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Sandoflex also works

Thanks for sharing this! Good luck with everything!

I'm about to do my first slab and was wondering how to do this. Very helpful! Thanks for making this video!

500$ and needs reference why? very cheap software!!!

There is most definitely meters that cost much less than 500 that are within +/- .5%-1% accuracy. General tools and klien come to mind. You can also use a multi meter and calculate it yourself, those are cheap and even the cheap ones give an accurate reading

I wish there were plug cutters with greater flute depth than those on the market. I tried this method but I'm dealing with old rusted headless nails that are prone to snapping, coupled with little width on the surface wood, which means a smaller damage footprint is crucial. A deeper flute would allow me to bore down and snap out. Apprecite the video all the same👍

Does it clean it that well if you’ve been sanding plaster paint and filler?

Live Edge was popular in the 1970s, then went out of style for 35-40 years. I'm cutting the live edge off my slab so that it never goes out of style. Just sayin...

I've used those thin fiber wheels but haven't tried that wide one yet. Thanks for sharing.

Impact driver is the key, thank you for that. I was using my drill with the same nylox you have with poor results, especially with some of the slabs I use. I tend to shy away from just a "straight" live edge and like odd bark intrusions for the character. Switching to the impact made a world of difference. Thank you, subscribed.

Thank you, what a life saver. I'm getting one today. Waisted enough time and sand paper! Lol

I have the same problem, just brilliant suggestions, thanks for sharing.

What's the difference between these with 6 brushes, vs the continuous circular brush? Anyone know?

Try a wire brush ;)

Am I wrong or did he set the cheap meter to hardwood... for cedar ?

Brilliant, thanks for this golden info. I was using home made sanding mops for various small projects but now will order a set of these to have. The mops disintegate very quickly

You are a life saver. Will soon work on a live edge for the first time and was going through all of the things you showed in my mind. Had no idea what will work best. Well now I know. Thank you a lot!

Nyalox is what he is talking about, nyloks or other spelling. They are sold at Amazon in all sorts of styles and grits.

Idk who needs to k ow but a bit of looking and they make really wide versions of this for conditioning tools

Yes! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much. Can't see in the vid, but it's Nyalox for anyone else unsure.

But how do you know which one shows the correct value? The one which is more expensive because it’s more expensive? This test is completely irrelevant as you have no reference at all

Thank you!!! 👍👍👍

Fantastic

Great tool for the job. Wear safety glasses!!

Where can I find a few of those nylock discs?

This was HUGELY helpful. Thank you! This method preserved the patina for a very natural finish of the live edge. One note: if you decide to sand-blast w/ glass bead to accentuate the patina coloring, this should be your last step before finishing steps. These nylox brushes will remove the patina if you use them AFTER sand-blasting.

Bought a plug cutter, going to try it soon.

So satisfying

I'll try this. I have some pallet wood and I know some it has broken nails in it.

well done

Thanks for adding some real value (and not taking 30 minutes to convey the info). Normally I use chisels for the bark, then the Rotex 90 which works really, really well for the smooth flat portions, but not nearly as well for the small intricate features like what you showed. I think the combo of those two approaches would be excellent.

Helpful video! How have these held up for you? The amazon reviews are mixed.

Awesome thanks

Thank you so much for this. I'm going to order one now. Totally saved me!

You may have got a lemon general tools pin meter..??. I have a both. A Wagner mmc 205 and general Tools $20-50 special/ both read about the same.

I've watched about 15 different videos on how to clean up a live edge. This video, by far, was the most helpful. Thank you and I am now subscribed.

Wholesome ending.

How do u spell nylocks

Awesome video! Really appreciate the time you put into this to share!! Exactly what I needed.

Got a pile of burl live edges to clean up and nothing was cutting it. Thanks for the tips!

I learned the same lesson. I discovered crazy readings several % below emc given my RH/temp and knew it was impossible. Picked up an Orion 930- including the NIST traceable calibration target option shortly afterwards.

This was *just* what I was looking for and totally appreciate you saving me tons of time and trial and error. Thanks!

Who makes cedar furniture?

0:35 Plug cutter, brilliant! This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

I'm glad I watched this. I have a cheapish meter with pins. I might just bite the bullet and get the good one because I want to build high end stuff.

What can't I just hammer two nails into a board of wood to use as electrodes, then attach a simple ten dollar voltmeter, take readings of resistance, voltage, whatever, and then extrapolate from that, what sort of moisture level is present?

Thanks for the tips!

The Masterpiece…

The junk one is a "pinless" model. I assume that the pinned meters are more accurate for less cost. IE I can use a cheaper version like "general tools" and get much more accurate results. Still not nearly as good as the $500 dollar version, but not useless like the one in this video. In order to make a meter that doesn't 'damage' the wood it costs more money. Fair?

I respect your mindset, if you've got the ability to make a custom metal base why not do it! Really nice results on the finished piece, that curl looks amazing! You said that's pretty common for maple in Oregon, is that just in slabs or general maple lumber too?