The Client Hated This Slab

This epoxy table build was one of the most difficult in my career. It took over 18 months and around 150 hours to finally get this delivered to the client. Let me know what you think!

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Items used in this build:

0:00 Intro
0:58 Unloading problems
1:41 Choosing a layout
3:03 Giving away my planer
4:22 Live-edge slab cleanup
6:12 If you want to build tables yourself
6:50 Big win!... Bigger fail
7:44 Sealing the slab with epoxy
8:53 Epoxy form building
10:20 Epoxy pour
11:02 Trying something new
12:30 Slab flattening and alternatives
14:36 Which wood slab is best?
16:00 Custom steel table base
17:14 Filling imperfections
19:32 Did I paint it???
20:46 The world's best crate. And another mistake
23:24 First job for the forklift (and its a big one)
24:35 Final reveal

[slicksnewonenow]

Wow... what's to hate?

And by the way- that ancient Egyptian PVC pipe was far superior to that junk we have today.

[forwardlogic]

Response to your question about 21 minutes in the video. The safety feature of the saw blade stop works off of a voltage differential between the trigger mechanism and a conductive media like a finger. Styrofoam sheets being cut with a rotary blade would be like rubbing a balloon against a flannel shirt. The Styrofoam creates a static charge greater than the blade safety mechanism can handle. A volt differential tripped the circuit.

[jmains]

Honestly, if they wanted ZERO reddish tones than they shouldn’t have gone with Walnut. Table looks incredible!

[I_am_zavi]

I'm not a woodworker and I still love this channel, but I don't zone out at all I pay great attention to all the details and store that information in my brain. I don't know what I'll do with it but I enjoy thoroughly.

[Jc-vnhq]

Professional epoxy installer here with over a decade experience. Those small pits that you carved out then re-filled can be completely avoided. Epoxy airates as it cures often causing bubbles (fisheyes) that pop and sink or stay above the surface. An easy and cheap method to prevent that is to use a heat gun at a moderate distance to pop them during the curing process (when it becomes tacky). I have a ton of epoxy tips for you if youre interested. Whether youre using 100 solids, polyeurethane or polyurea.

[Paul-ebjp]

I can't believe I've just spent 25 minutes watching someone make a table, what's more surprising is how interesting it was, great work and fantastic table.

[IanYager]

I fall into the category of “People who watch every single of your videos with zero intention of ever building a table.” I love your format, your cadence, your candor and of course, your skill is top tier.

[jasonjackson]

Loved the video. One suggestion I would give, is to make your work table with the ability to raise the height to help save your back during some of your processes. You could probably have your friend the welder create the table and you can use a pneumatic system.

You can also build a winch system like they use for boats to move those massive, heavy slabs from your truck to your work table. Many years ago my dad and I replaced an engine in my car and he built a very simple winch that was attached to wood beam He set on the two walls on each side of the garage. We were then able to move the motor exactly where we wanted it.

I was lucky to grow up with a genius engineer for a dad. He knew how to solve pretty much any engineering task.

[helenmears]

I lost my lovely mum 4 days ago. I'm a 65 yr old woman who has zero intention of ever building anything however I love your content & you're helping me thru a pretty awful time Thank you

[michaelphelan]

As an older-than-70 woodworker, I commend you for your Rock Paper Scissors contest. It warmed my day to see you caring for the next group of woodworkers

[matthewhecht]

The “everything is a pain” advice you give in the content is priceless. Such a fantastic outlook. Thank you for putting out the content. Watching you channel is one of my favorite breaks from my day. Keep up the great art.

[cherylotto]

Since I started watching your channel, I won't watch any other wood working channel. I love your creations and the videos are fun, informative, and easy to watch!

[pamelastewart]

I believe that working with the wood by your own hands is way more rewarding and is also good for mental health. It’s relaxing (and not) in some ways. Keep up the great personal touch you give your clients. The machine made is what everyone else has and not as good. Love your work, keep it up for all those that want one and the ones who want to learn. ❤❤❤

[Ally-Oop]

If I had the money, the space, and a family or business large enough to justify such a table then I’d buy that in a heartbeat. It’s beautiful.

[AndyL]

Safety tip (yay): When loading a long crate onto the back of a truck, get as close as possible before raising the forks. That way, if it does start to tip, the truck will take some of the weight and help get the balance back. I used to do this all the time with 1.5 tons of aluminium ingots.
Nice work as always BTW

[movanseveren]

Beautiful table, however, I almost cried when you filled in the amazing crevices with epoxy. I loved the uniqueness of that openwork.

[qtjdsvf]

So entertaining I can’t stop watching. Not a future carpenter but amazed at the skill and beauty of final products. Simply fantastic.

[heathergeier]

That has to be one of the most beautiful tables I have seen. The work you put into making it shows that you have a real passion for what you do. I will be watching more of your videos. The people you built that table for clearly didn’t see what all your viewers saw.

[karenhouser]

I happened across this and enjoyed watching you create a gorgeous table! I'm a 72 yr old grandma and it was very interesting. Well done!

[michaelmartin]

Shocking to me how much of this work you do all by yourself. My back starts hurting just watching you 😂 beautiful work outstanding video💪🏼