A little tip for the paper under your table when you flip your work over, talk to your local sign shops and get the leftover vinyl backing paper from them. Absolutely the best to put under your pieces, it's like having teflon, nothing sticks to it. Epoxy, paint, varnish, linseed oil, etc. and it doesn't ruin your finish because it's smooth as a baby's butt. We usually just throw anyways, so I'll bet they'll be more than happy to just give you it. But make sure they use a large format printer so you can get the 54" backing paper.
People are probably wondering at the $40K price tag, but I can attest, standard, factory made office furniture is ridiculously expensive ($800 for a roll around, up/down, adjustable arm chair). The hours, what is your time and effort worth, spent on this piece were astronomical, clearly. Also, I imagine there was some negotiation involved. It's a fantastic piece of work. BTW Blacktail recommended your channel, and I'm glad he did.
The time spent making it, building it, transportation for such a big table in one piece and a crane (sorry don’t know the exact name of that tractor) to lift it to the second floor, the men to carry it, well not free! so no complaints about the tag here.
I am a commercial office furniture install, and the final shot of the table made me laugh cuz the table looks soo good but the chairs around the table look like Chinese import chairs that aren't even conference chairs. Good looking table tho
AWESOME!!! It doesn't get any better than this. Handmade in the USA!!! It's good to see local artisans still exist in our country. Great skill and great presentation!!! Keep it going.
@@MattsWoodworks I'm half way through my first desk build using Ash so just trying to absorb as much info as possible. Is there a reason why you use liquid dye rather than powder?
Absolutely stunning table. There is not one thing I would change about it. You just can’t improve on perfection. And thank you for all the great information. 👍👍
@@MattsWoodworks - Your welcome, owned a large cabinet company many years ago in Sacramento but never considered myself a true woodworker, just a way to make money for me. I really appreciate watching your skill and talent with my favorite material, wood. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see your next video. I'm assuming your shop is in Sacramento?
Great work. Would really be neat to go back and revisit some slab epoxy tables from a year or more ago, to see how wood movement and general wear and tear has affected them.
Your content goes back 2y. I started watching your videos about 5 months ago. It's very interesting to see the evolution in content from RUclips creators over time. Generally if they have the talent they get better. I think you have it. Very curious to see your channel in 1-5 years and hope you have millions of subscribers. Really enjoy watching anything woodworking, usually with my dad who has been a carpenter/shop woodworker for years. Keep it up dude, you are gonna make it with hardwork. 👍👍👍👍
Never seen one of these with epoxy at he edges. I loooove this look. Would it have been structurually unsound, if you had moved the middle foot to be in the length of the table instead of crossing it?
Beautiful piece. I would love to see more about the base, how it is finished and where the power and connectivity outlets are placed. Maybe that’s a job for their own IT department but I hope it’s not just an afterthought when it could be integrated into the design in a slick way.
Every successful journey begins with effective prep work. Spending thousands of dollars, investing 50 hours of time, pouring gallons of resin, too late to go back and finish prep work if you cut corners. Table is awesome.
Beautiful. I think your right that the sheen depends on the piece and setting. Personally i like a high shine but with this piece i love it with satin.
One last thing , have you look into the option on install a couple metal gussets / strong back in between the two legs for stiffness instead of the third leg on the center of the table ?
Thank you for the video. Subscribed. Looks like we live in the same area. I have a project that is 64” round and too wide for the wide belt sander at Hughes Hardwoods or my sled. Do you have any recommendations for a shop with a CNC? Truwood Builders? Thabks
Damn impressive table man. Just subbed. Got some Blacktail Studio vibes but added your own flare. Love the ceramic finish. I may not have saw it but did you round-over the edge of the table? Looks damn good.
Looks amazing man. Built a 2" thick walnut desk top for my standing desk 34" x 80" with a similar epoxy fill. Not live edge, just edge glued chunks. Good call on the pre-seal with epoxy prior to black epoxy. Didn't do that with my desk and got a bit of the black in a bit of the grain around the knots I filled. Don't mind the look, but wish I thought about it in advance! Have you ever had issues with epoxy shrinking on you after cure, or not really because you're more patient than me on dry times? hah. Either way, incredible outcome here!
Thants awesome man, I have had issues in the past with shrinkage, this one I let cure for a month or so to not even worry about it haha. Be patient bro!!! 😂
Hey Matt great video. Any chance you could tell me the volume of epoxy used for this build? What did you charge for this build? Also wondering how you can give a client a ballpark estimate on cost when you don't have the slab yet, and therefore can't calculate an estimate on epoxy volume. Thanks!
Thanks for showing us a great build, Matt. I had bought some spray shellac to seal up small areas before my CA touchups; do you think this will seal well enough, or is the spray lacquer that much better?
I enjoyed your table production, nice work. One frustration that I have when I watch similar videos as well as cutting slabs from the tree, no one seems to relay the simple detail about wood thickness: ie 5 quarter, 8 quarter, 10 quarter etc. I cannot exactly explain why; it is just that I am facinated by standard table thickness. This info seems to make a complete stmt of work quality Derek West
You didn't show cutting the sides to the final width. I only remember you showing the ends being cut. It's killing me trying to think what step you left out. If my answer isn't correct, I'm going to have to watch the video again with that question in mind. :) Amazingly beautiful table man. How many actual working hours would you estimate you have in it?
Did you cut the edges at a slight angle (10 degree?). Was this the part not shown. Thx for the starbond tip. I agree 2 coats of Rubio is better. Is the ceramic seal worth it. Seems very pricey. How much/ little do you need. 2 coats Rubio good for sheen but extra water protection seems smart.
Yes I’d say it’ll be all right for the most part with the edge treatment you did afterwards but it just depends on what was cleaned off and what wasn’t. Ever notice how airy that stuff comes out the can? With it being so light I’m not sure it doesn’t coat everything in the room eventually. You’re exactly right on with that paint brush technique on the edges. Best way to get resin/wood adherence. First time I’ve seen ceramic done on a table this large though. Was that the Black Forest version?
@@bradleyheathhaysable for sure, I made sure every inch was hit with the wire wheel, yea it totally settles and gets onto everything and anything. I used BF ceramics on this one, really liked how it came out. I’m sure there’s others too that will work just as good though
What type of wood is it!?? I couldn’t exactly tell in the video… you say “ with this ____ walnut slab” I believe? Also, how much epoxy did this take!?!
It looks great, but jet black shows SO many scuffs, small scratches, dust and imperfections. I've built quite a few jet black tables using this exact method and products, and functionally, its just not great if its a high traffic table. Can you go back in a month and take a video of this table to show all the scuffs that will be there, and how to remove them? Any ideas how to better protect jet black epoxy from showing so many scuffs?
Is the thing you did that you did not show taping off the epoxy, and sanding the epoxy to a higher level than the wood? I have not been super happy sanding epoxy to just 180G or 220G, so have been taping off epoxy and sanding that a bit higher before cleaning everything with Rubio Raw Wood Cleaner, and then finishing.
Always wonder why when cutting off the most beautiful of the burl wood surfaces that these aren't incorporated into the nooks and crannies - no waste great wood.
Exquisite table!!! Handling a project that size in essentially a one-person shop is just a mind-numbing and back-breaking task. Just a suggestion. For your still and non-moving videos, use a circular polarizing filter to remove the glare off the table's surface (a good filter will not add any color cast). It will be a bit harder to deal with the glare when moving around videoing with the camera since the polarizing filter must be rotated to be 90 degrees from the light source to remove the glare (just turn the filter while looking through the viewfinder until the glare disappears). In this respect, we can better visualize the grain and all the labor that went into finishing the table.
Thank you!! This is also great feedback on the filters, I need to try some of those out for sure, I'm so new to this I love learning and getting insight, so thank you very much!
A little tip for the paper under your table when you flip your work over, talk to your local sign shops and get the leftover vinyl backing paper from them. Absolutely the best to put under your pieces, it's like having teflon, nothing sticks to it. Epoxy, paint, varnish, linseed oil, etc. and it doesn't ruin your finish because it's smooth as a baby's butt. We usually just throw anyways, so I'll bet they'll be more than happy to just give you it. But make sure they use a large format printer so you can get the 54" backing paper.
That’s a great idea! I have a buddy that owns one, I’ll ask him, thanks a bunch!!!
@@MattsWoodworks No worries! I do it all the time when painting & staining wood signs and posts, so I know it works great
People are probably wondering at the $40K price tag, but I can attest, standard, factory made office furniture is ridiculously expensive ($800 for a roll around, up/down, adjustable arm chair). The hours, what is your time and effort worth, spent on this piece were astronomical, clearly. Also, I imagine there was some negotiation involved. It's a fantastic piece of work. BTW Blacktail recommended your channel, and I'm glad he did.
Thank you Matthew, very much! Cam is awesome, glad you’re here to stay!
$40k is very much in line with his market and probably a darn good deal for a 1off piece like this.
The time spent making it, building it, transportation for such a big table in one piece and a crane (sorry don’t know the exact name of that tractor) to lift it to the second floor, the men to carry it, well not free! so no complaints about the tag here.
I am a commercial office furniture install, and the final shot of the table made me laugh cuz the table looks soo good but the chairs around the table look like Chinese import chairs that aren't even conference chairs. Good looking table tho
AWESOME!!! It doesn't get any better than this. Handmade in the USA!!! It's good to see local artisans still exist in our country. Great skill and great presentation!!! Keep it going.
Love this comment, thank you so much! More fun projects coming through!
Love this project. Shows you don't need a massive shop and industrial tools to create something amazing.
It was definitely tight but I made it happen, thank you for your support!
@@MattsWoodworks I'm half way through my first desk build using Ash so just trying to absorb as much info as possible. Is there a reason why you use liquid dye rather than powder?
this table looks incredible. and i love the satin finish even more than a glossy one.
Thank you, and for your feedback!
Awesome table Matt! Love seeing you use our ceramic!
Thank you!🤘🏻
Absolutely stunning table. There is not one thing I would change about it. You just can’t improve on perfection. And thank you for all the great information. 👍👍
Rock on, thank you for watching!
Top notch matt! Incredible work, I just started an oak conference table today for a contractor in town
Thanks Donn, that’s awesome man!!🤘🏻
Stunning.. great job Matt. You are a true artist..
Thank you very much!
@@MattsWoodworks - Your welcome, owned a large cabinet company many years ago in Sacramento but never considered myself a true woodworker, just a way to make money for me. I really appreciate watching your skill and talent with my favorite material, wood. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see your next video. I'm assuming your shop is in Sacramento?
Great work. Would really be neat to go back and revisit some slab epoxy tables from a year or more ago, to see how wood movement and general wear and tear has affected them.
I actually plan to do just this! Definitely will be doing updates!
I love your epoxy resin artwork. I am your big fan.
Thanks Amanat!
Your content goes back 2y. I started watching your videos about 5 months ago. It's very interesting to see the evolution in content from RUclips creators over time. Generally if they have the talent they get better. I think you have it. Very curious to see your channel in 1-5 years and hope you have millions of subscribers. Really enjoy watching anything woodworking, usually with my dad who has been a carpenter/shop woodworker for years.
Keep it up dude, you are gonna make it with hardwork. 👍👍👍👍
Grow grow grow, reinvest in yourself.
That is a really nice finish. Way better than a table top finish
Thank you, totally agree!
Fabulous work Matt, yes the that table top was top notch 👍👍
Thank you Rob, much appreciated!
Cams idea about the light works great huh? Also the ceramic sealer at the end also does the trick.. Great job! beautiful table..
Unbelievable. You are an craftsman and an artist.
I feel like the epoxy pour tables had been overdone....until I saw this one. This is really some next level stuff. Beautiful work.
Matt, great job the table looks fabulous, well done.
Thanks a bunch!
Sure looks gorgeous. Be Well.
Thank you James, much appreciated!
I won’t change a thing , you hit the nail right on the head
Beautiful work, that table is amazing.
Thank you very much!
Brand new subscriber here. You produce some of the most beautiful furniture. I'll be binge watching your content today!
Thank you so much Brent!
Beautiful work, Matt! Priced right and will last for generations. Keep up the great work and the great videos. Thanks for posting.
Thank you Ray, much appreciated!
Beautiful table I love to watch the great things you build
Awesome job
Thank you badjamie :)
Beautiful table
Thank you Arie!
Beautiful piece, absolutely love the satin coat. ♥️
Never seen one of these with epoxy at he edges. I loooove this look. Would it have been structurually unsound, if you had moved the middle foot to be in the length of the table instead of crossing it?
Stunning Craftsmanship..!
What a fine slab !
Right!
Congratulations, that’s really a spectacular table!! Very impressive.
Thank you very much!
Absolutely gorgeous table. Building small tables but if you want quality the same technique applies
Thank you, yes you’re correct!!
that thing is monumental. great quality content too. keep it up!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful piece. I would love to see more about the base, how it is finished and where the power and connectivity outlets are placed. Maybe that’s a job for their own IT department but I hope it’s not just an afterthought when it could be integrated into the design in a slick way.
No electrical socket ports on a conference table?
Amazingly beautiful!!
Wow, you have so much talent just love your videos
Beautiful table Matt. Keep it going! 🤘🏻
Thanks Cody, will do!🤘🏻
Subscription earned. Such a wonderful piece with a perfect finish
Beautiful work
Thank you so much!
Every successful journey begins with effective prep work. Spending thousands of dollars, investing 50 hours of time, pouring gallons of resin, too late to go back and finish prep work if you cut corners. Table is awesome.
Fantastic Work.
Thank you Bruno!
amazing work !
Thank you so much!
Wow wow wow. Worth every dollar
Beautiful!
Thank you Maxine!
Beautiful. I think your right that the sheen depends on the piece and setting. Personally i like a high shine but with this piece i love it with satin.
Thank you!
Stunning table. Love it!
Awesome job!!!
Thank you Mike!
The slab looks alive!
Beautiful Table!!! I prefer a Semi-gloss finish personally.
Thank you!
Beautiful
Thanks!
Love the table dude!
Keep that Satin look - the figure disappears when you go too glossy
Agree, thanks Matt!
Absolutely great skills and patience’s the work is second to none
Thank you Tim!
So was the secret detail a slight angled cut on the 4 edges? Awesome table.
YES! Winner Winner chicken dinner!! haha
Beautiful build Matt..Only the 2 c-channels because of the base style? The Black Forest ceramics is pure 🔥
Yea I only used 2, the legs are almost a large I-Beam, super stout! Thanks for the love bro!
Excellent video brother!!! Keep it up!!!!
Thank you my bro!!!!🤘🏻🙏🏻
One last thing , have you look into the option on install a couple metal gussets / strong back in between the two legs for stiffness instead of the third leg on the center of the table ?
Thank you for the video. Subscribed. Looks like we live in the same area. I have a project that is 64” round and too wide for the wide belt sander at Hughes Hardwoods or my sled. Do you have any recommendations for a shop with a CNC? Truwood Builders? Thabks
Hey Chris! Yea hit up Evan at Truwood, they have a wood wiz that has a 6' or 7' capacity.
Nice work bud, lots of good tips 🤙
Thanks bro!
What grit do you sand up to utilizing the Rubio ? I know most people recommend no higher than 180, but looks a-lot higher than that .
I went to 220, always do with Rubio
Nice work!
Thank you!
Damn impressive table man. Just subbed. Got some Blacktail Studio vibes but added your own flare. Love the ceramic finish. I may not have saw it but did you round-over the edge of the table? Looks damn good.
Cam is the MAN, I’ve learned a lot on YT video stuff from him, really appreciate the love and support! Yes I did, I did an 1/8” round over
Looks amazing man. Built a 2" thick walnut desk top for my standing desk 34" x 80" with a similar epoxy fill. Not live edge, just edge glued chunks. Good call on the pre-seal with epoxy prior to black epoxy. Didn't do that with my desk and got a bit of the black in a bit of the grain around the knots I filled. Don't mind the look, but wish I thought about it in advance! Have you ever had issues with epoxy shrinking on you after cure, or not really because you're more patient than me on dry times? hah. Either way, incredible outcome here!
Thants awesome man, I have had issues in the past with shrinkage, this one I let cure for a month or so to not even worry about it haha. Be patient bro!!! 😂
Hey Matt great video. Any chance you could tell me the volume of epoxy used for this build? What did you charge for this build? Also wondering how you can give a client a ballpark estimate on cost when you don't have the slab yet, and therefore can't calculate an estimate on epoxy volume. Thanks!
Rippa job mate 👌
Thanks for showing us a great build, Matt. I had bought some spray shellac to seal up small areas before my CA touchups; do you think this will seal well enough, or is the spray lacquer that much better?
Great job 👏
Thank you Richmond!
wow! beautiful What was that ceramic finish you used???
Thank you! I used Black Forrest Ceramic, it’s also in the video ;)
Wow!!🦅
Thanks!
Have you worked with sapele or khaya before? The shop I work in ran a khaya trim package and wow was it beautiful. Wonder how it would look as a table
I prefer the satin look. Stay safe God bless ✌️🇨🇦
Got my Sub Dude...your work is top shelf. Excellento !
Thank you!
By any chance did u get your “Flip flops in the shop” from cam as well?? Lol he’s always wearing them!! Beautiful table bruh
Hahah no, been doing that for many years.. I call them #shopflops
I enjoyed your table production, nice work. One frustration that I have when I watch similar videos as well as cutting slabs from the tree, no one seems to relay the simple detail about wood thickness: ie 5 quarter, 8 quarter, 10 quarter etc. I cannot exactly explain why; it is just that I am facinated by standard table thickness. This info seems to make a complete stmt of work quality
Derek West
I'll start including these specifications! Thank you for the feedback!
Looks amazing. Just curious, how much money and time did you have into it?
I don’t disclose my actually net profit on projects, but time wise I had 175 hours in this one.
You didn't show cutting the sides to the final width. I only remember you showing the ends being cut.
It's killing me trying to think what step you left out. If my answer isn't correct, I'm going to have to watch the video again with that question in mind. :)
Amazingly beautiful table man. How many actual working hours would you estimate you have in it?
Maybe you’re into something but not quite it! 😉Thank you for the love, truly appreciate the support!
Nailed it bro
Thanks man!
Did you cut the edges at a slight angle (10 degree?). Was this the part not shown.
Thx for the starbond tip.
I agree 2 coats of Rubio is better.
Is the ceramic seal worth it. Seems very pricey. How much/ little do you need. 2 coats Rubio good for sheen but extra water protection seems smart.
Nice build but you should never spray mold release anywhere near wood you want resin to adhere to. Wouldn’t surprise me if that table delaminates
Yes I know, I did all of the slab edge prep after the mould release was sprayed.
I'm also pinning this comment, I should have said this in the video, thank you Brad!
Yes I’d say it’ll be all right for the most part with the edge treatment you did afterwards but it just depends on what was cleaned off and what wasn’t. Ever notice how airy that stuff comes out the can? With it being so light I’m not sure it doesn’t coat everything in the room eventually. You’re exactly right on with that paint brush technique on the edges. Best way to get resin/wood adherence. First time I’ve seen ceramic done on a table this large though. Was that the Black Forest version?
@@bradleyheathhaysable for sure, I made sure every inch was hit with the wire wheel, yea it totally settles and gets onto everything and anything. I used BF ceramics on this one, really liked how it came out. I’m sure there’s others too that will work just as good though
What type of wood is it!?? I couldn’t exactly tell in the video… you say “ with this ____ walnut slab” I believe?
Also, how much epoxy did this take!?!
It's Claro Walnut, it was almost 30 gallons
To find a strong wood of this quality ,length is itself a big factor, then the overall work is very good, cost is also very good
Thank you!
How much did the wood cost? Just curious. Not sure if missed that or if you didn't say.
All in with flattening service and shipping it was $8500 ish I believe. It came as a 17’5” slab from GL.
It looks great, but jet black shows SO many scuffs, small scratches, dust and imperfections. I've built quite a few jet black tables using this exact method and products, and functionally, its just not great if its a high traffic table. Can you go back in a month and take a video of this table to show all the scuffs that will be there, and how to remove them? Any ideas how to better protect jet black epoxy from showing so many scuffs?
Is the thing you did that you did not show taping off the epoxy, and sanding the epoxy to a higher level than the wood? I have not been super happy sanding epoxy to just 180G or 220G, so have been taping off epoxy and sanding that a bit higher before cleaning everything with Rubio Raw Wood Cleaner, and then finishing.
Great work what is the finish product you used on this table can you send a pictures of the products?
did you cut the sides on a slight angle?
Damn dude!! I didn’t think anyone would get it! Haha good eye! 😳
Wanted to see if anyone else already commented on the slight bevel. I watch blacktail so I looked for it
So what did you end up sanding everything up to?
I go to 220 with my Rubio process
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I’ll take it ;) 🙏🏻
For an epoxy table this one is really cool.
The $62k poker table is literally non-sense. But I guess a new one is born everyday, right?
Always wonder why when cutting off the most beautiful of the burl wood surfaces that these aren't incorporated into the nooks and crannies - no waste great wood.
I would honestly rather use those off-cuts for making smaller projects that are useful, and I do save every scrap piece!
@@MattsWoodworks Good on yah !
I worry about all that Sun on the table. Will it fade. the wood over time?
I highly recommended them to put shades or tint the windows, definitely a concern with me too
Exquisite table!!! Handling a project that size in essentially a one-person shop is just a mind-numbing and back-breaking task. Just a suggestion. For your still and non-moving videos, use a circular polarizing filter to remove the glare off the table's surface (a good filter will not add any color cast). It will be a bit harder to deal with the glare when moving around videoing with the camera since the polarizing filter must be rotated to be 90 degrees from the light source to remove the glare (just turn the filter while looking through the viewfinder until the glare disappears). In this respect, we can better visualize the grain and all the labor that went into finishing the table.
Thank you!! This is also great feedback on the filters, I need to try some of those out for sure, I'm so new to this I love learning and getting insight, so thank you very much!
You went to Sacramento? How far do you live ? You ever do any hands on training? I’m about 40 minutes from Sacramento
I’m up in the Redding area, as of right now I don’t do any hands on, but maybe in the future!
FANTASTICS!.
18:17 стол просто супер!!! Гигантский! 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝
love high glass but for a office satin was way to go for sure
saw your channel on Blacktail Studio
May want to suggest to the owner of the table to put something on the windows so the table doesn't fade unequally Maybe a UV protecting tint!.
Fantastic!
WOW take it from me! his majesty Willem Alexander, king of the Netherland, would love to eat on your table 😌so do I thank you.
Very "blacktailstudio-esque" video vibes. Nice job though!
Thank you!