Building a beer bottle cap cable reel table using bottle tops and epoxy resin

[@madbuddha67]

Showing the process for putting on the edging would have been very useful....

[@MattGiles]

Its a 65MM bean, nailed on in 4inch spaces, then sealled to the base of the reel. Quite easy in the grand scheme of things. You can buy the trim from any roof and guttering supplier. I used a light oak effect version.

[@TheFlaca25]

I know 😒

[@strumberg6396]

@@MattGiles do you have a link or anything as I can’t find it

[@peterpearce4364]

Have made 4 tables since i seen this 6 months ago, certainly the tables get better and better as you do them and valuable lessons along the way, pity i cant load some pics. and thanks for shareing in the first place

[@raybans8712]

Peter Pearce I’m about to give my first one a go. Any beginners advice for me ?

[@joebristow7519]

@@raybans8712 Yes....get the drum top level and make sure all yr Caps are glued down secure. Be sure to fit the outer edge and seal it with some silicone , to prevent Resin leaks. Also......dont do what i did and start Caps from the middle!!! start from outside Border and work in , that gives u some wriggle room in the centre if yr Caps are a little off centre.

[@raybans8712]

Joe Bristow thanks joe appreciate that

[@peterpearce4364]

@@raybans8712 cut the MDF to size and ge it perfect, make sure the edging is good, on the firt table i used pressed cardboard and other had metal rolled and results 10000% better

[@migueldehertogh680]

Any ideas or am i doing something wrong?

[@bobbyt9431]

I love the idea of gluing down and filling most of the space with grout, as the epoxy resin is the expensive part by far.

[@peterpearce4364]

Thanks for the inspiration, I have completed table 1 and a lot of learnings were to be had now to make a few more

[@MiLLiOnZlanGO]

Great craftsmanship. I hope when I start this project (once I move out in a couple of years time) it's just as good! Already started collecting bottle caps

[@MattGiles]

+Bullyanho hey thanks 👍🏻

[@barrol86]

Thanks for sharing! I made a table for myself and IT worked out perfectly! Thanks again!

[@barrol86]

Tnx Matt! This is awsome. I'm gonna make this on my counter top on my boat. Just got my hands on 20kg of caps. Tnx for inspiring me.

[@hawkdaddy64]

I have done these before and I am offering some advice only. When you do these types of projects always ensure your epoxy is covering all parts of the top, you don't want things sticking up because in the future when you get scratches and gouges in it you can sand it down and reapply more epoxy over the old. In this case the beer caps may take some scuff damage when sanding is done. I hope this is helpful and not hurtful.

[@adam1gale]

What a great project. I would love to give this a try. I just either need to wait for the pubs to be open again or take up drinking again. This could work out to be an expensive project!

[@markdemell8056]

It would be cool to make one made of just Labatt blue or your favorite beer only.I would make one where every single cap is different. I just finished my first little end table penny top. Fun hobby stuff to do.

[@Lukeluzier86]

Nice just watched your penny floor video

[@angiejenkins7714]

I would love to make one like that and I wished there step by step instructions in this video

[@elayned6147]

Very clever idea 💡 and gorgeous work!❤

[@stevekucharski6019]

Looks great. You skipped the whole edging part. Can you show us how that was done.

[@MattGiles]

I plan to make another one at some point and a refresh video

[@garysweatt9239]

Matt Giles how did you get the fine wood finish around the edge

[@ckhewson6547]

I was wondering that part as well. I’m working on a bar for my garage and was thinking that edging. Great Video!

[@Gunnergordy91]

Does anyone know where to get this edging?

[@gerardboyle6957]

@@Gunnergordy91 I used 6 mil ply. Easy to bend. May get slight crack but when sanded gives nice effect

[@elliottjustice4464]

Thanks for the idea! I made one with spent shotgun shell caps. Was a mission getting all the brass off the shells but definitely worth it. Would post a pic but have no idea how on here

[@mikekiss648]

that black grout filling looks great.

[@mrbundyred]

Just caught up with the video, great job! Thanks for taking the time to answer (most) of the comments (cos not everyone took the time to read the earlier comments). All of the elements are covered and I am about to collect them and start the build, wish me luck?

[@MattGiles]

If you made one, would love to see it. Did you make a video too?

[@myrnamiranda1006]

Great job. I have 2 I’m making but I appreciate process & explanation 😔 I just subscribed to your page . I like what I see.

[@thedocta704]

nice job fella, nice ink too

[@Denizen-Unknown]

Can you please please make a list of ingredients in the description?

[@MattGiles]

Yeah sure thing, keep checkong back it will be up there soon

[@MichelleJ1822]

I thought it was cool as hell but then when you did the epoxy that just set it off!

[@joebristow7519]

Ive built this table and it came out great!!! biggest issue I had was getting that goddamn edging!!! in the end I used 3 pieces of very thin Ply and ordered copper head nails to fi it all way round. I know Matt wants too keep some stuff secret and wont tell anything about the edging. The rest is standard Tile grouting and glue and Resin which has all the harderner etc in the Pack.

[@michaelnevett5345]

What did you use for the edging on yours mate?

[@MattGiles]

Good idea for your edging. I used UPVC trim from a roof store ;)

[@joebristow7519]

@@MattGiles thanks for the reply Matt!! ive been trying for months to source some nice copper edge to finish but cant buy it anywhere here in Aus....unless i order 100 kg of copper band. I think it would look deadly!!!

[@cafebenidormexclusive]

@@MattGiles Hi matt, is the edging this Upvc Door or Window Trim Architrave 5 Metre Coiled Length 65mm? It comes as a coil pack? Thank you.

[@cafebenidormexclusive]

I believe this is what you used for the edging ? www.eurocell.co.uk/trims-and-cills/trims-quadrants-and-angles/65mm-x-6mm-pencil-round-flat-architrave-in-oak-x-5m - The pins on the outside to fix it onto the table are they fixing pins / nails Oak colour from Eurocell as well.

[@KyleTO7]

Damn, this looks so amazing! How do these surfaces fare for scratches? I'd almost want a glass panel to go over it to preserve the epoxy forever.

[@ginawells4556]

I have some of those bottle tops :D

[@chasedyas4127]

I am making my own now, curious as to what did you put over the top after grinding the bolts off

[@shaunwatson9578]

Thin 5mm mdf sheet

[@joshuaseruntine9428]

Awesome job bro , if you don’t mind what’s the black stuff that you put in between the caps ??

[@Brucey]

Says in the description mate, it’s black grout 👍

[@MattGiles]

+joshua seruntine it’s just standard tile grout, get it from any tile merchant

[@roberttricarico1603]

What is the project supplies you used?? This is exactly what I want to do

[@WelshBoa]

Hi mate really good work. What was the adhesive you used to fix the bottle tops down please? With the UPVC trim was it easy to fix around edge of table without splitting when fixing?

[@marydoo7311]

Super. Love it.

[@renehuveneers1992]

Hi, What is the white thick stuff you use to put the beercaps in/on? And What is that black thick stuff you use fill the gaps between the caps? I’m gonna make a wall of beercaps and i used glue and kit but both didn’t worked as planned.

[@JD4MNtv]

The white stuff is mortar that you would use to put tiles on a wall and the black stuff is grout

[@jacobmcculloch41]

Mate what's the black grout you put on before the proxy ? And what's the stuff you use to stick the bottle caps on with ? I'm a complete beginner and fancy a project during lockdown

[@PixelGamer91]

What's put around the top after 2:35 it's like a flexible plank?

[@calicobear6485]

Hi looks great however instructions seriously lacking information for first times on a project like this. Steps were missed..like the band around the edge and what materials ands quantities needed. A better explation would be appreciated.

[@MattGiles]

Appreciate that, but when i made the table i was making them for a job, so didnt give away exactly how i made it as i was trying to sell them. Kionda defeated the object slightly. But now im not selling them, so ask away, id happily advise in fully. Might even make another one this spring

[@spencercodona2266]

@@MattGiles hope you don’t mind me asking what the black stuff you used on top of the caps was, cheers

[@GripGuitar]

Great idea and finished product! How did you get the black grout off of the caps?

[@MattGiles]

Its a time and drying judgement call. Getting it just right so it hasnt dried hard but is still enough to wipe off without puling from the joints.

[@GripGuitar]

@@MattGiles Thanks!!

[@joebristow7519]

put it on and wait aprox 1 mins.....wipe off with a damp sponge until u get all the excess grout off.

[@joebristow7519]

SORRY....that should read - 15 Minutes wait.

[@MattGiles]

Its tile grout, so it wipes off when partially dry

[@jordancourtecuisse5078]

hello what and the glue that you gave me to stick the capsules? and what's the black thing you did for me to do the join thank you so much

[@ryaneuverman5619]

Amazing job Matt- Looking into doing a similar table using coasters instead of bottle caps. Could I still use the same grout and epoxy or would that destroy the Coasters. Really hoping to make this work. Any advice appreciated

[@jacobbaldwin9373]

Hello Matt, Im just drinking my way through 300 odd bottles to make a table like yours. After you have spread the resin, do you run a straight edge across the edging to make sure its flat? Also ive seen a lot of people apply a heat gun or blow torch to the resin to get rid of air bubbles? I take it you had no issues there. Cheers mate

[@Musician324]

If you get self levelling resin you shouldn’t have any issues. I also used gorilla glue to stick them as it’s quicker and dries clear. I found it didn’t work as well with tile adhesive. You shouldn’t need a blow torch.

[@jonburrows7695]

Just great,I’m going to mate one deffo...🍺

[@KerryGarland-z8k]

What grout and resin did you use please? Xx

[@taniasilva6373]

O que voce usou pra colar as tampinhas.e o rejunte e de azulejos.obrigado

[@kyleking7352]

What did you use for the border please?

[@timodegraauw7676]

Hello, by any chance, do you have the link to the grout you used?

[@iProDan]

This is a thing of beauty

[@Duke.Baloney]

this man has the patience of a saint

[@yoanncino9082]

Bonjour, Superbe table respect ! Pouvez vous me dire quelle est la patte noir que vous utilisez pour cette table. Merci d'avance

[@deborahqueen9129]

Hi I am making a table the same but cannot find anything to edge the table with before I pour the resin in. Can anyone recommend what to use as an edging and where to source from please

[@scholsey10]

Looks awesome! Thinking about making one for outside, is there a certain epoxy resin I should use?

[@andyms43]

Hi I'm in the process of building this but struggling to find the edging! I've contacted uPVC suppliers but they all state that it's 6mm thick and wouldn't bend enough! Can you help at all? I'm UK based and struggling!! Thanks

[@crobles13]

what material is the round piece you attached with screws? also this inspired me to try my own spool table. thanks.

[@garyallen56]

Hi Matt, Question :- Could I use MDF instead of hardboard and what did you use to "glue" the bottle tops ? Many thanks, Gary. Great table !!

[@PixelGamer91]

It was tile adhesive. Just like tileing your bathroom. With black grout to fill in the gaps

[@MattGiles]

Yeah MDF would work, i used tile adhesive but have used different types of glues i the past which all worked. Its finding whats best for you really

[@vanessainiguez126]

@@MattGiles what's the tool called you used to spread the resin?

[@dreadnoughtjeffries7613]

SPECTACULAR 👍🏽👍🏽

[@user-pd3xi3wu1y]

Hi, great job! What did you amuse for the round edge? Looks great!

[@MattGiles]

I used a PVC bead from a local hardware store

[@jaydenvandort5227]

What did you use for the edging mate. I’m starting one myself now and basically learning as I go. I work in a timber yard at home timber and hardware, so I’ve got access to most things. But the edging what did you use? I’m also doing a bucket in the centre for beers and ice

[@raybans8712]

Jayden Van Dort it looks to me like he used a piece of pvcu (plastic) trim which you might use on the fascia or soffit if you’re roof.

[@MattGiles]

Its UPVC edging trim

[@guilhermedemelodasilva494]

Que dahora... Queria mto fazer umas duas dessa aqui para minha casa... mas difícil achar esse carretel... E não sei trabalhar com resina epóxi... mas esse projeto é mto dahora... parabéns

[@Phill2519]

Hi What kind of grout did you use to fill the table mate? And where did you buy it?

[@benjaminharrison3079]

A few questions. 1 where did you get the wooden ring you put on the outside? 2: what is that black stuff you put in between the bottle caps?

[@exposuretherapy]

I agree both those questions but I think the wooden spool is what they use to wrap cables so probably check local electrical trade shop. But my question is how did you do the ring around the edge, that part seems to be left out, obviously without it you couldn't use the resin

[@shaunwatson9578]

It's upvc edging you can get it from most window fitters/ manufacturers

[@kadirklc9096]

that efes cap over there

[@bettymccormick2913]

How long do you let the grout dry before whipping it with a sponge. (Reply asap)

[@jacelink2115]

Please reply now!!!!

[@flatoot]

8 months approx

[@shaunbach2904]

Hi, Looks great. How wide was the spool and about how many beer caps did you use? Thanks!

[@danielwolff2416]

Matt, im Dan, I liked your video, can you reply with a list of ingredients to use to make a table, besides the table and bottle caps. With this covid crap, I have more time, after work, on my hands and have been keeping caps for months, now I know what I want to do with them. THANK YOU Dan.

[@Jc-ei6ob]

Read through the comments, he tells just about everything

[@littlebigmouth6712]

hi , this is fantastic. Could you please tell me where you got the trim from. i cant seem to find it listed . i dont know wether i am using the right search terms or not. Many thanks . paul

[@raybans8712]

Littlebigmouth looks like something you would find in a roofing store. (I’m a roofer) We use things like this on fascias and soffits and finishing around loft windows

[@littlebigmouth6712]

Ray Bans thank you bud

[@Spaton484]

Can you keep it outside all year round??

[@yonduff8852]

Bonjour très belle table, quel épaisseur de votre résine epoxy que vous avez mise?

[@larskatzenberger6628]

Super!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mykids1120]

What you use for the edging trim

[@mykids1120]

Did you have to do any sanding of the epoxy to get that shine

[@meganoc2010]

Hi Matt I have a few questions as I am planning on doing this project soon. What did you use to stick down the bottle caps with ? Did you wipe away the excess grout when it was wet or dry ? Any other tips you have I would appreciate thank you

[@vickibeckitt440]

Matt, What did you use to stick the bottle caps down initially, and how long should it be left before applying the grout?

[@jasonsteen682]

Tile mastic works. That's what I use

[@gp2545]

It would be nice if you could explain step-by-step what you're doing. Like what's that board you're putting on in the very beginning? Cardboard? Or what?

[@MattGiles]

The board is a 4mm hardboard just to make the base of the cable reel flat for the caps to sit well :)

[@eduardoarcos-garcia5715]

Hello Matt, I would like to start of by saying awesome job on the table! One thing I am curious about is what you used as a cover for the spool table at 0:44. Thank you.

[@MattGiles]

Just a thin hardboard

[@MattGiles]

Hardboard

[@strumberg6396]

Any chance for a link for the edging as you didn’t show anything of it

[@rachelstrong5437]

So awesome!! What did you use to lay down the bottle caps? was that just grout also or was that some sort of glue?

[@MattGiles]

I laid the cps over tile adhesive and left to try for about 2hours then they were grouted in using black tile grout before cleaning off to pour the resin

[@husafel]

Awesome!👍🏼

[@jamesbray3321]

Hey Matt. Im in the process of making one. I was just wandering, is it tile adhesive you use to stick the caps down with??

[@jacintaalmeida2174]

Trabalho lindo!!!! Parabéns!!!

[@luchoserra]

Nice job!! Just a question... what is the advantage of using epoxi resin intead of putting a glass on the top? Thanks!

[@Cameron-bq5tn]

Glass breaks and doesn’t look as good… what’s the advantage of glass for this?

[@jrg397]

I am doing the same but my Polystyrene molding trim keeps snapping in half when I try wrapping the trim around the table. what did you use for your table edge?

[@jjd206]

Where can I get the epoxy I'm doing the same as your project in the UK an which types,complete beginner

[@killy1958able]

Ebay

[@dionneosterman4826]

This is amazing! What desk. Brand did you use?

[@MrBasildondave]

what is the black infill made from. looks brilliant

[@wendyanne5284]

I have a large tree/natural wood slice that i want to make a bottle top table, would i need to seal the wood with something first or just glue bottle tops straight on? Thanks

[@matthewmedeiros453]

Hey Matt, the height of the reel you used. What was the size and did you find it to be a good height to sit at and use? Thanks!

[@mickaelgrapin966]

Hy i want to know how many quantité of resin did you used please ?

[@gerardboyle6957]

Did you let black grout dry before wiping clean?

[@andyk4834]

You have to wipe it off with a damp sponge before it sets.

[@julestarrajat6245]

Hi Matt, Question : What do you use to make the black coating ? Tile glue ? Thanks in advance for you reply Jules

[@jiro8083]

I was wanting to find out too. He has grout listed in the description. I'm going to look for that darker color one. We use grout all the time at work but its lighter in color.

[@beemack9408]

Maybe a black tile grout ?

[@leesturgeon367]

How much Epoxy resin I need for a 3ft x 3ft circular table?

[@jasoncourt3271]

very good video! What do you put in the round?

[@benmurgatroyd3777]

Any advice for anyone that hasn't used Epoxy Resin before?

[@MattGiles]

Mix it thoroughly, and use it all quickly. You have about 15ish minutes to get it all down which is plenty when doing a table. If you are doing a 2-coat pour, please wait until coat 1 is ready. Follow manufacturewr guidelines, thewy are the professionalls and usualy on hand to help and advise.

[@ronron00hk]

It’s so beautiful 😍

[@MattGiles]

Thanks Ronnie

[@keiranmarley4052]

How much did the epoxy resin cost and could you attach a link to what one you used. Thanks!

[@MattGiles]

I spent about £20 on resin

[@jeffgabler803]

What kind of resin did you use bud. There are so many types out there

[@philipyarborough3830]

What was the black stuff?

[@ethancampion5931]

Grout

[@georgehextall7273]

Hi Matt How many mm above the tops of the bottle caps was the resin when poured and spread? Thanks

[@alangraham1355]

Where did you get the edging please

[@seasiderover10]

When wiping away the grout from the surface of the coins with the sponge/ cloth as lightly as possible, I still managed to scratch most of the caps from the fine grit in the grout. Bit of a problem that I don't know how I could have done it differently if done again

[@MattGiles]

+Colman O'Brien what grit grout did you use

[@shaunwatson9578]

I had the same issue but I sprayed the caps with a high gloss lacquer before grouting n it worked

[@DL81090]

Would cardboard work instead of cardboard. You just used it to give you a solid flat surface right?

[@MattGiles]

In my opinion, no

[@bailey2911]

What type of grout did you use, ready mix or powder? And where from? Thanks.

[@antonioguerreiro8885]

the jump at 2.35 ... what wood or material did you use as an surrounding?

[@fishsim46]

I see you used GC3... is yours stored outside ? UV protection ?

[@belleollerenshaw2832]

Could you tell me how much resin I'd need to buy or do you think you could just clear varnish the top to finish it off?

[@MattGiles]

The amount of resin you need is calculated by the surface area and desired thickness of the coat. Its impossible for me to say how much you would need as i have no idea of your project. For this project, i used 5KG mixed of the resin/hardener i use for a 3mm covering.

[@chrisakachuck]

Hi. What wood did you use around the edge ? And did you use hardner with the resin ... thank you