Perfect Table Finish (in a dusty garage)—Wood Table Finishing—How To Stain Wood

Some people call this how to stain wood, but there is definitely no stain involved! In this video I’ll show you how to finish a wood table. More importantly, how to get a perfect finish. Even in a dusty garage or shop. I’ll be demonstrating on a epoxy resin table, which can be the hardest type of table to finish without a professional spray booth. The finish I use is not only easy, but super durable. It was designed as a hardwood floor finish, so it should be tough enough for any table you make. Enjoy!

Want more info or details? Check out this article I wrote with even more info.

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[denniszlatkin]

Glad I found your video. Excellent description of each step in the NO annoying music! Thanks for a great tutorial.

[kestekrafts]

Awesome tutorial, I also build epoxy tables and the educational value of this is priceless, your patience and attention to detail is admirable, on top of which you made a video longer than 10 minutes with zero background music that didn't bore me at all, I wish my narrating skills were to come close

[DownSideful]

Man, I’ve seen your content for years and went back and watched this and something about it was SO informative. Your new finishing videos are really solid, don’t get me wrong, but you managed to answer every random, specific question I had in this one.

Cheers from Colorado, thanks for the good content

[rodneykiemele]

Hey Guy, you have one of the Best Woodworking Channels on YouTube, thanks for all that you do.

[fearthef-]

You are God with what you do. Your teaching is highly appreciated. God bless you and your family.

[chipmcnally]

I'm grateful for all the hard won information you packed into this. Beautiful work!

[coopaloop]

I was having a really tough time removing the osmo with the orbital and white 3m pad. So, what I did was 2 coats of 1101 osmo on top of the 320 grit sanded table. Then 2 coats 3043 osmo no sanding between. sanded with 600 really well after those 2 coats, blew off with air compressor and wiped with blue shop rags, then 2 more coats osmo 3043 no with no sanding in between. I buff in the osmo with the orbital and white pad really well and then buff EVERYTHING off with clean shop rags BY HAND until it is silky smooth. This worked really nice for me. Smooth, no streaks, no swirls, and nice sheen. Hope this helps anyone with similar troubles. Great vid cam!

[rackbuzz]

"You don't have to use the ($600) Festool.. I've heard Mirka ($600) makes a good sander." Good advice.

[tomdickharryjane]

Thank you for showing your mistakes as well as successes. I have made a few projects and always got disappointed when mistakes get made. One thing learned is not whether mistakes get made, but how they are dealt with determines the level of craftsmanship. Thanks for showing your level of craftsmanship.

[KublaKhanONE]

The reason you don't want to skip grits is that the sandpaper is essentially making little scratches in the surface. If you skip grits, the higher grits can't make deep enough scratches to remove the scratches from much lower grits. (Picked up that tidbit from auto detail channels)

[chrisneedhamc]

This is about my 12th straight video from this channel all in the one sitting. Great content! Kudos!

[tomcowsert]

Gorgeous tables!!! The tips and advice are greatly appreciated! Keep the great videos coming.

[babyboo]

this channel is way more humble than black forest wood co. the guys there are posting about prices of tables, epoxy, tools. even the price of the client's mansion. i'm glad i found this humble channel

[cabosawman]

I would like to know about that nice looking plastic box you have for your sanding disks, Do you have other video on your epoxy do and don'ts and how you clean that nice looking buffer

[baddogcreative]

Thanks for this video. Very very helpful for someone who’s experienced in woodworking, but not finishing epoxy tables. Many of my questions answered here!

[patchtate]

Hey, iv watched your channel a lot, you’ve given me so much advice, tips and tricks for my start up projects with wood working and resin pours, used Osmo for the first time on a project from your recommendation and it’s awesome! Keep up the good work man and thanks again
Patch

[maryjanedwyer]

Cam, just found your you tubes on my TV and have now spent hours watching. I love your work! I wish I was rich because I would fill my home with your tables, desks and such… just beautiful!! Carry on… ❤

[christofix]

Well explained video my friend! I like it. This was helpful for me!

[MrRippersag]

Probably the most helpful video of all, I think one of the biggest challenges is getting that professional finish after all the hard work of building it. Thanks Cam

[mmkat]

Can you or anyone recommend a buffing pad that I can use on my random orbital sander? I have a 5” Makita. Thanks. Great video!!!