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I Build A Live Edge Waterfall Coffee Table[/SIZE][/B]

In this video I build a Live Edge Waterfall Coffee table with metal bowtie inlays and an aluminum leg.
Building slab furniture has become somewhat of a passion for me. Over the last few years I have literally built dozens of pieces from slabs. In this build I link up with Woodpeckers, to premiere their brand new Slab Flattening Jig . When I saw the options for the slabs to test out the jig, this ambrosia maple slab caught my eye. So I went to work getting down to a usable thickness, and as the voids and color in the wood came to life, I knew I had to turn it into A Live Edge Waterfall Coffee Table .

Working with live edge slabs is a blast. It is also super easy and can really allow some amazing wood, that wouldn't make it into spec lumber, to be used as a statement piece. I got this concept for A Live Edge Waterfall Coffee Table from the wood itself. I had no clue what I was going to do with this slab until I had it milled flat and water popped it. Sometimes, you have to play with the hand you're dealt. And in this project, I was throw pocket Aces.

If you want to see how I do it, check out the full video <a href="https://youtu.be/G4jWFJUH3e4">here!

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Great looking table! Do you think the Woodpecker jig is worth the $700.00 they are asking?
 

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But, the leg - did not like the aluminum frame. Better to make forged with accessories. Good luck.
 

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What a great job. If you don't want it I'll take it off your hands for $100. :) :)
 

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It has a light, natural look to it, but I suspect it's very heavy. Did this require working on the slab with portable tools? Is the final thickness about 3 inches?
 

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This is realy masterpiece art work…from metal-wood combination to butterfly patches and 45 miter joint…excellent work!
 

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i have a love of live edge slabs myself and this one i definitely love john.very cool look using the metal bow ties,dont think ive seen that done before.that slab flat jig looks like an easy way to do these large slabs but a little costly if you only do a few in your life time so i may hold off on that.my concern with the waterfall edge people might trip or stumble on the protruding edge being wider than the top?all in all its a killer table john,you always impress me.
 

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Impressive table John.
 

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Very Nicely Done! Looks Great!

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Neat ,

I just received an email from Taunton advertising a new slab flattening jig from Woodpeckers and a picture of your project was included

From: "Fine Woodworking" <finewoodworking>
Subject: New Tool Alert: Slab Flattening Mill
 

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Awesome design and build. I like the aluminum bow ties as they pull together the frame and the top. This is a beautiful piece.
 
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