DIY WOODEN COASTERS | Beginner and Intermediate Designs |

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Like this video? Check out this video on making an end grain cutting board: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipqvkpSfht-jfck

[@whitag01]

I love the warm tone of that finish

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Me too! I really love working with hickory. Thanks for watching!

[@rolandomatos4765]

Just getting my first miter saw and looking into doing my first coasters, this is going to help a lot.

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Good luck with your first coasters! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@randomuser23277]

Really cool, too bad I don’t have a planer, they look very clean!

[@Ben_Grimsley]

You could make these without a planer. Just start with lumber the same thickness you want your final coaster to be. Thanks for watching!

[@stevelewis8919]

Just sand them.

[@dorb6246]

Love the video. Keep up the great work, can't wait for other videos!

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Thank you! More on the way

[@tazgma311]

can you used a hand plane to do the edges of coasters? was looking at other type of scape wood you form factor board was that long one 1x4x8 foot?

[@nasserharb2814]

Good job. I highly recommend a good microphone for a better quality sound

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Thank you! I now have a mic and I think it has made a huge difference (but let me know what you think). I think this was the last video I made before I got a mic. Thanks for watching!

[@sflagg0817]

Thanks for sharing, would hot glue work in place of double sided tape. Thanks

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I have not tried this, but I would guess it would work! Thanks for watching!

[@miamited69]

why not plane before cutting the boards up?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

To be honest, because I was not thinking. When I was editing this video, I was like "why did I do that?" Just a silly mistake

[@GregKnight66]

Why didn’t you plane the wood first?

[@GorillaBarber207]

Awesome hustle

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Appreciate it

[@raymundomarroquin7105]

Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge..

[@Ben_Grimsley]

My pleasure!

[@heartgod]

Great video- what size (diameter) dowels were used?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I believe I used 1/2”

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

Great video - Thanks for posting!

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Great video

[@miamited69]

How thick? What size?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I believe these were 0.75" thick and 4" x 4". Hope this helps!

[@xokrissy13xo]

How do you make that coaster finish? Im thinking of getting into making coasters as a hobby, this was a great video full of great information thank you

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Glad it was helpful! I will make a video soon on my coaster finish. Stay tuned…

[@noelv1976]

What finish did you use?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

A beeswax and mineral oil finish that I make in a crockpot. There is a video on my channel about how I make the finish. Hope this helps!

[@WoodworkingTop535]

Really quality video

[@davidfix444]

How thick are they Thank you

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I make mine roughly 0.75” thick. Thanks for watching

[@butbuckets]

How long does the glue take to cure?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I think it takes 24 hours to completely cure, but you can usually start working with it after 4-6 hours. Hope this helps!

[@66millworker]

How much do you sell them for?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I usually sell them for $5 each. At craft shows, I sometimes throw in a set of two coasters if a customer buys a more expensive cutting board. Hope this helps!

[@elviejo1998]

How do you make the beeswax mineral paste?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I have a video on the channel where I show how I make it.

[@ArjenBes]

What are the de mentions of your coasters?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

I think these were 4.25” x 4.25”

[@ArjenBes]

Thanks!

[@Ross_MC]

Couple of questions. What else could you use to seal the wood? i.e. a clear varnish or lacquer? Can you apply that AFTER the beeswax/oil mix? Tyia!

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Great questions! Any type of oil based finish will work great. Just don’t use a water based finish (like polycrylic) because water will eat at the finish. And of course since it is a coaster, it will be exposed to water. I always apply wax last. The wax is less about sealing the project and more about giving it a great feel. Hope this helps! Let me know how it goes when you make your own coasters!

[@jeff2101]

What price range do you sell the basic set for?

[@Ben_Grimsley]

Usually $20-$25 for a set of 4 coasters. I would up this to $30 if I include a holder. Hope this helps!

[@jeff2101]

@@Ben_Grimsley Awesome, I have 4 very old oak 6' long true 4x4"s that I have been trying to figure out what to do with. I want to cut and seal them but try and preserve the natural patina. Thanks for the direction.

[@rogertyler3237]

If It Wh'er Me I'd Use A Jack Plane If I Cut Anything Small I Use A scroll Saw Or A Coping Saw.

[@whiplash1973]

audio for this video was brutal

[@Ben_Grimsley]

It was! Fortunately, I now have a mic. Thanks for watching!

[@fishingwithchris1357]

Terrible music

[@Ben_Grimsley]

✍️✍️✍️