$15,600 Table Build

I tried to make this unique ebonized table twice before and failed twice.

The ebay listing expired, the sale price was $15,699 if you’re curious

0:00 Intro
1:07 Hardwood vs Softwood
2:35 DIY C-channels for live edge tables
3:10 Best live edge cleanup tools
5:08 Preventing woodworking injuries
6:53 Filling unfillable holes
8:55 The best black wood stain to use
10:25 DIY penetrating epoxy
12:28 How to apply tabletop epoxy
14:05 Sanding epoxy between coats
15:34 Super unique legs
16:20 Sanding 600-3000 grit
18:15 Automotive buffing compounds
19:01 Disaster
20:36 Ceramic coat on wood
22:00 Final reveal

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[TheMadpyrate]

Mappa - Ever thought of buying a twin electric blanket to use to warm up the wood? Might take a bit more prep afterwards but you might be able to get the wood a good bit warmer.

[anthonyhyatt]

I’m 36 and I’ve been an automotive painter for 16 years in a fairly high flow shop. The trizac system works extremely well. I’ve seen the paper go up as high as p5000 grit. Once you’re at that point, the buffing and polishing portion is ridiculously easy. I absolutely love this table. Keep up the amazing work dude

[SethFowler]

“It’s just that the things you make probably aren’t very good” 😂😂😂

[blademf]

I am not a woodworker, I am just somebody that came across your videos. I need to say this though - I love the fact that you're leaving your mistakes in there! This is as valuable as the successes you show. Since everybody makes mistakes all the time, if you watch somebody else just "get it right" all the time, subconsciously you start to think there's something wrong with you.

Posting your mistakes makes your videos feel normal. You should be proud.

[Arthur-kevz]

Starting chemo again tomorrow, quite frankly don’t see me leaving the hospital alive. Thanks for the very soothing, peaceful videos. Your voice is very calming to me. God bless. ❤

[cenniedaines]

Mappa - I enjoy how you "narrate with honesty". It give a good feeling of honesty to you and your work. As for the table - the legs were spot on and the color turned out amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[sambleasdale]

Cam, I just got done building my first walnut river table and it turned out great. Watching countless hours of your videos is what gave me the confidence to try it. Your willingness to show mistakes to help others learn is huge. Thanks for everything you do, keep up the good work!

[A.Mere.Creator]

Mappa
11:52 Thank you for assuring us that no good will be done with the money haha

[airmaxpenny]

Mappa - thank you Cam for sharing your experience, not only the good one but also the others! It’s not the mistakes we make but how we solve them that allows us to learn and be better. This desk is just fantastic. The colour is great and the legs are a perfect match.

[gabilopez]

your videos have changed my life! I never would have thought that I would drop out of unviersity and become a carpenter. And I have happily done just that, thank you!

[kentmckean]

Mappa 13:55 The best way to heat the surface of your slab (and the epoxy on the slab) is to use a radiant heat panel. A 400 Watt panel should do your application (24"x 24"). You would suspend it directly above your slab (3 or 4 feet above). Plugs into 120VAC. No moving parts so no air movement. Home Despot $250 Love the table.

[michaeljohnson]

I refinish furniture and my buffing to a high gloss needed work when I first started. I have learned a little trick though. Set up a couple of shop lights at waist height or about chair rail height with them facing out and turn your overhead lights off. It is what a lot of automotive painters do and it gives an excellent contrast on the levelness and shows any dips, debris that might have landed on it and swirls from the pads.

[benjaminphilips]

I have been making custom furniture and epoxy tables and desks for years now. I just discovered you 2 weeks ago and have been binge-watching ever since. I see myself in you, but thanks to you, ill-start younger than you have 😜. Furthermore, I love the fact that you are yourself and love your stories, but admire your honesty and patience in explaining.

Thank you for giving me the extra push.

Sorry my English, I write in French most of the time. As I am in QUEBEC, CAN
If you are interested and have time, I would love to show you my portfolio so you could give me your feedback.

keep pouring!

[arthurlobato]

Mappa I've been working with wood all my life and I'm 70 now. Your struggles are your best teacher. Count them as a blessing. Your awesome, keep it up. The haters are going to hate. Don't listen to them. 👍 Awesome work.

[Phoos]

Mappa, Do you know when I commented on the "fire table", I said something to the effect that it was the most beautiful table I had seen done. Well, I LIED! You, Sir, have outdone yourself. This table is a work of art! I have loved every sec, from wood selection to final finish; this was pure eye candy. Haters will hate; even Rembrandt had critics but don't mind them. You have created a masterpiece. I have to see a follow up video to see what it sold for.

[ginnashupper]

I love the little nubs on this wood, and you did it justice. What a painstaking process but the end result is beautiful! I'm not a woodworker but I enjoy watching the progress of your work and your sense of humor!🤠

[WALES]

I just want to congratulate you on your workmanship and love the quality of your designs. Love your program. Derek. Perth Western Australia.

[mrmacheesmo]

just finished watching all your content for the third time and a new vid drops it's like christmas. you sir make some of the most stunning items i have ever seen, keep up the good work.

[slowbalt]

This is definitely one of the nicest tables you made and thats saying alot because its hard to choose a favorite.

[nodin]

I really just want to say that I’ve been watching you for a while and your ability to narrate in a way that, even non woodworkers like myself, can understand and filmography have gotten so good! Keep up the good work 👍