Resin Table Build

Learn from my mistakes. I've made dozens of epoxy tables and each time I learn something new and this build was no exception. Follow along my step by step guide to making your own DIY epoxy and wood table in this thorough build. I even tried an all new extra deep pour epoxy that had some very interesting results.

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Items used in this video:

0:00 Intro
0:27 Slab Cleanup
1:29 Choosing a Layout
1:41 Cutting To Size
2:27 Sealing The Slab
4:02 New Deep Pour Epoxy
4:54 Choosing Epoxy Color/Dye
5:47 Epoxy Pour
7:22 Filling Holes With Epoxy
8:11 Checking Epoxy Temperature
8:42 Removing Epoxy Table From Mold
9:22 Flattening the Table
10:20 Sanding Techniques For Wood and Epoxy
10:43 Fixing Small Holes In Epoxy and Wood
11:26 Finishing With Osmo Hardwax
13:46 Attaching the Steel Table Base
14:40 Installing Threaded Inserts
15:55 Product Photography

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I would strongly advise wearing a respiratory mask when mixing, pouring and sanding epoxy, especially with very fine grit like 600 grit.
Hopefully you are already aware, but the reason for this is that the particles in epoxy (and lots of polyurethane substance) are very harsh on your system, and although you might not feel it yet, you can and will become allergic to them at some point, it is just a matter of time. For some people it comes at first use, and some others use it their whole career but stop before becoming allergic.

Epoxy resin fumes and fine dust are also linked to various cancers, mostly lungs and trachea if I’m correct.
So please for the sake of your health and prosperity, wear at least basic respiratory protection, and advertise this issue to the many people who follow you!
Best regards,
Antoine

[lorenrenee]

I just have such gratitude, Resin is one of the few arts where the artists are so generous in teaching newbies. It’s a pleasure to engaging with such a cool community.

[deborahforbay]

This has to be the most beautiful table ever. Hard to believe the transformation from wood to table. Your videos are calming and soothing, unlike the daily news. Thank you for the breath of fresh air!

[samnazzal]

Hi I’m a newcomer to your show and I happened to see you struggle getting a large piece of wood out of your pickup. I usually work alone and being over 70 I don’t lift anything heavy unnecessarily, so I developed a simple technique to remove heavy items from my Tacoma.
It involves a piece of good rope and an eye bolt. Attach the bolt to any solid object, in my case the back wall of my garage. Attach the rope to your heavy load, thread it through the eye bolt, and connect to your truck hitch or bumper.
Usually I just use the idle to slowly pull out of the garage, stopping every couple of feet to inspect the project. If you have a solid sturdy table raise the eye bolt slightly higher than the table, bring the truck tailgate as close as possible to the table and slowly pull the truck away.
If you have a trusted helper that would help but it can be done alone.
Sometimes two eye bolts are needed to keep the rope clear.

[HK_Musician]

It's the most beautiful table I've ever seen in my life

[PhilipJFry]

Never knew about the craftsmanship that went into an epoxy table and I must say I'm speechless. The shine you got from it is mind-blowing

[dianepartlow]

I think you can still consider this a DYI project. Your tables are absolutely gorgeous. You put a lot of work into them. Love them!!

[Rezah]

Thank you so much for these videos. I am 54 and will start practicing with small tables so that I have something to do for income during my retirement years. Watching your videos has taught me a lot and I feel confident this is possible.

[andrewtomlinson]

When you look at the table from above closely it feels like you’re flying over a dark still lake, very beautiful.

[brianneslamin]

Thank you for leaving the knocking over of the saw horse part, I feel like this is more attainable now 🤣😍

[jplieurance]

One of the coolest epoxy table videos I've ever watched. The table is beautiful - great job.

[chugalongway]

I have been doing epoxy hardwood tables for over two years and this guy☝️is awesome. He thinks outside the box and it shows in his work. His tips are pure gold and will save you time and money. I love the finishing and his high standards which makes his work awesome. He deserves 1 million thumbs up and 10 million subscribers

[BigGayIncorporated]

Love this table, the gradients of color on the wood contrasting with the black epoxy look so good!

[horsesby]

I absolutely love this table with the black epoxy and the Copper legs are gorgeous 💕

[jddevine]

Long time finish carpenter, cabinet shop owner, woodworker. Gave up my big shop but have a small building I've turned into my woodshop and have been starting to make some resin projects. I've purchased several big slabs of wood, maple and walnut, and plan to make a new kitchen table out of the walnut so this video was perfect for what I'm about to do. Great tips, really nice camera work, and I love how you share not only your successes, but your failures as well. Thanks so much for these tips as I've been using Ecopoxy and not really happy with it. Going to try this product along with some of your techniques on my next art project. Thanks so much!!

[bernhardschweighofer]

Well all I can say is wow! From the precision to the design through to the excellent narration was just awesome. What a brilliant table and love the fact you set the photo shoot up right there with a purpose back drop etc! Well done, great skills.

[nicw]

gorgeous table! I have never made anything but enjoy watching you make these, the best moment is when you buff it and it comes to life!

[LamaKING]

Your videos are so relaxing and make me want to continue with my woodwork. Ive always been into it and loved it in school but now I just sit around and wait for some one to say they need something that's wooden and I jump at the opportunity to build it for them. Its so rewarding! Could be a great side gig too!

[judithfairchild]

When you lifted the top up and the light shown through the epoxy it looked like a night shot of a coastal city. Absolutely gorgeous

[JorisBokkerink]

Every now and then I love to see other people making great stuff. Although I'm not into making epoxy tables I love to see the effort you put into this. My compliments on the colour of the steel frame!