Standing Desk The Cops Thought Was Loaded With Drugs (really)

Step by step woodworking process to how I made this epoxy table/oversized standing desk. I don't hold anything back in my table build videos, and I feel like I learn something new on every build. I even had a couple hard lessons on why I need to always pour a table right-side-up. Anyway, let me know what you think and if you have any questions!

0:00 Intro
1:00 Choosing a Layout
1:48 Sealing With Epoxy vs Shellac
2:48 Mixing Deep Pour Epoxy
3:49 Flattening The Table
4:41 Track Saw Better Than Festool?
6:12 Fitting Top To Base PERFECTLY
7:32 Listen To The Wife
8:05 I Found a Mistake
10:22 Maker Spotlight
11:00 Sanding, Sanding, Sanding
11:36 ANOTHER Mistake
12:29 Table Finishing
14:37 DEA Phonecall

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[uncledave]

Did your table have a little "crack" in it? LoL

[Gene]

Pricing is not just cost of materials, its experience, cost of tools and definitely time. Amazing work. Kudos!

[lauramarshall]

I love love love your integrity. I've had a photography business for 37+ years and have never said to myself that the client won't notice, so why fix a small imperfection. I always sent out only my best work. Love that you are that honest, too.

[johnedmundson]

I once worked in a factory that poured resin and stone to make table tops. We used a vibrating table under our pours to prevent bubbles. You might want to try that to avoid bubbles.

[PARADISE]

the drug was obviously the table, the finished product looks dope af

[jcota]

Amazing looking desk! A quick note as a former LEO... always require the search warrant make them do the leg work with the courts, because in the end its actually a CYA for you, they have to establish probable cause with the courts to do a search. And its nothing personal (despite what some officers believe), they have procedures that they should be following and to be fair if they had enough probable cause for the warrant then they would have gone and gotten a warrant, they wouldn't have even called you. It's the same as when you are asked to come in for an interview with police for whatever reason take an attorney with you. They can't hold the fact that you are protecting your best interests against you, they can not view it as "oh you got a lawyer so you must have something to hide". That's my usual response when someone says "If you have nothing to hide then why not let them xyz thing" because I have a right to have representation, I have a right to not speak to police, I have a right not to incriminate myself, I have a right to my property, person, papers and all effects to be free of searches and seizures without a warrant. You push because if you don't exercise your rights they are easily trampled. Government funded fishing expeditions are not uncommon things, especially right now.

[Tmrfe]

I know this has been said time and time again, your craftsmanship is off the charts, but for me what takes me to your channel every time is, your honesty and transparency. It not only breaks the “fourth wall” a bit but allows me to understand your business a tiny bit. When I am able, I’d love to purchase one of your beautiful tables. Till then, I’ll keep watching and am a grateful sub. All the best..

[rangevale]

Suggestion for air pockets 8:10: There are vibration tools made for concrete which remove trapped air so I'm thinking there's a smaller version that would work for you.

[TravisFabel]

The wax is what sets the drug dogs off.
It's used for sealing "other things" too... So now they train the dogs to alert for certain types of waxes. Of course that messes with all kinds of people.

[MrMyname]

I attempted this kind of work about 6-7 months ago until I started get over my head in cost. I'm a welder by trade, wood working is a totally different ball game.
Table looks good.

[MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

That table looks absolutely amazing. At first I wasn't thinking I'd want one, but wanted to watch a craftsman at work, but that finished product has me trying to find an excuse to need a new table.

[bunkerputt]

I thought I was going to see some cops splitting open a table but instead I got stuck in for a woodworking masterclass. Well done.

[sethholmgren]

im a 14 year old and i just built myself a really classy desk and this was a huge help with all the tips, also just all around a great video

[IceNein]

You know, as someone who works on amps and guitar pedals, I always appreciate when people share their practices. You're not really losing business by letting other people know how to do it, because truth is more people are willing to just buy outright than are willing to spend the time, money, and effort to make something of a similar quality. Marshall isn't going out of business because your average Joe could throw together an amp.

[Aurora-mqph]

I have never had an interest in woodworking, but I just sat and watched this entire video. The algorithm has brought us together brother.

[jasonrobinson]

"The drugs are probably in the middle of the table... cut it open please". In all honesty, what an amazing build. Utterly amazing work!

[paulreed]

“Can’t ask you what I ask my wife for” literally laughed out loud and instantly subscribed.
Excellent work and describing the steps.

[sauvagess]

Caught this in the YouTube algorithm, all I can say is wow. This is a beautiful table, and the time lapse really shows just how valuable the time and care put into the product really is. Definitely worth thousands upon thousands of dollars from labor alone, regardless of the cost of materials.

[slickchims]

I like your style... guy. Really tho, I love that you are meticulous with your projects. If it's going to be great, it's going to take a great amount of effort, and you personify this in every episode. The care you have for each client's build is truly remarkable. I've learned a lot from watching you so thanks, you're awesome!

[johnlshilling]

I'm old, disabled, retired.., and not in the greatest health.... But! You make this craft look Soooo easy! -- LOL! -- Every time I watch, I imagine myself doing all of the steps with you. I always think 🤔 "I could do that! I've got skills! I've got tools! I've got shop space! I love building things. I'm artistically inclined. I'll be famous! --- And, I'll make all kinds of supplemental income!" --- But when the videos are over, I drift back to Planet Earth, breathe deeply, and smile at my still functioning imagination! (It appears to work just as well as when I was a child) I'll probably never even try to make a similar, though much smaller project.., but I'll definitely make time for the fantasies. Thank you so much for supplying such a rich canvas for my imagination. Your work is beautiful... and I've noticed something about beauty that's the same worldwide. People are more than happy to pay tons of money for beauty. Soooo.., good on you! 👏 You create. Your creations will undoubtedly outlive you, and probably your great- grandchildren. Well done.