Woodworker's Journal

A Slab “Pond” Table

This table is an example of a couple of unusual milestones in my woodworking experience. First, while I can’t be dogmatic about this, it is likely the heaviest table I have ever built. And second, in terms of material expense, it might be the most expensive single piece of furniture I have ever created. Now, neither of those things are good or bad in and of themselves, but combined together, I have to admit this turned into a pretty epic project with a special learning curve: pouring epoxy.

Preliminary Design Choices

I’ve been very interested in trying a unique looking set of metal legs called a Straw Bundle “Light” Table Base (item #66460, $399.99; ). Made of steel tubes cut and welded

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