I Tested Viral Coffee Mug Coffee Table Build

[@tylerpurciful2685]

It's good to see Sam Greene again. His new channel is great for anyone starting from scratch. I dont know how you keep finding all these different Sam's that are so talented.

[@spacekb17]

I'd love to see a old crew( Sam Greene and Jordan) vs new crew vs John build off

[@P4NC4KEZ]

What’s his channel name? I had no idea he had one!

[@iambear.6526]

@@P4NC4KEZ Sam Green Maker

[@Xanderbelle]

It's that part of the country.... it's all Sam, Billy-ray, Curtis, Johnboy....😅😅

[@TurinAlexander]

I live in the area, a bit East of Pittsburgh. There are so many Sams around here. It's an oddly popular name. Odds are a few of them have to be good at building stuff.

[@jessemarchand5694]

I think Sam might be an under appreciated genius. Also, I wonder if covering it in fiberglass instead of plaster would have made it sturdier and may have helped secure the handle more confidently.

[@michaelkoester8821]

100%

[@CandymanSays]

Yeah. I was thinking about them making a silicon mold of the unfinished cup. Using it as a buck. Then use the silicone mold to create a resin sleeve. To go around the finished cup. Then they could have an overflowing cup of coffee, that turns into a waterfall down the sides of the cup.

[@1pcfred]

I was thinking fiberglass too. Fiberglass is pretty much bulletproof. That's how they make ships. Fiberglass over foam. But they have a gelcoat they put on it too. But fiberglass can get expensive compared to plaster of paris. Fiberglass is harder to work with too. Still they have experience with epoxy.

[@1pcfred]

@@williamschmiedel6890 there's different kinds of foam. Some foam you can apply resin to. Polyurethane for instance withstands resin.

[@1pcfred]

@@CandymanSays when I see people using that silicon mold material they're always working with small objects. Something you could hold in your hand. The cup made here is not small. When you scale up you introduce new challenges into processes. Unless they would be OK with a cup that looks like Salvador Dali made it. I could easily see warping becoming a big issue.

[@spacekb17]

Don't let new Sam go. He makes the channel

[@renees766]

Literally makes it! 😆

[@pamelah6431]

I like him, too. :)

[@jamessmith..919]

I agree

[@jensstalberg8968]

Nice to see OG Sam in the video, but new Sam has improved so much, John and Sam are now a formidable team, keep going, I love it!

[@seanpr12]

Sam is 90% of why I enjoy any given video.

[@spacekb17]

100%**

[@quartzofcourse]

Which Sam

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Oh Sam, it's so good to see you. John, you've been lucky with the Sams in your life. That was a great build, guys. Looks really good.

[@matthewallen5994]

This makes me so happy to see Sam and John together in the old work shop!! I've been wanting them to do a collaboration for a while now. Now all we need is Jordan and the band will be back together.

[@siebe41]

Hell yeah. Charity build off, old crew vs new crew? I'd watch the shit out of that

[@ChristopherOBrienPSU]

​@@siebe41Awesome idea!!!

[@jonathanmoore467]

I missed some videos and I’ve been wondering what happened with Sam and Jordan. Is there a video explaining why they left? PS: I love the new group of guys too!!

[@Deja117]

John. Nobody tried to crush you on the comments with the bench. The wood on the bench looked great. But the stone was definitely rushed, and a rushed gift isn't a great gift when it's the first thing people will see going to someone's front door. It wouldn't have taken too long to make it sit flush and hit it with a polishing wheel. Either way I respect the effort you put into it, and it did help me learn a bit about dovetails and some other tricks you used. With that said, I'm very pleased to see that you took the time to get this project looking perfect. It almost looks drinkable it's so good! :)

[@andrewzach1921]

The added layer of foam effect on the top of the coffee just sealed it for me. It looked awesome. I have said it before but your artistic skills are top notch.

[@Jiggybonz]

I legit love how you always give Sam credit when he has a good idea. Even when he has it off camera and you could totally steal his thunder. Respect, sir. Also, ur content is dope. Thanks.

[@MarkEmerle]

Probably one of the best builds in a couple of years, especially seeing the original Sam in the video....

[@cadycastle9957]

Your #1 friend when working with sculpting foam is the spray expandable foam stuff. I've watched people use it to attach the sheets of foam together to add height plus use it on mess ups to add foam and start over again.

[@Deletirium]

Absolutely- that shit is so sticky, it becomes more or less permanent if it gets on clothing. I did the insulation for my chickens' winter coop with that, and loved how versatile it was.

[@82tonypr]

SAM! AND SAM! Sam with the color, and you adding the bubbling really set it over the edge. It was already looking really good, but that was just that little extra!

[@TotalBoat]

Our coffee obsessed office needs one of these! So happy to see Sam loved his gift!

[@bnice1374]

Man the moment John said someone that used to work here I was like SAAAMMMMM. Seriously buddy you are missed.

[@KiyoshiKane]

yeah, I was the same way cause I knew Sam with the coffee thing after he moved on from the shop was a thing. So I knew instantly.

[@cpl_0503]

That is 100% like your best old school videos. Great to see Sam again too. Nothing like seeing the Malecki Academy Alumni.

[@richardcooper]

Whenever I refresh the page and see another John Malecki video pop up I say "Well I guess I know what I'm going to be doing for the next little while" and never never disappointed, it's the channel which continues to entertain endlessly, A Great Big T H A N K Y O U! Love everything you guys do. 10/10.

[@MrsGump]

Me too! This is one of my fave yt channels & I regularly binge watch old vids

[@Deletirium]

Little less coffee next time, pal.

[@lorenzodomenici3061]

That's so cool John! Keep doing that because you and your team a really good squad! 💯

[@siharrop5055]

Awesome to see Sam Greene again, awesome video guys. Keep them coming. 👍👍👍

[@be4ze1]

Heart warming to see Sam back. You guys are absolutely killing it at the moment. Loving every video!

[@sureshot311]

That was an awesome turn out on the project. His reaction was even better. He was so excited. Great work all around.

[@MaryCumbersnatch]

That looks great! FYI, there are hard coat products specifically for foam. Haunters use them for Halloween props. Myself, I sometimes use a thin coat of mortar over foam as a hard coat. I typically use a primer coat made of watered-down PVA glue. It works well, but can develop fine cracks.

[@Kur0Engel]

Sam did an amazing job on nearly everything. He needs a raise. And glad Sam Green loved it, it was a nice table

[@enricoscichilone7949]

Good to see Sam back ! Missed him even tho I follow him! Great video!

[@MetrosFinest]

Nice!.. Making it out of wood ,would of been next level.... Keep on keeping on my friend 💯

[@brianknowles7130]

I reckon [ for what it's worth ! ] it's one of your best fun builds. Would like to see more. Sam did a great job. thks

[@tayloru8282]

SAM!!! Good to see him back, if at least just for a cameo.

[@Winterborn3420]

Awesome as always. Great thing was seeing Sam Green, didn't know he had a channel until now. Catching up on his content now. Great stuff as always. Thanks Maleki and Crew!

[@yuribroda]

Love the collab video!!! Please bring Sam back for more projects!

[@jckeddy]

Big W on this build. Great to see Sam Greene again and great work Sam on the handle and finish.

[@DarkHorse902]

Your videos are so much better now that you're taking ideas and input from your guys. The team mentality makes the videos so much more fun to watch. Keep up the fun projects.

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

You are a good man shouting out Sam. Appreciate everything you do John! PS, Diet Coke over Coffee. Can you do a wooden Diet Coke Bottle....actually, I am trying to figure out how to cover all my rolling shelves (with doors maybe?l in my garage. If anyone has any suggestions, I hate the way they look but I don't think I could just replace them with shelves as I think that is above my skill level right now :)

[@armsaaro]

Each of the Sams are undoubtedly the best

[@tarynjones6781]

I missed Sam Greene!!!!! So good you see him again!!!

[@NovusBovus]

Great content as usual. John's reaction to Sam's reaction was priceless!

[@Sp1der44]

That was fun to watch. Great video. 👍🙂

[@travissmith7195]

I think that it's awesome how excited he was to receive his coffee. Great job! Well done

[@jetblack2371]

OG Sam showing up, and current Sam with the masterful finish and color work. A dream video this weekenf

[@RealLifeWithMichelleRob]

Can we all agree. Sam is the MAN!

[@johnnyb95678]

Another crazy awesome build! And great to see Sam again too.

[@matthewmclaskey6568]

John and Sam Green should do a collaboration video! Either way, it warms the heart to see you two hanging out together. 😊👍

[@AngelaJones-vh1ks]

Love this! Great job guys!

[@nickclair]

You might like my version too

[@mothmansuperfan7513]

I studied industrial/product design and we used gesso, drywall filler or Bondo on the foam, depending on hardness of surface required. I have fond memories of coughing up bluefoam dust. Good seeing someone else pick up the mantle of messing with foam!

[@kencross25]

That was one of your coolest rebuilds y'all have ever done. Great job. It was nice to see Sam again. My question would be who wouldn't love to own this Malecki masterpiece?

[@nickclair]

It’s crazy how you and I were working on the SAME project at the same time! I did upload my video too

[@layton8851]

Looks amazing ! That’s the quality I expect from y’all. Love the video and the team work

[@georgealves2483]

So... love the cup. Foam is fun to work with. I learned after hours of me doing small stuff for DND for my friends that polyurethane works wonders on preventing the melting of the foam.. that or a small brush on coat for a start. Paint works just as good. Lots of fun trying out different things

[@XxL3G1ONxOFxHAVICxX]

using the table as a stable guide was giga brain. worked so good too! killer build guys

[@alexclark6639]

Hey, I work in carving pink foam all the time for carving. Two good option is great stuff you put it together break the compound and pull it apart. Then put it back together it will together quickly. Or using flooring glue.

[@feron450]

Well done guys was cool to see old Sam again on your channel

[@Strongwolf14]

It's way more expensive than mud, but the best EPS foam coating I've used is Smooth-on's Epsilon. Goes on super easy and it's very impact resistant and easy to sand/tool. This turned out awesome though, I kind of want to make one but a witches cauldron for Halloween. Maybe with some lights.

[@kevinarnold4250]

I had a feeling Sam was gonna love it. And I kinda knew he was the special guest, lol. It turned out great, fellas!

[@mickeysrccrawl]

Great project John and love the way you let Sam get his shine. Great job guys and the best from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@Ealum1013]

This was awesome!

[@Mrhid3e]

I love these videos becouse it gives a meesage that any thing is possible and never give up

[@danlynch1154]

John you guys out did yourselves! Love it!

[@TwitchyFPV]

Best thing I’ve found for gluing foam is polyurethane glue (gorilla glue). I haven’t had luck with epoxy, construction adhesive or contact adhesive.

[@ariondiaz2903]

Pay no mind to the haters John. You're awesome. ☕

[@robertwalloch591]

OMG, is that an Ashley Harwood cameo? Both my favorite wood based channels in one!!!!

[@LuckyStone888]

It really is a piece of art and came out amazing. I hated the idea at the beginning but loved the final product.

[@davidbandler]

Pro tip: Hot wire cutter, not a lathe. Using the right tools for the job matters AS much as PPE.

[@davidharnett5640]

Great John, love these way out projects. Learning as you go - next one will be a breeze. Dave 🇦🇺

[@coltonkruse2313]

Honestly that top came out really awesome.

[@nickclair]

You might like my top version too

[@adamduerr1203]

Love to see the love to Sam Green. Nice job!

[@fizbanhandmadejewelry3537]

I'm loving the vibe you have going on this channel. Mad scientist explorer! So fun!

[@falaniko1231]

Hot wire is the best way to cut foam imo

[@jesusflores-zt3en]

Great video guys, as always the content never disappoints. It was nice seeing Sam again, hope he enjoys the coffee table as much as we enjoyed watching you guys throw it together.

[@Camille-LG]

You nailed it !! I would love this table at home you unlocked a new goal in my life 🤣

[@nickclair]

My version is easier to follow

[@aluminummovie6973]

That’s so good. Great to see both sides of that. Video.

[@suearmstrong3404]

Absolutely LOVE that!! You did a great job and the video was extremely entertaining!!

[@juliesheldon4772]

Ah miss you Sam! That's so cool, I'm glad it worked

[@1337Atreyu]

Sam's color work was on point. Great finish on this project!

[@kevinf3641]

Really cool build

[@terriroemmich1617]

SAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You need to sneak in more. We miss you! Great build guys!

[@leslieapplegate65]

You have elevated coffee to a new level....

[@kerrybarneyiii1202]

I used that 2” xps to make a background for a vivarium; it makes such an annoying mess of foam bits/dust if you just shred (I used a wire brush cone thingy) and sand it. I would also recommend just using normal ole’ caulk as the adhesive!

[@bradasstv]

Sam Poola needs his own show on the channel 😁👍

[@barry_t]

thanks for the coffee table giveaway, it's a beautiful orange front!

[@anjalarsson6831]

Hi! Just need to tell you that I love to watch your videos, you guys always make me laugh and I wish I could be there and hang out with you all. Your videos are amazing and every time I see that you have published a new video I get excited. Keep up the amazing work! /Anja from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@Philly_4_for_4]

9:49 "a life-size cup of coffee" wouldn't that be a regular cup of coffee?

[@EdHadder]

I Love John Malecki Videos 💛

[@Christopher_Gibbons]

Plaster and on do are ok, but the best stuff to use for this kind of thing is jesmonite. It's basically plaster with an acrylic binder. Once it dries it is crazy tough, and food safe.

[@jennynations04]

This video made me smile - a lot!

[@lightning1games]

As a fellow Pittsburgh resident keep these videos coming!

[@bubby-un34benny-un46]

The king👑 of youtube is back and made another good video

[@jonasgeez2140]

Does look awsome love how you used the other color epoxy and made it look foamy/frothy

[@julietphillips1991]

WOW! I love it! You did fantastic!

[@maneotis4g63t]

Nice to see the special guest on the channel again!

[@crapparc]

A new John Malecki video is one of the reasons I keep going.

[@josephs2581]

awesome video, wouldn't PL300 have been a better choice? it's used to bind foam to stone and concrete in basements. won't burn the foam and holds it pretty tightly.

[@Mykelthompson]

This is an awesome video.Old Sam and New Sam in the same clip is cool.

[@robcook2775]

When I worked in film in the Vancouver area we’d have to build/sculpt with foam. To glue them together we’d used expanding Hilti foam. The only crapy thing is it’s like PL. Once it is on you or your clothes you’re done for. But once’s it’s cured it’s solid.

[@szcustomwoodworks6401]

So cool to see Sam Green in the shop again, even if it was for only a minute.

[@chriscook8076]

That came out great! Good to see the old Sam.

[@dennisbracci9212]

great job. love your builds. love to visit your shop someday. I live near Buffalo NY

[@laumuseka]

That’s actually super dope! Well made!

[@termiterasin]

The cream/bubbles on top really make the project pop.

[@pinkytaylor5845]

That was freaking awesome!! I am so trying this, but different.😅❤

[@Will-z8f]

I love your vids john don't let the haters get you down

[@jamesbenstead1006]

Superb work!