I Tested Bending Epoxy With the Sun

John Malecki
26 May 202427:42

Summary

TLDRIn this video, the team tackles the challenge of repairing a broken table, turning it into a creative project. After a failed attempt to cut the table legs, they decide to use epoxy to mend and modify the table. The process involves destructively shaping the broken pieces, creating a mold, and pouring in clear epoxy. Despite numerous setbacks, including leaks and cracks, they persist, employing innovative solutions like using the sun to bend the epoxy. The table's final form is a testament to their resilience and creativity, showcasing a blend of imperfections and unique design elements.

Takeaways

  • 😅 The team was working on a project that they considered one of the coolest things they've ever built, which unfortunately exploded during the process.
  • 🛠️ After the explosion, they brainstormed with Sam, Joe, and Chris to come up with solutions to fix the broken table, deciding between two options: stitching it back together or using epoxy to bridge the gap.
  • 🗳️ The decision was put to a vote with their audience, who overwhelmingly chose to pour epoxy as the method to fix the table.
  • 🔨 They proceeded with a plan to break the table further to facilitate the epoxy repair, using various tools to create 'natural breaks' for a more aesthetic outcome.
  • 🛡️ A mold was created to hold the epoxy and prevent leaks, with a focus on ensuring no bubbles formed in the crystal-clear epoxy.
  • 🚫 Despite careful planning, the epoxy pour resulted in leaks and required on-the-spot problem-solving to manage the situation.
  • 🔄 The team attempted to bend the epoxy-coated table using the heat of the sun, which proved to be a challenging and risky process.
  • 🔨 After the bending attempt, they had to address cracks and imperfections by filling them with more epoxy and using a power planer to smooth the surface.
  • 🔲 The final steps included sanding and polishing the table to achieve a clear and professional finish.
  • 🎉 Despite numerous setbacks and challenges, the team ultimately completed the table, showcasing their resilience and creativity.

Q & A

  • What was the initial problem with the table that the team was working on?

    -The table exploded off the table in a fit of rage and blew up on the floor, causing the team to feel heartbroken.

  • What were the two options presented to the viewers for fixing the broken table?

    -The two options were to either stitch the table back together using various makeshift materials like bow ties and slats, or to use epoxy to bridge the gap where it broke.

  • What was the viewer's verdict on how to fix the table?

    -The viewers voted to use epoxy to fix the table, which led to the team devising a plan to pour epoxy as a solution.

  • What was the unique approach the team considered to repair the table with epoxy?

    -The team planned to use flat parts together, pour the epoxy flat with a crystal clear river, and then try to bend it over a mold while it's still soft.

  • What tools did the team use to break the curve off the table?

    -The team used hatchets, hammers, sledges, and other destructive tools to break the curve off the table and create natural breaks.

  • How did the team plan to prevent bubbles while pouring the epoxy?

    -They planned to use thin layers of resin and cover all gaps and potential leak areas with caulk to prevent bubbles and ensure the epoxy holds together without leaking.

  • What issue did the team face during the epoxy pouring process?

    -The team faced issues with leaks in the mold, which they had to quickly address by applying more caulk and using paper towels to slow down the leaks.

  • What was the team's strategy to bend the epoxy-coated table leg?

    -They planned to place the table outside in the sun, hoping the heat would soften the epoxy enough to bend it over a mold.

  • What difficulties did the team encounter while trying to bend the epoxy?

    -The epoxy did not bend as expected, and instead of following the mold, it cracked and snapped off the wood, causing visible damage.

  • How did the team address the cracks in the epoxy after the failed bending attempt?

    -They decided to fill the cracks with more epoxy, including a gold-colored epoxy to add a decorative touch, and then clamped the table to hold the repair in place.

  • What was the final step in the process after addressing the cracks?

    -The final step was to sand, polish, and apply a final finish to the table, including cutting the legs to the correct length and ensuring the table was stable.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Table Restoration Challenge

The video begins with the narrator expressing excitement about a recent project gone wrong. They recount a mishap where a table exploded off a table while cutting its legs, leaving the team disheartened. The narrator then discusses two options for fixing the table: either stitching it back together with makeshift materials or using epoxy to bridge the gap. The audience's input is sought on social media, and it's decided to proceed with the epoxy solution. The team devises a plan to repair the table, which includes breaking it further to facilitate the repair and using a mold to bend the table into shape. The process is fraught with uncertainty and potential for further disaster, adding an element of suspense to the project.

05:02

🛠️ Crafting a Resin Mold for Repair

The team embarks on a complex repair process for the damaged table. They plan to use flat parts and epoxy to reconstruct the table, aiming to pour it flat and then bend it over a mold while the epoxy is still soft. The narrator acknowledges the novelty and risk of this approach, as it has never been attempted before. Tools such as hatchets and hammers are gathered for the task, and they proceed to break the table in a controlled manner to create natural-looking breaks. The team then creates a mold and discusses strategies to prevent bubbles and ensure the epoxy holds the table together, reflecting their innovative problem-solving approach.

10:02

🚫 Encountering Issues with the Epoxy Pour

The team faces several challenges during the epoxy pouring process. Despite careful planning and execution, they encounter leaks in their mold, which they attempt to seal with hot glue and additional caulking. The video captures the tension and urgency as they work to contain the epoxy and prevent a complete failure. Despite the setbacks, they manage to stop the leaks temporarily and express cautious optimism about the outcome of their repair efforts.

15:03

🌞 Attempting to Bend the Epoxy-Infused Table

After successfully pouring the epoxy and allowing it to set, the team attempts to bend the table using the heat of the sun. They construct a bending form and carefully remove the table from its mold, hoping the heat will facilitate the bending process. However, they quickly realize that the bending is not going as planned, with cracks forming and the epoxy separating from the wood. The team scrambles to address these issues, reflecting the trial-and-error nature of their work.

20:03

🔨 Post-Bend Repairs and Finishing Touches

Following the bending attempt, the team is left with a table that has several cracks and imperfections. They decide to fill these with more epoxy, including a gold epoxy to add a decorative touch. The video shows the team's perseverance and creativity as they work to salvage their project. They also discuss the long drying time for the epoxy and the need to wait for the right moment to bend the table again. The team's commitment to making the table look cool despite the challenges is evident throughout this phase of the project.

25:04

🎨 Final Polish and Reflection on the Project

In the final stages of the project, the team focuses on sanding and polishing the table to achieve a clear and attractive finish. They discuss the decision to use a power plane to level the epoxy and the challenges of working with the material. The video captures the team's reflections on the project's difficulties and the lessons learned. Despite the numerous setbacks and the complexity of the task, they express pride in their work and gratitude for the viewers' support. The team wraps up the project with a sense of accomplishment and a hint at future projects to come.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Epoxy

Epoxy is a type of resin often used in crafting and construction projects for its strong adhesive properties and ability to create a hard, durable finish. In the video's context, epoxy is used to repair and reinforce a broken table, symbolizing the theme of transformation and restoration. The script mentions 'epoxy fix' and 'gold epoxy,' indicating the use of different types of epoxy for various purposes such as repair and aesthetic enhancement.

💡Resin

Resin is a solid or highly viscous substance, often used as a sealant or protective coating. In the video, the term 'resin' is used interchangeably with 'epoxy,' highlighting the process of pouring and curing resin to create a clear, solid surface. The script discusses the challenges of working with resin, such as preventing bubbles and ensuring a successful pour, which is central to the project's success.

💡Mold

A mold in this context refers to a form or container used to shape materials like resin or epoxy as they set. The video discusses creating a mold to bend the resin-coated table, which is a critical step in achieving the desired shape. The script mentions 'make a mold' and 'open mold,' indicating the custom nature of the project and the challenges of working with a non-traditional mold.

💡Live Edge

Live edge refers to the natural, unprocessed edge of a piece of wood, which is often incorporated into furniture design for its aesthetic appeal. The video's theme revolves around creating a live edge table, and the script mentions 'Live Edge and epoxy tables,' emphasizing the fusion of natural wood elements with modern epoxy resin techniques.

💡Degassing

Degassing is the process of removing air bubbles or gases from a liquid, which is crucial when working with epoxy to prevent imperfections in the final product. In the script, 'degassing ready to rock and roll' illustrates the meticulous preparation required for a successful epoxy pour, ensuring a clear and bubble-free finish.

💡Bending

Bending, in the context of the video, refers to the process of shaping the epoxy and wood into a curved form. The script discusses the attempt to bend the epoxy-coated table using heat and a mold, which is a complex and innovative technique aimed at achieving a unique design for the table.

💡Caulk

Caulk is a material used to seal gaps and make objects watertight. In the video, the term is used to describe the process of sealing the edges of the mold to prevent resin from leaking out during the pouring process. The script mentions 'caulk all the caulk I want it,' indicating the importance of a thorough seal to ensure the integrity of the project.

💡Sanding

Sanding is the process of smoothing a surface by abrasion, often used in woodworking and finishing projects. The script frequently mentions sanding as a necessary step to refine the surface of the epoxy and wood, highlighting the labor-intensive and meticulous nature of the work involved in creating a polished final product.

💡Polishing

Polishing is the process of making a surface smooth and shiny, typically through rubbing or buffing. In the video, polishing is discussed as the final step to enhance the clarity and appearance of the epoxy surface. The script mentions using a '3M polishing kit,' emphasizing the importance of a professional-grade finish for the table.

💡Stitches

In the context of the video, 'stitches' refers to the repair technique of reinforcing cracks or breaks with additional material, akin to sewing. The script discusses the community's vote for stitching as an option to fix the broken table, which adds a layer of interaction and decision-making to the project's narrative.

💡Master Class

A master class typically refers to an advanced educational course or workshop led by an expert in a particular field. In the script, the mention of a 'master class' suggests that the video creator offers in-depth training on techniques used in the project, such as working with epoxy and creating live edge tables, providing additional value to the viewers.

Highlights

Team worked on a unique project involving a table that exploded off the table in a fit of rage.

After the table blew up, the team felt heartbroken but came up with creative solutions to fix it.

Two options were presented to the audience: to stitch the table back together or use epoxy to bridge the gap.

The community voted, and the decision was made to pour epoxy as a fix.

The team planned to use flat parts and eliminate curves, then pour a crystal clear epoxy and bend it while soft.

A destructive process was initiated to prepare the table for the epoxy pour.

The team used hatchets and hammers to create natural breaks for the epoxy to follow.

A square cut was made to create a more natural break, which was then broken off with a jigsaw.

A mold was constructed to pour the epoxy, with a focus on preventing bubbles and ensuring a leak-proof setup.

The team used a unique technique with thin layers of resin to hold the table together.

The epoxy was poured, and despite concerns, the table did not leak significantly.

The team faced challenges with the epoxy sinking and cracks forming, requiring additional fixes.

An attempt to bend the epoxy using the sun's heat resulted in further complications.

The team decided to fill the cracks with gold epoxy, inspired by Japanese repair techniques.

Final steps included sanding, polishing, and sealing the table to complete the project.

The table, despite its challenges, turned out to be a unique piece with a combination of imperfections and clear epoxy.

The project tested the team's skills and patience, resulting in a learning experience and a one-of-a-kind table.

Transcripts

00:00

why are you smirking yes oh my god dude

00:03

last week we fed up and by we I mean me

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we were working on what is arguably one

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of the coolest things we've ever built

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around here and when I jumped up on a

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table to cut the legs down the length it

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exploded off of the table in a fit of

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rage and then blew up on the floor now I

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was super sad and the rest of the team

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we were all pretty heartbroken so I

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talked to Sam and Joe and Chris and we

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came up with some awesome ways that we

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think we can fix it and I asked you guys

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we gave you two options one was to

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stitch this thing back together kind of

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like Frankenstein and make it work with

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bow ties and slats and who knows what

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else or two to somehow use aoxy to

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bridge the gap on where it broke that

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leads us to where we are now and

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thousands of you have commented on the

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last video the verdicts in and we're

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going to pour this sucker now we got to

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come up with a game plan so the first

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thing we need to do is grab the broken

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pieces hopefully Sam's not crushed

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underneath them too soon because yes

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he's still here he didn't quit quite yet

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he's still willing to put up with me

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aren't you buddy I am but I don't know

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if you're aware of this or not there's a

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small crack in this end of the table we

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may have to do something to repair it

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we're we're going to repair it I think

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it goes without saying guys Sam I

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apologize if I made you feel any way

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good it's okay appreciate it anytime men

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okay now that all of our feelings have

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subsided almost 2,000 votes at the time

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of when we're counting this for pouring

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it so we're going to go with the epoxy

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fix the best way to do this there's

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actually probably no best way to do this

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so I think we actually need to do a

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little bit more damage to this before we

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can rebuild it what the plan is we're

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going to use the flat Parts together and

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kind of eliminate all the parts we

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curved and pour it flat with a crystal

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clear River and then try and bend it

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over a mold while it's still soft none

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of this has ever been attempted before

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here so things could get even doubly

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squirely after well what's already been

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a ridiculous project so far so I think

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we need to get a couple hatchets maybe

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some hammers sledges anything of

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destructive tools the best part is if

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anything happens to that side we could

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just pour that side bend it again yeah

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yeah try not to break that side this

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time do my best I mean it was 100% my

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fault probably catch it with this

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piece let's grab some hatchets and stuff

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I'm going to let you have first whack I

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don't think this going to do much all

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right I guess we just got to break the

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curve off gravity will probably help

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protect your eyes before you break stuff

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like

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this all right that was great now I want

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you to have this oh wow momento just

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remember our times together nice we just

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want to get some like what looks like

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natural breaks on the end we can pretty

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much go as far as we'd like but anything

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that's gonna kind of look like this

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crack wise I think will look good you

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want to give her the old wacka rusi go

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ahead let out your anger and

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frustration you son of a

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[Laughter]

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thank God pouring that clean break

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at least dude couldn't have gone better

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oh we're idiots Legendary Super Clean we

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could just glue that back together just

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add more character to it this is going

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great I wonder I mean now that it's

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split in half how we could actually do

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this to eff good wondering if we should

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like cut some like reliefs into it and

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then kind of come back and break it off

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yeah I feel like that's the move so for

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those of you that can't see under here

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is a square cut and that doesn't look

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natural obviously if you couldn't see

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the square part that' be kind of what

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we're going for jigsaw all right we'll

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break this off put the big girl in there

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I'm going to let you try all the fun

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things first on here cuz I'm the devil

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the devil I think we just kind of throw

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relief marks into it

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[Music]

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okay yeah that's what we're going

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for should try well it's broken so who

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cares about keeping it together at this

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point you know what I'm saying you know

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what I'm saying

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[Music]

04:02

I think that's the look we're going for

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just enough Breaking and stuff so we're

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going to have to seal this now we got to

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figure out how to do that side there's

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only one option we clamp it on

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the floor going vertical I'll hold it so

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for the big side I guess we're just

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going to have to use the jigs saw to

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give us some relief I kind of like the

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way that I was able to use the band saw

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to give us some depth here it looks kind

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of like a pretty natural break I would I

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would think there's a lot of splintering

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there's some parts that I'm going to

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need to come back and touch up a bit but

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my thoughts are I'll just kind of cut

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some stuff out and see how she

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[Music]

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goes Sam went ahead and build a little

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mold here let's kind of just mock it up

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and show you guys what we're thinking

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before you get the cocking on so we

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can't build a traditional mold just

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because of the nature of having the open

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end there so we're going to have to like

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kind of make do with an open mold and

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prey so this is the vision is that's how

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much Gap we're going to have what we're

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trying to do here is prevent bubbles cuz

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we're pouring this thing crystal clear

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sure about that I'm going to blow out

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all these like gaps and

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stuff and Sam and I are going to come in

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and just based on a bunch of really thin

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resin hopefully it holds this thing

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together and keeps from bubbling this is

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doing the Burly stuff for the master

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tips my tricks everything I know about

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making Live Edge and epoxy tables all of

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it we just added glass table let's check

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it out the next morning this is getting

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school

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early oh hey

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Chris yeah you better run run away

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everyone thinks I'm the mean one we're

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going to cul these two down and then

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clamp them to the table we're then going

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to run a bead the whole way across on

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the base on this side and drop it down

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so it smooshy smooshies on it and kind

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of hopefully creates some sort of a

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barrier we're then going to clamp that

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down to the table hoping to keep all of

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the the resin inside from there we're

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going to go ahead and use some gardening

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Edge trim to make ourselves a dam on the

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sides here the biggest point of issue or

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concern is that that be a caul

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underneath this is not how you want to

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be able to form and this could go

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terribly wrong and literally just have

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all of the resin pour out basically

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immediately I don't like it but I don't

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see a better way to do it this stuff

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just going everywhere it's like not

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touching the whole I have a very

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low hope that we don't just dump res

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everywhere okay so I know I talked about

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the garden stuff but I realized that

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Blake has been using 8in melamine in his

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molds so we're going to try this this is

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just 8 in particle board that we covered

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in TC tape my intention here is can we

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get it to kind of create a flexed mold

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around this Edge we'll put some spacers

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and nail them into here and then caul

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all of it in order to keep all of the

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resin that we can inside and then just

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be super super diligent on these edges

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maybe even go underneath hit it with

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another beat of caulk just all the caul

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all the caulk I want it we've only got

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one shot to make this thing like leak

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proof which is where most of my concern

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is right now we've got culk everywhere

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top bottoms around surround Sam's

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caulking beads underneath we're going to

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throw a bead of caul on the top we

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actually going to use the call as a

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potential stop because we've got tbec on

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there to pour up to C on o all around I

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don't know a better way to do it and so

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we're just going to wait for this to dry

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and then we are going to send it Ron you

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hate epoxy so I can't even ask Ron for

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help here damn it guess I'll see you

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guys tomorrow I'll see you tomorrow all

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right we should be dry which means it's

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time for the pour we're pouring crystal

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clear so we've got brand new buckets

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we've got a couple gallons we're going

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to get our gallon calculation done here

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of uh total Bo fathom we've got our

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degassing ready to rock and roll I'm

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going to use the epoxy calculator here

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we're pretty much like 28 in by 35 by 2

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which is River length what did I say 28

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2 35 enter that says 8.5 gallons damn

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that's a lot more there's no way I would

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like you to Crunch those numbers again

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just crunch them please crunch n gallons

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for this I mean I guess it's like very

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similar to like a

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river all right we've got everything

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degassed Sam and Chris mixed everything

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up it's been sitting chilling we're

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looking crystal clear here I cannot

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emphasize enough how terrified I am to

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pour this this is not a traditional mold

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and everything could go terribly wrong

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at this point I'm probably the most

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puckered I've been in a long long time

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we're going to send it with bucket one

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check for leaks and then go with bucket

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two and three Sam would you mind putting

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on the Hazmat suit preparing for

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surgical procedures in case of a leak

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absolutely where do we uh where do we

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keep that at you're wearing it excellent

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glove up let's roll you know what I just

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realized this is the same thing I wore

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when the slab cracked I intentionally

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wore it today to fix it I or you know

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you want to bring those Good Vibes yeah

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exactly

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yeah let the glove up and pour this

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okay all right check for leaks

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check for

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leaks trying to avoid any more bubbles I

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want to pour it on the wood though

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because of the uh pulled crap off of

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it cuz our Corner that one damn it yeah

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right there right next to you

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John so this is uh my nightmare but also

09:30

how we've stopped leaks for years that

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was exactly where we were concerned so

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the paper towel will slow it down and

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then the tiac will like stick it on Sam

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green and I developed this years ago

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started hit the fan on us on a

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couple

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[Music]

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projects it's pretty small but we'll

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lose all nine gallons through

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[Music]

09:49

it nice bucket got a leak over here

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where this meets the inside it's like

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pouring out of there got the you

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me

10:02

oh yeah it's over the table now it's on

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the table it's fine it's fine hot gluc

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line here to Dam it up we didn't caul

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this side we should be fine now we get

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to obsess over the table and any leaks

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we caught one over there in the corner

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this is not for the faint of heart we

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stopped leaking under here for now I

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think nope we got another one over here

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um so we're just going to yeah this

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sucks Sam's using the rest of the resin

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to fill that we're going to keep popping

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bubbles now we just have to time it

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perfectly to where it's hard but not

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completely hard so we can bend it over

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the mold to get us that bent leg things

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are about to get squirely real squirely

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so we all got alarm set we're going to

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just keep popping in here over the next

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you know 100 hours making sure nothing

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breaks and uh and fingers cross

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everything stays good one week later

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she's dry baby look at this you hear

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that rock hard we were going to try to

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time it to do the bend when it was like

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still soft but we really didn't know

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when would be an appropriate time cuz we

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were all concerned about the release

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from the sides and the base so we kind

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of just skipped that part it is a sunny

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day so I'm stoked because we're going to

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put this thing outside and go 100% a

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completely unique idea to us is to bend

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this in the sun I've never seen this

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before nobody's I'm kidding cam

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pioneered the way doing weird with

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the sun and epoxy we're going to give

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that a shot I think that's the best way

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to do it so the next steps is we're

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going to roll it over there the guys are

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going to give me a hand we're going to

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crack it out of this this is a very

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unique Contraption we've got two tables

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and it clamped down we've got to be

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careful that we don't break it again

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going to take our utmost care to get it

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over there we'll take it outside in the

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sun hopefully we can get a Bend Sam

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Sam we got to be ready for that next

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time come on Sam catch it yeah Qui

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breaks the internet thinks you're weak

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come on Sam we'll be ready all our

11:50

training has prepared us for this moment

11:51

Sam are you ready I'm

11:55

[Music]

11:56

ready samam Sam what were you doing

12:00

working can you give me a hand dude

12:03

unbelievable dude we we got no leaks

12:05

well minor leaks from the top here this

12:07

was the only thing that actually leaked

12:09

which we just solved pretty quickly so

12:11

I'm I'm stoked it's looking freaking

12:13

sick The Hope here is that we can get

12:15

the bend to start like right here and uh

12:18

we won't need to do much flattening

12:19

except for just kind of sanding this

12:21

down so let's pop her out baby let's go

12:25

here we go here we go here we go

12:28

[Applause]

12:30

clean baby clean Min is that it's not

12:32

clean we did not do that right cuz we

12:34

put release on this whole thing right

12:37

yeah oh no we CK these down we C them

12:40

yeah that's why they're sticking so hard

12:41

I wonder if we should flip it and peel

12:43

that off instead of trying to peel this

12:45

up I mentioned flipping it and then Sam

12:47

brought it to my attention that we

12:48

caulked it to the table just all the

12:50

caulk all the

12:52

caulk I'm really concerned about gouging

12:55

and like breaking the resin in here we

12:58

got it flipped over and Det hated from

12:59

the table base because we CA this down

13:02

and then mold release and probably

13:04

should have put tyvec down on that piece

13:06

of melamine here we're going to roll it

13:07

over to the CNC hang the curly edge off

13:10

of it and flatten this on there stopping

13:13

right before we get to the Walnut and

13:15

the epoxy this is pretty risky we could

13:17

really have some stuff up

13:19

here Chris brought it down as far as

13:22

we're comfortable with we got a little

13:23

bit of resin coming through which means

13:25

we get to take the rest off by hand

13:27

fortunately it's a lot less material

13:29

we're going Rotex and whatever other

13:31

I can come up with to get it

13:33

off I did not anticipate this part as I

13:35

never

13:38

do all right guys so John asked me to go

13:40

ahead and make a bending form so we can

13:42

bend this epoxy when it's out in the

13:44

heat so going ahead see and seed out the

13:46

slap Parts cut down some stretches to go

13:49

between them nail it together ready to

13:50

go I have to carve The Edge to match

13:53

these edges before we put this thing out

13:55

into the sun before we can try and

13:57

bending it it's so hot out humid that

13:59

like I can bend it on my own so

14:02

hopefully this works look at this I have

14:05

layers this is insane and I've already

14:08

had look at all it on the floor I've

14:09

never had this happen I wonder if it's

14:12

cuz it's it's really humid in here I

14:14

believe but looking cool check so I got

14:16

like a nice matching external profile

14:18

here I'll bring the sander in touch it

14:20

up slightly get the other side and we'll

14:23

be good to go it's bending time you

14:26

rolling this is it now we

14:30

wait already going holy holy

14:33

it's so heavy it's already going I see

14:36

it move yeah wow now we just got to hope

14:38

it follows the mold that is crazy I can

14:42

push on it it's visibly going down like

14:44

I can feel it going down I feel like I I

14:46

could break it at any moment and I've

14:48

already broke it once I should probably

14:50

not touch

14:51

[Music]

14:52

it what's going on oh just doing the

14:56

same thing on all these Corners here

14:57

here here here oh it's like cooled at

15:01

the touch and this shit's like hot up

15:02

and feel this down here I wonder you

15:04

think we should get out here with some

15:05

heat guns ate it be too much it's only

15:08

been 10 minutes I think I'm just like so

15:11

impatient cuz it's bending so much like

15:12

oh this thing should be done any minute

15:14

is it pushes down breaking more and more

15:17

oh man this one's like gash Stitch it

15:21

it's going to bend

15:23

versus don't you put that on us so it's

15:25

just snapping off the wood you can like

15:27

put your finger in it is soft like you

15:29

see how I can get a thumb print in there

15:30

go back together damn I thought we would

15:32

get more more heat down here but it's

15:34

like all the Heat's focused right here

15:36

that's cuz all the weight is right yeah

15:38

I don't know what the we're going to

15:39

what are we doing what are we going to

15:40

do what what are we doing this is

15:42

turning to be the the Damned hardest

15:44

thing we've ever done looking at it in

15:45

hindsight I'm like obviously the wood's

15:47

not going to bend the wood's going to

15:49

stay straight we should have bent it

15:50

further away from the wood and poured it

15:52

longer and cut the bottom off yeah that

15:54

was stupid damn hopefully we can figure

15:56

something out to make that look decent

15:58

it just look looks like now it was

16:00

going so good the shittiest part about

16:01

working with resin and doing stuff like

16:03

this is it's so long to get another

16:05

chance to fix this is another like week

16:07

of dry

16:09

time I think that's the best we can do

16:12

we should have done that from the first

16:13

go cuz it's supporting it right where

16:15

it's cracking if it does crack what if

16:17

we did throw a couple stitches in there

16:19

like everybody gets their way everybody

16:21

with me at the end of the day I don't

16:23

care what we do as long as it looks cool

16:24

we could come back and fill that with

16:25

like a gold epoxy Japanese technique

16:27

with gold

16:31

well sweet that was going awful now it's

16:33

kind of a little bit better than awful I

16:35

think I have an idea on how to pretty it

16:37

up with the part we've already broken so

16:40

because we're idiots Glutton and fans of

16:42

all things hard we're going to try to

16:43

fill these cracks overnight here with

16:45

some resin so Chris just loosen actually

16:47

I'm going to I'm just going to crack

16:48

mine slide this down like a quar to a/

16:50

inch don't bring in my face oh what

16:54

happened just so bad right now to save

16:58

this AB ation I'm going to because we're

17:00

just completely tearing all of the resin

17:03

off at where the cracks are we have the

17:05

pivot point of the bend I'm sure you

17:07

guys will comment was too close to the

17:09

wood and so because of that you can see

17:11

that this wants to rip off down here

17:14

because of where the bend started the

17:16

intention for the bend was to be in this

17:18

area we have that up because we don't

17:19

know what the hell we're doing nor do I

17:21

think anyone know what they're doing

17:23

when they do crap like this we're going

17:24

to clamp it all back up and we're going

17:26

to fill it with more epoxy to try and uh

17:28

save us from absolutely ruining the

17:30

table so I'm just going to mix up some

17:32

gold resin here we're going to go with

17:33

this Roman gold pigment why not we don't

17:36

want it to be under gold I don't if

17:38

we're going with that I don't know what

17:39

that technique's called bunch of guys

17:40

have viral videos on it we're trying all

17:42

the techniques in this video after this

17:44

video I'm making a picnic table on a 2x4

17:47

a little longer than a few minutes later

17:49

she's dry I think so we're going to pop

17:51

it out of clamps see if this thing

17:53

explodes apart I guess pop the ratchet

17:55

this could be it don't hurt yourself

17:57

you're at sweetheart all okay no extreme

18:00

popping last

18:06

clamp everything is making me

18:12

nervous can we

18:14

get well we didn't get any spring back

18:16

which is great now we just got to make

18:19

it not look like dog I'm thinking

18:22

once I can clean it up it'll definitely

18:23

look better I'm really looking forward

18:25

to the next like 12 hours of sanding so

18:28

I basically I'm going to clean up the

18:29

resin and all the stuff that's going on

18:31

here and kind of make an assessment on

18:32

next steps once I get it down to like

18:34

kind of how it's going to look just

18:35

going to put it on good old

18:42

workbench getting my ass kicked and Sam

18:45

had the brilliant idea because he's not

18:47

a little that if we use a power

18:49

plane we can get through the epoxy he's

18:51

actually done this on a few of other

18:52

projects I actually don't ever think to

18:54

use that tool he's going to give me a

18:55

hand here no pressure it's brand new so

18:58

they want sharp blades on there so we're

19:01

dealing with a multitude of issues as

19:03

this entire project seems to be first

19:05

and foremost we've got to get this

19:06

sanded and Polished and at this angle

19:09

it's quite a pain in the ass secondly

19:11

our resin here sunk and uh we went with

19:14

like that gold to try and make it look

19:16

like it's got that like Japanese

19:17

technique where they fix stuff I think

19:19

it's Japanese our final decision is we

19:21

are going to end up stitching it as well

19:22

so all you that voted for stitching

19:24

you're going to get your stitches well

19:26

well well we're going to cut a uh

19:28

template on the the CNC and should make

19:30

this fairly quick for us to drop these

19:32

stitches in get them then all flushed

19:34

down but in the meantime I've got to put

19:36

a couple hours into sanding and

19:38

polishing this we also have to fill all

19:40

of these so we cut a bunch of wedges

19:42

that match the grain Direction and green

19:45

color on here so we got to get all of

19:47

those glued

19:49

in that's it appreciate the help guys

19:53

and that is another 3,000 pairs of shop

19:56

Shades ready to go for you guys cannot

19:58

believe how many of you have purchased a

20:01

pair and supported us in our journey

20:03

here with our new product these will go

20:05

fast so grab yourself a pair before

20:06

they're gone cuz that first 3,000 like

20:09

that we got a bunch of these sticks so

20:10

what we're going to do here is more or

20:12

less layer this thing together in a cool

20:15

way that makes it look like it got some

20:18

some stitches done on it the idea is

20:21

random um so we've got two 3 and 4 in

20:24

long pieces I got a little template made

20:26

here it's going to put me kind of to the

20:28

test but I think to strengthen these

20:30

gaps up I'll just kind of cut that

20:32

pocket as best I can and I think this

20:34

will look pretty cool getting The Best

20:35

of Both Worlds wasn't intending on doing

20:37

this so those of you that voted for

20:38

stitches you're getting stitches I can't

20:40

just fill it with epoxy well I could but

20:42

we don't have time for it to dry because

20:44

we are in a time crunch it's Tuesday and

20:46

this sucker's coming out for you guys on

20:48

Sunday so that's a whole day for epoxy

20:50

to dry so we're going to go and and try

20:52

to make this

20:55

work now I just got to do the the resin

20:58

okay okay we're going to use some

20:59

5minute epoxy to put these in because we

21:01

have to go with epoxy on epoxy now we

21:05

can't use glue to bond to epoxy that

21:06

would be a no no we don't feel like

21:08

waiting till tomorrow for everything to

21:10

dry this should suffice these are pretty

21:12

tight Sam cut these all pretty good this

21:14

in case anyone was curious my vote from

21:16

the get-go was stitches but I'm an idiot

21:18

as everyone knows

21:20

[Music]

21:28

this is looking awesome little random

21:31

stitch for you that one went

21:32

considerably better than when I did the

21:34

table versus Jordan so now we get into

21:36

the fun stuff sanding and wet sanding so

21:38

I'm going to get this uh this is this

21:40

part's already done to 220 we're going

21:41

to get it all the way up to 320 dry go

21:43

through all the Grits wet and we got to

21:44

do the bottom too so yay more

21:47

sanding it's funny cuz you're like you

21:49

just want Perfection and it has no

21:51

chance you like this whole piece is all

21:53

about making imperfection

21:56

beautiful it sets didn't explode it's

21:59

not rocking at all we still got to cut

22:01

the feet the length though but we're not

22:03

going to do anything different this time

22:05

we're literally going to try the exact

22:06

same thing all right let's flip it

22:08

over you guys tell me you think there's

22:10

a better

22:13

[Music]

22:13

[Applause]

22:15

way no no no

22:17

no all right so about 30 35 minutes ago

22:21

everything was fine John went in his uh

22:23

office do his craft a career and uh this

22:26

happened we went from having a nice 90°

22:28

and the Heat's starting to bring it down

22:31

so ratchet straps to bring it back in

22:33

but I got faith she'll be back in 90

22:35

very far from 9 right long ways so bad

22:39

this is so bad I'm going to start

22:40

polishing this Joe's going to put the

22:42

camera down polish this we could have

22:44

this table flip back over and very very

22:47

little all right why are you smirking

22:50

yes is oh my god dude are you kidding oh

22:54

my God how is that possible crystal

22:57

clear though

22:59

it's long it's clear yeah damn it

23:02

do you think it's cuz it's 90° in here

23:04

be hey dude look at that thing I just

23:06

got in the zone here he came out like 20

23:08

minutes later he's like Dam and I look

23:10

over and it's like this has turned out

23:12

to be one of the mosted up days in my

23:13

life so in the final stages this thing

23:15

could be a catastrophic failure if this

23:18

doesn't work we're hoping just like

23:19

gravity flattened it out while Sam was

23:22

working on it that we can do the same

23:24

thing with gravity going the other

23:26

direction we're going to put some weight

23:27

on this end and let it sit overnight

23:30

it's like 90° in here right now I don't

23:32

know about you guys but I don't have a

23:33

better idea we thought we'd be done with

23:35

this thing today this is going great you

23:38

know another couple weeks wasted on

23:40

something that could just literally not

23:41

work and it was looking awesome so I

23:43

guess we'll see you tomorrow see if this

23:46

works so she survived the night we um

23:49

hung a bunch of Weights off of it we had

23:51

to put on a different table CH got weird

23:53

we got a couple more cracks showed up

23:55

like these got worse to be honest like

23:57

the concept ccept of the broken pieces

24:00

and clear I dig it it's awesome the

24:02

bending aspect with that is where all of

24:05

our problems in line but we're in the

24:07

home stretch we need to cut the legs to

24:08

length and just a final touch up sand

24:10

and finish everything went to when

24:12

we cut the legs to length last time so

24:14

this could get interesting somehow the

24:16

table's over 8 ft

24:20

now it's way higher over here oh boy oh

24:24

the fireball table's 5x 10 we could put

24:26

it on there and do this new to boy it's

24:29

almost 10 ft what's crazy is there's no

24:31

rock we just need to cut it straight now

24:33

a little bit of a slant so we only need

24:35

to cut one side technically cuz this is

24:36

the one we cut before and then it was we

24:38

were going to try to cut again and then

24:40

it fell on the other side and died what

24:42

we going to use it for I can't believe

24:44

this thing got to 10 ft remember when I

24:46

said we should try say when I talking

24:48

about this try just doing a little

24:49

coffee table and our team meeting turned

24:52

into like no we got to send it and we're

24:54

like let's send it now we're a month

24:56

into sending it all right let's stand

24:58

her up

24:58

a here we go

25:02

[Music]

25:04

again let's

25:13

go final part

25:16

here ready Bud think we could just slip

25:18

it upside down and cut it yeah you're

25:21

probably right hey John why didn't you

25:23

do this the first time I don't like

25:24

running the saw at the side because of

25:26

gravity and then this piece of the wood

25:29

as I'm cutting it pinches the blade

25:31

itself inside of it so there's just more

25:34

potential for things to to go terribly

25:36

wrong so being able to use gravity your

25:38

advantage but not trying to drop slabs

25:40

on people this time here we

25:42

[Music]

25:49

go looks way better way better I

25:52

honestly kind of like how it's beveled

25:53

on the bottom too gives like a shadow

25:55

line on the floor gosh that thing pisses

25:57

me off still looks like it's going this

26:00

[Music]

26:02

way all right finally looks like we've

26:05

got a standing table what are we doing

26:07

with this thing besides throwing it away

26:09

that's all that's left is a final

26:10

sanding and polishing yeah we got to

26:12

polish this side up I'm for the part

26:14

that always surprises me for some reason

26:16

I don't like doing this but I do like

26:18

the reward I don't know weird we're

26:21

polishing it with our 3M polishing kit

26:24

what do you think Joe I said it might be

26:26

one of the more clear pores that we've

26:27

done I mean it seems pretty pretty nice

26:29

yeah we're going to have to work a

26:30

little bit to get the epoxy out of these

26:32

like voids that are in there but it is

26:34

nice and clear cool cuz the little

26:35

imperfections work with this look from

26:39

scratch so Sam has asked for the honor

26:42

to spray this and also came up with a

26:43

pretty good game plan we're going to

26:45

Bunk it up so we can spray the bottom

26:47

and the top at the same time he'll

26:49

pretty much just be wrapping around it

26:51

we're hitting it with a two part

26:52

catalyzed lacquer should bring this

26:54

thing home and buff it up after that's

26:56

done let us spray

26:59

[Music]

27:16

she's sitting a little low I know this

27:18

leg bent out again after we got out of

27:20

finish I don't know what's going on but

27:22

we're calling it a wrap on this thing

27:24

you'll probably never see it again and

27:26

nor will we this was a tough one every

27:28

about this project was hard really put

27:30

us to the test was absolutely ridiculous

27:33

all of you that sent it over to test I

27:34

appreciate it and thank you for pushing

27:37

me to be better appreciate all of you

27:39

guys that tune in every single week to

27:40

watch let me know what are we going to

27:41

build next

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