How to Fill Cracks & Voids with Epoxy Resin (for first-timers)

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How to Fill Cracks & Voids with Epoxy Resin (for first-timers)

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HOW TO FILL CRACKS & VOIDS IN WOOD WITH EPOXY RESIN
I'm making stair treads for our new loft and we're using lumber that we had milled up from our property, so it's got a lot of cracks and voids. There are a lot of options out there for filling cracks, but I found epoxy to be the most affordable, especially if you've got a lot to fill or you've got other projects that you could use the resin for.
This is my first time ever using epoxy, so bare with me- I am no professional! That being said, if YOU are a PRO, try not to judge me too harshly, and if you've got some tips on filling voids in wood, I'm sure we would all love to hear them in the comments below :)
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@marcsiegel7873 Ай бұрын

Thats THE type of video I was looking for. Short, specific, humble moderation. Thank you!

@chrisdaniels3549 Ай бұрын

Tip, use 80 grit for sanding resin, removes it much faster and doesn't clog up nearly as bad.

@jonbooker1050 2 ай бұрын

The stairs look fantastic! One tip to keep from having to sand away so much epoxy after it hardens is to use an old credit card or small squeegee to scrape away the epoxy while it’s still wet. What’s remaining will easily sand off with one or two passes.

@dazzanw5067 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being honest about 1st time doing the epoxy, the stairs look great! I liked the fact u admitted you're a novice right away, It made the video easy to watch! From the beginning, it let the viewer know u are here to help, by relaying any hiccups/pointers you learned, to help make process easier (exactly why I am on YT researching). Many people feel the need to hide this,? Now, why they decide to make a video explaining it like they are professionals, I have no idea? Nonetheless, it stands out like a sore thumb to anyone who's experienced/passionate about their craft, as it takes many years and the lessons that follow (mistakes) to truly understand and be able to act like a professor. You were the complete opposite, thus why I subbed! Thank You!!

@TimberTea 2 жыл бұрын

aww thanks friend! its tricky to find a balance between learning and teaching- i've gotta know what i'm doing in order to teach you all, but i've also gotta figure it out sometimes! i'm glad you appreciate the mistakes! haha

@A6Legit 2 жыл бұрын

@TheGringo67 2 ай бұрын

Very nice job explaining and demonstrating. Thank you for making this video.

@user-ud6ht8rh2u Жыл бұрын

Great vid. I really appreciate how you explained this. Helps a guy like me. Thanks

@almorris171 Жыл бұрын

Epoxy is an adventure. Every part of it is a learning process including the use of tuck tape. Have a heat gun handy or lots of alcohol or something to release it. I pulled some of the surface wood off my silver maples slab. Don't overfill anymore than you have too. I used a trans tint dye which penetrates into the surrounding wood meaning you have to plane or sand the stain out also. Lots of folks seal with a sealing epoxy before doing their deep pours. That's great if you have a professional woodworking shop with tens of thousand of dollars worth of planers, drum sanders, and other high dollar equipment.

@roxannedriedger7561 2 жыл бұрын

That was great! Love seeing how you do, what you do. Your baby is ADORABLE!

@ernzer-cardeiramartine7229 7 ай бұрын

what an lovely assisstant 🥰

@pteddie6965 2 жыл бұрын

Heidi, It's good to see you again. The stairs look great and this loft is going to be awesome. Thanks for the video.

@TimberTea 2 жыл бұрын

aw thanks! it has been the slowest project of all time, but it's coming together slowly but surely!

@pteddie6965 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimberTea Please, keep making videos along the way on your journey to finishing the loft. I know that your fans would love to go with you as you work to complete this neat project.

@billliecola9358 7 ай бұрын

Baby!! So cute ❤ Thanks for this informative video!

@pamhoven Жыл бұрын

Your stairs are beautiful!

@lcarrera3142 2 жыл бұрын

This was great!! Very helpful about the large pour too. Glad you didn't catch it on fire 😂

@TimberTea 2 жыл бұрын

haha right???!!! i wish i caught some more footage of it smoking but i went into panic mode lol

@chranjitjohal7557 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! If you have trouble with thick epoxy try letting the containers sit in warm water before mixing.

@DutchVai 2 жыл бұрын

The summer is a great time for pouring. I leave my resin/hardener in the garage and it mixes so smoothly with little to no bubbles.

@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223 Ай бұрын

Great video on epoxy application where perfection is not critical . Stair treads are going to get wear so there is no sense in doing a table top finish .

@tjsingh417 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Really helpful.❤

@barbaramahar895 8 ай бұрын

Just an observation however my thought to prevent over filling the cracks would be to try using a syringe with a large whole. I believe you can get them at tractor supply co. Just don’t use the needle.

@TimberTea 7 ай бұрын

that is a great idea!!

@kanalseattle9439 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@HandymanLand 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@A6Legit 2 жыл бұрын

3:20 very useful tip

@xedgelord75x65 2 күн бұрын

should you stain before pouring epoxy?

@ChandraMCraft 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing 👍👍❤

@ABSOLUTEALASKAFAMILY 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@koreyochoa4018 3 ай бұрын

What did you use after you finished to make the wood shiny

@jonbooker1050 2 ай бұрын

You would use a gloss top coat to protect the wood.

@HeliRy 2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to doing multiple pours, is there a visible “seam” between layers? Like on a river table or something like that, where a lot of the resin is visible in the finished product.

@DutchVai 2 жыл бұрын

As long as you pour the next layer between 3-5 hours you'll be fine.

@maxroby1340 Жыл бұрын

I recently poured epoxy to fill cracks and gaps. When sanding I noticed the epoxy color seeped into the neighboring grain leaving a splotchy dark color in areas. Has this happened to you and any recommendations for fixing? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

@DustyFlannelsCo. Жыл бұрын

If it's Dye/ liquid pigment as opposed to powder pigment you should always seal before you pour. I use a small brush to put a clear coat of Epoxy first let it dry then pour. This solves the problem and seals your project. Which stops the bleeding into other areas. To get out bleeding is tough sometimes you have to go as far as planning/resurfacing it. Hope this helps!

@aronerrow3021 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@jeffbidniy6552 25 күн бұрын

What type of wood is this?

@jerryhernandez5122 5 ай бұрын

The baby gave her opinion. Lol

@alexandru-cosminvasile7121 Жыл бұрын

what you use dor final finish?

@brandonreese3274 2 жыл бұрын

Heidi, at 4:09 what liquid do you use to wipe off the sanded dust to see how the epoxy looks when it is clear?

@doolinmoranphotography4461 2 жыл бұрын

Water😂

@almorris171 Жыл бұрын

@@doolinmoranphotography4461 Or alcohol, mineral spirits, or acetone. Water is the cheapest and certainly the most environmentally friendly 😁

@sagarlakhwani8356 Жыл бұрын

But is it casting epoxy or coating ?

@thomasralfenson2684 Жыл бұрын

I started with Woodglut plans.

@beginnerguitarlessons421 11 ай бұрын

How do you color the epoxy??

@scurvyphansen 10 ай бұрын

Epoxy tint. I got some off of Amazon, tho I assume it's found elsewhere as well as it's pretty common and can be used for many other applications besides epoxy.

@irvinwittmeier5208 2 жыл бұрын

nice !;-)

@businessmachinesuppliers4775 Жыл бұрын

ba ba ba...

@pteddie6965 2 жыл бұрын

It's time for a baby picture. It's been almost five or six months since this last pic.

@DRHwcs Жыл бұрын

Yeah so you have zero idea if you have the right ratio since an unknown ammount was left in that jar, so, A:it never hardened, or B: it “hardened” yet it’s still a liquid (kind of in the sense that glass is a liquid) just a more sped up process. I filled a natural crack in a cutting board when I was a novice and it “hardened” but sank over the months. Looks good for now though

@bhough410 Жыл бұрын

You know epoxy isn't safe to ingest right? Meaning it should never be used on a cutting board! In my experience ratios don't need to be exactly 50/50 down to the nano gram...You can clearly see this hardened up just fine.

@doolinmoranphotography4461 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t listen to what she says it will ruin your projects. Instead go check out a pro such as black tail studio!

@bhough410 Жыл бұрын

What was wrong with her process that she didn't already point out as an error?

@almorris171 Жыл бұрын

You haven't watched that many Black Tail Studios videos or you would know that Cam details many of his screwups. Be thankful that this lady explains the pitfalls as a warning for others which Black Tail Studio also does.