So far, so good (Shhhhh!)   so, without much further ado

Toys I though would be needed...after all, I did clean the bench off

Well, close enough for today...got the parts out of hiding..

Yep, that scrap of pine was stuck to the glued up stuff.   Wide chisel to pop it off.   This thing had a problem...needed one more leg....Did NOT feel like going through all of THAT again.  Made the fourth leg to sit on the surface, with some glue, and a couple screws....and use it as a back leg

A steel plate for a keeper.   Used to be a junky saw plate.  Grinder and beltsander to round it up.   Masonary bit to drill the hole for the screw.   Sand the plate free of any burrs... Next item..

That counter bore made 8 holes.  Then I can back with a normal drill bit and slotted the holes a bit,    Brass screws are installed, and the slots are clocked..

And, even match the one in the steel plate.   A little more sanding, a bit of filler in two holes..

Standing up on it's own FOUR feet.   Will need to trim a "toe nail" or two.  bench top leans a bit as well...Got out the BLO/Varnish blend and a cheapo brush.   And gave everything a seal coat, from the feet..

To the underside of the top..

Just a seal coat.   Will rub this mess down tomorrow, and add a second coat...as for the top?

Meh.....it is a start.   Need to rearrange a light or two, to get a better looking picture?

Or maybe just take it upstairs?    I think this will be enough for one day, don't want to push Me Irish Luck any further that need be...stay tuned, the "Finish" line is in sight.  I hope...

Wonderful!! These pictures turned out a little better.

Edited September 13, 20169 yr by Chips N Dust

Great job Steve! Really appreciated the journey and all the trips you made up/down the steps with "knees 'aknockin'." Anticipating the "photo finish."

Nice! And straight slot screws, too! 

All screws were clocked...the slots all go the same direction.  

Night stand is upstairs for the night.   Figured it should dry faster than in the basement.   Most places on it, the finish just soaked right in.  Might need a second seal coat?

 

Feet have been trimmed, so the top will set level.    One was being a bit stubborn, took two tries.   No rocking going on.  At least with the table..me?   metallica's Whiskey in the Jar should be a decent enough start....

 

We'll see how this thing dries in the morning.  Then go from there.   Need to get it done, before the next Monday rolls around ...

Edited September 14, 20169 yr by steven newman

You're at the finish line.  Is it shellac seal coat?  Table looks good.

Seal coat is a 70/30 mix of BLO and varnish.  Might adjust it to a 50/50 mix today....

Just reverse the mix, Steve. It'll dry faster. 

Second coat is on...100% semi-gloss varnish.   Will see how that goes. 

Pix, when it dries? I'll bet it's really nice.

Can't wait to see it finished.  Looking good now.

Do you need my shipping address yet Steve or is it better to wait a day or two until fully dry?