**Sorry for the wall of text.**

 

So I recently acquired this large elm slab. It was originally 10′ x 33″ x 3.5″ but I had it cut down to 6′ for a table. Figure I’ll use the additional 4′ for a side table or maybe something else. 

 

Anyway, this wood is from a tree that came down in a bad storm. Not exactly sure on time frame. It was cut into slabs and stickered outdoors, weighted down by two other slabs and covered by a tarp. 

 

I want to make a single slab table from this and ideally fill the cracks with epoxy. I am looking for some input on how to do this the correct way without creating more work for myself or royally fucking up the wood. It’s currently at around 16.5-17% MC. The wood in my home, and specifically in the room where it will be placed, sits at an average of 7% in the current weather conditions. Not sure about spring or summer. The slab is currently stored in my garage, which is has sheet rock but is not particularly well controlled in terms of temp/conditions.

 

My goal is to sand it a bit, when I have time while it’s drying. Then when it gets to or below 10-11% I will put the legs, with slotted mounting holes, on and move it to the kitchen with a runner. Then when it drops closer to 7% I will fill cracks with epoxy and finish with something matte. 

 

Does this sound valid? Should I put mineral oil or something on it while it’s drying after sanding? Is it necessary to wait until it’s 7% (or even below) to fill with epoxy? AND will epoxy be enough to prevent further propagation of the cracks through the seasons?

 

Here’s a link to photos of the slab: https://m.imgur.com/gallery/g9vywRd

Edit: OH! One more – should I clean all of the splintering out of that large crack on the end?