Sculpting a custom piece of furniture

Read below for more info about this Hall Table…

I figured it was about time I introduced myself. This is my first time talking to the camera so bear with me. It’s going to take a bit more practice until I feel more comfortable in front of the camera.

This Hall Table is made from Walnut and Brass.
The sliding dovetails were certainly a time-consuming part of the build but a necessary step with a design such as this one.
It’s important to note that the legs were also bolted onto the dovetailed frame to ensure its stability. The dovetails alone are not enough to secure the legs. The front bolt (shown at the end of the video) is screwed into the threaded insert located at the front of the leg. There is another bolt and threaded insert positioned at the back of the leg and frame. The hole in the frame has been elongated to help with expansion and contraction.

It may look like there is a lot of wasted material in this piece, but each off cut has been saved and either used as a new section in this hall table or has been set aside for future projects.

I’ve glued the brass shadow line to the walnut top with a simple construction adhesive that specifically bonds wood and metals. This adhesive will allow some movement of the wood while also keeping a good bond to the brass. I used epoxy to glue the brass handle to the drawer fronts.
Ive sprayed the Brass with spray on lacquer.

Standard Questions-
- What glue do I use? Titebond 3
- What finish do I use? Osmo Oil satin

Designed, built, filmed and edited by Nick Pedulla from Pedulla Studio

#woodworking #customfurniture #handmade

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[pedullastudio]

I don't normally show my face, but after the incredible support you have all shown me I wanted to say thank you!

[tsker]

I follow 50+ woodworkers on YouTube (literally it’s an obsession), and this may be the most beautiful piece of furniture I have ever seen built. Unbelievable attention to detail. And the video editing to match. 🙌🏻 amazing, amazing, amazing!

[sjorsvanrijswijk]

you're not a woodworker, more a sculptor, and a true artist. i'm in awe.

[jamesgasaway]

Came for the thumbnail, stayed for the craftsmanship, subscribed for the humility. Outstanding work, lovely piece. Looking forward to the next.

[WmCRobison]

Absolutely beautiful work. Thank you for explaining about the dovetails. I really learn a lot when a craftsman explains why they do certain things.

[rameshshankar]

You are doing a great job, but imagine those days of chisel, saw, they ve created wonderful furniture. Super imagination, precision, patience perseverance perfection in your creation, it shows a personified person u are

[brandonmckibben]

You're welcome! Honestly, your work has been one of the things getting me back into the shop after my dad passed away. He was the one who got me into woodworking, and it was very difficult last year finding any motivation to work on projects. Watching your excellent builds made me remember the feeling of joy I had and inspired me to keep my passion alive. One day I'll make as beautiful furniture as you! Cheers!

[jayannie]

Clicking one “like” just isn’t enough to honour such skill and artistry. May you have great success in your business. I will save up so one day I can own one of your pieces.

[dk]

This is among the finest woodworking I have ever seen. And I’ve been in, and adjacent to, the woodworking world for 35 years.

[adamchesis]

It's nice to see someone that makes videos that is actually a skilled craftsperson, not sure how you have time to build the pieces and still have the time to make the videos, but its nice to see.

[darrenb]

It’s funny that a video over 27 minutes long didn’t seem that long when watching. Thanks for all the effort you put into the videos to show us the techniques you use to make this beautiful furniture!

[bankshotzwithmark]

As an amateur maker.. I have been watching you for a long time now.. your work is not just furniture it is a true and elegant piece of art... it is truly an honor to get to watch your videos and to finally get to know you.. God bless

[a.michaeledwards]

You are an artist with the gift of humility. In a time where so many want to be recognized for far less than mastery of their chosen craft is refreshing. For me, that's what makes your videos a joy to watch.

[brucepierson]

The details like the Phillips head screws all ending up oriented the same way on the logo plaque did not go unnoticed!

[weberwoodshop]

Exquisite. Love the carved details and matched grains. The case joinery is really cool too.

[thomastieffenbacherdocsava]

David Spade said the best complement a woodworker can give another is "WOW!" This is a WOW! piece. Gets scarier at the end because of all the time effort and materials that went into the piece. Thanks for showing your face...LOL!

[rbdriftin]

My favourite woodworker on YouTube. You make some truly beautiful pieces.

[Vefa]

I really enjoy that organized background. It´s not only clean but also as example wrenches are all same height, tenon saws are ascending by size. Gosh I love it.

[Eddie_Haddad]

Nick, thank you for the beauty you bring into the world. I can't honestly tell you that I have never even driven a nail into a piece of wood, let alone made a piece of furniture but what I can tell you is I know art when I see it and I know an artisan of the highest order when I see one. Your work is stellar. I follow a lot of woodworking channels on YouTube and I'm absolutely confident that you rank at the very pinnacle, both in the craftsmanship and the design and beauty of your pieces. The thoughtfulness that you must bring to your work is incredible. I appreciate you very much.

[never_dre]

Overkilling is an understatement. What a beautiful piece of art, I'm amazed and jealous of whoever will work on this table