Dave Verstraete
12-25-2008, 7:17 PM
I will preface this thread with the fact that I have never worked with a "live edge" before.
I received some bubinga as a gift and at least 1 of the projects that I will make will have a live edge. In fact , the gift wood has 18 foot of live edge so I better research this before I mess up a good gift. I don't even know all of the questions that I need to ask. Any comment on finishing the edge would be appreciated.
Do I dull the sharp edge? with what? sandpaper?
How do I prep the edge?
How do I remove loose material from this edge? brass bristle brush?
What finish would you use on the edge itself? I would think Waterlox would work well for this?
I received some bubinga as a gift and at least 1 of the projects that I will make will have a live edge. In fact , the gift wood has 18 foot of live edge so I better research this before I mess up a good gift. I don't even know all of the questions that I need to ask. Any comment on finishing the edge would be appreciated.
Do I dull the sharp edge? with what? sandpaper?
How do I prep the edge?
How do I remove loose material from this edge? brass bristle brush?
What finish would you use on the edge itself? I would think Waterlox would work well for this?