Had to come check this out. Great work Mike! Have to love the problems along the way, its all part of the fun. I do have a tip for you with the joint compound. If you use a wet rag you can run that back and forth over the dried compound mix to flatten it. There will be no dust in the air :). Just keep a bucket of water nearby to wash the rag out.
Thanks for taking a break from your website project and checking it out! Good tip on wetting the joint compound down...I'll definitely put that one in the back pocket!
YEEEEEAAAAAAH! SHOUT OUT TO GLEN! You're the guy who got me so hooked on DIY! I can't wait to start making my own projects, and hopefully make videos down the line like you guys! Keep being awesome dudes!
Hey@@modustrial thanks for the vid. I know you have your own website but is there a particular app you use to sell your stuff? Would you recommend one?
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
I appreciate you showing your mistakes. In the era of TH-cam makers, I find so much is edited down in order to generate "good content" that the audience loses the drama of overcoming inevitable challenges every maker is going to have in every build. Challenges are half of the fun and I am glad you showed us yours. Thanks.
Thanks! Yea, for me, when mistakes happen I am often frustrated, and adding the process of filming additional segments to document the mistake on top of it can sometimes be too much. But, this time I decided to make that effort.... And, I'll remember this positive feedback next time a setup back occurs, so I can turn a negative to a positive by helping others avoid the same mistakes :)
This! Great work and very much appreciated that you show the mistakes. I make them all the time and just get's to a better product in the end. That is, if you have the patience to keep going. And you do Modustrial Maker. Find this very inspiring to watch. Subbed! :)
Dude, you KILLED it! Not only did you have a great concept, you also showed amazing persistence. If my epoxy had failed to cure, I would have chucked the whole thing in the dumpster and just given up. This is a top contender for the contest, for sure. My vote goes to you. (Oh, wait, I don't get a vote? Crap.)
That thing is just stunning, Mike! I really like how the top has the white paint and the underside is natural. I think it all blends really well. That was good thinking with making another plywood top just in case the epoxy didn’t work out, but glad you didn’t have to use it.
I use this epoxy all the time and you absolutely cannot pour more than 1/4" every 24 hours. I have run into the same trouble and this is the ONLY way to prevent it.
I had trouble with my first epoxy project also. Lessons learned, make sure to get equals parts exact. I find the easiest way is to poor each part into separate cups then combine. And 2nd most important step continual mixing for whatever length of time stated in instructions. set a stop watch. Its critical that the chemical reaction takes place correctly. This is the reason epoxy will not cure. Dont guess how long its been. Watch the stop watch
Yup, I learned the hard way. I'll add to that to use a clean mixing cup each time. I'm pretty sure I got 1:1 , but I used a cup with leftover epoxy from the previous layer (it had been sitting for two hours). I figured that because it had been mixed at 1:1 previously I'd be fine, but I wasn't....
Definitely impressed!!! I really do appreciate that you also included your mistakes in the video. We all make them, and can learn from our mistakes. Awesome job!!
I used epoxy on a project and didn't take the mixing time seriously - what an unmitigated mess. It took me a week to clean it up. If you're working with epoxy, follow instructions EXACTLY! Glad to know I'm not the only one.
Glad to know plywood works just fine with epoxy projects. Want to make a very large desk with a river pour in the middle, but hardwood live-edge slabs like the typical river tables would run me $1000+ for the size I want, when a plywood sheet is maybe $60... plus hardwood is hard to wall mount with out heavy it is.
1st off congratulations on a beautiful piece, your the artist and craftsman I attain to be, that being said You have to lose the sandpaper for the finish work on the joint compound and instead use a sponge and warm water. I also learned this the hard way at a customers house, I had to pay some girls to come in and clean the entire house because I dusted the place, and before you jump my a$$ this was one of my 1st jobs I now build and enclosure or dust proof each room individually if I’m sanding or using a saw indoors.
Im late to the party but this is awesome! do you do custom pieces or consult on how to make a custom piece? I really want to create a double waterfall on our kitchen island with the back waterfall being L shaped bar height and the other side coming down as a waterfall with a miter edge and epoxy river flow down the middle and sides. Im looking for a white high gloss to go over plywood....any suggestions?
I really like the bench. You have excellent taste. It sure beats that clear coat plywood look that so many wood workers prefer; you know, for protection.
It's probably been mentioned but it's a shame you didn't polish up the epoxy at the joins. It looked really cloudy in the pixel joint and it's because you left it at a raw sand?
Duuuuuuude. I thought that the point of "1 plywood sheet challenge" is to show how amazing can be so common material as plywood. Without painting or smth. Just plywood, nothing more. Btw great work
Great project! Nice unique spin on a popular trend with the pixelation. I think we have the same planer; have you run into any issues with the dust collection on it? Mine constantly clogs up, but I may need to try thinner passes to see if that helps.
Thanks! Yea, the planer does clog up at times -- I wouldn't say it is constant, but probably at least once each time I use it. I definitely wish I had spent the extra cash for the larger Dewalt planer.
Most of the projects don't show the failures... but u candidly admitted ur failures.. which was a learning for us. It was really beautiful... and inspiring... keep up ur good jobs...
Looks really cool because the white makes the epoxy stand our more. But personally i would had liked the plywood with wood stain more!!! But that's just me. Awesome work, can't wait to make some of your project myself. Thanks for the share....!!!
Really great work, the table Looks so great😍. For your Epoxy problem:You have to sand dry epoxy bevore applying new ohne. Otherwise it will peel of. I Hope this May help you in an other project.
Thanks! I use Epidemic Sound, so i'll have to check when home after work. If I get distracted and forget, feel free to bug me for it via comments or my email (in my profile). :)
I love your videos. I just dont have all those tools you use. Is there any chance, that you could make some videos without using those big tools/machines you've got? ;D
Thanks! Check out the latest light I did....no fancy tools, just basic table saw and miter saw. I use a contractor grade $400 table saw, btw, I just built a table around it so it looks bigger :)
That is accurate, but wasn't the issue here....the surface was definitely rough both times I redid the top layer. It was a thin sticky layer of the improperly mixed epoxy that I didn't scrape off that prevented it from bonding the first time around.
The instructions that came with this epoxy required 1:1 mix by volume. The error was my fault - I reused mixing cups with residue from the previous layer, and this is when the error occurred. Every other mix I used a new cup, mixed 1:1 by volume and it worked great.
Awesome work Mike. Looked like a lot of work and like how sometimes you just gotta figure things out as you go along. Things never go as planned when working with new material or techniques
Thanks! And tell me about it...definitely managed to pull this one out of the jaws of defeat...towards the end of the video you can definitely see how torn up the plywood was from the multiple rounds of epoxy and sanding.
Man this turned out great, your style is always great. Btw thanks for showing your mistakes man, helps people learn from them (you probably learn from them yourself) So never remove those! Oh & I wanted to ask you and I can definitely email you about it but do you do commissions? I like your style and would like to have a piece of your work lol
Thanks man! I don't do commission work, but might be able to get you a project -- I have a lot just sitting around the house looking for a home. I know you've been along for the ride since the very beginning, so I'd love to get you something. Let's chat over e-mail and we'll figure something out.
I definitely had that thought (and actually had a poll going on Instagram about whether to use the belt sander or planer -- results were 50/50 with a couple hundred voting). My biggest concern was the plywood "fingers" on one end catching as they went through the planer, and tearing out. If that would have happened, then the project really would have been ruined, because the crisp pixelated edges of the river would have been lost.
I am wondering if its OK to make a higher side table that you can put in a hallway. Also wondering if a super shiny top layer clear coat would make it pop and protect the white paint layer. Thoughts?
The spray you used on the epoxy is much different than windex. Windex is terrible to use on stuff like this or plexiglass and will scratch the surface so dont ever use it as its an abrasive substance and not meant for this sort of application.
Glad I could help in some small way. I used that same kit when I worked in a gallery where we regularly built and installed plexiglass box and display cases and went through an class with our plexiglass guy about the proper use and such. If you dont have that blue bottle spray and youre cleaning plexi and epoxy another thing thats good to use is a small bit of liquid hand soap and warm water and a soft cloth. Dont need much soap, and it will do the job. Cheers on an excellent bench, turned out wonderfully.
I appreciate you showing your errors. You could’ve easily edited everything out, but it seems you care more about educating your audience than all else. Without mistakes, how else will I learn? For that, I will subscribe and follow you. You are genuine and I love that. The project looks beautiful! Bravo. Well done!
Dude, totally beautiful design. You really modernized the trendy wood epoxy waterfall bench. This doesn't look rustic like everything else, yours is the only piece I've ever seen to look so sleek. WELL DONE!
Wow, can't say I have ever seen epoxy stay in a liquid form. I wish you could explain that a little better. Big time user error or it wasn't worth the cheaper epoxy? There are some great casting resins out there that would easily allow you to pour that in one thick layer with no problem. Really cool piece, just like all your builds. Thanks for sharing, you definitely inspired me to go create.
I like the epoxy pour and table design, I've used the same epoxy and you do have to rough the surface if it's cured overnight. The project looks pretty, but I have to imagine that it will fail miserably over time (if you actually sit on it). There is simply too much stress on the joints, dowels, and joint-compound.
It is surprisingly solid, 1.5" thick plywood running opposite directions and solid maple dowels. I would totally agree with you just looking at it, and was planning to add a stretcher....but sometimes you just have to try something out in person and see how it works to know....this one surprises me every time I sit down and it feels solid.
Just because it is readily available at Home Depot and the plies don't have many voids....also, it tends to stay flatter than some of the other varieties. When doing nicer stuff where the veneer is exposed I prefer to go with maple plywood from my local lumberyard.
My first time watching your channel! I really want to make a river table, but first I need to finish making my hairpin leg table! Also loved your saw guide. So colorful! Last thing, I promise! I loved seeing the “oopsies” moments that you had. Really helps someone like me stay motivated during a project when I feel like giving up. 💗
The marine grade epoxy is the lowest grade possible. It’s all the leftover batches of epoxy mixed together. I would suggest never buying marine grade epoxies. The general purpose is much better.
Had to come check this out. Great work Mike! Have to love the problems along the way, its all part of the fun. I do have a tip for you with the joint compound. If you use a wet rag you can run that back and forth over the dried compound mix to flatten it. There will be no dust in the air :). Just keep a bucket of water nearby to wash the rag out.
Thanks for taking a break from your website project and checking it out! Good tip on wetting the joint compound down...I'll definitely put that one in the back pocket!
YEEEEEAAAAAAH! SHOUT OUT TO GLEN! You're the guy who got me so hooked on DIY! I can't wait to start making my own projects, and hopefully make videos down the line like you guys! Keep being awesome dudes!
Hey@@modustrial thanks for the vid. I know you have your own website but is there a particular app you use to sell your stuff? Would you recommend one?
I don't usually sell my work....just make for fun and sharing on TH-cam :) I know people have success on Etsy tho
@@modustrial Ok well thank you very much.
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
I appreciate you showing your mistakes. In the era of TH-cam makers, I find so much is edited down in order to generate "good content" that the audience loses the drama of overcoming inevitable challenges every maker is going to have in every build. Challenges are half of the fun and I am glad you showed us yours. Thanks.
Thanks! Yea, for me, when mistakes happen I am often frustrated, and adding the process of filming additional segments to document the mistake on top of it can sometimes be too much. But, this time I decided to make that effort.... And, I'll remember this positive feedback next time a setup back occurs, so I can turn a negative to a positive by helping others avoid the same mistakes :)
This!
Great work and very much appreciated that you show the mistakes. I make them all the time and just get's to a better product in the end. That is, if you have the patience to keep going. And you do Modustrial Maker. Find this very inspiring to watch.
Subbed! :)
Thanks Stijn!
Dude, you KILLED it! Not only did you have a great concept, you also showed amazing persistence. If my epoxy had failed to cure, I would have chucked the whole thing in the dumpster and just given up. This is a top contender for the contest, for sure. My vote goes to you. (Oh, wait, I don't get a vote? Crap.)
Thanks! I was close....definitely threw some clamps around the shop before gathering my composure and pushing on :)
I love the pixelated waterfall! Way to save it!
Thanks Jonny!
I was starting to get a bit sick of the live edge river tables... this is an awesome new take on that design, I love it!
Thanks! Providing a fresh take in the sea of ecopoxy was the goal 😎
Same thing I was thinking! I want to try making a rivers edge computer desk but felt that they were overdone... might use this with a twist!
One of you needs to make this!!!
That thing is just stunning, Mike! I really like how the top has the white paint and the underside is natural. I think it all blends really well. That was good thinking with making another plywood top just in case the epoxy didn’t work out, but glad you didn’t have to use it.
Thanks! And now I've got a head start on another plywood project...still figuring that out tho :)
I use this epoxy all the time and you absolutely cannot pour more than 1/4" every 24 hours. I have run into the same trouble and this is the ONLY way to prevent it.
This looks awesome Mike! Love the contrast between the clean white and the polished epoxy. Great entry!!
Thanks much! There are so many amazing entries -- I have no idea how the MMP guys are going to pick winners....
Love the "pixelated" look, Mike.
Fix This Build That thanks Brad!
what a rollercoaster of a project haha, great outcome though! :)
Thanks! And yes, it was an emotional ride! 😀
Right on, totally your style, and it turned out great! Really dig how you left the underside unpainted!
Thanks Shaun! Even though the white is dominant, I still wanted to embrace the plies....
I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said about this rad project except that the music you use is really awesome
Thanks much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice!! Good save on the epoxy!
Thanks! Yea, besides the user error, this stuff worked great.
Came out great, Mike! I really like how the plywood looks under the epoxy with the lines it shows.
Thanks much Caleb!
I had trouble with my first epoxy project also. Lessons learned, make sure to get equals parts exact. I find the easiest way is to poor each part into separate cups then combine. And 2nd most important step continual mixing for whatever length of time stated in instructions. set a stop watch. Its critical that the chemical reaction takes place correctly. This is the reason epoxy will not cure. Dont guess how long its been. Watch the stop watch
Yup, I learned the hard way. I'll add to that to use a clean mixing cup each time. I'm pretty sure I got 1:1 , but I used a cup with leftover epoxy from the previous layer (it had been sitting for two hours). I figured that because it had been mixed at 1:1 previously I'd be fine, but I wasn't....
Epoxy is very tricky...thickness+ Temp..+dust and Epoxy quality...not that easy
Definitely impressed!!! I really do appreciate that you also included your mistakes in the video. We all make them, and can learn from our mistakes. Awesome job!!
Thanks! Hopefully others learn from the mistakes I made in this process :)
Awesome. This is one of my favorite.
Thanks Brian!
Way to get it done! Nothing worse than uncured epoxy. Looks great Mike!
Thanks! and yea, uncured epoxy is some gross stuff. so hard to get off....
Love it! Very artistic and unique...thanks for sharing!
Thanks much!
So tired of live edge epoxy pours! Thanks for coming up with something new and fresh in a sea of boring!
Thanks, me too! I figured it was time to make an "anti-river" table :)
Easily one of the most creative channels on YT these days, loved this video Mike!
Thanks Cedrick, much appreciated!
Nicely done!
Getting ready to do a bar top. Would you still recommend this epoxy after all that frustration?
Thanks! Yes, the epoxy is a good value. Just be careful to mix 1:1, don't pour layers too thick, and use a new moving container for each layer
I used epoxy on a project and didn't take the mixing time seriously - what an unmitigated mess. It took me a week to clean it up. If you're working with epoxy, follow instructions EXACTLY! Glad to know I'm not the only one.
Really nice bench! Good inspiration tho😋👌
Thank you!
Glad to know plywood works just fine with epoxy projects. Want to make a very large desk with a river pour in the middle, but hardwood live-edge slabs like the typical river tables would run me $1000+ for the size I want, when a plywood sheet is maybe $60... plus hardwood is hard to wall mount with out heavy it is.
Man, mistakes, it makes creativity
Exactly! 😎
1st off congratulations on a beautiful piece, your the artist and craftsman I attain to be, that being said You have to lose the sandpaper for the finish work on the joint compound and instead use a sponge and warm water. I also learned this the hard way at a customers house, I had to pay some girls to come in and clean the entire house because I dusted the place, and before you jump my a$$ this was one of my 1st jobs I now build and enclosure or dust proof each room individually if I’m sanding or using a saw indoors.
Im late to the party but this is awesome! do you do custom pieces or consult on how to make a custom piece? I really want to create a double waterfall on our kitchen island with the back waterfall being L shaped bar height and the other side coming down as a waterfall with a miter edge and epoxy river flow down the middle and sides. Im looking for a white high gloss to go over plywood....any suggestions?
That looks rediculously amazing!
The Beardless Man thanks much!
I really like the bench. You have excellent taste. It sure beats that clear coat plywood look that so many wood workers prefer; you know, for protection.
It's probably been mentioned but it's a shame you didn't polish up the epoxy at the joins. It looked really cloudy in the pixel joint and it's because you left it at a raw sand?
Heeyyy~ A river furniture idea that makes sense! This is so cool~
The whole lego-on-furniture trend felt really uninspired to me
Nice made it need some led light, expensive table
I have a feeling you might see LEDs and epoxy at some point on this channel ;)
Nice!
Did u finish the underside of the bench?!
Thanks! I sanded it smooth, but left it unfinished to show off the plies
Duuuuuuude. I thought that the point of "1 plywood sheet challenge" is to show how amazing can be so common material as plywood. Without painting or smth. Just plywood, nothing more.
Btw great work
Thanks! This one just required that the main material be plywood. Other materials were allowed.
Omg That would be such a Nice computer case or phone case
You are a gentleman for exuding 'trial and error' experiments in your projects. Great of you to do so.
Great project! Nice unique spin on a popular trend with the pixelation. I think we have the same planer; have you run into any issues with the dust collection on it? Mine constantly clogs up, but I may need to try thinner passes to see if that helps.
Thanks! Yea, the planer does clog up at times -- I wouldn't say it is constant, but probably at least once each time I use it. I definitely wish I had spent the extra cash for the larger Dewalt planer.
thanks for sharing the one that did not work that make me feel you more authentic.
Most of the projects don't show the failures... but u candidly admitted ur failures.. which was a learning for us. It was really beautiful... and inspiring... keep up ur good jobs...
Thank you!
Looks really cool because the white makes the epoxy stand our more. But personally i would had liked the plywood with wood stain more!!! But that's just me. Awesome work, can't wait to make some of your project myself. Thanks for the share....!!!
Thanks Luis! It would look cool with stained wood too! 👍👍
Really great work, the table Looks so great😍. For your Epoxy problem:You have to sand dry epoxy bevore applying new ohne. Otherwise it will peel of. I Hope this May help you in an other project.
Thanks Matthias! And good tip!
Great project! Can I get a track list lol? There was a house song at 3:20 I like.
Thanks! I use Epidemic Sound, so i'll have to check when home after work. If I get distracted and forget, feel free to bug me for it via comments or my email (in my profile). :)
I was wondering the same thing
Ok, I'll try to add it soon. :) I'll leave another comment once I go back and add the tracklist, so you should get a notification when it's up.
I liked it too
Thanks!
Very cool build. I like that you shared all the obstacles with us as well it's a great learning curve. And the design is awsome! Thanks for sharing
Thanks! and yea, this one was more of a challenge than expected, so I figured I would share the struggle...
I love your videos. I just dont have all those tools you use. Is there any chance, that you could make some videos without using those big tools/machines you've got? ;D
Thanks! Check out the latest light I did....no fancy tools, just basic table saw and miter saw. I use a contractor grade $400 table saw, btw, I just built a table around it so it looks bigger :)
Maybe if u had wiped of the epoxy after u scraped off the uncured epoxy it would have worked the 2nd time. The finished product was great though.
Thanks! As they say, live and learn 😀
Perseverance, I very much respect that. Beautiful results!
Thanks for the kind words. This one definitely did take perseverance!
So many clamps, that shows passion
Epoxy doesn't bond to cured epoxy. You should have roughened the surface of the old epoxy before pouring a new layer.
That is accurate, but wasn't the issue here....the surface was definitely rough both times I redid the top layer. It was a thin sticky layer of the improperly mixed epoxy that I didn't scrape off that prevented it from bonding the first time around.
Amazing project Mike. I really dig this bench. Nice work!
Thanks Mitch!
I cant believe you didn't forsee the problems that you encountered i suppose this is what separates a designer maker from a maker designer
As they say, hindsight is 20/20
Not 100% sure, but most people measure epoxy by weight, not volume. Maybe that will help.
The instructions that came with this epoxy required 1:1 mix by volume. The error was my fault - I reused mixing cups with residue from the previous layer, and this is when the error occurred. Every other mix I used a new cup, mixed 1:1 by volume and it worked great.
OMG 😳 Breathtaking. And seeing all the ingenuity and the challenges and the perseverance... wow... simply amazing!
I don't know the rules of the contest. But since you used dowels, doesn't that mean you failed the one board challenge?
No, the sheet of plywood just had to be the primary material. You were allowed to use other materials
You could have used dominos in combination with glue for the legs. That way jou won't be able to see it from the outside
Yes, just need someone to send me a domino joiner :)
Did you fashion those dowels from the 1 piece of plywood? Other wise it’s cheating 😂
🤣🤣 nope... Rules were just that you had to make the piece of plywood the majority of the project
The epoxy resin is that a one-to-one racial mix
Крутая идея 👍
Спасибо!
That's an epic design! Very well executed.
Thanks for the kind words!
it failed because the lawyer of epoxy below was totally cured. layers need to be poured when the lawyer below is still sticky.
That would make sense, except that it worked the second time, when it was definitely poured on to a fully cured layer...
Awesome work Mike. Looked like a lot of work and like how sometimes you just gotta figure things out as you go along. Things never go as planned when working with new material or techniques
Thanks! And tell me about it...definitely managed to pull this one out of the jaws of defeat...towards the end of the video you can definitely see how torn up the plywood was from the multiple rounds of epoxy and sanding.
You still managed to make it look good. I think I would've given up from the beginning lol
Man this turned out great, your style is always great. Btw thanks for showing your mistakes man, helps people learn from them (you probably learn from them yourself) So never remove those! Oh & I wanted to ask you and I can definitely email you about it but do you do commissions? I like your style and would like to have a piece of your work lol
Thanks man! I don't do commission work, but might be able to get you a project -- I have a lot just sitting around the house looking for a home. I know you've been along for the ride since the very beginning, so I'd love to get you something. Let's chat over e-mail and we'll figure something out.
Modustrial Maker for sure man! I'll drop you one.
Sounds good!
sent! get back to me when you can.
Going for something original yet goes with blue epoxy for a river table of sorts.
Yes
i would have also made other side white, makes it way classier i think. But other than that i think its stunning
Thanks!
This is awesome, Mike. What a cool idea.
Thanks much!
Идея хорошая,но подход рукожопский.
Love the design, really like the flip on the river design
Way to persevere too geez third time's a charm
Thanks much!
Oh sweet epoxy pixel heaven. This thing looks so amazing!
Want to do smth like this, but sadly I don´t have access to some tools or room for that :/
Very nice, can u give link 2 Amazon and this epoxy
Thanks! link is in the video description.
to much blue, but great work, hope you the best
Thanks!
~8:44 Have you thought of running it thru the planer? Do planers and epoxy not mix?
I definitely had that thought (and actually had a poll going on Instagram about whether to use the belt sander or planer -- results were 50/50 with a couple hundred voting). My biggest concern was the plywood "fingers" on one end catching as they went through the planer, and tearing out. If that would have happened, then the project really would have been ruined, because the crisp pixelated edges of the river would have been lost.
I am wondering if its OK to make a higher side table that you can put in a hallway. Also wondering if a super shiny top layer clear coat would make it pop and protect the white paint layer. Thoughts?
Yes, and yes. Should work great as a hall table, and an extra layer of clear tabletop epoxy would add protection for everyday use.
@@modustrial did you consider lag nuts to secure the sides with the top of the bench? They would have been quite deep into the wood.
SUPERB VIDEO APPRECIATED U R HARD WORK LOVE ❤️U. CLASSY MAN HAVE NO WORDS 😶 ❤️. KEEP GOING 😍
I'd like to buy some of your builds... Is that a thing?
I don't usually sell them. If you are near Chicago area shoot me an email though, as I have a couple projects that need homes.
Whats the song playing in minute 4
The spray you used on the epoxy is much different than windex. Windex is terrible to use on stuff like this or plexiglass and will scratch the surface so dont ever use it as its an abrasive substance and not meant for this sort of application.
Good tip! Thanks!
Glad I could help in some small way. I used that same kit when I worked in a gallery where we regularly built and installed plexiglass box and display cases and went through an class with our plexiglass guy about the proper use and such. If you dont have that blue bottle spray and youre cleaning plexi and epoxy another thing thats good to use is a small bit of liquid hand soap and warm water and a soft cloth. Dont need much soap, and it will do the job. Cheers on an excellent bench, turned out wonderfully.
Super cool! Could I get the rough dimensions?
I honestly don't remember, it's been so long ....
Where have you been all my life ????
This is so Bad Azz Mike.
Subbed and Smiling 🤗🤗🤗
Just sitting there waiting for you ;)
Great to see someone in my area-ish that does cool stuff like this lol. Thanks for putting out great content.
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying it.
Annnndddd.. that's why good epoxy is expensive...
Still have to mix the good stuff at the right ratio ;)
Dope build! Love that you show the pitfalls of the project as well :)
I was wondering why the epoxy is layered, you can't just do one pouring of epoxy? and fill it up?
Big pours are more likely to trap bubbles, and the instructions for this suggested building up in 1/4" layers, so I went with that.
Thanks
quality okay as DIY project, Fail as a professional!
Would look great as a computer desk.
Cool idea!
Great bench! Love the pixel-effect!
Thanks Jolien!
I appreciate you showing your errors. You could’ve easily edited everything out, but it seems you care more about educating your audience than all else. Without mistakes, how else will I learn? For that, I will subscribe and follow you. You are genuine and I love that. The project looks beautiful! Bravo. Well done!
Thanks! Exploring and learning is the goal! :)
Dude, totally beautiful design. You really modernized the trendy wood epoxy waterfall bench. This doesn't look rustic like everything else, yours is the only piece I've ever seen to look so sleek. WELL DONE!
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you like the design :)
The project turned out beautiful. Love your channel too. Subscribed!
Thanks much!
This turned out so great! Nice take on the Rivers Edge table. Good luck in the competition!
Thanks much!
Wow, can't say I have ever seen epoxy stay in a liquid form. I wish you could explain that a little better. Big time user error or it wasn't worth the cheaper epoxy? There are some great casting resins out there that would easily allow you to pour that in one thick layer with no problem. Really cool piece, just like all your builds. Thanks for sharing, you definitely inspired me to go create.
Thanks! It was user error...I mixed in the same container as the previous batch and it must have thrown off the 1:1 ratio
Damm good looking bench
I like the epoxy pour and table design, I've used the same epoxy and you do have to rough the surface if it's cured overnight. The project looks pretty, but I have to imagine that it will fail miserably over time (if you actually sit on it). There is simply too much stress on the joints, dowels, and joint-compound.
It is surprisingly solid, 1.5" thick plywood running opposite directions and solid maple dowels. I would totally agree with you just looking at it, and was planning to add a stretcher....but sometimes you just have to try something out in person and see how it works to know....this one surprises me every time I sit down and it feels solid.
Really enjoyed your build and persistence to stay with it. I am always curious when you guys use baltic birch, what appearance grade do you buy?
Just because it is readily available at Home Depot and the plies don't have many voids....also, it tends to stay flatter than some of the other varieties. When doing nicer stuff where the veneer is exposed I prefer to go with maple plywood from my local lumberyard.
My first time watching your channel! I really want to make a river table, but first I need to finish making my hairpin leg table!
Also loved your saw guide. So colorful!
Last thing, I promise! I loved seeing the “oopsies” moments that you had. Really helps someone like me stay motivated during a project when I feel like giving up. 💗
Thanks Isabella! Glad you found the channel! I always try to share the ups and downs, since we all have them 😀
Love your job what’s the alternative less expensive for epoxy?
Thanks! The tabletop I linked to in this video is the cheapest option....price varies but usually $60-70 per gallon
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The marine grade epoxy is the lowest grade possible. It’s all the leftover batches of epoxy mixed together. I would suggest never buying marine grade epoxies. The general purpose is much better.
Really cool original interpretation - great work! I also enjoyed the troubleshooting along the way.
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Awesome build man!! Looks so good
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damn upscale for a office desk. you got a piece which is too unique
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That came out great! Love how it turned out.
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