**This is a 2-day class spanning two consecutive Saturdays on 04/19/25 & 04/26/25**
This professional-level class is designed for experienced woodworkers looking to master the art of building high-quality epoxy river tables. We will cover each stage of the process in depth, from initial preparation to final finishing, ensuring your tables are not only visually stunning but structurally sound. Whether you're looking to streamline your process or refine your skills, this class provides the essential techniques and tips used by industry professionals.
What You'll Learn:
- Building Leakproof Forms for Epoxy Pouring: Understand the critical role of creating a completely sealed, leakproof form for your river table.
- Selecting and Flattening Wood Slabs: Learn how to properly select and pair wood slabs for a balanced, beautiful river table. As well as learn techniques for flattening slabs before pouring epoxy, including using a planer, jointer, and hand tools to ensure a perfect fit and surface.
- Building an Affordable Router Sled for Flattening: Discover how to build a functional, budget-friendly router sled to flatten large wood slabs with precision.
- Epoxy Pouring and Mixing: Get expert advice on selecting the right epoxy for river tables, including tips for clear pours, color additives, and curing times.
- Finishing and Polishing Techniques: Take your epoxy river table to the next level with professional finishing techniques.
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Learn how to avoid and correct common issues like bubbles, uneven pours, discoloration, and surface imperfections.
By the end of this class, you'll have a comprehensive skill set to build high-quality epoxy river tables. You'll understand how to create durable, leakproof forms, master wood slab flattening, build your own router sled, and achieve a perfect, professional-grade finish every time. You'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to take on large, intricate river table projects with ease.
Due to the underlying expenses and prep time involved with our classes, Mann Tool does not provide refunds or exchanges for cancellations that occur within 10 days of the scheduled event. Participants who give more than 10 days’ notice will receive a full refund.
Each class has a minimum number of participants required for the class to be held. Mann Tool reserves the right to cancel a class up to 48 hours prior to its scheduled time if the minimum enrollment has not been met. In this case, the participants have the choice of a full refund or a credit towards the enrollment costs for a future class.