I'm loving that you're filling the knot holes with clear epoxy rather than black. They are such a feature and should be celebrated. I'd love a table like that!
BTDT....Here is a tiny pro tip to a tiny problem, completely unrelated to the leaks. Next time you pour out of one of the rectangular cans, hold it with the spout on the high side (maybe in your left hand) and it will pour much better with less spillage. (Acetone @ 6:35.) Seemed like a good idea at the moment, but after the epoxy leaks...never mind. Maybe pour in a 1/4" layer of quick setting stuff first?
Since you mentioned wanting good health you need way better dust removal. Way back when the use to make life size wooden models of the next year changes. This was before PPE a majority of them had extreme health issues because of the very fine dust particles.
John, I love your channel. I think it's really cool that you're working with a mental health sponsor. Having a former football player and overall life badass normalizing mental health care is awesome. Thanks for all you do!
Not sure if you guys have seen the BlackTail Studios channel, but he does a ton of river tables at the size you're looking at here. You guys might reach out to him and pick each other's brains. He's got a good handle on how to deal with the flex and has a ton of tips/tricks on how to do the resin pours to minimize color bleed, etc. Just a tip. keep up the interesting builds!
I'm gonna speak for everyone else when I say WE LIKE SEEING MORE DETAILS OF THE PROJECTS EITHER IN LONGER VIDEOS OR 2-3 EPISODES OF ONE PROJECT. It's more of a how too thing and that's what ppl like myself like.
@@John_Malecki AHHHHH hahaha yes we like this type of content where it's more detailed squirrelly and all. I like all your content but definitely like it more when it's more in depth. I know sometimes that's a pain to film or edit that way but if you have the content recorded just toss what you can in there. We as the watchers enjoy it all. Thanks btw yall are a cool group and cool dudes.
I love watching your channel. I learn so much. Like that I am not the ONLY one on earth that has to do disaster mitigation on every project I even think about trying. And I like that you all do actually seem to like each other... mostly. Very cool stuff. Thanks.
Hi guys I’m from Australia and have been using epoxy for 6 years now and the only tape I use is the green frog tape made in America ,I don’t know why but if used right I have never had a leak if you miss a hole and it leaks it will not seal the wet resin but now I fully cover my slabs and it never fails.keep up the good work mate enjoy
This table is going to come out awesome! I enjoy seeing y'all embrace the suck and making lemonade out of lemons. I know life is busy for all y'all, but is there any way you could bring back the 3 skill level builds? Those REALLY make a difference for people trying to get into this hobby in a crawl, walk, run style.
No matter how bad a day we have in the shop we can always watch some of your videos and feel better!This was a truly entertaining laugh out loud video😂Thank you John!!!Working with Epoxy is so stressful!
Been watching this channel for a month as a wood working fan and loving it. Became an nfl fan over the past 3 years and didn’t even realized John played 😂 just became a bigger fan ! Keep up the great work !
Not sure if you have clear space under the ceiling, but a lifting pouring bench would be pretty handy. Pour at waist height, raise it up to inspect as needed. No more laying on the floor.
I was thinking if you did that sealer coat brushed over the entire surface instead of the voids and indents, it would have sealed it better and potentially stablized the wood a little bit to reduce the sag in the middle some. But im just an arm chair expert tbh lol. My favorite part though: "I'm just gonna lay in the epoxy that way I get stuck to the floor forever..." I hope it all works out and I am super stoke to see the next part of the build! You guys are awesome as always!
If you ever need anything to hold its shape and not flex. At the table plant I work at we use a v-groove bit and create a channel in the bottom if it and put angle iron inside to keep its shape. Its Clappers Table Enterprise out of Meyersdale PA
One day John will figure out how to pour epoxy without it leaking out all over the floor. Unfortunately it won't be this day. And probably not the next day either, but one day....
Looking like another awesome project with the perfect amount of squirrelliness. Also John, you already look like a new person, I’ve been watching your exercise and weight loss posts on Instagram and the results are really showing in this video, congrats and keep it up!
I honestly love that you show how you make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. 1) you don't stop, you keep working 2) if plan A fails, you go to plan B or C, D, etc right away. That will be a lovely table when done and I liked your flex solution. Congrats on moving closer to the shop, you should get top $$ for your current house with all the wonderful work you did in it (and the blood, sweat, & tears all 3 of you gave while doing the renos). Thumbs up for your sponsor, BTW.
Total Boat makes a penetrating epoxy that's pre-thinned which I have used for this exact thing. Nice to know I can also make my own with acetone. Thanks for the tip!
Beautiful wood. Should put some Painters plastic underneath when you pour to keep the epoxy off of the concrete. I've got plenty of divots on my floor from trying to scrape the epoxy off of it.
You should pour out of this cans 6:39 with the hole being at the top (horizontally or vertically doesn't really matter). You can test this if you have juice or milk in such kind of packs.
Having a man with your reputation and background like you talk about normalizing getting mental health help is amazing. You probably saved more than a few marriages from breaking up, kids from losing a mom or dad, and prevented some suicides.
I love making messes!!! Lol.. I am still hesitating on my first epoxy pour in fear it will all end up on the garage floor.. 🤣🤣 Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!!
FYI I dont know if you guys now this trick but white vinegar is the best for cleaning epoxy of skin and tools. Breaks it down and makes it water soluble.
Speaking of health you guys are looking good the morning routine has been working out for you it seems like and Jordan's guns are looking pretty good. Always love the content keep it up you guys. Don't worry Sam I didn't forget about you you're the reason for the Luscious content we all love.
hey guys, im no resin expert or anything but when you have holes like that where you have leaks, why dont you use a thin layer of uv resin that cures fast to clog it up and pour your regular resin on top.
Why do you use Tyvek Tape, it isn’t designed to use directly on wood, it’s designed to air and water seal tyvek wrap which is a significantly different surface than wood
I’ve had crevasses in slabs bleed out epoxy on the floor before too. Let them leak down, then pour a little quick set epoxy (1hr) in and let it plug the hole. Then top it up with your 72hr epoxy.
@@John_Malecki Does it really HAVE to be glass clear, tho? You used clear instead of black so you could show that pretty grain that’s in the divots. As long as you aren’t covering up that with the quick-set, I think it would still look great. Hot glue might work, too, and then pick it out from the bottom after the epoxy sets. Or maybe try the aluminum flashing like a couple guys suggested.
I’ve recently been shown how to comment by the Sergeant Major aka my wife but I’ve been doing some epoxy pours and I found that when filling a hole you can use aluminum flashing in place of the Tyvek tape it seals better it’s a little sturdier and you won’t have those leaks check it out see if it works for you
Definitely some sketchy, squirrely sh@! going on, but I have a feeling that table will look amazing when you are done with it. Seeing how much some of that grain pops and smacks you in the face is frickin awesome. Looking forward to the rest of the vlogs on this build.
would this idea work? before u pour resin, flip the table over and (on the back/bottom side)spray on a thinnish layer of lacquer. then after that dries, THEN u flip it back over before pouring resin into the pretty side. after the resin has cured, if need be u can CNC the thin layer of lacquer off if u want to finish it in some other way. i dunno if that would actually work, but...would it?
Love the channel. With that being said... It drives me nuts knowing that you have ALL that experience, and multiple employees.. and you're STILL using tape to stop epoxy from leaking. Aren't you suppose to learn from your mistakes? Wouldn't common sense tell you that simply putting tape on the bottom is NOT going to stop epoxy from leaking? Just my 2 cents!! Keep up the great work!!
I know this is 5 months old but some angle iron would've done what you needed on the bottom without having to fab anything up. Just a little tip for next time.
I just discovered this channel and I'm enjoying binging a bunch of episodes. This episode in particular has me wondering if you could reach out to DuPont and get wider rolls of the Tyvek tape. I would imagine they could cut custom width rolls from the same stock for a fee. Having an 8" or so wide roll would let you tape up the entire bottom of a piece like this without spending a month of sundays doing it.
Why don't you use wood patches under the table? Why didn't you use c-channels with slots for bolts for support? Why did you only make a template for the glass insert when you were going to need the left and right side templates to make it fit properly?
Projects always look great. Fun watching how the cake is made…. Never tried it, but wondering if a shot of silicone in the bottom of those holes would help hold out the leaks.
It will look amazing when it's complete. Is it obvious to say the large holes or gaps don't fill completely put a small amount in let it cure then do the deep pour of resin.
Is it worth exploring/fabricobbling a drip tray (almost like your casting melamine forms) to minimise the heartbreak? Pop the chips off and make resin art ala spray paint dross turnings. Also, holy shit that'll be a good looking table!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I would think were you applied the penetrating epoxy that is going to show up when you apply a finish and will clash with the rest of the wood where penetrating epoxy was not applied? Maybe I am wrong though. I play around with epoxy and wood projects, but I am no expert.
Well damn that's a mess lol ..I learned that lesson like you did but now when I do epoxy.. I do it in a mold with tape all over then just in case a plastic sheet( like when you paint) under.. you live and you learn .. its going to turn out great
I'm loving that you're filling the knot holes with clear epoxy rather than black. They are such a feature and should be celebrated. I'd love a table like that!
Agreed
BTDT....Here is a tiny pro tip to a tiny problem, completely unrelated to the leaks. Next time you pour out of one of the rectangular cans, hold it with the spout on the high side (maybe in your left hand) and it will pour much better with less spillage. (Acetone @ 6:35.) Seemed like a good idea at the moment, but after the epoxy leaks...never mind. Maybe pour in a 1/4" layer of quick setting stuff first?
Was just about to mention that. Thought that I'd check the comments first and glad I did.
Since you mentioned wanting good health you need way better dust removal.
Way back when the use to make life size wooden models of the next year changes. This was before PPE a majority of them had extreme health issues because of the very fine dust particles.
John, I love your channel. I think it's really cool that you're working with a mental health sponsor. Having a former football player and overall life badass normalizing mental health care is awesome. Thanks for all you do!
Not sure if you guys have seen the BlackTail Studios channel, but he does a ton of river tables at the size you're looking at here. You guys might reach out to him and pick each other's brains. He's got a good handle on how to deal with the flex and has a ton of tips/tricks on how to do the resin pours to minimize color bleed, etc. Just a tip. keep up the interesting builds!
I'm gonna speak for everyone else when I say WE LIKE SEEING MORE DETAILS OF THE PROJECTS EITHER IN LONGER VIDEOS OR 2-3 EPISODES OF ONE PROJECT. It's more of a how too thing and that's what ppl like myself like.
So you like or don’t like this video? I can’t tell from the yelling
@@John_Malecki AHHHHH hahaha yes we like this type of content where it's more detailed squirrelly and all. I like all your content but definitely like it more when it's more in depth. I know sometimes that's a pain to film or edit that way but if you have the content recorded just toss what you can in there. We as the watchers enjoy it all. Thanks btw yall are a cool group and cool dudes.
I love watching your channel. I learn so much. Like that I am not the ONLY one on earth that has to do disaster mitigation on every project I even think about trying. And I like that you all do actually seem to like each other... mostly. Very cool stuff. Thanks.
We’re all humans here haha!
@@John_Malecki I dunno, man. Some of you seem like squirrels.
Hi guys I’m from Australia and have been using epoxy for 6 years now and the only tape I use is the green frog tape made in America ,I don’t know why but if used right I have never had a leak if you miss a hole and it leaks it will not seal the wet resin but now I fully cover my slabs and it never fails.keep up the good work mate enjoy
This table is going to come out awesome! I enjoy seeing y'all embrace the suck and making lemonade out of lemons.
I know life is busy for all y'all, but is there any way you could bring back the 3 skill level builds? Those REALLY make a difference for people trying to get into this hobby in a crawl, walk, run style.
Kudos to you for admitting you have the need to talk to someone about how you are travelling. Good man.
No matter how bad a day we have in the shop we can always watch some of your videos and feel better!This was a truly entertaining laugh out loud video😂Thank you John!!!Working with Epoxy is so stressful!
Been watching this channel for a month as a wood working fan and loving it. Became an nfl fan over the past 3 years and didn’t even realized John played 😂 just became a bigger fan ! Keep up the great work !
Who ever uploaded this was reading my mind with the timing.
Hahaha perfect!
Me at 1:07 am on the John malecki rabbit hole
Not sure if you have clear space under the ceiling, but a lifting pouring bench would be pretty handy. Pour at waist height, raise it up to inspect as needed. No more laying on the floor.
“I’m going to tig weld these together” Proceeds to mig welding it together lololol
Hahaha I ran out of Argon!!!
I came to say this. I'm glad I looked in the comments lol
I think he ment 75/25 mix. Straight argon for mig is terrible
@@jarenrigtrup5542 He used MIG/MAG because his TIG Argon was empty
Hopefully you can record the glass work, it would be interesting to see how they get design cut.
I was thinking if you did that sealer coat brushed over the entire surface instead of the voids and indents, it would have sealed it better and potentially stablized the wood a little bit to reduce the sag in the middle some. But im just an arm chair expert tbh lol. My favorite part though: "I'm just gonna lay in the epoxy that way I get stuck to the floor forever..." I hope it all works out and I am super stoke to see the next part of the build! You guys are awesome as always!
Fill the bottom with a little ca glue and set the glue an accelerator. That should stop the epoxy from going through the entire hole.
If you ever need anything to hold its shape and not flex. At the table plant I work at we use a v-groove bit and create a channel in the bottom if it and put angle iron inside to keep its shape. Its Clappers Table Enterprise out of Meyersdale PA
Shit you not, I was binge watching old episodes this morning hoping for another new one soon. Keep it up guys! Great work.
Glad to give you what you want brother!
Awesome video and love the sponsor! We believe in you, John. Keep kickin’ ass!❤️👊
One day John will figure out how to pour epoxy without it leaking out all over the floor. Unfortunately it won't be this day. And probably not the next day either, but one day....
Is it time for a Jordan makes series??
Can't wait to see it finished, it will all be worth it in the end, its going to be gorgeous!
I think we can all agree that we need more Sam in these videos! Like, WAY more!
I saw on Friday that Sam is leaving the shop….
Happy to see professionals make mistakes too
Dunno if I’m a pro, but we sure make mistakes
Been waiting for the next phase of this build but shit dude getting squirly there. Hopefully final fit and finish goes to plan! 🏴👍
Damn, what a crazy looking wood! 😮
It was definitely the best decision going with the clear epoxy, John!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you brother you too!
Looking like another awesome project with the perfect amount of squirrelliness. Also John, you already look like a new person, I’ve been watching your exercise and weight loss posts on Instagram and the results are really showing in this video, congrats and keep it up!
I honestly love that you show how you make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. 1) you don't stop, you keep working 2) if plan A fails, you go to plan B or C, D, etc right away. That will be a lovely table when done and I liked your flex solution. Congrats on moving closer to the shop, you should get top $$ for your current house with all the wonderful work you did in it (and the blood, sweat, & tears all 3 of you gave while doing the renos). Thumbs up for your sponsor, BTW.
Can’t wait to see the finished table. It will be awesome I know!
Total Boat makes a penetrating epoxy that's pre-thinned which I have used for this exact thing. Nice to know I can also make my own with acetone. Thanks for the tip!
I have done the same thing with the tyvek tape and it also leaked out everywhere
Beautiful wood. Should put some Painters plastic underneath when you pour to keep the epoxy off of the concrete. I've got plenty of divots on my floor from trying to scrape the epoxy off of it.
Hell yeah perfect Sunday video let's goo
You should pour out of this cans 6:39 with the hole being at the top (horizontally or vertically doesn't really matter). You can test this if you have juice or milk in such kind of packs.
Having a man with your reputation and background like you talk about normalizing getting mental health help is amazing. You probably saved more than a few marriages from breaking up, kids from losing a mom or dad, and prevented some suicides.
Fastly becoming my favourite wood working channel. 💪
How can we get to #1
I love making messes!!! Lol.. I am still hesitating on my first epoxy pour in fear it will all end up on the garage floor.. 🤣🤣
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!!
If you turn any gallon can and pour with the hole at the top,it’s way less messy. Pro tip’ lol.
Another awesome build!
Great work and Video John and Team..
Stay squirrely. Keep Making. God bless.
“EmPOURium” … missed opportunity.
FYI I dont know if you guys now this trick but white vinegar is the best for cleaning epoxy of skin and tools. Breaks it down and makes it water soluble.
chewing the chalk lol
Try it, really settles the stomach hahah
Personally I love the flavor blue. Tums fruit flavor is no where close to the quality.
@@John_Malecki Just don’t get the chalk confused with caulk…like most people do when spelling it 😜
Is that jigsaw light strobing in person or is it just one of those things like filming a computer screen?
It strobes but human eye can’t catch it in person. So the blade never looks like it’s moving
Speaking of health you guys are looking good the morning routine has been working out for you it seems like and Jordan's guns are looking pretty good. Always love the content keep it up you guys. Don't worry Sam I didn't forget about you you're the reason for the Luscious content we all love.
Sam has left the channel..... it'll be interesting to see if we notice a difference in the content.
Someone needs to invent something to help prevent leaks in situations like this. 😏😏😏
Been waiting for this.
just a suggestion, ive used table top epoxy for sealing holes. it cures fast and makes less chance of a leak
hey guys, im no resin expert or anything but when you have holes like that where you have leaks, why dont you use a thin layer of uv resin that cures fast to clog it up and pour your regular resin on top.
I’m excited about this glass insert.
Thank you for promoting mental health, John. I can't put to words how much that means to me as a human being and as an aspiring woodworker.
Sam's hair is gonna be like Cameron Diaz's in There's Something About Mary
Why do you use Tyvek Tape, it isn’t designed to use directly on wood, it’s designed to air and water seal tyvek wrap which is a significantly different surface than wood
I’ve had crevasses in slabs bleed out epoxy on the floor before too. Let them leak down, then pour a little quick set epoxy (1hr) in and let it plug the hole. Then top it up with your 72hr epoxy.
The quick stuff isn’t glass clear tho
@@John_Malecki Does it really HAVE to be glass clear, tho? You used clear instead of black so you could show that pretty grain that’s in the divots. As long as you aren’t covering up that with the quick-set, I think it would still look great. Hot glue might work, too, and then pick it out from the bottom after the epoxy sets. Or maybe try the aluminum flashing like a couple guys suggested.
I’ve recently been shown how to comment by the Sergeant Major aka my wife but I’ve been doing some epoxy pours and I found that when filling a hole you can use aluminum flashing in place of the Tyvek tape it seals better it’s a little sturdier and you won’t have those leaks check it out see if it works for you
Definitely some sketchy, squirrely sh@! going on, but I have a feeling that table will look amazing when you are done with it. Seeing how much some of that grain pops and smacks you in the face is frickin awesome. Looking forward to the rest of the vlogs on this build.
The acetone dissolved the glue on the tyvek tape. 😜 I use hot glue and aluminum flashing. Works for me.
Hey Sam, is that..... hair gel?
would this idea work? before u pour resin, flip the table over and (on the back/bottom side)spray on a thinnish layer of lacquer. then after that dries, THEN u flip it back over before pouring resin into the pretty side. after the resin has cured, if need be u can CNC the thin layer of lacquer off if u want to finish it in some other way. i dunno if that would actually work, but...would it?
All your resin woes would be solved with making a melamine mold and sealing it with some chalk. I think every resin project of yours leaks.
Thanks Natalie
@@John_Malecki I do love your content, I watch every episode, it is likely that you do squirrely things.
Love the channel. With that being said... It drives me nuts knowing that you have ALL that experience, and multiple employees.. and you're STILL using tape to stop epoxy from leaking. Aren't you suppose to learn from your mistakes? Wouldn't common sense tell you that simply putting tape on the bottom is NOT going to stop epoxy from leaking? Just my 2 cents!! Keep up the great work!!
Daaamn those slabs are nice! Keep up the fantastic work and stay squirrelly!
Best tips on pouring an epoxy floor I ever saw...
Literally LOL'd at the drunken epoxy bandaid part... I'm not projecting 🍻🥴
I know this is 5 months old but some angle iron would've done what you needed on the bottom without having to fab anything up. Just a little tip for next time.
I enjoy the chaotic energy you bring :)
Hey John, that was a very helpful referral regarding mental health. The world confusion war on us, makes you nuts sometimes.
"I'm gonna go ahead and TIG weld these together"...
Proceeds to MIG weld them together.
got me haha we ran out of gas and i had to get it done!
@John Malecki been there done that! Love your work John!
yay!!
i hope there are more home projects!
I just discovered this channel and I'm enjoying binging a bunch of episodes. This episode in particular has me wondering if you could reach out to DuPont and get wider rolls of the Tyvek tape. I would imagine they could cut custom width rolls from the same stock for a fee. Having an 8" or so wide roll would let you tape up the entire bottom of a piece like this without spending a month of sundays doing it.
Try 3m foil tape instead of the tyvek tape to seal off holes underneath.
Why don't you use wood patches under the table?
Why didn't you use c-channels with slots for bolts for support?
Why did you only make a template for the glass insert when you were going to need the left and right side templates to make it fit properly?
Kinda jumped into the deep end of the squirrelly pool without your water wings on, this time guys......I am sure it will come out fine. Good luck!!
Projects always look great. Fun watching how the cake is made…. Never tried it, but wondering if a shot of silicone in the bottom of those holes would help hold out the leaks.
my first and last experience with Epoxy was just like that !!!!!!!! I'm not planning any more epoxy projects !!! Best regards, John from Poland
Gonna miss Sam on the channel
love how you're wanting dry then you lick it im dying here
John, I’m proud of you for using this sponsor and for getting help for yourself!
You need a workbench top made out of UHMW plastic for pouring epoxy.
Hahahaha 🤣 that is the craziest "TIG" welding I've ever seen 👨🏭
Plastic liner on the floor or mechanic drip pans under future slabs?
It will look amazing when it's complete. Is it obvious to say the large holes or gaps don't fill completely put a small amount in let it cure then do the deep pour of resin.
Is it worth exploring/fabricobbling a drip tray (almost like your casting melamine forms) to minimise the heartbreak? Pop the chips off and make resin art ala spray paint dross turnings.
Also, holy shit that'll be a good looking table!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Slap some flex paste under the slab where it’s leaking and scrape/sand it off after cure.
John you look freaking awesome! Keep it up my friend!
Oh yeah, I tried my first epoxy coffee table last month, & it leaked so badly that I have an expoxy'd spot on my basement floor.
You should get a vacuum chamber for when you use Risen
I would think were you applied the penetrating epoxy that is going to show up when you apply a finish and will clash with the rest of the wood where penetrating epoxy was not applied? Maybe I am wrong though. I play around with epoxy and wood projects, but I am no expert.
Why not just buy C channel steel to embed it like Cam does at Black Tail Studio?
Well damn that's a mess lol ..I learned that lesson like you did but now when I do epoxy.. I do it in a mold with tape all over then just in case a plastic sheet( like when you paint) under.. you live and you learn .. its going to turn out great
I thought cottonwood was too soft to use for something like a table? Durability wise… am I wrong ?
Hey John, I'd love to buy a few shirts to support your work, but you don't have sizes for us bigger guys.
Please can you make the impossible dovetail chopping board, would love to see your take on it
John- going to tig this all together
*Proceeds to mig weld 😅"
They always seem to leak! My wife wants that sewing machine by the way.
Great content thanks for sharing
Great video but I miss when videos went start to finish on a project and it wasn't broken up into parts.
what about hot glue in those spots? maybe itll plug those holes and be invisible to the final product?