More Why don't you build the form, then go back over all the seams and apply another layer? It's funny in a way, but you gotta learn at some point? Also, try setting up a spray booth in an active blacksmith and metal shop, lol. With a jerk employee throwing 1" chunks of steel through the plastic sheeting. Not a bad job on the setup, Cam. I would suggest plastic over fiber.
Put your epoxy under vacuum before pouring, you will get rid of the air trapped inside during mixing the epoxy. Way less bubbles, like 99,999% less. I dont know if it is problem with wood but with carbon fiber it helps a lot.
Automotive painting tip: spray the ground with water before you start painting. It encapsulates any dust or debris on the ground and keeps it from spraying up onto the surface.
Car guy here....beat me to it lol. Seen plenty of videos where spraying down the floor in a DIY paint booth helps reduce those contaminants. Doesn't completely get rid of them, but the difference is significant.
Also seal the tarps together and to the floor. That air extractor is just pulling shit from the shop in through the gaps. (FYI I'm not an automotive guy, just a guy with a fraction of your shop.)
Ok. I’ve done the DIY paint booth. I can give you a few pointers. 1) You need to use PLASTIC drop cloth. Fabric drop cloth has loose fibers that can blow around. 2) You need to put the drop cloth at top, sides, and bottom, and they need to be taped together to seal the area. Also, tape around your ventilation unit. 3) Your “doorway” needs to be double flapped. By that, I mean that an overlap isn’t enough. Where the curtain parts to allow you access, you need another drop cloth over the gap to prevent the gap from opening up and letting dust in. 4) You need more slack on your air hose than you actually need because you need to tape it down and seal the drop cloth around it. 5) You should be wearing booties over your shoes. They’re not just for protecting your shoes, they’re also to keep any dust and crud from your shoes from getting blown around. Basically, be as OCD as possible when it comes to prepping the area. Maybe bring your wife out to check the area? Lol
Another tip from someone who did this kind of spray booth in their garage: Lay out some Newspaper on the floor and wet it down with a watering can, It prevents dust from getting airborne and paint sticking to the floor.
From a fellow woodworker who was an auto body guy in a past life... canvas is fabric and holds dust and the like, bringing it into your booth. Plastic makes for a cleaner booth. Also, if you wet the floor a bit, it will hold down a lot of dust and light debris that you're finding in your finish. Makes the early and in between stages a lot easier on you. 🤘 Also, more. love these outside-the-box builds. Keep rockin on, man.
100% correct. Canvas for gust control, 5mil+ plastic sheeting on the inside for dust control. Have a filter on the passive INLET side to the 'booth' and keep the outlet(s) at or below floor level. Clean everything, then mist all surfaces with water and leave a decent amount on the floor. Bring in the slab, tack it clean, wipe down with fast drying spirits of some kind, then spray and pray. Sand, repeat. @Blacktail Studio - inflatable paintbooths are a thing! I also like using the cheap carports from Harbor Freight.
Ditto Real Fehlany's remarks. I helped a friend paint a home-built plane a few years back and we created a 'plastic' lined spray booth. We washed down the plastic with a hose and dampened the floor before spraying. We also had an air supply setup similar to what Marc T. described above. It worked really well and the plane won some prizes for its finish at aviation fly-in events.
I work in construction and build hospitals. Part of what we do is build infection control so dust doesn't escape the site and infect patients. Never use drop clothes, they are filled with stuff. The best solution for you is Zip Poles, visqueen and tape. Add a zipper or two for access. Install some plywood over the joists, paint it so it seals up the pores and can be taped nicely. Install a negative air machine on one side and another on the opposite side. One machine will run negative and the other positive so you aren't sucking dust from the exterior. Tape all your joints including floor, ceiling and walls. You can adjust the negative air to compensate for the spray gun. Pretty clean and easy solution, whole set up is about $1,500. All the cost is in the negative air machines and the filters.
Engineer's painting tip: After you set up your booth, run a hepa air filter inside the booth for several hours to remove dust and debris from the air. Keep it running while the piece is drying to keep the air as clean as possible. Also, if proper ventilation allows use plastic drop cloths for the walls instead of cloth. Cloth gives off lint and dust particles, but plastic is much cleaner and won't contaminate the space. Make sure the floor is clean (wet helps) and wear a fresh clean suit. If your booth is sealed from floor to ceiling, then most contamination will come from your clothing. Also make sure the ceiling of your booth is closed so that contamination can't float in from outside. Once your booth is set up and clean, make sure you run the air filter for a few hours before you start.
If you haven’t figured out the dust problem yet from your DIY spray booth, it could be because you were using organic material drop cloths which have minuscule fibers. When the drop cloths are moved or bumped, they will drop fibers in the air and end up in your work. Could consider using plastic or spray your drop cloths with resin or another substance, which could bind all the small fibers, but still allow flexibility in the cloth. Just a thought, not sure I’m right. Also, your intake side of your booth if opening is at the top, your particulate matter is falling from the ceiling and ending on your work while being sucked through your vent at the bottom. Sealing your booth at the top and adding an additional filter at the bottom would create a lower entry point and exit point for your air intake and output and may keep particulate matter towards the bottom of your booth.
Having been to the giant redwood forests and seen the hundreds of years worth of forest fire damage on some of these beautiful trees, I think the burned redwood look tells such a rich story about the life cycle of a redwood. And on top of that, you made it look stunning! The black textured burned areas contrast beautifully with the smooth, rich red/ brown of the surfaced areas. Well done, sir 👏
@@perniciouspete4986 Redwood bark is fire resistant. When fires do get to them it's not uncommon for the fire to work its way between where the root/tree transition is then slowly smolder, hollowing out the tree. There were trees where I would camp as a kid that were alive and healthy but you could climb through a burnt crack into the trunk and see the charing.
I love that you show the mistakes when making your projects. The best lessons come from mistakes. Mistakes always give a person a new perspective, changing how to use techniques for different projects.
More thank’s! Multitasker tip: Spray the entire surroundings with water before you start painting, the floor should preferably be wet and the walls slightly damp at least. As long as there is no water dripping from the roof, you cannot water too much.
More. I really like the charred look and how it accentuates the natural look of the wood surrounding. The wood grain that still pops through the char is my favorite part. The table is already at $11k so congrats Cam!
The small accident on your first table is what made it so good. This one looks like it has a big black line through the middle of it. You should make it more organic with more “accidents“ more organic transitions from black to natural wood. Amazing work ethic.👏
I absolutely LOVE how your table turned out. I also love that you aren't afraid to bare your soul in these videos. Kudos to Scott for keeping it honest too.
As a person who is indifferent to this table, what I love the most about this video is how you take every challenge and every error as an opportunity to learn and perfect your craft. At one point you reflect “that’s part of it I guess” and that just really resonated with me because that’s the attitude everyone should have towards every unexpected difficulty ever. I feel inspired to apply that same calm, perseverance and humility to my own life.
I am a certified fan of this channel. A major that I worked with in the Army once said to me. "I know that you make mistakes but I just can't catch you at them." To which I replied "Sir it's not about making mistakes, it knowing how to fix them." That principle is what keeps me coming back for more of BlacktailStudio projects. You make mistakes but watching you fix them is as informative as watching you start the project. It is so enjoyable to watch your programing, you don't talk so fast that I have to hit rewind 2 or 3 times and you really do create some outstanding pieces. Look forward to seeing more. Thanks.
More. Definitely a very cool project. I'm also a big fan of how you don't shy away from taking about and showing your mistakes and unhappy accidents. Listening to Scott's opinions is a super cool move too. I think it not only shows how you two have become honest friends which is a really big thing but how open you are to other people's ideas and your openness to trying something different.
If you intend to do this DIY spray booth again, look into buying a small wedding tent with all the wall panels. The fabric drop cloth do nothing but release the kraken when it comes to finish work. The PVC wedding tents don't do that, plus they have a canopy which is huge as a significant amount of debris is dislodged from the ceiling from the airflow of the paint gun. I saw another commenter mentioned wetting down the ground (you would be amazed at how much dust gets kicked up). Having a dedicated spray hose, or get a hose cover that is single use. The spray gun is clean, the painter suit is clean, but everyone forgets the damn hose for some reason. If you really want to get obnoxious with the prep and clean you can hook up a negative and positive to your suit and your part. If you think your suit is up to the challenge, try taking a really clean part and rubbing it on your suit. Wait until you see how much debris collects on the suit just from static. If you must stick with the drop cloths, buy a garden pump sprayer and fill it with water, right before you do the final tack spray the drop cloths to the point they are wet. Keep at it, there are so many lessons that are learned only through trial by combat.
I hate tubers that stand in front of the camera and talk about what they are going to be doing and showing a fire for ever. That’s the reason that I really like Blacktail, you talk in the background while showing what you’re doing! Excellent, keep them coming!!
Use a high mil plastic instead of a cloth. You can even set up a both with plastic on rods (kinda like a shower curtain) so you can push it out of the way when not in use. The good thing about plastic is it is pretty cheap to replace if it gets damaged or overly dirty. I love these videos! You inspire me to also do dumb/frustrating things that are very rewarding when that eureka/light bulb moment goes off in your head and you figure out a solution to a problem.
Yo that's a great idea. I saw an epoxy table that had an accidental bubbling issue that ended up looking almost cool, but doing it on purpose would be super dope.
A real good idea for doing a sterile work place area/spray booth is to isolate it like you did and then use a water sprayer with a fine mist to knock down any floating dust. Also don't use a fabric cloth to isolate things as every single time you touch it, a little bit of the fabric will break off and fall down onto your surface. Use a plastic sheet or at the least try treating your fabric first to strengthen it and make sure to never ever touch any of the walls or disturb the sheeting. Also don't have a blower going inside of the area as it'll still kick dust up and around. Also it might seem excessive but you can try doing a secondary layer of sheeting/fabric with a space between the two layers large enough for you to walk through. That way it limits any external air from entering the clean space when you walk between them through the void.
I can understand not wanting to put out videos of an “ugly” project; however i also think back to one of the most iconic artists and what he had taught us through his time alive and through his series on television. “We don’t make mistakes, we make happy little accidents.” -Bob Ross… and to be honest everything in life is essentially the same. We are only human, we make mistakes and thats the ugly beautiful truth!
I pretty much never comment on RUclips vids but this time I had to let you know that I thought this piece of work was excellent. I’d love to see more projects like these. Really enjoyed the back and forth discussions between you and Scott.
Really ? You liked that ugly piece of trash ? That thing looks ugly , compared to what it looked like from the beginning it looked better edited he touched it
More of this stuff would be great. Also, continued kudos to Scott. I think the positioning change and the powder coating on the legs made a massive difference in the end product. Gorgeous table in the end.
Cam, this is really close to my favorite table you've ever done. It's extremely textured (if that makes sense) and the way the char goes natural in the middle is sweet AF. Amazing man. It's absolutely amazing.
If you get the opportunity to work with three nearly identical slabs, I think it’d be really cool to see a “table in a day, table in a week, table in a month” video where you show the different levels of dedication to proper finish and polish and everything.
I think the only problem with this approach might be wether there is suitable resin available that cures good enough in less then day and still gives him enough time to do the other steps needed to finish the table
Man that table came out awesome! I wouldn't pay attention to half of these people on here. They probably have never attempted anything in their life. Keep up the good work. Your work just inspired my ideas.
Cam, what I like about you videos is your humble attitude, telling the good results as well as the bad ones! A wonderful way to teach people watching this channel. If we had a redo button on life this is what I would have done for a career, however back in those days “young ladies” didn’t get those opportunities. I am retired enjoying you videos please keep them coming. ❤
I'm thinking rombus. Maybe even have inlays to frame the burned region. Like those checkered or 3d cutting boards, but with burned rombus and thin dark inlays.
MORE MORE MORE!!! Backyard auto sprayer here. Done plenty of jobs which have ended in dusty, bug filled finishes so I don't have any recommendations for that however something you might consider is a paint depth gauge. I feel like your coats may have been a bit light and so causing a decent looking orange peel. If you go a thicker coat straight off the gun, the orange peel is a lot less. There is a fine line though between thick and looking perfect and a run in your paint. If you have a paint depth gauge you can see that it's going on thick enough and you have plenty of room for cutting and polishing. Now this works on automotive panels and I'm sure it should work on timber but I can't be 100%. Maybe something you could look into if you were interested. Thanks. Love your work! Huge fan from Aussie!
I do believe that you have changed my opinion about burnt wood. That's a beautiful table. As always, your problem solving and commentary about said problem solving is impressive and entertaining
MORE Your idea of using the metallic portion on the centered charr was AWESOME!!! It really makes the charr texture come to life! It added depth that I don't believe could have been done any other way! You Sir are a Master Craftsman. I love the way you gently put the "Naysayers" in their place in such a gentle, yet to the point way. Thank you for your honesty and humility.
More, This table looks phenomenal and the overall look of a natural char vs a painted or dyed black is amazing. I really enjoy the look of the transitions between the live edge and epoxy running through the center. I think you did a fantastic job.
Hose down inside the spay booth (tarps, top, floor) to rid the dust. Keep the walls and floor damp so dust can't be kicked up into the air. Make sure the ventilator filtration is working well. Maybe duct outside are to the ventilator. The shop air is probably pretty dusty. Don't want to put that into the paint booth.
Dust tip. Dust is ALWAYS in the air. No matter how clean a house or booth is. My advice is to have a piece of 1” plywood larger than your project and have it hover about 1” above your project while it is drying to prevent dust and hair from getting into your finished epoxy. Remember that every time you enter the area you have your piece you are bringing dust and hair with you. I would love to see more projects like this I love the look of the burnt wood
I love Scott's random input and comments, as well as the overall style of your videos. Thanks for keeping me entertained while I slack off at work! Also more of these tables are awesome, love the live edge burnt look!
I love Scott! His input and your back and forth is so good and I feel like he really helps bring that soundboard into things, in a way that helps make the projects better? Not that you're not great already, but he's like an in-person audience, and the camera work is just 👌
More! I might be one of the few females who regularly watches your channel but I love all of your work. I walked in on my husband watching one of your videos last summer and was fascinated, I’ve subscribed and watched all of them since. Your self deprecating humor absolutely kills me! I’m not in any way interested in being a woodworker, I just really find watching the entire process you go through so interesting! Thanks for being so genuine and keep up the great work! 😊
Same. I don't/wouldn't mind working on a few small things, but I'm not really interested in doing it all, let alone often. I am however always VERY interested in learning new things, knowledge and skills such as these.
More! It's always a good day when a new Blacktail Studio video comes out and this one didn't disappoint. I like that you try new stuff or approach at a different angle and don't shy away from showing mistakes. We all have them and it's part of the exploration and learning curve. Nice one 👍🏻
I would love to see a bit more of this style of table design. Maybe an inverted version of this with char around everywhere and unburnt wood trapped or flowing throughout the center. You could maybe even experiment with different untouched wood patterns like a cross in the middle. I would enjoy seeing a non live edge version of this table as well. Great work!
MORE........ the shape, size and finish is pure art.... you have such a gift.... I canwatch the videos all day.... Please keep making them. Kind regards Gabriel
As an automotive painter of 20 years and wanting to break away from the trade your work is a real eye opener as to how wide of an area my trade overlaps others. Keep up the fantastic work brother! Your whole garage spray set up did better than most shops in my area that have actual spray booth setups 😂 don't be too discouraged.
So true, most people will spray and put out crap products because most people would never notice. It's a sad reality. You can get away with garbage work because unless you've worked it, most people don't even notice.
@chrism5508 If you buy any of this junk that's on you lol. I keep old saw blades and paint little sunsets on them and old ladies snap them up like they're hotcakes.
More of these please. You said in this video that you didn't really like the fact that you could only see the wood grain in the burnt section of the original piece in direct sunlight but personally I think that it looks better than the effect in this new piece. High end furniture like you're doing needs that wow factor and I think that the original burnt table amplifies this. When people walk up to the table they're already blown away by the beauty and craftsmanship but then,as they walk around the light hits just right and all of a sudden the hidden gem of that burnt woodgrain hits them.
Watched one of your table build videos just because it looked interesting…that was 2 days ago ..I’ve sat on the sofa and watched all your videos now I think ..enjoyed them all and I really like listening to your commentary,wish I still had my workshop to try building a small table ..also wish I hadn’t damaged my back lifting heavy stuff for years and had to have surgery a couple of times over last few years….look after your back bud ..just because you can lift those slabs of wood doesn’t mean you should be ,I promise you ,you do not want to damage your back !!
Definitely MORE! I love seeing you push the creative boundaries. For me, this table just had a lot happening. The live edge was beautiful to see but in the end was too distracting. I’m looking forward to you exploring the “half burnt, half normal wood” concept though! Keep them coming.
Definitively MORE. I would love to have a table that you build. This one turned out excellent as usual. This is what makes a professional woodworker. That is one who despite all the errors made and flaws in the material, are able to fix all the "oops" moments and bring a flawless project to completion. As was mentioned in earlier video that most people would not see the flaws as you do. The fact that you do, and correct them is what makes your projects better than others.
I think the thing I love the most about this channel is how everyone comes together in your comment section to help improve the craft. It's not about money, it's about passion and combining our knowledge to keep crafts alive. It's always so facinating when you meet an old person and they're a master at their craft and when you try to do it yourself it's SO DANG HARD. It really makes you appreciate all the hard work they put in and makes you wonder if they were always this good and how they got there. Well with this channel you don't have to wonder. You get to see all the mistakes and cool accidents that create beautiful stunning pieces. As a handy person myself, I absolutely adore this channel and all the people in the comments giving advice 🥰❤
More; the grain in the charred wood really popped, and it looks great! I love the contrast between the charred and uncharred redwood, with the charred live edges as well. Just saw the bidding is up to $11k! Congrats!
Yacht painting tip: spray the curtains with a sticky material. Use a filtered airpump to create overpressure. Use a filter to release the overpressure.
More! I love how this table and your fist burnt wood table turned out. They look magnificent! Your friend Scott seems genuine, so with someone like him to bounce ideas off of, you’ve got a winning team. You are exceptionally talented and creative. Don’t doubt yourself! Love your work tremendously!! Bravo!
More! More of all of it! Your channel is the one I most look forward to updates on, and it's stuff like this - from the project itself, to your honesty about your "mistakes", to your humor that keeps me coming back every time!
....do you know the truth? for you it seems dificult to embrace it.... please don't suggest overwise... ok? i guess this is the end for the fancyseekers.... like you....
More of these tables PLEASE! They're amazing looking and watching you go through the process is both funny and satisfying. Perfectionists feel each other's pain!!!
@@fuzzyelm1Sometimes before you comment remember that no one cares how you feel when you say something negative like this so next time you wake up and think you want to make someone feel sad or disheartened just remember this. KEEP YOUR FEELINGS TO YOUR SELF.
@@mangopies2260 look it’s ugly ! If you think it’s not ugly then your stupid ! Simple facts ! Sorry I hurt your feelings! Didn’t know Ives’s dealing with a second grader !
Like the table! Regarding spraying technique; After several years of HVLP spaying cabinetry on site (mostly kitchen cabinetry) I would say these are required; 1 an air scrubber, 2 exhaust fan (for negative pressure) and 3 clean air coming in. We use a buildclean air scrubber (sadly out of business due to supply chain/pandemic) to keep dust from falling on curing workpieces. Spraying is a finicky process, any change in temperature or humidity will throw a wrench at you and require modifications to your process. We would use plastic for a curtain wall and setup the exhaust as close to the workpiece as possible. If you're going to end up sanding and buffing the finish then spraying is not required in my opinion, you spray so you don't have to do the extra finishing steps. You can get a similar finish by just brushing or using an applicator pad then buffing (some thinning or extender may be required for leveling out). I've had success with General Finishes topcoats with an applicator pad on large doors and they came out like glass without any buffing (maybe not as flat as your finish but very similar and way less work). Spaying a gloss finish in damn near impossible unless you've got a proper spay booth setup (and even if you do it's very difficult). Any tiny imperfection and you're re-spraying the entire piece. When you stop learning you've stopped trying and that's why videos like yours are such a great inspiration. Keep up the quality work!!
I think your fire safety on the initial project was spot on. Doing it out side of the shop and having a source such as water or extinguisher handy was the right move. Im just a hobbyist so watching projects like yours gives me lots of ideas that i like to try. Im a police officer by trade so any wood project i jump into has its issues. I found the longer i do this the less issues i come up with . Totally respect your work.
More, definitely. It's always fascinating to see how a project unfolds, the smooth and the gritty. Redwood can be so pretty, and it was complemented beautifully by the shou sugi ban center.
More of these types of videos. It looks absolutely incredible, never ever change the way you do things and don't stop challenging yourself. Also, I for one , appreciate the fact you leave your oppsies in your videos.
Not a fan of burnt wood generally, but boy did you do a lovely job of this, I especially like the contrast and the high gloss finish and those legs look great, I also agree with Scott on the leg placement. 10/10
MORE! This is, in my opinion, the most beautiful table I’ve ever seen. I don’t know the first thing about making tables, but this one honest to God inspired me to start looking for tools to use someday down the road when I get my own place. This looks like an extremely gratifying and interesting hobby. Thank you for posting these and putting all this effort into this community.
MORE Im new woodturner at 68. I love your ideas and thoughts about how things look. And for folks at think you make your own problems! I do it all the time its called life or life of a woodworker. mike f
More, more more. I absolutely love these burnt, odd shape slab tables. Wasn't nuts about the legs - I feel like with the way they stick out past the edge of the table I'd be tripping over them/bumping into them all the time and they looked a bit too... fancy. You said this in the standing desk video and I totally agree - unusual tables should have simple/minimalist accessories. And seriously, Cam, your comments totally slay me. Hilarious. 😅
I think the thing that was cool about the other one was the dominant being the burnt wood in the design. I’d love to see the reverse- the void being the unburnt and the majority of the table being burnt. Love your vids ❤
As a 🔥 woodburning artist who is learning about epoxy, I have to say I appreciate the openness of mistakes and lessons learned. Thanks for all the tips my friend. 🙌 Annnnd I LUUVVVV this table. 🤩
it looks a bit like a regular epoxy table with the center cut out and filled with black epoxy. but once you looks close.... its the most amazing table ever!!
Definitely more! Achieving that beautiful wood/ black aesthetic in a natural way without just using black epoxy is just beautiful. Also, good call on getting the legs powder coated. Can't wait to see more!
I love you channel. I am constantly learning what not to do. I have a fantastic bathroom vanity I built with reclaimed barnwood and apoxy. I am very proud of it. It is also proof that beginners luck is a real thing because I did just about everything wrong. However five years later it still looks great Can't wait to build another one the correct way.
Love it! I’ve done a couple of scorched + resin pieces. One thing I did to highlight the burn areas under clear resin was to lightly dust the surface with silver mica powder before applying any resin. It highlights all of the tiny undulations without impacting the transparency that tinted resin might have. Then a sealing coat of resin to hold it all in place before the pour. It worked great for me
MOORE MORE MOR MORE MORE MORE MORE I really enjoy watching your creations take life. Also just purchased your "how to" tutorial which is proving to have a lot of helpful information, as expected from someone like yourself. Keep up the good work!
I would say more. I loved the contrast between the wood and the burned sections as well as the shine from the gloss finish. Either way it is always fun to watch the creative process in action and you admitting your mistakes just makes my own mistakes easier to face. Thank you.
I was honestly born and raised doing body work and paint work. The canvas curtains you got . You can keep them but cover it with plastic on the inside, clean new plastic. And if you have a garden hose handy not on full throttle but lightly spray down the plastic to wash any dust off of it and even spray the floor down a little bit to keep the dust down. And don't be afraid to put three colts on before you start standing it. Dust you can sand out chunks and specs of dirt you cannot. And your final coat you can always lightly san and polish it out. Good luck to you everything looks great so far.
This is definitely one of my favorite tables you've done! I hope to see you use this technique more because the burnt wood with the bright red gives it such a gorgeous effect 😍
I will say, the contrast between the walnu- I mean, redwood and the burnt part actually makes this look pretty solid. It has the same appeal as the burnt table from years ago with the one un-burnt corner, but just so much more of it. Pretty good job on this one, to you and Scott ^^
More tables like this! You basically look at a piece of Timber and decide you could make something nice out of it. And then when you finally start working on it you have to consider the personality of the piece of Timber. So basically the more bumps in the road to the finished product helps the rest of us to understand the complexity of what you are dealing with in each project. You are a good teacher and please keep up the good work!
As a paint guy thats made spray booths on construction sites MANY times i highly reccomend watching the tv serries "dexter" to get better understanding of making a "clean room"
Watching the light follow the grain pattern in the glamor shots was freaking awesome. Almost looks like an old school scifi effect when electricity follows through wires or light following fiber optics. The table pulled together really well and I'd love to see more live edge tables like that. The char is such a nice effect.
More, without a doubt. Your previous video was my introduction to your channel and I am hooked. Your work is breath taking. I look forward to the day when I can put something from your studio in my home. I love to really geek out on stuff like this and I can only imagine how excited I would be to tell guests about the process behind your work.
I love to watch craftsmanship. My father was an upholster all his life and how he could craft something new or old was amazing. My stepfather was a lifelong worker of wood as you are. He had his shop behind the house, the size of a triple car garage. He was also a supervisor at a local lumber mill for nearly 50 years so having access to the unusual woods was very lucky for him. Subscribing for sure as watching your art is soothing and therapeutic!
I thought the first popular burnt one looked mediocre to be honest, but this one looks incredible. I love burnt wood but I hate it when it's 100% covered in burns? This is half burnt half vibrant and looks fantastic to me. I also really love that the sides aren't covered in epoxy and that they are natural looking.
Thank you all so much for the support! Here's a link to the new marking knife if you're interested: blacktailstudio.myshopify.com/pages/marking-knife
More Why don't you build the form, then go back over all the seams and apply another layer? It's funny in a way, but you gotta learn at some point?
Also, try setting up a spray booth in an active blacksmith and metal shop, lol. With a jerk employee throwing 1" chunks of steel through the plastic sheeting. Not a bad job on the setup, Cam. I would suggest plastic over fiber.
Put your epoxy under vacuum before pouring, you will get rid of the air trapped inside during mixing the epoxy. Way less bubbles, like 99,999% less. I dont know if it is problem with wood but with carbon fiber it helps a lot.
I'm a blacksmith in Kentucky, what forge is making these???
I have to say, I didn't appreciate the camera people comment - I am a camera person, and I have NEVER left a negative comment! - we're not all bad!
Maybe a needle descaler for the bubbles?
Automotive painting tip: spray the ground with water before you start painting. It encapsulates any dust or debris on the ground and keeps it from spraying up onto the surface.
I was just about to ask if that's part of the spraying process.
Car guy here....beat me to it lol. Seen plenty of videos where spraying down the floor in a DIY paint booth helps reduce those contaminants. Doesn't completely get rid of them, but the difference is significant.
I was about to comment this same thing!
This guy paints.
Also seal the tarps together and to the floor. That air extractor is just pulling shit from the shop in through the gaps. (FYI I'm not an automotive guy, just a guy with a fraction of your shop.)
Ok. I’ve done the DIY paint booth. I can give you a few pointers.
1) You need to use PLASTIC drop cloth. Fabric drop cloth has loose fibers that can blow around.
2) You need to put the drop cloth at top, sides, and bottom, and they need to be taped together to seal the area. Also, tape around your ventilation unit.
3) Your “doorway” needs to be double flapped. By that, I mean that an overlap isn’t enough. Where the curtain parts to allow you access, you need another drop cloth over the gap to prevent the gap from opening up and letting dust in.
4) You need more slack on your air hose than you actually need because you need to tape it down and seal the drop cloth around it.
5) You should be wearing booties over your shoes. They’re not just for protecting your shoes, they’re also to keep any dust and crud from your shoes from getting blown around.
Basically, be as OCD as possible when it comes to prepping the area. Maybe bring your wife out to check the area? Lol
Another tip: get the floor wet before spraying, prevents any dust/debris from the floor getting blown/sucked up.
Another tip from someone who did this kind of spray booth in their garage:
Lay out some Newspaper on the floor and wet it down with a watering can, It prevents dust from getting airborne and paint sticking to the floor.
Well said
Was going to suggest this but you beat me to it.
@@_iphern That's what I was thinking too when watching. Def. need to spray down the floor first.
I love how Scott feels like a Friend, not just a guy you've hired but someone who adds to the show.
Yeah, I wasn't sure how a camera person would fit in. But Scott definitely adds to the videos!
Agreed, Scott is awesome
Shouts out to Scott for the honesty! And shouts out to Cam for being able to accept critical feedback without getting puffy chested
Use “flexseal” for your leaks when they appear
From a fellow woodworker who was an auto body guy in a past life... canvas is fabric and holds dust and the like, bringing it into your booth. Plastic makes for a cleaner booth. Also, if you wet the floor a bit, it will hold down a lot of dust and light debris that you're finding in your finish. Makes the early and in between stages a lot easier on you. 🤘 Also, more. love these outside-the-box builds. Keep rockin on, man.
100% correct. Canvas for gust control, 5mil+ plastic sheeting on the inside for dust control. Have a filter on the passive INLET side to the 'booth' and keep the outlet(s) at or below floor level. Clean everything, then mist all surfaces with water and leave a decent amount on the floor. Bring in the slab, tack it clean, wipe down with fast drying spirits of some kind, then spray and pray. Sand, repeat.
@Blacktail Studio - inflatable paintbooths are a thing! I also like using the cheap carports from Harbor Freight.
Would spraying the canvas walls with water (as well as the floor) keep dust from getting on the project surface?
You were also brushing up against the canvas which was dislodging the dust particles.
Ditto Real Fehlany's remarks. I helped a friend paint a home-built plane a few years back and we created a 'plastic' lined spray booth. We washed down the plastic with a hose and dampened the floor before spraying. We also had an air supply setup similar to what Marc T. described above. It worked really well and the plane won some prizes for its finish at aviation fly-in events.
I work in construction and build hospitals. Part of what we do is build infection control so dust doesn't escape the site and infect patients. Never use drop clothes, they are filled with stuff. The best solution for you is Zip Poles, visqueen and tape. Add a zipper or two for access. Install some plywood over the joists, paint it so it seals up the pores and can be taped nicely. Install a negative air machine on one side and another on the opposite side. One machine will run negative and the other positive so you aren't sucking dust from the exterior. Tape all your joints including floor, ceiling and walls. You can adjust the negative air to compensate for the spray gun. Pretty clean and easy solution, whole set up is about $1,500. All the cost is in the negative air machines and the filters.
Engineer's painting tip: After you set up your booth, run a hepa air filter inside the booth for several hours to remove dust and debris from the air. Keep it running while the piece is drying to keep the air as clean as possible.
Also, if proper ventilation allows use plastic drop cloths for the walls instead of cloth. Cloth gives off lint and dust particles, but plastic is much cleaner and won't contaminate the space.
Make sure the floor is clean (wet helps) and wear a fresh clean suit. If your booth is sealed from floor to ceiling, then most contamination will come from your clothing. Also make sure the ceiling of your booth is closed so that contamination can't float in from outside.
Once your booth is set up and clean, make sure you run the air filter for a few hours before you start.
Mix that with water on the floor, and you wont kick up debris while you are coating it as well. This should be more than enough for a home shop.
@@shen1801 I painted in my uncles garage and wetted down the walls also and got a decent finish
@@shen1801 good comment you had same toughts as me!
he also has no where for the air to come in except from the dusty ceiling, its not helping
I will never make big resin projects or slab furniture, but your understated humor still makes this one of my very favorite channels.
If you haven’t figured out the dust problem yet from your DIY spray booth, it could be because you were using organic material drop cloths which have minuscule fibers. When the drop cloths are moved or bumped, they will drop fibers in the air and end up in your work. Could consider using plastic or spray your drop cloths with resin or another substance, which could bind all the small fibers, but still allow flexibility in the cloth. Just a thought, not sure I’m right.
Also, your intake side of your booth if opening is at the top, your particulate matter is falling from the ceiling and ending on your work while being sucked through your vent at the bottom. Sealing your booth at the top and adding an additional filter at the bottom would create a lower entry point and exit point for your air intake and output and may keep particulate matter towards the bottom of your booth.
First thing I thought as well, seal the top!
It's always impressive how you persevere and continue through errors and accidents to create something stunning
Scott's been a great addition to the shop. It looks like you guys get along really well. That's the most important thing 🙂
Except the “There’s no such thing as good bubbles, Scott” moment. Felt bad for Scott there.
Love Scott!
The real epoxy tables are the friends we made along the way!
Having been to the giant redwood forests and seen the hundreds of years worth of forest fire damage on some of these beautiful trees, I think the burned redwood look tells such a rich story about the life cycle of a redwood. And on top of that, you made it look stunning! The black textured burned areas contrast beautifully with the smooth, rich red/ brown of the surfaced areas.
Well done, sir 👏
I was sure this comment was going to be negative when I started reading. Glad I was wrong! Thanks Sean, I appreciate it
Doesn't fire burn from the outside? The inner part of the wood is burned instead of the outside.
@@perniciouspete4986 Redwood bark is fire resistant. When fires do get to them it's not uncommon for the fire to work its way between where the root/tree transition is then slowly smolder, hollowing out the tree. There were trees where I would camp as a kid that were alive and healthy but you could climb through a burnt crack into the trunk and see the charing.
I love that you show the mistakes when making your projects. The best lessons come from mistakes. Mistakes always give a person a new perspective, changing how to use techniques for different projects.
Very true he could edit out any mistakes but the way he does it is great
I love the rapport you and Scott have. And that there's such good communication between you two, it's refreshing.
More thank’s!
Multitasker tip:
Spray the entire surroundings with water before you start painting, the floor should preferably be wet and the walls slightly damp at least.
As long as there is no water dripping from the roof, you cannot water too much.
that makes so much frikin sense.
Also, wouldn't plastic drapes be preferable to fiber?
More. I really like the charred look and how it accentuates the natural look of the wood surrounding. The wood grain that still pops through the char is my favorite part. The table is already at $11k so congrats Cam!
The small accident on your first table is what made it so good. This one looks like it has a big black line through the middle of it. You should make it more organic with more “accidents“ more organic transitions from black to natural wood.
Amazing work ethic.👏
I absolutely LOVE how your table turned out. I also love that you aren't afraid to bare your soul in these videos. Kudos to Scott for keeping it honest too.
As a person who is indifferent to this table, what I love the most about this video is how you take every challenge and every error as an opportunity to learn and perfect your craft. At one point you reflect “that’s part of it I guess” and that just really resonated with me because that’s the attitude everyone should have towards every unexpected difficulty ever. I feel inspired to apply that same calm, perseverance and humility to my own life.
You will become clever through your mistakes. -German proverb
More of those tables, please. I love the contrast between the burned area and redwood grain.
I am a certified fan of this channel. A major that I worked with in the Army once said to me. "I know that you make mistakes but I just can't catch you at them." To which I replied "Sir it's not about making mistakes, it knowing how to fix them." That principle is what keeps me coming back for more of BlacktailStudio projects. You make mistakes but watching you fix them is as informative as watching you start the project. It is so enjoyable to watch your programing, you don't talk so fast that I have to hit rewind 2 or 3 times and you really do create some outstanding pieces. Look forward to seeing more. Thanks.
More. Definitely a very cool project. I'm also a big fan of how you don't shy away from taking about and showing your mistakes and unhappy accidents. Listening to Scott's opinions is a super cool move too. I think it not only shows how you two have become honest friends which is a really big thing but how open you are to other people's ideas and your openness to trying something different.
If you intend to do this DIY spray booth again, look into buying a small wedding tent with all the wall panels. The fabric drop cloth do nothing but release the kraken when it comes to finish work. The PVC wedding tents don't do that, plus they have a canopy which is huge as a significant amount of debris is dislodged from the ceiling from the airflow of the paint gun. I saw another commenter mentioned wetting down the ground (you would be amazed at how much dust gets kicked up). Having a dedicated spray hose, or get a hose cover that is single use. The spray gun is clean, the painter suit is clean, but everyone forgets the damn hose for some reason. If you really want to get obnoxious with the prep and clean you can hook up a negative and positive to your suit and your part. If you think your suit is up to the challenge, try taking a really clean part and rubbing it on your suit. Wait until you see how much debris collects on the suit just from static. If you must stick with the drop cloths, buy a garden pump sprayer and fill it with water, right before you do the final tack spray the drop cloths to the point they are wet. Keep at it, there are so many lessons that are learned only through trial by combat.
I hate tubers that stand in front of the camera and talk about what they are going to be doing and showing a fire for ever. That’s the reason that I really like Blacktail, you talk in the background while showing what you’re doing! Excellent, keep them coming!!
Use a high mil plastic instead of a cloth. You can even set up a both with plastic on rods (kinda like a shower curtain) so you can push it out of the way when not in use. The good thing about plastic is it is pretty cheap to replace if it gets damaged or overly dirty.
I love these videos! You inspire me to also do dumb/frustrating things that are very rewarding when that eureka/light bulb moment goes off in your head and you figure out a solution to a problem.
You are correct sir! Particulates galore!
It would be interesting to one day see a table where you take advantage of the bubbles from the epoxy and turn them into a feature
Yo that's a great idea. I saw an epoxy table that had an accidental bubbling issue that ended up looking almost cool, but doing it on purpose would be super dope.
Yeah induced bubbles, then fill the bubbles with another colour. And then seal over them. Would be a cool experiment.
Waterfall style table into bubbles…???
Perhaps taking advantage of how the bubbles can often look like they're glowing when lighted the right way
Or lots of levels of surface bubbles in very thin lifts could look like the epoxy is fizzing!
A real good idea for doing a sterile work place area/spray booth is to isolate it like you did and then use a water sprayer with a fine mist to knock down any floating dust. Also don't use a fabric cloth to isolate things as every single time you touch it, a little bit of the fabric will break off and fall down onto your surface. Use a plastic sheet or at the least try treating your fabric first to strengthen it and make sure to never ever touch any of the walls or disturb the sheeting. Also don't have a blower going inside of the area as it'll still kick dust up and around.
Also it might seem excessive but you can try doing a secondary layer of sheeting/fabric with a space between the two layers large enough for you to walk through. That way it limits any external air from entering the clean space when you walk between them through the void.
I appreciate that. I started doing the water treatment. Helped some. But I think you're right on the fabric wall part. Need plastic instead
@@BlacktailStudio Use the thick plastic drop sheets they sell at all big box stores, 1 sheet per wall and DON'T forget to cover the floor.
I can understand not wanting to put out videos of an “ugly” project; however i also think back to one of the most iconic artists and what he had taught us through his time alive and through his series on television. “We don’t make mistakes, we make happy little accidents.” -Bob Ross… and to be honest everything in life is essentially the same. We are only human, we make mistakes and thats the ugly beautiful truth!
I pretty much never comment on RUclips vids but this time I had to let you know that I thought this piece of work was excellent. I’d love to see more projects like these. Really enjoyed the back and forth discussions between you and Scott.
I highly doubt you've "never" commented on RUclips. You're required to remove this comment now.
I love watching this channel, one of the few RUclipss that’s no nonsense content. He doesn’t just make tables, he makes beautiful art.
More. Definitely more. Loved how the table turned out. The charring in the center and natural red wood on the side looks great. Amazing job!
Really ? You liked that ugly piece of trash ? That thing looks ugly , compared to what it looked like from the beginning it looked better edited he touched it
More of this stuff would be great. Also, continued kudos to Scott. I think the positioning change and the powder coating on the legs made a massive difference in the end product. Gorgeous table in the end.
Cam, this is really close to my favorite table you've ever done. It's extremely textured (if that makes sense) and the way the char goes natural in the middle is sweet AF. Amazing man. It's absolutely amazing.
I painted for 20 years I believe the fibers and dust came from the drop cloths being so close to your table while spraying. Love the content!
More. Definitely more!
These are the only woodworking channel I'll watch every second of, repeatedly....
Definitely inspirational.
I love the look!! I think a gradual, more organic fade from the burnt to the raw wood would've looked better. Kind of like a "flame kissed" vibe.
If you get the opportunity to work with three nearly identical slabs, I think it’d be really cool to see a “table in a day, table in a week, table in a month” video where you show the different levels of dedication to proper finish and polish and everything.
I think the only problem with this approach might be wether there is suitable resin available that cures good enough in less then day and still gives him enough time to do the other steps needed to finish the table
Love this idea
Can only does perfect level haha
@@androswolf might be "table in a day of work"
That's actually the best idea for this channel. Since he puts so much work into finish.
More often than not, I enjoy your mess ups and - even more so - your recoveries. Thanks for the content and inspiration, Cam!
Man that table came out awesome! I wouldn't pay attention to half of these people on here. They probably have never attempted anything in their life. Keep up the good work. Your work just inspired my ideas.
Cam, what I like about you videos is your humble attitude, telling the good results as well as the bad ones! A wonderful way to teach people watching this channel. If we had a redo button on life this is what I would have done for a career, however back in those days “young ladies” didn’t get those opportunities. I am retired enjoying you videos please keep them coming. ❤
What i love about your videos is how you admit your own mistakes and give tips on how to avoid them next time, great work!
More! Id love to see a geometric pattern since you're perfecting only burning certain areas. Like, squares with a charred outline, or reverse.
I'm thinking rombus. Maybe even have inlays to frame the burned region.
Like those checkered or 3d cutting boards, but with burned rombus and thin dark inlays.
Ooooh, mix and match the charring and patchwork techniques!!
MORE MORE MORE!!!
Backyard auto sprayer here. Done plenty of jobs which have ended in dusty, bug filled finishes so I don't have any recommendations for that however something you might consider is a paint depth gauge. I feel like your coats may have been a bit light and so causing a decent looking orange peel. If you go a thicker coat straight off the gun, the orange peel is a lot less. There is a fine line though between thick and looking perfect and a run in your paint. If you have a paint depth gauge you can see that it's going on thick enough and you have plenty of room for cutting and polishing. Now this works on automotive panels and I'm sure it should work on timber but I can't be 100%. Maybe something you could look into if you were interested. Thanks. Love your work! Huge fan from Aussie!
I do believe that you have changed my opinion about burnt wood. That's a beautiful table. As always, your problem solving and commentary about said problem solving is impressive and entertaining
MORE Your idea of using the metallic portion on the centered charr was AWESOME!!! It really makes the charr texture come to life! It added depth that I don't believe could have been done any other way! You Sir are a Master Craftsman. I love the way you gently put the "Naysayers" in their place in such a gentle, yet to the point way. Thank you for your honesty and humility.
More, This table looks phenomenal and the overall look of a natural char vs a painted or dyed black is amazing. I really enjoy the look of the transitions between the live edge and epoxy running through the center. I think you did a fantastic job.
Hose down inside the spay booth (tarps, top, floor) to rid the dust. Keep the walls and floor damp so dust can't be kicked up into the air. Make sure the ventilator filtration is working well. Maybe duct outside are to the ventilator. The shop air is probably pretty dusty. Don't want to put that into the paint booth.
Dust tip. Dust is ALWAYS in the air. No matter how clean a house or booth is. My advice is to have a piece of 1” plywood larger than your project and have it hover about 1” above your project while it is drying to prevent dust and hair from getting into your finished epoxy. Remember that every time you enter the area you have your piece you are bringing dust and hair with you.
I would love to see more projects like this I love the look of the burnt wood
I love Scott's random input and comments, as well as the overall style of your videos. Thanks for keeping me entertained while I slack off at work! Also more of these tables are awesome, love the live edge burnt look!
I love Scott! His input and your back and forth is so good and I feel like he really helps bring that soundboard into things, in a way that helps make the projects better? Not that you're not great already, but he's like an in-person audience, and the camera work is just 👌
Произведение искусства.Респект мастеру!
More! I might be one of the few females who regularly watches your channel but I love all of your work. I walked in on my husband watching one of your videos last summer and was fascinated, I’ve subscribed and watched all of them since. Your self deprecating humor absolutely kills me! I’m not in any way interested in being a woodworker, I just really find watching the entire process you go through so interesting! Thanks for being so genuine and keep up the great work! 😊
Same. I don't/wouldn't mind working on a few small things, but I'm not really interested in doing it all, let alone often. I am however always VERY interested in learning new things, knowledge and skills such as these.
Likewise. Incredible dedication to his craft. 🇮🇪
More! It's always a good day when a new Blacktail Studio video comes out and this one didn't disappoint. I like that you try new stuff or approach at a different angle and don't shy away from showing mistakes. We all have them and it's part of the exploration and learning curve.
Nice one 👍🏻
…..
I would love to see a bit more of this style of table design. Maybe an inverted version of this with char around everywhere and unburnt wood trapped or flowing throughout the center. You could maybe even experiment with different untouched wood patterns like a cross in the middle. I would enjoy seeing a non live edge version of this table as well. Great work!
My thought too
Oh! or like a starburst kind of shape.
MORE........
the shape, size and finish is pure art.... you have such a gift....
I canwatch the videos all day....
Please keep making them.
Kind regards
Gabriel
As an automotive painter of 20 years and wanting to break away from the trade your work is a real eye opener as to how wide of an area my trade overlaps others. Keep up the fantastic work brother! Your whole garage spray set up did better than most shops in my area that have actual spray booth setups 😂 don't be too discouraged.
So true, most people will spray and put out crap products because most people would never notice. It's a sad reality. You can get away with garbage work because unless you've worked it, most people don't even notice.
@chrism5508 If you buy any of this junk that's on you lol. I keep old saw blades and paint little sunsets on them and old ladies snap them up like they're hotcakes.
More please, this is beyond believable. You take woodworking to a totally new level. I love it.
More of these please.
You said in this video that you didn't really like the fact that you could only see the wood grain in the burnt section of the original piece in direct sunlight but personally I think that it looks better than the effect in this new piece.
High end furniture like you're doing needs that wow factor and I think that the original burnt table amplifies this. When people walk up to the table they're already blown away by the beauty and craftsmanship but then,as they walk around the light hits just right and all of a sudden the hidden gem of that burnt woodgrain hits them.
Watched one of your table build videos just because it looked interesting…that was 2 days ago ..I’ve sat on the sofa and watched all your videos now I think ..enjoyed them all and I really like listening to your commentary,wish I still had my workshop to try building a small table ..also wish I hadn’t damaged my back lifting heavy stuff for years and had to have surgery a couple of times over last few years….look after your back bud ..just because you can lift those slabs of wood doesn’t mean you should be ,I promise you ,you do not want to damage your back !!
Definitely MORE!
I love seeing you push the creative boundaries. For me, this table just had a lot happening. The live edge was beautiful to see but in the end was too distracting. I’m looking forward to you exploring the “half burnt, half normal wood” concept though! Keep them coming.
I was never sure about the burnt look but I have to admit that you do it really well and stylishly
Oh thanks man. I wasn't sure either
@@BlacktailStudio I definitely have to admit that I love the look of a black live edge
More! You are the only You Tuber that I watch start to finish with all your videos. You do amazing work!
That table, like most of your projects, is absolutely stunning. Love the contrast between the burnt wood and the raw wood.
wow the contrast is awesome with the shiny black and the matte black edges
Definitively MORE. I would love to have a table that you build. This one turned out excellent as usual. This is what makes a professional woodworker. That is one who despite all the errors made and flaws in the material, are able to fix all the "oops" moments and bring a flawless project to completion. As was mentioned in earlier video that most people would not see the flaws as you do. The fact that you do, and correct them is what makes your projects better than others.
I think the thing I love the most about this channel is how everyone comes together in your comment section to help improve the craft. It's not about money, it's about passion and combining our knowledge to keep crafts alive. It's always so facinating when you meet an old person and they're a master at their craft and when you try to do it yourself it's SO DANG HARD. It really makes you appreciate all the hard work they put in and makes you wonder if they were always this good and how they got there. Well with this channel you don't have to wonder. You get to see all the mistakes and cool accidents that create beautiful stunning pieces. As a handy person myself, I absolutely adore this channel and all the people in the comments giving advice 🥰❤
More; the grain in the charred wood really popped, and it looks great! I love the contrast between the charred and uncharred redwood, with the charred live edges as well. Just saw the bidding is up to $11k! Congrats!
Yacht painting tip: spray the curtains with a sticky material. Use a filtered airpump to create overpressure. Use a filter to release the overpressure.
More! I love how this table and your fist burnt wood table turned out. They look magnificent! Your friend Scott seems genuine, so with someone like him to bounce ideas off of, you’ve got a winning team. You are exceptionally talented and creative. Don’t doubt yourself! Love your work tremendously!! Bravo!
More! More of all of it! Your channel is the one I most look forward to updates on, and it's stuff like this - from the project itself, to your honesty about your "mistakes", to your humor that keeps me coming back every time!
....do you know the truth? for you it seems dificult to embrace it.... please don't suggest overwise... ok? i guess this is the end for the fancyseekers.... like you....
More of these tables PLEASE! They're amazing looking and watching you go through the process is both funny and satisfying. Perfectionists feel each other's pain!!!
You can’t be serious! That thing is ugliest trash ever it looked better before he touched it !
@@fuzzyelm1Sometimes before you comment remember that no one cares how you feel when you say something negative like this so next time you wake up and think you want to make someone feel sad or disheartened just remember this. KEEP YOUR FEELINGS TO YOUR SELF.
@@mangopies2260 look it’s ugly ! If you think it’s not ugly then your stupid !
Simple facts ! Sorry I hurt your feelings! Didn’t know Ives’s dealing with a second grader !
@@mangopies2260best reply ever! ❤
More , excellent. As an old restorer and vinery and French polish skill I have you have taken it and better it. Great work.
Like the table!
Regarding spraying technique;
After several years of HVLP spaying cabinetry on site (mostly kitchen cabinetry) I would say these are required; 1 an air scrubber, 2 exhaust fan (for negative pressure) and 3 clean air coming in. We use a buildclean air scrubber (sadly out of business due to supply chain/pandemic) to keep dust from falling on curing workpieces. Spraying is a finicky process, any change in temperature or humidity will throw a wrench at you and require modifications to your process. We would use plastic for a curtain wall and setup the exhaust as close to the workpiece as possible.
If you're going to end up sanding and buffing the finish then spraying is not required in my opinion, you spray so you don't have to do the extra finishing steps. You can get a similar finish by just brushing or using an applicator pad then buffing (some thinning or extender may be required for leveling out). I've had success with General Finishes topcoats with an applicator pad on large doors and they came out like glass without any buffing (maybe not as flat as your finish but very similar and way less work). Spaying a gloss finish in damn near impossible unless you've got a proper spay booth setup (and even if you do it's very difficult). Any tiny imperfection and you're re-spraying the entire piece.
When you stop learning you've stopped trying and that's why videos like yours are such a great inspiration.
Keep up the quality work!!
I think your fire safety on the initial project was spot on. Doing it out side of the shop and having a source such as water or extinguisher handy was the right move. Im just a hobbyist so watching projects like yours gives me lots of ideas that i like to try. Im a police officer by trade so any wood project i jump into has its issues. I found the longer i do this the less issues i come up with . Totally respect your work.
More, definitely. It's always fascinating to see how a project unfolds, the smooth and the gritty. Redwood can be so pretty, and it was complemented beautifully by the shou sugi ban center.
Not dangerous at all. You had control at all times and as a plus, you had a plan for unseen events. Keep up the good work. We all love it.
More of these types of videos. It looks absolutely incredible, never ever change the way you do things and don't stop challenging yourself. Also, I for one , appreciate the fact you leave your oppsies in your videos.
Not a fan of burnt wood generally, but boy did you do a lovely job of this, I especially like the contrast and the high gloss finish and those legs look great, I also agree with Scott on the leg placement. 10/10
MORE! This is, in my opinion, the most beautiful table I’ve ever seen. I don’t know the first thing about making tables, but this one honest to God inspired me to start looking for tools to use someday down the road when I get my own place. This looks like an extremely gratifying and interesting hobby. Thank you for posting these and putting all this effort into this community.
MORE Im new woodturner at 68. I love your ideas and thoughts about how things look. And for folks at think
you make your own problems! I do it all the time its called life or life of a woodworker. mike f
More, more more. I absolutely love these burnt, odd shape slab tables. Wasn't nuts about the legs - I feel like with the way they stick out past the edge of the table I'd be tripping over them/bumping into them all the time and they looked a bit too... fancy. You said this in the standing desk video and I totally agree - unusual tables should have simple/minimalist accessories.
And seriously, Cam, your comments totally slay me. Hilarious. 😅
I think the thing that was cool about the other one was the dominant being the burnt wood in the design. I’d love to see the reverse- the void being the unburnt and the majority of the table being burnt. Love your vids ❤
I love this idea! Like something recovered from a fire.
As a 🔥 woodburning artist who is learning about epoxy, I have to say I appreciate the openness of mistakes and lessons learned. Thanks for all the tips my friend. 🙌 Annnnd I LUUVVVV this table. 🤩
it looks a bit like a regular epoxy table with the center cut out and filled with black epoxy. but once you looks close.... its the most amazing table ever!!
I appreciate Scott and his honesty. Great asset to the team.
Definitely more! Achieving that beautiful wood/ black aesthetic in a natural way without just using black epoxy is just beautiful.
Also, good call on getting the legs powder coated.
Can't wait to see more!
I love how the table turned out, very organic and the legs really enhanced the look.
I love you channel. I am constantly learning what not to do. I have a fantastic bathroom vanity I built with reclaimed barnwood and apoxy. I am very proud of it. It is also proof that beginners luck is a real thing because I did just about everything wrong. However five years later it still looks great Can't wait to build another one the correct way.
Love it!
I’ve done a couple of scorched + resin pieces. One thing I did to highlight the burn areas under clear resin was to lightly dust the surface with silver mica powder before applying any resin. It highlights all of the tiny undulations without impacting the transparency that tinted resin might have. Then a sealing coat of resin to hold it all in place before the pour. It worked great for me
MOORE MORE MOR MORE MORE MORE MORE
I really enjoy watching your creations take life. Also just purchased your "how to" tutorial which is proving to have a lot of helpful information, as expected from someone like yourself.
Keep up the good work!
Oh thanks Daniel
I would say more. I loved the contrast between the wood and the burned sections as well as the shine from the gloss finish. Either way it is always fun to watch the creative process in action and you admitting your mistakes just makes my own mistakes easier to face. Thank you.
I was honestly born and raised doing body work and paint work. The canvas curtains you got
. You can keep them but cover it with plastic on the inside, clean new plastic.
And if you have a garden hose handy not on full throttle but lightly spray down the plastic to wash any dust off of it and even spray the floor down a little bit to keep the dust down.
And don't be afraid to
put three colts on before you start standing it.
Dust you can sand out chunks and specs of dirt you cannot.
And your final coat you can always lightly san and polish it out.
Good luck to you everything looks great so far.
This is definitely one of my favorite tables you've done! I hope to see you use this technique more because the burnt wood with the bright red gives it such a gorgeous effect 😍
I will say, the contrast between the walnu- I mean, redwood and the burnt part actually makes this look pretty solid. It has the same appeal as the burnt table from years ago with the one un-burnt corner, but just so much more of it.
Pretty good job on this one, to you and Scott ^^
More tables like this! You basically look at a piece of Timber and decide you could make something nice out of it. And then when you finally start working on it you have to consider the personality of the piece of Timber. So basically the more bumps in the road to the finished product helps the rest of us to understand the complexity of what you are dealing with in each project. You are a good teacher and please keep up the good work!
As a paint guy thats made spray booths on construction sites MANY times i highly reccomend watching the tv serries "dexter" to get better understanding of making a "clean room"
More, please! It looks like a lightning struck tree. The partial burn contrasting with the wood grain is gorgeous!
Watching the light follow the grain pattern in the glamor shots was freaking awesome. Almost looks like an old school scifi effect when electricity follows through wires or light following fiber optics. The table pulled together really well and I'd love to see more live edge tables like that. The char is such a nice effect.
More, without a doubt. Your previous video was my introduction to your channel and I am hooked. Your work is breath taking. I look forward to the day when I can put something from your studio in my home. I love to really geek out on stuff like this and I can only imagine how excited I would be to tell guests about the process behind your work.
I love to watch craftsmanship. My father was an upholster all his life and how he could craft something new or old was amazing. My stepfather was a lifelong worker of wood as you are. He had his shop behind the house, the size of a triple car garage. He was also a supervisor at a local lumber mill for nearly 50 years so having access to the unusual woods was very lucky for him. Subscribing for sure as watching your art is soothing and therapeutic!
I thought the first popular burnt one looked mediocre to be honest, but this one looks incredible. I love burnt wood but I hate it when it's 100% covered in burns? This is half burnt half vibrant and looks fantastic to me. I also really love that the sides aren't covered in epoxy and that they are natural looking.