Recent content by Sam Keays

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    How to get a crystal clear epoxy finish after filling cracks/voids in slabs??

    Hey all, I have some damage to the end of a slab that I would like to preserve with epoxy instead of cutting the damage off. I have tried this before on small sample pieces and I am not getting the result I'm looking for. I want the finished result to be a clear epoxy fill that is smooth and...
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    How to plane/flatten large live edge boards bigger than 20"

    Hey there, I am about to tackle a big project. A customer wants a live edge maple table 96" long by roughly 44" wide. I have a very large slab (4" thick x 24" wide x 100" long) that I plan on taking to the local mill to have it bookmatched, bringing the thickness down to around 2" for each...
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    Shou Sugi Ban technique - how to seal

    Hey there, I'm about to start making a bench from a solid log that's been squared up on a mill. I want to try the Shou Sugi ban technique of charring the wood to give a unique burnt grain look. Just curious if I should be doing anything to the wood before applying the flame and also after its...
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