Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Some people were furious I used this slab, and I actually understand why.
Blacktail bow tie jig (limited first run): blacktailstudio.com/bowtie-jig
Blacktail epoxy table workshop: blacktailstudio.com/the-epoxy-workshop

My first attempt at working with Old Growth Redwood for my nicest client ever.

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Items used in this video
New Blacktail n3 Nano (replaces ceramic): blacktailstudio.myshopify.com/pages/n3-launch
Inlay Kit: blacktailstudio.com/inlay-kit
Brass Bushings: blacktailstudio.com/brass-bushings
Bandsaw: blacktailstudio.com/bandsaw
Jigsaw: blacktailstudio.com/jigsaw
Forklift Extensions: blacktailstudio.com/forklift-extensions
Cordless Angle Grinder: blacktailstudio.com/cordless-angle-grinder
Carving Disc: blacktailstudio.com/carving-disc
Face Shield: blacktailstudio.com/face-shield
Sandpaper Storage: blacktailstudio.com/sandpaper-storage
Sandpaper: blacktailstudio.com/sandpaper
Belt Sander: blacktailstudio.com/belt-sander
Osmo 3043: blacktailstudio.com/osmo
Table Top Epoxy: blacktailstudio.com/table-top-epoxy
Gem Buffer: blacktailstudio.com/gem-buffer
Sander: blacktailstudio.com/sander
Liquid Wax Cleaner: blacktailstudio.com/liquid-wax-cleaner
Wire Wheel: blacktailstudio.com/wire-wheel

0:00 Intro
1:02 Live edge cleanup
1:50 Faking a live edge
4:41 Slab flattening
6:32 Fixing a broken wood slab
7:25 First-ever Blacktail product
10:30 Easy bow tie inlay
13:03 Best finish for Redwood?
14:00 Finishing the backside
15:33 Best/worst wall mount?
17:00 How to finish Redwood
19:46 Ceramic finish on wood
20:30 Final reveal


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