Perfect Table Finish (in a dusty garage)-Wood Table Finishing-How To Stain Wood

Some people call this how to stain wood, but there is definitely no stain involved! In this video I’ll show you how to finish a wood table. More importantly, how to get a perfect finish. Even in a dusty garage or shop. I’ll be demonstrating on a epoxy resin table, which can be the hardest type of table to finish without a professional spray booth. The finish I use is not only easy, but super durable. It was designed as a hardwood floor finish, so it should be tough enough for any table you make. Enjoy!
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[@denniszlatkin4280]

Glad I found your video. Excellent description of each step in the process.......and NO annoying music! Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@hungsky1720]

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[@kestekrafts1580]

Awesome tutorial, I also build epoxy tables and the educational value of this is priceless, your patience and attention to detail is admirable, on top of which you made a video longer than 10 minutes with zero background music that didn't bore me at all, I wish my narrating skills were to come close

[@BlacktailStudio]

Wow, thanks man

[@KrazeeG]

Cam is the new E.F. Hutton... When cam talks people listen! 😎

[@fearthef-2250]

You are God with what you do. Your teaching is highly appreciated. God bless you and your family.

[@rodneykiemele4721]

Hey Guy, you have one of the Best Woodworking Channels on KZbin, thanks for all that you do.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Wow, I appreciate that Rodney!

[@chipmcnally599]

I'm grateful for all the hard won information you packed into this. Beautiful work!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Much appreciated chip!

[@baddogcreative]

Thanks for this video. Very very helpful for someone who’s experienced in woodworking, but not finishing epoxy tables. Many of my questions answered here!

[@tomdickharryjane]

Thank you for showing your mistakes as well as successes. I have made a few projects and always got disappointed when mistakes get made. One thing learned is not whether mistakes get made, but how they are dealt with determines the level of craftsmanship. Thanks for showing your level of craftsmanship.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Absolutely agree!

[@tomcowsert8962]

Gorgeous tables!!! The tips and advice are greatly appreciated! Keep the great videos coming.

[@christofix]

Well explained video my friend! I like it. This was helpful for me!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Excellent!

[@michaelhelm73]

Just want to say thank you. Your vids have been key in the making my first epoxy river table and really with no hiccups. Keep up the good work and thanks again

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks michael!

[@PhantomDharak2]

Excellent work and very clear and derailed explanation !! I like your projects so far, can't wait to see more :)

[@KublaKhanONE]

The reason you don't want to skip grits is that the sandpaper is essentially making little scratches in the surface. If you skip grits, the higher grits can't make deep enough scratches to remove the scratches from much lower grits. (Picked up that tidbit from auto detail channels)

[@BlacktailStudio]

Well said 👍🏼

[@rackbuzz]

"You don't have to use the ($600) Festool.. I've heard Mirka ($600) makes a good sander." Good advice.

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂 right? I you really should use a very nice sander for this stuff though. I was more saying that it wasn’t an ad for Festool.

[@happyhappyjoyjoy6497]

samjade I was going to say

[@christophermhudson09]

😭😭😭

[@MrEdge1000]

What stroke does your sanders have 5 or 3 mm?

[@dsprecision4782]

There isn't ANYTHING that makes any difference in sanding ability except how long the tool is gonna last or how nice the tool looks. An orbital sander is an orbital sander unless the bearings are going out in it... 🤦🤦 dont fool people into thinking they have to buy a $600 sander to "sand better" 🤣 $40 sanders do just as good working on $4000 black epoxy tables and I prove it regularly.

[@dalepage5511]

Great job with the photography and verbal. Thanks for sharing your experience with us and for not having any irritating music.

[@BlacktailStudio]

My pleasure Dale!

[@stevenroofthooft9644]

Thanks for sharing & one of the best I have seen. You make it very understandable and learnfull for me as I am learning. Thanks again!!

[@patchtate7566]

Hey, iv watched your channel a lot, you’ve given me so much advice, tips and tricks for my start up projects with wood working and resin pours, used Osmo for the first time on a project from your recommendation and it’s awesome! Keep up the good work man and thanks again Patch

[@patchtate7566]

How much do you rate Festool sanders Cam? I’m really thinking about getting one but wanted your opinion?

[@ronmiller6270]

Charlie Sheen approves. Winning!

[@cabosawman]

I would like to know about that nice looking plastic box you have for your sanding disks , Do you have other video on your epoxy do and don'ts and how you clean that nice looking buffer

[@tomdickharryjane]

"I would like to know about that nice looking plastic box ..." Did you click show more, then try reading?

[@wademosier6230]

Just found your channel. This is fascinating. I have really enjoyed all of them that I have seen so far and have learned quite a bit. Thank you for doing this!

[@donavonbrown4000]

Wow! Those turned out some good! Very beautiful. Thanks for all the great knowledge.

[@mmkat99]

Can you or anyone recommend a buffing pad that I can use on my random orbital sander? I have a 5” Makita. Thanks. Great video!!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

I just cut a square one for my orbitals. Doesn’t have to fit

[@mar33cki]

@@BlacktailStudio Every time I tried to cut the buffing pad it was it was falling to shreds on edges. Those were hard to remove from the oil. Any tips how to handle?

[@MrRippersag]

Probably the most helpful video of all, I think one of the biggest challenges is getting that professional finish after all the hard work of building it. Thanks Cam

[@BlacktailStudio]

I appreciate you saying so

[@rbauer91]

This is great. Love your content, such a great mix of creativity and practical advice. Thank you for sharing.

[@maryjanedwyer4639]

Cam, just found your you tubes on my TV and have now spent hours watching. I love your work! I wish I was rich because I would fill my home with your tables, desks and such… just beautiful!! Carry on… ❤

[@garethgrant8429]

Thank you so much for all the content , Had really helped me finish my first piece

[@DaG8TR]

As always, a fantastic (and pragmatic) approach and tutorial. I appreciate so much your sharing your experience and expertise. THANK YOU!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks bud!

[@davidm6036]

@@BlacktailStudio Hey stud, quick question....the CA glue and activator... Is the CA glue transparent when covered by epoxy seal coats? Would you fill all voids including "dimples", and would you do after a seal coat or two but before flood coat? Thanks!!!

[@idiomstudios4926]

Hi - UK fan of your channel, just starting my own journey in repurposing wood with resin. Keep up the great work

[@vipseisun]

I love this video! Thanks for making it. I’m yet to make my first table, but when I do I want to be able to fee the wood, not a flood coat of expoxy. This is just what I’m looking for :)

[@BlacktailStudio]

This is for you then!

[@pattianctil8703]

Cam, this video has upped my game significantly! I've always put a lot of time and effort into sanding my final products, but never really getting to a professional looking finish like this. I had no idea how much sanding dust marred the surface until I watched this video. I'm in awe of how your simple process yields such outstanding results. I went out and bought a bosch sander (you recommended that as a decent sander that's relatively cheap in your blog, I think). Also got Klingspoor sandpaper and voila! It's amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge. I've subscribed and gone through many of your videos and blog entries. Great stuff!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks!

[@J-D248]

Thanks for the video! I was just working on a similar project and was having trouble trying to figure out how I was going to polish the epoxy and have a good finish on the wood. I'll give this method a try.

[@andrewrichardson7814]

Hi loving the table tops, they came out stunning. I will look forward to seeing more that next one thanks for sharing.

[@BlacktailStudio]

I appreciate that Andrew!

[@mattvanemden7573]

Brilliant job. That thing looks so nice. Love the contrast of the black epoxy with that timber. Elegance for sure. Smashed the like button, as per!

[@RayzRayley]

Your tutorial is awesome, love the work you do and the detail you go to, for us wood working wanna bees its inspirational, keep it up and I'll keep watching, cheers.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks!!

[@michaeloliver6745]

This is a fantastic video loaded with tips!!! I absolutely loved every bit of it!! Thank you for sharing so much in one informative video! I have subscribed!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Michael! Let me know if you need anything else

[@erieb720]

I'm in love 😍. Professional job.

[@lisapie777]

You do such beautiful work! Never lower your standards!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@richpaul8132]

Just Outstanding!

[@coopaloop727272]

I was having a really tough time removing the osmo with the orbital and white 3m pad. So, what I did was 2 coats of 1101 osmo on top of the 320 grit sanded table. Then 2 coats 3043 osmo no sanding between. sanded with 600 really well after those 2 coats, blew off with air compressor and wiped with blue shop rags, then 2 more coats osmo 3043 no with no sanding in between. I buff in the osmo with the orbital and white pad really well and then buff EVERYTHING off with clean shop rags BY HAND until it is silky smooth. This worked really nice for me. Smooth, no streaks, no swirls, and nice sheen. Hope this helps anyone with similar troubles. Great vid cam!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Cheers!

[@forestmorris2996]

Once again, another fantastic video and remarkable job on the table!! Thanks for sharing!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks forest!

[@chrisneedhamc3]

This is about my 12th straight video from this channel all in the one sitting. Great content! Kudos!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Welcome Chris!

[@sarahortiz7633]

Thank you because you helped my mom's work

[@walther9161]

The best vids!! Can’t wait to finish my coffee table project

[@BlacktailStudio]

Awesome!

[@LB-px9td]

Gorgeous table!

[@trevorjmaendel]

Great video Cam, excellent information and I even learned a lot about what mistakes I'm making while finishing haha.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Ha! Thanks Trevor (I assume). Happy to help a little. Feel free to share it, it was an ecopoxy table 👍🏼

[@trevorjmaendel]

@@BlacktailStudio That's me :) I think I will! We answer tons of finishing questions and like to be as educated as possible on them 👊🏻

[@110americalovingpatriot2]

Looks perfect.

[@hazonku]

That was super educational. Thanks!

[@donnwalgamuth4186]

Probably the best finishing video I’ve seen, glad I found you! Thanks for the education.

[@pocketthechipmunk9994]

I used your tips to finish up some coasters I made with wood I found on a beach. Having stumbled upon your videos way before I started this project I'd had an itch to experiment with epoxy and this was an easy/cheap way to get my feet wet! Thanks for the tips! I was trying to figure out what to use to polish the epoxy with after the final sand.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Can use any of my finish methods!

[@mrcherryaloha86]

👏👏👏. What's needed for the maintenance.

[@daeubanks7]

Beautiful!!!

[@richiejames928]

Really great video. Thanks for making this one.

[@mikehomner4724]

Beautiful and your photo and video skills are getting better all the time!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Working on it! Thanks for staying with me through the process Mike

[@dantwomey]

Consistently great videos!

[@tiffanyhackerspace8377]

Excellent video. Thanks for this great info 😊👍🤗

[@BlacktailStudio]

Happy to help!

[@tommybigsexy676]

Love your work! Black is definitley harder to finish. But it is Beautiful when done😉👍🔨🍻🍻

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Tommy!

[@sambodutch5433]

Thanks bro appreciate your time, skills and advice. cool vid too.

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Awesome tips and beautiful tables, Thanks for sharing!...Bruce

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Bruce!

[@dabarsaune]

Great,and relaxing video ! Thanks

[@aeon726]

Informative. Nicely presented video tutorial

[@matthewclement1792]

Amazing tables and very informative video,definitely subscribing!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Matthew!

[@frankcrawford416]

I refinished a table recently and got a lot of squirly marks from a cheap 1/4 sheet sander. I decided to leave them as the tables veneer was to thin, and I only caused more marks trying to remove the first marks. They were so light I did not see them til I started staining. Thanks to you I now know it was my sanding speed that caused them, and I can on my next project remember that.

[@rafal9998]

Great Show!

[@ambysto1541]

Thank you very much really amazing finish🎉

[@tutubeos]

Wow! Stunning!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks!

[@maleficentcop2752]

I really like your work.... Please record as much as you can on your 3" table build please.... I'm interested in seeing how you over come the pitting & voids in such a thick table..... Thx again.... Love the vids...👍👍👍

[@BlacktailStudio]

I’ll see what I can do for ya!

[@krazypolak1820]

Thank you so much for your video I've been looking for you for ever all the video a boring you got the best video very easy explain love your work keep it up saying hello from Connecticut Farmhouseart.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Hello from Oregon!

[@markbratton1597]

Hi Mark from the UK..just like to say how much I enjoy all your videos and wish I could be as creative as you

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks mark! -Cam from Oregon

[@philmartens7010]

great video! thanks for sharing the process.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Phil!

[@mikemurphy9778]

Amazing video.

[@scottlandmcc]

Great video!

[@myksbox]

hi... I've been watching and enjoying your videos, as a new woodworker, almost exclusively working with black walnut here in the Portland area. I've been watching videos from everybody, and really learning a lot. Your videos are exceptional in the genre, and I seek them out. Everything is very plain-spoken and understandable...really sharing your craft. I looked below at one of the comments about buffing pads, and I notice(in addition to a great common-sense answer) that you respond to so many comments. Just want to say thanks

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh wow, thanks so much for saying so

[@basilguts1786]

Excellent work.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Basil!

[@es47]

Both are absolutly beautiful

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks shaun!

[@keithtate3298]

Beautiful work! Very informative stuff

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Keith!

[@medelglez7012]

Beautiful

[@MrBishbashbosh2012]

Such a great video, I’m hoping my table comes out something close to that lol

[@BlacktailStudio]

You got this

[@Freedomone153]

I'm from Australia. Love your work

[@BlacktailStudio]

Awesome!

[@rafal9998]

Thank you!

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

WOW and wow cam so cool finish.

[@1971TheDon]

Awesome work! You are an inspiration 👏👏👏

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks!

[@TheJohdu]

excellent guide. thanks so much!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Here for ya!

[@bfd1565]

Beautiful work bro !!!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Joe!

[@ChopicusTTV]

You do beautiful work.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Much appreciated!

[@bscott77]

Just brilliant 👍

[@BlacktailStudio]

🤜👊🙏

[@keanbauman897]

Hi Cam! Very helpful video. I went direct to Klingspor where they have sampler packs of sanding discs; 5 each of all the grits. This is a really good way to get all the grits without buying a box of 50-100 in the same grit. I did tell them I learned about their product from your video.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Awesome!

[@marcovelez942]

I am a big fan of your work I always enjoy the quality of your videos and the narration 👌💯 awesome job

[@BlacktailStudio]

You're usually my first comment Marco! I must have posted early this time. Thanks as always.

[@marcovelez942]

@@BlacktailStudio had to wait till break to watch 🤭 I swear watching your videos makes me feel I can accomplish what you do and then I have to remind myself I have no woodworking experience or tools 🤣 but it's how you explain things that totally draws me in and the quality of video 👌 you are one of my top favorite woodworkers 💯

[@BlacktailStudio]

Marco Velez well I’m gonna keep going till I’ll #1 then 🙏

[@scottlomas5509]

Wow truly stunning. What a craftsmen you are. I'm a site carpenter by trade. Iv been thinking about moving over to this area of wood working. Amazing stuff sir

[@BlacktailStudio]

Well hit me up with any questions!

[@zahralkon]

this is the amazing one, the pest !!

[@babyboo6146]

this channel is way more humble than black forest wood co. the guys there are posting about prices of tables, epoxy, tools. even the price of the client's mansion. i'm glad i found this humble channel

[@BlacktailStudio]

Oh thanks. I do post prices sometimes. People badger us for that info pretty regularly regularly

[@babyboo6146]

@@BlacktailStudio keep up the good work mate. i think dylan of black forest is very annoying. he claims he invented resin pouring in tables. thats just BS! by the way do you know where can i buy reasonable priced epoxy in the philippines?

[@mystreba]

Used your vids to make my first river table. Made lots of mistakes. Would do things a bit differently next time. But your vids are the bomb and helped so much - thanks!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Well done! Only gets better from here

[@PLaTerra]

Outstanding!,

[@BlacktailStudio]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jennadollface]

Mirka disks are amazing never get no pigtails from the mesh sanding disks

[@mattlong6359]

Thank you very helpful video for me !! Very pretty

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks bud!

[@greatitbroke]

Klingspor is the best I have ever used. Lasts a lot longer too.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Agreed!

[@JefferLin]

Thanks!

[@andymitchell368]

I use my festool sander on all wood /corian work tops . I do have a Makita witch I also like using 👍

[@alexwild1383]

Hi long time follower, I love all your videos really appreciate your knowledge, I have a question, for outdoor table use do you have any suggestions on how to seal/complete it so the weather doesn't ruin the finish over time? All I can think of is a self levelling epoxy over the whole thing. Thanks for your help 👍

[@martinvanrooyen6627]

Ken i watch your video ay goby with your students.i really wish i lived in the us.im from south africa.hats off and big respect for what you do and the tables you produce.like i said on another video im a late starter and will work hard to get to know my stuff.awsome

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Martin! And I’m jealous of your country

[@martinvanrooyen6627]

@@BlacktailStudio you need to live here and see whats going on.prices are crazy here especially when you have hobbies and passion.be blessed

[@devinb7790]

Few sanding questions. 1) When in the sanding process do you round the edges with a trim router?...as in After x grit but Before Y grit and where do you start and end with grits for the rounded edges and do you do it by hand or use a pad or mould/radius tool? Assume you’re used a nice new/sharp radius bit in your trim router. 2) For wood fresh out of a planer with a new helical shelix head...smooth but with those tiny scallops...what grit do you like to start with? 3) Have a Festool finishing sander (125 I think) and a Rotex 150...at what grit would you switch to the finishing sander? It has a smaller orbital motion. Thanks! Watched almost every one of your videos and like your approach and thought process.

[@edgordon4337]

Don't take this wrong. I love you man.... I don't know what it is, but I love watching your vids. Maybe the way you talk like a regular guy. Maybe the grounded approach to us - the viewer. Maybe the absolute absence of arrogance. I don't know, maybe all of those things. Thank you for the effort you put into helping us all get better at this. Be well, and I wish you the most success you can get!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Not sure how I could take that wrong, unless it wasn’t a compliment… either way, thanks!

[@edgordon4337]

@@BlacktailStudio full blown compliment