Big Epoxy Pour...Building a $1,000 Coffee Table...Part 3

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Imperfections simply prove that the item is hand made. I really like this project. I can’t wait to see the finished table.

[@kenskarpentry]

Very true thanks

[@RedRavenNine]

I think the tipped over one adds that character you were talking about. I can hear more than one child saying "Oh that one tipped over." and rub their finger over it thinking they can stand it back up, or even think there is water in there under a glass top.

[@ledesclos5321]

I like it. I would not cut down the ends of the table top. Nothing is perfect in this world and yet still beautiful.

[@lavalleyk]

I would leave the turned over pieces - adds character to the project - looks great Ken :D

[@sandygrant9220]

Yes, I agree he should leave it as is! It gives character!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@kenskarpentry]

Good I think so too

[@tobymeade3222]

❤ wow this is Awesome 💯 This would be a Beautiful Floor,or even a Window Wall 👌🤞✌️🌟✨🤩🌞🌻🙏🙌👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnharlow2206]

Looks great. Don't change a thing.

[@bobwinters2885]

Darn floaters, I wouldn't touch it 😂. Looks great Ken!

[@throngcleaver]

@@bobwinters2885 🤣🤣🤣 Good one!

[@warrenlucier5796]

Just to let you know north Florida got 6 to 8 inches of snow the other day. This winter reminds me of when I was a kid residing in Hubbardston Massachusetts in a 1760's colonial home. My daughter resides in central New Hampshire and she sent a screen shot of her dash instrument panel that depicted - 21 degrees 🥶. The table looks to be coming along great and keep warm.

[@stevealldred4424]

That is really a beautiful table. Can't wait to see the clock in it! Great job Ken!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@StoneKathryn]

I guess I'm not as much of a perfectionist and I'd be okay with the wood that moved? Wow, only a week away till your next knee replacement. I'm so glad the new epoxy cleared up the clock face! I like it too! It looks beautiful Ken! I've seen people make shower surrounds with the epoxy. They use all kinds of metallic colors and throw the different colors on at once. It looks fun to do. I like your coffee table project very much. I can't wait to see it out of the frame! Thanks for this video Ken!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@rupe53]

This is turning out really super. Might I suggest a series of these with various themes such as automotive (wheel covers, lug nuts, spark plugs, wheel bearings) ... tools that could be had from garage sales or your friend at the transfer station finding things (screwdrivers, drill bits, nails, screws) ... measuring devices (rulers, yard sticks, etc)... or my favorite was pennies, just laid in rows then clear coated over. Saw an entire bar top done that way and it looked sharp. Some of these would be easier on top of stained plywood and small things can be hot-glued down first.

[@drillsgtlangdon]

So far so good. Cant wait to see the end result! ps. Glad everything is going well with your first knee replacement, praying for the same for you during the 2nd knee. You are a trooper sir! Cheers

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks! I appreciate it

[@billonthehill9984]

Beautiful job Ken, leave the imperfections in, chock it up to experience or lack thereof, lol! I think those couple of rolled over blocks will give it character! Vermont here, Bill... 🇺🇸

[@sandygrant9220]

Yes, I agreed that he should leave the imperfections in.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks Bill. Will do

[@JesseJames83]

I agree; most people won't notice it's "wrong"

[@Pamela-e4w]

I agree as well, I think you should leave it 😀

[@donnajoacrey2699]

That was so neat to see the cloudy disappear! I'm loving this table! and yeah I'm fan for you doing more of this type of projects! Godspeed!

[@kenskarpentry]

I'm glad you like it! I'm definitely thinking about doing more projects like this!

[@Hosty_Tim]

Goooooooooooooood morning, Ken. Imperfections make it special, I'd leave it be

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks, Tim

[@sandracunningham2689]

Beautiful job,

[@tomgrams2333]

-23° here again this AM... hoping this is it for awhile at least. I've done a few pour on projects, and until I started to seal the wood first- either w glue or poly- the air bubbles keep escaping from the wood. It was virtually impossible to get them all. This was a big project to undertake for your first one! Good luck with it!

[@johndickinson186]

Wow! Glad the clock went clear with the new coat. That was a game changer! Looking good Ken!

[@Pamela-e4w]

Nice job, glad the clock cleared up.

[@throngcleaver]

Wow! -16°! And here I was whining because it was 7° when I got up at 4:00. 🤣 It's always colder somewhere else. 😊 I'm loving this pour and that you're sharing your learning experience with us! It's going to be beautiful and you'll be planning another one in the future. Stay warm up there! 😁

[@straubdavid9]

Good morning Ken .... you couldn't just grind down those two wood piece "floaters"? Hope you guys are having a very nice day .... take care Ken, Sandy, Lauren, Chad + Kaiya🐕 (one of the cutest pups on the planet🌎) and the Chicklets🐔🥚❄☃✌🏻👣

[@kenskarpentry]

I will probably just leave it as is thanks for watching. You. Have a great day too.

[@evalinawarne1337]

Good morning KEN and SANDY I used to use resin with cyprus wood in the 1980'S. Made many different things clocks table's Pen sets with scriptures. Lots of fun❤ SE MICHIGAN 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🏡🙏🇺🇸🙏🇮🇱🙏❄️🥶🙌🀄🙏🙏🎂🙏🙏

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice

[@robertdknight]

WOW. That's stunning on my screen, so it must be amazing seeing it in person. Looks wonderful. When you was using the heat gun, I could see the bubbles disappear. I really like this brand you're using. You seemed to really enjoy the project. I hope you do another. I was thinking it would be cool to make a 'pebble and rock' version of this to mimic a flowing stream or river bottom. Maybe some sea shells, a few leaves that settled on the bottom, sand and other things you'd find in a creek bed. I'd even add a clock (I loved that idea on this one!). I wonder if a sundial would work??? Just thinking out loud. Good luck next week. I'll be praying for you. God bless

[@kenskarpentry]

Those are great ideas. Thanks

[@jasonflowers3830]

That looks great Ken! Can't wait to see the finished project.

[@kchance76]

Looks really cool. Thanks for sharing the journey. Hope the 2nd knee goes just as smoothly next week. Prayers for healing Ken.

[@rdyardie]

That is one impressive epoxy coffee table. All the best for your other knee have surgery.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks. I appreciate it!

[@johncornell3665]

Lots of work but looks great. Thanks Ken!

[@markmichalsky6353]

That looks so cool!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@cporter1775]

Nice, can’t wait to see the final table with clock

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks me too

[@bryangiffin9695]

It really came out well Ken. No telling what other projects you could undertake along these lines, that folks would be more than happy to purchase. Thanks for sharing the adventure... Ottawa, Canada

[@sandygrant9220]

Good morning Ken and Kaiya! The table is looking good! Ken your surgery is only 4 days away from today not a week. Ready or not, here you go again! 😅. You can do it!!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Wow. Almost time

[@1244taylor]

Looking great

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@toddpacheco4748]

Ken,you and Kaiya have done an incredible job with the coffee table 👍😮😊❤

[@jefflong7041]

Beautiful Ken, glad to see you are doing well with your knee. I'm two-years out with mine and doing great. Enjoy your channel. Take care and enjoy retirement.

[@mikeisley4445]

Looks great buddy 💯

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks 👍

[@oleman490]

oh me;;;my patience would be on the outs;;;I guess I could never get one of them things done;;as I would do the steps too quick and ruin it;;;so hats off to you sir;;;and good luck with that other knee;;;I be on the other side of 80 and getting around with my tricycle but it has two flat tires and a broken pedal right now and the ole tricyclee motor weak and skips a beat eveery now and then so hurry up and get both them knees working good so I can see i be happy having mine done;;;;lol;;;;ok enough of me how about ;;;enjoyed;;;thumbs up and keep em comin;;;;;don't know why people enjoy watching but hate pushing that subscribe and thumbs up;;;;;it don't cost nothin;;;;I even suffer through the commercials when I remember on the ones that are realllllly interesting;;;;;but those I don't particular enjoy or seem like they not sincere or act like they know and I know they don't;;;;;couple of my dislikes and they block me;;;;lol;;;and I don't care;;;ok I shut up and be gone;;;;;

[@VMc828]

Looks nice❤️🙏🙂

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@JesseJames83]

The epoxy needs to be wet sanded with super high grit paper and polished in order to make it look clear. There are plenty of KZbin videos - look at the small-time craft people who make table top gifts and crafts. They almost always do a sanding and polishing stage and make it look crystal clear.

[@rupe53]

yes, wet sanding to about 2,000 grit and machine polish afterward can do it.

[@dougburke50273wind]

Looks great, love all the wood tones.

[@kenskarpentry]

Many thanks!

[@alpcns]

Very nice, Ken, it's a work of art! I believe there are specific (very thin, liquid) chemicals that can be applied after the curing/sanding/routing of the pour, which clears it right up and gives it a high gloss. Many of the woodturning fabricators on YT use it (see JackMack for example). There's many applications of this stuff - inlaid door panels for example, tabletops, kitchen tops, lamps, et cetera.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@wingman8447]

Looks awesome. And congrats on 197k subs.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks so much!

[@davidgetchell3633]

Good day Ken, great table, I've seen other videos of tables made like this (one with a model T-REX skeleton another with 1/2 full small whisky bottles) COOL !!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Oh. Cool

[@lindagary7077]

Ken place the jugs in a warm house. Or place a jug in a 5 gallon bucket or warm water to warm before

[@LorraineDennison1960]

I cant wait to see it when it is finished. 🥰 There will always be bubbles using wood. The air comes out of the wood as the resin soaks in. The only way to stop that is to seal the wood rounds first. If you are going to flood coat the top after it is cured and sanded, put painters tape on the bottom edge first. Will save you a few hours trying to get the drips off the bottom. Ask me how I know. hahaha 🤣🤣Resin drips almost sent me insane trying to get them off once they dried.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely keep that in mind.

[@freshcut6952]

You made this look easy and I think I’m going to try making something this size all I have ever done were pens and bottle stoppers good luck with your next knee surgery

[@lmars5933]

Looking great my friend, waiting for the next video..🥶🥶🥶🐊🌴😎

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@shartne]

Nice looking table.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks. I think so too!

[@timothyshupe7589]

Cool looking table Ken.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks. I appreciate it

[@harryweening7199]

Rather than cut down the overall size of the table, you might consider rounded corners or cutting the corners at a 45 to just lose the wood piece that tipped over on you. Looks awesome and glad the clock lens cleared up for you.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks. I’ll think about that.

[@davidj2874]

Looks awesome Ken 👍

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks 👍

[@clarencewiles963]

Ken we tell you after you make the mistake. As we watch we learn that we can’t stop you. Then boom. 💥 Do a table with all your tools that were your profession! 🎉

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha that would be fun

[@alphonseroy421]

NEXT EPOXY TABLE YOU SHOULD INCAPSILATE A VARIETY OF ANTIQUE CARPENTRY TOOLS A SQUARE, SCRIBER,RULER ETC.

[@kenskarpentry]

Oooooh! I like that

[@donnajoacrey2699]

Yeah! That's a great idea! A table of antique tools, I would even leave the rust on them if you could! (not sure if the rust would mess up with the other chemicals???) Godspeed!

[@kathycrook1913]

Good morning!

[@stevebonczyk3795]

Air Bubbles they are a pain. Next time you should preseal the wood with the epoxy. Just brush it on. Once dry then do your big pour. This will prevent 90% of the air bubles from rising up. Also hot glue the wood blocks to keep them in place. Looks good.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

Using a heat gun pops the bubbles.

[@wolfpacva]

The table looks good. I would not cut the end of the table. It could give you a bigger problem than you want.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I agree

[@carrieemery7191]

also great job to sandy on color

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@kennethwalker2806]

That looks so cool. Great job.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@kennethwalker2806]

You’re welcome sir. Best of luck with your second knee surgery. I’ve had both of my knees replaced. It was so worth it.

[@vnguyen9327]

It is beautiful .

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks so much

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Looking good

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@duaneheadworth6275]

Looks great. You should not cut it down. The wood that moved is not a problem. Thanks for sharing

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I agree

[@robertadriver6931]

Will be waiting for the clock to be done

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks me too

[@HalfAssHomestead]

I wouldn't cut off the 3" from each side. You'll be forever trying to buff out the saw marks.

[@franknapert5483]

looks really good . don't touch it

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Ken when working with epoxy, you will find that a hot glue gun is your best friend. If you used that on the wood, they wouldn't have been able to float. We even glue down the coins of custom bar tops, before pouring the epoxy over the top. They won't so much float, but can be easily pushed around during the pour, because of the air space under them.

[@LorraineDennison1960]

Next time you use resin, sit the containers in warm water for a while before you pour them together. Resin works better in warm weather.

[@kenskarpentry]

Great idea!

[@brucecotnoir9135]

btw always enjoyed the old vidio's

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@fhuber7507]

A trick for when they want to float. Lay plywood over top and weight it down and all the tops will be the same height. The foggy epoxy should be polished There's a polishing compound for it. Sometimes another layer of epoxy will make it clear if it was just fine scratches, but you can't depend on it. Many people will sand and polish the final surface rather than depending on the self leveling of the epoxy to get an even surface.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks. I’ve been sanding quite a bit

[@armidaperez5360]

I'm enjoying watching on big screen you see it better 😜 Remember you can buff out scratches hopefully

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@dwaynesanders2095]

Nice

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks!

[@kennethsears5041]

That looks good

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@jlawlar]

Maybe you and Lauren can make a table with flowers in it.

[@gordonsteward9371]

I would no cut the end it looks great

[@kenskarpentry]

Good thanks

[@MarkBest-u8z]

Remember, the wood Is dry, there will be air inside the grain. Keep a close eye for more air bubbles to come out of the wood.

[@kenskarpentry]

Good point, thanks for the reminder.

[@jbmorrow5390]

Stick a 1x2 or 1x3 through the jug handle so you can let it drain into the bucket?

[@kenskarpentry]

That’s a good idea, I’ll try that next time.

[@jaywimer4415]

Tile people always reverse a tile (that has a pattern) and carpenters reverse a spindle under the stair railing, I would leave the character you have as a conversion piece.😊

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks! I think I will.

[@MarkBest-u8z]

Use a buffing wheel , you should be able to get the smokie look out of the clock face.

[@kenskarpentry]

Cool thanks

[@kathycrook1913]

Just make the little piece that fell over your signature. Js

[@lukerange366]

U might want to make some nit stand for a bedroom out of that kind of stuff

[@kenskarpentry]

Oh nice!

[@josefreck1103]

👍🖐😊

[@evalinawarne1337]

Guten Morgan

[@richardroyles1423]

Watch the video on KZbin, but I couldn’t figure out how to how to give you a like. God bless.

[@kenskarpentry]

That’s ok. Thanks for watching

[@carrieemery7191]

no leave it good character looks great plus the story if you want perfect go to the store also this must be where the saying week in the knee comes from either way you'll be fine now or latter

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha right

[@douglaskuhn3781]

A few small stones would have added a nice touch

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes maybe another project

[@brucecotnoir9135]

you must got the epoxy or free

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha I wish

[@stanleyguard5593]

That 200 will come soon.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks. I think so too

[@heavymetalbarbie]

you shouldve removed all the bark on the wood!

[@kenskarpentry]

True

[@lucyarumsey7262]

Praying for your next knee surgery Ken.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thank you very much

[@richardspeck9844]

2:31 2:33

[@Paul-y7u5s]

Just like life every things isn't prefect leave those pieces in to me they put character into the coffee table and maybe a talking point like life most confirm to rules some don't

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@brucecotnoir9135]

to cold in your garage

[@kenskarpentry]

True

[@douglaskuhn3781]

Don't cut the table. Leave the boo-boo as is.

[@kenskarpentry]

I agree

[@brucecotnoir9135]

never not measue

[@kenskarpentry]

Right

[@richardspeck9844]

Get rid of the sweatshirt you’re not doing garages anymore

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha I need something to wear