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Started this project late in 07 and then the holidays came around. Just got around to putting the 3rd coat of Watco danish oil in med brown. When that drys I’ll put some satin poly on it to match the rest of the bedroom furniture. I’m leaning towards an oil and wax finish in future projects because I like the minimal look of just the oil. The whole thing is quartersawn white oak.
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22 comments so far
Grumpy
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posted 687 days ago
Beautiful job John. I agree, the natural finish is hard to beat.
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gizmodyne
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posted 687 days ago
Very nice. Is the finish just the danish oil so far?
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John
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posted 687 days ago
Yup just 4 coats of oil so far. I find it difficult to stay on top of the bleed out from the pores. You think you have it all and come out the next day to find glossy solidified ovals around the pores. Oh well, more rubbing out and poly should cover it up. I hope.
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roman
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posted 687 days ago
Nice work, I like it!
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Karson
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posted 687 days ago
Wow. Even quartersawn on the inside of the drawers. You must have too much wood to your name.
Great job.
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GaryK
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posted 687 days ago
Fantastic job! I love the quartersawn oak!
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John
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posted 687 days ago
Karson,
I have one 8 ft board left from the 200 bdft I bought when I went shopping for qswo. I got the bed frame, blanket chest and a night stand out of it. That last board is curly qswo and I have no idea what to do with it. It would look so out of place with plane qswo that it just sits there. Oh well.
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Dano
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posted 687 days ago
Very nice, I love the arts and crafts style!
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TreeBones
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posted 687 days ago
Very nice, love that Tiger Stripe Oak.
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cajunpen
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posted 686 days ago
Beautiful piece of furniture. How about some pictures of the rest of the set. I just love that Quarter Sawn White Oak.
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rikkor
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posted 686 days ago
Very nice job, John. I do like the design element of that flare. (Like a good landing…)
Russel
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posted 686 days ago
Very nice piece of furniture. A good addition to the bedroom.
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schroeder
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posted 686 days ago
Stunning! – I am a fan of the style and the workmanship is wonderful! –very nice work “a hundred year piece”
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CharlieM1958
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posted 686 days ago
Great wood, great design, great craftsmanship!
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Critterman
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posted 686 days ago
Great work it looks stunning.
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Max
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posted 686 days ago
Very nice project. Where did you get the plans for the nightstand? Or is this your design? Great Quarter sawn white oak.
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John
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posted 686 days ago
Max,
The blanket chest was Wood magazine issue 161 Feb/March 2005. The bed frame was issue 158 October 2004. The nightstand was issue 159 November 2004. And the dresser is issue 160 Dec/Jan 2004/2005.
The chest of drawers will be my design taking cues from the stuff from plans that I’ve built already.
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Blake
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posted 686 days ago
Wonderful craftsmanship. Turned out beautifully.
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ChicoWoodnut
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posted 686 days ago
Nice work John. I have found compressed air a good way to get the oil out of the pores, corners and crevices. Wipe – wait – wipe – blow – wipe again
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John
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posted 685 days ago
Chico,
Thats a great idea. I’ll try that one next time. Thanks!
John
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jockmike2
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posted 685 days ago
Nice design, great looking QS white oak night stand. mike
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mot
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posted 684 days ago
Really nice work, John.
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