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

\\ TOOLS I USE (NOW) //

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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\\CNC LINKS//

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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\\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.

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 EPOXY LINKS //

Total Boat High-Performance Epoxy Resin (get 20% off with code "MODUSTRIAL"): http://bit.ly/2uMsaEE

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

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o Countersunk rare-earth magnets: https://amzn.to/2uN9d4I

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

o White Epoxy Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LC3o1z

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

o Battery Holder: https://amzn.to/2K6xBZC

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

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

o Aluminum channel for LEDs: https://amzn.to/2CYJN8D

o My favorite solder: http://amzn.to/2CNgjIF

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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double sided carpet tape: https://amzn.to/2UQL096

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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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.

BONUS: this video has a SawStop save....

-- CHRIS SALOMONE COLLABORATION VIDEOS --

Ultra-Thin Curved Concrete Bench: https://youtu.be/a3WpKI0YwNY

LEGO River Table: https://youtu.be/pCi8u_fXTfI

White Concrete & Walnut Table: https://youtu.be/dCNTYJj8amM

-- FOLLOW ME --

INSTAGRAM: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

MODUSTRIAL BLOG: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

-- CONCRETE (GFRC) PRODUCTS --

o Trowel: https://amzn.to/2MG77Pa

o Nitrile Gloves for Concrete work: https://amzn.to/2C3qNId

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 Concrete mixer (HUGE help for GFRC): http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Grey concrete pigment:

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

MY HEARING-PROTECTION HEADPHONES (Isotunes): https://goo.gl/gUFswE

NEW VIDEO! Making a "LIVING ART" LED Desk LAMP

In this video I show how to make a Modustrial-designed DIY “Living Art” LED lamp from plywood and an LED matrix.  

The LEDs in the lamp are controlled by an Arduino Nano that creates colorful moving patterns, aka, “living art.”  However, it is also very practical for use as a desk lamp, table lamp, or bedside lamp, since an LED push button allows you to switch from the living-art mode to normal white-light modes, and a red-nightlight mode.   

I made three versions of this lamp – two out of bamboo plywood, and one out of walnut plywood.  You could use any type of plywood you like to build the lamp.

The electronics were designed to be very simple.  It can be built with NO SOLDERING.

To see the finished walnut version of the lamp, FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/modustrialmaker/  || @modustrialmaker

PARTS FOR THE BUILD:

• 16x16 LED Matrix: http://amzn.to/2BgIcsj
• Arduino Nano: (pre-soldered) http://amzn.to/2H0h6bS
• Arduino Nano Screw Terminal Shield: http://amzn.to/2FZwy6y (pre-soldered)
• 5V Momentary LED push button: http://amzn.to/2CLbu2E OR https://goo.gl/Cn1iDy
• JST Connectors: http://amzn.to/2ALve4j
• Semi-transparent white acrylic sheet: https://goo.gl/YV4X81
• Female Power Jack: http://amzn.to/2H3oN0P (no solder) || http://amzn.to/2ziyuEB (solder)
• Lever-nut Wire Connectors: http://amzn.to/2BhMtvM
• 5V power supply: http://amzn.to/2zgiGSJ

ARDUINO NANO CODE FOR THE LAMP: https://github.com/modustrialmaker/Living_Art_LED_Matrix_Lamp

ELECTRONICS TOOLS

• My favorite solder: http://amzn.to/2CNgjIF
• Quality Soldering Iron: http://amzn.to/2CKHoMC
• Blue Soldering Mat: http://amzn.to/2DboPCd

OTHER TOOLS I USE:

• Tap Drill Bit (for threaded holes): http://amzn.to/2Fm7V4A
• RZ dust mask: http://amzn.to/2wM8F1t
• Bosch 18V cordless circular saw: http://amzn.to/2wcDgnN
• Bosch 18V cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit: http://amzn.to/2BCI753
• Dewalt Table Saw w/ 32” Rip Capacity: http://amzn.to/2yQd2Fy
• Japanese Flush Cut Hand Saw: http://amzn.to/2yRa1Fd
• Dewalt 12” Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2yQRgS6
• Forstner Bits: http://amzn.to/2Bgv863

Making a Waterfall Countertop with LED River Inlay || DIY Concrete (GFRC) || Mancave Makeover Ep. 1

New build video is up on my YouTube channel.  This video explains how to make a one-piece DIY concrete waterfall countertop with an inlaid river of flowing LEDs that cascades over the waterfall edge (using neopixel LED strips).   

This is the first of two videos for a mancave makeover at a friend's house.  Part 2 will be uploaded within the next week, and will show how to make and install a reclaimed wood feature wall with floating LED TV panel, and the installation of the cabinets.

The countertop is made from a glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) concrete mix, which is pre-cast in a melamine form.  I made the mix from scratch (recipe links are below).  I mixed 280 lbs of the dry materials (including powdered pigment) all at once, so the color would be consistent.  I used 40 lbs for the face coat, and the remaining in batches for the back coat with glass fibers.

I used an off-the-shelf LED controller that has MUSIC REACTIVE modes, chasing modes, and solid color modes, with an RF remote, to control the WS2812 LED strips.  The LEDs are covered by a smoke grey transparent acrylic sheet, which is inlaid so it sits flush with the concrete countertop.

New Build Video -- DIY Cantilevered Live-Edge Table w/ White Concrete Base

I created this cantilevered coffee table from a live-edge spalted maple slab and concrete.  The angled concrete post was formed by slicing two sections from a standard 12" concrete form tube with a 15 degree angle, attaching these sections to the live edge slab, and pouring the concrete through the slab to form a solid post base extending through the table top.   To cut the 12” concrete forming tube at a 15 degree angle, I created a 12” miter box from scrap plywood.

I again used a white glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) concrete mix, and this time, poured in the face coat for the table surface.  For the backer mix, I used plasticizer to make a self-consolidating (SCC) type of GFRC. 

Pre-Blended GFRC Mix: http://www.concretecountertopsupply.com/Item/GFRC_Bag_Mix

AR Glass Fibers: http://www.buddyrhodes.com/alkali-resistant-ar-glass-fiber/

Recipes to make your own GFRC: http://www.concretecountertopsupply.com/index.php?app=cms&ns=display&ref=GFRC_Mix_from_scratch

Other Tools Used in the Build

1.5” Bottom-cleaning router bit: http://amzn.to/2wlNNeE
Cake Fondant Tool for perfect caulk lines: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
Diamond Polishing Pads: http://amzn.to/2gmxUkt
Concrete Forming Tube: http://amzn.to/2wlNelc
Japanese Razor Saw:  http://amzn.to/2wPHdQU
18” double edge saw: http://amzn.to/2wfnNDy
Waterlox Finish: http://amzn.to/2wlUgWY
Quality, but reasonably priced, concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2wcC6bZ
Bosch circular saw: http://amzn.to/2wcDgnN
Dewalt Table Saw (32.5” rip capacity): http://amzn.to/2vH2pTY
Bosch drill and impact driver: http://amzn.to/2wQ2OZk
Dewalt Router: http://amzn.to/2wlFoYI

To see what I'm working on before build videos are posted, follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modustrialmaker/?hl=en

Also, check out my Modustrial Maker website and subscribe to its RSS feed.  I will be updating the website to include photos and details of past projects that were completed before I started documenting my work with video for this channel, as well as supplemental content on current and future projects.

Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, used under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0 US)