Cookie Slab Table Progress

Lots of progress on the slab tables. Today I sanded the router marks away at 80 grit, then I made some Walnut butterfly keys to stabilize some cracks and add a bit of detail. I always liked these, I think they are a woodworking staple and add value to your work when done well.

Walnut cookies being cut on the band saw.

After I cut a few on the band saw I took them over to the bench and cleaned up the rough cuts. My old craftsman band saw doesn't cut so good. Once I got them looking pretty nice I started to lay them out and traced them with my marking knife. I used a trim router and a small straight bit to get most of the excess out. This also creates a solid bottom surface for the key to rest. You'll hear the sound change drastically when it hits the bottom.