Delivering Joe Manganiello’s Dungeons and Dragons Table
Black Forest Wood Co.・3 minutes read
Joe Manganiello's custom Black Forest wood table is created with Bastogne Walnut for a river effect, epoxy pouring for rippled effects, and CNC flattening. The table, featuring a two-tier storage system and unique design, required 180 liters of resin and faced challenges during delivery but was met with excitement upon unveiling.
Insights
- Timing is crucial for creating rippled effects in the epoxy poured on the Black Forest wood table for Joe Manganiello, ensuring a visually captivating finish.
- The gaming table, crafted from a nine-foot-wide fat Stone walnut tree, boasts unique pools and islands resembling marine life, setting a new standard for artistic and functional gaming tables.
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Recent questions
What type of wood is used for the table?
Black Forest wood
How is the table assembled?
Titebond 3 adhesive and dowels
What finishing techniques are used on the table?
General Finishes wood stain in black and acrylic urethane finish
What unique design features does the table have?
Fish foam pattern, secret door for storage, and two-tier storage system
What challenges were faced during the table's delivery?
Weather conditions and the need for a spider crane for lifting
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Summary
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Custom Black Forest Wood Table for Joe
- The table being delivered to Joe Manganiello is a Black Forest wood table.
- The slab used for the table is Bastogne Walnut from GL Veneer, split down the middle for a river effect.
- A base layer is poured to hide mounting plates for legs and achieve desired color while maintaining depth.
- Timing is crucial for pouring the top layer of epoxy to create interesting rippled effects.
- The table is flattened using a CNC machine after being demolded and waiting for seven days.
- A custom size is designed for Joe's table to give a finished height of 32 inches instead of 30 inches.
- Titebond 3 adhesive and dowels are used for assembly, with charring the wood for texture.
- General Finishes wood stain in black is applied to achieve a consistent finish on the wood grain.
- An acrylic urethane finish is applied for maximum durability and protection.
- The table had to be sanded down and re-sprayed due to cloudiness from too many coats of polyurethane.
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"Big Show-inspired table with secret storage"
- The table should be the first piece moved, measuring 144 inches (12 feet by 5 foot 8).
- The table was designed to accommodate large individuals like the Big Show and tall characters.
- The table features a fish foam pattern with wood and complementary colors for cabinetry.
- A secret door for storage will be included in the design.
- Artwork, including dragon heads and statues, will adorn the room.
- Paintings, miniatures, and books will be displayed in the room.
- The table will have a two-tier storage system and shelves for books and modules.
- The table will be made of Black Forest wood and allow for terrain building.
- The delivery of the table faced challenges due to weather and required a spider crane for lifting.
- The table unveiling was met with excitement and admiration for its unique design and quality.
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"Unique Artistic Gaming Table from California"
- The gaming table is made from a nine-foot-wide fat Stone walnut tree cut from California, which was warped and twisted, requiring it to be broken and reassembled with resin.
- The table features unique pools and islands in the wood, resembling a shark or Orca swimming, with intricate figures visible.
- The table is a large, artistic piece that sets a benchmark for gaming tables, distinct from modular ones with drawers and cup holders.
- The creation process involved 300 man hours, including 30 hours of polishing, splitting the tree, cracking it, sanding, and pouring resin in layers.
- A total of 180 liters of resin, equivalent to 40 gallons, were used in the table, with a meticulous process to create ripples in the resin.
- The table's size allows for ample space for people to sit comfortably, accommodating even taller individuals, making it a unique and functional piece.
