How to remove bark from a live edge slab // walnut live edge // how to // woodworking

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[cierrateichert]

There is no audio for what the electric thingy is or how it does.😢

[j.c]

Using a nylon bristle disc sander on a drill keeps the live edge look . Their like a inch wide, 2 inch inner plastic diameter with a row of stiff yet flexible bristles across it every inch. So far it's one of the fastest ways I've found that keeps the real live edge look.

[jimzearfoss]

My suggestion, if you prefer a straight clean edge like that instead of natural, is to set it up on a table saw with the blade set at about 60 deg saw it off and then sand it smooth. I am not sure why you would go to all that dirt, dust and trouble to get a uniform edge.

[Dr_Xyzt]

I'm doing my own live edge slabs and was hoping I'd find a less dusty way of removing bark other than the wire brush on an angle grinder, but that seems to be the most effective way to deal with really difficult pieces. I use a variable speed machine at about 4000 RPM, outdoors. This is definitely a project that's messy, but worthwhile.

[HowIDoThingsDIY]

Looks great! I'm about to do this today. Thanks for the reference!

[remypaquin]

The peice I have already had most of the bark removed but unfortunately the remainder and the first layers of sap show sign or early rot...i think ( new to this) so my main concern has been how far do I remove it

[robw]

I use my jigsaw on bevel to get rid of the bark, following the contour of the live edge..

[crescoprotivin]

Removing bark before planer to help save the knives. The bark is usually full of dirt

[CrispyLink]

What happened to the audio? I mean, I understood most of the video even without, but where did that nice relaxing shop sound go?

[aclawrence]

Ah man that shakey table is giving me anxiety lol.

[peggyarnold]

I just watched this video. I'm new to live edge wood. I make small tables from cookies or rounds. I left the bark on them but want to start taking the bark off. so I'm working with a round surface. would you use the same tools? thanks for any input.

[Luna_Kat]

Should one remove bark before storing slabs to dry?

[OakHillMillworks]

That’s so pretty! I would definitely remove bark if I ever did a live edge piece. Nice video, Ryan! I gotta learn how to do more effects like making the subscribe thing pop up and showing the Instagram handle.

[midi]

Seems like if you aren't going to leave the natural surface of the sapwood under the bark, you'd just rip the edge off. I want to remove the bark while leaving the hopefully un touched surface beneath.

[AmericanClass]

Do you have any tree stump projects that you've done

[nicka]

Thanks for the tips. Looks like it’s time for you to sort that wobbly workbench 😂

[dclinks]

But it’s not live edge anymore, right?

[ShutterMafiaStudios]

tx for your video. that table looks a little bit flimsy though. peace. i have some sick black walnut from our backyard i had slabbed up.

[bryanluke]

Nice video dude! I need to snag a draw knife!

[echopapa]

Video needs some better editing as your sound cuts in and out.