The Story of the $10,000 Table I Didn't Want to Build

TLDRThis video tells the story of a $10,000 table that I initially didn't want to build, but ended up constructing for a customer. The customer had initially ordered a 16 ft long walnut table, but later decided to add a smaller ski table to the order. I honored the original cost of the ski table, despite the years that had passed. This video showcases the process of building the ski table and provides insights into working with epoxy.

Key insights

⭐️The customer initially ordered a 16 ft long walnut table, but later decided to add a ski table to the order.

🔨Building the ski table involved creating a mold, arranging skis, and using plywood blocks for support.

💙To achieve a blue tint in the epoxy, clear epoxy was used to fill bubbles and slight voids.

💰I honored the original $10,000 cost of the ski table, despite the years that had passed and inflation.

⏺The video showcases the process of building the ski table, including the epoxy pouring and finishing.

Q&A

Why did the customer decide to add a ski table to the order?

—The customer expressed an interest in having a ski table added to the order, which led to the construction of the ski table alongside the original walnut table.

How were the skis arranged and secured in the table?

—The skis were arranged according to a photo provided by the customer and secured using pencil tracings and plywood blocks to prevent damage during planing.

Why was clear epoxy used instead of a blue tint?

—Clear epoxy was used to fill bubbles and slight voids in the table, as it provides a better match to the epoxy's existing color and avoids potential color mismatches.

Did the cost of the ski table change over the years?

—No, I honored the original cost of the ski table, which was set at $10,000, despite the years that had passed and the effects of inflation.

What does the video showcase about the construction of the ski table?

—The video showcases the entire process of building the ski table, including the creation of molds, epoxy pouring, and finishing techniques.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the story of a $10,000 table that I initially didn't want to build.

02:06Explanation of the customer's request for a ski table to be added to the order.

05:55Discussion of the process of building the ski table and the use of clear epoxy for a blue tint.

06:59Explanation of the decision to honor the original cost of the ski table, despite the years that had passed.

08:40Continuation of the construction of the ski table and the challenges faced.

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