Making a BEAST of a Controller Stand - First epoxy attempt!

Making a gaming controller stand, even though girls aren't videogames.
Patreon: / nerdforge
PARTS USED:
- LED-controller: bit.ly/rgb-led-controller
- RGB LED-strip (I couldn't find 120 LEDs/meter, so this one's 60): bit.ly/60leds-rgb
- 4 pin connector: bit.ly/4pin-connector
- X-connector: bit.ly/xconnector
- RGB cables: bit.ly/rgb-cable
- Heat shrink tube: bit.ly/heat-shrink
- Power supply: bit.ly/12v-supply
- Oak wood, 2 cm thick
- Acrylic glass, 6mm thick
- Epoxy resin
- Black spray paint
- RGB LED-strip with individually addressable diodes and 144 LEDs/meter (I didn't use it here, but it could look pretty cool too. PS: 5V!): bit.ly/144leds
TOOLS:
- Soldering iron: bit.ly/solder-station
- Hot glue gun: bit.ly/hot-glue
- Router
- Coping saw (handheld & electric)
- Heat gun
- Jigsaw
- Circular saw
- Hand planer
- Files and sandpaper
- Wood glue and epoxy glue
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[@PandaProzac]

I love that you don't edit out mishaps like with the epoxy. It's a great teaching moment for the viewer!

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

You can still see the crack and other defects in the finished product. But since the defects are deeper inside the epoxy and not on the surface, it actually adds character, reminiscent of thick ice.

[@Freakazoid12345]

And that she doesn't edit out her ear plugs?

[@Queytia]

I made one for my boyfriend as a christmas present. We haven't seen each other in almost a year now and really struggled because we both love christmas so much and missed each other even more. Seeing him getting teary-eyed over his present was so beautiful. Thank you so much for every single video! :)

[@Nerdforge]

Controller stand without rgb: Lv. 1 crook Controller stand with rgb: Lv. 35 boss _That's_ how Mafia works.

[@FAROK999]

Where do you buy the epoxy resins??

[@mlubecke]

Turning it into a controller charging station Lv. 100 God Status !

[@marcus1034]

@@FAROK999 I also want to know. Can't find big chugs in Sweden anywhere....

[@FAROK999]

@@marcus1034 i know, i justo want to know the brand or the store she buy it so I can order online, please replay!!!!!

[@Nerdforge]

@@FAROK999 I bought it on eBay :)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Heck yeah!! That's awesome not decent! The fracture line make it looks so close to ice with cold light behind. Well done! Also, that midroll about membership is hilarious. Ahah!

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much, and congratulations so much on 1mil!! Well deserved :D

[@davidurdahl6656]

Hey get back to barely talking and making/restoring things. Lol heart you sir.

[@MrQwerty2524]

This is way more DIY than most DIY channels that use a whole cast of different tools and saws etc. The fact that you're not a wood worker makes this all way more interesting!

[@mrdewilliams]

Good thinking to add the sawdust to the glue to fill in gaps. For future reference, you should use fine dust, not large shavings or chips. The larger pieces probably added to the gaps rather than filling them in. The finer the dust, the better for DIY wood filler.

[@Nerdforge]

Ah, yes, that makes sense. I'll try to remember it nest time, thanks for the tip!

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

And if you can use fine wood dust from the same pieces that you used in the build, even better. You'll have a better colour match. Not sure if it matters, but it stands to reason that it does: there's also transparent wood glue. I guess that would result in an even better colour match when mixed with the sawdust.

[@siliinnorway]

That's probably the best and most creative way I've seen so far to mention the membership thing. XD XD XD XD

[@HaggisFist]

I love your willingness to show mistakes. It’s such a massive part of the creative process that others edit out of their vids. Fantastic work!

[@StefanPiano]

That support a creator transition was smooth af hah

[@Charly-vt6wq]

what time

[@exovoid8529]

She just un plugged her pllug

[@axachll526]

@@Charly-vt6wq 4:55

[@Mattittas]

Holy crap, your hands are so steady while soldering! My hands are always shaking like crazy when trying to do fine work like that

[@DOITWITHDAN]

Yea definitely too much epoxy in one go. It creates so much more heat when it gets thicker than an inch. I poured 3 inches in one go and it was fully hard in about 8 minuets (24-36 cure time). I just pour more epoxy in to fix the cracks lol

[@kerncod22]

Ha kinda crazy seeing you here I watch you Chanel all the time!

[@kaitlinm8085]

I know this comment is very very late, but do you have any tips for someone trying to crack epoxy on purpose to make it look like ice?

[@dragonwing4ever]

@@kaitlinm8085 pour the epoxy seperate to the peice then wack it with a hammer?

[@Fyreflier]

The cracks and bubbling look excellent with the blue lights - like a magical ice block

[@mavos1211]

The membership part was hilarious! LOVE the controller stand, great design.

[@TheDungineer]

I am super impressed with how clean of a cut you got with a circular saw! You're too hard on yourself about woodworking! This project came out absolutely fabulous. Great work!

[@samuelhalligan247]

Your videos have really come a long way. The quality has absolutely skyrocketed and the editing was hilarious! Especially that bit in the middle about KZbin memberships. Thanks for all the hard work you guys xx

[@itsmilan4069]

Woooooooooooo Holly smokes she looks exactly like you 😱

[@TheDungineer]

the resemblance is uncanny!

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Twins, probably.

[@kefkaZZZ]

I have never seen someone who’s physical and inner beauty matches the beauty of their art. Magnifique Martina!

[@lindsaypetersen5940]

Happy New Year Nerdforge!!! I hope 2019 is good to you!!!!

[@peterbanierink343]

Great to see you fix your mistakes and finish with a controller stand you can be proud of. I am a woodworker myself and I would have rage quitted so hard if the epoxy cracked on me like that and just start all over. Awesome build!

[@jauniiwolf9349]

I wanna get a job just to become a member 😂🤣 That self-promo was EVERYTHING!!

[@risex1594]

The bubbles came out because you put the two glasses of resin and hardener too high from the glass where you mix them. Epoxy catch air very easily between its molecules and this effect is stronger if you put more distance between recipents. I learned the hard way too haha. Cool proyect i like too see more of this in the future :)

[@patrik5123]

Props for the creative way of promoting memberships.

[@BKJ2023]

Next time you're working with wood, I recommend putting the stain on before you paint. Some Stains have chemicals that will eat and dissolve away paint, which will cause bleeding effects

[@lancedean9973]

Hey great job! A few tips from an (albeit beginner) hobbyist woodworker: Hold the hand planer at an angle so it will cut easier, and when filling in gaps you can pack it with sawdust and then add in CA glue (superglue). Once sanded it is almost imperceptible from the rest of the wood. Also, make sure to wear a dust mask (even a $2 mask is a million times better than nothing) when sanding and/or routing as the dust can be harmful to your lungs. Some types of wood dust are toxic. To get rid of the bubbles when pouring epoxy, mix together slowly and try not to introduce air into the mixture, and after pouring into the mold wait a bit then run a torch or heat gun over the surface to pop the bubbles that do show up. Overall well done! I think this looks really cool! I would love to see more woodworking projects in the future!

[@istj66360]

As Bob Ross would say, no such things as mistakes. Only happy little accidents. I think the epoxy cracking was a good thing and I like the added character after you fixed it. Gives me an idea for something else.

[@blizatrex]

Looks rad. I like that you showed how you fixed the mistakes.

[@bethanjenkins2257]

You should get a miter box to help you out with the angled cuts

[@JamesTM]

That might be the cutest, cleverest KZbin Subscription ad spot I've ever seen. That's fantastic.

[@Scriven42]

That door knocker subscribe thing was brilliant LOL.

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Whoah, respect! Not having a table saw at your disposal made the project a lot harder and resulted in a lot more manual labour. I wouldn't even have started without a decent table saw with tiltable blade, because I suck at keeping my cuts straight using a hand saw. Very impressive!

[@JamiePineappleWyatt]

Seeing the way the epoxy looks with cracks in it with light shining through it makes me feel like filling it with inch'ish shards of acrylic to make the light refract all over Looks mint!

[@RiotDemon]

Instead of using resin to fill the whole block, would frosted acrylic sheets on the ends give the same effect?

[@joonasfi]

I don't think so, I think the acrylic would have to be pretty thick so with the lights on you don't notice that there's just an empty cavity inside

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Indeed, with the acrylic sheet there are two transitions between air and the "gap filler material". You'd always see the other side of the acrylic, just like you see the other side of a window pane.

[@daveyleeth7982]

Awesome! Was waiting for the next magic tome project, but was super happy either way. I can't wait for the next video.

[@phonebook45]

This is one of my favorite projects on this channel. I just can't bring myself to put that much effort into projects where you can't troubleshoot/replace LEDs because they're embedded in resin. It would be awesome to make something like this as a charging station for the PS5 controller!

[@mikel9567]

When using a hand plane, you need to use it properly. First, the blade must be sharp and must be lowered so it is just barely past the base. When you run your finger over it, you should just barely feel the blade. Your looking for about 1/16th of an inch or so. The purpose of the hand plane is to remove very little material with each pass. If the blade is adjust properly, you should see thin coiled shavings coming off the wood. Second, when using a hand plane you enter the wood from the side at an angle. You don't enter from the end like you were doing and you don't go straight along wood like you were doing. This will lead to chipping and tear outs and an uneven surface. The hand plane is one of the best tools ever made but it is a skill that takes a lot of practice.

[@kefkaZZZ]

Thanks for the information did not know that about hand planes!

[@abdorizk2108]

This is a very beautiful piece, very simple design yet amazing. I just have one suggestion though, you should have probably screwed the the small wood stand to the bigger triangle to increase its rigidity since wood glue tends to fade and loosen with time.

[@cartoon80s90s]

I found your channel from the books you create, but it is great to see you are multi-talented. Great job on the build. 5:36 Moving the pieces on top of a piece of sandpaper would most likely be easier for you and give a more uniform result. I actually like how that crack on the epoxy looks and the LED on. It would look even better with a couple cracks though. :)

[@MrTerott]

Your vids are great. It is nice to see that you doesnt have to have expencive fancy tools and wood to make awesome things.

[@egeoeris]

If i were you i'd keep it green as a PlayStation triangle just to secretly mess with people even though it'll go with Xbox's green theme

[@Infinity_YT_]

Sekeleton bro shut up before I take your batteries and make your Xbox live expire

[@BennyBumbacleet]

@@Infinity_YT_ 😂

[@RealValensco]

The hilarious subscribe message did work, lol. The final result is awasome. I'd include a charge station, but that depends on the type of batteries used, some are charged while installed on the controller, some out of it.

[@vinx3078]

The cracks in it actually look really cool

[@zachcrawford5]

I think the crack in the resin actually makes the stand look better, it adds character that goes well with the natural wood grain.

[@sniffadoghq]

Will deffo be trying this myself. Thank you!

[@justincharles1112]

that was a great sponsor ad xD and you did a great job with the soldering WOW!!

[@thisgeneralmillennial100]

I like this design. I might do it as a project now. Also just something to consider, I'd test the electronics before sleeving them as to save time

[@dankie8330]

The smug drumming at 0:53 is the best part! Great video

[@HollowKid]

Thanks for the project idea! I might have used the router to carve a design into the triangle, then fill it with black paint. That way, it makes a silhouette when the light is on. :)

[@ArgyrosVivum]

I’ve have a great collection of controllers and I’m also looking for a way to have them organized and in good condition.

[@adrianperezrea7665]

Trataré de hacerlo, excelente trabajo!!

[@briang2853]

just an added thought for anyone attempting this. you don't have to pour epoxy at all. most hardware stores sell acrylic panes. you can cut a slot into the wood to hold it for when you glue it all up. then paint the back of the acrylic a white color and it will diffuse the light. it will also be lighter and you won't have to wait for epoxy to set and off-gas with the added bonus that you can hide the wiring internally. also, most large hardware stores will cut wood to length and at angles for you. just touch up with sand paper when you get home. just some thoughts if you ever want to revisit this.

[@vizigr0u]

Wow I really loved that new video, Martina has so much energy, loved the editing (yes the end product was very cool ofc. but that doesn't change). Great work!

[@whythisguy95]

This looks awesome. Gave me the idea to make a custom charging stand.

[@DMonZ1988]

haha you're on FIRE Martina! GREAT video all around!

[@doblofiber992]

Just an idea: you could put in a battery loading mount on the stand. And the stand could get better joints by just using screws from the inside or using dowels between the two pieces.

[@AlottaBoulchit]

What a unique looking book! Jk 😉💖💖💖 This was awesome you did wonderful, Martina!! Your reactions cutting the triangle in half was so relatable. 😂 I loved the membership skit too!!

[@Chromaz]

That circular saw you used should be able to tilt the blade to 60 degrees to get better cuts for the edges. Also wood absorbs epoxy and has air in it so you need to seal it first with some clear paint or varnish

[@KainzMusic]

Having a "Martina's Witness" come to the door was a brilliant touch!

[@AestetPlants]

that looks a lot of fun and time consuming build and it comes out really good in the end. lowkey highkey it gives my so much ideas and i kinda want to build it xd

[@markf.4063]

As far as cleaning up your corners for glue up, you can tilt the blade on your circ saw to 30 degrees. It may not be 100% dead on accurate but a heck of a lot closer than using a hack saw. The other bit would be that saw dust/glue slurry. Right idea just wrong time to use it. The dust most likely compounded the gaps in your miters. Glue it up THEN come back and fill with saw dust/glue. And since you were painting that anyways the wood filler would have been sufficient....or even common, cheap spackle works.

[@nawid21]

I want to thank you for using the metric system, and also nice work

[@xragexxx]

Nice project, i am inspired to make a similar, Thanks..... Also i am impressed by the tools from Biltema are still working, all mine that i got from biltema caught fire

[@ICanCraftThat1]

Pretty awesome. Would be cool if it charged controller too

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Yup, that's about the only thing I miss in this project. But it would probably complicate the power supply, unless the LED strip happens to run at the same voltage as the charger, which implies that the "smarts" of the charging circuit would be inside the controller and not the charger.

[@mrred7954]

Also on the epoxy. What I do is I pour the amount like everyone said not all at once. Then get a propane blow torch and go over it real quick. Cleans out all the bubbles

[@Dovahdiine]

I really love the work you're doing on that channel, that's really cool

[@pcd4788]

You should list the music tracks used they are awesome .

[@lactosetucker1027]

Damn this is sick, I would definitely use it

[@donnarosebusa3863]

The support creator bit made me laugh so hard, that was smooth af

[@Rin_Morris]

It’s interesting that you can still see the crack but it gives the stand a bit more character

[@TheDungineer]

I totally agree!

[@itsallgoodtodayok]

3:03 did she mix wood chips in with her wood glue?

[@pierre84820]

Hey what's your thought about the home alarm station you installed ? If I am right it seems to be a bangood/amazon one.. I've always been scared that it wouldn't be thief proof (battery,wifi jammed, source code with backdoor,....)

[@nufhead110]

If you put it in a presuire chamber you can do the hole poor without bubbles or cracks. 60psi will serv you well

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty beautiful work!!! 😊

[@bryanbertos1641]

Should have used 2 acrylic pegs to hold the controllers up instead of the blocks. Drill them in and allow the light to radiate out of the pegs.

[@Rin37737]

This has to be one of my Top 3 favorites of all your videos! Love the honesty and the clever subscribe plug :D This is the first of your videos that I honestly felt like I would have a shot at following

[@lonelydepressedperson9184]

12:05 I like your ironing sander!

[@smoki5543]

Where did you find that book to sketch in I’m planning on making a DIY channel too as a 2nd channel first is for gaming👍

[@CuddleTrouble]

You should invest in a small table saw, then you could make perfect angled cuts.

[@CallousCoder]

That jehova witness gag really cracked me up! As a 9 year old kid, they rang and I opened up and it was sort of like that. I got some leaflets. And my mum saw those and was like: “what is this?” Me: “some weird people came to sell the message of god and asked me to give these to you.” Dad: “next time, you politely ask them to put his message in the backyard.”

[@Paprikadlrv]

Anyone knows from where did she get the oak wood?

[@dstarr3]

3:25 "I am really not a woodworker..." Pft, damn sight better than most of the KZbin woodworkers could do with just a circular saw and hand tools.

[@soniccinos]

you can clearly see the evolution of Martina as a host in these older videos

[@Joosboks]

next time you do angles for corners or any cut surfaces to glue together, cut pretty close to your marked lines, then get the rest of the way with your planer. or stick big sandpaper to something you know is flat and sand the cut surfaces. that should eliminate visible gaps.

[@evonyking]

where do you get the oak wood from? havent seen it come in a package like that

[@ramos36927]

The doorbell scene was amazing

[@ModerateDev]

Great job looks Ace first time viewer here. I have a question though, you have all these fancy tools but you don't have a circular saw?

[@simonschafer8243]

you need to applie more pressure to the construct when glueing and dont use so big chunks in the glue, if u even use something then only wooddust from the same wood

[@Joosboks]

it looks really good!

[@shitwardfuckcunt9342]

Looks awesome! Great job c:

[@JacquelinePrins]

Now I know that the controler needs to be recharge once in a while. I would have put the cable from the controller trough it so the battery would recharge and have an awesome place to keep them

[@tylermills9980]

Apply heat with a torch to get the bubbles out

[@greenman360]

Looks great, but I feel like you had a perfect opportunity to route some USB cables through it so it could charge while it was sitting on this. A couple of 90 degree cables and it wouldn't even be a thing.

[@orgothfrostmane5475]

4:47 insert shameless channel plug... LOVE IT!

[@Karam-GrXndZ]

What’s the measurement for the block to place the controller

[@BoazBarda]

Nice Job. One thing surprised me... why didn't you add option to charge the controller while its sitting there?

[@chasebtb]

You might want to invest in a table saw for future woodworking projects. Maybe even a band saw. The result was still cool though.

[@MegaTrooper555]

Great video, kept getting better.

[@qxtoi]

Hopefully you see this.. I just wanted you to know I found your videos a couple hours ago and I've been watching while I paint. But the thing that got me to subscribe was your "Lord and savior" bit😂😭 I didn't even stop giggling before I hit that button. Love your videos and your personality. Keep it up girl!

[@Arkie80]

The cracks don't actually look too bad, do they? They make it look kind of like some kind of stone.

[@DiabolicShape]

10:58 ...That music!...I'm marching around the room!...And I can't stop!...Somebody help me!

[@taranturtle1842]

Great build but what was the point of mixing the glue and sawdust I think that's what caused gaps

[@TheDungineer]

I was confused about that too... Plus wood glue on a clean joint (versus a dirty one) blends into the wood really nicely in a lot of cases.

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

The idea was to colour the glue similar to the wood, so that you wouldn't notice the fill so much. But for that you need fine sawdust, not wood shavings.