Hello everyone.. Thanks for watching the video.. I appreciate every single one of you.. check out the description box for a list of more videos. 👍👍👊

Very cool information. I've been following your channel for a while and it has helped me a lot, including getting my Harbor Freight pressure pot converted and working. I really like that you show your mistakes, this is soooooo important for people just starting to realize that everyone out there who makes it look easy has a history of missteps in their past. Also your BONUS TIP was right on the money for me!! Thanks Jake!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.. very welcome.. I’m glad you enjoy the videos. I had to learn the bonus tip for myself too!! 👍👍👊

Another great video Jake! Clear and easy to understand.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Tom!! Glad you enjoy!! 👍👍

Great tips Jake! Super helpful 👊😀

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Took me a while.. but I got er dun.. 😂😂

Can’t wait! I am going to make my first attempt at making some pen blanks in a couple weeks!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Great video,Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us all.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!! I’m glad you enjoy the videos. 👍👍

Great information Jake. Those pen blanks you have been making are awesome.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir... yours are on the way. 👍👍

@lakeshorewoodturner5136

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson Dropped your stickers in the mail today.

Gr8 video, Jake! Tip #7 is probably the most important tip. In my shop I do not have a way to stabilize, however; from my experience I have found that a good coat of clear shellac will seal the air & moisture in. It is also my finding that Alumilite Water Clear resin has no problem adhering to the shellac! Tks for the video!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome... I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the tip.. I’ve never used water clear before.

@johnwallace4408

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson Jake, it has a 15 min pot life; when cured, it is perfectly clear and has a high degree of magnification.

Jake another great video. I've watched your stuff for a while and truly appreciate the time you take to show us what you've learned as well as the mistakes you've made. Awesome stuff can't wait to see what you come up with next!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony.. I’m glad you like the videos.. plenty more on the way.

Wonderful information n Tips from Jake the best 👍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Buddy... glad you enjoyed!!

Great tips!!!!

Good video Jake... tips to live by ...or at least pour by...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.. I’m happy you enjoyed.. plenty more to come 👍👍

A lot of good information. Very helpful when those who have learned the hard way share and help break the cycle of everyone learning the hard way 🙂

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Jen.. I’m not embarrassed to show what I mess up.. the internet can be pretty harsh so I figure I just beat em to the punch and put it out there.

Been wood turning awhile, but just started experimenting with resins. Great, informative video!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I’m glad you enjoyed it

I'm new to the resin and epoxy game, so I really appreciate the information you're giving us! Thank you!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!! I’m glad I could help you out.. 👍👍

Fantastic tips Jake! Thank for sharing. Cheers, Paige C.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Paige. Glad you liked it. 😀😀

Great tips Jake 👍🏼 thanks for sharing

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Jonathan! 👍👍

I finally got a chance to see this. Great video and great advice! I highly recommend people watch your sanding and polishing video. This has been the hardest part for me and you are one of 5 online "Resin Jedi Masters" that have helped me get over that hump.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Jerry.. you are doing awesome work.. 👍👍

Thanks Jake, I always learn something from your expertise! Stay safe and well out there. Cheers from MT.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you for watching 👍👍

And i just bought my first pressur pot 60 litter😎 And i'm going to do great stuff with it👍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Super cool.. you will have fun.

Lots of Aussies getting onboard with epoxy nowadays especially on Instagram & the whole thing is still very popular Jake, you provide loads of handy hints 👍👍👍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome... thank you buddy.. plenty more to come.

Very informative as usual Jake! 👍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David!! 👍👊

Great job!!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀😀

Thanks Jake! Good stuff. 😎

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome.. glad you liked it!! 👍👍

Love your tips.....

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I love sharing them.. 😀😀 I’m glad you enjoy 😊

Waiting to see. Cheers Jake

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Great show brother!!!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother!! Glad you enjoyed it.

Great watching the good ideas to make a good start I have a business of indian handicrafts and and Crystal's I am wondering to make dis art wit real crystals and bring some good art much love and thanks to your tips

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you! 👍👍

Waiting

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

😀😀

I like tips!!!!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Not touching that one. Lol

Great info. But OMG! Get a lav mic! That on-camera mic sounds like you are in the Bat Cave. Just trying to help. Your videos are helpful and great! Thanks!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I kind of am in a bat cave.. upgrades are coming ..I’ve had lav mics before that sounded the same.. last week I used a headset and had no echo, but some folks didn’t like that either... will be building the resin room very soon.. it will have to be better in there. Lol

Thank you sooo much for this ! I’m hoping to start resin by summer. This was very helpful! I have delayed this because I want to be more competent in my turning before I get to that. One question i have for you is on a given piece how do you calculate the proposed volume to pour? Since resin is expensive I would not want to over mix, but not mixing enough would be just as bad. Thanks!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I use rice to determine how much resin I need to mix.. I fill the voids up with rice and then measure the volume of rice... I always mix a little extra to not fall short.

Good info! I just got the California Air Tools pot on sale at Woodcraft ... more expensive than the Harbor Freight pots, but a first class piece of gear. Go big or go home!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m talkin bout!! 😀😀

@GeraldJensen

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson BTW ... some plastics companies have warehouses that do retail sales. For instance, at Midland Plastics in De Pere, Wisconsin, I bought a 24" x 42" sheet of 1/2" HDPE for $15.00. They don't advertise because it is such a small part of their business, but it is an outlet for scraps they accumulate from bigger jobs.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@GeraldJensen Thank you!! Thank you!!!

@texascrossbowdude636

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of just skipping on and getting the California tools pot. Seems if you go cheap it doesnt work right, frustrations set in and you wind up buying what you initially wanted and spend more money in the long run. You did a video recently on the pressure pot comparing casting with and without a pot and you used a really glow in the dark type of dye. Where did you get that

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@texascrossbowdude636 if you have the money, the California air tools pot is the way to go. I have used some dyes from Alumilite.. and the epoxy resin store has some also.. links to both are below the video for ya to check em out. 👍👍

I just discovered your channel and great video! I'm working on a river table right but not sure how to seal both sides without the bottom it dripping down or sticking to the surface it's on. Any tips?

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

You can use tape.. I also saw someone use latex paint and then it just peels off.. I just kept wiping my drips off with a brush and after it dried.. sanded and touched it up.. I’m glad you like the channel and Thank you for the comment. 😀

GREAT TIPS MY FRIEND THANK YOU .FROM DOUG

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug!! 👍👍

What kind of epoxy do you recommend for doing coasters? Great tips thanks for the video

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t done any coasters, if you have a pressure pot... I like alumilite.. if you don’t have one.. they also make the clear cast and clear cast plus.. liquid diamonds works too.. there’s a link to alumilite under the video.. it’s worth a look

Great videos, what would you recommend for a beginner to make knife scales? I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a vacuum and a pressure pot set up to stabilize wood and resin casting. I've seen total boat used and seems like the most economical.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I did this comparison with Total boat.. might be worth a watch. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aK5qx6qMlNSyhLQ.html Lots of folks use total boat.. I’m partial to Alumilite.

@texascrossbowdude636

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson thx and you make awesome videos, thx for sharing your knowledge with us and taking the time to make the videos it's very much appreciated

Jake - how long do you let Alumilite slow cure before you turn? Had a couple of pen blanks crack when I was almost finished turning. Great tips - sound is great - people are always so critical.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. you are supposed to wait 7 days for a full cure.. but I have turned as soon as about 8 hours.. but I’m sure it’s better to wait.

Hi! I’m looking to get into resin casting and want to start with making coasters… what do I need to start? And which type of resin or epoxy would you say would fit that project best?

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

If they aren’t thick coasters you can use almost any epoxy .. I am partial to alumilite products and using a pressure pot. Amazing clear cast is good if you don’t have a pressure pot but it won’t pour very thick.. you could do multiple pours too

I learned alot👍👍👍 What are the 3 step buffing wheel? I mean do thay have a grade or somrhing?

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Here’s the video with the buffing wheels. And the link to them is under the video. Hope this helps 👍👍

@rasoolmaraghi1722

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson i watched it tnx🌹🌹🌹

Hello Jake, I was curious if you take commissions for custom pieces. I'm located in Florida and would like to have a memorial piece for my late husband. As much as I'd like to do it myself, I don't have the space, or materials to build the mould, or the knowledge to do it properly. If you are to far away, from central Florida, maybe you could recommend someone? I'd like to to have a deep pour to encase one of his fishing rods and reel. I look forward to hearing from you and love your videos!

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you like my videos. I’m not set up to take on customer jobs as of yet.. and I’m not sure who does it around there... you could search Instagram and find someone I’m sure. 👍

I am needing to make a resin statue of my mom's praying hands. I need help on how to do that. Do you have ideas. What resin to use and everything. I do not have a pressure pot. I would even pay someone to do it just to make sure it is right. Thanks

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

You can look up life casting.. and there’s lots of videos to help you out. You can make an alginate mold, then pour plaster into that.. and then make a silicone mold of the hands. Then pour resin.. I believe there are some silicones that can be poured right on skin..

@kelliworley1229

3 жыл бұрын

I did the plaster today, I will look into the other. Thanks

Let's rock n roll.or spoon n pour I guess.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Lol.. just talking on this one.. 😂

I just realized why my pour was a disaster.

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh what happened.

@cwlovewins7092

3 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson it's what didn't happen is the key. My mix was a mess. Key is readdddd n follow specific instructions n do notttttttt skip anything. T cost me n turned into a sticky non dying mess. But I'm better now. Tnx for asking n reading my comment. So cool

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@cwlovewins7092 super cool for you to comment on my video.. don’t be a stranger.. and read the directions 😂😂😂😊

Using Liquid Diamonds, when it starts to create heat, does it matter if the garage is cold? Cold being ~35-40°. I understand it may take a lot longer to cure but will it not work if I'm patient?

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

If it’s that cold it will have a hard time curing at all at temperature.. I’m not sure it will work.. I don’t cast if it’s below 65f in the shop

hello! Which one do you recommend for pen blanks?

@JakeThompson

2 жыл бұрын

I use alumilite clear slow for mine

@willc2426

2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeThompson awesome! I will order some now! Thank you!

💯💪🤜💥🤛👍

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍💪💪✔️😀🌶✔️

.. just because it doesn't smell, doesn't mean it's safe...

@JakeThompson

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed