[Matt]

Hello,

I’m starting to experiment with doing river tables, right now I’m making small test pieces with rivers perhaps 1 1/2″ deep, 4″ long. My goal is to be able to build a transparent river.

So far, my first test taught me that I have to seal the wood. I think it also taught me that I didn’t completely mix the resin, as it had wavy areas inside (looks like a mirage shimmer). I did it in two 3/4″ pours and had fairly good luck getting out bubbles.

I then planed it and began sanding. I went to 2000 grit, then DuPont #7 rubbing compound, then DuPont white polishing compound. was fairly satisfied with the result. I’ll take any advice possible around this area, but I have one big question: WHAT’S the best technique for building the dams and base to contain and release the epoxy? Just packing tape? Mold Release?

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Matt,

I haven’t tried a project this large, but good quality packing tape is a good start.

[Stephen Morgan]

Just made my first 2 tables but having trouble getting the gloss finish
Sanded down from 80grit to 3000 grit then tried different polishing compounds but not getting the see thru effect I was hoping for

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Stephen,

What kind/brand of resin did you use?

What polishing compounds and tools did you try?

[Stephen Morgan]

Forgot to show pics

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[Stephen Morgan]

Mmmmmm……forum doesn’t accept embedded pics then

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