Getting over my fear of working with Epoxy...

[@bendingriver7101]

I have literally no idea how your channel isn't bigger. The quality of the product and the videos are EXCELLENT

[@ZacBuilds]

Haha thank you so much, hopefully in time more people will find it! Its not that old yet

[@Witty..UserName]

i don't think i'll be watching anymore - I watched at least 5 ads.... well skipped mostly. i watched a couple as i do with most channels. but 5+? when there is a paid promotion, so there is already income going to the channel. nope. plenty of other good channels out there that get by just fine w/1 or 2 ads.

[@009Daft600]

@@Witty..UserName somehow i didnt get a single one druing the video (no adblock)

[@LukaDaudt]

@@Witty..UserName I got 0 ads throughout this video.

[@buckoposted1]

@@Witty..UserName it's worth it if it will keep the content creator putting time/effort into his/her craft in my opinion.... if you watch them all the way through it really helps out the person you're watching and i really recommend doing so for these creators

[@babypamcottage935]

Love it, next time when you pour epoxy after 20 mins come back and look to see if you have bubbles if you do use a heat gun, small torch or blow dryer if u choose to use torch only torch for 2 or 3 seconds bubbles will pop the heat pops bubbles for the next 3 hours you need to keep checking for bubbles.

[@mickal27]

I came across this video by chance, KZbin recommended it I’m so glad I did. I love the combination of wood and resin especially in furniture, as an Architect I can say this I the best table DIY built I ever seen. Its elegant, simple, sophisticated and the same time it has an industrial feel. I'll definitely buy that table if it’s for sale. Great job bro! wish you all the best and keep safe…

[@brandonsyanez]

Such a gorgeous table, also a beautifully shot and explained video! Subscribed!! Some tips for spraying. Keep the nozzle of your gun at 90* to what you are spraying, pull the trigger while you are off to the side of your project and move in a consistent motion and distance past your project. Release the trigger once you have passed your project. Try to avoid the misting or sweeping L R motion while over the project, this will help reduce heavy spots and hazing in your finish. Also check the Product data page for your product, not all of them need to be thinned to spray, some actually advise against it.

[@ZacBuilds]

Hey Brandon, really appreciate this info, thanks man! Will definitely keep that in mind next time!

[@murraywigzell9431]

Try pushing forward with your MIG welder. Drag a Stick Welder, Push a Mig. Also try and drill your feet before welding, easier in a vice or drill press. Love your stuff. Am a metalworker trying to get into woodwork as a hobby and enjoy seeing things like this for motivation/inspiration.

[@ZacBuilds]

Great tip! Ive been trying to do that more recently, its a bit counter intuitive for me so I don't always remember. But about 75% of the welding I did on my latest video was pushing the tip of t mig welder haha

[@pedro.zurita]

This piece is just so clean. Great job.

[@liammurphy4501]

That table turned out beautiful and I can't wait to try something like that.

[@YautjaHunter3]

Great looking table, and I reall appreciate th esteo by step explanation. My only suggestoin would be to vary the wood layout, mix the oak and the walnut to give more color contrast. Great channel!

[@Momoka7]

This shows very well, that if you throw enough money at woodworking machines... everyone can do it! Not to forget the workshop that look so pristine, I wonder no one lives in there.

[@protohype7404]

A gorgeous, stylish and sleek design, perfect for contemporary living - love it!

[@UrbexBikers]

I am a bit of a newbie at doing the resin tables, normally do chopping boards and lamps, and I have to say, that table is so awesome 👏

[@Polemistis93]

The video quality on this is awesome, thanks a ton for the amount of detail you gave without dragging anything on!

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Nice work sir, you got my sub now. One particular thing i noted and appreciated is your disclosure of errors and how to correct or avoid them. Thank you for taking the time to record, edit and post this project. Now to check out more of your channel 👍

[@jasonhamilton2941]

I love this table! New to the channel so I have only watched a few videos. This guy has an extraordinary eye and vision. Great Craftsman.

[@ZacBuilds]

Oh wow thank you so much Jason! I really appreciate it man!

[@stuy7750]

Just discovered your channel. The table turned out fantastically. Recently done a project with a honeycomb pattern in the table using a router filled the voids with crushed glass then epoxy... it was an education to say the least and no where near as slick as yours looks👏🏼👏🏼

[@notFleqx]

Love the style of this versus the quite common river tables made with slabs. I'm going to heavily steal your idea and make an L shaped desktop in this style, with black Epoxy. I wanted something modern and not organic looking so this looks perfect. I have nowhere near the same amount of tools or experience though, so hopefully it'll come out good.

[@HickeyTyson]

Man, I totally love you videos, great looking table, love the honesty and the “what I’d do differently” moments. Great work keep it up :) so happy to see your channel growing

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks Tyson! These videos take a tons of work, but messages like these keep me going, really appreciate it man! Editing a new one right now

[@nalinbranden]

I really appreciate you sharing your mistakes along the way and the learning with us. Keep up the good work bro.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

When I first had the idea last year that I wanted to start doping woodworking projects, my imagination stopped at cutting boards and stuff because I will be working mainly out of my garage. But then I saw this video, and had a whole SLEW of new ideas....like take the pixelated coffee table, and amp it up it! Do two or even THREE layers of pixelated wood stacked on top of each other at different lengths, and THEN do the pour!

[@marthapotter8283]

Your channel is the only one that I hit the like button before I even watch the video! I am NEVER disappointed and have never taken my “like” back! Keep up the great work! Always anxious to see the next video. Keep safe!

[@ZacBuilds]

Thank you Martha! That really means so much to me :) I hope you're doing well and staying safe too!

[@boblee3322]

Definitely one of the most beautiful coffee table I've ever seen. Great job!

[@ZacBuilds]

Damn Caleb, thank you so much man!

[@williamlazenby314]

Ngl. He's got that bro feel, but uses words like reticence. Good balance of cool and intelligence. 10/10 would watch again.

[@ZacBuilds]

hahaha thanks William

[@MasonR3]

Not many projects I really think are super cool but this was AMAZING I love it!

[@Leon-wf3xf]

Thank you for the video! The entire thing! I am going to be attempting my own very first epoxy resin table and I am trying to make sure I get it right. Much appreciated on all the info!!!

[@riverpower9402]

Who was waiting for the seconds hand on the clock to hit his hand and then hated him a little when the seconds hand of the clock stopped moving. And that's on anxiety...

[@RealRapRaw37]

this video is a quality video that YT should show to more people

[@arnaudlelong2342]

You did the spray painting correct buddy. Light initial coats whilst flashing then a nice wet final coat. Nice project champ

[@Whiskey10209]

Planning my first diy computer desk. This had some great info I’ll surely be applying. Thank you.

[@amantedecapaldi4037]

Plz update how it went if u went through making it .. I also was thinking of making one ❤️👍

[@Atlantismonkey40]

Glad I found your channel. A tip, end to end when applying any finish. Less lightly to have run over.

[@Homeworkshop_Evgeniy]

turned out beautifully!👍!!

[@kiaghasemi1877]

I definitely subscribed and liked your work. Just one thing about You Tube algorithm that if users subscribe your channel and then don’t watch your videos when it appears on their suggestions list, this will have a negative impact on the algorithm that you are try to build with KZbin to Mark your channel as not worthy to watch. That’s not going to be the case with your work, I absolutely loved it and I will keep watching.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Killer project! Looks like you're in a similar boat to me where you haven't blown up yet...keep this up and your time will come soon!!

[@ZacBuilds]

Yours too! We've just got keep on chugging along and making videos. Keep up the good work!

[@RobSanxWoodworks]

Please, consider using a mask for fumes in liquid state and a dust mask for everything else, sawing, making confetti... or at least recommending it to the viewers. Epoxy is not a joke.

[@evelinaz1548]

I would buy this in a heartbeat!! so beautiful and neutral looking.

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks Evelina!

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

The Name of this lovely beautiful table should be called “Making Ends Meet”. ☺️

[@jameslindsey7322]

I could not agree more with bending river. Just stick with it and eventually you will get properly recognized for your amazing talent here

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks James! Honestly, I dont need millions of subs, comments like this make it all worth it :)

[@AGRFABRICATIONS]

great build man ! Love it. Regarding welding, you should always push the weld not pull it as you did. Try it, check it online. It produces much better stronger welds, although takes more time to get used to, but its the correct technique

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks so much for both the kind words and the tip! I've got a project in the pipeline that's going to have a lot of welding so I'll give that a try!

[@thebarco-de7562]

Really Perfect.

[@alsaffarstudios]

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing it with us. 🙏🏼

[@scotthopkins2235]

Very nice job done on this project. That is a very high end table that anyone could be proud to display.

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks Scott!

[@blackturncoat]

I fell in love with epoxy the first video I ever saw. What I'm waiting for is the first video that deals with my fear of the PRICE of the stuff!. At $90 per gallon its not something that I cold afford to create without major loans

[@aarondrossart6026]

You actually sprayed it right. Start with thin coats and get thicker. It will have a noticable texture on thinner coats, finish with a thicker coat to make her nice and smooth :)

[@ZacBuilds]

Appreciate the tip Aaron!

[@mvilla4614]

I absolutely luv the table. Thanks for sharing the process

[@benjenkins2415]

Awesome build. I’m not quite ready for a project this size but I’d love to try a smaller side table. Thanks for the in-depth walkthrough!

[@ralfmartinriess5406]

Thanks for the great video Zac! As a suggestion, it would have been really great to see some nice B-Roll of the finished piece of work :)

[@broceanstate6309]

Thanks for sharing your epoxy table pro-ject! Table came out great!

[@PickleRoar]

Looks awesome. The drum sander looks like such a satisfying tool!

[@ZacBuilds]

Thank you! And yes it really is. Given the type of work I like to do with all little pieces glued together is saved me so many hours. It was a bit of investment, but id do it again in a heart beat!

[@PickleRoar]

@@ZacBuilds I'm looking forwards to the day where I can afford one. Until then its hand sanding and orbital sanding for me hahahaha

[@vedicapproach8105]

This was a great project bro! My first video of yours and you have a great vibe. Pleasure to hang for a few minutes.

[@TheDudeAbides-247]

Love the design. You could do this style with a 4 different types of wood and different thicknesses.

[@devincomiskey3482]

I would put a line of silicon caulk between the pieces of Melamine, before you screw them together. This is just an extra step to you can stop any leaks. Just my opinionated opinion! This design is awesome!

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks Devin! I did actually do that, but it may have been one of those things that got left on the floor of the editing room

[@simplyraw1369]

Thanks! the information you give holds loads of value! Love the table too

[@Stonecon]

@Zac Builds sorry for the long comment. Im a welder by trade. Since Im learning from your video I will share some m.i.g. welding tips. 15:02 At this time stamp you can see what is called perocity. We call them caterpillar welds. This is a contaminated weld. Since this is a table its not as critical. I welded RV chassis so thats a big no no. Its not how thick the bead is but more about weld penetration. The bead or puddle should ALWAYS be pushed away from you and not pulled towards you. You will lose your gas and puddle control. As for putting a "wave" in the bead by moving back and forth, well it looks pretty but a straight push will get the job done. If your gonna paint the legs nobody will see the weld. If welds are left "raw" and you want them to stand out pretty them up. Some ways are small circle motions, U shaped motions, what is called stacking dimes where you make dime sized tack welds move an 1/8" and repeat (more of a stick/tig looking weld) or my perfered method, back and forth. I weld forward 1/4 inch then move back (by twisting my wrist) 1/8 inch and continue. If done right looks like a smooth wave pattern. The bubble /perocity means 1 of 2 main things. If you're using rosin core wire which doesnt need argon gas, your steel is dirty. Most likely oil or corroded. Even if you cant see the corrosion its there. The moment you heat the metal. Thats what causes most weld smoke. 2 You lost your gas. A slight breeze can blow the gas away from the weld and cause this. If you use argon and your nozzle is to far from the weld that will do it too. (Dirty or clogged diffuser as well) That kind of weld should be cut out or gound completely and redone. Since its a table and no lives hang in the balance no real biggy. A "pin hole" in one of my weld would cost me $50 off my bonus. Per pin hole! Repair bay would fix it and ding our bonus pool. My source of knowledge: welder for Lippert Components. Largest RV chassis supplier. Over 5 yrs experience welding steel and aluminum

[@pancua978]

First time watching any of your videos and just have to say, I love how your work! Both in video and creating. Thank you for sharing! Subscribed!

[@texbyte8976]

Use a hand torch or heat gun to remove bubbles after you lay the Epoxy.

[@heyimamaker]

I have been watching your videos over the past few days and am really enjoying them. I also noticed that your channel is gaining subscribers like crazy! Good for you!

[@AntyboyDK]

Great video man 👌 loved the finished piece, gave me some good inspiration

[@TheCulpritgamer]

I just saw this video and I loved it so much 😍 and now I wish that table should be in my house aswell. You have given so much time and effort for making that masterpiece 🙌. I will be tuned for more future videos and can u please show a closeup of that product u make. And also make it a more satisfying one. At last keep it up. U got my support💪.

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks man! Really appreciate it!

[@playerzunited1984]

Wow! That table looks great!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewhall9692]

This is a really well done video. Great finished product, great explanation and tips. Definitely gave me confidence I can pull this off once I can get my hands on a decent table saw. Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@richm7873]

One of the best videos I've seen in a very long time. I'm so glad I found you. Keep up the great work. -Subscribed

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks man!

[@tjerkheringa937]

What a lovely design! Great table... Great to see that you took your health serious. Epoxy requires gloves and face masks. And a well ventilated room.

[@panchobrown7562]

I not a epoxy table fan but I think your video was Awesome!! The table looks Awesome as well.

[@modernwoodcreationz2901]

That makita metal saw is the bomb.. glad to see you working in your new shop looks very nice mate 👍👍

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks Brother!

[@NeilSalumbides09]

Nice work! I will going to try this one. Thank you for sharing!!🙏

[@nathangoddard8115]

That drum sander probably paid for itself on this one project. I have watched too many epoxy videos and sanding is usually the most time consuming step of any epoxy project.

[@ZacBuilds]

I dont know how anyone does epoxy builds without a drum sander haha. It was a bit of a pricey tool purchase, but Ive gotten so much value out of it, I dont regret it at all.

[@kathydexter4557]

I love how your table & clock match. That is very unusual. The table is so interesting. I bet is a conversation piece.

[@MichaelUt]

how the freaking heck didn´t i find this until now.... 6k subs?? the hell.. love your videos. i´m subbing

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks so much man! Really happy to have your support! Hopefully as more people like you find the channel it will grow. BTW, I'm curious as to how you found it? Always helpful for me to know so I know where to focus my efforts!

[@MichaelUt]

@@ZacBuilds it just showed up in my feed.. so guess your on the right track! Oh and people love work shop tours!😊

[@pauloh4571]

I didn't know you were, Canadian until you said "outside" Great video and table!

[@ZacBuilds]

😂😂 did my accent slip?

[@pauloh4571]

@@ZacBuilds You should have heard my Brockton MA accent when I was young. Located 30 minutes south of Boston. Just watch the movie The Departed with Matt Damon and Leo Decaprio. Only we would have pronounced it the depahted.

[@XxBellzer33xX]

I added some paint to the epoxy and made a cool color design. The paint also helped hide some bubbles that got caught in the center of the epoxy.

[@muhammaddabhelia1405]

Hey champ , All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 this channel is amazing , really really can’t wait to recreate your work for myself

[@coralambert4571]

Your table turned out beautiful!!

[@wommerswoodworking.2677]

Nice build man. Now I wanna make some metal legs.

[@Jixx89P13]

Great Video, one thing you can seal the wood so it dosent soak up so much epoxy and you calculations would have been spot on

[@chase11119]

Did anyone else's anxiety flare up when his hand stopped the second hand on the clock

[@davidj.gallardo4553]

Your table came out great!!! I know it's from 2 years ago, but that's youtube algorithm...lol

[@ZacBuilds]

Haha the algorithm works in mysterious ways 😉 thanks David, I appreciate it man!

[@toddkelchlin7157]

Nice video. I’ve watched a lot of epoxy wood table videos and yours provided some new ideas. Now leaning toward something close to your geometric modern style as opposed to a live edge design. Thanks for producing

[@ZacBuilds]

My pleasure Todd, thanks for watching!

[@ChrisDeger]

Jesus, this has to be the most under subbed channel your work is amazing and the video quality is just stunning. Giving a sub and letting all my friends know. Cheers man keep up the amazing work

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks Chris! Really appreciate it man. Starting a new channel isn't easy, until you get a critical mass of subscribers its really hard to get noticed on YT. I have faith that if I keep making quality videos good people like you will find them though. Thanks again man

[@RaphaelAguirre]

@@ZacBuilds yes just do that, I got this video recommended by youtube and after watching it, had to subscribe! Great work!

[@gidgemo1869]

That is so freaking awesome! I love it!

[@robertohernandez1642]

More shots of the finished projects in the future please, and thank you.

[@JayMayKnow]

Man! That clock is beautiful

[@markgarcia0419]

Thanks for this! Subscribed! Great channel man. Hoping to see more woodwork vids from you.

[@YouMe-cr2vt]

Wow ! I love doing woodwork..

[@mekkmeister92]

Soo good to see you doing more epoxy work🤩🤩 the table turned out suuper awsome! And the legs just works soo god with the design!❤ super awsome video as always👏👏 i couldnt notice that big square steel frame with in the background with small pieces in it?😮😮

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks dude! I really appreciate it man! This project was a lot of fun to make, even if it was a bit scary. And good eye! That big steel frame is actually a project my dad is working on. He wants to make a big screen for the front of his drive way that will cover his garbage bins and stuff like that. It's pretty cool looking huh!

[@KinzeHansebyner]

Need a B-roll of the table alone at the end 😯

[@j1shin]

Absolutely sick! Love the walnut maple combo.

[@cryptominingbros4880]

Awesome video Zac! Fun to watch and the final product turned out amazing!

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks! So glad you liked it. I'm pretty new to making videos so I'm still playing around with the format and trying to make these videos as enjoyable as possible.

[@Vohasiiv]

That looks amazing!

[@MikeCip]

Surprised I haven't found you sooner! Love your work and everything your doing! Great job bro, can't wait to get my shop finished so I can start making again! Got me inspired!

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks Mike! Hugely appreciated man. Glad you found my channel 👊

[@shadowrazgriz]

Very nice job!! I have seen some of your videos and they are awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your work!

[@ZacBuilds]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@crawfishmedia]

LOVE that table!!!

[@lawlietnick]

That design is dope

[@liamthenry80]

Live by this good old saying "The grinder and paint, make me the welder I ain't" ;) Great work mate

[@johnny28ster]

Thanks Zac for this, I'm about to start building this myself. Wish me luck.

[@ZacBuilds]

Good luck man!

[@johnny28ster]

@@ZacBuilds Quick question bud: My epoxy calculation was way off (didn't take into account that epoxy will flow under the wood too) and I could only pour half. I'm waiting for my next batch to be delivered at the moment but this would be cured by then. Would it still work if I sand the top of epoxy and do the next pour? Thanks.

[@Bscott-390]

Awesome video. I wanna build this. I've got some red oak and hickory that would look cool.

[@iantmcampbell]

Great video, dude!! Can't wait to see more fun epoxy projects in the future!!!

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks dude! I've still got about 18L of epoxy left so here's hoping I can come up with some interesting ideas for it!

[@coreicke]

Amazing Table and thanks for your Build

[@ZacBuilds]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching!

[@20DDan]

WICKED INTRO AND MUSIC FOR THE TABLE! SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED! SUPER SUPER IDEA! EPOXY WITH A TECHNICAL TWIST. LOVE IT

[@ZacBuilds]

Thanks for the sub man! Really appreciate it!

[@MrJoegotbored]

I kinda dig the rug in his living room almost as much as the table.

[@RainnMakerr]

Well done man!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@thenicenoise]

Dude, awesome content. You deserve a ton of subs!