Oil Finished Epoxy River Table - Step by Step
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 Published On Oct 20, 2022

In this video, we take you through the entire process used to create an epoxy river table (from beginning to end) and we finish with Rubio Monocoat.

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Stone Coat Countertop Quick Coat Epoxy
This is the epoxy typically used to seal the edges of the boards before pouring the river as well as to fill holes and voids. https://amzn.to/37dCqsG

Stone Coat Countertop Super Cast Epoxy
Super Cast Epoxy (designed to be poured over 3/4" and up to 2" in a single pour) used on the river. https://amzn.to/3pgtGJN

Stone Coat Countertop Epoxy
This is the epoxy used to do seal coats and the final flood coat. It is very durable, as well as heat and yellowing resistant. https://amzn.to/481NVAr

Stone Coat Countertop Epoxy Cleaner
This is an epoxy cleaner which I use before delivering any epoxy product to a client. It also contains an epoxy polish to help maintain your finish. https://amzn.to/3iHRYd6

Color Powder Additive
Metallic powder additive used with the super cast epoxy. https://amzn.to/3oec7sy

Mixing Cups
When using a specific ratio epoxy, measuring your amounts is extremely important. Here is the brand of mixing cup I trust and has never let me down https://amzn.to/3iGUHU0

Diablo Sanding Discs
I use Diablo 5" random orbital sanding discs (I use different grits, working my way up to 220 - there is no need to go beyond 220 grit when using epoxy) https://amzn.to/2MizlAv

Dewalt Orbital Sander
With the exception of a little hand sanding, I use this Dewalt Random Orbital Sander https://amzn.to/3iJVxzx

Metal Sanding Discs
These are the metal sanding disks I use on my 4 1/2 grinder with the grinder conversion attachment. I use 50 grit. https://amzn.to/3jTTB89

Angle Grinder Sanding Disc Attachment
To remove router lines, excess epoxy, and/or hardened epoxy drips, I use this conversion grinder attachment on my 4 1/2 grinder and attach low grit metal sanding disks. https://amzn.to/3pueJ5Y

Self-Igniting Torch
This is the self-igniting propane torch I prefer to pop air bubbles. https://amzn.to/3SNn6cf

Casting Mold Tape
This is an example of house wrap tape I use to line my molds with before using casting epoxy…it helps ensure a clean release. https://amzn.to/3CHN6jW

Total Boat Epoxy Deep Pour
This is another brand of epoxy I have used and trust for pouring epoxy rivers. https://amzn.to/3lrqWtI

CA Glue
This is the CA glue I use to fill holes and small voids that when combined with the accelerator is ready to sand in seconds. https://amzn.to/3j836AM

CA Glue Accelerator
This is the accelerator that you spray on the CA glue to make the product hard within seconds. The CA glue and accelerator must be used in combination. https://amzn.to/37k7yGN

Rubio Monocoat
This finish is easier to apply than epoxy, but a little more difficult that just plain oil. It has be buffed in, but creates a very durable, longer lasting finish. https://amzn.to/3xj86rh

Cutting Board Oil
This is a brand of food-safe butcher block oil (and wax) that I often use on charcuterie boards. https://amzn.to/3ykkFUm

Walrus Oil – Cutting Board Oil
This is another brand of food safe cutting board oil I use on projects. https://amzn.to/3RTohG8

Planing Router Bit
Router bit used for planing slabs. https://amzn.to/3sSV2Yv

Chop Brush
Quality brush used to chop out the epoxy flood coat https://amzn.to/39cfNGM or if you are planning on doing a couple epoxy projects or working with bark on, I suggest this bulk pack of 12. https://amzn.to/3qMgegR

Burn in Wax Stick
Burn in wax sticks used to fill stubborn pinholes between seal coats of epoxy https://amzn.to/3a1GQny and https://amzn.to/3c6f7Vp

Dewalt Router
I use this 2-1/4 hp Dewalt Router with a fixed base for planing slabs - this link is to kit I bought (it includes the same router with the fixed base and an additional plunging base - which has many applications) https://amzn.to/36bMjqy

Wood Pick
Here is a set of automotive picks that I use on wood projects to help open cracks and remove bar inclusions.
https://amzn.to/3TnmRov

Dewalt Drill and Driver Combo
This is the drill and driver combo I bought and use. https://amzn.to/3yqh2hJ

Alumilite Dye
This is the dye I use to color epoxy when metallic flakes aren't enough or not wanted. https://amzn.to/4bkUFLq

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