This is not a recent video, but the information in it is timeless. I am a rookie and am thankful for postings like this that may help me to acquire more and better tools in the future. I love the ideas! BTW, I like the square ones best #2
I liked the squares they felt more complete. The live edged ones that were nearly square looked good as well. I would think you could do some interesting resin projects with the remnant live edge pieces that might yield a higher profit.
Loved your live edge coasters, perfect for our National Heritage Nature Park lodges in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, less loved but still pretty jolly fine, your squares. I would join those up onto another flat surface to make large-scale playing boards, serving trays, lap trays, and such. Great work.. and once again, thank you.
First off, I love Maple burl! It's awesome! Second, there isn't anyplace around where I live where I could sell a coaster for $10. More power to ya if you can. I like the square ones best, but on the live edge coasters, I think it would be cool to make up the rest of the square with clear (or tinted) epoxy resin. Just a thought. The coasters look good!
Definitely a great way to stretch an expensive piece of wood or even just to clean shop without being wasteful. Also a pretty big fan of the crack, would also be nice to perhaps engrave on these.
I thought they had their own character to them and all looked great. That said, the coasters with the live edge are my favorite as they are more unusual than most. Great job!
Just saw your video on these coasters. They are all beautiful, but really like the ones with cracks and uneven edges. Gives a more natural look, which I love when working with wood. Your art is amazing.
Thx, great idea! When I started this hobby some 18 years ago, friends told me, eventually you’ll burn your scrap pieces in the winter. Now I know what every friend will get this coming Xmas. Love the channel, and can not wait for your collaboration, making the walnut table. Have a great weekend from the tip of Africa 👍
The uniqueness is GR8 as there is something 4 everyone, but I’d say the middle of the batch is the sweet spot. The totally regular and most irregular are probably not as desirable by the masses, but there’s always a customer.
I think I like #2 the best. I like the live edge ones as well, but for some reason I can see a glass tipping of the coaster because they're not uniform in size. I could be wrong though.
I had a 4x4 that had Rot on one side that created a live edge look like cut it up into coasters for Christmas gifts . Everyone loved them and the ones that didn't get them wanted them. My small experiment showed the live edge was a hit .lol yours look great !
I like the coasters to all be square. I would fill all cracks with a light tinted epoxy to still show the live edge but have a square coaster. Great idea for scraps. I will be using this for sure.
Spalted mapel is one of my favorite woods i just did a whole set of pens for someone. But for the coasters I like the one with the crack in it. And with the dead fungus lines those are my fav to see the disgin it made.
I personally prefer the squares. And the book matched, those were particularly nice. But live edge stuff seems to be big right now. I'd bet they all sell pretty well.
Great idea - I like the ones with a little of the live edge. I have a burl that I might do the same thing with, but I may make them 3" x 4" and then build a 4" x 4" mold and pour colored resin in and then you can make them square but still seeing the live edge.
Cam, I'm just now seeing this vid pop up in my feed. I love these coasters!!! I'm about to embark on my very own business and will most likely start up a TH-cam channel with it. I don't subscribe to many channels but for those that I do I want to be able to support with a subscription/likes/comments and at some point, a purchase. After all, that's why we do our work. I look to purchase some coasters soon. And if all goes well...my wife and I may need a new table in the future. Thanks for your awesome videos!
I haven't done wood work since school (1987!). I would LOVE to make a few things in your workshop, you've got everything to make beautiful things! Anyway, number 3 for me. Another thing that would sell well are vape atomizer stands make from exotic woods, that's something I'd like to make but I live in a van so no power tools.
Absolutely amazing I am getting more and more tools all the te but am still in college. I can't wait till I have a shop to expand a bit. Thanks for the inspiration
2, but all of 'em are really cool. For a blank that thick, you could turn a platter or shallow bowl from each too... Depending on the market, those might sell for quite a lot.
I think I liked Number 2 the most. Partly because I’d be more confident that a cup would sit fully on it. Great video and another Great reason for me to buy a band saw. 👍🏾
I’ve got some scrap pieces of a cottonwood tree that has similar looking patterns. I was thinking of doing coasters with it. Not sure that it’s hard enough but since it’s practice we’ll see. I don’t think I care for the live edge on coasters, but the square ones look great!
i bought a 3 3/4" dowel from creative. from their run off bin. sliced some coasters off of it. old growth fir. old and hard. put my brand on it, and gave to family and friends for christmas. didnt finish, wanted to look old school.
The square and nearly square ones would be my choice the book matched looked great. I like my cup too sit central on a coaster and having a piece missing from a corner I think would irk me. They look great though.
I really love all of them and you’ve really inspired me to do the same! I just made some spalted silver maple ones after you. Thank you for the video! And keep up the amazing work! 🤙🏻🔥
This is not a recent video, but the information in it is timeless. I am a rookie and am thankful for postings like this that may help me to acquire more and better tools in the future. I love the ideas! BTW, I like the square ones best #2
I liked the squares they felt more complete. The live edged ones that were nearly square looked good as well. I would think you could do some interesting resin projects with the remnant live edge pieces that might yield a higher profit.
Perfect!
Loved your live edge coasters, perfect for our National Heritage Nature Park lodges in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, less loved but still pretty jolly fine, your squares. I would join those up onto another flat surface to make large-scale playing boards, serving trays, lap trays, and such. Great work.. and once again, thank you.
First off, I love Maple burl! It's awesome! Second, there isn't anyplace around where I live where I could sell a coaster for $10. More power to ya if you can. I like the square ones best, but on the live edge coasters, I think it would be cool to make up the rest of the square with clear (or tinted) epoxy resin. Just a thought. The coasters look good!
Definitely a great way to stretch an expensive piece of wood or even just to clean shop without being wasteful. Also a pretty big fan of the crack, would also be nice to perhaps engrave on these.
Having only met you once, it’s funny how different you sound in person! I prefer the live edge ones but they’re all nice.
I liked the live edge ones the best. Gonna try making some!
I love the wavy maple bark!
I thought that all of them had character. Sold in set 2 squares 2 live edge. Very nice
I thought they had their own character to them and all looked great. That said, the coasters with the live edge are my favorite as they are more unusual than most. Great job!
#1 is my most favorite. I like the combination of refined and natural edges.
but they are all beautiful because of your craftsmanship. lovely work
Thanks Mei!
Just saw your video on these coasters. They are all beautiful, but really like the ones with cracks and uneven edges. Gives a more natural look, which I love when working with wood. Your art is amazing.
I like them both,the spalted maple is beautiful!
Agreed!
#1 all the way. #2 if I had to settle. These all look AMAZING. The spalting looks INCREDIBLE. The last few look super professional
Beautiful! I myself like to make roundish coasters from slices of branches that have interesting crosscuts (Pecan, Acacia, Olive, Eucalyptus).
Thx, great idea! When I started this hobby some 18 years ago, friends told me, eventually you’ll burn your scrap pieces in the winter. Now I know what every friend will get this coming Xmas. Love the channel, and can not wait for your collaboration, making the walnut table. Have a great weekend from the tip of Africa 👍
I love them all. Been a problem for over thirty years and hate burning scraps. Thanks for a great video and an inspiring idea.
Awesome!
The uniqueness is GR8 as there is something 4 everyone, but I’d say the middle of the batch is the sweet spot. The totally regular and most irregular are probably not as desirable by the masses, but there’s always a customer.
For sure Murray
I actually like them all, the more interesting the better. The only reason I'd pick over the other is what kind of decorating I've got in my home.
I like #2. It has a lot of character.
2:22 an amazing skill.
I like them all
2 and 4 were my favorite ones.
I think I like #2 the best. I like the live edge ones as well, but for some reason I can see a glass tipping of the coaster because they're not uniform in size. I could be wrong though.
The heavily spalted pieces are my favorite. They're all beautiful, thanks for the video and great idea.
They are all beautiful. I like 1 the best then 2. Thanks
2. I have been using a bunch of spalted maple and am in love with it.
I really liked the book matched ones. I’m currently obsessed with book matching cutting boards and projects.
I loved every one. The "rustic" look really appeals to me and that's the way most of my turnings look.
Thanks!
2,4 then 3 are my favourites in that order. Excellent use of scrap wood.
I had a 4x4 that had Rot on one side that created a live edge look like cut it up into coasters for Christmas gifts . Everyone loved them and the ones that didn't get them wanted them. My small experiment showed the live edge was a hit .lol yours look great !
Glad to see they worked out for you too!
I like the coasters to all be square. I would fill all cracks with a light tinted epoxy to still show the live edge but have a square coaster. Great idea for scraps. I will be using this for sure.
Awesome, love to see what you come up with!
I prefer the square ones, but they are all beautiful - epoxy on them would be amazing I think!
Spalted mapel is one of my favorite woods i just did a whole set of pens for someone. But for the coasters I like the one with the crack in it. And with the dead fungus lines those are my fav to see the disgin it made.
3. I'm surprised you didn't make a tiny bow-tie...lol BEAUTIFUL!
Hi Cam, in liked all of them as they were cool in there own way but number1 was my favourite. Andy
No.2 for me and thanks for sharing.
Love the square ones.
the wood looks so beautiful in every stage of your work. I love that natural edge when they are slabs 👍
I like that too 👌
I personally prefer the squares. And the book matched, those were particularly nice. But live edge stuff seems to be big right now. I'd bet they all sell pretty well.
Kinda had to laugh when you mentioned crack but I like the live edged ones. Awesome work as always.
I like them all. I would keep doing the variety. Thank you for all your inspiration.
That's a tough question because they all look good!👍
I was shopping for the first "all" comment to join.
I like #2 best. Please continue to do this with scraps and show us the results. I can’t imagine how beautiful walnut would be!
Thanks for sharing. I’m enjoying your videos.
#2 is my fav with all the colors
Thanks for the feedback!
I absolutely love the perfectly square ones of the spalted wood.
Like the coasters -- #3 the most, #2 next -- but thought it was a great idea and I love the idea of upcycling / recyling / not wasting.
Great idea - I like the ones with a little of the live edge. I have a burl that I might do the same thing with, but I may make them 3" x 4" and then build a 4" x 4" mold and pour colored resin in and then you can make them square but still seeing the live edge.
2 followed by 4 for me....so interesting. They are all good in their own way. Thanks for sharing.
Ya man. Thanks Stuart!
1 and 2 were awesome
I like all of them!
Love them all... but the live edge and cracked ones are top of the pile!!
I like 1 & 2. Nicely done
Thanks!
Cam, I'm just now seeing this vid pop up in my feed. I love these coasters!!!
I'm about to embark on my very own business and will most likely start up a TH-cam channel with it. I don't subscribe to many channels but for those that I do I want to be able to support with a subscription/likes/comments and at some point, a purchase. After all, that's why we do our work. I look to purchase some coasters soon. And if all goes well...my wife and I may need a new table in the future. Thanks for your awesome videos!
The irregular edge ones were spectacular. But all were amazing.
there all good. the square one are clean
I really enjoy this video cause it´s so easy (looks like) to start getting use out of the scrap, thanks a lot
I love the ones with a naturally live edge. They are all beautiful.
I haven't done wood work since school (1987!). I would LOVE to make a few things in your workshop, you've got everything to make beautiful things!
Anyway, number 3 for me. Another thing that would sell well are vape atomizer stands make from exotic woods, that's something I'd like to make but I live in a van so no power tools.
The tools are definitely a luxury!!
Absolutely amazing I am getting more and more tools all the te but am still in college. I can't wait till I have a shop to expand a bit. Thanks for the inspiration
Yeah man!
I think I liked #2 best. Cheers!
Cheers!
I like them all. Great idea.
Thanks Tim!
I like #2 with #3 a close second. I know this is an old video but I am going to be doing a craft show in November aNd this is a great idea.
2, but all of 'em are really cool. For a blank that thick, you could turn a platter or shallow bowl from each too... Depending on the market, those might sell for quite a lot.
Yeah, need to learn how to turn someday
3 for sure ❤
I prefer the square ones with some character, the one that you showed with the crack was my favorite
I think I liked Number 2 the most. Partly because I’d be more confident that a cup would sit fully on it.
Great video and another Great reason for me to buy a band saw. 👍🏾
You’ll love the band saw!
I’d make one a his and the other hers. They look great.
Thanks dan!
I’ve got some scrap pieces of a cottonwood tree that has similar looking patterns. I was thinking of doing coasters with it. Not sure that it’s hard enough but since it’s practice we’ll see. I don’t think I care for the live edge on coasters, but the square ones look great!
You should get your logo and stamp it on there before finishing. You could hand them out at your workshops! Love your videos!
Simple, but beautiful....I now have Xmas gifts for next year!!! Thanks!!!
All gorgeous
Numbers 2,3 l like . Real good idea!
They all look great but I'll pick 2.
Definitely the more solid ones ....the cracked ones are great conversation starters tho
they're all beautiful i think number 1 is my favourite, really love that deep live edge
I'm a professional artist and I can visualize every type in different decor. Nicely done!
That means a lot from a real artist!
Numbers two and three are my favorites. The book matched coasters with the irregular edge I liked best.
Sweet, thanks!
2 & 4 were my favorites
I honestly liked all of them
2 & 4 my fave. Thx for making this video!
2 was the best!
Like them all!- This is great and love seeing the wood being put to good use
WOW! I can see how you can charge so much for them! Dang!
Thanks for sharing. Maybe someday I too will be lucky enough to have a workshop.
Thanks man! And I’m pulling for you
Honestly loved them all
I like both. God bless.
i bought a 3 3/4" dowel from creative. from their run off bin. sliced some coasters off of it. old growth fir. old and hard. put my brand on it, and gave to family and friends for christmas. didnt finish, wanted to look old school.
The square and nearly square ones would be my choice the book matched looked great. I like my cup too sit central on a coaster and having a piece missing from a corner I think would irk me. They look great though.
I like the #2 the best.
I really love all of them and you’ve really inspired me to do the same! I just made some spalted silver maple ones after you. Thank you for the video! And keep up the amazing work! 🤙🏻🔥
Just saw those Josh! They are freaking awesome!
The number #2 was favorite followed by #4
I love wood but the live edge is my favorite
I liked 2 & 3. Thank you for sharing!
I liked 2 & 3... but all were beautiful. Excellent idea for using scrap / drops for another project. Waste not / Want not
nice, like them all
Well....not fussy...I like them all. Great work
I like 2, I made a couple a few years ago with scraps. But I plan on making some like 1 & 3 as well as some with epoxy. Really dig your work, dude.
I really like 2 and 4, which is surprising cause live edge stuff is always cool...
I like number 2 and 4. Nice job mate👍
Thanks Todd!