Fixing a HUGE crack in a live edge slab table.

A tough crack requires creative problem solving, can I do it?
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0:00 Intro

[jamesbondo]

I like to explain those type of cracks as an implosion of the wood. That space used to be taken up by moisture, and now that it's gone, it's almost impossible to clamp the crack closed. The wood split by shrinking away from the crack, so that part of the board is technically gone

[tommanseau]

Woodworking, aka how to hide and minimize all the mistakes you make. Sometimes you even make stuff you really like! As you learn what mistakes have been made you make fewer mistakes and the product comes out better. If you don't make mistakes you aren't learning.

[clappercl]

Whether or not the repair holds I'd love to see a one year later update if your brother is ok with it. You can always learn something by long term observation.

[bobt]

Thanks for showing us how to improvise. We need to be able to adjust our approach to fit the situation (and the customer).

[mikamajlund]

It's great you are honest and say you don't know if the repair will last im waiting for the update year after 👍

[graydanerasmussen]

You did NOT fail at pouring epoxy! You improvised a neat Christmas decoration. :D Nice work, objective achieved.

[noahfreeman]

incredibly helpful! love content like this that tackled issues we might run into and isn’t just regurgitating the “top 10 handtool topics”

[davidhale]

I recently did series of similar fills, and if you’d had more time I’d recommend doing a thin pour, just enough to coat the surfaces, first, to reduce the likelihood of leaks. Then fill the rest. This also reduces the likelihood of visible air bubbles in the final pour, in cases where that matters. Great episode!

[toonybrain]

The imperfections, including the epoxy repair, are that tables story. 🧡 It’s like our scars and wrinkles and age spots …

[joeyree]

Perfect! I just got a folding picnic table off the street, it had a huge crack in it. I'm delighted to find your video because the table is not expensive, and not worth spending too much time, effort or money on it; this seems to be the right type of repair for me.

[Pikeandglaive]

One of the best comments I ever heard in a shop (we were making armor, not woodworking, but still, I think this applies):

"How did you measure that?"

"I guessed"

"What? You have to measure that!!"

"Look, we're not Martin Marietta, and this isn't the space shuttle. I eyeballed it. Deal!"

Good job on the repair. That's not the way I would have tackled it, but that fact alone gives me more information to chew on. Well done!

[hikingpete]

I love how your new space is coming along. The sound is a lot better, and those panels add some visual interest to the background. A big improvement over the bare walls.

[markhinds]

Thanks Rex. Each and every challenge has its own solution. Your is pretty much on the mark. Love your honesty.

[ErrorProne]

always a treat to watch your videos. you always tackle real-world problems with a realistic set of tools. thanks. 👍

[cujero]

In woodworking you do what works. There are always lots of ways to solve a problem. It's refreshing to see a simple and practical solution. In my opinion those are always the best. Love this channel

[stuartwoodcock]

Always a pleasure to watch your "No Bullshit" approach to your work. It really helps us out, as most of us have similar experiences.

[ikust]

9:15 honesty makes a great Artisan. Thank you !

[laciihasz]

When u started explaining what caused the crack i thought u would also get rid of that big knot as well.
Hopefully this repair will hold up for good!

[brotherfullmer]

After watching so many videos that were not what I needed - This video was EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks so much for posting this.

[markp]

Excellent Practical approach to the repair. Will be interesting to see the follow up next year.