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I test building the epoxy rocks table done by The Donkey on TikTok !
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@maybebored3283 Год назад

I love that the point of the rocks is to use the waste products, and then they make waste specifically for the table, and then the whole table becomes waste

@hotshot7000 Год назад

Yeah... I wish they could've found a way to at least dispose of all that responsibly, rather than just dumping liquid pouring resin into the dumpster

@ganjalfcreamcorn8438 Год назад

@@hotshot7000 itll cure and flake off over time. no different then throwing it away dry really. doesn't hurt the dumpster's feelings so who cares. although i would have happily taken it home to use the wood for a table lol.

@KariIzumi1 Год назад

It’s the circle of life 😂

@crowdemon_archives Год назад

"An attempt was made" 😅

@SatumainenOlento Год назад

The irony the irony is strong with this one!!!

@scoutsatan6206 Год назад

If you did the silver and blue "rocks" only you could do a frozen river with chunks of ice floating throughout.i think that's be a pretty cool table

@maddieadams75 Год назад

Wow table turned out great. Resin can be used years after expiration date, you’ll see yellowing to part A, this can be rectified by adding small amounts of blue if you need a clear pour, or add any color to mask the yellowing. I have a bottle of resin that I purchased in 2017 used it last week, colored it dark blue arguably my piece was smaller, the pour turned out fine. Resin that doesn’t set is 98% operator error ❤

@darthroach9057 Год назад

Thanks for the tip. I have some that I put in a cabinet and forgot about but I still want to use.

@niccilefevre Год назад

This is why I think they should have added a touch of blue, total boat tends to yellow a lot over time and that would've helped it age a tad better.

@maddieadams75 Год назад

@@niccilefevre actually I’ve been adding a mini drop of blue or green, I tried a micro drop of white and it clouded the clear resin, I’m still experimenting with colors, in all my clear pours to reduce the possibility of yellowing.

@franklinhuenergardt3831 Год назад

It might be worth it to put the time in to making a rock mold for the epoxy.

@Geoff1787 Год назад

Thoughts on tumbling the resin rocks so they are smooth? Might be a cool evolution.

@H3xx1st Год назад

Good idea! Suggestion: Wouldn't it make more sense to mould the "rocks" smooth first then tumble to have less waste? (Yeah, I know this kinda defeats the "use the waste resin idea")

@Aisaaax Год назад

I BTW really like the result, the soft pastel colors and the fact they are semi-transparent. This is so far my most favorite river effect that I saw. Others look great too, but this one is just amazing. Does it lose structural integrity because it didn't harden at the same time?

@dvperr Год назад

I appreciate you leaving the mistakes in. We all make them, even experienced fabricators, but not all of us share our fails. A mistake is a learning experience, share it.

@somebodyandthem Год назад

I don’t, it makes the video longer

@JeffieWeffie23 Год назад

I've got a crazy idea inspired by this video. Do a small end table to see how it turns out. Try smaller/non transparent pieces of epoxy and see if u can mimic a geo rock. As far as crushed epoxy. Maybe a rock crusher or something then screen out 1/2" 1/4" and 1/8th in and use what best fits the project.

@johnnyb95678 Год назад

Another great video showing the good, the bad, and the ugly about builds! Thank you for sharing!

@chaoticxkam7598 2 месяца назад

When you cut the bark off my heart shattered it would’ve made such a nice contrast with the light iridescent rocks! I also was hoping you’d do a dark contrast rock in navy blue to really give the table some depth but this turned out so well!

@maryloves1999 5 месяцев назад

Evan and Katelyn need to help this guy

@Spain42 10 месяцев назад

I love that you still posted this video. We all make mistakes.. it’s nice to share them. We can all learn from them. Love you guys

@darrylbuckett5380 Год назад

I've been thinking of something similar, but using lumps of coloured glass, looks great. Cheers

@jimblack6733 Год назад

Another wonderful Malecki lesson! Thanks John, keep ‘‘em coming!!!

@christopher5855 Год назад

I actually really like the opalescent look and would actually prefer it to show more. Also maybe have more contrast between the light and dark color rocks. it seems to be a great way to use up excess epoxy in a variety of builds large and small scale like pen blanks, knife scales and all the way up to tables.

@CathrinSK Год назад

I can't get over how nice it ended up looking! So pretty.

@timothysebo-glenn864 Год назад

I’d love to see it with solid earthy coloured rocks like charcoals and what not. Keep up the amazing work !

@why6212 Год назад

Or natural gem colors like turquoise

@kpp_3 Год назад

It's not from degassing too long. I worked as an engineer at a wind turbine manufacturing facility and we could leave resin in a degassing tank for 24 hours, conservatively. I feel your pain tho. 😢

@John_Malecki Год назад

Thank you, i still have no clue how i messed it up so bad

@bearded_firemedic Год назад

What type of resin was it that you used and are you positive that you kept under vacuum for 24 hours and not in a pressure pot? The reason I ask is that this type of resin will start to boil under vacuum very rapidly once the majority of the air bubbles are evacuated..

@kpp_3 Год назад

@@bearded_firemedic polyester and epoxy resins and yes under vacuum. Not sure how industrial resin is different from this in the video. Good point

@thefrankperspective4247 Год назад

Question for the engineer - Is it at all possible that the epoxy rocks and shards, under heat, partially reactivated or reacted, throwing off the ratio?

@kpp_3 Год назад

@@thefrankperspective4247 if they're cured its fine. When we did any kind of repairs on blades, we used resin again (like filling holes or reinforcements) on cured resin with no issues.

@californiacritic9779 Год назад

Malecki should make a mold to get the rock shape he wants. It's kind of like an ice tray just for the rock shapes.

@Allogenes Год назад

GI 1000 silicone is amazing for such things.

@paulcurley3164 Год назад

work with resin for composite boat building. only time i have ever seen that issue is ratio issues with the resin to hardener.

@ronsimpson143 Год назад

You should do what Blacktail Studio does and paint the wood with fast set epoxy first. It keeps the bubbles from coming out of the wood into the resin.

@donovanleeds4012 Год назад

Love the idea of the leftover resin for use as fillers - I can see creating something using marbles to the same effect.

@ГеоргийКоновалов-з9ч Год назад

Whenever you mix the epoxy it must be poured into the second bucket and mixed again, only in this way both components are guaranteed to connect

@brendanrobertson5966 Год назад

The opalescent result looks good. If you can find some storage space for the 'failed pour' tables, it could be a 'limited stock' item when you fill a storage bin.

@pokeypso Год назад

My husband and I love watching your videos together! Thanks for all you do!

@MCsCreations Год назад

It really turned out beautiful, John! Fantastic work! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@thundakat80 Год назад

First things first......the portrait on the wall is awesome.....now back to the video

@Data-Saver 10 месяцев назад

As someone who has done a lot of large scale epoxy projects I have 1 bit of advise (This is specific to what your doing in this video, not for all resin project just this 1 type) (Ignoring the non cure part coz that was out of your control) Clamp the wood down with a lot of clamps take your time with this part, making sure it's level. Add the epoxy rocks. Only add 1 quarter of the total resin you need, pop the bubbles like normal, then later check on it while it's still soft. Any new bubbles pop as many large one as I can it with something pointy (cocktail stick or a bbq screwer depending on size) Once it's set add the next quarter and repeat over and over. Keep the surface dust freel with cheap plastic wrap, it's just a precaution I personally do (Without it touching the resin, of course) But even better buy a vacuum chamber and de gas the resin before adding it VERY SLOWLY to not make new bubbles (I will admit they aren't cheap, but with the amount of resin/epoxy projects you do it's a well worth investment) Hope this helps or inspires some new ideas for your future projects.

@TatsuChi 5 месяцев назад

couple of questions 1. could you use spray sealer in place of the quick resin 2. would pouring a thin-ish layer of resin first and letting it part set before putting in the rocks and then topping up worked better?

@SLorraineE 3 месяца назад

I love the inadvertent advertisement for the durability of epoxy!

@davidbleil9934 Год назад

Only bad thing about the DIY Mr. Cool units is that no good HVAC company wants to service them. When it breaks down it will be easier to just replace it then get someone to repair it.

@markdull362 6 месяцев назад

That looks awesome. Might be interesting to embed some ARGB LED light strips underneath rocks for lighting effect.

@jacobkamphus205 Год назад

I want to see version two. Take the first table, slice it up, throw it in a new mold, and pour resin over it. 10/10

@pervysage3604 10 месяцев назад

They make a type of resin you paint onto the wood slabs, and it will sink in and seal up the wood. So you don't get air bubbles from the wood.

@vcrmonstermusic Год назад

Been going through a hard time lately in general but also struggling to keep a positive mindset after making a mistake on a project. Obviously you can’t throw a fit on camera but I’m gonna let this video be a lesson for taking one on the chin with grace. I feel like having a great attitude is so important when trying something new. Table looks great.

@TotalBoat Год назад

Thank goodness it worked out!!! We like to say - measure 5x, pour once!

@karlmcgowan9375 2 месяца назад

John, that was a beaut of a table, even i know river rocks don't have sharp edges.

@PixelPundit42 3 месяца назад

I’m over a year late. But maybe breaking up the rocks in a large Rubbermaid container would help stop them from escaping. Like the ones they make to store under your bed.

@ItsSaferUnderTheBlanket 11 месяцев назад

To me, this feels filmed and structured like a 2000's TV show in the best way possible.

@FatCamp2010 Год назад

While most epoxy companies will tell you their products have a one-year shelf life, That's only because the hardener will Amber or yellow after a year due to oxidization. When stored properly the epoxy will still cure to its full mechanical potential for several years after that shelf life. You just would not want to use it for any clear applications. What you experienced was a mix issue either being off ratio, or simply not mixing long enough. Take your time , keep your paddle mixer fully submerged, mix at a slow speed, stopping several times to scrape the sides and bottom of the container. I typically never mix more than a 2 gallons at a time, and generally mix for about 4 to 6 minutes.

@spiritof1977 Год назад

I'm actually pretty impressed with the strength of that epoxy

@Str1ng3rGT 3 месяца назад

Industrial paint inspector here. Whenever we have issues of uncured coating (e.g., epoxy), 9 times out 10, it's due to "applicator error," which is a polite way of saying whoever mixed it probably screwed up the ratio. I also noticed you said during the pour that it looked like the epoxy was starting to set in some areas, so another course for the uncured base layer could be that the top layer of the pour has cured or skinned over faster than the bottom layer, preventing the deeper epoxy from completing its full cure as it's trapped/"suffocated" by the top layer.

@davidnelson9775 Год назад

Interesting concept. Best part was using the bandsaw to flatten the top.

@philblakely Год назад

Y'all are a bunch of children with dangerous power tools... an I LOVE it!

@RavenVargas27 7 месяцев назад

The chunks look like real crystals beautiful

@josiecapps2555 5 месяцев назад

Excellent at the end…great!

@severalbees5115 Год назад

my guesses on what caused the pour failure are either that it wasn't mixed properly (I've seen those streaks form in that case,) the wrong ratio was used, or that there was moisture that got trapped in it. moisture in the wood or mold, or even in the epoxy itself would probably vaporize from the heat and form those big pockets. I don't know if epoxy resins can trap moisture, but I work with 3D printers a little, and I know that whenever you use certain plastics like Nylon, for example, you have to dry them out before use.

@SchysCraftCo. Год назад

Sometimes it goes bad. We live to learn and learn to live. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

@SANFRAN Год назад

John, how cold was the room when it was curing? Hotter cures faster, cold takes longer or not at all. I aim to have it around 75. If it's really cool, it can still cure, but can take a lot longer. I normally work with polyurethane, so I'm not sure about your total boat resin. Also how old is it? If it's around 6-12 months, it SHOULD be okay. But again, every case is different and resin can be a bitch.

@John_Malecki Год назад

We keep the room under 70. The longer it takes the less bubbles we get so we prefer cold.

@SANFRAN Год назад

@@John_Malecki Gotcha, Hmm... I did have a case where I degassed too long and it started to cure faster than normal. I also did get those booger whisps when over degassing too. It would be amazing if you built a huge pressure pot and it will solve a lot of bubble problems. If anyone could do it, you have the resources and space. Maybe not for full slabs, but the smaller end tables Degass - pulls bubbles out Pressure pot - pushes them to microscopic (not able to see w/ naked eye)

@timbrelypearsley3888 Год назад

I love that you celebrate the bark strip :)

@X-Being Год назад

Might I recommend an air hammer with chisel tips next time? Really BEATS the old manual hammer and hand chisel bit...

@wpewingman5135 Год назад

True art takes patience and time.

@brandonhoffman4712 5 месяцев назад

What would be cooler? Actual rocks! Maybe a couple geodes, or some fossils

@blandon9748 11 месяцев назад

I have learned so much from your mistakes, thank you! I have been doing epoxy tables for more than two years, and have avoided many major mistakes by watching your videos. Unfortunately, I have been able to invent some monumental blunders all on my own. The real talent in making epoxy mistakes is the ability to fix that which you have screwed up. And you have helped immeasurably with that process. Again, Thank you!

@DonnyRP Год назад

It’s amazing how good you are at this stuff. But then how bad you are at the same time 😂😂😂😂. Great work.

@gmack1356 Год назад

Love the video. Could you have cut up some of the pieces from the first table and add them to the mix? Cut pieces of the resin with the wood might’ve look really nice.

@CaptainSpock1701 Год назад

9:04 - Love that *"Yes!"* for the sledge hammers!

@Richard_H22 Год назад

I love the screaming donkey.

@UnholiestJedi Год назад

Live & learn. all of us must and you do it in such an entertaining way. Great vid!

@esaedvik Год назад

The end result looks magical!

@DavidVArt Год назад

“It’s weird but it’s mine” should be the next shirt.

@ProfessionalByNoMeans Год назад

Love my mini split. Didnt go with MRCOOL, but a definite game changer.

@michaeltorres877 Год назад

Sure is a game changer. Purchased one from Costco last year and it's been amazing.

@bestfamily4489 Год назад

Turn one of these slabs into a wall mounted marble run. Copper tubing with slats for wood section and clear acrylic tubing for epoxy sections.

@shawnnelson8627 Год назад

I would recommend putting a date on your epoxy bottles when you receive them so you know how long they've been on the shelf

@VicLaraJr Год назад

Oh! I would really like to see you build your best version of this

@carlabaize1988 Год назад

That's freakin' gorgeous, I love it. Great job, and y'all know shih happens just keep on rollin'.

@Johnb3366 Год назад

Should have applied resin to the live edge before the pour to ensure air did not permeate through the wood

@user-un8vr4ip3d Год назад

I had a bad mix once. It was the final coat on a large butcher block countertop. I ended up stripping off 2 gallons of mostly cured epoxy with a large large grinder. It was not fun but in the end the counter turned out great

@centxiv 10 месяцев назад

Also might wanna do multiple pours for bigger epoxy pieces, probably keep it less than 2in deep each?

@double.d Год назад

I watched a video by Nita’s fluid woodworks and she uses tuck tape on her molds. The resin does not stick to it. She puts it on the bottom and sides. Then silicone caulks around the bottom

@AliceVictor-s2w 11 месяцев назад

The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.

@Laxrocks571 11 месяцев назад

I made a project once at college, spent maybe 100 hours on this project and it was amazing. The poor never ever sealed it was and still sticky.

@elliotlabbe8558 27 дней назад

with the suction grip, just add some relieve holes for the epoxy to go out and vibrate the thing with a gentle tool. maybe a rotex 150 set at 3e-4

@EdHadder 4 месяца назад

I Love John's Videos 💗

@FirstLastOne Год назад

Watching your videos makes me realise that contrary to what most people say, I don't have too many tools and I do need a bigger shop. 😉

@mikebaczynski1482 8 месяцев назад

Black and gold rocks and maybe a Stiller logo would be awesome

@5THRTB Год назад

Great project! Not sure of my favorite denim but wondering what a corduroy table would look like lol

@RangeWoodworking Год назад

That was actually kind of cool!

@washellwash1802 Год назад

You might even say it was... mr cool!

@jennydice Год назад

the booger looks was where part A and B didnt fully mix so it would never fully cure because it needed more time mixing. been there done that so many times

@VampireSilence Год назад

15:10 here are some things you could try to improve the pour: - pour less at a time and wait for it to cure first (repeat until it's filled to the top) - cool the epoxy while it's curing - use a UV lamp to make sure it cures to 100% before taking it out of the mold.

@carolbuzelim 7 месяцев назад

That some strong and good resin hahha Your machines are just so amayzing

@vernsteinbrecker3759 Год назад

That looks great, good job

@born2soon 8 месяцев назад

What about freezing the blocks in liquid nitrogen? They shatter fruit in it. Your video is hilarious! I love the project!

@GoldmansGarage Год назад

Love screaming donkey. His stuff is amazing

@x710Beast Год назад

Glad to see you using black diamond pigments. You have to try out the 2 tones. My favourite is dragon breath.

@adam_loooong1735 Год назад

swinging a sledgehammer axe as hard as you can at something sitting one inch above the concrete is THE definition of getting squirrely

@evanhoover2447 Год назад

The word for that look is opalescent. The other word for it is SICK!

@CreativeHobbys-rt1il Год назад

"we even have some rocks left over, maybe we have ourselves a little party." lol i couldn't breath after that joke!

@JohnPreston-xr4ih 9 месяцев назад

Right on really cool and your a Steelers fan!!!!!

@Америкаглазамирусских 6 месяцев назад

Dude I love your videos!😊😊😊

@Hidmym Год назад

One of the best wood workers on here!

@sejoki_ Год назад

Uhm, excuse me. Working with epoxy is *not* woodworking. Joking obviously, it just reminded me of some comments Cam from Black Tail Studio always points out when someone tries to gatekeep woodworking again.

@somebodyandthem Год назад

He’s terrible at using diy tools. He’s good using pro tools

@kylechapman502 Год назад

It is possible to over de-gas the epoxy. If you leave it in the vacuum chamber for too long at a low pressure it is possible for some of the epoxy constituents to vaporize and be sucked right out. At that point you don't have epoxy, you have some of the ingredients to make epoxy and it may never cure.

@dennisstolwijk7906 Год назад

I cracked up over that Ron Swanson poster saying 'I know more than you' way harder than is healthy for me :D

@Hanna.226 Год назад

Saw the Steelers logo and noticed your from around Pittsburgh!! How dope

@noaa0301 Год назад

My daughter (8) says she and her brother (5) would like to see more kid stuff. They absolutely loved the volcano table you did. They are huge fans btw and we watch your RU-vid every night at bedtime.

@jnakke5994 Год назад

I don't havr nothing to do with wood works, but i love your videos. Enteraining and squirrrly enough. Keep up the good work.

@APOKreations Год назад

I think anyone that works with resin has had a “bad pour” at least once. The table came out awesome! I can’t wait to try one. I have some huge planks drying in my garage

@Neon-Starz 10 месяцев назад

QUESTION, is the air hiding under your wood that isn't flat against the table? Then all that trapped air underneath the wood would cause the lower level not to harden? Am i wrong????

@nealdollin1109 Год назад

Needs some LEDs on the inside. Overall awesome build and awesome video. Keep up the good work.

@jasonswayden9802 Год назад

When you throw something you must exclaim “YEET”

@FEDGEZZ Год назад

That is why you throw a blanket over the strike zone to contain the energy of the break up.

@robthompson8285 Год назад

Dude, build a giant rock tumbler and tumble them sunsobitches. And putting resin in a vacuum lowers the temperature it needs to harden so if you leave it in too long it'll mess it up