I would use a wire wheel on a hand grinder, go with the grain. That would keep the live edge look. Make sure you use a soft wheel, and wear safety glasses! I built lots of burlwood and live edge tables, for waterbed stores in the late sixties and early seventies! Made lots of dollars as a side business! My records show 186 tables in 1970! Mostly redwood burls.

Last edited by Heym06; 11/05/19.