Epoxy Coffee Table with Walnut Slabs and LEDs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มี.ค. 2020
- This is an epoxy coffee table with live edge walnut slabs, blue epoxy resin, a steel base, and multicolor LEDs! It was a lot of fun and I love the result, especially how the LEDs shine through the epoxy and silhouette the walnut slabs if the lights are dim.
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This is a tutorial, not the useless ones I have seeing on other channels . Thank you for taking your time to explain. Much appreciated, stay safe out there.
Thanks for watching and the kind words! I do my best.
Beautiful job! A diffuser sleeve over the led strips would help with the “bulb” visibility through the epoxy. Very inspiring. Thank you!
Thanks! I'll definitely do that next time, didn't know they were a thing when I made this
I really love how you explain everything in detail. Every step, every tool... just amazing. thank you.
You are my hero! Sanding resin without protection is so brave.
I just borrowed a really expensive sanding rig with incredible dust collection
Love the bark showing, it really looks smart. Commentary through is great and informative, thank you for posting this
Glad you enjoyed it
As I was watching the video and seen all the time and effort you put into that table I said no way it's not worth it..
At the end I was wrong. Its absolutely amazing and will last forever.
THanks! That's how I feel about it too. The first resin project I did I told myself I'd never do one again, then after the pour and cure.. I was hooked.
I work In the fiberglass tank winding industry been watching videos like this and lichtenberg burning for about a day is giving me alot of ideas man keep it up👍👍👍
Thanks! Just be real careful with that lichtenburg stuff. I did a video this spring with epoxy and some Lichtenberg boards.
Very cool... Great Job.... I love how you leave real life in your videos, because everything isn't always unicorns and rainbows
Thanks! and truth.
you're an awesome carpenter. what you did with that stain was just amazing. the wood just became something else when you put that on. The color contrast is really nice also. Good job.
Thank you very much!
The table came out so nice! I can see how handy the laser engraver will be to add a custom maker's mark
Thanks! Yeah, it’s won me over for sure especially at the price point
Beautiful table!
Thanks!
Absolutely beautiful table!
The table looks like a southwestern desert painting!
That color is just out of this world!
I'm going to incorporate your techniques on my next pieces i make with old reclaimed wood!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for all the kind words and glad I was able to inspire, have fun with your next piece!
My wife used a plane for the first time last week we needed to customize a door and she did amazing she starting to get into wood working even though she is allergic to wood dust and I suggested planeing instead of sanding and she loved it I got her some respirators and stuff so the dust wouldn't harm her if she wanted to sand and stuff she also is wanting me to teach her to weld so will be doing that also
Dude that's great! Awesome to see she's getting into it! Yeah, definitely steer her towards the less dusty tools.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo but that's why they make respirators and safety equipment to protect ya I did steer her tords last dusty tools but she will get there
I really like how, at the END of the video you say..."please like and subscribe if you think I have earned it". It's a pet peeve of mine when someone asks you, right off the bat, to like and subscribe......before you have even seen the video. I know no one does but it just bothers me. So....good job!
I definitely made that mistake early on. Heard someone talk about it and haven’t screwed that up since! Thanks for noticing 😊
here here! well said
Man thats amazing I love watching people pour epoxy
Thanks!
Your videos are so instructive it's like attending a seminar. I hope everyone is taking notes. Great job and tips to work by. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks so much!
This is really nice, and inspiring. Learned a lot from your detailed explanations. I would recommend for the LEDs to use a diffuser in the future. They fit inside and makes it a smooth light and less concentrated per diode, and can mount easier!
Thanks for the tips!
Great video, thank you for taking the time to explain. Awesome table!
My pleasure!
*"Little Dude" ~ going to have a great teacher, that's for sure.*
Thanks!
It looks like the universe to be honest . I'm very impressed .Good Job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Caleb. Incredible video! I’m completely inspired even though I don’t have a workshop with every thing in it, I can dream. I’m new to resin art and hope to make a similar table at some point. You’ve definitely got a new subscriber here. Thank You so much for sharing your vast knowledge and great skills. This video is just amazing!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words and I'm glad this video was helpful
Yes 7th will come to anytime
Such a great build and video as always man! I really like the LED touch!
Thanks, Ethan! The LEDs came out even better than I expected
Very nice work. I agree with your thoughts on the fasteners on the top. When someone spends a couple of thousand dollars they expect the little touches. Totally agree. Beautiful table.
Right on
Hey bud great video and great table. A lil tip though. When you aren't "good" at welding. Learn going "uphill" by making sure u are pushing your puddle. This will give you a much better weld in the future
Good advice, thanks man!
Looks great! The finish looks awesome. And as always, the subtle jokes in the voice-over are appreciated ;)
Thanks! 😃 Always good to know someone is catching my lame jokes.
I loved everything about this video! The up close and personal shots were my favorite as you already know! And the fact that Wes knew where you two was going was so cute. The jokes you threw in where a nice touch too! I cant wait until you upload more videos. Please keep up the amazing work!
Thanks, Neisha! that was an old clip of him but it’s so cute and was appropriate!
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Right loved it too this takes so much work. 😂hopefully he can hire a editor one day when he becomes. Famous man with a sock. You watch. That sock we better start to make a concept so we 2 can be RICH LOL
The table is amazing! And you explain everything very clearly!
Thanks so much!
Beautiful piece
Thanks!
Man, after seeing your video on calculating epoxy, I was hoping that there would be one of the pour and end result! You did not disappoint my friend!! Very well done 👍🏼
Of course! Wouldn’t miss making a video of this thing 😊
It's been like 4 months since it's rain in Arizona. That little bit of rain helped 😊
Glad you got some!
Awesome table!
Thanks!
Absolutely amazing work, sir!
Thank you!
I enjoy your videos, I really love those cutting boards , they came out beautiful!!💕👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
I had to subscribe after that cute child said the name of my favorite store LOL 😂 what a precious little 👼
Haha thanks! It's one of my favorite clips. He's a lot of fun.
Maybe, you missed the point of the video?
I thought the edges looked sharp but you corrected me, they are actually sharp - sharp‼️🤣😭🤣🇺🇸
Hahah thanks!
That's a good looking table
Thanks!
Out of curiousity, why did you choose to not remove the bark from the boards in this build? I have seen a lot of other videos that say it can cause for issues later. Is there a way to seal the wood with the bark to alleviate this issue down the road as I would love to make a build where the bark stays on for aesthetic purposes
Wow! Beautiful. The Led lighting just added bumped it to a whole new level. You are very talented and your explanation of everything was amazing.
I have a stationary built-in bar top that is 5' X 13'. It is stained wood that was very nice 13 years ago when my 12 year old son helped me make it, but has seen some major wear and tear since then, of course I could just sand and stain...boring...
I think I can use some of your ideas to renew it. I just love the resin, but I was wondering about a pour that didn't flip???
Being built in; I would basically have to pour it where it sits.
You could definitely do that! Just take care with pouring just the right amount.. and if you err too much, be ready to do a lot of sanding.
Nice project... with no lights better.... Congrats.
Thanks! To each their own.
Love the Los Lonely Boys tune at the end, it's called Diamonds,
I used to build the plugs and molds used in the construction of fiberglass boats.
A few suggestions for you are to apply the wax directly to the melamine. It should release quite well. Also, there is a product called wax fillet strips that comes in varied radius sizes and is applied using a heated wax fillet tool.
The finished product is nearly perfect and it doesn't require any drying time.
It can be applied prior to waxing and then the paste wax is applied over it.
Nice job on the table. I admire your attention to detail.
Oohhhhhh, I hadn't heard of those. Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check them out.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo I can second this, the wax fillet tool is also very useful for shaping clay radius if you get into any of that kind of stuff.
Wow, very interesting concept, it turned out beautiful, your layout caught my eye right off and the blue added more beauty. First time viewer and I'm impressed so I subscribed. Thank you for sharing..
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I appreciate the kind words
I enjoyed watching you create a very beautiful table, the led lights are the perfect accent.
Thanks so much! 😊
GREAT JOB ON THE TABLE AND BUILD. THANKS FOR EXPLAINING IT STEP BY STEP, IT WAS HELPFUL TO GET YOUR TAKE ON IT AND WHY YOU CAME TO YOUR CONCLUSIONS. IT'S A VERY INTENSE BUILD BUT VERY SELF SATISFYING UPON COMPLETION. KEEP IT GOING! 🇺🇲🌞✌️👍
Love the walnut with the blue!
Thanks!
Nice video!! I found it to be really informative. I'm glad to see that you pretty much do everything yourself. I struggle with that as well. I feel like a fraud if I use anyone else's work to finish one of my projects. I have two epoxy flag videos I'm working. Thanks for the info and nice work!
When it comes to my projects, I do, as that's part of my brand. In my business.. I do my best to find good people who can do everything that I don't need to do, so I can focus on what only I can do.
Wow! Stunning job. That looks beautiful. Great job
Thank you so much!
Sooooo talented. It’s stunningly beautiful!!!
Thank you so much!
This blue metal colour is gorgeous 😍 next time seal the bark before pouring epoxy otherwise it’s gonna be weak. FYI just bought the Ortur laser can’t wait to receive it 😊
You’ll love it!
I haven't see anyone else leave the bark and softwood on the live edge. Were you not afraid of a bad seal or it breaking apart later?
Lol love the name change and yes they did otherwise I wouldn’t have this nice house, car, job, n stuff.
@@ogearbox6132 the nice house probably has a lot to do with Mexicans. The nice car probably has a lot to do with the Chinese... And the nice job probably sells a lot to people who are not only white.... Of course that's just a guess
The problem with people doing pours now days is they think its all about having the pretty resin in there and the wood is just a side dish. You need to make the wood look natural like it grew into the resin. All these square cuts just shows that you threw the wood in and made the piece all about the resin. Appreciate the effort put into the vid mate cheers.
I think a problem with society today is an acceptance for stating personal valuations as objective facts. Your opinion on how it should be done is just as valid as my thoughts on trying to keep the wood as close to how it came to me as possible. It’s part of the story of how those pieces went from a tree into the table. Walnut has strong contrast between the heart wood and sapwood. To me shaping a cut of heartwood to look like live edge screams unnatural. It may be a less popular view, but regardless that’s my taste and style.
Beautiful result and wonderfully detailed tutorial!
Thank you so much!
That's a really good video Caleb! Very well explained, and it's a super-cool piece!
Thanks a ton!
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Shop sock... classic! That earned a hit on the ol' subscribe button from me.
This was my first video of yours, looks like I've got some catching up to do!
Thanks! Glad you found my channel at a time many of us are likely to have time to binge watch TH-cam 😁
Eye Candy has GREAT different colors for mixing with epoxy. The best coloring in my opinion!!!
Good tip, thanks!
Love that Duke Blue color on that table! Really that is a great looking table 👌
Thanks!
Putting the led strips on the frame also gives a beautiful cast off I put led strips on my tv stand its steel and wood and best casting of the leds light was on frame facing each other gives this beautiful glow compared to direct light
For sure man!
Thank you for this informative video. Can I use a clear epoxy (without pigments) to fill the gaps and also cover the surfaces? In other words, can I submerge the wood pieces into the clear epoxy so the epoxy filles the gaps between the pieces and protects the surfaces?
Totally could. But you’d want to do something to hold the wood down or it’ll float.
I'm a new B... and your video is very inspiring... TY
Thanks!
Seth likes the total oat resin too!😊EPIC JOB!
It's great stuff!
I'm going to be making mine a coffee table. What kind of finish would you use so that the wood isnt affected by any moisture?
I don't think there is a finish that totally prevents moisture exchange. Totally encapsulating in resin is probably the closest thing... But short of that the trick is just finish all sides equally so moisture exchange is the same all the way around the piece.
I use General Finishes... 2-3 coats of Sanding Sealer, sanding between coats, and then 2-3 coats of the 2 part Conversion Varnish and Catalyst, also sanding between coats. It will not leave any rings from drinks or show any kind of liquid spills... it will just bead up and you can wipe it off. It is suggested for spray application but I use a foam roller and make sure there are no lines from the roller, works great.
Odies oil :)
I would recommend using nitro finish
More specifically nitrocellulose laquer
Watching that blue epoxy river run along the gorgeous walnut edges is pure woodworking porn. I can't watch enough of that, it is so beautiful.
Thanks! I tried to get good shots of it, that's so satisfying.
Best tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you!!!
Thanks!
What a beautiful work of art, Caleb! I'm new to your channel and immediately subscribed. You're a wonderful teacher. Great communication skills. Thank you ever so much for sharing your knowledge with us all beginners.
Thank you so much!
Very nice work! My question is concerning the LED's, & their placement. Is there a reason why you didn't place the LED's under the edges of the pieces of wood to give the blue epoxy more light, or shine through? It just seemed like certain areas on the table were darker than others. Just curious if there was a specific reason doing it that way. Thanks! Keep up the great work!👍
The original thought was to create an under glow, the shine through was just a bonus
That would of been a good idea too, to run them along the edges of JUST THE WOOD EDGES under the table... but it's still looks amazing either way
I was always told to remove bark and loose dead segments as the epoxy will come loose after a while
Have you ever had this happen, I'm guessing not as you wouldn't still do it that way
Nope. I take a stiff brush and then light mallet to the bark sometimes. Anything that comes loose is gone. If it stays, it’s good. A good technique is to put penetrating epoxy in any bark you wanna keep. Also depends on the base. This one is supported all the way around so there isn’t much stress on that joint. If it was going on say hair pin legs.. I’d have done something different. Another technique is to put lag bolts or dowels through the bark into the wood for the epoxy to grab onto. If the epoxy isn’t clear.
I've used Tyvek tape as well as Apel silicone mold release. Both work great. The Apel you spray directly onto the Melamine. Beautiful table, love your work
Good to know!
nice video table looks good, instructions where right to the point
Thanks 👍
How much does a project like this cost in materials 😃
wood is the biggest variable. About $150 in epoxy and $100 in steel.
How much do you charge to make atable like this?
@@fkpcleaningllc3338 He said in the video about a couple grand.
Next time install a diffuser to hide the LEDs. Otherwise, amazing job. Beautiful
Good idea
Good job Caleb!!
Thank, Eric!
Great job!! I have the wood to make my first table the total boat Halcyon was some thing I hadn’t seen before but that looks like a perfect fit for the total boat project. Total boat is the only Apoxsee I’ve used that’s far and never had any thickness!! Thanx for the heads up!
Just make sure to the use the thickset epoxy by them, the other stuff is for really thin use!
4:50 once you bead your caulk you never forget your technique!
Never!
*See’s the shop*
Nope, can’t make this…. :(
Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
beautiful work I'm a beginner. Your videos are amazing
Thank you so much!
Great work. God bless you.
You too
Everything was on point, but why oh why in the world did you use a straight line (edged) cut wood in the middle of the table joining the epoxy?
They destroyed the natural organic look of the table.
Very bad choice of woodcut.
I'm pretty sure that's what the first 25 seconds of the video was about - answering just that comment that keeps coming up.
That’s going to have problems in the future because you left the bark on, guaranteed.
Do I get my money back if you're wrong?
YouCanMakeThisToo lol sure bud
Dustin Risseeuw yh your right there mate . Just like leaving dead wood it’s a no no . I always remove the bark. Although you can leave the under side of the bark and sand and oil it that looks kool .Bark will continue growing if my knowledge serves me right. Is that right Dustin ? And good point
YOU ARE A GENIUS! I have been looking for better ways to attach boards to send through the planer never heard or thought of using a hot glue gun, your sir have just changed my life!
Glad you were able to take away something!
Great job. The table looks awesome!
Thanks so much!
This looks amazing Caleb. “Try to keep the costs down” how unlawyerly of you. 🤣
🤣🤣 again, why I had to get out of that world.
YouCanMakeThisToo me too. 🤣 also I could ha said TWSS a dozen times. 🤣
That project came out amazing
Thanks!
That is very cool. Thanx for a lot of great tips. I haven't begun epoxy work, but I'm loving what I'm seeing!
Great to hear!
Hi...I am glad to know these kinds of techniques from your end...Thanks
Thanns
Very nice and yes, the legs look good flush mounted.
Thanks! I thought so too, and it's what the client specifically asked for, so...
You should sneak that cute video clip in every chance you get 😂🤣. The best part is knowing that it was not prompted! Great video. The table is beautiful!
For sure, it's a little gem, thanks!
Nice job, it looks like a lot more fun and non stressful when you have access to every tool ever made.
If you think I had every tool then you should see my shop now. PS: I got those tools by building stuff with way less tools and then reinvesting the profits... also, I didn't have other hobbies or interests.
@@YouCanMakeThisToo I didn't mean that comment in a a**hole way. I know most people do earn everything they have whether it be tools, cars, ect. Usually the ones born with a silver spoon are too lazy or not interested in working on projects and would rather just buy something pre made or have someone do it for them. But I can tell you work hard and you love what you do and you're successful with it so you deserve what you have. People who put others down or feel sorry for themselves have to realize that life is full of choices. But I enjoy your videos. sorry for the confusion. Cheers
@@trevorjames5493 No worries brother, and sorry if I came on defensive. I get a lot of comments from folks that do seem to think a shop was just handed to me and sometimes I jump to reading things that way too quickly. I super appreciate your viewership and engagement - and you are right. It is a lot more fun when you have the tools that make the job easier and you can focus on the creativity and not trying to work around your toolset.
Great video! I would love to see a video of what epoxy does and doesn’t stick to. 👍
Wow 🤩 this was super amazing to watch u make...!!! And I Love ur sense of humor 😀
Thank you so much 😁
Looks great!
Thanks!
I just got done using cheap heavy duty packing tape on a plywood form for a large table pour. Worked great!
Awesome!
Great video!! Awesome piece!!
Thank you kindly!
New to your channel. Greatly enjoy building wood pieces. I'm wanting to get into epoxy building. Your knowledge. Is definitely helpful. Only seen this video do far. But. Your detail to not only your work. But to letting your watchers know what your doing and the tools and materials you use. Is simply amazing. Thank you for making this
Anytime! My style has changed a little since this video, but I still try to add all the same value and more. Thanks for the valuable and specific feedback
@@YouCanMakeThisToo Anytime. If you don't mind me asking where Are you located. When I came across this video. It had a lil red memphis beside it when I clicked
@@brandonpatton4776 I was in Cordova, now I'm outside Byhalia.
Awesome work, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video, loved watching and yes I am inspired to give something like this a go.
You should!
fantastic! I have 30 3x 6 ft slabs of cherry in storage. Will use this as my guide. Thanks great job Bob
Sounds great! Have fun!
Good job on the build and enjoyed the video. Nice and simple with cool background music. You earned it! Until next time, make time to make something.
Ok thanks!
Beautiful.
Thank you!
That was very satisfying!
Thank you!
Never seen the bark been left on ..very unique