$18,000 Table

Summary by Krater

The creator builds a custom coffee table using Bastogne walnut slabs and custom aluminum shelf parts, detailing the design, material selection, cutting, routing, joining, finishing using Blacktail N3 Nano, and final assembly.

From the video

Answers: How do you build a custom live-edge Bastogne walnut coffee table with an aluminum shelf?

• Bastogne walnut slabs
• Coffee table construction
• Aluminum shelf fabrication
• Wood finishing with Blacktail N3 Nano
• Custom woodworking techniques

What it concludes

• C channels mitigate wood movement and cupping/bowing.
• A custom aluminum shelf adds a unique modern contrast to Bastogne walnut.
• Blacktail N3 Nano finish enhances contrast, sheen, and protection on wood surfaces.
• Careful measurement and precise spacer calculation are essential for a tight fit between wood and metal components.