Monkeypod Desk VW

have been able to sand both sides to 220. cut the board edges. found the center line of the board. struck a chalk line. then measured off that edge max distance. struck another line. then used a track saw to cut that edge. used a 90 degree guide to cut both ends square to the center line. Client wants a curved natural edge on the bottom edge of the picture. I have a plan for this shape. need to lay it out and get client approval. Hurricane Lala took power out for 4 days. it was all messed up here. things are still not back to normal here. and we have TS Moke passing the island dropping another 10-15" of rain. still hasn't started yet...

Sanding underside 60-120 grit

Flattening underside of slab with router sled

Recently was contacted by a good friend that owns a welding shop. He employs my son. We discussed making wood slab tables and desks. We found a local guy that owns a sawmill. We selected the perfect slab of monkeypod. it is 112" x 28-48" x 2.25". I managed to get the slab home. I have trimmed off the bark and this cambion layer. It is a layer of opaque white wood that is the beginning of new sap wood. the inner and outer bark came off quite easily. However I needed 36grit on a grinder to remove this layer. I am now working with a router sled to make it level. I needed to order a router collet extender off of amazon. I have also ordered a wen track saw with 110" tracks and an adjustable angle finder for the track. It can 90 degree and other angles as necessary.