Introduction and Materials Overview
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You Won't believe how pretty this Live Edge table turned out...fresh off the mill!
What happens here
The video introduces the project: replacing the top of an old coffee table with a live edge ash lumber piece that was milled directly from the farm. The creator showcases the tools and materials required for the project, including a piece of live edge ash lumber, various grades of sandpaper (80, 180, 220 grit), a random orbit sander, a belt sander, Rust-Oleum High Performance Enamel spray paint (gloss black and flat black), 3M Sandblaster Pro sanding sponges (120/220 grit), steel wool (Grade #0000), Minwax Wipe-On Poly (Clear Satin), and Minwax Soft Touch Finishing Wax. A set of Spyder power drill bits is also highlighted as a sponsor, intended for recessing the frame, though this plan changes later.
Goal: Gather necessary tools and materials and understand the project scope.
Tools and materials
- 180 Grit Sandpaper Gator — Intermediate sanding to refine the surface
- 220 Grit Sandpaper Gator — Final fine sanding for a smooth finish
- 80 Grit Sandpaper Gator — Initial aggressive sanding to remove imperfections
- Belt Sander El Cheapo — More aggressive sanding for initial leveling and material removal
- DeWalt Angle Grinder DeWalt — Sanding the live edge of the wood slab
- DeWalt Circular Saw DeWalt — Cutting the wood slab to approximate size
- Live Edge Ash Lumber — The new coffee table top
- Minwax Soft Touch Finishing Wax Minwax — Final protection and matte finish
- Minwax Wipe-On Poly — Applying the protective finish to the wood
- Random Orbit Sander El Cheapo — General sanding of flat surfaces