This Wood Used to Get Burned, Now It's The Most Expensive

I make a 96" (2.5m) dining table from a slab of salvaged Oregon Black Walnut and epoxy resin. A few ups and downs through this build, but in the end, it all works out. I hope you enjoy the build, let me know if I can do better.

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Items used in this build:

0:00 Intro
1:17 Awkwardly unloading
2:20 Tip for working with clients
3:15 Track saw and track saw alternative
4:55 Removing bark and rot
7:01 Sealing edges and top with epoxy
9:14 Properly measuring dye
10:53 Second epoxy pour
12:00 Turtle story
12:55 Flatting epoxy table
14:35 New table base
16:00 Rotex sander vs belt sander vs finish sander
16:48 Table finishing
18:35 Rare cameo
19:01 Delivery day

[TJMODLA]

Red.

Have you ever made a fireplace mantle with epoxy accents? I would love to see a mantle that looks like this table.

[SLAVIKTELY]

When I first saw this slab I wasn't expecting such a colorful texture with "RED" lines running through it. I want to say this is one of the favorites so far.

[DM-suli]

A database of shops would be awesome, especially for smaller shops that are hard to find and aren't in the position to advertise.

[danielsavage]

I am a freshman in HS and my school has a woodshop with EVERY tool you can imagine! All industrial tools with a teacher that has been woodworking for 40 years! I love your videos!

[ryanlindsay]

Your voice is, for some reason, really relaxing. It helps me focus on everything that you are doing while building each project. Blacktail is my favorite woodworking YouTube channel. I don't even do woodworking but the way you make the video draws me in.

[Tyf]

The national database is a great idea from a community perspective. Based on my own experiences, I shoped at only one wood supply/fabrication store and found out there were several other suppliers that were so much cheaper. Ended up getting a huge slab of walnut for half the price of the first store I used to use.

[farmerlovejoys]

Red. I admire your patience. I was the most impatient person ever. I rushed through everything until I started small woodworking projects. It brings me inner peace, and increases my focus. Cheers.

[toddhofer]

I love your channel. I know nothing about woodworking, but I find watching you transform pieces of wood very relaxing. Well done!

[glendaball]

Red, I don’t see a lot of red but it does have some red hues. I absolutely love this table. Great work. I am not a wood worker but I just love wood in all forms and I love to see people create beautiful things with it. Your work is outstanding. Nothing this poor missionary could ever afford but I am content in just watching the magic happen.

[Roflmao]

I'm a certified New Zealander of 29 years. Never let anyone tell you that you cant do something in flip flops. They are a year round, any activity shoe.

[Richard.Dawson]

Red.
About 20 years ago a fork from a forklift fell onto my foot from chest height. (The locking clip mechanism on that fork broke, so when the fork was pulled into a wider position, it never stopped sliding at the next slot & it instead kept going until it fell off.) The fork actually hit both my feet, but the end of the fork that bends to a 90°, is the thickest/heaviest end & that end came straight down on my left foot.
I broke a few bones in that foot, but the worst part was when I took off my boot & sock, my big toe was purple & double its normal size. When I barely even touched the toe with my finger, my toe kind of popped. It split under the toenail. Kind of a gory scene.
Luckily I didn't lose any toes, but to this day I have a LOT of pain in that big toe! I wasn't wearing steel toe boots at that time. From that moment on, I always wear steel toe boots!! The point of my rambling is this- you will never appreciate how important a single toe really is, until you have an accident & hurt/lose one! A single toe can cause you to lose balance, stability, traction & grip. I cringe every time I see your sandals!
You're a grown man & can do whatever you choose to do, but I strongly suggest a nice pair of comfortable work boots, at least on the days when you're lifting heavy items. I've always loved my Wolverines but I also live super close to a Redwings shop & they make great boots as well.

[johnwilmington]

I’d suggest that you show them this table. If they want, you could stain away the reds, but I’m gonna bet they’ll love it this way. Really beautiful.

[rainbowbeard]

Red, lucky, I’m so pleased I’ve found your channel. When dad past he left a whole workshop of tools. I’m now adjusting life in a direction to do what you do. Your detailed explanations on all that you do are very helpful and informative. Your a great teacher just through being you. All the best I look forward to your next videos. 👍🏻

[ericecklund]

Red, and it looks wonderful. 30 years ago, my House Builder, said that he always gets his clients a special gift to finish off their house, and he asked me what I wanted. I knew that he had a particularly thick slab of Walnut that had been sitting in his garage for about 10 years. That is now my Fireplace Mantle, and the Finish Carpenter's had enough wood in the slab to completely trim out around the edge of the fireplace and the Mantle, with Walnut. The Mantle's finished dimensions are 10" deep, 3 1/2" thick, and 81 inches long. Thanks for another nice Table build video!

[pedrobarros]

I'm one of those international meter speaking person, and I do appreciate the effort (the 14 takes) on the size conversion. Thank you!

[lelandparker]

Last year I wanted to build my wife a epoxy table for Christmas and stumbled across your page and I've been learning from you ever since!
Last June my wife and I eloped in Oregon so being a follower it was mandatory I made a stop into Goby Walnut! I only went home with a t-shirt. Lol. We are from Florida.
One day I hope to travel back to Oregon and attend one of your workshops!

[richardskull]

It is quite refreshing to see a skilled craftsman freely give all his tips and tricks.
Great content. Thanks

[valerieaenlle-rocha]

The wood definitely has a lot of Red, and it looks beautiful. You are truly a craftsman with epoxy woodworking. Your attention to detail makes your pieces worth whatever you charge. Very instructional and interesting.

[JamesOKeefe-US]

These are amazing. Had no idea I was interested in woodworking but the Narration and honestly the humility and self aware comedy are truly refreshing, no joke. Really nice!

[keaneragdolls]

Red. Colors are something I'm very good at, after 35+ years as a professional artist. It isn't truly red, but it's a long way from chocolate. Turned out beautifully! This is one of my favorite tables of yours. My house was filled with antiques, so living with your pieces isn't something that's probably ever going to happen, but I love watching you work. Susan