,1,Glass tables are what the cool kids make now.
Damascus marking knife: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/marking-knife
My Glass Table Guide: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/glass-table-guide
Find the holes: https://youtube.com/shorts/0P8irg72U60?feature=share
N3 Nano The Wood Pro Kit: https://n3nano.com/
My Epoxy Workshop: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/the-epoxy-workshop
How to bow-tie: https://youtu.be/kLzUXhfOEoQ?si=KHpWqmNegrjHu-6g
Bow tie jig: https://youtu.be/oVmtwueIA0A?si=8AbbinQZEGr4nfep
Wayward Grain: https://www.waywardgrain.com/
Other items used in this video:
https://blacktailstudioshop.com/pages/the-marking-knife-2-0
LED Hardwax Oil: https://blacktailstudioshop.com/pages/vesting-led-hardwax-oil
Festool Big Router: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-big-router
Track Saw (smaller): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/track-saw-smaller
Miter Saw Hold Down: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/miter-saw-hold-down
Rotex 150 Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/rotex-150-sander
Light Bar: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/light-bar
Oliver Planer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-planer
Scraper: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/scraper
Threaded Inserts: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/threaded-inserts-2
Oliver Planer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-planer
Oliver Jointer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-jointer
Parallel Clamp: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/parallel-clamp
Wagner Moisture Meter: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/wagner-moisture-meter
Festool Router (Medium): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-router-medium
Furniture Bolts: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/furniture-bolts
Grabbo: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/grabbo
00:00 Introduction
00:55 The Inspiration
02:03 Shocking Language Kids Use
02:45 Professional's Guide to Glass Cutting
06:31 Table Base Material
07:54 Table Base Design
10:06 Professional's Guide to Router Inlay
11:11 Cheater's Guide to Cutting Glass
11:56 Creating a Negative for the Inlay
12:52 Inlaying Glass
13:45 Hand Cut Inlay
15:15 Bow Tie Inlay on Base
17:04 Scott's First Movie Reference
18:16 Contrasting Bow Tie
18:49 What Do Kids Like?
21:18 Woodworking Fix
23:23 Finishing the Base
25:02 Glass Vs Epoxy Table
27:01 N3 Nanofinish
28:13 Problem
28:44 Solution/Reveal
,1,Attempting... to improve on nature. Doesn't always work out though
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Order N3 Nano Finish: https://n3nano.com/
Check out my Epoxy Workshop: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/the-epoxy-workshop
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Items used in this video:
Nano finish: https://n3nano.com/
Top Coat: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/top-coat-sealer
Sanding Sealer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/sanding-sealer
Colored Dye: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/colored-dye
Spray Gun: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/spray-gun
Block Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/block-sander-1
High Performance Epoxy: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/high-performance-epoxy
Festool Track Saw (TS55): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-track-saw-ts55
Chisel Set: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/chisel-set
Threaded Inserts: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/threaded-inserts
Black Glue Sticks: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/black-glue-sticks
Fill Sticks: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/fill-sticks
Scraper: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/scraper
Miter Saw: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/miter-saw
Roundover Bit: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/roundover-bit
Soft Sanding Pad: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/soft-sanding-pad
Sandpaper Storage: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/sandpaper-storage
Sandpaper: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/sandpaper
Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/sander
Powercap: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/powercap-active-ip-respirator
Restorer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/restorer
Activated Charcoal: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/activated-charcoal
Black dye: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/black-transtint
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Less Straight Edges/Building a Template
01:59 $3000 Wood Slab
02:53 Design Inspiration
03:58 Collaboration in Design
04:38 Purpose in Design
05:47 Craftsmanship in Design
07:04 Guitar Inspiration
09:13 Edge Profile
10:48 Endless Pit Filling
12:20 WIn This Table (and more)
12:48 Bleaching Wood
13:52 Building Mini Tables and Color
16:10 I Literally Dyed
17:17 Scott Not Helping
18:46 I'm No Bob Ross
20:57 Sustainability in Design
21:38 Making Soft Wood Hard
23:54 More Grain Filling and Spray FInish
25:27 Applying Nano Finish To Wood
26:19 Simplicity in Design
26:39 Final Reveal
,1,My wife asked for one table, so I made her ten... She wasn't thrilled with what I came up with.
Order N3 Nano Finish: https://n3nano.com/
Check out my Epoxy Workshop: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/the-epoxy-workshop
Snodgrass bandsaw video: https://youtu.be/nnm6CoiaU4E?si=U0s45fzz3o-CCXmk
Stump to table video: https://youtu.be/XUywD31t3yE?si=EdXedCw1pqN60a6K
How to carve oak base: https://youtu.be/LHbxIX3-ipY?si=6P3IuGhxp_3n3wx9
Items used in this video:
My Marking Knife and Merch Sale: https://blacktailstudioshop.com/pages/knifesale
LED Hardwax Oil: https://blacktailstudioshop.com/pages/vesting-led-hardwax-oil
Festool Big Router: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-big-router
Corner Clamp Brace: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/corner-clamp-brace
Vac Bag Film: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/vac-bag-film
Bleeder Cloth: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/bleeder-cloth
Vacuum Catch Pot: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/vacuum-catch-pot
Vacuum Bag Tape: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/vacuum-bag-tape
Peel Ply: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/peel-ply
Vacuum Bagging Kit: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/vacuum-bagging-kit
Deep Pour Epoxy: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/deep-pour-epoxy
Miter Saw Hold Down: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/miter-saw-hold-down
Rotex 150 Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/rotex-150-sander
Light Bar: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/light-bar
Oliver Planer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-planer
Oliver Jointer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-jointer
Respirator helmet: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/powercap-active-ip-respirator
Scraper: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/scraper
Threaded Inserts: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/threaded-inserts-2
Parallel Clamp: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/parallel-clamp
Festool 150 Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-150-sander
Festool Planer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-planer
Festool Router (Medium): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-router-medium
Miter Saw: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/miter-saw
Furniture Bolts: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/furniture-bolts
Track Saw (smaller): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/track-saw-smaller
Rotex 150 Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/rotex-150-sander
Respirator helmet: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/powercap-active-ip-respirator
Scraper: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/scraper
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Making the patterns
03:17 I'm the poor one?
04:41 New improved denim process
05:46 Solid wood table base(s)
07:31 Removing from the vacuum bag
08:04 Giving away one of my builds
10:13 Modifying the bases
13:00 Relatable problem?
13:50 Old process vs new
14:59 XXL Bandsaw cut
17:02 Hand plane vs jointer
19:03 This really made the base
20:54 Surfacing 11 denim tops
22:08 Surfacing recap
23:43 This was hard to admit
25:56 Bandsaw taper
26:53 "Perfect" hole
30:05 Bandsaw circle jig
32:08 Finishing process
33:26 N3 picked up by Woodcraft
34:21 Table "tasting" with my wife
,1,After holding a deposit for over 3 years, my customer said he changed his mind.
My Epoxy Table Workshop: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/the-epoxy-workshop
N3 Nano Finishing: https://n3nano.com/
“Alias” welder: https://www.instagram.com/namelessmetalfab?igsh=ejRoMHR3aGFncTFk
Items used in this video:
Blue dye: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/blue-transtint
Epoxy Table Saw Blade: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/epoxy-table-saw-blade
Magnetic Featherboard: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/magnetic-featherboard
Track Saw (smaller): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/track-saw-smaller
Track Square: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/track-square
Corner Radius Jig (alternative):
https://www.blacktailstudio.com/corner-radius-jig-alternative
Tall Template Router Bit:
https://www.blacktailstudio.com/tall-template-router-bit
Ultimate Template Bit: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/ultimate-template-bit
Miter Saw Hold Down: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/miter-saw-hold-down
Battery Brad Nailer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/battery-brad-nailer
Rotex 150 Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/rotex-150-sander
Rotex 90 Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/rotex-90-sander
Soft Sanding Pad: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/soft-sanding-pad-1
Buffing Compound: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/buffing-compound-2
Dewalt Buffer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/dewalt-buffer-1
Buffing Pad Spur: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/buffing-pad-spur
Light Bar: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/light-bar
Katz Moses Stop Block: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/katz-moses-stop-block
Oliver Planer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-planer
Contact Cement: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/contact-cement
Respirator helmet: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/powercap-active-ip-respirator
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Customer back story
02:03 Ski table layout
02:55 Black vs clear epoxy
04:14 So why build this table?
05:25 Epoxy tip: Use fans and also...
06:27 Three years later
07:26 Getting a perfect match for your top
08:35 Why I didn't want to make this
10:05 Making a spray booth
11:17 Micro bubbles in epoxy
12:40 Trees falling over
13:19 Polishing epoxy/acrylic
14:29 How not to attach a top
16:33 How TO attach a top
18:06 N3 Nanofinish on clear epoxy
19:03 Reveal
,1,The first time I've ever tried combining a waterfall edge, charred wood and polished epoxy.
Giveaway: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/epoxy-giveaway
N3 Wood Pro Kit: https://n3nano.com
Buy this one: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/shop/fire-waterfall-desk
BIG Epoxy Sale: https://blacktailstudioshop.com/pages/total-boat-epoxy
My Epoxy Workshop: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/the-epoxy-workshop
My Marking Knife and Merch Sale: https://blacktailstudioshop.com/pages/knifesale
LED Hardwax Oil: https://blacktailstudioshop.com/pages/vesting-led-hardwax-oil
Timber framing tools: https://shop.shelterinstitute.com/collections/timber-framing
Festool Big Router: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-big-router
Corner Clamp Brace: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/corner-clamp-brace
Router plane: https://kmtools.com/products/km-17-router-plane
Track Saw (smaller): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/track-saw-smaller
Miter Saw Hold Down: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/miter-saw-hold-down
Battery Brad Nailer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/battery-brad-nailer
Rotex 150 Sander: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/rotex-150-sander
Buffing Compound: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/buffing-compound-2
Dewalt Buffer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/dewalt-buffer-1
Buffing Pad Spur: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/buffing-pad-spur
Light Bar: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/light-bar
Katz Moses Stop Block: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/katz-moses-stop-block
Oliver Planer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-planer
Contact Cement: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/contact-cement
Respirator helmet: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/powercap-active-ip-respirator
Scraper: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/scraper
Threaded Inserts: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/threaded-inserts-2
Oliver Planer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-planer
Oliver Jointer: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/oliver-jointer
Parallel Clamp: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/parallel-clamp
Wagner Moisture Meter: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/wagner-moisture-meter
Festool Router (Medium): https://www.blacktailstudio.com/festool-router-medium
Furniture Bolts: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/furniture-bolts
Grabbo: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/grabbo
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Poor storage design
01:05 Surfacing wood thats 2x as heavy
02:02 Free slab/free puppy
04:03 Wood burning process/giveaway
05:03 Sealing char with epoxy
06:17 Deep pour epoxy
07:45 Surfacing char+epoxy
09:05 Think about it almost won
10:22 Motorless router
12:47 Waterfall edge V1
13:46 Unnecessary/useful tools
15:29 Test fit #1
16:40 Glue up
18:06 The other leg
18:43 Waterfall results
20:08 Leg construction
23:32 Nobody believes in me
25:59 Polishing the epoxy, not the wood
28:44 My wives challenge me
32:07 Finish process with UV hardwax oil
34:16 After one coat of finish
35:35 Total cost of free slab
35:57 Adding a nano finish to wood
36:50 Reveal
,1,Blacktail epoxy workshop: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/the-epoxy-workshop
This epoxy table build was one of the most difficult in my career. It took over 18 months and around 150 hours to finally get this delivered to the client. Let me know what you think!
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Story of this build: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/blog/epoxytableclientbuild
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Steel table base: https://www.builtbysteele.com/
Items used in this build:
Deep pour epoxy: https://amzn.to/3CEikFK
C-channels: https://conceptthirteen.ca?ref=btjrt2lvnw8g
Angle grinder: https://amzn.to/3pu2iXZ
Track saw: https://www.timberwolftools.com/mafell-k85ec-circular-saw
Table top epoxy (touch-ups/fast): https://amzn.to/3asufLq
CA glue: https://amzn.to/3tiiKNu
Threaded inserts: https://conceptthirteen.ca?ref=btjrt2lvnw8g
Festool sander: https://amzn.to/3gVnlBg
Roundover bit: https://amzn.to/3uwTwv0
Lightstick (now $55): https://amzn.to/3faMWFu
Mesh sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3ptVj1k
Gem buffer: https://amzn.to/2N6qWRt
Photography light (similar): https://amzn.to/2RjiMqp
Countersink: https://amzn.to/3k50ROE
White buffing pads: https://amzn.to/3u85vzV
Furniture bolts: https://amzn.to/2NdDAOg
Cordless router: https://amzn.to/3BtO53u
0:00 Intro
0:58 Unloading problems
1:41 Choosing a layout
3:03 Giving away my planer
4:22 Live-edge slab cleanup
6:12 If you want to build tables yourself
6:50 Big win!... Bigger fail
7:44 Sealing the slab with epoxy
8:53 Epoxy form building
10:20 Epoxy pour
11:02 Trying something new
12:30 Slab flattening and alternatives
14:36 Which wood slab is best?
16:00 Custom steel table base
17:14 Filling imperfections
19:32 Did I paint it???
20:46 The world's best crate. And another mistake
23:24 First job for the forklift (and its a big one)
24:35 Final reveal