How to Build a Log Coffee Table Part 2 of 2

[bclogstairandrail]

Thanks for the great comment, I'm glad you found the video useful : )

[dogovasquez]

you do nice work I learn from your tecnics they are unic. tkns

[bclogstairandrail]

When I finished this table I had a friend spray it with a 2 part Polyurethane finish. I'm sure a normal urethane would work just as well and be less expensive. I hope this helps.

[thefan12345]

Great part two! can you let me know how would you finish the table... linseed oil? Hardner?

Thank you

[garciacontracting]

beautiful work

Muy lindo su trabajo

[harmolodicsoul]

This was great talent! I don't know whee you are from, but I would attend the classes if you tought. I do have one slab perfect for a coffee table and I was unsure about how to attach legs, but now I know. However, the slab looks old and dull looking, as if it was stained before. Is there something I can do to it to bring it to look shiny and fresh again? Thanks

[bclogstairandrail]

They are usually glued and screwed and if the wood is fairly dry to start with there is not to much shrinkage. If there green and do shrink, after the dry you could always take them out and us something like "Tough as nails" to fill the gap and holed them in place. Hope this helps and thanks for the comments : )

[coxbrothersfan2]

Great job mate! If it shrinks, how do you keep the legs from falling off, would they not too shrink? Thanks for any info! Keep at it, your one with the chainsaw Mi Amigo! :)

[bclogstairandrail]

I'll see what I can do next time : )

[NixonAre]

you shood end it with cherrio old chaps! :P

[localcrew]

That bit sure cuts like a Forstner bit. And yeah -- you gotta hang on to those big drills. They'll flat swing you around if you're not braced for impact! I'm now officially inspired to build a coffee table of my own. I'll use cherry slabs, 'cause I have a few in my shed. Great video!

[bclogstairandrail]

The drill is a 1/2" Makita drill and the bit is a 3" Milwaukee bit. I believe they go up to about 5" or 6" inches in diameter and are mainly used by plumbers for putting piping in. The center comes out, so you can put a long drill bit in to drill in. This will allow you to drill at a greater angle and maintain control of the bit. It might also be worth mentioning to hang on tight, if it grabs and your not ready, it can rip the drill out of your hands and cause major injury.

[Mueiwark]

What kind of drill is that? Looks like a forstner bit, but they don't come in that size or do they? Bet you need quite a bit of power as well.

[bclogstairandrail]

I've thought about running a school and would be willing to run one if there was enough interest ! If you want get my next project/video just subscribe and you will be alerted to it when I post it.

[MrLeeNco]

you do some amazing projects, have you considered putting on a school?