Rustic X Console Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 14:09

I fell in love with this design right away, and rushed out to buy the wood. The build itself was super quick... 4-6 hours start to finish. Oxidizing the wood took a lot of trial and error... I was hoping for a more grey look like the plans showed, but I ended up with a richer brown. Still love it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
For the oxidizing, strong tea followed by steel wool dissolved in vinegar, as described here: http://thefriendlyhome.blogspot.com/2012/05/oxidized-x-console.html

For the final finish, Vermont Natural Coatings Poly Whey Furniture Finish, Clear Satin Finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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