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Building a Console Table - Live Edge Console Table

Building a Console Table - Live Edge Console Table

In this video, I will show how I made this console table from reclaimed rainbow poplar. I used Flowyline Design legs for the base.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetOctober 14, 2024live edge, Console Table, sofa table, woodworking, DIY, DIY table, woodworking ideas, Atlanta woodworking, Design, furniture design

Custom Writing Desk

Custom Writing Desk

I had the honor and privilege of being commissioned by a local published author here in Atlanta to build a custom writing desk for the author to use while writing his next book. Learn how we used designs from within their house to create a truly one of a kind piece.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetSeptember 13, 2020desk, writing desk, author, home office, home decor, home office decor, home office desk, home office ideas, home decor ideas, walnut, ambrosia maple, woodworking, custom furniture, custom woodworking, furniture, furniture design

Building a Kitchen Island

Building a Kitchen Island

Building a functional and beautiful kitchen island. The center of attention? The solid walnut end grain butcher block top. Functional and beautiful!

Client WorkDerik VanVleetMay 16, 2020kitchen island, kitchen island build, Walnut wood, walnut wood, woodworking, Custom Made, custom furniture, custom design, Custom Furniture, kitchen accessories, white oak, Walnut, Design, design, island

Children's Book Shelf

Children's Book Shelf

Designed to store lots of children’s books, this custom bookcase was designed so that the books would face forward so children could easily see their favorite books. It is also short enough for a child to easily access their favorite book.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetApril 15, 2020bookcase, book nook, book, cherry, cherry wood, woodworking, furniture, home decor, furniture design, cherry wood finish, wood bookshelf, custom furniture, custom design

Building a Trestle Table - Dining Table

Building a Trestle Table - Dining Table

Trestle tables are a great design to consider when you are trying to create a very comfortable seating arrangement for your guests. Add a matching bench and you can create a very versatile seating arrangement!

Client WorkDerik VanVleetJanuary 17, 2020trestle table, dining table, trestle table build, building a trestle table, walnut table, walnut dining table, DIY, woodworking, DIY dining table, DIY table, custom furniture, custom dining table, walnut wood

Sliding Walnut Barn Door Build

Sliding Walnut Barn Door Build

Building a custom walnut sliding barn door for a client in Atlanta

Mid-Century Modern Side Table Build

Mid-Century Modern Side Table Build

Building a mid-Century Modern side table from reclaimed white oak and utilizing modern steel legs.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetDecember 2, 2018Furniture, Furniture Making, furniture design, handcrafted furniture, Custom Made, custom furniture, custom table, mid-century modern, side table, white oak, Design, woodworking, wood

Massive Dining Table Build - Part 2

Massive Dining Table Build - Part 2

This is Part 2 of the massive dining table build where I build the top and apply the finish.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetAugust 27, 2018VanVleet Woodworkingdining table, wood dining table, woodworking, wood, table, trestle table, red oak, oak dining table, oak table

Wood Finish - How To

Wood Finish - How To

Use a wiping varnish and a protective top coat to get an easy, natural looking wood finish.

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetApril 26, 2017woodworking, handcrafted, Wood, finish, tung oil finish, Custom Furniture, polyurethane

Woodworking Tip - Workbench Protection

Woodworking Tip - Workbench Protection

Woodworking tip - Using an anti-slip rug mat to protect your work parts and your bench.

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetApril 5, 2017Woodworking Tips, woodworking, Shop Tips, Workshop, Work bench, bench, wood, VanVleet Woodworking, Workshop Tips

Woodworking Tips - Lumber Lingo

Woodworking Tips - Lumber Lingo

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetMarch 28, 2017Woodworking Tips, woodworking, Wood, Lumber, Lumber Terminology, Buying Lumber, Rough Cut, Rough Sawn, Rough Lumber, Furniture Making, Custom Furniture

Entertainment Center Build (Part 2)

Client WorkDerik VanVleetFebruary 1, 2017entertainment center, woodworking, VanVleet Woodworking, handcrafted

Building an Outdoor Table (Part 3)

Building an Outdoor Table (Part 3)

In part 3 of the outdoor dining table build, we finish shaping the legs, assemble the base and then apply our outdoor finish; Epiphans.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetDecember 5, 2016Epifanes, Oak, drawbore joint, drawbore, fine woodworking, finish, hand crafted, hand tools, joinery, mortise, outdoor table, table, tenon, white oak, woodworkingComment