How to build a cool copper bar top
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2018
- This is a project build of a copper bar top for a client in South Dakota. It was nice because the client gave me free reign for the most part to create the patina look that I wanted.
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Thanks for your help. If I knew how to share pics in comments I would share the one I built after watching yours. came out amazing! Thanks! Carl
Your video was probably what most inspired me to make a vanity countertop with copper. I'm in the middle of the process now. I'm a research-aholic, so I'm adding two cents from my research. First, DIYers, check the back of your contact cement can. It may say "Not for Use on Copper." Some use a product called TC-20, others use construction adhesive like Liquid Nails. I'm using fairly thick copper and I am going to have a professional roofer friend help me in his shop with a metal brake, so I probably don't need any adhesive, but I will anyway (probably Liquid Nails or the like). As for flame patina, I killed two birds with one stone on that. I had a brush pile I needed to burn down, and so when it was burned down to very hot coals and some small flames, I set the copper on some 6 x 6 welded wire reinforcing mesh and dragged it over the coals. The two sides colored differently. The bottom side facing the coals ended up developing a fun pattern from the mesh-a quasi-noticeable grid (just enough but not too much). The top side had it's own unique characteristic which could work just as well, but my family of four voted unanimously for the bottom side. I will probably give a protective coat of, not normal paste wax, but micro-crystalline wax (like "Renaissance". Look it up). It was recommended by a friend who does high-end historic restoration work.
That's great information! Thanks for sharing. I love the fire idea, I'll have to check that out
Beautiful!
Looks awesome 👏👏👍
Gorgeous copper bar top! I have work shop flip flops too (and I never wear my dress flips in the shop). I really like the way you show how it’s done. You make it so we can actually attempt it ourselves. Thank you!
Nicely Done Sir !
Absolutely superb well done 👍
Thanks for putting that video up - really helpful for me, trying to decide whether to have a go myself! regards, from Bristol, UK
Definitely give it go, it will open up new design ideas for sure
Yikes!! That was a mad rush! Gorgeous!
I love it so much . I was always wanted to do some kind of table like this!!!! 🙏🏻👍🏻☀️🤗
I will have too check them out , my Brother lives in Gelbert .😎👍
Oh snap, that patina is siiiiiiiiiick!
Andy Birkey thanks Andy. I was a bit nervous at first because I wasn't sure how it would turn out, but I'm fairly pleased with the end result.
Artfully Rogue I bet! It's freaking cool, man.
Wow!! I'm an amateur metal worker and sometimes work with timber (and stone!) and so I was just SO stoked to find this vid, mate! Cheers!! :)
👍 thanks Ben
very cool top. well done.
Thank you very much!
This was by far my favorite video so far!
Thanks Bonnie
Man, I’m not sure how you don’t have more subs and views. Your work is awesome! Glad I stumbled across your channel and looking forward to seeing more of your work.
jmlcolorado thanks for the vote of confidence👍 it's slow and steadily building 😀
I really like the result of the bar top. As you mentioned that copper sheet is relatively soft; so I'm curious how it would hold up to the customers using it. Or did you put a varnish seal on it to hold up to the rough crowds.😂😮
Good question! I did put a clear coat over the top and haven't heard of any issues from the client as of today...lets hope it stays that way
Doug love your videos and ideas. I disagree with you tube and their choices of who to demonatise. Everyone needs time to get noticed and recognized. Best of luck
Bo Davis totally appreciated Bo
Add that to the things I will have you make me. A fancy beer pong table lol
Cool
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Great Video. This solidifies my wish to have copper counter tops. If I can ever get to that kitchen.. i want this with a stainless industrial sink with the overhead sprayer. I think it would look cool 😎. Sorry so late to the video.. 4 yrs later😬. I'm always behind the curve. I wonder how it'd look with soldered corners for extra elements.
Sounds like an amzing idea! I think the soldered corners would look very cool
Nice job dude! It must be the OSHA flops :)
Haha you know it! Safety First :) Thanks for watching
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Hello Juanma! Thanks for the subscription
Have you done any heating of the copper, so it patina's in to blue or green? Maybe doing that heating and creating before you appy it to the MDF? This is so fun looking. I enjoy watching your process and listening to how you think your way through the projects.
I have played with heating copper since i built the bar and I would do the patina on the copper before putting it on the mdf if I were to build another one for sure
I could not see what saw you used to cut the copper. Please advise. Also, how do you remove any burrs? Thanks!
That copper countertop was sharp
Greatly appreciated👍😊
That looks magnificent! Your patina is one of the best I've seen. What ratio hydrogen peroxide to muriatic acid did you use? Please share. This effect looks like aged copper with a slight heat treatment and verdigris blue tinge setting in. You also left out what you used for the sealer coat. Be more diligent in listing materials.
I don't think Contact Cement is the best glue to use for bonding metal to wood. Some other options are:
LOCTITE Power Grab Ultimate Crystal Clear Construction Adhesive - bonds to almost everything, including aluminum and stainless steel. Should work for copper too. This is heat resistant too.
Awesome video. I have a client looking for a bar like this. Can you give specs on the gauge and grade of the metal you used? Beautiful work.
Thanks Alex! I believe was a sheet of 20 ounce copper that came 36" wide by 120" long. We have a big metal supplier called Industrial metal supply that has it in stock
It's the OSHA approved flip flops for me! 🤣
Nothing but the best
Thanks nice video. I have a round 1/2" wide ugly stone table top that drops into the table to where it's level with the table. How would you put the copper on this. Would you fold over and put a bunch of cuts in the sides or cut the top round and make a strip for side.
Copper is so soft, I might try to hammer it down. Or I'd cut the top shape then cut a strip and come back and braze the side strip to the top
Doug I really like the way the copper turned out. Looks awesome. Did you put a clean coat or any type of finish on it?
Jack Spears III thanks Jack, I applied a spray clear coat of Deft semi gloss
Hi Doug, love this bar top! So you had the muratic acid in one spray bottle and the hydrogen peroxide in another? No need to mix the two into one bottle?
I feel I have more control over the result when I have them in separate spray bottles
Have you found any clear finishes for raw copper countertops? I used a product called all-clear which performed well, but over time allowed water to oxidize copper surface under clear coat. Will be sanding off clear coat , looking for alternatives for raw copper finish? Maybe ‘ BarKeeps Friend “ ? A cleaning lotion for metals.
Have you tried an epoxy? If the top gets a lot of use, the spray on clear coat may not be durable enough. Total Boat has a decent epoxy that can be painted on and provides a good layer of protection.
Did you seal it after? If so what product? Thanka and looks great
I actually use a product from Deft. It's a spray on clear coat and I find it covers the nicest. I pick it up at Home Depot
Great copper Bar Top , where did you get such a LARGE roll of copper Doug ??
There's a metal supplier here in Phoenix called Industrial metal supply and they carry it in stock
3 years later...
What house hold items could I use to patina copper???
The fridge door :)
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Thank you
This looks fantastic! Did you seal / clear coat the bar top to protect the patina?
I sealed with a spray clear coat that I picked up at home depot called Deft Semi Gloss. Now I use a two part automotive clear coat, which last longer
What do all y’all old heads think about putting a floor heat pad under my copper counter top?
Sorry for the delayed response. Sounds like a cool idea if you live in an area that get really cold and you want to keep you drinks warm as well as your arms
Hello, that is one very pretty table you created there! :-)
I wanted to create a patina table with ammonia. Since copper sulfate is quite unhealthy, I thought I could finish it with a resin coat. What do you think? Also I have very thin Copper Foil instead, because I hardly have any Tools (or money, I am a broke Student after all). :D
Do you think that will work?
Can't say I've tried ammonia on copper. Not sure what it will do. I've only used vinegar. I suppose if you're not going to be moving the copper a resin coat could work. I typically a spray on clear coat because its thinner
@@ArtfullyRogue thank you! I didnt see your answer yet. Ive been studying for my exams. 🙂
Did you seal the top afterwards or leave it as it?
Nice work by the way 👌👌👌👍
ON this one , I sealed with a spray clear coat that I picked up at home depot called Deft Semi Gloss. Now I use a two part automotive clear coat, which last longer
Hey Doug. Did you seal the finished product?
Yes, I seal with a spray on sealer. Sometimes a use an automotive clear coat if the piece is going outdoors or I'll use a spray can sealer from Deft for indoor projects
Did you install a sealer over the top of the copper countertop to keep it from oxidizing more and make it easier to clean or did you leave it raw?
Yes an2 part automotive clear coat
@@ArtfullyRogue thanks for your reply. I loved the video.
what did you use to bond the copper to the top?
I actually used contact cement, however I found I needed to rough up the under side for it to adhere better
How do you miter an L shape CT together using copper?
Hi JD, I'm not sure I understand your question, what do you mean "CT"?
Wow, looks awesome! I'd love to do a 42" round for a wrought iron base but not sure how to finish the edges. Any ideas?
not sure I understand. Which edges? of the base?
I mean the sides of the table top where it wraps around from top to bottom, how to wrap the copper and have smooth sides ...
Who did you purchase your 10 ft 21 oz cooper from?
I bought it from Industrial Metal Supply
wonderful looking counter - what size is that bar top ? what state are you located ?
I'm in Arizona. This one was 120" long by 24" deep if I recall
@@ArtfullyRogue our uncle that recently passed enjoyed working with copper - were in southern ca ventura , if you have entrust we have a new 3ft x 8ft still plastic coat protection sheet of copper, that we would sell for half the current price 805 we can't 794 use any longer 1566 thank you
What would I use to get that awesome patina?
If I recall, I used muriac acid (pool acid)on that project
Doug, spent the time to make an informative video, and then you ask a question that was clearly covered in the video? Doug must be a better person than me. I would have responded "watch the video"
Hi Doug, bit late, but do you remember what % the hydrogen peroxide was? 3% is normal chemist stuff, 35% is the industrial stuff.. cheers
It's 3% 👍😊
@@ArtfullyRogue thanks :), thats a fantastic looking piece, nice colours
did you just coat this with lacquer?
yes a spray on
What gauge was the copper you used?
Copper is sold by the ounce here and I think is was a 20 ounce sheet. If I had to guess a gauge it would be close to 24 gauge
Did you clear coat it
yes I use a spray lacquer
Awesome work. I have a similar couple of instant patina bottles on hand most of the time too. Just about to follow you on IG - look me up, @wufflesdesign - keep it up man. PS. Love the shop flops.
Daniel Thomas cool thanks for the sub and the follow, I'll you out for sure
Anyone know the thickness of copper?
I believe I was using 32 oz copper sheet for this project
Awesome Ty. Great work just subbed
Thanks for the sub
very accurate plans for something like that I found on stodoys.
Starr Stewart cool thanks, I'll check it out for sure
pretty sure your copper top has separated from your mdf, if you had read the contact cement instructions, you wouldn't have used it. Slow setting epoxy is the way to do it, just fyi.
Last time I checked(4 months ago), it's still holding steady