After working with inexpensive pine from the big box stores for so long, I was anxious to try my hand at some genuine furniture building. I took a trip out to a lumber yard and bought some 8ft cherry boards. They were gorgeous. I decided that I would make a nightstand for my side of the bed. I also wanted to practice making mortise and tenon joints. So, for those of you who don't speak wood... it means there are no screws, nails or metal fasteners of any kind in the final product. It's all held together with tight fitting joints and wood glue.
I love this piece and am so proud of it. Not fancy, not a jaw-dropper, but elegant in its simplicity.
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| Cherry nightstand. No metal. Just love, patience and tight joints. |
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| Cherry nightstand, ready for some books and a lamp. |
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| Notice how the wood grains look when exposed to natural light. It's a remarkable difference. |
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| A close up of the table top. The swirly grain patterns add a cool effect. |
that is really nice, Buddy! very professional results. what did you finish it with?
ReplyDeleteThanks. The finish started with Watco Danish Oil 4 coats (really easy finish to work with that seals deep into the wood. Sanding lightly in between. Then two coats of satin clear poly wipe on. Sanding in between with #0000 steel wool. Then a light misting of spray on gloss poly. Light sanding with #0000. Last, I rubbed it down with Paste Wax and buffed it like crazy with a terry cloth towel. It's smooth as marble.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. I've never tried Danish oil. I'll have to pick some up for my next project.
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