📸Creating a custom base for a large photography backdrop using a walnut slab
🪚Sharing tips and tricks for working with epoxy and sealing the wood
🧱Building a strong and sturdy table base to support the photography backdrop
🔪Carving out and filling small pits in the wood to ensure a smooth surface
⚙️Using threaded inserts to secure the base to the wood slab
What tools do I need to make a custom base for a photography backdrop?
—You will need an angle grinder, wire wheel, chisels, and a track saw among other tools. Check out my blog for a detailed list of tools and consumables.
Do I need to seal the wood before pouring epoxy?
—Yes, it is important to seal the wood with shellac to prevent color staining and warping. I recommend sealing the top and bottom of the wood slab.
How do I fill small pits in the wood?
—Carve out the pits slightly larger and then fill them with epoxy. This helps prevent air bubbles and ensures a smooth surface.
Can I use threaded inserts in epoxy?
—Threaded inserts can be used in epoxy, but be sure to drill the holes slightly larger, add epoxy to secure them, and go slow during installation.
Where can I find more information on making epoxy tables?
—Check out my blog for step-by-step guides and videos on making epoxy tables, including how to make a mold and calculate epoxy quantities.
00:00Introduction to creating a custom base for a large photography backdrop using a walnut slab
02:56Sealing the wood and using an angle grinder and wire wheel to clean up the slab
06:00Pouring the first layer of epoxy to seal the table top
08:40Carving out and filling small pits in the wood to create a smooth surface
10:56Building the table base using steel and ensuring it is sturdy
17:50Using threaded inserts to secure the base to the wood slab
