Your passion for perfection has produced consistently excellent results, your dissatisfaction is wholly unnecessary. It looks superb.

@user-tn7xo7ky9o

4 ай бұрын

Perfection is extremely necessary for most of us woodsman, woodswoman, woodsperson,.... ;), even more important when we earn a living using our skills. They key is knowing when to stop and what imperfections add to the character and beauty of a piece. In this particular case, what she doesn't like is easily solved. she just needs to finish sanding, graduating down to a super fine wet sand

I typically start dry-sanding with 80/100 grit then move up to 120, 180, 220, 320. I make sure to blow off dust build-up from the sandpaper and clean my workpiece between each grit. When I finish with that, I wet-sand at medium speed using 400 and finish with 600. I have no problem with the finish adhering after using 600 grit. Keep in mind that you have to be cautious about how much water you use because of the wood. It's a long process but totally worth it in the end. Keep up the great work.

@user-tn7xo7ky9o

4 ай бұрын

I also sand sand as you, then I do a 2 step process buffing on products that are made for cars. 1st step is even a finer type of sanding that gets out scratches from wet sanding and the 2nd step gives a sheen finish as well as protective coat that can be reapplied as needed. I also used this method on my concrete countertops stained black/ custom kitchen cabinets I built out of marine grade plywood. I did a multi layer ebony stain where u could see some grain with multi layers of water-based (non yellowing) urethane. It was a never-ending project. The appliances are stainless steel with the dark glass. I just finished putting the cork flooring down yesterday, it's a light tan w the black marks. Man what a different the cork made vs the 80 yr old hardwoods! My father kept asking "why am I designing an industrial house"? He spotted by yesterday, "OK, ok,.... I see it now, it is very modern & fits your weird OCD minalmist personality". I'm hoping that was a compliment. 😂

For the first time? It, to me, is professional. Congrats!!!

Beautiful job on the table! For your first time with epoxy, that was a great job. Even the cat approves.

You are a very nice sister and a talented woodworker.

I still say it's an awesome table.

Hope Christian’s can reach a million subscribers soon because she deserves it! 👍

You're right about the CNC... 😂 you looked so nervous! But the project came out GREAT!!!

Always enjoy watching a perfectionist and hoping to pick up little slivers of information to hold onto and maybe in 100 years or so I could be as good!

What I love about your woodwork projects is the artistry you bring to them.

great work as usual, for the epoxy most of the time they use up to 1000 sand and polish it too

Wow. The whole project is beautiful, but that desktop is on another level. Stupendous! I hope you left a small supply of the yellow paint for her so she can touch up future scratches. It's a desk, so it will probably get plenty of use and get scratched a lot.

This is incredibly cool. Especially for your first time, i think it looks incredible

@GetHandsDirty

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Blacktail studios is the man when it comes to Epoxy..

It looks really nice, I can't really see the sanding marks on the video. If your sister wants to work at that desk, has she thought about mounting a monitor to the wall? It's more ergonomic and won't take up limited space on the desk surface that way. You could even make some kind of cover for it so it doesn't mess with the room's esthetic!

Hi, when I use epoxy with wood I always sand to 2000 grit and then hand sand in the direction of the wood grain also using 2000 grit paper. Depending on what finish I use will either polish the epoxy and wood with a wax finish or use a varnish type finish. My only advice to you is simply have a go and see what works best for you. Great job though, well done.

The drawer pull reminds me of the London transport roundels!

I spent my whole life playing with wood, but this resin table is awesome

That actually turned out very nice, even though you yourself are not quite satisfied with the finish of the epoxy resin. I really like the desk and it's a perfect custom fit for the space 👍

I have been brainstorming some ideas for a bookshelf with a built-in, fold out coffee table for a bicycle camper I built and I am sure I will find some inspiration in this video! I even have some table top epoxy to play with. It is a bit trickier design than I am used to because I am using a mix of rigid foam board and 1x2, skinned with real wood veneer...so save weight in my camper. So...epoxy might be out, or a very shallow pour. I did use the epoxy on the camper desk, but just as a gloss protection coat...nothing artsy.

I think you did a fantastic job on your 1st epoxy project! I would like to see more.. Love your channel BTW!

Thanks for the video! I'm finishing sanding at 1000 grit

Looking very high end with that grain figure and the handle pull.

Most of the epoxy projects I've see follow the sanding stage with another brushed on thin layer of epoxy (over the entire piece) - which completely hides any sanding marks - I think there's a specific type of epoxy for that purpose. Then the paste wax (or other finish/varnish) brings the surface back down from high gloss to whatever glossiness you're after. Thanks for the videos. Stay safe out there.

🎉 thanks 🙏🏼 for your video! Just job on the video! I learned so much from your presentation! Thanks a bunch for your inspiration!

Stunning work, Cris! It turned out amazing!!! 😃 Really well done!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

That table top is absolutely amazing and you did it really well for the first time!! (Don't be hard on yourself and remember Laura Kampf's quote "Every defect gets respect" 😂😀) It's look lovely!! Imagine having this on my desk, I probably would not have any works done! 😂😀 17:08 - LOL!! That iPad wallpaper! 🤣🤣

Ficou muito bonita. Parabéns.💚💛🇧🇷🌻

I think it turned out really beautiful! I love how the epoxy looks pretty much like it's part of the wood. Looks like it's all one piece, very cool! (also I understand you frustration, but for me as a mere mortal with very average crafting skills it's almost a relief that even you experience something like this once in a while :D and just to be clear, I still think the result is absolutely stunning!)

Glad to see a new video! Your creativity and skill are amazing! Love from Texas, USA! ❤❤❤

Here are a few thoughts about the resin. Black hot melt works frequently for holes. You might use a torch a few times after you pour. That tends to draw out the air. Also, 180 is good for Rubio but not enough for epoxy. You definitely need to go to 400 on it. That should take care of any swirls. Your work is great! Epoxy is fun and rewarding. With your talent I’m sure you’ll master it as well!

GREAT BUILD ON THE TABLETOP MY FRIEND IT LOOKS AWESOME. FROM DOUG,NEW SUB

Какая прелесть Крис, у вас золотые руки!

to remove the marks on the epoxy and wood you need water resistant sanding paper . You finished with 180 ;so you continue with 220,360 and 400 . Woca woodoil for heavy duty can be used to finish it of ,using the sandpaper to push in the oil and then remove the excess . Hope I express myself clearly enough ? You can also use polishing paste to buff the epoxy after the sanding of course .

Thanks for a great video, Cris! Hope you reach 1M subscribers this year 😁.

The way people get rid of those sanding marks is with buffing wax and a buffing cloth that goes on your rotary sander. Car body shops show videos on how it's done.

Great work and a passion for perfektionismen

another fantastic project. I love the end result here. The desk looks great.

muito bom o jeito que voce "pressed it firmly against the table" hahahahaha amei 3:18

Great job Cris, the desk top looks great, cool drawer pull too.

as usual, a joy to watch, thanks!

the amount of detail you give into your design, build, and thought process is incredibly helpful, makes it possible for me to see how i can apply what you're learning and doing to my own projects. incredible stuff!

Like the design, well done as usual🎉

Your sister is lucky. I would loooove to have such a beautiful and unique piece of furniture like this one. Your work is beautiful! And even though you're not a 100% satisfied with the epoxy, you obviously gave a lot of toughts, time and passion to achieve this one. I personally find it beautiful! Well done. ps: Your sister's book looks cool. I'm a cat lady myself, so I'm definitely gonna check it out 😁

The results are stunning! Love the wood/resin effect.❤

Beautiful craftsmanship. Perfection. I admire your “tucking” of your free arm at the table saw.

When you said you pressed it firmly against the table that was not what i was expecting lol

@GetHandsDirty

4 ай бұрын

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Well done! I personally do not like those resin tables that much. That being said, on camera, the swirl marks looked like a kind of waves to me. Not at all that bad. Best wishes from Germany

That looks incredible!

For your first epoxy pour you did great it looks stunning love the drawer pull to and yes a little hang over on the top would have kicked it but after watching your videos your are a perfectionist so maybe just maybe there might be a part 3 somewhere down the road.

your eye for detail is showing as always it looks great and the mat finish on the epoxy actualy made it better and not looking like plastic. well that is of course my humble opinion. great job!

Beautiful!! I'm no epoxy expert, but the type of finishing used makes more difference than sanding up to higher grits. Uni-directional hand sanding gets rid of the swirl marks fairly easily on epoxy (upto 320-400-even 600 - Very very light pressure, not a lot of material is removed) Most forms of spray-on Lacquer are exceptionally good at hiding all the tiny imperfections, but they do leave a "plasticky" finish. Hard Wax Oil is a fraction of the thickness vs a PU or acrylic varnish spray. As a compromise, I have used a homebrew version of Danish oil for fast & decent results - Boiled Linseed Oil + Beeswax + PU Varnish + some form of oil thinner to make it seep in easily.

The desk turned out great and it fits the space perfectly. Great job

*perfectly created* 😉👍

You did a great job 👍

lovely take on the handle :)

@GetHandsDirty

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Calritos! 😊

Até já?

Good job thanks greetings from Ghana

Ficou linda. Com muito bom gosto, elegante e delicada. Parabéns pelo resultado.

Please make shop tour, video your studio is awesome!

Use a heat gun to hear the epoxy and get out the bubbles. Or use vacuum. Vacuum works too to remove the air of the mixed resin before you pour it.

Despite the swirl marks I think this looks great! Especially for the first time. Thanks for an honest opinion on what really happens with epoxy! Most just gloss over the real final results. This still turned out nice.

Nice drawer pull

Hey kitty! I love it!

Wow! That's an extremely beautiful desk!

The pigtails in the epoxy comes from dust caught in the holes of the sandpaper on the sander. Looks clean isnt as clean as you think. Give it a vacuum between grits as well as wiping down the work piece your working on. Ive noticed them come up on wood surfaces too depending on how much sanding ive been doing and the type of timber im working on. If rubio is the finish im using i will sand epoxy to 320 and if its a clear epoxy even higher and then buff it out before finish. Hope that helps but your table top looks amazing and i hope your sister was happy with her new work area 😊

The desk turned out great.

Ah just saw other people giving great advise ! Keep up the good work !

Quanta perfeição! Adoro o teu trabalho!

It always amazes me by just looking even at the smallest details ❤

When one goes a path for the first time it may seem to always be one of cobblestones. However as long as one reaches ones destination that is all that counts. Looks fine to me and you gathered experience. Congradulations.

I think it looks good. Resin is tough and takes a ton of patients & time. I used a Redwood slab on a outdoor bench seat that i spaced on the high humidity in summer here in US Deep South, it wouldn't had been an issue in the Pacific NW. I used dowel joints, what supprised me is the swelling caused the redwood to lift off. I even had the slit in the top of the dowel where u hammer a wedge into

Beautiful work!

I really like the resin as-is. A mirror finish on a desk is going to get scuffed anyway. I think day-to-day scuffs will blend with the swirls from the sander and hide them. I don't know for sure but it looks great.

The guy in "Blacktail Studio" works a lot with resin. Did you look him up? On the other hand, the desktop you did is absolutely gorgeous! You're a very skilled worker.

What creative and tasteful work! I love your perfection and conscientiousness at work! Big compliment! Warm greetings from Germany! Kuno👍🙂

Top project! 😎

Very neat box and feedback on YT wood guru's methods. Your sister has a neat sister.

Wonderful work. Looks fantastic. 💖

It looks very good! Great work!🙂

Another beautiful project done, congrats

That’s a great little desk.

What a beautiful workspace! 🙂

Love it

Beautiful!

Gran trabajo, felicidades!! 😀

Excellent and informative

Looks very nice.

Incrível, como sempre! Parabéns

Beautiful and useful

Hola, me gustó mucho el resultado final, gracias por compartir y ayudar a mejorar mis proyectos, saludos

it looks perfect to me :)

I know you aren't a fan but in this case I think the residual sanding marks on the resin actually work well in this case - adding a texture that makes it a little less bold and more understated allowing the wood to be the shining star. in future though; epoxy resin as far as sanding and polishing goes is more like metal than wood. You need to sand + polish to a MUCH higher grit to get out sanding marks and/or polish to a high shine. John Malecki does a lot of epoxy river tables and goes through the process including a spray finish on top. Essentially though, 180 grit is far far too low for epoxy (at least without marks being left), you want to aim for _at least_ 600 grit on the epoxy if you're wanting smooth and towards shiny (if you want a mirror finish without sanding to death you can coat it in a final, thin (as in 1mm), layer of epoxy (or uv epoxy) for that high gloss shine - or a spray finish can work). Someone else mentioned wet sanding to keep the epoxy dust down to a minimum but balancing it with the wood with which I concur although your dust collection would likely do most of the work here. I might be wrong but I believe you can get to mirror shine through sanding alone if you take it up to the 1500+ grit range and finish with a plastic polishing compound.

it is beautiful !!!

Quedo de película , yo también soy fans de acabados de colores vistosos , saludos desde Ecuador

Gorgeous

very nice job :)

Love it!

Uau... eu entendo seu descontentamento com as mínimas imperfeições, mas ficou muito bom mesmo. Quisera eu que as imperfeições nos meus projetos fossem tão pequenas assim. Parabéns.

very cool!