How To Build A Molten Aluminum Live Edge "Lake" Coffee Table

I poured MOLTEN aluminum into a live edge slab with Modern Builds and Makercise! Also, make sure to check out Waterlox for your next woodworking project!

I poured MOLTEN aluminum into a live edge slab with Modern Builds (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIxAaCJ84uefATKmazDyIjw) and Makercise (https://youtube.com/makercise )! Go to http://squarespace.com/craftedworkshop to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase.

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Cressel's "How To Cast Aluminum into Wood" video :

I poured MOLTEN aluminum into a live edge slab with Johnny from Crafted Workshop and Mike from Modern Builds. In this video I do some tests to see what techniques work the best for casting aluminum into wood.

Materials Used On The Molten Aluminum Live Edge "Lake" Coffee Table (affiliate) :

  • Waterlox : http://bit.ly/waterloxcrafted
  • Live edge Red Oak slab
  • Scrap aluminum
  • West System 105 Epoxy Resin : http://amzn.to/2FRUgW0
  • West System 206 Hardener : http://amzn.to/2pad4WR
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  • Transtint Brown Mahogany Dye : http://amzn.to/2Drut1D

Tools Used On The Molten Aluminum Live Edge "Lake" Coffee Table : 

  • Festool TS55 Track Saw : http://amzn.to/2GqSpFn
  • Impact Driver : http://amzn.to/2GqIYG6
  • Trim Router : http://amzn.to/2tMs7Ll
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  • Random Orbit Sander : http://amzn.to/2GqSRn3