Posts: 158; Re: Best way to finish a live edge table « Reply #6 on: April 07, 2014, 10:35 PM » I have done the epoxy and not a huge fan and I find on live edges it tends to not level out and have almost run lines down the edges. If you don’t want the live edges exposed on the outside, try orienting two live edges towards each other. wicker outdoor bar cart. If you plan on tinting the epoxy, coat the wood with shellac first. If you leave it intact clean it with compressed air to remove the dust buildup. Once you’re happy with the shape, sand your board. I recently took an interest in wood working and decided that as my first project I would make a live edge coffee table. By esec12, ... 6 posts; Report; Share; Posted September 14, 2014. 6. However, tree bark can attract insects and become damaged by fluctuating humidity levels. Use a sanding block or sandpaper to sand the eyes. This is a raw, more natural look to the wood where it goes uncut and has organic shapes. natural bark edge on wood wink58 | Posted in Finishing on June 2, 2009 02:34am I have built a piece featuring the naturalun sawn and planed edge of a plank. Butterfly keys are blocks of wood shaped like bowties. The last thing I did to the live-edge side of the slabs was use my palm sander to further smooth things out. Live Edge Timber Co. offers a unique way to customize Live Edge Timber slabs and make furniture building something anyone can do! Black walnut in my case. This will show any bubbles on the surface. I treat live edge three ways; remove the bark, remove the bark and stain the edge, and leave the bark. I want there to be a hard line to show where the live edge ends and the cut surface begins. What should I do? The bark should come loose in long strips. As part of the presentation I want to cover the various options open to dealing with the bark. The wood comes ready to assemble but also comes with bark! But with the arrival of COVID-19, the stakes are higher than ever. Logged Trying to be one of the most helpful members on the FOG. About: Former NFL Offensive lineman turned Furniture maker. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 145,204 times. I'm working on a live edge walnut slab coffee table. And while I have you here, preferred finishes for bar top? wikiHow's. Shop Local. Any ideas? But working with live edge slabs can be somewhat of a pain. When a tree is milled, the beauty of the heart and sapwood is exposed. Remaining sides are milled down to straight edges or planes. Start on one side, then rub out the finish with a dry cloth. For me, I want to take any sharp edges off of the bark so it isn’t an uncomfortable piece of furniture to have around, but I don’t want to dramatically change its shape or contours. Sanding live edge on a table can be a little tricky. Question If you cut the slab yourself, or had a saw mill do it for you. that worked perfect, but the sanding attachement on my multi-tool would have worked just as well if I didn't run it over with my truck last month.. How to Remove Bark From Live Edge Wood. After letting the slab dry, apply 1 coat of shellac and let it dry again before sanding with 400-grit sandpaper. I use three simple steps to cruise through my Live Edge Slab Projects Check out the blog article HERE. If you’re not familiar, ‘Live Edge’ wood is a slab of rough-cut wood sliced right off the tree… bark and everything! The slabs are 6' long and 2 inches thick. Finishing it can be a bit trick. I have a Black & Decker "Mouser" (onlye $30 on Amazon!) If you choose to leave the voids hollow for a rustic look, skip past this entire section. It is better to apply many thin coats of a finish rather than 1 thick coat.