How To Build A Live Edge Table

How To Build A Live Edge Table – My parents have wanted a DIY dining table for a long time. But I didn’t always believe in my skills or ability to build one. That is until my awesome friends at The Home Depot and DAP Products teamed up with me to help me get the tools and materials to make it happen, and I’ll tell you how I finally did it! P.S. Did I mention I welded those table brackets? I have never sold in my life!

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How To Build A Live Edge Table

Once I prepared for it, I couldn’t wait to bring my parents to my favorite place in the world, NYCity Slab. This table starts as two local pieces of ash trees! Even cooler, Rob (the owner) is literally the best and fixed the boards for me before I even started because I don’t have the heavy machinery to do it myself.

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See the cut list in step # if you’re welding your own base – otherwise, check out these great options on Etsy for pre-made table bases like mine!

1. For this project I used two planks of live ash wood that were about 8 feet long. To make the build more manageable, I started by roughly cutting the boards a few inches longer than my final measurement (which was 7 ½” feet long).

Since the panels were so thick, I had to use an electric circular saw. So this is what I did with the RIDGID 7 ¼” Octane Brushless Circular Saw! The saw seriously cut the board like clockwork.

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2. When the boards were cut to an approximate size, I realized that they were not the same thickness. Then I flattened it and made it the same size with a manual electric planer.

3. I then cut a straight edge of each edge with a track saw (if you don’t have a track, you can use a circular saw like the RIDGID Brushless Octane Circular Saw with a straight guide).

4. Once the boards were ready, I prepared for the carpentry using a cookie cutter to make grooves in the two clean ends of the wood.

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5. I added a generous amount of DAP Carpenter’s Wood Glue to each end. My best tip for joining your panels is to use a really strong wood glue and my carpenter’s glue has never failed me.

7. After gluing, I press the boards so that the cookies line up and press the boards together with a lot of staples and even more patience.

8. The next day, I removed the boards from the clamps and began to prepare the boards for the resin (there were a lot of gaps, cracks and holes in the wood, so the resin was a must). I did this by cleaning the boards and taping the gaps and holes that went through the boards.

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9. Then I mixed a batch of epoxy resin with some brown pigment and filled in the gaps.

10. After the gaps were filled and the resin cured, I removed the tape and used a hand plane and sander to remove the excess resin and sand the edge.

(and my first welding)! To make my life easier, I went to Metal Masters on Long Island to get my steel and have the metal cut for me.

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To prepare the metal for welding, I used my new RIDGID 4 ½” octagon angle grinder and a 60 grit cap wheel to grind the metal on each end of the steel tube and create a slight bevel where the welding can be placed The mill made cutting the soil extremely easy.

12. I wanted a beginner friendly welder and Lincoln Electric came to the rescue! After being introduced to the world of welding at WorkbenchCon last year, I was sent the Lincoln Power MIG 210 and it was so easy to set up – no gas required! I just threaded the flux cores, plugged it in, entered the specs for my metal, and away I went!

After some soldering practice I felt so comfortable and jumped right in! I started by crimping all my tubes together to create my rectangular bases, then glued them all together (watch my video for a better idea of ​​how I did this)!

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13. To attach my welded base to the table, I had to weld a pipe to a flat steel bar. But before doing that, I drilled ½” holes in my flat bar to attach to the table with threaded inserts later.

14. Then I welded the tube to the flat bar and then cleaned the weld with my RIDGID 4 ½ “octane angle grinder.

15. When the bases of the table were ready, I sprayed them with several coats of metallic primer and then finished with black spray enamel.

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16. While the bases were drying, I decided to add a c-channel to my panels to prevent them from twisting or curling. This step is optional for most builds, but I wanted to be sure. I did this by drilling ½” holes in my 36″ c channel and then running the channel through the bottom of the table. I made two side channels about ½” deep and then put a ¼” groove in the middle so the channel would sit flush with the table (watch my video to see how I did this in action).

18. After the bottom was dry, I prepared the base by inserting plastic caps into the ends of each open tube and then mounting the base to the table with threaded inserts.

I had a few spots on my legs where I couldn’t get the drill bit in without rubbing against the paint, so I used my DeWalt Magnetic Right Angle Bit to help install the screws.

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Now my family has a unique dining table for our family events! I’m so excited for Thanksgiving – it’s crazy!

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this build, it’s that with the right research and the right community, you can do anything you put your mind to. I can’t thank my friends enough for being there to answer my questions, encourage me along the way, and remind me that I can do it!

In the meantime, please don’t forget to check out my YouTube crafting video and subscribe for future projects (like the ornament I want to make to match the table)!

Making A Live Edge Bench

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I think what I love most about live edge pieces is that they are 100% unique. No two pieces of raw edge look the same. This one in particular is the same kind of wood as the dining table, but it looks like a freestanding piece and could still be used as a living room bench if my parents want to go back to using traditional chairs (they swear they don’t, but who I know)!

Another thing I like about this project is that it challenges me to lay the foundation, and while I’m very proud of it, I understand that welding is not an option for everyone. So here is a list of my favorite places to find cool metal bases for your projects:

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1. First, I roughly cut my board down to a manageable size. I did this with a circular saw. The measurements don’t have to be perfect, but I need the panel to be a little smaller to fit my shop.

2. Then I proceeded to fill the gaps in the edge with epoxy resin. I chose this because I like the way it looks and it helps stabilize the cracks in the slab. I made sure to tape all the gaps that went through the board.

3. After the resin dries, I proceed to the preparation of the metal for welding. These steps are completely optional. So what,

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In my original project, I did not have a cut method