Good Evening Fellows,

Today I experimented with epoxy finish on a table top. First I had a square table top that was in the shop for a while, I also had some thin strips of wood with Formica glued to the face. I made an "L" shape out of them and screwed the bottom to the bottom of the table allowing about 1/8" clearance around the table top. Then mixed the Epoxy up and applied it to the top. Since glue and Epoxy will not stick to the finished side of the Formica I am hoping the finish will come out OK.

 

How do you think it will turn out?

Edited December 1, 20169 yr by Ralph Allen Jones

I hope it works OK, Ralph. I wonder if something like non-stick food spray could have been used on the formica as insurance.

I think you are on to something Lew...

Check the ingredients for silicone.

 

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Feb 25, 2013 - The oils (canola, palm, and coconut): The oils (canola, palm, and coconut): Soy Lecithin: Dimethyl Silicone: According to Om Tex Chem, a manufacturer of this substance, the viscosity allows the silicone to be used in many different areas of such as cosmetics, making candles, waterproofing agents, and furbishes.

 

We'll see in the morning and I hope it works. I'll let you all know how it turned out.

 In a pinch I used Pam to finish this, surprisingly its held up quite well.

14 hours ago, lew said:

I hope it works OK, Ralph. I wonder if something like non-stick food spray could have been used on the formica as insurance.

Johnson's wax works, also.

 

46 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Johnson's wax works, also.

 

better plan...

46 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Johnson's wax works, also.

 

better plan...

4 hours ago, Stick486 said:

better plan...

You can say THAT again!

Oh, wait... you DID!

John

Good Evening all,

It worked like a charm and I didn't have to use any lubricant for the Formica let loose as I suspected it to.

I have never had a problem removing glue so I just thought I would try it on Epoxy. Sorry though I don't have a picture for show and tell. Try  it by mixing a little Epoxy up and put it on a piece of Formica and let it dry over night and it will pop right off.

good to know Harry..

Thanks for the update Ralph!