I Elevated my Home with EcoSmart lighting!

This winter I decided I needed to upgrade my living room with a cozy reading nook.  I knew lighting would be crucial to setting the right mood, so I partnered with EcoSmart and The Home Depot to find the perfect lighting for the space.

INTIMATE READING NOOK WITH THIN FILAMENT LED EDISON BULB

To get the right look and provide lighting options, I went with two lamps: the freestanding Cline Floor Lamp with Clear Glass Shade, and the Frazier Antique Brass Table Lamp with USB Port.  Pairing these lamps with Ecosmart Thin Filament LED Edison bulbs provided the perfect warm and cozy lighting for the space.   Just look at the difference with and without lighting – it is dramatic!

BEFORE & AFTER

EcoSmart’s innovative designs have a much thinner filament than competitors’ bulbs, while still providing the same amount of light output.  The thin LED filament gives you that true vintage look of an Edison bulb, but with all the benefits of LED – energy efficiency and the associated cost savings, long bulb life, plus EcoSmart’s limited 10-year warranty!

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If you’ve got a space you’d like to give a similar upgrade to, here are links to the products I used.  All these products are also available at your local Home Depot.

Cline Floor Lamp with Clear Glass Shade: https://homedepot.sjv.io/XxD2Qy

Frazier Antique Brass Table Lamp with USB Port: https://homedepot.sjv.io/zaLn6x

60-Watt Equivalent G25 Dimmable Fine Bendy Filament LED Vintage Edison Light Bulb Warm White: https://homedepot.sjv.io/WDm2xO

While I was shopping, I picked up a number of other bulbs from Ecosmart, so I have options to suit any mood or occasion.  Ecosmart really does have the ultimate curated collection of latest lighting options, and they are all available in one place - your local Home Depot.  Check out these other amazing options!

FLAME BULB

First up is the LED flame bulb. It flickers and does an amazing job of recreating the light of a warm fire burning in your fireplace - with no risk of a fire!  I love using this bulb to set the mood when curling up on the couch for a movie night.

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3-Watt Equivalent T60 Cylinder Flame Design LED Light Bulb Amber (1-Pack: https://homedepot.sjv.io/n10W9R

COLOR-CHANGING PARTY BULB

EcoSmart also has a Color Changing Party Bulb with Remote, which I can swap in for larger gatherings.

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COLOR CHANGING BULB WITH BLUETOOTH SPEAKER

This one is just cool.  EcoSmart has a bulb with a built-in Bluetooth speaker.  It is an LED bulb and you can control its color, or set it up to pulse and change color with the music.  It even syncs the lighting to the beat of the music playing from it… how cool will that be at your next party?!

60-Watt Equivalent A21 Bluetooth Speaker Colored LED Light Bulb Plus Bright White with Remote Control (1-Pack): https://homedepot.sjv.io/2rxVGM

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And with all these bulbs, you can rely on EcoSmart quality.  Their LED bulbs last a loooong time, and they back it up with up to a 10 Year Limited Warranty (22 Year Bulb Life) on select bulbs, and a 5 Year Limited Warranty (~13 Year Bulb Life) on the rest of their LED bulbs.

Better yet, all of EcoSmart’s bulbs are Energy Star Rated, and provide great value.  So head over to your local Home Depot to check out the EcoSmart lineup for yourself!

Disclosure: This post is a paid partnership with EcoSmart and The Home Depot.

RIDGID 18V Cordless Tools - FIRST IMPRESSIONS!!

Buying a cordless tool system is an investment, and I would be lying if I said that there is one tool brand that is perfect for anyone - there isn’t.  However, I can confidently say that Ridgid is the right brand for a lot of people.  Is it the right brand for you? Read on to find out…

First off, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be partnering with Ridgid over the next year to put their tools to the test, and provide my honest feedback not only to all of you, but to Ridgid.  Part of this gig is that I get to make suggestions about how their already-stellar line of tools can improve -- how cool is that?!  

I’ve owned a number of Ridgid tools for several years now, including two of my favorites - their 18V cordless router, and 18v cordless brad nailer.  They have held up to some pretty heavy duty use over the years, so I was excited when Home Depot and Ridgid approached me about working together and putting Ridgid’s full line of tools to the test as I renovate an abandoned building and turn it into my dream home and workshop.  (Check out the abandoned building renovation playlist if you haven’t already!) 

With that out of the way, let’s get back to the question of whether Ridgid’s tools are right for you, as an individual reading this article.  If you are a person who uses tools infrequently, once or twice a month when the odd repair or picture-hanging chore pops up, then there are probably cheaper tool brands that will do the job just fine.  At the other end of the spectrum, if you always want the flashiest tool with every bell and whistle, there are more expensive tool brands that offer more bells and whistles.  But, if you want a great combination of durable high-performance tools that won’t break the bank, then Ridgid is a great fit for you.

In other words, Ridgid tools provide a perfect combination of value and performance.  They are rugged and durable enough to stand up to pro use -- several of the subcontractors working with me on the building are Ridgid die-hards!  At the same time, they won’t break the bank, coming in at much lower price point than some of those yellow and blue-green “pro” tool brands.  If this sounds like it fits the bill for you (and I think it will for many of you ;) ), then head to your local Home Depot or homedepot.com to check them out.  

Over the course of the next year, I’ll be picking out some of my Ridgid favorites to feature in blog posts.  I’ll start with the #1 most necessary pair of cordless tools - the impact driver and drill.  I’ve been using Ridgid’s new subcompact 18v drill and impact driver for a couple months, and I’m in love.  They are TINY!!  Smaller than other brands 12v tools so they fit in tight spaces, but still provide you with 18v power.  What’s not to love?!

Here are the specs and links -- go check ‘em out for yourself!

RIDGID Subcompact 18V Impact Driver and Drill Kit (available at Home Depot)

link: https://homedepot.sjv.io/eo1N1

• Brushless Motor Technology delivers more runtime, power, and longer motor life

• All metal gears for extended jobsite durability

• Drill: 400 in./lbs. of torque and 0-450/0-1,750 RPM

• Impact Driver: High torque output with 1,800 in./lbs. of torque and 2,900 RPM

• Drill: 30% less weight and 30% more compact in comparison to RIDGID Brushless Drill

• Impact Driver: 30% less weight and 35% more compact in comparison to RIDGID OCTANE Brushless Impact Driver R86039B

This post is sponsored by Home Depot and is part of the THD Prospective program.

#homedepotpartner #thdprospective

Making the "Wing" Table from White Concrete & Walnut

This time I’m making a DIY modern concrete coffee table using white GFRC concrete mix and walnut lumber. This project involves intermediate concrete and woodworking skills, but I think with some patience, anyone can create this modern concrete coffee table. It would also be cool to see someone scale this design to dining table size. The table has an aggressive wing-shape that I’m really happy with.

Oh, it was also featured on the cover of the August 2019 issue of Popular Woodworking :)

If you haven’t worked with GFRC before, it might seem a bit intimidating; but it isn’t. It really isn’t a whole lot more difficult to work with than standard concrete, and the results that GFRC produces are amazing. The woodworking skills involved are more intermediate, basically because you have to use a vertical cutting jig on the table saw to make the aggressively angled walnut base for the coffee table.

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o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

o o Hopper Spray Gun (for spray-on face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi

o o Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo

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o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Angle Grinder

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

Making a Concrete Bench with MELTED CRAYON(!!) Inlay

This time I’m making a bench (or table) from white concrete, melted crayons, epoxy resin, and plywood. Building this epoxy crayon concrete bench was a crazy project, but a ton of fun. We used all kinds of techniques - woodworking, concrete, CNC digital fabrication, pouring epoxy resin, and more, so grab some popcorn…this one was fun! Hopefully it inspires some of you to get out there and use crayons and concrete to make a bench, table, or even something else!

For the concrete mix, I used glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) mix so the bench could be poured thin. We made a drip-shaped foam knockout for the concrete form using the X-Carve. This left the drip shape in the concrete. We could then pour a 2:1 epoxy resin layer in the drip inlay, before melting crayons on top of the epoxy. For the last step, we poured another layer of thick set epoxy resin (a deep pour epoxy) on top of the melted crayons. Lastly, we used the Shaper Origin handheld CNC to cut the legs out of plywood.

\\ KREG TOOLS //

o Adaptive Cutting System (ACS) Master System: http://bit.ly/2NV9saa

o ACS Track Saw: http://bit.ly/30xlGY6

o ACS Project Table: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY

o Precision Miter Gauge: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY

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o Instagram: @shaunboydmadethis - http://bit.ly/2IVKYJz

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o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

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o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn

o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

\\ EPOXY LINKS //

GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)

o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK

o Total Boat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/2uMsaEE

o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL

o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl

o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug

o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm

o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW

\\ CONCRETE LINKS //

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

\\ TOOLS USED//

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

o Shaper Origin Handheld CNC: http://bit.ly/30rPhBW

This video is sponsored by Kreg Tools.

This video was also made possible with support from Inventables, Total Boat, and Metabo HPT / Hikoki Power Tools.

Making a Concrete & Epoxy "Arctic Erosion" Coffee Table

This episode shows how to make a modern coffee table from epoxy resin and white concrete. I’m calling it the “Arctic Erosion” coffee table. I used thick set epoxy resin with blue epoxy pigment, and a white GFRC concrete mix with white concrete pigment, to make this modern coffee table. Some have pointed out the concrete & epoxy coffee table somewhat resembles a Minecraft lake, although any resemblance is unintentional :)

I’m really happy how this table came out – the epoxy and white concrete both shine, and the design is probably my favorite thing I’ve made to date.

I think it is important when sharing designs, to give credit to other designers who inspired you. The design of this concrete and epoxy table was heavily inspired by Brandon Gore’s concrete erosion sink, and the art work of Ben Young. Since I don’t sell my work, Brandon would likely be the person to contact if you would like to buy a custom table that is similar to this. Here are links to both those folks – I highly suggest checking them out. They inspired me, and will likely inspire you too!

o Gore Design Co.: https://goredesignco.com/

o Ben Young Sculpture: https://brokenliquid.com/

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o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

\\CNC LINKS//

o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn

o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df

o Inventables Easel Projects for Foam Knockout (might require some tweaks, but foam is cheap and cuts quick 😊)

o Part 1: http://bit.ly/2IRCJht

o Part 2: http://bit.ly/2X2Flgo

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

\\ EPOXY LINKS //

GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)

o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK

o Blue Transparent Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LqZfPR

o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL

o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl

o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug

o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm

o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW

\\ CONCRETE LINKS //

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

o Hopper Spray Gun (for spray-on face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi

o Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo

\\ TOOLS USED//

o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Kreg Miter Sled: https://amzn.to/2IPq90U

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Angle Grinder

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

Thanks to Total Boat and Inventables for supporting this project.

And, thanks to Hikoki / Metabo HPT for supporting everything I'm doing for the channel.

How to make a Modern Concrete Planter Box || Easy DIY Outdoor Project

In this episode, I’m collaborating with Hikoki / Metabo HPT on a limited tools project — a modern outdoor concrete planter box. As part of this collaboration, Hikoki is doing a GIVEAWAY of one of maker kits, including a circular saw, drill, and sander. Enter via Hikoki’s Instagram page here: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj

Back to the planter box, this is a great outdoor project that can add a touch of color and plants or flowers to any deck, yard, or other outdoor setting. I designed this outdoor DIY planter so it can be made with only a circular saw, drill, and sander (and of course the usual small things that are needed for mixing concrete and assembling a melamine form). A miter saw is nice, but not required.

The planter is poured into a melamine form, which has an inner and outer form. To achieve the colors and thin walls of this planter, I used a GFRC concrete mix. I also used PVC trim to create channels wrapping around 3 sides of the planter After pouring the concrete for the body of the planter, I came back and used red, orange, and yellow pigment in the GFRC mix to fill the channels with a gradient of pigmented concrete.

More details for the HIKOKI / METABO HPT GIVEAWAY:

Entry Link: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj

Prize: A maker kit including a cordless circular saw, drill, and sander from Hikoki / Metabo HPT (these tools are from the former Hitachi, which now goes by Metabo HPT in North America, and Hikoki everywhere else).

Contest Details: Go to my post on the @hikokiuk Instagram account: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj On the post, tag a friend and comment, and use the hashtag #MakerGiveaway, and that’s it. The contest is open worldwide.

You can enter up to 3 times by doing the same on the posts for Chris and Keith's projects (also on the Hikoki Intstagram account). Terms and conditions apply and are available via Hikoki’s Instagram account.

Thanks much to Hikoki for supporting my channel and the maker community as a whole!

-- OTHER HIKOKI LIMITED TOOLS VIDEOS –

Chris Salomone’s Modern Shelving Unit: https://youtu.be/aWoycQK9Msg

Rag n’ Bone Brown’s Cat Bed Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtpzaeimrGI

METABO HPT / HIKOKI TOOLS:

Multivolt 36V Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

Multivolt 36V Cordless Miter Saw: http://bit.ly/2Zx6quE

Multivolt 36V Hammer Drill: http://bit.ly/2ZuKsIw

Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2PsqPfH

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-- OTHER PRODUCTS USED IN THE BUILD –

o PVC trim: https://amzn.to/2XHi8B0

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Padde: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Colored concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o blue pigment #2 (small quantity): https://amzn.to/2DaNoTw

o concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM

This project is part of a paid partnership with Hikoki Tools.

I made a wireless 3-in-1 RAINBOW RESIN lamp -- TRANSFORMS from Sconce -> Table Lamp -> Task Light using Magnets and Magic!!

This video shows how to make a wireless DIY rainbow epoxy resin LED lamp that transforms between a sconce, table lamp, and task light.

This is a simple DIY woodworking and epoxy resin project. I used a layer of white epoxy resin covered by a layer of clear epoxy resin to diffuse the LED strips. The lamp is made of three pieces that connect with a clever system of magnets and steel washers, that allow you to transform the lamp from a vertical sconce, to a horizontal scone, to a desk lamp or table lamp, to a task light. And since the lamp is battery-powered and rechargeable, it is easy to use in many situations. (The batteries last about 3 hours under normal use.) To top it off, the LED controller I used has a Bluetooth app, that allows the LEDs to be controlled via a Bluetooth connection to your phone.

The lamp base and light bar are made from hardwood maple, and involve fairly simple woodworking skills. The support block was 3D modeled in Fusion 360 and 3D printed using my Anycubic 3D printer.

The LED strips I used were SK6812 RGBWW LEDs. These LED strips are individually controllable neopixels that have RGB LEDs and separate warm white LEDs, so the lamp can do colorful displays and operate in a music syncing mode, or serve as a more refined and sophisticated warm white light source.

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Total Boat THIXO Fast Cure Epoxy: http://bit.ly/2FNxFYz

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o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

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o RGBWW LED Strips (144 LED/m): https://amzn.to/2WIAelC

o Bluetooth LED Controller: https://amzn.to/2FZDpQq

o 18650 Li-ion Batteries: https://amzn.to/2CYy75P

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o Cordless drill and driver: https://amzn.to/2IaVrRi

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o Quality Soldering Iron Kit: http://amzn.to/2CKHoMC

o Blue Soldering Mat: http://amzn.to/2DboPCd

Making a Floating Shelf with "Wave" shape using Fusion 360 and CNC (or with standard Woodworking tools)

This video shows how to make modern DIY floating shelves using easy woodworking or a CNC. This floating shelf was made from three 2'x4' plywood sheets. I'm going to be using these DIY modern shelves as small parts storage in my workshop. This is about as close to making a shop project as you'll see :)

The video shows not only how to make a modern floating wave shelf, but also how to use parametric design in Fusion 360 to create all kinds of cool parametric furniture and designs. Specifically, I used the Slicer plug-in for Fusion 360,allows you to take 3D models and slice them into 2D shapes that snap together. The software also will automatically create 2D templates of the pieces, so that you can cut them out with a jigsaw or bandsaw, making this a simple woodworking project. Or you can cut it out of the 1/2" plywood on your X-Carve CNC using the Easel project I created (link below).

PDF PLANS / TEMPLATE: http://bit.ly/mm_waveshelf

EASEL PROJECT FOR SHELVES: http://bit.ly/2FpVua5

Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel?ref=modustrial

Inventables X-CARVE CNC: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve?ref=modustrial

To see some people taking this type of parametric design to the next level, who I was inspired by, check these folks out:

- Harrington Design: @harrington_design_co

- P.Metric: @parametric.arch

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glue sticks: https://amzn.to/2ULn3jp

one-and-done spray paint: https://amzn.to/2ugmd2o

Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/2UI4IUo

Cordless Track Saw: https://amzn.to/2LuE6EV

Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2A4tQP9

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Making a Battery-Powered Epoxy LED Cube Lamp w/ Wireless Charging

In this video, I show how to make a DIY wireless-charging battery-powered epoxy resin LED cube lamp. Since this DIY LED cube light is battery powered and wirelessly charged it is totally portable and has a ton of uses -- a mood light, a party light, a night light, etc. The video also shows how to make the custom wireless charging pad for the epoxy LED cube, which an easy woodworking project. This LED cube light is battery-powered by a LiPO.

I used Total Boat 2:1 epoxy resin to make the cube, doing small 1/2" epoxy pours to build up the epoxy in the melamine form. All the electronics are off the shelf parts from Amazon, including the music reactive sp106e LED controller.

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PRODUCT LINKS:

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o Total Boat Epoxy Resin: https://amzn.to/2RFzYRS

o Pendant Light Kit: https://amzn.to/2UF9Qc4

o 5V LED Strip: https://amzn.to/2Emga2h

o 5V music sync LED controller: https://amzn.to/2PArObU

o LiPo Battery: https://amzn.to/2DVfFKZ

o Wireless Charging Receiver: https://amzn.to/2NeXBQp

o Wireless Charging Pad / Transmitter: https://amzn.to/2VaRZJH

o Battery Charging Protection Board: https://amzn.to/2BKdJF3

o Aluminum Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/2L36CK5

o Fine Grit sanding pads: https://amzn.to/2Fk8X50

o Cordless Drill & Driver: https://amzn.to/2F9y0b5

o World’s Greatest Sander: https://amzn.to/2PLUJOB

o Bench Cookies w/ Finishing Cones: http://bit.ly/2F9woy3

o Bench Cookie T-Track Risers: http://bit.ly/2OwHqNa

o Universal T-Track: http://bit.ly/2yZ62JL

o T-Track Clamps: http://bit.ly/2OxMPU6

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Making a Concrete & Epoxy-Covered LED Desk Lamp

In this tutorial video, I show how to make a modern DIY LED table lamp or desk lamp from concrete, a 2x4, epoxy resin, and a water pipe. This is a fairly simple DIY woodworking and concrete project with a modern look. To make this modern LED light I cut a channel in a 2x4, and put a PEX tube in it, then poured epoxy over the tube. This created a hollow channel where I could insert an LED strip. The tube and epoxy act as a diffuser for the LED lighting.

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How to Make "Marble" Slabs from Concrete -- DIY Tutorial with GFRC

n this video, I explain in detail on how to create a DIY faux marble top from concrete. The video also explains how to mix GFRC concrete, than I've provided in past videos. (GFRC = glass fiber reinforced concrete.) The first half is intended to be more of a tutorial than my past videos. You can use the concrete marbling technique shown to make coffee tables, dining tables, "marble" concrete countertops, and so on.

However, in this video I also wanted to show a smaller project you can make with concrete. The second half of this video shows how I made two DIY 'marble' serving trays. The serving trays use the marble concrete slabs as tops, and simple wooden frames with handles cut out of them. The frames can be made a number of ways using simple woodworking techniques.

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