Walnut and Epoxy Resin Coffee Bean Board Tutorial

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

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[@bigdaddyhoggnutz144]

I'd add caution when adding items to the epoxy. Make sure your items are too close to the sides. You don't want to accidently route or cut into one of your items when you are finishing the board. Also, you want to avoid soaking in oil for certain woods unless you are able to ensure plenty of time for the excess oil to seep back out. You will have a very upset client if you give them a board that leaves oil behind.

[@byeshua2533]

That was beautiful to watch. ❤

[@pp_carp]

Ponošky sú najlepšie. 👍

[@BPFLY417]

Beautiful work

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@NikVGiannotta]

Very useful and great info. Saved me some headaches making my own!

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

Glad I could help!

[@markp1439]

When you used the white paste and your orbital sander, was that when u used the 3000 grit sand paper or did you have some kind of buffing pad on the sander? Thx in advance. Good video

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

That was the buffing pad I was using with the white polish.

[@jamescapozzi2442]

Nicely done!!

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

With the help of you, so thanks!

[@RobertoJuanSurMontana]

Thank you for being "real" by showing us your successes and also the ways NOT to do it

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I strive to always be as real as possible! Thanks for watching!

[@markray3733]

What size countersink bit did you use for the bottom of the board? 1/2" maybe??

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I believe it was a 1/2” or 7/16”. As long as it’s big enough for the head of the screw to tuck down into the size doesn’t matter.

[@brucepal3907]

Just curious... some people pour a covering coat of epoxy at the point you used the oil. It's there any reason that's an ok idea or not? Is it just so it isn't so high gloss? I appreciate your time and anyone's input as the wife and I are just getting into this.

[@davidfriedman3962]

Great works! Can you please provide link for the form used to mold board? Thank you.

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

They run out of stock quick but this is the exact mold. craftedelements.com/products/16x12x3-epoxy-resin-charcuterie-board-polyethylene-mold-form-for-makers

[@ESKILAONABOLEIA]

@@greentreewoodworks6172 what the dimensions fir that mold?

[@Gwen.Hopper]

Did you wash oils off coffee beans first (& if so, with what?) Or is washing the beans not necessary?

[@normsunshine]

Did you fully stir the resin/hardener epoxy mix for 5 minutes BEFORE adding the coffee beans or only give it the full stir time AFTER adding the coffee beans to the resin/hardener epoxy mix?

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I stirred it a full 5 min before adding coffee beans. If you watch the epoxy while you stir you’ll see swirls of unmixed hardener in it that will disappear. This is an indicator that it’s ready. I put the coffee beans in after and stir just to make sure those swirls are gone.

[@normsunshine]

@@greentreewoodworks6172 Thanks so much for the prompt reply, I am in the middle of the process and wanted to make sure I did the "sandwich filling" correctly :^) One more question, (using Wise Coat Deep Pour epoxy) - I have read that some people suggest only stirring for three minutes, some others (including you) recommend stirring for five minutes - what goes wrong if you stir for slightly too long? For the middle and top layer I want the epoxy as clear as possible - please explain

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

Not a problem. The manufacturers put a set number of minutes on the stir to make sure its stirred enough. Depending on the cure time of your epoxy it’s highly unlikely stirring it too long would be an issue. Now if you’re stirring it for 20+ minutes then you might start to run into the epoxy trying to cure if you’re using a 1:1 ratio. The main thing is to make sure it’s clear and doesn’t have that milky stringy looking matter in it. A small amount of bubbles are ok. You can get rid of them after you pour it.

[@normsunshine]

@@greentreewoodworks6172 OK, thanks. I appreciate your quick response, tomorrow is the coffee bean pour! Just curious, regular or decaf? lol

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

Oh regular for sure haha

[@markp1439]

Could you provide the brand name of the polish compound and the buffing pad on the sander you used. Thx.

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

It’s called “Micro-Gloss” Liquid Abrasive Polish

[@albertverbeem6552]

I did not see a link or description of the polish you used on the epoxy. Can you let me know what it is?

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

There’s not an Amazon link but it’s “Micro Gloss Liquid Abrasive” and I got it at my local Klingspor Woodworking Store

[@mariskamiessler3261]

Nice!

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

Thank you!

[@darrylwayne8948]

How long did you wait between layers?

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I don't remember which epoxy I used in this video but for table top epoxy you'll want to wait 24hrs and deep pour (2"-4") you'll want to wait minimum 72 hours in a normal climate situation. I've had to wait a whole week before for a deep pour to cure because it was winter and I didn't have my project curing in the right temperature. I usually proceed with caution and poke in the corners of the mold with a wooden skewer to check to see if its hardened.

[@draake1000]

This is beautiful. Do you sell them?

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I do, I make them to order. So I don’t keep any in stock. You can reach out to me through Instagram or Facebook if you’re interested!

[@alextripodi7917]

Im currently trying to make a coffee bean epoxy board and im having troubles adding the beans without having them turn the clear epoxy yellowish. Is there anything you did specifically to avoid that?

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I didn’t have any trouble with the color of the epoxy. I can only think of 2 reasons why it would turn yellow and that would be that maybe the epoxy is old or either a poor quality brand…?

[@alextripodi7917]

I believe when im mixing the beans in the epoxy the beans are extracting their colour into the epoxy. Did you not have this problem and did you use real beans?

[@alextripodi7917]

The epoxy is brand new and its a trusted brand (according to amazon reviews) im thinking its maybe the dark roast beans i am using are extracting to much color when i stir it in the epoxy.

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

That’s very interesting, no I’ve made a few dozen of those boards and never had that issue. I have always used the same beans though. Generic grocery store bag of coffee beans. I don’t remember the roast off the top of my head. Your situation almost sounds like a flavored bean…? Like a coating coming off or something.

[@alextripodi7917]

Ya I started doing some research on coffee beans and found that the darker the bean is roasted the more porous it makes the bean and the easier it makes it to dissolve which is probably what is causing the color extraction. I also only sifted the beans the first time to get rid of crumps. Im going to try a really light roast and wash the beans before pouring them and see if they still do the same thing.

[@cupperurrea2670]

Where did you bought the silicone mold ?

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I bought it from Crafted Elements. I have the 16x12 HDPE mold. They make so many different types. Check them out! craftedelements.com/

[@dalhousieDream]

You need to wait 3 days between pours if using deep pour epoxy and either way only stir for THREE minutes.

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

I agree with the 3 days but the instructions on Liquid Glass actually state to stir for 5 min then pour into a separate cup. Then stir for an additional 3 minutes for a total of 8 minutes.

[@stevenlarson6125]

Instructions depend on your brand and type of epoxy. YOUR brand wants 3 days. Mine doesn't. Stirring time also differs. There is no "this is the time and amount" to epoxy as a whole. And yes, I do a lot of epoxy work and use varying types but have set on one brand as I prefer it. But even in that brand, with their varying types, they have different stir times, working times, set times, curing times.

[@carolinadesign199]

Awesome job. Thanks for the video. I'm working on my technique. Any advice on my videos would be helpful.

[@morgancalvi6675]

Not sure why mineral oil is a go to. Mineral oil is a lubricating laxative. Use that cutting board enough...means you are going to wash it a lot...and BOOM...Pepto Bismol and Imodium on the way. Seriously.

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

Food grade mineral is important for any butcher block, cutting board, or really any wooden component being used in a kitchen. Without it the wood would dry out and crack overtime. It also helps repel water.

[@jodilynn4347]

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[@greentreewoodworks6172]

Thanks! I will!