How To Make Resin Table Top Part 2

In this video segment, we will show you how to apply the resin to your table top.

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[GCTeleVision]

I have a half pipe outside for skateboarding, do you think this resin would make the surface smoother and last longer and be strong enough to take a beating? How thick should it be? I would be covering 8 4'x8' pieces of OSB board, roughly how much would this take and whats and estimate on the price?

Thanks

[tapplastics]

@GCTeleVision You would probably be better off gluing a smooth hardboard product like Masonite to the surface of the OSB. If you want to use resin, epoxy would be best. Apply a coat for penetration and bonding, then build up coats for smoothness. Our One-To-One General Purpose Epoxy would most likely do the job for you. It will require at least 3 gallons, and probably more depending on how much build up you want. Check our website for prices. It is listed at the end of the video.

[MSnipes78]

Awesome and informative video, has helped me alot in my first couple of practice resin projects. I do have a question about the mylar. I have been researching the product online and it would seem there are several products that entail the name mylar. Can you tell me exactly what type of said mylar that you used on the table? Thanks so much

[tapplastics]

@MSnipes78 Mylar is a brand name. The material is polyester film and other manufacturers will give it other names. The only way to know if a particular film will work is to try it on a small area. Make sure you are using film at least .005" (5 mil) thick. Thinner film will tear too easily.

[rvchrono]

how heavy does this 24"x24" resin get? I plan on doing a tabletop this size for a modular table for wargaming, and I wonder if this will be to heavy to transport.

since I use metric system, i am confused by most of this apart from the 24x24 Is it normal formula for Volume V= l*w*h .. I got a bit confused at that part

would would be the best bottom layer if I want to resemble outer space? wood in desired color, or some acrylic?

[tapplastics]

Either wood or acrylic could be used for the bottom. You will need to experiment to determine what looks best. Definitely do a small trial run before attempting a large and expensive project.

[tapplastics]

Your formula is correct. If the resin is .75" thick, the formula for the volume would be 24x24x.75=432 cubic inches. There are 231 cubic inches in a gallon, so this table required about 2 gallons. Resin weighs about 9 pounds per gallon, for a total weight of about 18 pounds. If you want to use the metric system, you can figure on 3785 cc's per gallon.

[tapplastics]

@davrv07 The catalyst ratio depends on the temperature and volume. We used under 5 drops per ounce. Note, that polyester resin does not cure to a glass smooth surface. It will require either the use of Mylar or sanding and buffing as described in the video.

[davrv07]

whats the ratio of resin & catalyst in the last phase (in order to make the surface become like smooth like glass) ? thanks for the answer !

[seymour5575]

thanks.