CRAZY Epoxy "Floating Dovetail" Gun Display Box Build

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In this video I make a display case for one of my personal pistols from my collection, The American Joe from Cabot guns. After months of thinking about a cool display design, I came up with this concept for some "floating dovetails". This idea will for sure turn heads and get your wheels turning on using epoxy in your next project.
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@John_Malecki 4 года назад

If you like this video, you have to see my next rendition of this concept. I use bent lamination and cut the pins in resin! oh... and BACON! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4mKC9vvL510.html

@mikej5959 Год назад

@John_Malecki Wouldnt Micro Mesh sanding kit help make the resin more clear?

@TaylorMade4Zero Год назад

It's crazy how much better your audio sounds in newer videos than some of the older ones. As a new fan that didn't realize how good I had it, thank you for getting better audio equipment.

@BradRussellisAwesome 4 года назад

Friendly suggestion: just watched 17 minutes of a build to only have 4 seconds of revealing the final product before the outro, where half the screen is covered by links. Would love to have seen a bit more full screen unabridged reveal and presentation of this badassery in all of its glory.

@daddyfamlittle6262 4 года назад

👏🏾 at least I wasn't the only one smh.....sheesh

@EssenceRare 4 года назад

Yeah like a spinning slowmow 30 sec shot

@MakarovFox 4 года назад

yeah and dont do an spoiler in the miniature of the video man

@dakel20 4 года назад

Too much yelling, too much crap going on. Actually hitting the cutoff on a mic is impressive, he needs to learn some volume control. Also, that box would have looked way better if the resin was dovetailed together as well.

@SilentShadovv 4 года назад

Agreed!

@K-FOREST_Original 4 года назад

(Hello? I live in Seoul. It's a test period ahead of the full-fledged RU-vid activity. I am not fluent in English.) It's my first time posting comments, and I'm always grateful for them. It's really beautiful.

@mdbohica 4 года назад

She's pretty! One suggestion though, I would inlay 2 rare earth magnets in the 2 epoxy blocks that touch the slide of the 1911. That way, when you pick up the box, they'll hold the weapon in place.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thats a great idea

@v12tommy 4 года назад

That would depend on what metal the gun is made out of. Aluminum is non magnetic, and certain kinds of stainless aren't magnetic either. I'm not super familiar with 1911s to know which models are which.

@redsharpie3714 4 года назад

I was going to suggest the same thing as soon as the video ended. Then thought I'd check comments in case someone already suggested it. GMTA Josh! Additional suggestion is to put a rubber coating over the magnets to avoid marring the surface of that beautiful 1911. Maybe even embed some small magnets into the edges and the lid to hold the lid shut. GREAT vids John! Subbed here.

@braleyshardwoodcustoms8584 4 года назад

I doubt the heat has a magnetic alkaloid ,tho the fact you mentioned inserting magnets in the epoxy rang a helluva bell in my brain so two thumbs and a thank you for that.

@allergictoglobalists 4 года назад

Woodworking and a 1911. My morning is complete and I can go to work thinking happy thoughts now. Thanks John.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thats exactly why im here

@dukeofearl6256 4 года назад

Because "Freedom".... Love it...

@katzmosestools 4 года назад

I love this experiment so much! I love to see others push the boundaries and be able to learn and grow my own craft from their ingenuity. Whether you like it or not this is an awesome exercise in creativity.

@landonford1067 4 года назад

Hey I love Your videos.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

hell ya man, huge inspiration from your joint of the week series! Thank you !

@katzmosestools 4 года назад

@@John_Malecki I love it bud! Thanks for the shout out!

@clydebalcom8252 4 года назад

I love the 1911. My favorite handgun, bar none.

@bharatgangwal5662 4 года назад

Great floating

@capdady4902 4 года назад

Man you are the only man that shares the way he thinks .... plus you are really cool.... thank you very much for these projects.

@DebsHill1 4 года назад

Stunning

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@Unc_Talks 4 года назад

I'm 3 videos in . You're nothing like them other dudes. 👍🏿

@featherorknot 4 года назад

Lets all watch as John slowly goes insane during quarantine and builds increasingly odd things!

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Would you like a job as our PR rep? You basically nailed it hahah wait till you see what we got in the hopper the next few weeks hahahah

@featherorknot 4 года назад

@@John_Malecki Don't toy with my emotions like that! I think I've done my best writing during quarantine - you should see the resin-river squirrel picnic table write up I did

@HappilyHomicidalHooligan 4 года назад

Quarantine CAN'T make John Insane... Quarantine makes peoples Mental State Worse and Insane would be a step UP for John... 😁😂🤣

@David-fv7zg 4 года назад

Too late, he’s already there.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

I cannot tell if this is sarcasm or you actually think im nuts.... either way. You are correct, clinical insanity would be a step up for me!

@bigtoe2820 4 года назад

Guns! God! Liberty! Steelers!

@jonny555ive 4 года назад

Bro....SICK build. Enough said 🤘🤘

@cubeheadgameing 4 года назад

He’s an honest to god gun floatin Patriot!

@silverstormrifleworks7080 4 года назад

Cabot guns makes excellent 1911s, good choice

@AnonYmous-lk6gw 3 года назад

Skill. Well done.

@rakashaagain 4 года назад

NICE GUN

@xSwalshx 4 года назад

Try a blow torch on the resin. It will clear it up. Look at Evan&Katlyn. They’re pros when it comes to resin

@Kevin-zv5mi 4 года назад

Props to you man. Making content all the time even when things are boring.

@leewatson1525 4 года назад

I love it nice gun

@kelliworley1229 4 года назад

Love the box and the gun.

@Temperance-fj9uu 3 года назад

I love your style. sarcasm is the only way to get through the day!!! And you are not a dumbass. Your creative. Great project.

@thewolfofwoodstreet_ Год назад

Beautiful work!!

@chuckbuttons0699 2 года назад

I can't imagine having a shop like this. That'd be incredible! Hopefully one day!

@Hellsong89 Год назад

Shop is nice, but those tools make things just go faster. Pretty much results you can get with cheaper hand tools most of the time. Imagine having laws that allow you to display your guns and enjoy them visually instead of having them in essentially bunker hidden away. 2A to all corners of the world!

@jamesburkhardt5143 4 года назад

that Skill Saw is sweet

@KevinMalliaTheMaker 4 года назад

I think you did an awesome job. I have watched this episode a few times now. I’m a gun lover as well and I appreciate the craftsmanship you put into the case and the craftsmanship the gunsmith put into the gun. 👍🏽 keep the videos coming from one of your fans in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

@lauchlanstill6677 4 года назад

My favourite woodworking Chanel atm love the humour

@DrPiotrAnton 4 года назад

This is probably the most "american" thing I have seen today... :D Keep it up John!

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Wow, thanks!you should check out the BRCC Video next

@AlphaNerd132 4 года назад

I love the idea. Even though the box didn't come out as you expected. With different resin and different methods, I feel like this could have become the perfect glass edges like you where wanting.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

I totally agree!

@augustsilva9423 4 года назад

I got a kick out of the subtle ASMR reference! I experience it... that’s why I like chiseling and planing! Cool build as always!

@josht4659 4 года назад

I want to see you and April Wilkerson happy dancing together.

@406751 4 года назад

First time visiting your channel bro… all the ‘murica-ness sold me. Love it. 🇺🇸!

@StevenMendez 4 года назад

I used a headlight restoration kit to clear up my epoxy. It worked pretty well to polish it up.

@davidwiggins26 4 года назад

Great build, John! A quick tip I've learned for getting Ecopoxy and Total Boat as clear as glass, I sand from 24 all the way to 12,000 and then use the 3 Festool buffing compounds. It's literally crystal clear and looks unreal! Hope this helps if you ever need to go fully clear in the future! Stay safe!

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Great tip!im gonna have to get me some of that !

@davidwiggins26 4 года назад

John Malecki I’ll send you some pics on IG!

@duin2in 4 года назад

That 1911 is BADASS and that case you made does the gun justice. Awesome all around, love it

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Ity iis bad ass... thank you Kyle

@duin2in 4 года назад

@@John_Malecki no problem brother, keep doin your thing

@paladrous 2 года назад

If the core of the 3 standup displays were full of STRONG magnets it could make your case more versatile.

@hatchet0711 4 года назад

Great build and excellent choice of firearm. I would have put magnets in the “ice cubes” and had the box standing up, that way you could have the pistol on display at any height. I only wish that the stuff I make would turn out half as good as that 👍

@meme2363 4 года назад

I like watching guys work with wood.

@TheMessyStudio 4 года назад

Love it, John. Really cool. I think if you had polished the resin instead of the lacquer topcoat, you would have achieved the clarity you were looking for. Billy

@jasonwerner365 4 года назад

One of the things you can do to make the Apoxsee perfectly clear again once you’re done make some fresh Apoxsee and apply it with a good paintbrush and it’ll clear it all up

@brookswerner9975 4 года назад

John you make some badass projects and you are one rowdy man brother

@antc8634 4 года назад

You should make a chevron table where some of the arrows are epoxy. I never seen that before and i think it would be one of a kind on your channel!

@secondwind75 4 года назад

That’s a rare beauty you got yourself for your wedding there, 62. So’s the pistol. 😉 -Troy

@davidallen329 4 года назад

Glad I found this dude channel

@vigilante004 2 года назад

Use plastic headlight cover polishing compound for getting epoxy beautifully see thru. Yin’s are welcome. Merca!

@5minutewoodworker143 4 года назад

Looks like a well constructed box of freedom!

@JeffWalshPhotography 4 года назад

Out of all the wood working channels I follow, you are easily the most entertaining and fun channel. Just finished my floating shelf with hidden compartment that was inspired by one of your earlier vidyas. Shh, don't tell anyone but the hidden compartment hides a freedom boomers

@qoreycube 4 года назад

If you sand the epoxy (before finish) down to about 2000 grit, then use a polishing compound (ie: turtle wax/etc) and buff it quite a bit, you can get a near glass finish that looks great. It's alot a work, but well worth it for builds like this. Looks great!

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

yea i would have to sand the wood up too, all a balance. Solid tips !

@sephers33 4 года назад

When I use clear epoxy I use fish tank acrylic scratch remover and polish. It will make the epoxy perfectly clear.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

That is a killer tip!

@justifiedesign 2 года назад

Well done.

@bighoss7074 4 года назад

You should have used that small river for the base of the box. that would have looked insane

@daverigby2577 4 года назад

Super sick project. Awesome look and a great idea for a purdy piece.

@unitwoodworking5403 4 года назад

The technique of edit the video with a little fun things is interesting but your woodworking skill is bold, cool, and tough so I can't stop watching videos. Finally the box is artistic and awesome.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thank you very much!

@unitwoodworking5403 4 года назад

@@John_Malecki You're welcome. Take care

@TreeBallard 4 года назад

Very awesome!

@WalkersWoodworks 4 года назад

This is the John I like! Keep this style up bro! Killer vid.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thank you my friend!

@michaelellis9089 4 года назад

Hey nice jig john!! About time!!! About the pistol, its shiny pretty. Never been shot. Cool box gives me the idea of my daughters box i made for her when i gave her her first pistol. Enjoyed every single minute of it

@themanthelegend7048 4 года назад

You should have put some magnets in the top of the epoxy towers so when the gun is put on it there's some magnetism. Science.

@jasonmajere2165 4 года назад

Use painters tape for marking for the dovetails so it doesn’t mark the wood. Vacuum chamber to get air bubbles out of the epoxy, torch after pouring breaks the surface tension so air bubbles can come out.

@Bloatedbark35236 2 года назад

I've always loved wood work but haven't been able to make anything recently. Your videos almost make me feel like I'm back out making stuff again. Love your content keep it up John! (And Sam/Jordan!)

@mannurse7421 5 месяцев назад

Dear Mr Malecki I love anything you love. As long as it makes you happy. But this epoxy abomination earns you a spot in woodworking hell.

@jasonmickley4835 4 года назад

Now make some custom scales for your freedom blaster! I bet Claro walnut would look good too!

@JMBurke 2 года назад

Loved this video. just gave me some idea for a few different projects using clear epoxy or glass. one thing I'd add, on the top of the clear resin "floaty blocks", you could put some traction tape (also called roller tape) on top of the blocks. would keep that gun steady when the box is moved or bumped.

@Mightytrity2005 4 года назад

This is so cool I wish I was there to learn new things about woodwork and I’m 14 still have someway to go and learn about this

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Keep watching videos and take some classes!

@nclemmons 4 года назад

Great video and unique construction! Pick up Festool's polishing compound - it goes from 4,000 up to 11,000 grit. They have pads as well to match the compound. It would bring that epoxy to an absolutely clear finish.

@dougmate2378 4 года назад

you have the John Goodman appearance from The Big Lebowski with those glasses sir. Excellent. Great work sir.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thank you Doug, that was potentially our goal....

@dougmate2378 4 года назад

@@John_Malecki haha excellent sir. I definitely got a kick out of it. I also really like this project, do you have plans on doing more projects like this, or even gun cabinets along this line?

@Cleverdad_itchy_back 4 года назад

Resaw the river lid and router the edge to match the bottom panel and polish. This project is amazing one of the only epoxy projects that has stopped me in my tracks. But man you have to use the original lid.

@daddynutz024 4 года назад

Great job looks kool. Love the channel

@lastchancecris 4 года назад

Gotta get a wool buffing wheel. Sand up to like a 600 or higher then buff the resin and it will be crystal clear. That’s how I do it at least. You can pick up a cheap set of 3” buffing heads for your drill just about anywhere. Love the piece and the Freedom Seed thrower inside !!!

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip!!!

@DsHardWoodCreations 4 года назад

Nice idea

@es47 4 года назад

Love it with the corners in epoxy. I would like to try something like this but will build the box with dovetails and pour the corners so ya dont have to glue together Awesome job

@mikedragonpath 2 года назад

Watching this in 2022. The channel has really evolved the last couple of years. John didnt even say squirrly which threw me off a bit

@lesleyyoung5730 4 года назад

For a glass-like look, after you have sanded and used automotive paste and have buffed, paint a coat of clear resin and it will have the exact look you want, high gloss clear!

@josephconstable5825 3 года назад

John, You're the greatest flannel man I've ever seen. Your now "Flannel Man."

@jonblair5470 4 года назад

2 things. 1st would've sanded both inside and out to the grit needed to be crystal clear before lacquering. 2nd wouldve created a mold for the gun, so the case can be displayed at an angle or on a wall if need be. If needed even embedded magnets into the mold.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

thanks for the insight bud !

@tommyj7087 4 года назад

2 of my favorite things brought together! BEA UTI FUL!

@MrCsioktech 4 года назад

Try routering in and epoxy an earth magnet to the cubes and then you can wall mount the box maybe?

@jimrollins1501 4 года назад

Beautiful!

@jpwoodwork 4 года назад

dude thats awesome!! you should give Yorkshire Grit original and Microfine abrasive paste a try, it was made for woodturning but it can be used on flat wood too, its awesome stuff, you can get it from the Walnut log in the USA i believe

@FredMcIntyre 4 года назад

Awesome work John, looks really cool! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@Adam-bc7hr 4 года назад

The music from 50 seconds is Pete McKinnons theme!! Love your videos.

@christopherstromberg3070 4 года назад

Don’t even need to watch before thumbs up.

@24kgraham 4 года назад

for the clear look, use a finishing coat or glaze coat... I know it sounds crazy but check out stone coat countertops... they have exactly what you need..

@juanvaldez6321 4 года назад

Pretty cool idea! You should sell these to Cabot, I'm sure their customers love high end everything. One day I'll have a Cabot

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

we have done some custom work for them in the past, but nothing like this. This box is a bit weird, in all honesty. They make some amazing stuff for sure!

@Azurko 4 года назад

That is awesome! It's giving me more ideas for my PC case design.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Hell ya Charles!

@Azurko 4 года назад

@@John_Malecki Now if only this damn isolation business would end so my wood dealer could open back up. Made the mistake of taking this lightly at first and have no walnut in stock! These are dark days my friend.

@curtturtle 4 года назад

Put some rare earth magnets on the epoxy block holding the gun, to keep it magnetized in place.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Thats a great idea !

@jonnymiskatonic 4 года назад

Know what else we love. A mic that isn't clipping the whole damn time.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

I bought a new mic yesterday. Mine went thru the wash and we thought it was fine but obviously not. Tanks for your patience Jonny

@Mike-In-O-Town 4 года назад

Cool project (and .45). Ya should've sunk a few rare earth magnets in those resin blocks you used to suspend the gun in the box. Hopefully they'd keep it from moving off those blocks as the box is handled.

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Ya i got that input from a few people. Its a good idea. Appreciate it Mike!

@chadryk5 4 года назад

The happy dance...HAHAHA!! Nice work bro - keep it up - love the content!

@jamesst.patrick9768 4 года назад

Amazing

@braleyshardwoodcustoms8584 4 года назад

It would've been cool with green led inside of it ,that nice spectrum just blinging off the chrome on that heater..yes.

@daveparker5569 4 года назад

Dude. Those dovetails have a VERY visible glue line!

@tinyheckman7190 3 месяца назад

Router out Sam's name in the lid then pour his favorite color in it. Flood coat it then gift it to him. Hanger on the back. Cool gift

@lourias 4 года назад

You can use a much, much finer grit to get the shine back.

@happylife7899 4 года назад

COOL!

@couragewoodworks2843 4 года назад

Nice vid. Speaking of the stuck clamp pads, I was working with some epoxy 2 days ago and mine got stuck. All you have to do is take the clamp off and grab some pliers and pull them out

@John_Malecki 4 года назад

Nice, glad you could save em !

@couragewoodworks2843 4 года назад

John Malecki to be fair they were 2.99 harbor freight twist clamps😂. If you get the right ones though, harbor freight is a great option for a lot of clamps.