Shockingly Expensive Wood

Summary by Krater

The creator builds a table using expensive, air-dried myrtlewood burl slabs, detailing jointing, gluing, inlay repairs, and adding C-channels and stainless steel legs.

From the video

Answers: How do you build a live-edge myrtlewood burl table?

• myrtlewood burl slabs
• table top glue up
• wood inlay repair
• installing C-channels
• ceramic wood finish

What it concludes

• Domino joinery is primarily for alignment rather than joint strength.
• Ceramic top coats enhance contrast, add sheen, and improve water resistance on wood.
• Air-dried slabs require C-channels to help keep them flat over time.
• Wrapping slabs in plastic and blankets overnight minimizes wood movement and cupping.