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I designed this headboard and matching night tables as part of a complete bedroom suite (more projects to come). The room has been decorated with beautiful knotty pine flooring, burgundy walls and white trim with a variety of antiques. I wanted the furniture to also maintain the antique appearance. The items are made from solid knotty pine with some knotty pine plywood in key areas. Joinery consists of a variety of mortise and tenon, biscuits and the occasional pocket hole in a couple hidden spots such as the back of the headboard. The finish was done with Watco Danish Oil (Medium Walnut) which was applied heavily until quite dark. The entire project was then completely sanded removing most of the Danish Oil except where it had soaked into the grain. Then 3 more coats of Danish Oil Light Walnut was applied and top coated with wipe on poly. I’m reasonably happy with the results. The process of dark oil sand light oil was an experiment but it really seems to have made the knots stand out and definately gave the project an aged appearance.
-- Jim Sollows --- Langley BC Canada --- www.sollows.ca
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ND2ELK
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posted 132 days ago
Very nicely done. You did a beautiful job on them. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Napaman
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posted 132 days ago
these turned out really well…sounds like an an intense process to finish them…
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Bigbuck
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posted 132 days ago
Very nice, I think your right about the finish making those nots stand out. Looks great.
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coloradoclimber
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posted 132 days ago
SeaQuest,
Nicely done.
I’m in the process of making a set of nightstands very similar to yours, top, drawer, enclosed cubby below. Would you consider posting another project just of the nightstand with some close ups and construction details.
thanks
jjohn
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posted 132 days ago
I have a love/hate relationship with pine. never can make the finish look right. But you did a great job.
-- JJohn
stanley2
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posted 132 days ago
I like your approach to finishing – nicely done.
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griff
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posted 131 days ago
Like this bed looks great. May need to borrow or steal some design features , thanks for sharing
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Scott Bryan
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posted 131 days ago
These are some nice pieces. I like your finishing routine. It adds depth to the finish.
Well done.
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jeanmarc
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posted 129 days ago
Very nice
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SeaQuest
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posted 82 days ago
Thanks for all the nice comments guys!
-- Jim Sollows --- Langley BC Canada --- www.sollows.ca