How to pour epoxy on a barnwood table and get a satin finish PART 1

[@jimgoshey4103]

Thanks for this video! Great information. I searched your channel and noticed that most of the uploads are shorts. Mostly less than 1 minute. I hate shorts but I’ve noticed KZbin must be pushing this format as most channels are running them. I’m here to learn and am willing to invest some time but KZbin is getting greedy so I’m looking forward to a new platform that will allow makers to showcase their talents. I appreciate you and your willingness to share your expertise. Great work!!!

[@carasmussen27]

wow!! You are my favorite woodworker. I'm still new and learning. I have cancer so sometimes I can't go in my garage and do any work.

[@patrickandresen8663]

Hands down the best channel on youtube!

[@jaysonhaselton]

You're a legend...I wish my shop looked like yours

[@kevinriese2167]

Great detailed video Dusty. One thing that I would like people to be aware of is the VOC level of epoxies. Used out doors or a well vented area would be advisable as you don’t want to breath the off gases. Plus when your using heat to pop the bubbles, it is important to keep the flame moving and not heat the epoxy too much otherwise you get a rough orange peel finish. Most of my epoxy work is marine related with wetting out cloth etc. However, since I moved from Vancouver (to just up the road from you), I have started on my first barn wood reclaim projects. A 108 year old barn got hit with a tornado in July and salvaged what I could. Glad I came across you channel since you showed us how to get a straight edge and square things up before glue up. The filler you us will be what I think I will use as well since I was wondering what to do about the cracks. I like the pattern you used on this piece and will consider it when I build the table for the owners of the barn. 1 Question...how thick did you rip the barn wood and how would you attach to the ply-wood? Lastly, would this technique make it more stable or is it more for weight savings? Gosh that was more that ??? My Bad😂. Thanks again, keep the videos coming. Will use your techniques as I proceed.

[@dustylumberco]

Kevin Riese thanks!! So I mill the thin planks to 1/4” thick. The main reason is to get the strength of the plywood and the beauty of the barn wood. I also get more of the character because by the time I mill it that think it’s flexible and I can preserve more. If I use solid lumber and it’s twisted then I loose a lot of the character in the jointing and planing process 👍

[@emeline6435]

It is explained very well ! Very good advices to prevent failures !

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@TheCooperville]

Best video for this subject by 100%

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!!

[@luke.l9635]

Thanks, it was really informative! Keep em coming.

[@dustylumberco]

Thank you!

[@ryanmctee5725]

Have you ever had epoxy fail? I'm having to refinish a epoxy coated reclaimed table, where the epoxy cracked at the breadboard/table joint. Thoughts???

[@BigHen36]

Thank you for the in depth video on this!

[@dustylumberco]

Henry Tift III you’re welcome!!

[@johnblayer4258]

Making a table top out of fairly old barnwood. Im trying to keep the character of the old barnwood intact. Sealed the bottom of the table and 2 sealcoats for the top before the final pour. Final pour i have probaly 15 different spots where air bubbles are continually rising and destroying the finish. Seems like whatever i do bubbles overpower the epoxy and wont seal. Ive read that heating the room and table to a higher temperature might help these bubbles from forming. Ive also considered inverting the table to seal these areas hoping if bubbles are created they don’t follow the same path and seal. Would appreciate any suggestions

[@chrisweigand1817]

how old is this video bro? no festool on the wall behind you. finally I found a post from you I can watch.! ha. just kidding brother. I love your videos. you really make it seem easy and it actually is if you kn ow how to use the tools you have and just measure

[@robinbiberger7805]

Hi Dusty Do you use a Biscuit jointer ? I have got a biscuit jointer it’s a Makita

[@Cerberus9408]

Hi Dusty. What stain are you using in this video? What kind of wood is that on the table? Thanks!

[@francischan8263]

I have a table that has a rough surface that can trap sauce / dirt should I just pour a thick layer of epoxy to even it out and apply the satin finish product?

[@dustylumberco]

You can 👍

[@lisabrantley1677]

Did you use a water based stain? would a dried oil stain work with epoxy?

[@aprilatas9832]

it is very hard to find a epoxy here in our country. any suggestiin in where and how to get one

[@ajcain2672]

Hey Dusty, love the videos. Question, I'm getting ready to try my first epoxy pour on two special ordered farm house tables. I see the East Coast epoxy you used has a green and orange stripe on the bottles. Are the bottles with the red and blue stripes the same product? Thanks

[@dustylumberco]

Aj Cain hello! I’m actually not sure if they’re the same sorry

[@heartbreakerschaska1210]

What if I don't rough sand it ? I want the wood rough under the epoxy ?

[@seeuonthetrack]

Hi Dusty love this build,Could you please let me know what stain/colour you used. I think it's the only item that you didn't list,sorry to be a pain 🙏😁 Many thanks 👏👌

[@dustylumberco]

seeuonthetrack thanks! It was early American by Varathane

[@seeuonthetrack]

@@dustylumberco thank you so much for your reply,it's awesome how you always take the time to reply to your fans 👏💪👌

[@dustylumberco]

seeuonthetrack thanks!! I try!

[@Partnersincrime610]

Great video, thanks for putting it together!

[@dustylumberco]

Cole Barnett thanks man!

[@MM-he2jo]

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[@dennysimpson8547]

Dusty, have you had any issues applying epoxy directly on top of oil based stains? Thanks

[@Farq8810]

Hi Dusty, another great video, what kind of clamps do you recommend? Also, what brand of saw blades do you recommend?

[@dustylumberco]

Jerrud King thanks man! I like the Bessey H clamps, you can just buy the ends and then get 3/4 pipe from Lowe’s or Home Depot or a pipe fitter to whatever length you want. As far as blades go I switch between brands based on price, right now I use one called trade-a-blade because I can trade the old blades in for a credit when I buy another but for my track saw I use the makita brand always and I love it. Here’s a link to the bessey clamps if you want to check them out amzn.to/33dNaDy

[@11bulg]

So I guess this will work with pallet wood as well though it is a little more thinner

[@dustylumberco]

el conquistador yes you bet! The planks I have in the middle are only 1/4”

[@TheHarrisongal]

What sealer do you recommend to use before the epoxy?

[@dustylumberco]

Tara Harrison polyurethane 👍

[@danielthomas195]

Dusty what the best epoxy due recommend

[@Nervzwerg7514]

Can I use the Osmo directly on top of the Epoxy instead of the Polyurethane for the satin Finish?

[@dustylumberco]

Lucky Luke yes👍

[@Nervzwerg7514]

The Dusty Lumber Co Wow that was quick! So Sand the epoxy from 220 to 1500ish Grid and then the osmo should do the trick?

[@dustylumberco]

Lucky Luke yes, basically just go up in grit until the Osmo will hide the scratch marks of the last grit sand paper you use 👍

[@Nervzwerg7514]

The Dusty Lumber Co Thanks for your help, really love the satin finish in combination with the epoxy for those rustic furniture!

[@dustylumberco]

Lucky Luke thank you!! Good luck!!

[@CringeResponder]

Great videos. What is the material you use to to level the surface? The gray stuff

[@dustylumberco]

That is woodwise wood filler

[@CringeResponder]

@@dustylumberco thanks for the quick response!

[@dustylumberco]

@@CringeResponder 👍👍👍

[@CringeResponder]

@@dustylumberco yeah I want the saw marks to really pop and trying to figure out how

[@dustylumberco]

@@CringeResponder perfect! This Woodwise filler is a great product a then!

[@darrinparkin718]

Great video, you would benefit though by using a microphone. It's difficult to hear you that far from your camera.

[@bigshooTer39]

Why didn’t you sand all that stuff off? You can see it through the stain

[@macmccreadie8541]

What is BARNWOOD.. from a tree I never heard of ?

[@amberheywood2603]

It's from a barn.... so it's recycled lumbar from an old building

[@C1schecter101]

Should left without the stain 😢

[@C1schecter101]

That wood is 🔥🔥🔥🫀what wood is this !!!???

[@MM-he2jo]

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[@jaromejacksan6934]

This time I will use woodglut plans for this.

[@figueredoruley8050]

I know you can find solutions to this problem in the woodglut plans.

[@jeffreycunningtown5730]

Quick easy access to many projects with woodglut plans.

[@comptegoogle511]

Try a vibrating table for the bubbles. Try a Gelcoat pot gun for even layers: www.tools4frp.com/gel-coat-spray-gun/