How Strong is an Epoxy Table?

[@maxwell_edison]

Thank the people who made the epoxy, but not those poor Home Depot associates that had to re-stock all that concrete? LOL

[@BlacktailStudio]

I restocked it myself. I’m not a monster

[@JohnWalker-zv9yg]

Qqazz

[@cryptonauntv7047]

Oh u a beast. Sipping tequila and watching those muscles tweak😏🍎

[@jdsguam]

@@BlacktailStudio Nicely Done.

[@BubbleOnPlumb]

Well Home Depot did ultimately get a free shout out from this and as of my watching the video has 1.38 million views! Quickcrete and Home Depot might even owe Blacktail a little something for all this free advertising!

[@devinfurtado5613]

“If you are wondering how you rent a concrete sack, you buy it and then drive it back a few hours later” had me cracking up lol.

[@BlacktailStudio]

That’s the move!

[@davidmanger5193]

Yes, I was wondering what you say at the store: “I’m so sorry I bought these 25 sacks in error as a tube of Polyfilla is really all I needed.” 🤣

[@xoxo2008oxox]

"These didn't include the water to mix. I would like to return them!"

[@tippyc2]

@@davidmanger5193 Tell them you bought a yard of wet mix instead

[@respectall4551]

Imagine the table breaks and all the concrete sack opens up. Instead of renting them now you'll end up buying them all. 😄😄

[@OttomanDrifter91]

Since you're making tables out of 'broken' wood, you should take the pieces and pour a different coloured epoxy on them to make a new table, a 'table table' if you will :D

[@SpuddyLlama]

Uhmmmm yes.... That'd be sick!

[@hutgaming]

And it's got a cool story behind it!

[@xamper7543]

Something like those Japanese ceramics with the cracks filled with gold would look awesome

[@adamhelberg9228]

Then break it again and repeat xD

[@hierarchitexture3664]

Came to the comments to say the same thing

[@katepressley5252]

The clear epoxy on the live edge is another level!! Really shows off the natural beauty of the timber.

[@kvogel9245]

Moral of the story: Never hang pointed logs above the furniture.

[@BlacktailStudio]

You’re the only one who got what I was saying

[@RickieBeubie]

thanks for the warning, i'm gonna take off the one hanging above my coffee table right now !

[@adamosantonio1499]

No, never thats for sure 😁

[@brymac8904]

@@RickieBeubie How dare you!!! I’ll never remove my suspended furniture testing logs. How else would I know my toddler that climes on it all the time is safe??? He bangs the top of his head and feels nothing but safe.

[@brymac8904]

@@BlacktailStudio how dare you assume that? Sometimes logs above tables help my now claiming toddler feel safe on such tables. Please don’t reach out to child protective services, they agree with me... very bad joke...

[@matheuroyden8587]

This is one of those things that I never thought I would have wanted to see, but now that I have, my life is near complete.

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂😂😂

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

double the weight for every 2 feet of fall for the first several feet. (600 pound log falls 2.5 feet = 1500 pounds or 1800 if 3 feet) Plus it is impacting in a small area so the net PSI would by hundreds of times higher.

[@The_DC_Kid]

Indubitably.

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

This was totally a zero to 100 approach.

[@paulshuttleworth6261]

I don’t think his point was “can this take the weight” He knew it would break, but wanted to show that the weak bit isn’t the epoxy or the bond. No point faffing about dropping stuff on it to show it doesn’t break.

[@The_DC_Kid]

@@paulshuttleworth6261 I agree. The point of the experiment was to show the strength of the epoxy itself. It was something I was wondering about too.

[@RLee-zs1ds]

Also a 'shock load' will be at least 2.5 times the calculated static load per square inch.

[@flamingomtn]

Phil. I actually thought it would only break inside the resin. I thought that would be the weak point. This was a very cool, educational video and I'm happy that you got a lot of help and had fun making it. Thanks!

[@glacialimpala]

Resin is a base for the new home furniture materials that fall in the super thin super tough category, for table tops, so it actually is more durable than almost anything else (with brittleness in mind it is probably tougher than quartz?). I did not know until I had to furnish my home with Kronospan, Arpa etc. New tech is 'electron beam cured' whatever that means.

[@JMB6556]

Phil.... Your reply to 'Troll of the Week' gave me a chuckle. What some persons fail to appreciate is that some people who are artists find particular delight in the natural characteristics of their chosen material. Their appreciation for their medium may be such that they choose to modify it only minimally and thus allow its own natural beauty to be highlighted. This appears to be the approach you take most of the time. Additionally, as you share your learning experiences, you frequently acknowledge limits with your current ability. That's an honest statement. It does not mean that you have no intention of branching out to other types of woodworking or carpentry. Or, whatever. However, the time at which you choose to do so is your choice alone. It does not mean that your efforts now or your skills are being wasted. A.person may say that this particular method of bonding wood with epoxy is 'overdone'. But thet may be a narrow view as there will never, ever be two finished pieces that are the same. Because the wood itself is never the same from peoject to project. Even when the species is the same between to identical plans this remains true. Each piece will have its own unique appeal 'to someone, somewhere' After all, why would there be so much interest in your efforts, your channel, and educatiion offers if the technique was 'overdone'? To illustrate. Many chefs or cooks have concluded after much training and experience that the best approach to achieve the best meal, is to start with the absolute best product You (not someone else) can afford. Then "don't mess with it" excessively. Let its own natural characteristics be elevated. This is actually difficult for some people to learn. They find it hard to know when to draw a line. Its possible this may indicate insecurity or inexperience on their own part. Who knows? So keep doing what you enjoy. And keep sharing because "there is more happiness in giving than receiving". Commenters, myself included, do not live with you. And cannot live for you. Words without positive intent can and should disappear like fog in the heat of the sun.

[@missrandom6980]

Phil. This guy is nowhere near my dad’s age but I like watching this dude in his work shop... Really good content and it’s relaxing. Use to watch my dad work on his projects, happy memories.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Much appreciated 😊

[@robertwhitehand3692]

Phil, so I’m waiting to see part 2 when you glue the table back together .... and have it as a give away prize. :)

[@BlacktailStudio]

I should!

[@mikesudd]

I'm down with taking it and reporting back on how well it holds up!!! Edit: Phil - just in case I have a chance

[@patricknoel3642]

I would happily use and abuse it in my workshop and let you know how she holds up

[@dartstar100]

Don't glue it, make a river-river table. With black resin...

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

Reglue with epoxy and retest.

[@direct.hit.from.an.asteroid]

Phil, you should take the broken pieces of that table to make a slightly bigger table with black epoxy. It'd be a great story piece too. Love your videos btw.

[@BlacktailStudio]

For sure

[@Reman1975]

I'm REALLY not surprised the "Log hammer" broke it, Phil. I AM quite surprised that the epoxy didn't shatter though. I've always thought of epoxy as primarily a glue for holding the loadbearing bit's together, rather than it being used as part of the structure. I assumed that without glass fibre, Kevlar or carbon fibre in the resin it would be brittle as glass This video's started me pondering about a couple of situations where having a STRUCTURAL, yet pourable material to fill a irregular voids could have certain benefits. Thanks for making this video. It was entertaining AND informative.

[@johnberry492]

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

[@leannhaggard388]

Phil was definitely working it. And to be honest, I really liked the look of what you had as the underside of the table top. I know this was very roughly built, but I love the deep, large, multiple cavities with a clear that allows you to see the wood inside.

[@Toyotajunkie]

Phil, I thought the epoxy would break especially with the log sharpened to a point... but I am surprised the wood epoxy bond was so strong! Thanks for taking the time to show us how durable some epoxies are.

[@raf8474]

Should have started drops at a much lower weight. Of course it broke with that, it was overkill

[@bmcpheat]

For testing flex on epoxy you really need to test in warm weather, perhaps for an outside table after the slab has been in the sun all day. Resins are a lot less ridged when heated.

[@missbeaussie]

I agree with you about the flex but I feel like when you're adding a couple of thousand pounds of weight those sort of differences probably don't matter.

[@kellyb7321]

Phil, great video and I'm as surprised as anyone at just how strong that epoxy bond is. 2000 pounds without even bowing at all is pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing the video. Everyone likes to break stuff now and then.

[@jmonsted]

Phil, Now put the three pieces back together with gold-colored epoxy, Kintsugi style :)

[@leightonwestbury92]

Or even gold meta flakes

[@RIPPER334]

Rented 25 sacks of concrete... That was classic!

[@E.n.swan90]

Phil, that troll of the week is epic. Love your channel, and your honesty about products and the way you test them is refreshing. Especially on a platform where others will promote the first company that sponsors them.

[@joepeace565]

Great testing process. All previous loads applied the load over 48” ie 1700 lbs over the table length making the load only about 50 lbs per square inch The pointed log was a massive striking the table with a static load of 840 lbs on 1 square inch. I am totally impresssd with the epoxy bond and strength Joe Peace Retired Test Engineer

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Phil: (hovering over the table) Table: “C’Mon! I’m here! Kill me! Do it! Do it NOWWW!”

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂😂😂 that made me laugh pretty good

[@NyanaCore]

Get to the chopper!!!!

[@UteTrac]

It took me a sec to get what you are quoting, one of the best movies ever!!!! :)

[@mpccenturion]

Phil is theman! thank you!

[@philtrysstrongman]

Cheers lads means alot

[@jonathanbrowne8884]

Phil's the man! The 1st thing I noticed was that the table snapped along the grain of the wood. The epoxy itself was still adhering to the wood. Nice work! I really appreciate your effort to maintain a complete transparency. Good on you. Cheers from TO!

[@johnrpomeroy]

This answers the question I was having at this very moment, is my epoxy “river” too wide to be strong enough to hold the slabs together. Thanks for doing the experiment!!

[@MsFloFlo95]

This was a really fun video! I know I'm late, but I'm "binge" watching some of your videos because they are very entertaining to me and I love to see the finished products. Thanks for all the time you spend creating this awesome content :D

[@rs2024-s4u]

What a great example of why taking your time doing a great job of cleaning the edges of bark and deadwood in a slab prior to pouring is so very important to the overall strength of the table which is clearly demonstrated here how strong the bond is between the slab and the epoxy

[@kellymoses8566]

The bond between epoxy and a material can be stronger than the material itself.

[@albert.]

Relashionship goals

[@zemonhayes1285]

Watching your videos has inspired me to attempt to build my first epoxy table. I love your videos. The detail you give in your videos, provides great instructions on how to minimize mistakes.

[@hanszwetsloot987]

Phil, surprised how strong this was. Already subscribed, weeks ago; not a woodworker, love to see your creations; do enjoy your calm voice, relaxing.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Hans!

[@joevostoch8768]

Phil is a genius! I think I would like to see how "tough" an epoxy table is. How much wear and tear can it take? What if you had hit it in the middle with a 20 pound sledge hammer? Or dropped a cinder block on it from a second story window? Or taken a boiling pot of water and set it on it without a trivet? Or dropped it off the end of a truck onto some concrete steps or a curb? These are all more likely scenarios that could happen to the table than dropping an 850 pound oak log on it. Sounds like the basis for a sequel to me. :)

[@davidkepler8379]

Phil, I am amazed that the epoxy didn’t break. Just goes to show that the tables you make are made with the best products.

[@minouladanseuse]

Amazing! I want to put a water epoxy table in my RV. The dinette turns into a bed. Now I’m confident it will be strong enough!

[@DKL3825]

Phil, I think this is a cool idea and just shows how strong the epoxy wood bond is. I think it would be cool to see more "torture tests" on some tables.

[@DavesTreeFarm]

Phil, since you have spoken in several videos of sealing vs not sealing the edges that come into contact with the epoxy, it would be a great idea to strength test both ways.

[@Soilcrafted]

I am a new subscriber and I have noticed in the few videos you post you talk a lot of course and I enjoy that, and meanwhile you drop a few tips from time to time. They all can be very useful to people that are interested. I suggest you make videos from time to time about tips and other about tutorials (I think you mentioned you did this one though like how to make leakless molds). And please carry on! Lot of love from Casablanca, Morocco 🇲🇦

[@Erin-Thor]

Phil: So sad to see that beautiful table broken, it would have looked better and had a longer life in my dining or living room. 🙃 Edit. Send the next table you want to test to “Demolition Ranch,” for them to test it against different caliber weapons. Might be a great video (advertising wise) as Matt has millions of subs and views for every video.

[@davidcraft4909]

Thank you for this video. I used to work for a countertop place and I learned that granite has to be evenly supported when installed and even in transport. So I wanted to know if epoxy tables are strong like plywood or strong like granite lol. Once upon a time I told a new guy at work that the granite splash will crack if you just look at it wrong, and we looked at a piece and it cracked just as i said that . it was sitting on a carpet covered rack made specifically made to transport granite. That was a bit off subject but w/e. its going to break, lol i knew it was going to break.

[@keaneragdolls9682]

Phil- amusing, but not what I want to see more of. I think you're a great craftsman and that's what I enjoy watching, how things come together. I also enjoy your sense of humor.

[@kimjonglongdong3158]

Phil - I'm a bit late to this, but if you still have the three pieces lying around in the shop, you gotta make a new table out of it. Would be even cooler if you could use a piece from the log that broke it too, but I'm 100% sure you won't have that lying around haha.

[@drumandball]

“You should re-evaluate who’s coming to your parties” Nice

[@BlacktailStudio]

👊👊

[@atomant_7]

I'm sure lots of epoxy fans will appreciate this unique experiment...👍

[@dahak972]

Phil- I didn’t expect the epoxy to be that strong. How does it hold up to the elements like high heat and humidity? Another great video, thanks!

[@aliensarefromspace]

Different epoxies have different applications. Some are UV resistant; some are heat resistant or heat transfer optimized; some are extra strong or brittle. Different mixtures & additives can change the properties of epoxies :)

[@The_DC_Kid]

@@aliensarefromspace Geee, tanks, Perfesser Poxy. (Smart-ass space aliens with their giant heads think they're SOOO smart)

[@marcoborrillo8097]

great question, I was wondering if we could use one of these as the world's most beautiful patio table. Maybe something like a blue epoxy with swirls to look like water would make a very nice outdoor patio table.

[@rossbunnell7992]

It would have been cool to see more impact tests with light objects prior to the 800 lb oak log. Maybe start out with a bowling ball dropped from 10 feet and work your way up.

[@markchristy9704]

Fun stuff. From an engineering perspective, there are definitely a few observations: 1) Not surprised that the impact load of the dropped log broke the table where the static loads did not 2) Sharpening the end of the log definitely made it more likely to break the table - a flat ended log may not have had the same result 3) "renting" concrete mix - hilarious!

[@davidschmidt8367]

Phil. So, reading the other comments about reconstruction of the table with contrasting epoxy has me anxious to see see it done. I say go for it. That or more tribal arm bands, tough decision. 🤔

[@BlacktailStudio]

All in

[@dudefromearth3644]

Phil, love watching your work, but troll of the week is becoming my favourite part of the video

[@jeffbanks9955]

i found it fascinating that it wasn't even where the epoxy bonds with the wood that gave way first, it was purely the wood slabs that couldnt take it. i would've thought the bonds between the 2 materials would've given out first. you learn something new every day and it goes to show how strong that bond is.

[@rileyswoodcraft]

I just went to goby walnut today and it was awesome I got a lot of little slabs

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh awesome!

[@jakobkonig1989]

Hi Phil, really like the results I see with using epoxy but it also bothers me to turn a nice piece of wood into compound material which at the end of life will be residual waste. How do you think about this?

[@libbylambert5631]

Phil - impressive! My first thought was "wow, the walnut itself broke worst of all, and the bond did not break at all!"

[@OakandOtter]

I’ve been waiting for this!!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

How’d I do??

[@betrayd69]

Just recently found your channel and love the work you do. I'm not sure if this has already been brought up, but I would've liked to see an impact test that was in between static weight and a massive log hammer. Like maybe using a large sledge hammer to test the impact resistance and not just the static strength.

[@rajahzia]

Personally I'd never mix high-end wood with epoxy, but I enjoy watching your work.

[@frankmurphy5]

This was really interesting. I often wonder about the performance and longevity of some of these new fangled techniques, compared to just plain old wood by itself which we know for sure can last a very long time. So this was cool. Also, I completely support your transition to 100% tribal arm band production 😂😂😂

[@rdrun51660]

Phil: this was awesome! As a carpenter most of my life I really appreciate the quality of your work! I truly enjoy your videos and am thinking of trying a table for my home. Do you have a link for your table leg guy, he does some awesome work as well!!

[@InClaymont]

Thank you for this video. I have been trying to figure out a cutting jig for a complex shape and was worried if epoxy would hold up to the force of clamping it. Now that I see how strong this is, I don't have any doubts that it will be fine to clamp in the bandsaw.

[@idkp8607]

Is super clear epoxy weather proof and how long does it last out doors! Your work is super inspiring and looks awesome to do

[@antonhelsgaun]

I love he hearted your comment without replying

[@TheJonnofury]

Now I want to see you salvage this table. Put it back together. ;)

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh ya!

[@marypatten9655]

My bathroom counter top is made from epoxy. Have had it for over 45 years now. It is about 2" thick. We love it.

[@davidwalsh7599]

Phil. My only thought is, you usually mill it back down to the wood surface. With that being said do you think that sheet of epoxy on either side would add more strength then your usual table. (Ik I'm about a year late haha love the videos though!)

[@EasyPickens999]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@conradoformanes3115]

I, too, was thinking the same thing. I think it would have failed much sooner with the cement bags if you had planed the surface back to the wood on both sides. the epoxy would have only been attached to the edges of the wood along with any anchor points that could have seeped into the wood but cant imagine going very deep into the wood. The wood would have failed from the stress load. In your test, the wood was completely encased in epoxy similar to rebar reinforced concrete. The epoxy in the "river" portion of the table is being reinforced by the epoxy all through out the table.

[@patrickbennett6010]

Well now you can re-epoxy it back to one piece if you wanted 😉

[@tim.wilson839]

Phil had a good point. And I was not surprised when it was more of the wood giving out instead of the epoxy bond.

[@tieguy2009]

Phil, do you think the two previous tests could have also weakened the wood, even though the epoxy never really broke?

[@mattruth6287]

Phil says, “now put those pieces back together with a signature deep black river.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh ya!

[@michaelstrom2691]

Phil you are the man. Dude ! 2000 POUNDS ! That is incredible.

[@abydosianchulac2]

Aw, I was hoping someone would have put together a look at the forces involved between the resting 2k lbs and the falling 840 lbs. Gonna have to pull out my high school physics notes...

[@Mashiro101]

Phil: I'm looking forward to the rude comment and your funny reply at the end. That's satisfying for me as well

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂😂

[@markbrown6236]

Would make a great table with a story behind it.

[@gunna2cool]

Aye, one of my favourite parts of the vids 😁

[@aamirjaveed8584]

Love your continuity... Love your narrations... Really worth seeing, listening... Stay Blessed... Became a worthy fan of yours, just after viewing 2-3 uploads... Felt your sincerity in the work

[@nofluffingtv3037]

Phil, people trust project farm. “Project Farm Tested”

[@taylorsessions4143]

Start the next trend: epoxy table broken and epoxied back together 🤣

[@BlacktailStudio]

Right?

[@gunna2cool]

Had this same idea 🤣

[@powdah12]

Kintsugi ?? Use gold epoxy for the repair !

[@alfredopilzchen7444]

This was literally (dont know about the spelling on that one) the coolest video I saw this year.

[@MsHorriblehistories]

If I were you, I’d keep the pieces and try to put them back together in a way that you can clearly see where it broke but you’ll have an intact tabletop again. Like with black epoxy or gold?

[@AnweshAdhikari]

I was wondering about the strength and this video popped up!🤣 KZbin knows me!

[@shakefist1]

I found the same thing when I was making scarf joints for a sailboat mast. I did a strength test (which basically involved a sledge hammer) on a 12:1 scarf joint bonded with west systems and wood flour on a basic pine 2x6 and there was only about a square centimeter of exposed epoxy afterwards. All the rest of it was broken wood. Fun stuff.

[@mm64e50]

Phil, I already have audible. You should repair the table using a blood red filler for epoxy. Would look bad ass

[@Thundermuffin93]

Phil. When you realise that the background at 7:56 is a giant log...haha...makes what they put on there look like a joke!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Right??

[@garggi777]

All my doubts about epoxy bonding with wood is now clear.... Thanks bro...

[@VincentPaulS]

This proves that your whole bowtie-over-epoxy strategy has been useless, you're essentially reinforcing the strongest portion of the table.

[@mercetajs]

isnt the bowtie meant for when theres a crack in the wood to stop it from spreading? :S

[@SoulDelSol]

@@mercetajs yes exactly

[@ericbailey3125]

1700 pounds is nothing! You obviously haven't met my girlfriend from college! 🤣

[@BlacktailStudio]

Cruel!

[@thelostone6981]

Dave Barry wrote a book decades ago called the Complete Guide To Guys and that log drop test sooooooooo is in the same vein of that book! It basically sums up the “silly” things us guys do and is a good read IMP. How awesome is this!

[@TheMule78]

Phil...... I was a bit surprised you'd do all that work just to break it but I'm glad you did. It was all for science.

[@cassandrar5089]

Great video Phil! I never would have guessed it could hold that much weight. Thanks for sharing this

[@Unknown-pc9yq]

Phil, these videos are still great from over a year ago! I enjoy your channel very much.

[@teentheblue3644]

I'm a luthier and came across with few instrument that someone tried to repair using AB glue without clamp, as the whole thing wasn't even level so I tried to remove the glued part. And let me tell you, the epoxy and wood bond may not be the best choice to withstand tensile force but certainly the hardest one(I'll say even harder than CA glue bond considering how crispy the dried CA glue is) so I could 100% relate to this destroy test

[@geared2cre8]

I'm not making an epoxy table but was curious and i really like the table leg design. ❤

[@Tulparyelesi]

One of the best videos ever on youtube. Thank you so much for this fantastic video guys. I learned a lot. Appreciate that.

[@nancywarner5782]

❤️ Phil - I really liked the look of that table ( clear w/ the dark wood) before you broke it❣️

[@frankstdennis4545]

Phil I was impressed with the strength of the epoxy

[@ronwade2206]

I especially enjoy adjusting the safety ski cap before release!

[@parapente725]

I have watch more than my share of videos, this is definitely one of the most enjoyable.

[@MyDogmatix]

This is a fantastic video. Something I can show to costumers in the future. Thank you for making it!

[@fryang888]

Oh, my God! this test is insane and one of a kind.

[@SpaceCadetAstrodite]

PHIL: Now you should make a table out of the broken pieces using a second epoxy color. Lay them out like you did in the beginning with a couple inches in-between! It would be such a unique piece. I can't imagine any other wood workers that have the resources to shatter their tables like this.

[@glhfsport4682]

That was my favorite table top you have made so far,

[@jacosnyman2393]

Phil - I knew epoxy was strong but this test just shows how strong epoxy is. With the centre point drop of the log it was bound to break but in normal circumstances the table will hold forever!

[@user26344]

This makes me very confident in choosing an epoxy table as a table for a lifetime

[@ScottRainey]

Bill/Phill: This video fills a big need in this art form. Thanks. Hope the broken table top pieces are hanging on Gobi Walnut or someone's wall, with the URL of this video prominently displayed. LOVE the Mythbuster's class ending. As others have noted, there was sufficient drama in the climax to have stretched it out for several lower impact tries. Someone wrote "Bowling Ball," I'll suggest "Gun Safe" Kudos for great editing, fast forwards, voice-over narration vs live-talking-head; and general storytelling. Others in this space seem rather challenged with their storytelling - they should hire writers. You do it well on the first edit.

[@michaelmokotong]

Reevaluate the people you are inviting to your party? The commentary is always good, thanks, now it's getting cool too. Hooray!!! What a gift. Thanks again.

[@neilsiebenthal9254]

Why is it so odd to hear someone be so honest and just say, you shouldn't believe it without evidence. Excellent video as always. I was surprised by the results, didn't expect the wood to epoxy bond to be so strong. Interesting