I have a good supply of walnut that I'm going to be making several things from. While I'm not a complete idiot, I'm not a master craftsman, by any stretch of the imagination, either.
Here's the schedule of things I'm planning on making....
Basic 1x3 and 1x6 trim
A custom "desk" that is loosely based on a hybrid of these;
And a second desk, loosely based on this image;
Now for the questions....
1.) The basic square trim is going to be next to red oak. I'd really like it to pop as a dark wood against light wood. I was hoping that something like a tung oil would do the trick, but I don't know if it would be enough "pop".
The red oak is not stained, nor sealed. It's as natural as it gets. I'd prefer a satin finish for the trim so that it isn't too much of a shiny vs. flat finish... which I think would look kinda' wonky.
2.) I've never tried to make anything like a tabletop from solid lumber, and I'm sure that this isn't anything that's easy to explain on the internut... but is there a trick, or some basic steps not to screw this up too bad? :dontknow:
Or, is there a class that anyone would recommend for a sawdust hack like myself to take to learn the basics of solid top making?
I guess I could use a good plywood and veneer it... but my veneering abilities.... well... lets just say... I can use help there too! :rotflm:
Thanx for ANY help anyone of you fine folks can offer a sawdust duffer like myself.
Max
Here's the schedule of things I'm planning on making....
Basic 1x3 and 1x6 trim
A custom "desk" that is loosely based on a hybrid of these;
And a second desk, loosely based on this image;
Now for the questions....
1.) The basic square trim is going to be next to red oak. I'd really like it to pop as a dark wood against light wood. I was hoping that something like a tung oil would do the trick, but I don't know if it would be enough "pop".
The red oak is not stained, nor sealed. It's as natural as it gets. I'd prefer a satin finish for the trim so that it isn't too much of a shiny vs. flat finish... which I think would look kinda' wonky.
2.) I've never tried to make anything like a tabletop from solid lumber, and I'm sure that this isn't anything that's easy to explain on the internut... but is there a trick, or some basic steps not to screw this up too bad? :dontknow:
Or, is there a class that anyone would recommend for a sawdust hack like myself to take to learn the basics of solid top making?
I guess I could use a good plywood and veneer it... but my veneering abilities.... well... lets just say... I can use help there too! :rotflm:
Thanx for ANY help anyone of you fine folks can offer a sawdust duffer like myself.
Max