Kitchen Table

I really like the look of the table, the sytle and the color are great

-- Don, Royersford, PA

Absolutely exquisite…beautiful table.

Thanks Don and hf, I love to hand plane and leave a lot of tool marks. It really gives a nice aged look to the piece. I finish all my stuff with dye stain and oil rubbing varnish. Gives that great soft hand rubbed look. Thanks again.

-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.

A real nice table ,well done and beautiful.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

I love this style, simple but never easy. Wonderful project. Thank you for sharing.

-- The works of evil people are not the problem. It is the "Good" people standing by and watching not speaking up. Dubsaloon

Beautiful table. What dye did you use, and how did you keep it from blotching on the (white?)pine?

Hey Jarod, I used General Finishes Vintage Cherry. It’s a water based dye and I think that helps with the blotching that you usually get with an oil based stain or dye. I just put it on with one of those sponge brushes and then rub off the excess with a paper towel. Then I put on 3 or 4 coats of Minwax Antique Oil Finish. Just follow the directions on the can. Just a hint when rubbing the oil varnish don’t rub to hard or you’ll rub it all off.

-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.

Hi Ken;

You do very nice work, and I like your choice of projects.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Thanks alot for the interest in my work.

-- Ken --------- never try and put 5 lbs. of tenon in a 3 lb. mortise.