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[@tbranscom1]

Every pour, complains about bubbles knows they should have sealed the wood. Every pour complains about the mold sticking, knows they should have used release.

[@ardenthebibliophile]

As much as I hate corporate nonsense, you should make a checklist for your river tables. Means you can have each step laid out (split slab, flatten slab, make mold, apply mold release, yadda yadda...) And you know when it's done and by whom. Less steps forgotten and you've got a paper record to file away. Your shop is big enough to need this kinda stuff!

[@LykeArgy]

100

[@lamarshealey3332]

It takes from the KZbin fun 😊

[@chadhowell1328]

At some point, processes become a necessity. He’s definitely at that point.

[@GUNSnDOZES]

They probably do that already but pretending to fumble and bumble around is better content. These guys are pros, pretty sure they have their stuff together

[@MrE_]

@@GUNSnDOZES surely

[@justinanderson2958]

It looks like the resin was too cold when you mixed it. I usually warm both parts in a warm water bath to about 85F before mixing. This will get rid of the milky appearance and will result in a crystal clear epoxy pour.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

That thing turned out great; I love how the river, the wood sides & the base blend together.

[@johnmclain6535]

The table top is really nice. Love the frosted look and the geometric shaoes but i think yout best creativity was that base. Totally makes the entire table. Brava!👏👏👏

[@bigdawg8088]

I love your work and imagination. But I especially love your humor and attitude. You are one of my favorite woodworkers

[@YoFabGuy]

For the micro-bubbles, black tail studios generally brushes on a coat of epoxy on exposed wood surface to keep it from gassing into the epoxy.

[@LykeArgy]

he said in the video he didn't seal it because of this arbitrary deadline he has to post a video on youtube lol

[@longshot726]

@@LykeArgy The algorithm deadline is no joke though. If you don't keep a consistent upload cycle, it will drop your ass.

[@hamubice1551]

Yes, commonly referred to as the seal coat which he referenced somewhere around 9:30 as he was explaining they didn't really have time to do because video scheduling & weekend. It's a table he was giving away for free, kind of understandable that he took a couple minor shortcuts for timeliness.

[@LykeArgy]

@@longshot726 forgot about the algorithm since i stopped watching MPMD lol, good point

[@jgclark45]

@@longshot726 this is the first video in three weeks

[@jbmenace214]

I love the way this turned out. Great design.

[@Rikkruz]

this video had me checking my screen for dust just to make sure it didn't come out on the table. Nice build!

[@86holt]

One of my favorite channels. Always entertaining. Not just the same stuff over.and over again.

[@TotalBoat]

Love the design and build- after overcoming the obstacles, it turned out pretty rad! 😎😎

[@joecushing2656]

Table came out super cool. Something with that much work I think definitely would have been fine in a multi video series, that way you maintain the weekly schedule but aren’t as rushed. I know everyone appreciates a full build in one video though too, just a thought. Thanks boys

[@lucasfrancamarchezam5439]

Totally awesome, John!!!

[@johnnyb95678]

Turned out great! In spite of the issues along the way. It looks Awesome!

[@keithpovec6462]

It looks awesome. In my experience, when you want that level of clarity you need to go so far as to polish the resin to 3k minimum. Then wet sand and polish the finish to at least 10k grit. I know it’s a ton of work. But it is the only way I have managed to get the result I wanted.

[@travischill]

Wetsand up to 3k then machine compound and polish should be more than enough

[@anothername6861]

to get the clear resin, you need to stir it slow speed until it clear up before pour it in the project. Most manufacturers recommendation for mixing time is not enough. Polishing is just to make shiny at the surface.

[@russwilliams4777]

I liked that base... black steel contrasts beautifully with the walnut inlays and open spaces 😻 From what I understand (from Rybonator's resin dice videos), to get perfect crystal-clear epoxy you'd want to degas it in a vacuum chamber, pressure cast (not sure where you'd find a dining-table-sized pressure pot!) and then wet sand to 3000+ grit using things like Zona Paper.

[@davidkleinman4920]

That is necessary for faster curing epoxy. For this type of epoxy it shouldn’t be necessary.

[@eloib]

@@davidkleinman4920 Agreed, I do not have a vaccuum chamber and I have built clear epoxy tables. I would not wet sand to 3000, but rather wet sand to 1000-1500 and polish from there

[@LeeroyEJenkins]

Cool looking table, and yes, mistakes always come when you rush it. But it still came out great! A future project I'd like to see from you guys is a Bourbon Barrel cabinet.

[@TimberWood.Customs]

Absolutely beautiful! Looks bad ass. Great job guys!

[@kimpayton5633]

I love the shape of the tables and the hexagon This looks great. It doesn't matter what you do you always mess up every single time. Be proud of your projects no matter how they turn out cuz I always turn out great 👍

[@stevenfleming1724]

I like that you always give credit to the person you get your ideas from. And I agree, it looks extremely difficult! Great work though, I love your videos

[@PipeDreamerJacques]

It looks very slick even with the cloudy resin. Arguably cooler. I love It.

[@kacperbobrowski7444]

Next time u do clear resin wet the floor everywhere around the project as it stops the dust from flying around

[@veldahere]

Everything I've seen you do has turned out beautiful 😍

[@JNDCreations]

Stoked to see a project video come out! How did you expect the resin to be clear though only sanding to 320? I take my resin pieces up to 8000 grit before going in with a grit paste up to 100,000 grit. Then apply finish. Think this would’ve looked incredible if you polished the resin and not the spray finish!

[@ethanlane4734]

What grit paste do you use? I've been trying to find a good one to use for polishing my projects.

[@JNDCreations]

@@ethanlane4734 I use a product called Kustom Grit. Made by Kustom Creations. It’s a 2 part system. Part 1 is rated at 50,000 grit. Part 2 at 100,000. It works well as finish in itself, or you can add to it after. Completely food safe as well. They make a range of products that are all food safe and great!

[@skylarmcmanus4347]

exactly what i was thinking, 320 is fine for wood, but for epoxy or clear coat its still considered very course

[@GareginBorboryan]

Yes and I think taht they forget to sand it in other side of the table

[@TDuySculptures]

Beautiful desk! I love the pattern 👍

[@petervalcanas4219]

I think it looks great John. Nice job!

[@michaelwalters7419]

Beautiful table, amazing work like always …. Onto the next project

[@ganeshtn2098]

You got a extraordinary result for the effort ❤😂😂😂😂

[@davidwilliams-qu7cm]

Not that you'll see but other makers put a tiny amount of blue pigment in to the resin which for some reason makes it super clear and stops it yellowing over time.

[@broproful]

I never knew that about the blue resin

[@broproful]

Blue pigment/correction

[@vincedibona4687]

Makes sense, as glass has just a tinge of blue to it.

[@enduro-parts-aus]

Looks sweet i prefer the frosted resin look of yours over the clear

[@davidfitwe]

cooling table, cooling table, cooling table!!!!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Awesome. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Stay squirrely. Keep making. God bless.

[@normancurd8719]

Love your work and the content! Great personality to watch

[@NGMonocrom]

We like New Sam.... He's a Romantic. 💕

[@coolabahwoodworking]

Looking great. I love these!

[@jaredvandyke]

So awesome to see a brand new video! I just found you a couple of days ago and have been watching/listening to hours of videos! Just amazing. Thank you. (This is from someone that lives in a suburb of Cleveland 😅)

[@jasonlewis3620]

Final product is sharp! I agree with you that the hazy look of the epoxy looks better than the clear. If I was closer Ild try buying the scrapped base from you cause I got a slab that would make a nice desk with that base!

[@jimmckay2337]

I love the fact that you take on difficult challenges. Things may get squirrelly, but your team stays focused.

[@EndureTyrant]

Havent watched the video yet, but an easy way to set the pieces with negative space would be to do it without completely cutting through the wood, to cut in the design, but not completely cut through the wood, leaving a wood base at the bottom. Then, after the epoxy cures, lap the top to level it, flip it over and lap to remove the wood until the negative space is revealed. Edit: I literally described exactly what they did, haha.

[@ChetKloss]

It's really nice when a KZbinr is willing to show their fails and not just their successes. Good on ya.

[@beanieweenie9543]

Mistakes are a major part of his channel. His content would be boring without them.

[@mathewdoe1577]

I literally just Searched for your last upload, and now you upload....sweeet

[@gregdietz3590]

Happy accidents make for more entertaining videos...how you overcome those mistakes is the best part!

[@user-xb6ih2cb6l]

He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.

[@Radiowarsaw]

Love watching these vids table came out looking really cool

[@brendatillich20]

I love your videos!!! they are very informative both on what to do and not to do 😂 ive watched about all of your videos. Beautiful table who ever wins it will be a happy person 😎

[@GoblinGhouls]

I've seen a similar technique used to create a wood and resin table with sensors on the back of each geometric shape that turn on LEDs when something is on top of that shape. It looks pretty amazing. I like the idea of using LEDs under resin tables in general

[@michaelfoley8336]

Beautiful!

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, John! It looks much better this way! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

Very cool table but that old Rockwell Delta drill press, that is really cool. great find!

[@ctfddftba]

I think that this idea/concept is really cool, would love to see it in different styles. Like makings clan shell pattern using a base wood for a bunch of it and using a bunch of different types of wood to make individual shells. When CNCing you can remove the piece area while keeping the gap for placement. Idk, does that make sense?

[@terrymorton9941]

Omg, what a fantastic table, congrats mate.

[@jamingaming9251]

I reckon they glued the slabs to a sacrificial board then routed the shapes. After filling with resin they planed or routed off the sacrificial board.

[@xpeterx]

i just started the video, and my initial thought is either that, or they poured a first layer or resin, put the slabs in, let it cure, routed the shapes and then poured the rest.

[@carlll6101]

I like that your content is not your day to day job but something you challenge yourself with.

[@humancaos]

really looks amazing

[@JerrickManswell]

“Hours of polishing our head. I’m really looking forward to it” haha😂

[@dragonfire3697]

Looks beautiful none the less.

[@RBDWoodDesigns]

Looks amazing

[@brianwaldron1723]

Such an awesome table. I think it is better to be different than the one you were modeling it after. Gives it your character.

[@elementalist1984]

Imagine what the next one will look like, especially if he is able to take more time. I'm sure this one has taught him a lot

[@JDHamblen]

Gorgeous table, wlove it

[@CardsbyMaaike]

I think you did well, trying things from other makers doesn't mean they should be a carbon copy. I like the milky middle, I think it turned out awesome

[@yh9917]

@John, is it possible to run the rail between the legs length-wise under the table instead of across it? That way none of the leg frame would be seen through the resin. Is the risk of cupping only along the width of a slab and not the length?

[@randoman81]

I love watching you punish yourself with epoxy. You're like a Leafs fan.

[@ScottStephenSmith]

I'm in the venn diagram that likes this comment.

[@LucarnAnderson]

It looks awesome!

[@keithpovec6462]

Also, I have learned quite a bit from your videos. Not only how to, but what not to do lol😂! Love the content!

[@vinity5202]

13:05 I like the implication of a larger shop just giving you more room to mess everything up, but now in different rooms... at least when you storm out of one problem, you have another waiting for you!

[@P4NC4KEZ]

I think it came out great. That was a hell of a table to try and recreate. I actually like how yours came out better. Both are beautiful in their own ways but i think yours is more practical as a dining table. Here's to hoping i win the giveaway!

[@jeanlong4285]

Really cool table.🎉🎉🎉

[@user-fv4di6mw5l]

It's really cloudy!!

[@funo6581]

The table is beautiful. I actually like the hazy epoxy. I enjoy working with epoxy as a hobbyist and have had micro-bubbles ruin entire projects so, I’m usually not fond of them :) Black Forest Wood Co. has air conditioning units under their pouring tables. For future builds it might be worth checking into. Heavy D Sparks is auctioning off some industrial air conditioning units, he may have a good deal on something that would work for you.

[@Level3Lifestyle]

Man, the table is beautiful but that pillar drill with a baldor speed controller is a dream

[@rhynesballterrium4369]

I absolutely love this table! I would love to win this for my house. Freaking amazing!

[@Punkysimpa]

that framing chisel looks sick!

[@RealAndySkibba]

What a beautiful table. Saw the notification but forgot to watch to today.

[@Epoartist]

Very nice table! Well Done!

[@michaelwillson6847]

Dammit John again a can't win this!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 You need another shirt run for dammit Chris this time! New Sam seems be killing it although we both no Jordan wouldn't of made those mistakes!😅 Love the build turned out awesome! Think we need see some milling again saw logs smoke hog's oh and shop chef!! Or 1 slab challenge what and how many things can u make from 1 5ft section of a slab! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤔

[@BespokeCarpentry]

My god... that wood was gorgeous after you did the initial plane. But great table also. But the naked wood is just absolutely gorgeous chocolaty purple color

[@rosalindbradshaw4622]

To be honest I love to see wood in its natural form, and even the first geometric cut that you said cut uneven, if I were a client, I would have loved that spoil. It would be mine, unique.

[@remidragon4467]

Maybe you could have used the CNC to make the shapes but leave a thin layer of wood that you could work down after your pour

[@vincedibona4687]

That’s exactly what they did. “Tell you didn’t watch the video without _saying_ you didn’t watch the video.”

[@randyfulford3398]

I know you are pros but mistakes happen and it warms my heart to know that you can make them as well. If I haven't made a mistake by the end of the day it's because I was not in the shop all day. Strong work.

[@Kathy11271957]

Its beautiful and would look perfect in my dining area once my house is done being rebuilt. Fire totaled my home back in Feb, we lost everything. The upside is that the residence is allowing me to do an upgrade Mid-century feel.

[@imadeit]

Supercool 🎉🎉🎉 make more clips!!

[@leongorani5121]

love it 😍 I would of trimmed a few inches off on the end of the table at 20:00 so you don't see that corner of the wood pieces, but love the rest of it

[@NinjAsylum]

Very Pretty

[@FordEra]

Dude, this rocked!

[@techexamined]

I think it turned out pretty damn epic!!! I think you should do an “In John We Trust” with an outline of the beard.. lol… I would 💯 buy.

[@kennethbezanson4266]

"Tell you all the waya you can get entered" 😆

[@The1withlogic]

Don’t rush a build, personally I’d rather see you build your best than a rush job.

[@PkwyDrive13]

Always enjoy his positive attitude before the project and saying he's going too do everything to make it awesome and halfway through he forgets everything and just says fk it every time 😂

[@user-vn6hi2bi3g]

I think you got it right when you said and I paraphrase "I rushed to get a video ready" problems were sure to follow. Once design was set a combination of changing spindle speed tool size rate of feed and cut depth per pass would have eliminated the tear out issue and undoubtably increased cnc router time substantially. Of course after the fact cnc could have drilled two holes in mold bottom where each seperate piece was located thereby allowing you to screw into slabs from the bottom securing each seperate piece of the project before cnc cutting and as added benifit hold wood pieces down and in place during casting. Without pouring in layers if your casting table is not cooled invites a loss of epoxy clarity. I still like the finished table especially the care you took with the base and will enter contest. Great project. Ray Stormont

[@MikeTheSith200]

Still looks great!

[@professornicbag765]

Need a LARGE sign that says 'Did you spray mold release?!?!'

[@sandilemabaso9001]

Surely you can use the wooden base in another project. Maybe put a round table top and make it a side table.

[@stressmasterbk4294]

if you want that clarity you need to vacum chamber the resin before you pour. makes a HUGE difference on bubbles

[@debbiputman3482]

Cool table!

[@fancyhoundwoodworks9739]

Shirt purchased. My Malecki shirt collection is up to 3 now.

[@shmuck530]

I actually think the haze looks better than clear, I think some colored led lights would set it over the top. Beautiful table

[@thni1703]

Happy you made a dining Table ...

[@garrydye2394]

On no wait...its another epoxy table!!!!

[@tanyiabailey4792]

It looks fantastic

[@RyTrapp0]

I really don't even care that it isn't glass clear - that thing still looks SIIIIIIIIICK!