I Built a Liquid Core Vortex Table
Going from idea to concept to build the first ever liquid core table.
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@funkydawg9444 is the winner but has not claimed the prize yet.
And *how* do you pick someone else if they never claim it???? (I'm so entirely kidding. I just had to.)
Damn. Just found this. Looks Awesome!
I volunteer as tribute if funkydawg doesn't claim 😆
I think a great name for the table would be the Mystic Olive Vortex! And if there’s any other chance to win this table, I would love a chance to enter. This table is epic! 💜🧡💜
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I think if you're going to make another table like this again, instead of putting magnetic mixers into it, you should try connecting the 2 holes at the edges of the table with a small hose and have a pump in the middle of the hose. That way the water would be pushed from one end of the table to the other side, and it would make all of the liquid in the table flow, instead of having 2 aggressive vortexes in the middle of the table that leaves the majority of the liquid at the edges untouched. It would also be much quieter, as it sounded like those mixers were quite loud. the only down side is that you would have to have the holes on the underside of the table, so they would need to be water tight, but that's not hard to do since you would just need to cut in some threads using a tap and screw in the proper sized fittings If you like that idea I would suggest looking up PC water cooling equipment, as it is usually very small, but can produce some good velocity for the liquid.
Magnetic mnixers seems fine, but they are tooo aggressive. Slow them down, put 2 more in for a more even movement and its fine. But the soundissue is annoying if you can hear it somehow. Maybe they are way quieter if you could turn down the rpm. And it still needs to be on legs of some kind. Maybe its possible to build a somewhat sound absorbing box around the whole underside. A thing like this has to be absolutely quiet while usage or its useless.
@@nicoschroeder5379 they don't have to be loud, it's more about the surface of the mixer pill and the surface of the thing it's spinning on. I've used mixers in a lab that were nearly completely silent.
john maleki just did this for a live fish table , was pants , may work better in an enclosed table ofc.
But then isn't the pump what's going to be making nose? You'd also need a pump that wouldn't get clogged up or damaged by the dye passing through it
@sorayaya3080 a small pump would make a much quieter, and more pleasant noise than that spinning magnet. And lots of PC water cooling builds have a lot of special dies and additives in them. While it might reduce the life span of the pump, it should be fine for a long time.
As a guy with a set of liquid core dice that have a pink/purple filling, this is AMAZING!!!! Because of the purple and the burl you could call it The Royal. Also, Wisebond.
Why did the DIY enthusiast bring Wisebond epoxy to the comedy club? Because they wanted to ensure their jokes had a strong and lasting bond with the audience!
Boooooooo😂
This is amazing. I think adding glow in the dark pigment powders to the water would amplify and make it even better. Great job and can’t wait to see what you create next
Great idea!!
i thought that same thing i think it would look sick with glow in the dark in it but never the less that table is pretty sweet aint it
Slightly larger shimmery particles pigments or fine glitter would also look cool in there!
What a fantastic build! I'm excited to hear that you want to scale it up and can't wait to see those result. A trick I learned from a friend studying the physics of fluid flow is that the best way to make rheoscopic fluid is to mix cheap shaving cream and water together. The little guanine crystals stay suspended way better than mica powder and make some very high contrast swirls. Then you can dye it whatever color you want. I also wonder if longer magnetic stir bars might help form larger vortex patterns. Thanks for making this and sharing the process with us all!
I love your creative vision, your tenacity and determination to perservere despite setbacks, unavoidable mistakes, unexpected "Murphy's Law" events... This is a very scientific method to realize your vision. You bravely weild both ART and SCIENCE and I greatly admire your video (the first I've ever seen) and the myriad of creative details and valuable tips. As someone who ALMOST drove off with her (then) only son strapped in his car seat atop my Explorer...I laughed indecently at that (and the other quips). Well done, dude.
I love Science I'm responding to this old post because I have a sudden compulsion to clear all the "I haven't responded." If your comment was generally supportive: Thanks for watching I really appreciate it. If it was insightful: I'll definitely give that some thought before I do it again. Negative: traumatic brain injury or just born stupid?
Do I know the first thing about creating epoxy table (other than you are an absolute champ)? Nope. Did I watch the entire video and now think I can just magically create one? Yes, absolutely. Go wisebond for helping you get weird with wood and making your vision come to life.
I switched from Total Boat to Wisebond because of you! I made a chess board with epoxy casted chess pieces. The deep pour Wisebond did perfect with the small chess pieces too. I've told you before and I'll say it again, you continue to inspire me (and others) to not give up, even with all the challenges and problems woodworking and epoxy brings!
I read that as cheese board, and i wondered what epoxy coated cheese tasted like... I need glasses.
Randomly bumped onto this video, got wowed by the thumbnail, got dragged in by the process, got convinced I had to subscribe by the humour. Sir lemme tell I like what you do and how you go about it! Oh and thanks for the laughs and inspiration :)
the magnetic stir bar was a genius idea! yeah, the movement issue can be dealt with in a couple ways. I'd make little propeller-shaped additions to the magnetic stir bar, either encasing it in resin/3D printed propeller, or making my own. the only other thing is probably using a very bright backlight and pigments that don't mix, (like using both oil based and water based liquids together), but that has a chance of ruining the table altogether. I was thinking like some sort of dark/black oil and then the orange pigmented water would do nicely, if you found something that wouldn't stick/paint the inside of the resin after a few hours.
I’m not an epoxy user myself, nor am I as skilled as you and your crew of your wife and all your machines, but I have heard great things about Wisebond. Keep up the great work, I cannot wait to see more videos in the future!
Absolutely love this idea, and now I kind of want one for myself... not so much of a woodworker as a crafter, so maybe this'll inspire something smaller but equally as awesome. Thank you!
The process of your creativity in this table was mesmerizing. Watching the table work at the end made me think of watching the vortex on the weather map when we have a hurricane or tropical storm coming in 😅 I've never used Wisebond before, but I've only made small projects with molds so far. I'd have to say the most satisfying sound is the crack of the molding release, when you know it's going to be a satisfactory piece. Gorgeous table and I love the commentary you add. Keep creating Donkey! 💕
Awesome! Thank you!
Such a beautiful piece- I genuinely don't know how you make every piece even more unique- your craft is incredible! Wisebond! Good luck everyone!🎉❤
I appreciate how gentle you were while spreading your caulk on. THIS TABLE IS AMAZING!! I too want to be some jerk that plays with his wood in his garage. Keep building and making the world feel inspired and chuckle.
You can do it!
That is stunning, I can imagine some of the color shifting powders would look incredible in there. Since it’s purple and made with burl my brain wants to call it the blurple table. Seriously though this is so impressive, I’ve seen how hard it is to create those dice and this is on a different level.
That would be cool!
This is really awesome. I thought at first you were using liquid from computer water cooling, which does come in versions like this, and has biocide in it so it doesn't get any growth. Computer water cooling also has screw in plugs that would work better than cork or plastic plugs, and could be put in on the bottom side to remain hidden. You could also get a flowing river by having a computer water cooling reservoir and pump on the underside, tubing that would have one hole being an input, the other an output, and basically create a loop. PC water cooling pumps can be very quiet, such as the D5 pumps, and some have manual adjustments for flow rates. I think using computer water cooling parts could really lead to something that has more of a river flow, and a cleaner top.
Love that we get to watch you and Wisebond get weird with wood all the while turning out stunning works of art. Keep up the great work and entertaining commentary 💪🏻💪🏻
Thank you very much!
I have just started with my resin journey this past. I started with dice. All the fail dice I want to make into a table (looking up how to is how I found this channel) and this has been inspiring. I don't have any of the wood working equipment, but that is on the list some time in the future. I love your work! Thank you!
I’m proof it can all be done with… an evolution track saw, a Bosch router, and a dewalt orbital sander.
Me watching this with thoughts of attempting making something similar for our wedding in 2025! Definitely adding wisebond onto our wedding registry 😂 or just hoping we get lucky enough and somehow get this table itself. Totally spent my whole lunch break at work watching this and was amazed the whole time.
Awesome compliment. Thank you 🙏
Absolutely wonderful concept and great execution. That first shake up at 35:00 is jaw dropping.
I love the deep poor epoxy. Your tables have been amazing to watch with your voice overs. Me and my father-in-law are working on making us coffee tables based on your work. Keep it up!😊
That is awesome! Tag me when you get er done
I'm a beginner at 65. I wanted to. Start sooner but I loved what you did with this table!! I would like to do this!! Thanks!!
I love that. I hope to be the same when I'm 65 I'm responding to this old post because I have a sudden compulsion to clear all the "I haven't responded." If your comment was generally supportive: Thanks for watching I really appreciate it. If it was insightful: I'll definitely give that some thought before I do it again. Negative: traumatic brain injury or just born stupid?
What an adventure. I actually watched the whole video, you're a master at epoxy tables AND engaging KZhead videos. That thing is amazing.
I don’t even think my wife watched the whole thing. Thanks!
I love how every table you make that's different, not only is it a new challenge, but new learning experiences that expands your knowledge and experiences
That’s the fun
I haven’t gotten into using epoxy yet, but I am so interested in learning because of your beautiful art! Excited to start my journey!!
Flipping awesome! I'd thought of this, after seeing similar dice, but couldn't quite figure out the logistics. Glad you did!
Thank you. Been waiting for this. I have also been waiting for my first batch of epoxy to get used so that I could try some Wisebond!
Awesome vid! I love your style!!!! Looking forward to my own special WiseBond projects in the impending future!
Omg this is sooo amazing!!! My son walked in and asked if you teamed up with the DND dice maker. But then again I'm old school and I see this table sitting in the executive offices of Mary Kay! Keep up the amazing work and keep us laughing!!
I have not started doing epoxy work yet just watching a bunch of videos prior to starting. Love watching you and your wise bond
Awesome! Thank you!
Wisebond, I've been slowly dabbling with epoxy tables got my first almost done and has taken me only 4 months with fitting it in between remodeling the house and fight water coming into the basement. Dam you Poseidon!!! You are awesome at what you do and love the work, keep it up sir Donkey!
I've NEVER SEEN anything like this...thank you for Sharing this!! This made my eyes happy
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful! Love the concept and the results.
Thank you so much!
This is brilliant! I love the concept and now that you know it works, I fully expect to see more of these on your channel, LOL! I work with epoxy as well, and I'm very impressed with the Wise Bond that you used. I'm going to have to try it out! Take care from Colorado!
More to come!
I was very curious when you first started talking about this. I'm glad to be able to see the process. It is cool to watch.
Thanks 🙏
AMAZING!! Really, what a coll idea, thanks for sticking with it,you really did something innovative here.Very inspiring.
Great job! Man that is a crazy effect. I'm nowhere near ready to try my hand at epoxy tables, but I'll keep this idea in the back of my head.
Sweetness
I’m so excited that this worked out! That wood too. 😍 Excellent use for weird wood!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you for the weirdness. I'm planning to do a river table in a little bit, and this just kicks up the ante. I love it. Thank you.
This is so awesome! We bought my son one of those mixing things to use in science experiments, but never would have thought to use it like this. This. Is. Incredible!!!! Also, I've used epoxy in small... very small projects but just learned about Wisebond from this video. I am going to check them out now!
So amazed at this table! It’s stunning 🤩 What you do with wood and wisebond epoxy is amazing. Whoever gets this table is one lucky human!
Thank you! Cheers!
First time here ad have got to say that Your creation is absolutely incredible!!! I've never seen anything even a little bit like it! Thank you for showing us your creative process & the one liners were pretty quick too!! I have never heard so many one liners in one place (my Cuz thinks he has you beat!) but not a chance! You've got him beat~Hands Down! So thanks for the entertainment as well! Im sure someone has picked up this masterpiece by now, but I've won a couple second chance drawings before so thought what the heck! Why not! Either way it was an experience that was definitely worth being here for and after seeing what you did with Wisebond epoxy why would anybody use anything else!?! Thanks again it was fun!!!
I love this table so much! Absolutely gorgeous.
Please keep your kidneys
What a great table. The movement really separates it from all the other river tables. Here's an idea for your next vortex table. If you cut channels in the underside of the wood to allow the liquid to flow underneath when the motors are turned on. I think the channels would only need to be maybe a quarter to a half inch deep and an inch or so wide to get some flow through them. I think it would be interesting to get the currents flowing throughout the table so you didn't have dead spots. Or as an alternative, you could just raise the wood up a quarter inch or so. Another idea just popped into my head as I was typing about the channels. You could use one of those little fountain pumps to create an upwelling effect for a different look. Drill and tap from the bottom for a hose barb inlet and outlet. Anyway, just food for thought.
Epic table Donkey! Happy to have been around since the basement times :D. Also thankyou Wisebond for sponsoring so Donkey can keep making awesome stuff.
Wisebond, I think this thing is absolutely AWESOME! Great idea using the magnetic site-bars! Love the commentary throughout! You are HI-Larious!
I'll admit I haven't tried wisebond but I'll have to now. Awesome job with the table. Love the idea.
This is awesome! I'm looking at getting into the epoxy table game and I might have to try this out! Never heard of wisebond but I'll keep them in mind now!
Beautiful table, very ingenious approach, great tenacity and conviction to overcome some setbacks. Congratulations!!! Now, for a waterfall table with a real waterfall!!!! Bumps, lumps, logs and rocks on the inside bottom pour to provide the agitation along the river and pumps to draw the water back to the top. Maybe for the colors a dark blue with the pearl pigment and maybe some gold flakes. I think you have started a whole movement (pun intended). PLEASE continue the great work. I just became a subscriber.
WHAT A COOL TABLE!!! IT'S ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Absolutely blown away at the design. You're a pioneer of your craft, A real Michaelangelo of Wisebond.
More like Mike Angelo
You have really created an awesome table. Continue working with your imagination and create my brother. Lets see who is next to do this flowing table, but always remember, you inspired them!!!! Great job!
This is absolutely amazing!!! I'm looking to do an epoxy table later this year. I will definitely be using wisebond but 3 free gallons will help!
Good luck 🍀
This is absolutely amazing, well done and thank you !
Thank you too!
Oh hey! I found you on Tiktok months ago but haven't seen anything there since. Glad KZhead suggested your account here. Your work is beautiful!
I absolutely love your work!! I’ve worked with wood before but never epoxy let alone wood and epoxy so it would be fun to play around with it and see what I can create so go wisebond!!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Excited to finally get to see the build on this, and looks amazing! Wisebond must really be the bomb.
Works great
You have contributed a great deal to the craft good sir!
I’m super stoked that you gained so many new followers! The live went awesome too❤ Hope the channel continues to grow.
Wow that is absolutely amazing. I want one of those tables!!
Lets go! Wisebond! Thanks for all your help during your lives. You've helped my learning curve a ton with my waterfall table.
Absolutely beautiful!!! I love ur work. 🤩
The hour of nurturing me along is where I will find out what my favorite epoxy would be. Anyway I am hoping I am in. Love your work.
Wonderful!
This is an amazing concept. I kind of want to do this on a standing desk platform and use something like this as a water distribution block for water cooling. 😂
Stunningly gorgeous!
This is an amazingly beautiful table, i always love to see your work when you upload it cause you never disappoint. Now time to imagine myself using it as a D&D table for my group!
Thank you very much!
This is absolutely amazing using the olive and wisebond. I loved crackling sound when demolding. I would love to make tables like this I have only ever done small scale stuff.
Thank you very much! Tag me when you make yours
Amazing this had me glued to the TV. I was memorized on what you was doing. And this was the first time I saw anything like this. I did subscribe and liked. Thank you for doing this.
I'm responding to this old post because I have a sudden compulsion to clear all the "I haven't responded." If your comment was generally supportive: Thanks for watching I really appreciate it. If it was insightful: I'll definitely give that some thought before I do it again. Negative: traumatic brain injury or just born stupid?
Absolutely epic! Well done!
Thanks
I have always wanted to get into epoxy creations because I think it would be really cool to use Wisebond epoxy to make architectural designs! I always enjoy your humor in your videos and loved watching the progress of this table from secret idea to fruition ❤️ Can't wait for the live on the 30th !!!
That would be cool!
I haven’t used a lot of resin but wise bond looks so wonderful. This looks so awesome and you’re so successful
This looks gorgeous. I've never used Wisebond but I am definitely considering it now.
I adore this table! A small desk cube nightlight/lamp version of this would be so cool!
maybe a glow in the darl powder would also be cool mixed Ibnto the liquid?
One of a kind. Well done. Genuine idea.
Im so glad you started making youtube videos and we get to see longer than tictok vids. Keep up the great work and the great content
Thank you! Will do!
I just realized you had a KZhead channel but have been seeing your stuff over the last year. This is awesome!!!!
Welcome aboard!
The fact that you took the liquid core dice and conceptualized a table from it.....Amazing!!! Thank you TikTok for bringing me here with the Cthulu table and staying for this beauty.
Thank you so much 😀
This table is epic!! I want this in my new house! We're setting up a game room and this would literally be the perfect addition.
Good luck 🍀
Truly a beautiful piece!
Thank You
This is so cool. A few years ago I was trying to figure out how to create liquid core pendants, but I don't know enough about epoxy and ended up moving on to other projects. Maybe I should try again with Wisebond.
Maybe, from what I can tell on the little stuff it’s starting with little glass fish bowls.
What a creative table, I immediately thought this would make for an amazing D&D table top. Wisebond is also an epoxy brand I haven't heard of before, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for them.
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This looks epic! It turned out very well. I'll have to look into wisebond epoxy.
My favorite epoxy builder ever! so beautiful!
Wow, thank you!
This is looking so good! I haven’t used Wise Bond yet but after watching your work I’ll need to start!
You’re in
This is awesome! Great work!
The tables you make are insane! Absolutely love watching your tiktoks and am so impressed at the journey of you making more difficult tables as time goes!
Also if you want some cool dnd gifts consider a 3d printer you can find plenty files online to print minis. Then make a table with a TV on it and have your laptop hooked up to it running roll 20 or similar online dnd sites! Me and my buddies did it and it was awesome having models on a super good map every time in person!
Thank you so much!!
@screamingdonkeywoodwork np! If you need any online dnd suggestions let me know! Been playing for years and got tons of resources!
I love this table! this is my first video, I just found you guys today. I love purple! I just lost my son Nov 7th and I'm trying to keep my mind busy on KZhead. I'm very creative so I love KZhead videos. They keep me busy and help me learn new things. I saw your thumbnail for this video while watching some other epoxy videos. I love learning new things. Thank you and I hope you and your crew have a Happy New Year!
Have you seen a channel called Evan and Katelyn? They do resin too and they're very amusing and very very sweet! I think they might be some wholesome good feels to keep you company. ❤
Wisebond, You have inspired me to start my own wood working garage business. Love your work.
Thats so cool, feel like i'm going to be seeing a lot of these tables from other youtubers. Great vid!
Absolutely stunning! ❤
Thank you! 😊 I drink lots of water
What a great idea! That is terrific! First time seeing one if your videos. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this project! What caught my eye to your vid was the purple color and vortex. anyway loved this vid and ill check out your channel. Pam
I appreciate it. Great compliment.
Blacktail is the goat because of his buttery smooth documentary style audio....but this project is awesome. One could do so much with various dyes. I saw someone mention glow in the dark pigment, and it's usually over-rated...maybe if one introduced a liquid flow over a uv led and can see a glowing trail or something. There is potential there but glow in the dark pigments are more impressive in the imagination than in reality. UV reactive pigments(glow under a blacklight and often Blue LED's) are much the same way, because as they mix with the resin they lose a lot of vibrancy. Aaanyways. Great to see various channels lend a cameo appearance on a smaller channel.
That's one bad ass table, I love it. I've never worked with epoxy but after watching your videos here and on that other app I'm planning on giving it a try. I just gotta get me some Wisebond epoxy ordered and go for it.
Sweet. Tag me
What an amazing concept! First liquid core table I've seen and the first time I've seen the backside of pouring epoxy! A new World Wonder! 17:43
Thank you very much!
Well done, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
The wisdom of Wisebond epoxy could be indisputably demonstrated by the fact that it telepathically communicated how it would nominate me to be the runner up that will receive the table not claimed by the winner. I can't argue with greatness...
Your commentary and humor earned a new follower. Not that I'm important, just enjoyed the humor! The olive burl is a beauty.
Thanks and welcome
I opened up KZhead to learn how to make muffins and somehow got here. The best rabbit hole I’ve ever gone down. Great job, Donkey. This table is sick!
You’re awesome! Thanks for watching