Winnonas Walnut Table

Table looks great! It is special to reuse material that the person being honored, cut and milled the wood themselves, then give it to their significant other. I was able to use cedar that my wife’s grandfather cut and milled himself to make a special gift for her. Even though you made the gift, in a way, that person had his hand in it too. Great job.

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that looks really nice. I’ve often thought the story (like this one) should be inscribed underneath the piece to be forever remembered. It certainly adds value that will certainly be lost with time.

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GWW your absolutely right makes it even more special.

Don thats a good idea , I will have to do something about.Thanks.

Thanks for the comments guys .

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Awesome table Brandon. I have a thing for “hall” tables. I have never heard of filling grain,with pumice. What is this craziness of which you speak?

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Scott what I do is put on a few light rubbed on coats,or maybe 1 brush coat, and with a pad or rubber charged with alcohol and dabbed in ffff pumice rub it down.You dont want to use too much or you can have a mess.The idea is for the pumice to abrade the wood and mix with the shellac and fill grain.

You have to keep adding alcohol and dabbing in the pumice and push pretty hard.I work in small areas because its easier to see.And always practice first because its easy to make a mess.

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Very nice I’m sure she loves it…..Love walnut

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Nice table Brandon. I think its great for her to have something made from the wood her husband cut.

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That table looks perfect there. Very nice work! Wished I was as familiar with finishes as you are! :-)

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Smitty , thanks.A little handed down knowledge(lol) and alot of practice.Also when its done by hand like that its never perfect,I just have to decide when its good enouph. ;)

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WOW. That is a beautiful table!! Nice story to go with it. I’ll bet she’ll treasure that one!!

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Second look. It is, in fact a great table. The thing that I find curious is that you describe using a French polish but the top doesn’t look plastic. I associate a French polish with a plastic look. Am I wrong?

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Scott I dont think a french polish looks plasticky.To me a thick film finish is what youre describing.A french polish is a thin film finish but with alot of depth.The pics here are horible and do not show the glossyness of it.That may be what you are thinking.I wouldnt say youre wrong Scott just different… ;)

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You nailed this one Hog. I think i need to take your class on finishes. I love wood with a story.

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