Turning Free Pallets into an Epoxy Table | Furniture Makeover
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For a long time, I've wanted to attempt an epoxy table. I wanted to throw in a twist though, and I figured what better way than to take some free pallet wood to dump some very expensive epoxy onto. Being my first epoxy table, there were some inevitable mistakes made along the way.
Some things I should have done differently:
1. The individual planks had some warping, especially after burning. I should have tied the boards together with some inlays on the bottom or domino joints to create one flat board prior to burning. This would have made it easier to control the warping.
2. I planed off too much depth with the router when I was flattening the table. This put a lot of strain on the router bit, and I also accidentally cut into a part of the table where the wood was sticking up higher than the rest.
3. Ideally, I should have done a coat of table top epoxy on top of the deep pour epoxy. This would create a more durable outer coat.
This was definitely a challenging project for me, but I learned SO much. I'd love to know what you think about this kind of project, since it is a different concept than my usual furniture makeover/restoration videos.
If you liked this video, please give it a like, it helps me a lot!! :)
- Andy
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Amazing 😍❤️❤️
Free Caulking Tip: Push the caulk ahead of the tube in the direction of application. The product will self fill and level in the corner. Less pain in the ass haha. 😂😎
How old are you ?
@ModernMakeovers Would you take a custom order for another similar piece ? Merci !
Such an incredibly creative project! I've seen other people make pallet furniture before but nothing like this - so unique and cool. And your filming and editing of the video make this really interesting to watch. Love!
At first, I thought, "Oh no, another epoxy table." But then you said dinosaur, and I was all in
Tell me that you love your brother without telling me that you love your brother... Amazing job!
Amen!
Another CZcams woodworking channel I watch stated something to the effect of "You only really learn when you go outside your comfort zone" as well as "That's when you get your greatest sense of achievement". Very, very nicely done desk. Such a gorgeous birthday gift.
Was it Four Eyes Furniture? I love his work, too.
@@Tr1sh4Lynn No, but I do watch his work as well. I went back over all my subscribed channels but cannot locate the source that led me here... Sorry 😞
😊
blacktail studio?
Love this chanel and most of the videos .. but with soo much "plastic" in final product I doubt we can still call woodworking ..
You are the first person I ever saw who went to salvage the wood, brought it home, removed all the nails, tore it up, torched it, and then made the most beautiful desk out it! Genius!
I hope that your brother loved his present. That was a crazy build!
He does 😊
I was hoping for a reaction from him at the end.
The desk looks fab. The scorched look is something people either love or hate, and I love it. It's an amazing birthday present, but it's not just the money spent on the products but the time and effort you put into this project that also needs to be appreciated. I hope you got more than a pair of socks for your birthday 🤣.
The desk is a masterpiece. I've never been much for the whole epoxy trend that's going around on CZcams, but I love charred wood, and the fake "amber" you made just did something to this table that made me LOVE IT. You did it so tastefully, so many others just pour gallons after gallons of either epoxy with color in it, or just clear epoxy - and the epoxy just shows too much. You used it to make a table useful, you shaved down the epoxy as close to the wood as possible which made the wood the focal point, not the epoxy - which is what most people on CZcams just do not do. I really loved the result. It's *gorgeous* - but what else could I expect from you? You're a wizard when it comes to making furniture!
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whenever you do those little pov shots from the shelves, i think to myself “oh, to be a piece of rescued wood in this guy’s shop, waiting to be turned into a new beautiful piece, all the while getting to watch him work on his projects” 😌
your editing as always, was super nice and the whole video was a pleasure to watch. i especially loved the transition of the boards with the torch, it was very smooth and almost star wars like hehe. the finished desk looks absolutely gorgeous!
Truly a piece of art. To all those wanting to create, never be afraid to fail. Do not treat mistakes as negative things.
Both the projects and the cinematography never cease to amaze me!
I have to be honest, I'm not a fan of the scorched look, however, your final product was extremely well done, the epoxy was crazy but turned out incredible for the results. I loved the amber veining you worked into the top. As always your dedication to detail, and showing all your steps you did were worth the end result. Thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
This was amazing! I have seen others grind down epoxy resin, and I don't know how they stand the mess! I'm with you on that. I hope your brother appreciated what it took to make that desk! ❤
That routing was truly crazy!! You have so much patience, but I agree with the pain to payoff ratio. This is definitely one of the cooler epoxy table concepts I’ve seen.
Side note, I’m going for a two-tone wood stain look in my next project thanks to you! Keep it up!
Very beautifully crafted. Mounted on a 355lbs weight bearing desk leg and it is perfect.
Nice caulk! Thanks. I spit my coffee on my dog.
bro imagine how nice it must be to receive this on your birthday. the thought, time, and effort put into this are huge gifts on their own and then it's actually crazy useful????? happy late birthday to your brother!!
Just beautiful! Of course. I always love your projects. 😊
If you're ever commissioned to do something like this again with epoxy, you might look into the Nanotech finish (cant remember what it's called) that Blacktail uses. It's expensive but supposed to be crazy durable and it's gorgeous. And pallets are a fantastic wood source. Because they often come from overseas they can use woods like mahogany which is very inexpensive there. Just be careful because they are also treated with some nasty chemicals.
The anxiety that I got with shavings going everywhere!!! You did a fabulous job, and it looks perfect with all its imperfections. We can always do things differently and better, but this is perfect for a first time project of this magnitude! Excellent job! Success isn't measured by perfection but by starting something imperfectly!
Originality at its finest! For you Andy, I believe any challenge is worth attempting because of your patience, massive skill set and always going one step in front of others for your modern pieces.
You're a trend setter in furniture design! This piece is no different and is stunning. The details in every step are part of your artistry.
Really impressed with the outcome of this gorgeous desk. Please tell us how your brother responded??
Thank you so much for your kind words. My brother loved it 😊
My dad passed away this year. He was a carpenter. Watching your videos reminds me of him and the good moments I was a kid and he teached me the things he knew. Amazing job. Such a beautiful desk.
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The amount of shavings off of the resin, omg. It was totally worth it though, this is gorgeous! I love your message at the end. It's hard to move forward as a perfectionist but the best way to learn is by doing!
I was curious as to why he didn't pour less resin, maybe only put half of what he did over the top, you know?
@@monkeybarmonkeymanprobably some form of miscalculation. Maybe he thought hed need more to fill in the splinters or keep more on top?
@@epicwockyPerhaps so but he's usually dang good on his estimations. 🙂
@@monkeybarmonkeyman It can’t be a miscalculation: he would have said it. Looks like it’s part of the process: I wish he had explained because I too felt that the obvious thing to do was to pour a thinner slab. Perhaps resin is not self leveling? Kind of having a rough wood plank that needs planing before sanding?
That was spectacular! Hope your brother watches this video and appreciates all the work you put into his gift. 🎂🎂👌
“Nice caulk” took me out 😂😂😂
I LOVED everything about this video! Especially the subtitles rather than the voiceovers because it's such a sensory thing not to have different sounds at the same time.
this felt super diffferent from your usual projects! i was really surprised to see you foray into this type of design, but in a pleasant way! you did an amazing job; especially considering this is way out of your comfort zone!
i wish we could have seen (or heard of, at least) your brother's reaction! i'm sure he loved it but still, it's nice to see people's reactions to gifts :)
keep up the good work! i hope we'll get to see many different types of projects from you in the future!!
Are you an engineer by day? You have quite the imagination and are so truly talented. I’m betting on that your brother is gonna be very shocked and pleased with his birthday gift. I absolutely LOVE your sense of humor too. Thank you for the quality of filming and editing you put into your videos. I always look forward to your post. ❤️👍🏼🇺🇸
I can say with confidence that if you wanted to make a desk out of cherry or oak, you could use exclusively pallets if you looked around enough. That being said, this is a beautiful piece, a really great way to upscale cheap pine boards. (:
Andy, what a gorgeous table. And the wood was free!
Kinda reminds of when back in the mid-80's,
I bought a beautiful Hawaiian dress($78)
and all the accoutrements ($100+), on sale at Saks Fifth Avenue. Well, that outfit turned into a 2 week vacation in Acapulco for $$$. So, free wood and a marked down dress ends up costing a lot more what you started with. But boy, did I have some fun. And in that little cocktail dress, I looked as hot as the amber in the charred wood, with a smokin' tan too. Well done Andy, well done.
Your work was wonderful. I confess that, when you burned the wood, I thought you had lost your work, but it was simply magnificent.
I missed your videos and I never get tired of watching you work, because I know something awesome is coming through. I've never felt disappointed by your pieces and your imagination. Thank you for sharing.🤗
For a first time you've done an epoxy desk, I think its really good!
Amazing work, amazing results. Amazing gift to the brother who is so lucky to have a brother like you, my Dear 😊!!!
Wow, I absolutely love this piece. You made such a lovely job of it and it looks amazing. I’m sure your brother must have been so pleased to receive it. Well done for all your hard work Andy 🏴💛
So so beautiful!! Like kintsugi in a way and that charred wood - perfect👌🏼🧡
I bet you’ll still find flakes of that shaving years from now 😅
Glad you add the conclusion at the end; as I was watching, I do wonder if this is worth it to you. Your brother better appreciate this present, happy birthday to him.
Did your brother like it? Just curious. I cannot imagine anyone not appreciating such a unique and elegant gift. Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing!
He loved it :)
Could not click on this fast enough, Andy!!
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I don't know what's more impressive -- your vision and skill as a woodworker, or your vision and skill as a filmmaker. You consistently knock me out on both fronts. What? No Hollywood deal yet with William Morris Endeavor? CAA? ICM Partners? Sheesh...those agents are missing a solid bet!
Beautiful work, Andy! Trying projects outside your comfort zone is intimidating but so rewarding. The results in this case, are fantastic.
Great job! I hope your brother loved his desk!
I can see those stop motion classes you took have paid off! Your technique is evolving. :D
Great job, Andy, especially since working with epoxy is not your usual 'thing'. I do appreciate the creative thinking behind this desk, and in my opinion, I reckon the amber turned out quite well. Looks like liquid amber in this case, and that's cool.
Thank you so much :)
Oh my, it's gorgeous 😱 your brother is a lucky guy. Congrats on it turning out so beautiful.
I GREATLY admire your patience. LOL, it was amazing to watch all the passes it took to rout and buff this out. This was very different from your usual stuff, but I LOVED that you went for it! It looks great! You knoooww.... if you start something now, you'd probably be finished with it in time for MY birthday too..😜 😂😂
“Nice caulk” haha, great video!
Thanks! 👍
This looks great and I am sure your brother will be absolutely ecstatic about the desk. I like the idea of charring the wood first, though the end result was a bit too heavy for me.
That said, I would like to give you contructive feedback. That is, I love your channel because it is one of the very few woodworking channels that actually does woodworking instead of just covering everything in resin. Don't get me wrong, some deviations from the norm and some out-of-comfort-zone experience is fine and even welcomed here and there; all I'm saying is I look forward to your next furniture upcycling :)
Thank you for your feedback 😊
beautifully done! i usually think epoxy "river" stuff is tacky and trashy but you did an amazing job here
This is stunning! Also looks like something that He Who Remains would sit at at the end of time.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥out of five flames
This desk is incredible. I love the look of the dragon scale finish on the wood, and the “amber” dragon scratches are cool! The moving frame is interesting. I hope your brother was thrilled, and that he sees this video and appreciates the work you put into this project. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 rating out of five grade for this project!
This is brilliant. I would say it's poetry, art ... beyond simple design, even the best. I am frankly astonished. Congratulations.
I might add that my husband and I have been writing poetry both for over 30 years and I have been doing jewelry design for over 20, so I know poetry when I see it, I think I can say confidently. What amazes me is the symbolic depth in this. Dragon stuff, heroism, for starters. The story of making it was as good as the product. You have very sure taste and I think you can trust that going into the future. Technically, you might have preferred this or that, or done something differently, but in the end it does not matter; the sumptuous beauty shines through a perfect table. Bravo. I think I see a winner here. :)
Andy is back - yeah 🎉
A wonderful project. And I have to add that your videography just gets better and better! I was captivated by the camera work in this one. Comfort zones are nice to have, like a safe, cozy home. But you gotta have adventure, too! Dinosaur claws indeed.
No one could see this coming but you. This is awesome. What a great birthday gift for your brother
It came out really nice. Don't feel bad about the imperfections, they gave the table character. a lot of modern furniture is way too perfect looking and soulless.
That’s quite a fossil that you have created. And as an additional bonus you have enough ‘snow’ for the local Holiday Pageant.
Oh wow. I didn't see that one coming! Great job. What a unique piece. A great gift.
You the man! I won’t ever forget the work and knowledge exhibited here to built this masterpiece! 😮Wow!
awesome desk. great idea about the gold and green. Looks like a radioactive lava flow. Perfect for a teenage boy :)
Wow. Everything you conceive of has style. What an amazingly cool desk!
the ~NICE CAULK~ really caught me off guard hahah
Wowsers Andy!! That is one sexy looking desk! So unique and original (it makes me think of dragons?! 🤷🏼♀️) Where did you get the design inspiration from? You're brother must be delighted, as I'm sure you are with how it turned out.
I imagine you now know what it'd be like to like inside a snow globe 😂😂
I really love the witty commentary throughout your videos, and unusual camera angles. Looking forward to seeing the next video. 📽️🎬
Thank you so much 😊
When Andy plays that sexy jazz music before the finished glamour shots...you KNOW he did a good job lol
Love the amber look in the burned pallets.😊🧡💛💚
This was a TRUE labor of love!! What a beautiful gift for your brother!! I'm sure he was very pleased with it. It is amazing!!! I really love your videos....everything about them!!! Your skills are well beyond your age, and you are a creative craftsman. Well done!!!!
What a marvellous table/desk. I love the burned wood with gold epoxy
I was so thrilled to see you have another video out! That was quite creative and unexpected. Your brother is very lucky to get that desk for his birthday. I can’t wait for your next video.
Deine Arbeiten sind alle sehr schön und ich sehe sie mir öfters an ich wünschte du würdest viel mehr Videos machen, danke
Wow!! I hope your brother enjoys his desk, this is such a cool project.
Holy moly the amount of work that went into this one. Your patience is incredible.
Absolutely stunning! I hope you brother loved it! ❤
One of my favorite channel 😊 I use to watch videos of cooking = my passion, but you captivate me with your realizations and your style of filming your work, so that I don’t want to miss a new one 😅 keep on showing us your talent -> it’s art👌🤩 “Bravo et Merci” from France ☺️
Well done, another amazing project. I'm not usually a fan of epoxy because of the rediculous amount of waste generated, loved the gold details - they look like molten lava amongst the black char. Creativity is all about trying, you learn from everything, especially the mistakes!
Wow !! Very much impress how you come up with this concept. It also takes endurance, perseverance, and a lot of patience. Great job, very nice desk for your brother. Love the videography. Take care, thanks 😊
Sage advice. Dynamic outcome. Languid music. It just doesn’t get much better. Thanks for sharing.
For me, the charm of your builds has been seeing you accomplish a lot with very little - through design and cleverness. This one reversed that, doing very little with a lot. Working with epoxy seems to have that same numbing effect on most people's creativity. I don't doubt that using it will make this your #1 viewed video though. Hope to see you back doing more interesting stuff again soon!
A truly beautiful desk. You havw shown what can be accomplished with a few tools and A LOT of hard work. I hope your brother enjoys this work of art.
whoa! so much epoxy snow!!! it got cray cray there 😳 that was a labor of love and sooooo much patience!!! and as always it turned out beautiful
I have seen a few programs char wood, NOTHING ever looked so like yours! I bet your brother loved it! I know I do! ❤😊
Amazing! You looked like you totally knew what you were doing! Your brother will be thrilled.
What a beautiful gift for your brother. You two must be super close. Bet he really loves it.
Great video, thoroughly enjoyed the journey and learning things along the way. Thank you!
Beautiful, beautiful work. This was an interesting video for many reasons: Using pallet wood (good for planet), learned about epoxy, & caulking is the thing I am afraid of & professionals totally make it look easy! You have a lucky brother to be gifted this lovely table.
When you sealed the charred wood with epoxy I was like ‘omg I need to do this’. Then watching you router down the slab I reconsidered 😂
For the resin shavings, If im doing a bigger project, ill have the vacuum on as im removing material, so theres less of a clean up after im done. This takes some rigging, but its worth it in my book!
¡Hermosa mesa / escritorio! Felicidades por tu poder de crear algo que es grato a la vista. Gracias, de nuevo, por compartir tu don. Tu jardín está precioso y edénico, al menos lo que has enseñado en tus videos. Un abrazo.
Interesting - definitely see the artist in you and artistry is pushing your own boundaries. I like the concept - did your brother love it!!
10:29 “NICE CAULK”
TOOK ME OUT
Stunning! I realize it was a pain in the ass for you but, it was so satisfying to watch this transformation👏🏼You are an inspiration to many if not all of us 🙋🏼♀️
I've been noticing the effort you put in the filming process, Andy. I like to see how you want to portrait your work, also, that lil clip of the reflection on the car? Loved it. Keep up the amazing work. 😊
You put a lot of love into this project, I hope your brother really loved it.
Your artistry knows no bounds. You never disappoint.
Really cool, I've watched the viddy with my daughter of 8. Next to seeing a masterpiece being created she also learned a few extra English sentences. Thank you!
From the cost of the epoxy to the router mess, it's clear! *You love your brother way more than I love mine!* 😂 For the record, I want to be your brother! 🤣🧡🖤
Def something new for this channel but your work and dedication always hit the spot ! Great desk and even this design is really different, it still fits with the other pieces that you usually do. Great job and great video
Can.t believe it started with 4 pieces of scorched pallet parts and turned into an amazing OOAK piece of furniture - looks so high end!
Beautiful desk! Oh, and thanks for the reminder why I never want to do epoxy. Take care & stay safe.
Really wonderful work as always. I love the scorched look, personally. While watching you (and your room) get absolutely snowed in by shavings.. I just couldn't help laughing not because of the mess.. but because I was dying at the imagined thought of your brother giving you a $50 target gift card for your next birthday. 😂
Another stunning project. For being out of your comfort zone I’ld say you nailed.
You are simply incredible!! I don't know your age, but you are certainly decades younger than myself and you have some serious skills, young man!!! I bet your parents are blown away proud of you! Thank you for filming your masterpieces with all of us. 💜❤
Literally went "yippee" looking at the new video come up - gotta love modern makeovers
This desk is truly a labor of love and a work of art. Just beautiful.