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I Made a Guitar from LEGOs & Epoxy Resin - aka the "LEGOcaster"

Michael Clifford November 22, 2019

I made a guitar out of LEGOs and epoxy resin, aka – the Legocaster!! I’m so excited to share this Lego epoxy guitar build. I had no idea how the Legos would hold together with the epoxy resin, but in the end, I think the guitar came out pretty sharp looking.

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In DIY, Guitar, Guitar Build, how to, how to make Tags lego, lego build, legocaster, lego guitar, unique lego guitar, epoxy, epoxy resing, epoxy resin, resin guitar, epoxy guitar, epoxy resin guitar, electric guitar, guitar build, diy guitar
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Building a 1980s Steve Vai JEM Guitar from Scratch

Michael Clifford November 22, 2019

This episode shows how to build and hydrodip a DIY guitar body. The process of hydro-dipping a guitar is also known as a swirl dip, swirl paint, or swirling. I used basic woodworking skills to build the guitar body, and the swirl paint finish is inspired by Steve Vai’s Ibanez JEM guitar.

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In DIY, how to, how to make, Guitar Build Tags guitar, guitar build, ibanez, JEM, JEM guitar, ibanez jem, steve vai, steve vai guitar, diy, guitar builder, guitar maker, electric guitar
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Making the "Wing" Table from White Concrete & Walnut

Michael Clifford August 15, 2019

This time I’m making a DIY modern concrete coffee table using white GFRC concrete mix and walnut lumber. This project involves intermediate concrete and woodworking skills, but I think with some patience, anyone can create this modern concrete coffee table. It would also be cool to see someone scale this design to dining table size. The table has an aggressive wing-shape that I’m really happy with.

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Oh, it was also featured on the cover of the August 2019 issue of Popular Woodworking :)

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If you haven’t worked with GFRC before, it might seem a bit intimidating; but it isn’t. It really isn’t a whole lot more difficult to work with than standard concrete, and the results that GFRC produces are amazing. The woodworking skills involved are more intermediate, basically because you have to use a vertical cutting jig on the table saw to make the aggressively angled walnut base for the coffee table.

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\\ FOLLOW ME//

o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

\\ CONCRETE LINKS //

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

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o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

o o Hopper Spray Gun (for spray-on face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi

o o Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo

\\ TOOLS I USE (NOW) //

o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Angle Grinder

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

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In Concrete Furniture, DIY, Furniture, how to make, woodworking, tutorial Tags diy concrete, diy concrete table, how to make a concrete table, concrete table, concrete coffee table, coffee table, modern coffee table, white concrete, gfrc, glass fiber reinforced concrete, walnut, woodworking, woodworking project
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Making a Concrete Bench with MELTED CRAYON(!!) Inlay

Michael Clifford August 15, 2019

This time I’m making a bench (or table) from white concrete, melted crayons, epoxy resin, and plywood. Building this epoxy crayon concrete bench was a crazy project, but a ton of fun. We used all kinds of techniques - woodworking, concrete, CNC digital fabrication, pouring epoxy resin, and more, so grab some popcorn…this one was fun! Hopefully it inspires some of you to get out there and use crayons and concrete to make a bench, table, or even something else!

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For the concrete mix, I used glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) mix so the bench could be poured thin. We made a drip-shaped foam knockout for the concrete form using the X-Carve. This left the drip shape in the concrete. We could then pour a 2:1 epoxy resin layer in the drip inlay, before melting crayons on top of the epoxy. For the last step, we poured another layer of thick set epoxy resin (a deep pour epoxy) on top of the melted crayons. Lastly, we used the Shaper Origin handheld CNC to cut the legs out of plywood.

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\\ KREG TOOLS //

o Adaptive Cutting System (ACS) Master System: http://bit.ly/2NV9saa

o ACS Track Saw: http://bit.ly/30xlGY6

o ACS Project Table: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY

o Precision Miter Gauge: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY

\\ SHAUN BOYD MADE THIS //

o YouTube: http://bit.ly/2xeCw15

o Instagram: @shaunboydmadethis - http://bit.ly/2IVKYJz

\\ FOLLOW ME//

o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

\\CNC LINKS//

o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn

o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

\\ EPOXY LINKS //

GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)

o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK

o Total Boat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/2uMsaEE

o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL

o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl

o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug

o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm

o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW

\\ CONCRETE LINKS //

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

\\ TOOLS USED//

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

o Shaper Origin Handheld CNC: http://bit.ly/30rPhBW

This video is sponsored by Kreg Tools.

This video was also made possible with support from Inventables, Total Boat, and Metabo HPT / Hikoki Power Tools.

In Concrete Furniture, DIY, Furniture, how to make, cnc, woodworking, tutorial Tags diy, cnc, x-carve, epoxy resin, epoxy, resin, crayons, crayon, melted crayon, concrete, white concrete, gfrc, glass fiber reinforced concrete, plywood, bench, concrete bench
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Making a Concrete & Epoxy "Arctic Erosion" Coffee Table

Michael Clifford August 15, 2019

This episode shows how to make a modern coffee table from epoxy resin and white concrete. I’m calling it the “Arctic Erosion” coffee table. I used thick set epoxy resin with blue epoxy pigment, and a white GFRC concrete mix with white concrete pigment, to make this modern coffee table. Some have pointed out the concrete & epoxy coffee table somewhat resembles a Minecraft lake, although any resemblance is unintentional :)

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I’m really happy how this table came out – the epoxy and white concrete both shine, and the design is probably my favorite thing I’ve made to date.

I think it is important when sharing designs, to give credit to other designers who inspired you. The design of this concrete and epoxy table was heavily inspired by Brandon Gore’s concrete erosion sink, and the art work of Ben Young. Since I don’t sell my work, Brandon would likely be the person to contact if you would like to buy a custom table that is similar to this. Here are links to both those folks – I highly suggest checking them out. They inspired me, and will likely inspire you too!

o Gore Design Co.: https://goredesignco.com/

o Ben Young Sculpture: https://brokenliquid.com/

\\ FOLLOW ME//

o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com

\\CNC LINKS//

o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn

o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df

o Inventables Easel Projects for Foam Knockout (might require some tweaks, but foam is cheap and cuts quick 😊)

o Part 1: http://bit.ly/2IRCJht

o Part 2: http://bit.ly/2X2Flgo

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

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\\ EPOXY LINKS //

GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)

o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK

o Blue Transparent Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LqZfPR

o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL

o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl

o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug

o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm

o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW

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\\ CONCRETE LINKS //

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM

o Hopper Spray Gun (for spray-on face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi

o Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo

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\\ TOOLS USED//

o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH

o Kreg Miter Sled: https://amzn.to/2IPq90U

o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ

o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG

o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw

o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Angle Grinder

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!

o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

Thanks to Total Boat and Inventables for supporting this project.

And, thanks to Hikoki / Metabo HPT for supporting everything I'm doing for the channel.

In cnc, Concrete Furniture, DIY, Furniture, how to make, tutorial Tags cnc, erosion table, concrete, gfrc, concrete countertop, concrete table, diy concrete, diy, how to make, how to build, glass fiber reinforced concrete, coffee table, diy coffee table
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How to Make Simple DIY Geometric Succulent Planters

Michael Clifford June 19, 2019

This time I show how to make modern DIY geometric succulent planters using simple woodworking skills.

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In DIY, how to, how to make, tutorial Tags planter, plant, garden, diy planters, diy, how to make wood planter, how to make planters, woodworking project, easy woodworking project, woodworking, modern design, diy planter, how to make planter, geometric planter, geometric design
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How to make a Modern Concrete Planter Box || Easy DIY Outdoor Project

Michael Clifford April 25, 2019

In this episode, I’m collaborating with Hikoki / Metabo HPT on a limited tools project — a modern outdoor concrete planter box. As part of this collaboration, Hikoki is doing a GIVEAWAY of one of maker kits, including a circular saw, drill, and sander. Enter via Hikoki’s Instagram page here: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj

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Back to the planter box, this is a great outdoor project that can add a touch of color and plants or flowers to any deck, yard, or other outdoor setting. I designed this outdoor DIY planter so it can be made with only a circular saw, drill, and sander (and of course the usual small things that are needed for mixing concrete and assembling a melamine form). A miter saw is nice, but not required.

The planter is poured into a melamine form, which has an inner and outer form. To achieve the colors and thin walls of this planter, I used a GFRC concrete mix. I also used PVC trim to create channels wrapping around 3 sides of the planter After pouring the concrete for the body of the planter, I came back and used red, orange, and yellow pigment in the GFRC mix to fill the channels with a gradient of pigmented concrete.

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More details for the HIKOKI / METABO HPT GIVEAWAY:

Entry Link: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj

Prize: A maker kit including a cordless circular saw, drill, and sander from Hikoki / Metabo HPT (these tools are from the former Hitachi, which now goes by Metabo HPT in North America, and Hikoki everywhere else).

Contest Details: Go to my post on the @hikokiuk Instagram account: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj On the post, tag a friend and comment, and use the hashtag #MakerGiveaway, and that’s it. The contest is open worldwide.

You can enter up to 3 times by doing the same on the posts for Chris and Keith's projects (also on the Hikoki Intstagram account). Terms and conditions apply and are available via Hikoki’s Instagram account.

Thanks much to Hikoki for supporting my channel and the maker community as a whole!

-- OTHER HIKOKI LIMITED TOOLS VIDEOS –

Chris Salomone’s Modern Shelving Unit: https://youtu.be/aWoycQK9Msg

Rag n’ Bone Brown’s Cat Bed Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtpzaeimrGI

METABO HPT / HIKOKI TOOLS:

Multivolt 36V Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T

Multivolt 36V Cordless Miter Saw: http://bit.ly/2Zx6quE

Multivolt 36V Hammer Drill: http://bit.ly/2ZuKsIw

Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2PsqPfH

-- FOLLOW –

Modustrial Maker Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

-- OTHER PRODUCTS USED IN THE BUILD –

o PVC trim: https://amzn.to/2XHi8B0

o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H

o 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN

o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx

o Helical Mixing Padde: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF

o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi

o Colored concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf

o blue pigment #2 (small quantity): https://amzn.to/2DaNoTw

o concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth

o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY

o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e

o GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM

This project is part of a paid partnership with Hikoki Tools.

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In DIY, how to, how to make, tutorial, Concrete Furniture Tags diy, concrete, diy concrete, diy concrete planter box, concrete planter box, planter box, concrete planter, outdoors, outdoor project, planter
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I made a wireless 3-in-1 RAINBOW RESIN lamp -- TRANSFORMS from Sconce -> Table Lamp -> Task Light using Magnets and Magic!!

Michael Clifford April 10, 2019

This video shows how to make a wireless DIY rainbow epoxy resin LED lamp that transforms between a sconce, table lamp, and task light.

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This is a simple DIY woodworking and epoxy resin project. I used a layer of white epoxy resin covered by a layer of clear epoxy resin to diffuse the LED strips. The lamp is made of three pieces that connect with a clever system of magnets and steel washers, that allow you to transform the lamp from a vertical sconce, to a horizontal scone, to a desk lamp or table lamp, to a task light. And since the lamp is battery-powered and rechargeable, it is easy to use in many situations. (The batteries last about 3 hours under normal use.) To top it off, the LED controller I used has a Bluetooth app, that allows the LEDs to be controlled via a Bluetooth connection to your phone.

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The lamp base and light bar are made from hardwood maple, and involve fairly simple woodworking skills. The support block was 3D modeled in Fusion 360 and 3D printed using my Anycubic 3D printer.

The LED strips I used were SK6812 RGBWW LEDs. These LED strips are individually controllable neopixels that have RGB LEDs and separate warm white LEDs, so the lamp can do colorful displays and operate in a music syncing mode, or serve as a more refined and sophisticated warm white light source.

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\\ TOTAL BOAT EPOXY LINKS //

Total Boat High-Performance Epoxy Resin (get 20% off with code "MODUSTRIAL"): http://bit.ly/2uMsaEE

Total Boat THIXO Fast Cure Epoxy: http://bit.ly/2FNxFYz

\\ OTHER PRODUCTS //

o Countersunk rare-earth magnets: https://amzn.to/2uN9d4I

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

o White Epoxy Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LC3o1z

o RGBWW LED Strips (144 LED/m): https://amzn.to/2WIAelC

o Bluetooth LED Controller: https://amzn.to/2FZDpQq

o 18650 Li-ion Batteries: https://amzn.to/2CYy75P

o Battery Holder: https://amzn.to/2K6xBZC

o Mini USB Battery Charging Board: https://amzn.to/2BKdJF3

o Cordless drill and driver: https://amzn.to/2IaVrRi

o Aluminum channel for LEDs: https://amzn.to/2CYJN8D

o My favorite solder: http://amzn.to/2CNgjIF

o Quality Soldering Iron Kit: http://amzn.to/2CKHoMC

o Blue Soldering Mat: http://amzn.to/2DboPCd

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In DIY, Furniture, how to, how to make, Lighting, woodworking, tutorial Tags led lighting, diy led lamp, diy, how to make, how to make a lamp, epoxy resin, epoxy, resin, epoxy pour, total boat, total boat epoxy, woodworking, sconce, table lamp, lamp, diy table lamp, desk lamp, task light, neopixel, individually addressable, led strip
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Making a Floating Shelf with "Wave" shape using Fusion 360 and CNC (or with standard Woodworking tools)

Michael Clifford April 10, 2019

This video shows how to make modern DIY floating shelves using easy woodworking or a CNC. This floating shelf was made from three 2'x4' plywood sheets. I'm going to be using these DIY modern shelves as small parts storage in my workshop. This is about as close to making a shop project as you'll see :)

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The video shows not only how to make a modern floating wave shelf, but also how to use parametric design in Fusion 360 to create all kinds of cool parametric furniture and designs. Specifically, I used the Slicer plug-in for Fusion 360,allows you to take 3D models and slice them into 2D shapes that snap together. The software also will automatically create 2D templates of the pieces, so that you can cut them out with a jigsaw or bandsaw, making this a simple woodworking project. Or you can cut it out of the 1/2" plywood on your X-Carve CNC using the Easel project I created (link below).

PDF PLANS / TEMPLATE: http://bit.ly/mm_waveshelf

EASEL PROJECT FOR SHELVES: http://bit.ly/2FpVua5

Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel?ref=modustrial

Inventables X-CARVE CNC: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve?ref=modustrial

To see some people taking this type of parametric design to the next level, who I was inspired by, check these folks out:

- Harrington Design: @harrington_design_co

- P.Metric: @parametric.arch

\\TOOLS//

double sided carpet tape: https://amzn.to/2UQL096

glue sticks: https://amzn.to/2ULn3jp

one-and-done spray paint: https://amzn.to/2ugmd2o

Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/2UI4IUo

Cordless Track Saw: https://amzn.to/2LuE6EV

Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2A4tQP9

\\ FOLLOW ME//

INSTAGRAM - @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs

BLOG - www.modustrialmaker.com

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In how to make, how to, Furniture, cnc, modustrial maker, tutorial, woodworking Tags cnc, parametric design, fusion 360, fusion slicer, slicer, x-carve, inventables, xcarve, cnc router, CNC
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Making a Battery-Powered Epoxy LED Cube Lamp w/ Wireless Charging

Michael Clifford February 20, 2019

In this video, I show how to make a DIY wireless-charging battery-powered epoxy resin LED cube lamp. Since this DIY LED cube light is battery powered and wirelessly charged it is totally portable and has a ton of uses -- a mood light, a party light, a night light, etc. The video also shows how to make the custom wireless charging pad for the epoxy LED cube, which an easy woodworking project. This LED cube light is battery-powered by a LiPO.

I used Total Boat 2:1 epoxy resin to make the cube, doing small 1/2" epoxy pours to build up the epoxy in the melamine form. All the electronics are off the shelf parts from Amazon, including the music reactive sp106e LED controller.

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PRODUCT LINKS:

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

o Total Boat Epoxy Resin: https://amzn.to/2RFzYRS

o Pendant Light Kit: https://amzn.to/2UF9Qc4

o 5V LED Strip: https://amzn.to/2Emga2h

o 5V music sync LED controller: https://amzn.to/2PArObU

o LiPo Battery: https://amzn.to/2DVfFKZ

o Wireless Charging Receiver: https://amzn.to/2NeXBQp

o Wireless Charging Pad / Transmitter: https://amzn.to/2VaRZJH

o Battery Charging Protection Board: https://amzn.to/2BKdJF3

o Aluminum Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/2L36CK5

o Fine Grit sanding pads: https://amzn.to/2Fk8X50

o Cordless Drill & Driver: https://amzn.to/2F9y0b5

o World’s Greatest Sander: https://amzn.to/2PLUJOB

o Bench Cookies w/ Finishing Cones: http://bit.ly/2F9woy3

o Bench Cookie T-Track Risers: http://bit.ly/2OwHqNa

o Universal T-Track: http://bit.ly/2yZ62JL

o T-Track Clamps: http://bit.ly/2OxMPU6

o T-Track Hold-down Clamps: http://bit.ly/2qB0jVy

In DIY, how to, how to make, Lighting Tags led lighting, LED strip, LED, epoxy, epoxy resin, epoxy pour, resin, cube light, cube lamp, diy lamp, mood light
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This video shows how to make a modern DIY LED table lamp or desk lamp from concrete, a 2x4, epoxy resin, and a water pipe. This is a fairly simple DIY woodworking and concrete project with a modern look.

Making a Concrete & Epoxy-Covered LED Desk Lamp

Michael Clifford February 20, 2019

In this tutorial video, I show how to make a modern DIY LED table lamp or desk lamp from concrete, a 2x4, epoxy resin, and a water pipe. This is a fairly simple DIY woodworking and concrete project with a modern look. To make this modern LED light I cut a channel in a 2x4, and put a PEX tube in it, then poured epoxy over the tube. This created a hollow channel where I could insert an LED strip. The tube and epoxy act as a diffuser for the LED lighting.

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MODUSTRIAL MAKER SHIRTS – MUCH LOVE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

https://bit.ly/2RGgVXB

-- MY HEARING-PROTECTION HEADPHONES (Isotunes): https://goo.gl/gUFswE

PRODUCT LINKS:

o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS

o Total Boat Epoxy Resin: https://amzn.to/2RFzYRS

o White Epoxy Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LC3o1z

o 120 LED/m LED Strips: https://amzn.to/2SoLFx5

o 12V LED Power Supply: https://amzn.to/2LB40oa

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In this renovation video, I show how to make a DIY modern platform bed with surround cabinets, LED lighting, and a live edge slab headboard.

DIY Dream Bed || Modern Bedroom Renovation for my Loft || Woodworking

Michael Clifford November 5, 2018

In this renovation video, I show how to make a DIY modern platform bed with surround cabinets, LED lighting, and a live edge slab headboard. The platform bed and cabinets are made from 10 sheets of maple plywood, and I added a live edge slab headboard. I used LED strips and acrylic diffusers to create overhead reading lights that are controlled by touch panel on the side of the bed.

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In how to make, Furniture, DIY, modustrial maker, remodel, renovation, tutorial, woodworking Tags diy, diy bedroom, diy bed, modern bed, modern bedroom, bedroom decor, bedroom renovation, renovation, remodel, bedroom remodel, live edge, live edge slab, live edge headboard, plywood bed, platform bed, how to make, how to make a modern platform bed, modern platform bed, diy platform bed
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Making a BLUE CONCRETE & Plywood Bench || DIY Tutorial

Michael Clifford September 20, 2018

This tutorial explains how to make a modern DIY bench with blue concrete legs and a plywood top.

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In DIY, Concrete Furniture, Furniture, how to, how to make, modustrial maker, tutorial Tags concrete, plywood, plywood bench, plywood table, concrete table, gfrc, concrete furniture, coffee table, plywood coffee table, concrete coffee table
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How to Make "Marble" Slabs from Concrete -- DIY Tutorial with GFRC

Michael Clifford September 20, 2018

n this video, I explain in detail on how to create a DIY faux marble top from concrete. The video also explains how to mix GFRC concrete, than I've provided in past videos. (GFRC = glass fiber reinforced concrete.) The first half is intended to be more of a tutorial than my past videos. You can use the concrete marbling technique shown to make coffee tables, dining tables, "marble" concrete countertops, and so on.

However, in this video I also wanted to show a smaller project you can make with concrete. The second half of this video shows how I made two DIY 'marble' serving trays. The serving trays use the marble concrete slabs as tops, and simple wooden frames with handles cut out of them. The frames can be made a number of ways using simple woodworking techniques.

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In how to make, Furniture, DIY, Concrete Furniture Tags concrete, gfrc, how to, how to make, tutorial, how to mix concrete, marble, faux marble, marble concrete, concrete countertop, concrete table
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Making an Impossibly Thin Curved Concrete Bench -- Find out How!

Michael Clifford August 14, 2018

Find out about the special type of concrete that allows for this insanely thin bench to be made, and whether the bench actually can hold two adult males…..

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In Concrete Furniture, DIY, Furniture, how to, how to make Tags diy, diy concrete, diy concrete table, diy concrete bench, gfrc, how to make a concrete table, concrete countertop, how to make a concrete bench, concrete furniture
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"Soundwave" Ikea Hack - Nordli Dresser & Media Center || How to make your own doors for an Ikea cabinet

Michael Clifford July 20, 2018

This Ikea hack video shows to make your own drawer fronts for the Ikea Nordli dresser. The Nordli dresser is very low-profile, and also makes a great media center – I’m actually going to be using my Nordli hack as a combination dresser / media center in my bedroom. This is a DIY woodworking project that can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be, and use everything from high-tech CNC machines to hand tools. The only limit is your imagination.

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In DIY, Furniture, how to, how to make, cnc, tutorial Tags ikea hack, ikea, diy, how to, how to make, dresser, media center, nordli
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Making a HUGE Timber Beam Lamp with Music Reactive LEDs

Michael Clifford July 13, 2018

This episode shows how to make a modern industrial LED floor lamp from a reclaimed timber beam and steel, with NO WELDING!

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In how to make, how to, Furniture, DIY, Lighting, tutorial Tags LED, LED Lighting, DIY lamp, DIY light, diy floor lamp, floor lamp, music reactive LED, sound reactive, audio reactive, audio reactive LED, reclaimed wood, reclaimed, upcycled, reclaimed beam, diy, how to make
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How to Make a Pixelated Plywood River Bench -- the Anti-River Table

Michael Clifford May 29, 2018

This video shows how to make a DIY Plywood and Epoxy Resin River Bench.

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How to Make a Mint Green Concrete & Steel Stool (and a white one too)

Michael Clifford May 7, 2018

In this video, I show how to make a DIY mint green concrete stool with a welded steel base.   Yes, the concrete is mint colored :) I also made a white concrete stool to go with it.  The mint concrete color was achieved by using a combination of green and white powdered pigments in Fishstone's glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) concrete mix.  

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In DIY, Concrete Furniture, Furniture, how to, how to make Tags gfrc, concrete, diy concrete, diy gfrc, concrete stool, concrete furniture, concrete bench, concrete chair, concrete seating, outdoor chair, steel, steel legs, steel chair, steel bench
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How to Make a Live Edge Waterfall Concrete Table

Michael Clifford May 7, 2018

In this video, I show how to make a DIY Waterfall Concrete Coffee Table with a Live-Edge Slab Inlay. I used a white glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) mix to get the gleaming white concrete. The live edge slab is Cuban mahogany and the legs are made from African mahogany.

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Full build video for the Epoxy Crayon 🖍️🖍️ and White Concrete bench is live on YouTube now! This was a collaboration with @shaunboydmadethis who designed this sexy legs 🦵🦵 the design is a bit whimsical but was a ton of fun...Shaun and I had a bla
A couple preview images of the Arctic Erosion table.... Much more on this one coming soon... #whiteconcrete #epoxy #digitalfabrication

#xcarveproject #xcarve #cnc #cncproject #concrete #gfrc #amazing #wow #concreteart #concretetable #epoxyresin #epo
I made 3 sets of geometric succulent planters 🌱🌿, and the full build video is live on YouTube now!  LINK IN MY BIO....SWIPE ➡️ to see all 3 variations on this geometric #planter design: (1) walnut and white, (2) spalted maple and white, and (3) wal
What do you do when you have a fine woodworker like @shaunboydmadethis in the shop for a collab?  You play with crayons. 
While these might look like Rorschach blot tests, they were actually expirements to dial in the color combo for the mystery proj
Snapped a few nighttime shots of the renovated #bedroom... With the addition of the TV lift hidden under a concrete top....I think it's complete :) all in all there were three projects that went into this #bedroommakeover - the built-in bed with surr
Full process of making a Rhombus-shaped Walnut base for the Wing Table. <SOUND ON>. This table base pushed the limits of my contractor saw.... I spent an entire day trying to get the 60 degree miters correct for the obtuse angles of the rhombus
Here's the Concrete SPRAY & POUR from my next project - a wing-shaped waterfall table....more pics and video from this project coming soon 😎

#concrete #gfrc #concrete #cement #concretelife #concreteartisan #satisfyingvideos #oddlysatisfyingvide
White concrete has gotten a lot of love lately, but what about white MARBLE CONCRETE? <<SOUND ON>> For this #tbt I'm taking it back to the the faux marble #concrete serving tray I created a year ago. 
For those interested I'm using the na
Concrete + Melted Crayons + Epoxy bench made in under 60 seconds... <<SOUND ON>> and to top it off, some computer vision assisted routing to make the legs designed by @shaunboydmadethis

After seeing @foureyesfurniture
do his crayon table
The 4" deep epoxy pour for my white concrete "arctic erosion" table was my favorite one ever, hands down... And finally got around to the IG video edit for it :). Personally, I love the transparent blue epoxy combined with white concre
Full build video for the Epoxy Crayon 🖍️🖍️ and White Concrete bench is live on YouTube now! This was a collaboration with @shaunboydmadethis who designed this sexy legs 🦵🦵 the design is a bit whimsical but was a ton of fun...Shaun and I had a bla
Quick timelapse of the melted crayon inlay from my bench collab with @shaunboydmadethis ... We used heat guns to melt @crayoloa crayons into a drip-shaped inlay in white concrete.  The drip pattern for the inlay was created with a foam knockout in th
The full build video for the EPOXY & WHITE CONCRETE "Arctic Erosion" table is up on YouTube now!  LINK IN MY BIO 😎. I'm so excited to share this one...it is hands down my personal favorite thing I've made... Well, actually, I had some
A couple preview images of the Arctic Erosion table.... Much more on this one coming soon... #whiteconcrete #epoxy #digitalfabrication

#xcarveproject #xcarve #cnc #cncproject #concrete #gfrc #amazing #wow #concreteart #concretetable #epoxyresin #epo I made 3 sets of geometric succulent planters 🌱🌿, and the full build video is live on YouTube now!  LINK IN MY BIO....SWIPE ➡️ to see all 3 variations on this geometric #planter design: (1) walnut and white, (2) spalted maple and white, and (3) wal What do you do when you have a fine woodworker like @shaunboydmadethis in the shop for a collab?  You play with crayons. 
While these might look like Rorschach blot tests, they were actually expirements to dial in the color combo for the mystery proj
#tbt to that time I poured epoxy over LEDs to make a live edge pendant light... It's been half a year, and now this is my most stolen video ever.  So, if nothing else, Ted, Woodprix, and @ amazingwoodworking_buyourstolenplansandshirts think this was
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For such a simple project, I was surprised to find so many workflow improvements from the new tools in my overhauled shop setup. <<SOUND ON>> Backing up a second, in this video, I’m cutting down a 3” walnut turning blank to th
I used a roller to apply a 2-part urethane sealer to this concrete countertop.  This was my first time trying this process, and it came out with a nice satin finish in the end.  The urethane is supposed to give deeper and longer lasting protection, b
Snapped a few nighttime shots of the renovated #bedroom... With the addition of the TV lift hidden under a concrete top....I think it's complete :) all in all there were three projects that went into this #bedroommakeover - the built-in bed with surr
Demolding and FLIPPING this 7 FOOT CONCRETE countertop SOLO 🏋️💪was a bit scary....but, you learn to be creative 🧠 when you are a one-man show in the shop. <<SOUND ON>> Fortunately, with glass-fiber reinforced #concrete, it looks a bit
I remixed the build for my Concrete LED Epoxy lamp to some Mexican sounds... Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!! #concrete #concreteart #concretefurniture #gfrc #epoxy #epoxyresin #ledlights #ledlighting #diy #diydesign #diyvideo #diyvideos #makersgonnama
I made this PIXELATED Epoxy RIVER BENCH almost a year ago, so I figured it was time to share on #waybackwednesday. <<SOUND ON>> this #epoxy river bench was my entry into the #rocklerplywoodchallenge put on by @modernbuilds @foureyesfurnit
CONCRETE in Vivid COLORS?? Yup, it's more then just gray. <<SOUND ON>> Here I'm pouring an orange->yellow swirled gradient inlay in my #concrete #planter.  Watching the swirls come out as you vibrate is pretty darn #satisfying. 
For th

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