I really thought I had posted the final product. Anyway here it is almost a year later. I am pleased with the results and will likely take the second part of the course comes April. I have been busy in and out of the shop but since the holidays season is upon us I have a bit of time on my hands. I will likely post a few project this evening.
The finish is dark walnut water base satin with sprayed lacquer top coat (5 coats) then buffed. The bench had to match an antique piano (100 years old) I think I matched it pretty well.
Installing the hinges posed a challenge since there is an overhang of about 3 inches from the apron on the back.
I am glad I cut out the details on the shelf it adds visual interest and the shelf itself is very functional.
Thanks for looking and Happy safe holidays to all of you.
-- All bleeding will eventually stop.




















6 comments so far
GMman
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#1 posted 1240 days ago
Great job thanks for posting,
Kindlingmaker
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#2 posted 1237 days ago
A very nice looking piano bench and the colors look like they came out very rich! Good job TraumaJacques!
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Matt (Upper Cut)
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#3 posted 1236 days ago
Great job matching the finish
-- Matt Gradwohl, Upper Cut Woodworks, http://uppercutwoodworks.com/
DrBreakIt
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#4 posted 1235 days ago
Looks like an excellent match to the piano.
johnnymo
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#5 posted 1235 days ago
Great job matching the bench to the piano. Looks great!
-- John in Arizona (but it's a dry heat!)
a1Jim
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#6 posted 1235 days ago
This came out great nice work
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