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oak side table
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:43 am
by sunnybob
I made this table and mirror surround from white oak. Its for a bedroom so had to be quite narrow to fit.
The shellac finish made these pieces much browner than usual, almost looks like red oak.
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Re: oak side table
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:46 pm
by Stick486
Mighty fine work Bob...
Re: oak side table
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:59 am
by Cherryville Chuck
Nice clean lines and well proportioned Bob.
Re: oak side table
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:06 pm
by old55
Looks really nice Bob.
Re: oak side table
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:11 pm
by sunnybob
Thanks. I should have taken a better picture before it was put in place. Theres not enough room for a full on pic.
I'm enjoying making furniture in oak, its not as difficult as i thought it would be.
Not happy about the colour though, this is much "browner" than the other oak bedroom furniture i have made. I bought new shellac flakes advertised as golden, but it looks more like garnet.
Re: oak side table
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:05 pm
by Cherryville Chuck
sunnybob wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:11 pm
Thanks. I should have taken a better picture before it was put in place. Theres not enough room for a full on pic.
I'm enjoying making furniture in oak, its not as difficult as i thought it would be.
Not happy about the colour though, this is much "browner" than the other oak bedroom furniture i have made. I bought new shellac flakes advertised as golden, but it looks more like garnet.
Maybe try super blonde. I've heard the best shellac comes from a German company.
Re: oak side table
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:07 pm
by Herb Stoops
Real fine, Bob,shellac does give everything a mellow tan color. When I make things I want to stay close to the original color, I use a clear urethane. sometimes it looks like no finish at all, except for the shine. It can be had in Matte, satin gloss and high gloss.
Herb
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