From Slab to Table: Crafting a Black Walnut Dining Table

[@JustinRamey3]

Amazing job! Me personally I love both live edge and dead. My favorite wood to work with is walnut. I've been scared to try and epoxy because it is so expensive but watching your video, blacktail studios and many more is encouraging. Keep up the amazing work!

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you. I agree I think the piece dictates the edge. I waited for the epoxy to go on sale and didn’t use all that much for this project. Just take it slow and don’t skimp on the prep work. Also make sure you have plenty of elbow grease on hand

[@bradstooks6181]

Dead edge! Looks awesome great job!!

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you!

[@scottmoore8986]

Way to go joey. This is Brad dad! Looking good good!

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@rifedesignco7102]

Dead edge. Beautiful work, looks awesome!

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you I really appreciate that!

[@philhildebrand5634]

Dead edge for me in most cases, but somethings do better with live edge. Great work. The cleaning and filling of the seams/cracks was very clean.

[@jrutstudio]

I agree live edge definitely has its place, but it’s gotta be the right piece. Thank you I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisshumaker1659]

Got some great ideas on this video. Thanks

[@jrutstudio]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@worstworkshop]

Cam would be proud!

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you! I would hope so

[@bowerscustomwoodworkingllc]

Dead edge. Nicely done! I know everyone is crazy about live edges, but I just prefer clean lines.

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you! I think they have a place in builds, but it needs to be something special IMO

[@lisawilliams8332]

Straight edge looks amazing.

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you!

[@kenmac6888]

Nice work.

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you

[@jacobdean1454]

1/2 live 1/2 dead edge. Great looking table! What did you end up with as a final thickness?

[@jrutstudio]

Thank you! The table ended up right at 2” thick