Hey all, I hope you enjoyed this one. One note for subscribers (something I did not know) -- RUclips changed the way that notifications work recently, so you have to subscribe AND hit the BELL BUTTON to get notified when new videos are uploaded. It used to be the bell button was on by default when you subscribed, but at some point over the last few months it has changed so the bell defaults to being off or occasional. (This doesn't make sense to me, but I don't get to make the rules.) I figured I'd pass this along because I noticed I was missing content from some of my favorite makers. No pressure of course, just figured I'd pass it along since this was new to me.
I'm sorry I don't do 1 on 1 training, but I would suggest reaching out to fishstone concrete (www.concretecountertopsupply.com)) as they offer full training courses
For the leg portion, why don’t you put in a piece of wood into the mold in place of the foam. Use the same method of wood lag bolts to secure. When you are ready to decide on the leg(s) , you have a place to screw into, instead of glue.
Two thumbs up! I am a concrete guy during the work week and spend every weekend (and as much of my evenings as my wife will let me)in my wood shop. I want to thank you for your videos, I learn something every time I watch. You are inspiring me to "mix" my crafts more and more. Keep up the good work.
Re: expansion... I think it would depend on exposure to the elements. When the wood is inside the concrete it is very hot and humid ( the chemical reaction as concrete cures produces a ton of heat). If you let the wood get soaked in rain then maybe it has the potential to expand more than it did in the form. But, if you cover it when not in use, I'm guessing it would be ok. Also, unlike standard concrete, gfrc can actually bend a bit before it cracks, so it handles expansion much better.
I watched at least 5 of your videos and am very impressed with you designing ability. I had 4 oak trees taken down on my property, got them slabbed and made a 14 1/2 foot tressle table and four 7 foot bench seats. The top was carried in by 8 of my friends. I will like and hit the bell.
Another fantastic project. I just picked up some old 8" x 8" posts and am going to get crazy with concrete in the spirit of the Modustrial Maker. Thank you for plowing the snow on this process.
I've been getting inspired by epoxy projects, but you completely changed my mind in favor of the concrete. White concrete looks fantastic, clean and minimalist. My guess is that it is also cheaper than epoxy. Your designs are refreshing and unique.
I learned so much in the video, you won me over and spraying the first layer of concrete in, that finish is great! Also really like how you attached the other leg with mdf fuse it, I would have made that way more complicated than needed, way to keep it clean and simple
Thanks Caleb! Spraying GFRC is messy, but fun. I am really bad at the last 5% ...I've been known to just rely on the weight of a tabletop to hold it to the legs, so Fuze-it was a step up for me :)
@@lifeshort lol thanks for reminding me: Thank you to the legend Modustrial Maker. I've been doing tons of concrete as a business I started during covid.
Thanks! I've definitely thought about LEDs under a table, but having a cord to the coffee table always held me back. Now that I figured out battery powered LED setups in some recent builds, I'll probably add some to an upcoming coffee table project
Sooo. Was the black caulk still on the wood and in between the concrete after demanding? Not sure why you would want a small gap between the two? I get you don’t want concrete to go underneath but with the wood flattened would that even happen? Thanks love your work!!
Honestly speaking I love every live edge table you've made so far. They're always "classy" looking. But would you be open to making something probably larger than these tables? Like a kitchen island with chairs to match! The concrete looks just as good as marble in my opinion.
I agree that concrete is on par with marble and other "luxury" solid surfaces :) I would love to make a bigger table or island....it is just a matter of the space to do it :) I don't think my shop is big enough for a full dining table or spraying a 4x8 island. i will find a way though at some point soon.
Thanks! It will probably be Q3 or Q4....but, I've got some big plans coming up that should tide you over :) My bedroom needs a full makeover so I'm going to be making an ambitious bed...then I'm going on a bit of a tour to do some collaborations and combine my GFRC designs with some skill of other RUclips makers you are probably familiar with....
Sounds exciting definitely can't wait to see then! Maybe your bedroom make over will give me some ideas on mine that I had emailed you about a bit ago haha! Haven't had the time to do ANYTHING with it yet.
Amazing and beautiful work. Would this build technique and material be suitable to create an outdoor bench/seat? Would it stand up to the elements? Thanks.
I sanded my white concrete with various grits and the color of the sanding paper left colored grit in my facecoat that wouldn't come out by any means. How have you avoided those issues?
That thing turned out sweet, Mike! I love the shape of it. When I saw the Wooden leg at first, I thought it was just square. Nice touch to make it follow the table shape!
Thanks Bruce! I totally designed this as I went and didn't figure out the leg design until the table was done. I was planning to make a full quadrilateral leg, but didn't quite have enough mahogany so I modified it to be a 3 sided leg. I actually ended up liking it because it is a bit less heavy looking that way.
I agree! I'm starting to try and plan ahead a bit more when possible, just for video editing purposes. Doing things out of order and multiple times can make for some tricky editing :)
I noticed there wasnt any need to fill in spots where air bubbles formed. There was never a really close shot of the finished concrete, but were there no bubbles because you sprayed?
You could do that. But don't try plane it or use a router bit on concrete....that would destroy your bit and/or router in seconds. Just plane the wood before, put the top of the wood against bottom of the form, and pour the concrete, and it will come out flush
what about wood expansion/contraction over time? with humidity seasonal changing didn't it make tiny cracks along wood-concrete edge? (also your other projects)
Thanks! I love it. Epoxy as a whole can be cool, but I'm with you if you are referring to all the sparkly crap. Some nice solid black or white epoxy can be nice tho
Thanks! It needs to be 100% silicone but any color works....black is easier to see against the white melamine so you can tell if there are any flows in the caulk line and fix them
Hi. Great work, full pro. I like it much. I would like to ask what is the reason of using wax paste first and cleaning all of it with the spirit? Thank you for sharing your video
Thanks much! The paste wax is what allows you to remove the excess caulk...otherwise the caulk squeeze out sticks to the form. But, if you leave the wax during the pour, you can get an uneven look on the surface of the concrete.
@@modustrial ok, now I know. I thought wax paste was used to prevent concrete from sticking to melamine. You make very nice project. I hope someday I will make my own. All the best for you. Thanks again for the videos
It looks like I’m seeing a thin white line between the wood and the concreat that is a brighter white than the concrete. Is that an illusion from the filming? A reflection of a slight curved edge? Something that happens due to the build process?
In theory you can, and it works well for flat slabs. However brushing the face code on is very difficult for large vertical surfaces like you have with this table.
Hi there, really love your projects! I've got a question, wich router drill do you use to plane the wood with the router? cause i use a U cutter and got owfull marks without having any gap, really don't understand... Thank you!
Hi! I love the mix materials idea! It's great! But I am worried the wood is bend or shrunk after few seasons when the temperature or humidity change. Could this problem make a gap between the concrete and wood or make the wood expand to break the concrete? Do you think it is a problem?
Thanks! That is a bit of a concern, but I've had a few of these pieces for a couple years with no issue. Really, it could shrink, but because it is so humid in the form while the concrete is curing, I don't think there is much risk of expansion cracking the concrete
It shouldn't...when the concrete is curing, the wood is an extremely hot and humid environment. It is hard to imagine it will expand much more than it did while in the form.
Buen trabajo, como haces para darle el acabado así como mármol, o es sólo con el hormigón y la fibra de vidrio, o es un tipo de acrílico al final gracias
Love the hack and stab approach. You certainly got there in the end and in elegant fashion. For some reason concrete freaks me out. The mix... the timing... the consistency. You do make it look easy. The spray gun is awesome but for noobs, whats the best way to get the cleanest top coat? Wetter? Less aggregate? NO aggregate?
Thanks! Yea, sometimes I have to wing it when things don't go as planned :) for a first timer, I recommend just pouring in a thin face coat layer. Check out my video for the concrete and copper wall rack...I demonstrate this approach in that video. It works really well as long as you don't have large vertical surfaces.
Love the table! I have a question that you may or may not be able to answer: I did a table top with concrete and live edge and the concrete seems to be separating from the slab. There are lag bolts to connect the two, so I’m not sure what I did wrong. Any ideas?
Gfrc mix is naturally white. I didn't use any additional pigment for this table. There is white pigment available on Fishstone's website if you want to go really ice white.
Potential alternative: instead of trying to save weight by using the foam, use a couple of lengths of threaded rod as rebar. But bend them 90° at the end, so you can have them stick out perpendicular to the table bottom. Subsequently, use these rods to bolt the leg in place. The leg would just need a wooden baseplate where it attaches to the table, but that one can be fit inside the leg so it remains out of sight.
I think this would work, but to me at least seems much more complicated (and without the foam, the table would weigh more and unnecessarily use a lot more expensive GFRC mix).
sweet videos man!!! can i add fiber glassd to a regular concrete mix? i live in a small town in Patagonia, south America. We dont have countertop mixes, not materials to make my own mix. Would it work to add fiber glass to a regular concrete mix?
Thanks! First thing to know is normal glass fibers don't do much good because the alkalinity of concrete breaks them down. You need alkali resistant (AR) glass fibers. Also, just adding AR fibers to normal concrete will help, but isn't the same since you don't have the polymer and plasticizer that you need for GFRC to work and achieve the low water to cement ratio. Try doing a Google search for "GFRC South America" and see if there is a distributor closer to you.
I went with a small bead...you can see a bit of a line where it pulls out, but it eliminates the risk of concrete getting under the wood during the pour.
@@modustrial today I created my table base, it is similar to your shou sugi ban base but o rearranged to accommodate a larger design. Thanks pythagoras... I am inlaying a maple board with some lichtenberg designs on it. Plan a is to caulk the board as you advise however I dont want any gap in the finished product! I need seamless! Also I only have powdered white coloring available and my cement is called flowcrete I'm I'm canada
I seriously love what you do, i know nothing about making stuff like this but you straight up won me over. Do you have measurements for the stuff u built so that i may gt someone to replicate for me. But i do believe i can do some of ur concrete work on my on
Awesome vid dude! I'm hopefully moving into a real shop at some point this year - really want to tackle these GRFC type projects once I have the time and space to make it happen. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks much! That is great news about the shop. You've done some amazing work with limited tools, so I'm excited to see what you can do with a full shop!
Fantastic work, thanks for the great video. Will you "complete" the inner side of the concrete leg? The outside is WOW yet the inside seems less classy... (at 0:06) and anyone standing at a corner will notice
That is why I don't do products for customers :). In person, you really don't see it, so I'm leaving it as is. The camera was at a low angle that allowed it to be viewed, but from a normal sitting or standing position it is pretty much hidden.
Yes, GFRC is great for countertops. I made another video showing a one piece waterfall countertop if you are interested. You can usually cut weight in half compared to standard concrete, and of course the surface characteristics are way betterm
also I saw when you added the liquid it looked white. Was that making the table a brighter white colour or was that just coloured from powder left in container.I want my countertop white like the table. Also I know you have a link to the recipes but it seems it has more ingredients than you are using in the videos. Can you just give me an ingredient list that would work best for a countertop that would be very helpful. Thanks
For a countertop, you can just use the GFRC bag mix + glass fibers in the links - that is all you need. The ingredient list is for those that want to save money by making their mix from scratch. (The GFRC bag mix has everything except the glass fibers mixed in it already.) The white is just the natural color of the mix -- no pigment added. You can add even more white pigment to make it ultra white, but it is pretty darn white as it is.
It is hot and humid in the form, so it usually contracts slightly after removing it. Nothing that is problematic tho....this table has now gone thru winter and summer with no issues
Thanks much! It is definitely a good chunk of time...3 days if you have gfrc experience. If not, could be a 7 day project (of course, spread out due to waiting for silicone to cure, waiting for concrete to cure, etc). I would suggest getting one or two gfrc projects under your belt before trying a waterfall (or any project with a large vertical) since the vertical can be a bit tricky.
Hey all, I hope you enjoyed this one. One note for subscribers (something I did not know) -- RUclips changed the way that notifications work recently, so you have to subscribe AND hit the BELL BUTTON to get notified when new videos are uploaded. It used to be the bell button was on by default when you subscribed, but at some point over the last few months it has changed so the bell defaults to being off or occasional. (This doesn't make sense to me, but I don't get to make the rules.) I figured I'd pass this along because I noticed I was missing content from some of my favorite makers. No pressure of course, just figured I'd pass it along since this was new to me.
Modustrial Maker hello sir ..
i want the product name which are u used in ur videos like for wax and white concrete cement and epoxy lubricants....
Классная работа. Кайф
please l want to learn how best can you help me . l want a hands on training and selection of tools. ftorsoo@yahoo.com
I'm sorry I don't do 1 on 1 training, but I would suggest reaching out to fishstone concrete (www.concretecountertopsupply.com)) as they offer full training courses
For the leg portion, why don’t you put in a piece of wood into the mold in place of the foam. Use the same method of wood lag bolts to secure.
When you are ready to decide on the leg(s) , you have a place to screw into, instead of glue.
Killer table Mike!
Thank you! 🙏
Two thumbs up! I am a concrete guy during the work week and spend every weekend (and as much of my evenings as my wife will let me)in my wood shop. I want to thank you for your videos, I learn something every time I watch. You are inspiring me to "mix" my crafts more and more. Keep up the good work.
Guy Reman since you are a concrete guy, do you think this design will face a problem with expansion if it's outdoors? thank you
Thanks! Yea, I love the mix of concrete and wood. What type of concrete work do you do?
Re: expansion... I think it would depend on exposure to the elements. When the wood is inside the concrete it is very hot and humid ( the chemical reaction as concrete cures produces a ton of heat). If you let the wood get soaked in rain then maybe it has the potential to expand more than it did in the form. But, if you cover it when not in use, I'm guessing it would be ok. Also, unlike standard concrete, gfrc can actually bend a bit before it cracks, so it handles expansion much better.
I watched at least 5 of your videos and am very impressed with you designing ability. I had 4 oak trees taken down on my property, got them slabbed and made a 14 1/2 foot tressle table and four 7 foot bench seats. The top was carried in by 8 of my friends. I will like and hit the bell.
Thanks Dan! Sounds like you've done some pretty cool projects as well! 👍👍
MAN! I’ve been watching a ton of videos of building concrete counters and such, this one by far in my opinion is the best.
Thank you! 🙏
A love the improvised rails. Just great!
Another fantastic project. I just picked up some old 8" x 8" posts and am going to get crazy with concrete in the spirit of the Modustrial Maker.
Thank you for plowing the snow on this process.
Man, that table is absolutely beautiful! I really enjoyed how you took us through your whole design on the fly process. Best Modustrial vid yet, imo.
Wow, thanks! That's why we keep making these videos...this one was done on a whim after WBC, but ended up being one of my favorites too.
Yeah, the video flowed really well!
I can watch your videos over and over and pick up something new every time. Keep doing what you do and thanks for sharing.
Thanks much for the kind words! I really try to hard to share new ideas with every project, so that means a lot to hear.
The WOW Factors! Dope build.
Thanks Glen!
I've been getting inspired by epoxy projects, but you completely changed my mind in favor of the concrete. White concrete looks fantastic, clean and minimalist. My guess is that it is also cheaper than epoxy. Your designs are refreshing and unique.
Finally had some time to watch, and it did not disappoint! Nicely done man, that white concrete looks super slick!
Thanks Shaun!
Looks awesome! Makes me want to work with concrete
Thanks! It is messy, but fun! Let me know if you have any questions - I'd be happy to help you out.
This is next level. Brilliant
just the best work and design in concrete table I've ever seen!!
Thanks for the kind words!
Just beautiful! Love the design!
Thanks +lignum -- coming from you that means a lot!
That is super beautiful. You are a genius
Thanks much! 😎😎
Damn, Mike! This is some next level stuff here, nice work!
Thanks Zach! Winter 2018... Concrete & steel collab project in Florida?
Beautiful Table✨
Thank you!
WOW! You one of the few RUclips makers that has consistently AWESOME builds! Keep it UP!
Thanks! I strive for quality over quantity, so that means a lot to hear!
Modustrial Maker
And you are succeeding!!!
Waterfall weekend in the house!!! :)
Most definitely!
that coats everything and gives you a really nice finish This is something you should
I learned so much in the video, you won me over and spraying the first layer of concrete in, that finish is great! Also really like how you attached the other leg with mdf fuse it, I would have made that way more complicated than needed, way to keep it clean and simple
Thanks Caleb! Spraying GFRC is messy, but fun. I am really bad at the last 5% ...I've been known to just rely on the weight of a tabletop to hold it to the legs, so Fuze-it was a step up for me :)
Haha, that's fantastic! I totally understand what you mean about checking out for the last 5%.
Wow beautiful work! Never thought of concrete as a potentially beautiful building material. Great combo with the waterfall wood.
Thanks Ruben! Btw, saw your email....just landed back stateside from vacation and will get back to you tomorrow when I'm in the office.
@@modustrial Thanks! No worries.
I kinda binged on your vids today... Very inspiring builds!
Great work and good video 👌👊 thx for sharing
Thanks much! 👊
Well done sir. I love that you're incorporating GFRC in your builds. Thanks for raising that bar. Cheers!
Thanks much!
Looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Man I’m loving your style. Can wait to start incorporating more concrete into my builds!
Thanks again Nick!
Can or can't ?
@@lifeshort lol thanks for reminding me: Thank you to the legend Modustrial Maker. I've been doing tons of concrete as a business I started during covid.
This was pretty neat! You could also add some LEDs to the underside cavity.
Thanks! I've definitely thought about LEDs under a table, but having a cord to the coffee table always held me back. Now that I figured out battery powered LED setups in some recent builds, I'll probably add some to an upcoming coffee table project
Sooo. Was the black caulk still on the wood and in between the concrete after demanding? Not sure why you would want a small gap between the two? I get you don’t want concrete to go underneath but with the wood flattened would that even happen? Thanks love your work!!
This table looks incredible! Very interesting to watch the cement aspect of the process. Cool idea and great execution!
Thanks Jared!
Have you come across any way to make a seamless transition between wood and concrete? Great work! thanks
If you have a crisp corner on the wood, and weigh the wood down well, you might be able to get a seamless transition using no caulk....it's just risky
Hi Doesn't the fibre come through when you sand , with the first coat having it in 👍
I like it , this is a master piece!
Thanks Maria!
Honestly speaking I love every live edge table you've made so far. They're always "classy" looking. But would you be open to making something probably larger than these tables? Like a kitchen island with chairs to match! The concrete looks just as good as marble in my opinion.
I agree that concrete is on par with marble and other "luxury" solid surfaces :) I would love to make a bigger table or island....it is just a matter of the space to do it :) I don't think my shop is big enough for a full dining table or spraying a 4x8 island. i will find a way though at some point soon.
awesome, can't wait to see when it happens then! I'm always checking in on your videos any how. haha
Thanks! It will probably be Q3 or Q4....but, I've got some big plans coming up that should tide you over :) My bedroom needs a full makeover so I'm going to be making an ambitious bed...then I'm going on a bit of a tour to do some collaborations and combine my GFRC designs with some skill of other RUclips makers you are probably familiar with....
Sounds exciting definitely can't wait to see then! Maybe your bedroom make over will give me some ideas on mine that I had emailed you about a bit ago haha! Haven't had the time to do ANYTHING with it yet.
oh yea -- I need to get back to you on that. Still on my to-do list!
When you apply the paste wax do you apply it just over the area you put the caulk? Or over the entire piece?
Over the entire form just to be safe. I use acetone or mineral spirits to remove it before spraying the concrete
Good working for beautiful working💖💖💖💖💖💖👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you!
@@modustrial see my youtube channel furniture rayat
Awesome, man. I love the white concrete.
Thanks much! I like the white too :)
Amazing and beautiful work. Would this build technique and material be suitable to create an outdoor bench/seat? Would it stand up to the elements? Thanks.
Yup, I saved this one💖
And I just subscribed. And selected the Bell notification. Brilliant design
Thanks Dee! Glad to have you as part of the community!
Amazing work MM!
Thanks much!
Gorgeous!!!!! Great work. New subbie!
Thank you!
Can you use this product for outside concrete slab
Did you add coloration to the concrete to get that white color?
That was a really well put together video! I appreciate the effort you put into it..
Thanks!
I sanded my white concrete with various grits and the color of the sanding paper left colored grit in my facecoat that wouldn't come out by any means. How have you avoided those issues?
Beautiful project 👍🏻
Thank you!
Fantastic project and even better explanation! Great job mike!!
Thanks much!
Amazing. Very beautful 🤗
Thanks Viviane!
Amazing and inspiring work. Love your vids!!!!
Thanks much! Glad you enjoyed it Peter.
Waowww....you are too good man. Now datt wat i call one of the masterpieces👍
Thank you!
The table looks great, one question i have What size was the dewalt thickness planer? I didn't see it in the description.
Maybe I missed it in the video, but Did you use a white pigment for the gfrc concrete or was that the natural color of the mix you have linked ?
What is the base coat ? and thanks for the video .
That thing turned out sweet, Mike! I love the shape of it. When I saw the Wooden leg at first, I thought it was just square. Nice touch to make it follow the table shape!
Thanks Bruce! I totally designed this as I went and didn't figure out the leg design until the table was done. I was planning to make a full quadrilateral leg, but didn't quite have enough mahogany so I modified it to be a 3 sided leg. I actually ended up liking it because it is a bit less heavy looking that way.
Modustrial Maker sometimes, designing as you go can yield great results!
I agree! I'm starting to try and plan ahead a bit more when possible, just for video editing purposes. Doing things out of order and multiple times can make for some tricky editing :)
I noticed there wasnt any need to fill in spots where air bubbles formed. There was never a really close shot of the finished concrete, but were there no bubbles because you sprayed?
Can I use this white cement to make a river table instead of using epoxy? Do I needed a diamond router bit to plane it after?
You could do that. But don't try plane it or use a router bit on concrete....that would destroy your bit and/or router in seconds. Just plane the wood before, put the top of the wood against bottom of the form, and pour the concrete, and it will come out flush
what about wood expansion/contraction over time? with humidity seasonal changing didn't it make tiny cracks along wood-concrete edge? (also your other projects)
Haven't had issues with cracking... It is really humid inside the form while the concrete is curing, so if anything, the wood contracts
Awesome build!
Thanks Craig!
La idea es buena, original y es bonita. Lo único, la forma de la mesa, ¿no parece un poco como un ataúd?
But so around the support part of the legs theres just a big open space showing the foam?
No, foam is removed. Plus it isn't showing, only way to see it is crawling under the table
Complimenti, bella la tecnica dei perni che legano il legno al cemento e bella la gamba di legno aperta.
Ciao
I'm really starting to come around on this white concrete, dark wood combo. Also, it's not epoxy so that's always a plus.
Thanks! I love it. Epoxy as a whole can be cool, but I'm with you if you are referring to all the sparkly crap. Some nice solid black or white epoxy can be nice tho
Awesome work. Why do you use black caulk? Can it not be any silicone?
Thanks! It needs to be 100% silicone but any color works....black is easier to see against the white melamine so you can tell if there are any flows in the caulk line and fix them
Hi there, what would you do if you didn't have the apparatus to spray the first coat of concrete? I'm starting off in this adventure.
If you are doing flat pieces (without a vertical waterfall side) you can just pour and brush in a light face coat with a chip brush.
Hi. Great work, full pro. I like it much. I would like to ask what is the reason of using wax paste first and cleaning all of it with the spirit?
Thank you for sharing your video
Thanks much! The paste wax is what allows you to remove the excess caulk...otherwise the caulk squeeze out sticks to the form. But, if you leave the wax during the pour, you can get an uneven look on the surface of the concrete.
@@modustrial ok, now I know. I thought wax paste was used to prevent concrete from sticking to melamine.
You make very nice project. I hope someday I will make my own. All the best for you. Thanks again for the videos
It looks like I’m seeing a thin white line between the wood and the concreat that is a brighter white than the concrete. Is that an illusion from the filming? A reflection of a slight curved edge? Something that happens due to the build process?
Probably reflection from the slight curved edge created by the caulk
This is seriously good, quality work mate! Inspired to give this a try! Thanks for sharing
Thanks! Would love to see what you create if you give it a go.
That initial spray coat, could I brush/roller the GRFC on if I'm unable to spray it?
In theory you can, and it works well for flat slabs. However brushing the face code on is very difficult for large vertical surfaces like you have with this table.
@@modustrial Thanks for the quick reply. Once sealed would GFRC be impermeable, or would a red wine spill be a friendship ender?
Hi there, really love your projects!
I've got a question, wich router drill do you use to plane the wood with the router? cause i use a U cutter and got owfull marks without having any gap, really don't understand... Thank you!
Thanks! Look for a 1.5" router flattening bit. There are a few on Amazon
Hi! I love the mix materials idea! It's great! But I am worried the wood is bend or shrunk after few seasons when the temperature or humidity change. Could this problem make a gap between the concrete and wood or make the wood expand to break the concrete? Do you think it is a problem?
Thanks! That is a bit of a concern, but I've had a few of these pieces for a couple years with no issue. Really, it could shrink, but because it is so humid in the form while the concrete is curing, I don't think there is much risk of expansion cracking the concrete
Beautiful table
Thank you!
Pretty cool. I wonder if the wood will be able to split that concrete as it moves.
It shouldn't...when the concrete is curing, the wood is an extremely hot and humid environment. It is hard to imagine it will expand much more than it did while in the form.
Buen trabajo, como haces para darle el acabado así como mármol, o es sólo con el hormigón y la fibra de vidrio, o es un tipo de acrílico al final gracias
Love the hack and stab approach. You certainly got there in the end and in elegant fashion. For some reason concrete freaks me out. The mix... the timing... the consistency. You do make it look easy. The spray gun is awesome but for noobs, whats the best way to get the cleanest top coat? Wetter? Less aggregate? NO aggregate?
Thanks! Yea, sometimes I have to wing it when things don't go as planned :) for a first timer, I recommend just pouring in a thin face coat layer. Check out my video for the concrete and copper wall rack...I demonstrate this approach in that video. It works really well as long as you don't have large vertical surfaces.
Thank you. I'll check it out.
So awesome, well done
Thanks Jesse!
Very Beautiful. Awesome
Thanks much!
Love the table!
I have a question that you may or may not be able to answer: I did a table top with concrete and live edge and the concrete seems to be separating from the slab. There are lag bolts to connect the two, so I’m not sure what I did wrong. Any ideas?
Please tell me what kind of dust mask is shown in this video- it looks like it is very effective. Thank you.
RZ mask
Where do you get white concrete. Most of what I can find has a grey hue
I use Fishstone's GFRC mix. Link is in the video description.
Друг,подскажи пожалуйста точный состав смеси раствора,хочется подобную столешницу попытаться сделать
What kind of concrete is it? Where can I buy white concrete mix??
to sand the concrete, do u use normal sand paper or sand paper for concrete ?
I like abranet sanding pads best, but any 400 grit pads work for wet sanding
when I click on the powdered concrete pigment link it shows a charcoal color. ??? Can you just use any white cement color/powder with the GFRC or?
Gfrc mix is naturally white. I didn't use any additional pigment for this table. There is white pigment available on Fishstone's website if you want to go really ice white.
Brilliant!!!
do you have a link of the item that makes the concrete white, i am looking for this look
The fishstone GFRC mix I used is naturally white. You can add pigment to make it whiter, but I did not in this build
Potential alternative: instead of trying to save weight by using the foam, use a couple of lengths of threaded rod as rebar. But bend them 90° at the end, so you can have them stick out perpendicular to the table bottom. Subsequently, use these rods to bolt the leg in place. The leg would just need a wooden baseplate where it attaches to the table, but that one can be fit inside the leg so it remains out of sight.
I think this would work, but to me at least seems much more complicated (and without the foam, the table would weigh more and unnecessarily use a lot more expensive GFRC mix).
sweet videos man!!! can i add fiber glassd to a regular concrete mix? i live in a small town in Patagonia, south America. We dont have countertop mixes, not materials to make my own mix. Would it work to add fiber glass to a regular concrete mix?
Thanks! First thing to know is normal glass fibers don't do much good because the alkalinity of concrete breaks them down. You need alkali resistant (AR) glass fibers. Also, just adding AR fibers to normal concrete will help, but isn't the same since you don't have the polymer and plasticizer that you need for GFRC to work and achieve the low water to cement ratio. Try doing a Google search for "GFRC South America" and see if there is a distributor closer to you.
Hey there, I saw you calked the wood inlay before you poured? Does this create a tight joint with the concrete?
I went with a small bead...you can see a bit of a line where it pulls out, but it eliminates the risk of concrete getting under the wood during the pour.
@@modustrial today I created my table base, it is similar to your shou sugi ban base but o rearranged to accommodate a larger design. Thanks pythagoras... I am inlaying a maple board with some lichtenberg designs on it. Plan a is to caulk the board as you advise however I dont want any gap in the finished product! I need seamless! Also I only have powdered white coloring available and my cement is called flowcrete I'm I'm canada
Thank you for your efforts and help!
I seriously love what you do, i know nothing about making stuff like this but you straight up won me over. Do you have measurements for the stuff u built so that i may gt someone to replicate for me. But i do believe i can do some of ur concrete work on my on
Thanks! If you want more detailed instructions, I have written instructables over on Instructables.com (I'm Modustrial Maker on Instructables too)
It's a beauty!
Thanks Jessie!
Awesome vid dude! I'm hopefully moving into a real shop at some point this year - really want to tackle these GRFC type projects once I have the time and space to make it happen. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks much! That is great news about the shop. You've done some amazing work with limited tools, so I'm excited to see what you can do with a full shop!
Fantastic work, thanks for the great video. Will you "complete" the inner side of the concrete leg? The outside is WOW yet the inside seems less classy... (at 0:06) and anyone standing at a corner will notice
That is why I don't do products for customers :). In person, you really don't see it, so I'm leaving it as is. The camera was at a low angle that allowed it to be viewed, but from a normal sitting or standing position it is pretty much hidden.
So is it considered concrete because there are fiberglass strands within it? I did not notice any other aggregate.
Yes, concrete is by definition cement + aggregate. The glass fiber is an aggregate, and so is the fine white sand in the GFRC mix.
@@modustrial thank you for clearing that up for me.
No problem!
Gorgeous work. Do you think that product would be good for making a countertop?
Yes, GFRC is great for countertops. I made another video showing a one piece waterfall countertop if you are interested. You can usually cut weight in half compared to standard concrete, and of course the surface characteristics are way betterm
also I saw when you added the liquid it looked white. Was that making the table a brighter white colour or was that just coloured from powder left in container.I want my countertop white like the table. Also I know you have a link to the recipes but it seems it has more ingredients than you are using in the videos. Can you just give me an ingredient list that would work best for a countertop that would be very helpful. Thanks
For a countertop, you can just use the GFRC bag mix + glass fibers in the links - that is all you need. The ingredient list is for those that want to save money by making their mix from scratch. (The GFRC bag mix has everything except the glass fibers mixed in it already.) The white is just the natural color of the mix -- no pigment added. You can add even more white pigment to make it ultra white, but it is pretty darn white as it is.
how does the live wood react inside concrete,...expand & contraction...
It is hot and humid in the form, so it usually contracts slightly after removing it. Nothing that is problematic tho....this table has now gone thru winter and summer with no issues
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Fuse it ?
What did you use to join the leg to the underside of table ?
Fuze-it
You might have noticed that he used special kind of glue. Now the question is: what's the brand?
Fuze-it is a type of adhesive made by Liquid Nails
Wow love this table! Want to build one. How much time is put into a project like this?
Thanks much! It is definitely a good chunk of time...3 days if you have gfrc experience. If not, could be a 7 day project (of course, spread out due to waiting for silicone to cure, waiting for concrete to cure, etc). I would suggest getting one or two gfrc projects under your belt before trying a waterfall (or any project with a large vertical) since the vertical can be a bit tricky.
Modustrial Maker Amazing, A lot of work but well worth it. Eat your hearts out Mr. and Mrs. Jones, lol
Very nice, Bravo.
Thank you!