How to Fill, Sand & Fine Sand your Live Edge Slab

In this video Nathan and the team show you how to fill, sand, and fine sand your live edge timber slab.
View our range of live edge timber slabs at www.thewoodpro...

[@user-qu4vs1em5m]

I have had a 80 in. by 36in. 3in. thick slab of live edge redwood leaning up against my cabin wall for 5 1/2 years. I have a coffee table I really like. Its sturdy and has drawers built into the under side. I am going to strip the gloss finish on the coffee table, Then paint it a very dark red satin enamel. The redwood will receive a satin oil finish and will be mounted on top. I really like paint and oil finish combo finishes. It will go well with knotty pine interior of my little cabin.

[@oliverwatson1702]

Thanks heaps for the videos you guys do, they are so helpful

[@willl9923]

I don’t often comment but I think you guys have done an awesome job here. Lots of great info for a beginner and experienced alike! Keep it up

[@thewoodproject2126]

Thanks very much! Really appreciate the feedback.

[@guesshi1826]

So good, so useful

[@mitchellwilson5370]

Thanks guys. Super great video!

[@garrettjones8017]

That's beautiful brotha. I got my first slab today a real pretty myrtlewood and this looks great for filling the voids. Unfortunately I've got some scratches from the belt sander that I just cant get out with either a higher grit or the lighter palm sander. Great video

[@morganask6320]

Thanks for a great video. It was very instructive for me in my upcoming project. I was wondering how you keep the wood from cracking on the natural ends? I have live wood slabs that have cracked even though they were dried in 2 different environments before being brought into the house where they cracked after 3 days.

[@thewoodproject2126]

you can end seal the log - this helps however you will usually still get end checking

[@seanwhitman799]

From a fellow wood worker, from WAY ACROSS the pond in Welcome, North Carolina, awesome advice, stock & finished product. But Nate, the hair son,... Damn that's some unruly hair!

[@thewoodproject2126]

Lol. thanks - I think :)

[@samalvord6202]

Thank you. Very helpful and succinct. Did not find the background music necessary, rather distracting.

[@ranierahoro5398]

100th SUB yeww, keep up the contant

[@MrThenry1988]

Body puddy? Oh wow. I never thought. I use epoxy.

[@BrAdZtaA]

Hey mate, having a problem mixing my bog & oxide. The colour turns out grey & it doesn't seem to want to go black - any suggestions??

[@SuperBurn24]

How much time did it take for the 80 initial sanding

[@GrahamMason]

Great video. Picking up my slab today and your video is invaluable. It's got one hole though the slab about 50mm diameter. Is that too big to bog?

[@thewoodproject2126]

Thanks! Glad we could help. Maybe we could help you out with your next slab also :) We would not recommend this formula for the knot we would use resin - we like Dalchem resin very easy to use, a beautiful and clear finish.

[@thewoodproject2126]

Sorry for late reply - hope it all went well - not that would have been fine, just need to secure the back of the slab to make sure the bog stays put while drying

[@seanwhitman799]

I correct my ignorance, thought you fellas were from Australia. Lol My bad.

[@thewoodproject2126]

You are right, we are from Australia. Our workshop is on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria , Australia :)

[@scusty1]

Hi, I just seen your video and realized your close to me! I Would like to look at getting my first slab! do you have a place to come and see your slabs ? I live in Dromana. Cheers Steve.

[@thewoodproject2126]

Hi Steve, We are based in Hastings. Check out our website for opening hours and directions :) www.thewoodproject.com.au

[@alfarydml1508]

Great work mate... I have a rough sawn red gum slab I am using to build a table. I have sanded the top and it is ready to seal with marine grade varnish. Do you think I can seal the bottom without sanding it, just for protection? Would it work out? Thank you.

[@thewoodproject2126]

Hey! It wouldn't matter if you didnt sand the bottom, however it would be better to just give it a quick once over with 60 grit - for a more professional finish & to make sure it doesn't feel rough underneath.

[@alfarydml1508]

The Wood Project Awesome mate thank you so much 👍👍

[@brewsterly2927]

@@alfarydml1508 Not trying to take anything from Nathan, his work and slabs are fantastic, but a very old and accomplished woodworker told me, re coating, "what ever you do to the top, do to the bottom" (and ends and sides of course).

[@alfarydml1508]

@@brewsterly2927 thank you so much mate

[@Ace-ig6vs]

Is that regular auto body filler or some other body filler?

[@thewoodproject2126]

yes - you can get it from repco

[@keyoft5382]

Hi ,I've got probably a stupid question...what is grind sanding?

[@thewoodproject2126]

Gday mate, its a setting on the festool sander.

[@MYPROTIPS]

What is it about that Aussie accent?? These guys arnt exactly Russell Crow’s but I gotta keep watching just to hear how they are gonna pronounce the next word. Brilliant!! I don’t think Americans sound cool to anyone 😂😂

[@thewoodproject2126]

hahaha. Nath certainly has a very Aussie accent - even to Aussies :)