Hi guys,
Got a few questions on a eucalyptus live edge slab project I have coming up soon.
It's about 32x57" and a hair over 3" thick. Will get a welded steel base and probably end up as a coffee table. It's got a bow in it however. The gentleman I got it from suggested running a track saw down the middle of the concave side and let it settle in order to preserve material while flattening. Is this a thing? If it does, how to deal with the obvious cut that will be visible at the ends? As is, I could probably preserve ~2.25" or so.
I haven't worked with eucalyptus before, wasn't sure what finish options to consider. It's got a really interesting live edge to it as well. Any suggestions?
Edit: Added pictures. As you can see it's actually closer to 70" long but has an unfortunate chainsaw cut into the side. I can't think of a way to work it into the table design, will likely trim that section off. Any ideas there?
Thanks!