How To Finish A Live Edge Slab | Tips & Tricks

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John Malecki

John Malecki

6 жыл бұрын

My first edition of how I finish live edge slabs! We use Rubio Monocoat and apply a beautiful and easy finish.
Check out our updated version! - How To Finish A Live Edge Slab 2.0
• How To Finish Live Edg...
- Rubio monocoat - bit.ly/JM_Rubio2021
- Rubio Cleaner - bit.ly/JM_Rubio2021
- Brush Sander - geni.us/JM_BrushSander
- Soft Wire Wheel - geni.us/JM_SoftWireWheel
- Festool Rotex - geni.us/JM_Rotex150
- Tack Cloth - geni.us/JM_TackCloth
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@MontanaBallistics
@MontanaBallistics 4 жыл бұрын
I live in Montana, I find the right tree, cut it down and mill out the slabs myself. Then I dry them in my kiln. Once dry (to about 7% moisture content) I build either tables or entryway benches with them. I alone from felled tree to finished product am the only one to handle the pieces. Maybe I should start a KZfaq channel...
@markp.9707
@markp.9707 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Skaggs i agree you should! I plan to do the same thing with the property I bought in the Bradshaw Mountains of AZ with a bunch of oak and Ponderosa pines over 100’
@ryanlawrence9010
@ryanlawrence9010 3 ай бұрын
Maybe you should re plant trees?
@JimBuzzi-np9tt
@JimBuzzi-np9tt 4 күн бұрын
Or a store.. you aint buying that stuff in Vermont
@frankkreyssig7626
@frankkreyssig7626 4 жыл бұрын
Love the West system been using in boat building for over 30 years. I prefer using their black graphite as opposed to black pigment. Great looking table!
@greezyxl9862
@greezyxl9862 3 жыл бұрын
John I love your videos! I started my own carpentry company last week after finding a passion for wood working. Your videos have been a god sent for tips and tricks! Keep it up my man.
@mrdanielhendricks
@mrdanielhendricks Жыл бұрын
hows the company going?
@ryanlawrence9010
@ryanlawrence9010 3 ай бұрын
​@@mrdanielhendricksafter a week?
@Fixthisbuildthat
@Fixthisbuildthat 6 жыл бұрын
Love that tip about filling from the underside first. Hadn't seen that before but makes sense to save some material. Nice vid, bro
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, glad you dig it
@jimrossler6644
@jimrossler6644 5 жыл бұрын
@@John_Malecki Hey, Nice tip, how deep do you recommand to fill with a 2.5" table, maybe half that?, Thanks...
@strob6946
@strob6946 4 жыл бұрын
But how do you turn a huge slab up^side down when you are alone? ;)
@justinespinosa7878
@justinespinosa7878 3 жыл бұрын
Rookie here: couldn’t you just tape the bottom side and fill from the top?
@jackvai2681
@jackvai2681 5 жыл бұрын
beautiful...i could spend every day of my life doing this ...and never get bored... watching wood come to life.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
yea slab work is a ton of fun !
@robertearley2450
@robertearley2450 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me achieve a beautiful live edge walnut slab dining table.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 4 жыл бұрын
If you like this you're going to LOVE these 5 tips for Better Live Edge Tables kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5d3eKun08moXWg.html
@vincepresto759
@vincepresto759 5 жыл бұрын
Black is a good choice for sure, LOVIT ! Thx’s for sharing and for watching your others too come !
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
awesome! thanks Vince!
@JackmanWorks
@JackmanWorks 6 жыл бұрын
Looking great man! Agreed the black tint is spot on
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Yea I’m a fan ! Thanks bud
@wenzrzou124
@wenzrzou124 4 жыл бұрын
@@John_Malecki amazing slabs of Saman woods.
@mohdfirdaus3055
@mohdfirdaus3055 4 жыл бұрын
That raintree?
@TheAverageCraftsman
@TheAverageCraftsman 6 жыл бұрын
Good video, John. I've got some slabs that are drying so this is very relevant content for me! Looking forward to the next one.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enojy. Crush those next projects!
@dottyjyoung
@dottyjyoung 2 жыл бұрын
Same. We have a back yard full of red oak, & a shed full of sycamore & walnut. I can't wait to sink my teeth into these.
@bobsmith3605
@bobsmith3605 6 ай бұрын
Thanks John very helpful and to the point. It's exactly how I was thinking to approach a redwood slab that just arrived. I wanted to fill with expoy and finish with oil - really don't like the look of expoy coated slabs. You vid gave the steps I needed to get a smooth top I was hoping for, thanks again for the tips. Great job
@sylviaknutcecily
@sylviaknutcecily 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Great vid, no extra fluff, and all the commercial stuff is at the end. Great job!
@mr.dragon3513
@mr.dragon3513 Жыл бұрын
I watched your video and liked it alot. I'm going to try out that coating process you are using. So far I've been using a low voc flooring urethane and applying it with a lambs wool pad to get even coverage. Usually up to three coats while buffing between coats with steel wool pads. I learned this process in trade school and it really makes the grain pop out. But is time consuming as well.
@johnhughes3963
@johnhughes3963 4 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! Will try the Rubio monocoat. I often use Odies.
@ginacrusco234
@ginacrusco234 3 жыл бұрын
This gal has her live edge slab and is ready to roll. Thanks for the advice!
@benvankampen9259
@benvankampen9259 6 жыл бұрын
I used General Finishes Seal-A-Cell and Arm-R-seal semi gloss on my live edge walnut table. Applied 6 coats, sanding with 600 grit between coats and it turned out pretty well.
@paulwiley616
@paulwiley616 3 жыл бұрын
Jn
@jonathankeller3976
@jonathankeller3976 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone else gotten the Barn furniture mart ad before their video here? The dude is something else … absolute unit
@MontanaBallistics
@MontanaBallistics 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent job, great work! The table is beautiful! Pro tip - 50 pack 8mil latex gloves. They'll last an extremely long time by washing them and putting them aside for reuse later on. Wiping that live edge bare handed with that rag, made me feel sticky lol.
@MrBAchompBAchomp
@MrBAchompBAchomp 5 жыл бұрын
Dude that's an amazing table! Super jealous. I like to use a medium Danish oil for color and a hand rubbed gel poly on my slabs. Thia video has inspired me to try out the finish you recommend
@jasonrobinson9524
@jasonrobinson9524 3 жыл бұрын
About to do my first pour. Thanks for the tips!
@charleshetrick3152
@charleshetrick3152 5 жыл бұрын
A product to consider to help with “out gassing” from the wood and for keeping grain from raising is Benite.
@haydenschrag7994
@haydenschrag7994 5 жыл бұрын
John, The slab turned out wonderful! I follow you on many social media platforms and see that you use rubio monocoat frequently. I'm wanting to build a dining table myself and was wondering how well the finish protects from water and other spills. Would you recommend using a different product? Thanks!
@actinius3
@actinius3 5 жыл бұрын
Currently working on a walnut live edge side table. I have got to try some Rubio.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
yea you do!
@ZacJones
@ZacJones 5 жыл бұрын
Informative video man, love it! I'm digging that finish too, about time I build me a live edge desk!
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
Boom! get on it!
@DonsWoodies
@DonsWoodies 6 жыл бұрын
Love Rubio. That stuff leaves an amazing look to hardwood. Don't go to dinner and forget to wipe it off. Ask me how I know. :-( Beautiful tabletop, John. Thanks for showing the process.
@rhysmeyrick615
@rhysmeyrick615 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a slab and was thinking how to approach when I saw this…..couldn’t be better timed,thanks man.
@annaeigenmann4325
@annaeigenmann4325 5 жыл бұрын
that table looks amazing!!
@leighalverson2320
@leighalverson2320 5 жыл бұрын
Great looking table top and thanks for sharing this video and tips . GOD SPEED !!!
@BruceAUlrich
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Love the finish you get on there, John!
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce. Its awesome
@guinryan1966
@guinryan1966 5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video, about finishing off the table..
@brucerouffian2630
@brucerouffian2630 5 жыл бұрын
That's a gorgeous piece of wood. Thanks for the pointers. My slab's a bit too red, but otherwise very similar to yours, so let's see how it goes with a little dark tint in the finish.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
GOod luck bruce !
@melvina6673
@melvina6673 3 жыл бұрын
Awsome im currently about to purchase a slab of live edge wood and make our dining room table out of it this would make it look great. 🤙 awsome work!
@tomglasco7126
@tomglasco7126 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tips! I appreciate you sharing.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Tom!
@richrice2267
@richrice2267 6 жыл бұрын
Just finished up a kitchen in Shadyside & the customer had a table that looked identical. Gonna have to keep your name in mind for our customers. Nice work.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Sounds good rich !
@markarmstrong2592
@markarmstrong2592 6 жыл бұрын
Looks great thanks for the tips John
@Remodelaholic
@Remodelaholic 5 ай бұрын
Love the tips. Thanks so much for the video!
@Hubbmade
@Hubbmade 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice job! Now I want to try that monocoat finish!
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
You'll dig it!
@SpencleyDesignCo
@SpencleyDesignCo 4 жыл бұрын
We're definitely going to use these tips in our slab builds coming soon!
@myhoneyshandmade1077
@myhoneyshandmade1077 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@robertgmailcom1233
@robertgmailcom1233 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've got a live edge to work on tonight. Love your channel
@thefinancialnetwork
@thefinancialnetwork 12 күн бұрын
How does it look now?
@ohwhatelse
@ohwhatelse 5 жыл бұрын
super beautiful piece. fun just to watch.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
@JTWoodworks
@JTWoodworks 6 жыл бұрын
Great tips John!! Thanks for sharing
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Hope you can use some of it !
@NCHydroseeding
@NCHydroseeding 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent video on finishing live edge planks. The links to the finishes are very helpful. An item you mentioned in a couple of comments was the use of a Festool 150 or 90 sander. I'm a user of a number of tool manufacturers too include Dewalt, Delta, Fein, PorterCable, & Milwaukee. Festool hasn't made my "cut list" regarding increased cost over capability. Could you provide your experience with Festool Sanders in comparison to other manufacturers in a future video? Not to leave this in a negative scenario, thanks for the great instruction on how to get results with large planks. Looking for the why Festool over other sanders.
@TheNyhm1
@TheNyhm1 6 жыл бұрын
I use the same finish but apply with a synthetic steel wool pad in a circular motion which is how monocoat suggests to do it. Really gets the oil in the grain. Nice work by the way
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Yea i had the rep in my shop and he uses the squeege and/ or a scotch brite. But both work very well!
@craftedworkshop
@craftedworkshop 6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man! Been wanting to use Rubio, I've had a little bottle that I've been meaning to try.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
It’s great dude. You’ll dig it
@rosskstar
@rosskstar 3 жыл бұрын
@@John_Malecki What's it's advantage over tung oil?
@samglaviano6489
@samglaviano6489 Жыл бұрын
Check out the live edge slabs on my channel.
@edwardxlee1990
@edwardxlee1990 5 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL live edge!!
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Edward!
@DocGoose1980
@DocGoose1980 3 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks! I have done a bar and shelves out of cedar with clear epoxy, filled from the front side once I had the top sanded down to smooth using 100, 150, 200, 300 on the cedar and up to 2000 on the epoxy I coated the whole thing with polyurethane applied with sponge brush did 4 layers. Turned out smooth as glass and looked amazing but WOW what a headache with the epoxy sanding, I will try the back fill technique on my two benches and breakfast table that I am currently building for my new house.
@samglaviano6489
@samglaviano6489 Жыл бұрын
Check out the live edge slabs on my channel.
@FredMcIntyre
@FredMcIntyre 6 жыл бұрын
Nicely done John! 👍👊
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fred !
@paulkruger9905
@paulkruger9905 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid man, looking forward to trying Rubio. I usually machine sand to 220 and hand sand between coats up to 400. I saw you only sanded to 120 and then applied the Rubio. Does it still come out smooth to the touch? If you sand up higher will it be smoother or does it not make a difference with that stuff?
@rakashaagain
@rakashaagain 6 жыл бұрын
Holy grail of table man. Wow.
@kestutisk9397
@kestutisk9397 3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👌 Looks amazing 👍
@TaylorMadeCreations
@TaylorMadeCreations 6 жыл бұрын
Great how-to video! Keep it up!
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Glad you like it
@miket2240
@miket2240 3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Ordered all of the products in your video. Will this protect a live edge table from water marks? Or do you add an additional sealant? Thanks !!
@dantaylor7416
@dantaylor7416 6 жыл бұрын
Rubio FTW! John, did you hear/see they are coming out with and LED cure oil? For woodworking production, their product just can’t be beat
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
I did not. That’s amazing I’ll have to check it out
@3Adventures
@3Adventures 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John. Great video. Would you advise treating a pine slab with wood conditioner before adding this product, as you would with a regular stain?
@johncalladine5460
@johncalladine5460 5 жыл бұрын
Hi John, great video, extremely helpful, and a beautiful piece of timber; I only wish that we could get hold of the kind of timbers you have in that part of the world, there doesn't appear to be anyone in the UK who imports live edge slabs with such beautiful contrast, in wide boards.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
Snag one up online!
@quinnantony5465
@quinnantony5465 4 жыл бұрын
Hi John, amazing video. Quick question: did you do aby slotted holes in the table frame to allow for the live edge slab to expand? Thank you.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 4 жыл бұрын
On this table no, the base had a massive sub sctructure to hold it flat. But i did in my latest video on live edge!
@sheilamclaughlin963
@sheilamclaughlin963 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful piece ofwood
@jaimejrodriguez9131
@jaimejrodriguez9131 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 slabs. No idea where to start lol. This vid was excellent! Thank You!
@rhondafreeman2166
@rhondafreeman2166 4 жыл бұрын
John, do you use a different color tint for Cedar? We are mostly filling in minor holes on the surface, no deeper then 1/8" Thank you for posting, my husband and son started sanding a couple days ago, looks amazing already, love your tip for final sand with pencil to help know where you have and haven't sanded, great advice....
@tonyfrescas6060
@tonyfrescas6060 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff. Love the channel makes my days unproductive at work, but learning so much. Ok. Rookie here so be patient.. questions-do you do bottom finish first let cure the do top? 2nd is that all you do? Nothing else is the Rubio final process is it durable for say a behind couch bar top table? Any help would be great appreciate.. keep up videos. Thank you.
@DGXZ1
@DGXZ1 6 жыл бұрын
Hey John. Great Video.Inspired me to try the Rubio on a few projects i'm working on. Curious what color Rubio Monocoat you used for that slab.Or did you use the "clear" I have a 6'-4" slab of walnut I was thinking of using to make a computer desk. I have some Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C (Charcoal color ) on its way for another project but wonder if that might not be too dark for the walnut. My 1st time working with walnut. Also have some Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector, wine red color on its way. Any color suggestions would be appreciated.
@jordanbowers3850
@jordanbowers3850 3 жыл бұрын
Great information! Thank you. I’m in the process of planning out my live edge table build. I have two slabs of hard maple, which colour of Rubio monocoat, in your opinion, would look best? The pure?
@Mikhandmaker
@Mikhandmaker 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great look
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@HarnealMedia
@HarnealMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Table
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!!
@ragtie6177
@ragtie6177 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoy
@andrewmurray9825
@andrewmurray9825 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Simple explanation. I haven't done anything "live edge" yet but when I do I'll reference back to this.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it Andrew!
@robertwieda7474
@robertwieda7474 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I really love your talent on these tables, i am working on a project and hope it looks half as good as yours or maybe with your suggestions they could look as good. My slab is 6' by 3' and 2 and a half inchs thick, my question is, is that to thick?
@ask_jeebs
@ask_jeebs 6 жыл бұрын
I use a smoothing plane on the face instead of sanding. Sanding actually minimizes the grain character. Then I use about 4 coats of Danish oil and then buff it with beeswax.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Thats a great classic technique JB. Rubio actually needs the grain to open up in order to penetrate. Hence the 120 grit final finish. Feels great to the touch. You're using an amazing classic style, which i LOVE for figured woods. Great post! Thank you
@ask_jeebs
@ask_jeebs 6 жыл бұрын
John Malecki ahhh that definitely makes sense. The wax probably needs open pores for it to seep in. Kinda makes me wonder how it would do on a dense tropical hardwood like wenge.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Ah i dunno. I avoid WENGE at all costs. I despise that species haha
@natirabinowitz3108
@natirabinowitz3108 3 жыл бұрын
danish oil, wipe on poly. danish oil helps bring out the natural color, wipe on poly seals without adding a visible layer.
@samglaviano6489
@samglaviano6489 Жыл бұрын
Check out the live edge slabs on my channel
@sumitkohli1504
@sumitkohli1504 4 жыл бұрын
well done! For an outdoor table, any advice on the finishing?
@joeblack5116
@joeblack5116 3 жыл бұрын
Love your work... I have a question please ! Can you stain the live edge wood before applying epoxy ? Thanks
@sabrenafisher155
@sabrenafisher155 5 жыл бұрын
I am new to wood working and I love all the videos, thanks. I'm still confused as to when do I fill the voids with epoxy? Do I sand my project first then add it and re sand or do I add epoxy before any sanding?
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
I sand first then add before final sanding
@davidburns3471
@davidburns3471 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful stuff
@donesry2902
@donesry2902 2 жыл бұрын
It looks great. Does that Rubio prevent fading? Or do you do anything else to prevent the color of the wood from fading over time?
@sbrenaissance9
@sbrenaissance9 5 жыл бұрын
Amazin job. Thanks for sharing
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you dig it my friend
@convict6266
@convict6266 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video John, concise, to the point and informative. I've been working on an incredible River Redgum slab (Australia) and its riddled with bug holes of varying sizes. What's your method for getting them filled? I've had trouble in the past with getting epoxy to sink into the smaller holes to create a clean surface (Between 1 and 3mm across) due to the viscosity of the epoxy. I've tried warming the epoxy a bit to lower the viscosity, even to the point I risk a rapid cure of the epoxy when I combine the hardener. And if all else fails, would leaving some of the smaller holes open on the surface be an acceptable risk?
@joshuawilson3495
@joshuawilson3495 4 жыл бұрын
What do you use for quick setting epoxy? Also was curious what you were using as an applicator when applying the Rubio monocoat
@FranksDIY
@FranksDIY 6 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Franks!
@MrMarkryle
@MrMarkryle 3 жыл бұрын
John. This video was so helpful. I applied the monocoat but would like more sheen. Any suggestions? Can i apply a polyurethane on top of rubio? or another idea?
@kristinekoenig9618
@kristinekoenig9618 5 жыл бұрын
Love the technique. Thanks for presenting! Is this type oif finish good for a kitchen table and is it mat or satin? Want to avoid the glossy finish. Thanks for any help you can give.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
i always use matte or satin when i can
@strob6946
@strob6946 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks for the video! I'm about to finish my huge Parota countertop. The slab is dry (dried in kiln 2 times ( 1 time in Costa Rica and also here in Quebec) and cut more than 2 years ago). Most cracks are filled with epoxy already. I still have some more cracks on the edge and I'm wondering if the epoxy alone is enough or should I think about adding bow ties? How do I know if epoxy is enough or bow ties are required to avoid the cracks to propagate?
@lukiterate
@lukiterate 4 жыл бұрын
Nice tip to fill from the bottom if holes go all the way through the slab. What about filling large gaps without tint? I read that Westsystems clouds up and traps bubbles if you fill too thick at one time. Is there a noticeable line when you put one coat of epoxy on top of another? Sorry last question, do you use one or two coats of the Rubio monocoat?
@familytsai5149
@familytsai5149 6 жыл бұрын
Dude:Check for silicone mould making - remove bubble method. Pour your expoxy mix high above will help a lot. Or vacumm it before pouring will help too. Nice work.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Ill check it out
@mfuribondo
@mfuribondo 5 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks for posting this, excellent video! Quick question, i have a large piece of claro walnut and am going to use rubio, however i am not sure if i should go with one of the tinted versions or if i should just go with the clear. What was the exact rubio product you used in this video? did it have any tint in it? Thanks!
@mercadesbenz8401
@mercadesbenz8401 Жыл бұрын
Hello. What was the answer to your question? I have a slab a little smaller, and I'm interested in using Rubio. How much do I get?
@marksexton1340
@marksexton1340 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece right there.... I have a question, for an exterior table, fairly small, that will be used with some food prep, I've heard that a lot of finishes, resins, dont do exterior... so I am thinking of an oil finish, just not sure that a food grade mineral oil will do much for sealing the slab.... thoughts appreciated.
@tommylee85
@tommylee85 6 жыл бұрын
apply finish with a hand in the pocket....that's cool craftmanship :)
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
Haha it’s like dancing
@scottthompson6705
@scottthompson6705 5 жыл бұрын
Where to sell a live edge slab table
@blakewinchester9555
@blakewinchester9555 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video John! I'm getting ready to finish my first slab this week. Quick question, how long do you wait for the Rubio to cure on one side before flipping the slab and finishing the other side?
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 4 жыл бұрын
Rubio cures relatively fast so should be after you wipe it
@samglaviano6489
@samglaviano6489 Жыл бұрын
Check out the live edge slabs on my channel. I have 2 warehouses full
@scaryterry6652
@scaryterry6652 4 жыл бұрын
that is some beautiful wood
@gregoryyoung8819
@gregoryyoung8819 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thanks.
@cuttingedgewoods
@cuttingedgewoods 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips video and such a beautiful slab!!! Do you typically do anything to the bottom of the slab or any other tables for that matter? Sanding only and no finish?
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 6 жыл бұрын
I sand and finish the bottom as well. Same process as the top
@iffy4915
@iffy4915 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I have some "biscuits" I cut from a double walnut stump. They are about 30" x 42" and are end grain with a live edge. What do you recommend for a finish? Thx
@marymarmande8446
@marymarmande8446 3 жыл бұрын
❤ wow!! Gorgeous!!
@valeryspivey1873
@valeryspivey1873 5 жыл бұрын
John we are in process of making a live edge signature board for our sons wedding, this will eventually be turned into a table. The conundrum is what product to use that you can sign and then a protective coating on top of that.
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
That is a conundrum. i would try out tests on some poly on the same wood, should work fine then seal it with poly. Use paint markers too
@TravisOG64
@TravisOG64 4 жыл бұрын
When signing bare wood, DO NOT use a sharpie marker. Many finishes will bleed it out. I know from experience. Go to an art supply store and find a black marker that uses archival ink. And as always, test it out on scrap wood first.
@edadan
@edadan 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like you're making some cutting boards in the background? Also, would be interested to see how you made the base for this project.
@sscastor
@sscastor Жыл бұрын
great video, would love some better recommendation for the common person on a rotary sander, not many of us can afford $600 on a festool rotex sander and a belt sander is just too hard to control for finer jobs (for me)
@danic8361
@danic8361 4 жыл бұрын
Hey John, did you use Osmo oils for finishing, what do you feel about them comparing to Rubio?
@randioesch7189
@randioesch7189 4 жыл бұрын
Good evening John.....how well will this product hold you to use as a breakfast bar countertop. Will it protect the wood from water stains?
@roofermarc1
@roofermarc1 2 жыл бұрын
New scriber here. Really enjoy your channel thanks
@MrColinsHouse
@MrColinsHouse 2 жыл бұрын
John, what do you use for your quick setting epoxy? Thanks for the video!
@hmcclainibm
@hmcclainibm 5 жыл бұрын
John, NICE JOB! Have you ever left the bark on the edge? If so, what do you use to protect it and make it hard enough to withstand daily use? Would clear epoxy be the choice? Really great work!
@John_Malecki
@John_Malecki 5 жыл бұрын
I never leave the bark on, it'll fall off eventually as the tree gets older and Im not huge on that look
@dougcochrane3925
@dougcochrane3925 4 жыл бұрын
Hi John, great tutorial & love the finished slab! A quick question: I’ve used West epoxy on a burr elm slab I’m working on but I find it “bleeds” into the wood around the voids. How can I fix this? I’ve tried sanding but the marks are still there - is planing my only option? And how can I prevent this next time? I’ve tried masking but it creeps under the tape. Thanks in advance!
@nicholaslujan6449
@nicholaslujan6449 2 жыл бұрын
If I’m reading this correctly. Do you think brushing on a few clear coats of epoxy over the wood around the voids, before filling the hole; would seal them and prevent the issue?
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