A different technique

[FredP]

I'm not sure how this will turn out yet. If it turns out good I'll share the technique. I was going for a antique look so I didn't get too particular with fit and finish. This is with the first coat of waterlox. If I like the finished product I likely make a table base for it ans maybe add a drawer or 2.

Wormy pecan, walnut, maple, purple heart and some other wood that I can't remember the name of.

 

[FredP]

Here's a better picture taken without the lights on adding glare.

 

[Charlie]

Fred, It looks great!

 

[Canuck]

Like it bunches!! Table base for sure, very unique.

 

[drw]

The various grains give it an impressive look!

 

[JNCarr]

Nice!

 

[woodlaker2]

Like it too.

 

[golfdad]

Good stuf Fred

 

[Berta]

Really nice!

 

[Flute Maker]

Beautiful!!!!

 

[Oka]

Very Nice !

 

[HITCH-]

Looking good!

 

[Rwe2156]

Nice design. Solid wood? If so, any concerns about movement and mitered frame?

 

[FredP]

Thin wood mounted on substrate. Started out 3/8 thickness and ended up less than 1/8" after mounting. I've never had an issue with movement using this method. It's basically a thick veneer.

 

[Hmerkle]

Can't wait to learn about the process.

 

[FredP]

Well it's looking like it's going to work so here goes.
First I sanded to 120
Then slathered on some mediam CA to mostly fill the worm holes.
Then sanded to 150.
Then I slathered on some spackling. Yeh spackling. (White)
Let dry for a bit.then sanded to 220.
Wiped down and started the waterlox. I'm on the 3rd coat now and it's looking good. If it all falls out well..... we'll see!

 

[Hmerkle]

OMG!
Spackling... as a "feature!"

I think you did before, but talk about the chess board lay-up.

Do you place many small squares on the substrate or do you make strips and cut to width and lay them up or ???

 

[FredP]

Strips, glue. Cut reverse 4.glue. sides and border. Glue. drum sander to Flatten. Glue to substrate. Final cut substrate to fit. Add mitered border. Drum sander. RoS and apply finish. Easy peasy.

 

[David Turner]

Very Nice Work!

 

[FredP]

Update; top is finished. Waterlox. Base needs final coat.