Step by step guide to building a live edge wood/slab dining table. From where to get the wood, how to secure cracks with bow ties, adding steel C-channels, and lots more tips to get you an heirloom quality slab table that won’t crack or cup on you down the road.
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How to install C-channels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqQUlLJOTMg&t=168s
How to sand wood: https://www.blacktailstudio.com/blog/how-to-sand-wood-properly
Bow tie jig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmBZsZE9rC0&t=106s
Table legs by Flowyline: https://www.table-base.com/
C-channels by Canadian Woodworks: https://conceptthirteen.ca/collections/c-channel/C-Channel+Hardware
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