My Client’s Reaction to Her Custom White Oak Dining Table

Описание: Perfection, overconfidence, even a sarcastic take on global trade—this build took me places.

From raw, quarter- and rift-sawn White Oak the client chose to a table that now lives in her home, loved and used—this is more than just a build. It’s a journey in wood, thought, and craft.

This video takes you through the entire process:
Milling boards of raw White Oak;
The design decisions;
Joinery doubts;
Sanding rituals;
Existential crises;
And yes… even my thoughts on perfection and overconfidence;
Delivery;
Reveal; and
Client reaction.

In between the glue-ups and finishing coats, I explore what it means to pursue perfection in woodworking—and in life. You’ll see up-close craftsmanship, and finally, the client’s reaction when she saw the table in her home for the first time.

The legs I got for this table:
https://flowyline.com/products/419-nu...

🎥 What’s inside:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Build info
2:32 - Existential reflections
4:56 - Design change
5:40 - Current affairs
9:35 - Perfection
12:11 - A deeper dive into perfection
13:05 - Closing Reflections
14:01 - A Moment with the Table
16:23 - Delivery
16:40 - Reveal
17:11 - Client reaction

Sanding and finishing at 1200 grit

Thoughts on perfection, humility, and learning

🪑 Every build is more than just wood and glue—it’s a reflection of the maker, the mindset, and the meaning behind the work.

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