| Blog series by Thomas MacDonald | updated 306 days ago | 4 parts | 5782 reads | 77 comments total |
Part 1: A Lumberjocks Exclusive - Maple Desk Teaser
This is a Lumberjocks exclusive video! Thank you so much for the warm welcome to this truly great woodworking community. Hey guys the cameras are rolling once again in my shop. Al and I have a great conversation regarding finishing considerations for this awesome slant top maple desk. If you have seen any other videos from my shop, you wont be disappointed. Trust me, a little humor goes a long way to break up monotony in the shop and keep spirits elevated . . . especially with the ex...
Part 2: Applying First Coats of Finish
From the Workbench of T-Chisel Well the boiled linseed oil has been applied and allowed to cure. This next video introduces you to my finish guy, Mark Libby. Mark has 25 years experience in the finishing industry. Mark begins finishing this Slant Top Tiger Maple Desk by gently sanding and then begins to build up finish with layers of shellac (70:30 mix) with an HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) sprayer. Stay tuned for the next video in the series when we apply the final coats of finish, a...
Part 3: 3rd Finish Coat
Happy Safe New Year Lumberjocks! Al, Mark and I gather in the shop to go over the process for applying the third finish coat to the Tiger Maple Slant Top Desk. Happy New Year Everyone! T-Chisel The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Part 4: Final Touches
Another fine finished piece of wood working by Thomas J. MacDonald. During this final installment of the Tiger Maple Slant Top Desk, Mark lends his expertise on how he prepared Tommy’s work for its final coat of finish. In addition to addressing the desk specifically, Mark offers some great general advice that he has found useful through his 25+ career. If you take anything for this video remember: ”Less is Better, be patient. Take your time. Build the finish. Time Time Time...
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