Re: Wedding signing table

rjackson

Fallen Northcliffe Marri tree from our down south block. Up to 810mm in width, with layers of water shakes and sap veins. It has been resin filled and matte varnished for our wedding signing table. Engraved initials on the underside in true lovers style.

Materials

Epoxy resin https://www.bunnings.com.au/boyle-crafty-resin-1l-500ml-500ml-kit_p0383637

Task master 700mm hairpin table legs https://www.bunnings.com.au/taskmaster-700-x-10mm-hairpin-steel-table-leg_p0038471

Cabot’s matte varnish https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-1l-matt-water-based-cabothane-clear-polyurethane-varnish_p152040...

Tools

Makita orbital sander https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-random-orbital-sander-dbo180z-skin-only_p6290239

Makita belt sander https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-850w-belt-sander_p6241707

Makita drill and driver to install legs. Stihl Magnum 661 chainsaw. Various painting and varnishing accessories.

Steps

Step 1

Cut the wood round in the Marri tree.

Step 2

Rough sand both sides and prep water shakes for resin.

Step 3

Resin the water shakes and sap veins. Multiple attempts to fill the right gaps!

Step 4

Rough sand excess resin on both top and bottom sides of the Marri round.

Step 5

Fine sand top and bottom of the Marri round to ensure visibility through the resin areas.

Step 6

Engrave and varnish table underside.

Step 7

Mount table legs and varnish top of table.

Step 8

Table complete!

EricL

Hello @rjackson

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your wedding signing table project. What an awesome table. That is truly a labour of love, how long did it take to finally cover all the nooks and spaces with resin? I'm sure everyone will be impressed by how beautiful it is.

Again, thanks for sharing such a wonderful project.

Eric

rjackson

Thanks @EricL ! It was 2 attempts at an hour each, still figuring out the best tape to stop the resin seeping through the bottom though…

EricL

Hi @rjackson

Thanks for that extra information. Have you tried Scotch Blue 48mm x 55m Original Multi-Surface Painter’s Masking Tape? It's supposed to work on slightly textured surfaces. My only other tip is to wipe the bottom surface of the timber with DIGGER 1L Mineral Turpentine to give it a good surface clean before applying the tape.