June 17, 201412 yr Finish is on the table, trying a few "new" things Minwax Maple for the stain. Krylon triple glaze for the shine part. Letting the first coat dry in the sun, and wind Legs seem to blend right in.. "Rose" gives it three blooms up
June 17, 201412 yr Finish looks great Steve. Very even and smooth looking. Has a nice soft look. John MoodySite Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying
June 17, 201412 yr Wow I like that one Steve, I really like the legs being a different color than the top or lower shelf, at least it appears that they are a different color.Charles NichollsSite Hostnicholls61@att.netProud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRAhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks
June 18, 201412 yr Mighty Nice!! I really like the color of the top! Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!
June 18, 201412 yr SteveLooks great. Like the finsih too. Nice job.Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.
June 18, 201412 yr Steve, you are amazing!Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
June 19, 201412 yr Very good Steve. My wife says to ship it our way!Harry BrinkBulldog WoodworkingMontana
June 19, 201412 yr Author Table is already loaded down, I don't think he will want to move itHis "Command center.... Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
June 20, 201412 yr Author Legs used to be a 2x4 of red oak.  Old Craftsman "T" rail lathe did the turning.  No copycrafter, just eyeball with the first leg as a pattern for the other three. Price was right, anyway.. Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
June 23, 201412 yr It's a wonderful color Steve, it actually looks like it has very old patina, what a great color sir! John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
June 23, 201412 yr Oh ya, how did you like the clear coat by Krylon? John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
June 23, 201412 yr Author Well at least it does dry clear.   I might go back to Minwax Clear gloss in a can on the next table...Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
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