This is not a recent video, but the information in it is timeless. I am a rookie and am thankful for postings like this that may help me to acquire more and better tools in the future. I love the ideas! BTW, I like the square ones best #2
Loved your live edge coasters, perfect for our National Heritage Nature Park lodges in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, less loved but still pretty jolly fine, your squares. I would join those up onto another flat surface to make large-scale playing boards, serving trays, lap trays, and such. Great work.. and once again, thank you.
I liked the squares they felt more complete. The live edged ones that were nearly square looked good as well. I would think you could do some interesting resin projects with the remnant live edge pieces that might yield a higher profit.
First off, I love Maple burl! It's awesome! Second, there isn't anyplace around where I live where I could sell a coaster for $10. More power to ya if you can. I like the square ones best, but on the live edge coasters, I think it would be cool to make up the rest of the square with clear (or tinted) epoxy resin. Just a thought. The coasters look good!
Just saw your video on these coasters. They are all beautiful, but really like the ones with cracks and uneven edges. Gives a more natural look, which I love when working with wood. Your art is amazing.
Definitely a great way to stretch an expensive piece of wood or even just to clean shop without being wasteful. Also a pretty big fan of the crack, would also be nice to perhaps engrave on these.
Thx, great idea! When I started this hobby some 18 years ago, friends told me, eventually you’ll burn your scrap pieces in the winter. Now I know what every friend will get this coming Xmas. Love the channel, and can not wait for your collaboration, making the walnut table. Have a great weekend from the tip of Africa 👍
I thought they had their own character to them and all looked great. That said, the coasters with the live edge are my favorite as they are more unusual than most. Great job!
I had a 4x4 that had Rot on one side that created a live edge look like cut it up into coasters for Christmas gifts . Everyone loved them and the ones that didn't get them wanted them. My small experiment showed the live edge was a hit .lol yours look great !
Spalted mapel is one of my favorite woods i just did a whole set of pens for someone. But for the coasters I like the one with the crack in it. And with the dead fungus lines those are my fav to see the disgin it made.
I haven't done wood work since school (1987!). I would LOVE to make a few things in your workshop, you've got everything to make beautiful things! Anyway, number 3 for me. Another thing that would sell well are vape atomizer stands make from exotic woods, that's something I'd like to make but I live in a van so no power tools.
Absolutely amazing I am getting more and more tools all the te but am still in college. I can't wait till I have a shop to expand a bit. Thanks for the inspiration
Great idea - I like the ones with a little of the live edge. I have a burl that I might do the same thing with, but I may make them 3" x 4" and then build a 4" x 4" mold and pour colored resin in and then you can make them square but still seeing the live edge.
I’ve got some scrap pieces of a cottonwood tree that has similar looking patterns. I was thinking of doing coasters with it. Not sure that it’s hard enough but since it’s practice we’ll see. I don’t think I care for the live edge on coasters, but the square ones look great!
I like the coasters to all be square. I would fill all cracks with a light tinted epoxy to still show the live edge but have a square coaster. Great idea for scraps. I will be using this for sure.
I think I like #2 the best. I like the live edge ones as well, but for some reason I can see a glass tipping of the coaster because they're not uniform in size. I could be wrong though.
Hi I’ve just this week subscribed to your channel and I am really enjoying everything about it. My favorite is 3,1,2 then 4. Do not burn any because taste vary. Your voice is pleasant and calming and the furniture you produce is gorgeous. I’m loving your videos. Great job!
I personally prefer the squares. And the book matched, those were particularly nice. But live edge stuff seems to be big right now. I'd bet they all sell pretty well.
The uniqueness is GR8 as there is something 4 everyone, but I’d say the middle of the batch is the sweet spot. The totally regular and most irregular are probably not as desirable by the masses, but there’s always a customer.
Number 1 and 3 are cool, but I’m just curious about about surface area for the drinks to sit on. I assume you think about it making it big enough that the drink is supported enough
I think I liked Number 2 the most. Partly because I’d be more confident that a cup would sit fully on it. Great video and another Great reason for me to buy a band saw. 👍🏾
#1. I like how you aren’t afraid to give out your secrets to everyone. It saves us the headache of making the same mistakes that you say you have made in the past. How does that finish hold up to a drink like water with ice that might leave a ring?
The colors and figure in 2 are amazing. Thanks for the how-to and pricing suggestions. This seems like a no-brainier for scraps. Time to get a bandsaw!
I am building my first small coffee table with spalted maple and your recommended epoxy, I like how this oil looks, would you suggest using it for my application?
2 is gorgeous. Finally, a blacktail product I can afford! (I know this is an older video) I have this BURNING question and this is probably the wrong video for it... but how did you know when you were ready for a big, beautiful, expensive piece of wood? Did you work up from cheaper wood, or take the plunge and hope for the best? I'm prone to jumping in with two feet, but I do NOT want to ruin an amazing piece of wood in the process of working through the inevitable lessons in front of me!
I was given a nice looking board of spalted beech about 4 feet long, 9 inches by 1.5 inches but it has some variation at the ends. It’s way too good to throw away but a bit small to do anything other than a small box and I’ve been wondering what to do with it. I think you’ve solved my dilemma, thanks.
I really love all of them and you’ve really inspired me to do the same! I just made some spalted silver maple ones after you. Thank you for the video! And keep up the amazing work! 🤙🏻🔥
Cam, I'm just now seeing this vid pop up in my feed. I love these coasters!!! I'm about to embark on my very own business and will most likely start up a UA-cam channel with it. I don't subscribe to many channels but for those that I do I want to be able to support with a subscription/likes/comments and at some point, a purchase. After all, that's why we do our work. I look to purchase some coasters soon. And if all goes well...my wife and I may need a new table in the future. Thanks for your awesome videos!
The square and nearly square ones would be my choice the book matched looked great. I like my cup too sit central on a coaster and having a piece missing from a corner I think would irk me. They look great though.
Honestly I like them all. I do agree with what at least one other poster commented. I would love some of the live edge combined with your trademark black epoxy. You must have sealed the back side right ?
I Made A Heart Shaped Spoon Rest & It Didnt Turn Out Too Bad. But The Thing Is The Left Side Is Up A Higher Then The Right Side. So Should I Use A Belt Sander To Level It Off Or A Dremel.
Looks great, personally I love all the shapes. There are so many customers out there and they all have different styles. I would have loved to have seen how you final sand the coasters and if you have any tips, especially for the edges. Do you sand the edges after you cut them and then again after you round over on the router or do you do all your edge sanding after the router.
I really liked both... I think an epoxy live edge one would look sweet but probably not cost efficient lol absolutely love your videos though... Keep up the amazing work 👍👍👍
They all looked great I think I liked the square ones with the really amazing patterning.. is that a word? I will give these a try if i ever have some great looking scrap wood, thanks for a great idea.
I really liked 2 & 3. I prefer the rounded edge. The slanted edge just doesn't look very good on something so small. I liked that cracked coaster too. Just worried that bit will break off.
This is not a recent video, but the information in it is timeless. I am a rookie and am thankful for postings like this that may help me to acquire more and better tools in the future. I love the ideas! BTW, I like the square ones best #2
Loved your live edge coasters, perfect for our National Heritage Nature Park lodges in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, less loved but still pretty jolly fine, your squares. I would join those up onto another flat surface to make large-scale playing boards, serving trays, lap trays, and such. Great work.. and once again, thank you.
I liked the squares they felt more complete. The live edged ones that were nearly square looked good as well. I would think you could do some interesting resin projects with the remnant live edge pieces that might yield a higher profit.
Perfect!
First off, I love Maple burl! It's awesome! Second, there isn't anyplace around where I live where I could sell a coaster for $10. More power to ya if you can. I like the square ones best, but on the live edge coasters, I think it would be cool to make up the rest of the square with clear (or tinted) epoxy resin. Just a thought. The coasters look good!
I love them all. Been a problem for over thirty years and hate burning scraps. Thanks for a great video and an inspiring idea.
Awesome!
Just saw your video on these coasters. They are all beautiful, but really like the ones with cracks and uneven edges. Gives a more natural look, which I love when working with wood. Your art is amazing.
#1 all the way. #2 if I had to settle. These all look AMAZING. The spalting looks INCREDIBLE. The last few look super professional
The heavily spalted pieces are my favorite. They're all beautiful, thanks for the video and great idea.
#1 is my most favorite. I like the combination of refined and natural edges.
but they are all beautiful because of your craftsmanship. lovely work
Thanks Mei!
I love the wavy maple bark!
Definitely a great way to stretch an expensive piece of wood or even just to clean shop without being wasteful. Also a pretty big fan of the crack, would also be nice to perhaps engrave on these.
Thx, great idea! When I started this hobby some 18 years ago, friends told me, eventually you’ll burn your scrap pieces in the winter. Now I know what every friend will get this coming Xmas. Love the channel, and can not wait for your collaboration, making the walnut table. Have a great weekend from the tip of Africa 👍
Having only met you once, it’s funny how different you sound in person! I prefer the live edge ones but they’re all nice.
The irregular edge ones were spectacular. But all were amazing.
I thought they had their own character to them and all looked great. That said, the coasters with the live edge are my favorite as they are more unusual than most. Great job!
I like them all. I would keep doing the variety. Thank you for all your inspiration.
I loved every one. The "rustic" look really appeals to me and that's the way most of my turnings look.
Thanks!
2 followed by 4 for me....so interesting. They are all good in their own way. Thanks for sharing.
Ya man. Thanks Stuart!
I like them both,the spalted maple is beautiful!
Agreed!
I liked the live edge ones the best. Gonna try making some!
I really enjoy this video cause it´s so easy (looks like) to start getting use out of the scrap, thanks a lot
2. I have been using a bunch of spalted maple and am in love with it.
Love them all... but the live edge and cracked ones are top of the pile!!
2,4 then 3 are my favourites in that order. Excellent use of scrap wood.
I had a 4x4 that had Rot on one side that created a live edge look like cut it up into coasters for Christmas gifts . Everyone loved them and the ones that didn't get them wanted them. My small experiment showed the live edge was a hit .lol yours look great !
Glad to see they worked out for you too!
I actually like them all, the more interesting the better. The only reason I'd pick over the other is what kind of decorating I've got in my home.
I really liked the book matched ones. I’m currently obsessed with book matching cutting boards and projects.
Beautiful! I myself like to make roundish coasters from slices of branches that have interesting crosscuts (Pecan, Acacia, Olive, Eucalyptus).
Like the coasters -- #3 the most, #2 next -- but thought it was a great idea and I love the idea of upcycling / recyling / not wasting.
I like #2 best. Please continue to do this with scraps and show us the results. I can’t imagine how beautiful walnut would be!
the wood looks so beautiful in every stage of your work. I love that natural edge when they are slabs 👍
I like that too 👌
Spalted mapel is one of my favorite woods i just did a whole set of pens for someone. But for the coasters I like the one with the crack in it. And with the dead fungus lines those are my fav to see the disgin it made.
I haven't done wood work since school (1987!). I would LOVE to make a few things in your workshop, you've got everything to make beautiful things!
Anyway, number 3 for me. Another thing that would sell well are vape atomizer stands make from exotic woods, that's something I'd like to make but I live in a van so no power tools.
The tools are definitely a luxury!!
Simple, but beautiful....I now have Xmas gifts for next year!!! Thanks!!!
Honestly loved them all
Absolutely amazing I am getting more and more tools all the te but am still in college. I can't wait till I have a shop to expand a bit. Thanks for the inspiration
Yeah man!
Great idea - I like the ones with a little of the live edge. I have a burl that I might do the same thing with, but I may make them 3" x 4" and then build a 4" x 4" mold and pour colored resin in and then you can make them square but still seeing the live edge.
I’ve got some scrap pieces of a cottonwood tree that has similar looking patterns. I was thinking of doing coasters with it. Not sure that it’s hard enough but since it’s practice we’ll see. I don’t think I care for the live edge on coasters, but the square ones look great!
Like them all!- This is great and love seeing the wood being put to good use
I like the coasters to all be square. I would fill all cracks with a light tinted epoxy to still show the live edge but have a square coaster. Great idea for scraps. I will be using this for sure.
Awesome, love to see what you come up with!
That's a tough question because they all look good!👍
I was shopping for the first "all" comment to join.
2 & 4 my fave. Thx for making this video!
I'm a professional artist and I can visualize every type in different decor. Nicely done!
That means a lot from a real artist!
I like #2 with #3 a close second. I know this is an old video but I am going to be doing a craft show in November aNd this is a great idea.
I prefer the square ones, but they are all beautiful - epoxy on them would be amazing I think!
I thought that all of them had character. Sold in set 2 squares 2 live edge. Very nice
I absolutely love the perfectly square ones of the spalted wood.
I like 2, I made a couple a few years ago with scraps. But I plan on making some like 1 & 3 as well as some with epoxy. Really dig your work, dude.
I think I like #2 the best. I like the live edge ones as well, but for some reason I can see a glass tipping of the coaster because they're not uniform in size. I could be wrong though.
Hi I’ve just this week subscribed to your channel and I am really enjoying everything about it.
My favorite is 3,1,2 then 4. Do not burn any because taste vary.
Your voice is pleasant and calming and the furniture you produce is gorgeous. I’m loving your videos. Great job!
they're all beautiful i think number 1 is my favourite, really love that deep live edge
I personally prefer the squares. And the book matched, those were particularly nice. But live edge stuff seems to be big right now. I'd bet they all sell pretty well.
Love the square ones.
The uniqueness is GR8 as there is something 4 everyone, but I’d say the middle of the batch is the sweet spot. The totally regular and most irregular are probably not as desirable by the masses, but there’s always a customer.
For sure Murray
Man the live edge ones look fantastic
Thanks bud!
Hi Cam, in liked all of them as they were cool in there own way but number1 was my favourite. Andy
Thanks for sharing. I’m enjoying your videos.
Number 1 and 3 are cool, but I’m just curious about about surface area for the drinks to sit on. I assume you think about it making it big enough that the drink is supported enough
Yeah, it should hold most drinks!
I think I liked Number 2 the most. Partly because I’d be more confident that a cup would sit fully on it.
Great video and another Great reason for me to buy a band saw. 👍🏾
You’ll love the band saw!
#1. I like how you aren’t afraid to give out your secrets to everyone. It saves us the headache of making the same mistakes that you say you have made in the past. How does that finish hold up to a drink like water with ice that might leave a ring?
It’s pretty good actually
@@BlacktailStudio thanks for the info! Keep up to good work. Big fan.
They're all terrific but I prefer #1 and #2. Well done.
Thanks!!
I like 2 best, and 4 was the least exciting, do you polish and coat the underside as well?
The colors and figure in 2 are amazing. Thanks for the how-to and pricing suggestions. This seems like a no-brainier for scraps. Time to get a bandsaw!
Bandsaws are one of my favorites. Enjoy!
I love the ones with a naturally live edge. They are all beautiful.
No.2 for me and thanks for sharing.
I am building my first small coffee table with spalted maple and your recommended epoxy, I like how this oil looks, would you suggest using it for my application?
Yes I would!
Well....not fussy...I like them all. Great work
All of those look great man. I bet it was relaxing not to over a big build. However ill admit, the live edge are my favorite. My personal opinion only
2 is gorgeous. Finally, a blacktail product I can afford! (I know this is an older video)
I have this BURNING question and this is probably the wrong video for it... but how did you know when you were ready for a big, beautiful, expensive piece of wood? Did you work up from cheaper wood, or take the plunge and hope for the best? I'm prone to jumping in with two feet, but I do NOT want to ruin an amazing piece of wood in the process of working through the inevitable lessons in front of me!
You should get your logo and stamp it on there before finishing. You could hand them out at your workshops! Love your videos!
I was given a nice looking board of spalted beech about 4 feet long, 9 inches by 1.5 inches but it has some variation at the ends. It’s way too good to throw away but a bit small to do anything other than a small box and I’ve been wondering what to do with it. I think you’ve solved my dilemma, thanks.
Love the spalted and live edge ones
Thanks!
I really love all of them and you’ve really inspired me to do the same! I just made some spalted silver maple ones after you. Thank you for the video! And keep up the amazing work! 🤙🏻🔥
Just saw those Josh! They are freaking awesome!
WOW! I can see how you can charge so much for them! Dang!
Thanks for sharing. Maybe someday I too will be lucky enough to have a workshop.
Thanks man! And I’m pulling for you
I liked 2 & 3. Thank you for sharing!
They are all beautiful. I like 1 the best then 2. Thanks
Those are beautiful!! I love them all!! Amazing!!
I like 2 and 3. Beautiful!
I like 1 & 2. Nicely done
Thanks!
Cam, I'm just now seeing this vid pop up in my feed. I love these coasters!!!
I'm about to embark on my very own business and will most likely start up a UA-cam channel with it. I don't subscribe to many channels but for those that I do I want to be able to support with a subscription/likes/comments and at some point, a purchase. After all, that's why we do our work. I look to purchase some coasters soon. And if all goes well...my wife and I may need a new table in the future. Thanks for your awesome videos!
Love the live edge, great work
I liked 2 & 3... but all were beautiful. Excellent idea for using scrap / drops for another project. Waste not / Want not
Awesome onfo! The irregular live edge were my faves!
Thanks!
The square and nearly square ones would be my choice the book matched looked great. I like my cup too sit central on a coaster and having a piece missing from a corner I think would irk me. They look great though.
I honestly liked all of them
2 and 4 were my favorite ones.
Honestly I like them all. I do agree with what at least one other poster commented. I would love some of the live edge combined with your trademark black epoxy. You must have sealed the back side right ?
Yup
Fantastic point about sanding the larger pieces! (been there, done that as you might imagine, lol)
For sure!
Numbers two and three are my favorites. The book matched coasters with the irregular edge I liked best.
Sweet, thanks!
I Made A Heart Shaped Spoon Rest & It Didnt Turn Out Too Bad.
But The Thing Is The Left Side
Is Up A Higher Then The Right Side. So Should I Use A Belt
Sander To Level It Off Or A Dremel.
Looks great, personally I love all the shapes. There are so many customers out there and they all have different styles. I would have loved to have seen how you final sand the coasters and if you have any tips, especially for the edges. Do you sand the edges after you cut them and then again after you round over on the router or do you do all your edge sanding after the router.
Yeah, little light sanding by hand. And thanks!
Loved the live edge no 1
2 & 4 were my favorites
I liked the live edge coasters. I do have a question about re-sawing with a bandsaw. Is there a minimum horsepower/motor size you recommend? Thanks
I like #2. It has a lot of character.
I really liked both... I think an epoxy live edge one would look sweet but probably not cost efficient lol absolutely love your videos though... Keep up the amazing work 👍👍👍
They all looked great I think I liked the square ones with the really amazing patterning.. is that a word? I will give these a try if i ever have some great looking scrap wood, thanks for a great idea.
I like number 2 and 4. Nice job mate👍
Thanks Todd!
I really liked 2 & 3. I prefer the rounded edge. The slanted edge just doesn't look very good on something so small. I liked that cracked coaster too. Just worried that bit will break off.
Excellent use of scrap.