Then apply a finer sand paper to make sure the wood is smooth and soft.
Diy wood slab side table.
Find the right piece of wood and you can create a stunning one of a kind diy end table.
This gorgeous table started out as a slab of wood for sale on craigslist.
My smaller wood slab flattening jig consists of 2 90 degree aluminum rails with a 2 blocks of wood on each side.
This rustic modern side table is on point and the perfect addition to your living room or bedroom.
Old interior door slabs and cabinet doors make fascinating diy wood table tops and can be combined with found items or simple legs to create quick and charming diy tables.
The blocks of wood are about 1 4 wider than the width of my router which allows it to move freely across the jig.
Creating something that is functional customized and budget friendly is a win win.
A live edge table incorporates the natural edges of the wood into the design.
To really make sure your finished side table looks professional make sure to sand the wooden top.
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The walnut wood slabs needed about 1 4 taken off as a result i made multiple light passes of roughly 1 16 to.
Finishing the slab allows you to easily enhance the natural characteristics of the wood and staining allows you to create a piece that can vary anywhere from eye catching and elegant to rural and rustic.
With the wooden plank still separated from the frame start off with a rougher sand paper and sand both sides as well as corners and edges of the wood.