Incredibly cheap EPOXY TABLE build. DIY woodworking fraud??

[@austin5797]

Just stumbled upon this video and it has inspired me to attempt something similar. I love the look you were able to accomplish without spending thousands of dollars and with equipment that many of us hobbyists have.

[@marmotaworks]

What I like the most is when someone tells me that I have inspired them. Thank you very much!

[@eviebro6004]

Wow! Wish we had had this kzbin.infoUgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FYk0d info 3 years ago! In just the last few hours our sibling boys have lowered the intensity and length of barking episodes by at least 50%! ! ! I can't wait to see the results a month from now! !

[@marmotaworks]

Looking up, I suppose.

[@glennryzebol4472]

It`s not fraud unless you tell people the table is solid wood. Beautiful work.

[@marmotaworks]

Of course... Thank you!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Make it from solid burl walnut and you’ll need to charge thousands.

[@Goodellsam]

It is solid wood, just not solid walnut.

[@leprechaun7667]

​@@GoodellsamMDF is not Wood 🤦‍♂️😂 Medium Density Fibreboard

[@sqnhunter]

@@leprechaun7667 Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is an engineered "wood composite made up of leftover hardwood or softwood" - and what does that tell you???? Its wood!

[@jamescrayton9999]

Thanks for this tutorial… my girl been wanting a new coffee table and this look great by the way. i think she’ll love it.

[@marmotaworks]

Sure! Go for it.

[@Kenchinito2207]

In a youtube surrounded by table tops costing 5000 in materials alone, this kind of video is refreshing to watch. Even the mixing tools are janky as hell! Love it! Instant subscribe.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub! You can do woodworking without spending a lot of money...

[@Kenchinito2207]

@@marmotaworks thanks for the reply. Yes, I'm getting started in woodworking. Currently making a table top for a shared computer desk with the wife. I already bought some 12 inch hardwood planks and I'm getting ready to glue them up. Unfortunately I'm not planning on being a dedicated woodworker so forking out thousands in equipment is something I cannot justify... yet.

[@ganzorigdamba9782]

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[@saeidk736]

yeah man i just watched a guy make a table and said it costs 17-18 000 . i nearly puked. and unfollowed his channel. he thinks im born yesterday. most of us like to watch some random DYI stuff. but its also insulting to tell me some wood cost 18 000 dollars.

[@sharpsbattle]

This is brilliant! Most people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference and it’s a fraction of the cost.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

I’m blown away by this! I’m making a new desk but don’t have the budget for anything fancy but this looks perfect!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad I could give you an idea.

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

Truly splendid work, bud! It isn't "fraud" unless you try and fool people. I did the same for myself using simple pine wood.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@anibalradefeldt6040]

Te quedó buenisima! Tambien el video muy bien editado. Un honor haber heredado tu mesa. Gracias nuevamente ;)

[@marmotaworks]

Gracias, disfrutala!

[@artistic_spaz3724]

This is by far the best river table doupe I have ever seen! Almost makes me believe even i could do it

[@marmotaworks]

Sure you can!

[@edgardm4452]

Awesome work, the result was amazing. I will try a similar table using reclaimed pallet wood instead of MDF. Thanks for the tutorial

[@marmotaworks]

Good idea!

[@robertmceuen3630]

Viola! Excellent job. Turned out beautiful. Thanks.

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@toxicityisforalesson]

I really appreciate you! You do AMAZING work. Thanks for the less expensive process of creating an awesome product/project! Continued blessings to you and yours!❤

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you very much

[@zukzworld]

What an idea! 💡 Loved the way it turned out at the end. 🙌🏾❤✌🏾

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it!

[@metdukhphom9064]

That's stunning the fact that it's veneered. I can easily make out it's veneer though by the look at the side. You did phenomenal in the finishing. Great work and I trust this is some sort of experimental.

[@marmotaworks]

Yes, that was an experiment

[@jerryrudolph6603]

I worked for a high end contract office furniture manufacturer that sold exclusively through designers. Typical executive desk list price $5000 (early 1990). Tops were HDF with either black walnut, red oak or Honduras mahogany veneer. Pretty much the standard in the industry. Like the vid.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you for watching! If you know someone willing to pay that, please pass on my contact information to them... 😁

[@thomaswinkelman9291]

Really smart way to bring the cost down to something reasonable. Great work.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot

[@yoemichelp_yoe]

Sincerely amazing. I am doing this in a larger scale for a diner table. You gave me the inspiration and momentum to do this not that complicated project!. Thank you very much.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad to read this!

[@yoemichelp_yoe]

@@marmotaworks also, how do I look for when searching for the pour out resin? I want to make sure is that type and not the other one. Thanks

[@marmotaworks]

@@yoemichelp_yoe deep pour epoxy

[@chriscarter3866]

Stunning work. Beautiful end result. I’m really enjoying watching all of your projects. Inspirational indeed.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad to hear that

[@bamereg]

And yet again you blow me away. Tremendous job on the veneer! I really like your style too. It's modern and simplistic, yet at the same time also warm.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your comment. I'm afraid people won't like this kind of project... I hope there are more like you!

[@michealhand1001]

​@@marmotaworkszWell they can get stuffed

[@Pavan_Gaekwad]

Thanks for making us feel happy!😊

[@marmotaworks]

👍

[@Mad_Mike_414]

This come out much better than I expected! Great job!!!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@israelperez-sg8er]

Amazing, it looks so natural to me! Great job! Viewing from Guatemala, C.A.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you!!

[@omarghosn8655]

This is actually so cool and would love to see some more similar "hacks" to make mdf furniture look high end...my understanding is that old furniture especially in the 60s used lots of veneer

[@marmotaworks]

You're right, in the 60s, veneer was everywhere.

[@joypheral]

Stunning piece! You’re brilliant!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@2410ESCORPION]

hermoso trabajo, mis felicitaciones para ti Saludos desde Lima-Perú

[@marmotaworks]

Gracias!

[@paulpittman9895]

I think it's a great idea for a cheaper version of a river table as long as you let people know what it's actually made from. Great looking table.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks! Of course I tell that

[@michab4083]

Great looking, alright - but I'm not so sure concerning the economical side. You save on the hardware costs (wood), but increase labour costs (veneer cutting and glueing ...). Provided you tell customers what they'll be getting, will they pay as much per hour of your work as they would for a solid river table?

[@myz06rocks]

DIY $75? You tell me where you bought all this material for that price, I’ll be there tomorrow with a semi truck.

[@marmotaworks]

Germany

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

@@marmotaworksWhere I live the epoxy alone would cost double that.

[@The_man_himself_67]

Awesome. My only concern would be the bare mdf underneath may absorb moisture and cause bowing. That has happened to one of my projects before.

[@marmotaworks]

Don't worry, the underneath mdf is sealed too

[@roxoriginal732]

That is a good point 👌

[@dachickenlady]

@@marmotaworks Did you leave the underneath like that (1) to make it obvious that this was not a real walnut table or (2) to cut costs?

[@marmotaworks]

@@dachickenlady because of both things.

[@swampybman7741]

Soul satisfying! Art using what the creator selected!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@vernholio]

Beautiful table and a great idea! But, the best takeaway for me was how you used a cheapy wooden stirring stick in your drill! No more tired arms mixing epoxy... Thank you!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad to help!

[@MrGunner296]

Impressive use of MDF! Great looking outcome.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@danielhanawalt4998]

You'll get many compliments on your table. Nice work and video.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot

[@danielhanawalt4998]

You're very welcome.@@marmotaworks

[@DayTrader__]

Hey. I liked your video and I especially liked they way you threw in some fun with the cameras and making it look like the pieces were moving their self. I like it when people throw in fun on their videos too. The table and the wood is just what it is. You get what you pay for. Great job and some great skills. Thanks for teaching some of these people how to make a cheap table so they can maybe try it for the first time to “get their feet wet” on their first epoxy table. I’m sure you will be helping a lot of people with this video. 🙃

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you for appreciating those details. If you have ever edited video, you will know that doing those things consumes a lot of time. Yes, the idea of this video is that people who are going to make an epoxy table for the first time don't spend hundreds of euros on wood and epoxy.

[@harikmurthy]

You are an artist !! Excellent work ..

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@DevoutJourney]

Love the build. The plastic spoon as your mixing paddle is amazing hahaha

[@marmotaworks]

😁

[@northcackalacky4694]

Brilliant, budget epoxy build 👏 Excellent video, excellent music, excellent planning for trying a veneer!!!! I liked the base epoxy, the build pour, hand scraper, and your faith and skill that you wouldn't bust through that walnut veneer! Amazing

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you very much! You also like the music 😀

[@chuckhansen5325]

It most definitely is a budget build but not for $75. The mdf alone that is like $100 and the last time I bought veneer which was like 7 or 8 yrs ago and being walnut would cost around $75 and not but least the cost of epoxy. You can't estimate what each price of material and product would cost if you was able to buy them in the exact sizes you used. You have to calculate buying a whole sheet of material and he used 3/4 and 1/2 material

[@fezzickthegiant1844]

Great idea and excellent execution!

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@gmd2681]

Great video and great work, you should narrate them as well, I think it would make it ever better 🙌

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks. I'll think about it

[@viplavanand5077]

Great job brother. Give an honest input. Does it really feel like wood upon touching? I am really inspired. But need to know this

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! It's finished with an epoxy coating, so it doesn't feel like wood. I don't usually prefer using epoxy as a finish, but for this project, it was the safest option.

[@theprodigalbum]

Wow, this is brilliant. I am very inspired to do something similar.

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad to hear that

[@salqat1]

Excellent work! Far beyond expectation👍🏼

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@keithbohne3718]

great job on this man! genius to use mdf and veneer

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@dmitriykagan3883]

Cheap materials but AWESOME result. Thanks for idea.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for watching

[@dmitriykagan3883]

@@marmotaworks Please, more videos like this. Making real great stuff out of almost nothing.

[@CarlosHenrique-ki2zb]

Excelente trabalho e economia de recursos. 👏👏👏👏

[@marmotaworks]

😊

[@ericadana3267]

Ur work is impressive - beautiful job honestly.

[@RavenVargas27]

Wow it's beautiful looks like something bought in a fancy expensive store you outdid yourself. I do pieces where I glue real pine craft wood from Dollar Tree over particle board people think I bought solid wood furniture, I'm a happy cheapskate 😉

[@marmotaworks]

😁

[@jumperd966]

really enjoyed watching....i loved the stop-motion while you were doing the legs

[@marmotaworks]

Im glad you like it, it's hard to do...

[@AsiaWoodworking]

Thank you very much ! Your video and very good ideas

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you

[@MrSaintfan09]

Amazing job, excited about doing my first epoxy project

[@marmotaworks]

Go for it

[@irenemurua2206]

EXCELENTE TRABAJO 👏 SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA

[@marmotaworks]

Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Berlín!

[@OscyJack-]

Wow that came out way bettwr than i anticipated

[@marmotaworks]

Nice to hear that!

[@user-mm9gn6qm7c]

Wonderful and inspiring work! 👍👍👍

[@marmotaworks]

😄

[@Meagain921]

I’m very impressed ! Top job.👏

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@fartinbrundle5495]

That’s brilliant well done

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks a lot

[@RN-wg7ui]

Amazing! Totally new idea, I never see that 😮 I love it ❤❤

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the nice words. I'm glad you like it!

[@alexgharf]

Super clean!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks

[@mikeyvegas1185]

Very impressive. Not many of us can afford the £5k in black walnut lumbar to start a home project. Nice to see a real life option in a garage rather than wall to wall Festool 2000sqft workshop fantasyland with endless supplies of premium materials

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! But if I'm being honest, I would like to have one of those dream workshops...

[@flightplan1000]

Nice work-made me smile...

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad to read that

[@SoulCage9]

I enjoyed this process, well done!😊

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@ONLY-CARS-FANS]

I couldn’t resist i subbed That’s so dope

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Krunnky]

Outstanding work!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@koltonk5651]

Awesome! Simply Awesome!

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you!!

[@lightsoutrc4327]

Amazing. Definitely on the (to do SOON) list. Never thought go so big with veneer.. subbed

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the Sub!

[@PPHalpert]

Awesome video, all around! 10/10 ❤️‍🔥🦅🪇

[@marmotaworks]

😄

[@GGG.793]

Amazing job!!! Great skills!!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@KaizenAloha]

This man is a genius!

[@marmotaworks]

I used to tell that to my teachers, and they wouldn't believe me

[@Krunch2020]

You have illustrated exactly how I feel about river tables. You could have done a faux live edge too. 😂

[@marmotaworks]

Next time.😁

[@alanwasserman8176]

I nevered tried veneer is there a right and wrong side to it, I'm just wondering

[@marmotaworks]

Give it a try

[@SimonEnabnit-vi6hc]

Love this video! Thanks for a beautiful table! Subscribed!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub!

[@SimonEnabnit-vi6hc]

You deserve it

[@davygarcia363]

Love this video…Thank you for sharing ….

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for watching

[@debbiewright2171]

Nice build 👌 And a nice little earner too I bet !!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@MattLegiterson]

incredible!! 😍

[@marmotaworks]

😊

[@cecycecyy3289]

quedo preciosa y muy elegante me encanta

[@marmotaworks]

Muchas gracias!

[@gregoryjones5890]

It seems like for the work that goes into it finding a walnut slab might still break you even. Great craftmanship though!

[@marmotaworks]

I like challenges

[@jovicadrobnjak7034]

What is polishing product u used ?

[@marmotaworks]

Osmo polyx oil

[@Theprotocold]

Bro thats freaking good work.

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!!

[@ha2crow]

Hell yeah!! You definitely earn my thumb and subscription!!!😊

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks for the sub!

[@dougdiamond299]

Nice outcome for sure. I think using solid walnut in those lengths would not be that much more expensive especially when you consider the time it takes to veneer and the very critical margin or error. For me I always have to consider the time and with that over sanding one corner and the project is essentially ruined. Great craftsmanship for sure. Great job.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! Of course, this is a project designed for someone with a lot of time who wants to save some dollars.

[@JamesWelbes]

That looked like such a pita that I would end up charging a client the same amount as if I had used solid wood

[@sulblazer]

Dude...I'm not gonna say you're a genius...but you're a fricken genius!

[@marmotaworks]

😂

[@JulianFernandez]

looks great. kudos!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@BartowBunny]

awesome work

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@djbanger]

Goes to show what can be done with little equipment and big imagination…well done this is nice!

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks!

[@TheBobford71]

Well done.

[@marmotaworks]

Many thanks

[@yoemichelp_yoe]

where to find the wood veneers?

[@marmotaworks]

There are many online suppliers

[@b3arwithm3]

Super nice finish. Once you cover it with epoxy, we can hardly tell it was edge banded

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@giaco251015]

Amazing Work!!!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@Agnus78]

Amazing idea and job! Well done. One thing i dislike is just a bottom of table - it looks like cheap ;) without finishing it. But otherwise a table looks like million $$$ thing. I need to remember your tutorial :)

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks! The idea was make it so cheap as possible.

[@tedalmeida]

Great job with the veneers! Although I have to say that the ends don't look natural. You can see the edges on the corners and there is no end grain on the ends. I think most non-wood workers would be good with the project though 8/10.

[@marmotaworks]

Obviously in the corners it is impossible to completely hide the veneer... But 8/10 is OK 😁 Thanks!!

[@CheshireCad]

Looks like end-grain veneers are also available. Probably best to buy them in a set alongside the regular veneer, to make sure they match. Then not even a woodworker would be able to tell the difference, unless they were specifically looking for flaws.

[@therealmattlacy]

You sneaky snake ....LOVE IT!!! 🤘😎

[@marmotaworks]

😀

[@bobbyjohnson5238]

I mean….. I’ve had a few drinks and I thought I was paying attention but did he glue 47 different things together? I think he snuck a few different projects in on us lol

[@marmotaworks]

😂

[@angrydog4379]

This is actually really nice, thanks for sharing.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you for watching.

[@miguelcondessa1]

Nice work. Maybe I'll try to make one for the first time... 😁

[@marmotaworks]

Go for it!

[@azzaisme]

Holy crap this is amazing

[@marmotaworks]

I'm glad you like it

[@melissaschaefer854]

Stunning!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!

[@rogero5100]

Frickin awesome!

[@marmotaworks]

Thanks!!

[@carstenwolz]

Sehr schöne und ganz andere Art, so einen Tisch zu fertigen. Preislich unschlagbar, optisch ebenfalls 😁 Video ist schön gemacht und gut erklärt. Mit einem übersichtlichen Maschinenpark, der sich auch preislich (Maschinen von günstigen Herstellern) von anderen Videos und Kanälen abhebt (auf denen man oftmals nur teure Marken zu Gesicht bekommt) Weiter so. 👍

[@marmotaworks]

Danke für deine schönen Worte! Es ist schön, dass jemand diese Details bemerkt

[@igorkaiser8804]

Die Werzeuge habe ich auch bemerkt. Solide und schöne Arbeit

[@mickberry2651]

Pretty interesting project and it turned out beautifully. I would, however, and IMHO, reconsider the choice of music.

[@marmotaworks]

Thank you! It's not easy to put on music that everyone likes...

[@vladimirlapevski7169]

Can you please tell me which sanding machine you are using?

[@marmotaworks]

Flex ore 150