take for granted the amount of natural beauty that the wood itself displays! Keep living the dream!
Sam, just randomly stumbled across your channel and am totally blown away. I'm not much of a woodworker but your videos are so well produced and your narration and personality are so compelling that I just watch all of them straight to the end...and then am bummed that they're over. Keep cranking out the magic!
Ditto!
Sam, just subscribed the other day, and I'm absolutely loving the way I can just relax while watching the beauty of natural wood enhanced by skilled artistry. I'm bedbound with Long Covid, and your channel is making a difference to me. Thank you for another gorgeous video.
Who’s Sam?
@@jamie123b Watch the end of the video.
@@IrinaGreenman I did see eventually when I reached the end and then I realised haha
Your little incident with the fork lift gave me a grin, and brought back a memory. Many years ago I was a forklift mechanic, and I was engaged to check out an old truck that a customer had taken into a repair shop for a full overhaul. This truck had a triple-high-lift mast. I told the mechanic, that the lift chains needed adjusting. So, he hopped on to the truck and operated the lift function, .....straight through the Garage asbestos roof!😒 The hole he made was enormous!😊 .
Sam! I lived in the Santa Cruz mountains for several years and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by old coastal redwoods. This was awesome to see something that was logged(possibly from my area) around the time of Old Mountain Charlie, a logger from many many years ago, being made into something amazing. This was beautiful.
as a kid i live in San Jose but once a month we would camp on a beach north of Santa Cruz and i just lived going through the Red Wood Forest as a Minnesota boy i couldn't imagine trees sooo big
@@danhard8440 Ayy another Minnesota man! Turns out we have a little old growth forest here too, called the lost 40. Nothing like the redwoods, but still pretty cool
@@gamemeister27 where?
@@danhard8440 Itasca county. Give it a quick Google. It's 40 acres of woods that were never logged due to a surveying error
@@gamemeister27 never mind i found it lol i tell ya what is a shame is we are loosing all the Ash trees we have/had some beautiful old Ash and now they are almost all gone
Sam, until the TV mount, I was picturing this amazing piece as a huge table. What a work of art.
Sam, that grain is AMAZING. The Finish is great too. Wow!
Sam, watching almost two years later, great stuff :)
Hey Sam, about your "meter or CM or MM" question: The standard is mm or meter in building/carpenter world. However, the sizes you work with would in whole centimeters, saving you the need to switch between them. It's a bit uncommon, but a lot easier for you and us metric people can switch easily between them. 6ft->180cm will work just fine. Milimeters are fine
I heard they use tape measures (and building plans) with only mm in Australia. Supposedly reduces waste significantly.
In my experience (UK), 'cm' are only used by school kids, you'd get laughed at for using anything other than 'mm' and 'm' in industry.
a carpenter usually measures in mm at all times, atleast in sweden. u dont want any decimals involved
I agree, but cm is easier as allrounder. A slab sized 18000mm is a bit much, explaining when to use m, cm or mm is difficult because we switch naturally between them, but putting it into words is hard. Using cm as a global default is easier to do and all of us mentally switch to m or mm internally :)
Use whatever you want that's the point of the Si unit system... Easy to convert to one from another unit 👍👌 1m =10dm =100cm =1000mm I thinkthat multiplying by 10 is accessible to anyone in the world 😉 But engineering units are basically mm or m depending on the size.
Words can't express how truly beautiful that piece is, absolutely gorgeous!
Sam, I'm a DIY wood enthusiast all the way from the Philippines, and I'm so inspired by all the work you do by yourself. I just wish I had half your woodworking skills.
Sam, I recently found you channel and I love the tables you make. While I love anything woodworking I haven't taken the plunge and started doing anything myself so watching you create these pieces satisfies and inspires me!
Absolutely stunning Sam! That’s a piece that you will look at every time before leaving the shop. Gorgeous!
Hey Sam I was so jealous the whole video of the person was going to receive this magnificent art, but then I realized how well deserved it was for him. Excellent job as always.
Sam, I am totally in love with this piece of art! The red wood is so beautiful!
Sam, you are hysterical. "Live edge humans" is the funniest thing I've heard since your last circumcision joke. This redwood piece is absolutely stunning! Great work as always. Love your videos! Keep 'em coming.
Talking about old wood I was hoping this would be New Zealand swamp kauri! Amazingly beautiful wood that is excavated from ancient swamps/flash floods from 40,000-50,000 years ago
You're not wrong there, I just suggested he check his supplier for some. 😁
I was looking at a video of some bog oak and that New Zealand stuff must be crazy expensive.
Bog oak
Literally me sitting in bed at 3am with a bowl of rice and one of these amazing videos. I honestly love watching how the wood evolves through the vid and there is just such a chill vibe to the way you narrate and put the videos together. I don’t have a workshop or anything but still find them super interesting much love my friend
What kind of rice are you eating?
@@isaiahpridie813 hopefully pilau
Sam, this is so beautiful. I'm 63, and still love watching carpentry from watching my Dad make stuff as a child.
Sam, your projects just keep getting better and better and more high end. You’re an amazing artist. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Sam, I love what you did with the Redwood. You have saved this redwood from decay.
Sam, your videos are so enlightening. I don't wood work, I doubt I ever will, but your videos give me access to such an incredibly beautiful world I did not know existed. The way parts (20:47) of that table looks like satin cloth flowing in the wind, is unbelievable. Thanks for all you do!
Sam. How could anyone not watch this to its end. INCREDIBLE and GIFTED you are!!!!! GIFTED by THE CREATOR GOD WHO MADE ALL TREES!!!!!!!
Sam, love how you respect and love wood so much. Each day that I work with wood, the hard woods especially, birds eye maple quarter sawn oak, and then apply a finish to pop the grain.
Sam, I’m a 39 year old mum of two working in finance in the UK, so I guess you can see your subscribers come from all walks of life! I’m fascinated by your videos and love watching you create amazing pieces of wood art. I’d love to own a beautiful table like the ones you make one day, keep going you’re very inspiring. Love from the UK xx
I love the appreciaton and love you have for the raw material, the sneaky humour, but most importantly that you share your learning curves and 'challenges/re-directions' - great lessons learned - I am one of your viewers that has never so much as sanded more than a window frame in my life...loving these videos......ps - love the clock idea
Love it, Sam! I designed a cherry cradle for my first grandchild and a carpenter friend helped me cut it out and assemble. We put 50 coats of gun oil on it and it turned out beautiful but you are amazing. What a talent God gave to you! I love watching you work. Such beautiful wood! Thank you.
Sam. Wow!!! Breathtakingly Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
A beautiful job, Sam. Your knowledge of finishing wood is what keeps me coming back. Your pieces end up looking glorious. Keep up the good work.
Sam, I was born and raised in and still live among California's redwood groves, and this video brought me to tears of happiness with how kind and careful and respectful you've been to these extraordinary trees. The way we treated them throughout California's history is a tragedy, and this piece you've made is a beautiful testament to their legacy.
Sam, you make it look so easy. I love watching your videos. Please keep them coming.
Hey Sam.....that was an education in redwood. Been watching your videos for a year or so and is always part of the conversation with my fellow wood artists. I too am a wood artists and do appreciate your perspective on the beauty of the wood itself to show case. Look forward to the next edition.
Sam- another great job. I'm actually super glad to hear this piece went to someone who deserves it. My dad used to take us out in the field to work. Every 90 minutes or so, he would pause everything and tell us to look back at what we just did and say, "Ooooooo...ahhhhhhh." I hated it back then, but I learned that even when you do something over and over again, it's important to appreciate your efforts- especially to yourself! So I hope there are a lot of "Ooooooo's" and "Ahhhhhhhh's" everytime you look back at your work!
I need this in my life... It wouldn't fit in my little farmhouse, but I would build a house around it. Absolutely gorgeous.
SAM, THE REDWOOD TURNED OUT GORGEOUS!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ I have to say I don't ONLY like your work and honesty about your process, but YOU HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Sam, I'm one of your die hard fans, love watching everything you do. This was one of the most beautiful pieces ever. The epoxy undercoat is something to think about for other woods too. Great , great, great.
Sam, so far you have done the best slab work I’ve seen on KZhead. Every piece looks incredible! So far, I think my favorite piece you’ve done is the fire-epoxy table, I haven’t seen anything quite like it.
Sam your work inspired me to up my game through the years! However this year I had to sell almost all my tools to keep my house. So until I am able to get new tools and continue, I’m rewatching all your videos! They provide peace to me, and makes me feel like it’s a new beginning!
I am so happy you were able to “save” a place of mother natures awesome work. I simply love redwoods. Your craftsmanship and talent is marvelous.
Sam, brother… that fan of the week comment reply was beautifully savage. I respect it. 💪💪😂😂😂😂
Sam, love the neurotic attention to detail. I’m very high resolution as well and it’s so rewarding seeing someone able to make a living out of zooming in on things like you do! Respect
Sam, I have never done woodworking to this level. I am completely amazed at your talent. Keep up the good work!
10:31 is that 60 000 usd table? Business is booming for these guys.
Sam I'm impressed with your work- you're very humble and honest and your work is amazing. Keep up the videos!
Sam….the finish on that slab looked amazing…you do great work and I don’t know what it is but I can watch the same video of yours over and over.
Sam, that's the most beautiful slab I've ever seen, and the depth you got out of it is absolutely amazing. Hats off for this one!
Sam, this was a great video. Thank you for the history on older woods. I had no idea redwood was so soft. The piece looks amazing!
Sam, that is utterly gorgeous. My dad taught me to love wood and you surely do, too. Thank you for sharing!
Sam - love the finished product. I could just put me a nice comfortable chair in the center of the room and stare at it all day. Absolutely beautiful and you did a fabulous job.
Sam, that is a great piece for a wall hanging. I am almost done with a 14'x3'6" dining room table using old growth redwood and epoxy. I like the solution for sealing the bottom of the table. I have chosen to epoxy the top because it is a dining table and as you have stated, redwood is soft. I have poured 2 seal coats and now plan on sanding it smooth and getting any imperfections out of the epoxy. Then use the rubio finish for the final finish as I don't want the table to look like my bar top. You are right in that the wood is easier to move and cut but you have to be so much more careful when sanding. If you ever get tired of hauling your slabs around for flatting, check out the Manor Wood KZhead on his router sled. I built one that is 11' x 54" that I can extend to make a table 16" long and 6' wide if I need. I then store hook it up on pullies to lift it up and store it next to the ceiling. The other trouble I found with the redwood is that sometime the wood spalls when putting in the threaded inserts.
Another fantastic piece Sam, that definitely has pop and “Wow!” Factor for sure! Well done sir!
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"Sam", I'm sure this is an older video but first time I have seen it. I have seen this piece on your wall for some time now and thoroughly enjoyed your prep process for this piece. Your game has really improved since you've got your full time video/assistant. Keep up the good work. Love your videos!
Sam, loved it. Not a wood worker. Retired engineer that is fascinated by your videos.
hey sam! now that you have a bowtie template for sale, you should make a bowtie table! Lots of slabs of mismatched woods held together with mismatched bowties. It would almost be like a woodwork patchwork quilt! Amazing video as always!
Sam…amazing! I never would’ve guessed it was going to be a wall decoration! I wish I had your workshop! Keep up the great work, and if I could make one suggestion…stop worrying about some of these people’s comments. Do your thing!!!
Sam, your dedication and perseverance is above and beyond. I respect how you take the time and effort to get things done and it shows. Your final masterpiece is stunning. It is obvious that you take much pride in the quality of your art. I am glad you are keeping this stunning piece to enjoy your art!
Sam, i loved this video. I kept thinking about my Dad who loved to work with wood. I could almost smell the workshop! Thanks for helping to keep this art alive.
Sam, I am clueless when it comes to wood working but I must say, this piece is gorgeous! Your "favorite customer" was very lucky to get this. Beautiful work.
Hey Sam, I just stumbled onto your videos & this one was the first! I am a “wish I had become a woodworker” kind of fan, that spent my career in architecture & am an artist at heart. I’m SO delighted just knowing that you are out there doing this level of work & excellent demonstration. I will share this with everyone I meet! Thanks for sharing your knowledge & your creativity!
Sam-Love your videos, rich folks and big slabs, no problem. I do a lot of small live edge stuff, it's about loving the wood, rich people can love wood also.
Sam, I absolutely adore the finish and admire your approach to live edge wooden boards. It appears as though you are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty bestowed by Mother Nature, encapsulating it in a unique creation. Your commitment to preserving this beauty is truly commendable.
Sam, this piece is truly your ‘master works’ piece. One can get ‘lost in it’ for a really long time, like forever! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Sam. The bow tie jig looked brilliant. Well done you. The wall piece is extraordinary. I am always so impressed with the quality and beauty of your finished work. I am not a woodworker…mostly due to a lack space. I am a fine artist and I watch your videos because your process and the works you create are a good example of top-notch studio practice. Thanks. Looking forward to the next build.
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Sam, love your work. My son has been inspired by you and is creating furniture. Thank you
Sam, wow! What a beautiful piece of history. You did a Fab job, as always. Hugs from Florida!🌞🌈
Hey Sam, that is an incredible project, love the raw edge and that little extra! The cut it is does add to it’s story. I love this piece. You always do incredible work.
Sam, I didn’t know I would enjoy watching someone do this sort of work quite so much. What you do really brings out the natural beauty in the wood. What a work of art.
SAM - incredible Redwood slab. You are so fortunate to have it. So lovingly handled & finished as the true piece of art it is. My oldest fiend, and now neighbor spent most of his adult life in California working with Redwood slabs making tables & desks. Yes - for those rich folks & interior designers, many of whom didn't really appreciate what was happening. I love your vids.
Sam, I love your videos! Grew up in the shop with my dad & just starting to get my own thing going now. Such good tips, love em all, thanks so much!
Sam. Once again I'm enthralled when it comes to applying the various finishes you use. What started out as a great piece of lumber suddenly transforms into an amazing piece of "art". The colours and patterns in the wood are just out of this world. The care an attention you pay to every aspect of the process is admirable. I need a big win on our lottery to commission a piece! Good luck with the jigs, I'm sure that people will buy them as they appear to be easy and versatile in use.
Sam, I recently found your channel. I'm not a wood worker, but it's amazing how all the details create such a beautiful piece of art. It's therapeutic to watch it all come together
Sam. That Redwood slab is gorgeous and looks fantastic on the wall. It unfortunate that Redwood is so soft. I would love that as a table of some sort and it would certainly be a conversation piece. Great Job
A lot of people are aware that they should be calling you Sam than I expected. This was a good litmus test of a full length viewer. Nice job on this project!
Great work Sam-I just finished my first ever epoxy work. A small coffee table for my covered patio. For a first time, it turned out alright. Not what I was working towards, several adjustments had to be made, but ended up happy with it.
Wow, Sam, this piece is gorgeous. I can't even imagine how it looks in person. Also just amazing how big these trees get being so light and soft.
Sam, BEAUTIFUL work and a gorgeous piece ! Incredible!
Sam, why is it so addicting to watch these videos. So satisfying!