DIY Concrete Table with Tree Growing Through the Middle | GFRC Concrete

How to build a DIY gfrc concrete table with a tree growing through the middle and removable planters. Check out squarespace.com/jonnybuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONNYBUILDS.
My friend owns a local brewery in Oklahoma City (www.livelybeerworks.com/) and he asked me to make a table to be the centerpiece of the taproom. I made this glass fiber reinforced concrete table with a tree growing up through a hole in the middle framed with two removable steel planters that slot into the table top. This concrete tree table matches the plant theme of the taproom, and falls in line with my love of combining plant life and furniture.
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[@JTWoodworks]

Absolutely love how the table came out! I can see a "lively" bunch hangout and taking selfies soon

[@shedikahassan6242]

I dont understand the techinical words but I like your work. Thanks

[@furthernorthfab]

I see why this is one of your favourite. It’s such a lively design. Have a blessed one.

[@JonnyBuilds]

Hahaha! Thanks man. Have a blessed one yourself! #blessed

[@AnEvolvingApe]

Nice. I'm glad you didn't mess around with making a smoother mix for the first coat. That extra step makes it look less like concrete.

[@moshelopez5856]

sweet build for lively! stoked to see everyone sit there, even myself hah. cheers man! see you at the taproom soon enough

[@FranksDIY]

Awesome build Johnny. Love the fact that it has multiple uses

[@torinhalsey6313]

Extraordinarily lively. Genius design.

[@marklee1347]

I never leave comments... This table is incredible!!! Wow great job!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Looks awesome Jonny, nicely done! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@Sensei_Jaq]

this build was awesome!

[@MakersBestFriend]

Awesome trick with making the adjustable feet by welding on the washers on the plate! Need to finally get myself into welding...

[@JonnyBuilds]

Haha, yep. Learned that little trick from the comment section of my first welding project. Also, you should definitely dive into welding! Opens up a whole new realm of project possibilities.

[@aleksf9149]

Wow! this is legitimately great build!

[@robrobertson5582]

Great workmanship as usual. You always set the bar higher with each project. Can't wait to see the next one.

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks brother 🙏

[@wesallen3926]

What a beautiful and "Lively" table you've made. Great job. :)

[@Lutzboater]

Enjoyed the "lively" music and the build. Very unique.

[@thatryguy5474]

I need a table like this. Though adding stones at the bottom of a planter can actually cause root rot problems, not prevent it.

[@thatryguy5474]

When customers bring in their rotting plants, there is always rocks at the bottom. I think it reason is mostly psychological, people think with the rocks at the bottom the water has somewhere to go, but it doesn’t. It’s still in the pot and people often water it like a pot that has drainage.

[@thatryguy5474]

As well as other reasons like the soil acts like a sponge and hold onto the water before letting it drain through. Causing the wet soil at the bottom it be raised higher in the pot. Which more roots will be in wet soil and cause them to rot. Most houseplants like the soil to somewhat dry out.

[@AdamRich1785]

Love it Jonny! Great design

[@HerHighnessofQueens]

Love it!!! “Lively” quite an interesting piece!!

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

Super cool...Great lively work!!!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Awesome build, Jonny! Cant wait to go see it in person at the "Lively" Beer Works.

[@JonnyBuilds]

Yes!! I’ll buy!

[@lakebum6211]

Lively. That was awesome!

[@modustrial]

that top looks fantastic!

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks Mike, and thanks for all the help!!

[@gaqueglowl]

@@JonnyBuilds yay

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Excellent performance and such a great idea. Chapeau !!!

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks! 🙏

[@mkushin]

Really cool idea. Nice build!

[@VRWishes]

This build is amazing! You are really inspiring :)

[@crsmith-rv3nh]

Beautiful design and craftsmanship...simple and clean. Good fit for the brewery.🍺🍺

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks 🙏

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Jonny! Really well done! 😃 Stay safe there, dude! 🖖😊

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thank you 🙏

[@Kauffdrop]

Lively. Amazing build.

[@donnie7578]

"Lively" That is an Awesome table!

[@kelseyg4]

Awesome build man!!!!

[@MakingStuffco]

Awesome work man!!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

This may be one of my favorites Jonny! Such a clean and perfect design! And that looks like a "lively" group of Jonny's at the end there haha!

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks brother! 🙏

[@JohnNascimentoArt]

Very nice. Love the design.

[@jakejenkindy5996]

Looks good buddy 👌

[@zachshoemake934]

Really cool build!

[@hectorreyes4767]

DANG DANG DANG SO FREAKING COOOOL LUV IT. FANTASTIC JOB BUDDY

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thank you 🙏

[@katiemarek6741]

Love this table! Lively 🍻

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks 😉

[@bobbonham4823]

Love it! Thanks for the video! Oh! Very Lively!

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks 🙏

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

Great job

[@joelhoeksema]

Great build! I’ve got to learn how to weld!!

[@TO-bs1mj]

great idea

[@davidhughey7792]

Lively great build

[@daniellesskis2565]

Awesome!

[@Jonathan_Grider]

Awesome “Lively” build Johnny!

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks 🙏

[@mauriciogonzalez6302]

I’m just curious if placing the foam board over the concrete while it was curing would have increased the temperature therefore speeding up the cure? Nice work.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Amazing.

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks 🙏

[@31pkelly]

awesome build ..what brand are the 90 degree welding clamps used for the frame ..thanks inadvance patrick

[@donaldtrumpoli9763]

Stunning table! But why no hole for water drainage? Am I missing a trick to prevent root rot?

[@raziel3726]

Craftsman!!

[@simonmasset2238]

Love the design but i thing the pot made in plywood is not a good idea for two reason : - in the long run humidity from the plant and the soil will spoil the plywood, more so since people who will want to replicate it probably count on putting it in the outside environment - the color and the material doesn't really go with the rest of the table (mostly concrete and metal, the plywood give a really amateur look beside the rest of the table looking pro) if i were you i would either made one with the same concrete as the table or the metal use for the legs if i wanted to go for a industrial design kind of look or a terracotta pot that i would put in a real wood pot-cache if i wanted a more brut design which would be of a color that would depend of the color of the concrete i made (here a more light brown tone for example but at least more dark than the plant itself)

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks. There are two layers of moisture barrier inside the plywood planter plus the tree remained in its plastic planter. It should be fine.

[@michaelhinchey]

Wondering why you used the hp50 instead of the proprietary mix besides price. I'm looking to make a firepit table top and wondering if the hp50 would be sufficient.

[@Brownstone31]

Wish I had a cold lively one right now.

[@NobukiPhu]

You had me right up until the final cauking. A brilliant build, but I do hope you cleaned up that edge?

[@fparker9949]

I have learned much from your KZbin.,,. Have one question,,.,. I have a 2” slap of pine that I varnished some years ago, and use for a kitchen table.,. I’m going to inlay some leaves and birds with resin,,. It seems much easier to create pattern and only go part way thru slab? Will I get a lot “nicer” finished project if the pattern shows transparency by having patterned inlay go completely thru slab?? Thank you FRED

[@JonnyBuilds]

I would only inlay about a 1/4” deep and use a pigmented resin.

[@Stephen3DEpoxyAndTechnology]

nice best ever

[@JonnyBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@Kauffdrop]

Where did you find the right angle clamps?

[@rhondac2770]

Lively 😀

[@jeg7869]

When did you move shops? Is a shop tour coming?

[@JonnyBuilds]

About a month ago. Looking to do a shop tour towards the end of summer after I get more settled in and organized.

[@Avocadomushroom]

😍😍😍😍

[@felixchen1796]

lively

[@Eimdad89]

LIVELY

[@user-su4ye2lg5o]

Зачетный стол.

[@ameno21]

Nice table, but that wooden box needs some sort of coating or it will rot away.

[@armandmetalwork543]

Your videos are AWESOME! I just created a HOW TO DIY video channel where we will be giving away some of the things we make to our subscribers, and have learned some cool tricks watching your content. Keep these videos coming!

[@JonnyBuilds]

Thanks and good luck with your channel 🙏

[@sv2234sv]

Lively

[@17lanceh]

So I assumed you would want water to drain from the planter, but you sealed it so no water would drain? Just curious for some insight on this.

[@JonnyBuilds]

That’s what the layer of gravel is for. The water drains into the gravel layer, evaporates over time, and is reabsorbed into the soil as it dries.

[@17lanceh]

Jonny Builds I see, very cool project

[@MS-bh7ok]

hi...is it ok if i copy your table design?

[@ericruhlmann6817]

Looks like it's normally a 'lively' place.

[@MixaTimes]

This is out of d planet

[@strykervalkyrion]

First!

[@JonnyBuilds]

If you ain’t first, you’re last!

[@thisisben3593]

Taking the guard off the angle grinder is not a bright idea

[@djo10]

Bad finish on the edges...

[@JonnyBuilds]

Gtfo.

[@djo10]

@@JonnyBuilds I won't because i love your videos and projects... But did you saw the welding on the sides (joint between the legs) ? And the sides of the concrete? Right in the end of the video! Pause it at the Minute 14:13! ( right side of the image! )

[@McBullart]

LIVELY

[@Cragas100]

Lively

[@nilessegerlind4045]

Lively

[@veechee8789]

Lively