Table made from Mystery "Swamp" Wood

I show how to make a DIY live edge epoxy resin table from a mystery “swamp” wood. Get your personalized Ethos insurance quote in 10 minutes: ethos-life.sjv... Rates as low as $10/mo with my code. Big thank you to Ethos for supporting the channel!
When I saw this log of an unidentified species of wood, that my hardwood lumber dealer just called swamp wood, I had to have it. The fluted cross section and mangrove-like side profile were both amazing. I decided to make a DIY coffee table from stumps of this log, with an epoxy resin top. I poured the epoxy resin around the stumps of wood, so that the cookie cross section of the wood stumps is exposed in the epoxy top, and the sides of the stump that form the table base are also visible. I think this woodworking and epoxy resin project came out super cool - but what do you think?
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[@mvadu]

Amazing build. You did justice to natural beauty of that wood.. Btw what happened to the stumps you pulled from epoxy? How did you get rid of the partially cured resin

[@modustrial]

Those were the final stumps... A ton of acetone was used to clean the uncured epoxy off

[@ApexGuardian]

you could make matching end tables with the 2 extra peices you have left over

[@jennastephens1224]

Fun fact: Mexican Logwood can also be used as a natural pink dye (I find it works best with an alum mordant). If you look online, a 500g bag of the stuff sells for like $50, so if you wanted you could make quite a bit of money just selling the sawdust left over from the project. I'm lucky enough to live in an area where it's cheaper though (southern US)

[@judumontier]

I really want Cameraman Cam to just be called Cam Cam😂

[@tylerdavis127]

In my head I always picture Cam Anderson from Blacktail studio

[@SimTec4U]

This needs to happen

[@Unc_Talks]

This gotta be one of the top epoxy builds on KZbin (out of 3.4 million epoxy videos). The wood pattern and tint make this a REALLY nice piece.

[@testingperson8413]

To say that table is beautiful is an understatement. Nicely done.

[@modustrial]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@claytondavis9325]

I absolutely want a video for that leveling sled. It looks great!

[@Lud_sa]

This might be the only epoxy table I would consider for my lounge. The epoxy table top works perfectly with the wood. Absolutely stunning!

[@modustrial]

Thank you!! Very kind words 🙏🙏

[@bhgemini]

Yes you did. Nice that you have these videos to also show clients how much work went into that table and how rare the wood is. They aren't just buying a table, but also buying a story.

[@brianemunroe]

I'm excited that you are trying to get into commissioned work! I think you have a really good eye for design and this table is proof of that. Looking forward to what else you come up with.

[@jonathanhall7903]

Great pour recovery! Lessons learned, wisdom gained. I like the table alot!

[@bigrob029]

a build video INSIDE the build video?! NICE! very meta, very inception. definitely looking forward to the leveling sled video.

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

Great to see you moving into the furniture market. Your stuff is worth it. Thanks.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@Sean.A.M]

Super neat the wood turned the water pink. Love the red colour of the wood. Very pretty. 5 figures HOLY SHIT. The table looks gorgeous and very cool. Great project

[@ambernicole1734]

❤ the uniqueness of this piece...definitely a work of art for sure!!!

[@1leggeddog]

Gotta admit, the flattening jig was the coolest and most interesting part.

[@Tonyvandermade]

Congratulations for these master piece work, here in Brazil we named this swampwood, “quariquara”.

[@kevinmccloy185]

I'm not normally a huge fan of epoxy stuff but this is stunning. The color on the stumps contrasting with the charcoal epoxy is something else

[@oblaty]

I must admit, this is the first video I´ve seen from you but it has to be the nicest epoxy table I´ve seen... ever... period.

[@modustrial]

Thank you for the very kind words!

[@Stu_2112]

ditto!

[@solarbirdyz]

I've learned enough about epoxy just from watching your channel that as soon as you popped the bottom of the form off, even in that state, I was all "ooooooooh you've done it" and it was going to be gorgeous. And, of course, it was. Good luck with the sale!

[@KozakMamai]

Дуже гарний стіл вийшов! Мені сподобався 👍👍👍

[@constantinosschinas4503]

The fact that the metaphor is preserved and the swamp wood is like resting in a swamp, is mesmerising.

[@MakewithMatt]

This is incredible! You showcased the swamp logs perfectly this way and the overall results are fantastic. Instead of 4 logs it looks more like a hundred sticks, and the tops looks like tropical leaves almost. I’d love a video on that flattening jig please! Keep up the great work! Cheers

[@sarahreynolds229]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@Malidictus]

I love the sound of your sliding rails :)

[@reamdelrey]

That’s the cutest Cameraman I have ever seen 🙈, also I cannot believe you just called him the CameraMan 😂.

[@alphamuplays1669]

sometimes a screw up is a blessing in disguise, the black with just the top showing through looks insain

[@DominusFeles]

Nice epoxy river delta table 🤓

[@delphinelavendermorgan4627]

I had to double-check, and it is the first video of the year. Beautiful wood and awesome work

[@Maatjuhhh]

Absolutely beautiful! It looks like those stumps are stuck in a fog. Like you might encounter them in the morning in a deserted bayou. Beautiful!

[@danielvanmourik]

beuatiful new video. hope you doing good. can not waith for te next video

[@TheBigk1964]

Absolutely amazing!

[@fairynelly4427]

Splendorous. This is definitely a very high end, one of a kind masterpiece. Befitting a hefty price tag as expected.

[@Lissa71]

Beautiful! And yes you did justice to both the profile and the end grain in one go.

[@roncytron7883]

Wow, beautiful!! Great job!

[@dvanhorne]

This looks lovely... at the same time... in most rustic homes this seems like it would be a nightmare to clean up and a dream come true for bugs, roaches, spiders. XD

[@natashafisher2788]

Amazing and Beautiful table

[@KennethSee]

I know nothing about wood. So had no clue. The table turned out wonderfully though! Reminds me of Japanese lacquer!

[@ananunez8374]

The table is beautiful 🤩

[@kaylenesyberjedi9690]

The table came out absolutely stunning. Beautiful piece.

[@cupcakesonrainydays]

Love love love this! It is soooo beautiful ❤️

[@ProjectDistraction_EV]

Outstanding result!! 😎👍

[@BMSculptures]

Awesome build- turned out soo cool! I was sweating as well when you had to pull out the first attempt. Been there!

[@c.a.g.1977]

Pretty cool! I have never seen this before, regular stumps: yes, but this "swamp wood'? Definitely not. Awesome!

[@jnkellogg737]

Very beautiful table.

[@hereis_Tiff]

Mike, that table is AMAZING! You have all the right to be extremely proud of yourself man. The stumps really are stunning, combining the cross-section with the epoxy top really does it justice. 💪💪

[@modustrial]

Thank you Tiff!

[@richardbenson4750]

I'd definitely like to see the breakdown video on the jig build

[@JeanSebTr]

We missed a new episode of our favorite show: Caulk Talk 7:27

[@hazonku]

You really did that beautiful wood justice. I made the exact same mistakes on my 8 foot butcher block turned computer standing desk. We adopted a little orange kitty not long after I finished that project though and sometimes He comes in a little too hot hopping into his bed on the end of my desk & the whole thing just slides right off. It's ALWAYS hilarious. Totally makes redoing the entire 3,000 grit sand & polish 100% worth the endless entertainment.😹😹

[@benlake5903]

Yes definitely plans about how you built the sled

[@brdude]

Definitely post a video on the flattening jig.

[@mcaruso44]

Ridiculously cool!

[@alpenglowvisions]

definitely one of the very beautiful and most unique designs and i bet none else could create something this amazing and novel out of that swamp wood.

[@Brbackman]

Brasiletta is the wood if no one has guessed yet. Your table looks great!

[@modustrial]

I think you are the first!

[@AqueleRod]

17:27 Wow!!! 21:48 and WOW again! This is incredible Mike. Congrats, this is an art piece!

[@jaderene]

This build was so incredible to watch!!!! 🤯❤️🤍 I would definitely love to see a video on how to make that flattening jig and plans for it!

[@julyenpinder6253]

This design is so cool. It kinda reminds me of the Cordyceps Infection from The Last of Us

[@deborahmatatall]

Wow! That’s stunning. With your skill and artistry, creating high-end furniture seems like the next logical step for you. You look rested and relaxed in this video, too. I’m never going to build one but I’d love to see how you made that flattening jig. There are so many fantastic and fabulous things you’ve done in your “abandoned” building, it’s going to be exciting (for me) to see the full tour.🌸

[@TheBluemoon1949]

Hi MM! I think you did an awesome job, the table is absolutely gorgeous, good luck in selling it, take care.❤️🇨🇦

[@TheLopez2617]

Sewing a video from Blaktail them yours made my Friday morning.

[@hollosphere]

Dangit, you made me late for work!! Awesome creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship. What a unique and beautiful piece! 👍🤩

[@TheKruizr]

It's cool, it's beautiful, nice work!! The spiders are going to love it!

[@Korev]

Nice job, as always, we can see that you put everything you have into those builds. I'm proud of being part of the channel for a while and to see your evolution!

[@theawesomer]

Really well done. Fantastic build and a unique way to showcase the wood's natural beauty.

[@shadowgirl8125]

1st time here. Just going to say that 10 Hun mural in the back is awesome!!!!!

[@HeidiBuss-c7l]

I was holding my breath while watching your build. The table is awesome.

[@gingerznz5742]

That is the most beautiful epoxy table I have seen!!. Such a great way to show off the timber

[@mohammedj5835]

Creative set up ! Happy ending 🎈

[@janiedillingham3190]

Beautiful! Just absolutely lovely. The extra time and effort spent really made a huge difference!

[@modustrial]

thanks!

[@bernclif]

Amazing showmanship of this table piece. The cross section is fantastic…looks almost like coral. The multi-trunk is perfect. Good use of the whole wood piece.

[@kobenhill9252]

love the video! Big fan now and love this type of content as I have watched most of Cams videos too. Excited to see more of your content!

[@williammaxwell1919]

I had some Australian hardwood power poles that had the softwood eaten out by termites who had eaten out tunnels and galleries. ~ Cool looking (which is why I kept them), similar to your "swamp log"

[@ThePricansaint]

Stupendous!! That is worth the high end amount you are looking for!!!

[@waynekinzey5304]

Man you knock that one out of the park

[@connormccarter9581]

That's actually really nice. Great job man!

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@KimberlyLPruitt]

Ooohhh. I bet you enjoyed showing that one to Cam at Blacktail!

[@timmaggard8862]

Very beautiful job sir! This piece would look great in any room.... Board Room or Living Room! Congrats!

[@cams2705]

Yes, please post the video of the flattening jig.

[@praxisrebourne]

Hands down one of the best, if not the best work you've put on this channel till now. That wood is marvelous. Amd the table top choice is inspired.

[@davidh.4220]

Sometimes words aren't enough. Wow! That wood is amazing. Perfect way to showcase it.

[@iGotThisarchive]

Holy shit. You got this from Owl Hardwood I've seen that piece of wood before. Just discovered your channel and even crazier you bought the warehouse we were considering buying for a doggy daycare + vet combo. Glad to see someone passionate snagged that unique building.

[@yuGtahT]

Beautiful work!

[@glencarolo2597]

It's a Great looking table. Very much looking forward to more videos.

[@janetdwyer4492]

That turned out beautiful! I love to see you do unexpected things.

[@DarciBiel-z1o]

I really like how that ends look reddish. Makes them look like fall leaves. Fantastic, beautiful table!

[@socrates2890]

Your gantry solution is absolutely brilliant!!! Please share plans!

[@dylvnss]

Awesome!! & it’s been so long, Tex is a grown man now 😂

[@Ourodes]

I've seen a lot of epoxy tables, and I have to say, that's definitely top 2. For me, it's tied with Cam's Fire & Epoxy table. Well done my guy. Sub'd

[@morsecodereviews1553]

After discovering that purple tint I would have leaned into it and made the epoxy the same color. But who am I to speak, I'm just some guy, not a woodworker. P.S. Glad to see Tex all growed up!🐶😄

[@foxmoulder7724]

You could take the 2 leftover stumps, and cut some cookies off, and make chairs to go with it, or just high end mancave barstools. Great video! Always love to see a new species of wood. Id have never guessed so i didn't even bother 😅

[@lauracomer8896]

Beautiful !

[@johnmcglynn4102]

Beautiful, beautiful, and a very original idea! Congrats on your success!

[@karinasolis2652]

One of these days I’ll buy luxury furniture like this. Amazing.

[@tesrobinson]

Gorgeous table. Well thought out design. Great execution.

[@RobertKohut]

Wow, looks amazing!! I guessed Oak, then Cedar.... LOL (was thinking it had been soaking for decades)

[@patrickgirard-k3g]

Vraiment très jolie table et ce bois immergé donne un bel effet !

[@makethepart]

Nice work Mike!

[@modustrial]

thanks!

[@jmhaber]

This is probably your nicest project

[@danigehl7562]

I, for my part, love inperfections in the epoxy (color swirls, bubbles) when wood in its nature-given form is involved. In my opinion These inperfections are able to show the real beauty of the wood.

[@roseannem.tockstein8140]

Fabulous!