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I Tested Viral Coffee Mug Coffee Table Build

John Malecki

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20 Comments

@jessemarchand5694 1 year ago

I think Sam might be an under appreciated genius. Also, I wonder if covering it in fiberglass instead of plaster would have made it sturdier and may have helped secure the handle more confidently.

@tylerpurciful2685 1 year ago

It's good to see Sam Greene again. His new channel is great for anyone starting from scratch. I dont know how you keep finding all these different Sam's that are so talented.

@spacekb17 1 year ago

Don't let new Sam go. He makes the channel

@jensstalberg8968 1 year ago

Nice to see OG Sam in the video, but new Sam has improved so much, John and Sam are now a formidable team, keep going, I love it!

@seanpr12 1 year ago

Sam is 90% of why I enjoy any given video.

@andrewzach1921 1 year ago

The added layer of foam effect on the top of the coffee just sealed it for me. It looked awesome. I have said it before but your artistic skills are top notch.

@monkeyfeed908 1 year ago

As someone who works with foam, I recommend putting a few skewers or rods through the piece when u glue it. I even dip the rods in glue before they go in. Also I add alot more glue and put it over a larger surface area using a piece of cardboard or folded paper. Foam tears real easy so larger surface area is a must and the skewers just help keep it in place.

@davidbandler 1 year ago

Pro tip: Hot wire cutter, not a lathe. Using the right tools for the job matters AS much as PPE.

@Vickie-Bligh 1 year ago

Oh Sam, it's so good to see you. John, you've been lucky with the Sams in your life. That was a great build, guys. Looks really good.

@robwilkes3351 1 year ago

As a coffee lover, and frequent watcher of your antics, I can say that that surface looks like a double espresso that has sat for a little while. I think you guys did a good job.

@MaryCumbersnatch 1 year ago (edited)

That looks great! FYI, there are hard coat products specifically for foam. Haunters use them for Halloween props. Myself, I sometimes use a thin coat of mortar over foam as a hard coat. I typically use a primer coat made of watered-down PVA glue. It works well, but can develop fine cracks.

@MsSpktrout 8 months ago

Im a foam sculptor, and I have to say bravo to the troubleshooting, and unique techniques! Good job, guys. 🎉

@Jiggybonz 1 year ago

I legit love how you always give Sam credit when he has a good idea. Even when he has it off camera and you could totally steal his thunder. Respect, sir. Also, ur content is dope. Thanks.

@Greg1096 1 year ago

As someone who does a lot of woodturning this was almost painful to watch, turning outboard is sketchy enough as is but somehow John was able to make it sketchier. Glad they were working with foam, if that was wood this could have gone really bad. Though i do have to say him laying across the table while using its edge as a tool rest was a pretty interesting choice 😂

@bnice1374 1 year ago

Man the moment John said someone that used to work here I was like SAAAMMMMM. Seriously buddy you are missed.

@MarkEmerle 1 year ago

Probably one of the best builds in a couple of years, especially seeing the original Sam in the video....

@cadycastle9957 1 year ago

Your #1 friend when working with sculpting foam is the spray expandable foam stuff. I've watched people use it to attach the sheets of foam together to add height plus use it on mess ups to add foam and start over again.

@bradasstv 1 year ago

Sam Poola needs his own show on the channel 😁👍

@patgallagher8984 1 year ago

Best thing I've used to glue foam together is the spray-in insulation foam. Be sure to use some skewers to hold it in place while it's expanding. When it comes to carving the insulation foam, it behaves the same as the surrounding area, instead of hard patches. Project looked great. Nice technique with the foam. Sam's expression at the reveal, loved it.

@jamesa8851 1 year ago

Next time on the lath just put a center bolt through the foam to another piece of plywood to sandwich foam between the plywood. And it will hold it tight for the adhesive so you don't have to wait. And use a super aggressive wood rasp.