Posts by Nolan Barger
How To Build A Live Edge Table The Easy Way
Are you planning on building your own live edge table? If so, this guide is for you. In this step-by-step guide, we plan on breaking down how you can build the table of your dreams as easily as possible! Table Building Materials & Tools You’ll Need To build a live edge table yourself, you’ll need…
Read MoreShould I Keep The Bark On Live Edge Wood?
A common question we get from those buying live edge slabs is whether or not they should remove the bark from the slab. In short, debarking the slab is something we always recommend. In this blog, we’ll go into the reasons why. Reasons Why We Always Debark Our Slabs There are a number of reasons…
Read MoreWhat Is Figured Wood?
Figured live edge slabs is an extremely common request. Wood figure refers to the shape of the grain and the pattern that the grain of wood makes. It’s worth noting that though this definition is accurate, if a unique grain pattern is considered figured, then all wood is figured since no two pieces of wood…
Read MoreLive Edge Slabs Rated By Hardness
A common question we get is about what type of wood is the hardest and most durable for a live edge table or furniture piece. In this guide, we are going to breakdown the different wood species we offer by how hard they are. First, if you’re looking to buy the hardest wood we have…
Read MoreCommon Issues With Live Edge Slabs
Woodworking with large live edge slabs can result in beautiful furniture pieces, assuming nothing goes wrong. In this blog, we’re going to breakdown the most common issues we see with live edge slabs. #1 – The Slab Warping This is by far the most common issue we hear with live edge slabs. This can happen…
Read MoreHow To Flatten A Live Edge Slab
Flattening a live edge slab is a relatively simple process if you have access to the right equipment. We use Wood-Mizer’s SlabMizer slab flattener, which is basically a large router attached to a moving head that glides across the slab and removes fractions of an inch with each pass. After you surface across the entire…
Read MoreCan I Put Live Edge Tables & Furniture Outside?
Live edge tables and furniture have a natural appeal, which is why many customers ask if they can have a table, bench, grill table, or other piece built for their outdoor space such as their patio. There is no easy answer to this, as many people have used live edge slabs for outdoor pieces, but…
Read MoreLive Edge Table Seating Capacity Guide
Live edge tables are known for varying in both length and width. Some tables we build are 12′ + long and 5’+ wide. Others are a fraction of that starting around 5′ by 3′. A common question we get about these tables is from customers wondering how many people each size can seat. In this…
Read MoreHardwood Vs. Softwood Slabs
The biggest difference between hardwood and softwood slabs is that softwood slabs come from conifer trees, whereas hardwoods come from deciduous, flowering, fruit, or nut-producing trees. They are used for many different things in construction, furniture-making, and more. In this guide, we’ll dive into some of the common applications and pros and cons of each.…
Read MoreHow Much Does A Live Edge Slab Weigh?
If you’re building a table using live edge wood, it’s important to get a base that can support the slab. Live edge slabs typically weight 100-400 pounds once dried. This will vary based on the slab species, size, and thickness of the slab. Smaller slabs, that are 6′ or less, will typically weigh around 100…
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