I Hate Slab Tables. So I Built One Differently.

I break every rule of slab table making, then build my own. This is a zero epoxy live edge oak table build, using mechanical joinery instead of resin to solve the "paradox" between raw, natural material and precise architectural design.
Inspired by architecture, I set myself three rules for this build: zero epoxy, holistic materiality (one tree, two geometries), and mechanical honesty (every joint has to actually work structurally). No fasteners, no resin- just tension-based joinery, calculated dowel tolerances, and a through-tenon detail I've been refining across previous builds.

Do you think we’ve lost the patience for 'mechanical' design, or are we just too busy to care? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

If you're into furniture making, woodworking, live edge tables, or the crossover between architecture and design, this one's for you.

Timestamps:
0:00 Site Preparation & Material Theory
1:28 The Physics of the Base
4:15 The Glue-Up & Moment of Magic
7:00 Finishing & Wax Grouting
9:00 Synthesis & Conclusion

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In this video, we cover:
-The theory behind 'Zero-Epoxy' slab construction.
-Using architectural logic to design geometric furniture bases.
-Creating zero-play, mechanical joints without relying on standard fasteners.
-The 'tectonic' approach to finishing raw timber.

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