The Big Build Off is a competition hosted by the Instagram Builder’s Challenge that I had the privilege of being invited to participate in! The challenge is to build a dining table and donate it to a family in need. I’m building a Nakashima inspired cherry and walnut dining table.

Plans: http://ycmt2.com/store/dining-table-plans

If a series is too long and you want to see this condensed into one video… http://ycmt2.com/blog/japanese-dining-table

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Episode 1: Milling

Thanks for Firm Grip Gloves for sponsoring Episode 1!

MATERIALS USED:

• Firm Grip Gloves

• Wagner Moisture Meter

• Rockler Glue Bottle

Episode 2: Table Top (Joining on a Curve)

Thanks to Bessey Clamps for sponsoring this episode of the Big Build Off!

MATERIALS USED:

• Bessey REVO Clamps

• Bench Dog Jointer Plane

VIDEOS REFERENCED:

• Make a Flat Table Top

• Join Boards on a Curve

Episode 3: Base Joinery

This episode I'm making the Nakashima inspired base for this table! The material is already laminated, but it's time for final dimensioning, shaping, and cutting all the joinery. As always, it's not without it's mistakes! Fortunately, I caught my mistakes early in this one! Thanks to Rockler.com for sponsoring this episode.

Fusion 360 Course

MATERIALS USED:

• Miter Gauge: https://www.rockler.com/rockler-precision-miter-gauge?sid=AFY08

• Shoulder Plane: https://www.rockler.com/bench-dog-no-92-shoulder-plane?sid=AFY08

• Glue brush: https://www.rockler.com/rockler-silicone-glue-brush?sid=AFY08

VIDEOS REFERENCED:

• Modern Table: https://youtu.be/boOA-YL2l1o
  

Episode 4: Finish prep and Finishing

This episode is all about taking care of the defects in the table and getting it finished before assembly. This episode is sponsored by MAS Epoxy.

MATERIALS USED:

• General Finishes Arm R Seal: https://amzn.to/2B38y5f

• MAS Penetrating Epoxy: https://masepoxies.com/product/penetrating-epoxy-sealer/

• MAS Deep Pour Epoxy: https://masepoxies.com/product/deep-pour-epoxy/

• Pad Applicator: https://amzn.to/3hit4jd

Episode 5: Putting it all Together

Everything finally comes together in this episode of the Big Build Off! The base gets glued up, and the top and base get attached to each other. This episode is sponsored by PowerPro Screws.

MATERIALS USED:

• Milner Haufen Disc: bit.ly/millnerdisc45 “YCMT2” for 20% off!

• Engraving Laser: https://bit.ly/OrturSmallLaser

• Power Pro Screws: https://amzn.to/30GyC18

• Table Top Z Clips: https://www.rockler.com/table-top-fasteners?sid=AFY08

• Titebond Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/30Cbjp6

Episode 6: The Donation

Final episode of The Big Build Off! This has the final reveal and donation story. This episode is sponsored by CatFootwear's Build For Better. Build for Better is Cat Footwear's program help champion progress for a better future. Whether this be (literally) building for a good cause or the community, or supporting causes and people who are out there making the world a better place, Cat Footwear wants to support the change makers and people pushing for progress.