$5,500 Piece of Wood

Summary by Krater

The creator builds a controversial patch-worked walnut table top and matching wishbone legs, cutting and inlaying small wood pieces and finishing the table with Rubio Monocoat and a new nanofinish.

From the video

Answers: How do you build a patchwork wood table top and wishbone legs?

• Walnut table top
• Patchwork wood inlay technique
• Wishbone table legs
• Epoxy and wood finishing
• Nanofinish wood coating

What it concludes

• Buying un-kiln-dried wood from unreliable sellers can result in case hardening and years of usability issues.
• Making items that some people hate can help target a niche market willing to pay premium prices.
• Using table saws for cutting square patchwork portions is more time-consuming than jigs, but faster overall than fabricating specialized jigs.
• Diluting dark Rubio Monocoat with natural Rubio Monocoat blends wood colors effectively without muting the grain.
• The Blacktail Studio N3 nanofinish provides extreme protection against liquids and wear compared to traditional finishes.