It's an interesting take on an established technique, and a good way to save on resin costs - what you could've done was at each end of the slab with your router cut an inch-wide channel the depth of the slab so that the resin fills the full depth of that gap giving the effect from the sides that the river was filling the full height :)
@@jirislovencik3936 Depends though...if you need a table that's wider than the slab...you're limited. By cutting a slab in half, you can increase total width of the table by the width of your epoxy river. But yeah...for narrower projects...this is definitely a great way to go.
I agree with tom ,,I’m doing a table now the same way but I’m turning the table up on it’s sideds once each piece of epoxy has set and routering out the sides so it looks like the resin is running the whole way through the slab,but still a good idea though looks nice , Good shout tom ,
@@jirislovencik3936 been alot of issues I have seen done with tables when there is more/less wood exposed on the top than on the bottom, seen 5k tables been tossed out cuz of it. Pretty risky to do it this way, but it otherwise would be a great idea
I did this same thing a while ago on a live edge oak slab. I poured it so the river looked like it went all the way through and the other side didn’t matter because I did a water fall edge. Saved a lot of money on epoxy and love having the river and the live edge still.
I have done a couple tables with this method but I do go all the way thru at the ends to make it look like the epoxy is all the way through the slab. You have to make sure that you build a dam at the end very tightly so your epoxy doesn't seep thru!. Either hot glue a piece of acrylic or secure a block of wood even with your slab depth to block off the epoxy. Saves alot of money not using all that epoxy! How about 4 to 6 liters instead of 40 to 60 liters!
Bro this was a great video! Super helpful and really got me and my buddy inspired to make our own tables. Already in the woodworking business, so all we need now is experience. Keep doing great work and I’d love to see more videos! Maybe even a video breaking down the total cost and hours of labor it took!
Thank you for making such a simple video, a lot of other folks were overkill with materials etc. at the end of the day your just not trying to get epoxy leaks etc. lol!
Nice work! I decided to give it a try. I do tree work & today grabbed a nice size cedar log from a tree removal. Gonna see how it turns out. Thx for your video!! ✌️
Beautiful work thanks so much! Your prices are very reasonable as well. Gonna make my first little coffee table for the garage with Spalted Maple. Can't wait to see how it comes out.
you also should not skip grits when sanding if you want an absolutely smooth finish especially on the epoxy! Start at 80, 100, 120, 150,180, 220 up to 300 Usually this is enough to give a ultra smooth finish before your topcoat. This will also insure that all the little swirls will sand out. This if you are using an oil finish of some brand like Odies Oil , Rubio or others. If you are going to use a clear epoxy finish then these steps might not be quite as necessary. I guess it depends on how much of a perfectionist you are.
seems like if it was sanded too smooth the resin would have nothing to adhere to , it has to be rough enough to get a bite. my question though is instead of routing it smooth, why not just use the resin to achieve smoothness, on a level surface it should self level.
That’s a lot of sanding. I’ve never had a problem if I go up no more than 50% of the previous grit. So starting at 80 the next would be 120, then 180, then 220, then 300. Saves a lot of time and end result is the same.
Great video on saving epoxy. Next time maybe carve out the ends so the epoxy runs down the sides. Gives the illusion of solid epoxy. Just a suggestion.
I like this method because it should be stronger than if you cut the river all the way through and join the sides with epoxy. You could stairstep the river with the router to save even more epoxy and give the river a natural look. Make shallow passes on the sides of the river and deeper passes as you get closer to the middle of the river (the deepest part).
Awesome video and insight on how to DIY!! I am currently making one and this video inspired me to change my thinking. Hopefully mine will be done by Summer 2024
Yeah I like your style tho the ends needs cutting as you can see how its done so maybe jigsaw the cut end parts 2" in then fill...it would look like its ment to 😊
If you wanted the Epoxy to show on each side all the way through, you could make the channel the same but have the ends go all the way through and make a mold.
Great video. Lose the silly routing and pouring music. We don't watch these videos for the music. If you think you have white space in the sound track, consider if you are showing us too much of whatever is taking so much time.
So stunning! Wow! I could be completely wrong, as I’m waiting for the delivery of resin, for my first project so I’ve just been watching several hundred videos, trying to learn as much as possible. So, here’s my question: Can you use different types of resins, on the same piece? Say the river portion needs a more expensive resin. Can you use a less expensive resin over the entire piece, if you’re only doing a thin coat? I may have misunderstood, so please forgive any dumb questions. I’ve noticed when re-watching videos, new pieces of information are acquired. (Bc let’s be honest, there’s a lot to learn.) TIA
How do get your planks dry? I have really nice boards similar to your dimensions of cherry and walnut but they’ve been stored outside under tarps. I live south of Cleveland Ohio.
In the final shots, it looks like there are bumps/drips from the final coat on the underside edge of the table (15:58-15:59). Are there? Is there a method to avoid that?
I saw on another channel where raw wood will cause bubbles until the resin soaks in. Might brush a seal coat on the River section first before the pour.
That’s a gorgeous cedar slab!! I love that river color, do you recall the color and the maker? Love how you explained the entire process and made it as simple as you could!! Great video
I want to get started into making tables like you did. How fast do they sell. And where do I get the wood from and approxy? also if I may ask I have an old oak table that I would like to turn into an epoxy River table do you think that would be possible?
Wondering if you also routered ends and barriered them your river would appear as if it went all the way through like 2 separate pieces. Like the way you suggest to save money.
It seems that this method would create a stronger table and allow for a better way to add led lighting if wanted. I would do the edges different though so it would appear to be deeper than it was.
No, the epoxy is actually stronger. Plus, the epoxy moves way more than the wood does in temperature fluctuations so the table can NEVER get cold or it will cup badly. It wouldn't do this if the epoxy is on both sides. Ask me how I know
Such a cool idea ! I'm making a park bench from some lengths of live edge offcuts ! I want the edge on the outside so now after watching this I am doing a strait edge in the middle of the seat with a biscuit joint then add the river the way shown to hide the join line !
I normally charge a minimum of double the cost of my investments, but there's no universal pricing on anything. You the artist get to make that decision!
Gorgeous! Question- where can cut wood slabs like these be found? Do they have to be special ordered/specialty lumber shops? Also, Assuming the cost is by quality but are they as $$$ as epoxy? I work with found wood directly from trees&my old fences. Sooo much prep with wood hardener 🤦🏻♀️ Finally, what’s your go-to epoxy?
Beautiful. So I am curious. You didn't build a frame. Had that been 2 pieces as opposed to 1 with the centre out, would you have been able to do it without a frame? This is just one of the things that makes me go hmmmmm.
It's an interesting take on an established technique, and a good way to save on resin costs - what you could've done was at each end of the slab with your router cut an inch-wide channel the depth of the slab so that the resin fills the full depth of that gap giving the effect from the sides that the river was filling the full height :)
my thought exactly! this project can really save serious $$ in resin doing it this way...
@@jirislovencik3936 Depends though...if you need a table that's wider than the slab...you're limited. By cutting a slab in half, you can increase total width of the table by the width of your epoxy river. But yeah...for narrower projects...this is definitely a great way to go.
I agree with tom ,,I’m doing a table now the same way but I’m turning the table up on it’s sideds once each piece of epoxy has set and routering out the sides so it looks like the resin is running the whole way through the slab,but still a good idea though looks nice ,
Good shout tom ,
@@jirislovencik3936 been alot of issues I have seen done with tables when there is more/less wood exposed on the top than on the bottom, seen 5k tables been tossed out cuz of it. Pretty risky to do it this way, but it otherwise would be a great idea
I did this same thing a while ago on a live edge oak slab. I poured it so the river looked like it went all the way through and the other side didn’t matter because I did a water fall edge. Saved a lot of money on epoxy and love having the river and the live edge still.
I have done a couple tables with this method but I do go all the way thru at the ends to make it look like the epoxy is all the way through the slab. You have to make sure that you build a dam at the end very tightly so your epoxy doesn't seep thru!. Either hot glue a piece of acrylic or secure a block of wood even with your slab depth to block off the epoxy. Saves alot of money not using all that epoxy! How about 4 to 6 liters instead of 40 to 60 liters!
🤯 40 liters? That would break me!
Bro this was a great video! Super helpful and really got me and my buddy inspired to make our own tables. Already in the woodworking business, so all we need now is experience. Keep doing great work and I’d love to see more videos! Maybe even a video breaking down the total cost and hours of labor it took!
cool idea but i would make the corners of the table (where the epixod is) all the way down so you think the table would be consistent ... thumbs up!
Thank you for making such a simple video, a lot of other folks were overkill with materials etc. at the end of the day your just not trying to get epoxy leaks etc. lol!
some of the music in this video is hella annoying. All hail the mute button.
As a 20 year vet in construction... Please for the sake of your older back... Put that jig on some saw horses! Nice stuff man! Keep up the good work
Nice work! I decided to give it a try. I do tree work & today grabbed a nice size cedar log from a tree removal. Gonna see how it turns out. Thx for your video!! ✌️
Beautiful work thanks so much! Your prices are very reasonable as well. Gonna make my first little coffee table for the garage with Spalted Maple. Can't wait to see how it comes out.
Great job.
What about Sanding and and polishing the top Instead of last coat of resin. ?
you also should not skip grits when sanding if you want an absolutely smooth finish especially on the epoxy! Start at 80, 100, 120, 150,180, 220 up to 300 Usually this is enough to give a ultra smooth finish before your topcoat. This will also insure that all the little swirls will sand out. This if you are using an oil finish of some brand like Odies Oil , Rubio or others. If you are going to use a clear epoxy finish then these steps might not be quite as necessary. I guess it depends on how much of a perfectionist you are.
seems like if it was sanded too smooth the resin would have nothing to adhere to , it has to be rough enough to get a bite. my question though is instead of routing it smooth, why not just use the resin to achieve smoothness, on a level surface it should self level.
rubio monocoat suggest not going past 120 grit
I agree why not just smooth the top coat
That’s a lot of sanding. I’ve never had a problem if I go up no more than 50% of the previous grit. So starting at 80 the next would be 120, then 180, then 220, then 300. Saves a lot of time and end result is the same.
Very beautiful work, thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏼
Great video on saving epoxy. Next time maybe carve out the ends so the epoxy runs down the sides. Gives the illusion of solid epoxy. Just a suggestion.
Great job I've been u this method on serving trays.
Great job man!!!
I like this method because it should be stronger than if you cut the river all the way through and join the sides with epoxy. You could stairstep the river with the router to save even more epoxy and give the river a natural look. Make shallow passes on the sides of the river and deeper passes as you get closer to the middle of the river (the deepest part).
Or leave "islands" here and there in the river.
Excellent video thanks for giving the world your gift and love for true art. Great job...
Awesome video and insight on how to DIY!! I am currently making one and this video inspired me to change my thinking. Hopefully mine will be done by Summer 2024
nice work dude, keep doing this type work as you can only get better
Best video I've seen on making one of these, thanks for dumbing it down, not yapping the whole time, and making a video that isn't just clickbait.
Yeah I like your style tho the ends needs cutting as you can see how its done so maybe jigsaw the cut end parts 2" in then fill...it would look like its ment to 😊
If you wanted the Epoxy to show on each side all the way through, you could make the channel the same but have the ends go all the way through and make a mold.
Great video. Lose the silly routing and pouring music. We don't watch these videos for the music. If you think you have white space in the sound track, consider if you are showing us too much of whatever is taking so much time.
Totally agree ! Loud goofy music during these vids are almost a deal killer..
Below wood section of river will not be visible because the light can't pass through..or it can be seen through
Cubic inches to gallons.. couldn't that math be done easier by using metrics?
Is that right?
Got my sub bud. Quick question what’s the cheapest resin epoxy you can use that would be a effective
I get mine from www.pourmeariver.com
Great work man. What color or colors did ya go with? I wanna mimic this 🤘🏼
Next time do use cardboard, just layer the tape on by itself
nice work man and great video. Who do you use to ship the tables once you have sold it?
Thanks man! I normally build a wooden crate for the table top when I ship them
What the name of the company that makes the clear coat epoxy resin that you used?
You're gonna have issues with cupping. Ask me how I know
I've experienced this as well. It really depends on the wood type. Some are sturdy and will stay where you want them to
@@kwoodkustoms what does cupping mean and why would it happen
if you don't mind how much did you sell this table for? Thank you!
Yeah how much
Just check out his Etsy shop
How much body ? I need a Coffee dinner table ? Can u ?
@@s4lc3d0 usually one body can do the work, but the more the merrier! Good luck with your coffee and dining tables!
I saw a table yesterday in an Amish rustic furniture store in Sugarcreek, Ohio selling for $4,000. It was gorgeous!
awesome table... just found your channel... I subscribed, rang your bell and hit the like button... very much looking forward to the next video
Excellent, I think it looks better this way with the contoured edge to the table. Thank you for this.
Nice work bro! Make it look all easy and sh*t! Lol... rock on!
So stunning! Wow!
I could be completely wrong, as I’m waiting for the delivery of resin, for my first project so I’ve just been watching several hundred videos, trying to learn as much as possible. So, here’s my question:
Can you use different types of resins, on the same piece? Say the river portion needs a more expensive resin. Can you use a less expensive resin over the entire piece, if you’re only doing a thin coat?
I may have misunderstood, so please forgive any dumb questions. I’ve noticed when re-watching videos, new pieces of information are acquired. (Bc let’s be honest, there’s a lot to learn.)
TIA
Hello!
I'm watching You from Russia.
Great job! A very unusual solution.
And tell me, have You polished the finishing layer on the surface?
Would you stain the wood before epoxy or after
Completely badass...... question, what do you think about adding mini LED'S in the middle and then the clear pour? Thanks.
How do get your planks dry? I have really nice boards similar to your dimensions of cherry and walnut but they’ve been stored outside under tarps. I live south of Cleveland Ohio.
Great work. Where'd you get the legs?
WOW! LOOKS AMAZING!!! Now I'm rethinking my whole new desk design. HMM!!!
How much resin needed ? 30 kg ?
In the final shots, it looks like there are bumps/drips from the final coat on the underside edge of the table (15:58-15:59). Are there? Is there a method to avoid that?
What king of bit do you use for the router
What bit are you using on that router?😊
Well done, definitely an alternative to the traditional way of creating an epoxy table if you don’t need to widen the slab.
I saw on another channel where raw wood will cause bubbles until the resin soaks in. Might brush a seal coat on the River section first before the pour.
No use of seal coat before you pour?!
What kind of router bit did you use. Can you tell me which bit and what the size is please.
One of the main benefits is being able to sent the table through a planer. Can't so they a wide piece of wood like that
Great table!! What mica powder colors did you use? Just subbed.
That’s a gorgeous cedar slab!! I love that river color, do you recall the color and the maker? Love how you explained the entire process and made it as simple as you could!! Great video
Great job and saved money doing it! Ill be watching 👀!!
Amazing job! thanks for all of the great information! It will help me in the next few weeks when i attempt to make a bar countertop.
how much for the table
have u ever tried painting the bottom of the river black before pouring resin and coloring
Its not possible to get the clear coat without dust attraction, did you also buffed it
Besides wanting to eat a bullet due to the music. This was cool
Im not doing that 🙄
Is this the router you used?
WEN RT6033 15-Amp Variable Speed Plunge Woodworking Router Kit with Carrying Case and Edge Guide
If you leave some in the middle then you could have an island in your river.
Would it help the color to be brighter if you painted white under the river?
Absolutely have my sub friend 👋
Did pouring the epoxy like this lead the table to cup or anything?
Boy, where's your respirator during the epoxy pour!
How did you seal the wood to prevent bubbles from coming thru ? Final piece looks good !
Do you have a problem with bowing using this technique? I heard a lot of river tables bow up after curing, but I'm hoping this will prevent that.
Wonderful video ! Keep up the good work 🙏🏻
I want to get started into making tables like you did. How fast do they sell. And where do I get the wood from and approxy? also if I may ask I have an old oak table that I would like to turn into an epoxy River table do you think that would be possible?
You sure could do that. Split the table or do it his way. Wood and epoxy from Etsy is the best place to get those.
Wondering if you also routered ends and barriered them your river would appear as if it went all the way through like 2 separate pieces. Like the way you suggest to save money.
Great video. When you poured the epoxy resin what temperature is it in your shop? Does the deep pour require a lower temp then the top layer? Thanks!
This is what I was hoping to find
But then I see people commenting about the epoxy cracking. Is that a thing when you do a shallow cut?
I wonder how this would look like with the epoxy having an led strip through it?
You didn't use any stain on the wood to seal it first
Really clever! Congrats! :)
The epoxy says unavailable
Can you tell me what brand is good at a good price
You did a beautiful job that table is exquisite.
Nice work! Thumbs up 👍
It seems that this method would create a stronger table and allow for a better way to add led lighting if wanted. I would do the edges different though so it would appear to be deeper than it was.
No, the epoxy is actually stronger. Plus, the epoxy moves way more than the wood does in temperature fluctuations so the table can NEVER get cold or it will cup badly. It wouldn't do this if the epoxy is on both sides. Ask me how I know
Never tried The Deep epoxy. Where do you get it?
This is so beautiful! What colors did you use in the epoxy??
If i would guess a pearl white and a blue
Very nice! And a great way to save $ on buying epoxy
Such a cool idea ! I'm making a park bench from some lengths of live edge offcuts ! I want the edge on the outside so now after watching this I am doing a strait edge in the middle of the seat with a biscuit joint then add the river the way shown to hide the join line !
Hey man... where'd ya get the legs?
What is an average profit margin for an epoxy table?
I normally charge a minimum of double the cost of my investments, but there's no universal pricing on anything. You the artist get to make that decision!
Gorgeous! Question- where can cut wood slabs like these be found? Do they have to be special ordered/specialty lumber shops? Also, Assuming the cost is by quality but are they as $$$ as epoxy? I work with found wood directly from trees&my old fences. Sooo much prep with wood hardener 🤦🏻♀️ Finally, what’s your go-to epoxy?
You can buy a chain saw jig for 150, look online and people sell them all over in their backyard
Dude you rocked that out thanks man
Where can I go and buy a slab????
was the Aluminite self leveling?
Im curious about wood movement, being you only routed down an inch, with this wide slab are you worried about cracking, epoxy breaking out?
nice work and great attitude :)
Where do you find The Deep?
Beautiful. So I am curious. You didn't build a frame. Had that been 2 pieces as opposed to 1 with the centre out, would you have been able to do it without a frame? This is just one of the things that makes me go hmmmmm.
Good question
looks great man, im inspired to try it.
Excellent video!
How did you attach the legs?
Very nice table
Fantastic job, thanks for the video
Thanks!
And I subbed as well