This Wood Used to Get Burned, Now It's The Most Expensive

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Published 2021-10-14
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I make a 96" (2.5m) dining table from a slab of salvaged Oregon Black Walnut and epoxy resin. A few ups and downs through this build, but in the end, it all works out. I hope you enjoy the build, let me know if I can do better.

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Items used in this build:
New Blacktail n3 Nano: blacktailstudio.myshopify.com/pages/n3-launch
Deep pour epoxy: amzn.to/3CEikFK
Table legs: flowyline-official.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5707840.6ac…
Moisture meter (similar): amzn.to/3nipNEv
C-channels: conceptthirteen.ca/?ref=btjrt2lvnw8g
Angle grinder: amzn.to/3pu2iXZ
Track saw: www.timberwolftools.com/mafell-k85ec-circular-saw
Table top epoxy (touch-ups/fast): amzn.to/3asufLq
CA glue: amzn.to/3tiiKNu
Threaded inserts: conceptthirteen.ca/?ref=btjrt2lvnw8g
Festool sander: amzn.to/3gVnlBg
Roundover bit: amzn.to/3uwTwv0
Lightstick (now $55): amzn.to/3faMWFu
Mesh sandpaper: amzn.to/3ptVj1k
Rubio Monocoat: amzn.to/3bBBz6J
Gem buffer: amzn.to/2N6qWRt
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White buffing pads: amzn.to/3u85vzV
Furniture bolts: amzn.to/2NdDAOg
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0:00 Intro
1:17 Awkwardly unloading
2:20 Tip for working with clients
3:15 Track saw and track saw alternative
4:55 Removing bark and rot
7:01 Sealing edges and top with epoxy
9:14 Properly measuring dye
10:53 Second epoxy pour
12:00 Turtle story
12:55 Flatting epoxy table
14:35 New table base
16:00 Rotex sander vs belt sander vs finish sander
16:48 Table finishing
18:35 Rare cameo
19:01 Delivery day

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All Comments (21)
  • @TJMODLA
    Red. Have you ever made a fireplace mantle with epoxy accents? I would love to see a mantle that looks like this table.
  • @DM-su6li
    A database of shops would be awesome, especially for smaller shops that are hard to find and aren't in the position to advertise.
  • I am a freshman in HS and my school has a woodshop with EVERY tool you can imagine! All industrial tools with a teacher that has been woodworking for 40 years! I love your videos!
  • @toddhofer1005
    I love your channel. I know nothing about woodworking, but I find watching you transform pieces of wood very relaxing. Well done!
  • @SLAVIKTELY
    When I first saw this slab I wasn't expecting such a colorful texture with "RED" lines running through it. I want to say this is one of the favorites so far.
  • Your voice is, for some reason, really relaxing. It helps me focus on everything that you are doing while building each project. Blacktail is my favorite woodworking YouTube channel. I don't even do woodworking but the way you make the video draws me in.
  • @glendaball1672
    Red, I don’t see a lot of red but it does have some red hues. I absolutely love this table. Great work. I am not a wood worker but I just love wood in all forms and I love to see people create beautiful things with it. Your work is outstanding. Nothing this poor missionary could ever afford but I am content in just watching the magic happen.
  • @adriyo2
    After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans youtube.com/post/UgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR… i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
  • @Roflmao0001
    I'm a certified New Zealander of 29 years. Never let anyone tell you that you cant do something in flip flops. They are a year round, any activity shoe.
  • I’d suggest that you show them this table. If they want, you could stain away the reds, but I’m gonna bet they’ll love it this way. Really beautiful.
  • @Tyf13
    The national database is a great idea from a community perspective. Based on my own experiences, I shoped at only one wood supply/fabrication store and found out there were several other suppliers that were so much cheaper. Ended up getting a huge slab of walnut for half the price of the first store I used to use.
  • @676dig
    Beautiful table with lots of red. Absolutely beautiful.
  • @Richard.Dawson
    Red. About 20 years ago a fork from a forklift fell onto my foot from chest height. (The locking clip mechanism on that fork broke, so when the fork was pulled into a wider position, it never stopped sliding at the next slot & it instead kept going until it fell off.) The fork actually hit both my feet, but the end of the fork that bends to a 90°, is the thickest/heaviest end & that end came straight down on my left foot. I broke a few bones in that foot, but the worst part was when I took off my boot & sock, my big toe was purple & double its normal size. When I barely even touched the toe with my finger, my toe kind of popped. It split under the toenail. Kind of a gory scene. Luckily I didn't lose any toes, but to this day I have a LOT of pain in that big toe! I wasn't wearing steel toe boots at that time. From that moment on, I always wear steel toe boots!! The point of my rambling is this- you will never appreciate how important a single toe really is, until you have an accident & hurt/lose one! A single toe can cause you to lose balance, stability, traction & grip. I cringe every time I see your sandals! You're a grown man & can do whatever you choose to do, but I strongly suggest a nice pair of comfortable work boots, at least on the days when you're lifting heavy items. I've always loved my Wolverines but I also live super close to a Redwings shop & they make great boots as well.
  • Red: The cats name is Turkey, and if the piece actually has red tones, you should know that the clients light source and surrounding environment can change visible hues to any eye! Good luck!!
  • @robertlee8042
    I am not given to praise but I need to tell you that your videos are perfect. I love what you do, how you obviously love it, how you do it, how you explain it, and I’m jealous. You are a rich man. And you have created your riches out of nothing but drive and attention. Do not ever doubt that.
  • Red. Colors are something I'm very good at, after 35+ years as a professional artist. It isn't truly red, but it's a long way from chocolate. Turned out beautifully! This is one of my favorite tables of yours. My house was filled with antiques, so living with your pieces isn't something that's probably ever going to happen, but I love watching you work. Susan
  • Red. I admire your patience. I was the most impatient person ever. I rushed through everything until I started small woodworking projects. It brings me inner peace, and increases my focus. Cheers.
  • @rustbucket9318
    Red. However, the client that doesn’t want any red should just look at that table you just made and he/she will probably change their mind. Awesome work. When you said a lot of people are getting tired of the epoxy tables I got excited. Maybe I’ll be able to get one sooner than retirement.
  • Red, lucky, I’m so pleased I’ve found your channel. When dad past he left a whole workshop of tools. I’m now adjusting life in a direction to do what you do. Your detailed explanations on all that you do are very helpful and informative. Your a great teacher just through being you. All the best I look forward to your next videos. 👍🏻