Creating a $15,000 Kitchen Island with Epoxy
A woodworker creates a kitchen island out of a giant slab of wood, overcoming challenges in delivery. Learn about the process of creating a $15,000 kitchen island using epoxy.
00:00:00 A YouTuber creates a kitchen island out of a giant slab of wood. Despite a challenging delivery, the slab is successfully removed and prepared for epoxy filling.
📺 Cam from Blacktail Studio creates a kitchen island out of a giant slab of Oregon black walnut.
🚚 He faced a challenge when the slab was too wide for his truck, but found a solution to transport it.
🌳 The slab came from a 100-120 year old walnut tree, highlighting the limited lifespan of hardwood trees in the region.
00:02:42 Learn about the process of creating a $15,000 kitchen island using epoxy. Discover the importance of thorough mixing, heat resistance, and bubble removal techniques.
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💡 Always mix epoxy pours together thoroughly to avoid visible swirl lines.
🔥 Using tabletop epoxy instead of deep pore epoxy has benefits of heat resistance and hardness, but be cautious of bubbles and color matching.
🔦 While it's not mandatory to use a torch on deep pore epoxy, it's essential to pop bubbles manually with tabletop epoxy using a propane torch.
⚠️ Always use a mold release agent to ensure easy removal of the epoxy form.
⬅️ The slab is being ripped down to size to fit through a planer at a woodworking shop.
00:05:24 A woodworker showcases a $15,000 kitchen island made using a spiral planer and two wide belt sanders. The client provided precise plans, and the woodworker relies on YouTube for income. Subscriptions are appreciated.
🔧 The kitchen island is made using a spiral planer with two oscillating wide belt sanders, creating a smooth and flat surface.
💻 The client provided detailed plans for the kitchen island, which were used to cut the slab using a CNC machine.
💼 The creator's main income now comes from YouTube, and they ask viewers to consider subscribing to support their work.
00:08:04 A video about a $15,000 kitchen island and the creator's experiences with bad ideas. They discuss old videos, promise an updated one, and share tips on using brass bushings and cutting bow ties.
💡 The $15,000 kitchen island project was a successful and exciting endeavor.
🔧 The creator promises an updated video on how to use and inlay C channels, along with their benefits and when to use them.
🔨 The video also showcases a tutorial on cutting and inlaying bow ties, with a recommendation to let them sit for 24 hours before surfacing.
00:10:44 A woodworking project involving a $15,000 kitchen island and tips for working with epoxy. The maker recounts a panic-inducing mistake and offers advice on filling bubbles and color matching.
Choosing the right bolts for the table is important to avoid damaging it.
Communication with clients should be clear and careful to avoid misunderstandings.
Using clear epoxy and warming it up before scraping can result in a smoother finish.
00:13:27 A woodworker discusses the process of creating a custom kitchen island made from a large wood slab. He emphasizes the importance of managing client expectations and using proper lighting during the sanding process.
🔧 The speaker explains the importance of sanding and using the right technique to achieve a perfect radius on the edge of the kitchen island.
🔦 The use of photography lights is essential for identifying imperfections in the sanding process and ensuring a high-quality finished product.
💡 Managing client expectations is crucial, as transparency about the limitations of materials like wood can build trust and prevent dissatisfaction in the long run.
00:16:08 A kitchen island was custom built for a client at a cost of $15,000. The final cost included an increase of $25 due to a larger size. The island was personally delivered to the client's log cabin due to expensive shipping costs.
💰 The cost of the kitchen island is $15,000, and the price is not affected by changing material or labor costs.
🚚 The creator personally delivered the island to the client to avoid expensive shipping costs, despite it being outside their usual delivery range.
🪵 The client lives in a log cabin and chose a wood island to match the aesthetic, but the creator mentioned that wood countertops wouldn't withstand their own abuse.
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