This is build 2 and I was really happy with how well it came together. I used Douglas Fir again as it takes the vinegar and steel wool mixture really well. This piece was hand waxed for a different look than my corner table. I love the tight grain in the top and how the variations in the grain caused some of the wood to appear almost white while the rest of the top is very grey.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$210.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Steel wool and vinegar mix with minwax finishing paste hand applied.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Ana White Admin
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 11:30
Beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful build!
TwoCuteKids
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 18:32
Bravo!
Both of your projects are fantastic! I like a wax finish as well, it really draws out the details of the wood grain and is smooth to the touch.
In reply to Bravo! by TwoCuteKids
adeath
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 08:42
Thanks for the very kind
Thanks for the very kind words. I was picky when I selected the boards for the top. I loved how tight the graining was. It was interesting to see how the one board went almost white. I used minwax's paste finishing wax on this particular project. I rubbed it on by hand and then used a orbital buffer to bring out the shine.
bortoro
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 06:16
Beautiful
Both pieces came out great. I would like to know which lumber yard you are using in Houston if you do not mind sharing!!!
In reply to Beautiful by bortoro
adeath
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 06:48
Clark's Hardwood Lumber
Clark's Hardwood Lumber Company in the Heights. It's awesome place with every wood imaginable. 700 East 5th 1/2 Street, Houston, TX 77007
kernsbk
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 17:06
X's
Thank you so much for the comment you added about scribing the angles for the X's. After a lot of frustration; purchasing a carpenter's square, a sliding t-bevel, and a protractor; and ending up with cuts I just wasn't satisfied with ... I'm so glad I took the time to page through all the comments and found yours. I wouldn't have been able to finish without it. :) THANK YOU!!!
charid
Fri, 12/04/2015 - 16:01
to kernsbk
I've looked through pages of comments from the original plan and still haven't found the comment you are referring to. Do you recall what page it was on? I have two x's that I am ok with but next project I'd prefer a better cut.