Apr
11
2020
Black Epoxy and Oak Box
This box turned out fabulous. I’m very happy with it. Watch the video to see how I made it.
Made from sustainably harvested black oak in the Santa Cruz mountains. The tree fell down in a storm quite a few years ago.
Black epoxy.
Photos
Materials
- Main casting epoxy: Chemtec Epoxy Cast
- Quick setting epoxy: https://amzn.to/2tyDtmO
- Related post: Epoxy Manufactures
- Black dye: https://amzn.to/2Vgr9Bg
- Mica powder: https://amzn.to/3c0uBa4
- Tape: https://amzn.to/2yLqbFO (or use packing tape)
- Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/2RprTmD (this one isn’t too bad)
Tools (some of them)
- Tablesaw: https://amzn.to/2xelkwp
- CNC Machine: Tormach PCNC 1100
- CNC V-carve bit: https://amzn.to/2wtmaVR
- Hand sander: https://amzn.to/3aVYE2C
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How much for me to order a similar box like this from you?
Hi Tony – I’m not doing any commission work these days.