I finally finished my first version of this coffee table. These pictures aren't great - I need to take some time to get some better ones, but it might be a while since I get that done. The design of this table (not mine) uses an interesting combination of joinery that, if done right, should allow the table to be assembled with no metal fasteners and no glue. My joinery was not perfect, so the 8 pegged bridle joints (leg to apron) are glued.
It is QS red oak and walnut. Finish is shellac. Top has about 20 coats of shellac, leveled and hand-rubbed to fill the pores and get an even satin sheen. The results were my best yet, though still far from perfect.
This one started out as a prototype. Since I didn't screw that up too bad, I decided to make it a finishing exercise. I'll be building another from padauk and cherry. May give this one away.
It is QS red oak and walnut. Finish is shellac. Top has about 20 coats of shellac, leveled and hand-rubbed to fill the pores and get an even satin sheen. The results were my best yet, though still far from perfect.
This one started out as a prototype. Since I didn't screw that up too bad, I decided to make it a finishing exercise. I'll be building another from padauk and cherry. May give this one away.