3 Years To Build, 1 Hour To Ruin

[@PreservationSolutions]

Dylan, wow, wow, wow! You and your team did an amazing job on our table. I had no idea of the pour issue - 😳 Yes, we have worked with your company for over a decade and every aspect has been A+. You expertly handled our table project from day 1. Thank you and Dan at GL Veneer for incorporating our product on the slab during the drying process. Also, for working with me on keeping the live edge as much as possible, and changing the resin color 3 times! It was all worth the wait!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much! It was definitely worth the leak we faced haha. We were so happy with how it turned out, and we're so glad you like it as much as we do!

[@Pimpmedown]

Very well said. Mishaps always happens with materials like wood - great to hear that there is so much passion behind the project from the customer side.

[@RazDaz74]

Finally a client who kept the live edge!!! Stunning and entertaining work bro!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@williamparker6649]

This truly an amazing piece of wood. Yuor design and workmanship make it a treasure🙏

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much! That's so kind!

[@deb_DC]

Fabulous! Love seeing all the problem solving working out in real time! Great bunch of artisans all contributing skills and humor! Beautiful result, loving that live edge

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the trials and tribulations! And the jokes! ☺

[@mrfirestop415]

My suggestion for leaks: Butyl tape the outside of the seams on your forms. The wide stuff for camper roofs with vinyl on one side. Roll it into place with a heavy seam roller, and forget about leaks. Just don't stick it directly to your casting table, lay down a removable tape or film first. It. Is. Leakproof.

[@hollywoodhiggins1576]

I just completed my first table! I couldn’t believe it but I had no issues! Great work!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Oh wow, congrats! I'm glad it all went smoothly for you!

[@williammaxwell1919]

Why don't epoxy table builders apply tape to the join between the casting table top and the vertical sides of the mould instead of just relying on silicon sealant? The wide tape (150-200mm) used to waterproof around new window installations might work better than the 50mm tape you typically use in pours. The increased stick-surface would help minimise leaks and reduce the time spent plugging /steeming leaks and more than offset the cost of the wider tape

[@mattypurcell]

If they read this they will from here on 😂

[@jameskniha4779]

Maybe there's an issue with the epoxy sticking to that window tape too much? The tape used for epoxy pours is one that the epoxy doesn't like to bond with so it makes demolding much easier.

[@imransadiq4149]

If you think it's so easy, then do it you knob

[@zakmiller9302]

It's simply too wasteful

[@StraubWoodWorks]

The amount of work required to make the tape prefect for each pour would probably be to much, it is definitely something we could look at in the future. But silicone is nice and very easy to clean up from out pour tables, as well as tooling it in. All of our side pieces are reused for our molds, so we only retape them every couple months. All said and done we can silicone a mold together in a couple minutes. While not even worrying about making a mess or the chance of a leak.

[@dottiemathews6853]

WOW!!!!! FANTASTIC AND ONE OF A KIND!! UMMMPH!! SEXY TABLE!!!

[@johncotton866]

WOW!!! This is great!!! It's always a pleasure to watch artisans at work solving problems in real time. This is why your channel is always a highlight of my week. The challenges and difficulties encountered during a build are addressed and a solution is found. The table looks fantastic!!! Thanks for letting us meet some additional members of the team. This is one of your best videos yet. Keep up the good work!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much John! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video so much! I had a lot of fun while editing it because it is something different than usual! 😁

[@jeffmech1]

Wow, there are no words, or maybe not enough words to describe the beauty of this table. Well done to all of you.

[@_thegrayman]

Firstly, cracking table!👏 Regarding the legs rebate, I've often wondered why you don't use a festool router on the track, but seeing this video, I think it's because your team enjoys the process! Good job Randy! 👍🇦🇺

[@cattac6]

This is a stunning table! I really like the natural edge being exposed as much as possible. The legs also are amazing. The whole unit gels perfectly. After all the years of perfect work, it's good to see that not all goes well all of the time. Yes, you are human after all! Thanks for sharing, cheers Michael.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha yes, we luckily don't have pours go like this often but at least the table turned out okay and we learned for next time!

[@robert.brokaw3829]

I'll say it again and again. BFWC and its whole crew are amazing. Keep making beautiful pieces of art and stay safe.

[@wojtekp5684]

Beautiful piece, glad to know that leaks happen to all of the best of us!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha unfortunately they happen to almost everyone!

[@stuartcarter3649]

DYLAN that table is the best wood, and even better workers, didn’t stop the pour and wow great vid.👍🇦🇺

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Stuart!

[@mlm1819]

This just randomly popped up on my feed. I guess I'll stay to watch lol

[@JR-ho5qm]

Really! You might want to check out a few more of there other videos. They have built some fantastic pieces! Enjoy!

[@mlm1819]

​@@JR-ho5qmThanks, I think I will! It was a great video, oddly satisfying to watch the craftsmanship on how the table was made

[@matthewmolthen1605]

Good choice to stay

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@schojak1321]

What a beautiful piece of art!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!

[@topshelf552]

Turned a problem into a work of art !!!!!! well done guys

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much! We're glad we were able to pull it off!

[@stevekorup7366]

The Table is Absolutely Beautiful, Great Job Guys, Top Quality just like everything you guys create. Randy great plug for the website. 👍😀

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much! Randy is an incredible salesman hahaha

[@Burakius]

Stunning table and stunning piece of wood guys. Love the supports!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much!

[@compunurse]

Maybe sometime in the future, you can make a table out of all the remnants of the epoxy, soaked paper towels. That should be interesting.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahaha, that would be interesting! But probably not the nicest looking table

[@stuckie3916]

Beautiful work. As soon as I win the lottery I’ll be making a trip to buy one.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha we can't wait!

[@welderman1221]

PHENOMINAL!!!! You are always outdoing the previous jobs!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much, that's the goal!

[@dougk5456]

Great save!!!! Somehow I knew you could do it. Beautiful result. Mother nature just doesn't quit with designs.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Doug! I'm glad we were able to, we were stressing! Haha

[@vjpublisher]

Reminds me of that Westeros table in "House of the Dragon", for sure the client will have so much planning to do. Great build!

[@clinnaidoo1026]

Watching you guys working with the silicon n rags looks as this is your first build 😂😂

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha, it felt like it was our first build😵‍💫

[@MargaretGeorgemgse]

Stunning slab and that edge really suits the clear epoxy effect. Must have been a nightmare when it was leaking, but SO worth it for the finished effects!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We were all panicking so much hahaha, thanks so much Margaret!

[@JustAMatterofTam]

It's literally on my bucket list to order a desk from you guys one of these days.........in the meantime, THANK YOU for these videos!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you for watching our videos! We can't wait to make you one, one day!

[@handroswanepoel3566]

Is no one talking about Randy haha what a gent

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

that wood is pretty frigging nice. Great work!

[@andrewmccann6311]

I find that acrylic decorators caulk works a treat. Silicone cures far too slowly for stopping leaks. Epic table as always!!

[@aidansharples7751]

I think a tour around some metal casting shops might be in order. There are all sorts of technical casting sands with release agents, might allow you to keep as much of the burl live edge as possible. Plus its a good excuse for a few days out.

[@mariorojper5851]

This might be the best table you have made!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! We're glad it turned out so beautiful despite all the stress it caused haha

[@jaimeroman2406]

Wow! Beautiful work.

[@umidraegonne]

Randy is my hero! Lmao! The table looks so amazing 🥰

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha, we'll let him know! And thank you so much!

[@justjane2070]

Maybe in future with this sort of pour anticipate the problems and add the blue paper, fast drying silicone and glue before pouring 😂

[@CrazyCossack1]

what a stunning table well worth the the headache when pouring

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Agreed, it turned out beautiful!

[@uolevig]

Oh man that pour was a literal mess! Gorgeous slab of wood.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha, and just a little bit stressful!

[@jonathanseal5155]

Kind of a clusterf%%k there, fellas!! A serious lack of forethought and preparation patience?🥵🥵

[@hswing11]

GREAT TEAM WORK

[@SteveBsnnister]

Every project has it's differences from the last adventure. I wished I had run across you before I started my current project as I might have learned some valuable lessons. I am close to finishing a small coffee table with a waterfall end/leg on one end. This mitercut from a single

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Well hopefully your project turns out well! Thanks Steve!

[@patriciaharkin1571]

That wood is so beautiful and what a stunning piece of furniture - well worth all the hassle it gave you. 😊😊

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Agreed! We're so lucky it turned out how we wanted it to!

[@pamelamoser7748]

Beautiful, I love it!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Pamela!

[@houghtonred]

The piece is absolutely beautiful, plus i fookin, love the vulgar language, you are a bunch of young lads, of course there is swearing.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahaha, especially in a situation like this one!

[@MrJayyangie]

That looks absolutely amazing. Great work.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mvzante]

good to know I fix a leak the same way as the pros do :)

[@wjrfive]

Absolutely incredible, and it's great to see behind the scenes of a potential failure. Great job!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Well, we figured we could at least turn our suffering into entertainment 😆 Thanks so much!

[@pushingpenguins5789]

Try using Crayola Air Dry Clay to plug the leaks. It hardens quickly and works pretty well at stopping leaks every time I’ve had one.

[@debbiepoole2247]

That was one hell of a pour. Goopd work boys for catching all the leaks. A beautiful table as always, or maybe this is even nicer.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much Debbie! It was only a little stressful! Hahaha

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Looks awesome, lot of work put into that build. Great job

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@telefrag93551]

“Everyone’s got a plan till their mold starts leaking.” -Iron Mike Tyson

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Ah yes, I remember when he said that haha

[@AndrewConway]

Unbelievable! My leak suggestion would be Bithamean rubber patches

[@ColbyAbigailCromwell]

Love the projects , I own pelican state woodworks in Louisiana we do a lot of resin live edge tables, a cool thing we use to stop leaks like you dealt with on this pour , is 5 min 2 part epoxy PUTTY it works very well bc the liquid resin won’t push through. we love watching your videos keep up the awesomeness!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Good to know, thank you Colby!!

[@eugenetrollip751]

Beautiful!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Eugene!

[@waterchickenwoodworxbydanb42]

Absolutely awesome piece!!! Well done guys.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@robh.8214]

Amazing! I just saw this video and was in Calgary a little over a week ago. Wish I knew, I would have come by and made my family angry by buying some stuff….

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha too bad! But now you know we're here the next time you come to Calgary!

[@shannonjude1]

Extraordinary .

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Shannon!

[@Sawmillingwithj1973]

very cool great job thank you for sharing have a great day and God Bless Everyone

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much for watching! Have a great day as well!

[@thebonsaiprojectkernow]

What a nightmare, i bet cam @blacktailstudios would be screaming at the screen 🤣🤣

[@maddieadams75]

STUNNING by far one of your best pieces, definitely in the top 5. Masterpiece ❤❤❤

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Maddie!

[@reggienance]

I like the live edge pieces more than the rectangle ones. Great job as usual!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much! Yeah the live edge is beautiful!

[@ShipwreckCaptain]

Live edge is quite the look. I just wished the leg's vertical edges were radius-ed to match the rounded shape nature of the top.

[@Craig-jw9ko]

Lol...funny title for the video, or should it read, "400 years to grow this Tree, 3 years to build, and 1 hour to screw it up!" lol...I'm sure it was a real nail-biter...keep up the good work guys!

[@DanielAsbury-rw1jo]

You should have added a 1/4 in to the rough thickness and then built a full rectangle. Then pour a 1/4 thick “waste layer” of epoxy that would act as a floor for all cracks and voids in the center of the table. After the waste layer is cured, then dam up the edges as done in the video and proceed with the pour. Then after everything is cured, remove the waste layer on the cnc. If most of the leaks were from it leaking underneath as I believe was mentioned in the video, this could solve it.

[@SparrowStockwell]

Very unique!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!

[@LordKane773]

more implied sensual food eating in your videos. lol great vid and nice save guys.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahaha Thanks so much!

[@williammaxwell1919]

Nice table

[@dobiedancer]

I now feel better about all the leaks we have

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha, it happens to everyone! Unfortunately!

[@jumpingjacks5558]

Great video. I really like how the table came out. You have some very talented coworkers. I like how you all work as a team. The Black Forest oil finish really makes this table pop. I don't think I would have used blue towels. I think I would have reinforced the area of the leak with more tape. Maybe cut a board to custom size to fit in the leaky area. If the board were to get stuck you could always cut it out. Does Black Forest make cutting boards or coffee tables? Beds, picture frames. I would like to see another video of your father's guitar making classes. or anything unusual? Can't wait until the next video.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much! Yes, thankfully we have incredible teamwork here otherwise things may not have turned out in the end! That's not a bad idea at all! We make coffee tables decently often, and cutting boards less often but we do make them, I don't believe we've done picture frames before but we did cast photos in resn once! We've made 2 beds so far, we have videos for both! We're doing a guitar video soon, not based in Brad's class but we'll definitely talk about his classes in that video!

[@jimrosson6702]

Absolutely beautiful great job

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! 😊

[@Lori_M]

More RANDY!!!!!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

You got it!!

[@LeWoodCreativy]

This videos is really awesome

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! I'm glad you think so!

[@Terry11111]

Good job guys. Thanks for the videos

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Terry!

[@vita8208]

Very nice table

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you 😊

[@lg2525]

Amazing conference table absolutely beautiful, but how much for a table like this.

[@marlinwoodruff2292]

Breath taking ❤

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much!!

[@theJohnGaltLine]

Looks like Randy just selected himself to do shorts for YT. Haha

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Haha, I think so!

[@leonbenjamin7891]

Simply amazing!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@oliverbowyer6304]

i can't believe you didnt mention the scm planer sander 😔

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

🤣🤣

[@dwightpickens2895]

My dad would have said well done guys

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

That's so nice to hear, thank you 😄

[@mstreich]

Could you have the slab on its side and have narrow channel for the epoxy on those areas?

[@jmains]

Flex Paste was the way to go 👍🏼

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Yes definitely!

[@WoodworkingTop535]

It's fun to watch this whole video

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

I'm glad you enjoyed the whole video!

[@DarrylSThomas]

Stunning work once more you guys rock

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@R1GAMBLER]

incredible 👀

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@RockHudrock]

I honestly think I saw you driving this burl chunk on I-5 near Portland a couple months ago. I tried to see if you were driving the pickup but couldn’t get close enough because of traffic.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

This wood is from California, and we're based in Canada so I think that was someone else!

[@piersclarkson9712]

Its amazing how people who work with their hands can get to the .... nub.... of any problem 😮🎉

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

peace be upon you sir and zamzam water

[@rickardrocks2160]

very niiiiice

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!

[@michaellane7991]

beautiful!!!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@fredproctor6973]

Awesome piece of wood and workmanship, doesn't matter how you fixed the leak, just that it turned out great.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Fred!! 😁

[@darthnihilus511]

I do tables like this on a smaller scale in Asheville NC. I have gotten pretty good. How does someone get a job in an outfit like this?

[@Ofthe7thSon]

Yet another spectacular piece. Noice as…..

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much!

[@wolfpacva]

Wow that was a lot of work to make this table but it came out great looking.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, It looks amazing figuring grain, great work guys, I have never tried it, but I wonder whether spray expanding foam would do any good to try and stop the leaks, Obviously spraying it first where are you? Suspect there could be leaks appearing letting it set up and then doing your poor., 😂, fingers crossed, 🤞, or whether there would be a chemical reaction and it would dissolve it, Keep up the great work stay safe , France,

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

Flex paste works amazing for stopping leaks.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Skip to 11:28

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

@@BlackForestWoodCo yeah I typed that out and like 1 minutes later the flex paste came out. Lol

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

@@theweekendwarrior6355 Hahaha

[@danmccarthy3029]

Wow! Badass!!!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Dan!

[@theJohnGaltLine]

Issues or not, I'm always impressed by skilled craftsmanship. Skill sets I do not have but greatly respect. The end result is amazing!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@willieallan953]

You guys must have been sh&%$ng bricks doing that pour! It's a stunning piece of wood, but the live edge would be a real challenge to sit at comfortably!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Oh you know we were! Hahaha Thank you so much!

[@jimmckay2337]

Beautiful table, although I am not a fan of using live edge that is so wacky. It gives the table a very odd shape that seems almost unusable. Otherwise, the finish is great.

[@MegaFregel]

I think they need to upgrade their chairs now.

[@PreservationSolutions]

Absolutely we do!

[@tylerbogaard375]

except that one guy who's got the HM Aeron. That can stay haha

[@PreservationSolutions]

@@tylerbogaard375 Yes, keep the Herman Millers!