How to Make a Floating Hexagon Table with Epoxy Resin Part 2

In this 2nd part of our 2 part series on making a floating hexagon table we'll take the table top that we milled the hex pattern into and filled with epoxy in the last video and finish it.
The first thing we'll do is mill the top and bottom parallel to each other reveling the hex pattern on the bottom side and getting the lumps and hollows out on the side that was up when we cast the epoxy. For this we are using a 1.625" 2 flute router bit.
After we get both sides flattened and parallel then we milled around the perimeter to expose the epoxy on the edges. For this we used a 3/4" 4 flute carbide endmill.
The key on the milling operations is to go slow enough and shallow enough that we aren't pulling out wood or chipping the epoxy. Too slow and you'll generate excess heat which is bad for the tool and for the epoxy, too fast and you'll have tear out and shatter the epoxy so it is a balance to find that sweet spot.
We coated this table with Duratec Sunshield, which is a clear polyester top coat that has UV inhibitors in it and will protect the desktop from direct sunlight.
Tools and materials used in this video:
1.625 in 2 flute Router Bit
3/4" 4 flute carbide end mill
Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun
Duratec Sunshield
Festool 150mm Sander

[@jeremyevans5861]

How much would you charge to just router the hexagon design in the wood.

[@Ev3rM0r3]

I personally would have left the contained edge holding in the hexes.

[@civicprobe]

Could you show the LED setup you used under the table??

[@rifraf1970]

That Microphone works well, might have to design a boom for it. lol

[@MisjadeBoer]

Nice table , nice video's. Now take attention to your sound levels when editing ;) But i love the project :)

[@The94gtmoose]

What is the dimensions of the table top

[@GuzWorks]

Looks awesome

[@objectivelyobjective]

Was it varnish you sprayed on it?