The main thing I'd be worried about is the way more holes appear after sanding down. Feels like a risk of more holes appearing later in use, where what would be a small dent or nick in the table becomes a huge hole that might tunnel further through the wood. I assume any wood-slab table might hide internal voids, but the risk of it seems much larger given the density of voids in the infested layer.
I'm torn on the bug holes. Our dining table is the same epoxy filled bug holes and I've never come to truly like them but I do accept them. After 2 years owning the table new holes started burrowing out of the wood and they had to take it back to re-kiln it which was a but frustrating. It seems to be good now.
I am a turner and I like bug holes in my bowls, ect. I have little cups of powdered die that I match to the color in the wood that I fill the worm holes with. I think it adds character to any piece of wood.
Great job!!! The table looks fantastic. The wormholes add another layer of character to the build. As said previously, it's always a pleasure to watch craftsmen make complicated tasks look simple. Keep up the good work!!!
Good morning 🌅, Black Forest, very nice job, but I am sad to say I don’t like the bug 🐛, holes especially in the side view, at the end, look 👀 forward to seeing the large table being built, Stay safe, guys, from France,
Yes I love the bug holes that make it unique!! You should see the bug holes that have shown up in the burl that you guys cut here! I cut wait to make something from it.
Just wondering if the bug is a Powder Post Beatle. If so their is a chance the damage could continue. I made a table and continued to get wood dust under it. It took me 3 times with bug killers and acetone to finally kill it.
I just had the same problem with a dining table I did for myself. taught me a lot about how to be more careful choosing wood. If I had to do it all over again I would not choose this option.
I love the table. Our table has some bug holes (not as many) and definitely interesting grain. It is black walnut but it has a 3D effect to it. Everyone has their favorite parts of the table. When we did the table initially there wasn't a lot of information about how to make them (that we could find 10ish years ago). We used polyurethane to finish it and I hated it because it hid the figure so much. We eventually sanded it off and refined with hard wax oil and we added the ceramic.
@@SilvaPereiraTiago Because it was kiln dried so it would have burned any bugs in there alive, and if there were still somehow remaining bugs in there, the resin would kill them
I think the bug holes do look cool, but I can also understand a client's hesitancy if you're paying for the wood and one that has holes is likely at baseline worth less.
Beautiful table. I like the worm holes and how you filled them. Several times when I have used Black Walnut or even Maple, they have wormholes as well. There is a lot you can do to highlight those holes and make them an important part of the piece. I really like what your guys did with it. When you make these large tables and you use only one X pedestal, have you seen over time if the table warps because the ends I'm sure are very heavy.
Ordinarily, I don’t mind worm holes if there are far less of them than you have here. I think there are too many in this table and they detract from what would otherwise be a magnificent table up there with your best. As usual the work you do is top notch and I thank you for sharing. Cheers Michael.
I think the bug holes look good. It's part of nature. I have worked with Marble wood and it's the bug holes that make the marble effect. Good bugs!!!! Beautiful table!!!
I normally use a box cutter and cut the bug holes into a smaller river along the big river and it looks kool. The bug holes are too obvious of bug holes. I wasn't feeling the bug holes at all.
@@davefellows We eat food on a dining table, and although the bug holes are not infested of course, the association of eating food near bug holes doesn't help my appetite much. But that's just me. 😉
What steps are taken to assure that boring bugs/pests are not still active? The infestation may also be the result of slabs being stored where the wood was attacked by pests from other slabs that were infected. Do you resterilize, fumigate, or treat wood when this is discovered? How do you ascertain that boring termite/pests have not damaged the slab hidden from visual inspection to the point of weakening the woods intergerity? I like the added look but for me the issues raised above would have to be resolved before I brought wood that has pest damage into my home. As is the minimum for your company I know surperb craftmanship and spectular results are the minimum end result. I would never hesitate to use your company for any of my needs. Table is heirloom custom furniture quality, Another great Job.
Cant believe im early enough for a live watch on the premiere timeslot. aside from fiddleback wood slabs, you guys got any babyback slabs? sealed with BBQ sauce stain :P This is the nicest epoxy base pattern _ colour scheme I think ive seen from you guys!! Love all the vids as usual Dylan and all the team. Luv from Australia
The ones next to the resin looks great like an ornament along the resin line, but the ones at the outer table edge are not looking good from my opinion. if that table was for me, I would've suggest cutting those edges further inward hoping there will be no more!
Serious question, why does John Malecki use that fancy de-gasser when he does his epoxy pours, but you and Black Tail do not? Unless you guys do a different method?
THe bug holes weren't too bad, what IS too bad is when there are still living larvae inside the table when you deliver it and they start coming out of the table weeks and weeks later, leaving holes and sawdust for the client to discover. How do you kill them out? Heat
If bugs survived being kiln dried and covered in resin I would be very shocked. Also, even if they did survive, they would be trapped in the resin and would be unable to move.
The bug holes on the outer edge of the table don't really vibe well. The ones close to the epoxy river look interesting. Personally I would have passed on the bug hole slabs and went with one more monolithic with less inclusions.
Personally I don't mind the look of the bug holes (but I also don't like it, per se) but I think it would bother me knowing that if we took off another 5mm, we'd probably find a whole new batch of holes. I just don't like the idea of having large-ish pockets in the table for some reason, even if it's just as strong as another table. If I was the client I think I would've gone with some other wood, unless this one was being offered at a pretty big discount.
I don’t like the bug holes at all! Regardless of the time you spent on curing the holes and making them part of the table they are bug holes and very visible ones too. Y’all should’ve just replaced the slabs completely
Personally, I wont take this table if it was me. It's just my personal preference, because, well ... I sure pay lots of money and expecting something good, not bug holes in large quantity like that. But if someone willing to accept and paid for it, then its good for them 😅
The main thing I'd be worried about is the way more holes appear after sanding down. Feels like a risk of more holes appearing later in use, where what would be a small dent or nick in the table becomes a huge hole that might tunnel further through the wood. I assume any wood-slab table might hide internal voids, but the risk of it seems much larger given the density of voids in the infested layer.
The bug holes add character to the table. Looks beautiful!
Thanks Barry!! We agree!
Yeah, I like the finished look as well.
11:24 I may like the character the big holes leave. However, I’d always be thinking about entombed larvae in my table during dinner.
the bug holes look like some colonies that have settled on the river banks lol that's quite cute
The resin patterns are some of the nicest you've done, and yes the holes add a feature on the edges of the 'river'. Great
Yes! They turned out so beautiful on this one! Thanks Patrick!
I'm torn on the bug holes. Our dining table is the same epoxy filled bug holes and I've never come to truly like them but I do accept them. After 2 years owning the table new holes started burrowing out of the wood and they had to take it back to re-kiln it which was a but frustrating. It seems to be good now.
Honestly, its just the same video over and over :) and yet I still watch ever one of them.
I like the natural addition the bug holes give to the wood. It’s a reminder of the once living tree.
We feel exactly the same way!
It's like the bugs have helped add additional artistic character to the final product. Good work bugs!
I am a turner and I like bug holes in my bowls, ect. I have little cups of powdered die that I match to the color in the wood that I fill the worm holes with. I think
it adds character to any piece of wood.
I'm a woodturner in Costa Rica and I hate bugs.
Great job!!! The table looks fantastic. The wormholes add another layer of character to the build. As said previously, it's always a pleasure to watch craftsmen make complicated tasks look simple. Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks John, we agree! And we will!
I think the worm holes/tunnels add an extra layer of artistry to the table. Another piece of fine art from BFWC crew. Stay safe.
Thanks so much Robert, we agree!
Interestingly I would have said no to the bug holes but seeing the final finish, I like the unique character that they added.
no bug holes for me.
Fair enough!
Good morning 🌅, Black Forest, very nice job, but I am sad to say I don’t like the bug 🐛, holes especially in the side view, at the end, look 👀 forward to seeing the large table being built, Stay safe, guys, from France,
I love that it’ has the bug holes. If you want a table without personality, go buy one at a big box store.
@ 4:57 -----> Is that one of the culprits crawling along the edge of the tape ? 😧
Yes I love the bug holes that make it unique!! You should see the bug holes that have shown up in the burl that you guys cut here! I cut wait to make something from it.
How do you know if there’s no bugs still inside?
My wife would have sought a different slab without the bug holes. That said, what exact color epoxy did you use to fill the bug holes?
I love the bug holes, as long as there are no bugs 😂
Hahaha, full agreed Debbie!!
Utterly fabulous! Bugs'n all.
Thanks so much Peter!
That table looks absolutely beautiful. The bug holes give it an amazing feature it's stunning
Thank you so much! 😄
My choice is no bug holes although I have incorporated them into much smaller projects but almost out of necessity.
That would be different and I'd like that on small projects.
Another beautiful table guys and no the bug holes would not have made me change my mind. Great work very impressive
Thanks so much!
Just wondering if the bug is a Powder Post Beatle. If so their is a chance the damage could continue. I made a table and continued to get wood dust under it. It took me 3 times with bug killers and acetone to finally kill it.
Looks great love the bug holes.
Thanks so much!
I just had the same problem with a dining table I did for myself. taught me a lot about how to be more careful choosing wood. If I had to do it all over again I would not choose this option.
I love the table. Our table has some bug holes (not as many) and definitely interesting grain. It is black walnut but it has a 3D effect to it. Everyone has their favorite parts of the table. When we did the table initially there wasn't a lot of information about how to make them (that we could find 10ish years ago). We used polyurethane to finish it and I hated it because it hid the figure so much. We eventually sanded it off and refined with hard wax oil and we added the ceramic.
Bugs or not, good work as always!
Thank you so much!
Another stunning piece but……no bug holes for me…. 🐛
Haha fair enough, people seem to either absolutely love or absolutely hate them
I prefer the wood to show its life. Dylan, your voiceovers are top grade, yes actually top.
Thank you so much Scott! 😄
Always enjoy your videos !!! 👍👍👍
I'm glad to hear that! Thank you!
Is there any fear that there are still some active termites in the wood, and are eating bits away?
That blue is beautiful and really compliments the red in the walnut
How are you sure there are no bugs on the inside of the slab? I saw another youtuber that had an horrible experience with this…
@@SilvaPereiraTiago Because it was kiln dried so it would have burned any bugs in there alive, and if there were still somehow remaining bugs in there, the resin would kill them
Thank you so much!
Beautiful table. Beautiful design ❤ bug holes are part of the woods story. ❤
Thank you Maddie! Yes they sure are!
The bug holes make it unique... not what you find at every home... 🎉
Agreed! Thanks so much!
I think the bug holes do look cool, but I can also understand a client's hesitancy if you're paying for the wood and one that has holes is likely at baseline worth less.
I like the bug holes it makes the table a little more unique and one of a kind
I agree!
Beautiful work as always. What bug holes, just character marks
Haha that's how we see it!
Beautiful table. I like the worm holes and how you filled them. Several times when I have used Black Walnut or even Maple, they have wormholes as well. There is a lot you can do to highlight those holes and make them an important part of the piece. I really like what your guys did with it. When you make these large tables and you use only one X pedestal, have you seen over time if the table warps because the ends I'm sure are very heavy.
You're going for a wood table- something from nature. Worm holes just add that much more to the whole experience.
That's how we feel as well!
Ordinarily, I don’t mind worm holes if there are far less of them than you have here. I think there are too many in this table and they detract from what would otherwise be a magnificent table up there with your best.
As usual the work you do is top notch and I thank you for sharing. Cheers Michael.
Bring the bug wholes on bro more character is best
Thanks so much! We agree!
I actually like the bug holes. They add to the uniqueness of the table.
That's how we feel about them too!
I use uv resin nearly every week. Watch out for the yellowing. Love your tables and the midnight blue, i need that formula 😊
I think the bug holes look good. It's part of nature. I have worked with Marble wood and it's the bug holes that make the marble effect. Good bugs!!!! Beautiful table!!!
Thanks so much Doug! We agree!
Doesn’t having the finished table on the asphalt and rocking it while wiping it damage the bottoms of the base?
I normally use a box cutter and cut the bug holes into a smaller river along the big river and it looks kool. The bug holes are too obvious of bug holes. I wasn't feeling the bug holes at all.
I think the table looks great 👍
Thanks Terry!
I think I remember that you had to go to a place to get your wide stuff planed. Got a nice big shop now and all the equipment you need.
hate the bug holes. would have totally rejected it.
Agreed. But the epoxy pattern is amazing!
Definitely fair, some people love them and some people hate them!
@@BlackForestWoodCo love you guys' work. this is the first table top i've disliked in quite a while.
Beautiful, but I can't see the full color and metallic layers needing closer shots. Consider a better camera for better 3d shots.
Very nice table. What is the cost to build a table like this? Thinking of getting one built.
i just dont like the bug holes on the side but the ones on both sides of the epoxy looks great and adds character
I like the bug holes. 👍
Us too! 😁
I think you singular made ash cool again.
Thank you so much Aaron, that means a lot!
The bug holes make it look better.
Agreed, it makes it way more unique
If this is going to be a dining table, then yeah, no bug holes for me.
Fair enough!
why specifically with a dining table? Not sure what difference that makes vs a table for some other purpose...
@@davefellows We eat food on a dining table, and although the bug holes are not infested of course, the association of eating food near bug holes doesn't help my appetite much. But that's just me. 😉
@ fair enough 🙂
I like the bug holes but it’s always personal preference and depends on their existing decor.
Great video as always. The table looks beautiful
Thank you so much Jim!
What steps are taken to assure that boring bugs/pests are not still active? The infestation may also be the result of slabs being stored where the wood was attacked by pests from other slabs that were infected. Do you resterilize, fumigate, or treat wood when this is discovered? How do you ascertain that boring termite/pests have not damaged the slab hidden from visual inspection to the point of weakening the woods intergerity? I like the added look but for me the issues raised above would have to be resolved before I brought wood that has pest damage into my home. As is the minimum for your company I know surperb craftmanship and spectular results are the minimum end result. I would never hesitate to use your company for any of my needs. Table is heirloom custom furniture quality, Another great Job.
Knowing that it was kiln dried I would like the bug holes but not dried.... No way!
Always love your work
Thank you so much Kurt!
Cant believe im early enough for a live watch on the premiere timeslot.
aside from fiddleback wood slabs, you guys got any babyback slabs? sealed with BBQ sauce stain :P
This is the nicest epoxy base pattern _ colour scheme I think ive seen from you guys!!
Love all the vids as usual Dylan and all the team. Luv from Australia
Thanks for being so early!
Hahaha, I'll have to check on that 🤣
Love back from Canada!
@@BlackForestWoodCo Im just stunned with wonder at HOW GOOD that base colour has come out. Its perfect marbling and swirls, and contrast of the blend
@@Dan_d00d That's so kind! Thank you so much!
The ones next to the resin looks great like an ornament along the resin line, but the ones at the outer table edge are not looking good from my opinion. if that table was for me, I would've suggest cutting those edges further inward hoping there will be no more!
You guys did an awesome job on the table, but for the price, if it were me, I'd prefer no bug holes!
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Serious question, why does John Malecki use that fancy de-gasser when he does his epoxy pours, but you and Black Tail do not? Unless you guys do a different method?
We do use a degasser
@ oh I guess I’ve missed that. I’d love to see your process and setup in a future video.
Not a fan of the bug holes tbh.. plus, there is always a chance a couple may have not been filled fully with resin leading to issues down the road.
I like bug holes👍
Us too!
THe bug holes weren't too bad, what IS too bad is when there are still living larvae inside the table when you deliver it and they start coming out of the table weeks and weeks later, leaving holes and sawdust for the client to discover. How do you kill them out? Heat
If bugs survived being kiln dried and covered in resin I would be very shocked. Also, even if they did survive, they would be trapped in the resin and would be unable to move.
Hate the bug holes. I never would have accepted this....
AS ALWAYS FELLAS! STUNNA!! FABULOUS WORK!!! I JUST LOVE YALL!!LOVE THE WOOD EVEN WITH THE BUG HOLES ADDS CHARACTER!
Thank you so much Dottie! Agreed, the bug holes add a lot of character!
The bug holes are 😎
Agreed, our team all loves them!
hate the bug holes ..
The bug holes on the outer edge of the table don't really vibe well. The ones close to the epoxy river look interesting. Personally I would have passed on the bug hole slabs and went with one more monolithic with less inclusions.
I like the bug holes except those on that one edge. I don't think that worked well. The rest is great.
No bug holes, please.
Fair enough!
Bugholes can be attractive…so long as the any weakened old around them is strengthened, eg with a penetrating resin etc.
Well saved!
Would you guys ever consider making a 1 foot by 1 foot with the x base 🤔
If someone ordered it, then yes!
I would have had tiny ants made out of silver and added them to a couple of the holes 😂 🐜
Just peeking out 😂
Great work but not to sure of the bug holes
Fair enough, to each their own!
Sleep deprived crackhead's worst nightmare: THE BUGS ARE EATING MY TABLE GHHHAAA!!
Im 50/50 on the bug holes. I love the look of them next to the river, but I don't really like the look of the table edges with them.
Very fair!
Love the character the bug holes add to the piece
Us too!
Personally I don't mind the look of the bug holes (but I also don't like it, per se) but I think it would bother me knowing that if we took off another 5mm, we'd probably find a whole new batch of holes. I just don't like the idea of having large-ish pockets in the table for some reason, even if it's just as strong as another table. If I was the client I think I would've gone with some other wood, unless this one was being offered at a pretty big discount.
Maybe just me but i don't like the look of those bug holes on the finished table especially on the sides.
Absolutely do not like those bug holes actually creeps me out 😕
I would have said no if it was my table. 🐛
"Here's your food, don't mind the bug holes..." Yeah, no bug holes for me thanks!
Haha fair enough, we can guarantee that there are no bugs in the table at least haha
Bug holes are AWESOME!
We think so too!
The holes along the blue are, but on the sides, not so cool. IMHO
The bug holes are just bad to me.
Bugs made an appearance in the vid at 5:00 😅
I don’t like the bug holes at all! Regardless of the time you spent on curing the holes and making them part of the table they are bug holes and very visible ones too.
Y’all should’ve just replaced the slabs completely
Personally, I wont take this table if it was me. It's just my personal preference, because, well ... I sure pay lots of money and expecting something good, not bug holes in large quantity like that. But if someone willing to accept and paid for it, then its good for them 😅
I Love the table especially Nature's artwork (bug holes), but i cannot stand that you guys set it on the pavement without something to protect it.
Bug holes makes it a conversation piece. Brilliant