How to Make a SOLID WOOD TABLE Top WITHOUT Stress

00:00 Welcome
00:32 Choosing boards
00:57 Making good edges
01:55 Planning the layout
03:26 Testing the joints
04:21 Quick tip
04:57 Dominos vs Biscuits
05:32 Gluing up with biscuits
07:05 Gluing up with dominos
07:45 Gluing the whole panel
09:00 Flattening with belt sander
09:52 Trimming to size without fancy tools
10:50 Using C-Channel?
11:45 Applying finish

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[WoodworkersSourcecom]

Trust me. It's not another "Domino vs Biscuit Shootout!" vid 😉

[milosmanic]

The gluing bridges are really the star of the show...

[donovanallen]

Have watched a ton of videos on this topic and you don't waste time, mince words, and explain sufficiently. Great stuff!

[wouterkellerman]

Noob here, thanks i have learned a lot!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Someone-tnur]

Thank you for putting this together. I'm an over-the-hill guy who has aspirations of tackling some woodworking projects and this video really made the process seem doable. I know it won't be easy, but having it broken down like this really helps.

[gordeneden]

Mark, A special shout out to you, Cory and the dedicated professionals at Woodworkers Source. I deeply appreciated your hospitality during my visit to Tempe last year. Great video and thank you for supporting the woodworking community.

[DaneBryantFrazier]

Dude I'm not even a woodsman and you're totally making me want to be one. Who knows, could be a new hobby of mine. Good stuff, keep it up!

[northcackalacky]

I liked your personal opinion on laying out your grain patterns!
It's fun doing artwork with imperfect hardwood

[JeffRevell]

Since I surface all of my rough cut stock myself, I always try to glue my panels into widths that will fit in my planer. Once I have all the 12" panels glued up I plane them to the same thickness and then do a final panel glue-up to make the full tabletop. Having S2S or S4S lumber at the beginning would certainly make the process a bit faster, if not a lot more expensive. Thanks for another great video. Love watching your content.

[SeatoSky]

Thanks so much, this was so great. I'm just a gal that has never done wood-working and trying to figure out how to make a table top. Cool you have so many skills, wow! Will check out your online shop. Take Care.

[rayvin]

You have a very informative video. SO i made a table top for my wifes laundry room last week. I messed up so much. i forgot to use the biscuits. THIS is a lesson -when you are 85 you have to THINK. THINK and remember to --think

[MitWoodPlayCreations]

I can feel the passion you put into every grain of wood – an absolutely amazing piece!

[shawnreilly]

Another great video and way of showing how to do the work in a small shop. I use a biscuit joiner and have not ever had a problem.

[TheHeadman]

Downsizing to a much smaller space after some life changes. Just the video I need for a custom table!

[wolflahti]

"Wood has a mind of its own." True dat.

[forbolden]

Thanks Mark, always love your builds and the great lumber you guys sell.

[JesseTradesFutures]

I bought the $50 Wen biscuit joiner a 1/2 year ago and I have no complaints. Saves so much time on sanding and clamping. I do this for my career and although the festool feels and looks cooler, the same job is being done at the same level.

[swop]

The end was Exactly what I was looking for. Everyone seems to be using C-channels but my table is going to have a really sturdy base and was trying to figure out if it was necessary. Thanks!

[howardsmith]

I’m 3 minutes in and was like man this is solid advise. I didn’t even realize who was producing this video, keep up the content

[gordeneden]

Great job!! I watched this for second time as I begin making another table.