Making an Extending Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf

Building a butterfly leaf extension table doesn't have to be hard, well, it was hard, but it doesn't have to be hard anymore because I figured it out and am sharing the process of how I did it in this video. Despite all the unforced errors and complicated geometry this table came together and works flawlessly. Check out my new Patreon site. It's new, it's small, but I have the time to start building it out, so give it a chance. https://patreon.com/KeatonBeyerWoodworking Want improve your sharpening the easy way? Check out my simple, easy sharpening course that will help you sharpen faster so you can get back to work: https://www.keatonbeyerwoodworking.com/how-to-sharpen And of course, don't forget about picking up the best hard wax oil, Natura Onecoat: https://amzn.to/4f95qCH Helpful Videos and Articles: How to use a Planer Sled without Hot Glue: https://youtu.be/qa-pTicxzNU Extension Rail Hardware: https://www.rockler.com/equalizer-slides-38-wood Alignment Pins: https://www.rockler.com/table-pins-choose-type Soss 1/2inch Hinges: https://www.rockler.com/concealed-soss-hinges-satin-brass-finish Here are some affiliate links to products I used in this build. Tools: Vix Bits (3 size pack): https://amzn.to/4gpPInY 12" Combination Square: https://amzn.to/4e7s9yg Makita Corded Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3ZFUDJR Bosch 10" Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3LLSSoz Bosch Router: https://amzn.to/46vtFGY DeWalt 735X Planer: https://amzn.to/3PZxqyT Shop Stuff: BASE CAMP dust mask: https://bcmask.com/?ref=keatonbeyerwoodworking (use keaton10 for 10% off your order) Ear Protection: https://amzn.to/3rwj5k7 Safety Glasses: https://amzn.to/3RFWXyG The Best Concrete Floor Shoes: https://amzn.to/3tbIMHp Filming Equipment: Lights: https://amzn.to/45kjkgg Microphone: https://amzn.to/3BDmB1k Lapel Mic: https://amzn.to/3PDOkSf 00:00 Intro 01:33 Table Top Panel 04:04 Joinery 07:31 Base Details 09:43 Assembly 11:30 Table Top Details 16:32 Cutting in Half 17:45 Butterfly Leaf 23:00 How a Butterfly Leaf Works 24:30 Fixing Tear Out 25:58 Finish