The table saw push stick is meant to push the piece between the blade and the guide wall. That's the piece that will get shot back at you. It's not meant to push the piece on the open side. That piece won't get kicked back. Be careful of making a missile. The board came out very nice. The mold was a great idea.

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, clearly my saw technique needs some work in this video. I think at the moment this video is almost 2 years old and I have learned my lesson.

@TheDude1776

2 жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements Hopefully not the hard way. Thanks again for sharing the process.

You're my new go to guy for resin. I've been wood working a long time but just now starting to play around with resin. Thanks for all the info!

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Well shucks thanks for saying so!

Great video, best at explaining each step. Thanks for showing how to debark and calculating the resin amount. I learnt so much about how to prep the wood and the levelling process. ❤

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

That's what we're here for!

THIS is the best, most complete video on River resin tables EVER -- of all that I have seen as yet. Thanks so much for doing this! 🏆

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. We actually have a new, complete 10 part series coming out where we go through each step extensively.

Love your presentation style. Very much a natural in front of the camera, and not apparently scripted. And the board, BEAUTIFUL! Very well done.

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that! In reality all these videos are NOT scripted, but I do often do 4 or 5 takes and have to edit together to find the best ones!

I love how you explain all the things that can be wrong and you show me all the ways I can fix the problems and you do a great everything is beautiful. Thank you Sherry Mortensen

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for sayign that.

Its so beautiful!

Beautifully created, thanks for sharing your work with us 🙏🏼

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you very much learn a lot from the video. Great job.

Excellent! Thanks

Really enjoyed your video. As other have said, I appreciate the real time for each step. Hope to see more videos from you.

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that Bill!

Great video - just got my silicone mold today. Thanks

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Scott for your business and faith in our products.

Great videos , I learned so much . I am new to the epoxy game but with your videos I will have no problem . Great Products , fantastic molds and Templates

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thank you for your service

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

GREAT video; best I've seen on these boards! And I love the fact you are doing each step in real time; not sped up. Thank you!

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for those comments.

Great video, very helpful thank you.

@CraftedElements

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome video. Answered every question I had.

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for the video. I have purchased one of your molds, and I can't wait to receive it.

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad the video helped you.

Very helpful video. Especially where to start with what grit and end. Learned something new. Appreciate your time making the video.

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. We have an entire modern series on this process, which much better filming here : kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yn-WpKtrfLSWiJc.html

I follow you from Egypt I also work in resin You are creative and I learn from you, thank you❤❤

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

fantastic video thanks!!

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

great tutoriol thank you 👍👍

@CraftedElements

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

The best video teaching us how to work with epoxy

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! That means a lot!

This is great.

Very nice project. I really like your silicone molds too, I might be interested in getting one or two in the near future.

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

We are always available at CraftedElements.com

Great tutorial

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Bravo. Awesome video.

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Just checked out mold and template shop LOVE IT will be ordering THX 👍

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Jaime

Well done Shaun.

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated. Hope it helped. You likely want to see one of our newer updated videos, they are more thorough -> kzread.info

Very nice Thx@

I do like your products. Hope one day I'll get better

We just made a board using this mold and it’s awesome! About to sand and add handles to make it a tray. Next we’ll be trying the round one! Great video and thanks for sharing ✌️💚

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, make sure you tag your creations with our Instagram tag so we can share them with our followers!

One teensy piece of advice; when pouring from a container with an offset neck like the larger resin bottle shown, always pour with the neck uppermost. This allows the air to leak in to the container evenly and prevents the “glugging” effect, giving much more precise control. Seems more awkward at first, but much easier in the event. As for bonding of pre-sealed edges; that’s down to timing. If you wait too long and allow the edges to cure, you will need to rough them up to create a mechanical bond, BUT if you pour before the edges are fully cured, the pour will form a chemical bond with the original edge that is full strength. The latter gives the best of both worlds. Finally, CA glue works well to fill pinholes almost instantly as you are sanding, especially if combined with an accelerator. You can even get black CA glue for this purpose. Larger pinholes can be filled with bicarb-soda powder, then hit with CA glue for rock hard filler.

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Re: the pouring it totally makes sense, and definitely something I tend to just do out of habit. Regarding the pre-sealing of edges, while I agree that it would need to be not fully cured, or sanded, the brushed on epoxy still will not penetrate the wood as deep as it would vs. it being poured. It's basic physics, the weight and pressure of the epoxy (a full 2" pour) is going to force the epoxy deeper into the wood in general. As for the CA glue filling, its definitely something we do now that we didn't when this video is made, and we do cover it in our new video series (yet to be released but will be out soon!). Thanks so much for the thorough comments.

I have to do one....! 🤗💕

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

You will love the challenge. It can become an addictive hobby, and even a side business for some.

Can I make an epoxy board without having a planer but doing the sanding only?

It would be awesome to be able to purchase wood pieces that match your molds for those of us who do not have access to all the woodworking tools involved to make these, but for those who love resin work !

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Will take note.

@jonwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Find a quality used miter saw, learn to use it safely, and cut what ever size you need. Or make friends with a local woodworker who will cut things for you for a small fee.

very nice

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thanks for your time and great video. It’s extremely time consuming chasing out these hole’s. Do you normally clean out ever wormhole?

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Not every one, just ones that appear to be brittle / damaged etc. You dont want pieces of your board falling apart.

Ty

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Excellent video. Ideas about when the molds will be back in stock?

@CraftedElements

3 жыл бұрын

June 1 is the big restock date currently!

informative video, Thank you. Is this board Food Safe. It's always a concern here in SA

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

It's dependant on the epoxy resin used, some are food rated, some are not.

I wanted to say I love all your videos I have learned so much. Question though when you are pouring resin you stop pouring when?? At the very very top?? Or 1/4in? Also what do you wash your measuring cups out with??

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Either. You can leave space if you dont want to fill the mold and make a thick piece, or you could fill to the top of the mold. If you are using wood in the mold, then logically you wouldn't fill past the height of the wood. We do not wash measuring ups. The epoxy hardens in them. Often you can peel the epoxy out (if the measuring cup is plastic or silicone). If you cant, its just garbage.

Great informative video! I noticed you were using many similar tools to what I have in my shop. One set up that caught my eye was your router mounted to your table saw. Do you have a set up video on that?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

I dont have a video on this, no. But its just a standard Mastercraft router table, that magically fit into the void that was already in the table saw. Kind of weird, it sort of just worked!

@TrevorPottelbergPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements that’s awesome!! Makes it nice and convenient! I’ll see what I can find. Cheers!

Do you not use the pencil marks to ensure proper sanding?

that was great! You've read it before, but I love the real time aspect, not super sped up. Minor question: how does the resin effect the blades of the planer? does it dull them faster or do you need to reduce the speed compared to maple or walnut? thanks!

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

To be honest I don't really know the answer. I almost always use the planer with resin + wood combination pieces, and we dont make a lot of them here because we are way to busy making and shipping molds. Im sorry!

@johnmoyer5515

Жыл бұрын

I'm not running it through my planer

Just ordered one your guys's molds, I started to cheap out but had a feeling I'd regret it lol, looking forward to receiving it

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You will love it! Just make sure you use a mold release and you'll get a lot of use out of it.

@stephenpalazzi720

2 жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements you bet, I ordered the MG chemicals non-epoxy mold release, that was linked in 731 Woodworks last video So just regular soap and water to clean between uses?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenpalazzi720 Yes indeed!

Will wood finish works well with epoxy?

Do you ever put screws in the edges of the raw to help stronger joints

question: if you do have pinholes, is that something you would see in the first grit of sanding? also, say i find those pinholes at the end of sanding, then put more resin in there, does this mean i have to sand the entire side of that board from the beginning grits all the way up the grits or just with the last grit i was using?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, totally you would see this (perhaps even before sanding). Once you do a basic sand, blow them out with compressed air then do a top coat / flood coat of epoxy to fill them if there are alot of them. If just small patches, apply epoxy in those areas (putty knife to flatten), let set, then sand again.

Hi like your videos. Can you please advise me, when I sand my resin it does not come out like glass. Am I supposed to put the oils on it for that to happen>

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the mold you are using. Some of our molds are matte (dull) some are polished/shiny. You can always do a high grit sanding of a dull piece and then top coat / flood coat with resin to make it shiny/polished.

So do you have to use any mold release on the mold. Thanks

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you definitely do: craftedelements.com/moldinstructions

About how long does it take you to sand up to 220 as shown in your video?

Love the video! What temperature was the shop when you poured it? And what temp do you leave the shop at while the epoxy is curing? I recently just did my first pour and I’m wondering if I should have turned up the heat a little bit, I did the initial pour at 10’C! Thank you!

@CraftedElements

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ty! The shop is 19 degrees Celsius in general. I would do it above 15 degrees for sure!

@Bergs9317

3 жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements alright I’ll go crank up the heat then! Haha thank you so much for the fast reply! I want to get the basics down so it makes it a little easier on me! Thank you once again! 👍🏽

@fixitmonkey8947

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bergs9317 When i do my pour, I make sure the ambient temperature is no higher than 17 deg celcius. I use the same epoxy as Crafted Elements.

Great job Chief. Quick question. Any idea why while poring the epoxy it would start to smoke? We did two pores totaling 2”, 12hrs apart. On the 3rd poor we did the quick set thinking that we only had 3/4 left to pore so it would be ok. Width was long, I’m thinking that’s the reason but not sure. Any idea?

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Yup! You need to use an epoxy rated for the pour height (or volume, really) of what you are doing. A quick set epoxy at 3/4" is most definitely going to get too hot, bubble, smoke, curl and effectively ruin your piece.

Is there a way that those containers that the epoxy resin was mixed in be cleaned for reuse ?

@CraftedElements

3 жыл бұрын

It is possible, but the containers are very thin, they crack easily, so we typically don't reuse them.

Made it to 11:49 and just noticed the Stern Pinball sweatshirt. My people!

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Nice. Yeah I have a 'lil arcade in my basement. :-)

U don't have to pour a mold release in that form?

Shawn... When are you going to have more of the molds that are out of stock available?

@CraftedElements

Ай бұрын

It's going to be roughly 2 months or less for the out of stock items.

Great video! I'm new to this and considering on start doing this as a hobby. Just a quick question, what brand is the casting resin you used for this project.

@CraftedElements

8 ай бұрын

We highly recommend @TotalBoat Thickset + Thickset Fathom

Where can I find live edges? I’ve been looking and see that they are pretty expensive. Is that usually how it goes?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

I guess it's relative. I don't know what's considered expensive to you. For a piece of live edge maple or black walnut, average serving board size, you should be able to get a 1-2" piece for between $20-$40. Check Craiglist, Ebay or Facebook marketplace. Search "live edge wood".

Have you ever tried to use this board as a stand for hot items such as a hot saucepan or pan and what could be a max temperature?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't want to put a hot pan on epoxy resin (which is plastic) it would melt.

@nematoaddd

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe just use it as a charcuterie board for searching snacks

What types of wood will work for these boards? Being in northern Alberta my stores have limited selection

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Generally any kiln dried hardwood. Maple, oak, walnut, ash, poplar, etc.

Is there a wait time for running it through the planer or just after demolding?

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

You want to make sure its hard enough. I normally wait an extra day to plane my item after demolding.

Rusty is in Burlington :-)

@CraftedElements

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed they are!

If there's any resin left over how do you dispose of it???

Hey, what’s the formula you use to determine how much epoxy you need?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Here you go: www.totalboat.com/epoxy-calculator/

Love!! What safety gear do U wear so ur not having toxic fumes in ur eyes nose ?? Filter/goggles?

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

I normally wear a P95 or P100 respirator from 3M. Goggles are something I usually avoid.

I've seen people seal the bottom of the board opens with hot glue have you seen that and what your thoughts. To prevent leaking

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

I have never seen it done with hot glue. Also, you definitely don't want to use hot glue in a silicone mold. It would be ok to use in an HDPE or tuck tape "homemade" mold though.

Olá poderia ATIVAR as LEGENDApara PORTUGUES em Sua Configurações no seu You Tub Obrigado....

Do u have to flatten one side of the board before running it through a planner

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Typically when using a mold with wood and resin, the bottom of your piece is flat (enough) when taking it from the mold. So you put it through your planer, bottom side down, to plane the top and get that flat, then flip over to get rid of excess resin etc.

I see that you use weights to keep the resin from leaking. How much weight do you place on the boards when using one of your cutting board molds? I just bought the mold from you . I always have trouble with leakage when using my wooden molds and am hopeful with your advice, I can get this right. Thanks.

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

We use 8lb handweights, or 15/20lb kettle bells. Common workout weights basically. Usually put an HDPE block in between the wood and the weight to prevent the weight from sticking to the wood if resin spills over -> craftedelements.com/collections/new/products/hdpe-hold-down-block-kit-for-silicone-molds

Shawn, is it really necessary to buy a finishing sander? Why can't I use my dewalt orbital sander that is NOT a finishing sander? What is the purpose of a finishing sander? Will a regular sander work on river tables? I'm sooooo confused? Can you help?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Cliff. I use a Dewalt orbital sander. I dont use a finish sander.

The exposure material you used, are they food safe? And what do you seal the top layer of wood with to prevent food stains or drink rings? Many thanks!

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Exposure? I dont quite understand. However, we generally use TotalBoat Wood Honey, Walrus Oil or food grade mineral oil to seal and oil the boards.

@shannonmac7801

Жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements it was autocorrect, 🥸, but you understood enough to answer. 😂 Thank you for your reply. 😀

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

@@shannonmac7801 No problem at all! Be well.

What is the name of the stuff you put on the molds before pouring the epoxy?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Mold release? We use MG Chemicals 8329

How do you charge for a board that size? Does the walrus oil have to be re-applied ?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly $140-$180

What was the cost of that board and What would you retail it at ? Also do you make car freshly molds?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Likely around $180 USD for something that size.... car freshly molds (: puzzled)

What total boat epoxy product is recommended for 18x6.5x1" Cheese Board With Organic Handle?

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

The Total Boat Thickset (not fathom... though that would work too)

How much would the epoxy for this project cost?

do you have a 13 1/2" x 35 1/2" rectangular shape silicone mold?

@CraftedElements

3 ай бұрын

All of our rectangular molds are here: craftedelements.com/collections/rectangle-molds

If I wasn't using it for food, what type of oil or finish would I apply on top?

@CraftedElements

Ай бұрын

This might help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ga6MqM-nhdyaorw.html

Where do you get the wood from ?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

You can get wood from local lumber suppliers (check google). You can also find wood from Craigslist, FB marketplace etc. Just make sure its kiln dried!

Love It! One question, the live edge is in. What the point in draw knifing it off when that the look you go for? Could you just nail the bark on there with a finish nail? Again Love your projects! Can’t wait to try this board! 🤝

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

No, the bark always needs removed. The epoxy will bond to the bark and it will eventually just break off from the wood (as bark usually does).

@jamesbarlowjr.3762

Жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements Ohh ok. You would think with it being incased in Epoxy that it wouldn’t do that. As if the epoxy holds everything together. That’s just my logical thinking. Lol. I’ve never done epoxy work. But I am willing and eager to try this. I love how you give perfect directions and instructions like we as fans are there with you. It helps so much for people like me who are apprehensive or nervous on trying something new. So I Thank You. I should be receiving my 3 Templates I ordered from you sometime today. So Thanks for that! Have A Great Day Sir. And keep the videos coming! 🤝

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbarlowjr.3762 Totally makes sense! seems logical that nails would hold the bark in place, but no, sadly it wont. Plus, bark is pretty moist and low density, not something you want on a cutting or serving board coming into contact with food. Thanks for watching!

@jamesbarlowjr.3762

Жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements Ohh ok. Thanks for the responses I really appreciate it. I’m just learning. So please don’t mind the silly questions. Thanks Again! 🤝

What sizes do the molds come in?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

We have nearly 50 sizes as of today, so you should check CraftedElements.com to see if there is an ideal size for you.

Does the oil go down into the resin?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Resin would be impervious as its plastic. But it will fill the microvoids in the top layer of the resin, making it "shine".

You dont pop the grain?

Is the resin in the boards food safe?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

There are many food safe resins, yes. Just be mindful that most resin is BPA based, so although FDA food safe, its not REALLY super safe.

A completely Unrelated comment but when you use those gloves have you ever seen heard of or tried the cotton glove liners or the cotton inspection glove some call them. In my personal opinion I look at it like the inspection gloves are a little thicker and the cotton glove liners are thinner but the thinner ones are amazing to use under the nitrile gloves and the combination is still thin enough that you can handle small pieces and parts and what not

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit lost. But thank you for the suggestion.

Hi Mate, can you use epoxy rsin for cutting boards. I have read and heard that you shouldn't, what do you recammend regards Gary from Australia

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

You could use resin to fill in voids in a cutting board, but ideally its just not functional for a cutting board. When you use a sharp knife in resin (which is plastic) its going to scar it and with multiple cuts overtime its just not going to look good.

@garysevior8602

Жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements thank you for the feed back appriated, I love your educational youtube for someone that about to do epoxy it is a great learning curve

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

@@garysevior8602 You are welcome!

Can you hot glue the wood down so it doesn’t float in a silicone mold?

@CraftedElements

9 ай бұрын

No, not with a silicone mold.

@Tyno913

9 ай бұрын

@@CraftedElements Ty is weighing down the wood the best method or would you recommend another method for preventing wood from floating in silicone molds?

@CraftedElements

9 ай бұрын

@@Tyno913Yes, using handweights is easiest. Otherwise, using clamps (keeping the mold near the edge of your table and clamping between the bottom of the table and your wood)

What species of wood are you using?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

I believe in that video it was ambrosia maple, or wormy maple. Hard to tell and it was a while ago!

Is the Epoxy ok to set food on? Thanks

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

It is. But don't cut on it, you will damage the epoxy/leave a mark.

@jamesbarlowjr.3762

Жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements Ok. Thanks for responding. Appreciate You! 🤝

Is resin in the boards food safe?

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Generally there are more food safe resins than others, but many resins are BPA based. Which is "food safe", but clearly not ideal for the interior of aluminum cans.

Why did you trim your pieces on the tablesaw?

I just bought my first two molds from you guys and got a card with a big warning. 1. don't put your torch on the mold (which the guy in the video brags about being able to do) 2. use a non-silicone release agent (which the guy in the video says no release agent needed, just put the wood in and go). Which is correct and why the two voices from one company? Just preference? I am new...

@CraftedElements

9 ай бұрын

Dont use a torch on the mold, unless you are briskly waving it to pop bubbles. Silicone can only handle up to 450F. Use a mold release -> craftedelements.com/moldrelease

i wanted one of your molds but $150usd +shipping to Aus is out of my range , any tips on a DIY version of the silicon mold ?

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

So, a DIY silicone mold would cost much more than one of our molds because of the initial tooling involved. To create proper tooling, out of aluminum or acrylic, to make the shape of the mold, you are looking at $500 for something small, $10K+ for something large. You could do a really rough form with wood or plastic, seal it and then buy some RTV silicone and pour it in, but I guarantee it wont be any cheaper in the long run.

@broken2352

Жыл бұрын

@@CraftedElements cheers for the reply , i think i found some cheaper methods to start with for small scale. if it turns into something i enjoy i'll look at investing in something that im sure makes life 100 times easier :)

What are the health consequenses of resin powder on food caused by constant cutting ?, its been reported that resin shards have been found on food after use.

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Generally we recommend resin for serving / charcuterie boards and not for creating full cutting boards. Resin is ok to fill small voids or pits in a cutting board, but yes, if you cut on resin it has a chance of getting scared.

Couldn’t you use art resign and just pour a little wait an hour then another layer etc?

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can layer resins that are designed for shallow pours (or art). We occasionally do this. The issue is 1. It takes time, 2. If you are coloring it, the pigmentation is usually off and you can see the layers from the side, 3. Even a layered clear pour is usually distinguishable from the side view. But... YES.... it will work.

A silly question,,I take it you can cut on the board without damage to the epoxy resin to much,,🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@CraftedElements

Жыл бұрын

Cutting directly on resin with a sharp knife will leave a knife mark in the resin. These are mostly serving boards, NOT cutting boards. A strict cutting board should be mostly hardwood.

I wonder if you sell more molds than boards, etc. Thanks for the video

@CraftedElements

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we do. Definitely.

Wouldn't the oil wipe right off the epoxy since it doesnt absorb oil?

@CraftedElements

6 ай бұрын

More or less, the oil does get into the micro pores and make it shine a bit more, but you are mostly correct that the oil doesnt penetrate the resin.

@sbb526

6 ай бұрын

@@CraftedElements so is sanding and polishing the only option besides flood coat to get a gloss look?