A $21,379 Dream Table Build

[@John_Malecki]

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[@WoodworkingTop535]

yes, thanks

[@RileyPinson]

Go to 10:18 in the video... Imaging doing a dark blue river that 1' depth, and then put in some little plants and other stuff, make it a epoxy canyon table with the way that wood looks

[@amberrosen]

I’m a 27 year old mom with zero workshop experience but I very much enjoy watching these videos every week. Keep up the awesome work, John & team!

[@Gundumb_guy]

Well you could give it a go and build a coffee table or end table and have some fun. Or just refurbish some old thing you find! You get a special type of satisfaction from building something that you see and use on a daily basis.

[@Jabcat-ov7ln]

Carpentry is calling you

[@Kat-zk6qy]

OMG same 😂😂😂 I also watch blacktail studio

[@davedavem]

Do it!

[@tappajamuumi9500]

Why no uploads in 3 years amber?

[@jerrymooney3616]

Thank you for the information and video I have been looking for, unfortunate for 48 YEARS! Yes, 48 years. On our 1976 honeymoon we [okay, I] bought 2 LARGE Redwood burls from a roadside wood yard in Sausalito, CA. Had been outdoors for ? Years, unsold due to their sizes, which dictated the pricing of the dozens of dinner plate & tray sizes of most of his wood blanks. Sold those for clock, small tables, plaques, etc. Anyway, they have moved across the country twice with us. Finally found a way to support 1 as The Table in a corner of our living room [@6' x 5']. The 2nd still in garage [@8' x 3>5'], 1 end doglegs a bit to 1 side. The slab isn't much wider but it requires a 'wider' overall rectangular space to lay flat. Told my new bride "will make a great breakfast bar!" She bought that line literally and figuratively in 1976! And she has reminded me of that many times! I burned out 2 electric sanders over the early years trying to smooth 1 of the 2 faces with the original saw marks. LOL! Luckily, both slabs had a relatively smooth face 'for showing'. Unfortunately, I am now too old to manhandle either piece (2) vs (5) people to move since they have dried out. Your video brought back many memories tied to our 'future' Dining Table & Breakfast Bar. Thank you!!

[@rickcimino5483]

where do you live sir? I'll be happy to take the left over cookie off your hands.

[@parsons177]

Let's help this man build a dining table

[@sabersaw5611]

Great story! One every married woodworking can relate to. Are you still in California? I'm interested in the cookie if you're looking to part with it.

[@justinkrussman4479]

If you’re near Delaware I make furniture and I would love to take this project on it you’re interested

[@jerrymooney3616]

Wow! I am stunned. Thank you all for comments. My career brought us back to where I was born, Colorado. Altitude is @6000' and dry [snows mostly in the mountains, not where we live]. This video gave me some ideas to consider that maybe doable , considering my limitations. I have just started working with epoxy, but I have been undecided about filling the cracks and channels in the slabs. Gives them 'character ',

[@MusictagJazz]

This table build looks incredible! The designs and planning are so impressive. Can't wait to see the final result! 👏🍀

[@pierpalicious]

0% chance you'll read this comment since you have a bajillion subscribers. But, when gluing veneer, I've found that using epoxy as your adhesive can help with the moisture issues. PVA glue is water based, so it introduces water to the veneer, which causes uneven moisture and curling/cupping/twisting.

[@user-len77xx]

Titebond veneer glue less water in it

[@danielleeastell5742]

100% love this table, especially how you’ve poured black in a layer on the bottom, leaving the burl edge clear! It’s stunning! Thank you!

[@brianeatock4383]

John, I have been impressed with your work for years but that has to be the best looking table I’ve ever seen. Those legs are money.

[@Mel_Issa_143]

Great job! And I love that you had Sam doing some of the explaining this time and he seems way more involved since the failed bend table. Great way to bring it back. Happy to see your videos on my FYP again 🎉

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

Maybe you should have an insect mesh screen on the door and a fly zapper by the door. So flies can't easily get inside and if the do get inside, they will be drawn away from the resin project.

[@MTB4LIVIN]

He'll be sponsored by an insect mesh company next video

[@waynethomas2118]

I've watched you for what feels like 2 or 4 years and enjoyed all your content but never commented until now. That table is beautiful. Agree that a Cam/Blacktail-style subtle chamfer on the underside edge would elevate it even further, but it's an absolutely stunning table

[@alexlover76]

Think you need to build some dining room chairs to go with your beautiful table. It honestly looks sick. It's so gorgeous

[@0whitestone]

Looks stunning! As a tip, I think when doing the bookmatching, put the two pieces together and hand plane them together. That would give you the best results for a perfect seam.

[@benwagoner9741]

That looks amazing!!! The legs look amazing!! I think that was a brilliant move to go away from the metal and let the burl wood shine.

[@bgpappy30]

It is truly an AMAZING INCREDIBLE TABLE!!! I think it is by far your best piece. Thank you for sharing. I think you should built a tiny workshop. Enough room for a table saw, lathe, small bandsaw and a rougher table. One love y’all.

[@kisha260]

I so look forward to my Sunday routine. Coffee in bed with John and the team making something beautiful. You guys make my Sunday morning special and for that I thank you 😘

[@johncarlson7955]

I have sandblast for many years , clogging is probably from moisture, place a water separator as close to your blast tank, saves a lot of headaches,

[@ecoKady]

Beautiful table, John. Great work by you and the guys on it. I hope it lasts a lifetime.

[@andrewsmith3121]

If you still think the epoxy is a bit hazy after all that polishing, just add a nanocoating (can be the one Cam supplies, or another brand) and you will get a higher clarity on the epoxy and also over the burl wood areas too. Great thing is you can apply it any time you eventually get around to reading this suggestion, and it will give you more protection 😊

[@kathymarshall220]

That table turned out insane! The burl veneer in the legs was absolutely the right choice ❤ Also loving seeing Sam fully exploiting his protected status 😂 the way you guys all handled the inflated internet outrage with grace and humour is awesome to see! 😊

[@DeceitfulLight]

Watching these videos gave me the encouragement to refinish the hardwood floors in my house, build a work bench in my garage and begin to plan a hardwood top computer desk. Thank you for these videos!

[@NGMonocrom]

Heck yeah! Rock & Roll! Make that guitar!! 🎸

[@frednoble3547]

I'm really glad you kept the burl with the clear epoxy - breaks my heart when the whole thing is poured black

[@colestowing8695]

Fireball welding table...nice! I've drooled over those. That dude makes some quality stuff but kinda pricey...I'm jelly!

[@musitianreyes]

I would move states, do all the jobs nobody wants to do, work 16 hour days if i coupd work with this dude. He seems so cool and like he actually cares for his team and gets along with them.

[@JoshuaJAD]

The John and Sam chemistry is feeling a lot stronger since the whole turn around a couple videos ago. Great to see guys keep up the good work

[@sebastianbenner977]

What turn around are you referring to?

[@tomoscartwright2311]

​@@sebastianbenner977 just something that happened a few videos ago but now they are good and as the guy said their chemistry has definitely got better 😁

[@aj200415]

@@tomoscartwright2311some one could elaborate instead of us guessing which video it is and trying to figure it out lol😂

[@chessmaster914]

Original video was edited down to remove the parts being referenced here. No point in sharing

[@kevinnistor1954]

It was the curved table build​@@aj200415

[@furniturethingskimmel5053]

We just sold a 7' round Mappa Burl. Butcher Block with ocean epoxy and an industrial solid iron handmade Knox Deco height adjustable hand crank AWESOME

[@xbxb]

This is some blacktail studio style of design. 🔥

[@DeborahRaines]

I never get tired of this video. It's got to be in your top three builds. Beautiful!

[@choppaboy7610]

We have noticed the turn around to the Sam mistake and great job to both of you. We love to see the positivity is up after the ordeal. Smart men‼️

[@thepagan5432]

Must agree with John, this table is the best thing I've seen coming out of his workshop. Mustn't forget Sam's contribution in this endeavour. Good post.

[@sarahshelton9979]

NEW CHALLENGE make mountain river apoxy pool table 😮!!!! You got this 👍 LETSSS GOOOO

[@Healthcare001]

That book matched pattern in the base and the spalting on the edges takes that table to a whole other level. You picked the right cookie for this job. Your wife will be so, so, stoked.

[@ianlee8376]

Gibson uses bookmatched maple veneers on the tops of their les pauls and they essentially have a full build video on their KZbin channel that yall could easily follow. Would be sick to see!

[@andrewdobosz3682]

I don't think they have what it takes to be luthiers. Sure building the lp body shape with veneer might not be difficult but they'd never be able to do the binding on the body nor would they set the neck properly or get the scale length correct.not to mention the fretboard and frets. I like John but I think that's just a little out of their league. Yeah sure they poured 2 epoxy guitars but they also used pre-made bolt on necks.. an lp with a bolt on is an atrocity

[@ianlee8376]

@andrewdobosz3682 Other than a large slack belt sander, they have everything in their shop to make it happen. Gibson CNCs all of their bodies now. Even the binding grooves. Also, not all Les Pauls even have binding. Could still be a fun video even if it doesn't come out super quality. Or they could collab with BurlsArt or someone like that on here.

[@gbish6906]

@@andrewdobosz3682 I might not expect them to build a custom shop level guitar on the first go, but John definitely has what it takes to give it a fair go, especially with Chris' CNC skills. Yes , set neck builds are a bit more advanced in some aspects, but every task in the process is not overly difficult (I've built 10 from scratch to date). Plus getting to see all the hurdles he'd go thru is half the enjoyment. I'd watch John build any type of guitar, set neck or not, and so would you.

[@RyTrapp0]

@@andrewdobosz3682 People with vastly less wood working experience & equipment build guitars in their own homes all the time man, calm down😂

[@rockycarnell8458]

A Malecki guitar would be sick af, I’d play the heck out of that

[@OliverHughes-nn9hf]

Been watching you for a few years now and I’ve got to say that this is the best project you have done. Absolutely beautiful piece.

[@owenleon6093]

Finally catch a video as it dropped 🎉

[@Angelinasmonkey]

Don't talk about catching dropped things round here :)

[@MrNorman1956]

Wow. Amazing work. Love the fact you show the process, warts and all. Very instructive. Shows even a Master Craftsman has stuff to learn. Very, very nice.

[@nialogann]

Rewatching just to count how many times he said “Sam” name through the video. Ready for this to blow over 😂😂

[@reecewright3468]

Looks so good, I like that slightly hazy look of the black/clear epoxy. Looks like you're looking down into the depths of the ocean.

[@DrLurk1]

Did you know that you can double click a comment to like it?

[@alonsonavarro2126]

I know now, thank you, sir.

[@Gundumb_guy]

Didn’t ask

[@DrLurk1]

@@alonsonavarro2126 np

[@GarryAndrews_]

Did you know you can increase the speed of your computer by deleting sys32.dll?

[@DrLurk1]

@@Gundumb_guy but did you try? ;)

[@maidoutfit]

Probably my most favorite project you guys have done so far. The table came out incredibly well and shows just how far you’ve come along in making the epoxy river tables.

[@1298s]

Transforming a perfectly fine slab into an off cut resin pour is wild 💀

[@rainbowz3210]

Taste is subjective.

[@1298s]

@@rainbowz3210 This is a matter of waste, not taste.

[@joeyyghiuro]

Looks great though why you care how he spends his 10k

[@nickprice7752]

I mean how about you scrape together 10-15k to buy your own and then make it how you want.. it's his money, his shop, his choice.

[@VanOneFour]

Some might say “squirrelly”

[@SoulOfTorment]

What if you had large holes that led to a full aquarium underneath. Use the top table portion as an attached feeder/viewing tank. The fish will swim up into the table portion. It will allow for a much better fish friendly tank setup and clean up.

[@tannerpic4104]

b-roll was covered by video suggestions, had to go back 3 times to see the table. Nice build amazing work looks amazing.

[@PeckerwoodKustoms]

One word....beautiful...that wood looks fantastic and the river has a crazy depth... Well done Sir

[@mrsfgogo09]

I love the fact that it looks like a lake and mountains, as if you were looking down and then enhanced upon a globe beautiful❤

[@joshgies1869]

I have used polarion, good stuff. The veneer glue up went about as expected 😅 always seems to be some variable to make it more stressful. Awesome project!

[@gabriellephillips6626]

Omg!!! Its absolutely STUNNING!!! KILLED IT!

[@rich9125]

John, try compressed air for removing the epoxy mold. Just shoot some air between the mold and the project and it helps pop out easier

[@miltonbayne6340]

You have no idea what an inspiration you are to me. I went with my passion years ago and jumped into crafting wood decorations, furniture and other stuff only to have to stop because of my Wife's medical issues. Now I'm trying to get back into it after a decade and am having it a little ruff to start but you and Mattew Preach(sp) keep me going with not just the ideas but a love of the craft that we share. I am a recovering welder, lol. I do not go to bars in my marble inlay snap shirts and tell EVERBODY I'm a welder anymore, I'd rather go out to my shop and have a lot of fun creating and building various designs and allow my craftsmanship speak for me. Of coarse my welds looked like someone layed out a stack of dimes and I could do it on a table, in the air or under water. Shit, sorry. I said I'm recovering!!! Any way, I doubt you will read this post but I still want to say thank you for being you and showing how much fun it is to learn and grow the craft. I'm subed and ALWAYS watch the new vids, you guys are nuts!! Milt

[@jayfurnas-campbell4391]

John, that table looks SICK! The bookend table legs just make it pop even more! Great job!

[@YoRoyalKnightGameplay]

That has got to be the most gorgeous table I've ever seen in my entire life. And I've watched to many epoxy river table builds on youtube. Absolutely stunning😍😍😍

[@rachelwalsh1388]

Oooh, I feel like this one will come together quite well.

[@mgl63823]

That my friend is a beautiful piece of work. what a build. Yeah I would keep that one too.

[@MrCamTuber]

As a hobby guitar builder…PLEASE build a guitar!! I’d love to see your approach to it! (Also, my little tip for tight book matching is jointing the piece while it’s still thick, marking it with a tick mark, and using that as your glue edge post resaw!)

[@marshalltucker9690]

Yes, any wooden instrument would be a great video. Just make a clarinet for the memes 😂

[@rorasaurus14]

The depth created by the clear pour over the black is awesome!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

I would've loved to see it in place and Sarah's reaction. What kind of chairs are you pairing with it? It's gorgeous, John. Well done.

[@Just_1_Zed]

I just love watching these videos, great entertainment John and the rest of the crew. Just great fun.

[@shawnnelson8627]

I'm not sure if you've done one before but how about a guitar table but have everything inlaid. Combo of epoxy with glow pigment/powder with wood

[@pinkytaylor5845]

That wood is the goat!! The glimpses of spalting, the burly edge, so sweet. ❤❤❤❤

[@sureshot311]

Absolutely love it. I also loved the epoxy confidence from the years of doing this come out. Great work. It will look lovely in home.

[@bbg-designs8364]

a thing we do with tables, but is also a possibility with those veneers. put ur track on it, with a slight overlap and cut into it, either forward or backwards, depending on the thickness. that would allow for a better seem

[@shrimuyopa8117]

That is a piece of art work. If I had something like that in my home I would be sitting at the dinner table for hours every day just admiring the burl patterns.

[@mlr91901697]

John, that is your best project to date. Well done, and keep pushing! Beautiful table!

[@neonllamasftw]

Looks amazing! Curious to see what it looks like in your space though. Dark furniture can be really amazing with the right contrast. I was hoping to see some cream or white resin instead of black this go around to compliment those beautiful wood tones

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Most beautiful table I've ever seen......GREAT JOB!!!!

[@knotheadz]

I think that this is one of your more beautiful pieces. usually when I build something for my house it doesn't go that good. very well done.

[@douglasvine2516]

Great job !!! I think that's the nicest thing you have done on your channel.

[@mikevh77]

Yes 💯 you have to make some book matched guitars, that would be amazing. Acoustic, electric make a full set

[@Atomic_El_Bro]

That's is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Amazing work dude, I am new to your channel. However your ideas give me more reasons to get out in the shop. Ty bro.

[@jpdg86]

Sick table John! Great job to John and Sam !

[@ironmyno]

That table is phenomenal. Your quality of work is outstanding!!

[@vonnyrotten]

Awesome results! So much more enjoyable to watch and see the results when it’s not some crazy 3.5 day rush job experiment!

[@cabman86]

Man, I need a band saw like that one! I make lumber out of fallen tree limbs for my keepsake boxes. I am limited to 5" high though.

[@jeffjackson2871]

Stunning!! Seriously the nicest looking project you have ever done. Nice job!

[@cj5mrt]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@Carol-lg6bk]

John, that is one BEAUTIFUL table! Awesome work..❤

[@Zogg1281]

That table is GORGEOUS!!!!! Absolutely love it!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnspiak7029]

Another way to lay out the wood pattern is by printing out picture (8”x10”)of the full slab and cut picture apart to lay out in a proportion downsized box. Should get a better visual of what final project will look like.

[@shannonleigh7678]

Absolutely stunning craftsmanship!

[@mattbachman7082]

Loved hearing from Sam! Beautiful work, definitely one of the best tables you have built.

[@DaveGled]

Totally agree. THE best looking piece of furniture I've watched you build to date my friend. Your wife is gonna die when you unveil that in your dining room... Great job to all of you!!!!!!!

[@JohnDlugosz]

Since the black layer is opaque, you should have placed some scrap oak strips in the bottom of the mold, at the bottom of the river. This will not only fill some of the bulk, saving black resin, but it will give you a proper bite to any leg fasteners and C-channels. Of course, you could also put fiberglass or fiberfill at the very bottom of the mold. That will make the epoxy work as it was intended, forming a strong composite material.

[@johnfrederickson7964]

John, you obviously have done well with your business, you seem to buy a new tool or machine each episode and have a ton invested financially. Would love to see a video on more of the business side of what you guys do. How your able to pull the trigger on alot of the large purchases! Great content, keep it up boys!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Stellar! Trying a new finish was terrifying. The legs are more than I expected, just as astonishing as the top.👍👏🎯

[@robh.8214]

That is just amazing! The true calling for epoxy and wood combined.

[@nismogurl]

So happy you used the wood legs versus metal! Turned out AMAZING!!!!

[@aczinodjyD]

Es hermoso como destrosas algo increible hecho por la naturaleza y creas una mesa que hace cualquiera que tiene un poco de conocimiento en epoxi 🤦‍♂️. Yo habria hecho una mesa dejando la forma del tronco. Trabajas muy bien. 👍👍👍

[@anthonystotts85]

That table is absolutely SICK!! That burl is absurd and the perfect use of the clear and black to still be able to see the burly edges is NASTY!! (In a positive sense of course.

[@ivotouart]

I'm curious - you only polished it without adding any finish on top to protect the end result. How well will that stand up to everyday use? Blacktail studio usually adds a nano coating to protect the finish if I remember correctly.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

I FRIGGIN LOVE IT!!!!! You guys are ON YOUR GAME!!!! GREAT WORK TEAM MALECKI!!!!!!!

[@junkabella6324]

Absolutely astonishing!

[@martinpattison1567]

You have the right machines for the job. The table looks awesome. Martin. (Thailand)

[@liamnehren1054]

You might want to put the outside part of the AC up on a shelf on the wall or at least on some concrete blocks to keep it from getting clogged with dirt or debris.

[@mariaspann6847]

WOW !! BEAUTIFUL !!

[@michaelthompson162]

Sensational result. You push it with trying new things on such an important (and expensive) project. However it turned out fantastically. Once again - well done.

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

That is a very nice table. I have to say I liked the original legs design with the metal more. Still very cool legs like the way you done them.

[@MrKevins39]

Awesome table. Sooooo on the east side of Pennsylvania there is Martin Guitar. They have tours and when you finally decide to build a guitar you could come over and go on the tour get some inspiration! It is a great tour I've done it. Have an amazing day!

[@cfmcgheeII]

That Table is GORGEOUS!

[@vernieplummer5148]

I agree, that is definitely the coolest thing you ever made. Great job.

[@jayhitek]

This was amazing. Excellent job John.