Turning a Free Slab into a High End Table

[@oceanai1975]

I'm the winner of this beautiful table and I am so incredibly grateful for the amazing work Morley put into creating this special piece. It fits perfectly in my home and am looking forward to enjoying it for years to come 😍😍😍! Thank you so much Morley!

[@SICresinwrks]

Congrats! It looked so great inside when he delivered it to you! Enjoy the gorgeous table

[@oceanai1975]

Thank you😁

[@truthbtold3177]

Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉

[@johnboe3073]

That table matches so well inside your house holy crap

[@jeno264]

It looked perfect in your space! 💖💖

[@loui828]

I think it’s the charisma, good vibes I get from this guy that makes watching this videos pleasant. Love your work, that table is awesome.

[@MarkNeugebauer-cr3pq]

No wonder everyone loves you here. You are so clear and engaging, joyful and interesting. You make it all understandable for us non-builders here too. Thanks for inviting all of us into your creative processes. You do genius work and the tally at the end of time and costs is really helpful too. By the way, love your hair.

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@MarkNeugebauer-cr3pq]

@@MorleyKert thank you for being such a good, cool, amazing guy.

[@ReclaimDesign]

Even though you have a running time I don't think many people realize how much work goes into something like this! Good job Morley 👏🏻

[@kathleenmullen5475]

Morley my BF’s 13 yr old and I have binge watched you while recouping from a cold. You are BY FAR our absolute Favorite woodworking, surviving 7 days in the wild, van living, adventure having, ingenious solution finding KZbin personality. We’ve agreed you have a great attitude and are fun to listen to. We’ve watched some other interesting table makers who are fine but don't come anywhere near your educational and entertaining qualities. Then we saw this!! Your humanity, humility, humor coupled with your generosity is awesome! Thank you for setting such a great example

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@MrLngboarder75]

I'm very thankful that you give new woodworkers and DIYers your entire working process and cost breakdown. It's such a nice personal touch that you do to your videos that make your content always exciting to watch. Thank you for making the videos that you make!

[@jamienaundorf8798]

You’re the only channel where I’m finding myself watching the entire 20 minute video from start to Finnish. Great job man love your work and your channel

[@MorleyKert]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for watching 😊

[@daddyloooongd1ck669]

Me too, every single video from start to finish, some of them I have watched 2, 3, even 5 times over. Love it man 😊

[@MrRocchinodoesthings]

Great work! Just to save you some time on sanding. Rubio only requires you to go to a 180 grit sanding. Spread it out and let it cure for 24 hours, you can go over it with a polishing pad (maroon pad), do a second coat, and its done! Love these videos.

[@gijonny78]

Overly happy people usually annoy me, but you sir have won me over. Nice work.

[@handmademania1]

instead of using glue to fill bubbles you can use uv resin its quick and no big invest and you can put same pigment in it like in your epoxy resin. as always great table! nice work!

[@collin_builds]

Man that table fit the space perfectly!

[@fizbanhandmadejewelry3537]

I love watching Canadian makers. And woodworking is my new/new again love. Watching your videos brightens my day and inspires me. I love that you use unusual materials that might otherwise go to waste. I myself upcycle old copper wire from construction sites into woven wire jewelry, so that aspect of your work really resonates with me. Also, you're practically local (London ON).

[@antoniofigueroa5084]

That's awesome you gave it away. It's por ably her favorite piece of furniture in the entire house. Handmade and gifted personally from it's creator.

[@dj_neonleon]

Just love the fact that you don't have a big fancy workshop like a lots of the dudes on here and thousands of pounds of equipment. Kitchen table, improvised tools and mistakes that haven't been cropped to show that nothing ever goes wrong 👌Oh and some good funky music 🤛

[@felicityhollis4613]

It’s not wobbly! you’re shaking it and it’s BEAUTIFUL

[@Raymond_Petit]

I love the content creators' positivity and "can do" attitude!

[@fredhaans5224]

I am from the Netherlands (Europe) and watch all your videos and love them. Whatever you make, you do it with passion. And yes, sometimes things go wrong, but you learn from that. Greetings from me and also to your great help if you need a few extra hands.

[@DavidWong1228]

Your wife and mother must be so proud of you. Watching your videos inspire me to want to take up woodworking again.

[@Bscott-390]

That ladies house is beautiful. That table looked perfect in there. She'll love it!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Great work Morley! I am all business myself but seeing you give this away as a gift was really touching.

[@futuregerald]

Appreciate all your content. Thanks for being awesome.

[@19bbl]

I love your work and I think it is awesome that you do things for others. Your use of reclaimed wood is very commendable. I am very happy when I see that you have a new video up. Thank you.

[@thenext9537]

That's the thing with Epoxy and other finishes - you get stressed when you rough up between coats, or do some sanding that looks a little uneven. When the liquid hits, it just goes away. I had issues with some clear epoxy on 2 knot holes and I had to drill into them, rough up a little bit, vacuum it out and refill. Came out perfectly clear, amazing.

[@CL-yp1bs]

Wow it fit the space perfectly! Congrats Araba, your living room and table looks beautiful!!!

[@oceanai1975]

Thank you! I love it😆

[@foxmoulder7724]

I love the grain marks that look like an old 16th century treasure map

[@rowandoggo]

Cross-bracing the legs with interlocking beams of hardwood towards the top would absolutely fix that wobble

[@Donlad03]

I'm so glad you didn't fill or cover up the worm/bug holes. They are some of my favorite patterns to find in nature, specifically the little maze type ones on limbs.

[@lactose4776]

I love watching you doing the work! Just having your videos on the background while i'm working or even while i'm having a lunch sorta relief my stress about this working life. I love how you're so excited about your work and it's just inspiring for me. Keep on a good work Morley! And congratulations OceanAI for the new table 🎉

[@KSG12s]

Great table! It looks small enough, but in the future maybe consider adding some recessed c-channels in the bottom to keep the slab from warping. Also, pretty sure that wood is Spalted Maple 😎

[@zm4202]

I came to say I believe it’s spalted maple also

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

Wish I watched this video a few days ago when I came out. I'm in Rochester NY, and would of happily drove 3 hours to Ontario.

[@travelingjones3786]

morley your work is just sick!!! you knocked it out of the park!!! i found you by chance and fell in love with everything you do!!! i can’t wait to show my wife your channel. My wife rehabs furniture so she will love your channel. your fan from Texas!!

[@ThePierrephilippe342]

Hey! Just wanted to let you know that I really Like every videos you make! From scratch to beautiful furniture! Bonne journée Morley!

[@imequationzyt]

You’re skills are really improving I like your use of new tools, you inspired me to make a charcuterie board finishing it up this weekend!

[@MorleyKert]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@GabrielAlejandroZorrilla]

Some 🍬 🍬 for the work! Looking forward some 3D printed solution soon!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Lovely table and super nice way to end the video by gifting it to a local person.

[@peterkreitner6377]

woodworking AND a onewheel in the back? love it!

[@allan64027]

I wish I knew your channel before I want to Canada. Went to Toront last year right about this time of the year. Loved Toronto, maybe someday I move there. Like your videos very Much Morley. Wish you made more of those videos you go to a place and fix strangers thing with 3D printed Parts!!! Wish you the best!!

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much! More 3D printed repairs are definitely coming soon, it was just a bit tricky with the winter and the move.

[@michaelcristofano5863]

Great job! It is said you should tithe 10% of your income. It maintains the flow of prosperity. Given the love you put into your work you should receive 10 fold back on you gift.

[@GucciDishes]

since this video is a mushy positivity fest , i'll chime in. I found your videos by way of the "new to you" tab on youtube. It's basically content outside my algorithm and it was one of the videos where you do free repairs for your community. I went to your channel and saw all of your other videos and you were very open and positive about your making process. My best friend gets very anxious when she has to think about things and shes told me your videos in particular are a big help and shes looking into woodworking/ ,maker spaces now. keep being gr8 and forgive my poor grammar, english is my first language but i dont care that much :)

[@NinaThoren]

Great use of a wood piece that can't be used as it was (probably not structural unless it was combined with something else, like resin) It turned out amazing!

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you!

[@nathaniellucas6693]

Andddd then 1500 hours of setting up camera, filming, moving camera, and editing 😂 great job I appreciate the openness of showing your little mistakes and frustrations.

[@jmv101322]

Found your channel by accident, and I absolutely love your work.. I subscribed and hit the notification bell 😂😊

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. The end result was really beautiful. Tbh when you said you would give it away, I thought that you would give it to your mom. But the way you did it now is even better.. You should frame her letter and hang it in your workshop.

[@patriciamouraosilvianobran9035]

I just found your videos and love your ideas especially using old pieces. Thank you for showing your easy way to understand this process and continue to update us with new projects.

[@TwoClutch]

Table looks incredible

[@D-jy6cw]

great project, small suggestions for the legs: wildlycommon "axis" or plane, i.e. trace out the lines of the legs on the back of the table, so the diagonally opposing legs are in a straight line. noticeable

[@jonathanireson]

Beautiful table 😊 and what a beautiful gesture to give it away! Keep up the great work👍

[@MEXVELASQUEZ]

I love watching this guy's videos and I'm pretty early for them now😄

[@thefoxfireworkshop]

After watching your video, I ordered that moisture meter and that drill block. Thanks for the info. Great video.

[@MorleyKert]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching :)

[@RobertJaskolka]

I am pretty sure that it's spalted maple!😀such a beautiful table! keep it up Morley!!

[@itsBreadley]

omg you have that table away on my birthday!😂 that’s so cool. i’m really glad she likes it, amazing job morley!!

[@JesperMakes]

Nice work Morley. Awesome table, Love the idea of giving it away.

[@MorleyKert]

Thanks man!

[@crobles13]

when you cut the wood with your track saw, the edge had the look of ambrosia maple to me. its definitely a beautiful wood.

[@fotiss8883]

It is maple. There is some nice spalting on it.

[@Uniquewoods_ca]

I've used regular clear packing tape. It's cheaper, holds just as well but comes off easier. Give it a try

[@alexgough4718]

Great piece of work, Morley! Working with slabs is very technical so props to you! Tuning in from the UK

[@shaunbrady5703]

Your a very generous person morley I love your channel and you make unique and very artistic pieces that are modern but rustic

[@Snatraps51]

That lady was so nice and deserving! :)

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

Nice build! I just finished a coffee table very much like yours… I used a spalted elm slab, and it looks very much like your slab.

[@kevpatti]

I can't wait for in the future when Morley has a proper woodworking shop! Love the channel!

[@MorleyKert]

❤️❤️

[@Slide100]

I've been making river keychains for a bit (no sales, but that's another story 🙂) and discovered early on that sheathing tape sucks for anything you want non-permanent. I moved to cheap, clear, packing tape, but in the end, cheap, dollar store green painters tape works *much* better. Even direct pours using the tape as the mold sides, and it peels off the resin clean. The cheap adhesive doesn't leave near as much residue as brand name painter's tape. Just my two cents 🤷‍♂ Love the content, and thanks for the tip on the drill block. Never seen one, but I can darn sure use it.

[@MorleyKert]

Thanks for the tip!

[@typowers101]

Plz don’t stop making videos bro

[@MorleyKert]

I won’t!

[@typowers101]

@@MorleyKert i work with my dad and pa and they build things but I’m a helper basically. I just turned 18 but I’m going to start building custom dog houses and bird houses to put up on my dads shop soon! Thank you for your awesome videos bro I love them all! 💪🏼

[@MorleyKert]

@@typowers101 That's awesome! Good luck with your builds and thanks for watching :)

[@DANGITKREEPA]

THIS WHY A LOT OF PPL USE A MAPP GAS TORCH ON THE TOP TO HELP BRING THE AIR OUT OF THE EPOXY. THAT SPALETED WOOD LOOKS NICE THOUGH

[@jrd0t320]

stay up, king 👑

[@georgethomsonyoung8959]

That was a great thing you done giving the table to a fan well done you

[@laurasrn5067]

Beautiful table and that was amazing you gave it away 💖 You should get Lasix, I had Lasix 7 years ago, I'd have it again if I needed it

[@SurrendeRMaS]

next time you can drill a hole to the corner of the leg and the table and put there wooden pegs. This should lower the wobble at the corners so the table will feel more sturdy. Just an idea when watching at 13:46

[@swift1218]

Interesting to see Morley’s style of cheaper tools and innovative techniques… then he whips out the festool track saw 😂

[@andersonolive4553]

Great build Morley! I know you had your hiccups at the end but that work on the slab was well done and the end product looked amazing. Congratulations to the winner of the giveaway!

[@braeallen995]

Hey Morley, I love watching your videos and also find your 3D print one's fascinating. You are very talented and inspiring. Keep up the great work and keep making videos. From Brae, Melbourne, Australia. 👍🙂

[@BrickfordCityFire]

Probably your best one yet! Fantastic work!

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@marciabaldwin2506]

Hiya Morley wr are viewing from the UK totally love what you do with your projects using pallets recycle wood that would no doubt being landfill excellent ❤

[@mikemonnat7368]

Great job. You might be able to avoid the problem you had with removing the tape if you apply the tape to raw wood and apply the epoxy to the tape side later in your process.

[@disasterbean]

the music playin kinda slaps btw

[@TroubledOnePaydirt]

First time watcher, new sub. I really enjoyed this video! Like, actually… the ending was wholesome AF. We need more of that in this world, especially these days. ✌️💪

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you so much!

[@GreyKyle]

Mix in acetone into your epoxy so its a 9:1 ratio epoxy:Acetone so it flows into small areas really easy in the future. acetone dries out quickly so it doesn't effect it at all

[@jakesacco264]

Possible idea to reduce void clean up. Bead of silicone around the void, flat cardboard on top and tape the edges of card. I’ve done it for a different purpose so maybe could work for this

[@garishanth]

great video as always, Morley! also, thank you for listing the music used in your videos! 🤙🏽

[@MorleyKert]

Thank you! It's awesome to hear that someone appreciates the track listing :)

[@GlenFrog-th4mf]

Instead of tape, pour a couple of mm of epoxy in the empty tray. Then add the slab, let it set, and then pour the main pour.

[@RunRav4]

The amount of him slapping or patting the table every clip lol

[@christopherbennett6916]

My suggestion have been to epoxy in some threaded but sim the under side or custom metal tapped metal plates so the legs were attached by screwing bolts into threaded metal rather than wood.

[@general_metal1155]

you make me wanna get back into woodworking

[@Jesus166]

Lasik is probably one of the best things I spent money on

[@MorleyKert]

So stoked!

[@Jesus166]

@@MorleyKert the exam to see if you qualify for LASIK takes longer than the lasik surgery.

[@QuietMind316]

Looks like myrtlewood. My grandpa had a myrtlewood tree that fell and it had that cool fungus lines looks identical.

[@SirDizarm]

I also give away most of my miniature furniture I make. I have a hard time to put a price tag on the things I make, sure looking at others that make dollhouse furniture take a very large amount of money for the things they make that are half the quality I make, but I still have a hard time asking for money. I need to be better at it, but I also get the joy of giving someone things they want to have me do for them. Even if I would have got a bunch of money from them.

[@TotalBoat]

It turned out so beautiful!

[@liamthomas6484]

Babe wake up, a new Morley Kert video dropped.

[@shinowaokumura1955]

Great video!! I live in Orillia!! I was just surprised that you mentioned in the Instagram post😂

[@seafoohotman]

You didn't make any money, but you definitely did make somebody happy

[@Orphanlast]

If the table wasn’t all that sturdy, then the legs just needed a better structure. They were just screwed onto the top, but if you had each leg with a structure and ultimately a spine going across it. Then there would have been no structural issues to me. That seems like an easy fix to me. That seems like an easy fix but I’m glad that you made your own legs this time.

[@kevinthemayor]

I love your videos. They are so inspirational.

[@thepuzzlemaker2159]

Man, that ✨chatoyancy✨!

[@MorleyKert]

That’s a new word for me! Yes, beautiful!

[@newfielad1967]

Great job on a difficult piece. I honestly thought that you were going to give the piece to the guy that gave you the slab in the first place. Nice work.

[@TitoSabbyPH]

Hi Morley, can you do a bit more of 3d printing and F360 tutorials and tips? You had helped me a ton! Fan from the Philippines!!!!

[@MorleyKert]

3D printing/F360 video coming this weekend!

[@chasedavis4206]

Love what you're doing! Entrepreneurial force

[@Novosadjanin82]

You can use surgical waterproof tape - it can hold much better and it is amazing and not that expensive

[@Bscott-390]

Love you're energy. I wonder if that one leg could be turned a little to stabilize.

[@WolfCatBirdPigMan]

great build and another great video.

[@googleuser3468]

Sick song! 🥳❤‍🔥💃 I'm a Dynamite. Feel like u'd be fun to party with. Great attitude & great work.

[@TILEROB]

New sub great work man you inspired this Tile setter to do something with a walnut slab

[@TrapperWorks]

Great video! Love to see your progression as a maker!!