Branch slice coasters

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Clamp the branch

   Clamp it to a sturdy table edge so it can't roll.

2. 

   2

   Cut the slices

   Saw slices 1/2 in thick with slow, full strokes. Let the saw do the work.

3. 

   3

   Dry them flat

   Lay them on newspaper indoors for 2 weeks. Slow drying means fewer cracks.

4. 

   4

   Sand the faces

   Sand both sides with 80 grit, then 220. Rub until it feels smooth on your cheek.

5. 

   5

   Seal them

   Brush 3 thin coats of polyurethane, 2 hours apart.

6. 

   6

   Add pads

   Stick a felt pad under each one.