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Finally got to deliver and set up this beast. The entire table is made from a single flitch of 10' long elm, base and all. It weighs in at 1500 lbs. The top is six book-matched slabs, connected onsite with mechanical fasteners. This gives the 60" x 324" top some breathing room. Pith was cut out of center slabs, which left a decorative void. Got these wonderful slabs from Good Hope Hardwoods and couldn't be happier with how they worked. His slabs sit for 5 seasons before being kiln dried, so most all movement is negated. Thanks for looking and happy woodworking!

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Light as a feather!

It looks good.
 

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Holy mackerel, what a beast! Nice work.
 

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That was an epic build! Easily the biggest table I've seen but you did a spectacular job. How did you join the ends of the slabs together?
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Man that is a huge conference table! I like the simple base to really set off that gorgeous top!
 

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WOW…. just WOW….
 

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She zammm That's a big one, great job,I hope you have a big Job.
 

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I would be interested in how you joined the slab ends together, more photos please.
 

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Impressive!!!
 

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Outstanding and colosal table!
 

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I'm afraid I could not get that into my workshop/garage - and shut the door. Beautiful. Super sized table. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Thanks for the kind words everyone. In regards to attachment, there are zip bolts every 12" along all seams, with oversize routed channels for movement. There are also 10mm dominoes every 12", staggered between the zip bolt channels to keep the tops level. All the joints are 1 degree back beveled, so they are tight when drawn closed.
 

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What a beautiful beast :)

i have to build table top from maple slab(s) 130" x 56"
client prefers single slab or two book-match slabs.
oxidized (grey) finish
I have a trouble finding this size slab(s)
If two slabs how to join them to avoid problems???
 

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That was one huge elm tree, Rhett.
I see the mid-table void where most of the live edge was removed (I think that's what I'm seeing). Where is the pith-removed decorative void?
Are the legs ebonized? How are they attached?
Great table! Thanks for sharing.
 

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Man, what a nice table. Love the live edge and the 1 degree back bevel is a great idea to assure the top will pull together tightly. What finish did you use on the table top and stand? How did you cut the ends of the slabs to assure an accurate 1 degree back bevel? I assume you mean 1 degree per slab, for a 2 degree compound angle at the joint. Am I correct?
 

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Basically repeating what was stated above - what a beautiful Table! Nice Job !!
 

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After looking through your project gallery, you are an incredible woodworker! What talent you have. You're an inspiration for us all.
 

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Amazing!
 
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