Coffee table
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I came into a birch edge glued slab, ment for a work bench. Is is 27"x 60" x 2".
I want to turn it into a coffee table but that dimension feels too wide.
Should i rip it along a glue line, down to 20" using my skill saw?
Just cut it shorter.
Size seems fine to me. But if you do want it narrower, aim your cut an 1/8" on the waste side and then sand down the rest.
>>1016978
Before cutting you might consider if (and how) the cut-off pieces can be used.
>>1016978
Just my opinion, but you could make two 30x27" square-ish coffee tables. Keep one, and sell the other.
>>1017019
I have though about this.
but it is going in front of a large 8' sofa
>>1017034
Just my opinion, but you could make two square-ish sofas. Keep one, and sell the other.
>>1017038
Haha.
>>1017034
Yeah. Two little square ones probably won't work, but 5' seems like a lot of table. I build 24x48" tables, and they're on the big side.
>>1016978
>I came into a birch edge glued slab
You should disinfect, and apply protein decomposing chemicals (as used in blood cleanup crews). As some substances may remain in the cracks, I recommend being as thorough as possible before cutting to ensure good surface contact with glue, stain, or any other substances you may be applying to the table, and next time use a napkin or condom to reduce mess.