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I just picked up this American Elm slab w/bark inclusions and need some advice as to what to make with it. I originally bought it to cut into end grain Cutting Boards, but after seeing the piece I didn't want to destroy the look of the face. It is 96" x 19" x 1-1/4. Any help would be appreciated.

Don

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I also would have to agree with Charlie. You could make a bench for your porch and you wouldn't have to worry about the inclusions as much, they'd just have to be smooth.

I have roughly the same problem….two slabs of Keyaki (Japanese elm) crotch with lots of hairline cracks 25" Long x 3" Thick x 17" Wide.
 
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Thanks all for the thoughts. I do not need an end and coffee table, so I would have to see if i could sell them. I have been thinking about the leg design that would blend well with the elm slab. Maybe a four post with a cross support. I will have to go back and buy another piece that was cut from the same tree to match.

Don
 
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