Red oak burl wood bowl cast in Alumilite epoxy

[@tsmith9825]

Now that's what I call craftsmanship!

[@EppsCreations]

Thank you! If you liked that one you’d like the Jack-o-lantern hollow form I just posted.

[@markfishburn8284]

That came out really nice, even with the bump of the broken screw. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks Mark! Oh it was more than a bump, it about went in the scrap pile lol.

[@uniqko]

The combination of wood and resin is amazing.

[@EppsCreations]

Thank you!

[@MegaLloyd30]

Broken screws, the struggle is real. Never had seven, but have had it happen. I use my dermal. Beautiful bowl!! I like you finish coat method!

[@EppsCreations]

I’ve used these screws on many other types of wood and even epoxy. Never had them snap until red oak. They even broke on the next red oak pice dropping Friday. Thanks for watching!

[@woodwormpaul1893]

Beautiful work well done

[@EppsCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@nealscottrobinson1753]

What a beautiful bowl.

[@EppsCreations]

Thank you!

[@carolriley8472]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@EppsCreations]

Thank you Carol!

[@sharronminor2355]

Love the depth captured in this bowel, seems you can see into it forever.

[@EppsCreations]

If you love this one you’d really love the jungle green burl and epoxy vase I made a while back. So much going on in that one!

[@AllenOxendine]

Beautiful Piece and interesting process. Full View and Like 👍

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks!

[@Muskrat1960]

Love colors and wood grain. Awesome.

[@EppsCreations]

Sometimes they come out better than you plan. Thanks for watching!

[@derekdodson5623]

Beautiful bowl. That was a bunch of work to get there. Thanks

[@EppsCreations]

That’s why I love distressed wood. Full of character. Thanks for watching!

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Stunning

[@EppsCreations]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful burl bowl.

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks Jack!

[@billjones393]

Stunning!

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

That’s a beautiful bowl brother and great color choices for the resin! - Ed

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks Ed. Was going for a espresso look in the epoxy, got pretty close!

[@davespenst5202]

Wicked bowl!

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks!

[@charlesball8872]

Beautiful! The figure and color is amazing!!!

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks! I was shocked at how nice it was since oak isn’t very popping.

[@scottfonner]

Beautiful!

[@EppsCreations]

Thank you!

[@emiliojosegraobenedi450]

Me parece una pieza maravillosa. Un gran trabajo.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

That's a beauty.

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks Lee!

[@blackbeard7623]

Had the broken screw issue before. Nextime this happens use a similar sized drill bit and drill holes all around the screw. Once that is done Needle nose pliers should pop it right out. Beautiful piece by the way!

[@EppsCreations]

Actually someone gave me the idea to use a wood plug bit. That worked so much better than drilling around it. Just run the screw in the center of the plug and it comes right out!

[@redjon4233]

Beautiful mate 👌

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks man!

[@richdbolduc]

For broken screws the best luck i've had is using a plug cutter to take out the material around them then break off that material with a chisel. Looks great!

[@EppsCreations]

I have plug cutters but didn’t even think about that! Wish I knew because I did it on the next piece that will be out next Friday lol. Dang red oak!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome awesome awesome and stunningly beautiful magnificent.

[@EppsCreations]

😊 thank you very much! Feel free to check my other videos if you like that one. Many more wonders to be found 😉

[@mmgross144]

Stunning piece! Definitely worth the trouble that it put you through. Did the stabilizer have time to fully cure?

[@EppsCreations]

Oh yea. I baked the heck out of it. That’s just how it looks. Nice and smooth, hard stuff though when cured.

[@josephinelarosa635]

A beauty.

[@Hockeymyk]

what kind of lathe do you have?

[@EppsCreations]

It's a laguna 24/36 with the 3hp motor option

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

New sub here. Well done man, that looks amazing! - Seth

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks man, and welcome!

[@henniebasson515]

Beautiful bowl. However, you do not need such long screws. I never use screws longer that about 12 mm (sometimes as long as 6 mm) and never (in more that 30 years) had the piece come lose. If very unbalanced, keep it in place with your tail stock till the worst vibration is over. And make sure you start with low revolutions. Kind regards.

[@morgancalvi6675]

Love the bottom...so many just make it round and leave it.

[@EppsCreations]

Well thank you! I try and mix it up, so many people love so many things it’s such a shame to stick to one when you’re just being creative.

[@elliott4570]

Burl wood is not healthy wood. That’s why it’s so difficult to work with at times… But you sir, are a master at working with it! Bravo!

[@EppsCreations]

Well thank you very much! I appreciate it!

[@morgancalvi6675]

You got all that colour from clear resin? You don't wear gloves when handling epoxy? Just curious.

[@EppsCreations]

Yes, with the addition of mica powder and dyes. And yes, I wear gloves all the time after getting some that spilt on my hand after the fact and almost not being able to get it off lol.

[@henniebasson515]

If you "pre-drill" and put some grease in the holes, they will never get stuck. Regards.

[@EppsCreations]

Thanks for the advice!

[@NikilaMoo]

Amazing 🤩 try putting candle wax on the screws first. Could help.

[@EppsCreations]

Someone else has mentioned that. I’ll be sure to give that a try next time! Thanks!

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

So sick of this Chinese made crap (screws). I guess if you want good hardware you gotta go stainless steel.

[@EppsCreations]

Lol you mean that chineseieum metal? Lol. They haven’t broke off in any other wood except this red oak. But it is like concrete!