Flood your end grain (cookie) slabs with epoxy resin

This is a video showing the advantages of flooding end grain slabs (cookie slabs) with epoxy resin prior to sanding and coating.

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[peterquinn]

Thanks for sharing this! I haven't tried a cookie project yet, but this technique will definitely be a part of it.

[carlosdelascuevas]

Very instructive. I am preparing (cureently drying) 2 end grain oak slabs. Thank you for the valuable tips!

[JumpinhJehoshaphat]

Exactly the advice I was looking for. Thank you! One more question: when one plans to fill voids with a colored epoxy (as I saw you did on one of the slabs) can you use the colored epoxy to flood the end grain and voids all at the same time? Or must you flood the end grain FIRST then fill the large voids?

My concern is pouring a black epoxy on end grain and then having it discolor the wood itself. Would love any advice you can share!

[sharpstaryeahyou]

How do you calculate how much epoxy you need for each flooding? Great video 👍🏻

[unoriginalandrew]

I've been struggling in the construction industry for 4 years now and I'm thinking this could be a way to make money while I try to get my footing again. Looking forward to learning from your channel!

[elmabe]

Thanks for this video! I am working on a toilet floor from wood cookies. They ar 5 cm. The floor is already sanded. Why can't i just put 5, 1 cm epoxy on it and let it dry. Would't that give the same result? I like to show you a picture of the floor the way it is now but that is not working...

[dkt]

Question- same needs for white oak as non porous wood cells. But of course can still crack. Thoughts?

[Kocsis_Robert]

this is very useful for me. i purchased 4 cookie slabs a couple of days ago, and dont know hot to finish them. i have a question though: first you pour epoxy, it cures, then you sand it and apply oil (tungoil for example). can the oil meet the wood itslef? isnt the epoxy an obstacle for the oil? or the epoxy only soaks in the cracks?
another question if you have issues/advices with cookie slab being concave or losing level?

[DistressedDesign]

Fantastic video and explanation! One quick question on the epoxy type, do you use deep pour (~7 day cure), 24 hour cure, or a top coat/finishing epoxy? Thanks!

[NeedsMoreToys]

Do you add resin to the edges? Also how do you seal the bottom side or not?

[andrewray]

What kind of tape do you use in the bottom?

[dubabri]

Thank you. Very interessant. What kind of grit do you choose to sand lightly?

[HHWS]

Hi! Would you get the same protection with a sanding sealer?

[trishmonaghan]

Do you put epoxy on when the slab is “green” or after the wood itself is dry?

[mrnobelnigel]

Thanks for a good explanation. A question if I may? If I was planning to make a small resin ‘river’ coffee table with inward facing ‘live’ edges should I coat the live edges with clear epoxy before attempting the pour?