I completed my first live edge table, so I thought I would share with the group. I started by getting the slabs from Old Souls Custom Creations in Barnardsville (Rich Symonds). Rich harvested, milled, dried and flattened the slabs. Picking out the slabs may have been the hardest part. I set out looking for Walnut, but ultimately decided on oak. While I really like walnut, the oak fits in better with my house décor.
This was my design criteria:
- Live edge.
- Open to any domestic wood species.
- No epoxy river or major epoxy features.
- 1 or 2 slabs for top.
- Some inlay work required
- Leg design to minimize foot and leg interference.
I learned a lot along the way, and had fun overcoming challenges. There are definitely some things I could have done better. The good thing about making things for yourself is, you only have yourself to please...and your spouse (HA!). Any constructive criticism, questions or comments welcomed...it's all about learning and getting better. Also I haven't decided on chairs, benches or a combination of both. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts.
This was my design criteria:
- Live edge.
- Open to any domestic wood species.
- No epoxy river or major epoxy features.
- 1 or 2 slabs for top.
- Some inlay work required
- Leg design to minimize foot and leg interference.
I learned a lot along the way, and had fun overcoming challenges. There are definitely some things I could have done better. The good thing about making things for yourself is, you only have yourself to please...and your spouse (HA!). Any constructive criticism, questions or comments welcomed...it's all about learning and getting better. Also I haven't decided on chairs, benches or a combination of both. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts.
