San Diego craftsman Kristopher Kirkpatrick reveals why most $5,000 live-edge dining tables from big retailers fail within months — and how a true custom solid wood table becomes a smart, heirloom-quality investment that lasts generations.
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From rare Claro and Bastogne walnut slabs to extraordinary oversized tables, I share completed projects, material insights, buying advice, and behind-the-scenes experiences from my San Diego County workshop.