Cable Drum Bottle Top Table in Epoxy Resin

I made a couple of bottle top tables using some old cable drums I salvaged. This video takes you through the step by step guide of how I made them.
1. Preparing the Table (00:05)
Sand it down
Fix underlay board
Bottle top dry run
Straighten the bottle tops
2. Fixing the Bottle Tops (00:51)
Mix Adhesive Ratio 5:1
Apply Tile Adhesive
Fix Bottle Tops
*Allow to dry for at least 24hrs
3. Grouting (03:19)
Mix Grout Ratio 3:1
Apply the Grout
*Allow to dry for at least 24hrs
4. Applying the Resin (05:07)
Ensure the table is level
Mix the resin thoroughly as per the manufacturers reccomendation
Apply the Resin evenly
Use a blowtorch to eradicate any bubbles in the resin
*Allow to dry for at least 24hrs
5. Finishing Touches (10:08)
Sand the base again if required
Apply varnish (I used 3 coats of Yacht Varnish)
Wood Effect Trim: The wood effect trim is a UPVC Rosewood which I found to be easily shaped around the edging.
This was the most problematic to fix which isn't covered in this video.
After many failed attempts I settled on having to use 2 screws to secure it, and on the second table found it easier if this was fitted before applying the resin.
Here is a list of materials:
Cable Drum
Wood Fibre Underlay Boards
@fibre-underlay-boards-7m-15-pack/7824r
No Nonsense No Mould Grout Black
@nsense-no-mould-grout-black-5kg/200hp
Tack Pins
Bottle Tops
Tile Adhesive
Sanding Disks
Yacht Varnish
UPVC Wood Effect Trim
1.5Kg Epoxy Resin
Thanks for watching, and please ask any questions you may have. I have made many mistakes, some costly so happy to help you avoid the same ones I made.

[@scottwalters3436]

Iam just about to do my bar top, 2.8 mtr. Never done it before , havnt got a clue! So here goes. Great job man

[@leeaustin8347]

Thanks Scott, all the best with your project.

[@LaertepereiradecastroCastro]

Oi amigo ficou muito linda a mesa de tampinha eu adorei 😮

[@leeaustin8347]

Thank You

[@epictex]

That turned out great! I just got a cable spool from work I plan on making mine similar

[@leeaustin8347]

Good Luck!

[@epictex]

@@leeaustin8347 Thanks!

[@brendengehlen5733]

What did you use to wrap around the edges while applying the epoxy? I want to keep the epoxy from getting everywhere.

[@robbe4456]

Hi, realy cool table! How long did you wait to whipe off the grout? And did you do it just with water?

[@leeaustin8347]

Use a damp sponge. I had a couple ready to go as they get dirty pretty quickly. Also have plenty of clean fresh water 💧 on hand. You can let the grout dry / set for a short period of time but there’s a compromise between too wet, and setting hard. Good luck

[@fishsim46]

Looks fab, but what resin did you use ?

[@leeaustin8347]

Thanks - I used an Ultra Clear Epoxy Resin: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Epoxy-Resin-1-5KG-Low-Viscosity-Ultra-Clear-UV-Resistant-EH10/233079842857?hash=item3644a42829:g:t84AAOSwJqlgC1YL Other resins are available and will do the job just as well.

[@tomtom10ish]

Hi Lee, great work on the table! Random question but I noticed you have Zipfer bottle caps on your table, How did you get hold of these? did you keep them from Austria / Germany or do you know of anywhere to get them in the UK?

[@leeaustin8347]

Hi Tom, Well spotted, a great beer. I grabbed a couple of crates of Zipfer when i was over in Bavaria skiing.

[@alexgilgil1835]

It looks great. Cool work. What did you use for the top part of the wooden drum? the material that is green where you placed the bottle tops.

[@leeaustin8347]

Hi Alex - Thanks for your comment. I used Wood Fibre Underlay Boards. They work out at about £1 each and can be bought from most DIY places. Even good sturdy cardboard or a thin sheet of plywood will do the trick.

[@alexgilgil1835]

@@leeaustin8347 thanks a lot

[@deanoooo4482]

How thick was the resin on your table? Currently looking at doing a similar project and its working out at 8litres of resin in total for 15mm of resin.

[@leeaustin8347]

That seems alot to me. I suppose it depends what your using it for. I only used 1.5 litres which just gave enough coverage for the bottle tops, so a few mil at least, but i think that's enough for light use (beer, snacks, and cards) - cheers and good luck with your project.

[@deanoooo4482]

@@leeaustin8347 if it was only a few mil over the bottle tops i will make it less thick as its only for light use as well. Loved the video and step by step.

[@leeaustin8347]

Good shout - that will save you money too!

[@chocluva2678]

So do you have to use a torch to get the air bubbles out? I take it it's not flammable?..

[@leeaustin8347]

You don't neccessarily need to use a blow torch to remove the resin bubbles, it all depends on how careful you mix and pour the resin.

[@charleybiddle5300]

Just made my own and was wondering what you use to clean it? Worried I’ll dull the finish.

[@leeaustin8347]

Hi Charley - Just normal polish usually does the trick for mine.

[@gp2545]

Did you have any bolts sticking up from the top of the table that you had to saw off in order to make a level? I saw that in another video so I was curious exactly what to use to do it I guess I have no idea because none of these videos explain it period And I do have never work with many power tools

[@leeaustin8347]

Hi Z - Thanks for taking the time to comment. There were no bolts on mine so pretty easy really. I would suggest you can use a hack saw to saw these off, or even a grinder would do it. Good Luck.

[@adrianodicapua8143]

Great video! What's the grey paste-like material you used to stick the caps onto the table?

[@leeaustin8347]

Hi - Thanks for your comment. It's just normal Tile Adhesive you can get from any DIY store.

[@chocluva2678]

My question is how you get that wood wrapped around the edge?

[@leeaustin8347]

Wood Effect Trim: The wood effect trim is a UPVC Rosewood which I found to be easily shaped around the edging. This was the most problematic to fix which isn't covered in this video. After many failed attempts I settled on having to use 2 screws to secure it, and on the second table found it easier if this was fitted before applying the resin.

[@raquelsefair6275]

Cómo se se llama el material con que se pegan las tapas de gaseosa mil gracias

[@leeaustin8347]

tile adhesive

[@swschrader1981]

to cool

[@leeaustin8347]

Thanks Steve 🤛🏻

[@delcipaes1903]

Eu amei muito linda

[@leeaustin8347]

Thank you.

[@maxrobinson2571]

What did you use for the outer boarder?

[@leeaustin8347]

Wood Effect Trim: The wood effect trim is a UPVC Rosewood which I found to be easily shaped around the edging. This was the most problematic to fix which isn't covered in this video. After many failed attempts I settled on having to use 2 screws to secure it, and on the second table found it easier if this was fitted before applying the resin.

[@alexholbrey]

What did you use as the table edging mate?

[@leeaustin8347]

Hi Alex, Wood Effect Trim: The wood effect trim is a UPVC Rosewood which I found to be easily shaped around the edging. This was the most problematic to fix which isn't covered in this video. After many failed attempts I settled on having to use 2 screws to secure it, and on the second table found it easier if this was fitted before applying the resin. Hope this helps.

[@kieransmithryan]

@@leeaustin8347 it would have been nice if you showed this step

[@omerkhan8263]

What underlay board did you use?

[@leeaustin8347]

www.screwfix.com/p/wood-fibre-underlay-boards-7m-15-pack/7824r

[@pollydoherty6729]

How you do the edging?

[@leeaustin8347]

Wood Effect Trim: The wood effect trim is a UPVC Rosewood which I found to be easily shaped around the edging. This was the most problematic to fix which isn't covered in this video. After many failed attempts I settled on having to use 2 screws to secure it, and on the second table found it easier if this was fitted before applying the resin.

[@pollydoherty6729]

@@leeaustin8347 thanks. How much resin size should I get ? Bottles 500g 1kg or 2kg mines aame size table as yours Also did you do gas flame before resin dried or after

[@leeaustin8347]

@@pollydoherty6729 I think i used 1.5kg. Use the gas flame after applying whilst still wet to remove air bubbles.

[@pollydoherty6729]

@@leeaustin8347 thanks. Will do. Im at stage now to do edging then resin. How best to do the edging, can you do a close video so I can see yours?

[@laki5712]

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