Easy Gloss Woodworking Finish
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- How to finish a table in a high gloss. But probably not the high gloss you are used to. More of a polished marble look, than the traditional gloss varnish or lacquer. The method I am going to show you was taught to me by Luxedge Furniture up in Canada. So big thanks to James for sharing this with me! Let me know what you think or if you have any questions for me!
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Hey Cam, I just wanted to let you know that I recently stumbled across your channel, and while I've seen river tables and the like before, something about your work, your videos, and the way you discuss and teach your methods really ignited a passion in me. I'm a quickly aging general contractor who has always loved the art of fine woodwork but who has made a living out of the rougher and more utilitarian projects like siding, framing, roofing, etc... Watching your videos though has given me inspiration and an excitement I haven't felt for years. I'm already planning on a few small starter projects to get a feel for working with deeper epoxy pours and am so looking forward to learning the craft. Thank you very much for taking the time to teach and pass your knowledge on to others. I know I'll be using your videos and blog as invaluable tools as this old dog tries to learn a new trick.
Wow, that’s so cool to hear man. Good luck!
same dude, best ever to let ur creation go wild.
Go with the flow!
Edinburg, Deep South Texas! I re-visited this video to review the color epoxy and a shiny finish. I have a request for a table like this. Thank you Cam for so many details!! I’m anxious to proceed forward with confidence. 2.27.2022
Hershey PA. Love the look .of the satin finish on a predominantly wood table. The gloss really makes the piece pop when you have the colored epoxy river and the blue really stands out. Like them both depending on the makeup of the table top
Thanks Jeff!
Hi Cam
I know I'm commenting on an old video you've uploaded.
I'm Steph I'm 52 and I'm autistic and I don't make gorgeous tables like you inwhich I wish I did I watched this procice video some days ago and I've ordered your buffing wax oil from the states the exact one including the exact colour and size yes it's cost a heap but I've just started restoring solid wood xtra large boxes and have studied your ways you've taught in your videos I'm no professional like you this I've discovered that it calms my condition as I also suffer mental health issues I wish I could hug you from the UK I've bought the buffer too and the sponge and have used your teachings to get the finest results like you when you have sanded and oiled and repeated along with using your lamp light which I'm using too I'm channeling my mental energy that I have huge amounts of and now im sleeping better and feel more positive about myself through what you've told your followers thankyou Cam from Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom xxx plz keep up your great work
Cam’s handling of trolls is officially my new favorite thing
Oh thanks Matt 👊
OMG YES! I died laughing at the Walmart Troll! Great tables!!! I like the more glossy sheen, (personal opinion) but I think it looks better, IMHO> Love your vids, just SUBBED!
Agreed. It is perfect.
Best thing about working from home on Zoom. You can handle your trolls without getting fired.
South Eastern Sweden,
Hi Cam.
In my humble opinion, choosing a finish is all about how a finish complements the table as a whole.
And matching the interior of course.
The gloss finish definately made a beautiful finish on the black table.
But, going with the Osmo matt finish on the blue table, was definately the way to go there.
It simply made it stand out, in a way that I dont think a gloss finish would.
At the same time, I can certainly see a matt finish work beautifully on the black table.
I generally prefer a matt finish, I think that always complements the product best as a whole.
But that is just MHO.
Great work as always!
Thanks for that!
Watching from Ghana! I prefer the looks of the high gloss finish, but for real life use I'd probably choose the satin finish.
Thanks Tom!
I prefer the satin top with dark epoxy. Understand that others prefer high gloss finishes, but they don’t look at all natural. Most all my indoor finishes are done with walnut oil. It is a drying oil and polymerizes for a natural look.
Love your work and the time you take to explain the process as well as any mistakes you make along the way.
Washington, I really like the Osmo finish. I’m going to give both a try on some segmented turning. What attracts my eye is the incredible grain pop you achieve. That’s why I love to work with wood.
Thanks michael!
This is an awesome video, thank you!
I like to put screws in the threaded inserts while applying finish. Then when flipped over, the screws keep a nice gap for the finish to continue to dry!
You convinced me to switch to Rubio, but I like how this Osmo table came out. Any chance you would eventually do a comparison of durability between the two against water rings and general wear and tear? Thanks.
I am planning on that!
@@BlacktailStudio Bulgaria :) I have used the bloody Osmo and if there is spillage of water (not wiped immediately) the grain raises and the finish gets messed up. Don't like that Osmo one bit.........overprised.
Nice idea!!
@@krumpetrov5323 hi .. you applying it incorrectly .. two coats brushed on and not wiped off will give you a bomb proof finish.
@@bpt006 hmm but even Osmo are showing in their videos that you should wipe it off. Never seen anyone recommend just wipe on and leave it to dry up. I have seen a top being only wiped on and then the surface is not smooth. Any videos you can suggest?
Thailand. Satin finish for a dining table, semi-gloss for a coffee table. Great work Cam, as always, thanks for the great information.
Czech Republic, Brno - the satin finish is amazing! Have you considered making a table with emerald green epoxy? Would look stunning
Lewis lokitz CaryNC I’ve been building a 29x39 coffee table. It’s my first large project. I’m at the wood treating phase. I did the bottom first in case I made mistakes, which I did but was able to correct. This is the best video I’ve watched to get my finishing right. I’ll be building legs then place the piece in our family room. It took an enormous amount of (enjoyable) work but it appears it was worth it. Along the way I viewed tons of TH-cam’s and this morning I called osmo directly to get some advice. Keep the faith.
Lubbock TX. Could you possibly do a video about after care for these types of tables? And what to use and not use for after care
Yes I'd like to see that as well..!!!
Good call!
@@BlacktailStudio which video has the answer to this question. - you have so many!
Heyo,
I've seen plenty of your videos. I gotta say, I'm a fan. Many of those were extremely educational. I work with epoxy myself.
There is one but - if you could clarify for those who think it's really like mirror reflection. Considering the way you polish what i've seen in most of your videos you cannot expect mirror look without swirls or scratches (and it's absolutely understandable considering how long it takes to sand it properly - i do it up to 3000 ending up with 3m trizacts 1000,2000,3000,5000), that's why those reflections are blury, because of those swirls all over epoxy. Best results I recieve (when polishing) with Menzerna pastes and Koch pads. Starting with super heavy cut(m300) to remove those swirls, then go to 2500 and 3000. It's not gonna be visible in the video but when you get closer look (live) you gonna see plenty of swirls around. Most of epoxy using youtubers do not even mention that. It's absolutely time consuming to get look that I am talking about. Such table as you did this time takes around 8-10hours of sanding and polishing to get.
At the end I wanted to say I really like your taste in all this.
Cheers from Poland!
Warsaw, Poland: definitely prefer the satin finish.
High gloss is a bit tacky IMHO ;-)
That’s fair!
Generally, I'd agree. Easy to stray into looking plastic. Some highly figured woods would be wasted if not for French polishing, though. There's a time and place for everything.
@slightlyGEEK
No way, high gloss is so much better looking.
Thanks for the video. You mentioned that it may be necessary to sand the underside because of the marks left on it by the cloth on your table when you turn it over. I was able to avoid this by temporarily inserting some 3 inch bolts into the four corner-most threaded inserts I installed for attaching c-channels and legs. When I carefully turned the table over it was sitting above the surface by about 2½ to 3 inches preventing contacts with the padding I had on the table.
watched every second of this and love it
The video is 8 minutes long and you commented this 6 minutes ago.. something aint adding up
@@rushipatel2282 Playback speed...2x? "Warp factor 4 Scotty"
Yet no City, State or Country!
Hmmmm...
I appreciate that man!!
I just made my very first coffee table using this technique and I love it… big fan of yours from Philadelphia, Pa. 👍👍
Texas... I'd still love to see a break down of how you do your pricing. I think a lot of new wood workers have the issue of not know what to charge.
I’ll see what I can do
@@BlacktailStudio Austin, Texas: Meet too. I developed a formula to help me triangulate on pricing but it would be nice to know what pricing strategy others are using as comparison.
holy shit, I have literally searched for a video about the finishing for a week now. Struggling with my first epoxy table which is half colored and half clear pour, so the finish is extremely crucial. Thanks so much for making this video! Helps out a lot, since everyone is just showing the pouring process and then switches to the finished product!
Keep up the good work!
Ya man!
Houston, TX. The satin is my preference.
Agreed!
This design with the blue is absolutely my favorite. I love this! 😍
The audio seems quieter than usual? Still really interesting though! Nice job!
Glad it wasn't just me. It's SUPER quiet.
I used a new audio tool. Thanks for letting me know!
From California. I can't say which finish I prefer. I do think the larger table benefits from a slightly more matt finish - just as the smaller table does from a slightly glossier finish. Not sure why but I think it's just the size of the tables and the sheer amount of light reflected from the respective surfaces. As usual, extremely satisfying to watch you reach the desired end result. Nothing but admiration for your work, Cam.
Thanks as always Dwayne! And well said
Historic Philly, love the osmo. How does it hold up to the water-resistant test like the one you did for the Rubio monocoat? Which do you prefer?
Thanks for all your tips. God bless.
I'm pretty sure that he said that the Rubio monocoat holds up better to water than the Osmo...but I don't think that Osmo was drastically worse than the Rubio.
Rubio is better. Osmo isn’t great, but looks amazing.
Wexford, Ireland. The tip for not handling the osmo workpiece just saved me a huge headache so thank you in advance for that. Have to go with the High Gloss Finish it looks amazing. Love the skill and craftsmanship you put into your work and every piece. Appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos they've helped me a lot with getting ready to build some pieces with Epoxy. Many thanks
My pleasure Hugh
In my eyes too much gloss makes things look cheap. Satin is way better.
That’s fair!
GUAM! Ive been wanting to be a weekend warrior and make some nice tables with local slabs on Guam. GOOD WORK CAM!
I love your videos but, among the negative comments, I'll have to say that some of your viewers are very petty, no fault of yours however. To the viewers that think that you talk too much, maybe they should take an advanced computer course that will teach them how to use a MUTE button.
They both look excellent!! Just depending upon the look you are looking for and the application.
Beautiful work!!!
Thanks!
Wallingford, Connecticut. Cam, I am a boater so I prefer gloss. I usually start with Epifames Rapid coat with about 10 coats and sanding in between coats with 220 then 5 coats of Epifames Gloss and 320 in-between coats.
Regards,
David J. Janis
Life’s A Stitch-Custom Embroidery
Lot of coats! Must be bulletproof
I used to be a Plant Manager for a Japanese automotive maker in the Paint and Resin operations. The paint inspection methods we used were for quick detection to ~
Wow, thanks for that! Good luck flying!
Rocky Point NC Just wanted to say you have inspired me to turn my hobby (woodworking) into at least a part-time job. There is much to be said for doing something you love. keep up the good work. Thank you
Naples, Florida. They are both beautiful. I have always loved the gloss look but recently, guys like you are dragging me over to the satin side of things. Keep up the good work. I’ve been doing woodworking for 50 years including 10 years as a custom woodworking contractor but I learn so much from your videos.
Wow, thanks Gary!! So nice of you
I like both finishes but I really like the gloss finish.
I’m overseas currently. And I like the higher gloss look. I can’t wait to get home and try this out!
Thanks nick!
Kennesaw, GA. My first Osmo project was a live edge walnut bench as a trial. Everyone loves it. Osmo is my go to finish these days. Thank you for the detailed instructions on how to apply. You make us all better at the craft.
Watched from California...I like the polished look on the right. Also this video is perfectly timed since I’m assembling a 3-in-1 bed for a grandchild due in Sept. I starter with 1 coat of 1101 (pre-assembly) and will move onto the 3043
Thanks for great videos👍.
Perfect 👌👌
British Columbia, Canada. I like the gloss finish better and I like this particular gloss finish much better than any of the alternatives I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing
Was wondering the same w/ respect to Tkschelle's comment; looking forward to a durability comparison! Going to attempt a similar office table for the wife once we relocate closer to the NC coast! Cheers, and thanks Cam for sharing your time and talent!
We’ll see how they do!
Hello from Canada, Blacktail. Love your work, I am an amateur woodworker myself, mainly cedar furniture, but because of your videos, I'm now doing some resin tables and enjoying it, thank you for you insightful videos, keep up the good work.
Thanks for saying so!
Jackson, GA. Clearly both are at their optimal finish. The surface area benefited each in that the gloss works like a magnifier.
Oh ya!
With the screw inserts already in the bottom. I will put long screws into the slots. They act as tiny legs to protect the bottom from marking when i apply finish and have to flip the table over to finish its top.
Yeah, I did that too. Seems an obvious move - I guess Cam did not need it with his fancy vacuum clamp.
Cincy - Respect on both. I think both look great, personally prefer the satin finish
Thank you. I appreciate your knowledge on the difference in finishing. And you handling of trolls is awesome. He either is a fan poking you for a great response or a failure and jealous of your popularity and success.
Both tables are beautiful. That blue resin sure pops though. That's my favorite.
Western Pa here. Coincidentally recently made a table nearly identical to that one, walnut with practically the same blue river. Sadly not nearly the same gloss. Looks like I have some work to do. Great work sir!!
I like all your Osmo finish tables. I agree that high gloss looks a little like lacquer and plastic, which I hate. The natural wood look is what I am looking for. Great work all round and thank you for sharing.
Thanks man!
Love your responses to the trolls of the world. Better to have fun than get upset. Keep up the good work and keep the knowledge coming.
Thanks
Thanks man! I try
Supreme gloss!!?! 💗 Idk how this doesn't have more views
Houston, Texas.
I just have to say I truly enjoy all of your videos. I am currently building my own river epoxy table (I have no wood working experience) and I've watched all of your videos and feel like I can tackle this. I'm going to pour the epoxy next week and just ordered some Osmo 3043 for the finish. I have watched this video in particular at least a dozen times to be ready for the finish!
That’s awesome!
England, I’m still working my way through your videos and loving every minute of it, you keep them coming and we will all keep watching and learning 👍🏻👍🏻
Can’t pick between the they are both stunning
Marion, Indiana, love the high gloss finish. Being a painter by trade i prefer Satin or Eggshell, except for door and window trim where I prefer semi-gloss. For your market I would say "the customer is always right", ..................
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Ann Arbor Mi. Both finishes have their place. Both those tables look fantastic. The satin on the bigger table looks more sophisticated , the gloss on the smaller table for a living room looks best. IMO.
Thanks!!
Olaton, KY. I love the polished look, very unique and not plastic looking. I’ll have to give it a try on a test piece. Both tables are beautiful in appearance and craftsmanship!!
Thanks Tim!
(LA) I'm looking to refinish a long skate board for my grand daughter your techniques will be helpful.
Slovenia, I really like the glossy one, the epoxy looks similar to the color of our river. It would be cool to make like a confluence of rivers which slightly different tints and have them join together.
Campbellsville, Ky. Almost finished with my first table- learning as I go!
You are in my backyard, Portland baby! I like them both. I think for me it would depend on who it's for, where it'll be placed, use, and are there characteristics that will look better/worse than the other option. Another great video.
Good call!
Mississippi - I generally prefer a high gloss shine but for some reason I’m really liking the satin finish table - good job 👏
Thanks James!
Quick tip on the buffing pads, look for automotive 5 or 6” buffing and polishing pads to fit on a 5 or 6” sander that way you don’t need to cut those big ones!
Automotive polishers are the same size as a sander
North Carolina, love the video! Working with the Osmo on some coasters i'm doing (small first epoxy project). Just finished the second coat after sanding with 600, you're right its really hard not to get discouraged when the other pieces i havent yet sanded or touched are so crystal clear! Hoping for a better look tomorrow. Thanks for the great video!
Phoenix Arizona. This finish is exactly what I have been looking for, and my next table build needs it, so I am super excited to have watched this video! Thanks again for all of the amazing how-to’s, keep up the amazing work.
Ya man!
Lincolnshire,England,love both tables and finishes..pure quality...
Thanks bud!
San Diego, CA loves both finishes. My wife and I flip between a Rubio Monocoat and an Osmo finish for a desktop table and an entertainment center we are building thanks to you. Maybe one of each?
Trolls: They're everywhere. Even here. (!!) I've generally used tung oil on my furniture pieces, for the same reasons: shop is hopelessly dusty and it's near to impossible to get a clear, decent finish with urethane. So: I went ahead and ordered the Osmo 30-43 to finish my daughter's hope chest. The result(s) you get looks like a French polish (to me) which is such a beautiful finish. I find your narratives to be of surpassing excellence: clear, concise, interesting. Q: who does your camera work?
I really like the osmos finish, just the right amount of sheen. Haven’t had the guts to do a pour table, but I’m warming up to the idea. You are an inspiration. Anatone Washington (very eastern Washington)
TRnava, Slovak republic. Great craft, great video quality, superb commentary, very inspirational, thank you 🙏👍💪
Thanks Peter!
I like matte/satin finishes for most woods, but woods that are highly figured (e.g. quilted maple, burls, etc.) I like more shine to them because I think it brings out more of the chatoyance and character of the wood, which is kind of the point of using highly figured woods.
That’s a good point!
Your video was great. I am in the process of making my first River Table and I am going to use your tips.Thanks for putting these videos out.
Princeton, NJ - Love them both. The big one as a board room/meeting table, and the smaller as a museum fender table, or museum piece. I tried Osmo for first time, but I used it like a danish oil and let dry. In the future, when I get a Ryobi 18v buffer, I will test out both products.
Good call!
Brownstown, MI. Thank you for the detailed directions on how to use the osmo on a table.... I've used it on little handheld projects but nothing so large that needed so many coats. Wonderful detailed work you do! Thank you.
Hi, Cam. Beautiful work. As for the type of finish I prefer, I do like the higher gloss. I like it better than the ultra-high gloss of epoxy, even. But I also suppose it depends on what colour the wood is and the other things in the room the piece is in, too. But overall, yeah. The high gloss.
Also, I am getting such a kick out of the responses to trolls at the end of each video. Done with just the right amount of sass. Well done!
Houston Texas. I used to really like the high gloss, but since seeing your tables I think I'm sold on the satin finish.
Nice. Thanks man
UK Outstanding finishing skills, explained in an easy to understand manner. Thanks!
Thanks bud!
Love both tables but must say I prefer the satin finish more. Really love that blue acrylic though. Your quite the artist
Thanks Jim!
Dry nice finish. It works well with the grain and river. I like the “islands” in the river.
Thanks David!
This is great....very informative. I use various Osmos for lots of things and would mention, fwiw, that I often take a surface to 1000 grit even before the first coat. Comes out like glass.
Nice!!
Edmonton Canada. I think I like the look of the smaller table. I'm glad you did the side by side comparison with the Rubio vs. OsmoI will be finishing a very large Oak table and wasn't sure about what I would use and now I'm pretty sure Osmo will win this one for me.
Thanks!
Farmington, UT, USA. I think the satin looks sexier and is probably much easier to keep clean. Win Win!
Agreed!
I really like the table with the black epoxy. The blue epoxy also looks awesome. I would try and add some blue or white LEDs underneath the table, maybe route a small groove, where the LEDs can be easily replaced, they tend to fail.
Oh nice
Millen, Ga. I like the high gloss myself. I'm a sucker for shiny, glossy, smooth. Now that I have found your videos, I hope I can improve my finishing and try some new stuff out. My go to is usually gloss poly as it's pretty easy and straight forward. Yep, I watched the whole thing 😁
Colorado. You teased us with the sand disk storage and then you stiffed us in the notes :) Normally I prefer a satin, but from what you showed at the end, I'm liking this (semi)- gloss a lot!
Did I miss it?? I’ll get it in!
Last weeks project with the satin finish but the high polished table looks amazing.
Thanks Adrian!
Victoria bc Canada loved the advice about not handling the piece without gloves for the first week
Bakersfield, Ca. Home of Buck Owen's & the Bakersfield sound!
Hi Cam, both tables are fantastic! I'm drawn to the small table but I think it's more for the blue than the finish.
Like I've stated in the past the black with the satin finish just has such a rich look!
Take care and keep the videos coming!
Will do man!
Excellent! Well done and thank you for your time. I think the sheen depends one two things: Taste and Use.
Good call
Maplewood Minnesota. Both finishes are great. Just depends on what you’re looking for. I absolutely love the smaller blue river table! You do beautiful work.
Thanks Margaret!
Getting my Thursday fix from Alexandria ,VA I like that high gloss finish. . You said you can still feel the wood grain , that’s important . I don’t like that high gloss epoxy flood cost some ppl use . I myself use a satin finish lacquer on my wood projects .
Good call!
Denver. I have a 360 degree live edge slab that is 54 inches long and 24 inches at it’s widest and maybe 2.25 inches thick. Current moisture content is less than 6.5. The piece will be the top of a coffee table. I believe it is an ash. How important is it to flatten the piece? I am not creating a river effect but using the piece as it came off the mill. It is pretty flat, I am capable of flattening the slab with a router however I would say it is a difference of less than .25 inch between it lowest and highest points. I plan on sanding to 320 with my orbital and belt sander. Thanks for any help. You do some great work, I appreciate your time.
Flat is just up to you!
Me personally like the shiny finish. Most of my tables are with epoxy layer on top for glossy shin. But every thing you do looked amazing honestly
Thanks!!
mankato mn. Hi Cam! wonderful video. I have been building live edge tables for over 20 yrs, and I really appreciate your info! thanks.
Watching from Australia, I reckon the satin looks better, and not just because the big table is cooler. Also the troll response was absolute gold! Keep up the good work mate
Thanks bud!
Sunshine Coast Australia 🇦🇺 I love both dif finish for dif applications
Thanks Ben!
USA! I like both the satin and the high gloss finishes. You do really nice work!
Thanks James!
Lincolnshire UK. Great help thanks
UK - definitely Satin, also top recommendation for the sand paper storage! Got mine all sorted and freed up a shelf
Enjoy!