How are big Wooden & Epoxy tables are made ?

• Sep 26 2021

How are big Wooden & Epoxy tables are made

How are the big table made of epoxy and wood ?
The following concludes the main problems, instructions, and few tips

Making small objects and limited surfaces is simple; but when it comes to large bodies , all the pros of the simple sample are gone . We will demonstrate in this article the main strategies to get perfect creations , even in style

If you tried to apply the papers for the first time in this method , let’s start with the 1st golden rule
Do not rush

You can learn about how to make and utilize epoxy . Even if it is your first time , we highly recommend trying on smaller projects to begin with , just to learn how (ex:a shelf)

This helps you evade the expensive tables from smooth wood

Here are the main 4 problems

1. The bigger the module the harder it gets to pay attention to the details and caring 
2. Overpouring the epoxy, causes rapid heating . This could cause make heat stress to the epoxy , which is the reason for cracks or deformation
3. The higher the temperature gets , the more the water evaporates inside the wood , that’s what makes the increase of tiny bubbles that detain in the epoxy
4. It takes high precision to create a perfect shape 

Let’s start with the last point :
For the big tables , it requires a container . Also you need to choose wisely your working area (so you can easily reach everything around the container) , and be able to leave the area unbothered for at least 2-3 days. Check the surface before pouring the epoxy, to avoid any bubbles or dust.

Planks’ box

If you wanted to build a big table , the cheapest solution (more importantly normatively) is to use a normal container made of wooden planks (or any other wooden made) that are protected from the contact of epoxy, to achieve a non-stick surface of the epoxy (which would otherwise attach to the wood)

After cleaning the surface (which must be completely smooth), apply light pressure with a spoon to avoid air bubbles for edges, wooden planks pressured and joint using silicone rubber

Place the planks on the surface and apply silicone rubber to all joints (when using finger, it will give a round shape that will be used as the bottom edge of the table), so now the epoxy won’t be able to stick to anything . Finally , seal all connections using silicone rubber for even more security. And just like this you can make a safe economic container (pressure wooden planks + silicone) after that you can adjust to your table’s dimensions

Once the epoxy hardens up, you can easily remove the planks and extract your table .

Reusable and immune to any heat coming from the epoxy (up +100°C), and that is why; when perfectly made , you can reuse your containers

About the 1st point :-

(the impossibility to take care of all details at the same time) , the only solution is to perform everything organically , you just have to focus on the beauty of your product.

Common setbacks that occurs instantly (which make us waste time and focus) :

1. Lack of security in placed containers which causes epoxy to leak on the ground. To evade this problem ,all you have to do is place the wood in the containers 1st , then examine by pouring with thickness of few mm on the edges and joints (critical places). So you can detect whether the containers leak or not, and in this case, we will be able to fix any drip using the silicone rubber.
2. After finishing pouring, we notice the presence of small defections. To avoid this , you must fetch any splinters or hair or any tiny objects before pouring, cleaning the containers, the wood, and all tools with a piece of fabric(ex: Swiffer). In the end, strain the epoxy using a strainer (or even nylon!).
3. Dust particles or bugs may form on the surface. In that case it is optimized to clean the working surface with a hoover (electrical broom) then cover with a transparent sheet (like the one used to cover the furniture in case of evacuation) to protect the surface of course!

And just like this , we will be able to focus on what is important , which is appearance !

The difficulty of working with a high thickness (overheating , multiple pouring , air bubbles)
Planning and making giant epoxy tables – as we have seen, the temperature rising of epoxy and acceleration in the stimulation process cause precise bubbles , unfortunately is a derived chemical phenomenon ; which is called the block effect.

How are big tables made of wood and resin while evading the “block effect”?

You must know the more poured risen, the more it heats up and thickens . As an example; using the classic resin (common one in the market) , pouring a 4cm thickness will cause high temperature of resin up to +100°C , which leads to deformation of the container or boiling of resin.

The solution (until now) is making 2cm thickness at max , over separated hours. The disadvantage (beside time-wasting) is for each time pouring , you must make sure there is no splinters or bubbles