Live Edge Walnut Mantel Build

My first attempt at taking a live edge walnut slab from cut to finished mantel to install. Let me know in the comments how you would have done it differently. Always trying to improve!

Used in this video:
Rubio Monocoat: https://amzn.to/3sl4C7J
Sheppards Brackets: https://www.sheppardbrackets.com/
Dewalt Combo Drill Kit: https://amzn.to/38MmoKu
Makita track saw: https://amzn.to/3wkrqpH
Sliding Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3FqKmqZ
Dewalt Planer: https://amzn.to/39IdcqJ
Dust Right Bag: https://amzn.to/3FwLfxV
Bosch Dual Mode Sander: https://amzn.to/3KXJLhy
Titebond CA Glue: https://amzn.to/37UzhlH
MAS Epoxy: https://amzn.to/39QvpCH

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