Making a HECTOCOASTER (100 Coasters)

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5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever seen a hectocoaster? How about a hectocoaster made of several kinds of exotic hardwoods?
Buy a set of these coasters for yourself or a friend here: etsy.me/2Om8q7b
I recently made some drink coasters out of a variety of different kinds of exotic hardwoods. I initially planned to just make a few as gifts, but then expanded my efforts to make over a hundred of them!
In this video I detail the construction process, explaining every step, and dropping knowledge bombs about how to work more efficiently when batching out many pieces at once in parallel. Even though coasters are fairly straightforward to make, when making a hundred of them even a small inefficiency in your work flow can lead to hours wasted and, in turn, money lost.
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@Mastersabersmen 4 жыл бұрын

Pro tip. If you have an orbit sander, and some scrap wood, create a platform, glue a frame on that platform that could fit a coaster in. That will keep them in place when you sand with an orbit sander. Sand a side, flip the coaster over, and sand the otherside. Turns maybe ten minutes of sanding, to one to two minutes. ;)

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip, Nate! I'll definitely use that in the future, thanks!

@melissabarron1574 12 күн бұрын

Love these any your shop!

@StuffUCanMake 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are a pleasure to watch!

@CReevesMakes 5 жыл бұрын

Great information and content in the video! Nice to see another Chi-Town maker doing well. Love the coasters! Keep it up.

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Us Chicagoans need to band together to get through the cold winters :)

@GodfatherAstro 4 жыл бұрын

that's hecto good. thanks for sharing.

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's great. Thanks for watching!

@josephsmith7658 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, great video. Good info on batching and planning. I like the small amounts of humor. I hit that subscribe. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph, and welcome to my channel!

@CLAPTRAPEntertainment 5 жыл бұрын

Wow You give visual treat

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, ClapTrap!

@pamcarr4003 4 жыл бұрын

When I first read the title of this video I thought it said hecto-caster, as in guitar 🎸! As I started watching... oh, duh 😜! Good job 👏👏👏! Love the purple heart ones!😊 you did a check know of a good job my man! I was going to say "hecto" of a good job, but somebody already did! I do like the he to call bit, lol! Thanks for sharing, Pam

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for watching and for the comment, Pam!

@wlyoungpa 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe not hecto but still quite a bunch. Thanks for your help. I’m looking forward to seeing a bunch of smiles! Thought I could leave a pic, guess not.

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you made some coasters Walt, I'm sure they will be loved!! Sorry about the pic, I'll have to imagine them. Thanks for watching!

@DonsWoodies 5 жыл бұрын

Dave, this really gives a sense of the amount of work involved in making so many of a thing. Especially the finishing part. People who don't do this kind of thing have no idea of the time involved. I made some coasters for Christmas gifts recently and even with only making 5 or 6 sets I was ready to move on after that. Making over a hundred - eek! Your video editing skills are constantly improving. You probably have as much time in the video editing as in the actual making. Cool video. I hope that roll of towels didn't run too far from home. :-)

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Don! Yeah I didn't realize how much of my life I was about to dedicate to these coasters when I stepped out of the hardwood supplier store :D

@BevelishCreations 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! This makes me want to make some of these too!

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Do it! Honestly it's kind of a chore making so many, but there's a serious profit margin if you can sell them.

@WoodandBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video. I like what you are doing!

@badboyvids1 4 жыл бұрын

a zero clearance insert may be a good idea. thanks for the video

@veggies2209 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you picked up the wood from Owl Hard Woods, love those guys!

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, they're the best!

@hebierob 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos, great info and nice editing!

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Henry! I'm glad you like them!

@CCSandSonsWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

You've got more patience than I do. Sanding all of those more than once would have me rather perturbed. Nice work!

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Fortunately the finish out of the planer is nearly perfect so it's only a light sanding! But, yes, it's definitely my least favorite part of the process.

@timconnell4570 3 жыл бұрын

Love the brad nail drying idea. I was planning nails into scraps but brad nails will be wayyyyyy faster to make.

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, glad to have taught you something! Now just don't leave them on your garage floor when you park your car 😝

@KevBotWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Holla! Another Chicago Woodworker!

@ericwilliams538 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed just because your editing skills are amazing....so is your wood working too.

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you Eric! I am always trying to improve both my woodworking and my editing :)

@wood4nothing284 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I've subscribed for more great projects Cheers Tim from Wood4nothing 👍👍👍👍

@hjboots 3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully i stumble across your site and what a surprise, a woodworker that can explain things in a clear and precise manner. Love the coasters nice job. In that great strong mans quote ( i`ll be back ). lol

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video, Jim! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment!

@TheFallorn 5 жыл бұрын

These are darn good videos and you deserve way more views than you’re getting!!

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@FennahMakes 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome😂 love the coasters

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fennah! And thanks for watching!

@mikeadkins4727 4 жыл бұрын

When you are routing the edges, start out on and end grain side and rotate it clockwise so you finish on an edge grain. That way if you have any chip out from the end grain, you will clean if up on the edge grain pass.

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Good call, thanks Mike!

@JolienBrebels 5 жыл бұрын

This was a great video! You deserve more subs, but I know how hard it is!

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement, Jolien!

@mld962 4 жыл бұрын

so true. I tried to sub and noticed i was sub'd already.

@namoothewoodprojects 3 жыл бұрын

Nice editing and coasters !!👍

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Namoo!

@cathw61 3 жыл бұрын

Little late to the party but those look amazing, a lot of work but super nice! Bet the family loved this and if they ever question cost or dedication, share the video! ;) Happy New Year!

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much cath!! Happy New Year to you too!

@Babyjohn8170 2 жыл бұрын

Great video editing!

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Babyjohn I'm glad you appreciate the effort!

@dennisdownes9319 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Oh....and by the way....thanks for putting the word "hecto" in my head. Now I'm going crazy trying to find hectowords and hectoplaces I can use it!! ; ) DD

@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks for watching and commenting DD, glad you liked it!

@silversonic701 5 жыл бұрын

I seriously don't know how you don't have more subs, this was a great vid for how short it was regardless. Keep it up bro you will get there eventually and I loved the coasters on how they turned out

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's motivating to get comments like these during this long struggle to get visibility on KZfaq. I appreciate it!

@Rashwanrafiq 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously, I thought this guy would have millions of subs considering the quality of content. @dk builds, keep up the good work 👍.

@jasonbailey9139 4 жыл бұрын

The number of content providers is such that it's hard for a new channel to break out. First time this video has ever been recommended to me was 10 months after it was released and I'm subscribed to about 100 woodworking/DIY channels. The algorithm is a mysterious thing.

@kellysweetman6070 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work. I'm always looking for new ideas for my shop. Now if only the price of hardwoods would come down. 😁

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I know, the price of wood is crazy these days! Thanks for watching and commenting Kelly!

@youtukang 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 😍😍😍😍

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks YouTukang!!

@user-wc3ur7ed8b 4 жыл бұрын

Намана так. Прикольно, логотипчика только нехватат. Подписался.;)

@robbrown6667 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely Done!

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

@robbrown6667 3 жыл бұрын

@@dkbuilds I tried some yesterday and easily prototyped 20 coasters. The only issue for doing ore will be the glue-ups.

@youtukang 3 жыл бұрын

Hello 🤝🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🤝

@josephinemiller4780 4 жыл бұрын

Are they heat resistant too? They're very nice!

@dieterleimann1171 4 жыл бұрын

wish we could buy hardwood cheap in australia we gotta pay a fortune for it great Vid

@Strangerthang87 4 жыл бұрын

What bit did you use for rounding over the edges?

@ronaldguy5474 2 жыл бұрын

Great job sir. I will try this soon but I will head over to your store and purchase something. Thanks for sharing. That's the least I could do bro. Link for your products please...

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ronald! Good luck with your coasters. I actually don't have anything for sale right now!

@johnnydam5730 5 жыл бұрын

Great work on the project and the video! What would you use for a finish next time, instead of the arm-r-seal?

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Good question! I'd probably use spray lacquer since it goes on super fast and dries very quickly. However, I'd have to take the time to finish one coaster then test it out a bit to convince myself it was as durable as Arm-R-Seal.

@johnnydam5730 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, spray lacquer would be way easier. I had always heard Steve Ramsey talk about it, but never used it because Home Depot near me doesn’t carry it. Then I went to Lowe’s for some reason, and they have it. I bought a can and love it.

@DoingitWithjason 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! And your from Chicago too?

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Yup I sure am. Thanks for the sub, man!

@VinceEspositoJr 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Can you recommend a spray adhesive? Did you have to sand or do anything else to the cork to get a uniform edge with the wood? Thanks.

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent! I don't have a particular spray adhesive recommendation, I just grab something off the shelf. I believe wood glue actually works with cork, you could test that. As for getting a uniform edge, I wouldn't recommend trying that... if you don't get it perfect it will look bad. Instead, make the cork slightly smaller than the wood, perhaps with a 1/8th inch border around it. Then, if your cork isn't cut perfectly or is misshapen a little bit, you won't even notice because it is underneath the coaster. Hope this helps.

@KevBotWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

I just realized how much you're like me, equipment wise, technique wise. Nice work

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Keep up the good work, I just subbed to your channel!

@WesleyRobinson 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. I made coasters a couple years ago, but gave up because i could not find the right finish. Poly protected the coasters from water, but the condensation would bead off the coaster onto the table. I also tried Danish Oil, but this left water rings. Might i ask- are you using these coasters? how are they holding up? are you getting water rings?

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yeah the water beads up a bit on these coasters, which I prefer to having the wood soak up the moisture, then expand and warp. I wish there was a perfect solution, but at least these coasters will last for a long time with this finish!

@austincanniff4395 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! What was the waterproofing finish that you used?

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin! I used Arm-R-Seal wipe on polyurethane, several coats

@pauldejesus9644 4 жыл бұрын

nice coasters who makes the heater that you are using

@JevonMusicGroup 5 жыл бұрын

Did you get your wood from Owl Lumber in Lombard? I just went there for the first time today.

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay in responding... yup, I sure did! I love that store.

@ghabcdef 4 жыл бұрын

Two questions: 1) How do you avoid snipe on your planer and 2) Why did you stick cork at the bottom of your coasters?

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

It's tough to avoid snipe, I just calibrate the planer the best I can and try to leave boards longer than I need to cut off any bad snipe. In this case there was only minor snipe, which I was able to sand/smooth away. Doesn't matter so much for something like a drink coaster. The cork on the bottom is to make the coasters stick a little better to a table top. Without it, they slide around a bit.

@mikebirnie6381 8 ай бұрын

Hi Dave...thanks for your tips...great advice...I've made over 1000...and tiReD of double handing lol Question...does the armour seal prevent hot coffee marks?...you know,, the rings hot cups can make...thanks dude

@dkbuilds 7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the delay in responding! I've found the Arm-R-Seal does an OK job at preventing hot coffee marks, but it takes many coats.

@MadHatter764 5 жыл бұрын

The video was a little grainy...maybe one of the cameras needs more light. The clamping part was fun...if you had those HF aluminium 24" bar clamps, you can clamp multiple independent glue ups at once.

@dkbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I agree, I need more light and a better camera (I am currently working on both). Glad you enjoyed the video!

@jacksalinas5287 3 жыл бұрын

great job amazing work hw much do sale for a dozen . and what is measurements

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! I sold out of these a while back but I sold them for roughly $30 for a set of 4.

@jacksalinas5287 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kandiecandelaria3134 2 жыл бұрын

how long where those boards? How thick were they?Way cool, going to try some! do you have plans for that work station?

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kandie! They were approximately 1 foot long (anything shorter is dangerous to run through a planer), and ended up I would say 3/16" thick. In retrospect probably 1/4" thick would have been better. Unfortunately no plans for the work station. Good luck with your build!

@kandiecandelaria3134 2 жыл бұрын

@@dkbuilds well done super nice!

@modestmaking5314 4 жыл бұрын

So, you made 100 coasters. What did you did you do with the other 8?

@josephamir1929 3 жыл бұрын

Dunno if anyone gives a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can watch pretty much all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Been binge watching with my brother for the last few days =)

@andresbrodie5086 3 жыл бұрын

@Joseph Amir yea, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself =)

@nextwayeducrafts5567 2 жыл бұрын

That was amazing work brother. How you'll price them for a set of four or six?

@dkbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I sold a set of four for $40 and a set of six for $50, if I remember correctly.

@nextwayeducrafts5567 2 жыл бұрын

@@dkbuilds Nicely priced. Great!

@hansborgdesing 4 жыл бұрын

God video. Du nævner en lokal træforsyner? Mine lokale byggemarked har ikke andet en fyr og plade! ????

@charrua1029 4 жыл бұрын

How thick are the boards at the beginning 3/4 or 1 inch ? Thanks

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

They started at 3/4 inch. After resawing and planing back down the final coasters are around 1/4 inch.

@gsp911 3 жыл бұрын

1:00 Would love if I could buy that kind of hardwood in Denmark The only thing I can find is walnut and purpleheart in small pieces for knife handles (2" x 2" x 8") for 10-15 $ each.

@gsp911 3 жыл бұрын

...hectoclamp, what a pleasant word. 😊

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I am lucky to have access to this kind of wood where I am. A purpleheart knife handle sounds very cool!

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Sfyre 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a bit of research on kickback! Those strips you cut that are between the blade ave the fence had no support and its just pure luck that none of them launched back at you at 200+ mph. Your videos are great and I'd hate for you to have a shop tragedy like that. Other than that I loved the vid, nice work! :-)

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I have done a lot of research on kickback actually, but I agree with you that this cut was very dangerous. Nowadays I have a much nicer bandsaw than I did when I filmed this video, so all my resaw cuts are done much more safely there. Thanks for the safety reminder and I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

@briankillingbeck6406 4 жыл бұрын

How long did this take you?

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian! The whole process took me a little over a week. Probably 20-30 hours (I don't remember exactly).

@dashermike3207 Жыл бұрын

Where are you buying the hardwoods? I see little stickers on those pieces which indicates, I guess, that you are buying short pieces from somewhere like Rockler. Just curious as these lumber prices here in present day 2023 are getting totally out of hand to the point that I am considering shutting down my shop.

@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it Dasher, prices are insane these days. Lately I've just been building small intricate things mostly out of scraps to avoid buying more lumber. Back when I made these coasters I had a great supplier in the Chicagoland area (Owl Hardwoods in Lombard) but since then I've moved and don't have a good supplier at all anymore. It's a real struggle to get affordable hardwoods these days

@dashermike3207 Жыл бұрын

@@dkbuilds I've been considering cutting my own hardwood, I have acceess to several hundred acres of timber for free so been considering making one of those chainsaw mills. But then there is the waiting period for the slabs to air dry so it would be about a year before I could process any of the lumber if I started today. I can't believe that back in the 80's I bought enough 4 quarter maple from a hardwood supply store in Houston, Texas to build an entire set of kitchen cabinets including raised panel doors for less than $300. Those days are gone forever. ☹

@hectorsalazar2431 3 ай бұрын

How thick were these coasters

@dkbuilds 2 ай бұрын

Approx 3/16. Just a little thin IMO, 1/4 would have been better

@gustavalexanderbisgaard-je8440 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood do you use

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gustav, the different kinds of wood in these coasters are: black walnut, African mahogany, hard maple, purple heart, and red oak.

@gustavalexanderbisgaard-je8440 3 жыл бұрын

@@dkbuilds what size did you cut the strips in. Are you from denmark

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

@@gustavalexanderbisgaard-je8440 The strips are in many different sizes, it is hard to say. Nope I am from the USA actually

@clarkgarber5495 4 жыл бұрын

I'm confused. Or maybe just stupid. I've seen many people make wood coasters that are sealed to make them water proof. Wouldn't that make the condensation run down to the table which is what we are trying to avoid?

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, this is a valid point. There seem to be two approaches: make coasters out of cork or something that will soak in the liquid, or make them water proof. If they are water proof, the condensation will drip down and pool up on the coaster, but not drip onto the table (unless there is a TON of condensation). This is what I've experienced with these coasters. I will lift the glass up after a while and a pool of water will be on the coaster, but not on the table. Probably an absorbent coaster is best, but that's tough to make out of hardwoods.

@Dennis-kj9qx 4 жыл бұрын

I want to know what that hectoheater is ?

@BossSpringsteen69 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Heater. I got one too. It works very well if you live in Chicagoland and have to work in the garage. I cracked the garage door open for ventilation and it got VERY warm.

@deaddadd 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Thomas Johnson has two Hectoclamps.

@dkbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Who is Thomas Johnson?? 😁

@deaddadd 3 жыл бұрын

@@dkbuilds Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration ....Fella knows exactly what he's doing. Good channel

@christopherreif3624 4 жыл бұрын

Why so many clamps? Wouldn’t two work? Maybe three?

@dkbuilds 4 жыл бұрын

It may look like overkill but it really is necessary. If you have a long glue joint, you need many clamps along its length otherwise there will end up being gaps between the two pieces of wood.