I don’t use polyurethane it’s all sanding and buffing. I’ve perfected my own finishing method to achieve a perfect, glass-like finish. It’s all word of mouth, all custom, one-of-a-kind work. My woodworking business is ‘ Custom Wood Light Graphics.’ I make high-end furniture for businesses, bars, and individuals. The spaces between slabs will be filled with a river of epoxy resin Wood slabs are fastened down to an OSB panel that’s removed later. I was in the Air Force and was in a high-level position in the dairy industry in charge of safety policies and procedures. That gives me plenty of time to build my knowledge and grow the business.Īs far as business experience, I’ve done woodworking and general contracting for many years. I’ve also started my own business in preparation for retirement in 10 years or so. I work full time as a police officer in upstate New York. “One of the best purchases I’ve made,” says Eric. Eric talked extensively with the boys at Woodmaster before choosing his big 50″ single-drum Woodmaster Drum Sander. And sometimes I’ll laser-engrave images or logos in the surface. Some customers come in and place special stones or other objects in the epoxy before it sets. Some rivers have LED lights that give a glowing effect. There’s a river of clear epoxy resin running down the center creating a holographic, 3-D effect. I call my conference tables ‘river tables.’ I like to say they’re ‘conference tables on steroids.’ Some are black walnut with cherry trim. This one features natural objects in the epoxy resin “river.”

With its LED lights on, Eric’s table glows. “My woodworking goal is to give my customers a real ‘wow-factor’ - something they’ve never seen before custom furniture with a gorgeous holographic effect that just blows your mind. He’s developing a high-end niche with big, hand-crafted, custom-made tables. Eric Flansburg works full time but is starting a woodworking business he can jump into when he retires years from now.

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