Strangest Thing I've Found In a Slab

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Published 2020-09-17
How to make a modern solid wood and epoxy desk.I just finished this walnut and resin desk I made for my father in law. A lot of times you guys want to know how much I made from a project, so the answer is nothing this time! Materials would cost around $1000 for a similar one though if you want to try one yourself.

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All Comments (21)
  • @1955joed
    As a cabinet guy, I think I would probably have built a box just around the drawer to mount the drawer slides in. That would effectively hide them and not be as distracting as just the slides themselves. Just a suggestion if you should run into problems like this again. Your work is beautiful though and I enjoy the videos. I am doing a kitchen remodel in our house and I will be using our local wood (mesquite) for a bar top. I have found inspiration from you videos. Thanks again.
  • @gayleandrus7050
    I am an older woman who never has made anything out of wood but I am so fascinated by the exquisite things you build out of trees. You have vision and imagination and skills that go beyond what "normal" people do. Your pieces are just beautiful. My dream is only to whittle out a long (12 inch) wooden spoon like my grandfather used for stirring his soups in the big pot. 😀
  • When I used to build large commercial buildings we always made a big deal of making sure the wood doors were painted on all sides, including top and bottom. The reason was to avoid warping caused by differential absorption of moisture. I think you are right on sealing top, bottom and sides.
  • @l.rod2827
    Great looking table as always. I agree with you the drawer slides wasn't the best, but one possible solution to conceal would be to paint them flat black matching the legs.
  • Live edge end tables with dovetail drawers. I am a retired wood worker who vicariously relives making sawdust by enjoying your video's
  • @Lala_B
    A reaction bit when your wife’s dad saw the finished desk would have been the cherry on top of this video!
  • @allan3946
    It makes me smile every time I see your 'Branded' planer😀
  • Cam, I've learned so much from watching your videos!! I'm a disabled veteran and you've inspired me to start making epoxy tables in my workshop. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and unafraid of sharing your lessons learned (both good and bad). You do amazing work and I love your videos!!!
  • @ellenl.5581
    The legs are a work of art in themselves. Very powerful visual. The desk was beautiful drawer and all. Your father-in-law will feel very special and so will your wife. Whatever anyone else says art like the legs and the desk are are mental first and no one else has the right to interfere with your thoughts.
  • SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL...KEEP 'EM COMING!! I LIKE THE IDEA OF A RIVER GOING THROUGH THE DESK OPPOSED TO THE BLACK...JUST SAYING, NICE JOB!!
  • I'm simply amazed at how you went about making this desk. What an amazing piece of furniture. I'm more of a wood turning but this was just beautiful to watch!!
  • @casperscuts2627
    I still get a kick out of watching your project come to life! I loved how the drawer front matched up with the desk top, great job.
  • @TheCaveman05-13
    I love how thankful you are and how much you appreciate the little things! That’s why I watch your channel above a lot of others! It’s really nice to have a personal touch and a sense of connection!
  • I'm so glad this channel popped up in my feed, those videos that start of like "a project that you can earn money with" then some guy gluing a bunch of plywood together were driving me crazy.
  • I’m not a wood worker. I like to watch artists and crafters. The wood is beautiful.
  • @shadow-wulf
    id love to see a scene in the epoxy of a desk or table. Maybe build up a beach with sand and different coloured layers of epoxy.
  • @elberthardy961
    I'd love for you to include in your videos the clients' reaction when they first see the finished product. Great work, friend!
  • @timcam8713
    Wow, that is a stunningly beautiful table/desk, your father-in-law is a lucky guy.