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This is an epoxy bar top I just finished. Inspired by David Mitchell . http://lumberjocks.com/patron

Made using a technique similar to the one explained here: http://lumberjocks.com/projects/18532

Woods include red oak, Kentucky coffee tree, cherry, spalted birch, and sassafras bar rails.

My first time using pour on epoxy. I used one thin coat to seal the wood. Then a flood coat 1/8" thick.
Also my first attempt at a bar rail.

Size: 36" wide 78" long

Pic 6 shows the prototype, a coffee table top 4.5' long

I did not get to install the top so I don't have any pics of it in place.

Scott

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very nice work this bar came out great was it easy to use the pour on epoxy? I have some and wanted to use it on a box but i'm worried it's gonna run down the sides and make it look funny.
 

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Great job. I like the sense of flow/movement in the top.
 

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Looks complete to me, completely outstanding. Very nice work on grain selection and placement.
 

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looks like you got it right to me scott

glad it worked out
it looks good

the seal first is essential
the first time i poured epoxy
i didn't do that
had to sand forever
to get rid of the bubbles
 

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Its a gem, like its teacher…nice work it turn out super…BC
 

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Thanks for all the comments.

David it means a lot to see you say I got it right.

bigike, I dont know about a box top without a lip. Here are the instructions on the epoxy I used. Toward the bottom are some instructions on "Damming The Edges": http://www.uscomposites.com/pdf/kkote.pdf

Scott
 

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Looks very nice. I am working on making my own bar top and have purchased the epoxy for finish. I'm a little nervous and want to make sure I do it right. Epoxy isn't cheap.

The wood design on this is awesome! Congrats on an awesome finished product. Just hope mine turns out half as nice!
 

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Hey Jras thanks for the comments.
It was not too bad to pour the epoxy.
The thought of messing it up is a real downer.
I just followed the directions for mixing(around 8 minutes).
If you do a good seal coat you should not get many bubbles on your flood coat. The few bubbles you get can be popped with a torch. I had to pop bubbles for about 30 minutes with the torch.
Good luck
Scott
 

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That's got real depth. I'm reminded of sand dunes. Lovely piece.
 
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