Manifest
What the build takes
- Walnut, live edge pair×2
- Food-contact epoxy×1
- Rubber feet×4
- Melamine form stock
- Torch
- Orbital sander
Sequence
The build, step by step
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Build the form
Cut the melamine base 75 mm larger than the board on all sides and wax every surface the epoxy might touch. Seal the inside corners with a continuous bead of silicone, then leak-test with a small splash of water.
Set the banks
Arrange the walnut halves so the live edges mirror each other without creating narrow choke points. Clamp them down through cauls or bridge blocks so buoyancy from the pour cannot lift the wood.
Pour the river
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Safety & disclaimers
Respirator during the pour; torch away from solvents.
Field notes
Questions builders ask
Is epoxy food safe?
Cured, yes, for serving; the plan specifies certified resin.
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